Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion
note: This topic has been closed to new comments.
Challenges of Yesteryear
>
12 Months of Halloween Reading Challenge
message 151:
by
Barb
(new)
Mar 22, 2014 07:29PM
LOL Thanks LK :)
reply
|
flag
Duration: 5/19/14 - 5/19/15Level: Monster Collector- 21+ Books
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and Zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain
Theme #4:Trick or Treat (Costume)
R
E
D
S
H
I
R
T
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Theme #7:Halloween Party – (Decoration)
C
currently readingO
B
W
E
B
S
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Theme #10:Special Abilities
Mod
For the Samhain theme can we read books that were the plot is set on halloween night? What about books about wiccian, because I looked up the meaning of samhain and the they celebrate samhain traditions?
Mod
Yes, Celeste, both of those (Halloween & Wiccian books) work for Samhain.
Alright I'm all done!!! :)))
This sounds like alot of fun so I am in please :)Duration: 6/9/14 - ?
Level: Monster Collector- 21+ Books
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain
Theme #4:Trick or Treat (Costume)
V:
A:
M: Maverick by Lora Leigh - Romantic Suspense - Read 6/23/14
P:
I:
R:
E:
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Taken by Jet Mykles - Read 6/16/14
Theme #7:Halloween Party – (Song)
M:
O:
N:
S:
T: Tempting Rever by Laurann Dohner - Read 6/28/14
E:
R:
M:
A:
S:
H: Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall - Hatter - Her, Hatter, Hall - Read 6/28/14
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts.
Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais - Paranormal Romance - Read 6/10/14
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Red Cover - Read 6/27/14Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
The Bastard by Inez Kelley - Teleporting, Healing, Weapon Materialization - Read 6/13/14
Mod
Another challenge completed!! :DI may still read the classic horror story this summer. :)
Level: Monster Collector!
Duration: 10/11/13 - 10/10/14
Completed: 21/21+
Theme #1: Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Theme #2: Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Stardust by Neil Gaiman 1/21/14
Theme #3: Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain.
A Christmas Carol 12/29/13
Theme #4: Trick or Treat
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one. Surprise us.
M - My Story by Marilyn Monroe 10/21/13
O - The Opposite of Maybe by Maddie Dawson 5/24/14
N - Neil: Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman 3/20/14
S - Storm Front by Jim Butcher 1/29/14
T - A Test of Mettle by Kevin Hearne 3/24/14
E - Emma: Tangled by Emma Chase 3/27/14
R - Rowling: The Cuckoo's Calling by J. K. Rowling, pseudonym Robert Galbraith 10/25/14
S - Simsion: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 2/27/14
Theme #5: Face your Fears
Read books about things that scare you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
The Twelve 12/2/13
Theme #6: Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
The Graveyard Book 11/27/13
Theme #7: Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music
Bobbing for:
A - Allie: Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh 6/2/14
P - The Princess Bride by William Goldman 1/5/14
P - Prodigy by Marie Lu 2/14/14
L - Legend by Marie Lu 1/2/14
E - Emma: Tangled Extra Scenes by Emma Chase 3/28/14
S - The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan 5/20/14
Theme #8: Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts.
The Passage 10/11/13
Theme #9: Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King 12/29/13
Theme #10: Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
Neverwhere 12/16/13
Kristie,You're sweeping up these challenges like you have a magic broom like this one:
Cause your flying through them. Congrats!
I've finished reading I Am Legend (1954) by Richard Matheson. Would it count as "Classic Horror" or as "Masters of Horror and Fantastic"? On the back cover of my copy, it is reported that Stephen King said:"Books like I Am Legend were an inspiration to me."
I'm thinking it is "Classic Horror" but I'll abide by the moderator's decision.
Lol! Thanks, Lisarenee! I just saw my congratulatory witch. :D
This looks fun! I would like to join please :)
Duration: July 15, 2014-July 15, 2015
Monster Collector: 27/21+ books completed
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Frankenstein Completed May 31, 2015.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
The Stand by Stephen King Completed July 25, 2014.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain
People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
The Shining (about spirits) Completed August 29, 2014.
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one. Surprise us.
Example:
G -The Giver Completed October 16, 2014.
H -The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Completed August 8, 2014.
O -Orphan Train Completed July 30, 2014.
U -A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin Completed October 5, 2014.
L -Lover Eternal Completed September 21, 2014.
S -Shadowmagic Completed July 29, 2014.
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
Hush, Hush (murders) Completed July 28, 2014.
Confessions of a Murder Suspect (murders) Completed August 15, 2014.
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Crescendo (Much of it takes place in a theme park) Completed August 20, 2014.
Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music
Example:
H -The Hiding Place Completed October 1, 2014.
O -The Outstretched Shadow Completed October 30, 2014.
T -Tell the Wolves I'm Home Completed August 15, 2014.
T -The Thirteenth Tale Completed August 2, 2014.
A -The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. Completed November 6, 2014.
M -The Magicians Completed September 4, 2014.
A -Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. Completed December 13, 2014.
L -Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
E -A Rope of Sand by Elsie Burch Donald Completed September 1, 2014.
S -The Secret Life of Bees Completed September 11, 2014.
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts.
Sea of Shadows (spirits and creatures of legend) Completed July 28, 2014.
666 Park Avenue (about witches) Completed August 11, 2014.
Dead to the World (all sorts of supernatural creatures) Completed September 16, 2014.
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
Death Note: Black Edition, Volume 1 Completed July 17, 2014.
Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
All Our Yesterdays (Characters can travel through time) Completed July 27, 2014.
Insurgent Completed August 26, 2014.
Duration: July 15, 2014-July 15, 2015
Monster Collector: 27/21+ books completed
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Frankenstein Completed May 31, 2015.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
The Stand by Stephen King Completed July 25, 2014.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain
People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
The Shining (about spirits) Completed August 29, 2014.
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one. Surprise us.
Example:
G -The Giver Completed October 16, 2014.
H -The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon. Completed August 8, 2014.
O -Orphan Train Completed July 30, 2014.
U -A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin Completed October 5, 2014.
L -Lover Eternal Completed September 21, 2014.
S -Shadowmagic Completed July 29, 2014.
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
Hush, Hush (murders) Completed July 28, 2014.
Confessions of a Murder Suspect (murders) Completed August 15, 2014.
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Crescendo (Much of it takes place in a theme park) Completed August 20, 2014.
Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music
Example:
H -The Hiding Place Completed October 1, 2014.
O -The Outstretched Shadow Completed October 30, 2014.
T -Tell the Wolves I'm Home Completed August 15, 2014.
T -The Thirteenth Tale Completed August 2, 2014.
A -The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith. Completed November 6, 2014.
M -The Magicians Completed September 4, 2014.
A -Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. Completed December 13, 2014.
L -Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry
E -A Rope of Sand by Elsie Burch Donald Completed September 1, 2014.
S -The Secret Life of Bees Completed September 11, 2014.
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts.
Sea of Shadows (spirits and creatures of legend) Completed July 28, 2014.
666 Park Avenue (about witches) Completed August 11, 2014.
Dead to the World (all sorts of supernatural creatures) Completed September 16, 2014.
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
Death Note: Black Edition, Volume 1 Completed July 17, 2014.
Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
All Our Yesterdays (Characters can travel through time) Completed July 27, 2014.
Insurgent Completed August 26, 2014.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
12 Months Of Halloween Reading Challenge:
Duration: June 2014-June 2015
Level: Vampire Slayer (11-15 books)
Theme #1: Classic Horror:
Theme #2: Masters Of Horror and Fantastic
Theme #3: Samhain
Theme #4: Trick Or Treat (Costume)
B- Black and Blue
A- The Ape Who Guards the Balance
T-
G- Guardian of the Horizon
I-
R- The River of No Return
L- Lion in the Valley
Theme #5: Face Your Fears
The Fault in Our Stars (I kinda fear death, or at least the act of dying)
Theme #6: Hallow Places
Theme #7: Halloween Party (Decorations)
G-
H- The Hippopotamus Pool
O- Oliver Twist
S- The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
T-
S- Siddhartha
Theme #8: Supernatural Creatures
My Name Is Rapunzel
Theme #9: Halloween Cover Hunt
Seeing a Large Cat
James and the Giant Peach
Theme #10: Special Abilities
The River of No Return
Vicious
I am so ready for Halloween, so I'll do this until then!2/17 Werewolf Hunter
Duration 1 year from July 22, 2014
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Theme #3:Samhain
✔I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith - ★★★★★ (Cassandra performs these rituals on Midsummer's Eve)
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
M-
✔A-Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher ★★★
S-
K-
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Theme #6:Hallow Places
Theme #7:Halloween Party(song)
Riboflavin-Flavored, Non-Carbonated, Polyunsaturated
B-
L-
O-
O-
D-
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
Sea Change by S.M. Wheeler (Kraken)- currently reading
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Theme #10:Special Abilities
I think this challenge was made for me. I very clearly need to jump on board with this one too.12 Months of Halloween Reading Challenge
Duration: August 10, 2014- August 10, 2015
Complete!! October 4, 2014
Level: Monster Collector (25 completed books)
Theme #1:Classic Horror
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King ((One of his older novels and how is ANYTHING by Stephen King not a horror classic, ya know?))
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Stardust by Neil Gaiman
Theme #3: Samhain
Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge ((Explores the ritual of human sacrifice to appease a harvest god and ensure favor is shown to the town.))
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
S: Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison
N: Never Knowing by Chevy Stevens
I: If I Lie by Corrine Jackson
C: Chronicle of a Death Foretold byGabriel García Márquez
K: Kay Stockham, Her Best Friend's Brother
E: Elizabeth Scott, Living Dead Girl
R: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
S: Susan Beth Pfeffer, Life As We Knew It
Theme #5:Face your Fears
House by Frank Peretti ((Fear: Being trapped in a house with a killer.))
Theme #6:Hallow Places
Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh((Setting: Graveyard and alternate universe controlled by demons.))
Theme #7:Halloween Party
P: Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
U: Unwind by Neal Shusterman
M: Murder on the Iditarod Trail by Sue Henry
P: Pet Sematary by Stephen King
K: Kimberly Derting, The Body Finder
I: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick
N: No Place to Run by Maya Banks
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion((Creatures: Zombies))
Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione ((Creatures: Demons))
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
by Jennifer Lynn Barnes ((Cover: Pictures barren trees and a full moon))
by Lucy Christopher ((Cover: Halloween colors of black and orange))Theme #10:Special Abilities
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen ((Abilities: Win Coffey glows in the dark and Sawyer Alexander can physically see the scent trail left behind by sweets, namely by cake.))
message 174:
by
Rabbit {Paint me like one of your 19th century gothic heroines!}
(new)
Message 145 = Completed :D
12 Months of Halloween Reading ChallengeDuration: 8/21/14 - 8/21/15
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Theme #3:Samhain
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
W:
I:I Take You: A Novel 10/17/14
T: Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers 1/15/15
C:
H:How to Tell Toledo from the Night Sky 9/17/14
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Theme #6:Hallow Places
Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
T:
H:The Housewife Assassin's Handbook 11/25/14
R:Red Rose County - A Novella 1/14/15
I:
L:Love, Lies and Lemon Cake 9/18/14
L: Love, Lex 10/28/14
E:Eternally Bound 11/8/14
R:
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
Breathless 9/25/14 (vampires)
The Forest Bull 10/2/14 (immortals)
The Silver Rings 10/23/14 (goblins)
Mask of the Swan 11/10/14 (ghouls)
Lost Lake 2/10/15 (ghosts)
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
10/9/14Theme #10:Special Abilities
The Corny Myers Series (pet psychic) 10/9/14
Welcome to the challenge Emi, Cait and Hillary.
Here is my list so far.12 Months of Halloween
Start: October 4, 2013
End: October 4, 2014
CLASSIC HORROR
F: Fletcher, Penelope-
2/20/14R:
11/8/13A: Allie Mackay-
11/17/13N:
11/27/13K:
12/6/13E:
10/5/13N: Nicole Jordan-
1/20/14S: Susan Wiggs-
10/12/13T:
11/1/13E:
11/14/13I:
10/6/13N:
2/27/14MASTER OF HORROR AND FANTASTIC
R: Royal, Lauren-
1/11/14I: Ivy, Alexandra-
1/9/14D: Deborah MacGillivray-
10/14/13I: Ivy, Alexandra-
4/22/14N: Nonea Rae, Willow-
5/2/14G: Gena Showalter-
11/30/13T:
12/27/13H: Hoyt, Elizabeth-
1/1/14E: Ella Quinn-
11/22/13B:
10/2/13U:
3/20/14L:
11/5/13L:
3/25/14E: Emily Goodwin-
2/12/14T: Teddy Jacobs-
1/18/14SAMHAIN
D: Diana Palmer-
1/21/14A: Amanda Quick-
1/26/14Y: Young, Samantha-
3/3/14O:
11/20/13F: Frost, Jaeniene-
5/12/14T: Toni Crawford-
2/5/14H:
1/22/14E: Evelyn Glass-
4/14/14D:
1/29/14E: Evangeline Andersen-
3/15/14A: Aiken, G.A.-
12/3/13D:
2/3/14TRICK OR TREAT
V:
11/11/13A: Ashe, Katherine-
2/2/14M:
12/28/13 P: Pickens, Andrea-
1/4/14I:
4/24/14R: Rosemary Rogers-
2/18/14E: E.R. Davis-
5/19/14FACE YOUR FEAR
S: Sabrina Jeffries-
12/25/13P: Palmer, Diana-
3/12/14I:
4/29/14D:
2/23/14E:
5/24/14R: R.L. Stine-
2/27/14HOLLOW PLACES
H: Huxley, Aldous-
3/11/14A:
2/10/14U:
3/7/14N: Neely Powell-
3/9/14T:
3/3/14E: Elizabeth Mary-
7/2/14D: Diana Palmer-
3/31/14H:
4/4/14O:
1/16/14U:
4/19/14S: Suzanne Wright-
1/14/14E: Emma Wildes-
(CR)HALLOWEEN PARTY
P: Poppet-
2/16/14U:
5/27/14M:
1/6/14P:
8/18/14K: Kelley Armstrong-
3/18/14I:
4/27/14N:
6/21/14SUPERNATURAL CREATURE
W: Ward, J.R.-
10/2/13E:
R: Rachel Hooley, Maria-
3/15/14E:
W:
3/6/14O:
2/20/14L: Lauren Dodd-
4/7/14V:
3/22/14E:
S: Shayla Black-
2/7/14HALLOWEEN COVER HUNT
10/30/13SPECIAL ABILITIES
10/9/13
Duration: 14/09/2014 till 14/09/2015Level: Let's see...
Theme #1:Classic Horror
A Luz
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain
Chuva em dia de Bruxas
Theme #4:Trick or Treat (Costume)
W - Contos Românticos
I - A Ilustre Casa de Ramires
T - A Fogueira das Vaidades
C - As Cinquenta Sombras de Grey
H - Kafka on the Shore
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
Undead- Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead
Rape - No Coração desta Terra
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Dark Forest - A Cidade dos Deuses Selvagens
Theme #7:Halloween Party – (Decoration)
P - A Cabana - Wm. Paul Young
U - Uma Seta no Coração Do Dia
M - Bravo Two Zero - Andy McNab
P -
K -
I - A Ilha
N -
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
Eternidade
Theme #10:Special Abilities
Eclipse
Is this one still open? May I join?
Diane T. wrote: "Is this one still open? May I join?"Join whenever you'd like, Diane.
Most of our reading challenges are always open.
Amanda wrote: "Diane T. wrote: "Is this one still open? May I join?"Join whenever you'd like, Diane.
Most of our reading challenges are always open."
Thank you :)
NBRC 12 Months of HalloweenDuration: 09/28/14 - 09/27/15
Monster Collector: 21+ books
0/10 Themes Completed
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
1. Dracula by Bram Stoker 10/25/14
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
1. The Final Winter by Iain Rob Wright 10/20/14
2.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain. People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
The scary neighbor
F:
R:
E: The Lost Tales of Power Volume I - The Enemy of an Enemy by Vincent Trigili 10/25/14
D:
D:
Y:
K:
R:
U:
E:
G:
E:
R:
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Zombies: Zoe, Undead by J.R. Knoll 10/15/14
Spiders:
Ghosts: ESSIE'S HOUSE by Robert Meyerson 10/10/14
End of the world: A New Death by Josh Vasquez 10/13/14
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
1. Haunted House - Heart of Evil by Heather Graham 10/15/14
Theme #7:Halloween Party – The music of Nox Arcana
N:
O:
X:
A:
R:
C:
A:
N:
A:
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts.
1. Dead Tide by Stephen A. North 10/18/14 Zombies
2. Ha'ven's Song by S.E. Smith 10/23/14 Aliens
3. Twin Dragons by S.E. Smith 10/23/14 Dragons
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
1.
by Shawn Chesser 10/25/14 - zombieTheme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
1. None So Blind by Meg Leigh 10/07/14 Casey is a physic medium and can talk to spirits.
2. If He's Daring by Hannah Howell 10/11/14 Alwyn can see & talk to the dead.
3. Zombie Princess by J.R. Knoll 10/20/14 Zoe senses the undead
UPDATE: All Done12 Months of Halloween
Start: October 4, 2013
End: October 4, 2014
CLASSIC HORROR
F: Fletcher, Penelope-
2/20/14R:
11/8/13A: Allie Mackay-
11/17/13N:
11/27/13K:
12/6/13E:
10/5/13N: Nicole Jordan-
1/20/14S: Susan Wiggs-
10/12/13T:
11/1/13E:
11/14/13I:
10/6/13N:
2/27/14MASTER OF HORROR AND FANTASTIC
R: Royal, Lauren-
1/11/14I: Ivy, Alexandra-
1/9/14D: Deborah MacGillivray-
10/14/13I: Ivy, Alexandra-
4/22/14N: Nonea Rae, Willow-
5/2/14G: Gena Showalter-
11/30/13T:
12/27/13H: Hoyt, Elizabeth-
1/1/14E: Ella Quinn-
11/22/13B:
10/2/13U:
3/20/14L:
11/5/13L:
3/25/14E: Emily Goodwin-
2/12/14T: Teddy Jacobs-
1/18/14SAMHAIN
D: Diana Palmer-
1/21/14A: Amanda Quick-
1/26/14Y: Young, Samantha-
3/3/14O:
11/20/13F: Frost, Jaeniene-
5/12/14T: Toni Crawford-
2/5/14H:
1/22/14E: Evelyn Glass-
4/14/14D:
1/29/14E: Evangeline Andersen-
3/15/14A: Aiken, G.A.-
12/3/13D:
2/3/14TRICK OR TREAT
V:
11/11/13A: Ashe, Katherine-
2/2/14M:
12/28/13 P: Pickens, Andrea-
1/4/14I:
4/24/14R: Rosemary Rogers-
2/18/14E: E.R. Davis-
5/19/14FACE YOUR FEAR
S: Sabrina Jeffries-
12/25/13P: Palmer, Diana-
3/12/14I:
4/29/14D:
2/23/14E:
5/24/14R: R.L. Stine-
2/27/14HOLLOW PLACES
H: Huxley, Aldous-
3/11/14A:
2/10/14U:
3/7/14N: Neely Powell-
3/9/14T:
3/3/14E: Elizabeth Mary-
7/2/14D: Diana Palmer-
3/31/14H:
4/4/14O:
1/16/14U:
4/19/14S: Suzanne Wright-
1/14/14E: Emma Wildes-
9/20/14HALLOWEEN PARTY
P: Poppet-
2/16/14U:
5/27/14M:
1/6/14P:
8/18/14K: Kelley Armstrong-
3/18/14I:
4/27/14N:
6/21/14SUPERNATURAL CREATURE
W: Ward, J.R.-
10/2/13E: Eden, Cynthia-
9/23/14R: Rachel Hooley, Maria-
3/15/14E:
9/23/14W:
3/6/14O:
2/20/14L: Lauren Dodd-
4/7/14V:
3/22/14E: Enoch, Suzanne-
9/27/14S: Shayla Black-
2/7/14HALLOWEEN COVER HUNT
10/30/13SPECIAL ABILITIES
10/9/13
Finished just in the nick of time :)Level: Monster Collector (21+)
Duration: 10/1/13 - 9/30/14
Completed 45/45
Theme #1:Classic Horror
(Tweaked to include gothic classics - horror is scary :) )
✔1. The Master and Margarita (10/30) ****
✔2. The Woman in White (9/30) ****
✔3. Jamaica Inn (10/20) ***
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
✔1. Storm Front (11/6) ****
✔2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (10/15) *****
✔3. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (3/3) *****
Theme #3:Samhain/Divination
✔1. The Dream Thieves (11/2) ****
✔2. Endless Knight (10/13) ***
✔3. The Night Circus (11/4) ****
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
✔A Agatha Christie|Murder on the Links (11/12) ***
✔L Margo Lanagan|The Brides of Rollrock Island (10/7) ****
✔L The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul (6/2) ****
✔H The Hum and the Shiver (10/12) ****
✔A Agatha Christie|Murder at the Vicarage (5/28) ****
✔L Marie Lu|Champion (8/18) ***
✔L Laura Lam|Pantomime (9/5) ****
✔O Origin (1/5) ***
✔W F. Paul Wilson|The Tomb (Adversary Cycle, #2) (8/6) ****
✔S Small Favor (3/14) *****
✔E Elizabeth Wein|Rose Under Fire (10/5) *****
✔V Catherynne M. Valente|The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (5/5) ***
✔E E. Lockhart|The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks (2/23) *****
Theme #5:Face your Fears
✔1. Déjà Dead (11/18) ***
✔2. Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital (8/30) ****
✔3. Proven Guilty (2/10) *****
Theme #6:Hallow Places
✔1. The Graveyard Book (11/20) *****
✔2. Dead Sky Morning (9/7) ****
✔3. Red Fox (6/13) ****
Theme #7:Halloween Party
✔P The Princess Bride (12/31) ***
✔U Untold (11/19) *****
✔M My Sister Lives On The Mantelpiece (2/12) *****
✔P R.J. Palacio|Wonder (10/12) *****
✔K Kinslayer (11/11) ****
✔I Indexing (4/4) ****
✔N Never Fall Down (11/13) *****
✔G The Golem and the Jinni (3/13) ****
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
✔1. Fool Moon (12/13) ****
✔2. World After (12/14) ***
✔3. White Night (3/7) *****
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
✔1. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (10/21) ***
✔2. Grave Peril (12/23) ****
✔3. Death Masks (1/10) *****
Theme #10:Special Abilities
✔1. Warbound (10/11) *****
✔2. Broken Homes (3/9) ****
✔3. Steelheart (12/28) ****
Joanne♥~Bookworm Extraordinaire wrote: "I am soooo in!12 Months of Halloween
10/6/13~10/5/14
Monster Collector ► 21+ books
Themes:
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Theme #3:Samhain
Theme #4:Trick o..."
calling this done
Looks like fun!!DONE a while ago!
Starts 10/03/13
Duration: one year
Level: Monster Collector 21+ books
Completed: 22/21+
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman...October 19, 2013
2. Coraline by Neil Gaiman...October 24, 2013
3. The Shiningby Stephen King...November 2, 2013
4. Joyland by Stephen King...November 17, 2013
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain (see spoiler for info)
(view spoiler)
People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
Torch Ginger by Toby Neal..April 10, 2014
Theme #4:Trick or Treat Done
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one.
Witch
W. Whiskey Rebellion by Liliana Hart...October 9, 2013
I. Ink Red Dead by Joanna Campbell Slan...October 9, 2012
T. The Tender Mercy of Roses by Anna Michaels...October 8, 2013
C. Carved In Stone by Donna McDonald...October 11, 2013
H. The Honeymoon Cottage by Barbara Cool Lee...October 4, 2013
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
1. The Next Always by Nora Roberts...October 20, 2013..Deserted old hotel with a ghost
2. Two Little Girls in Blue by Mary Higgens Clark...October 30, 2013..Children being abducted
3. Zoo by James Patterson....December 6, 2013 Animals overtaking the world
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
1. Where I End and You Begin by Andra Brynn...October 13, 2013..Much of it takes place in deserted buildings..school, hospital, factory
2. Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradly...November 13, 2013 Much of it takes place in a cemetery and hidden passages in an old church
Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music.
Haunted House...
H. The Husband's Secret by Liane Morarity...October 12, 2013.
A. Ally Condie...Reached ...December 26, 2013
U. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce...December 1, 2013
N. No Cooperation from the Cat: A Mystery by Marian Babson...October 6, 2013
T. Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt...November 29, 2013
E. The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe...November 7, 2013
D. Dobson, Melanie...Love Finds You in Homestead, Iowa..October 26, 2013
H. Hound Dog Trueby Linda Urban...October 23, 2013
O. One Small Thing by Jessica Barksdale Inclan...December 7, 2013
U. UnSouled by Neal Shusterman...Nov. 16, 2014
S. Sweethearts by Sara Zarr...October 25, 2013
E. Etiquette & Espionageby Gail Carriger... November 23, 2013
Theme #8 supernatural Creatures
1. The Walking Dead, Vol. 4: The Heart's Desire by Robert Kirkman...November 16, 2013 Zombies
2. Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues by Diana Rowland...April 5, 2014
3. No Easy Hope by James Cook...April 18, 2014 Zombies
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost...May 3, 2014
5. Doctor Sleep by Stephen King...June 10, 2014...Ghosties
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
1. Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier...December 10, 2013 Main character can see and talk to ghosts
Welcome to the challenge MacabreGoblin :)
I'm attempting this again. I didn't even track it last time.
12 Months of Halloween
Duration: One year from start
Start Date: October 1, 2015
Level: Vampire Slayer (11 to 15 books)
(view spoiler)
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain
(view spoiler)
People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one. Surprise us.
C
A
N
D
Y
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears. Clowns, spiders, witnessing a crime, fire, robbery, overdue library fines, death of a loved one, child going missing, pet going missing.
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music
G
L
I
T
T
E
R
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts.
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
I'm excited for this one--even if its a few years old. :)Level: Monster Collector 21+
Start Date: 10/3/2015
Finished: 27/21
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain (see spoiler for info)
(view spoiler)
People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
Example:
The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) by Marion Zimmer Bradley Beltane by Erin O'Riordan Samhain by Cassandre F. Amaranthe
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one.
S - The Sweetest Thing 10/6
N - The Maze Runner 12/8 Character Newt
I - In Jack's Arms 1/8/15
C - Woman on the Run 10/13 Character Cooper
K - The Mistake 12/13 Author Kennedy
E - Kindred in Death 10/25 Character Eve
R - Angelfall 11/11 Character Raffe
S - Head Over Heels 11/10 Character Sawyer
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music
M - Wicked Lovely 12/28 Author Marr
O
N - Sweet Inspiration 12/10/15 Character Nicholas
S - The Paper Swan 12/23/15 Character Skye
T - Cutting Loose 12/5/15 Author Tara Janzen
E - Fantasy in Death 12/12/15 Character Eve
R
M
A - Bound 11/21 Character Amery
S
H - Hold 11/15
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts.
1. Up From the Grave 10/17 Vampires, ghouls an ghosts.
2. My Lady Quicksilver 10/27 Vampires, verwolfen
3. Fool Moon 1/9 Warlocks, werewolves
4. Blood Kiss 2/3 Vampires
5. Darkness Revealed 2/25 Vampires, Werewolves, Fey
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
11/19
12/24
1/27Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.
Darkfever 11/21. Mac can see the Fae
Six of Crows 11/29. Grisha all have powers
Uprooted 1/3/16. A has magic she doesn't know about.
Red Queen 1/10 All the Greys have creepy powers.
A Darker Shade of Magic 1/14 Kell has magic.
Welcome to the challenge Teresa and Stacey ☺
This sounds like my kind of challengeDuration: October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2016
Levels:
Zombie Herder ► 2 to 5 books
Mummy Unraveller ► 6 to 10 books
Vampire Slayer ► 11 to 15 books
Werewolf Hunter ► 16 to 20 books
Monster Collector ► 21+ books
Rules & How to:
►Read as many books as you like that matched the themes listed below
► For spell-it-outs: use the first letter in the book's title (if the book starts with 'the', 'a', 'an', etc, you may use the first letter in the second word of the title), the first letter of an author's first or last name, or the first letter of a character's first, last or nick name.
► When choosing books to fit a theme, it all depends on the reader's interpretation - it can be book concept, settings, cover or title.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Theme #1:Classic Horror
Read classic horror books like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or Bran Stoker’s Dracula. Or, you can choose the modern revamp of old classics like Pride, Prejudice and zombies. Or books that are based on Classic Horror books like Alice in Zombieland.
Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratchett.
Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain
People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
Theme #4:Trick or Treat
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one. Surprise us.
F-
U-
D-
G- Gods and Heroes from Viking Mythology 10/17/15
E-
Theme #5:Face your Fears
Read books about things that scary you - urban legends, ghost stories, spiders, spider webs, murders, even elevators or planes, is all about your fears.
Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle
Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music
C- The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 10/20/15
O-
B- The Boy in the Striped Pajamas 10/4/15
W- Wiggs, Susan The Apple Orchard 10/10/15
E- Evanovich, Janet Wicked Charms 10/2/15
B-
S-
Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
The title is self explanatory, read a book that has witches, warlocks, vampires, werewolves, zombie, ghosts, spirits, poltergeist, anything counts. American Zombie Gothic: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Walking Dead in Popular Culture 10/10/15
Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.
10/23/15Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc. The Little Paris Bookshop 10/17/15
This topic has been frozen by the moderator. No new comments can be posted.
Nothing But Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
The Celtic Twilight: Faerie and Folklore (other topics)Alias Grace (other topics)
The Once and Future King (other topics)
An Instance of the Fingerpost (other topics)
Books of Blood: Volume One (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Stephen King (other topics)Thomas Harris (other topics)
Anne Rice (other topics)
William Paul Young (other topics)
Bram Stoker (other topics)
More...
