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message 1: by Diane (last edited May 01, 2017 02:06PM) (new)

Diane | 1234 comments The Second quarter challenge will be a shorter one this time and runs from May 1st to June 30th.

The challenge will be to read a book from 6 different genres.
List of genres to choose from:
Horror/Thriller
Fantasy
PNR & Urban Fantasy
Romance
Science Fiction
Historical fiction
Realistic Fiction /Contemporary
Non Fiction


How it works:

♦ As usual, we will be reading 6 books. Each book is from a different genre.

♦ Audio books and New Releases are allowed.

♦ All of the books MUST be at least 150 (paper) pages in order to qualify for this challenge. If the kindle or ebook pages are different than the paper count, please provide the correct number, so no books are left out unjustly.

♦ Only 1 non-YA book will be allowed for this challenge, this includes NA, Middle Grade, and Adult.

Please, when you are updating the thread and your numbered tally post, list out exactly what genre the book fits. for instance: The Eye of the World (Wheel of Time, #1) by Robert Jordan adult , Fantasy.

Okay, I'm ready for your questions, and happy Challenge to you all!


message 2: by Diane (last edited Jul 02, 2017 12:08AM) (new)

Diane | 1234 comments Participants:


Amber #14 - 5/6 - 1 adult
Amy #3 - 6/6 ****** FINISHED!
Anna #6 - 3/4
Barb #10 5/6
Casey #9 2/4 - 1 adult
Diane #4 - 6/6 - 1 adult ****** FINISHED!
Fiorela #82 - 4/6
Gabriela #8- 6/6- 1 adult******FINISHED
Heather #20
Jennifer #17 - 2/6
Kdbrand #7 - 6/6******FINISHED
Kelly #16 - 6/6****** FINISHED!
Laurel #5 6/6 - 1 adult ****** FINISHED!
Laurel #5 Round 2- 6/6****** FINISHED#2!!!
Melanie #110 4/7
R.A. #12 - 3/6


message 3: by Amy (new)

Amy | 237 comments Yay. I'm in! Thanks Diane.


message 4: by Diane (last edited May 19, 2017 04:30PM) (new)

Diane | 1234 comments Ok my list will be here:

Fantasy - Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5) by Sarah J. Maas finished 5/4/2017
Non Fiction - Trans/Portraits Voices from Transgender Communities by Jackson Wright Shultz Adult, Finished 5/11/2017
Historical Fiction - Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys Finished 5/13/2017
Horror/Thriller - Bird Box by Josh Malerman Finished 5/14/2017
Science Fiction - The Institute (The Institute, #1) by Kayla Howarth Finished 5/17/2017
Contemporary Fiction - From the Wreckage (From the Wreckage, #1) by Michele G. Miller Finished 5/19/2017


message 5: by laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (last edited Jun 26, 2017 04:03AM) (new)

laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) I'm in! Thanks Diane!

Here's the pool, which, as always, will probably not be used at all:
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth The House of the Scorpion (Matteo Alacran, #1) by Nancy Farmer Ever the Hunted (Clash of Kingdoms, #1) by Erin Summerill The Pearl Thief (Code Name Verity #0) by Elizabeth Wein Amid Stars and Darkness (The Xenith Trilogy #1) by Chani Lynn Feener Sovereign (Nemesis, #2) by April Daniels Jane, Unlimited by Kristin Cashore A Crown of Wishes (The Star-Touched Queen, #2) by Roshani Chokshi Unmentionable The Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners by Therese Oneill The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness Rejected Princesses Tales of History's Boldest Heroines, Hellions, and Heretics by Jason Porath Akata Witch (Akata Witch, #1) by Nnedi Okorafor The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1) by Julie Kagawa

Round 1 6/6:
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth (contemporary) Caliban's War (The Expanse, #2) by James S.A. Corey (sci-fi, adult) Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault (Glass Vault, #1) by Candace Robinson (horror) The Pearl Thief (Code Name Verity #0) by Elizabeth Wein (historical fiction) Hunted by Meagan Spooner (fantasy) The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness (urban fantasy/paranormal)

Round 2 6/6
Wires and Nerve, Volume 1 (Wires and Nerves, #1) by Marissa Meyer (graphic novel) The House of the Scorpion (Matteo Alacran, #1) by Nancy Farmer (dystopian) Only You (Bachelor Brotherhood #1) by Denise Grover Swank (romance, adult) Freefall by Anna Levine (contemporary war) The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1) by Julie Kagawa (vampires) Air and Ash (TIDES, #1) by Alex Lidell (princesses)


message 6: by Anna (last edited Jun 30, 2017 04:56PM) (new)

Anna | 231 comments I'm in. I'm going to call getting 4 done a success for me since we have a shorter time frame.

Horror/Thriller The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
Fantasy The Finisher (Vega Jane, #1) by David Baldacci
PNR & Urban Fantasy Sinner (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #4) by Maggie Stiefvater
Science Fiction Empress of a Thousand Skies (Empress of a Thousand Skies, #1) by Rhoda Belleza The Hangman's Revolution (W.A.R.P., #2) by Eoin Colfer
Historical fiction Her Dark Curiosity (The Madman's Daughter, #2) by Megan Shepherd
Realistic Fiction / Contemporary Forged by Fire (Hazelwood High, #2) by Sharon M. Draper The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon
Non Fiction Courage Has No Color The True Story of the Triple Nickles, America's First Black Paratroopers by Tanya Lee Stone

Completed - 3
Fantasy The Finisher (Vega Jane, #1) by David Baldacci Science Fiction Empress of a Thousand Skies (Empress of a Thousand Skies, #1) by Rhoda Belleza Realistic Fiction The Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon


message 7: by Kdbrand (last edited Jun 26, 2017 07:19PM) (new)

Kdbrand | 353 comments Count me in!

Completed: 6/6
1) Horror/Thriller The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
2)Science Fiction Exo by Fonda Lee
3)Realistic/Contemporary Girl Out of Water by Laura Silverman
4) Non Fiction In Our Backyard Human Trafficking in America and What We Can Do to Stop It by Nita Belles
5) Historical Fiction Prisoner of Night and Fog (Prisoner of Night and Fog, #1) by Anne Blankman
6) Fantasy Ink and Bone (The Great Library, #1) by Rachel Caine



Pool:
Sci-Fi Exo by Fonda Lee
Contemporary: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
Fantasy: An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1) by Sabaa Tahir
Thriller/Horror: The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich


message 8: by Gabriela (last edited Jun 21, 2017 05:44PM) (new)

Gabriela I'm in!

Read: 6/6 Done!

Horror: The Prince of Mist (Niebla, #1) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
Fantasy: Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
PNR & Urban Fantasy: World After (Penryn & the End of Days, #2) by Susan Ee
Romance: Rival (Fall Away, #2) by Penelope Douglas
Science Fiction: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro (Adult)
Contemporary: Butter by Erin Jade Lange


message 9: by Casey (last edited Jun 01, 2017 06:40PM) (new)

Casey Anderson | 637 comments I'm in too, and agree with Anna, I'm going to call 4 a personal success, considering we've only got 2 months and I'm reading a rather long book right now.

COMPLETED

1. Urban Fantasy, Adult Cerulean Sins (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #11) by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Historical Fiction Splendor (Luxe, #4) by Anna Godbersen


message 10: by Barb (last edited Jun 14, 2017 10:00AM) (new)

Barb I'm in! I tend to always read the same stuff.

Finished -- Messenger (The Giver, #3) by Lois Lowry sci fi, Necromancing the Stone (Necromancer, #2) by Lish McBride horror (that's how it's listed anyway), Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston - contemporary, Hidden Figures The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly - non fiction (adult), Ruin and Rising (Shadow and Bone, #3) by Leigh Bardugo - fantasy


message 11: by Melanie, looking for a partner in crime (last edited Apr 30, 2017 12:06PM) (new)

Melanie | 1911 comments I must be some kind of challenge junkie...so here I go again.
Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH (Rats of NIMH, #1) by Robert C. O'Brien Rosemary and Rue (October Daye, #1) by Seanan McGuire All Our Yesterdays by Cristin Terrill Code Name Verity (Code Name Verity, #1) by Elizabeth Wein Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

Horror/Thriller- Midwinterblood
Fantasy (*MG)- Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
PNR & Urban Fantasy- Rosemary and Rue
Science Fiction- All Our Yesterdays
Historical fiction- Code Name Verity
Realistic Fiction / Contemporary- Exit, Pursued by a Bear
Non Fiction- The Diary of a Young Girl


message 12: by R.A. (last edited Jun 22, 2017 07:20AM) (new)

R.A. Desilets | 375 comments I'm in!! Going to try to fit in some of my audio sync files that I still haven't listened to.

Horror/Thriller: The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich (finished 6/15)

Fantasy: Cruel Beauty (Cruel Beauty Universe, #1) by Rosamund Hodge

PRN & Urban Fantasy: Midnight Alley (The Morganville Vampires, #3) by Rachel Caine

Science Fiction: The Last Star (The 5th Wave, #3) by Rick Yancey (finished 5/15)

Historical Fiction:

Realistic Fiction / Contemporary: Places No One Knows by Brenna Yovanoff finished 6/18

Nonfiction: Story Genius How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) by Lisa Cron (adult)


message 13: by Diane (new)

Diane | 1234 comments Anna wrote: "I'm in. I'm going to call getting 4 done a success for me since we have a shorter time frame.

Horror/Thriller The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich
Fantasy The Finisher (Vega Jane, #1) by David Baldacci
PNR & Ur..."


I call 4 a success also since it is two months. Anything works right? It is the spirit that counts.


message 14: by Amber (last edited Jun 20, 2017 11:42AM) (new)

Amber (amberm867) I'd like to join too.

Genres & Options:

Romance:Alex and Eliza
Science Fiction: Perfect Ruin, Red Rising, Atlantia
Non Fiction: A People's History of the United States(Adult), Consider the Fork: How Technology Transforms the Way We Cook and Eat(Adult)

COMPLETE: 4/6

Fantasy: Wild Magic (Immortals, #1) by Tamora Pierce - 5/5/17
Horror/Thriller: Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1) by Dan Brown (Adult) - 5/9/17
Contemporary: The Last of August (Charlotte Holmes #2) by Brittany Cavallaro - 5/10/17
Historical Fiction: A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller 6/13/17
Urban Fantasy: City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare 6/20/17


message 15: by Amy (new)

Amy | 237 comments Update post #3 - Realistic Fiction/Contemporary Finished Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg

Very quick easy read but fun.


message 16: by Kelly (last edited Jun 10, 2017 08:10PM) (new)

Kelly (kellyleanna) I'm in!

Finished 6/6
Starfall (Starflight, #2) by Melissa Landers - science fiction - 5/2
Flame in the Mist (Flame in the Mist, #1) by Renee Ahdieh - fantasy - 5/21
The Pearl Thief (Code Name Verity #0) by Elizabeth Wein - historical fiction - 5/27
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (To All the Boys I've Loved Before, #1) by Jenny Han - romance - 5/30
Girl Code Gaming, Going Viral, and Getting It Done by Andrea Gonzales - nonfiction - 6/3
Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia - realistic fiction/contemporary - 6/4


message 17: by Jennifer (last edited Jun 17, 2017 08:53AM) (new)

Jennifer | 456 comments Thanks Diane! I love the seasonal challenges :)

Horror/Thriller: The Gathering (Shadow House, #1) by Dan Poblocki
Fantasy: Ink and Bone (The Great Library, #1) by Rachel Caine - FINISHED 5/7
PNR & Urban Fantasy: Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1) by Jennifer Estep - FINISHED 5/10
Romance: The Secret Sky by Atia Abawi
Science Fiction: Acid by Emma Pass
Historical fiction: The Heiresses (The Heiresses, #1) by Allison Rushby
Realistic Fiction /Contemporary: Who She Was by Stormy Smith ]
Non Fiction: In Our Backyard Human Trafficking in America and What We Can Do to Stop It by Nita Belles


message 18: by Jennifer (last edited May 03, 2017 11:33AM) (new)

Jennifer | 456 comments Ink and Bone (The Great Library, #1) by Rachel Caine Could this be classified as Science Fiction, or is it just fantasy?


message 19: by Diane (new)

Diane | 1234 comments Often the lines of Sci-Fi and fantasy blur. More people classify this as fantasy but there are some who classify it as Sci Fi - dystopia. I personally say if you feel it works I am OK with it. We have a short challenge this time so the idea is to read as many different genre's as you can. Hopefully a few books will take you out of what you normally read.


message 20: by Heather (new)

Heather Cummings (cummings895) | 14 comments I'm in.


message 21: by Amber (new)

Amber (amberm867) Finished my first book.

Fantasy: Wild Magic (Immortals, #1) by Tamora Pierce

Updated original post# 14.


message 22: by Casey (new)

Casey Anderson | 637 comments Finished my first, updated post 9

Urban Fantasy, Adult Cerulean Sins (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #11) by Laurell K. Hamilton


message 23: by Amy (new)

Amy | 237 comments Update post #3

Finished Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3) by Marissa Meyer Science Fiction.

First book in this series I've really gotten into, so much so that I want to now read the next one but it's 800 odd pages and I'll never finish this challenge if I do.


message 24: by Diane (new)

Diane | 1234 comments It is an awesome series - don't let it slide away!


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Books 1 and 2 completed!

Caliban's War (The Expanse, #2) by James S.A. Corey (sci fi, adult)

The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth (contemporary)

Post #5 has been updated.


message 26: by Amy (new)

Amy | 237 comments Diane wrote: "It is an awesome series - don't let it slide away!"

Oh definitely not going to, in fact I want to read the last one now but decided to finish this challenge first.


message 27: by Amber (last edited May 09, 2017 06:58AM) (new)

Amber (amberm867) Finished #2 - Thiller - Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, #1) by Dan Brown . This is Adult.

Updated original post# 14.


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Finished book 3: Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault by Candace Robinson (horror).

Post #5 is updated.


message 29: by Barb (new)

Barb Finished my first Messenger (The Giver, #3) by Lois Lowry - I see it listed as sci fi, so I'll go with that.

Updated post #10


message 30: by Amy (new)

Amy | 237 comments Update post #3

Finished The Queen of Attolia (The Queen's Thief, #2) by Megan Whalen Turner - fantasy


message 31: by Diane (new)

Diane | 1234 comments Wow Amy and Laurel you both took right off on this shortened challenge. Congrats on reaching the half way point so soon!


message 32: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer | 456 comments Finished #1 and 2
Fantasy: Ink and Bone (The Great Library, #1) by Rachel Caine
PNR & Urban Fantasy: Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1) by Jennifer Estep

Updated post #17


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Finished #4 The Pearl Thief (Code Name Verity #0) by Elizabeth Wein (historical fiction).

Post #5 is updated.


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Diane wrote: "Wow Amy and Laurel you both took right off on this shortened challenge. Congrats on reaching the half way point so soon!"

Lol thanks Diane. School just got out so now I have time to read again!


message 35: by Diane (new)

Diane | 1234 comments laurel [suspected bibliophile] wrote: "Diane wrote: "Wow Amy and Laurel you both took right off on this shortened challenge. Congrats on reaching the half way point so soon!"

Lol thanks Diane. School just got out so now I have time to ..."


My last day of teaching is June 2nd and teachers last day is the 5th. My reading should pick up then also!


message 36: by Amy (new)

Amy | 237 comments Update post #3

Finished Magic Rises (Kate Daniels, #6) by Ilona Andrews Urban Fantasy (Adult)

Thanks Diane, I'm liking this challenge. Might have to have a little bit of a break now though as I have to read the next Kate Daniels!


message 37: by Melanie, looking for a partner in crime (last edited May 15, 2017 03:46AM) (new)

Melanie | 1911 comments Book 1 of 7
Non-Fiction
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
*I've been meaning to read this book (instead of just excepts) for a very looong time.


Book 2 of 7
Fantasy
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman
*I can't tell if it is MG or YA, but it WAS good.


message 38: by Casey (new)

Casey Anderson | 637 comments Melanie wrote: "Book 1 of 7

Book 2 of 7
Fantasy
The Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman"


Melanie that series get even better. Loved it.


message 39: by Kdbrand (new)

Kdbrand | 353 comments Finished my first one The Dead House by Dawn Kurtagich Horror/Thriller.

Updated post #7.


message 40: by Amber (new)

Amber (amberm867) Finished #3

Contemporary: The Last of August (Charlotte Holmes #2) by Brittany Cavallaro

I was pretty disappointed with this book. :(

Updated post #14.


message 41: by Diane (new)

Diane | 1234 comments OK I am a sucker for these challenges even though I am often torn between books " I want to read" and books that "fit the challenge" I just can't seem to pass the challenge up though. That being said I have finished this challenge! I choose books that I already own from different genre's. I also targeted books that were not ultra long (between 2-350 pages for most) because it was a shorter time to complete the challenge. My list of books and dates finished are shown in post #4. The highlight of this challenge was Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass, #5) by Sarah J. Maas which was on my TBR list for awhile and the 1st read. Great book!! The low point was From the Wreckage (From the Wreckage, #1) by Michele G. Miller which was a free book I picked up and was just eh. It was the last book I read.

Good luck on chipping away on your individual challenges. Happy reading!


message 42: by Melanie, looking for a partner in crime (new)

Melanie | 1911 comments Amber wrote: "Finished #3

Contemporary: The Last of August (Charlotte Holmes #2) by Brittany Cavallaro

I was pretty disappointed with this book. :(

Updated post #14."


I thought it was well themed, even if the romance was too heavy. And that cliffhanger of an ending!
*I do agree the first book in the series was much better.


message 43: by Melanie, looking for a partner in crime (new)

Melanie | 1911 comments Casey wrote: Melanie that series get even better. Loved it."

That's what everyone says, but I don't yet own the whole series...to the TBR it goes.


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Diane wrote: "OK I am a sucker for these challenges even though I am often torn between books " I want to read" and books that "fit the challenge" I just can't seem to pass the challenge up though. That being sa..."

Congrats at finishing, Diane!!


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Finished #5 Hunted by Meagan Spooner (fantasy)

Post #5 is updated!


message 46: by Melanie, looking for a partner in crime (new)

Melanie | 1911 comments Melanie #11

*realistic fiction
Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston

*urban fantasy
The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, #2) by Rick Riordan


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Finished #6 and I'm done *solo high five*

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness (urban fantasy/paranormal)

Updated Post #5.


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Melanie wrote: "Melanie #11

*realistic fiction
Exit, Pursued by a Bear by E.K. Johnston

*urban fantasy
The Dark Prophecy (The Trials of Apollo, #2) by Rick Riordan"


Oooooh, Exit, Pursued by a Bear was soooo good. Did you like it?


message 49: by Melanie, looking for a partner in crime (new)

Melanie | 1911 comments I did! My school's librarian recommended it, and I'm glad to have taken the advice.


message 50: by Barb (new)

Barb Edited post 10, finished #2
Necromancing the Stone (Necromancer, #2) by Lish McBride

I'm getting some good recommendations from this thread. (Something I always like about the challenges.)


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