Popsugar Reading Challenge - 2016 Showing 101-150 of 2,196

[Sharon]

I'm in will try to get as many as possible :)

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

This year, Popsugar has come out with a new Ultimate Reading Challenge for 2016. We know that a lot of our members had fun with last year's challenge, so we decided to make it an official group challenge this year.

The goal is to check off all of the tasks in a year, but if that's too much, feel free to set a smaller goal.

NOTE: Several of these tasks are fairly United States-specific. Feel free to adjust them as you see fit for your country or language.

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

[Cassandra]

Thanks for pointing that out, Leslie! I think my notifications must have gotten a little wonky on this topic because I seem to be missing more people than normal.

If anyone else didn't make it on the participants list, just let me know! I want to make sure everyone is included. :)

[Adria]

Put me down for 20!

[Maddison]

This is my list for this challenge. I will update with dates as I finish the books.


[ ] A Book Based on a Fairy Tale – The Wicked Years Collection by Gregory Maguire (4 books)
[ ] A National Book Award Winner – What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell
[√] A YA Bestseller – Looking for Alaska by John Green (04/07/16)
[ ] A Book You Haven’t Read Since High School – The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins (3 books)
[√] A Book Set in Your Home State – The Good Neighbor by A.J. Banner (03/28/16)
[√] A Book Translated to English – The Dinner by Herman Koch (01/12/16)
[ ] A Romance Set in the Future – Matched Trilogy by Ally Condie (3 books)
[√] A Book Set in Europe – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling (03/28/16)
[√] A Book That Is Under 150 Pages – The Grownup by Gillian Flynn (01/14/16)
[√] A New York Times Bestseller – The Girls of the Atomic City by Denise Kiernan (01/17/16)
[ ] A Book That’s Becoming A Movie This Year – The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey
[√] A Book Recommended by Someone You Just Met – All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (10/2/16)
[ ] A Self-Improvement Book – Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin
[ ] A Book You Can Finish in a Day – The First Family Detail by Ronald Kessler
[ ] A Book Written by a Celebrity – You Can’t Make This Up by Al Michaels
[ ] A Political Memoir – A Common Struggle by Patrick J. Kennedy
[ ] A Book At Least 100 Years Older Than You – Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
[√] A Book That’s More Than 600 Pages – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (05/16/16)
[ ] A Book From Oprah’s Book Club – Wild by Cheryl Strayed
[ ] A Science-Fiction Novel – Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
[ ] A Book Recommended by a Family Member – To Kill a Mockingbird and Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee (2 books)
[ ] A Graphic Novel – Fun Home by Alison Bechdel
[√] A Book Published in 2016 – The Ex by Alafair Burke (07/16/16)
[ ] A Book With A Protagonist Who Has Your Occupation – Confessions of a Triple Shot Betty by Jody Gehrman
[ ] A Book That Takes Place During Summer – Peaches Series by Jodi Lynn Anderson (3 books)
[ ] A Book and Its Prequel – The Maze Runner Series by James Dashner (4 books)
[√] A Murder Mystery – All Dressed in White by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke (05/19/16)
[ ] A Book Written by a Comedian – The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer
[√] A Dystopian Novel – The Handmaids Tale by Margaret Atwood (04/14/16)
[ ] A Book With a Blue Cover – Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter
[ ] A Book of Poetry – Fallout by Ellen Hopkins
[ ] The First Book You See in a Bookstore – Rouge Lawyer by John Grisham
[ ] A Classic from the 20th Century – The Lord of The Rings Series by J.R.R. Tolkien (3 books)
[ ] A Book From The Library – Precious Gifts by Danielle Steel
[ ] An Autobiography – Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling
[ ] A Book About a Road Trip – North of Beautiful by Justina Chen
[ ] A Book About A Culture You Are Unfamiliar With – Leaving Berlin by Joseph Kanon
[ ] A Satirical Book – The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
[√] A Book That Takes Place on an Island – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling (08/17/16)
[√] A Book That Is Guaranteed To Bring You Joy – Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (06/07/16)

13/55

[Tabea]

I had a look through the challenge and realised that it would be a great way to work through my TBR pile. So you can count me in for 22 :) I'll add the books here as I go :)

3/22

A National Book Award Winner: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Winner Crime Thriller Of The Year at the British Book Awards)

A book that takes place during summer: The Escape (Takes place during Summer 1940)

A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: The Kite Runner

[Jodi]

Hi Cassandra,
I will start with 10 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: I Hunt Killers
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 Fifteen Dogs
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

[Fiona (Titch)]

Yes please, I would love to join and do all 40 thank you x

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 will post as and when I've read the books x

[Dana]

Please count me in on this challenge. :)

The goal is to check off all of the tasks in a year, but if that's too much, feel free to set a smaller goal.

NOTE: Several of these tasks are fairly United States-specific. Feel free to adjust them as you see fit for your country or language.

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

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, everyone! I can't wait to see what you read for each of the categories.

[Winter, Group Reads]

Cassandra wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, everyone! I can't wait to see what you read for each of the categories."

Thank you Cassandra! I'm happy to join these from the start this time so I can actually finish. I SPY was so fun, so it's hard not starting this already lol.

[Amanda]

Count me in for all of them

[Maiko]

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

Books Read: 30/30

✔ A book based on a fairy tale ☛ The Tales of Beedle the Bard 2/8
✔ A National Book Award winner ☛ All The Pretty Horses (National Book Award for Fiction - 1992) 4/7
✔ A YA bestseller ☛ The Hobbit 4/28
✔ A book you haven't read since high school ☛ Lord of the Flies 4/20
✔ A book translated to English ☛ The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo 4/13
✔ A romance set in the future ☛ The Time Traveler's Wife 4/22
✔ A book set in Europe ☛ Garden of Beasts 4/11
✔ A New York Times bestseller ☛ Revival 5/4
✔ A book that's becoming a movie this year ☛ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 1/18
✔ A book you can finish in a day ☛ Three Blind Mice and Other Stories 1/9
✔ A book at least 100 years older than you ☛ Uncle Silas: A Tale of Bartram-Haugh 4/21
✔ A book that's more than 600 pages ☛ The Bear and the Dragon 1/5
✔ A book from Oprah's Book Club ☛ The Good Earth 5/5
✔ A science-fiction novel ☛ Jurassic Park 3/28
✔ A book recommended by a family member ☛ Swan Song 1/12
✔ A book that is published in 2016 ☛ A Time of Torment 4/20
✔ A book with a protagonist that has your occupation ☛ The Client 3/29
✔ A book that takes place during summer ☛ Silent Partner 1/28
✔ A book and its prequel ☛ The Teeth of the Tiger: A Jack Ryan Novel 1/7
✔ A murder mystery ☛ Time Bomb 1/29
✔ A dystopian novel ☛ The Postman 3/15
✔ A book with a blue cover
1/14
✔ The first book you see in a bookstore ☛ Centennial 2/4
✔ A classic from the 20th century ☛ Brave New World 4/24
✔ A book from the library ☛ Full Force and Effect 1/24
✔ A book about a road trip ☛ Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia 5/6
✔ A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with ☛ The Namesake 5/9
✔ A satirical book ☛ No Way To Treat a First Lady 5/10
✔ A book that takes place on an island ☛ Shōgun 2/12
✔ A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy ☛ The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest 4/19

[Meranda]

This is a great list and I haven't done a reading challenge in years! My goal will be all 40, but there's a lot of books I want to read that won't fit this list I found spots for some books I already own that have been on my TBR list forever, this should give me some motivation to get them read!

As of 05/27 - 21/40 DONE!

1. A book based on a fairy tale - Cinder by Marissa Meyer
2. A National Book Award winner - The Color Purple by Alice Walker
3. A YA bestseller - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
4. A book you haven't read since high school - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
5. A book set in your home state - Florida - Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
6. A book translated to English - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
7. A romance set in the future - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
8. A book set in Europe - The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Animal Farm by George Orwell
10. A New York Times bestseller - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
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 by Lindsey Pollak
14. A book you can finish in a day - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
15. A book written by a celebrity - Suck It, Wonder Woman!: The Misadventures of a Hollywood Geek by Olivia Munn
16. A political memoir - Going Rogue: An American Life by Sarah Palin
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
20. A science-fiction novel - Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
21. A book recommended by a family member - Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
22. A graphic novel - Watchmen by Alan Moore
23. A book that is published in 2016 - At the Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer - We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
26. A book and its prequel - Me Before You and After You by Jojo Moyes
27. A murder mystery - Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn
28. A book written by a comedian - Bossypants by Tina Fey
29. A dystopian novel - The Road by Cormac McCarthy
30. A book with a blue cover - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
31. A book of poetry - Ariel by Sylvia Plath
32. The first book you see in a bookstore - Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
33. A classic from the 20th century - The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
34. A book from the library - The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld
35. An autobiography - A Million Little Pieces by James Frey
36. A book about a road trip - All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
38. A satirical book - Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
39. A book that takes place on an island - Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

[Fatemeh]

I will also read all 40 books.

[Kara]

I was kind of on the fence about this one, but I think I can get through at least half without even trying, so I might as well. :) I'll go for all 40.

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, folks!

[Willemijn]

I'm pretty sure I shouldn't be signing up for another challenge, but since next month's group read will match the criteria for no. 24, I guess I'll have to give it a go. (no, I'm not an astronaut, btw. I'm a mechanical engineer)

There is no way I could finish the whole challenge, so I'll go for 10 books. I hope I can stop myself from starting to read The Martian before the end of the year though...

[Cassandra]

I just signed up for one more challenge than I planned on, so you're not the only one getting sucked in!

[Willemijn]

Cassandra wrote: "I just signed up for one more challenge than I planned on, so you're not the only one getting sucked in!"

Glad it's not just me. :) I do think some of the books I plan to read will count for two different challenges though, so hopefully I've not made it too difficult for myself. Yet.

[Cassandra]

That works out well. Then you can find the perfect book that counts for a bunch of your challenges.

[Jill]

I'm in. This one seems more doable than last years. I wasn't able to finish it.

2016 Ultimate Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016

Completed: 17/40

1. A book based on a fairy tale:
√ 2. A National Book Award winner: Dishing the Dirt...FINISHED 5/12/16
√ 3. A YA bestseller: Scarlet...FINISHED 1/3/16
4. A book you haven't read since high school:
√ 5. A book set in your home state: The Chaperone...FINISHED 3/14/16 (The state that I was born in (Wichita, Kansas)
√ 6. A book translated to English: The Shape of Water...FINISHED 3/18/16
7. A romance set in the future:
√8. A book set in Europe: Antony and Cleopatra...Finished 3/21/16
√ 9. A book that's under 150 pages: The Under Dog: A Short Story ...FINISHED 4/21/16
√ 10. A New York Times bestseller: Where Are You Now?...FINISHED 2/11/16
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year:
12. A book recommended by someone you just met:
√ 13. A self-improvement book: The Trump Card: Playing to Win in Work and Life...FINISHED 3/8/16
√ 14. A book you can finish in a day: Felicity's New Sister...FINISHED 1/7/16
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: Daughter of the Blood ...FINISHED 1/29/16
√  21. A book recommended by a family member: Cinder...FINISHED 2/8/16
 22. a graphic novel:
√  23. A book that is published in 2016: Far From True...FINISHED 2/17/16
24. A book with a protagonist who has your occupation:
√ 25. A book that takes place durning summer: Murder at the Brightwell...FINISHED 5/4/16
26. A book and it's prequel:
√  27. A murder mystery: The Murder House...FINISHED 2/6/16
28. A book written by a comedian:
29. A dystopian novel:
√ 30. A book with a blue cover: Haunted ...FINISHED 3/28/16
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: A Potion to Die For...FINISHED 2/20/16
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: The Miracle on Monhegan Island: A Novel
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy:

[Megan BG]

In for 20, but hopefully I can do more.

22/20

1. A book based on a fairy tale: Snow White & the Huntsman - 1/3
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller: Paper Towns - 1/6
4. A book you haven't read since high school: The Time Machine - 9/26
5. A book set in your home state: The Infinite Sea - 2/20
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 Overnight - 5/22
10. A New York Times bestseller: Go Set a Watchman - 1/2
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: The 5th Wave - 1/31
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day: The New Girl - 2/23
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you: Northanger Abbey - 2/17
18. A book that's more than 600 pages: A Feast for Crows - 4/23
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club: The Road - 4/29
20. A science-fiction novel: The Fellowship of the Ring - 7/26
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: The Girl on the Train - 4/29
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery: The Secret Place 4/5
28. A book written by a comedian: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? - 2/6
29. A dystopian novel: The Dead Lands - 1/23
30. A book with a blue cover: All Fall Down - 1/12
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century: A Wrinkle in Time - 5/14
34. A book from the library: The Surprise Party - 4/18
35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip: Us - 1/1
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book: The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure - 1/21
39. A book that takes place on an island: Summer Sisters - 5/6
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Jessica]

I'm going to give myself a bit of a buffer on this one and shoot for 30.

Official Challenge - Popsugar Reading Challenge

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller: The Graveyard Book
4. A book you haven't read since high school: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
5. A book set in your home state: Raising My Rainbow: Adventures in Raising a Fabulous, Gender Creative Son
6. A book translated to English: The Original Folk and Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe: Dracula
9. A book that's under 150 pages: I'm Just Here for the Free Scrutiny: One Model's Tale of Insanity and Inanity in the Wonderful World of Fashion
10. A New York Times bestseller: Twelve Years a Slave
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: 11/22/63 -- TV miniseries, but close enough! :)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met: DC Comics: Bombshells #1
13. A self-improvement book: Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living
14. A book you can finish in a day: Through the Woods
15. A book written by a celebrity: Uganda Be Kidding Me
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you: A Christmas Carol
18. A book that's more than 600 pages: The Six Wives of Henry VIII
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
22. A graphic novel: Batman: Arkham Asylum - A Serious House on Serious Earth
23. A book that is published in 2016: Hidden Bodies
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer: The Pocket Wife
26. A book and its prequel: Doctor Sleep and The Shining
27. A murder mystery: Confessions of a Murder Suspect
28. A book written by a comedian: In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks . . . And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy
29. A dystopian novel
30. A book with a blue cover: The Danish Girl
31. A book of poetry: And Still I Rise: A Selection of Poems Read by the Author
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century: The Autobiography of Henry VIII: With Notes by His Fool, Will Somers
34. A book from the library: A Game of Thrones: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 1
35. An autobiography: Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Americanah
38. A satirical book: God Is Disappointed in You
39. A book that takes place on an island: An Untamed State
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: Let's Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir

30/30 - COMPLETED!

[Kate]

anyone know a good book with a tax accountant as a protagonist.... urghh

[Winter, Group Reads]

Kate wrote: "anyone know a good book with a tax accountant as a protagonist.... urghh"

That task is hard (potentially).

[Paul Emily]

Kate wrote: "anyone know a good book with a tax accountant as a protagonist.... urghh"

I took a quick look on Google under "novels about accountants" and found Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and The Pale King by David Foster Wallace. There are definitely others, but I haven't looked much further yet, and nothing I've seen so far really jumps out at me as something I recognise. I haven't read either of these, mind, but I have seen Christmas with the Kranks which was based on Skipping Christmas (it was decent enough, but not exactly great), and The Pale King was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize the year it came out. Hope these help! :)

[Winter, Group Reads]

I love the last task!! Sometimes it's nice to just give yourself a treat!

[Jodi]

Paul wrote: "Kate wrote: "anyone know a good book with a tax accountant as a protagonist.... urghh"

I took a quick look on Google under "novels about accountants" and found Skipping Christmas by Jo..."

I haven't read The Pale King, but I like David Foster Wallace. He has an interesting writing style. I like him.

[Anna]

I'm in for all 40! I love challenges!


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

[Jill]

Jodi wrote: "Paul wrote: "Kate wrote: "anyone know a good book with a tax accountant as a protagonist.... urghh"

Not a tax accountant but Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín has the girl studying to be an accountant

[Kate]

Thanks guys!!

[Anna]

Could The Legends of King Arthur and His Knights count as a book based on a fairy tale?

[Cassandra]

Anna, that's a good question. I think the intent may be to read a book that is a retelling of a fairy tale, while that book seems to be the original "fairy tale." It isn't super clear though, so feel free to go either way with that one.

[KellI]

I'm joining this challenge and going to try to do all of them. I just finished 2015's list with a group at work so this sounds fun to me!


1. A book based on a fairy tale: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
2. A National Book Award winner: Three Junes: for fiction in 2002
3. A YA bestseller: Looking for Alaska
4. A book you haven't read since high school The Outsiders
5. A book set in your home state: O Pioneers!
6. A book translated to English: Paris Nocturne
7. A romance set in the future For Darkness Shows the Stars
8. A book set in Europe: Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
9. A book that's under 150 pages: The House on Mango Street
10. A New York Times bestseller: All the Light We Cannot See
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: Me Before You
12. A book recommended by someone you just met: The Last American Vampire
13. A self-improvement book: Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
14. A book you can finish in a day: Tricky Twenty-Two
15. A book written by a celebrity: The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer from Glee
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 Little Women
18. A book that's more than 600 pages NOS4A2
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club The Underground Railroad
20. A science-fiction novel: The Martian
21. A book recommended by a family member: Big Little Lies recommended by my sister
22. A graphic novel: Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant?
23. A book that is published in 2016: When Falcons Fall
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation: Terrible Virtue
25. A book that takes place during summer: Euphoria (its summer for during those months in Papua New Guinea)
26. A book and its prequel: Cinder and Fairest
27. A murder mystery: Death Comes to Pemberley
28. A book written by a comedian Shopgirl
29. A dystopian novel: The Girl with All the Gifts
30. A book with a blue cover Love May Fail
31. A book of poetry: Reverie
32. The first book you see in a bookstore: In the Unlikely Event
33. A classic from the 20th century: The Alchemist
34. A book from the library: The Heart
35. An autobiography: When Breath Becomes Air
36. A book about a road trip: Paper Towns
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Green Island
38. A satirical book: The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared
39. A book that takes place on an island: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: Britt-Marie Was Here

[Libby]

I'm going to shoot for 25 of these. Let's see how it goes!

3/25

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller Code Name Verity
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state: The Cove
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: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
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: The Cider House Rules
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club The Poisonwood Bible.
20. A science-fiction novel The Sparrow
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 Wool
30. A book with a blue cover Station Eleven
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century: The Scarlet Pimpernel
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 Buddha in the Attic
38. A satirical book The Master and Margarita
39. A book that takes place on an island And Then There Were None
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy Monstrous Regiment

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, KellI and Libby.

[Nicole]

I'm going to try to do them all. :)

18/40

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
✓ 3. A YA bestseller The Giver 1/2/16
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
✓ 6. A book translated to English Swann's Way
7. A romance set in the future
✓ 8. A book set in Europe Crome Yellow 1/4/16
✓ 9. A book that's under 150 pages Last Light 1/2/16
✓ 10. A New York Times bestseller Hollow City
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 Final Hour (Short Story) 1/3/16
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 Reamde 1/16/16
✓ 19. A book from Oprah's Book Club Ruby 1/31/16
✓ 20. A science-fiction novel Jam
✓ 21. A book recommended by a family member The Modern Fig Leaf: Uncovering Your True Identity 2/8/16
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 The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag 2/3/16
28. A book written by a comedian
✓ 29. A dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale 1/12/16
✓ 30. A book with a blue cover The Ice Twins
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
✓ 33. A classic from the 20th century The End of the Affair 1/8/16
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 Things Fall Apart
✓ 38. A satirical book Breakfast of Champions
✓ 39. A book that takes place on an island The Tiger in the Smoke 1/7/16
✓ 40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy A Red Herring Without Mustard 2/8/16

[Christina]

I 'm in. I 'll start with 20 categories and will see how it goes.

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
✔ 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
✔ A book set in Europe
✔ A book that's under 150 pages
✔ A New York Times bestseller
✔ A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
✔ 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
✔ 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
✔ A book that is published in 2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
✔ 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
✔ 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
✔ A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

11/20

[Stephanie]

Kate wrote: "anyone know a good book with a tax accountant as a protagonist.... urghh"

I'm having trouble finding one that has an early childhood educator. Mostly just books with high school teachers. Might have to use one of those if I can't find one.

I think I read a book this year where they worked as a tax accountant, I'll look and let you know.

[Cassandra]

Welcome to Nicole and Christina!

Stephanie, I can't think of any books that fit off the top of my head, but I'll let you know if I remember anything.

[Owlonmywrist]

I'm in. I'm going to do all of the books.


1. A book based on a fairy tale - Beastly by Alex Flinn
2. A National Book Award winner - Fortune Smiles by Adam Johnson
3. A YA bestseller - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
4. A book you haven't read since high school - Animal Farm by George Orwell
5. A book set in your home state - Chasing Lincoln's Killer by James Swanson
6. A book translated to English - Night by Elie Wiesel
7. A romance set in the future - Winter by Marissa Meyer
8. A book set in Europe - Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
9. A book that's under 150 pages - The Red Notebook by Anotine Laurain
10. A New York Times bestseller - The Road by Cormac McCarthy
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - The Fifth Wave by Rick Yancey
12. A book recommended by someone you just met - The Prudence of the Flesh by Ralph McInerny
13. A self-improvement book - The Humble Inquiry by Edgar Schein
14. A book you can finish in a day - The House of Blue Leaves by John Guare
15. A book written by a celebrity - If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't) by Betty White
16. A political memoir - Camelot's Court by Robert Dallek
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - I Am Radar by Reif Larson
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
20. A science-fiction novel - Time and Again by Jack Finney
21. A book recommended by a family member - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R. R. Martin
22. A graphic novel - I Live Here by Mia Kirshner, J.B. Mackinnon, Paul Shoebridges, and Michael Simons
23. A book that is published in 2016 - Fool Me Once - Harlan Coben
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation - Ms. Hempel Chronicles by Sarah Shun-lien Bynum
25. A book that takes place during summer - A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare
26. A book and its prequel - The Infinite Sea and The Last Star by Rick Yancey
27. A murder mystery - Whistling Past the Grave Yard by Susan Crandall
28. A book written by a comedian - The Funny Thing Is... by Ellen DeGeneres
29. A dystopian novel - Cruel Crown by Marissa Meyers
30. A book with a blue cover - Brooklyn by Colm Tobin
31. A book of poetry - Beowulf: A New Verse Translation by Seamus Heany
32. The first book you see in a bookstore - The Bitter Season by Tami Hoag
33. A classic from the 20th century - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
34. A book from the library - Burn by James Patterson
35. An autobiography - Bossypants by Tina Fey
36. A book about a road trip - The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
38. A satirical book - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me (and other concerns) by Mindy Kaling
39. A book that takes place on an island - Word Without End by Ken Follett
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - Matched by Allie Condie

41/41 - Completed!!

[Cassandra]

Welcome, Sharon!

[Kendra]

This is my first reading challenge I'm going to participate in on Goodreads. I'm very excited. Sign me up for all 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
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

[Cassandra]

Yay! I'm glad that you decided to participate. Good luck with your first challenge. :)

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge, Samantha! Good luck to you as well.

[Anna]

what about The Nazi Officer's Wife: How One Jewish Woman Survived the Holocaustfor political memoir ? I'm stretching I know.

[Cassandra]

Anna, that sounds like it would work.

[Kate]

What a fun challenge. I can't wait to start. I am aiming to have all 40 checked off by the end of 2016!!

14/40 (as of 6/20/2016)
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 I Am Murdered: George Wythe, Thomas Jefferson, and the Killing That Shocked a New Nation by Bruce Chadwick
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe The Witches of Cambridge by Menna van Praag
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Alice's Adventures Under Ground, by Lewis Carroll
10. A New York Times bestseller The Swans of Fifth Avenue, by Melanie Benjamin
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
12. A book recommended by someone you just met A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day - Death by Petticoat: American History Myths Debunked, by Mary Miley Theobald
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 - Moriarty by Anthony Horowitz
22. A graphic novel - iZombie, Vol. 1: Dead to the World, by Chris Roberson
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 - Taken at the Flood, by Agatha Christie
28. A book written by a comedian - I Hate Everyone... Starting with Me by Joan Rivers
29. A dystopian novel
30. A book with a blue cover - The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows
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 - Fudge Cupcake Murder, by Joanne Fluke
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 - Trouble at High Tide by Jessica Fletcher
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy

[Nadia]

I'm in for all!

[Cassandra]

Welcome to the challenge!