October - Top 10 Candy Challenge

[Blagica , Challenges]

ok i think that's right now

[Megan]

Just finished #2 (M&Ms - both the authors depicted in the novel go a bit crazy at times) - Romantic Outlaws: The Extraordinary Lives of Mary Wollstonecraft and Her Daughter Mary Shelley by Charlotte Gordon. While I greatly admire what the author tried to do in this book, overall, it led to the book being too long and slightly confusing. I understand the device regarding parallel chapters, but with both women being named Mary, it was difficult going back and forth between the time periods and keeping events straight. Overall, worth reading but it definitely takes time. 3.5 stars

2/5

[Heather]

Finished book number 2, for the New York Times best seller book - The English German Girl
Really enjoyed it

2/10

[Heather]

Oooh, read my kit Kat book - A Mother's Day: A Short Story

3/10

[Megan]

Just finished #1 (two different characters) - Nefertiti by Michelle Moran. One of Moran's best! The writing was well-done, the characters interesting, and the story was moving. Good audiobook too! Definitely worth reading! 4 stars

3/5

[Blagica , Challenges]

way to go ladies!

[[deleted user]]

Update to message #3.

✔ 4. Read a classic novel that is sure to delight you.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy ★★★★★

4/6

[Zoë]

Update to message #27:

Just finished my 3rd book, which means I completed my personal aim of 3. Definitely read quicker than I thought I would this month! (although I was part way into 2 of them at the start of the month so might try for 4...)

[Heather]

Finished number 4 a humorous book, not my usual style but I enjoyed it It’s Not Me, It’s You

4/10

[Megan]

Just finished #10 (book mystery) - Luckiest Girl Alive by Jessica Knoll. At the end, I really liked this book. But it took me quite a bit to get there, and I had to suffer through my initial intense dislike of the main character. After reading the book, I understand why the author wrote her that way. It's worth it in the end. I liked the writing, the organization of the story, and the plot. There are difficult parts to read, but they are not included for shock value. Definitely worth reading! 4 stars

4/5

[Blagica , Challenges]

congrats Zoe on being the first to finish this challenge. Everyone else is up to date

[Jennifer]

Update to message 20. One down, 3 to go

[Heather]

Read my M&M book - Tainted Love - an odd book where indeed a character goes nuts - the ending could be interpreted as happy or sad, but I felt it provided a happier ending for the main character than she would have had if shed stayed in the situation she was in.
Not a book I enjoyed.

5/10

[Rachel]

Completed my goal of 5/5. Details are in post 34.

[Blagica , Challenges]

way to go Heather you are half way there!

[Blagica , Challenges]

Congrats Rachel! feel free to keep reading if you like

[Sherry]

Update:
3/3 Completed ✔

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups - creamy chocolate and salty peanut butter makes the perfect combination. Read a book where two very different characters work together to make the perfect plot.
Wildfire In His Arms by Johanna Lindsey [Read 10/8/2016]

2. Kit Kat - a chocolate covered wafer biscuit bar that is know for giving you a break. Read a book that is a quick and snappy read that is great for to read when you have a few minutes break in your day.
Kamisama Kiss, Vol. 1 (Kamisama Hajimemashita #1) by Julietta Suzuki [Read 10/9/2016]

3. Almond Joy - coconut based center topped with an almond or two coated in dark chocolate and it’s mysterious how it all works but it does. Read a book mystery made up different parts that make a satisfying whole.
Eggs in a Casket(Cackleberry Club #5) by Laura Childs [10/6/2016]

[Blagica , Challenges]

congrats

[Stephanie]

Update: I finished "Atonement" by Ian McEwan, my Twix. I now have 1/5

[[deleted user]]

Update to message #3.

✔ 8. Read a book was written in the last few years and is on the New York Times Best Sellers List.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr ★★★★☆

5/6

[Zoë]

Update to #27 - I felt bad that two of the books in this I had started at the end of September so I did an extra one :P so I've now read 4/3 :)

[Blagica , Challenges]

you didn't have to feel bad but congrats on your extra book. Way to go on your first book Stephanie! Anna do you have a favorite book out of the ones you read so far?

[Heather]

Just finished my Hershey book - In Cold Blood - Truman Capote, just brilliant :)

6/10 done

[Heather]

So, a wet and dull day here, no car as my other half was away ...... a reading day :) Finished Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories for my 3 musketeers book. This has proved to me I am not a lover of short stories :(

7/10

[Blagica , Challenges]

so sorry you didn't like it.

[Lindsay]

Update msg 12

2/2

[Blagica , Challenges]

way to go!

[Sam F]

Update Message 15

3/2 completed

[Claire]

Updated post #44

[Heather]

Finished Daisy in Chains for my almond joy, not sure it was a joy. It was mystery of many parts but sadly the last part did not equal joy. A book that set out to entertain and did so for most of the way, then it failed so badly (in my eyes) to conclude in a meaningful way - but hey, who am I to critique, me that cannot create a book of any sort - so perhaps just not to my taste.

8/10

[[deleted user]]

Update #3.

***COMPLETE***

✔ 1. Read a book where two very different characters work together to make the perfect plot.
War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy ★★★★★

✔ 4. Read a classic novel that is sure to delight you.
Tess of the D'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy ★★★★★

✔ 5. Read a book that is a quick and snappy read that is great for to read when you have a few minutes break in your day.
Bonjour Tristesse by Françoise Sagan ★★★★★

✔ 6. Read a book that is so popular it has been translated into many different languages.
Moby-Dick; or, The Whale by Herman Melville ★★☆☆☆

✔ 8. Read a book was written in the last few years and is on the New York Times Best Sellers List.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr ★★★★☆

✔ 10. Read a book mystery made up different parts that make a satisfying whole.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern ★★★★☆

6/6

[Kelly]

Updated #23.

3/3 complete!
Thanks for hosting!

[Blagica , Challenges]

congrats Kelly and Anna!

[Heather]

Read A Prisoner of Birth - as my book translated into many languages.

One to go :)

[Heather]

And that's me done :)
My Milky Way book - The Last Broadcast
It was a short story as it really is not my genre, but I did enjoy it.

Thank you for the challenge, I am sure I need a visit to the dentist now after so many sweets :)

10/10

[Megan]

Just finished #5 (Kit Kat) - The Pursuit by Janet Evanovich. Fun and lighthearted. I was a bit miffed at the inconsistencies between the end of the last book and the beginning of this one, but in the end, they're brain candy. Worth reading! 3.5 stars

5/5 - challenge completed!!!

[Megan]

Just completed #6 (Twix) - The Time in Between by Maria Duenas. While I appreciated the overall story, the characters, and learning about the Spanish civil war, this was not an easy read for me. I don't know if it's the author's writing or the translation, but the prose did not flow. Worth reading but it takes some time to get into the story. 3.5 stars

6/5

[Blagica , Challenges]

i will hand out tooth brushes on Monday! congrats to you both!!!

[Blagica , Challenges]

The 10 Candy Challenge
Duration October 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016

3/3

Based on the Top 10 best selling candies for Halloween comes the delicious challenge...

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups - creamy chocolate and salty peanut butter makes the perfect combination. Read a book where two very different characters work together to make the perfect plot.The Masterminds

2. M&M’s - chocolate covered in yummy candy coating probably filled with wonderful nuts. Read a book where a character goes a little bit nuts but things work out well.Twisted Perfection

3. Snickers - nougat, caramel, and peanuts coated with chocolate gives this candy bar a funny name. Read a humorous book sure to make you laugh.

4. Hershey’s Chocolate Bar - the classic milk chocolate bar. Read a classic novel that is sure to delight you.

5. Kit Kat - a chocolate covered wafer biscuit bar that is know for giving you a break. Read a book that is a quick and snappy read that is great for to read when you have a few minutes break in your day.

6. Twix - butter cookie, caramel, and coated with chocolate that also comes in many different versions and is popular all around the world. Read a book that is so popular it has been translated into many different languages.

7. 3 Musketeers - a fluffy nougat filled chocolate bar that can have so many different flavors. Read a book of short stories filled with many different plot lines.

8. Hershey’s Cookies and Cream - the name of the candy bar says it all and while the candy bar is less than 25 years old, it’s already a top 10 hit! Read a book was written in the last few years and is on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

9. Milky Way - chocolate malt nougat topped with caramel makes this candy bar out of this world. Read a book that is about outer space and traveling through the stars.

10. Almond Joy - coconut based center topped with an almond or two coated in dark chocolate and it’s mysterious how it all works but it does. Read a book mystery made up different parts that make a satisfying whole. Hush

[Mindy]

Finished All the Light We Cannot See, so finished the challenge. 1/1

Such a great book, deserving of all the attention and praise it's received!

[Nicole]

*Update*

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups - creamy chocolate and salty peanut butter makes the perfect combination. Read a book where two very different characters work together to make the perfect plot.=

2. M&M’s - chocolate covered in yummy candy coating probably filled with wonderful nuts. Read a book where a character goes a little bit nuts but things work out well.=

5. Kit Kat - a chocolate covered wafer biscuit bar that is know for giving you a break. Read a book that is a quick and snappy read that is great for to read when you have a few minutes break in your day. =

8. Hershey’s Cookies and Cream - the name of the candy bar says it all and while the candy bar is less than 25 years old, it’s already a top 10 hit! Read a book was written in the last few years and is on the New York Times Best Sellers List.=

9. Milky Way - chocolate malt nougat topped with caramel makes this candy bar out of this world. Read a book that is about outer space and traveling through the stars.=

Goal Met So Far: 5/2

[Blagica , Challenges]

Mindy wrote: "Finished All the Light We Cannot See, so finished the challenge. 1/1

Such a great book, deserving of all the attention and praise it's received!"

this one was one of my favorites this year.

[Blagica , Challenges]

way to go Nicole

[Sharon]

The 10 Candy Challenge
Duration October 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016

Based on the Top 10 best selling candies for Halloween comes the delicious challenge...
4/4 finished
1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups - creamy chocolate and salty peanut butter makes the perfect combination. Read a book where two very different characters work together to make the perfect plot.

2. M&M’s - chocolate covered in yummy candy coating probably filled with wonderful nuts. Read a book where a character goes a little bit nuts but things work out well.

8. Hershey’s Cookies and Cream - the name of the candy bar says it all and while the candy bar is less than 25 years old, it’s already a top 10 hit! Read a book was written in the last few years and is on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

10. Almond Joy - coconut based center topped with an almond or two coated in dark chocolate and it’s mysterious how it all works but it does. Read a book mystery made up different parts that make a satisfying whole.

[Nicole]

Blagica wrote: "way to go Nicole"


Thanks! ^_^

[Ariel]

Update to message #22, please. 5 of ~4 read.

[Jessica]

Updated Message #2. Completed all three on time...I'm just behind on updating my log! :)

[[deleted user]]

Just realized I forgot to turn this one in. I beat my goal by 2!

The 10 Candy Challenge
Duration October 1, 2016 to October 31, 2016
Completed: 7/5

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups - creamy chocolate and salty peanut butter makes the perfect combination. Read a book where two very different characters work together to make the perfect plot.
The Sunday Philosophy Club (10/5/16)

2. M&M’s - chocolate covered in yummy candy coating probably filled with wonderful nuts. Read a book where a character goes a little bit nuts but things work out well.
Never Knowing (10/4/16)

3. Snickers - nougat, caramel, and peanuts coated with chocolate gives this candy bar a funny name. Read a humorous book sure to make you laugh.
Red Velvet Revenge (10/6/16)

4. Hershey’s Chocolate Bar - the classic milk chocolate bar. Read a classic novel that is sure to delight you.

5. Kit Kat - a chocolate covered wafer biscuit bar that is know for giving you a break. Read a book that is a quick and snappy read that is great for to read when you have a few minutes break in your day.
Going, Going, Ganache (10/16/16)

6. Twix - butter cookie, caramel, and coated with chocolate that also comes in many different versions and is popular all around the world. Read a book that is so popular it has been translated into many different languages.
Wizard's First Rule (10/23/16)

7. 3 Musketeers - a fluffy nougat filled chocolate bar that can have so many different flavors. Read a book of short stories filled with many different plot lines.
Four: A Divergent Story Collection (10/1/16)

8. Hershey’s Cookies and Cream - the name of the candy bar says it all and while the candy bar is less than 25 years old, it’s already a top 10 hit! Read a book was written in the last few years and is on the New York Times Best Sellers List.

9. Milky Way - chocolate malt nougat topped with caramel makes this candy bar out of this world. Read a book that is about outer space and traveling through the stars.

10. Almond Joy - coconut based center topped with an almond or two coated in dark chocolate and it’s mysterious how it all works but it does. Read a book mystery made up different parts that make a satisfying whole.
The Good Girl (10/29/16)

[Agnieszka]

I'm pretty late reporting back - that's life :-)

I completed 8 tasks with 22 books.