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Popsugar Reading Challenge - 2017
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Progress: 29/52
Hello all, I will like to commit for 10 books since its my first time doing this and I believe 10 is achievable.so I have completed so far this year
32. A book about an interesting woman The Taxidermist's Daughter - January 3, 2017
so far 1/10
Amy wrote: "I've picked out 6 so far but I think Im going to start with number25. A book you loved as a child-The Bed and Breakfast Star by Jacqueline Wilson.
I used to love reading books by Jacqueline Wils..."
This was one of my favourites too! That and "The Suitcase Kid"
updated message 12112/25
✔13. A book by or about a person who has a disability All the Light We Cannot See
Updating message 235, progress 8/32✓26. A book by an author from a country you've never visited - Sheltie in Danger by Peter Clover
Update message 235, progress 9/32✓30. A book with pictures - Sheltie the Shetland Pony by Peter Clover
Updating message 235, progress 11/32✓12. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read - Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business by Barbara Park - children's book
✓39. The first book in a series you haven't read before - Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus by Barbara Park - I was curious about this series since it seems to be controversial among parents, and after reading a couple of them I understand why (though I think the books are pretty funny and authentic)
Update to message #10.
✅ 20. A book with career advice: Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor 02/10/2017 ★★☆☆☆
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✅ 20. A book with career advice: Don't Shoot the Dog!: The New Art of Teaching and Training by Karen Pryor 02/10/2017 ★★☆☆☆
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[17/52] (OM 130)05. A book by a person of colour. An Untamed State (2017.01.19, ★★★★★).
11. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym. The Bad Beginning (2017.01.14, ★★★☆☆).
14. A book involving travel. The Carnivorous Carnival (2017.01.28, ★★★★☆).
18. A book you've read before that never fails to make you smile. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2017.02.07, ★★★★★).
21. A book from a nonhuman perspective. The Book Thief (2017.01.07, ★★★★☆).
26. A book by an author from a country you've never visited. The Light Between Oceans (2017.02.09, ★★★☆☆).
27. A book with a title that's a character's name. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II (2017.01.16, ★★★☆☆).
29. A book with an unreliable narrator. The Handmaid's Tale (2017.01.15, ★★★★☆).
31. A book where the main character is of a different ethnicity from you. The Ersatz Elevator (2017.01.23, ★★★☆☆).
35. A book set in a hotel. The Penultimate Peril (2017.02.03, ★★★★☆).
39. The first book in a series you haven't read before. Divergent (2017.01.09, ★★★★☆).
46. A book from a genre/subgenre you've never heard of (Space Opera). The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (2017.01.14, ★★★★★).
47. A book with an eccentric character. The Reptile Room (2017.01.21, ★★☆☆☆).
50. A book that's been mentioned in another book. The Wide Window (2017.01.21, ★★★☆☆).
51. A book about a difficult topic. The Austere Academy (2017.01.22, ★★★★☆).
52. A book based on mythology. American Gods (2017.01.04, ★★★★☆).
Latest addition:
15. A book with a subtitle. Adulthood Is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection (2017.02.09, ★★★★☆).
update message #318 Progress 4/40
#39. The first book in a series you haven't read before Storm Front 1st book in the Dresden Files
updated post 377 - new total is 9/45.Completed task:
12.
I'm trying to read more YA this year, and this book was a great start!
8/4512. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read - Pride and Prejudice ( Classical)
[18/52] (OM 130)05. A book by a person of colour. An Untamed State (2017.01.19, ★★★★★).
11. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym. The Bad Beginning (2017.01.14, ★★★☆☆).
14. A book involving travel. The Carnivorous Carnival (2017.01.28, ★★★★☆).
15. A book with a subtitle. Adulthood Is a Myth: A Sarah's Scribbles Collection (2017.02.09, ★★★★☆).
18. A book you've read before that never fails to make you smile. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2017.02.07, ★★★★★).
21. A book from a nonhuman perspective. The Book Thief (2017.01.07, ★★★★☆).
26. A book by an author from a country you've never visited. The Light Between Oceans (2017.02.09, ★★★☆☆).
27. A book with a title that's a character's name. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts I & II (2017.01.16, ★★★☆☆).
29. A book with an unreliable narrator. The Handmaid's Tale (2017.01.15, ★★★★☆).
31. A book where the main character is of a different ethnicity from you. The Ersatz Elevator (2017.01.23, ★★★☆☆).
35. A book set in a hotel. The Penultimate Peril (2017.02.03, ★★★★☆).
39. The first book in a series you haven't read before. Divergent (2017.01.09, ★★★★☆).
46. A book from a genre/subgenre you've never heard of (Space Opera). The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (2017.01.14, ★★★★★).
47. A book with an eccentric character. The Reptile Room (2017.01.21, ★★☆☆☆).
50. A book that's been mentioned in another book. The Wide Window (2017.01.21, ★★★☆☆).
51. A book about a difficult topic. The Austere Academy (2017.01.22, ★★★★☆).
52. A book based on mythology. American Gods (2017.01.04, ★★★★☆).
Latest addition:
10. A book with a cat on the cover. Mr. Fuzzbuster Knows He's the Favorite (2017.02.11, ★★★☆☆).
Just finished #16 (2017 published book) - A Note Yet Unsung by Tamera Alexander. Overall, this book was entertaining and light-hearted - exactly what I needed the last few days. I still find Alexander's prose a bit too simple and repetitive, but overall, I enjoyed the plot and characters. The fact that her website has audio clips of the music from the book is a nice bonus! Worth reading. 3.5 stars12/30
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30. A book with pictures Humans of New York
39. The first book in a series you haven't read beforeSerafina and the Black Cloak
1. A book recommended by a librarian2. A book that's been on your TBR list for way too long Enduring Courage:Ace Pilot Eddie Rickenbacker and the Dawn of the Age of Speed by John F. Ross
3. A book of letters
4. An audiobook
5. A book by a person of color Her Name Is Grace by Shidorr Myrick-Gayer
6. A book with one of the four seasons in the title - Just 18 Summers by Rene Gutteridge
7. A book that is a story within a story - Locus Amoenus by Victoria N. Alexander
8. A book with multiple authors - The Obsidian Chamber byDouglas Preston & Child
9. An espionage thriller - Under The Radar by Sandy Parks
10. A book with a cat on the cover
11. A book with an author who uses a pseudonym
12. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
13. A book by or about a person who has a disability
14. A book involving travel - Toured to Death by Hy Conrad
15. A book with a subtitle - Ghettoside: A True Story of Murder in America by Jill Leovy
16. A book that's published in 2017 Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens
17. A book involving a mythical creature
18. A book you've read before that never fails to make you smile
19. A book about food - Chasing Semolina: Love and the Perfect Pasta Dish by Piero Manno
20. A book with career advice - The Mad Crush: A Memoir of Mythic Vines and Improbable Winemaking by Sean Christopher Weir
21. A book from a nonhuman perspective - Duck and Hippo in the Rainstorm by Jonathan London
22. A steampunk novel
23. A book with a red spine - The Devil's Teardrop
24. A book set in the wilderness
25. A book you loved as a child
26. A book by an author from a country you've never visited - The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
27. A book with a title that's a character's name - Caleb by Charles Alverson
28. A novel set during wartime - Everyone Brave is Forgiven by Chris Cleave
29. A book with an unreliable narrator
30. A book with pictures - Winning: The Racing Life of Paul Newman by Matt Stone
31. A book where the main character is a different ethnicity than you
32. A book about an interesting woman
33. A book set in two different time periods The House on Primrose Pond by Yona Zeldis McDonough
34. A book with a month or day of the week in the title
35. A book set in a hotel - The Undoing by Averil Dean
36. A book written by someone you admire
37. A book that's becoming a movie in 2017
38. A book set around a holiday other than Christmas
39. The first book in a series you haven't read before
40. A book you bought on a trip
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41. A book recommended by an author you love
42. A bestseller from 2016
43. A book with a family-member term in the title
44. A book that takes place over a character's life span
45. A book about an immigrant or refugee
46. A book from a genre/subgenre you've never heard of
47. A book with an eccentric character
48. A book that's more than 800 pages
49. A book you got from a used book sale
50. A book that's been mentioned in another book
51. A book about a difficult topic
52. A book based on mythology
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I would like to join in too!! I wil keep on updating the list as I go along1. A book recommended by a librarian
2. A book that's been on your TBR list for way too long: 1984
3. A book of letters
4. An audiobook
5. A book by a person of color
6. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
7. A book that is a story within a story
8. A book with multiple authors: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2
9. An espionage thriller
10. A book with a cat on the cover
11. A book with an author who uses a pseudonym: Silas Marner
12. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
13. A book by or about a person who has a disability
14. A book involving travel: Around the World in Eighty Days
15. A book with a subtitle
16. A book that's published in 2017
17. A book involving a mythical creature: Goddess of the Sea
18. A book you've read before that never fails to make you smile: Anne of Green Gables
19. A book about food: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
20. A book with career advice
21. A book from a nonhuman perspective
22. A steampunk novel
23. A book with a red spine
24. A book set in the wilderness
25. A book you loved as a child:
26. A book by an author from a country you've never visited: Honour
27. A book with a title that's a character's name: Silas Marner
28. A novel set during wartime: War Horse
29. A book with an unreliable narrator
30. A book with pictures: Five Children and It
31. A book where the main character is a different ethnicity than you
32. A book about an interesting woman
33. A book set in two different time periods: Outlander
34. A book with a month or day of the week in the title
35. A book set in a hotel
36. A book written by someone you admire
37. A book that's becoming a movie in 2017
38. A book set around a holiday other than Christmas
39. The first book in a series you haven't read before
40. A book you bought on a trip
I have completed #30 on the list!
Update Message 159:6/20
27. Kevin Wilson "The Family Fang"
Just completed #20 (career advice) - The Defense by Steve Cavanagh. My main issue with this book was that it is not legally accurate. Also, while the first half of the book seems to correctly display the required zealous advocacy of the criminal defense attorney, the latter half criticizes that constitutionally-required defense. As a criminal defense attorney, this was offensive. The writing was decent and the concept interesting, but due to the foregoing, I will not read any of Cavanagh's other books. I received this book as a giveaway. 2 stars13/30
Update to Message #6045. A book about an immigrant or refugee
The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman (02/12/17)
51. A book about a difficult topic
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi (02/12/17)
1. A book recommended by a librarian
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty (02/15/17)
Progress: 10/40 books
update message #67332. A book about an interesting woman The Taxidermist's Daughter - January 3, 2017
13. A book by or about a person who has a disability The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest 13/02/2017
2/10
Update message 235, progress 12/32✓6. A book with one of the four seasons in the title - Winter Men by Jesper Bugge Kold
58421 I'm jumping all in for this challenge 52 of 52. For me look on page 6 of notes.Completed : 9/52
1. A book recommended by a librarian
2. A book that's been on your TBR list for way too long -
Seven Years in Tibet
3. A book of letters
4. An audiobook The Mistletoe Murder: And Other Stories
5. A book by a person of color
6. A book with one of the four seasons in the title The Winter People
7. A book that is a story within a story
8. A book with multiple authors
9. An espionage thriller
10. A book with a cat on the cover
11. A book with an author who uses a pseudonym
12. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
13. A book by or about a person who has a disability Motherless Brooklyn
14. A book involving travel
15. A book with a subtitle The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
16. A book that's published in 2017
17. A book involving a mythical creature
18. A book you've read before that never fails to make you smile
19. A book about food
20. A book with career advice
21. A book from a nonhuman perspective
22. A steampunk novel
23. A book with a red spine
24. A book set in the wilderness Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
25. A book you loved as a child
26. A book by an author from a country you've never visited
27. A book with a title that's a character's name The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry
28. A novel set during wartime
29. A book with an unreliable narrator
30. A book with pictures
31. A book where the main character is a different ethnicity than you
32. A book about an interesting woman
33. A book set in two different time periods
34. A book with a month or day of the week in the title
35. A book set in a hotel
36. A book written by someone you admire
37. A book that's becoming a movie in 2017
38. A book set around a holiday other than Christmas
39. The first book in a series you haven't read beforeThe Bookseller
40. A book you bought on a trip
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41. A book recommended by an author you love
42. A bestseller from 2016
43. A book with a family-member term in the title
44. A book that takes place over a character's life span
45. A book about an immigrant or refugee I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
46. A book from a genre/subgenre you've never heard of
47. A book with an eccentric character
48. A book that's more than 800 pages
49. A book you got from a used book sale
50. A book that's been mentioned in another book
51. A book about a difficult topic
52. A book based on mythology
3.21.
Progress: 31/52
Update msg 17: 16/40✅ A book by an author from a country you've never visited - The Handmaid's Tale ⭐️⭐️⭐️
updated #377. New total is 10/45Completed task:
17.
Update to post 101:8. A book with multiple authors - Mutiny on the Bounty by Charles Nordhoff and James Norman Hall
11. A book with an author who uses a pseudonym - The Bad Beginning – Lemony Snicket
10/52
Update!I'll read the books I've got lying around on my TBR list and see what fits the challenge. I'll also try to read things especially for the challenge - if I get the time to do it.
Complete: 6 / 52
1. A book recommended by a librarian
2. A book that's been on your TBR list for way too long
3. A book of letters
5. A book by a person of color
6. A book with one of the four seasons in the title
7. A book that is a story within a story
8. A book with multiple authors
9. An espionage thriller
10. A book with a cat on the cover
11. A book with an author who uses a pseudonym
12. A bestseller from a genre you don't normally read
13. A book by or about a person who has a disability
15. A book with a subtitle
16. A book that's published in 2017
18. A book you've read before that never fails to make you smile
19. A book about food
20. A book with career advice
21. A book from a nonhuman perspective
22. A steampunk novel
23. A book with a red spine
24. A book set in the wilderness
25. A book you loved as a child
27. A book with a title that's a character's name
28. A novel set during wartime
29. A book with an unreliable narrator
30. A book with pictures
31. A book where the main character is a different ethnicity than you
33. A book set in two different time periods
34. A book with a month or day of the week in the title
35. A book set in a hotel
36. A book written by someone you admire
37. A book that's becoming a movie in 2017
38. A book set around a holiday other than Christmas
40. A book you bought on a trip
Advanced
41. A book recommended by an author you love
43. A book with a family-member term in the title
44. A book that takes place over a character's life span
45. A book about an immigrant or refugee
46. A book from a genre/subgenre you've never heard of
47. A book with an eccentric character
48. A book that's more than 800 pages
49. A book you got from a used book sale
50. A book that's been mentioned in another book
51. A book about a difficult topic
52. A book based on mytholog
Update message 235, progress 13/32✓27. A book with a title that's a character's name - Saving Zasha by Randi Barrow
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