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Back to School Challenge (2.0)

Back to School 2.0
Goal: Four subjects (eight books)
September 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Reading
1. fiction book

2. non-fiction book

Mathematics
3. number in title

4. part of a series

Until the Dawn #0.5
Political Science/Government
5. lawyer character

Character: Zanna Krykos
6. law enforcement officer character

Character: Sergeant Major von Rumpel
Choir/Band
7. professional singer character

Betty Lake, professional canteen and USO singer
8. character who plays an instrument

Character: Willa; violin

Duration: Sep 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2019
Level: College (13-15 subjects)
Subjects passed: 13/13-15
Read: 26/26-30
✔ Reading
♦Read any fiction book
Dawn | Octavia E. Butler - Dec 27
♦Read any non-fiction book
At Home: A Short History of Private Life | Bill Bryson - Sep 13
✔ Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title
One of Us | Craig DiLouie - Oct 14
♦Read a book that is part of a series
Magic Rises | Ilona Andrews - Sep 25
✔ Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
Star Witch | Helen Harper - Oct 8
♦Read a romance
Scoring Wilder | R.S. Grey - Dec 9
✔ Biology
♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
It Ends with Us | Colleen Hoover - Sep 5
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
Fire Touched | Patricia Briggs - Sep 30
✔ Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
The Chase | Elle Kennedy - Jan 26
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
Powers, Vol. 1: Who Killed Retro Girl? | Brian Michael Bendis - Oct 15
✔ Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
The Snow Queen | Hans Christian Andersen - Nov 28
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
The Library Book | Susan Orlean - Nov 5
Choir/Band
♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
✔ Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Brown Girl Dreaming | Jacqueline Woodson - Sep 21
♦Read a book by a new to you author
Inside Out & Back Again | Thanhha Lai - Sep 9
Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
✔ American History
♦Read a book set in the USA
Sabrina | Nick Drnaso - Nov 10
♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
An Easy Death | Charlaine Harris - Dec 25
✔ History
♦Read a historical book
Do You Want to Start a Scandal | Tessa Dare - Oct 4
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together
To Love Jason Thorn | Ella Maise - Dec 1
✔ Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist
The Year of Shadows | Claire Legrand - Nov 29
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art

✔ Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book
Rogue Protocol | Martha Wells - Sep 19
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer
Three Mages and a Margarita | Annette Marie - Oct 26
✔ Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food
The Last Banquet of Temporal Confections | Tina Connolly - Feb 27
♦Read a guilty pleasure
Nevermore | Dannika Dark - Jan 23
✔ Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
The Governess Game | Tessa Dare - Oct 20
♦Read a book involving a crime
Sadie | Courtney Summers - Oct 6

Duration: 9/2/2018 - 3/2/2019
Goal: 30/30 tasks; 15/15 subjects
Current level: College: 13-15 subjects
SUBJECTS & TASKS
1. Read any fiction book
In the House of the Worm by George R.R. Martin - 9/6/2018
2. Read any non-fiction book
The Elements: A Very Short Introduction by Philip Ball - 12/26/2018


3. Read a book with a number in the title
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin – 9/19/2018
4. Read a book that is part of a series
World's End by Neil Gaiman - 9/5/2018
The Sandman #8


5. Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman - 9/3/2018
Sebastian Makepeace
6. Read a romance
Broken Edge by C.D. Reiss - 9/9/2018


7. Read a book with a character who is a doctor
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris - 11/12/2018
Doctor Mengele
8. Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
The Sandman: The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman - 9/23/2018
The Fox


9. Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 02/12/2019
Justice Lawrence John Wargrave
10. Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena – 9/16/2018
Detective Rasbach


11. Read a book that has been made into a movie
Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach - 9/22/2018
12. Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
Bedbugs by Ben H. Winters - 10/25/2018
Jenna: Jenna was an actress, the rare kind who actually made a living, performing frequently Off Broadway, occasionally on Broadway... (Kindle Locations 1290-1291)


13. Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
Death: The Deluxe Edition by Neil Gaiman - 9/16/2018
Foxglove
14. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
There There by Tommy Orange - 11/22/2018
Thomas Frank - Drums - ...until you actually started drumming many years later. (Kindle Locations 2632)


15. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Portuguese Irregular Verbs by Alexander McCall Smith - 9/4/2018
Professor Dr Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld, author of Portuguese Irregular Verbs
16. Read a book by a new to you author
Rust & Stardust by T. Greenwood - 9/13/2018


17. Read a book involving sports
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling - 10/9/2018
Quidditch
18. Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
Fence Vol. 1 by C.S. Pacat - 11/14/2018


19. Read a book set in the USA
Calypso by David Sedaris - 11/23/2018
20. Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Sara Richardson – 02/08/2019


21. Read a historical book
Circe by Madeline Miller - 10/10/2018
Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Historical
22. Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Proper Gauge by Hugh Howey - 10/4/2018
Mayor Jahns and Deputy Marnes


23. Read a book with a character who is an artist
Galatea by Madeline Miller - 9/20/2018
The sculptor (Pygmalion)
24. Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
The Quotable Sandman by Neil Gaiman - 9/15/2018


25. Read a sci-fi book
Planet Urth by Jennifer Martucci - 9/2/2018
Genre: Science Fiction - Dystopia
26. Read a book where a character uses a computer
Her Brooding Italian Boss by Susan Meier - 9/26/2018
Laura Beth: ...she looked right sitting behind the long, flat computer screen... (Kindle Location 745)


27. Read a book involving food
Chocolate Kisses by Judith Arnold – 02/10/2019
28. Read a guilty pleasure
Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019


29. Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows – 11/27/2018
30. Read a book involving a crime
Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith - 9/5/2018
Mma Ramotswe investigates the death of an American boy.



Reading
♦Read any fiction book
♦Read any non-fiction book
Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title
♦Read a book that is part of a series
Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist

♦Read a romance
Biology
♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter

Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer

Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
Choir/Band
♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
♦Read a book by a new to you author
Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover

American History
♦Read a book set in the USA
♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
History
♦Read a historical book
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together

Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art

Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer

Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food
♦Read a guilty pleasure
Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
♦Read a book involving a crime


Duration: 09/01/18 - 02/28/19
Completed Subjects: 13/15
College: 13-15 subjects
SUBJECTS & TASKS
Reading
♦
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 11/03/18
♦
Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation by Elissa Stein 09/28/18
Mathematics
♦
Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski 09/30/18
♦
Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews 09/27/18
Chemistry
♦
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee 11/26/18
♦
Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon 02/15/19
Biology
♦
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing by Donna Andrews 12/03/18
♦
Craven Manor by Darcy Coates 11/05/18
Political Science/Government
♦
The Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie Hannah 11/17/18
♦
The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair 12/10/18
Acting/Drama
♦
Howards End by E.M. Forster 01/23/19
♦
The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud 11/11/18
Writing
♦
Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah 10/26/18
♦
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari 10/21/18
American History
♦
Slender Man by Anonymous 12/04/18
♦
American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow by Jerrold M. Packard 1/26/19
History
♦
The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah 10/22/18
♦
Scream All Night by Derek Milman 09/17/18
Art
♦
Vincent by Barbara Stok 12/20/18
♦
A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley 11/27/18

Computer Science
♦
The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi 09/18/18
♦
#Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil 09/14/18
Lunch/Recess
♦
No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach by Anthony Bourdain 12/01/18
♦
The Diviners by Libba Bray 11/13/18
Detention
♦
Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse 10/13/18
♦
Body Count by Barbara Nadel 12/15/18

Back to School (Jun 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018)
15/15 Subjects Completed
✔Reading
♦
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (6/22/18)
♦
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille by Russell Freedman (7/29/18)
✔Mathematics
♦
The Feisty One by Cami Checketts (6/19/18)
♦
How I Met Your Brother by Janette Rallison (6/8/18)
The Power of the Matchmaker - #11
✔Chemistry
♦
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists by J.K. Rowling (6/16/18)
Dolores Umbridge is a witch, as are the Ministers of Magic.
♦
Must-Have Husband by Ginny Baird (6/20/18)
Contemporary Romance
✔Biology
♦
Reluctantly Charmed by Kate Cambridge (6/15/18)
Doctor Holloway
♦
Short Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies by J.K. Rowling (6/16/18)
Remus Lupin is a werewolf and Minerva McGonagall can shift into a cat.
✔Political Science/Government
♦
Not Your Match by Lindzee Armstrong (6/10/18)
Andi is a lawyer.
♦
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer (6/19/18)
Ashe is a Texas Ranger.
✔Acting/Drama
♦
A December Bride by Denise Hunter (9/11/18)
♦
The Masquerading Groom by Taylor Hart (6/28/18)
Sterling is an actor.
✔Choir/Band
♦
The Country Groom by Taylor Hart (7/2/18)
Montana is a country music superstar.
♦
Heart Strings by Donna Hatch (6/17/18)
Susanna plays the harp and Kit plays the violin.
✔Writing
♦
Jade by Rachelle Ayala (6/11/18)
Jade is an author.
♦
Lawfully Loved by Jenna Brandt (6/15/18)
✔Physical Education
♦
The Trustworthy Groom by Cami Checketts (7/4/18)
Brady is a football player.
♦
The Resolved Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood (6/16/18)

✔American History
♦
Moot Court by Jennifer Griffith (6/21/18)
Set in Washington state
♦
Lightning and Lawmen by Shanna Hatfield (6/25/18)
Historical Western Romance
✔History
♦
A Stranger at Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd (6/21/18)
Set in Regency England
♦
Sweet Entanglement by Jean C. Gordon (6/4/18)
This is a third chance story.
✔Art
♦
Love at First Date by Susan Hatler (6/7/18)
Henry is an artist.
♦
A Madness Most Discreet by Nichole Van (6/26/18)

✔Computer Science
♦
Flicker by Rebecca Rode (7/14/18)
♦
Keep Me At Christmas by Lucinda Whitney (6/5/18)
Jack uses a computer.
✔Lunch/Recess
♦
Waiting for You by Heather B. Moore (6/6/18)
Seth cooks for Gwen many times.
♦
The Light of the Lovers' Moon by Marcia Lynn McClure (6/14/18)
By Marcia Lynn McClure
✔Detention
♦
The Crush Dilemma by Susan Hatler (6/1/18)
Trish is a bully.
♦
Blackberry Crumble by Josi S. Kilpack (6/13/18)
Jim is murdered.

3. number in title

If not, I can read another. Thanks!
Andrea wrote: "JoAnne, will this book work for #3 number in title, as the actual number 4 is seen on the cover?
3. number in title
by June Foster 9..."
That's good!!
3. number in title

That's good!!

College: 13-15 subjects
Start 19/3/2018- 19/9/2018
SUBJECTS & TASKS
✔️Reading
♦Read any fiction book
The Forgotten Waltz

♦Read any non-fiction book

✔️Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title
Reservoir 13

♦Read a book that is part of a series

✔️Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
The Witch of Portobello

Athena is a ‘witch’
♦Read a romance
Restoring Grace

✔️Biology
♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Restoration

The MC is a doctor
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter

Family of shapeshifters
✔️Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer

Cicero is a lawyer
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
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Inspector Lockyear
✔️Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
Still Alice

♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress

Antonie is an actor
✔️Chair/Band
♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
Bel Canto

One of the MC is an Opera singer
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
A Long Way Down

character: JJ
✔️Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Catullus' Bedspread: The Life of Rome's Most Erotic Poet

♦Read a book by a new to you author
Galgenveld

Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports
Us Against You

♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
American History
♦Read a book set in the USA

♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
✔️History
♦Read a historical book
Outlander

♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Wuthering Heights

Heathcliff and Catherine
✔️Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

Vincent Van gogh
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
A State of Freedom

✔️Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book
An Ember in the Ashes

MPG Sf
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer
De reünie

The MC works as a secretary and uses a computer
✔️Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food
Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves

♦Read a guilty pleasure
Up

✔️Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
Muidhond

♦Read a book involving a crime


Finished!
Back to School 2.0
Goal: Four subjects (eight books)
September 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Reading
1. fiction book

2. non-fiction book

Mathematics
3. number in title

4. part of a series

Until the Dawn #0.5
Political Science/Government
5. lawyer character

Character: Zanna Krykos
6. law enforcement officer character

Character: Sergeant Major von Rumpel
Choir/Band
7. professional singer character

Betty Lake, professional canteen and USO singer
8. character who plays an instrument

Character: Willa; violin

College: 13-15 subjects
Duration: 12.11.2018-11.5.2019
COMPLETED:
13/13 SUBJECTS
26/26 TASKS
SUBJECTS & TASKS
♦
Jäljillä - Matthew Gold - 13/11/2018
♦
Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt - 27/12/2018
♦
The Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth Ware - 1.1.2019
♦
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte - Kyra Davis - 15/11/2018
♦
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - John Tiffany - 14/1/2019
♦
Vinegar Girl - Anne Tyler - 18/11/2018
♦
Ihmisyyden vuoksi - Päivi Lipponen - 17.11.2018
♦
The Sandman: The Dream Hunters - Neil Gaiman - 10.1.2019
♦
The Stand - Stephen King - 6/12/2018
♦
We Need to Talk About Kevin - Lionel Shriver - 9/12/2018
Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
♦
Koirapuistoromaani - Markku Ropponen - 24/11/2018
♦
Local Girl Missing - Claire Douglas - 16/11/2018
♦
Color of Water - James McBride - 9/1/2019
♦
Stay with Me - Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ - 12/12/2018
♦
Kuhala ja musta juhannus - Markku Ropponen - 15/12/2018
♦
Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas - 5.1.2019

♦
Pacifix Vortex! - Clive Cussler - 14/12/2018
♦
The Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead - 14/1/2019
History
♦Read a historical book
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together
♦
Mahdotonta - Danielle Steel - 8.1.2019
♦
Aavelaiva - Clive Cussler - 18.12.2018

♦
Dark Matter - Blake Crouch - 30/12/2018
♦
Kuhala ja puhelu kiusaajalta - Markku Ropponen - 11/12/2018
♦
Kåda - Ane Riel - 25/12/2018
♦Read a guilty pleasure
Kirurgi - Tess Gerritsen - 11/1/2019
♦
All the Missing Girls - Megan Miranda - 6/1/2019
♦
The Lost Ones - Sheena Kamal - 23/12/2018

Andrea wrote: "JoAnne, was there a badge for this challenge? I don't think that's been added to my collection yet, though I recently finished the level I signed up for. Just checking in with you. :)"
I could have sworn that I put one on your thread. Gosh, I hope I did not add it to someone elses!! I'll check it out!
I could have sworn that I put one on your thread. Gosh, I hope I did not add it to someone elses!! I'll check it out!
Andrea wrote: "Thanks! Maybe I just missed the notification for it. That's been known to happen a time or two. :)"
It's there.
It's there.
Andrea wrote: "Thank you! I just went to look too. Thanks for helping me find it. :)"
It was probably one of those days where a bunch of badges got posted!
It was probably one of those days where a bunch of badges got posted!
Andrea wrote: "That makes sense. We do keep you busy, don't we?"
Yes! LOL Not really. Writing the challenges takes the most time.
Yes! LOL Not really. Writing the challenges takes the most time.

Andrea wrote: "That would definitely take a while. I cannot imagine writing as many as you do. Please know that you are cherished for all you do in this group."
Thanks Andrea!
Thanks Andrea!

College: 13-15 subjects
Duration: November 14th 2018 – April 14th 2019
13/13-15
SUBJECTS & TASKS
Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title-The Raven Four-Jessica Sorensen 3/18
♦Read a book that is part of a series- Until Harmony-Aurora Rose Reynolds 2/3
Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist- Matefinder-Leia Stone 12/13/18
♦Read a romance- Time and Time Again-Chantal Fernando 12/1/18
Biology
♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor- Until Ashlyn-Aurora Rose Reynolds 1/15
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter- Feral Sins-Suzanne Wright 12/15/18
Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer- Dragon's Lair-Chantal Fernando 2/10
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer- Until Cobi-Aurora Rose Reynolds 2/5
Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie- The Perks of Being a Wallflower-Stephen Chbosky 12/19/18
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress- Legendary-Stephanie Garber 11/22/18
Choir/Band
♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer- Discovering Benton-Jessica Sorensen 3/16
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument- Discovering Benton: The Deal-Jessica Sorensen 3/16
Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author- All of This Is True-Lygia Day Peñaflor 3/23
♦Read a book by a new to you author-Queen of Hearts-Colleen Oakes 11/23/18
Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports- Haikyu!!, Vol. 1-Haruichi Furudate 12/23/18
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover-

History
♦Read a historical book- Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 1-Aya Kanno 2/14
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together- Until June-Aurora Rose Reynolds 1/14
Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist- Isabella Anders-Jessica Sorensen 2/2
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art- Throne of Glass-Sarah J. Maas 1/29
Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book- Biomega, Vol. 4-Tsutomu Nihei 12/23/18
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer- The Studying Hours-Sara Ney 11/16/18
Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food- Riding Red-Alexa Riley 2/25
♦Read a guilty pleasure- Until Sage-Aurora Rose Reynolds 1/17
Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character- Bad Habit-Charleigh Rose 1/20
♦Read a book involving a crime- Tyler Johnson Was Here- Jay Coles 12/19/18

Dec 12-June 12
Reading
♦Read any fiction book
♦Read any non-fiction book
Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title
♦Read a book that is part of a series
Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
♦Read a romance
Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
♦Read a book by a new to you author
Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer
Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
♦Read a book involving a crime

Duration: 12.11.2018-11.5.2019
COMPLETED:
13/13 SUBJECTS
26/26 TASKS
SUBJECTS & TASKS
♦
Jäljillä - Matthew Gold - 13/11/2018
♦
Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt - 27/12/2018
♦
The Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth Ware - 1.1.2019
♦
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte - Kyra Davis - 15/11/2018
♦
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - John Tiffany - 14/1/2019
♦
Vinegar Girl - Anne Tyler - 18/11/2018
♦
Ihmisyyden vuoksi - Päivi Lipponen - 17.11.2018
♦
The Sandman: The Dream Hunters - Neil Gaiman - 10.1.2019
♦
The Stand - Stephen King - 6/12/2018
♦
We Need to Talk About Kevin - Lionel Shriver - 9/12/2018
Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
♦
Koirapuistoromaani - Markku Ropponen - 24/11/2018
♦
Local Girl Missing - Claire Douglas - 16/11/2018
♦
Color of Water - James McBride - 9/1/2019
♦
Stay with Me - Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ - 12/12/2018
♦
Kuhala ja musta juhannus - Markku Ropponen - 15/12/2018
♦
Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas - 5.1.2019

♦
Pacifix Vortex! - Clive Cussler - 14/12/2018
♦
The Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead - 14/1/2019
History
♦Read a historical book
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together
♦
Mahdotonta - Danielle Steel - 8.1.2019
♦
Aavelaiva - Clive Cussler - 18.12.2018

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Dark Matter - Blake Crouch - 30/12/2018
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Kuhala ja puhelu kiusaajalta - Markku Ropponen - 11/12/2018
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Kåda - Ane Riel - 25/12/2018
♦Read a guilty pleasure
Kirurgi - Tess Gerritsen - 11/1/2019
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All the Missing Girls - Megan Miranda - 6/1/2019
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The Lost Ones - Sheena Kamal - 23/12/2018
Back To School COMPLETE
I reckon I'll be able to reach Jr High BUT actually made it to college! Read 14 subjects
Duration: 16/01/2019 - 16/07/2019
SUBJECTS & TASKS
Reading
♦Read any fiction book The secret runners of new year – matthew reilly 01.06.19 The Secret Runners of New York
♦Read any non-fiction bookAn Illustrated Coastal Year – the seashore uncovered season by season – celia lewis – 14.05.19
An Illustrated Coastal Year: The seashore uncovered season by season
Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title The One – John Marrs – 12.02.19The One
♦Read a book that is part of a series Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder – Jo Nesbo – 24 Jan 2019Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist City of fallen angels – Cassandra clare – 16.04.19City of Fallen Angels
♦Read a romance Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18 Jan 2019Giovanni's Room
Biology
♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
A Spark of Light – Jodi Picoult – March 2019A Spark of Light
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter – city of lost souls – Casandra clare – May 2019City of Lost Souls
Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer The Crow Girl – Erik Axl Sund – 28 Jan 2019The Crow Girl
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer An April Shroud – Reginald Hill – 5 Feb 2019An April Shroud
Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie - Lost in the jungle Yossi Ghinsberg – 29 Jan 2019Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress - - The Memory – Lucy Dawson 09.02.19White Lies
Choir/Band
♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie 13.02.19She's Leaving Home
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument – Little Women – Louisa May Alcott – 10.04.19Little Women
Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Death of a scriptwriter – M.C. Beaton – 25.02.19Death of a Scriptwriter
♦Read a book by a new to you author - Charity Ends At Home – Colin Watson – 30 Jan 2019Charity Ends at Home
Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports – horse racing - Enquiry – Dick Francis 21.02.19Enquiry
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover Ambush – james Patterson & james o.born – 16.05.19 Ambush
American History
♦Read a book set in the USA - Here I am – Jonathan Safran Foer – 20.02.19Here I Am
♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book THIS IS THE ONE I DOUBT I WILL READ ONE FOR
History
♦Read a historical book – The Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown –17.01.19The Witchfinder's Sister
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together - Ruling Passion – Reginald Hill – 18.02.19Ruling Passion
Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist - The Broken Bridge – Philip Pullman – 20.01.19 The Broken Bridge
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art - The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19The Sealwoman's Gift
Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book - The Rest of Us Just Live Here – Patrick Ness – 07.02.19The Rest of Us Just Live Here
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer The Falls – Ian Rankin 09.02.19The Falls
Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food – the main characters work in a restaurant
A Dash of Love – Liz Isaacson 22.02.19A Dash Of Love
♦Read a guilty pleasure Small great things – Jodi Picoult - 3 Feb 2019Small Great Things
Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character - Into The Water – Paula Hawkins – 17.02.19 - RobbieInto the Water
♦Read a book involving a crime - Macbeth – Jo Nesbo – 28 Jan 2019Macbeth
I reckon I'll be able to reach Jr High BUT actually made it to college! Read 14 subjects
Duration: 16/01/2019 - 16/07/2019
SUBJECTS & TASKS
Reading
♦Read any fiction book The secret runners of new year – matthew reilly 01.06.19 The Secret Runners of New York
♦Read any non-fiction bookAn Illustrated Coastal Year – the seashore uncovered season by season – celia lewis – 14.05.19
An Illustrated Coastal Year: The seashore uncovered season by season
Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title The One – John Marrs – 12.02.19The One
♦Read a book that is part of a series Doctor Proctor’s Fart Powder – Jo Nesbo – 24 Jan 2019Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder
Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist City of fallen angels – Cassandra clare – 16.04.19City of Fallen Angels
♦Read a romance Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18 Jan 2019Giovanni's Room
Biology
♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
A Spark of Light – Jodi Picoult – March 2019A Spark of Light
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter – city of lost souls – Casandra clare – May 2019City of Lost Souls
Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer The Crow Girl – Erik Axl Sund – 28 Jan 2019The Crow Girl
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer An April Shroud – Reginald Hill – 5 Feb 2019An April Shroud
Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie - Lost in the jungle Yossi Ghinsberg – 29 Jan 2019Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress - - The Memory – Lucy Dawson 09.02.19White Lies
Choir/Band
♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie 13.02.19She's Leaving Home
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument – Little Women – Louisa May Alcott – 10.04.19Little Women
Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Death of a scriptwriter – M.C. Beaton – 25.02.19Death of a Scriptwriter
♦Read a book by a new to you author - Charity Ends At Home – Colin Watson – 30 Jan 2019Charity Ends at Home
Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports – horse racing - Enquiry – Dick Francis 21.02.19Enquiry
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover Ambush – james Patterson & james o.born – 16.05.19 Ambush
American History
♦Read a book set in the USA - Here I am – Jonathan Safran Foer – 20.02.19Here I Am
♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book THIS IS THE ONE I DOUBT I WILL READ ONE FOR
History
♦Read a historical book – The Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown –17.01.19The Witchfinder's Sister
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together - Ruling Passion – Reginald Hill – 18.02.19Ruling Passion
Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist - The Broken Bridge – Philip Pullman – 20.01.19 The Broken Bridge
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art - The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19The Sealwoman's Gift
Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book - The Rest of Us Just Live Here – Patrick Ness – 07.02.19The Rest of Us Just Live Here
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer The Falls – Ian Rankin 09.02.19The Falls
Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food – the main characters work in a restaurant
A Dash of Love – Liz Isaacson 22.02.19A Dash Of Love
♦Read a guilty pleasure Small great things – Jodi Picoult - 3 Feb 2019Small Great Things
Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character - Into The Water – Paula Hawkins – 17.02.19 - RobbieInto the Water
♦Read a book involving a crime - Macbeth – Jo Nesbo – 28 Jan 2019Macbeth

Goal: 30/30 tasks; 15/15 subjects
Current level: College: 13-15 subjects
SUBJECTS & TASKS
1. Read any fiction book
In the House of the Worm by George R.R. Martin - 9/6/2018
2. Read any non-fiction book
The Elements: A Very Short Introduction by Philip Ball - 12/26/2018


3. Read a book with a number in the title
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George R.R. Martin – 9/19/2018
4. Read a book that is part of a series
World's End by Neil Gaiman - 9/5/2018
The Sandman #8


5. Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
Lyra's Oxford by Philip Pullman - 9/3/2018
Sebastian Makepeace
6. Read a romance
Broken Edge by C.D. Reiss - 9/9/2018


7. Read a book with a character who is a doctor
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris - 11/12/2018
Doctor Mengele
8. Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
The Sandman: The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman - 9/23/2018
The Fox


9. Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 02/12/2019
Justice Lawrence John Wargrave
10. Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena – 9/16/2018
Detective Rasbach


11. Read a book that has been made into a movie
Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach - 9/22/2018
12. Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
Bedbugs by Ben H. Winters - 10/25/2018
Jenna: Jenna was an actress, the rare kind who actually made a living, performing frequently Off Broadway, occasionally on Broadway... (Kindle Locations 1290-1291)


13. Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
Death: The Deluxe Edition by Neil Gaiman - 9/16/2018
Foxglove
14. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
There There by Tommy Orange - 11/22/2018
Thomas Frank - Drums - ...until you actually started drumming many years later. (Kindle Locations 2632)


15. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Portuguese Irregular Verbs by Alexander McCall Smith - 9/4/2018
Professor Dr Moritz-Maria von Igelfeld, author of Portuguese Irregular Verbs
16. Read a book by a new to you author
Rust & Stardust by T. Greenwood - 9/13/2018


17. Read a book involving sports
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling - 10/9/2018
Quidditch
18. Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
Fence Vol. 1 by C.S. Pacat - 11/14/2018


19. Read a book set in the USA
Calypso by David Sedaris - 11/23/2018
20. Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Sara Richardson – 02/08/2019


21. Read a historical book
Circe by Madeline Miller - 10/10/2018
Genres: Fantasy, Mythology, Historical
22. Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Proper Gauge by Hugh Howey - 10/4/2018
Mayor Jahns and Deputy Marnes


23. Read a book with a character who is an artist
Galatea by Madeline Miller - 9/20/2018
The sculptor (Pygmalion)
24. Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
The Quotable Sandman by Neil Gaiman - 9/15/2018


25. Read a sci-fi book
Planet Urth by Jennifer Martucci - 9/2/2018
Genre: Science Fiction - Dystopia
26. Read a book where a character uses a computer
Her Brooding Italian Boss by Susan Meier - 9/26/2018
Laura Beth: ...she looked right sitting behind the long, flat computer screen... (Kindle Location 745)


27. Read a book involving food
Chocolate Kisses by Judith Arnold – 02/10/2019
28. Read a guilty pleasure
Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019


29. Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows – 11/27/2018
30. Read a book involving a crime
Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith - 9/5/2018
Mma Ramotswe investigates the death of an American boy.



Back to School Challenge
Duration: 09/01/18 - 02/28/19
Completed Subjects: 13/15
College: 13-15 subjects
SUBJECTS & TASKS
Reading
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I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 11/03/18
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Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation by Elissa Stein 09/28/18
Mathematics
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Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski 09/30/18
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Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews 09/27/18
Chemistry
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The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee 11/26/18
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Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon 02/15/19
Biology
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Lark! The Herald Angels Sing by Donna Andrews 12/03/18
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Craven Manor by Darcy Coates 11/05/18
Political Science/Government
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The Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie Hannah 11/17/18
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The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair 12/10/18
Acting/Drama
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Howards End by E.M. Forster 01/23/19
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The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud 11/11/18
Writing
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Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah 10/26/18
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Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari 10/21/18
American History
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Slender Man by Anonymous 12/04/18
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American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow by Jerrold M. Packard 1/26/19
History
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The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah 10/22/18
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Scream All Night by Derek Milman 09/17/18
Art
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Vincent by Barbara Stok 12/20/18
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A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley 11/27/18

Computer Science
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The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi 09/18/18
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#Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil 09/14/18
Lunch/Recess
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No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach by Anthony Bourdain 12/01/18
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The Diviners by Libba Bray 11/13/18
Detention
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Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse 10/13/18
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Body Count by Barbara Nadel 12/15/18
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15/15 Subjects Completed
✔Reading
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Read any fiction bookEdenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (6/22/18)
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Read any non-fiction bookOut of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille by Russell Freedman (7/29/18)
✔Mathematics
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Read a book with a number in the titleThe Feisty One by Cami Checketts (6/19/18)
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Read a book that is part of a seriesHow I Met Your Brother by Janette Rallison (6/8/18)
The Power of the Matchmaker - #11
✔Chemistry
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Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemistShort Stories from Hogwarts of Power, Politics and Pesky Poltergeists by J.K. Rowling (6/16/18)
Dolores Umbridge is a witch, as are the Ministers of Magic.
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Read a romanceMust-Have Husband by Ginny Baird (6/20/18)
Contemporary Romance
✔Biology
♦
Read a book with a character who is a doctorReluctantly Charmed by Kate Cambridge (6/15/18)
Doctor Holloway
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Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifterShort Stories from Hogwarts of Heroism, Hardship and Dangerous Hobbies by J.K. Rowling (6/16/18)
Remus Lupin is a werewolf and Minerva McGonagall can shift into a cat.
✔Political Science/Government
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Read a book with a character who is a lawyerNot Your Match by Lindzee Armstrong (6/10/18)
Andi is a lawyer.
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Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officerA Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer (6/19/18)
Ashe is a Texas Ranger.
✔Acting/Drama
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Read a book that has been made into a movieA December Bride by Denise Hunter (9/11/18)
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Read a book with a character who is an actor/actressThe Masquerading Groom by Taylor Hart (6/28/18)
Sterling is an actor.
✔Choir/Band
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Read a book with a character who is a professional singerThe Country Groom by Taylor Hart (7/2/18)
Montana is a country music superstar.
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Read a book with a character who plays an instrumentHeart Strings by Donna Hatch (6/17/18)
Susanna plays the harp and Kit plays the violin.
✔Writing
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Read a book with a character who is a writer/authorJade by Rachelle Ayala (6/11/18)
Jade is an author.
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Read a book by a new to you authorLawfully Loved by Jenna Brandt (6/15/18)
✔Physical Education
♦
Read a book involving sportsThe Trustworthy Groom by Cami Checketts (7/4/18)
Brady is a football player.
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Read a book with an athletic looking person on the coverThe Resolved Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood (6/16/18)
✔American History
♦
Read a book set in the USAMoot Court by Jennifer Griffith (6/21/18)
Set in Washington state
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Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western bookLightning and Lawmen by Shanna Hatfield (6/25/18)
Historical Western Romance
✔History
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Read a historical bookA Stranger at Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd (6/21/18)
Set in Regency England
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Read a book where the main characters have a history togetherSweet Entanglement by Jean C. Gordon (6/4/18)
This is a third chance story.
✔Art
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Read a book with a character who is an artistLove at First Date by Susan Hatler (6/7/18)
Henry is an artist.
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Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of artA Madness Most Discreet by Nichole Van (6/26/18)
✔Computer Science
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Read a sci-fi bookFlicker by Rebecca Rode (7/14/18)
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Read a book where a character uses a computerKeep Me At Christmas by Lucinda Whitney (6/5/18)
Jack uses a computer.
✔Lunch/Recess
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Read a book involving foodWaiting for You by Heather B. Moore (6/6/18)
Seth cooks for Gwen many times.
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Read a guilty pleasureThe Light of the Lovers' Moon by Marcia Lynn McClure (6/14/18)
By Marcia Lynn McClure
✔Detention
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Read a book with a bad boy/girl characterThe Crush Dilemma by Susan Hatler (6/1/18)
Trish is a bully.
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Read a book involving a crimeBlackberry Crumble by Josi S. Kilpack (6/13/18)
Jim is murdered.