Popsugar Reading Challenge - 2016 Showing 501-550 of 2,196

[Cheri]

Update: 6/40

Task 34: A book from the library.

Beating Back the Devil: On the Front Lines with the Disease Detectives of the Epidemic Intelligence Service by Maryn McKenna (4 stars)

[Overbooked ✎]

Lynn wrote: "You might try J.D. Robb's Naked in Death. It's set in 2050 or something. It's a romance and police procedural with a non-traditional romance heroine...."

I needed some help with that task too, thanks for the suggestion Lynn, sounds like a really good one.

Kimberly wrote: "Question? How are you all resolving the dilemma of reading a book that can be categorized as more than one subject? Some of them, because of my lack of interest in a particular subject, I have coun..."

It may be stating the obvious, but when a book can fit more thank one task, I usually choose to cover the harder one, the one that I think is more difficult to find books for, of course "difficult" is subjective :) good luck

6. A book translated to English: Memoirs of Hadrian by Marguerite Yourcenar

Progress:8/40

[Kelli]

I just finished my 4th book.

[Maria]

6/40

23. A book that is published in 2016 Aced (The Driven Series Book 5) by K. Bromberg finished 1-12-16

[Susan C]

Updated message 31


4/40

[Carly]

Joining the challenge. My goodsreads goal is 75 books. So far I have read:

Wicked by Jennifer L Armentrout (book you can finish in a day)

Steel Scars by Victoria Aveyard ( book that's less than 100 pages

The Immortal Rules: Blood of Eden #1 by Julie Kagawa ( a dystopian novel)

[Cassandra]

You can't use the same book for more than one task in the same challenge, but you can mark it down tentatively for as many as you want. So you could mark down a book for three categories, and replace the duplicates as you go. I also try to fill in for categories that are more difficult, the same as Kiwi.

This book is not for the faint of heart, but if you like social justice issues but don't really like poetry, check out Citizen: An American Lyric. It reads like prose, but it can be hard to read because of the subject matter.

Lynn - I don't think a prequel necessarily needs to be published before a book. In fact, many prequels are written/released afterward and respond to requests to know more about what happened before the main story.

[Lynn]

Cassandra wrote: "You can't use the same book for more than one task in the same challenge, but you can mark it down tentatively for as many as you want. ...Lynn - I don't think a prequel necessarily needs to be published before a book. In fact, many prequels are written/released afterward and respond to requests to know more about what happened before the main story.
"

That's how I interpret a prequel as well....just didn't know how strictly we should interpret it for the challenge.

[Megan BG]

5/20

A book with a blue cover: All Fall Down

I changed my name to Megan BG to make it easier when I'm in challenges with other Megans.

[Zita]

Update msg. 42 - 7 done :).

[Alex]

msg 34 update: 5/15

[Cassandra]

Lynn - it's totally up to you! I would interpret it as any book that takes place in the in-world chronology before the "major" storyline, but if you want to take another definition, you're welcome to it! :)

Thanks for letting me know, Megan!

[Polyne]

POPSUGAR 2016 Reading Challenge

Progress: 2/38

✔️39. A book that takes place on an island: "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alice Hoffman

✔️20. A science-fiction novel: "The Martian" by Andy Weir

I'm in. 38/40.

1.A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
✔️20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel
30. A book with a blue cover
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book
✔️39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Maddison]

Update to message 105.

[√] A Book Translated into English - The Dinner by Herman Koch

1/55

[Haley]

#20 - Recommended by a family member: The Godfather

#28 - Written by a comedian: Yes Please

That makes me 3/40

:)

[Nik]

[9/41]

03. A YA bestseller. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (★★★★★)
04. A book you haven't read since high school. Of Mice and Men (★★★)
05. A book set in your home state. Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (★★★★)
09. A book that's under 150 pages. The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (31p) (★★★★)
10. A New York Times bestseller. The Night Circus (★★★★★)
17. A book at least 100 years older than you. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
20. A science-fiction novel. The Martian (★★★★★)
30. A book with a blue cover. Elementally Priceless (★★★)
39. A book that takes place on an island. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (★★★★)

/NN

[B]

This challenge looks like fun I would like to join!

[bookswithchaipai]

27. 14th Deadly Sin - James Patterson

29. Rushed- Brian Harmon

4/30

[Yvonne]

Update message 438

3/40

27. A murder mystery The Whites by Harry BrandtFinished 1/12/2016 - 3.5 Stars

[Marina]

35. An autobiography: The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story

Read: 4/20

Also updated in message # 91

[Jodi]

#27 murder mystery finished I Hunt Killers

I am 2 books done

[Kelli]

I just finished my 5th book!

[Lauren]

4/40

6. A book translated to English: Ruby Red

[Carri]

COMPLETED: 5/40
1. A book based on a fairy tale Godmother: The Secret Cinderella Story by Carolyn Turgeon READ 0/13/16 4 STARS
4. A book you haven't read since high school Lisa, Bright and Dark BY Neufeld, John READ 01/08/16 4 STARS
22. A graphic novel Page by Paige by Laura Lee Gulledge, READ 01/07/16 4 STARS
30. A book with a blue cover The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker READ 01/9/16 3 STARS
35. An autobiography Night by Elie Wiesel, Read on 01/10/1 5 STARS

[Becky]

#8 a book set in Europe

The Other Mr. Darcy

[ReGina]

20. A science-fiction novel - The Martian
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - A Good Indian Wife

[Janine]

Finished another two, putting me at 3/40.

I read:
6. A book translated to English - iq84
27. A murder mystery - The Silkworm

EDIT: Finished two more, making that 5/40
8. A book set in Europe - The Miniaturist
38. A satirical book - Bitch Planet #1

Thanks Cassandra! (I don't think the challenge has been updated to here, hence why I'm editing this one rather than adding a new post for the next 2, but I'll double check later and post again if need be.)

[KellI]

Update post 136.

I just finished . Using it as a book with a blue cover.

I am now 4/40.

[Leslie Ann]

updated message 58
5/30

29. A dystopian novel -The Girl with All the Gifts

[Regina]

Update: 6/40

9. A book that's under 150 pages - Bright Star: Love Letters and Poems of John Keats to Fanny Brawne
10. A New York Times bestseller - The Martian
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - Night
27. A murder mystery - The Black Dahlia
33. A classic from the 20th century - I, Robot
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - Radiance

[Reenah]

Update post #26

4/40

6. A book translated to English/from another language - Madame Bovary

20. A science-fiction novel - The Martian

31. A book of poetry - Deutschland, ein Wintermärchen

[Ella]

A library book - Heir of Fire

A book with over 600 pages - Queen of Shadows

[Emily]

Update:
29/ a dystopian novel: legend- Marie lu
4/40

[Overbooked ✎]

39. A book that takes place on an island: Shutter Island

Progress:9/40

[Alta]

Update from Message 214:

3. A YA bestseller - (1/7/16) ***

33. A Classic from the 20th Century - (1/10/16) ***

37. A Book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - (1/14/16) ****

Progress 3/25

[Chloé]

1/10

17. A book at least 100 years older than you
Mauprat ⭐⭐⭐ (1837)

[Claire]

Updated post 218

Completed = 3/20

1. A book based on a fairy tale - Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult

9. A book that's under 150 pages - Little Red Riding Crop by Tiffany Reisz

21. A book recommended by a family member - The Siren by Tiffany Reisz

[Willemijn]

Update: 4/10

A book written by a comedian
Van je familie moet je het hebben - David Sedaris

[Samantha]

update: 4/40
6. A book translated to English : Perfume: The Story of a Murderer by Patrick Süskind

[Helen]

I've finished a few

4/10 Completed

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages The Lump of Coal by Lemony Snicket
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel
30. A book with a blue cover The Riddle by Allison Croggan
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island Melting Stones by Tamora Pierce
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Maddison]

Update to message 105.

[√] A Book That Is Under 150 Pages – The Grownup by Gillian Flynn

2/55

[Jenn]

Update to message 201

Popsugar List:

1. A book based on a fairy tale.
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller Looking for Alaska
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages. Ms. Marvel, Vol. 1: No Normal Read : January 1st
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel Cinder & Glitches
27. A murder mystery
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel
30. A book with a blue cover
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Polyne]

POPSUGAR 2016 Reading Challenge

Progress: 3/38

✔️39. A book that takes place on an island: "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alice Hoffman

✔️20. A science-fiction novel: "The Martian" by Andy Weir

✔️️29. A dystopian novel: "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
✔️20. A science-fiction novel: "The Martian" by Andy Weir
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery
28. A book written by a comedian
✔️29. A dystopian novel: "Red Queen" by Victoria Aveyard
30. A book with a blue cover
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book
✔️39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Therese]

I would love to join this challenge. I'll try to get 20 this year.


1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller - The Hunger Games
4. A book you haven't read since high school - The Outsiders
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day Diary of a Wimpy Kid
15. A book written by a celebrity - The Gun Seller
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member -Wool Omnibus
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery - Pergamentet
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel - Mockingjay - 23.02.16
30. A book with a blue cover - Shift
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island - Den grenseløse Denmark should count as an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Gretchen]

Edit post 80
6/15 books read

[Stephanie (Chinchillita)]

Update Message 59
YA Bestseller - Champion
A Book and it's Prequel - Redwall/Mossflower
Road Trip - Prudence

4/41

[Maria]

7/40

33. A classic from the 20th century

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger 1-14-16

[Leslie Ann]

Edited message #58
6/30

35. An autobiography -Dude Making a Difference: Bamboo Bikes, Dumpster Dives and Other Extreme Adventures Across America

[KellI]

Edited message #136.

5/40 now!

6. A book Translated to English:

[Stephanie]

I have read 1/40! Just finished "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah. I am calling it for the road trip category because throughout the narrator telling the story, she travels with her son first to a nursing home in Oregon and then to Paris.