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[Overbooked ✎]

Cassandra wrote: "Congratulations, Kiwi! Did you have a favorite book or task?"

Thank you Cassandra.
The best for me were the surprises, books that I would have missed out if I didn’t join this challenge. Tasks that I thought were hard to complete turned out among the best reads, probably because I had to really think about what I was going to pick ?

Best surprise reads for me were:

15. A book written by a celebrity- You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day and
39. A book that takes place on an island: Shutter island.

Another couple of books that that I really liked were:

19. A book from Oprah's Book Club- Middlesex and
23. A book that is published in 2016: What was mine by Helen Klein Ross

I too would be interested to know what all participants rate as their best reads, it can also be helpful for people who are looking for ideas, maybe we could have a thread for the best reads for this challenge?

[Cassandra]

That's great! I really liked Felicia Day's memoir, and I need to read Shutter Island.

If you'd like to start a Popsugar recommendations topic (maybe in the Let's Chat), let me know and I can link to it from the first post!

[Nick]

Hi Cassandra!

Is it possible you could send the list to me as a direct message?

Thanks!

[Cassandra]

Nick, do you mean the list of tasks?

[Nick]

Yes, I do mean that sorry.

[Cassandra]

No problem! I just wanted to double check before I messaged you a big long list of things you didn't want. ;)

[Nick]

Thank you!

[Lisa]

Updated message
10/40

[victoria ⋆]

Update
Read 1 more:
✔. A book of poetry - Memories by Lang Leav

So now,
5/25

[Cheri]

Update: 23/40
Task 2. A National Book Award winner

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates (5 stars)

[Cassandra]

Updated to here.

[Sherry]

UPDATED:
19/20 Completed

1. A book based on a fairy tale- Cress by Marissa Meyer [Read 1/27/2016]
2. A National Book Award winner- Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan [Read 3/19/2016]
3. A YA bestseller - The One by Kiera Cass [Read 2/24/2016]
7. A romance set in the future- The Drafter by Kim Harrison [Read 1/21/2016]
8. A book set in Europe- Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen [Read 1/4/2016]
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Hogwarts Library) by J.K. Rowling [Read 2/7/2016]
10. A New York Times bestseller- I'll Never Let You Go by Mary Burton [Read 1/12/2016]
14. A book you can finish in a day- Happily Ever After by Kiera Cass [Read 3/4/2016]
20. A science-fiction novel- Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles #4.5) by Marissa Meyer [Read 3/6/2016]
22. A graphic novel- Attack on Titan, Vol. 1 (Attack on Titan #1) by Hajime Isayama
23. A book that is published in 2016- The View from Prince Street (Alexandria #2) by Mary Ellen Taylor [Read 3/22/2016]
25. A book that takes place during summer- Finding Me by Kathryn Cushman [Read 2/29/2016]
27. A murder mystery- Gossamer Ghost (A Scrapbooking Mystery #12) by Laura Childs [Read 1/17/2016]
29. A dystopian novel- The Plague of the Undead (Deadlands #1) by Joe McKinney [Read 2/17/2016]
30. A book with a blue cover- Black and Blue(Otherworld Assassin #2) by Gena Showalter [Read 2/15/2016]
34. A book from the library- Heartless(The Fire Trilogy #1) by Kat Martin [Read 1/14/2016]
36. A book about a road trip- Thornhill(Hemlock #2) by Kathleen Peacock [Read 3/31/2016]
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with- The Imposter (The Bishop's Family #1) by Suzanne Woods Fisher [Read 4/3/2016]
38. A satirical book- A Curious Beginning (Veronica Speedwell Mystery #1) by Deanna Raybourn [Read 4/6/2016]

[Cassandra]

You're so close! Do you have your final book planned out?

[Kester]

17. City of Thieves by David Benioff
#8- A book set in Europe

[Maddison]

Update to message 105.

[√] A YA Bestseller – Looking for Alaska by John Green

6/55

[Sherry]

Cassandra wrote: "You're so close! Do you have your final book planned out?"

I think so..
the book I'm reading now

4. A book you haven't read since high school- Always a Thief (Quinn/Thief #2) by Kay Hooper

but I still have one more.. I'm at 19 now.

[Meranda]

Got three more done!

12. A book recommended by someone you just met - Landline by Rainbow Rowell
13. A self-improvement book - Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders of Leaders by Lindsey Pollak
27. A murder mystery - Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

[Nick]

Thanks to Cassandra for sending the original list as a direct message, which allowed me to copy it to my phone so I could keep a note of what I could tick off on the list.

Even though we are in in April now, there are a few on the list I can tick off. Consider this my entry.

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 - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
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 - The Martian (I think)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met - The Bone Clocks
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity - Stillness and Speed: My Story
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - Natchez Burning: A Novel
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 - Thor, Volume 1: The Goddess of Thunder
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 - Hope to Die
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel
30. A book with a blue cover Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
31. A book of poetry - The Inferno
32. The first book you see in a bookstore - Hunted
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography - Stillness and Speed: My Story
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - Genghis Khan: Life, Death, and Resurrection
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - any Stephen King book, probably Four Past Midnight

[Rosalyn]

I would like to join although we are now in April!

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

:-)

I'll look for my first book tonight!

[Arcadia]

Update 18/52 read. Just finished Monday Mourning by Kathy Reichs! I love this series... I may need to make some changes so I can fit another on my list!

[Owlonmywrist]

Update to post 143:

30. A book with a blue cover - Brooklyn by Colm Toibin

21/41

[Bobbi]

Update post 184 - 19/40

✔ 3. A YA bestseller: Vampire Academy ✯✯✯✯ 3/21/16
✔ 8. A book set in Europe: The Nightingale ✯✯✯✯✯ 3/18/16
✔ 12. A book recommended by someone you just met: Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft ✯✯✯✯ 4/2/16
✔ 33. A classic from the 20th century: To Kill a Mockingbird ✯✯✯ 3/28/16

[Tara]

Update from message 1341

14. A book you can finish in a day - An Event in Autumn by Henning Mankell

4/40 :)

[Lindsey]

Update to message 1313

5. A book set in your home state: Kindred (Octavia Butler)
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: Me Before You (Jojo Moyes)

[Emma]

update to message 209 - read 8/16

[Gwen S.]

Please update 13/ 16

Task #40- Read a book that brings you joy-
"The Vecellio Connection", by Estelle Ryan.

It delivered "a passel of joy"!!! ;-) And I plan on rereading it several more times this year!!!

[Claire]

Updated post #218

Completed = 8/20

[Kelly]

Updated #32.

6. A book translated to English - The Diary of a Young Girl ✔

17/20 complete.

[Zita]

Update msg. 42 - 16/20 :).

[Nurai]

Update: 5/25
A murder mystery: The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie.

[Paul Emily]

Updated message 3 with 36. A book about a road trip - The Motorcycle Diaries by Ernesto "Che" Guevara

9/32

[Blagica , Challenges]

Pop Sugar Challenge
January 1, 2016-December 31, 2016
19/20

✓1. A book based on a fairy taleCruel Beauty
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller
✓4. A book you haven't read since high schoolA Walk to Remember
✓5. A book set in your home stateThe Silver Linings Playbook
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
✓8. A book set in Europe Kushiel's Dart (France)
9. A book that's under 150 pages
✓10. A New York Times bestsellerStation Eleven
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement bookThe Skinnygirl Rules: For Getting and Staying Naturally Thin
✓14. A book you can finish in a daySuzanne's Diary for Nicholas
✓15. A book written by a celebrityYes Please
✓16. A political memoirI 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 pagesA Clash of Kings
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 2016The Girl In The Ice
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequelHopeless and Losing Hope
✓27. A murder mysteryAshes to Ashes
28. A book written by a comedian
✓29. A dystopian novelUnwind
✓30. A book with a blue coverTeardrop
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 withThe Witches: Salem, 1692
38. A satirical book
✓39. A book that takes place on an islandThe Ice Twins
✓40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joyThe Notebook

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, Rosalyn! If you've already read books this year that count for some of the categories, feel free to count them.

[Colleen]

Update message 1297

38. A satirical book Gods Behaving Badly 4/8/16

16/40

[Lynn]

Updated message 90 -- 30/41

✔28. A book written by a comedian -- Why Not Me?--04/05/16
✔29. A dystopian novel -- Station Eleven--03/28/16

[Patricia]

Finished 5/20 (message #5)
23. A book that is published in 2016: Shtum

[Ecem]

Updating the message 723:

11. A book that's becoming a movie this year -- The BFG by Roald Dahl -- READ
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation - N.P. by Banana Yoshimoto (I am a translator and nearly everyone is a translator in the book, including the protagonist) -- READ

21 / 32

[[deleted user]]

Would I still be able to join?

[Jane]

Updated message 37

9/35 A book that takes place during summer The Summer Book by Tove Jansson - 2.5 stars

10/35 A satirical book The Torrents of Spring by Ernest Hemingway - 1.5 stars

I give this 1.5 stars. I guess Hemingway did successfully make fun of the novel Anderson wrote, the friend who introduced him to all of the influential expats in Paris that helped him launch his career. The book by Anderson was annoying and terrible in my opinion and so was the Torrents of Spring. I'm embarrassed for Hemingway though for making fun of Anderson's repetition and simple word usage considering he worked so hard to put in word repetition into his own writing. Satire is less effective when it's a thin veil for jealousy and resentment for being compared to an author that inspired your own writing.

11/35 - Night Film by Marisha Pessl - 5 stars

I don't normally read mysteries because the plots are a little too predictable, but I really got into this one! I'm very pleased to have a found a mystery I enjoyed! The pages with 'photographs' and screenshots of internet pages were totally immersive for me and I loved it, even though it was a total gimmick. It worked for me.

[[deleted user]]

Updated Message 65
5/40

[Kaitlyn]

Update message 231: 10/40

05. A book set in your home state: All the Bright Places

[Destiny]

Updated Message 1215: 4/20

25. A book that takes place during summer--

[Blagica , Challenges]

Pop Sugar Challenge
January 1, 2016-December 31, 2016
20/20

✓1. A book based on a fairy taleCruel Beauty
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller
✓4. A book you haven't read since high schoolA Walk to Remember
✓5. A book set in your home stateThe Silver Linings Playbook
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
✓8. A book set in Europe Kushiel's Dart (France)
9. A book that's under 150 pages
✓10. A New York Times bestsellerStation Eleven
✓11. A book that's becoming a movie this yearMe Before You june 3rd can't wait!
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement bookThe Skinnygirl Rules: For Getting and Staying Naturally Thin
✓14. A book you can finish in a daySuzanne's Diary for Nicholas
✓15. A book written by a celebrityYes Please
✓16. A political memoirI 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 pagesA Clash of Kings
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 2016The Girl In The Ice
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequelHopeless and Losing Hope
✓27. A murder mysteryAshes to Ashes
28. A book written by a comedian
✓29. A dystopian novelUnwind
✓30. A book with a blue coverTeardrop
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 withThe Witches: Salem, 1692
38. A satirical book
✓39. A book that takes place on an islandThe Ice Twins
✓40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joyThe Notebook

[Stephanie]

Update: I have finished my political memoir, I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. I am now 12/40.

[Niecie]

21. Book recommended by a family member - The Amulet of Samarkand -

[Stephanie]

Update 14/41

10. A New York Times bestseller

03.31.16 4 Stars

23. A book that is published in 2016

03.31.16 5 Stars

[Cassandra]

Sure thing, Christine! How many books would you like to aim for?

[Alex]

Updated message 34: 24/40 completed.

[Melissa]

updated message #1061
12/40

[Victoria]

1 - Uprooted
2. The Forbidden Wish
7. Cress
18. Winter
20. Scarlet
21. Every Last Word
23. Lady Renegades
26 Cinder - Fairest
35. Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
36. The Rules for Disappearing
38. Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir

26/33*

I'd like to take some of the topics out if that's okay~ I'm taking out 7 so I'm going down from 40 to 33 - thanks :)