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Popsugar Reading Challenge - 2016
The Popsugar Book Challenge Goal: 30 books
Done- 11/30
1. A book based on a fairy tale Down the Rabbit Hole
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 EnglishWar and Peace
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages -The Three Monarchs
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 The Palace of Illusions
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - Dragonfly in Amber
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 14th Deadly Sin
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel Rushed
30. A book with a blue coverPretty Girls
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 The Icarus Girl
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
11/30
Updated message 22 11. A book that's becoming a movie this year Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith 3-4-16
Update Message 59 4. Martin the Warrior
14. Heart and Brain: An Awkward Yeti Collection
34. The Rosie Project
39. If You Could See Me Now
14/41
16/30A book recommended by a family member- My Sweet Audrina
A book that is published in 2016- Shelter
A science-fiction novel- Son
A classic from the 20th century- Ender's Game
So, APPARENTLY I have this problem of not posting my challenges on the site I actually get them from, soo.... Here's my challenge. I'm just gonna back away now...2. A National Book Award winner -
5. A book set in your home state -
11. A book that is becoming a movie this year -
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
23. A book that is published in 2016 -
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation -
26. A book and its prequel - x & y
27. A murder mystery -
28. A book written by a comedian -
29. A dystopian novel -
35. An autobiography -
39. A book that takes place on an island -
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy -
edited on 3/25 with 25/40
Completed 5 books:
3) A YA bestseller: Morning Star - 5 stars
16) A graphic novel: Maus, II: And Here My Troubles Began - 5 stars
20) A murder mystery: Lord John and the Succubus - 2 stars
21) A dystopia novel: Calamity - 5 stars
27) A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Cutting for Stone - 4 stars
3) A YA bestseller: Morning Star - 5 stars
16) A graphic novel: Maus, II: And Here My Troubles Began - 5 stars
20) A murder mystery: Lord John and the Succubus - 2 stars
21) A dystopia novel: Calamity - 5 stars
27) A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Cutting for Stone - 4 stars
Hello! So far I've completed 4/40. I feel like I have some catching up to do!!10. A New York Times bestseller Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania
32. The first book you see in a bookstore A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
33. A classic from the 20th century To Kill a Mockingbird
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy Carry On
Updating message 929, updated count 12/4037. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Monique and the Mango Rains: Two Years with a Midwife in Mali by Kris Holloway
I'm at 8/20. I may need to increase my goal; we'll see.1. A book based on a fairy tale - Dorothy Must Die
9. A book under 150 pages - We Should All Be Feminists
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
29. A dystopian novel - The Girl with All the Gifts
30. A book with a blue cover - The Light Between Oceans
37. A book about a culture you're unfamilair with - A Good Indian Wife
Cassandra could you increase my goal to 10 please?1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
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
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member
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
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
Updated message 90 -- 26/41✔7. A romance set in the future -- Brotherhood in Death--03/06/16
✔19. A book from Oprah's Book Club -- The Reader--03/04/16
✔20. A science-fiction novel -- The Heart Goes Last--03/01/16
7/1017. 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) ⭐⭐⭐
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
Nous sommes tous des féministes (Nigeria)⭐⭐⭐⭐
5. A book set in your home state
J'haïs les féministes!: le 6 décembre 1989 et ses suites(Quebec)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Progress: 16/40✔️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✔️8. A book set in Europe:
The Secret Garden ✔️️15. A book written by a celebrity:
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology✔️30. A book with a blue cove:
All the Light We Cannot See✔️34. A book from the library:
The Witches: Salem, 1692✔️️27. A murder mystery:
Luckiest Girl Alive✔️3. A YA bestseller:
All the Bright Places✔️14. A book you can finish in a day:
The Metamorphosis✔️6. A book translated to English :
The Stranger✔️21. A book recommended by a family member:
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang✔️37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with:
Memoirs of a Geisha
Update message 757: 18/40
#28: A book written by a comedian: Modern Romance
#40: A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: Anything for You...my guilty pleasure romance author.
Updating Post 136. I am now 12/40. A YA best seller: Looking for Alaska
A Book about a Road Trip: Paper Towns. They go on a road trip in the book to look for their friend. These are my first two reads by John Green. I liked them and now that I have experienced him and know what my daughter is reading I can move on.
Updated message 383.4/15 towards my goal!
Congratulations Zara on finishing your original goal, and good luck with the next one. :)
Update: 8/418. A book set in Europe:
[03.07.16] [4 Stars]
Cassandra wrote: "Congratulations Zara on finishing your original goal, and good luck with the next one. :)"Thanks Cassandra
Update: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:The Lion of Flanders
18. A book that's more than 600 pages: Roots: The Saga of an American Family
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel The Martian
21. A book recommended by a family member: The Girl on the Train
22. A graphic novel De Arabier van de toekomst: Een jeugd in het Midden-Oosten
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 The Girl with All the Gifts
30. A book with a blue cover: Zoektocht - Ingrid (the Dutch book isn't on Goodreads)
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 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Finished: 8/41
I just finished the "Book that is Guaranteed to Give You Joy" Category with "Ella Enchanted." I am up to 7/40 now!
Progress: 17/38✔️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✔️8. A book set in Europe:
The Secret Garden ✔️️15. A book written by a celebrity:
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology✔️30. A book with a blue cove:
All the Light We Cannot See✔️34. A book from the library:
The Witches: Salem, 1692✔️️27. A murder mystery:
Luckiest Girl Alive✔️3. A YA bestseller:
All the Bright Places✔️14. A book you can finish in a day:
The Metamorphosis✔️6. A book translated to English :
The Stranger✔️21. A book recommended by a family member:
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang✔️37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with:
Memoirs of a Geisha✔️18. A book that's more than 600 pages:
Gone with the Wind
Progress: 18/38✔️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✔️8. A book set in Europe:
The Secret Garden ✔️️15. A book written by a celebrity:
Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology✔️30. A book with a blue cove:
All the Light We Cannot See✔️34. A book from the library:
The Witches: Salem, 1692✔️️27. A murder mystery:
Luckiest Girl Alive✔️3. A YA bestseller:
All the Bright Places✔️14. A book you can finish in a day:
The Metamorphosis✔️6. A book translated to English :
The Stranger✔️21. A book recommended by a family member:
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang✔️37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with:
Memoirs of a Geisha✔️18. A book that's more than 600 pages:
Gone with the Wind✔️25. A book that takes place during summer:
We Were Liars
19/4020. A science-fiction novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 3-9-16
The Popsugar Book Challenge Goal: 30 books
Done- 12/30
1. A book based on a fairy tale Down the Rabbit Hole
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 EnglishWar and Peace
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages -The Three Monarchs
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - Me Before You
12. A book recommended by someone you just met The Palace of Illusions
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - Dragonfly in Amber
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 14th Deadly Sin
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel Rushed
30. A book with a blue coverPretty Girls
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 The Icarus Girl
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
12/30
Updated Message #21424. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation - Brooklyn
Progress: 14/25
Update 9/4126. A book and its prequel
[Prequel] [03.09.16] [4 Stars]
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