Modern Mrs. Darcy Challenge - 2017

[Paula]

Update to Message 8 (02/12/17):

10/12 & 7/12 - Total: 17/24

[Noelia]

Update to message 10:

11/12

[Winter, Group Reads]

Great job everyone, only a little bit further to go! Read those books!

[Debra]

updated msg 16 completed

[Winter, Group Reads]

Congrats Debra :)

[Paula]

Update to message 364: Now reached 18/24!

[Arielle]

update to post 91

19/24

Reading for Fun:

1. A book you chose for the cover: Ink by Amanda Sun FINISHED 3-30-17
2. A book with reputation for being un-put-down-able : The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes FINISHED 11-21-17
3. A book set somewhere you've never been but would like to visit: In the Woods by Tana French
4. A book you've already read: Boy Wonder: My Life in Tights by Burt Ward FINISHED 5-19-17
5. A juicy memoir: Girl Walks out of a Bar: A Memoir by Lisa F. Smith FINISHED 3-27-17
6. A book about books or reading : The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler FINISHED 7-17-17
7. A book in a genre you usually avoid: Adulthood is a Myth by Sarah Andersen FINISHED 2-1-17
8. A book you don't want to admit you're dying to read: I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain by Courtney Robertson FINISHED 2-21-17
9. A book in the backlist of a new favorite author: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf FINISHED 2-2-17
10. A book recommended by someone with great taste: Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson FINISHED 12-14-17
11. A book you were excited to buy or borrow, but haven't read yet: Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
12. A book about a topic or subject you already love : All Who Go Do Not Return by Shulem Deen FINISHED 4-14-17

Reading for Growth:

1. A Newberry Award winner or Honor book: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - FINISHED 1-30-17
2. A book in translation: Dawn by Elie Wiesel FINISHED 2-7-17
3. A book that's more than 600 pages : Beach Music by Pat Conroy
4. A book of poetry, a play, or an essay collection: The Odd Couple : The Original Screenplays I and II by Neil Simon. FINISHED 2-5-17
5. A book of any genre that addresses current events: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond Finished 10-5-17
6. An immigration story: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie FINISHED 11-30-17
7. A book published before you were born: Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry
8. Three books by the same author: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Pottery and the Half Blood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K Rowling
9. A book by an #ownvoices or#diversebooks author: Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok FINISHED 4-5-17
10. A book with an unreliable narrator or ambiguous ending: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis FINISHED 2-24-17
11. A book nominatied for an award in 2017: The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon Finished 3-9-17
12. A Pulitizer Prize or National Book Award Winner: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr FINISHED 11-3-17

[Marissa]

Update to Message #80
Progress: 22/24

[Boipoka]

I completed! :) 12/12

1. A book you chose for the cover. Murder Past Due
2. A book with reputation for being un-put-down-able. Moonraker
3. A book set somewhere you've never been but would like to visit. The Forgotten Sister: Mary Bennet's Pride and Prejudice
4. A book you've already read. The Hitch Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy: A Trilogy in Five Parts
5. A juicy memoir. Not My Father's Son
6. A book about books or reading. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
7. A book in a genre you usually avoid. The Winter People
8. A book you don't want to admit you're dying to read. The Viscount Who Loved Me
9. A book in the backlist of a new favorite author. Strong Poison
10. A book recommended by someone with great taste. Americanah
11. A book you were excited to buy but haven't read yet. The Complete Persepolis
12. A book about a subject you already love. The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality

[Ju]

Original pledge #51. I actually completed this! Colour me surprised given how much this year hammered me!

1. A book you chose for the cover - Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
2. A book with reputation for being un-put-down-able - Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
4. A book you've already read - WebMage by Kelly McCullough
6. A book about books or reading - Bookishly Ever After by Isabel Bandeira
8. A book you don't want to admit you're dying to read - Musketeer Space by Tansy Rayner Roberts
10. A book recommended by someone with great taste - All Systems Red by Martha Wells
11. A book you were excited to buy or borrow, but haven't read yet - The Turn: The Hollows Begins with Death by Kim Harrison
12. A book about a topic or subject you already love - Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Incomplete:
3. A book set somewhere you've never been but would like to visit
5. A juicy memoir
7. A book in a genre you usually avoid
9. A book in the backlist of a new favorite author

[Arielle]

update to Post 91

20/24

Reading for Fun:

1. A book you chose for the cover: Ink by Amanda Sun FINISHED 3-30-17
2. A book with reputation for being un-put-down-able : The Girl Who Wrote in Silk by Kelli Estes FINISHED 11-21-17
3. A book set somewhere you've never been but would like to visit: In the Woods by Tana French
4. A book you've already read: Boy Wonder: My Life in Tights by Burt Ward FINISHED 5-19-17
5. A juicy memoir: Girl Walks out of a Bar: A Memoir by Lisa F. Smith FINISHED 3-27-17
6. A book about books or reading : The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler FINISHED 7-17-17
7. A book in a genre you usually avoid: Adulthood is a Myth by Sarah Andersen FINISHED 2-1-17
8. A book you don't want to admit you're dying to read: I Didn't Come Here to Make Friends: Confessions of a Reality Show Villain by Courtney Robertson FINISHED 2-21-17
9. A book in the backlist of a new favorite author: One Breath Away by Heather Gudenkauf FINISHED 2-2-17
10. A book recommended by someone with great taste: Once We Were Brothers by Ronald H. Balson FINISHED 12-14-17
11. A book you were excited to buy or borrow, but haven't read yet: Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
12. A book about a topic or subject you already love : All Who Go Do Not Return by Shulem Deen FINISHED 4-14-17

Reading for Growth:

1. A Newberry Award winner or Honor book: The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - FINISHED 1-30-17
2. A book in translation: Dawn by Elie Wiesel FINISHED 2-7-17
3. A book that's more than 600 pages : Beach Music by Pat Conroy
4. A book of poetry, a play, or an essay collection: The Odd Couple : The Original Screenplays I and II by Neil Simon. FINISHED 2-5-17
5. A book of any genre that addresses current events: Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond Finished 10-5-17
6. An immigration story: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie FINISHED 11-30-17
7. A book published before you were born: Terms of Endearment by Larry McMurtry Finished 12-24-17
8. Three books by the same author: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Pottery and the Half Blood Prince, and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K Rowling
9. A book by an #ownvoices or#diversebooks author: Girl in Translation by Jean Kwok FINISHED 4-5-17
10. A book with an unreliable narrator or ambiguous ending: American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis FINISHED 2-24-17
11. A book nominatied for an award in 2017: The Sun is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon Finished 3-9-17
12. A Pulitizer Prize or National Book Award Winner: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr FINISHED 11-3-17

[Gail]

Update to post #50

12/12

[Kristina]

Finished 12/27/2017 - 24/24

FOR FUN: 12/12
1. A book you chose for the cover. The Love Interest Finished 7/4/2017
2. A book with reputation for being un-put-down-able. The Help Finished 9/27/2017
3. A book set somewhere you've never been but would like to visit. The Luminaries Finished 12/23/2017
4. A book you've already read. A Clockwork Orange Finished 2/3/2017
5. A juicy memoir. The Glass Castle Finished 9/2/2017
6. A book about books or reading. If on a Winter's Night a Traveler Finished 1/16/2017
7. A book in a genre you usually avoid. Milk and Honey Finished 7/9/2017
8. A book you don't want to admit you're dying to read. Lolita Finished 6/18/2017
9. A book in the backlist of a new favorite author. Fight Club Finished 4/15/2017
10. A book recommended by someone with great taste. The Couple Next Door Finished 4/16/2017
11. A book you were excited to buy or borrow, but haven't read yet. Bone Swans Finished 11/25/2017
12. A book about a topic or subject you already love. The Bell Jar Finished 4/12/2017

FOR GROWTH: 12/12
1. A Newberry Award winner or Honor book Island of the Blue Dolphins Finished 3/4/3017
2. A book in translation A Man Called Ove Finished 8/11/2017
3. A book that's more than 600 pages The Shining Finished 11/7/2017
4. A book of poetry, a play, or an essay collection Ex Libris: Confessions of a Common Reader Finished 7/2/2017
5. A book of any genre that addresses current events Exit West Finished 4/10/2017
6. An immigration story Behold the Dreamers Finished 1/8/2017
7. A book published before you were born Up from Slavery Finished 2/27/2017
8. Three books by the same author: Neil Gaiman:
- American Gods Finished 1/31/2017
- Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch Finished 10/8/2017
- Anansi Boys Finished 12/27/2017
9. A book by an #ownvoices or #diversebooks author The Sun is Also a Star Finished 1/19/2017
10. A book with an unreliable narrator or ambiguous ending The History of Love Finished 2/13/2017
11. A book nominated for an award in 2017 Sing, Unburied, Sing Finished 11/26/2017
12. A Pulitzer Prize or National Book Award Winner Between the World and Me Finished 7/15/2017

[ReGina]

24/24!!

I'm so excited for completing all of my reading challenges this year - lots of great books on this list. Here's the entire list:

Reading for Fun:

1. A book you chose for the cover – We Should Hang Out Sometime
2. A book with reputation for being un-put-down-able – Before the Fall
3. A book set somewhere you've never been but would like to visit – The Silkworm
4. A book you've already read – Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
5. A juicy memoir – Born a Crime
6. A book about books or reading – On Writing
7. A book in a genre you usually avoid - Darktown
8. A book you don't want to admit you're dying to read – The Day the Crayons Quit
9. A book in the backlist of a new favorite author – I Feel Bad About My Neck
10. A book recommended by someone with great taste – Devil in the White City
11. A book you were excited to buy or borrow, but haven't read yet – Carla’s Comfort Foods
12. A book about a topic or subject you already love - Uninvited

Reading for Growth:

1. A Newberry Award winner or Honor book – The Year of Billy Miller
2. A book in translation – The Dinner
3. A book that's more than 600 pages – 11/22/63
4. A book of poetry, a play, or an essay collection – Bad Feminist
5. A book of any genre that addresses current events – The Daily Show: An Oral History
6. An immigration story – The Leaving of Things
7. A book published before you were born – Animal Farm
8. Three books by the same author – Echo Burning, Killing Floor, Die Trying
9. A book by an #ownvoices or#diversebooks author – The Hate U Give
10. A book with an unreliable narrator or ambiguous ending – Brain on Fire
11. A book nominated for an award in 2017 – Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City
12. A Pulitizer Prize or National Book Award Winner – Underground Railroad

[Julie]

updated message 45

[Winter, Group Reads]

Great work everyone! Here's the list :)

Participants:

Agnieszka - 0/15
Amanda - 4/24
Amber - 0/24
Anna - 14/24
Arielle - 20/24
Carly - 4/12
Caro - 0/12
Carrie - 10/12
Catherine - 23/24
Ceanna - 3/12
Charity - 0/10
Cheri - 0/20
Cheryl - 3/24
Chetara - 0/24
Cindy III - 0/10
Claire - 6/12
Dominique - 0/18
Erin - 0/20
Erika - 2/12
Gem - 0/?
Gretchen - 8/10
Jacki - 1/24
Jade - 0/12
Jennifer - 3/24
Jessica - 0/15
Jessica H (47) - 1/10
Jill - 1/12
Juliarcher - 0/24
Julia - 0/12
Julie - 10/12
Juliefellion - 0/24
Karoline - 0/3
Kate - 0/?
Kelly - 10/12
Kelly B - 1/10
Kristin - 4/24
Kristina - 24/24
Laura - 0/12
Lauri - 0/12
Leslie - 0/12
Lisa - 2/9
Maddison - 7/24
Maddy - 0/12
Maria - 0/10
Marissa - 22/24
Marissa (166) - 6/18
Martha - 0/12
Maureen - 0/24
Mave - 0/24
Maxine - 11/12
Meagan - 0/24
Meaghan - 6/24
Melanie - 0/12
Melanie (234) - 3/24
Melissa - 19/24
Mie - 0/12
Miriam - 1/24
Nicky - 8/12
Nicole - 0/6
Niffer - 0/10
Nik - 22/24
Nikinna - 0/12
Noelia - 11/12
Paul - 0/13
Paula - 18/24
Q - 0/12
ReGina - 24/24
Reija - 6/12
Rick - 0/?
Robyn - 2/10
Samantha - 0/15
Sam F - 0/24
Sarah - 0/12
Sharon (53) - 1/12
Sruthi - 0/12
Stephanie - 2/12
Susan - 0/24
Suzanne - 2/12
Tahera - 6/8
Tera - 4/10
Tiffany - 5/12
Vernice - 0/24
Vicky - 12/24
Victoria - 0/10

Completed:

Aparajita - 12/12
Berit - 24/24
Carri - 14/12
Cat - 24/24
Charity (60) - 12/7
Cindy - 12/12
Darinda - 24/24
Debra - 12/12
Gail - 12/12
Ju - 8/8
Kiwi - 24/24
Lindsay - 24/24
Monique - 10/10
Sharon (40) - 24/24
Sherry - 14/12
Tania - 12/12