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message 101: by Shash (last edited Sep 11, 2018 09:21PM) (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Back to School (Jun 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018)
15/15 Subjects Completed

Reading
Read any fiction book
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (6/22/18)
Read any non-fiction book
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille by Russell Freedman (7/29/18)

Mathematics
Read a book with a number in the title
The Feisty One by Cami Checketts (6/19/18)
Read a book that is part of a series
How I Met Your Brother by Janette Rallison (6/8/18)
The Power of the Matchmaker - #11

Chemistry
Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
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.
Read a romance
Must-Have Husband by Ginny Baird (6/20/18)
Contemporary Romance

Biology
Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Reluctantly Charmed by Kate Cambridge (6/15/18)
Doctor Holloway
Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
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
Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
Not Your Match by Lindzee Armstrong (6/10/18)
Andi is a lawyer.
Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer (6/19/18)
Ashe is a Texas Ranger.

Acting/Drama
Read a book that has been made into a movie
A December Bride by Denise Hunter (9/11/18)
Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
The Masquerading Groom by Taylor Hart (6/28/18)
Sterling is an actor.

Choir/Band
Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
The Country Groom by Taylor Hart (7/2/18)
Montana is a country music superstar.
Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
Heart Strings by Donna Hatch (6/17/18)
Susanna plays the harp and Kit plays the violin.

Writing
Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Jade by Rachelle Ayala (6/11/18)
Jade is an author.
Read a book by a new to you author
Lawfully Loved by Jenna Brandt (6/15/18)

Physical Education
Read a book involving sports
The Trustworthy Groom by Cami Checketts (7/4/18)
Brady is a football player.
Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
The Resolved Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood (6/16/18)
The Resolved Warrior (Navy Seal Romances) by Jennifer Youngblood

American History
Read a book set in the USA
Moot Court by Jennifer Griffith (6/21/18)
Set in Washington state
Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
Lightning and Lawmen by Shanna Hatfield (6/25/18)
Historical Western Romance

History
Read a historical book
A Stranger at Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd (6/21/18)
Set in Regency England
Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Sweet Entanglement by Jean C. Gordon (6/4/18)
This is a third chance story.

Art
Read a book with a character who is an artist
Love at First Date by Susan Hatler (6/7/18)
Henry is an artist.
Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
A Madness Most Discreet by Nichole Van (6/26/18)
A Madness Most Discreet (The Brothers Maledetti #4) by Nichole Van

Computer Science
Read a sci-fi book
Flicker by Rebecca Rode (7/14/18)
Read a book where a character uses a computer
Keep Me At Christmas by Lucinda Whitney (6/5/18)
Jack uses a computer.

Lunch/Recess
Read a book involving food
Waiting for You by Heather B. Moore (6/6/18)
Seth cooks for Gwen many times.
Read a guilty pleasure
The Light of the Lovers' Moon by Marcia Lynn McClure (6/14/18)
By Marcia Lynn McClure

Detention
Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
The Crush Dilemma by Susan Hatler (6/1/18)
Trish is a bully.
Read a book involving a crime
Blackberry Crumble by Josi S. Kilpack (6/13/18)
Jim is murdered.


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Welcome Shash!


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Welcome Gabi!


message 104: by Andrea (last edited Nov 09, 2018 06:58PM) (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments I'm in for four subjects (Elementary level).

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

Reading
1. fiction book
Something by Ted Stetson by Ted Stetson 9/11/18
2. non-fiction book
Life Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer by Priscilla Shirer

Mathematics
3. number in title
A Hometown Fourth of July by June Foster by June Foster 9/12/18
4. part of a series
Toward the Sunrise (Until the Dawn, #0.5) by Elizabeth Camden by Elizabeth Camden 9/15/18
Until the Dawn #0.5

Political Science/Government
5. lawyer character
The Lady of Tarpon Springs by Judith McCoy Miller by Judith McCoy Miller 9/7/18
Character: Zanna Krykos
6. law enforcement officer character
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr by Anthony Doerr 9/25/18
Character: Sergeant Major von Rumpel

Choir/Band
7. professional singer character
Songbird Under a German Moon by Tricia Goyer by Tricia Goyer 9/24/18
Betty Lake, professional canteen and USO singer
8. character who plays an instrument
An Hour Unspent (Shadows Over England, #3) by Roseanna M. White by Roseanna M. White 10/6/18
Character: Willa; violin


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Welcome Andrea!


message 106: by Elle (last edited Feb 27, 2019 05:40PM) (new)

Elle (elleay) | 1798 comments Back to School(2.0)
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
Your Orisons May Be Recorded by Laurie Penny Your Orisons May Be Recorded | Laurie Penny - Sep 30

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


message 107: by Ferenc (last edited Feb 14, 2019 10:18AM) (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2789 comments Back to School Challenge 2.0
Duration: 9/2/2018 - 3/2/2019


Goal: 30/30 tasks; 15/15 subjects
Current level: College: 13-15 subjects

SUBJECTS & TASKS

Reading
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
In the House of the Worm by George R.R. Martin The Elements A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Philip Ball

Mathematics
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
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (The Tales of Dunk and Egg, #1-3) by George R.R. Martin World's End (The Sandman, #8) by Neil Gaiman

Chemistry
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
Lyra's Oxford (His Dark Materials, #3.5) by Philip Pullman Broken Edge (The Edge, #3) by C.D. Reiss

Biology
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
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris The Sandman The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman

Political Science/Government
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
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Acting/Drama
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)
Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach Bedbugs by Ben H. Winters

Choir/Band
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)
Death The Deluxe Edition by Neil GaimanThere There by Tommy Orange

Writing
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
Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Portuguese Irregular Verbs, #1) by Alexander McCall SmithRust & Stardust by T. Greenwood

Physical Education
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
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) by J.K. RowlingFence, Vol. 1 (Fence #1-4) by C.S. Pacat

American History
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
Calypso by David SedarisRocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Sara Richardson

History
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
Circe by Madeline MillerProper Gauge (Wool, #2) by Hugh Howey

Art
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
Galatea by Madeline MillerThe Quotable Sandman by Neil Gaiman

Computer Science
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)
Planet Urth (Planet Urth, #1) by Jennifer MartucciHer Brooding Italian Boss by Susan Meier

Lunch/Recess
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
Chocolate Kisses by Judith ArnoldSunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić

Detention
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.
Ivy and Bean (Ivy and Bean, #1) by Annie Barrows Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #02) by Alexander McCall Smith



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Welcome Elle and Ferenc!


message 109: by Tammy (last edited Nov 02, 2018 07:30AM) (new)

Tammy (tammy17) September 2-March 2

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
Haunted on Bourbon Street (Jade Calhoun, #1) by Deanna Chase Haunted on Bourbon Street Deanna Chase 9-30-18
♦Read a romance

Biology

♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3) by Charlaine Harris Club Dead Charlaine Harris 10 -28-18

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
Colton Copycat Killer (The Coltons of Texas, #1) by Marie Ferrarella Colton Copycat Killer 10-31-18

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
Master Your Metabolism The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body! by Jillian Michaels Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing Your Hormones for a Hot and Healthy Body! Jillian Michaels 10-20-18

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
Without Mercy by Lisa Jackson Without Mercy Lisa Jackson 9-26-18

Art

♦Read a book with a character who is an artist
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
Seduce the Darkness (Alien Huntress, #4) by Gena Showalter Seduce the DarknessGena Showalter 9-11-18

Computer Science

♦Read a sci-fi book
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer
Star of the North by D.B. John Star of the North D.B. John 10-14-18

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
Thrill by Barbara Petty Thrill Barbara Petty 10-17-18


message 110: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59965 comments Mod
Welcome Tammy!!


message 111: by Sara (Empress Pengy) (last edited Feb 15, 2019 07:06PM) (new)

Sara (Empress Pengy) | 13 comments Back to School Challenge
Duration: 09/01/18 - 02/28/19
Completed Subjects: 13/15
College: 13-15 subjects

SUBJECTS & TASKS

Reading
Read any fiction book
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 11/03/18
Read any non-fiction book
Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation by Elissa Stein 09/28/18

Mathematics
Read a book with a number in the title
Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski 09/30/18
Read a book that is part of a series
Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews 09/27/18

Chemistry
Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee 11/26/18
Read a romance
Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon 02/15/19

Biology
Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing by Donna Andrews 12/03/18
Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
Craven Manor by Darcy Coates 11/05/18

Political Science/Government
Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
The Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie Hannah 11/17/18
Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair 12/10/18

Acting/Drama
Read a book that has been made into a movie
Howards End by E.M. Forster 01/23/19
Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud 11/11/18

Writing
Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah 10/26/18
Read a book by a new to you author
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari 10/21/18

American History
Read a book set in the USA
Slender Man by Anonymous 12/04/18
Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow by Jerrold M. Packard 1/26/19

History
Read a historical book
The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah 10/22/18
Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Scream All Night by Derek Milman 09/17/18

Art
Read a book with a character who is an artist
Vincent by Barbara Stok 12/20/18
Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley 11/27/18
A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu, #1) by Michael Stanley

Computer Science
Read a sci-fi book
The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi 09/18/18
Read a book where a character uses a computer
#Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil 09/14/18

Lunch/Recess
Read a book involving food
No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach by Anthony Bourdain 12/01/18
Read a guilty pleasure
The Diviners by Libba Bray 11/13/18

Detention
Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse 10/13/18
Read a book involving a crime
Body Count by Barbara Nadel 12/15/18


message 112: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59965 comments Mod
Welcome Sara!


message 113: by Shash (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Finished! :)

Back to School (Jun 1, 2018 - Nov 30, 2018)
15/15 Subjects Completed

Reading
Read any fiction book
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (6/22/18)
Read any non-fiction book
Out of Darkness: The Story of Louis Braille by Russell Freedman (7/29/18)

Mathematics
Read a book with a number in the title
The Feisty One by Cami Checketts (6/19/18)
Read a book that is part of a series
How I Met Your Brother by Janette Rallison (6/8/18)
The Power of the Matchmaker - #11

Chemistry
Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
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.
Read a romance
Must-Have Husband by Ginny Baird (6/20/18)
Contemporary Romance

Biology
Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Reluctantly Charmed by Kate Cambridge (6/15/18)
Doctor Holloway
Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
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
Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
Not Your Match by Lindzee Armstrong (6/10/18)
Andi is a lawyer.
Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer (6/19/18)
Ashe is a Texas Ranger.

Acting/Drama
Read a book that has been made into a movie
A December Bride by Denise Hunter (9/11/18)
Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
The Masquerading Groom by Taylor Hart (6/28/18)
Sterling is an actor.

Choir/Band
Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
The Country Groom by Taylor Hart (7/2/18)
Montana is a country music superstar.
Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
Heart Strings by Donna Hatch (6/17/18)
Susanna plays the harp and Kit plays the violin.

Writing
Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Jade by Rachelle Ayala (6/11/18)
Jade is an author.
Read a book by a new to you author
Lawfully Loved by Jenna Brandt (6/15/18)

Physical Education
Read a book involving sports
The Trustworthy Groom by Cami Checketts (7/4/18)
Brady is a football player.
Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
The Resolved Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood (6/16/18)
The Resolved Warrior (Navy Seal Romances) by Jennifer Youngblood

American History
Read a book set in the USA
Moot Court by Jennifer Griffith (6/21/18)
Set in Washington state
Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
Lightning and Lawmen by Shanna Hatfield (6/25/18)
Historical Western Romance

History
Read a historical book
A Stranger at Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd (6/21/18)
Set in Regency England
Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Sweet Entanglement by Jean C. Gordon (6/4/18)
This is a third chance story.

Art
Read a book with a character who is an artist
Love at First Date by Susan Hatler (6/7/18)
Henry is an artist.
Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
A Madness Most Discreet by Nichole Van (6/26/18)
A Madness Most Discreet (The Brothers Maledetti #4) by Nichole Van

Computer Science
Read a sci-fi book
Flicker by Rebecca Rode (7/14/18)
Read a book where a character uses a computer
Keep Me At Christmas by Lucinda Whitney (6/5/18)
Jack uses a computer.

Lunch/Recess
Read a book involving food
Waiting for You by Heather B. Moore (6/6/18)
Seth cooks for Gwen many times.
Read a guilty pleasure
The Light of the Lovers' Moon by Marcia Lynn McClure (6/14/18)
By Marcia Lynn McClure

Detention
Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
The Crush Dilemma by Susan Hatler (6/1/18)
Trish is a bully.
Read a book involving a crime
Blackberry Crumble by Josi S. Kilpack (6/13/18)
Jim is murdered.


message 114: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Great job, Shash!


message 115: by Shash (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Thanks Andrea!


message 116: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59965 comments Mod
WOOHOO Shash!


message 117: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments JoAnne, will this book work for #3 number in title, as the actual number 4 is seen on the cover?

3. number in title
A Hometown Fourth of July by June Foster by June Foster 9/12/18

If not, I can read another. Thanks!


message 118: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59965 comments Mod
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
A Hometown Fourth of July by June Foster by June Foster 9..."


That's good!!


message 119: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Thanks, JoAnne!


message 120: by Claire (new)

Claire  | 345 comments Finished 13 subjects and two halves : 28 books

College: 13-15 subjects
Start 19/3/2018- 19/9/2018

SUBJECTS & TASKS

✔️Reading

♦Read any fiction book
The Forgotten Waltz The Forgotten Waltz by Anne Enright Anne Enright 272 p. 31 august 2018 3 stars
♦Read any non-fiction book
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Neil deGrasse Tyson 208 p. 29 august 2018 4 stars

✔️Mathematics

♦Read a book with a number in the title
Reservoir 13 Reservoir 13 by Jon McGregor Jon McGregor 336 p. 2 august 2018 5 stars
♦Read a book that is part of a series
The Iron King (The Accursed Kings, #1) by Maurice Druon The Iron King Maurice Druon 340 p. 4 august 2018 4 stars Nr. 1 in series

✔️Chemistry

♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
The Witch of Portobello The Witch of Portobello by Paulo Coelho Paulo Coelho 368 p. 5 july 2018 3 stars
Athena is a ‘witch’
♦Read a romance
Restoring Grace Restoring Grace by Katie Fforde Katie Fforde 422 p. 2 september 2018 3 stars


✔️Biology

♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Restoration Restoration by Rose Tremain Rose Tremain 432 p. 23 august 2018 3 stars
The MC is a doctor
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
Winter Moon (Seven, #7.5) by Dannika Dark Winter Moon Dannika Dark 166 p. 13 september 2018 2 stars
Family of shapeshifters

✔️Political Science/Government

♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
Lustrum by Robert Harris Lustrum Robert Harris 466 p. 20 august 2018 5 stars
Cicero is a lawyer
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
book:Keer niet terug|39968474] Keer niet terug by Clare Donoghue Clare Donoghue 304 p. 6 august 2018 3 stars
Inspector Lockyear

✔️Acting/Drama

♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
Still Alice Still Alice by Lisa Genova Lisa Genova 353 p. 1 september 2018 4 stars
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
Toen ik je zag by Isa Hoes Toen ik je zag Isa Hoes 288 p. 28 may 2018 2 stars
Antonie is an actor
✔️Chair/Band

♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
Bel Canto Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Ann Patchett 352 p. 14 september 2018 4 stars
One of the MC is an Opera singer
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
A Long Way Down A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby Nick Hornby 257 p. 14 august 2018 2 stars
character: JJ

✔️Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Catullus' Bedspread: The Life of Rome's Most Erotic Poet Catullus' Bedspread The Life of Rome's Most Erotic Poet by Daisy Dunn Daisy Dunn 320 p, 5 september 2018
♦Read a book by a new to you author
Galgenveld Galgenveld by Isa Maron Isa Maron 320 p. 5 september 2017 3 stars

Physical Education

♦Read a book involving sports
Us Against You Us Against You (Beartown, #2) by Fredrik Backman Fredrik Backman 448 p. 29 august 2018 4 stars

♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover

American History

♦Read a book set in the USA
Florida Is Closed Today by Jack D. Hunter Florida Is Closed Today Jack D. Hunter 304 p. 22 september 2018 2 stars
♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book

✔️History

♦Read a historical book
Outlander Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon Diana Gabaldon 850 p. 19 september 2018 4 stars
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Wuthering Heights Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Emily Brontë 360 p. 31 august 2018 5 stars
Heathcliff and Catherine

✔️Art

♦Read a book with a character who is an artist
Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers Vincent and Theo The Van Gogh Brothers by Deborah Heiligman Deborah Heiligman 465 p. 18 august 2018 4 stars
Vincent Van gogh
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
A State of Freedom A State of Freedom by Neel Mukherjee Neel Mukherjee 288 p. 10 september 2018 4 stars

✔️Computer Science

♦Read a sci-fi book
An Ember in the Ashes An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1) by Sabaa Tahir Sabaa Tahir 453 p. 29 may 2018 4 stars
MPG Sf
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer
De reünie De reünie by Simone van der Vlugt Simone van der Vlugt 335 p. 25 september 2018 2 stars
The MC works as a secretary and uses a computer

✔️Lunch/Recess

♦Read a book involving food
Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves Americanos, Apple Pies, and Art Thieves (A Cape Bay Cafe Mystery #5) by Harper Lin Harper Lin 203 p. 27 may 2018 3 stars
♦Read a guilty pleasure
Up Up by Myrthe van der Meer Myrthe van der Meer 352 p. 13 may 2018 3 stars

✔️Detention

♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
Muidhond Muidhond by Inge Schilperoord Inge Schilperoord 224 p. 24 may 2018 3 stars
♦Read a book involving a crime
The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain The Postman Always Rings Twice James M. Cain 128 p. 7 september 2018 3 stars


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WOOHOO Claire!


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Totally forgot to say that I finished this one in early October.

Finished!

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

Reading
1. fiction book
Something by Ted Stetson by Ted Stetson 9/11/18
2. non-fiction book
Life Interrupted by Priscilla Shirer by Priscilla Shirer

Mathematics
3. number in title
A Hometown Fourth of July by June Foster by June Foster 9/12/18
4. part of a series
Toward the Sunrise (Until the Dawn, #0.5) by Elizabeth Camden by Elizabeth Camden 9/15/18
Until the Dawn #0.5

Political Science/Government
5. lawyer character
The Lady of Tarpon Springs by Judith McCoy Miller by Judith McCoy Miller 9/7/18
Character: Zanna Krykos
6. law enforcement officer character
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr by Anthony Doerr 9/25/18
Character: Sergeant Major von Rumpel

Choir/Band
7. professional singer character
Songbird Under a German Moon by Tricia Goyer by Tricia Goyer 9/24/18
Betty Lake, professional canteen and USO singer
8. character who plays an instrument
An Hour Unspent (Shadows Over England, #3) by Roseanna M. White by Roseanna M. White 10/6/18
Character: Willa; violin


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WOOHOO Andrea!


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Thanks!


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Johanna (5886046-johanna) | 266 comments I'm in!!

College: 13-15 subjects

Duration: 12.11.2018-11.5.2019

COMPLETED:
13/13 SUBJECTS
26/26 TASKS

SUBJECTS & TASKS

1. Reading
(2/2)

Read any fiction book
Jäljillä - Matthew Gold - 13/11/2018

Read any non-fiction book
Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt - 27/12/2018

2. Mathematics (2/2)

Read a book with a number in the title
The Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth Ware - 1.1.2019

Read a book that is part of a series
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte - Kyra Davis - 15/11/2018

3. Chemistry (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - John Tiffany - 14/1/2019

Read a romance
Vinegar Girl - Anne Tyler - 18/11/2018

4. Biology (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Ihmisyyden vuoksi - Päivi Lipponen - 17.11.2018

Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
The Sandman: The Dream Hunters - Neil Gaiman - 10.1.2019

5. Political Science/Government (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
The Stand - Stephen King - 6/12/2018

Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
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

6. Choir/Band (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
Koirapuistoromaani - Markku Ropponen - 24/11/2018

Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
Local Girl Missing - Claire Douglas - 16/11/2018

7. Writing (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Color of Water - James McBride - 9/1/2019

Read a book by a new to you author
Stay with Me - Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ - 12/12/2018

8. Physical Education (2/2)

Read a book involving sports
Kuhala ja musta juhannus - Markku Ropponen - 15/12/2018

Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas - 5.1.2019
Throne of Glass

9. American History (2/2)

Read a book set in the USA
Pacifix Vortex! - Clive Cussler - 14/12/2018

Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
The Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead - 14/1/2019

History

♦Read a historical book
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together

10. Art (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is an artist
Mahdotonta - Danielle Steel - 8.1.2019

Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
Aavelaiva - Clive Cussler - 18.12.2018
Aavelaiva

11. Computer Science (2/2)

Read a sci-fi book
Dark Matter - Blake Crouch - 30/12/2018

Read a book where a character uses a computer
Kuhala ja puhelu kiusaajalta - Markku Ropponen - 11/12/2018

12. Lunch/Recess (2/2)

Read a book involving food
Kåda - Ane Riel - 25/12/2018

Read a guilty pleasure
Kirurgi - Tess Gerritsen - 11/1/2019

13. Detention (2/2)

Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
All the Missing Girls - Megan Miranda - 6/1/2019

Read a book involving a crime
The Lost Ones - Sheena Kamal - 23/12/2018


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments 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. :)


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Welcome Johanna!


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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!


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Thanks! Maybe I just missed the notification for it. That's been known to happen a time or two. :)


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Andrea wrote: "Thanks! Maybe I just missed the notification for it. That's been known to happen a time or two. :)"

It's there.


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Thank you! I just went to look too. Thanks for helping me find it. :)


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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!


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments That makes sense. We do keep you busy, don't we?


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Andrea wrote: "That makes sense. We do keep you busy, don't we?"

Yes! LOL Not really. Writing the challenges takes the most time.


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments 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.


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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!


message 137: by Grace (last edited Apr 10, 2019 07:49AM) (new)

Grace | 1652 comments Back to School Challenge (2.0)
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- Carter Reed 2 (Carter Reed, #2) by Tijan Carter Reed 2-Tijan 12/31/18

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


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Welcome Grace!


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Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Great job, Gabi!


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WOOHOO Gabi!


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Stella | 1 comments I'm gonna do Jr. High. 0/8
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


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Welcome Stella!


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Johanna (5886046-johanna) | 266 comments C O M P L E T E D ! !

Duration: 12.11.2018-11.5.2019

COMPLETED:
13/13 SUBJECTS
26/26 TASKS

SUBJECTS & TASKS

1. Reading (2/2)

Read any fiction book
Jäljillä - Matthew Gold - 13/11/2018

Read any non-fiction book
Angela's Ashes - Frank McCourt - 27/12/2018

2. Mathematics (2/2)

Read a book with a number in the title
The Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth Ware - 1.1.2019

Read a book that is part of a series
Sex, Murder And A Double Latte - Kyra Davis - 15/11/2018

3. Chemistry (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - John Tiffany - 14/1/2019

Read a romance
Vinegar Girl - Anne Tyler - 18/11/2018

4. Biology (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Ihmisyyden vuoksi - Päivi Lipponen - 17.11.2018

Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
The Sandman: The Dream Hunters - Neil Gaiman - 10.1.2019

5. Political Science/Government (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
The Stand - Stephen King - 6/12/2018

Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
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

6. Choir/Band (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
Koirapuistoromaani - Markku Ropponen - 24/11/2018

Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
Local Girl Missing - Claire Douglas - 16/11/2018

7. Writing (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Color of Water - James McBride - 9/1/2019

Read a book by a new to you author
Stay with Me - Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀ - 12/12/2018

8. Physical Education (2/2)

Read a book involving sports
Kuhala ja musta juhannus - Markku Ropponen - 15/12/2018

Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
Throne of Glass - Sarah J. Maas - 5.1.2019
Throne of Glass

9. American History (2/2)

Read a book set in the USA
Pacifix Vortex! - Clive Cussler - 14/12/2018

Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
The Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead - 14/1/2019

History

♦Read a historical book
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together

10. Art (2/2)

Read a book with a character who is an artist
Mahdotonta - Danielle Steel - 8.1.2019

Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
Aavelaiva - Clive Cussler - 18.12.2018
Aavelaiva

11. Computer Science (2/2)

Read a sci-fi book
Dark Matter - Blake Crouch - 30/12/2018

Read a book where a character uses a computer
Kuhala ja puhelu kiusaajalta - Markku Ropponen - 11/12/2018

12. Lunch/Recess (2/2)

Read a book involving food
Kåda - Ane Riel - 25/12/2018

Read a guilty pleasure
Kirurgi - Tess Gerritsen - 11/1/2019

13. Detention (2/2)

Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
All the Missing Girls - Megan Miranda - 6/1/2019

Read a book involving a crime
The Lost Ones - Sheena Kamal - 23/12/2018


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WOOHOO Johanna!


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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


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Ferenc (aeneth) | 2789 comments COMPLETED!

Goal: 30/30 tasks; 15/15 subjects
Current level: College: 13-15 subjects

SUBJECTS & TASKS

Reading
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
In the House of the Worm by George R.R. Martin The Elements A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Philip Ball

Mathematics
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
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms (The Tales of Dunk and Egg, #1-3) by George R.R. Martin World's End (The Sandman, #8) by Neil Gaiman

Chemistry
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
Lyra's Oxford (His Dark Materials, #3.5) by Philip Pullman Broken Edge (The Edge, #3) by C.D. Reiss

Biology
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
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris The Sandman The Dream Hunters by Neil Gaiman

Political Science/Government
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
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

Acting/Drama
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)
Tulip Fever by Deborah Moggach Bedbugs by Ben H. Winters

Choir/Band
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)
Death The Deluxe Edition by Neil GaimanThere There by Tommy Orange

Writing
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
Portuguese Irregular Verbs (Portuguese Irregular Verbs, #1) by Alexander McCall SmithRust & Stardust by T. Greenwood

Physical Education
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
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3) by J.K. RowlingFence, Vol. 1 (Fence #1-4) by C.S. Pacat

American History
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
Calypso by David SedarisRocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Sara Richardson

History
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
Circe by Madeline MillerProper Gauge (Wool, #2) by Hugh Howey

Art
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
Galatea by Madeline MillerThe Quotable Sandman by Neil Gaiman

Computer Science
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)
Planet Urth (Planet Urth, #1) by Jennifer MartucciHer Brooding Italian Boss by Susan Meier

Lunch/Recess
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
Chocolate Kisses by Judith ArnoldSunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić

Detention
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.
Ivy and Bean (Ivy and Bean, #1) by Annie Barrows Tears of the Giraffe (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #02) by Alexander McCall Smith



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Back to School Challenge
Duration: 09/01/18 - 02/28/19
Completed Subjects: 13/15
College: 13-15 subjects

SUBJECTS & TASKS

Reading
Read any fiction book
I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid 11/03/18
Read any non-fiction book
Flow: The Cultural Story of Menstruation by Elissa Stein 09/28/18

Mathematics
Read a book with a number in the title
Six Stories by Matt Wesolowski 09/30/18
Read a book that is part of a series
Toucan Keep a Secret by Donna Andrews 09/27/18

Chemistry
Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee 11/26/18
Read a romance
Somebody Killed His Editor by Josh Lanyon 02/15/19

Biology
Read a book with a character who is a doctor
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing by Donna Andrews 12/03/18
Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
Craven Manor by Darcy Coates 11/05/18

Political Science/Government
Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
The Mystery of Three Quarters by Sophie Hannah 11/17/18
Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer
The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair 12/10/18

Acting/Drama
Read a book that has been made into a movie
Howards End by E.M. Forster 01/23/19
Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud 11/11/18

Writing
Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
Closed Casket by Sophie Hannah 10/26/18
Read a book by a new to you author
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari 10/21/18

American History
Read a book set in the USA
Slender Man by Anonymous 12/04/18
Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
American Nightmare: The History of Jim Crow by Jerrold M. Packard 1/26/19

History
Read a historical book
The Monogram Murders by Sophie Hannah 10/22/18
Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Scream All Night by Derek Milman 09/17/18

Art
Read a book with a character who is an artist
Vincent by Barbara Stok 12/20/18
Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
A Carrion Death by Michael Stanley 11/27/18
A Carrion Death (Detective Kubu, #1) by Michael Stanley

Computer Science
Read a sci-fi book
The Crimson Labyrinth by Yusuke Kishi 09/18/18
Read a book where a character uses a computer
#Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil 09/14/18

Lunch/Recess
Read a book involving food
No Reservations: Around the World on an Empty Stomach by Anthony Bourdain 12/01/18
Read a guilty pleasure
The Diviners by Libba Bray 11/13/18

Detention
Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
Sweetpea by C.J. Skuse 10/13/18
Read a book involving a crime
Body Count by Barbara Nadel 12/15/18


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