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Stuck in a Rut Challenge
This is my first challenge and it seems very fun so I'm in.Stuck in a Rut Challenge
Duration: August 1, 2013 - July 31, 2014
Level: Die-hard
Completed: /31
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
1. The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
2. The Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan
3. The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (purple)
1. Biting Bad by Chloe Neill
2. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Enders by Lissa Price
2. Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
3. Paper Towns by John Green
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Model Spy by Shannon Greenland
2. Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
3. Gone by Michael Grant
4. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins Contemporary Romance
2. Insurgent by Veronica Roth Dystopian
3. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong Paranormal Romance
4. Soulless by Gail Carriger Steampunk
5. Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron Mystery
TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
1. In Time by Alexandra Bracken
2. Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story by Ally Carter
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
2. The Assassin and the Desert by Sarah J. Maas
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
2. United We Spy by Ally Carter
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
1. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
2. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
1. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
2. Frostbite by Richelle Mead
3. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
4. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
5. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
6. Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
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✔* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
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✔- NONFICTION
✔ - DYSTOPIAN
✔ - COZY MYSTERY
✔ - FANTASY
✔ - CHRISTIAN FICTIONTASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
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* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
You're doing great with this one, Midu!
Middle of the Road - Complete any 2 tasksDuration: 8/6/13-8/6/14
Progress: 25 out of 25
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New [COMPLETE]
✔ Shadow and Bone - ★★★★★ - finished 8/17/13
✔ Siege and Storm - ★★★★✩ - finished 9/11/13
✔ Ruin and Rising - ★★★★★ - finished 7/2/14
✔ In Rides Trouble - ★★★★✩ - finished 3/6/14
✔ Mistborn - ★★★✩✩ - finished 12/4/13
✔ Stephen King - ★★★★✩ - finished 10/4/13
✔ Rita Mae Brown - ★★★✩✩ - finished 11/14/13
✔ Lisa T. Bergren - ★★★★✩ - finished 10/16/13
✔ Sherrilyn Kenyon - ★★★★✩ - finished 3/8/14
✔ Jeaniene Frost - ★★★★✩ - finished 10/31/13
✔ Kresley Cole - ★★★✩✩ - finished 3/23/14
✔ Richelle Mead - ★★★★✩ - finished 11/12/13
✔ Sci-Fi - ★★★✩✩ - finished 10/2/13
✔ Fantasy - ★★✩✩✩ - finished 1/29/14
✔ Mystery - ★★★✩✩ - finished 9/18/13
✔ Dystopian - ★★★★✩ - finished 9/24/13
✔ Steampunk - ★★★★✩ - finished 10/26/13
TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes [COMPLETE]
✔ Wanting (47 pages) - ★★★✩✩ - finished 5/7/14
✔ Different Strokes (69 pages) - ★★★✩✩ - finished 5/12/14
✔ The Lion and the Crow (110 pages) - ★★★✩✩ - finished 5/23/14
✔ A Touch of Midnight (182 pages) - ★★✩✩✩ - finished 4/30/14
✔ A Conspiracy of Alchemists (336 pages) - ★★★★✩ - finished 12/5/13
✔ Steelheart (384 pages) - ★★★★✩ - finished 12/28/13
✔ Shadow of Night (584 pages) - ★★★✩✩ - finished 8/28/13
✔ The Firebird (539 pages) - ★★★★★ - finished 12/10/13
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
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✔- NONFICTION
✔ - DYSTOPIAN
✔ - COZY MYSTERY
✔ - FANTASY
✔ - CHRISTIAN FICTIONTASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
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✔TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
I think you jumped over the rut, Midu. You're rocking this challenge.
thanks,LK! I did! thought i'd never catch up after the surgery.
Oh, yes. I remember now. Sorry. Glad you're feeling better.
Challenge: Stuck in a Rut Duration: 1 August 2013 to 31 July 2014
Level: Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
Details: No re-reads, you can use any media
Complete: 21/31
TASK 1. A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X Trilogy - Deadly by Cynthia Eden
Deadly Fear ★★★★ Feb 18, 2014
Deadly Heat
Deadly Lies
* Read 2 X Favorite Colour on the cover (purple)
★★★★★ Apr 17, 2014
* Read 3 X Favorite Author/s
Sharon Shinn -
Val McDermid -
Kelley Armstrong -
✔ Read 4 X New to You Authors
Linda Grimes - In a Fix ★★★ Dec 13, 2013
Harry Connolly - Child of Fire ★★★★ Jan 30, 2014
Steve Ulfelder - Purgatory Chasm ★★★★ Jan 30, 2014
Douglas Hulick - Among Thieves ★★★★ Feb 10, 2014
✔ Read 5 X Different Genres
Mystery - A Bone to Pick ★★★★ Dec 22, 2013
M/M romance - The Return ★★ Apr 15, 2014
Memoir - Back Story ★★★★★ Apr 13, 2014
Fantasy - Throne of Glass ★★★★ Apr 13, 2014
Historical romance - When Beauty Tamed the Beast ★★★★★ Apr 11, 2014
TASK 2. Books of All Sizes
✔ Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond ★★★★ Aug 15, 2013
The Bible Repairman and Other Stories ★★★ Jan 27, 2014
✔ Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
Jordan's Stormy Banks: A Body Farm Novella ★★★★ Feb 11, 2014
The Ocean at the End of the Lane ★★★★ Mar 28, 2014
✔ Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
The Unidentified Redhead ★★★★ Mar 25, 2014
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang ★★ Mar 16, 2014
✔ Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
Passion Unleashed ★★★★★ Dec 31, 2013 [410 pg]
Beauty Awakened ★★★★ Feb 08, 2014 [448 pp]
TASK 3. Complete Series
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Immortal Guardians by Dianne Duvall
Darkness Dawns ★★★★ Jan 10, 2014
Night Reigns ★★★★★ Apr 05, 2014
Phantom Shadows
Predatory
Darkness Rises
Night Unbound
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Great, Deyara! Welcome to the challenge.
Stuck in A Rut15/07/13~15/07/14
Middle of the Road: Complete any 2 tasks
TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes Done
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Series:
Desires of the Otherworld - Aline Hunter
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COMPLETED
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
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✔- NONFICTION
✔ - DYSTOPIAN
✔ - COZY MYSTERY
✔ - FANTASY
✔ - CHRISTIAN FICTIONTASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
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* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Level: Die-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks17/28 Complete
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
1.Where'd You Go, Bernadette 9/2/13
2. If I Stay 9/2/13
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
1. The White Princess by Philippa Gregory 8/4/13
2. Joyland by Stephen King8/17/13
3. Pardonable Lies by Jacqueline Winspear 8/24/13
* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1.Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys 8/5/13
2. The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde 8/8/13
3. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan8/11/13
4. Letters From Home by Kristina McMorris 8/13/13
* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Contemporary Fiction: Room by Emma Donoghue8/18/13
2. Young Adult: Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys 8/20/13
3.Historical Fiction: TransAtlanticColum McCann8/26/13
4.Horror:The Twelve by Justin Cronin 9/4/13
5. Mystery: Messenger of Truthby Jacqueline Winspear 9/5/13
TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1.Sweet Tooth by Ian McEwan8/9/13
2. The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein 8/15/13
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
Night Film by Marisha Pessl (624 pages) 8/30/13
TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Stuck in a Rut Challenge Timeframe: 9/6/13 to 9/5/14
Easy Climb - 17/17
✔ Read 1 complete trilogy - Key Trilogy
1. Key of Light by Nora Roberts - 10/31/14 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts - 11/27/14 ♥♥♥♥♥
3. Key of Valor by Nora Roberts - 5/15/15 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read 2 books that have your Favorite Color on the cover - Pink
1. Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe: A Novel with Recipes by Jenny Colgan - 9/29/13 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Moonlight Cove by Sherryl Woods - 10/19/13 ♥♥♥♥♥
✔ Read 3 books from your Favorite Authors
1. A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods - 9/9/13 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. The Newcomer by Robyn Carr - 9/12/13 ♥♥♥♥
3. One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton - 9/22/13 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read 4 different New to You Authors
1. Murder on the Rocks by Karen MacInerney - 9/8/13 ♥♥♥♥
2. The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck - 9/17/13 ♥♥♥
3. A Rumor of Bones by Beverly Connor - 9/18/13 ♥♥♥♥
4. Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner - 10/6/13 ♥♥♥♥
✔ Read 5 different Genres
1. Knitting by Anne Bartlett - 9/14/13 ♥♥♥♥ (chick-lit)
2. Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr - 9/15/13 ♥♥♥♥ (mystery)
3. Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult - 9/20/13 ♥♥♥♥ (young adult)
4. End Me a Tenor by Joelle Charbonneau - 9/22/13 ♥♥♥♥ (cozy mystery)
5. The White Queen by Philippa Gregory - 9/23/13 ♥♥♥♥ (historical fiction)
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/15/15******
Welcome to the challenge, Connie N.!
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
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✔- NONFICTION
✔ - DYSTOPIAN
✔ - COZY MYSTERY
✔ - FANTASY
✔ - CHRISTIAN FICTIONTASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
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✔TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
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I think I'll give this a go.✘'s mark a book as read.
10/9/13 - 10/9/14
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
I think I'll go with the girl with the dragon tattoo trilogy.
* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (blue)
* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
I don't actually have one but since I'm slowly going through the works of H.P Lovecraft I'll go with him.
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✘The Doom That Came to Sarnath and Other Stories✘* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
Slow Burn✘
* Read 5 X Different Genres
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TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
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✘* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
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✘TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
Great, Thomas! Welcome to the challenge.
Reading Challenges > Stuck in a Rut ChallengeDie-Hard - Complete all 3 tasks
Start 09/01/13
10/30
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
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* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover
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* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
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* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
1. Bunny and the Bear (Furry United Coalition #1) by Eve Langlais 09/09/13
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* Read 5 X Different Genres
1. Heart Duel (Celta's Heartmates #3) by Robin D. Owens 09/08/13
2. Rush (Breathless #1) by Maya Banks 09/01/13
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TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
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* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
1. Swan and the Bear (Furry United Coalition #2) by Eve Langlais 09/09/13
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* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
1. Heart Thief (Celta's Heartmates #2) by Robin D. Owens 09/03/13
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* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
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TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
1. First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson #1) by Darynda Jones 09/02/13
2. Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson #2) by Darynda Jones 09/03/13
3. Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones 09/05/13
4. Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet (Charley Davidson #4) by Darynda Jones 09/07/13
5. Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones 09/09/13
Ohh this sounds fun! I'm going to give it a try, but I'll have to come back later when I have more t ime to post my list/plan. Can I backdate to the start of this month for my start date? I just started a new trilogy (almost done with book one!) so I'd like to use it for this :)
Sure, Sam, you may backdate. Welcome to the challenge.
This sounds like a really fun challenge! I want to join but I need to wait and see how many other challenges I have going on right now. I think I have 1 or 2 challenges that I want to finish before I start any more.
i'm going to do easy climb and then try to go up from there.task 3 here we go!
Neat, Renee. Hope to see you, eventually.
Great, Inês! Welcome to the challenge.
Another Portuguese joined the NBRC!*Happy dance*
Welcome Inês!
I'm going to start my list Oct. 1. I'm going to go with the easy climb first and see how that goes then I can increase. I'll post my list later on.
An update from me!(view spoiler)
Die-Hard: I am hoping to do all three tasks in time!
Progress: 14/37
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 complete Trilogy
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* Read 2 books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (BLUE)
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- John Sandford - 8/7/13 (***)2.
* Read 3 books from your Favorite Author/s
1. Dennis Lehane -
- 7/14/13 (****)2. J.D. Robb -
- 9/11/13 (****)3.
* Read 4 Different New to You Authors
1. Hillary Jordan -
- 7/6/13 (***)2. Morgan Matson
- 8/23/13 (****)3.
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* Read 5 Different Genres:
1. Contemporary YA -
- 9/18/13 (***)2. Biography -
- Lucille Ball - 7/26/13 (****)3. Thriller -
- David Baldacci - 7/28/13 (****)4.
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TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
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* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
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* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
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- Karin Slaughter - 8/17/13 (***) (400 pages)2.
- Sarah Dessen - 7/2/13 (**) (281 pages)* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
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- Karin Slaughter - 7/22/13 (***) (448 pages)2.
- Robert Graysmith - 8/3/13 (***) (560 pages)TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge.
Arcane Society, by Amanda Quick/Jayne Anne Krentz/Jayne Castle (12 book series, which is complete)
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- Amanda Quick - 7/16/13 (****)2.
- Jayne Ann Krentz - 9/15/13 (****)3.
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I'm going to try Middle of The RoadStart Date: 10-01-2013
End Date: 09-30-2014
Task One: A Mix of and New
A. Read 1 Complete Triology
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2. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
3. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
B. Read 2 books that have your favorite color on the cover (purple)
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C. Read 3 books from your favorite author/s
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D. Read 4 different new to you authors
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E. Read 5 different genres
1. Classic:
2. Mystery:
3. Horror:
4. Paranormal:
5. Science Fiction:
Task Two: Books All of Sizes
A. Read 2 short stories (less than 100 pages)
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B. Read 2 novellas (less than 200 pages
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C. Read 2 novels (200-400 pages)
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D. Read 2 Chunky Books (More Than 400 pages)
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Neat. Welcome to the challenge, Kamica!
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
✔TASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
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Can I move a book around? Like if I used a book for my read two novels section, but decided to read that whole series can I move it?
Jennifer wrote: "Can I move a book around? Like if I used a book for my read two novels section, but decided to read that whole series can I move it?"Sure, Jennifer!
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New* Read 1 X complete Trilogy
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✔TASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge
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Updated Post 41After about 4 months I am nearly there. I have read 25 of 29 books. Just missing a colour and the rest of Unwind Dystology.
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Duration: Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
I will try to go for the Die - Hard Challenge
completed 31/31
TASK ONE: A Mix of Old and New
* Read 1 X complete Trilogy - Divergent Trilogy!
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Divergent by Veronica Roth2.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth3.
Allegiant by Veronica Roth* Read 2 X books that have your Favorite Color on the cover (Red)
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When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn2.
The Big Four by Agatha Christie* Read 3 X books from your Favorite Author/s
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The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (J.K.Rowling)2.
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Steig Larsson3.
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn* Read 4 X Different New to You Authors
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Murder of a Small-Town Honey by Denise Swanson2.
Case Histories by Kate Atkinson3.
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert4.
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro* Read 5 X Different Genres
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Fantasy - A Feast for Crows by George R R Martin2.
Historical Romance -Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn3.
Humor - The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella4.
Horror - Coraline by Neil Gaiman5.
Classic -Wuthering Heights by Emily BronteTASK TWO: Books of All Sizes
* Read 2 X Short Stories (Less than 100 pages)
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The Gift of the Magi by O.Henry2.
A Cosmopolite in a Cafe by O.Henry* Read 2 X Novella's (Less than 200 pages)
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Peter Pan by J.M.Barrie2.
Black Coffee by Agatha Christie* Read 2 X Novels (200-400 pages)
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky2.
Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly Mccreight* Read 2 X Chunky books (More than 400 pages)
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The Shining by Stephen King2.
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur GoldenTASK THREE:
* Read a complete series from book 1 through to the last published book at the time of the challenge - Vampire Academy
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Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead2.
Frostbite by Richelle Mead3.
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead4.
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead5.
Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead6.
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead