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message 1501: by Paul Emily (new)

Paul Emily Ryan (kickbackyak) Cassandra wrote: "Kester - I would definitely consider that to be a bestseller, so I'm putting you down for 19.

Paul - I think you could count him as a celebrity. It's up to you!

Welcome, Barbara! I'm going to put..."


Thanks! I've been having trouble thinking of someone to use apart from Hawking, so I reckon I'll go with him unless somebody I'm happier with comes along. :)


message 1502: by Linda (new)

Linda Mallet (lmallet) | 108 comments Re: msg# 1222
I'm changing my goal from 30 to 40


message 1503: by [deleted user] (new)

Would The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana count as a self-improvement book? ;-)


message 1504: by Niecie (new)

Niecie | 58 comments 40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day


message 1505: by ReGina (new)

ReGina (regifabulous) | 312 comments I'm at 10/20

Add:
3. A YA best seller - Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard


message 1506: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (abh1212) | 37 comments Update message 757:

28/40
#16: A political memoir: Alexander Hamilton
I know this isn't a memoir, I bent the rules a lot on this one...
#31: A book of poetry: The Emperor of Water Clocks
#37: A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Things Fall Apart


message 1507: by KellI (new)

KellI Preston | 156 comments Update to post 136.

I am now at 25/40 for this challenge. And I have read 37 of my goal of 50 for the year. Although I feel my reading starting to slow down now. Probably because it is getting nicer outside and I am not in the house as much!


message 1508: by Emily (new)

Emily 14/30


message 1509: by Willemijn (new)

Willemijn (willemijn_z) | 202 comments Update: 13/15

Nineteen Eighty-Four - George Orwell
33. A classic from the 20th century


message 1510: by Nurai (new)

Nurai Update: 6/25.

A book with a blue cover: Ventoux by Bert Wagendorp


message 1511: by Janine (new)

Janine | 1544 comments I have read three more since I last updated, putting me at 28/40.

4. A book you haven't read since high school - Twelfth Night
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - Me Before You
32. The first book you see in a bookstore (and was interested in!) - All the Rage


message 1512: by Cassandra (last edited Apr 28, 2016 08:55AM) (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Anna, I think that's fine! You can always be flexible on the categories if you want. :)

KellI, my reading has slowed down too. I think you're right about the time of year! You're still doing great, though.


message 1513: by Alek (new)

Alek TS | 10 comments Updated message 1018: 8/25

A book from the library Ние, врабчетата by Yordan Radichkov


message 1514: by Colleen (new)

Colleen | 17 comments Message 1297 Update

18/40

9. A book that's under 150 pages - Shopgirl


message 1515: by GailW (new)

GailW (abbygg) | 1113 comments Message 86 Update:
I have completed 24 items


message 1516: by Naj (new)

Naj Garcia (juannagarcia) | 11 comments 30. A book with a blue cover: Opening Belle


message 1517: by Steph (new)

Steph | 16 comments Time to update!

6. A book translated to English: The Little Prince
14. A book you can finish in a day: All My Friends Are Superheroes

9/40


message 1518: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie | 316 comments Update:16/41

11. A book that's becoming a movie this year:
The 5th Wave (The 5th Wave, #1) by Rick Yancey
[04.23.16] [5 Stars]

38. A satirical book:
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
[04.29.16] [4 Stars]


message 1519: by Megan BG (new)

Megan BG (meganbgreads) | 1562 comments 16/20

19. A book from Oprah's Book Club: The Road


message 1520: by Gary (last edited Apr 29, 2016 01:02PM) (new)

Gary Sundell | 199 comments 13/40

01. [ ] A book based on a fairy tale
02. [ ] A National Book Award Winner (NOTE: Because this award is relatively new, we will allow finalists and well as winners, in order to give you more options.)
03. [ ] A young adult (YA) bestseller
04. [x] A book you haven’t read since high school Brak the Barbarian (Brak the Barbarian, #1) by John Jakes
05. [x] A book set in your home state (or province/territory) Pies & Peril (Culinary Competition, #1) by Janel Gradowski Set in Michigan
06. [ ] A book translated into English
07. [x] A romance set in the future Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb
08. [x] A book set in Europe Death in the English Countryside (Murder on Location #1) by Sara Rosett
09. [x] A book that is under 150 pages The Gutter and the Grave (Hard Case Crime #15) by Ed McBain
10. [ ] A New York Times bestseller

11. [ ] A book that is being made into a movie this year
12. [ ] A book recommended by someone you just met
13. [ ] A self-improvement book (Note that this can be on any topic: finance, health, etc)
14. [x] A book you can finish in a day Tracker (Sigma Force, #7.5) by James Rollins
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. [x] A book that is published in 2016 Marshmallow S'More Murder (Merry Wrath, #3) by Leslie Langtry
24. [ ] A book with a protagonist (main character) who has your occupation.
25. [ ] A book that takes place during summer

26. [X] A book and its prequel Undercover in High Heels (High Heels, #3) by Gemma Halliday and Christmas in High Heels (High Heels, #3.5) by Gemma Halliday Books shown in series order, book 3 and 3.5.
27. [x] A murder mystery Fer-de-Lance (Nero Wolfe, #1) by Rex Stout
28. [ ] A book written by a comedian
29. [ ] A dystopian novel
30. [x] A book with a blue cover Haunted on Bourbon Street (Jade Calhoun, #1) by Deanna Chase

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
(Knowing that not everyone in this group has access to a public library, we will count books found at a local Little Free Library, purchased at a library used book sale, or found on a Goodread friend’s bookshelf)
35. [ ] An autobiography

36. [x] A book about a road trip Some Buried Caesar (Nero Wolfe, #6) by Rex Stout
37. [ ] A book about a culture with which you are unfamiliar
38. [ ] A satirical book
39. [x] A book that takes place on an island Geared for the Grave (The Cycle Path Mysteries #1) by Duffy Brown Takes place on Mackinac Island
40. [X] A book guaranteed to bring you joy Mint Cookie Murder (Merry Wrath, #2) by Leslie Langtry Langtry's writing always makes me laugh and smile.


message 1521: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Krone (ladykrone) | 41 comments Update to post #1079: 13/40
6. A book translated to English Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
13. A self-improvement book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
23. A book that's published in 2016 Glass Sword
39. A book that takes place on an island Moloka'i


message 1522: by Sharon (last edited Dec 01, 2016 09:01PM) (new)

Sharon Mariampillai | 24 comments I'm joining this challenge. I will try for 40

1. A book based on a fairy tale The Princess Companion: A Retelling of The Princess and the Pea
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller The Crown
4. A book you haven't read since high school Twilight
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future The Boy with Words
8. A book set in Europe Me Before You
9. A book that's under 150 pages Your Gravity 1
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year The 5th Wave
12. A book recommended by someone you just met Fairic Stone
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day Old Enough to Love...
15. A book written by a celebrity To Selena, With Love
16. A political memoir Common Ground
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages A Little Life
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club A Tale of Two Cities
20. A science-fiction novel Eden's Ore: Judgment
21. A book recommended by a family member A Storm of Swords
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016 Lady Midnight
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupationPrice of a Kiss
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel Inevitable and Indulge
27. A murder mystery I Hunt Killers
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel Winter
30. A book with a blue cover A Court of Mist and Fury
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore Rebel Belle
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library Of Beast and Beauty
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 On the Island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy Now That I've Found You

Completed: 25/40


message 1523: by Megan BG (new)

Megan BG (meganbgreads) | 1562 comments 17/20

25. A book that takes place during summer: The Girl on the Train


message 1524: by [deleted user] (new)

Update to message #1449.

19. A book from Oprah's Book Club One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez ★★★★★

16/20


message 1525: by Kelly (new)

Kelly (kellysrambles) | 1000 comments Updated #32.

28. A book written by a comedian - Bossypants by Tina Fey ✔

18/20 complete.


message 1526: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Great job, everyone! We're officially 1/3 of the way through the year. :)


message 1527: by Gary (last edited Apr 30, 2016 11:24AM) (new)

Gary Sundell | 199 comments I know there are categories I will not complete this year. My family never gives reading suggestions, they just don't read books. There are other categories as well that fall into that sort of abyss...oh well....


message 1528: by Kester (new)

Kester Nucum (kesternucum) Hit the halfway mark!!!
20. Typee, by Herman Melville
#34- A book from the library


message 1529: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (melissa-juvinall) updated message 1061, 15/40


message 1530: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 43.

Goal 6/25


message 1531: by Maiko (new)

Maiko Kirana Edited message 113

25/30


message 1532: by Kelly (new)

Kelly (kellysrambles) | 1000 comments Updated #32.

19/20 complete.


message 1533: by Diana (new)

Diana Hudac (ladyanaid) | 196 comments update:

12/20

32. The first book you see in a bookstore En gatekatt ved navn Bob: Og hvordan han reddet mitt liv by James Bowen


message 1534: by Mary Pat (new)

Mary Pat | 2186 comments UPDATE:


12/15

3. A YA bestseller - The Lost Hero
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Letters From People Who Hate Me
14. A book you can finish in a day - Gathering Blue
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - The Fall of the House of Usher
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - The Gathering Storm
20. A science-fiction novel - Foundation
29. A dystopian novel - Messenger
31. A book of poetry - The Dogs I Have Kissed
33. A classic from the 20th century - The Age of Innocence
34. A book from the library - The Outlaw Demon Wails
26. A book and its prequel - New Spring and A Memory of Light


message 1535: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Gary, if there are some categories that just don't make sense for you, you can take them out of your goal number. Some folks are trying for 36 of the tasks instead of the full 40, for example. Just let me know!


message 1536: by Luisa (last edited May 02, 2016 05:44PM) (new)

Luisa (deborahluisa) | 187 comments update:

17/40
33. A classic from the 20th century The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
4. A book you haven't read since high school Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll


message 1537: by Margaret (new)

Margaret | 115 comments ✔ 23. A book that is published in 2016
The Man Without a Shadow by Joyce Carol Oates ~ read 2/5/16 ★★★

Books read = 7/41


message 1538: by Ashly (new)

Ashly (ashlyh) | 302 comments Here is my Update: 11/28

A book you haven't read since high school - Blue is for Nightmares
A book under 150 pages - Guinness World Records: Paws, Claws, and More: Amazing Animals and Their Awesome Feats!
A book that takes place during Summer - The Season of You & Me
A book and it's prequel - The Silence of Six & SOS: A Prequel to The Silence of Six
A book of poetry - More Tales to Keep You Up at Night
A book from the library - Ruby on the Outside


message 1539: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 51 comments Updated message 12/40 :)


message 1540: by [deleted user] (new)

Update to message #1449.

20. A science-fiction novel Solaris by Stanisław Lem★★

17/20


message 1541: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Update!
9 out of 40
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - Scent of Apples by Ben Santos


message 1542: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (abh1212) | 37 comments Update Message 757

30/40

#15: A book written by a celebrity: Yes Please
#27: A murder mystery: No One Knows


message 1543: by Fallon (last edited May 02, 2016 10:32AM) (new)

Fallon | 56 comments Update message 55

20/40

29. A dystopian novel - Red Queen
33. A classic from the 20th century - The Grapes of Wrath


message 1544: by Dana (new)

Dana (elkins_88) | 458 comments 15/36

36. A book about a roadtrip. All the Bright Places


message 1545: by Andréa (new)

Andréa | 18 comments Late update for my post 441 : forgot to follow up here! oupsi!

14/40! yay! :)


message 1546: by Katelyn (new)

Katelyn (dramanerd08) | 73 comments I'm going to try to do 15 of these.



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


message 1547: by Cheri (new)

Cheri (jovali2) Update: 25/40
Task 1. A book based on a fairy tale.
The Bloody Chamber and Other Stories by Angela Carter (5 stars)


message 1548: by Ecem (new)

Ecem Yücel (ecemyucel) | 240 comments Update for the msg 723:

8. A book set in Europe - A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway -- READ

22/32


message 1549: by Kate (new)

Kate (fictreader) | 68 comments 39. A book that takes place on an island -
Trouble at High Tide (Murder, She Wrote, #37) by Jessica Fletcher


message 1550: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie | 316 comments Update 17/41

14. A book you can finish in a day.

Insatiable, Book Two (Insatiable, #2) by J.D. Hawkins

05.01.16 - 5 Stars


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