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Popsugar Reading Challenge - 2016
Put me down for all 40!5/40
1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller - The Infinite Sea
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 Corgi Chronicles
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 - William Shakespeare's Tragedy of the Sith's Revenge
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 - The Fox and the Star
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 -
Soon I Will Be Invincible31. 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
Progress: 5/38✔️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
✔️33. A classic from the 20th century: "A little Princess" by Frances H. Burnett
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✔️24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation: "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Like me, Vianne is a teacher.
P.s. I love discovering new books through the challenge participants' lists :-) added a few on my to-read list already.
joining this now :) already done a few :) 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
Hi there, Count me in for all 40 and we'll see how I go.
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 - Sky Key
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
1/40
Update: 8/40Task 35: An autobiography
The Journal of Best Practices: A Memoir of Marriage, Asperger Syndrome, and One Man's Quest to Be a Better Husband by David Finch (4 stars)
Update: 8/10A dystopian novel
The Girl With All the Gifts - M.R. Carey
I may need to change my goal for this challenge, as I am at 8/10 already. I will have another look at the list and the books I want to read next...
Progress: 6/38✔️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
✔️33. A classic from the 20th century: "A little Princess" by Frances H. Burnett
✔️24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation: "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Like me, Vianne is a teacher.
✔️9. A book that's under 150 pages: "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Update post 136:I have finished 3 more books
6. A book translated to English: Paris Nocturne
9. A book thats under 150 pages: The House on Mango Street
30. A book with a blue cover: Love May Fail
I am now 6/40
I would like to join this challenge, please! I have allready started outside the club, so I have four books to add to my list :)I don´t always have very much time to read, cause Im studying to be a high school teacher and work at the same time. My goal for the year is therefore 15 books to begin with :)
I will read most books in swedish, I guess that is okey :)
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 Europé
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 autobiograph
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
Progress 4/158. A book set in Europé – "Heartless" by Gail Carriger. (3 stars)
10. A New York Times bestseller – "Red rising", by Pierce Brown (4 stars)
17. A book at least 100 years older than you – "Around the world in 80 days", by Jules Verne (3 stars)
35. An autobiography – "A thousand miles to freedom; My escape from North Korea, by Kim Eunsun (3 stars)
Okay, I'm updated through page 12. I'll get to more of this after my doctor appointment.Thanks for being patient with me, everyone! :)
Update: 9/40Task #7: Read a romance set in the future.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood (2 stars)
Romance between Oryx and Jimmy/Snowman.
Count me in.1. A book based on a fairy tale Book of a Thousand Days Jan 22
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 Mandy Jan 23
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Wonderful Alexander and the Catwings Jan 8th
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 Skies of Pern Jan 17th
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 - Out of My Mind Jan 19th
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 -
Ilse Witch Jan 14th
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
6/41
9/409. A book that's under 150 pages Never, Never part 3 by Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher 77 pages 1-21-16
30. A book with a blue cover The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes 1-20-16
I just finished American Housewife by Helen Ellis. I am putting this in the category of book you can finish in a day. I gave it 2/5 stars. 4/40
Progress: 7/38✔️39. A book that takes place on an island:The Marriage of Opposites
✔️20. A science-fiction novel: The Martian
✔️️29. A dystopian novel: Red Queen
✔️33. A classic from the 20th century: A Little Princess
✔️24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation: The Nightingale: Like me, Vianne is a teacher.
✔️9. A book that's under 150 pages: The Little Prince
✔️️15. A book written by a celebrity: Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
Knocked off two more!2. A National Book Award winner: Between the World and Me
3. A YA bestseller: Looking for Alaska
6/2038. A satirical book: The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
20 - Science fiction Novel - Speaker for the Dead10 - New York Times best seller - Me Before You
14 - book you can read in a day - Sarah's Key
Update: Now up to 9/20 complete.
9. A book that's under 150 pages: Christmas Crazy - finished on 01/10/16
20. A science-fiction novel: Childhood's End - finished on 01/17/16
28. A book written by a comedian: Modern Romance - finished on 01/20/16
39. A book that takes place on an island: Maui Madness Zoe Donovan Mysteries Book 7 - finished on 01/20/16
30. A book with a blue cover: Winter Interlude (California Series, #1) by Sandy Loyd - finished on 01/09/16
9. A book that's under 150 pages: Christmas Crazy - finished on 01/10/16
20. A science-fiction novel: Childhood's End - finished on 01/17/16
28. A book written by a comedian: Modern Romance - finished on 01/20/16
39. A book that takes place on an island: Maui Madness Zoe Donovan Mysteries Book 7 - finished on 01/20/16
30. A book with a blue cover: Winter Interlude (California Series, #1) by Sandy Loyd - finished on 01/09/16
I'm at 7/25. My books so far:14. A book you can finish in a day - Theodore Boone by John Grisham - 4★
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - The Claimant by Janette Turner Hospital - 4★
27. A murder mystery - Nefarious Doings - 2.5★
29. A dystopian novel – Red Queen by Honey Brown - 3★
30. A book with a blue cover - After Darkness by Christine Piper - 4★
34. A book from the library - The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - 3★
39. A book that takes place on an island - The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey - 4★
Updated Message 225.Moved Seveneves to "18. A book that's more than 600 pages" and added 2061: Odyssey Three to "20. A science-fiction novel."
Progress 3/15
update:Progress: 3/20
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