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message 951: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just completed my 3rd #8 (dark blue) - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker. This book surprised me, made me think, and made me concerned, all at the same time. Exactly what a good read is supposed to do! The author conveyed, through one pre-teen's experience, a change in the planet. I appreciated the small moments were her "present" self reflected on the past. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars

15/15 - Round 3 completed!


message 952: by Ilona (last edited Oct 23, 2017 09:41PM) (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Congratulations Amanda and Megan!


message 953: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn | 581 comments I've realised I'm a bit behind with updating some of my challenges!

I'm at 13/15 for this one. Not sure whether I'll be able to sneak the remaining 2 into the next 2 months or not...

My original post is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 954: by Dug (new)

Dug | 32 comments Hi. I gave updated message 105. I’ve now completed 13 of 15. Thanks. Dug


message 955: by Leisa (new)

Leisa (weaer714) | 101 comments Updated message 153.

14/15

✔️1. White The Lincoln Lawyer (Mickey Haller, #1; Harry Bosch Universe, #17) by Michael Connelly
✔️3. Red Masked Ball at Broxley Manor (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #0.5) by Rhys Bowen
✔️4. Orange Zoo by James Patterson
✔️7. Light blue Before the Fall by Noah Hawley
✔️8. Dark blue Taking the Titanic by James Patterson
✔️9. Purple Her Royal Spyness (Her Royal Spyness Mysteries, #1) by Rhys Bowen
✔️10. Brown The Client by John Grisham
✔️12. Metallic 14th Deadly Sin (Women’s Murder Club, #14) by James Patterson
✔️13. 5 colors The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
✔️14. Title Gray Mountain by John Grisham
✔️15. Describing Truth Stained Lies (Moonlighters, #1) by Terri Blackstock


message 956: by Gretchen (new)

Gretchen Torres (stitchwitch1224) | 11 comments Sign me up, please.
Ends Dec. 31, 2017
I know were towards the end but I would like to see if I am able to do a catch-up with what I read this years.

1. White-
2. Pink-
3. Red-
4. Orange-
5. Yellow-
6. Green-
7. Light Blue-
8. Dark Blue-
9. Purple-
10. Brown-
11. Black- Full Body Burden Growing Up in the Nuclear Shadow of Rocky Flats by Kristen Iversen by Kristen Iversen 10/27/17
12. Metallic-
13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.
15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, ect...).


message 957: by Ilona (last edited Oct 28, 2017 07:54AM) (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Gretchen you are already on the list, check out message 553 ;)


message 958: by Rique (new)

Rique Santiestevan | 51 comments Updated post 873 - finished the challenge! With the completion of The Stone Sky on 8-25 and Rainbow's End on 10-25, I've now read 15 of 15 in the challenge. Yay!


message 959: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Congratulations on finishing the challenge, Rique!


message 960: by Bücherhörnchen (new)

Bücherhörnchen (usagimono) | 87 comments October

9. Purple: Wolkenschloss by Kerstin Gier Wolkenschloss

-> 15/15

I'M DONE


message 961: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Yay! Good job, Bücherhäschen!


message 962: by Chrissy (new)

Chrissy | 262 comments I finished! (Probably many times over, but I picked out the covers that looked the best in their rainbow):

15/15 complete!

1. White
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon
2. Pink
The Dream of a Common Language Poems 1974-1977 by Adrienne Rich
3. Red
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
4. Orange
White Teeth by Zadie Smith
5. Yellow
Ajax Penumbra 1969 (Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, #0.5) by Robin Sloan
6. Green
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Flavia de Luce, #1) by Alan Bradley
7. Light blue
Bluebeard The Autobiography of Rabo Karabekian (1916-1988) by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
8. Dark blue
Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon
9. Purple
Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov
10. Brown
The Arrival by Shaun Tan
11. Black
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
12. Metallic
An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1) by Sabaa Tahir
13. At least 5 colors
The Hike by Drew Magary
14. A color in the title
Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly
15. Word describing color
To The Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey


message 963: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Chrissy wrote: "I finished! (Probably many times over, but I picked out the covers that looked the best in their rainbow)"

Your rainbow looks pretty awesome, congratulations! :)


message 964: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just completed my 4th #1 (white) - Come Sundown by Nora Roberts. I always enjoy reading Roberts' books. This one was not quite as interesting for me - I just didn't really connect with the characters. I also figured out the mystery pretty early on, but it was still a good read. Worth reading! 3.5 stars

1/15 - Round 4


message 965: by Nina (new)

Nina | 354 comments Read a book with a white cover

read 11/15

Update:

1. white:
Verstummt (Will Trent, #1) by Karin Slaughter
Verstummt (Will Trent, #1) by Karin Slaughter
2. pink:
Kiss Me First by Lottie Moggach
Kiss Me First by Lottie Moggach
3. red:
Final Cut by Veit Etzold
Final Cut by Veit Etzold
4. orange:
Zerstört (Grant County, #6) by Karin Slaughter
Zerstört (Grant County, #6) by Karin Slaughter
5. yellow:
Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth
Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth
6. green:
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
7. light blue:
Wonder by R.J. Palacio
Wonder (Wonder #1) by R.J. Palacio
8. dark blue:
Aristotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, #1) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
9. purple:
The Sisters Grimm The problem Child by Michael Buckley
The Problem Child (The Sisters Grimm, #3) by Michael Buckley
10. brown:
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops by Jen Campbell
Weird Things Customers Say in Bookshops by Jen Campbell
11. black:
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson
If You Come Softly by Jacqueline Woodson
12. metallic:
The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer
The Shock of the Fall by Nathan Filer
13. 5 colors in the cover:
Blinde Vögel (Beatrice Kaspary, #2) by Ursula Poznanski
Blinde Vögel (Beatrice Kaspary, #2) by Ursula Poznanski
14. color in the title of the book:
Die Goldhändlerin by Iny Lorentz
Die Goldhändlerin by Iny Lorentz
15. a word describing colors in the title:
A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic, #2) by V.E. Schwab
A Gathering of Shadows (Shades of Magic, #2) by V.E. Schwab


message 966: by Kirsty (new)

Kirsty (kirsty1688) | 98 comments update msg 79

13/15


message 967: by Marissa (new)

Marissa | 390 comments Update to Message #12

15/15!


message 968: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Marissa wrote: "Update to Message #12

15/15!"


Congratulations on finishing the challenge, Marissa!


message 969: by Eirelyn (new)

Eirelyn (ladyeirelyn) | 1244 comments Update!

Progress: 9/15 (on Round 3)

1) White:

2) Pink:

3) Red:
Dracula by Bram Stoker

4) Orange:
Rot & Ruin (Rot & Ruin, #1) by Jonathan Maberry

5) Yellow:
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

6) Green:
Messenger (The Giver, #3) by Lois Lowry

7) Light Blue:

8) Dark Blue:

9) Purple:

10) Brown:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

11) Black:

12) Metallic:
Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5) by Marissa Meyer

13) 5 Colors:
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) by Marissa Meyer

14) Color in Title:
Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2) by Lois Lowry

15) Word Describing Color:
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch


message 970: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Completed my 4th #15 (describe color) - The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan. This would have gotten a higher rating from me but for the haikus at the beginning of each chapter. I get it, it's about the god of poetry, but it's annoying. Other than that, the book is entertaining, and I'm glad someone else is as horrified of Indiana as I am;) Worth reading. 3.5 stars

2/15 - Round 4


message 971: by Kirsty (new)

Kirsty (kirsty1688) | 98 comments update msg 79

14/15 and reading my last book :D


message 972: by Eirelyn (new)

Eirelyn (ladyeirelyn) | 1244 comments Update!

Progress: 10/15 (on Round 3)

1) White:

2) Pink:

3) Red:
Dracula by Bram Stoker

4) Orange:
Rot & Ruin (Rot & Ruin, #1) by Jonathan Maberry

5) Yellow:
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

6) Green:
Messenger (The Giver, #3) by Lois Lowry

7) Light Blue:

8) Dark Blue:

9) Purple:
Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber

10) Brown:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

11) Black:

12) Metallic:
Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5) by Marissa Meyer

13) 5 Colors:
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) by Marissa Meyer

14) Color in Title:
Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2) by Lois Lowry

15) Word Describing Color:
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch


message 973: by Lauri (new)

Lauri (otwlauri) | 152 comments Updating msg. 34. I completed the challenge! Yaaayyyy!


message 974: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Congrats Lauri! I hope that you enjoyed this challenge :)


message 975: by Alison (new)

Alison Chorney-Dubien (alisonchorney-dubien) Good morning!

Just wanted to post that I have completed this challenge :-) My original post was #10

Thanks,
Alison


message 976: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Congratulations Alison!


message 977: by Gillis (new)

Gillis | 32 comments update 685:

All 15 done!
A special moment for me, since this is the first challenge ever, here on goodread, that I completed succesfully.
Hopefully the start of many more!


1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover (ivory, cream, bone, etc...).
Thorag de Germaan (Germanen Saga, #1) by Jörg Kastner

2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink in the cover (rose, magenta, salmon, etc...).
Een Kroon van Zwaarden (Het Rad des Tijds, #7) by Robert Jordan

3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover (maroon, brick, scarlet, etc...)
De Herrezen Draak (Het Rad des Tijds, #3) by Robert Jordan

4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).
Mindfulness praktisch toepassen by David Harp

5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow in the cover (blond, chartreuse, canary, etc...).
Mentaal kapitaal by Elke Geraerts

6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover (sage, lime, jade, etc...).
Wolvenbroeders (Germanen Saga, #2) by Jörg Kastner Mindfulness is goed voor alles by Anouk Decuypere

7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue in the cover (teal, sky, cerulean, etc...)
De Komst van de Schaduw (Het Rad des Tijds, #4) by Robert Jordan

8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...).
Het Oog van de Wereld (Het Rad des Tijds, #1) by Robert Jordan Het raadsel van de robijn (Sally Lockhart, #1) by Philip Pullman

9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover (lavender, plum, orchid, etc...).
Betoverd (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia

10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover (tan, mahogany, coffee, etc...).
Portland en de dolende dode by Martin Koomen

11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...).
Charly by Patrick De Bruyn

12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...)
Een missie naar de Niger by Jules Verne

13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
De tempel van Han by Jack Vance

14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.
De dame in blauw by Javier Sierra

15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title
Vuur uit de Hemel (Het Rad des Tijds, #5) by Robert Jordan


message 978: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just completed my 4th #8 (dark blue) - Into the Water by Paula Hawkins. I appreciate Hawkins' character development! Similar to Girl on a Train, in this book, she presents the multiple characters in one way, then develops them over the course of the story until suddenly I'm feeling sympathy for a character I originally disliked, and vice versa. For me, this book had a faster pace than Girl on a Train. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars

3/15 - Round 4


message 979: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 29.

12/15


message 980: by Dominique (new)

Dominique  | 1223 comments Message no 5 update: Completed


message 981: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Congratulations on finishing the challenge, Gillis, Dominique, and Lisa! :)


message 982: by Dominique (new)

Dominique  | 1223 comments Ilona wrote: "Congratulations on finishing the challenge, Gillis, Dominique, and Lisa! :)"

Thanks!


message 983: by Sherry (new)

Sherry (lilsherry) | 721 comments Update: 15/15 BOOKS Completed ✔

1. "White" The Proposal by J. Lynn [Read 1/26/2017]
2. "Pink" How to Be a Grown-up by Emma McLaughlin [Read 2/19/2017]
3. "Red" 100 Questions You'd Never Ask Your Parents: Straight Answers to Teens' Questions About Sex, Sexuality, and Health by Elizabeth Henderson [Read 1/22/2017]
4. "Orange" Imprudence by Gail Carriger [Read 1/31/2016]
5. "Yellow" Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2, Parts 1 & 2 by J.K. Rowling [Read 3/28/2017]
6. "Green" The Butcher's Hook by Janet Ellis [Read 5/12/2017]
7. "Light Blue" Siren's Call by Jayne Castle [Read 1/03/2017]
8. "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...). The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman [Read 7/13/2017]
9. "Purple" Thigh High by Christina Dodd [Read 5/3/2017]
10. "Brown" Menagerie by Rachel Vincent [Read 5/17/2017]
11. "Black" South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami [Read 4/28/2017]
12. Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...). Shuriken and Pleats: Vol. 2 (手裏剣とプリーツ / Shuriken to Pleats #2) by Matsuri Hino [Read 7/12/2017]
13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover. The Trouble with Princesses (The Princess Brides, #3) by Tracy Anne Warren [Read 8/9/2017]
14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book. Red Rising by Pierce Brown [Read 6/12/2017]
15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, ect...)
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne [Read 10/01/2017]


message 984: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Good job Sherry!


message 985: by Jannene (new)

Jannene | 868 comments Dominique wrote: "Message no 5 update: Completed"

Congrats! I have one left.


message 986: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just completed my 4th #5 (yellow) - The Identicals by Elin Hilderbrand. Really solid, good book! The beginning was a bit slow to start, and the chapters in the point of view of the respective islands are a bit odd. Other than that, I really enjoyed it. Nice storyline and interesting characters. They are bratty and annoying at the start, but really grew on me towards the end. Worth reading! 4 stars

4/15 - Round 4


message 987: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just completed my 4th #12 (metallic) - The Fifth Doll by Charlie Holmberg. Another great fantasy from Holmberg! I wasn't a fan of the ending necessarily - I thought a bit more detail would have been helpful. But other than that, a very enjoyable read. Worth reading! 4 stars

5/15 Round 4


message 988: by Kate (new)

Kate Updated Message 6. Completed. 15/15


message 989: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Congrats Kate!


message 990: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Only one month to go, good luck with your last books for this challenge! :)


message 991: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just finished my 4th #7 (light blue) - Quiet Meg by Sherry Lynn Ferguson. Nice, easy read. Far-fetched but most of these regency romances are like that. Worth reading. 3.5 stars

6/15 - Round 4


message 992: by Jennifer (last edited Dec 05, 2017 05:26PM) (new)

Jennifer Update to message 314
COLOR CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017

1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover (ivory, cream, bone, etc...).
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink in the cover (rose, magenta, salmon, etc...).

3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover (maroon, brick, scarlet, etc...).
Child X by Lee Weatherly

4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).

5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow in the cover (blond, chartreuse, canary, etc...).
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover (sage, lime, jade, etc...).

7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue in the cover (teal, sky, cerulean, etc...).
Hello, It's Me by Wendy Markham

8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...).

9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover (lavender, plum, orchid, etc...).

10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover (tan, mahogany, coffee, etc...).

11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...).
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...).

13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
Five Things I Can't Live Without by Holly Shumas

14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.

15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, ect...).

4/15


message 993: by Wei (new)

Wei (xahweix) | 59 comments updated for message 134!

13/15 books


message 994: by Dug (new)

Dug | 32 comments I have updated Message 105

15/15 completed. Mission accomplished!


message 995: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just completed my 4th #3 (Red) - The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson. As enjoyable a book to read as watching an episode of Downton Abbey! I loved the characters and the writing! Definitely worth reading! 5 stars

7/15 - Round 4


message 996: by Ilona (new)

Ilona | 4698 comments Dug wrote: "I have updated Message 105

15/15 completed. Mission accomplished!"


Congratulations, Dug! I hope that you enjoyed the challenge :)


message 997: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Just completed my 4th #10 (brown) - Cane River by Lalita Tademy. I appreciate that the author used her only family history as the outline for this tale of four generations of strong women. However, the writing was repetitive and a little simplistic. I liked the images and historical documents sprinkled throughout but some of them were difficult to read. Worth reading. 3.5 stars

8/15 - Round 4


message 998: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Update to message 314
COLOR CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017

1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover (ivory, cream, bone, etc...).
The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel

2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink in the cover (rose, magenta, salmon, etc...).

3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover (maroon, brick, scarlet, etc...).
Child X by Lee Weatherly

4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).

5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow in the cover (blond, chartreuse, canary, etc...).
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover (sage, lime, jade, etc...).

7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue in the cover (teal, sky, cerulean, etc...).
Hello, It's Me by Wendy Markham

8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...).

9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover (lavender, plum, orchid, etc...).

10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover (tan, mahogany, coffee, etc...).

11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...).
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards

12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...).

13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
Five Things I Can't Live Without by Holly Shumas

14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.

15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, ect...).

5/15


message 999: by Eirelyn (new)

Eirelyn (ladyeirelyn) | 1244 comments Update!

Progress: 13/15 (on Round 3)

1) White:

2) Pink:
Stars Above (The Lunar Chronicles, #4.5) by Marissa Meyer

3) Red:
Dracula by Bram Stoker

4) Orange:
Rot & Ruin (Rot & Ruin, #1) by Jonathan Maberry

5) Yellow:
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

6) Green:
Messenger (The Giver, #3) by Lois Lowry

7) Light Blue:
Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella

8) Dark Blue:
Son (The Giver, #4) by Lois Lowry

9) Purple:
Christmas Letters by Debbie Macomber

10) Brown:
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

11) Black:

12) Metallic:
Fairest (The Lunar Chronicles, #3.5) by Marissa Meyer

13) 5 Colors:
Winter (The Lunar Chronicles, #4) by Marissa Meyer

14) Color in Title:
Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2) by Lois Lowry

15) Word Describing Color:
Dark Matter by Blake Crouch


message 1000: by Charity (new)

Charity (faeryrebel78) | 1465 comments Updated message 29.

13/15


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