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2. A National Book Award winner - Between the World and Me

I have altered some of my original tasks, so here we go: (16/16)
#5 Set in Home State: Bring Me Home For Christmas
#9 Under 150 pages: Dog Breath &
Corey's Mountain
#12 Recommended by Someone: There's a Hair in My Dirt! A Worm's Story
#13 Self Improvement: Learn How to Crochet
#14 One Day Read: We Should All Be Feminist
#18 600 pages Plus: The Bone Labyrinth
#20 Sci-Fi Novel: The Sixth Extinction
#22 Graphic Novel: American Born Chinese
#23 2016 Publication: Spider Game &
Runaway Vampire
#25 Summer Setting: While My Sister Sleeps
#27 Murder Mystery: Four Blind Mice &
Cross Justice
#28 Written by Comedian: Modern Romance
#30 Blue Cover Book: The Dream
#34 Borrowed from Library: The Dream Unfolds
#39 Island Setting: Sweet Salt Air
#40: Bring me JOY: The Vecellio Connection
I loved this challenge, please bring it back in 2017!
I am going to try and attempt tasks #4 and # 11. If I accomplish these tasks, my new goal would be 18/18, so wish me luck!
#4 Miguel Street by V.S. Naipaul ( Middle School novel)
#11 Me Before You by JoJo Moyes (Book to Movie)
Finished this one!
POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Completed: 25/25
1. A book based on a fairy tale: Cress (3/31/16)
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller: Throne of Glass (3/14/16)
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English: Things Fall Apart (8/13/16)
7. A romance set in the future: Wither (4/1/16)
8. A book set in Europe: Muse (6/25/16)
9. A book that's under 150 pages: The Old Man and the Sea (7/28/16)
10. A New York Times bestseller: After You (9/6/16)
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: The Girl on the Train (6/4/16)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (12/1/16)
14. A book you can finish in a day: A Room of One's Own (4/7/16)
15. A book written by a celebrity: Bossypants (3/2/16)
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you: Little Women (published 1868) (3/26/16)
18. A book that's more than 600 pages: The Pillars of the Earth (973 pages) (12/12/16)
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club: I Know This Much Is True (11/20/16)
20. A science-fiction novel: Foundation and Empire (5/15/16)
21. A book recommended by a family member: The Way the Crow Flies (11/28/16)
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016: A Court of Mist and Fury (5/29/16)
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: Nearly Departed in Deadwood (11/14/16)
28. A book written by a comedian: You're Never Weird on the Internet by Felicia Day (9/28/16)
29. A dystopian novel: The Road (11/4/16)
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: Anne of Green Gables (3/10/16)
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography (11/5/16)
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: The Kite Runner (12/6/16)
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island: Island of the Blue Dolphins (3/12/16)
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: The Color of Magic (2/29/16)
POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Completed: 25/25
1. A book based on a fairy tale: Cress (3/31/16)
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller: Throne of Glass (3/14/16)
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English: Things Fall Apart (8/13/16)
7. A romance set in the future: Wither (4/1/16)
8. A book set in Europe: Muse (6/25/16)
9. A book that's under 150 pages: The Old Man and the Sea (7/28/16)
10. A New York Times bestseller: After You (9/6/16)
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: The Girl on the Train (6/4/16)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking (12/1/16)
14. A book you can finish in a day: A Room of One's Own (4/7/16)
15. A book written by a celebrity: Bossypants (3/2/16)
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you: Little Women (published 1868) (3/26/16)
18. A book that's more than 600 pages: The Pillars of the Earth (973 pages) (12/12/16)
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club: I Know This Much Is True (11/20/16)
20. A science-fiction novel: Foundation and Empire (5/15/16)
21. A book recommended by a family member: The Way the Crow Flies (11/28/16)
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016: A Court of Mist and Fury (5/29/16)
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: Nearly Departed in Deadwood (11/14/16)
28. A book written by a comedian: You're Never Weird on the Internet by Felicia Day (9/28/16)
29. A dystopian novel: The Road (11/4/16)
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: Anne of Green Gables (3/10/16)
34. A book from the library
35. An autobiography: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography (11/5/16)
36. A book about a road trip
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: The Kite Runner (12/6/16)
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island: Island of the Blue Dolphins (3/12/16)
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: The Color of Magic (2/29/16)

37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide

#2) National Book Award Winner: Goodreads 2016 Fantasy Award Winner- Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs Publ 2016 /342 pages
Those other two #4 and #11 are still on my list to be attempted and completed before Dec., 31st!

35/50
Thanks! :)
Updated message 14 and completed 30/30

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34/40
13. A self-improvement book The Financial Aid Handbook: Getting the Education You Want for the Price You Can Afford
27. A murder mystery Feedback
32. The first book you see in a bookstore Songs of Love and Death: All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love
34. A book from the library Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010
35. An autobiography The Clancys of Queens: A Memoir

#2) National Award Winner: The 2015 Audie Award SciFi Winner: The Martian by Andy Weir!
Still two more to complete.

Final Status for Challenge:
Completed 34 Tasks, Attempted 37 Tasks, Removed 3 Tasks from challenge
Revised on 12/27/16

32. The first book you seen in a bookstore: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
Literally sat down in Books a Million and read this in one sitting because I was so excited to get my hands on this book and finish this challenge. Happy New Year!!!

20/24 :)
I'm most likely.. nah who am I kidding I'm definitely not going to finish this challenge this year. This was the first challenge I've ever signed up for though. It's been a lot of fun! Thanks

20/24 :)
I'm most likely.. nah who am I kidding I'm definitely not going to finish this challenge this year. This was the first challenge I've ever signed up for though. It's ..."
Great job anyway! 20 is nothing to sneeze at!

This has been a really fun challenge - how many of you are participating in next year's Popsugar challenge?
Cassandra wrote: "Congratulations to Sheryl, Kathryn, Jade, Gwen, Lauren, Katharine, Kelsi, Monique, and Diana for finishing their challenges!
This has been a really fun challenge - how many of you are participatin..."
I am! Not doing all of the tasks again, but I have a lot of fun with this one :)
This has been a really fun challenge - how many of you are participatin..."
I am! Not doing all of the tasks again, but I have a lot of fun with this one :)

This has been a really fun challenge - how many of you are participatin..."
Thanks.
I don't think I will, not because of the tasks, but because I'm trying to do some series (doing Serial) and just need to plow through as many of my backlogged TBR as possible, so I'm doing the TBR Random Challenge.
I had a great time however. Thanks!


MY LAST BOOK!!
18. A book that's more than 600 pages The Three Musketeers It was great, by the way :)
40/40 Complete!!

#11) Book to Movie This Year: "The Martian" by Andy Weir and "Me Before You" by JoJo Moyes...
Of the two, I preferred, "The Martian" both the book and the movie versions. I think 'Me Before You' was over-hyped and therefore disappointing to me.

Thanks!
I have already begun to sketch out my Popsugar 2017 reading plan. I will be trying to complete the list with only the books I own and haven't read. Cant' wait to get started!

My original post

20/15
1. A book based on a fairy tale - A Tangled Web
2. A National Book Award winner - The Color Purple
3. A YA bestseller - The Lost Hero
8. A book set in Europe - In the Woods
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Letters From People Who Hate Me
12. A book recommended by someone you just met - Ubik
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
25. A book that takes place during summer - Prodigal Summer
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
39. A book that takes place on an island - Island Beneath the Sea

✓ 1. A book based on a fairy tale Boy, Snow, Bird read 1/26/2016
✓ 2. A National Book Award winner The Echo Maker read 12/9/2016
✓ 3. A YA bestseller Eleanor & Park read 12/20/2016
✓ 4. A book you haven't read since high school The Catcher in the Rye read 3/20/2016
✓ 5. A book set in your home state The Opposite of Everyone read 11/26/2016
✓ 6. A book translated to English A Man Called Ove read 1/27/2016
7. A romance set in the future
✓ 8. A book set in Europe Orkney read 2/6/2016
✓ 9. A book that's under 150 pages Making Toast read 2/29/2016
✓ 10. A New York Times bestseller A Spool of Blue Thread read 4/10/2016
✓ 11. A book that's becoming a movie this year The Choice read 12/20/2016
✓ 12. A book recommended by someone you just met Little Black Lies read 3/13/2016
✓ 13. A self-improvement book 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life read 2/5/2016
✓ 14. A book you can finish in a day Girl at War read 1/16/2016
✓ 15. A book written by a celebrity Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography read 2/22/2016
✓ 16. A political memoir A Fighting Chance read 3/19/2016
✓ 17. A book at least 100 years older than you Twelve Years a Slave read 12/31/2016
✓ 18. A book that's more than 600 pages World Without End read 2/2/2016
✓ 19. A book from Oprah's Book Club A Fine Balance read 7/9/2016
✓ 20. A science-fiction novel John Dies at the End read 2/9/2016
✓ 21. A book recommended by a family member A Constellation of Vital Phenomena read 4/22/2016
✓ 22. A graphic novel Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened read 3/5/2016
✓ 23. A book that is published in 2016 Love Wins: The Lovers and Lawyers Who Fought the Landmark Case for Marriage Equality read 9/30/2016
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
✓ 25. A book that takes place during summer A Sudden Light read 4/14/2016
✓ 26. A book and its prequel Up at Butternut Lake read 1/19/2016 and Butternut Summer read 3/20/2016
✓ 27. A murder mystery Broken Harbor read 5/23/2016
✓ 28. A book written by a comedian Yes Please read 1/8/2016
✓ 29. A dystopian novel Gathering Blue read 1/29/2016
✓ 30. A book with a blue cover Little Night read 1/11/2016
✓ 31. A book of poetry Inside Out & Back Again read 12/22/2016
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
✓ 33. A classic from the 20th century A Wrinkle in Time read 8/24/2016
✓ 34. A book from the library Little Lady, Big Apple read 1/3/2016
✓ 35. An autobiography My Story read 5/26/2016
✓ 36. A book about a road trip The Borrower read 10/3/2016
✓ 37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier read 6/9/2016
✓ 38. A satirical book A Dirty Job read 1/1/2016
✓ 39. A book that takes place on an island Burial Rites read 2/10/2016
✓ 40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy A Dog's Journey read 1/26/2016
37/40

1. A book based on a fairy tale - The True Story of Hansel and Gretel by Louise Murphy
2. A National Book Award winner - White Noise by Don DeLillio
3. A YA bestseller - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. A book you haven't read since high school - The Parsifal Mosiac by Robert Ludlum
5. A book set in your home state - The True History of the Kelly Gang by Peter Carey
6. A book translated to English - The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
7. A romance set in the future - Divergent by Veronica Roth
8. A book set in Europe - March Violets by Philip Kerr
9. A book that's under 150 pages - We should all be feminists by Chimimanda Ngozi Adichie
10. A New York Times bestseller - All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
---Missed 11. A book that's becoming a movie this year (ran out of time!)
12. A book recommended by someone you just met - Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
13. A self-improvement book - Grow by Jim Stengel
14. A book you can finish in a day - Killer Heels by Rebecca Chance
15. A book written by a celebrity - The Night Book by Richard Madeley
16. A political memoir - Hard Choices by Hilary Clinton
17. A book that's 100 years old - Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - The Lake House by Kate Morton
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - The Corrections by Jonathan Frantzen
20. A science-fiction novel - The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood
21. A book recommended by a family member - Ferney by James Long
22. A graphic novel - Snowpiercer Vol 1
23. A book that is published in 2016 - The Muse by Jessica Burton
---Missed 24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation (couldn't find a protagonist working in marketing!)
25. A book that takes place during summer - The Things We Wish Were True by Marybeth Mayhew Whalen
26. A book and its prequel - Be Careful What You Wish For & Mightier Than The Sword by Jeffrey Archer
27. A murder mystery - The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid
28. A book written by a comedian - Spectacles by Sue Perkins
29. A dystopian novel - Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
30. A book with a blue cover - The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
31. A book of poetry - John Keats selected by Andrew Motion
32. The first book you see in a bookstore - Grief is a Thing with Feathers by Max Porter
33. A classic from the 20th century - East of Eden by John Steinbeck
34. A book from the library - Dust by Patricia Cornwell
35. An autobiography - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
36. A book about a road trip - Never Go Back by Lee Child
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - Scent of Apples by Ben Santos
38. A satirical book - Look Who's Back by Timur Vermes
39. A book that takes place on an island - A Town Like Alice by Nevil Shute
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Looking forward to the 2017 challenge!

2. A National Book Award winner- "The Color Purple" by Oprah Winfrey
3. A YA bestseller- "Legend" by Marie Lu
4. A book you haven't read since high school- "Anne of Green Gables" by LM Montgomery
5. A book set in your home area- "Moon Called" by Patricia Briggs
6. A book translated to English- "Ruby Red" by Kierstin Geir
7. A romance set in the future- "Illuminae" by Amie Kaufman
8. A book set in Europe- "The Fault In Our Stars" by John Greene
9. A book that's under 150 pages- "Massie" by Lisi Harrison
10. A New York Times bestseller- "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year- "Me Before You"
12. A book recommended by someone- "Winter" by Marissa Meyer
13. A self-improvement book- "Say Goodby To Survival Mode" by Crystal Paine
14. A book you can finish in a day- "The Walking Dead Survival Guide"
15. A book written by a celebrity- "When Will Jesus Bring The Pork Chops?" by George Carlin
16. A political memoir- "Orange Is The New Black" by Piper
17. A book at least 100 years older than you- "Dracula" Bram Stoker
18. A book that's more than 600 pages- "Lady Midnight" by Cassandra Clare
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club- .XXXX
20. A science-fiction novel- "These Broken Stars" by Amie Kaufman
21. A book recommended by a family member- "Iron King" by Julie Kagawa
22. A graphic novel- "In Real Life" by Cory Doctorow
23. A book that is published in 2016- "Lady Renegades" by Rachel Hawkins
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation- DISABLED
25. A book that takes place during summer- "Seven Weeks To Forever" by Jennifer Falwell
26. A book and its prequel- "The Assassin's Blade" and "Throne Of Glass" by Sarah J Maas
27. A murder mystery- "The Death Of A Crafty Knitter" byAngela Pepper
28. A book written by a comedian- "Call Me Russell" by Russell Peters
29. A dystopian novel- "Shatter Me" by Tahereh Mafi
30. A book with a blue cover- "Wake" by Amanda Hocking
31. A book of poetry- Kid Poems by Yari Garcia
32. The first book you see in a bookstore- "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell
33. A classic from the 20th century- "Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone" by JK Rowling
34. A book from the library- "Nightshade" by Andrea Cremer
35. An autobiography- "The Princess Diarist" by Carrie Fisher
36. A book about a road trip- "Paper Towns" By John Greene
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with- "Tiger's Curse" by Colleen Houck
38. A satirical book- "Fang Shui: Feng Shui For Felines" by Catfucious
39. A book that takes place on an island- "Siren's Fury" by Mary Weber
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy- "Six Of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
I never registered or anything, and barely kept track or score, and procrastinated until new years so, yeah, so here's what I came up with...hahhahaha ... better keeping up next year eh??!! I'll try and do it the right way this time....!

1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
7. A romance set in the future
22. A graphic novel
29. A dystopian novel
31. A book of poetry
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island
32/36

1. Based on a Fairy Tale: Fairest
2. National Book Award Winner: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
3. YA Bestseller: The Night Circus
4. Haven't Read Since High School: The Amber Spyglass
6. Translated to English: Black Bird vol 1
7. Romance Set in the Future: The Little Android
8. Set in Europe: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
9. Under 150 Pages: Quidditch Through the Ages
10. New York Times Bestseller: Scarlet
11. Becoming a Movie this Year: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
14. Can Finish in a Day: In the Hand of the Goddess
17. At Least a Hundred Years Older Than You: Frankenstein
18. More Than 600 Pages: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
20. Science-Fiction Novel: Cress
22. Graphic Novel: Skip Beat vol 36
23. Published in 2016: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
26. Book and its Prequel: Cinder/Glitches
29. Dystopian Novel: Winter
30. Blue Cover: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Kazu Kibuishi edition)
32. First Book You See in a Bookstore: The Girl on the Train
36. About a Road Trip: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
39. Takes Place on an Island: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
40. Guaranteed to Bring You Joy: Alanna: The First Adventure

1. A book based on a fairy tale - nope
2. A National Book Award winner - Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America
3. A YA bestseller - Legend
4. A book you haven't read since high school - The Fur Person
5. A book set in your home state - The King and Queen of Malibu: The True Story of the Battle for Paradise
6. A book translated to English - Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay
7. A romance set in the future - nope
8. A book set in Europe - Wolf Winter
9. A book that's under 150 pages - 84, Charing Cross Road
10. A New York Times bestseller - When Breath Becomes Air
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - nope
12. A book recommended by someone you just met - We Need New Names
13. A self-improvement book - 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
14. A book you can finish in a day - Knoxville, Tennessee
15. A book written by a celebrity - Not My Father's Son
16. A political memoir - nope
17. A book at least 100 years older than you - nope
18. A book that's more than 600 pages - Washington: A Life
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - The Underground Railroad
20. A science-fiction novel - Parable of the Sower
21. A book recommended by a family member - Six of Crows
22. A graphic novel - nope
23. A book that is published in 2016 - Crooked Kingdom
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation - An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination
25. A book that takes place during summer - The Summer Book
26. A book and its prequel - nope
27. A murder mystery - The Trespasser
28. A book written by a comedian - Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman
29. A dystopian novel - Gold Fame Citrus
30. A book with a blue cover - Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
31. A book of poetry - nope
32. The first book you see in a bookstore - nope
33. A classic from the 20th century - The Autobiography of Malcolm X
34. A book from the library - Mister Monkey
35. An autobiography - Pioneer Girl: The Annotated Autobiography
36. A book about a road trip - The Wangs vs. the World
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - One of Us: The Story of Anders Breivik and the Massacre in Norway
38. A satirical book - The Sellout
39. A book that takes place on an island - Notes from a Small Island
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - A Man Called Ove
By my count that is 32 and I pledged 20 so I think I did okay!

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Goal Met So Far: 24/20
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