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Sheryl_at_Ubookquitous (ubookquitous) | 377 comments updated post 2109

now 21/24


message 2102: by Shannon (last edited Nov 24, 2016 06:23AM) (new)

Shannon (spaultpaul) Updated msg 1585

26. A book and its prequel The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials


Opps~ I read book 2 instead of book 0.5
38/40


message 2103: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 29/40

38. A satirical book: Where'd You Go, Bernadette


message 2104: by Kaitlyn (new)

Kaitlyn (phantomtravelor) | 12 comments update message 231

21 / 40


11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: The Light Between Oceans

20. A science-fiction novel: Red Rising


Serena.. Sery-ously? (serenacolouroutsidethelines) | 23 comments I've finished my challenge!! YEI!!!!


Here my topic :))


message 2106: by Alisia (new)

Alisia (meniali) | 248 comments I don't know if it's been said already but... the 2017 Popsugar Reading Challenge is out now! I'm excited to start planning my next year of reading :)


message 2107: by ReGina (new)

ReGina (regifabulous) | 312 comments 25/20 (still 2 more to go on my original list!)

16. A political memoir - Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (BTW, fabulous, fabulous book!)


message 2108: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Pop Sugar Reading Challenge
35/40
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan


message 2109: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Pop Sugar Reading Challenge
36/40
22. A graphic novel - Snowpiercer Vol 1


message 2110: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 30/40

16. A political memoir: The Terrorist's Son: A Story of Choice


message 2111: by Nurai (new)

Nurai Update: 20/25

A New York Times bestseller: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr.


message 2112: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 43.

21/25


message 2113: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 31/40

1. A book based on a fairytale: The Forbidden Wish


message 2114: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (spaultpaul) Update to msg 1585

26. A book and its prequel The Maze Runner and The Scorch Trials and The Death Cure

**I know, this is not the book and it's prequel. I read book 1, it was okay but not my "cuppa tea". I meant to read book 0.5 but wasn't paying attention to my challenge list and read book 2. It left off on a cliff hangar, so I had to know what happened and read book 3. But I am done, so I read three books for this one.


message 2115: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 32/40

5. A book set in your home state: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings


message 2116: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Pop Sugar Challenge
37/40
34. A book from the library - Dust by Patricia Cornwell


message 2117: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Thanks for pointing that out, Alisia! It looks fun, and I'll share it with the other mods.

Congratulations to Samantha, Janine, Nurai, and Serena for completing their challenges!

Welcome to the challenge, Maddy - 3 books is a fantastic goal.


message 2118: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (spaultpaul) Updated msg 1585

17. A book at least 100 years older than you Hans Brinker or the Silver Skates

39/40
Only one left! :)


message 2119: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments So close! Do you know what you will read for the final category?


message 2120: by Maria (new)

Maria (mariah90602) | 2284 comments Updated message 22

37/40
22. A graphic novel V for Vendetta by Alan Moore 11-28-16


message 2121: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (spaultpaul) Cassandra wrote: "So close! Do you know what you will read for the final category?"

I think I will read The Three Musketeers for the last category: a book more than 600 pages. It has been on my to-read shelf for a while.


message 2122: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Nice! I've been meaning to read that book for quite a while myself.


message 2123: by Lindsey (new)

Lindsey Edited Message 1310-

Current Progress: 33/40 :)


message 2124: by Kirsten (new)

Kirsten (kirstenkikue) | 12 comments Updated Post 1973

39/40


message 2125: by Susan C (new)

Susan C (sacorwin) | 906 comments Updated message 31

31/40


message 2126: by Dominique (new)

Dominique  | 1223 comments No 12 updated


message 2127: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (melissa-juvinall) updated message 1059: 37/40 done


message 2128: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 33/40

13. A self-improvement book: I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual


message 2129: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie Krone (ladykrone) | 41 comments Update to post #1079: 30/40

Thinking I'm not going to make it to my goal of the full 40 after all this year; trying to read while the baby is learning to climb onto coffee tables is proving a bit tricky :)

4. A book you haven't read since high school Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
18. A book that's more than 600 pages Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales
31. A book of poetry Leaves of Grass
35. An autobiography The Autobiography of Jack the Ripper


message 2130: by Andréa (new)

Andréa | 18 comments Forgot to come back to update my post since may... So for Post 441, it goes up to 29/40. But as I know I will not be able to make it completely, i'll forgot 5 categories. So going on with 29/35!


message 2131: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Good luck in the last month of the challenge!


message 2132: by Luisa (last edited Dec 12, 2016 08:03PM) (new)

Luisa (deborahluisa) | 187 comments update me:

33/40
21. A book recommended by a family member Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2 by J.K. Rowling
18. A book that's more than 600 pages Morning Star by Pierce Brown


message 2133: by Maria (new)

Maria (smariastefani) | 64 comments Updated message #33

Completed: 25/25


message 2134: by Lynn (new)

Lynn (lmelliott) | 686 comments Updated message 90 -- 40/40 **COMPLETE**

✔12. A book rec'd by someone you just met -- Let the Great World Spin--07/27/16
✔5. A book set in your home state -- Redemption Road--12/07/16

Sorry I haven't updated since July, but I'm finishing up with two of my favorites for the challenge.


message 2135: by Dramapuppy (new)

Dramapuppy | 195 comments Update message 1770: 38/40


message 2136: by Kaitlyn (new)

Kaitlyn (phantomtravelor) | 12 comments update msg 231: 22/40

07. A romance set in the future: Golden Son


message 2137: by Maria (new)

Maria (mariah90602) | 2284 comments Updated message 22

38/40


message 2138: by Dramapuppy (new)

Dramapuppy | 195 comments Updated again, message 1770: 40/40. Complete!


message 2139: by Bücherhörnchen (new)

Bücherhörnchen (usagimono) | 87 comments Update November

11. A book that's becoming a movie this year--> Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children
17. A book at least 100 years older than you--> Egmont a Tragedy in Five Acts
25. A book that takes place during summer --> The Lightning Thief

--> 26/30


message 2140: by Nurai (last edited Dec 11, 2016 02:41AM) (new)

Nurai Update: 21/20

A book about a road trip: The geography of you and me.


message 2141: by Kirsty (new)

Kirsty (kirsty1688) | 98 comments Update msg 284
40/40

Challenge complete!!


message 2142: by Meg (last edited Dec 31, 2016 05:35AM) (new)

Meg (megagem329) I have been participating since the beginning of the year but just joined the Goodreads group! My goal was 50 but I don't think I'll make it (excuse: completed my Master's Project in June and had a baby in September!) Here is my progress so far:

*UPDATE as of 12/31/16: 38/50

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA CHILDREN'S BOOK bestseller: Ramona the Pest & Beezus and Ramona
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state: Ghosts
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 Story of the Other Wise Man & My Father's Dragon
10. A New York Times bestseller: David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants & The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun & The Namesake
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: The BFG
12. A book recommended by someone you just met: Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America
13. A self-improvement book: One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are & Lost Women of the Bible: Finding Strength & Significance through Their Stories
14. A book you can finish in a day: Old School
15. A book written by a celebrity: Why Not Me?
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: Winnie-the-Pooh
18. A book that's more than 600 400 pages: The Story, NIV: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress: A Memoir of Going Home & Taco USA: How Mexican Food Conquered America
22. A graphic novel: Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History & Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began
23. A book that is published in 2016: Double Down
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation NAME: Meg and the Mystery in Williamsburg
25. A book that takes place during summer
26. A book and its prequel: Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories (I read Wonder last year)
27. A murder mystery: Zodiac
28. A book written by a comedian: Modern Romance
29. A dystopian novel: Ready Player One
30. A book with a blue cover: Blue Like Jazz: Nonreligious Thoughts on Christian Spirituality
31. A book of poetry: milk and honey
32. The first book you see in a bookstore: The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray: A Critical Appreciation of the World's Finest Actor
33. A classic from the 20th century: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
34. A book from the library: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory & Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
35. An autobiography: I, Me, Mine
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: The Year of Living Danishly: My Twelve Months Unearthing the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country
38. A satirical book: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
39. A book that takes place on an island: Island of the Blue Dolphins
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: Beatles: Stories Behind the Songs


message 2143: by KellI (new)

KellI Preston | 156 comments I have now finished this challenge! 40/40!


message 2144: by Kym (new)

Kym Hamer (kymhamer) Pop Sugar Challenge
38/40
6. A book translated to English - The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen


message 2145: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Welcome, Meg! How many books total have you read for this challenge?

Congratulations Lynn, Dramapuppy, Kirsty, and KellI!


Sheryl_at_Ubookquitous (ubookquitous) | 377 comments updated post 2109
now 22/24


message 2147: by Luisa (last edited Dec 18, 2016 06:57PM) (new)

Luisa (deborahluisa) | 187 comments update me! :)

36/40
17. A book at least 100 years older than you The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
28. A book written by a comedian Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, and Everything in Between by Lauren Graham
2. A National Book Award winner Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates


message 2148: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn | 581 comments Oops - I noticed I didn't do so well at keeping track of this challenge!

I finished my 25/25 books for this challenge - not the ones that I originally decided on - not even the same categories I originally decided on!

1. A book based on a fairy taleThe Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth - 4.5★

2. A National Book Award winnerAll the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld - 2.5★ – Miles Franklin Award winner 2014

3. A YA bestsellerReconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight - 3.5★

4. A book you haven't read since high schoolWhen Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr - 3.5★

5. A book set in your home stateDead Girl Sing by Tony Cavanaugh - 3.5★

6. A book translated to English - Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky - 3★

7. A romance set in the futureDisruption by Jessica Shirvington - 3.5★

8. A book set in Europe - Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein - 5★

9. A book that's under 150 pagesRoger Ascham and the King's Lost Girl by Matthew Reilly - 3★

10. A New York Times bestsellerBe Careful What You Wish For by Jeffrey Archer - 4★

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 - N/A

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 Claimant by Janette Turner Hospital - 4★

19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - N/A

20. A science-fiction novelTimeStorm by Steve Harrison - 4★

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 - The Light on the Water by Olga Lorenzo - 3★

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. N/A

25. A book that takes place during summer - As Darkness Falls by Bronwyn Parry - 3.5★

26. A book and its prequel – N/A

27. A murder mystery - Nefarious Doings - 2.5★

28. A book written by a comedianOh Dear Silvia by Dawn French - 3★

29. A dystopian novelRed 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 – N/A

34. A book from the library - The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - 3★

35. An autobiography -

36. A book about a road trip - The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes - 4★

37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - I'm not as familiar with the culture of the Australian Aboriginals as I could be - My Place by Sally Morgan - 4★

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★

The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Out of the Hitler Time, #1) by Judith Kerr Dead Girl Sing (Darian Richards, #2) by Tony Cavanaugh Suite Française by Irène Némirovsky Disruption (Disruption, #1) by Jessica Shirvington Rose Under Fire (Code Name Verity, #2) by Elizabeth Wein Roger Ascham and the King's Lost Girl by Matthew Reilly Be Careful What You Wish For (The Clifton Chronicles #4) by Jeffrey Archer Theodore Boone (Theodore Boone, #1) by John Grisham The Claimant by Janette Turner Hospital TimeStorm by Steve Harrison News From Thrush Green by Miss Read The Light on the Water by Olga Lorenzo As Darkness Falls (Dungirri, #1) by Bronwyn Parry Nefarious Doings (Nell Forrest Mystery, #1) by Ilsa Evans Oh Dear Silvia by Dawn French Red Queen by Honey Brown After Darkness by Christine Piper The Invisible Library (The Invisible Library, #1) by Genevieve Cogman The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes My Place by Sally Morgan The Flight of Gemma Hardy by Margot Livesey A Dublin Student Doctor (Irish Country #6) by Patrick Taylor


message 2149: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 34/40

12. A book recommended by someone you've just met: The Princess Saves Herself in this One


message 2150: by Zita (new)

Zita H. K. | 538 comments Update msg. 42 - 27/40 :)


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