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message 1901: by Destiny (new)

Destiny (destinyfsingh) | 59 comments Update to 1212.
8. A book set in Europe--In a Dark, Dark Wood


message 1902: by Nurai (new)

Nurai Update: 14/25

A book that's becoming a movie this year (in my country anyway): Brooklyn.


message 1903: by Reenah (new)

Reenah | 179 comments Update message 26:

40/40 Completed! :)


message 1904: by ~~~Sue~~~ (last edited Aug 18, 2016 12:56PM) (new)

~~~Sue~~~ O. 1. A book based on a fairy tale- The Wishing Spell
2. A National Book Award winner-
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book you haven't read since high school- To Kill a Mockingbird
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to EnglishThe Girl Who Played with Fire
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages- The BFG
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this yearThe 5th Wave
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 novelThe Giver
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 withThe Night Circus
38. A book Satirical novels
39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy


message 1905: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 23/40

18. A book that is more than 600 pages: A Court of Mist and Fury


message 1906: by [deleted user] (new)

Update to message #1448.

11. A book that's becoming a movie this year Lady Susan by Jane Austen ★★★☆☆

35/40


message 1907: by Carrie (new)

Carrie | 310 comments Up to 10/40 completed! Updated message 220


message 1908: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 43,

13/25


message 1909: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Congratulations to Reenah for finishing the challenge!


message 1910: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Pop Sugar Challenge Update
18/40
20. A science-fiction novel - The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood


message 1911: by Colleen (new)

Colleen Lambert | 9 comments Update- 24/40 completed


message 1912: by Cheri (new)

Cheri (jovali2) Update: 29/40
Task 21. A book recommended by a family member. (This was recommended by both my daughters!)
Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang (5 stars)


message 1913: by Marina (new)

Marina Update post #91

7. A romance set in the future: Uglies
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club: Middlesex

Total: 18/20


message 1914: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Updated to here.


message 1915: by Kaitlyn (last edited Oct 01, 2016 06:28AM) (new)

Kaitlyn | 9 comments Hi all! I'm going to be joining this challenge. I'm going to try for all 40.

1. A book based on a fairy tale - Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller - Hallow City by Ransom Riggs
4. A book you haven't read since high school -The Crucible by Arthur Miller
5. A book set in your home state - The Edge of the Earth by Christina Schwarz, partially set in Wisconsin
6. A book translated to English - Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe - Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Daisy Miller by Henry James
10. A New York Times bestseller - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
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- City of Thieves by David Benioff
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day - Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you -Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel - The Martian by Andy Weir
21. A book recommended by a family member - Death Comes to Pemberley by PD James
22. A graphic novel -Maus by Art Spiegelman
23. A book that is published in 2016 -Pax by Sara Pennypacker
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel Library of Souls and Tales of the Peculiar by Ransom Riggs
27. A murder mystery - The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
28. A book written by a comedian - Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari
29. A dystopian novel - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
30. A book with a blue cover - The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
31. A book of poetry -Twenty Love Poems and A Song of Despair by Pablo Neruda
32. The first book you see in a bookstore-The Magician's Lie by Greer Macallistar
33. A classic from the 20th century -The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
34. A book from the library -And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini
35. An autobiography -Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
36. A book about a road trip -Tapestry of Fortunes by Elizabeth Berg
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with -Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island -The Storied Life of AJ Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy -At the Water's Edge by Sara Gruen

31/40


message 1916: by Mie (new)

Mie | 2164 comments Update - original post 1772 - progress 36/40

✔️ A book recommended by a family member - Ugly love - Colleen Hoover


message 1917: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Welcome to the challenge, Kaitlyn!


message 1918: by Colleen (new)

Colleen | 17 comments Update message 1296

24/40

5. A book set in your home state A Fall of Marigolds 8/7/16


message 1919: by Cheri (new)

Cheri (jovali2) Update: 30/40
Task 26. A book and its prequel.

Book: Cinder (4 stars)
Prequel: Glitches (4 stars)
both by Marissa Meyer


message 1920: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie  | 976 comments Update: I just finished "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding, my dystopian novel. I now have 21/40


message 1921: by Taylor C (new)

Taylor C | 454 comments update to msg 1266

current updated goal: 17/24


message 1922: by [deleted user] (new)

Updated message 13

Completed 22/30


message 1923: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 43.

14/25


message 1924: by KellI (new)

KellI Preston | 156 comments I am now 32/40 on my challenge an update to post 136.

I just finished the task " a book guaranteed to bring you joy". I read Britt-Marie Was Here. I have loved his other books so I had a feeling I would like this one as well and it proved to be true. I love love love his books. And now I love Britt-Marie.


message 1925: by Mary Pat (new)

Mary Pat | 2186 comments UPDATE: CHALLENGE COMPLETE!
(plan to do as many more as I can)


15/15

1. A book based on a fairy tale - A Tangled Web
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
23. A book that is published in 2016 - League of Dragons
26. A book and its prequel - New Spring and A Memory of Light
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
38. A satirical book - X Out Of Wonderland


message 1926: by Chetara (new)

Chetara (crivers) | 140 comments *Message 1625 (page 33) on challenge broad*
20 of 37 completed for 40 challenges - Revised 8/10/16
Removed Task 13, 21, 24 from challenge.


12. A book recommended by someone you just met – Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo (8/1/16)
25. A book that takes place during summer – A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (8/3/16)
36. A book about a road trip - The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares (8/8/16)


message 1927: by ~~~Sue~~~ (new)

~~~Sue~~~ O. quick question:
A book and its prequel
what does that mean? Is it a book that is written and later a prequel is done so it is like book .5 or something like that?


message 1928: by Destiny (new)

Destiny (destinyfsingh) | 59 comments Update: 1213

13. A Self-Improvement Book: Leave Your Mark: Land Your Dream Job. Kill It in Your Career. Rock Social Media.
3 stars: It's an easy read that really explains how to land a job, how not to speak to employers, how to create your brand, etc. It ventures outside of the world of fashion (her world) and is applicable to most professions. Definitely a good gift for a college junior or senior.


message 1929: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie  | 976 comments Update: I just finished my book that takes place on an island! "Jurassic Park" by Michael Crichton, and what an island it was. I now have 22/40


message 1930: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Sue, that's right. A book that is marked as 0.5 in a sequel (or you could do in-between books like book #3 and book #2.5).

Congratulations, Mary Pat!


message 1931: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 24/40

19. A book from Oprah's book club: A Million Little Pieces


message 1932: by Maria (new)

Maria (mariah90602) | 2284 comments Updated message 22

30/40


message 1933: by Marina (new)

Marina Update post 91

25. A book that takes place during summer: Paganinikontrakten

Total: 19/20


message 1934: by Tori (new)

Tori Glass | 31 comments Update - 8/20

22. A Graphic Novel - Child Soldier
32. The first book you see in a bookstore - This Is Where It Ends


message 1935: by [deleted user] (new)

Update to message #1448.

23. A book that is published in 2016 Big Rock by Lauren Blakely ★★☆☆☆
31. A book of poetry Eugene Onegin by Alexander Pushkin ★★★★★

37/40

★☆☆☆☆ - 4 books
★★☆☆☆ - 10 books
★★★☆☆ - 6 books
★★★★☆ - 9 books
★★★★★ - 8 books


message 1936: by Alisia (new)

Alisia (meniali) | 248 comments CHALLENGE COMPLETED 30/30

1. A book based on a fairy tale- Enchanted, Inc.

2. A National Book Award winner- N/a

3. A YA bestseller- Identical

4. A book you haven't read since high school- N/a

5. A book set in your home state- Living Dead in
Dallas


6. A book translated to English- The Alchemist

7. A romance set in the future- N/a

8. A book set in Europe- The Elegance of the Hedgehog

9. A book that's under 150 pages- Of Mice and Men

10. A New York Times bestseller- The Help

11. A book that's becoming a movie this year- Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness

12. A book recommended by someone you just met- N/a

13. A self-improvement book- N/a

14. A book you can finish in a day- Heartburn

15. A book written by a celebrity- As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride

16. A political memoir- N/a

17. A book at least 100 years older than you- N/a

18. A book that's more than 600 pages- The Mammoth Hunters

19. A book from Oprah's Book Club- Middlesex

20. A science-fiction novel- Son

21. A book recommended by a family member- My Sweet Audrina

22. A graphic novel- N/a

23. A book that is published in 2016- Shelter

24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation- The Bishop’s Wife (I am not a Bishops wife, lol, but in the book she was also a stay at home mother)

25. A book that takes place during summer- Notorious Nineteen

26. A book and its prequel- The Giver & Gathering Blue

27. A murder mystery- Fearless Fourteen

28. A book written by a comedian- Kasher in the Rye: The True Tale of a White Boy from Oakland Who Became a Drug Addict, Criminal, Mental Patient, and Then Turned 16

29. A dystopian novel- Wool Omnibus

30. A book with a blue cover- Go Set a Watchman

31. A book of poetry- N/a

32. The first book you see in a bookstore- Snowflower and the Secret Fan

33. A classic from the 20th century- Ender's Game

34. A book from the library- Liesl & Po

35. An autobiography- Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

36. A book about a road trip- Lolita

37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with- Shantaram

38. A satirical book- 1984

39. A book that takes place on an island- N/a

40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy- Dead Until Dark




message 1937: by Susan (new)

Susan Gilbert  | 16 comments Update message 278

11/20

4. A book you haven't read since high school - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


message 1938: by Jaime (new)

Jaime (jaimesuus) | 96 comments Progressing a bit, finally. Halfway there.

10/20


message 1939: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Pop Sugar Reading Challenge
19/40
28. A book written by a comedian - Spectacles by Sue Perkins


message 1940: by Maddison (new)

Maddison Poletski | 211 comments Update to message 105.

[√] A Book That Takes Place on an Island – Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling

12/55


message 1941: by Kirsten (last edited Nov 30, 2016 06:47PM) (new)

Kirsten (kirstenkikue) | 12 comments Late to the chat threads, but not new to the Popsugar 2016 Reading Challenge. I've been keeping track of the books I've read since January 1.


2016 PopSugar Reading Challenge

1. A Book Based on a Fairytale - Stars Above
2. A National Book Award Winner - Holes
3. A YA Bestseller - Everland
4. A Book You Haven't Read Since High School - To Kill a Mockingbird
5. A Book Set in Your Home State - Cannery Row
6. A Book Translated to English - Inkheart
7. A Romance Set in the Future - The Crown
8. A Book Set in Europe - Anna and the French Kiss
9. A Book That's Under 150 Pages - Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy
10. A New York Times Bestseller - Lady Midnight
11. A Book That's Becoming a Movie This Year - The Girl on the Train
12. A Book Recommended By Someone You Just Met - The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing
13. A Self-Improvement Book - Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
14. A Book You Can Finish in a Day - Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
15. A Book Written by a Celebrity - Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power
16. A Political Memoir - The Art of Tough: Fearless Facing Politics and Life
17. A Book At Least 100 Years Older Than You - A Tale of Two Cities
18. A Book That's More Than 600 Pages - A Storm of Swords
19. A Book from Oprah's Book Club - Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
20. A Science-Fiction Novel - Ready Player One
21. A Book Recommended by a Family Member - The Sisters Brothers
22. A Graphic Novel - Valor
23. A Book That Is Published in 2016 - My Lady Jane
24. A Book with a Protagonist Who Has Your Occupation - I Was Told There'd Be Cake
25. A Book That Takes Place During Summer - The Summer I Turned Pretty
26. A Book and Its Prequel - The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe & The Magician's Nephew
27. A Murder Mystery - The Beach House
28. A Book Written by a Comedian - Born a Crime
29. A Dystopian Novel - Red Queen
30. A Book with a Blue Cover - The Bane Chronicles
31. A Book of Poetry - The Complete Poems
32. The First Book You See in a Bookstore - A Study in Charlotte
33. A Classic from the 20th Century
34. A Book from the Library - Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
35. An Autobiography - A Fighting Chance
36. A Book About a Road Trip - A Hundred Thousand Worlds
37. A Book About a Culture You're Unfamiliar With - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
38. A Satirical Book - America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction
39. A Book That Takes Place on an Island - Island of the Blue Dolphins
40. A Book That's Guaranteed to Bring You Joy - A Tyranny of Petticoats: 15 Stories of Belles, Bank Robbers & Other Badass Girls


39/40


message 1942: by Mie (new)

Mie | 2164 comments Update - original post 1772 - progress 37/40

✔️ A book from Oprahs book club - 100 years of solitude - Gabriel García Márquez


message 1943: by Susan (new)

Susan Gilbert  | 16 comments Update 274

8. A book set in Europe - Blood on Snow


message 1944: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 43.

15/25


message 1945: by [deleted user] (new)

Updated Message 65
14/40


message 1946: by Patricia (new)

Patricia Bergman (marshop) | 17 comments 19. Oprah's book club The Reader by Bernhard Schlink


message 1947: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Pop Sugar Reading Challenge
20/40 (Halfway!)
14. A book you can finish in a day - Killer Heels by Rebecca Chance


message 1948: by Jane (new)

Jane | 297 comments Updated message 37

22/35 - A dystopian novel - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood - 4 stars

23/35 - A book about a road trip - Flaming Iguanas: An Illustrated All-Girl Road Novel Thing by Erika Lopez - 4 stars

24/35 - An autobiography - Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward - 5 stars

This book definitely got me interested in reading more about the southern United States and the inequality that exists there.

25/35 - A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - Last Night in Twisted River by John Irving - 3 stars

26/35 - A New York Times bestseller - Night by Elie Wiesel - 4 stars


message 1949: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Congratulations, Alisia!

Welcome to the challenge, Kirsten. :)


message 1950: by Bridget's Quiet Corner (last edited Nov 14, 2016 05:20AM) (new)

Bridget's Quiet Corner  (chaptersandscreens) Updated: As of 11/14/16

PopSugar Reading Challenge 2016
3. A YA bestseller City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
8. A book set in Europe The Marvels by Brian Selznick
9. A book that's under 150 pages The Houdini Box by Brian Selznick
10. A New York Times bestseller Impulse by Ellen Hopkins
14. A book you can finish in a day Crank by Ellen Hopkins
18. A book that's more than 600 pages The Marvels by Brian Selznick
20. A science-fiction novel The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
21. A book recommended by a family member The Shack by Wm. Paul Young
22. A graphic novel I Love Him to Pieces by Evonne Tsang
23. A book that is published in 2016 Blest by Blaise Lucey
25. A book that takes place during summer Family Patterns by Kristin Eckhardt
27. A murder mystery Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay
30. A book with a blue cover Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
31. A book of poetry Crank by Ellen Hopkins
32. The first book you see in a bookstore City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
33. A classic from the 20th century Ozma of Oz byL. Frank Baum
34. A book from the library Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
39. A book that takes place on an island Envy by Sandra Brown
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy Dogs Are Worth It! by Charles Shulz
13. A self-improvement book The City of Wellness: Restoring Your Health Through the Seven Kitchens of Consciousness by Queen Afua


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