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I'm in for 37/40! I'll add the books as I go.
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: Hate List by Jennifer Brown
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: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
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
2/37
1. A book based on a fairy tale
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
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: Hate List by Jennifer Brown
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
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: Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson
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
2/37
Start date: 1/1/160/40
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
I've got a busy year ahead so I'm only signing up for a few and will add more if I find I have time.I'm in for 10.
I will try for 40...it's a challenge and I will try it.
count me in I will go for all 40 hopefully not setting up my challenge to high but it looks like fun
Sounds great! This looks like the kind of challenge that you could easily make progress on while doing other challenges. If it seems like too much, though, you can always change your goal later.
Popsugar 2016 Challenge
1. A book based on a fairy tale
Cinder by Marissa Meyer (3/28/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
2. A National Book Award winner
Three Junes by Julia Glass (6/16/16) ✼✼✼
3. A YA bestseller
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak (8/10/16) ✼✼✼✼
4. A book you haven't read since high school
My Darling, My Hamburger by Paul Zindel (8/31/16) ✼✼✼✼
5. A book set in your home state
A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava (11/21/16) ✼✼✼✼
6. A book translated to English
Night Rounds by Helene Tursten (6/6/16) ✼✼✼
7. A romance set in the future
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb (12/2/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
8. A book set in Europe
The Anatomist's Apprentice by Tessa Harris (4/25/16) ✼✼✼✼
9. A book that's under 150 pages
The Queen's Army by Marissa Meyer (6/11/16) ✼✼✼✼
10. A NY Times bestseller
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol R. Brunt (1/6/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
The BFG by Roald Dahl (11/14/16) ✼✼✼✼
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
Soulless by Gail Carriger (12/21/16) ✼✼✼
13. A self-improvement book
Peace Is Every Step: The Path... by Thich Nhat Hanh (11/27/16) ✼✼✼✼
14. A book you can finish in a day
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (6/25/16) ✼✼✼✼✼+
15. A book written by a celebrity
My Point... And I Do Have One by Ellen DeGeneres (3/24/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
16. A political memoir
Hard Call: Great Decisions... by John McCain (12/10/16) ✼✼✼
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (2/13/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (1/8/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (2/18/16) ✼✼✼✼
20. A science-fiction novel
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer (5/30/16) ✼✼✼✼
21. A book recommended by a family member
My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse (7/13/16) ✼✼✼✼
22. A graphic novel
An Age of License: A Travelogue by Lucy Knisley (12/11/16) ✼✼✼
23. A book that is published in 2016
Kernel of Truth by Kristi Abbott (9/19/16) ✼✼✼✼
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
Bad Medicine by Eileen Dreyer (3/26/16) ✼✼✼
25. A book that takes place during summer
Unleashed by Laurien Berenson (6/4/16) ✼✼✼
26. A book & its prequel
Purity in Death & Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb (1/10, 1/20) ✼✼✼✼✼
27. A murder mystery
The Bone Thief: A Body Farm Novel by Jefferson Bass (8/4/16) ✼✼✼✼
28. A book written by a comedian
Naked by David Sedaris (12/4/16) ✼✼✼
29. A dystopian novel
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau (5/11/16) ✼✼✼✼
30. A book with a blue cover
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich (1/13/16) ✼✼✼✼
31. A book of poetry
Pieces of Me by Lena Kovadlo (9/21/16) ✼✼✼✼
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
Room by Emma Donoghue (6/21/16) ✼✼✼✼
33. A classic from the 20th century
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut (10/4/16) ✼✼✼✼
34. A book from the library
Zero Day by David Baldacci (7/29/16) ✼✼✼✼
35. An autobiography
In the Water They Can't See You Cry: A Memoir by Amanda Beard (12/7/16) ✼✼✼✼
36. A book about a road trip
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (9/29/16) ✼✼✼✼
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
The Apple Tree Blossoms in the Fall by Armineh Helen Ohanian (10/4/16) ✼✼✼✼
38. A satirical book
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff... by Wally Lamb (7/6/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
39. A book that takes place on an island
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (4/14/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
takes place in Great Britain
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
Imitation In Death by J.D. Robb (2/29/16) ✼✼✼✼✼
I had a lot of fun last year doing this challenge on my own. Looking forward to doing it with a group this year! /40
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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
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I'm in! Can't wait to choose all my books.1. A book based on a fairy tale - Glimmerglass
2. A National Book Award winner
3.
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state - Tasmania
6. A book translated to English - Look Who's Back
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
10. A New York Times bestseller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (in theatres in Feb); Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Nov) or {book:Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children] (Dec)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book
14.
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.
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel
23.
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25.
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 - another Tasmanian book
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
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.
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
Hi, Cassandra,I see you have me down for 35 books, you can turn the number up to 40. Can't wait to start! ;)
I struggled with the challenge this year so I'm going to shoot for 20 as my goal. I'll see where I'm at in June and add more if I'm doing well.POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
0/20
1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner What I Saw and How I Lied
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book you haven't read since high school A Walk to Remember
5. A book set in your home state Station Eleven
6. A book translated to English The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages The Grownup
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 The Nightingale
13. A self-improvement book
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity Someday, Someday, Maybe
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you Jane Eyre
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member Endzone: The Rise, Fall, and Return of Michigan Football
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016 Truly Madly Guilty
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation The Nanny
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery Sharp Objects
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 Twelve Days of Christmas
33. A classic from the 20th century The Great Gatsby
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography Through My Eyes
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with The Kite Runner
38. A satirical book I Am America
39. A book that takes place on an island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
Welcome Amanda and Joanne.Pien, I updated your goal. Good luck!
I'll try for 20. 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
OK, I'll go for 25 to start with.My list so far:
Completed 13/25
1. A book based on a fairy tale – The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth
2. A National Book Award winner – All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld – Miles Franklin Award winner 2014
3. A YA bestseller – N/A
4. A book you haven't read since high school – When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr
5. A book set in your home state – Dead Girl Sing by Tony Cavanaugh
6. A book translated to English - Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky - 3★
7. A romance set in the future – N/A
8. A book set in Europe - Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein - 5★
9. A book that's under 150 pages – Roger Ascham and the King's Lost Girl by Matthew Reilly - 3★
10. A New York Times bestseller – Be Careful What You Wish For by Jeffrey Archer
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year – N/A
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 - Theodore Boone by John Grisham - 4★
15. A book written by a celebrity - ?Holy Cow: A Modern-Day Dairy Tale by David Duchovny
16. A political memoir – N/A
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - ?Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - The Claimant by Janette Turner Hospital - 4★
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - ?The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett or Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
20. A science-fiction novel – TimeStorm by Steve Harrison
21. A book recommended by a family member - News From Thrush Green by Miss Read - 3★
22. A graphic novel – N/A
23. A book that is published in 2016 -
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation – anyone know of any books with a dietitian as the main character? Hmmm, not likely.
If I get desperate, I may just go with The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni (I’m often suggesting people add herbs and spices to their cooking!) or Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach (since I’m always asking lots of questions about patients’ alimentary canals!)
I have just read Who We Were by Lucy Neave with the main character working as a medical scientist which is what I used to do many years ago, so if I get really desperate (time-wise), I'll count that one for this category.
25. A book that takes place during summer - As Darkness Falls by Bronwyn Parry - 3.5★
26. A book and its prequel – N/A - perhaps Roger Ascham and The King's Lost Girl and The Tournament
27. A murder mystery - Nefarious Doings - 2.5★
28. A book written by a comedian – Oh Dear Silvia by Dawn French
29. A dystopian novel – Red Queen by Honey Brown - 3★
30. A book with a blue cover - After Darkness by Christine Piper - 4★
31. A book of poetry – N/A
32. The first book you see in a bookstore – N/A
33. A classic from the 20th century – A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
34. A book from the library - The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - 3★
35. An autobiography -
36. A book about a road trip -
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with -
38. A satirical book – N/A
39. A book that takes place on an island - The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey - 4★
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy – this was definitely an enjoyable read - A Dublin Student Doctor by Patrick Taylor - 5★
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I'll go for 25!1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book translated to English
5. A romance set in the future
6. A book set in Europe
7. A book that's under 150 pages
8. A New York Times bestseller
9. A book that's becoming a movie this year
10. A book recommended by someone you just met
11. A book written by a celebrity
12. A book at least 100 years older than you
13. A book that's more than 600 pages
14. A science-fiction novel
15. A book recommended by a family member
16. A book that is published in 2016
17. A book that takes place during summer
18. A book and its prequel
19. A murder mystery
20. A book with a blue cover
21. A book of poetry
22. A classic from the 20th century
23. An autobiography
24. A book about a road trip
25. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
I'm going for all 40.COMPLETED: 40!
My choices (subject to change)
[ ✔ ]1. A book based on a fairy tale: Scarlet
[ ✔ ]2. A National Book Award winner: Just Kids
[ ✔ ]3. A YA bestseller: Anna and the French Kiss
[ ✔ ]4. A book you haven't read since high school: To Kill a Mockingbird
[ ✔ ]5. A book set in your home state: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
[ ✔ ]6. A book translated to English: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up
[ ✔ ]7. A romance set in the future: Cinder
[ ✔ ]8. A book set in Europe: The Witches of Cambridge
[ ✔ ]9. A book that's under 150 pages: Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
[ ✔ ]10. A New York Times bestseller: The Martian
[ ✔ ]11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: The Girl on the Train
[ ✔ ]12. A book recommended by someone you just met: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
[ ✔ ]13. A self-improvement book: Cavewomen Don't Get Fat: The Paleo Chic Diet for Rapid Results
[ ✔ ]14. A book you can finish in a day: Birnbaum's 2016 Walt Disney World: The Official Guide
[ ✔ ]15. A book written by a celebrity: Postcards from the Edge
[ ✔ ]16. A political memoir: I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
[ ✔ ]17. A book at least 100 years older than you: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
[ ✔ ]18. A book that's more than 600 pages: Winter
[ ✔ ]19. A book from Oprah's Book Club: Night
[ ✔ ]20. A science-fiction novel: Cress
[ ✔ ]21. A book recommended by a family member: Death of a Gossip
[ ✔ ]22. A graphic novel: Nimona
[ ✔ ]23. A book that is published in 2016: The Passenger
[ ✔ ]24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation: #GIRLBOSS (interpreted this prompt creatively!)
[ ✔ ]25. A book that takes place during summer: Gone Girl
[ ✔ ]26. A book and its prequel: Shadow and Bone and The Demon in the Wood
[ ✔ ]27. A murder mystery: The Woman in Cabin 10
[ ✔ ]28. A book written by a comedian: Bossypants
[ ✔ ]29. A dystopian novel: The Book of Ivy
[ ✔ ]30. A book with a blue cover: Truthwitch
[ ✔ ]31. A book of poetry: Goblin Market and Other Poems
[ ✔ ]32. The first book you see in a bookstore: A Monster Calls
[ ✔ ]33. A classic from the 20th century: The Great Gatsby
[ ✔ ]34. A book from the library: Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
[ ✔ ]35. An autobiography: It's Only Rock 'n' Roll: Thirty Years Married to a Rolling Stone
[ ✔ ]36. A book about a road trip: One Plus One
[ ✔ ]37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Interpreter of Maladies
[ ✔ ]38. A satirical book: Dear Committee Members
[ ✔ ]39. A book that takes place on an island: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
[ ✔ ]40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
I'm in!0/40
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
I'm in for 20/40 :)POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
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
PROGRESS 0/20
Welcome to the challenge, everyone!
Cassandra wrote: "That's completely fine! Change the challenge as needed to suit your country and language. :)"Cassandra,
I have updated my Goodreads name to help make it easier to identify myself among all the other Stephanie's. Please note the change from Stephanie to Stephanie (Chinchillita) in message 59 is one and the same. still in for all 41! (I will be making this post in all of the challenges that I have already signed up for in the 2016 challenge lists) Thanks!!
I definitely want to do this. I'm going to aim for 30 of them since there were a few that I wasn't too interested in. I don't like to plan my books in advance, so I will make my selections as I go.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 - All The Light We Cannot See
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 - The Martian
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel
27. A murder mystery
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 - Invasion of the Tearling
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'd like to join. I'll try to finish all 40 tasks.
I deleted the categories I find not interesting/impossible for me to do, so I ended with 27 tasks. 0/27
2. A National Book Award winner
5. A book set in your home
6. A book translated to
8. A book set in Europe
9. A book that's under 150 pages
10. A New York Times bestseller
14. A book you can finish in a day
15. A book written by a celebrity
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member
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
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
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island
That's a great idea, Stipe!Welcome to the challenge, everyone.
I'll give it a go.POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Progress: 19/40
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2. A National Book Award winner
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6. A book translated to English
7. A romance set in the future
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13. A self-improvement book
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15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir
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18. A book that's more than 600 pages
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
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21. A book recommended by a family member
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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
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31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
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35. An autobiography
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
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39. A book that takes place on an island
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POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 - December 31, 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
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
Completed: 0/20
Ok, i'm in! I will try to accomplish all categories, not sure if i will be able to manage all, but let's try :)...
POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Progress 36/40
16. A political memoir
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer
POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
I'm in. I will go for 28 books.
15/28
1. A book based on a fairy tale
Snow White Red Handed
2. A National Book Award winner
the right stuff
3. A YA bestseller
Katy's New World
4. A book you haven't read since high school
The Enchanted Barn by Grace Livingston Hill 2/14/16
5. A book set in your home state
A Proper Pursuit by Lynn Austin 2/21/16
6. A book translated to English
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 7/17/16 was translated from Spanish.
8. A book set in Europe
Twelve Ordinary Men by John F. MacArthur, Jr. 1/3/16
9. A book that's under 150 pages
Home to Pebble Creek
10. A New York Times bestseller
The Sixth Man by David Baldacci 9/1/16
14. A book you can finish in a day
A Love of Her Own by Maggie Brendan 1/7/16
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
Pride and Prejudice
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
Long Walk to Fredom
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
The Poisonwood Bible
21. A book recommended by a family member
An Unforgivable Secret by J. E. B. Spredemann 1/23/16
was recommended by my Husband
23. A book that is published in 2016
If I Run by Terri Blackstock was published Feb. 2016 5/29/26
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
Just Over the Horizon
25. A book that takes place during summer
Bayou Beginnings by Kathleen Y'Barbo 1/24/16
26. A book and its prequel
Gentleman of Her Dreams by Jen Turano 5/21/16
A Change of Fortune by Jan Turano 6/29/16
27. A murder mystery
On Thin Ice by Linda Hall 1/15/16
28. A book written by a comedian
At Wits End
30. A book with a blue cover
by Hannah Alexander 1/18/1632. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century
Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery 3/2/16
34. A book from the library
Unveiled: Tamar by Francine Rivers 1/5/16
35. An autobiography
Long Walk to Freedom
36. A book about a road trip
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
39. A book that takes place on an island
The light Between Oceans
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
Pennsylvania Patchwork by Kate Lloyd 2/17/16
Count me in. I dont think I will finish the whole list, but I will try.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 had a lot of fun with last year's challenge and I nearly fiinished it with 49 out of 50, so I am going to try to finish it again.35/40
1. A book based on a fairy tale
The Wrath and the Dawn - Renee Ahdieh
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller
Fangirl - Rainbow Rowell
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state (Berlin)
All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Doerr
6. A book translated to English
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón
7. A romance set in the future
Illuminae - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff
8. A book set in Europe
Can You Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella
9. A book that's under 150 pages
Das Spiel ist aus - Jean-Paul Sartre
10. A New York Times bestseller
City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year (at least in my country)
Brooklyn - Colm Tóibín
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
An Ember in the Ashes - Sabaa Tahir
13. A self-improvement book
How to Be a Woman - Caitlin Moran
14. A book you can finish in a day
The Rest of Us Just Live Here - Patrick Ness
15. A book written by a celebrity
Not My Father's Son - Alan Cumming
16. A political memoir
My Life on the Road - Gloria Steinem
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie
18. A book that's more than 600 pages
The Blind Assassin - Margaret Atwood
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
White Oleander - Janet Fitch
20. A science-fiction novel
Red Rising - Pierce Brown
21. A book recommended by a family member
The Witches: Salem, 1692 - Stacy Schiff
22. A graphic novel
Locke & Key, Vol. 5: Clockworks - Joe Hill
23. A book that is published in 2016
The Raven King - Maggie Stiefvater
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
Radiance - Catherynne M. Valente
25. A book that takes place during summer
A Room with a View - E.M. Forster
26. A book and its prequel
Falling Kingdoms & Rebel Spring - Morgan Rhodes
27. A murder mystery
The Cuckoo's Calling - Robert Galbraith
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel
Glass Sword - Victoria Aveyard
30. A book with a blue cover
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops - Jen Campbell
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
Passenger - Alexandra Bracken
33. A classic from the 20th century
The Color Purple - Alice Walker
34. A book from the library
The Bell Jar - Sylvia Plath
35. An autobiography
The Fry Chronicles - Stephen Fry
36. A book about a road trip
Life of Pi - Yann Martel
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with
The Luminaries - Eleanor Catton
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island
A Little Life - Hanya Yanagihara
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
I've Got Your Number - Sophie Kinsella
I'm joining! And also editing it a bit better for me. 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 middle school
5. A book set in Mexico
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 would like to take part this year, but I'm gonna try not to put to much pressure on myself. I aim to read 30 books:)
Okay okay okaaay, I'm ready for this 2016 Reading Challenge! There are a few points I'm not sure I'm going to read, but anywaaays, let's say I'll try to read all 40 and see how it goes ~I'm not going to plan any books, I'll add them as I decide to read them. (?)
I'll keep track of everything on my blog page too ~
POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Read: 2/40
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 - City of Bones, by Cassandra Clare
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 - Making Faces, by Amy Harmon
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
Please add me to the list. I am going to try all 40 tasks. Thanks!
Sign me up for 36 please! I'll fill them in as I go.
I'm going to join in with 15 books (:
I'll try for all 40.I'll keep the list up to date in my personal corner, and I'll post the my books for this challenge in this thread as soon as I finish them
Good luck everyone!
I'm in! I'll try for 30.POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 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
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'm in for this one. My goal is 20!20/40
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - The Prince of Tides
10. A New York Times bestseller-The Girl on the
Train
20. A science-fiction novel-The Martian
8. A book set in Europe-Coming Home by Rosamunde Pilcher.
5. A book set in your home state (Texas)-Black-Eyed Susans by Julia Heaberlin
21. A book recommended by a family member. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
14. A book you can finish in a day-Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - Looking for Me by Beth Hoffman
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - Pavilion of Women: A Novel of Life in the Women's Quarters by Pearl S. Buck
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Nest. Flight. Sky.: On love and loss, one wing at a time by Beth Kephart
6. A book translated to English - The Red Notebook by Antoine Laurain
36. A book about a road trip - Take Me with You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
3. A YA bestseller - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
23. A book that is published in 2016 - The Unforgotten by Laura Powell
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
27. A murder mystery - Three Sisters by Helen Smith
39. A book that takes place on an island - The House at the Edge of Night: A Novel by Catherine Banner
33. A classic from the 20th century - Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - The Yellow Wallpaper and Other Stories by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
13. A self-improvement book - Living a Safe Universe: A Book for Seth Readers by Lynda Madden Dahl
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1. A book based on a fairy tale-Winter
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-Rat Queens #2
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