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[Linda]

I'm in!

(2016) POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016

Progress: (40/40) Completed 5/26/16

The Tasks:

#30.- #32 -

1. A book based on a fairy***Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 2/14/16
2. A National Book Award winner***The Color Purple 3/20/16
***(Awarded 1983)***
3. A YA bestseller***Twilight 2/4/17
4. A book you haven't read since high school
***The Last Picture Show 3/15/16
5. A book set in your home state***Never Die Alone 3/14/15
***(Louisiana)***
6. A book translated to English***The Alchemist 1/6/16
7. A romance set in the future***Naked in Death 4/15/16
8. A book set in Europe***Northanger Abbey 3/25/16
9. A book that's under 150 pages***Death of a Salesman 2/23/16
10.A New York Times bestseller***Wicked Prey 1/27/16
***(May 31, 2009)***
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year***The 5th Wave 5/11/16
12.A book recommended by someone you just met
***Forensic Science: A Very Short Introduction 3/5/16
13.A self-improvement book
***God Wants You Happy: From Self-Help to God's Help 4/1/16
14.A book you can finish in a day***Martin Misunderstood 5/8/16
15. A book written by a celebrity***Author-Eriq La Salle
***Laws of Innocence 3/27/16 (prequel) ***Laws of Depravity 3/27/16
16.A political memoir***The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin 3/21/16
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
***A Midsummer Night's Dream 2/26/26 ***(first published 1596)***
18. A book that's more than 600 pages***Natchez Burning 5/26/16
***(791 pages)***
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club***A Lesson Before Dying 4/1/16
20. A science-fiction novel
***Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi: Into the Void 3/1/16
21.A book recommended by a family member
***Second House from the Corner 3/10/16
22.A graphic novel***The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel 5/16/16
23.A book that is published in 2016***Extreme Prey 4/26/16
24.A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
***Florida Is Closed Today 4/5/16***(retirement)***
25.A book that takes place during summer***Gathering Prey 3/4/16
26.A book and its prequel ***The Advocate by Teresa Burrell 4/5/16
***The Prequel***Deadly Secrets - A JP Short Story 4/5/16
27.A murder mystery***Hidden Prey 1/1/16
28.A book written by a comedian***If You Ask Me 4/2/16
29.A dystopian novel***The Murder Complex 3/13/15
30.A book with a blue cover***Unlocked 2/10/16
31.A book of poetry***Paradise Lost 3/4/16
32.The first book you see in the library***The Crossing 5/19/16
33.A classic from the 20th century
***The Metamorphosis and Other Stories 2/12/16
34.A book from the library***The Levee: A Novel of Baton Rouge 2/3/16
35.An autobiography***Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald 3/6/16
36.A book about a road trip***The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 5/6/16
37.A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
***Nigeria & West Africa 4/3/16
38.A satirical book***Animal Farm 3/9/16
39.A book that takes place on an island ***Shutter Island 4/6/16
40.A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
***The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 2/15/16

[Naj]

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller - Red Queen
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

[Lisa]

I think I'll see if I can plan a few but also just add titles as I go.


1. A book based on a fairy tale Bitter Greens based on Rapunzel
2. A National Book Award winner Cold Mountain
3. A YA bestseller Everything, Everything
4. A book you haven't read since high school Flowers in the Attic
5. A book set in your home state Wings of Fear Set in Far North Queensland :)
6. A book translated to English The Light of the Fireflies
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe The Swiss Spy
9. A book that's under 150 pages Life is a Circus Run by a Platypus
10. A New York Times bestseller Life After Life
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year The 5th Wave
12. A book recommended by someone you just met Winter Men
13. A self-improvement book Happiness Bubbles: 10 Steps to a Happy Life
14. A book you can finish in a day Try Not to Breathe
15. A book written by a celebrity Wildflower by Drew Barrymore
16. A political memoir Nicholas and Alexandra
17. A book at least 100 years older than you Jane Eyre
18. A book that's more than 600 pages The Cider House Rules
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club The Deep End of the Ocean
20. A science-fiction novel Dune
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel Through the Woods
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 A Walk to Remember
26. A book and its prequel Extinct and the prequel- Black Friday
27. A murder mystery Snow Falling on Cedars
28. A book written by a comedian Reckoning: A Memoir
29. A dystopian novel Life As We Knew It
30. A book with a blue cover Life of Pi
31. A book of poetry The Rime of the Ancient Mariner
32. The first book you see in a bookstore In the Land of the Long White Cloud
33. A classic from the 20th century To Kill a Mockingbird
34. A book from the library The Handmaid's Tale
35. An autobiography Man's Search for Meaning
36. A book about a road trip Into the Wild
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with Seven Years in Tibet
38. A satirical book Catch-22
39. A book that takes place on an island The Beach
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Lisa]

Updated message


7/40

[Sandra]

Hi... I want to enjoy this reading challenge with all of you.
I'll have the update list very soon, I'm so exited. ❤

[Linda]

Hi Cassandra!

For question (#32. The first book you see in a bookstore) I live in a rural area we don't have a bookstore, can I use the library.

[Ellie]

I'd like to join! I was wondering, though, since it's already March, can I include books I've already read since January, or just books starting now? Thanks!

[Ellie]

I just found the answer to my question... Sorry!
I'll try for 35.

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, everyone! I'm glad to see people still jumping in.

Sandra, do you want to try for all 40 tasks or set a different goal?

Linda, the library is fine! Feel free to adapt any tasks that don't make sense for where you're at.

Ellie, you can definitely count books you've read already this year. :)

[Linda]

update msg#1224
Cassandra put me in for 30, although i'm going to try and do them all

[Cassandra]

Got it! :)

[Tara]

This sounds like a great idea! Would love to join in the challenge although I am a bit late to join!
I'll try for all 40 and I am currently reading Island by Aldous Huxley.

39. A book that takes place on an island Island

The posts so far have given me some great ideas for new reads :)

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, Tara!

[Overbooked ✎]

26. A book and its prequel: The Granny (Agnes Browne 3) and The Young Wan (Agnes Browne 0.5) by Brendan O'Carroll

Progress:34/40

[Luisa]

13/40

13. A self-improvement book O Corpo Fala

[Ellie]

POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
22/35

1. ✔A book based on a fairy tale - Fire Touched
2. ✔A National Book Award winner - Challenger Deep
3. ✔A YA bestseller - Speak
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
6. ✔A book translated to English - The Wings of the Sphinx
7. A romance set in the future
8. ✔A book set in Europe - The Anatomist's Wife
9. ✔A book that's under 150 pages - Sympathy Pains
10. ✔ A New York Times bestseller - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. ✔A book recommended by someone you just met - Storm Front
13. A self-improvement book
14. ✔A book you can finish in a day - The Hurricane
15. ✔A book written by a celebrity - Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham
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 - Wicked Appetite
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016
24. ✔A book with a protagonist that has your occupation Mr. Miracle
25. ✔A book that takes place during summer - Love After All
26. ✔A book and its prequel - Leveled and Built
27. ✔A murder mystery - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
28. ✔A book written by a comedian - Bossypants
29. A dystopian novel
30. ✔A book with a blue cover - Ten Big Ones
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 Bookseller
35. An autobiography
36. ✔A book about a road trip - Dashing Through the Snow
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. ✔ A satirical book - Our Man in Havana
39. ✔A book that takes place on an island - Under an Enchantment
40. ✔A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - The Lost Duke of Wyndham

[Karin]

Update message 936

18/40
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with Twelve Bar Blues by Patrick Neate ★★★★

[Maria]

Updated message #33
Completed: 10/25

[Natalie]

40. Book That Bring Me Joy:
Cross Justice
9/25

[Dana]

Cassandra wrote: "What did you think about After You, Dana? I'm so torn about whether I should read it or not.

Welcome to the challenge, Kester!"

I really enjoyed it- I thought it was a good continuation of where Me Before You left off, for all the characters.

[Paul Emily]

Updated message 3 with 2. A National Book Award winner - The Color Purple by Alice Walker

7/32

[Reenah]

Update message 26: 17/40

9. A book that's under 150 pages - The Bridge of San Luis Rey

37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - Beyond the Sky and the Earth: A Journey into Bhutan

[Kaitlyn]

Updated message 231: 7/40

01. A book based on a fairy tale: Winter

14. A book you can finish in a day: Teach Me

25. A book that takes place during summer: Brooklyn

[Kelly]

Updated #32.

15. A book written by a celebrity - Yes Please by Amy Poehler ✔
16. A political memoir - I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban ✔

13/20 complete!

[Jane]

Updated message 37.

7/35
A book of poetry - milk and honey by Rupi Kaur - 4 stars

This was my first (and not gonna lie, possibly my last) book of poetry. I enjoyed it, but I also know I don't enjoy most poetry. I'm very pleased though that I enjoyed the one I have read.

8/35
A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - The Reluctant Tuscan: How I Discovered My Inner Italian by Phil Doran - 3 stars

Okay so obviously I know all about the Sicilian mafia and my stomach knows all about pizza and pasta, but I'm pretty sure there's more to Italian culture than doughy deliciousness and violence. This book showed some insight into Italians in actual Italy. It was funny and entertaining, although some of the characters seemed a little too stereotypical (the guy is a screenwriter after all).

[Overbooked ✎]

23. A book that is published in 2016: What Was Mine by Helen Klein Ross

Progress:35/40

[Tiffany]

Update to message 593

30. A book with a blue cover Night Road

10/20

[Lynn]

Updated message 90 -- 28/41 -- fun book!

✔3. A YA bestseller -- The Lightning Thief--03/20/16

[Niecie]

39 - A book that takes place on an Island - Beautiful Ruins

[Gwen S.]

Please update: 10/19

#12 A book recommended by someone you just met: "There's a Hair in my Dirt" Gary Larson

#23 A books published in 2016: "Runaway Vampire" by Lynsay Sands & "Spider Game" by Christine Feehan

#25 Book set in Summer: "While My Sister Sleeps" Barbara Delinsky

#27 Murder Mystery: "Four Blind Mice" James Patterson

#39 Book takes place on an island: " Sweet Salt Air" Barbara Delinsky

Five more accomplished, nine more to go!

Would you consider the 'Good Read Choice Award', a national book award??

[Destiny]

Update to Message 1215.

15. A book written by a celebrity-- 3 stars.

2/20

[Karin]

Updated message 936

20/40

9. A book that's under 150 pages Eurydice 1 star
36. A book about a road trip Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler ★★★★

[Susan C]

Updated message 31

20/40

[Dana]

9/36

23. A book published in 2016: Perfect Days

[Ellie]

updated message 1239

15. A book written by a celebrity - Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham

7/35

[Robyn]

I'd like to join this one too! I did this last year and didn't quite make it all the way through, but it was still a fun way to keep track of everything I read.

So here is my list so far…

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 - A Feast for Crows
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel - The Martian
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 - Dark Places
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

[Maria]

Updated message #33
Completed: 11/25

[Janine]

I've read four more since I last updated, putting me at 22/40.

9. A book that's under 150 pages - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - A Doll's House
21. A book recommended by a family member - The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto
29. A dystopian novel - The Institute

[Amanda]

Update Message 757

22/40

11. A book that's becoming (became) a movie this year: The 5th Wave
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation (opera singer): Goddess

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, Robyn!

[Kester]

14. #24- A book with a protagonist who has your occupation
"These Gentle Wounds" by Helene Dunbar
I'm a student, and the main protagonist Gordie is a student

[Marina]

Update post 91

8. A book set in Europe: The Last Letter from Your Lover

Read: 14/20

[Cheri]

Update: 22/40
Task 13. A self-improvement book

Globejotting: How to Write Extraordinary Travel Journals by Dave Fox (3 stars)

[Tania]

Editing post 929 - updated total 13/40

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

[Taylor C]

Cassandra,
Put me down for 24, please and thank you. :)

If I am correct on the guidelines, even though I am starting in March instead of January, I already have 2 completed!
Strikes below are the challenges completed.

Thanks!
Goal 20/24

1. A book based on a fairy tale Dorothy Must Die
2. A National Book Award winnerHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
3. A YA bestseller The Night Circus
4. A book you haven't read since high school Stuart Little
5. A book set in your home state The Stone Diaries
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe Pride and Prejudice
9. A book that's under 150 pagesThe Wizard Returns
10. A New York Times bestseller Scarlet
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year The Girl on the Train
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day The BFG
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than youThe Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel Cinder
21. A book recommended by a family memberThe Fellowship of the Ring
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summerSee Me
26. A book and its prequelThe Witch Must Burn
27. A murder mystery The Lovely Bones
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel City of Bones
30. A book with a blue cover No Place Like Oz
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore alice in wonderland
33. A classic from the 20th centuryThe Hobbit
34. A book from the library Miss Peregrine's School for Peculiar Children
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip Shrek!
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
39. A book that takes place on an islandThe Music of Dolphins
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joyElla Enchanted

[Overbooked ✎]

16. A political memoir : A Child al Confino: A True Story of Escape in War-Time Italy by Enrico Lamet

Progress:36/40

[Niecie]

National book award winner- #2 Fortune Smiles - Do not recommend

[Cassandra]

Taylor, welcome to the challenge (and the group)! You're correct - you can count books you read this year before officially joining the challenge. :)

[Helen]

15/20 Completed

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black
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 The Ivy Tree by Mary Stewart
9. A book that's under 150 pages The Lump of Coal by Lemony Snicket
10. A New York Times bestseller The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day The Walking Dead, Vol. 01: Days Gone Bye by Robert Kirkman
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 Armada by Ernest Cline
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 Melting Stones by Tamora Pierce, Battle Magic by Tamora Pierce
27. A murder mystery Men at Arms by Terry Pratchett
28. A book written by a comedian - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
29. A dystopian novel - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
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 Uprooted by Naomi Novik
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book Soul Music by Terry Prachett
39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Kelly]

Updated #32.

21. A book recommended by a family member - The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend ✔

14/20 complete