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Read Harder Challenge Plans: 2016
2016 Read Harder Challenge (If the book is listed, I've read it!)1. A horror book
2. A non-fiction book about science
3. A collection of essays
4. Read out loud to someone else
5. A middle-grade novel
6. A biography
7. A dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. A book originally published in the decade you were born
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie award
10. A book over 500 pages
11. A book under 100 pages
12 A book by or about a transgender individual
13. A book set in the middle east
14. A book by an author from Southeast Asia
15. A book of historical fiction set before 1900
16. The first book in a series by an author of color
17. A non-superhero comic that debuted in the last 3 years
18. A book that was adapted to a movie, watch the movie, debate
19. A non fiction book on feminism
20. A book about religion
21. A book on politics
22. A food memoir
23. A play Faust: First Part
24. A book with a mentally-ill main character The Bell Jar
19/24✔ 1-Read a horror book Black River 3/5 30/8/2016
✔ 2-Read a nonfiction book about science Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers ''2/5 24/1/2016''
✔ 3-Read a collection of essays.Between the World and Me '' 2/5 28/1/2016''
✔ 4-Read a book out loud to someone else.The Red Shoes ''2/5 4/11/2016''
✔5-Read a middle grade novel.Hard Luck ''4/5 29/10/2016''
6-Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).علي إمام المتقين: الجزء الأول
✔7-Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel Brave New World / Brave New World Revisited ''3/5 13/9/2016''
✔8-Read a book originally published in the decade you were bornLove in the Time of Cholera Love in the Time of Cholera '' 3/5 3/8/2016
✔ 9-Listen to an audio book that has won an Audio Award.The Girl on the Train ''3/5 15/1/2016''
✔10-Read a book over 500 pages long. Life After Life ''3/5 19/8/2016''
✔11-Read a book under 100 pages.The Metamorphosis ''4/5 25/1/2016''
12-Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender. Monique
✔13-Read a book that is set in the Middle East.The Attack ''3/5 26/1/2016''
✔14-Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.After Dark ''4/5 23/3/2019''
✔15-Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.Perfume: The Story of a Murderer ''4/5 29/2/2016''
✔ 16-Read the first book in a series by a person of color In the Doctor's Bed ''1/5 4/3/2016''
✔ 17-Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Sisters ''3/5 15/2/2016''
✔ 18-Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Gone Girl ''3/5 14/2/2016''
19-Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. Reading Lolita in Tehran
20-Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). The Bible, the Qur'an, and Science: The Holy Scriptures Examined in the Light of Modern Knowledge
✔ 21-Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).Fahrenheit 451 ''4/5 10/3/2016''
22-Read a food memoir. Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise
✔ 23-Read a play. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof '' 3/5 4/2/2016''
✔ 24-Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things ''4/5 2/2/2106''
OK here we go, as I pick out books I will link to them and as I finish a task I will cross it out which is what a lot of others are doing and it looks good. (4/24 complete)1. Read a horror book Guignol: A Tale of Escalating Horror
2. Read a nonfiction book about science. Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
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6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). What Lips My Lips Have Kissed: The Loves and Love Poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
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9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
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13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. The Relic Master: A Novel
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
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20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
22. Read a food memoir. The One True Barbecue: Fire, Smoke, and the Pitmasters Who Cook the Whole Hog
23. Read a play. The Seagull
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
Read a horror book Slade House 1/24/16Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel. Echo
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. Station Eleven 2/24/16
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.Echo
Read a book over 500 pages long. Front Lines 8/24/16
Read a book under 100 pages.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender. George 2/29/16
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. The Dark Days Club 6/13/16
Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy 2/27/16
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better.
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. We Should All Be Feminists 03/07/16
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). Citizen: An American Lyric 1/25/16
Read a food memoir.
Read a play. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two 08/04/16
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. Challenger Deep 1/12/16
Completed 9 out of the 24. But I read a total of 15 books this year. A much better showing than any recent year. Thanks for the challenge!! (And I have a great selection of books for 2017 because I purchased books for most of these challenges.) 1. Read a horror book: Coraline by Neil Gaiman (finished 24 January) .n book about science. E=mc²: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation by David Bodanis (finished 6 Feb)
3. Read a collection of essays. Essays of EB White by e.b. white (finished 28 Dec)
4. Read a book out loud to someone else. Many children’s books to my grandkids (July)
5. Read a middle-grade novel: The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff (finished 6 Sept)
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff (finished 6 Sept)
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
10. Read a book over 500 pages long.
11. Read a book under 100 pages.
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb (finished 22 July)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. The Princess Bride by William Goldman (finished 5 March)
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). Flower Net (Red Princess #1) by Lisa See (finished 11 January)
22. Read a food memoir.
23. Read a play.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald (finished 3 July)
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Done! 74 books in to my year, but I could not seem to engage with any books set in the Middle East until now.
Here's my 2016 Read Harder Challenge List! I'm not much of a planner, so I'll fill most out as I go. I'm also taking part in the Bookish TBR Pile Reading Challenge, so this will help me get through that as well! 2/24 complete
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2. Read a non-fiction book about science The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
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4. Read a book out loud to someone else
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6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) The Year of Magical Thinking
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel After The Ending
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9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
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11. Read a book under 100 pages
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 Confessions of a Pagan Nun
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
22. Read a food memoir
23. Read a play
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness
Read Harder 2016 Challenge List9/24 completed
Read a horror book
Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a middle grade novel.
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Read a book over 500 pages long.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.If I Was Your Girl Loved it!
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a food memoir.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
Annie wrote: "8/241. Read a horror book
The Drawing of the Three
2. Read a nonfiction book about science.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
3. Read a collection of essays..."
Great list, I am reading the Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet for historical and wondered if it might be too fantasy, but since its in other's lists too I'm going to go with it! Also The Dark Tower series for horror is a great idea and I've already started it too!
1. Read a horror book2. Read a non-fiction book about science
3. Read a collection of essays Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader
4. Read a book out loud to someone else Where the Wild Things Are (read: every single night)
5. Read a middle grade novel A Little Princess
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) America's First Daughter
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel Morning Star
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born The Name of the Rose
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
10. Read a book over 500 pages long Edge of Eternity (Read 01/26)
11. Read a book under 100 pages
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East Pillars of Light
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 Church of Marvels (read 01/29)
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color Sorcerer to the Crown
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better The Danish Girl
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues Bad Feminist
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) Fall of Giants (Read 01/24)
22. Read a food memoir
23. Read a play
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
Malia wrote: "Annie wrote: "8/241. Read a horror book
The Drawing of the Three
2. Read a nonfiction book about science.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
3. Read a collec..."
Thanks! I have a hard time with David Mitchell, because I feel like I should like his books a little more than I do? I've only read a few of his books but the endings are often....disappointing? I don't know. How are you liking The Dark Tower books? I'm loving them so far!
My plan:21/24
1. Read a horror book: Carmilla (read it)
2. Read a non-fiction book about science: Kraken: The Curious, Exciting, and Slightly Disturbing Science of Squid (read it)
3. Read a collection of essays: Bad Feminist (read it)
4. Read a book out loud to someone else: That Emil (read it)
5. Read a middle grade novel: Antboy - Tissemyrens bid (read it)
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography): Munch (read it)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Matched (read it)
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: White Noise
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award: Mandela: An Audio History (heard it)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Ulysses (ongoing proces :) )
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender: The Argonauts (read it)
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: The Bastard of Istanbul (read it)
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia: First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers (read it)
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900: Kongens fald (read it)
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (read it)
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Munch (read it)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (saw the movie + read it - I can't decide which is better!)
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues: We Should All Be Feminists and Bad Feminist (read them)
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): Thus Spoke Zarathustra
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction): Mandela: An Audio History (heard it)
22. Read a food memoir: Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen: How One Girl Risked Her Marriage, Her Job, and Her Sanity to Master the Art of Living (read it)
23. Read a play: The Vagina Monologues (read it)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: The Perks of Being a Wallflower (read it)
Melissa's 2016 Read Harder Challenge and Plans24/24 Complete!
This is a terrific list! Thanks for sharing!
2016 Read Harder Challenge7/24 books (different book for each category)
1. Read a horror book
2. Read a nonfiction book about science
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
3. Read a collection of essays
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
Dream On, Amber by Emma Shevah and
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography)
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War by Steve Sheinkin
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
10. Read a book over 500 pages long
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender
What We Left Behind by Robin Talley
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better
Carol by Patricia Highsmith
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
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Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
22. Read a food memoir
23. Read a play
Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
016 Read Harder Challenge12/24 books (different book for each category)
1. COMPLETE
2. Read a nonfiction book about science: possibly A Short History of Nearly Everything, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
3. COPMPLETE
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
5. COMPLETE
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography) Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
7. COMPLETE Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. COMPLETE Read a book originally published in the decade you were born The Color Purple The Handmaid's Tale
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10. COMPLETE Read a book over 500 pages long
11. Read a book under 100 pages Kindred Spirits
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East The Complete Persepolis
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia The God of Small Things, The Garden of Evening Mists
15. COMPLETE Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 Tipping the Velvet
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color , Parable of the Sower
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19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes We Should All Be Feminists
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Butterfly Mosque: A Young American Woman's Journey to Love and Islam Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why The Power of Myth
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another
(fiction or nonfiction) Between the World and Me
22. COMPLETE Read a food memoir
23. Read a play A Raisin in the Sun, Wit
24. COMPLETE Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness Girl, Interrupted
So obsessed with this challenge yayyyy. I am only reading books by female authors and doing a different book for each challenge.7/24
1. Read a horror book: The Cipher by Kathe Koja
5. Read a middle grade novel: A Night Divided by Jennifer A. Nielsen
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Yes Please by Amy Poehler
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: The Circle by Sara B. Elfgren and Mats Strandberg
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color: Dawn by Octavia Butler
17. Read a non-superhero comic from the past three years: Bitch Planet, Vol 1: Extraordinary Machine by Kelly Sue DeConnick
22. Read a food memoir: Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
My challenge plans and progress: 3/24 completedRead a horror book
Read a nonfiction book about science.
The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
(Doesn't sound like "science" but it goes into detail about how our brain works, building/losing memory, forming habits, etc)
Read a collection of essays.
Non-Fiction or Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Brown Girl Dreaming
Read a middle grade novel.
Fortunately, the Milk
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
The Heart Goes Last
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
The Princess Bride
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
All the Light We Cannot See
Read a book over 500 pages long.
The Goldfinch
We Should All Be Feminists
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
Half-Resurrection Blues
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better.
The Martian
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
The Feminist Bookstore Movement: Lesbian Antiracism and Feminist Accountability or
Asking for It: The Alarming Rise of Rape Culture and What We Can Do about It OR
Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Between the World and Me and/or
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
Read a food memoir.
Read a play.
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
My Challenge plans and progress:1.) Read a horror book
2.) Read a nonfiction book about science.
3.) Read a collection of essays - in progress.Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader
4.) Read a book out loud to someone else.
5.) Read a middle grade novel.
6.) Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
7.) Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.- Complete The Handmaid's Tale
8.) Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
9.) Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
10.) Read a book over 500 pages long.
11.) Read a book under 100 pages.
12.) Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
13.) Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
14.) Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
15.) Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
16.) Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
17.) Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
18.) Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better.
19.) Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
20.) Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
21.) Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
22.) Read a food memoir.
23.) Read a play.
24.) Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
2016 Read Harder ChallengeCompleted: 1/24
1. Read a horror book~
2. Read a nonfiction book about science~
3. Read a collection of essays~
4. Read a middle grade novel~
5. Read a biography~ Alexander Hamilton
6. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
7. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born~
8. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie award~ All the Light We Cannot See
9. Read a book over 500 pages long~
10. Read a book under 100 pages~
11. Read a book that is by or about a person that identifies as transgender~
12. Read a book that is set in the Middle East~
13. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia~
14. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900~
15. Read the first book in a series by a person of color~
16. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years~
17. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie~
18. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes~
19. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction)~
20. Read a food memoir~
22. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illnesses: The Bell Jar
23. Bustle Addition: Read A Translated Book~
★ 3/24 tasks completed ★1. Read a horror book
2. Read a non-fiction book about science
3. Read a collection of essays
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
5. Read a middle grade novel
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award
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12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
22. Read a food memoir
23. Read a play
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READ HARDER CHALLENGE 2016 - Completed 7/24Read a horror book
Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel.
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book over 500 pages long.
Read a book under 100 pages.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better.
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a food memoir.
Read a play.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
I'm so excited! I'm off to a great start. In January, I completed 7 of the challenges, 6 books (I counted for two) as well as a few books outside the challenge. Here's where I am so far - 1. Read a collection of essays: You Don't Have to Like Me: Essays on Growing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding Feminism
2. Read a middle grade novel/3. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born (80's): Hatchet
4. Listen to an audiobook that won an Audie Award: Winter's Bone
5. Read the first book in a series by a person of color: The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
6. Read a book that was turned into a movie: The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge
7. Read a book with a main character that had a mental illness: Challenger Deep
I'm so far in, if I keep this up I might complete the 2015 challenge when I'm done! :-)
BookRiot24/24 Completed
Read a horror book: Slade House by David Mitchell 4/9/16
Read a nonfiction book about science: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach 7/10/16
Read a collection of essays: Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay 4/29/16
Read a book out loud to someone else: The Day the Crayons Came Home by Drew Daywalt 8/23/16
Read a middle grade novel: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 2/29/16
Read a biography: A Train in Winter: An Extraordinary Story of Women, Friendship, and Resistance in Occupied France by Caroline Moorehead 5/29/16
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Bird Box by Josh Malerman 6/11/16
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera 10/30/16
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie award: The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley 2/2/16
Read a book over 500 pages long: A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara 3/21/16
Read a book under 100 pages: Gratitude by Oliver Sacks 6/11/16
Read a book that is by or about a person that identifies as transgender: The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff 2/28/16
Read a book that is set in the Middle East: I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes 4/2/16
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: The Space Between Us by Thrity Umrigar 11/13/16
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom 8/12/16
Read the first book in a series by a person of color: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 11/15/16
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Lumberjanes #1 by Noelle Stevenson 2/15/16
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie: Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín 3/5/16
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 2/10/16
Read a book about religion: Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology by Leah Remini 6/30/16
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction): Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly 9/6/16
Read a food memoir: Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good: A Memoir of Food and Love from an American Midwest Family by Kathleen Flinn 8/24/16
Read a play: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling 8/21/16
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illnesses: The Secret Scripture by Sebastian Barry 1/12/16
Progress 5/241. Read a horror book:
2. Read a nonfiction book about science:
3. Read a collection of essays:
4. Read a book out loud to someone else:
5. Read a middle grade novel: Greenwitch
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography):
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: The Girl with All the Gifts
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born:
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Dracula (Audible)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: A Little Life
11. Read a book under 100 pages: The Black Cat
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender:
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East:
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia:
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900:
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color:
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years:
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie: The Help - I enjoyed both! But the book does win by a margin....
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes:
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction):
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction):
22. Read a food memoir:
23. Read a play:
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness:
Book riot 2016 challenge:Read a horror book
Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel.
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). The Story of a Life by Guy Gaucher
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book over 500 pages long.
Read a book under 100 pages.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a food memoir.
Read a play.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
COMPLETED: 24 / 24 1. Read a horror book~
2. Read a nonfiction book about science~
3. Read a collection of essays~
4. Read a book out loud to someone else~
5. Read a middle grade novel~
6. Read a biography~
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born~
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie award
10. Read a book over 500 pages long~
11. Read a book under 100 pages~
12. Read a book that is by or about a person that identifies as transgender~
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East~
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia~
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900~
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color~
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years~
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie~
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes~
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction)~
22. Read a food memoir~
23. Read a play~
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illnesses:
JoLene's Read Harder TrackerTasks Completed: 10/24
Jan: 5/24 (+5)
✔ Read a middle grade novel: Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
✔ Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet
✔ Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Bitch Planet, Vol 1: Extraordinary Machine
✔ Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
✔ Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. What She Left Behind
Feb: 8/24 (+3)
✔ Read a book over 500 pages long. The Invisible Bridge
✔ Read a book under 100 pages. Second Son
✔ Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. Fahrenheit 451
Mar: 9/24 (+1)
✔ Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. - In Cold Blood
Apr: 10/24 (+1)
✔ Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). - First Date
May: 12/24 (+2)
✔ Read the first book in a series by a person of color..The Fifth Season
✔ Read a horror bookThe Ocean at the End of the Lane
July 14/24(+2)
✔ Read a food memoir. The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks
✔ Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). - The Crown
Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
Read a play.
24/24✅1. Read a horror book
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
✅2. Read a non-fiction book about science
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
✅3. Read a collection of essays
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
✅4. Read a book out loud to someone else
Cars and Trucks and Things That Go by Richard Scarry
✅5. Read a middle grade novel
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
✅6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon
✅7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
✅8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
Fahrenheit 451 byRay Bradbury
✅9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
Yes Please by Amy Poehler
✅10. Read a book over 500 pages long
Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett
✅11. Read a book under 100 pages
Carswell's Guide to Being Lucky by Marissa Meyer
✅12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
George by Alex Gino
✅13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East by Scott Anderson
✅14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng
✅15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900
Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
✅16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
✅17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson
✅18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better
The BFG by Roald Dahl
✅19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
✅20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
Esther by Rebecca Kanner
✅21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
Defying Hitler by Sebastian Haffner
✅22. Read a food memoir
Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley
✅23. Read a play
Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
✅24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
What She Left Behind by Ellen Marie Wiseman
My 2016 Reading Plan:✓ = completed
➜ = currently reading
✘ = could not finish
1. Read a horror book
✓2. Read a non-fiction book about science: Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science by Richard Dawkins. - 30 Jan 2016
3. Read a collection of essays: Consider the Lobster and Other Essays
4. Read a book out loud to someone else:
5. Read a middle grade novel: Wonder
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Station Eleven
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born:
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie AwardEuphoria
10. Read a book over 500 pages long:
11. Read a book under 100 pages:
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast AsiaBeauty Is a Wound
➜15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900: The Gilded Hour
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
➜17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues: The Female Eunuch
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
22. Read a food memoir
23. Read a play:
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2016:(1) Book where main character has a mental illness/Book that was adapted into a movie: The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
(2) Read a play:
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
(3) Fiction book about/and or addressing politics:
War Hawk by James Rollins
(4) Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award:
What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey
(5) Read a horror book:
PenPal by Dathan Auerbach
(6) First book in a series by a person
of color:
Dystopian/ post apocalyptic
novel:
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
(7) Read a food memoir:
Book set in the Middle East:
Day of Honey: A Memoir of Food, Love, and War by Annia Ceizadlo
(8) Nonfiction book about feminism:
Read a collection of essays:
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
(9) Non-superhero comic book debuted in the last 3 years:
Revenge: The Secret Origin of Emily Thorne
(10) Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography): Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera
(11) Read a book by an author from Southeast Asia: Before Ever After by Samantha Sotto
(12) Read a middle grade novel: Rules for Stealing Stars by Corey Ann Haydu
(13) Read a book out loud to someone else: ?
(14) Read a book originally purchased in the decade you were born: ?
(15) Nonfiction book with religious
theme:
Historical fiction set before 1900:
The Red Tent by Anita Diamont
(16) Book under 100 pages:
Life Before Legend: Stories of the Criminal and the Prodigy (Legend 0.5) by Marie Lu
(17) Read a book over 500 pages
long:
The Queen of the Night Alexander Chee
(18) Read a nonfiction book about science: The Poisoner's Handbook by Deborah Blum
(19) Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender: Seasonal Velocities by Ryka Aoki
Have a question. I have the iPhone 6s Plus. How do I go about copying and posting the tasks?
Status as of 11/15: 20/241. Read a horror book:
2. Read a non-fiction book about science: Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race
3. Read a collection of essays: Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on The Decision Not To Have Kids
4. Read a book out loud to someone else: Monsters Love Colors
5. Read a middle grade novel: Echo
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography): Schulz and Peanuts: A Biography
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Uglies
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Great Gilly Hopkins
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award: The Graveyard Book
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Fall of Giants
11. Read a book under 100 pages: Very Good Lives: The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender: Almost Perfect
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: Unveiled: How an American Woman Found Her Way Through Politics, Love and Obedience in the Middle East
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia: Smaller and Smaller Circles
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900: The Vatican Princess: A Novel of Lucrezia Borgia
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color: Destiny's Embrace
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Bayou Vol. 1
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: The Martian
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues: The Good, the Bad, and the Barbie: A Doll's History and Her Impact on Us
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction):
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction): One Child: The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment
22. Read a food memoir:
23. Read a play:
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
I actually considered doing this and trying to find a Star Wars equivalent that would fit into each category. Sounded fun. I don't think it will work, but I am still trying, and I am listing everything I have read so far that actually applies. I don't have the books planned out in any special order. I think I am just finding stuff as I go and finding a spot to put my reads into. Anything listed here is what I have already read.A Middle Grade Novel: Star Wars: Before the Awakening
A book Originally Published in the Decade you were Born: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope and Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
A Book over 500 Pages: Fool's Assassin, Fool's Quest
A book that was adapted into a movie: The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge, Star Wars: The Force Awakens(Although the book came out just after the movie)
A book of historical fiction set before 1900: The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge, Pine Marten
A Non-Superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Star Wars: Shattered Empire, Darth Vader #1, Bitch Planet, Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine
A book about Politics in your country or another, fiction or non: Star Wars: Darth Plagueis
A book about religion fiction or non: Lost Tribe of the Sith: The Collected Stories
A book under 100 pages:Star Wars: Princess Leia, Fables, Vol. 2: Animal Farm, Star Wars Vol. 1: Skywalker Strikes, Star Wars, Vol. 2: Showdown on the Smuggler's Moon, Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 2: Shadows and Secrets
A horror book: The Walking Dead, Vol. 01: Days Gone Bye
A dystopian or post apocalyptic: The 5th Wave
A first book in a series by a person of color: Bitch Planet, Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine
Amy O.'s list16/24 completed
2. Read a non-fiction book about science:
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography):
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: James Salter or John Updike
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia: Dogeaters by Jessica Hagedorn
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years:
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction): Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
22. Read a food memoir:
23. Read a play:
Lashanda wrote: "Have a question. I have the iPhone 6s Plus. How do I go about copying and posting the tasks?"I haven't used an Apple product in a while, but maybe this will help. (I use a Kindle and an Android phone and they work the same way, just press and hold then highlight, etc.)
http://recomhub.com/blog/how-to-cut-c...
2016 Read Harder ChallengeCompleted 02/24
✔ 1. Read a horror book
The Child Thief by Brom 04/19/2016
✔ 2. Read a nonfiction book about science.
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly 01/16/2017
✔ 3. Read a collection of essays.
The Book of Snobs by William Makepeace Thackeray 03/30/2018
✔ 4. Read a book out loud to someone else.
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling 02/28/2017
✔ 5. Read a middle grade novel.
Moone Boy: The Blunder Years by Chris O'Dowd 08/13/2016
✔ 6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Dig If You Will the Picture: Funk, Sex, God and Genius in the Music of Prince by Ben Greenman 05/31/2017
✔ 7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood 05/18/2016
✔ 8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Last Summer by Evan Hunter (1968) 09/14/2016
✔ 9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
The Martian by Andy Weir (2015 Audie Award for Science Fiction) 05/20/2016
✔ 10. Read a book over 500 pages long.
Wild Man by Kristen Ashley (528 pages) 02/06/2016
✔ 11. Read a book under 100 pages.
Go the Fuck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach (32 pages) 03/04/2016
✔ 12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff 03/16/2016
✔ 13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
The Jokers by Albert Cossery 01/15/2017
✔ 14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo 04/23/2019
✔ 15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge by Michael Punke 01/23/2016
✔ 16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
The House of Dies Drear by Virginia Hamilton 10/05/2017
✔ 17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Penguins with People Problems by Mary Laura Philpott 09/26/2016
✔ 18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker 02/27/2016
✔ 19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
How to Be a Woman by Caitlin Moran
✔ 20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
The Wordy Shipmates by Sarah Vowell 02/29/2016
✔ 21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
The Zookeeper's Wife by Ackerman, Diane 02/13/2017
✔ 22. Read a food memoir.
(Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living by Mark Greenside 12/03/2020
✔ 23. Read a play.
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two 09/15/2016
✔ 24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
Imagine Me Gone by Adam Haslett 10/05/2016
2015 Challenge
* Read a horror book- The Last American Vampire by Seth Grahame-Smith Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel.
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
* Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. Until the Beginning by Amy Plum
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book over 500 pages long.
Read a book under 100 pages.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
* Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
* Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a food memoir.
Read a play.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
WARNING: ONE OF MY READS IS A SPOILER JUST BY BEING LISTED HERE2016 Read Harder Challenge
Completed: 21/24
1. Read a horror book
Slade House [COMPLETED 4/18/2016]
2. Read a nonfiction book about science.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History [COMPLETED 6/3/2016]
3. Read a collection of essays.
What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures [COMPLETED 1/12/2016]
4. Read a book out loud to someone else.
Max the Brave [COMPLETED 9/19/2016]
5. Read a middle grade novel.
Witch and Wizard [COMPLETED 3/1/2016]
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg [COMPLETED 12/3/2016]
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
J [COMPLETED 4/19/2016]
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
The Alchemist [COMPLETED 8/10/2016]
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Yes Please [COMPLETED 1/25/2016]
10. Read a book over 500 pages long.
Purity [COMPLETED 2/29/2016]
11. Read a book under 100 pages.
The Grownup [COMPLETED 6/22/2016]
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Conclave [COMPLETED 11/22/2016]
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
The Pearl That Broke Its Shell[COMPLETED 6/21/2016]
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
The Garden of Evening Mists by Tan Twan Eng
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
The Moor's Account [COMPLETED 8/5/2016]
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Relish: My Life in the Kitchen [COMPLETED 3/4/2016]
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail [COMPLETED 3/5/2016]
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
We Should All Be Feminists [COMPLETED 7/9/2016]
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Manuscript Found in Accra [COMPLETED 8/10/2016]
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Unfamiliar Fishes [COMPLETED 5/9/2016]
22. Read a food memoir.
Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
23. Read a play.
Red [COMPLETED 12/3/2016]
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
Shutter Island [COMPLETED 4/28/2016]
Read a horror book Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel.
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book over 500 pages long.
Read a book under 100 pages.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better.
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a food memoir.
Read a play.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
1.Read a horror book~2.Read a nonfiction book about science~
3.Read a collection of essays~
4.Read a book out loud to someone else~
5.Read a middle grade novel~
6.Read a biography~
7.Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel- City of Light - Keri Arthur
8.Read a book originally published in the decade you were born~
9.Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie award~ 2013 Winner Anita - Keith Roberts
10.Read a book over 500 pages long~
11.Read a book under 100 pages~ House of the Rising Son - Sherrilyn Kenyon
12.Read a book that is by or about a person that identifies as transgender~
13.Read a book that is set in the Middle East~
14.Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia~
15.Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900~
16.Read the first book in a series by a person of color~ Minion - L.A. Banks
17.Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years~
18.Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie -
19.Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes~
20.Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction)~
21.Read a food memoir~
22.Read a play~
23.Read a book with a main character that has a mental illnesses - Needing to Fall - Ryan Michelle
So close! I only missed out on one task - "Read out loud to someone". I don't have kids, nor do I really have any other people in my life to read to. And I didn't really feel comfortable reading to my plants :-/ Oh well, better luck next year!✓ 1. Read a horror book: Alice
✓ 2. Read a nonfiction book about science: Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation
✓ 3. Read a collection of essays: Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar
4. Read a book out loud to someone else:
✓ 5. Read a middle grade novel: In a Glass Grimmly
✓ 6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography): Dr. Mütter's Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine
✓ 7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Allegiant
✓ 8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: Matilda
✓ 9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: The Graveyard Book Original Recording by N. Gaiman (2009 Audie Award winner)
✓ 10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Echo
✓ 11. Read a book under 100 pages: The Sleeper and the Spindle
✓ 12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender: Beautiful Music for Ugly Children
✓ 13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: The Wrath and the Dawn
✓ 14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: Sorcerer to the Crown
✓ 15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: Vengeance Road
✓ 16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color: The Young Elites
✓ 17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Lady Killer
✓ 18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.: What Dreams May Come - I liked the movie more!
✓ 19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: We Should All Be Feminists (and listening to All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation on audio)
✓ 20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): The Library at Mount Char
✓ 21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction): V for Vendetta
✓ 22. Read a food memoir: Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
✓ 23. Read a play: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
✓ 24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Charm & Strange
2016 Read Harder Challenge5/24 books (different book for each category)
1. Read a horror book
2. Read a nonfiction book about science
Cosmos
3. Read a collection of essays
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
✓ 5. Read a middle grade novel
Brown Girl Dreaming
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
Sophie's World
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
Yes Please
10. Read a book over 500 pages long
The Goldfinch
11. Read a book under 100 pages
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender
✓ 13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900
Sea of Poppies
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color
Parable of the Sower
✓ 17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
The Walking Dead, Vol. 24: Life and Death
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes
I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another
(fiction or nonfiction)
✓ 22. Read a food memoir
My Life in France
23. Read a play
Othello
✓ 24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Completed 12/24Read a horror book 7/2/16 Black House, Stephen King and Peter Straub
Read a nonfiction book about science. TBR: Lab Girl, Hope Jahren
Read a collection of essays. 1/30/16 Changing My Mind: Occasional Essays, Zadie Smith
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel.
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). TBR: Shirley Jackson
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. 6/19 Alive, Scott Sigler
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. 1/29/16 A Confederacy of Dunces, John Kennedy Toole
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award. 6/1 Furiously Happy, Jenny Lawson
Read a book over 500 pages long. 1/20/16 Sick In The Head, Judd Apatow
Read a book under 100 pages.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East. 1/30/16 The Yellow Suns, Kevin Powers
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. 6/4 China Rich Girlfriend, Kevin Kwan
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. 3/13/16 The Known World, Edward P. Jones
Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. 1/27/16 The Lumberjanes, Noelle Stevenson
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better. 5/7/16 Warm Bodies, Isaac Marion
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). 1/5/16 Troublemaker, Leah Remini
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). TBR: A Rage for Order: The Middle East in Turmoil, from Tahrir Square to ISIS, Robert F. Worth
Read a food memoir. 6/10 Relish, Lucy Knisley
Read a play.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
My List:1. Read a horror book
2. Read a non-fiction book about science
3. Read a collection of essays
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6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
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12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
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16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
22. Read a food memoir
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24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
1. Read a horror book The Winter People DONE2. Read a non-fiction book about science
3. Read a collection of essays
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
5. Read a middle grade novel
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award
10. Read a book over 500 pages long
11. Read a book under 100 pages Lady Susan
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
22. Read a food memoir
23. Read a play
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
Bold = currently reading. Italics = plan to read. Strike = already read. L means my library has it. 8/24 so far, also reading other books.1.
2. Read a nonfiction book about science Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain by Oliver Sacks
3. Read a collection of essays A Supposedly Fun Thing I'll Never Do Again: Essays and Arguments by David Foster Wallace
4. Read a book out loud to someone else~
5. Read a middle grade novel The Battle Of The Sun by Jeanette Winterson
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8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born Of Wolves and Men by Barry Lopez
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11. Read a book under 100 pages Signs Preceding the End of the World by Yuri Herrera
12. Read a book that is by or about a person that identifies as transgender~
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson *L
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15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir *L
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho *L
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18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynn Jones *L
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes Live Through This: On Creativity and Self-Destruction edited by Sabrina Chapadijiev *L
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Art of Happiness in a Troubled World by th Dalai Lama
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction) Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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23. Read a play Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illnesses Madness: A Bipolar Life by Mayra Hornbacher *L
Terrible at sticking to plans, so will update as I go along! :)19/24
1. Read a horror book
The Midnight Palace - Full review here
2. Read a non-fiction book about science
It's Not Rocket Science - Full review here
3. Read a collection of essays: The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories Full review here
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
5. Read a middle grade novel The Secret Garden, 3rd July 16
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Station Eleven. Full review here
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Handmaid's Tale, originally published in 1985. Full review here
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award
All the Light We Cannot See - won the Audie award for fiction in 2015. Honestly, I hate audio books! I'm really glad its a medium that's developing more and more so people who prefer to listen to books can have more options, but I fall asleep whenever someone talks at me for too long! So I just read it the Kindle version :) Full review here
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Americanah - 610 pages! Full review here
11. Read a book under 100 pages
The Awakening - 95 pages. Full review here
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
The Argonauts
Full review here
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
I am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban. Set in Pakistan
See review here
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900: The Miniaturist - set in 1686. Full review here - contains spoilers
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
All About Love by bell hooks
The first book of the Love Trilogy - Full review here
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: Room - the book is definitely better, but Brie Larson and Jacob Tremblay were outstanding as Ma and Jack in the movie.
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues: He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know - unfortunately a bit of a let down due to the arrogance of the author, but still makes some good points about gender inequality. Full review here
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction): EU Referendum 2016 - a really simple, useful guide to the key arguments surrounding the EU Referendum. A must-read if you're going to be voting! See review here.
22. Read a food memoir Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home - a beautifully written love story about the healing power of food. See review here
23. Read a play: Pygmalion
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
Norwegian Wood - Naoko has a mental illness, though it's never defined exactly what it is. Honestly, it's an atrociously bad portrayal of mental illness - it's more of a roadblock to Naoko and Toru's relationship rather than something, particularly as the story is narrated by Toru.
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24/24
1. Read a horror book.Ghosts Know July2. Read a nonfiction book about science.Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? September3. Read a collection of essays.Through the Children's Gate: A Home in New York March4. Read a book out loud to someone else.Cars and Trucks and Things That Go November5. Read a middle grade novel.Some Kind of Happiness November6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).Joy: Poet, Seeker, and the Woman Who Captivated C. S. Lewis January
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.The Dog Stars May8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.A New Lease of Death January
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.Bellwether October10. Read a book over 500 pages long.The Big Green Tent May11. Read a book under 100 pages.1000 Lashes: Because I Say What I Think (also qualifies as a book set in the Middle East) February12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.First Spring Grass Fire February13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East.Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family February14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.The Coroner's Lunch August15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.A Measure of Light: A Novel June16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color.Black Water Rising May17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.Yo, Miss: A Graphic Look At High School September18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.Brooklyn November19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.Excellent Daughters: The Secret Lives of Young Women Who Are Transforming the Arab World March20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).His Right Hand March21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).The Candidate: Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail December22. Read a food memoir.Audrey at Home: A Kitchen Table Biography February23. Read a play.Murder in the Cathedral December24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.Talking to the Dead February