Trea's Multi Year Alternate Challenges

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The 2015 Popsugar Reading Challenge
Hosted by: Popsugar

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✔A book with more than 500 pages: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas-4/19/16 (4 stars)
✔A classic romance: The Player and the Pixie by L.H. Cosway and Penny Reid-7/24/16 (2 stars)
✔A book that became a movie: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix-6/14/16 (4 stars)
✔A book published in 2015: Insider by Olivia Cunning-10/5/16
✔A book with a number in the title: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost-9/6/16 (3 stars)
A book written by someone under 30:
✔A book with nonhuman characters: Soul Thief by Anne Hope-10/17/16 (2 stars)
✔A funny book: Size Matters by Alison Bliss-11/30/16 (4 stars)
✔A book by a female author: Dying for Love by Rita Herron-10/8/16 (4 stars)
✔A mystery or thriller: High Noon by Nora Roberts-11/24/16 (5 stars)
✔A book with a one-word title: Wild by Eve Langlais, Kate Douglas, and A.C. Arthur-10/2/16 (3 stars)
✔A book of short stories: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas-3/24/16 (2 stars)
✔A book set in a different country: Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare-10/22/16 (4 stars)
✔A nonfiction book: The Gospel according to Twilight: Women, Sex, and God by Elaine A. Heath-9/28/16 (1 star)
✔A popular author's first book: Ink Inspired by Carrie Ann Ryan-10/22/16
✔A book from an author you love that you haven't read yet: Carnal Gift by Pamela Clare-1/10/16 (2 stars)
✔A book a friend recommended: Delicate Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan-11/5/16 (4 stars)
A Pulitzer Prize-winning book:
A book based on a true story:
✔A book at the bottom of your to-read list: Lord Dashwood Missed Out by Tessa Dare-12/10/16 (4 stars)
✔A book your mom loves: Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught-11/19/16 (1 star)
✔A book that scares you: Missing In Death by J.D. Robb-11/19/16 (4 stars)
A book more than 100 years old:
✔A book based entirely on its cover: Step by Step by Candace Calvert-12/1/16 (2 stars)
✔A book you were supposed to read in school but didn't: Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder-11/4/16 (4 stars)
✔A memoir: I Do It with the Lights On: And 10 More Discoveries on the Road to a Blissfully Shame-Free Life by Whitney Way Thore-8/1/16 (4 stars)
✔A book you can finish in a day: Forever Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan-11/6/16 (2 stars)
✔A book with antonyms in the title: Wrong Question, Right Answer by Elle Casey-8/8/16 (1 star)
✔A book set somewhere you've always wanted to visit: No One But You by Donna Reimel Robinson-11/28/16 (3 stars)
A book that came out the year you were born:
✔A book with bad reviews: The Jewel by Amy Ewing-11/11/16 (2 stars)
✔A trilogy: The Paper Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg-1/21/16 (3 stars), The Glass Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg-4/16/16 (2 stars), The Master Magician by Charlie N. Holmberg-5/7/16 (2 stars)
✔A book from your childhood: On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder-8/16/16 (3 stars)
✔A book with a love triangle: Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas-4/7/16 (4 stars)
✔A book set in the future: Ritual in Death by J.D. Robb-11/11/16 (3 stars)
✔A book set in high school: Prom Night in Purgatory by Amy Harmon-10/20/16 (2 stars)
✔A book with a color in the title: By the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder-9/10/16 (3 stars)
✔A book that made you cry: Bound to Submit by Laura Kaye-11/13/16
✔A book with magic: Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones-10/17/16 (1 star)
A graphic novel:
✔A book by an author you've never read before: Adapted For Film by Stacey Rourke-9/16/16 (2 stars)
✔A book you own but have never read: Can't Help Falling in Love by Annalisa Daughety-11/12/16 (2 stars)
A book that takes place in your hometown:
✔A book that was originally written in a different language: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren-6/15/16 (4 stars)
✔A book set during Christmas: Unraveled by Jennifer Estep-11/30/16
A book written by an author with your same initials:
A play:
✔A banned book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling-3/13/16 (5 stars)
✔A book based on or turned into a TV show: The Clone Wars by Karen Traviss-7/11/16 (3 stars)
✔A book you started but never finished: A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller (Started September 11th, 2016)-10/22/16 (5 stars)

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The 2016 Popsugar Reading Challenge
Hosted by: Popsugar

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✔A book based on a Fairy Tale: Ginger's Heart by Katy Regnery (based on Little Red Riding Hood)-11/20/16 (2 stars)
A National Book Award winner:
✔A YA bestseller: Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas-10/8/16 (5 stars)
✔A book you haven't read since high school: Bearing an Hourglass by Piers Anthony-1/7/16 (1 star)
✔A book set in your home state: The English Son by Wanda E. Brunstetter-10/27/16 (1 star)
✔A book translated into English: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren-6/15/16 (4 stars)
✔A romance set in the future: Born in Death by J.D. Robb-10/9/16 (4 stars)
✔A book set in Europe: Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare-10/22/16 (4 stars)
✔A book that's under 150 pages: Guarding His Obsession by Alexa Riley-10/29/16 (1 star)
✔A New York Times bestseller: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb-10/19/16 (5 stars)
A book that's becoming a movie in 2016:
✔A book recommended by someone you've just met: Bittersweet by Sarina Bowen-12/18/16 (4 stars)
A self-improvement book:
✔A book you can finish in a day: Tequila and Tingles by Keri Ford-11/5/16 (2 stars)
✔A book written by a celebrity: I Do It with the Lights On: And 10 More Discoveries on the Road to a Blissfully Shame-Free Life by Whitney Way Thore-8/1/16 (4 stars)
A political memoir:
A book at least 100 years older than you:
✔A book more than 600 pages: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling-3/13/16 (5 stars)
A book from Oprah's Book Club:
✔A Science Fiction novel: A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller-10/22/16 (5 stars)
✔A book recommended by a family member: Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught-11/19/16 (1 star)
A Graphic Novel:
✔A book that is published in 2016: Filthy English by Ilsa Madden-Mills-10/12/16 (2 stars)
A book with a protagonist who has your occupation:
✔A book that takes place during summer: Georgia on My Mind by Marie Force-10/30/16 (2 stars)
✔A book and its prequel: The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas-3/24/16 (2 stars) and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas-4/2/16 (4 stars)
✔A murder mystery: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb-11/10/16 (2 stars)
A book written by a comedian:
✔A dystopian novel: Endurance by Ann Aguirre-3/27/16 (3 stars)
✔A book with a blue cover: Wetwork by Marie Harte-11/8/16 (3 stars)
A book of Poetry:
✔The 1st book you see in a bookstore: A Sure Thing by Marie Harte-11/1/16 (2 stars)
A classic from the 20th century:
✔A book from the library: Promises in Death by J.D. Robb-11/18/16 (4 stars)
An autobiography:
✔A book about a road trip: Outsider by Olivia Cunning-10/14/16 (3 stars)
✔A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder-11/15/16 (4 stars)
A satirical book:
✔A book that takes place on an island: Revving It Up by Lexxie Couper-11/13/16 (2 stars)
✔A book guaranteed to bring you joy: Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb-11/19/16 (4 stars)

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The 2015 Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge
Hosted by: Book Riot

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A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25:
A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65:
✔A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people): The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas-3/24/16 (2 stars)
✔A book published by an indie press: Slow Burn by Pamela Clare-10/27/16 (3 stars)
✔A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ: Found At the Library by Christi Snow-1/8/16 (3 stars)
✔A book by a person whose gender is different from your own: A New Dawn by John Jackson Miller-10/22/16 (5 stars)
✔A book that takes place in Asia: Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish-9/21/16 (2 stars)
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:
✔A YA novel: Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas-10/8/16 (5 stars)
✔A sci-fi novel: The Stuff of Dreams by James Swallow-9/17/16 (3 stars)
✔A romance novel: Ink Reunited by Carrie Ann Ryan-10/22/16 (2 stars)
A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade:
✔A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.): Ginger's Heart by Katy Regnery (based on Little Red Riding Hood)-11/20/16 (2 stars)
✔An audiobook: Visions in Death by J.D. Robb-8/13/16 (5 stars)
A collection of poetry:
✔A book that someone else has recommended to you: The English Son by Wanda E. Brunstetter-10/27/16 (1 star)
✔A book that was originally published in another language: Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren-6/15/16 (4 stars)
A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?):
✔A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over): Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb-11/4/16 (3 stars)
A book published before 1850:
✔A book published this year: Illidan by William King-7/24/16 (4 stars)
A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”):

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The 2016 Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge
Hosted by: Book Riot
Thanks to Raeann for the list!

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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: Mikey's Monster by James J. Smith-10/22/16
✔Read a middle grade novel: Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder-7/5/16 (4 stars)
Read a biography (not a memoir or autobiography):
✔Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: Enclave by Ann Aguirre-1/26/16 (2 stars)
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: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling-3/13/16 (5 stars)
✔Read a book under 100 pages: The Stuff of Dreams by James Swallow-9/17/16 (3 stars)
Read a book by or about someone who 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: Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder-7/21/16 (3 stars)
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.: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling-6/14/16 (4 stars) (Books were definitely better than the movies, but not by much!)
Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes:
✔Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction): The Gospel according to Twilight: Women, Sex, and God by Elaine A. Heath-9/28/16 (1 star)
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: Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb-7/4/16 (5 stars)

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Emily's Long Distance Reading Challenge

✔January: A book set on another planet: All That Glitters by Erin Kellison-9/17/16 (2 stars)
✔February: The next book in a series you are reading: Playing with Fire by Kate Meader-9/22/16 (4 stars)
✔March: A book about books: Found At the Library by Christi Snow-1/8/16 (3 stars)
✔April: A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you: Good Girls Do by Cathie Linz (Heroine is a Librarian)-7/9/16 (3 stars)
✔May: A book everyone is talking about: Owl and the Japanese Circus by Kristi Charish-9/21/16 (2 stars)
✔June: A book that you've seen the movie of but haven't read: The Force Awakens by Alan Dean Foster-10/24/16 (2 stars)
✔July: A book about an antihero: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas-4/2/16 (4 stars)
✔August: A book with a one-word title: Wild by Eve Langlais, Kate Douglas, and A.C. Arthur-10/2/16 (3 stars)
✔September: A book picked out entirely by its cover: The Jewel by Amy Ewing-11/11/16
✔October: A book by an author you've never read before: Adapted For Film by Stacey Rourke-9/16/16 (2 stars)
✔November: A banned book: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling-3/13/16 (5 stars)
✔December: A book with one of the five W’s -or H in the title: How to Catch a Prince by Rachel Hauck-6/13/16 (4 stars)

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Popsugar Fall Reading Challenge
Hosted by Popsugar
Thanks to Jody for the list

Duration: October 4th to December 20th, 2016 @ 11:59pm PST

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✔A scary book: Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb-10/20/16 (2 stars)
✔A book written by a woman with a male protagonist: Soul Thief by Anne Hope-10/17/16 (2 stars)
✔A book and its sequel: Insider by Olivia Cunning-10/5/16 (4 stars) and Outsider by Olivia Cunning-10/14/16 (3 stars)
A celebrity memoir
✔A book on all the bestseller lists: Born in Death by J.D. Robb-10/9/16 (4 stars)
✔A book recommended by an independent bookstore employee: Take Me by Maisey Yates-11/17/16 (2 stars)
✔A book that your bookclub read but you skipped: Beside Still Waters by Tricia Goyer-12/19/16 (2 stars)
✔A book that you always wanted to read but never got around to: Things Good Girls Don't Do by Codi Gary-10/25/16 (4 stars)
✔A book by a famous author you've never read: Missing In Death by J.D. Robb-11/19/16 (4 stars)
✔A book based on an historical event: The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder-10/25/16 (4 stars)
✔A book that was published in 1995: Too Many Bosses by Jan Freed-12/11/16 (4 stars)
✔A book that was published in 2015: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard-12/9/16 (3 stars)
✔A book with food in the title: Tequila and Tingles by Keri Ford-11/5/16 (2 stars)
✔A book with a pun in the title: A Spirited Season by Karen Cantwell-12/10/16 (2 stars)
✔A book that takes place during Fall: Filthy English by Ilsa Madden-Mills-10/12/16 (2 stars)
✔A book with an orange cover: Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb-12/2/16 (4 stars)