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You'll see a list of genres, at the bottom of the list of genres for the book, you'll see a link to 'top shelves'. If 21st century is listed on the first page, it meets the goal.
Some currently popular books that fit 21st-century goal. Maybe something tickles someone's interest ;)(view spoiler)
Dragana wrote:Did someone stumble into a character that died of natural causes during the book? I didn't notice how r..."
Im about 20 pages away from finishing Snow Flower and the secret fan in which lots of people die of natural causes. Ill probably finish it this evening!
Caroline wrote: "Dragana wrote:Did someone stumble into a character that died of natural causes during the book? I didn't notice how r..."
Im about 20 pages away from finishing Snow Flower and the secret fan in w..."
That's great news Caroline! :)
BTW I haven't read the book, but I've watched the movie. It was very nice.
Finished Warbreaker and used for goal: "Read a book that is in the "Most Interesting Magic System" Listopia List"GOAL UPDATE:
- Read a book whose author died 2-5 years ago
- Read a book where a character dies of natural causes
- Read a book with a briefcase on the cover
- Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as 21st-century - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable
- Read a book that has a hero or heroine that does something “dumb”
I am reading a book that is called Immortal City, its about angels, but also the main character has visions of the future (she actually saves a teacher from blowing off her hands), and also they are referring to these bad angels that are ripping the wings off of other angels as demons... not sure if that fits... those would fit in the mini challenge thing.
Dragana wrote: "Caroline wrote: "Dragana wrote:Did someone stumble into a character that died of natural causes during the book? I didn't notice how r..."
Im about 20 pages away from finishing Snow Flower and th..."
I didn't know it was a movie but the book was really good! Pretty sad though
Used Snowflower and the Secret Fan (read by Caroline) for goal: "Read a book where a character dies of natural causes"Used Ink and Bone (read by Shy) for new goal: "Read a book with a conjunction in the title"
New goal: Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as next-up - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable
I'll check if one of the read books fit the goal later. Gotta go and have some breakfast first. ;)
Andrea wrote: "I am reading a book that is called Immortal City, its about angels, but also the main character has visions of the future (she actually saves a teacher from blowing off her hands), and also they ar..."Thanks for the tip Andrea. I used your book for task related to predicting the future in mini challenge. :) And with that, we have one more world complete.
Used The Devious Dr. Jekyll (read by Dragana aka. me) for goal: "Read a book that has a hero or heroine that does something “dumb”Explanation:MC get a medicine and is warned to take only one drop because it's very dangerous. She drink more on several occasions, regardless to the consequences (dumb IMHO) + she's in love with serial killer and thinks she can cure him
GOAL UPDATE:
- Read a book whose author died 2-5 years ago
- Read a book with a briefcase on the cover
- Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as 21st-century - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable
- Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as next-up - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable
- Read a book that won or was nominated in the 2012 Goodreads Choice Awards (https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...)
I checked and none of the goalless books have 'next-up' shelf on first page. But The Exile has 'want-to-read-next' shelf.What do you think, can it work?
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I posted a question to mods to get a ruling.
I am currently reading Bared to you, which was nominated in 2012.
@Judith: Thank you! I wanted to check first with the team, since it seemed to fit (for me) but I am not objective.@Andrea: Great Andrea! I hope you are enjoying it. I remember it was super hot and the best in the series.
not sure when i last checked in so i thought id shout up now. i'm still on with Modern Romance and The Axeman's Jazz. i'm nearly finished modern romance and about quarter ish into axemans jazz.
i don't have anything planned for after these. i keep picking up books and barely getting through the first page :(
I read it all before, back in March, just wanted to read it again lol, been in the mood for re-reads lately..especially books that are worth it. Started on the Fallen series by Lauren Kate as well.
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I posted a question to mods to get a ruling."
Mods gave the thumbs up so I checked off the goal.
New goal:
Read a book whose author has more than 2 pen names
did a very quick search found 2 popular authors with multiple pen names:
Anne Rice
Dean Koontz
There is likely a lot more
I'm not sure if they have a third pen name Zee. (goal says more than two...)Something like Jayne Ann Krentz who also writes as Jayne Castle, Amanda Quick, Stephanie James, Jayne Bentley, Jayne Taylor, Amanda Glass...
ETA I dug around and found out that JD Robb aka Nora Roberts also wrote as Jill March and Sarah Hardesty. And Imke read a book by her. That goal is going down! ;)
Used Born in Death (read by Imke) for goal: "Read a book whose author has more than 2 pen names"GOAL UPDATE:
- Read a book whose author died 2-5 years ago
- Read a book with a briefcase on the cover
- Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as 21st-century - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable
- Read a book that won or was nominated in the 2012 Goodread Choice Awards (https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...)
- Read a book where a character gets a makeover <- NEW
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Something like Jayne Ann Krentz who also writes as Jayne Castle, Amanda Quick, Stephanie James, Jayne Ben..."
Nice! I was hoping Nora Roberts had an additional pen name since we had Imke's book looking for a goal. I just didn't have time to check.
No problem. That's why are we a team, to work together. :)I love a good makeover story. What do you think could Earls Just Want to Have Fun work?
Hero teaches heroine (who is poor) how to act as a member of the ton. I saw this book on 'Pygmalion in Historical Romance' list and I grabbed it when it was a freebie...
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And I'd say that's a classic makeover story.
I'm now reading the hit by David baldacci
Dragana wrote: "I'm not sure if they have a third pen name Zee. (goal says more than two...)Had a few glasses of wine last night and completely overlooked the "more than..." whoops, sorry! Glad Nora Roberts worked though.
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that's a good one I read it a month or so ago!
@Judith: Yeah I started reading it and it is a bit similar in regards of street urchin transforming into a lady. It will definitely work.@Zee: No matter you helped, reminding us. I always forget that Nora Roberts and JD Robb are the same person, because she writes so many books. :)
New Goal:Read a book with an alliteration in the title
Used Takedown Twenty (read by sonya ve) for goal: "Read a book with an alliteration in the title" (all words in title starts with the same letter)New goal: Read a book where a character gets into shape
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New goal: Read a book where a cha..."
I've read a couple books that fits this but unfortunately it was more recent than six months ago. But I thought I'd post them here in case they struck someone's fancy.
This is part of the Neighbors from Hell series. Which I found to be a ridiculous and fun to read series.
I actually didn't really care for this book. But a lot of others seemed to like it and it certainly fits the goal.
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I'm having a hard time finding a book with a briefcase on the cover. At least a hard time than I was expecting.
Judith wrote: "Do you guys think that is a briefcase or a purse?I'm having a hard time finding a book with a briefcase on the cover. At least a hard time than I was
expe..."
It looks like a purse, but also suitcases...I have not been able to find a book with a briefcase either :/. I typed in Google books with briefcases on the cover and it gave me a bunch of books with suitcases on them... so maybe a suitcase will work for a briefcase? They do almost look the same.
Andrea wrote: "Judith wrote: "Do you guys think that is a briefcase or a purse?I'm having a hard time finding a book with a briefcase on the cover. At least a hard time ..."
Looks like a pile of suitcase and a purse to me too.
I can't believe briefcase covers are so hard to find. :/ I found only one after hours of searching on Goodreads. It's Nerd Girl but I do not like how it sounds so I don't want really to spend my money on it, just to complete the goal.
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One that comes to mind and could work is Grisham. Some of his books/editions have lawyers running around city.Loki has same goal *sigh*
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I agree with you completely though, there are too many good books out there to read something you aren't interested in to check off a 5 point goal
Finished & used Earls Just Want to Have Fun for goal: "Read a book where a character gets into shape"(pickpocket Marlowe is transformed into a lady)
Used Bloodlines read by Wren for (new) goal: "Read a book that is in the "The Best Urban Fantasy" Listopia List"
(#48 on it)
Used Sea of Stars (read by Judith) for (new) goal: "Read a book shelved (listed on the first page of the "top shelves" of the book) as coming-of-age - plurals and minor spelling variations are acceptable"
(6 people tagged it)
Used A Court of Thorns and Roses (read by Wren) for (new) goal: "Read a book where MCs hate each other at the beginning"
(she hates him because he is fae, he hates her because she killed his friend)
Used Hemlock read by Wren for (new) goal: "Read a book that is in the "The Best Urban Fantasy" Listopia List"
(#2203 on it)
And the NEW new new new goal is: Read a book where the book title is also a song title
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Judith wrote: "Well damn is all I have to say to that goal run"Yeah. Maybe some of the goalless books can work for new goal, but I am too tired to google and check. I'll check later if you or Imke don't beat me to it.
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And I'll read The Partner by Grisham for the briefcase goal.
If anyone is really keen to check of the breifcase goal, several editions of Death of a Salesman would work. But they are under 160 pages, so it's not really worth it unless that's already on your tbr list. Also I thought I was supposed to have some goal points that aren't showing up on the list.
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Thanks for the catch, we forgot to type your last name on the Goal list. Names have to match exactly. We had the same issue with my name and goals too. It's fixed now :)
Did I get noted for the dead author goal(that sounds awful)
Judith wrote: "Thanks for the catch, we forgot to type your last name on the Goal list. Names have to match exactly. We had the same issue with my name and goals too. It's fixed now :) "If it's easier for you, you can change name to just name. Just be careful it's same on all sheets
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Used Unlucky 13 read by Sonya for the goal "book with more than 1,000 GR reviews"
Used Abandon read by Wren for the goal "white or silver dress on cover"
New Goal: Read a historical fiction novel based on real events
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Haha, it does. But I know what you mean.
In my head you are down for that goal for your Tom Clancy read, but we can't check it off until the book is finished.
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