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Popsugar Reading Challenge - 2016
Great job! Congratulations for finishing your first books of the challenge.
1/40:1. A book based on a fairy tale: The Girls at the Kingfisher Club
This was a take on the "Twelve Dancing Princesses" and I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
I can't seem to find my original post to update that, but I've completed 1/20 books now.
Congratulation on your first book!Aj, no worries! You don't need to update your post if you don't want - I never do.
You don't Cassandra? Do you just post the number? Or do you post your whole challenge every time in a new post?
I keep the whole list in my challenge corner, which I update. Then I just post the book and the number. Something like this:1. A book based on a fairy tale
Cinder - January 5
4 stars
1/40
(It's sometimes copy-pasted from my corner, plus I include the stars if I remember in case other are curious.)
That said, some of that is extra information that I just like to add. I'm totally fine as a challenge leader with a post that just says "1/40."
That's a great idea! Or I might update my first post once in a while with everything, but I spend way to much time updating :)
I have a goofy system for when I finish a book:1. Mark as complete/write review.
2. Copy-paste review into personal challenge area.
3. Update personal challenge statistics.
4. Look to see what challenges I was using this book for.
5. Update challenges in member corner.
6. If I have time, post updates in the challenge topics themselves. (I don't necessarily do that after every book.)
It's become a ritual for reflecting on a finished book before starting a new one. I'm kind of nuts though. :)
Lol that's almost exactly what I do too ^^ only I have just this year started posting review in personal thread.
Cassandra wrote: "I have a goofy system for when I finish a book:1. Mark as complete/write review.
2. Copy-paste review into personal challenge area.
3. Update personal challenge statistics.
4. Look to see what ch..."
I do the exact thing too! To keep everything easier for me I have a written account of each challenge- that way I can just flip to the page and see which book is for which challenge. It's easy to lose track of posts on here after a while.
2/40Task 39) A book that takes place on an island.
The Transcriptionist by Amy Rowland (4 stars)
The book takes place in Manhattan, which is an island!
Update: 4/4010. A New York Times bestseller - The Martian
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club - Night
33. A classic from the 20th century - I, Robot
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - Radiance
I have to say. I'm lucky with my picks this year. They were all wonderful reads. I've loved them all, albeit in a totally different way but still a great start.
Update: 2/4112. A book recommended by someone you just met: Orphan Train 01.03.16
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation: The Secret by the Lake Amy is a nanny & I work as a Master Teacher in a daycare, probably as close as I'm going to get. 01.05.16
I am in....POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Will try 30/40
0/30
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
1. A book based on a fairy tale2. 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 ~ Scarlet
9. A book that's under 150 pages ~ Crystal Cadets
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 ~ Until Friday Night
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 ~ Through the Woods
23. A book that is published in 2016 ~ Where You'll Find Me
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
25. A book that takes place during summer ~ My Faire Lady
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 ~ Almost Home
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
7/15 books read
Cassandra wrote: "I have a goofy system for when I finish a book:1. Mark as complete/write review.
2. Copy-paste review into personal challenge area.
3. Update personal challenge statistics.
4. Look to see what ch..."
In that case I must be kind of nuts too. I like these kind of rituals. Once you develop a ritual like these, it'll be less hard to forget one of the steps. I don't have book reviews in my corner thread though.
To keep track of which book I want to use for which challenge, I keep both the read and unread books in shelves and enter the category I want to use them for in the notes. That way, I can easily see how many books I have read for the challenge, and also how many books I still have planned for it.
Update post 136. 20. A science-fiction novel.
I am now 2/40!
I am in! I'll try for 40POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
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
Though I would love to complete this challenge fully, I am going to be a bit more realistic and try to read 15 of these.Goal progress: 4/15 books for Popsugar 2016 Reading Challenge
1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner
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
31. A book of poetry
32. The first book you see in a bookstore
33. A classic from the 20th century
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
Update please: 2/16#22) Read a graphic novel: "American Born Chinese" by Gene Luen Yang 233 pgs.
This novel can complete several subtopics. If anyone needs an award winner or a different culture theme, this is the novel for you.
Cassandra wrote: "What did you think of Ready Player One, Willemijn?"I think it's amazing. I couldn't stop reading. I love the idea of virtual reality and I think in about 30 years, VR technology could come very close to what it is like in the book.
I recommend Ready Player One to almost everyone for that reason. I think the technology is very feasible - Oculus Rift is being released soon at a $600 price point... It won't be long before the technology gets better and it will also start to come down in price.
Cassandra wrote: "I recommend Ready Player One to almost everyone for that reason. I think the technology is very feasible - Oculus Rift is being released soon at a $600 price point... It won't be lon..."VR is starting to get used for more than just games too. It is being used by real estate agents and in advertising. My favourite band, MUSE released their last music video in VR, and I think it won't be long before some version of VR is going to make it into television and movies. The engineer in me is very excited about this kind of stuff
Willemijn - Absolutely! I think there are a ton of interesting education applications as well. I love to play games, but I'm most excited for VR for everything except gaming.
I'd like to join this challenge! Shooting for half! :)Popsugar Challenge 2016!!
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Progress: 0/20
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
(update message 338)Completed: 2/40
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club : Night by Elie Wiesel
33. A classic from the 20th century : Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
woohooo
Update: 3/40 22. Graphic novel
How the World Was: A California Childhood by Emmanuel Guibert (4 stars)
I've finished City of Bones by Cassandra Clare for the "A book you haven't read since high school" and Making Faces by Amy Harmon for "A book you can finish in a day". (:
Please update 1/4022. A graphic novel - Page by Paige by Laura Lee Gulledge READ 01/6/16 (4 Stars)
A book you haven't read since high school: Frenchman's CreekA book that's more than 600 pages: The Goldfinch
Progress:4/40
Update please: 5/2511. A book that's becoming a movie this year Fallen
15. A book written by a celebrity L.A. Candy
30. A book with a blue cover The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
32. The first book you see in a bookstore Eragon
Cassandra wrote: "POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGEDuration: 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 w..."
Id like to join this challenge! It seems like fun. I will try and do all 40. Right now I got 1/40
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. A shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest.
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
Pop Sugar ChallengeJanuary 1, 2016-December 31, 2016
1/20
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 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 novelMatched
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 am in for 20 books. :DPOPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016
Progress: 0/20
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
I'm going for all 40 7/40
1. A book based on a fairy tale
2. A National Book Award winner Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America By: Gilbert King
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 Great Tales from English History By: Robert Lacey
9. A book that's under 150 pages
10. A New York Times bestseller The Song of Achilles By Madeline Miller
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
12. A book recommended by someone you just met
13. A self-improvement book Feminist Theory: From Margin to Center By: Bell Hooks
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 The Norton Book of Women's Lives By: Phyllis Rose
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 The Work of Living Art: A Theory of Theatre By: Adolphe Appia
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 Under the Glacier By: Halldór Laxness
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
I completed #15 a book written by a celebrity by reading Not that Kind of Girl by Lena Dunham.
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03. A YA bestseller. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (★★★★★)
04. A book you haven't read since high school. Of Mice and Men (★★★)
09. A book that's under 150 pages. The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (31p) (★★★★)
10. A New York Times bestseller. The Night Circus (★★★★★)
39. A book that takes place on an island. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (★★★★)
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