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Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge - 2016!
Update to message 225√ 1. Read a Horror Book - The Picture of Dorian Gray
√ 10. Read a Book Over 500 Pages - All the Light We Cannot See
√ 12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender - Stuck in the Middle With You: A Memoir of Parenting in Three Genders
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[7/24]05. Read a middle grade novel. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (★★★★★)
06. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (★★★★)
11. Read a book under 100 pages. The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (31p) (★★★★)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. The Martian (★★★★★) I was expecting to be bored by the book, but surprisingly wasn't. It turns out, though, that I found the film-ified content a little bit boring. I was happy that it stayed mostly true to the book. I wasn't happy that an Indian character was turned into a half-Indian character, despite the fact that I like the actor who played him. Overall, I thought the film was decent, but the book was better.
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Of Mice and Men (★★★)
Today's addition:
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Witches: Salem, 1692 (★★)
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[update]2/20
Read a horror book - Carrie by Stephen King
Update: 7/24 read(from message 252)
Politics:
Flame Over Tara
Play:
The Vagina Monologues
Non Super Hero Comic:
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
19. Nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: Men Explain Things to MeProgress:17/24
Updated post 215currently 5/8
Update: 10/24Task 5 - Read a middle grade novel.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (5 stars)
UPDATE:5/10
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - Gathering Blue
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
- Foundation
10. Read a book over 500 pages long - The Gathering Storm
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - Mr. Mercedes
5. Read a middle grade novel - The Lost Hero
Update: 11/24Task 11 - Read a book under 100 pages.
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (4 stars)
The book has only 49 pages!
[8/24]05. Read a middle grade novel. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (★★★★★)
06. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (★★★★)
11. Read a book under 100 pages. The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (31p) (★★★★)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. The Martian (★★★★★) I was expecting to be bored by the book, but surprisingly wasn't. It turns out, though, that I found the film-ified content a little bit boring. I was happy that it stayed mostly true to the book. I wasn't happy that an Indian character was turned into a half-Indian character, despite the fact that I like the actor who played him. Overall, I thought the film was decent, but the book was better.
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Witches: Salem, 1692 (★★)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Of Mice and Men (★★★)
Today's addition:
10. Read a book over 500 pages long. Gone with the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
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Update msg 35.I'd like to increase my goal from 16 to 20.
I have completed 8 out of 20 so far. Thanks!
Updated #1022/15
10. Read a book over 500 pages long - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
11. Read a book under 100 pages - Little Red Riding Crop by Tiffany Reisz
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Book was way better (as always!)
[9/24]05. Read a middle grade novel. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (★★★★★)
06. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (★★★★)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long. Gone with the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
11. Read a book under 100 pages. The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (31p) (★★★★)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. The Martian (★★★★★) I was expecting to be bored by the book, but surprisingly wasn't. It turns out, though, that I found the film-ified content a little bit boring. I was happy that it stayed mostly true to the book. I wasn't happy that an Indian character was turned into a half-Indian character, despite the fact that I like the actor who played him. Overall, I thought the film was decent, but the book was better.
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Witches: Salem, 1692 (★★)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Of Mice and Men (★★★)
Today's addition:
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color. Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal (★★★★)
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3/1011. Read a book under 100 pages
Je serai un territoire fier et tu déposeras tes meubles ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (76 pages)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
Carmen et autres nouvelles ⭐⭐⭐Well it's hard to compare, because every Carmen are different. It became known with the 1875 ballet and this representation of Carmen is the one that stuck. Subsequent Carmens are usually more lovable, the one in the original book is more despicable.
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes
Second début ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Essay about what feminist was, what it is, and now how we should rebuild it. Give it a second start. Geo-politically set in Quebec Canada.
message 99 Book Riot
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✔ 2. Read a nonfiction book about science - The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales
[10/24] (OM 16)05. Read a middle grade novel. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (★★★★★)
06. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (★★★★)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long. Gone with the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
11. Read a book under 100 pages. The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (31p) (★★★★)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color. Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal (★★★★)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. The Martian (★★★★★) I was expecting to be bored by the book, but surprisingly wasn't. It turns out, though, that I found the film-ified content a little bit boring. I was happy that it stayed mostly true to the book. I wasn't happy that an Indian character was turned into a half-Indian character, despite the fact that I like the actor who played him. Overall, I thought the film was decent, but the book was better.
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Witches: Salem, 1692 (★★)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Of Mice and Men (★★★)
Today's addition:
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Watson and Holmes - A Study In Black (★★)
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5/2423. A play - Oedipus Rex by Sophocles 2-11-16
17. Non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That HappenedProgress:19/24
Update: 13/24Task 10 - Read a book over 500 pages long. (This one was 589 pages.)
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (4 stars)
Updated #74.8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - Bridget Jones's Diary ✔
8/12 complete.
14. Book by an author from Southeast Asia: Smaller and Smaller Circles by F.H. Batacan (The Philippines)Progress:20/24
Finally, 1/24 done. 9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award - Yes Please
The book won an Audie in 2015 under the Humor category.
[11/24] (OM 16)05. Read a middle grade novel. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (★★★★★)
06. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History (★★★★)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long. Gone with the Wind (1472p) (★★★★★)
11. Read a book under 100 pages. The Girl Who Ruled Fairyland - For a Little While (31p) (★★★★)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. A Tale of Two Cities (★★★)
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color. Ms. Marvel Vol. 1: No Normal (★★★★)
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Watson and Holmes - A Study In Black (★★)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. The Martian (★★★★★) I was expecting to be bored by the book, but surprisingly wasn't. It turns out, though, that I found the film-ified content a little bit boring. I was happy that it stayed mostly true to the book. I wasn't happy that an Indian character was turned into a half-Indian character, despite the fact that I like the actor who played him. Overall, I thought the film was decent, but the book was better.
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Witches: Salem, 1692 (★★)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Of Mice and Men (★★★)
Latest addition:
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (★★★★)
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Update 4/2016. Read the first book in a series by a person of color:
Read on 02.12.16, gave it 3.5 Stars
6/244. Read a book out loud to someone else Diary of Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney read to my son 2-16-16
Excuse my ignorance, what ages are middle grade? Just so I get a feel....being from Oz and all. Thank you!!
Updated Msg 180 "Read a book originally published in the decade you were born" - Deadly Medicine 4/24 done
UltrajbkI would say early 10-11 to 14-15. Not every countries has middle school and not all are the same age range.
They are children to old for elementary school but to young for high school.
Where I live elementary school is 7 years and we go directly to high school 5 years. But but schools are split in two "cycles."
Chloe. Thank you. We have primary and high school here. Primary goes from 5-12 and high school from 12-18..That now gives me a better idea of what I should be looking for.
Happy reading.
Please sign me up for the whole list! I started the read harder challenge before I joined this group, so I've finished most of the tasks already...Completed 24/24 - FINISHED! (Feb 29)
1. Read a horror book: Shelley, Mary. Frankenstein.
2. Read a non-fiction book about science: Johnson, Steven. The Ghost Map.
3. Read a collection of essays: Keegan, Marina. The Opposite of Loneliness.
4. Read a book out loud to someone else: Dr. Seuss, Fox in Socks.
5. Read a middle-grade novel: Gaiman, Neil. Coraline.
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography): Winchester, Simon. The Professor and the Madman.
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Fforde, Jasper. The Road to High Saffron.
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: Gaiman, Neil. Neverwhere.
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award: Gaiman, Neil. The Graveyard Book.
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Yanagihara, Hanya. A little Life.
11. Read a book under 100 pages: Wilde, Oscar. Lady Windermere's Fan.
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender: Gino, Alex. George.
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: Hosseini, Khaled. The Kite Runner.
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia: Blackburne, Livia. Midnight Thief.
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900: Gabadldon, Diana. Outlander.
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color: Cho, Zen. Sorcerer to the Crown.
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Liu, Marjorie. Monstress.
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: Ebershoff, David. The Danish Girl
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues: Gay, Roxane. Bad Feminist.
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): Hawkins, Scott. The Library at Mount Char.
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction): Rutkoski, Marie. The Winner's Curse.
22. Read a food memoir: Cohen, Amanda. Dirt Candy.
23. Read a play: Wilde, Oscar. The Importance of Being Earnest.
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Haig, Matt. Reasons to stay alive.
Ultrajbk wrote: "Excuse my ignorance, what ages are middle grade? Just so I get a feel....being from Oz and all. Thank you!!"Middle grade is 9 to 13 year olds.
UPDATED:4/5 Completed ✔
1. Read a horror book: In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware [Read 1/18/2016]
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel : Wool by Hugh Howey
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [Read 1/7/2016]
11. Read a book under 100 pages: Siberian Huskies by Bob Temple [Read 2/19/2016]
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. : Let Me In by John Ajvide Lindqvist & Ebba Sergerberg [Read 2/7/2016]
I would like to join this challenge - I'm going for 1914/19
1. Read a horror book
✓2. Read a nonfiction book about science - The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes - and Why by Amanda Ripley
3. Read a collection of essays
✓5. Read a middle grade novel - The Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford
✓6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography) - Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
✓7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
✓8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - Yesterday's Florida Keys by Stan Windhorn & Wright Langley originally published in 1974
10. Read a book over 500 pages long
✓11. Read a book under 100 pages - Best Horse by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk
✓13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East - The Black Stallion Returns by Walter Farley (Saudi Arabia)
14. Read a book by an author from Southeast Asia
✓15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 - Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (begins in 1801 with flashbacks earlier)
✓18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. - The Martian by Andy Weir (adapted into an Oscar Nominated movie starring Matt Damon)
✓19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes - The Boogie Man Is My Friend: The Rookies by Kathryn Loving
✓20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) - She Said Yes: The Unlikely Martyrdom of Cassie Bernall by Misty Bernall
✓21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction) - BEN CARSON: RX FOR AMERICA by John Philip Sousa IV
22. Read a food memoir
✓23. Read a play - A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
✓24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath (depression)
I've completed the following tasks recently:01. Read horror book
Locke & Key, Vol. 2: Head Games
09. Audiobook that has won an Audie Award
The End of the Affair by Graham Greene
This was excellent. And it was short and read by Colin Firth! ...if anyone's still deciding what to choose for this challenge!
11. Book under 100 pages
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz by F. Scott Fitzgerald (80 pages)
16. First book in a series by a person of color
The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
Also excellent!!! And it was just nominated for the Nebula award. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
17. Non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
Descender, Vol. 1: Tin Stars by Jeff Lemire
19. Nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes
Spinster: Making a Life of One's Own by Kate Bolick
20. Book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
The Book of Strange New Things by Michel Faber
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8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - Island of the Blue Dolphins (published 1960)
23. Read a play - Cheaper by the Dozen Read the novel last week, then the stageplay a couple of days ago. My teen daughters will be performing this play in their drama troupe this spring.