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I would like to join this challenge please.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: Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers finished 2/17/16
Hi! I've finished 8 of the books so far! Here's my updated list:1. A book based on a fairy tale - The Wishing Spell (Land of Stories #1)
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 - Bhagavad Gita
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Grand Inquisitor
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 - Dhammapada
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 - The Scarlet Letter
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 - Potion to Die For
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery - Pop Goes the Weasel (in progress)
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel - Red Queen
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
So far I've completed 8/24.
I would like to join the challenge. I want to do all 40 of the challenge. 1. A book based on a fairy tale Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
2. A National Book Award winner The Color Purple
3. A YA bestseller The Glass Castle
4. A book you haven't read since high school- The Grapes of Wrath
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English Madame Bovary
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 While the City Slept: A Love Lost to Violence and a Young Man's Descent into Madness
15. A book written by a celebrity Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology
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 I Know This Much Is True
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member Still Alice
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 The Art of Afternoon Tea: From the Era of Downton Abbey and the Titanic
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
10/40
My updates: A Leaf on the Wind of All Hallows - under 150 pgs
Station Eleven - dystopian
The Sleeper and the Spindle - book based on a fairy tale
Love, Rosie- recommended by someone I just met
Challenger Deep - National Book Award winner
12/40
Love this challenge! :)
Welcome Laura and Michelle! If either you have already read books this year that count for the challenge tasks, feel free to add those!
I would like to join this challenge as well. Updated count: 25/40
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: The Big Book Of Favorite Horse Stories: Twenty-five Outstanding Stories By Distinguished Authors by Sam Savitt
✓5. A book set in your home state: Three Boys Missing: The Tragedy That Exposed the Pedophilia Underworld by James Jack
✓6. A book translated to English: Heidi by Johanna Spyri
7. A romance set in the future:
✓8. A book set in Europe: Rider by Night by Karin Anckarsvard (Sweden)
✓9. A book that's under 150 pages: Classic Mysteries: A Collection of Mind-Bending Masterpieces edited by Molly Cooper (128 pages)
✓10. A New York Times bestseller: Coraline by Neil Gaiman
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year:
12. A book recommended by someone you just met:
✓13. A self-improvement book: 21 Power Habits for a Winning Life with Empowering Affirmations & Words of Wisdom by Krystal Kuehn
✓14. A book you can finish in a day: Sophie: A Very Precious Angel (Precious Moments by Joanne E. De Jonge
15. A book written by a celebrity:
16. A political memoir:
✓17. A book at least 100 years older than you: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
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: Troublemaker by Janet & Alex Evanovich
✓23. A book that is published in 2016:A Doctor in the House: My Life with Ben Carson by Candy Carson
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation:
✓25. A book that takes place during summer: Best Horse by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
26. A book and its prequel:
✓27. A murder mystery: Death in Cyprus by M.M. Kaye
28. A book written by a comedian:
✓29. A dystopian novel: Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
✓30. A book with a blue cover: BEN CARSON: RX FOR AMERICA by John Philip Sousa IV ✓31. A book of poetry: Get Down and Come In by Jim Ross
✓32. The first book you see in a bookstore: Inadmissible by Tamer Elsayed
✓33. A classic from the 20th century: The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
34. A book from the library:
✓35. An autobiography: Animals Don't Blush by David R. Gross
✓36. A book about a road trip: Silver Saddles by Covelle Newcomb
✓37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali by Kris Holloway
✓38. A satirical book: 1984 by George Orwell
✓39. A book that takes place on an island: The Island Stallion by Walter Farley
✓40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: King of the Wind: The Story of the Godolphin Arabian by Marguerite Henry
Updated message 90 Two more this week -- 18/41
✔9. A book that's under 150 pages -- Hyenas--02/11/16
✔37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with -- We Need New Names--02-13/16
Since I"m already doing a similar one and am moving to GR now that Shelfari is closing, I'd like to join in and just add the books I've read so far to this if that's okay with you here. For eg, I read a satire in January of this year, and since I hate satires as a rule (not sure why) I rarely read them unless it's for a book discussion I feel I really want to participate in.
I'm in for the whole challenge. Here is my list -- crossed out items have already been read. I've only listed books that I've read, or that I am pretty sure that I will be reading, but everything is still subject to change.1. A book based on a Fairy Tale - Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
2. A National Book Award winner -Mockingbird
3. A YA bestseller - Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
4. A book you haven't read since high school - Lord of the Flies
5. A book set in your home state - The Incredible Journey (Not 100% sure of this one yet)
6. A book translated into English
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages
10. A New York Times bestseller - See Me
11. A book that's becoming a Movie in 2016 - A Monster Calls
12. A book recommended by someone you've just met
13. A self-improvement book - Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity - My New Teacher and Me!
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court
18. A book more than 600 pages - The Goldfinch
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - The Deep End of the Ocean
20. A Science Fiction novel - The Five Times I Met Myself
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A Graphic Novel - In Real Life
23. A book that is published in 2016 - This Is Where It Ends
24. A book with a protagonist who has your occupation - The Miracle Worker (Very difficult to find -- I work with young adults with special needs in a day program, but my role is similar enough to teaching. It's very hard to find books about teaching kids with special needs)
25. A book that takes place during Summer - My Life Next Door
26. A book and its prequel - Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens and Peter Pan
27. A murder mystery
28. A book written by a comedian - Seriously... I'm Kidding
29. A dystopian novel - The Program
30. A book with a blue Cover
31. A book of Poetry - Where the Sidewalk Ends: The Poems and Drawings of Shel Silverstein
32. The 1st book you see in a bookstore (I don't often go to bookstores, so I will probably choose the first book I see on a bookstore's webpage)
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip - Paper Towns
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - Probably Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
38. A satirical book - Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead
39. A book that takes place on an island - And Then There Were None
40. A book guaranteed to bring you joy - Purple, Green and Yellow
Just finished 2/40:11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - Me Before You
Updating message 212.
Karin wrote: "Since I"m already doing a similar one and am moving to GR now that Shelfari is closing, I'd like to join in and just add the books I've read so far to this if that's okay with you here. "Hi, Karin, welcome! I'm not a group/challenge moderator, but I'm pretty sure that's just fine. =)
I'm going to try for the whole challenge, even though a few of the categories will be tough for me.So far, 29/40
1. A book based on a fairy tale - Fairest
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your native province
6. A book translated to English The Invoice
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe Taken
9. A book that's under 150 pages Eurydice 1 star
10. A New York Times bestseller Room by Emma Donaghue ★★★★
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year The Girl on the Train ★★★
12. A book recommended by someone you just met Morning Glory by Sarah Jio ★★★★.5
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a dayFaulty Predictions by Karin Lin-Greenberg ★★
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousefzai ★★★
17. A book at least 100 years older than you The Red and the Black Stendhal ★
18. A book that's more than 600 pagesWinter by Marissa Meyer ★★★.5
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member Thereby Hangs a Tail
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016 Probability for Kids by Scott A Chamberlin
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer Queen of the Night
26. A book and its prequel Paw and Order by Spencer Quinn ★★★.5 Dog on It by Spencer Quin 3 stars
27. A murder mystery An Unsuitable Job for a Woman
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel Into the Shadows by Harriet Parker and Glenn Beck ★★★.5
30. A book with a blue cover
La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith ★★★★31. A book of poetry I Shall Not Be Moved ★★★★
32. The first book you se e in a bookstore The Melody Lingers On ★★
33. A classic from the 20th century Mariana by Monica Dickens ★★★
34. A book from the library Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson ★★★★.5
35. An autobiography Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life by CS Lewis ★★
36. A book about a road trip Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler ★★★★
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with Twelve Bar Blues by Patrick Neate ★★★★
38. A satirical book England, England by Julian Barnes ★
39. A book that takes place on an island Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy Queen Lucia by E.F. Benson ★★★.5
4/3614. A book you can finish in a day. The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida
Finished my sci-fi entry The Sparrow, putting me at 3/25
UPDATE:8. A book set in Europe: between shades of grey
32. First book you see in a bookshop: solitaire
8/30
5/35A book from the library - Purity by Jonathan Franzen - 3 stars
I THINK I liked it. Haha. This is one of those books you probably need to read 2-3 times to really comprehend and appreciate everything the author is saying. I'm still not sure if Franzen actually has the biggest chip on his shoulder for mothers and ex's (and thinks they ruin men's lives), or if he was commenting on the fact that there are men out there who don't take responsibility for their own lives and blame women for their problems. The format was a bit wonky too which made it difficult to get into the book, but I liked it enough not to keep track of how many pages I had left.
Updated message 593Total: 7/20
Update to post 204:14/20
23. A book that is published in 2016 - The Unforgotten by Laura Powell
Cassandra,
Can I change my goal to 40? Since I've almost met my goal I feel like I should try for them all!
Thanks!
[13/41] (OM 89)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 (★★★)
18. A book that's more than 600 pages. Gone With the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
20. A science-fiction novel. The Martian (★★★★★)
25. A book that takes place during summer. Since You've Been Gone (★★★)
27. A murder mystery. Watson and Holmes - A Study In Black (★★)
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 (★★★★)
Today's addition:
06. A book translated to English. The Girl in the Spider's Web (★★★★)
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I'm at 4/201. A book based on a fairy tale - Dorothy Must Die
14. A book you can finish in a day - The Pigeon Needs A Bath
20. A science fiction book - The Martian
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - A Good Indian Wife
5/1017. A book at least 100 years older than you
Mauprat ⭐⭐⭐ (1837)
8. A book set in Europe
La vagabonde ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (France)
9. A book that's under 150 pages
Je serai un territoire fier et tu déposeras tes meubles ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (76 pages)
14. A book you can finish in a day
Second début ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
33. A classic from the 20th century
Hiroshima mon amour (1960) ⭐⭐⭐
[14/41] (OM 89)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 (★★★★)
06. A book translated to English. The Girl in the Spider's Web (★★★★)
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 (★★★)
18. A book that's more than 600 pages. Gone With the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
20. A science-fiction novel. The Martian (★★★★★)
25. A book that takes place during summer. Since You've Been Gone (★★★)
27. A murder mystery. Watson and Holmes - A Study In Black (★★)
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 (★★★★)
Latest addition:
12. A book recommended by someone you just met. Bitch Planet Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine (★★★★)
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Update for message 723: 33. A classic from the 20th century - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee -- Read
11/32
Update to message 936 so now 12/40added:
23. A book that is published in 2016 Probability for Kids by Scott A Chamberlin
Welcome Tania, Karin, and Rachel!Jessica, congrats on completing so many books so quickly! I increased your goal.
Updated post 566, 5/40 read, Murder Mystery Worst laid plans
[15/41] (OM 89)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 (★★★★)
06. A book translated to English. The Girl in the Spider's Web (★★★★)
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 (★★★★★)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met. Bitch Planet Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine (★★★★)
17. A book at least 100 years older than you. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
18. A book that's more than 600 pages. Gone With the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
20. A science-fiction novel. The Martian (★★★★★)
25. A book that takes place during summer. Since You've Been Gone (★★★)
27. A murder mystery. Watson and Holmes - A Study In Black (★★)
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 (★★★★)
Latest addition:
14. A book you can finish in a day. A Wrinkle in Time (★★★★)
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34. A Book from the library Killer Dolls9. A book under 150 p. Billionairess Thief 2
8. A book set in Europe Private London
5 a book set in home state-NY NYPD Red 4
4/25
I'm at 5/201. A book based on a fairy tale - Dororthy Must Die
14. A book you can finish in a day - The Pigeon Needs A Bath
20. A science fiction book - The Martian
22. A graphic novel - Ms. Marvel: No Normal
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - A Good Indian Wife
[16/41] (OM 89)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 (★★★★)
06. A book translated to English. The Girl in the Spider's Web (★★★★)
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 (★★★★★)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met. Bitch Planet Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine (★★★★)
14. A book you can finish in a day. A Wrinkle in Time (★★★★)
17. A book at least 100 years older than you. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
18. A book that's more than 600 pages. Gone With the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
20. A science-fiction novel. The Martian (★★★★★)
25. A book that takes place during summer. Since You've Been Gone (★★★)
27. A murder mystery. Watson and Holmes - A Study In Black (★★)
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 (★★★★)
Latest addition:
02. A National Book Award winner. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (★★★★)
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3/25A book recommended by someone you just met: The Last Anniversary.
This book was recommended to me by someone I met in a hostel on Phu Quoc Island. I was trying to find a bookstore, she heard me talking to the hostelowner about books, and then two hours later we were still talking about books. I had already read Big, Little Lies by Liane Moriarty and coincidentally had The Last Anniversary downloaded on my phone and she told me I HAD to read, so I did.
Great story, Nurai! What did you think of the book?
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22. A graphic novel – Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh
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