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message 401: by Erica (new)

Erica (makewishdreambig) | 5 comments I'm in. I really would like to start reading more and this is a great opportunity to do so. But I would like to start slow at 15.


POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016

Progress: 0/15

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


message 402: by Jessa (new)

Jessa (keyapaha16) | 16 comments I am in!!

POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016



. 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 Blue Asylum-Kathy Hepinstall
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy


message 403: by bookswithchaipai (new)

bookswithchaipai | 120 comments 2/30

37. The Icarus Girl - Helen Oyeyemi


message 404: by Kady (last edited Jan 21, 2016 11:55AM) (new)

Kady (kadyevans) Here we go! Aiming for 24.

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
          Murakami, Haruki - The Strange Library (3/5)
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
          Diaz, Junot - The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao (5/5)
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy


message 405: by Polyne (last edited Jan 08, 2016 04:00AM) (new)

Polyne  Кaramagi (polinushka) | 27 comments I'm in. 38/40.

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: "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alice Hoffman ✔️
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy


message 406: by Diana (new)

Diana Hudac (ladyanaid) | 196 comments update:
POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016

Progress: 1/20

10. A New York Times bestseller - Love You More by Lisa Gardner


message 407: by Polyne (new)

Polyne  Кaramagi (polinushka) | 27 comments Update: POPSUGAR 2016 Reading Challenge

Progress: 1/38

39. A book that takes place in an island: "The Marriage of Opposites" by Alice Hoffman✔️


message 408: by Lauren (last edited Jan 08, 2016 05:10AM) (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 1/40

30. A book about with a blue cover: The Rest of Us Just Live Here


message 409: by Mary (Biblophile) (new)

Mary  (Biblophile) | 383 comments UPDATE: You missed me. I am post 53. Not listed on front.

2/40

6. A book translated to English......The Werewolf of Bamberg......1/6/16
20. A science-fiction novel ....The Glass Magician......1/8/16


message 410: by Leslie Ann (last edited Jan 08, 2016 06:40AM) (new)

Leslie Ann | 208 comments Edited message #58 2 more books read.

4/30

11. Room
21. Silent Creed
22. Supergirl, Vol. 5: Red Daughter of Krypton
27. Hush Hush


message 411: by Kathy (new)

Kathy (kathyc200) | 29 comments 2 down, don't remember how many to go! LOL!

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 - Prisoner of Castillac by Nell Goodin
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel
30. A book with a blue cover - AT Bay by John W. Mefford
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


message 412: by Julia (new)

Julia B | 47 comments 2/40

27. A murder mystery: The Cuckoo's Calling


message 413: by Claudia (new)

Claudia | 92 comments I just finished my first book for this challenge. For number 12 I read An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir. I got the recommendation from my new co-worker who started at the beginning of January.
I loved this story. Very well written and very exciting.


message 414: by Jenn (new)

Jenn G (jenng10) 2/30

1. A book based on a fairy tale :Cinder


message 415: by Maria (last edited Jan 08, 2016 02:24PM) (new)

Maria (mariah90602) | 2284 comments 5/40

26. A book and its prequel  

Red Queen (1-1-16) & its prequel Queen Song(1-8-16)

27. A murder mystery And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 1-7-16


message 416: by Luisa (new)

Luisa (deborahluisa) | 187 comments Update:
1/40

12. A book recommended by someone you just met: A Torre Acima do Véu


message 417: by Dana (new)

Dana (elkins_88) | 458 comments 2/36

30. A book with a blue cover: The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery by Muriel Barbery

4 stars


message 418: by Cheri (new)

Cheri (jovali2) Update: 4/40
Task 27. A murder mystery

Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear (4 stars)


message 419: by Betwixt the (new)

Betwixt the Pages (betwixtthesepages) | 54 comments Update please: 3/37
14. A book you can finish in a day Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda --Finished
20. A science-fiction novel -- Vinyl --Finished
30. A book with a blue cover -- The Girl Who Fell from the Sky --Finished


message 420: by Nik (last edited Jan 08, 2016 05:33PM) (new)

Nik (bleepnik) | 852 comments [6/41]

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 (★★★★★)
30. A book with a blue cover. Elementally Priceless Elementally Priceless (Rylee Adamson, #0.5) by Shannon Mayer (★★★)
39. A book that takes place on an island. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children (★★★★)

/NN


message 421: by Julie (new)

Julie  Webb | 135 comments Update on post 83.

Done with 5/40 total


message 422: by Owlonmywrist (new)

Owlonmywrist | 478 comments I have made several attempts to update my original post today. I can't. I'm not sure what to do.


message 423: by Nik (new)

Nik (bleepnik) | 852 comments Sharon wrote: "I have made several attempts to update my original post today. I can't. I'm not sure what to do."

Hi, Sharon,

If you can give us some more details, I'm sure one of us can help you. It looks like you successfully edited your original message a few days ago, so we just have to repeat those steps.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

So…you clicked the "Edit" link on that post, ya? And then what happened? Are you on a Mac or Windows PC, or an Android, iOS, or Windows mobile device?

Also, I don't think it's absolutely imperative that we update our original messages. I think the important thing is that our challenge moderators have the info they need to keep things updated. So at worst, if you simply post a new message saying that you are updating message 143 with the following new information, and then list the updates you would have made to the original message, I think that would be fine.

(Cassandra, hope I'm not stepping on any toes here…)


message 424: by Heather (Heatso) (last edited Jan 08, 2016 10:18PM) (new)

Heather (Heatso) (hyperweather) | 45 comments 2/20

14. A book you can finish in a day: Rat Queens, Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy: The Titan's Curse


message 425: by Kristine (new)

Kristine Am I doing this right, asking to update here? New status: read 2/41. Thank you.


message 426: by Carri (last edited Jan 08, 2016 10:05PM) (new)

Carri | 316 comments Done with 3/40
4. A book you haven't read since high school Lisa, Bright and Dark BY Neufeld, John READ 01/08/16 4 stars
22. A graphic novel Page by Paige by Laura Lee Gulledge, READ 01/07/16 4 stars
30. A book with a blue cover The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker READ 01/09/16 3 stars


message 427: by Yvonne (last edited Apr 01, 2016 02:03PM) (new)

Yvonne (ysareader) | 162 comments Since there's lots of variety on the list I'd like to try this challenge. I'm not sure how many I'll get to so won't put a limit on it.

15/40

1. A book based on a fairy tale The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey 3/30/2016 2.5 Stars
2. A National Book Award winner Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward 2/16/2016 2.5 Stars
3. A YA bestseller
4. A book you haven't read since high school - The Winds of War by Herman Wouk 4/1/2016 5 Stars
5. A book set in your home state
6. A book translated to English The Devil's Star by Jo Nesbø finished 1/10/2016 - 5 Stars
7. A romance set in the future
8. A book set in Europe The Cold Cold Ground by Adrian McKinty finished 1/25/2016 - 4 stars
9. A book that's under 150 pages
10. A New York Times bestseller - Circling the Sun by Paula McLain 1/28/2016 - 3 stars
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year - Me Before You by Jojo Moyes read 1/16/2016 2.5 stars
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 - Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling 3/29/2016 3 Stars
16. A political memoir
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages The Goldfinch finished 1/8/2016 - 4 Stars
20. A science-fiction novel Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton 2/4/2016 - 5 Stars
21. A book recommended by a family member
22. A graphic novel
23. A book that is published in 2016 The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian 2/1/2016 - 3.0 Stars
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 The Whites by Harry Brandt Finished 1/12/2016 - 3.5 Stars
28. A book written by a comedian Bossypants by Tina Fey - 3/2/2016 - 3 Stars
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 - Orhan's Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian finished 1/23/2016 - 4 stars
38. A satirical book
39. A book that takes place on an island - Little Black Lies by Sharon Bolton 2/8/2016 - 4.5 Stars
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy


message 428: by Bobbi (new)

Bobbi  (schadenfreudian) | 628 comments Cassandra, I just noticed I somehow managed to sign myself up twice. Both Bobbi and Bobbi [schadenfreudian] on your list are both me. Sorry about that! I'm going to go ahead and try to do the full 40.


message 429: by Victoria (last edited Jan 09, 2016 12:31AM) (new)

Victoria | 22 comments #4: ttyl-- 8/40


message 430: by Diana (new)

Diana Hudac (ladyanaid) | 196 comments update:

POPSUGAR 2016 READING CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2016

Progress: 2/20

3. A YA bestseller City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
10. A New York Times bestseller - Love You More by Lisa Gardner


message 431: by Carrie (new)

Carrie | 310 comments Updated message 220 - Finished #8 - A book set in Europe -The Postcard Killers
Might also use this as a murder mystery, but I figure I'll probably read another before the year is finished :)


message 432: by Andréa (last edited Dec 04, 2016 08:49AM) (new)

Andréa | 18 comments Oh, I loved doing this challenge last year! I've already started the new one, and can't wait to go on and do it! Even my dad had fun watching me read and reach goals last year ans started it with me this year! :-) We even decide to add some of my favorite categories from last year challenge! Lot of reading already planned!

29/40

1. A book based on a fairy tale - Cinder, Marissa Meyer
2. A National Book Award winner
3. A YA bestseller - Winter, Marissa Meyer
4. A book you haven't read since high school
5. A book set in your home state : Tromper Martine, Stéphane Dompierre
6. A book translated to English : The readers of Broken Wheek recommand, Katarina Bivald
7. A romance set in the future - Scarlet, Marissa Meyer
8. A book set in Europe - Funny Girl, Nick Hornby
9. A book that's under 150 pages - Jonathan Livingstone, Richard Bach
10. A New York Times bestseller - Tricky 22, Janet Evanovich
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: Me before you, Jojo Moyes
12. A book recommended by someone you just met: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, MaryAnn Shafer and Annie Barrows
13. A self-improvement book : Ma vie amoureuse de marde, Anne-Marie Dupras
14. A book you can finish in a day - Hired Bride, Noelle Adams
15. A book written by a celebrity
16. A political memoir- nope
17. A book at least 100 years older than you
18. A book that's more than 600 pages : 1984, Eric Plamondon
19. A book from Oprah's Book Club
20. A science-fiction novel
21. A book recommended by a family member : L'horizon à l'envers, Marc Levy
22. A graphic novel - The sculptor, Scott mcCloud
23. A book that is published in 2016 - The Crown, Kiera Cass
24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation : la traduction est une histoire d'amour, Jacques Poulin
25. A book that takes place during summer: Paul à la campagne, Michel Rabagliati
26. A book and its prequel : Anne of Green Gables (L.M. Montgomery) and Before Green Gables (Budge Wilson)
27. A murder mystery - ABC contre Poirot, Agatha Christie
28. A book written by a comedian
29. A dystopian novel : Cress, Marissa Mayer
30. A book with a blue cover - La nageuse au milieu du lac, Patrick Nicol
31. A book of poetry - Suçons et réglisse rouge, Marie Dupuis
32. The first book you see in a bookstore : Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, J.K. Rowling and alt
33. A classic from the 20th century
34. A book from the library - Serafim and Claire, Mark Lavorato
35. An autobiography - NOPE
36. A book about a road trip : La ballade des pas perdus, Brooke Davis
37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with - Q&A, Vikas Swarup
38. A satirical book - NOPE
39. A book that takes place on an island : Barefoot, Elin Hildenbrand
40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy - The little Paris Bookshop by Nina George


message 433: by Maiko (new)

Maiko Kirana Edited message 113

2/30


message 434: by Kelly (new)

Kelly (kellysrambles) | 1000 comments Updated #32.

30. A book with a blue cover - The Tales of Beedle the Bard

2/20


message 435: by Samantha (new)

Samantha | 15 comments update
3/40
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes


message 436: by Marina (new)

Marina Message #91 updated

33. A classic from the 20th century: The Bell Jar

3/20


message 437: by Overbooked ✎ (new)

Overbooked  ✎ (kiwi_fruit) | 2208 comments 8. A book set in Europe: Heidi

Progress:5/40


message 438: by Cassandra (new)

Cassandra | 5832 comments Great job everyone!

Nik - thanks for helping out!

Another thing to mention is that sometimes Goodreads itself has problems with editing posts... That usually happens if there is a lot of lag with the servers. Sometimes you just have to let it be and try again later.

Bobbi - no problem! Thanks for letting me know.

Kristine - that's perfect!


Jessica (bitsy 55) (bitsy55) | -6 comments Edit to post 204

3/20

20. A science-fiction novel-The Martian


message 440: by Owlonmywrist (new)

Owlonmywrist | 478 comments Nik wrote: "Sharon wrote: "I have made several attempts to update my original post today. I can't. I'm not sure what to do."

Hi, Sharon,

If you can give us some more details, I'm sure one of us can help you...."


I'm using Windows. Whenever I hit edit, it just goes to the top of my post, but doesn't have a text box and the edit option is gone. I'll just make new posts.


message 441: by Owlonmywrist (new)

Owlonmywrist | 478 comments Update to message 143:

28. A book written by a comedian - The Funny Thing Is... by Ellen DeGeneres
38. A satirical book - Is Everyone Hanging out without me? (and other concerns) by Mindy Kaling


message 442: by Tarah (last edited Jan 09, 2016 01:52PM) (new)

Tarah Traynor | 98 comments You can change my goal from TBD to 40.. Ill do my best lol! Oh.. Question.. Book by a famous person.. Can they be a co-author?


message 443: by Owlonmywrist (new)

Owlonmywrist | 478 comments Update to message 143:
14. A book you can finish in a day - The House of Blue Leaves by John Guare
35. An autobiography - Bossy Pants by Tina Fey


message 444: by Tarah (last edited Feb 13, 2016 09:15AM) (new)

Tarah Traynor | 98 comments Based on fairy tale:
YA bestseller:
Havent read since high school:
Set in home state:
Translated to English:
Romance set in the future:
Set in Europe: Private Games by James Patterson
Under 150 pages:
NY Times bestseller: Private: #1 Suspect by James Patterson
Becoming a movie this year:
Recommended by someone just met:
Self-Improvement book:
You can finish in a day:After I'm Gone by Laura Lippman
Written by a celebrity: Si-cology 1: Tales and Wisdom from Duck Dynasty’s Favorite Uncle by Si Robertson
Political Memoire:
At least 100 yrs older than myself:
More than 600 pages: A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
From Oprahs book club:
Sci-fi novel:
Recommended by a family member:
Graphic novel:
Published in 2016:
With a protagonist with my occupation:
Takes place in summer:
A book & its prequel:Fifty Shades Darker & Fifty Shades of Grey by E L James
Murder mystery: Invisible by James Patterson
Written by a comedian:
Dystopian novel:
With a blue cover: Innocence by Dean Koontz
Poetry:
First book you see ina bookstore:
Classic from the 20th century:A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
From the library:
Autobiography:
About a road trip:
About a culture you are not familiar with:
Satirical book:
Takes place on an island:
Guaranteed to bring you joy: Calico Joe by John Grisham


message 445: by Willemijn (new)

Willemijn (willemijn_z) | 202 comments Update: 3/10

No14: a book you can finish in a day The Dinner by Herman Koch


message 446: by Stephanie (new)

Stephanie | 316 comments Update: 3/41

20. A science-fiction novel: The Martian 01.09.16


message 447: by Tarah (new)

Tarah Traynor | 98 comments Updated message 455


message 448: by Colleen (new)

Colleen Lambert | 9 comments Completed #14 a book you can finish in a day : the Grownup by Gillian Flynn.

Two down, 38 to go!


message 449: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (liveandlauren) 2/40

27. A murder mystery: Famous Last Words


message 450: by Luisa (new)

Luisa (deborahluisa) | 187 comments Update:

2/40
11. A book that's becoming a movie this year: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them


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