Challenge 2 of 2017 Genre-go-round

[Diane]

Congratulations Laurel on finishing the challenge!

I am impressed that you guys are doing so well at a challenge that is only 2 months long. A little over 1 month left to finish this challenge. I know you guys can do it!

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

Diane wrote: "Congratulations Laurel on finishing the challenge!

I am impressed that you guys are doing so well at a challenge that is only 2 months long. A little over 1 month left to finish this challenge. I..."

Thanks Diane! After my extreme suckage for the last three challenges I needed to actually finish one!

[Kdbrand]

Finished #2 -Science Fiction

Updated post #7

[Amy]

Update post #3

Finished - Horror. Not a bad book but wasn't for me so I think I'll stop there with that series.

[Diane]

Yeah Amy that is a very dark series. I can only take it a little at a time, but I do like it.

[Gabriela]

I've read two so far:
for Horror and for PNR.

Updated post #8

[Amy]

Update post #3

Finished - Historical Fiction

[Diane]

Amy wrote: "Update post #3

Finished - Historical Fiction"

I love that book! I just read for this challenge. It was good But I like Shades better.

[Amy]

Diane wrote: "Amy wrote: "Update post #3

Finished - Historical Fiction"

I love that book! I just read for this challenge. It was ..."

Yes I agree, it was a great book! I would have to say that I'm the opposite though. I enjoyed Salt to the sea better but only by a little bit. My favourite is still Out of the easy, have you read that one yet? Rita Sepetys needs to write more!!!

[Diane]

First, congratulations for finishing the challenge in 1 month :)

I have not read Out of the Easy but it is on my list. Yes, she is a great story teller and I would love to see more from her.

[Kdbrand]

Finished my third -Realistic/Contemporary

Updated post #7

[Amy]

Thanks Diane! I enjoyed the challenge.

[Diane]

I still have not heard from a few of you readers. I know this is a short challenge but don't let that hold you back. Get a few books in there and you will still be successful even if the 6 book challenge is not met. I know you can do it. Reading something is better than not reading at all :)

[Casey]

Diane wrote: "I still have not heard from a few of you readers. I know this is a short challenge but don't let that hold you back. Get a few books in there and you will still be successful even if the 6 book cha..."

I've been reading a lot of adult lately. However I'm working on book 2 for this! It's , hope to be done soon.

[Kelly]

I've been working through a lot of library holds this month, which have mostly been the same genre or adult. But I have managed to finish 3 so far.
- science fiction
- fantasy
- historical fiction

[Barb]

Finished #3 - for contemporary

Updated post #10

I've got a bunch of library books i'm trying to get through, but I think some of them will count.

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

I think I'm going to go for round 2. This round will include the main genres, but big subgenres like steampunk, dystopian, etc., can be considered. I'm thinking graphic novels too, provided that they are over 150 pages.

Thoughts, Diane?

[Diane]

I think that sounds great. The whole idea is to get you reading a variety of things especially some things you may not usually read.

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

Awesome! I think i'm going to shoot for different kinds of books than Round 1 to make it a little more interesting (although there might be some double-tapping)

Round 2 3/6
(graphic novel) (dystopian) (romance, adult)

Post #5 is updated.

[Diane]

Wow Laurel you are a reading maniac! Maybe you can get a round 3 complete before the next challenge :)

[Casey]

Finished my 2nd, historical fiction

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

Diane wrote: "Wow Laurel you are a reading maniac! Maybe you can get a round 3 complete before the next challenge :)"

Lol there is NO WAY I could do a round 3!

I'm actually really behind on my reading goal for this year (gulp). Lucky for me, I tend to read a decently wide variety of things anyways so this challenge was perfect.

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

Finished book 4 of round 2:

(contemporary, war)

Post #5 is updated.

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

Finished book #5 of round 2.

(Urban Fantasy—Vampire)

I think that the Twilight Effect has jumped vampires into their own subgenre.

Post #5 is updated

[Anna]

I completed my first 2.
for Fantasy and for Science Fiction

updated post #6

[Kdbrand]

Completed #4 -Non Fiction

Updated post #7

[Barb]

Finished #4 - non fiction, adult

Updated post #10

[Diane]

Hey guys I see your updates but will not be able to edit the list until I get my computer back next week. It does not seem to work from my phone. Until then keep reading 😉

[Kelly]

Finished #4-6!
(romance), (nonfiction), (contemporary)
Updated post #16

[Gabriela]

I've finished #3 and 4 : (Fantasy) and (Contemporary).

Updated post # 8

[Amber]

Finished #4 - Historical Fiction:

Updated original post# 14.

[Fiorela]

I'm in! Even though is almost mid-June. My books will be (some of them at least):

Horror/Thriller

Fantasy
Which I just finished!!
PNR & Urban Fantasy

Romance
Finished!, which I didn't like.
Science Fiction

Historical fiction

Realistic Fiction /Contemporary

Non-Fiction (Adult)

[Diane]

OK, I think I have everything updated. It is nice to have my laptop back :) Check out post #2 to see if I missed anything. It looks like most people are doing pretty well for this second challenge, we still have a couple of weeks to finish. Congratulations to the ones who have finished already. I still have not heard from Gremlin for challenge #3 but is have something in the works, that we can start on July 1, in case she is still MIA. Keep reading!

[Barb]

Finished #5, edited post #10
- fantasy

[Kdbrand]

Finished #5 -Historical Fiction

Updated post #7.

[Fiorela]

Finished !

Romance

Updated post #82.

[Diane]

You are off to a quick start! 2 weeks to go :)

[R.A.]

I haven't been updating! AHH!

Horror/Thriller: (finished 6/15)
Science Fiction: (finished 5/15)

Also -- what is considered? It's kind of magical realism, and I wouldn't call it outright paranormal romance, as it reads more like a contemporary. I want to count it for something, but maybe it just doesn't fit?

[Diane]

I have not read that book but I think I would classify it contemporary. If there is fantasy elements maybe Urban fantasy? If it is a genre is not encompassed in the other books you have read, by all means count it. The idea is to read a wide variety of different YA books and it looks like these three are all different.

[Amber]

Finished# 5 for Urban Fantasy:

I never would have read this without this challenge - urban fantasy just doesn't interest me much - but it was pretty good. Undecided about whether I'll continue, but I might...

Gonna try to finish the challenge, but gonna be busy these last 10 days of June, so we'll see.

[R.A.]

I'll count it as Contemporary. There is one magical and unexplained element, but the bigger focus is on the character's coming of age. :)

[Diane]

Sounds about right to me :)

[Gabriela]

I've just finished! My #5 is for Romance and #6 is (Adult) for Sci-fi.

Updated post #8

[Fiorela]

Finished: Historical fiction


Updated post # 82

[Diane]

We have only one more week left for this shortened challenge. There are several participants that have finished - Congratulations! Laurel - almost 2 rounds finished WAY TO GO! There are several more that are very close - keep reading! For those of you that have read fewer books than the challenge don't feel discouraged, if you were able to read a couple of different genre's ( especially if they are not what you usually read) you are still successful in that. Look at it this way, it was only 2 months so 4 really would be equal to the 3 month challenge.

I would like to invite each of you to share your favorite book from this challenge and tell us what you liked about that book. One of the things I love about this group is getting new inspiration and exposure to different books, from other members.

I will have the next challenge up and running for July 1st so get ready to take on a whole new challenge :) After that we should be hearing from Gremlin again, it will be nice to have her back.

[Kdbrand]

I finished the challenge with a few days to spare!

[Diane]

Kdbrand wrote: "I finished the challenge with a few days to spare!"

Congratulations! I updated you. What book did you do for #6? What was your favorite of this challenge?

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

Diane wrote: "We have only one more week left for this shortened challenge. There are several participants that have finished - Congratulations! Laurel - almost 2 rounds finished WAY TO GO! There are several mor..."

Thanks Diane! This has been a fun challenge.

[laurel [the suspected bibliophile]]

Okay, I'm calling it, mostly because Drums of Autumn has taken over my life, soul and extra time.

Book 6/6 for round 2 is done. I'm going with fantasy princesses as the unique subgenre for this one (totally a thing‚ right?)

Post #5 is updated.

[Diane]

laurel [suspected bibliophile] wrote: "Okay, I'm calling it, mostly because Drums of Autumn has taken over my life, soul and extra time.

Book 6/6 for round 2 is done. I'm going with fantasy princesses a..."

Gabaldon sure can consume your life can't she? If you are going to be consumed though, is there a better way :) Congrats for finishing two rounds - See you for the next challenge!