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2016 Read Harder Challenge
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Read Harder Challenge Plans: 2016
I just happened upon this challenge 2 weeks ago, so I have serious ground to make up. Thanks to everyone who's shared ideas on this site; they've been incredibly helpful!Finished 8/11/16! Yey! Now on to completing the 2015 Read Harder Challenge, which I missed last year.
[✓] 1. Read a horror book - The Turn of the Screw by Henry James
[✓] 2. Read a non-fiction book about science - Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
[✓] 3. Read a collection of essays - Barrel Fever and Other Stories by David Sedaris - and - David Sedaris Live at Carnegie Hall by David Sedaris
[✓] 4. Read a book out loud to someone else - Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss
[✓] 5. Read a middle grade novel - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
[✓] 6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) - Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik
[✓] 7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
[✓] 8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - The Collector by John Fowles (1960s)
[✓] 9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award - Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America by Gilbert King
[✓] 10. Read a book over 500 pages long - Little Star by John Ajvide Lindqvist
[✓] 11. Read a book under 100 pages - The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe
[✓] 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 - Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
[✓] 14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia - Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai (Vietnam)
[✓] 15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 - Burial Rites: A Novel by Hannah Kent
[✓] 16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color - Land of Shadows (Detective Elouise Norton) by Rachel Howzell Hall
[✓] 17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years - Lumberjanes by Noelle Stevenson, et. al.
[✓] 18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. - Coraline by Neil Gaiman
[✓] 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) - Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
[✓] 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 - Comfort Me with Apples by Ruth Reichl
[✓] 23. Read a play - The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde
[✓] 24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
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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.
Friedrich by Hans Peter Richter
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.
Precious by Sapphire
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 17/241. Horror - IM
✔ 2. science (non-fiction) - What's the Buzz?: Keeping Bees in Flight - 5.4.16
✔ 3. collection of essays - Tales from the Pantry: Random Rants & Musings of a Stay-At-Home Mom - 5.29.16
✔ 4. read out loud to someone else - Shoeshine Girl - 4.26.16
✔ 5. middle-grade school - Shoeshine Girl - 4.26.16
6. biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
7. dystopian or post-apocalyptic - Flawed OR The Handmaid's Tale
✔ 8. originally published in the decade you were born - Shoeshine Girl - 4.26.16
✔ 9. audiobook that has won an Audie Award - The Goldfinch - 5.28.16
✔ 10. over 500 pages long - The Book Thief - 4.29.16
✔ 11. under 100 pages - Kindred Spirits - 4.20.16
✔ 12. transgender character or author - George - 5.16.16
✔ 13. set in the Middle East - Words in the Dust - 10.11.16
✔ 14. an author from Southeast Asia - Inside Out & Back Again - 5.15.16
✔ 15. historical fiction set before 1900 - Heart of Stone - 8.3.16
16. first book in a series by a person of color
✔ 17. non-superhero comic from the last three years - Sunny Side Up - 4.24.16
✔ 18. adapted into a movie - If I Stay - 4.19.16 (waiting for movie to be available to rent on iTunes or Netflix)
19. feminism subject/theme (nonfiction)
✔ 20. religion (fiction or nonfiction) - The British Devil - 7.21.16
21. politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction)
✔ 22. food memoir - Cooking as Fast as I Can: A Chef’s Story of Family, Food, and Forgiveness - 11.2.16
✔ 23. play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two - 8.22.16
24. MC that has a mental illness
1. Read a horror book- The Winter People- Jennifer McMahoan2. Read a non-fiction book about science- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks- Rebecca Skloot
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- The Bone Clocks- David Mitchell, In the Country of Lost Things- Paul Auster
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award- World War Z- Max Brooks
10. Read a book over 500 pages long- Winter of the World- Ken Follett
11. Read a book under 100 pages- The Grownup- Gillian Flynn
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.
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
Completed 10/241. 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✅
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
23. Read a play
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness✅
I am currently reading the book that will complete this challenge. Since I found so many others I want to read I am going to try read a second book in each category during the second half of 2016. . Here is my list for round #1.1.Read a horror book - Within These Walls by Ania Ahlborn
2. Read a nonfiction book about science - Struck by Lightening - The Curious World of Probabilities by Rosenthal
3. Read a Collection of Essays - Fifty Shades of Feminism by Lisa Appignanesi
4. Read a book out loud to someone else - The Journey of the Noble Gnarble by Daniel Errico
5. Read a middle grade novel - Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
6. Read a biography - The Boys who Challenged Hitler by Philip Hoose
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - The Road by Cormac MCarthy
8. Read a book published in the year you were born - Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
9. Listen to an audio book - Not my Father's Son by Allan Cumming
10. Read a book over 500 pages - Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel
11. Read a book under 100 pages - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender - Luna by Julie Anne Peters
13. Read a book set in the Middle East - The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani
14. Read a book by an author from Southeast Asia - Of Bees and Mist by Erick Setiawan
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 - Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekback
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of colour - Dawn by Octavia Butler
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years - Lumberjanes #1 by Noelle Stevenson and Grace Ellis
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie and watch movie - Room by Emma Donaghue (for the record I actually liked the movie better than the book which is rare for me)
19 Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes - The End of Men and the Rise of Women by Hanna Rosin
20. Read a book about religion - Inside Scientology by Janet Reitman
21. Read a book about politics - The Inconvenient Indian by Thomas King
22. Read a food memoir - Food - A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
23. Read a play - King Lear by William Shakespeare
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - Darkness Visible y William Styron.
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
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.
[✔] Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (01/16)
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
[✔] The Fangirl's Guide to the Galaxy: A Handbook for Girl Geeks (04/16)
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
[ ] The Witches: Salem, 1692 - TBR
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
[ ] Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things - TBR
1.Read a horror book- A Coin for Charon - Dallas Mullican2.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)~ The Registry - Shannon Stoker
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
2016 Read Harder Challenge Status and Plans: ✔ 1. Read a horror book Hollow City 9/25/16
2. Read a non-fiction book about science
3. Read a collection of essays Scrappy Little Nobody --- currently reading
✔ 4. Read a book out loud to someone else How To Catch A Heffalump on 6/5/16
✔ 5. Read a middle grade novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Audiobook version on 7/26/16
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) Cleopatra: A Life --- currently reading
✔ 7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel An Ember in the Ashes 11/25/16
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
✔ 9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award All the Light We Cannot See audio book finished on 7/19/16
✔ 10. Read a book over 500 pages long - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Read on 1/31/16
✔ 11. Read a book under 100 pages The Sleeper and the Spindle 12/6/16
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 Queen of the Night (set in 1865-1880) Read on 5/26/16
✔ 16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color The Wrath & the Dawn 8/26/16
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years Monstress, Volume 1: Awakening --- currently reading
✔ 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 Read on 1/24/16: I love the movie, but I think the book was better considering the extra details and insight that the movie leaves out.
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues My Life on the Road --- currently reading
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
✔ 21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) The Book Thief - audio book 8/12/16
22. Read a food memoir
✔ 23. Read a play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Finished on 8/8/16
✔ 24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness Thirteen Reasons Why 11/15/16
As of 12/12/16 have completed 13/24 challenges
Read a horror book - The Loney, Andrew Michael HurleyRead a nonfiction book about science - Resurrection Science, by MR O’Connor
Read a collection of essays - Everday Sexism, by Laura Bates
Read a book out loud to someone else
Read a middle grade novel - My Name is Leon
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 - The Lost Time Accidents, John Wray
Read a book under 100 pages - The Grownup, Gillian Flynn
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 - The Luminaries, Eleanor Catton
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 - Buying a Bride, Marcia A Zug
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) - A Different Kind of Daughter, Maria Toorpakai
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction)
Read a food memoir
Read a play - Troy 24, David Calcutt
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - Furiously Happy, Jenny Lawson
1. Horror: Storm Front by Jim Butcher (a bit of a stretch, but I hate horror) - DONE2. Nonfiction, Science: The Violinist's Thumb: And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code - CURRENT
3. Essays: Gratitude by Oliver Sacks - DONE
4. Out Loud: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - CURRENT
5. Middle Grade: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (also a bit of a stretch) - CURRENT
6. Biography: Symphony for the City of the Dead by MT Anderson
7. Dystopian: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - CURRENT
8. Published in the 70s: Roots by Alex Haley
9. Audie: A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger
10. Over 500 pages: Roots by Alex Haley
11. Under 100: The Odd Couple by Neil Simon - DONE
12. Trans: All the Birds in the Sky
13. Middle East: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini - DONE
14. SE Asia: You Are Here by Thich Nhat Hanh - DONE
15. Before 1900: Lord John and the Private Matter by Diana Gabaldon - DONE
16. Person of Color: The Discreet Hero by Mario Vargas Llosa
17. Comic: Descender by Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen - DONE
18. Movie: Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - CURRENT
19. Feminism: A Woman in Arabia by Gertrude Bell and Georgina Howell - DONE
20. Religion: You Are Here - Thich Nhat Hanh - DONE
21. Politics: A Woman in Arabia by Gertrude Bell and Georgina Howell - DONE
22. Food Memoir: Audrey at Home by Luca Dotti - DONE
23. Play: The Odd Couple by Neil Simon - DONE
24. Mental Illness: Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson - DONE
I am starting this a bit late, but I'll update this as I go. I am hoping to get at least half of these this year. Planned 19/24
Current Status 18/24
1. Read a horror book
White Out by Eric Dimbleby - FINISHED 09/28/2016
2. Read a nonfiction book about science.
A Rollercoaster Ride Through Relativity by Oliver Linton - FINISHED 01/22/2016
3. Read a collection of essays.
Speeches: Literary and Social by Charles Dickens - FINISHED 06/22/2016
4. Read a book out loud to someone else.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman - FINISHED 12/25/2106
5. Read a middle grade novel.
Box Set of Coraline; The Graveyard Book; Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman - FINISHED 05/31/2016
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn by Nathaniel Philbrick - FINISHED 10/21/2016
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Oryx and Crake (MaddAddam, #1) by Margaret Atwood - FINISHED 06/27/2016
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
The Great Shark Hunt (Gonzo Papers, #1) by Hunter S. Thompson - FINISHED 11/30/2016
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie; Read by David Suchet (Audio Partners) [Mystery: 1997] - FINISHED 01/13/2016
10. Read a book over 500 pages long.
Small Favor (Dresden Files #10) by Jim Butcher - FINISHED 09/09/2016
11. Read a book under 100 pages.
Night Shift by Nico Murray - FINISHED 04/14/2016
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender. NOT COMPLETED (will add to next years list for myself)
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East.
Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie - FINISHED 06/19/2016
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. NOT COMPLETED (will add to next years list for myself)
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens - FINISHED 06/23/2016
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
Knight Seeker by Eric Cooper - FINISHED 12/26/2016
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Legacy of Ogma: Issue #1 by E.A. Rappaport - FINISHED 10/26/2016
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. I, Robot - FINISHED 10/14/2016
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
When the Drummers Were Women: A Spiritual History of Rhythm by Layne Redmond - FINISHED 08/29/2016
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying by Sogyal Rinpoche & Andrew Harvey - IN PROGRESS 80% (expected to be done before 12/31/2016)
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Bunker Hill: A City, a Siege, a Revolution by Nathaniel Philbrick - FINISHED 08/30/2016
22. Read a food memoir. NOT COMPLETED (will add to next years list for myself)
23. Read a play. NOT COMPLETED (will add to next years list for myself)
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. NOT COMPLETED (will add to next years list for myself)
Belinda wrote: "And I am finished!!! Last one was Between the World and Me. Yay!!!!"Wow! Congrats, Belinda! I'm falling behind, myself. I had had a goal to read two a month, but my May was so busy (and so full of reading distractions) that I didn't get my "May books" read. So I have what feels like a lot of catching up to do!
But when I remember that I didn't discover Read Harder 2015 until March or April or May, and I still managed to finish it on time, I stop worrying. ;-)
Almost halfway through the year and finally understand what we're supposed to be doing here. (Always read the directions!) Posting my Challenge so far and updates as I complete them.1. Read a horror book - Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
2. Read a nonfiction book about science.
3. Read a collection of essays.
4. Read a book out loud to someone else - The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
5. Read a middle grade novel - Orbiting Jupiter by Gary Schmidt
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - Requiem by Lauren Oliver
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 - Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
11. Read a book under 100 pages -George by Alex Gino
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 - Shatter Me by Tahereh Mari
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 - Holes by Louis Sachar (book)
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) - Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
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 ✓ Read a nonfiction book about science. "Lab Girl" Hope Jahren
Read a collection of essays.
✓ Read a book out loud to someone else. (Does my 11 year old count?)
✓ 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. "Arognauts" Maggie Nelson
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. Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead
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. "Trainwreck" Sadie Doyle
✓ Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). "Woman of God" James Patterson and Maxine Petro
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Read a food memoir.
✓ Read a play. "Fences" August Wilson
✓ Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. (Per your list) Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
After debating this challenge for half the year, I've finally decided to add it on to my goals. Since I'm starting so late, I've decided I'm going to give myself 1 year from the day I start (July 1), although ideally I would like to be done by the end of December. I'm also probably going to go back and do last year's Book Riot challenge as well, most likely on the same timeline. As part of my challenge, I'm also trying to include more graphic novels. Partly because of wanting to complete the challenge in a reasonable amount of time, and also partly because graphic novels are not something that I'd read very often. I thought it would be interesting to try a different format.
Here's my tentative plan, at least with the books I've already chosen:
1. Read a Horror Book – Haven't decided yet, I've been looking for a good horror graphic novel
2. Read a non-fiction book about science - No book in mind yet, but most likely something to do with teaching animals sign language, or psychological case studies
3. Read a collection of essays – The Psychology of Harry Potter: An Unauthorized Examination Of The Boy Who Lived or The Psychology of the Simpsons: D'oh!
4. Read a book out loud to someone else – When Elephant met Giraffe. This is the one book I've already completed earlier this year, read to a participant in the program where I work.
5. Read a middle grade novel – Wonder
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography) –
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel – More Than This or Pandemonium
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 – Beautiful Creatures
11. Read a book under 100 pages –
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender – The Art of Being Normal
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 Book of Salt or Bitter in the Mouth
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900 – The Crucible
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color – Noughts & Crosses
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last 3 years – Awkward
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. – The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend
19. Read a non-fiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes – Reading Lolita in Tehran or Everyday Sexism or Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Frontlines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or non-fiction) – Devoted
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or non-fiction) -- The Complete Maus
22. Read a food memoir – Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
23. Read a play – The Miracle Worker
24. Read a book with a main character that has mental illness –Highly Illogical Behavior
Read a horror book - Something Wicked This Way Comes, Ray BradburyRead a nonfiction book about science - Sex, Time and Power: How Women’s Sexuality Shaped Human Evolution, Leonard Shlain.
XRead a collection of essays - On Life After Death, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
XRead a book out loud to someone else - Voices by Arnaldur Indridason, read to LuAnn
XRead a middle grade novel - Mockingjay
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography) - Edith Wharton, Hermione Lee
XRead a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel - Mockingjay
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born - Something Wicked This Way Comes, Ray Bradbury
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award -
Read a book over 500 pages long - Edith Wharton, Hermione Lee
XRead a book under 100 pages - On Life After Death, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender - The Drowning Girl, Caitlin R. Kiernan
Read a book that is set in the Middle East - Waiting List, Daisy Al-Amir
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia - The Gift of Rain, Tan Twan Eng
XRead a book of historical fiction set before 1900 - A Morbid Taste for Bones, Ellis Peters
XRead the first book in a series by a person of color - N.K. Jemison, The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (Inheritance Trilogy, Part 1)
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years - Something New: Tales from a Makeshift Bride, Lucy Knisley (2016)
XRead a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Mockingjay, Suzanne Collins
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes - Infidel, Ayaan Hirsi Ali
XRead a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction) - The Second Circle: Tools for the Advancing Pagan, Venecia Rauls
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction) - Infidel, Ayaan Hirsi Ali
Read a food memoir - Cooked, Michael Pollan
Read a play - The White Devil, John Webster
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - The Drowning Girl, Caitlin R. Kiernan.
**=READ**1. Read a horror book - A Monster Calls
**2. Read a nonfiction book about science- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
**3. Read a collection of essays- Me Talk Pretty One Day
4. Read a book out loud to someone else-Old Bones the Wonder Horse
**5. Read a middle grade novel- Shadow and Bone
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-Anthem
**8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born-The Phantom Tollbooth
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award- The English Spy
**10. Read a book over 500 pages long -The Night Circus
**11. Read a book under 100 pages- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
**12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender- If I Was Your Girl
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia-
**15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900-Midnight at Marble Arch87]
**16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color- Legend
**17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years- Low
**18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better- **The Longest Ride
Watch movie
**19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues -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)-Infidel
**21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) -Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town
**22. Read a food memoir - A Tiger in the Kitchen: A Memoir of Food and Family
**23. Read a play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
**24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness -Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
I finished this challenge about a month ago. I am now doing the Popsugar reading challenge.
Rachel wrote: "After debating this challenge for half the year, I've finally decided to add it on to my goals. Since I'm starting so late, I've decided I'm going to give myself 1 year from the day I start (July 1..."I just started to read graphic novels this year. I didn't think I would like them but I am hooked.
22/ 2418. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. : Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): The Satanic Bible
I'm done!A horror book--Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
A nonfiction book about science--Grunt
A collection of essay--Endangered pleasures
Read a book aloud to someone else--Princess in Black
A middle grade nove--Charmed Life
A biography (not memoir or autobiography)--Cleopatra: A Life
A dystopian--Oryx and Crake
A book published the decade you were born--Witch Week
An audiobook that has won an Audie Award--Bloody Jack
A book over 500 pages long --A Gathering of Shadows
A book under 100 pages long--The Sleeper and the Spindle
A book by or about a person who is transgender--George
A book set in the Middle East--Persepolis 2
A book that is by an author from southeast Asia--Kafka on the Shore
A historical fiction book set before 1900--Beware, Princess Elizabeth
The first book in a series by an author of color--Wild Seed
A non-superhero comic published in the last 3 years--Lumberjanes
A book adapted into a movie; watch movie--Black And Blue
A nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes--When All the World Was Young
A book about religion (fiction or non-fiction)--Escape
A book about politics (fiction or non-fiction)--I Am Malala
A food memoir--How to cook a moose
A play--Doubt
A book where the main character has a mental illness--Hyperbole and a Half
Jamie wrote: "I'm done!A horror book--Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
A nonfiction book about science--Grunt
A collection of essay--Endangered pleasures
Read a book aloud to someone else--Princess in Black
A middl..."
Hurray! Good work. Favorite book?
Just picked up this challenge! Not sure if I can finish it in time for the next one but we'll see.[ ] Read a horror book: Night Shift by Stephen King
[ ] Read a nonfiction book about science: Four Fish: the Future of the Last Wild Food by Paul Greenburg
[ ] Read a collection of essays: Tiny Beauitful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar by Cheryl Strayed
[ ] Read a book out loud to someone else: [TBD]
[ ] Read a middle grade novel: The Complete Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan
[ ] Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography): Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Reselience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand
[ ] Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks [Audio]
[ ] Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Demon-Haunted World by Carl Sagan
[ ] Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Yes Please by Amy Poehler [Audio]
[x] Read a book over 500 pages long: Under the Dome by Stephen King
[ ] Read a book under 100 pages: A Grief Observed by C.S. Lewis
[ ] Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender: The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff
[ ] Read a book that is set in the Middle East: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
[ ] Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: First They Killed My Father by Loung Ung
[ ] Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: Rise to Rebellion by Jeff Shaara [Audio]
[ ] Read the first book in a series by a person of color: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin [Audio]
[ ] Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: The Wicked + The Divine: The Faust Act by Various
[ ] Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: The Martian by Andy Weir
[ ] Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
[ ] Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins
[ ] Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction): 1776 by David McCullough
[ ] Read a food memoir: Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing by Anya von Bremzen
[ ] Read a play: The Sunset Limited by McCarthy Cormac
[ ] Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Lab Girl by Hope Jahren [Audio]
2016 Read Harder Challenge1. Read a horror book
Thicker Than Blood
2. Read a nonfiction book about science
Forensics: What Bugs, Burns, Prints, DNA and More Tell Us About Crime
3. Read a collection of essays
My Southern Journey: True Stories from the Heart of the South
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
5. Read a middle grade novel
Disney after Dark
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography)
John Adams
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
Station Eleven
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
Wheels
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
10. Read a book over 500 pages long
A Game of Thrones
11. Read a book under 100 pages
The Little Prince
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender
She's Not There: A Life in Two Genders
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
Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House
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
Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
Task completed 1/24I am starting this challenge Sep 1st 2016 making it more of a challenge to get this list done by the end of the year!!!
My book choices are below and i will check off as i complete each task.
Read a horror book
Bird Box
Read a nonfiction book about science.
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Read a collection of essays.
Consider the Lobster and Other Essays
✔Read a book out loud to someone else.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Read a middle grade novel.
The Book Thief
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Anne Frank: The Biography
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Station Eleven
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Centennial
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Yes Please
Read a book over 500 pages long.
Middlesex
Read a book under 100 pages.
The Yellow Wall-Paper
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.
An Unnecessary Woman
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia.
Please Look After Mom
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900.
Cane River
Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Parable of the Sower
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better.
Me Before You
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes.
A Room of One's Own
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction).
The Poisonwood Bible
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction).
Between the World and Me
Read a food memoir.
Burnt Toast Makes You Sing Good: A Memoir of Food and Love from an American Midwest Family
Read a play.
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
She's Come Undone
My 2016 Reading Plan:8/31- Better late than never!
1. Read a horror book
Security by Gina Wohlsdorf
2. Read a non-fiction book about science
How We Got to Now: 6 Innovations that Make the Modern World by Steven Johnson
3. Read a collection of essays
The Fire This Time: A New Generation Talks About Race- Jesmyn Ward (et al)
4. Read a book out loud to someone else
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What do You See? By Eric Carle
5. Read a middle grade novel
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
The Life of Elizabeth I by Alison Weir
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
The Gunslinger by Stephen King
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
How to Talk so Kids Will Listen & Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber
9. Listen to an audiobook that was won an Audie Award
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
10. Read a book over 500 pages long
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell
11. Read a book under 100 pages
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
Redefining Realness by Janet Mock
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
Prisoner of Tehran: A Memoir by Marina Nemat
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
In the Shadow of the Banyan by Vaddey Ratner
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
The Unquiet Dead by Ausma Zehanat Khan
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
The March Trilogy by John Lewis
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
Brooklyn by Colm Toibin
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
The Underground Girls of Kabul by Jenny Nordberg
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
Nobody: Casualties of America's War on the Vulnerable, from Ferguson to Flint & Beyond by Marc Lamont Hill
22. Read a food memoir
The Settler's Cookbook by Yasmin Brown-Alibhai
23. Read a play
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
While the City Slept by Eli Sanders
Completed: 13/24Read a horror book.
Read a nonfiction book about science. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Read a collection of essays. This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women
Read a book out loud to someone else. Alice in Wonderland
Read a middle grade novel. The Boy Who Lost Fairyland
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. The Elves of Cintra
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. Angle of Repose
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
Read a book over 500 pages long. Cloud Atlas
Read a book under 100 pages. The Midnight Watch
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
Read a book that is set in the Middle East.Persepolis 2: The Story of a Return
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. 84, Charing Cross Road
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). Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
Read a food memoir.
Read a play. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. The Marriage Plot
14/24 CompletedRead a horror book~ The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters
Read a nonfiction book about science~
Read a collection of essays~ Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Read a book out loud to someone else~
Read a middle grade novel~ Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Read a biography~
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born~ Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie award Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith
Read a book over 500 pages long~ The Lake House by Kate Morton
Read a book under 100 pages~ A Doll's House by Henrik Ibsen
Read a book that is by or about a person that identifies as transgender~ The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
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 Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory
Read the first book in a series by a person of color~ Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older
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 by Colm Tóibín
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes~ Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches by Audre Lorde
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 The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay
Read a horror book -- Bird Box [read]Read a nonfiction book about science. -- Remarkable Creatures: Epic Adventures in the Search for the Origin of Species[read]
Read a collection of essays. -- Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End
Read a book out loud to someone else. -- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire[read]
Read a middle grade novel. -- Doll Bones [read]
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). - The Invention of Nature: Alexander von Humboldt's New World [read]
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. -- The Fireman [read]
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award. - The Girl with All the Gifts [read]
Read a book over 500 pages long. -- The Night Circus [read]
Read a book under 100 pages. -- The Grownup [read]
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender. -- The Argonauts [read]
Read a book that is set in the Middle East. -- The Kite Runner [read]
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. -- Listen, Slowly [Vietnam--read]
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. -- The Night Gardener [read]
Read the first book in a series by a person of color. -- The Fifth Season [read]
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. -- Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy1 [read]
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. -- The Magicians (yes, it was a TV show but the idea is the same) [read]
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. -- Bad Feminist [reading currently]
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). -- What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank [reading currently]
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). -- A Constellation of Vital Phenomena [read]
Read a food memoir. -- Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing
Read a play. -- Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. -- Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things
20/24 so farRead a horror book - The Shining
Read a nonfiction book about science. Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body's Most Underrated Organ
Read a collection of essays. Selfish, Shallow, and Self-Absorbed: Sixteen Writers on The Decision Not To Have Kids
Read a book out loud to someone else. - goldilocks and the three bears
Read a middle grade novel. The Wonderful O
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). Into the Wild
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. - The Circle
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. - The Lover
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award. - The Goldfinch
Read a book over 500 pages long. - A Little Life
Read a book under 100 pages. - Brokeback Mountain
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender. - The Argonauts
Read a book that is set in the Middle East. Caín
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. - The Vegetarian
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ
Read the first book in a series by a person of color..
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years. Here
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better. - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. - My Life on the Road
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). - The Death of Ivan Ilych
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). - My Life on the Road
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 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
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
I wanted to try to do the challenge with graphic novels, but I was running into some dead ends. So, I'm saving lists where I found graphic novels that helped me reach those goals, in case others want to do it too. 6, 13, 22, Nonfiction Graphic Novels:
http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainm...
5, 16, 19, 20, 21, Graphic Novels by Women:
http://www.bustle.com/articles/132931...
7. Dystopian Graphic Novels: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4...
1, 9. This Audie winning audiobook is based the graphic novel Locke and Key by Joe Hill (also counts as 1, Horror). Currently hard to find for free (library, Hoopla, etc).
http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/revi...
Also counts, White Trash Zombie Gone Wild by Diana Rowland | Read by Allison McLemore.
http://www.audiofilemagazine.com/revi...
They seem to be the only to Graphic Novel to Audiobook Audie winners.
10. Graphic novels over 500 pages:
http://panels.net/2015/06/16/sculptor...
13, 15, Graphic novels for History:
http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2015/...
20. Graphic novels on religion (I chose Maus):
https://www.onfaith.co/onfaith/2014/1...
23. Shakespeare's plays as graphic novels, because, it just says "a play"...:
http://kellyrfineman.livejournal.com/...
My 2016 Reading Plan:11/24 completed
✓ = completed
1. Read a horror book Hollow City
✓2. Read a non-fiction book about science: Brief Candle in the Dark: My Life in Science
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): Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time
✓ 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 Award: Not My Father's Son
✓ 10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Voyager
11. Read a book under 100 pages:
12. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender: What We Left Behind
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
✓ 14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia Beauty 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 Devil in a Blue Dress
✓ 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: Men Explain Things to Me
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 Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
23. Read a play: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness:
Read a horror book Horns by Joe HillRead a nonfiction book about science. Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Read a collection of essays.
Read a book out loud to someone else. The Giving Tree
Read a middle grade novel. Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography). After the Dance: My Life with Marvin Gaye by Jan Gaye
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel. The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born. The Terminal Man by Michael Crichton
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Read a book over 500 pages long. Roots by Alex Haley
Read a book under 100 pages. Only Passing Through by Anne F Rockwell
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender. Man Alive by Thomas Page McBee
Read a book that is set in the Middle East. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia. Smaller and Smaller Circles by FH Batacan
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900. The Red Tent by Anita Diamata
Read the first book in a series by a person of color.. Wife of the Gods by Kwei J Quartey
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. Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes. Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction). The Children Act by Ian McEwan
Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction). I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai
Read a food memoir. Hallelujah by Maya Angelou
Read a play. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
11/241. Read a horror book
The Lottery by Shirley Jackson
Read: 4 Dec 2016
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.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Read: 17 Dec 2016
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography).
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Nineteen Eighty Four by George Orwell
Read: 19 Nov 2016
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born.
Ruling Passion by Reginald Hill
Read: 26 Nov 2016
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award.
10. Read a book over 500 pages long.
Blankets by Craig Thompson
Read: 30 Dec 2016
11. Read a book under 100 pages.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Read: 30 Oct 2016
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender.
All the Birds in the Sky by Charlie Jane Anders (Anders is transgender)
Read: 22 Oct 2016
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 wonder by Emma Donoghue (1860s)
Read: 16 Oct 2016
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color.
Aya by Marguerite Abouet
Read: 3 Dec 2016
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years.
Giant days vol 1 by John Allison
Read: 2 Oct 2016
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).
The Bad Ass Librarians of Timbuktu by Joshua Hammer
Read: 20 Nov 2016
22. Read a food memoir.
23. Read a play.
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness.
1. Read a horror book: The Girl With All the Gifts: Extended Free Preview ✓2. Read a nonfiction book about science: The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History tbr
3. Read a collection of essays: White Girls ✓
4. Read a book out loud to someone else: tbd/tbr
5. Read a middle grade novel: Fortunately, the Milk ✓
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography): probably The Goddess Pose tbr
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: The Year of the Flood ✓
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Handmaid's Tale tbr
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: The Diviners ✓
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Infinite Jest ✓
11. Read a book under 100 pages: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow ✓
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender: Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out tbr
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban ✓
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: The Sympathizer tbr
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: Frog Music ✓
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color: tbd (but probablySea of Poppies ) tbr
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Wytches, Vol. 1 ✓
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: Inherent Vice ✓
19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: He's a Stud, She's a Slut, and 49 Other Double Standards Every Woman Should Know ✓
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): tbd/tbr
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or nonfiction): Between the World and Me ✓
22. Read a food memoir: Food: A Love Story ✓
23. Read a play: tbd/tbr
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things ✓
I completed the challenge! Thanks to everyone in this group for the great suggestions. Links to reviews at my book blog, which is where I track my reading.Total: 24/24
[X] A horror book: Slade House
[X] A nonfiction book about science: Come as You Are
[X] A collection of essays: Men Explain Things to Me, Gratitude
[X] Out loud to someone else: King of the Cats
[X] Middle grade novel: The Graveyard Book
[X] Biography (not memoir): Into the Wild
[X] Dystopian or post-apocalyptic: Find Me
[X] Published in the 1970s: The Dog of the South
[X] Audie-award-winning audiobook: The Graveyard Book
[X] Over 500 pages: A Little Life
[X] Under 100 pages: Gratitude
[X] By or about a transgender person: If I Was Your Girl
[X] Set in Middle East: An Unnecessary Woman
[X] Author from Southeast Asia: The Sympathizer
[X] Historical fiction set before 1900: The Signature of All Things
[X] First book in series by person of color: Blanche on the Lam
[X] Non-superhero comic in last three years: Lumberjanes, Vol. 1
[X] Book adapted into movie (then see movie): Olive Kitteridge
[X] Nonfiction about feminism: Men Explain Things to Me
[X] About religion: Uncovered
[X] About politics: Double Down
[X] Food memoir: Tender at the Bone
[X] A play: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
[X] Main character has mental illness: Let's Pretend this Never Happened
MaryAnn's Book Riot List: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 Soul: St. Therese of
Lisieux by Guy Gaucher 4/2016
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.
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
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.
Read a horror book: The Last WerewolfRead a nonfiction book about science: Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Read a collection of essays: Bad Feminist
Read a book out loud to someone else: The Fireside Grown-Up Guide to the Hangover
Read a middle grade novel: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making
Read a biography: Symphony for the City of the Dead: Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad
Read a dystopian novel: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born (1970's): Ragtime
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Brick Lane
Read a book over 500 pages long: The Queen of the Night
Read a book under 100 pages: Animal Farm
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender: Lily and Dunkin
Read a book that is set in the Middle East: The Girl from the Garden
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia: Smaller and Smaller Circles
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: The Dovekeepers
Read the first book in a series by a person of color: Sorcerer to the Crown
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy
Read a book that was adapted into a movie: Out of Africa
Read a nonfiction book dealing with feminist themes: Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science-and the World
Read a book about religion: The Prague Cemetery
Read a book about politics: Supreme Courtship
Read a food memoir: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
Read a play: The Importance of Being Earnest
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Where'd You Go, Bernadette
I finished them all this year!
1. Read a horror book - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies2. Read a non-fiction book about science - The Planets
3. Read a collection of essays - Luke Skywalker Can't Read and Other Geeky Truths
4. Read a book out loud to someone else -Meet Rebecca
5. Read a middle grade novel - Percy Jackson's Greek Gods
6. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography) - The Wright Brothers
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 -Second Sight
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award -Yes, Please
10. Read a book over 500 pages long - 11/22/63
11. Read a book under 100 pages - The Call of the Wild
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 - And Then All Hell Broke Loose
14. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia - Five Star Billionaire
15. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900 - Outlander
16. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color - What's Left of Me
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years - Roller Girl
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better. - Winter's Bone
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) - Under the Banner of Heaven
21. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction) - Crippled America
22. Read a food memoir - Food: A Love Story
23. Read a play - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness - Winter
1. Read a horror book
The Troop8/20162. Read a non-fiction book about science
Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex 12/20163. Read a collection of essays
Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar 3/20164. Read a book out loud to someone else
Someone Is Eating the Sun 11/20165. Read a middle grade novel
The Graveyard Book 6/20166. Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography)
Elon Musk: Inventing the Future 6/20167. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
The Handmaid's Tale 1/20168. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
Being There 5/20169. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award Life
All the Light We Cannot See 3/201610. Read a book over 500 pages long
Americanah 5/201611. Read a book under 100 pages
The Awakening 3/201612. Read a book by or about a person who identifies as transgender
Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More 5/201613. Read a book that is set in the Middle East
When the Moon is Low 4/201614. Read a book by an author who is from Southeast Asia
Please Look After Mom 4/201615. Read a book of historical fiction that is set before 1900
The Kitchen House 5/201616. Read the first book in a series that is by an author of color
Half-Resurrection Blues 4/201617. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
Giant Days, Vol. 1 11/201618. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better.
Me Before You 3/2016 The book was amazing and the movie was abysmal.19. Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist issues
A Room of One's Own 3/201620. Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
The Tao of Pooh 4/201621. Read a book about politics in your country or another (fiction/nonfiction)
Revolution 2/201622. Read a food memoir
Only in Naples: Lessons in Food and Famiglia from My Italian Mother-in-Law 6/201623. Read a play
A Doll's House 5/201624. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
Best Boy 5/2016
Even though I've read and listened to about 90 books so far this year, it's clear I'm not going to finish the challenge. I've read books that fit about 2/3 of the items on the list and have identified titles that fit the other categories, but I've also chosen to read a lot of books that don't match any items on this list or on the Pop Sugar challenge, which I also won't finish. I don't feel like focusing exclusively on the unfinished categories for the remaining weeks of the year, but will almost certainly get around to some of the books I tagged as possibilities for this list, if not this year then next. Of course I'll check out the 2017 challenges and start working on those, but I've decided it's not worth stressing out if I don't finish them. Congrats to all who do! Seeing a book I just read on someone else's list of the completed challenge just made me realize I could count it in a category I hadn't considered, so that's one item more to check off.
Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge
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Read a nonfiction book about science.
Read a collection of essays.
#Read a book out loud to someone else.Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
#Read a middle grade novel. A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
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.Undress Me in the Temple of Heaven