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Read Harder Challenge Plans: 2016
2016 Read Harder Challenge1. Read a horror book Columbine by Dave Cullen -- COMPLETED 9-15-16
2. Read a nonfiction book about science. How We Got to Now: Six Innovations that Made the Modern World by Steven Johnson -- COMPLETED 9-3-16
3. Read a collection of essays. I Feel Bad about My Neck by Nora Ephron -- COMPLETED 12-29-16
4. Read a book out loud to someone else.
5. Read a middle grade novel. -- The Happy Hollisters by Jerry West -- COMPLETED 12-29-16
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). -- Notorious RBG by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik -- COMPLETED 3-11-16
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. -- The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood -- COMPLETED 2-7-16
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. -- The Happy Hollisters by Jerry West -- COMPLETED 12-19-16
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
10. Read a book over 500 pages long. -- The Stories of John Cheever -- COMPLETED 6-22-16
11. Read a book under 100 pages. The Prince by Machiavelli -- COMPLETED 7-16-16
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
13, Read a book that is set in the Middle East. -- I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai -- COMPLETED 11-1-16
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. -- Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo -- COMPLETED 4-3-16
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 -- Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier -- COMPLETED 5-14-16
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. -- Brooklyn by Colm Toibin -- COMPLETED 7-13-16
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. -- Two or Three Things I Know for Sure by Dorothy Allison -- COMPLETED 7-14-16
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). -- Going Clear by Lawrence Wright -- COMPLETED 9-5-16
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). -- Trials and Triumphs: South Carolina's Evolution 1962-2014 by Nick Theodore -- COMPLETED 2-25-16
22. Read a food memoir. -- The $64 Tomato by William Alexander -- COMPLETED 6-16
23. Read a play. Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov -- COMPLETED 1-25-16
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. -- The Hours by Michael Cunningham -- COMPLETED 5-27-16
1. Read a horror book - Six Scary Stories by S. King (9/9)2. Read a nonfiction book about science
3. Read a collection of essays - The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories by M. Keegan (9/19)
4. Read a book out loud to someone else - The Martian by A. Weir (read 2/16)
5. Read a middle grade novel - Rain Reign by A. Martin (1/14)
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography) - Lean In by S. Sandberg (10/3)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - Brave New World by A. Huxley (4/14)
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - Ringworld by L. Niven
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award - Tallgrass by S. Dallas (3/5)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long - Dragonfly in Amber by D. Gabaldon
11. Read a book under 100 pages - In the Tall Grass by S. King and J. Hill (10/14)
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender - Stone Butch Blues by L. Feinberg (4/14)
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East - Black Flags The Rise of Isis by J. Warrick (2/29)
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia - Sorcerer to the Crown by Z. Cho (9/27)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 - Outlander by D. Gabaldon (3/19)
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 - Ann Tenna by M. Marchetto (1/19)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better -The Fault in Our Stars by J. Green (read 3/31, watched 4/2) I will always prefer the book version with all the little intricate details which is hard to translate to a movie. However, I really like the movie. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort were perfect together as Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters.
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 - The Negative Calorie Diet by R. Dispirito (3/19)
23. Read a play - Thoroughly Modern Millie by D. Scanlan and R. Morris (8/15)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - While the City Slept by E. Sanders (9/28)
2016 Read Harder Challenge Status and Plans: 1.
2. Read a non-fiction book about science A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather Than Nothing
3. Read a collection of essays Arguably: Selected Essays
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
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6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) Mary Shelley
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel A Canticle for Leibowitz
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born The Kandy-Kolored Tangerine-Flake Streamline Baby
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher
10. Read a book over 500 pages long Middlemarch
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12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
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14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900Elizabeth I
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
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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 Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)Holy Bible - Best God Damned Version - Genesis: For atheists, agnostics, and fans of religious stupidity
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) The S Word: A Short History of an American Tradition...Socialism
22. Read a food memoir Voracious: A Hungry Reader Cooks Her Way through Great Books
23. Read a play
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illnessThe Bell Jar
2016 Read Harder Challenge: Read a horror book
Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else. Mummies in the Morning
Read a middle grade novel. Eleanor & Park
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. Fahrenheit 451
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. Snow
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. Daughter of Fortune
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). A Constellation of Vital Phenomena
Read a food memoir.
Read a play.
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. We Need to Talk About Kevin
Read a horror book I Remember YouRead a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays. TBR: Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel. TBR: The Inn Between
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Ava's Man
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. TBR: Blindness
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book over 500 pages long.
Read a book under 100 pages. Pride of Baghdad
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.The Collaborator of Bethlehem
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. Aunty Lee's Deadly Specials by Ovidia Yu
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. The Strangler Vine
Read the first book in a series by a person of color. A Rage in Harlem
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. Brooklyn
Debate which is better.
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
The Kindness of Enemies
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). Anarchy and Old Dogs
Read a food memoir. TBR: Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
Read a play. The Visit
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. TBR: Trust Your Eyes
1.) Read a horror book2.) 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 (not memoir or autobiography).
7.) Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. - Armageddon's Children
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. - Tatiana and Alexander
11.) Read a book under 100 pages.
12.) Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender. - The Danish Girl
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. - Me Before You
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.
I'm excited! I harvested my TBR wish list to fulfill The 2016 Reading Challenge. I welcome suggestions and comments, Thanks!1. Read a horror book: anything I haven't read by Edgar Allan Poe
2. Read a nonfiction book about science: The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements
3. Read a collection of essays: Chicks Dig Time Lords: A Celebration of Doctor Who by the Women Who Love It
4. Read a book out loud to someone else:
5. DONE Read a middle grade novel: Charlotte's Web
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography): Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Never Let Me Go
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Mandarins
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
10. DONE Read a book over 500 pages long: 11/22/63
11. Read a book under 100 pages: How to Live at the Beach
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender:
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: Moonlight on the Avenue of Faith
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: The Ghost Bride
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color: Dawn
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years:
18. DONE Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie: The Taliban Shuffle: Strange Days in Afghanistan and Pakistan Watched the Movie, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot - much better than the book :-)
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: Women, Race, and Class
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): The Madonna of 115th Street: Faith and Community in Italian Harlem, 1880-1950
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction): Pedagogy of Freedom: Ethics, Democracy, and Civic Courage
22. Read a food memoir: Aphrodite: A Memoir of the Senses
23. Read a play: Antigone
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: When Your Adult Child Breaks Your Heart: Coping with Mental Illness, Substance Abuse, and the Problems That Tear Families Apart
Book Riot wrote: "Lots of you have requested a place to post your personal reading plans for the challenge, so here's the place! Just keep track of which # comment your plan is so you can come back and make edits of..."2016 Read Harder Challenge Status and Plans:
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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
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
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As of 10/26/201624 of 24 DONE!!
1.. Read a horror book. Carrie OCT 26 √√
2. Read a nonfiction book about science. The Unpersuadables: Adventures with the Enemies of Science. AUG 12 √√
3. Read a collection of essays. Me Talk Pretty One Day MAR 19 √√
4. Read a book out loud to someone else (read to Sophie, my cat). Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed. JAN 28 √√
5. Read a middle grade novel. George SEP 2 √√
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography) The Making of Donald Trump DONE √√
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. Station Eleven MAR 7 √√
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born (1960s). Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? MAR 26 √√
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award. Yes Please FEB 4 √√
10. Read a book over 500 pages long All the Light We Cannot See FEB 26 √√
11. Read a book under 100 pages. Utopia Jan 28 √√
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More Feb 1 √√
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East. Land of Marvels Feb 22 √√
14. Read a book by an author from Southeast Asia. Smaller and Smaller Circles May 2 √√
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 Luncheon of the Boating Party May 31 √√
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color. Parable of the Sower. Jan 28 √√
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy Jan 29 √√
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better (the book). Wonder Boys Feb 8 √√
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. Bad Feminist. June 3 √√
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). Lila Feb 10 √√
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). The Reluctant Fundamentalist MAR 1 √√
22. Read a food memoir. Relish: My Life in the Kitchen JUL 30 √√
23. Read a play. A Midsummer Night's Dream Feb 23 √√
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. The Vegetarian Apr 18 √√
Book Riot wrote: "Lots of you have requested a place to post your personal reading plans for the challenge, so here's the place! Just keep track of which # comment your plan is so you can come back and make edits of..."1. Horror book. The Institute 3 star
2. Science. An Introduction to Biological Aging Theory, 1 star
The Origin of Species 3 star and
Lies, Damned Lies, and Science: How to Sort through the Noise Around Global Warming, the Latest Health Claims, and Other Scientific Controversies 4star
3. Essays. Your God is Too Small 4star
4. Read out loud. Orphan Black #1 1 star
5. Middle Grade Novel. The Lightning Thief 4 star
6. Biography. The Wisdom of Thomas Jefferson 3
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7. Dystopian Novel. The Handmaiden s Tale 2
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8. Decade of Birth. Lest Darkness Fall & Related Stories 5 star
9. Audie Award. Hominids
10. Under 100 pages. Mohammed in Diapers
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11. Over 500 pages. Malevil
12. Transgender. Transparency 3 star
The Social Justice Advocate's Handbook: A Guide to
Gender 3 star
13. Middle East. The Yemeni Betrayal 2 star
14. Southeast Asia. Trail of Broken Wings
15. Fiction before 1900. The Thornbirds 4star
16. Person of Color. Black Water Rising 2 star
17. Non Super Hero Comic. Orphan Black #1
18. Book adapted to a movie. The Man in the High
Castle 2star
19. Feminism. The Abramson Effect 3star
20. Religion. Your God Is Too Small: 50 Essays On Life, Love
& Liberty Without Religion 4star
21. About Politics. The Gospel According to Bernie Sanders
22. Food Memior Day of Honey: A Memoir of Food, Love, and War
23. A Play lol :/ and other modern devised plays
24. Main character has a mental illness.
2016 Read Harder Challenge Status and Plans: 1. Read a horror book Travelers Rest
2. Read a non-fiction book about science The Only Woman in the Room: Why Science Is Still a Boys' Club
3. Read a collection of essays Men Explain Things to Me
4. Read a book out loud to someone else The Grouchy Ladybug
5. Read a middle grade novel A Monster Calls
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born The Color Purple
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award Life
10. Read a book over 500 pages long How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease
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 The Stargazer's Sister
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. Like Water for Chocolate
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues My Life on the Road
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
22. Read a food memoir Eat and Run: My Unlikely Journey to Ultramarathon Greatness
23. Read a play
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness Harriet Wolf's Seventh Book of Wonders: A Novel
1. Read a horror book: Slade House (Jan)2. Read a non-fiction book about science: A Short History of Nearly Everything (June)
3. Read a collection of essays: 50 Essays: A Portable Anthology (Feb)
4. Read a book out loud to someone else: Mother Bruce (Jan)
5. Read a middle grade novel: Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics (Jan)
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) Jim Henson: The Biography (Jan)
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: The Country of Ice Cream Star (May)
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: Of Love and Shadows (Nov)
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Echo (Aug)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: The Invasion of the Tearling (Feb)
11. Read a book under 100 pages: The 13 Clocks (June)
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender: Lily and Dunkin (Nov)
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: And the Mountains Echoed (Nov)
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia: The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly (Mar)
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900: The Buried Giant (Jan)
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color: Sorcerer to the Crown (May)
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Roller Girl (Jan)
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.: Tevye's Daughters (Aug)
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues: Hunger Makes Me a Modern Girl (Mar)
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): The Poisonwood Bible (Mar)
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction): The Heartbreak of Aaron Burr (Mar) and since that only sort of qualifies: Citizen: An American Lyric (May)
22. Read a food memoir: Blood, Bones, and Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef (Mar)
23. Read a play: Collected Shorter Plays (Jan)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Challenger Deep (Apr)
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Debate which is better.
22. Read a food memoir.
23. Read a play.
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Kathy wrote: "Kathy's 2016 Read Harder ChallengeFinished 8/24
✔1. Read a horror book
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley finished 1/8/2016 ★★★.5
✔2. Read a nonfiction book about science
The Only Woman in the Room:..."
I've finished a few more books:
Task 3: Read a collection of essays
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to SideEx Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader by
Anne Fadiman
A nice collection of essays on reading. ★★★★
Task 4: Read a book out loud to someone else
The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side by Agatha Christie
Not the best of A.C. but clever as usual. Read a book out loud to someone else. ★★★
Task 17: Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
An Age of License: A Travelogue by Lucy Knisley
I seem to love all Lucy Knisley's graphic novels. Probably because she talks to much about food! ★★★★★
Task 22: Read a food memoir
Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life Around the Table with Recipes by Shauna Niequist
Food again! Liked this one a lot. ★★★★
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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~
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Read a book that is 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~
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Katharine wrote: "2016 Read Harder Challenge Status and Plans: 1. Read a horror book - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
2. Read a non-fiction book about science
3. Read a collection of essays
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It was quite a challenge for me since I live in the province of Quebec, I wanted to find most of my books at the public Library so my choice was kind of limited since we live in a small village. Since I started the challenge late I allowed myself to pick some books that would fit 2 or more categories at once.1. Read a horror book - L’Étrange Cas du Dr Jekyll et de Mr Hyde et autres récits fantastiques
2. Read a non-fiction book about science - Secrets de Cadavres: Les enquêtes d'une anthropologue judiciaire sur des scènes de crimes célèbres
3. Read a collection of essays Travaux manuels - Caroline Allard
4. Read a book out loud to someone else - tbd
5. Read a middle grade novel - L'homme Qui Plantait Des Arbres
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) Marie-Victorin, le botaniste patriote - Pierre Couture
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel La Guerre olympique
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - Une prière pour Owen
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award The Screwtape Letters
10. Read a book over 500 pages long - Autant en emporte le vent, tome 1
11. Read a book under 100 pages L'homme Qui Plantait Des Arbres
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender La Face Cachée De Luna
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East Les Cerfs-volants de Kaboul
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia Le tigre blanc
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 L’Étrange Cas du Dr Jekyll et de Mr Hyde et autres récits fantastiques
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color An Ember in the Ashes
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years Chasses amoureuses: Trapper l'humain dans son habitat naturel
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better L’Étrange Cas du Dr Jekyll et de Mr Hyde et autres récits fantastiques
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues Le deuxième sexe I
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) Dieu N'est Pas Grand: Comment La Religion Empoisonne Tout
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) La Haine de l'Occident
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
23. Read a play Ciels
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness Borderline : Roman
Kathy wrote: "Kathy's 2016 Read Harder ChallengeFinished 8/24
✔1. Read a horror book
Frankenstein - Mary Shelley finished 1/8/2016 ★★★.5
✔2. Read a nonfiction book about science
The Only Woman in the Room:..."
Making some changes:
11. Read a book under 100 pages
Daisy Miller
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color
Kindred
A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25This Book is Not on Fire - Dan Howell
A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
Our Souls at Night - Kent Haruf
A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams- Stephen King
A book published by an indie press
A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
Binge - Tyler Oakley
A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
A book that takes place in Asia
A book by an author from Africa
A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
A microhistory
The Boston Girl
A YA novel
Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell
A sci-fi novel
A Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
A romance novel
A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
(Just so I can find this later...
"2000 Susan Sontag In America
2001 Jonathan Franzen The Corrections
2002 Julia Glass Three Junes
2003 Shirley Hazzard The Great Fire
2004 Lily Tuck The News from Paraguay
2005 William T. Vollmann Europe Central
2006 Richard Powers The Echo Maker
2007 Denis Johnson Tree of Smoke
2008 Peter Matthiessen Shadow Country
2009 Colum McCann Let the Great World Spin
2010 Jaimy Gordon Lord of Misrule
2011 Jesmyn Ward Salvage the Bones
2012 Louise Erdrich The Round House[9]
2013 James McBride The Good Lord Bird[2]
2014 Phil Klay Redeployment[10]
2015 Adam Johnson Fortune Smiles.[11][12]")
A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
The Sleeper and the Spindle - Neil Gaiman
An audiobook
The Boston Girl
A collection of poetry
A book that someone else has recommended to you
Our Souls at Night - Kent Haruf
A book that was originally published in another language
A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
The Sleeper and the Spindle - Neil Gaiman
A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
Tricky Twenty-Two - Janet Evanovich
A book published before 1850
A book published this year
A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
Kelly, the list you posted is for 2015. There is a different thread for all of the 2015 tasks and challenges.
1. Read a horror book - The Girl with All the Gifts2. 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 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 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 - Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
23. Read a play
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
4/241. Horror book: Ghost Summer: Stories PLANNED
2. Nonfiction book about science:
3. Collection of Essays: PLANNEDThe Bitch in the House: 26 Women Tell the Truth About Sex, Solitude, Work, Motherhood, and Marriage
✔4. Aloud The Lightning Thief COMPLETED APRIL 2016
✔5. Middle grade novel: The One and Only Ivan COMPLETED MARCH 2016
6. Biography: PLANNED Alexander Hamilton OR Kill 'Em and Leave: Searching for James Brown and the American Soul
7. Post Apocalyptic novel: The Hunger Games COMPLETED. Done in previous years: I have read many of these and have no desire to read any this year, except maybe Station Eleven because I own it and I haven't read it.
8. Decade I was born: To Kill a Mockingbird COMPLETED. Again, done in the past; I've read many and don't want to do this year.
9. Audie Award: Yes Please COMPLETED previous year
✔10. Over 500 pages: Handling Sin COMPLETED 4/16
11. Under 100 pages long
12. Transgender
13. Set in the Middle East: The Kite Runner COMPLETED; previous year, numerous books
14. So-East Asian author Listen, Slowly PLANNED
15. Historical fiction set before 1900
16. 1st book in a series by person of color Black Panther by Ta Nahasi Coates PLANNED
17. Non Super Hero Comic that debuted in the last 3 Years Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy PLANNED
18. Book/Movie The Lightning Thief PLANNED
24. Feminist Themes The Bitch in the House: 26 Women Tell the Truth About Sex, Solitude, Work, Motherhood, and Marriage PLANNED
19. Book about religion
20. Politics: Between the World and Me
21. Food Memoir: have read several including Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table and Julie and Julia: My Year of Cooking Dangerously, so I may not read any more this year COMPLETED
22. Play: have read lots: Ibsen and August Wilson are my favorites COMPLETED
✔23. Character with a mental illnessHyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened COMPLETED 3/16
Bea, I am glad Kelly posted her list of 2015 books. Once I have completed my 2016 list, I'll concentrate more on the 2015 list, which I didn't read last year. The list of the Pulitzer Prize winners from the last fifteen years is particularly helpful. Thanks Kelly!
√ Read a horror book: Bird Box: A Novel√ Read a nonfiction book about science: Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
√ Read a collection of essays: Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
√ Read a book out loud to someone else: The Cat in the Hat
√ Read a middle grade novel: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
√ Read a biography: The Secret History of Wonder Woman
√ Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Bird Box: A Novel
√ Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Shining
√ Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie award: Matilda
√ Read a book over 500 pages long: The Shining
√ Read a book under 100 pages: The Wit & Wisdom of Mark Twain
√ Read a book that is by or about a person that identifies as transgender: The Peripheral
√ Read a book that is set in the Middle East: Alif the Unseen
√ Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: Sorcerer to the Crown
√ Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: The Diabolical Miss Hyde
√ Read the first book in a series by a person of color: Elysium
√ Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
√ Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie: Pope Joan
√ Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: The Secret History of Wonder Woman
√ Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): Pope Joan
√ Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction): Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt
√ Read a food memoir: Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
√ Read a play: Flowers for Algernon: A One-Act Play
√ Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Darkly Dreaming Dexter
Julia wrote: "Bea, I am glad Kelly posted her list of 2015 books. Once I have completed my 2016 list, I'll concentrate more on the 2015 list, which I didn't read last year. The list of the Pulitzer Prize winners..."I wasn't criticizing the fact that she posted. I only thought she did not know that the 2015 tasks had their own group of threads and was sharing the information.
Completed: 8/241. 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.
~ A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
~ Allegiant by Veronica Roth
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
~The Gunslinger by Stephen King
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
~ Bossypants by Tina Fey
10. Read a book over 500 pages long.
~ Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
11. Read a book under 100 pages.
~ The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
~The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff
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 Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory
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).
~ TroubleMaker by Leah Remini
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.
Read a horror book - Slade HouseRead a nonfiction book about science - Modified: GMOs and the Threat to Our Food, Our Land, Our Future
Read a collection of essays - Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
Read a book out loud to someone else -
Read a middle grade novel - Endymion Spring
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography) - A Thousand Miles of Dreams
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - Rut
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - 2001: A Space Odyssey
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award -
Read a book over 500 pages long - The Golem and the Jinni
Read a book under 100 pages - The Sleeper and the Spindle
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender - Stuck in the Middle with You
Read a book that is set in the Middle East - I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced (Yemen)
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia - The Bondmaid (Singapore)
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 - Cloud of Sparrows
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 - I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced (Yemen)
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) - A Chant to Soothe Wild Elephants
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction) - Blood Diamonds
Read a food memoir - Roasting in Hell's Kitchen
Read a play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - The Atlantis Complex
UPDATE June 2: I'm quitting the Read Harder challenge for the year. My reading is broad right now, and I find myself wanting to go for depth: foreign-language books, classic novels and dense newer fiction that take a long time to read, meaty nonfiction. Also, I've been doing some spiritual/self-help reading that doesn't fit into the Read Harder categories. And, honestly, I don't believe I'd ever use the prize for finishing, not that it's about that. Maybe next year.Book Riot wrote: "Lots of you have requested a place to post your personal reading plans for the challenge, so here's the place! Just keep track of which # comment your plan is so you can come back and make edits of..."
Possibilities marked with a question mark. Completed books listed with full title and author.
Read a horror book: Annihilation by Jeff Vandermeer
Read a nonfiction book about science: The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker; or, How the Universe Got Its Spots? or, Stuff Matters? or, Are We Smart Enough to Know How Smart Animals Are? if there's time
Read a collection of essays: The White Album?
Read a book out loud to someone else: Dear Yeti by James Kwan
Read a middle grade novel: The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography): Scars of Sweet Paradise? Red Rosa?
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: On Such a Full Sea by Chang-Rae Lee
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: Breakfast of Champions?
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Kitchens of the Great Midwest
Read a book over 500 pages long: Anna Karenina? City on Fire? Capital in the Twenty-First Century?
Read a book under 100 pages. Four Essays (Montaigne)?
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender: The Boy in a Dress by David Walliams; or maybe Middlesex? if there's time
Read a book that is set in the Middle East: The Iraqi Christ?
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: Inside the Now by Thich Nhat Hanh
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: The Book of Night Women by Marlon James
Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Sth by Lucy Knisley?
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: Anna Karenina? Beloved? The Color Purple?
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: Ain't I a Woman? If I run out of time I can always fall back on My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem.
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): Accidental Saints? The name of God is Mercy? Sth by Karen Armstrong?
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction): All the Single Ladies by Rebecca Traister
Read a food memoir: Stealing Buddha's Dinner? Things I Did When I Was Hangry by Annie Mahon
Read a play: The Cherry Orchard? Dutchman? The Tempest?
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: All Dogs are Blue by Rodrigo de Souza Leão
My 2016 Reading Plan:0/24
1. Read a horror book
The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins, 02-23
2. Read a non-fiction book about science: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers
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)
Martha Washington: An American Life by Patricia Brady, 01-30
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: Eligible: A modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, 04-17
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
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: Finding Audrey, 02-09
1. Read a horror book.2. Read a non-fiction book about science.
3. Read a collection of essays.
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
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 has won an Audie Award.
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 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.
My Friend Dahmer
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, and then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
The Revenant: A Novel of Revenge
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.
Out of Gas on Lover's Leap
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
2016 Read Harder Challenge Status:COMPLETED: 23/24
✔1. Read a horror book Campfires of the Dead
✔2. Read a non-fiction book about science Ingredients: A Visual Exploration of 75 Additives & 25 Food Products
✔3. Read a collection of essays Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide
✔4. Read a book out loud to someone else Yours Truly, Louisa
✔5. Read a middle grade novel Black Beauty
✔6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption
✔7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel Divergent
✔8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born The Joy Luck Club
✔9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award A Raisin in the Sun
✔10. Read a book over 500 pages long The Grapes of Wrath
✔11. Read a book under 100 pages Ten Days in a Mad-House
✔12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender The Argonauts
✔13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East Persepolis
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
✔15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 Chaka
✔16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color The Color Purple
✔17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years Bitch Planet, Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine
✔18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better A Clockwork Orange
✔19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues How to Be a Woman
✔20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
✔21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) The Oil Crisis of 1973-1974: A Brief History with Documents
✔22. Read a food memoir Food: A Love Story
✔23. Read a play Othello
✔24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
My 2016 Reading Plan:
0/24
1. Read a horror book Bits & Pieces
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
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
Challenges Completed: 24/24
[√ - ★★★★] 1. Read a horror book The Shining[√ - ★★★★] 2. Read a non-fiction book about science How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World
[√ - ★★★] 3. Read a collection of essays Me Talk Pretty One Day
[√ - ★★★] 4. Read a book out loud to someone else Hillary Rodham Clinton: Dreams Taking Flight
[√ - ★★★★] 5. Read a middle grade novel Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret
[√ - ★★★★] 6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) Franklin and Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage
[√ - ★★★★] 7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel Authority
[√ - ★★★★] 8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born The Westing Game
[√ - ★★★] 9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award Doctor Sleep
[√ - ★★★★] 10. Read a book over 500 pages long All the Light We Cannot See
[√ - ★★★★★] 11. Read a book under 100 pages The Little Prince
[√ - ★★★★] 12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender Middlesex
[√ - ★★★★] 13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East The Reluctant Fundamentalist
[√ - ★★★★] 14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia Sightseeing
[√ - ★★★★] 15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 March
[√ - ★★★] 16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color Kaleidoscope Hearts
[√ - ★★★] 17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years Lumberjanes, Vol. 2: Friendship to the Max
[√ - ★★★★] 18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
[√ - ★★★★] 19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues We Should All Be Feminists
[√ - ★★★★] 20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) The Dalai Lama's Cat and the Power of Meow
[√ - ★★★★] 21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) All the Single Ladies: Unmarried Women and the Rise of an Independent Nation
[√ - ★★★] 22. Read a food memoir Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise
[√ - ★★★★] 23. Read a play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
[√ - ★★★] 24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness Wishful Drinking
Read: 24/24 = 100% √
★: 0/24
★★: 0/24
★★★: 7/24
★★★★: 16/24
★★★★★: 1/24
(Completed 12/31/16)
There are some books I cannot read...horror is too much for me
Isabel wrote: "There are some books I cannot read...horror is too much for me"Hi Isabel! I can totally understand where you're coming from - for example, I really am not into plays or food memoirs. The trick, though, is to branch out to read something we might initially shy away from. Have you considered maybe picking up something that could fill the Horror task but is more suspense, or spooky, rather than blood & guts/psychological thriller? I have seen plenty of folks give some great examples of books that aren't necessarily "horror" but will likely fit the bill. I am by no means suggesting you make yourself uncomfortable; I am only encouraging you (and myself!) to try dipping a toe into a pool we have generally avoided. Either way, happy reading and I hope you find some great things to read through this challenge!
I think the Essay's and the Political reads are going to be the hardest for me to read. 1.Read a horror book- A Coin for Charon - Dallas Mullican
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- Blood in her Veins - Faith Hunter
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 - Walking Dead Issue 1
18.Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie - 5th Wave - Rick Yancey
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
here's my 2016 Read Harder Challenge plans and progress:Woohoo! I finally finished, 12/4/16.
✓ 1. Read a horror book - Warm Bodies
✓ 2. Read a non-fiction book about science - The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
✓ 3. Read a collection of essays - The View from the Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction
✓ 4. Read a book out loud to someone else - Raymie Nightingale
✓ 5. Read a middle grade novel - The Titan's Curse
✓ 6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) - Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
✓ 7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - Snow Crash
✓ 8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
✓ 9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award - The Silkworm
√ 10. Read a book over 500 pages long - Heir of Fire
✓ 11. Read a book under 100 pages - A Dead Djinn in Cairo
✓ 12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender - The Wicked + The Divine, Vol. 1: The Faust Act
✓ 13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East - Alif the Unseen
✓ 14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia - What Lies Between Us
✓ 15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 - A Spy in the House
✓ 16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color - Sorcerer to the Crown (this was fantastic! I can't wait for the next one!)
✓ 17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years - Bitch Planet, Vol. 1: Extraordinary Machine
✓ 18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better - The Perks of Being a Wallflower (the movie was better)
✓ 19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues - Men Explain Things to Me
✓ 20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) - God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
✓ 21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) - Between the World and Me
✓ 22. Read a food memoir - Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
✓ 23. Read a play - A Doll's House
✓ 24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - Made You Up
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Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
(Not Quite) Mastering the Art of French Living (other topics)The Night Tiger (other topics)
A Wrinkle in Time (other topics)
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail (other topics)
Lab Girl (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Mark Greenside (other topics)Yangsze Choo (other topics)
William Makepeace Thackeray (other topics)
Virginia Hamilton (other topics)
Ben Greenman (other topics)
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Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else.
Read a middle grade novel. Freak the Mighty
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.FeedReady Player One
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.The Hero and the Crown
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book over 500 pages long.The Secret History
Read a book under 100 pages.
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.The Danish Girl
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. Me Before YouThe Danish Girl
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.LolitaPretty Girls