Reading University Challenge

[Allegra]

I think I'll give this one a go. I like the variety, and I like that I can take my time.

Associates Degree -- GRADUATED April 6
Science: If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating
Literature: Scrambled Eggs and Whiskey
History: White Truffles in Winter: A Novel
Social Sciences: The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time
Art: Drawing from Memory
Language: "The Garnet Bracelet"/From Karamzin to Bunin: An Anthology of Russian Short Stories
Athletics: Ready Player One



Bachelor's Degree -- GRADUATED August 11
Science Major
1. The Hippopotamus (Applied Science - medical conditions)
2. Nuclear Jellyfish CD (Applied/Practical Science - and what unusual applications for the lessons)
3. 1Q84 (Science Fiction)
4. Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (Non-Fic: Practical Science)
5. James and the Giant Peach (Fantasy/Life Science - plants)
6. The Nakeds (Applied Science - medical conditions, psychologist)
7. Seven Brief Lessons on Physics (Non-Fic: Practical Science)
8. Babel-17/Empire Star (Science Fiction)
9. 1984 (Science Fiction--we hope)
10. Fables, Vol. 1: Legends in Exile (Applied Science - medical conditions)
11. The Effect of Gamma Rays on Man-In-The-Moon Marigolds (Life Science - plants)


History Minor
1. I Was Amelia Earhart (pub: 1996 / set: 1937 - 1939)
2. A Most Imperfect Union: A Contrarian History of the United States (pub: 2014 / set: pre-1492 - early-2000s)
3. The Tragedy of MacBeth (1st pub: 1606 / set: likely 1100s)
4. Manhattan Beach (pub: 2017 / set: WWII)



Masters Degree -- GRADUATED February 13
Social Science
>Anthropology (I am American): set in a culture or country different from yours
1. Wild Strawberries
2. A Cold Day For Murder
3. The Property
>Psychology: about psychology, psychological disorders, a psychiatrist, or where the main character has a mental disorder
1. Hawkes Harbor
2. In Cold Blood
3. Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet
>Education: about education, an educator (school administration or teacher), or set in a school
1. Hallowe'en Party
2. Scorpions
3. A Study in Charlotte
>Political Science: about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)
1. Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World
2. Pachinko
3. Miss Blaine's Prefect and the Golden Samovar
>Plus 3
1. Beast (Psychology)
2. Wind, Sand and Stars (Political Science)
3. Disgrace (Anthropology)


Ph.D.
Anthropology (I have avoided books set in fictitious countries; solely in England or Canada; and largely in the U.S., excepting sovereign Native American lands, which seem more different than most of England)
1. Fillets of Plaice (Greece/England)
2. Love in a Dish . . . and Other Culinary Delights by M.F.K. Fisher; The Greengage Summer; Waiting for Bojangles (France+)
3. The Good Women of China: Hidden Voices (China)
4. Last Chance to See (Madagascar/Indonesia/New Zealand/Zaire/China)
5. TransAtlanticThe Third Policeman; Murder in an Irish Village (Ireland)
6. The Standing Rock Portraits: Sioux Photographed by Frank Bennett Fiske 1900-1915; The Man Who Fell in Love with the Moon (Native Americans)
7. The Cat's Table (Sri Lanka/Indian Ocean/England)
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[Sandy]

This sounds like fun!

Starting challenge with books read as of 11/1/17.

Associates degree:
(view spoiler)[Science - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet - science fiction - 11/12/17
Literature - Mrs. Fletcher - American literature - 11/14/17
History - The Sympathizer - world history - historical fiction set in/immediately after the Vietnam war - 11/15/17
Social Science - What Happened - political science - 12/7/17
Art - Discount Armageddon - main character is a ballroom dancer, as well as a cryptozoologist - 11/21/17
Language - The Garden of Evening Mists - Austronesian (set in Malaya) - 11/2/17
Athletics - The Grave's a Fine and Private Place - 12/26/17 - fits the Cricket subcategory, as it is set completely in England, an ICC full member country. (hide spoiler)]

Bachelor's degree:
Major - Literature - 10 books
(view spoiler)[1. The Scarred Woman - European novel (set in Denmark) - 12/26
2. Radio Free Vermont: A Fable of Resistance - American novel (set in Vermont) - 12/29
3.In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende. About half the book takes place in Chile, Guatemala, and Brazil, and Isabel Allende is a South American author, so we'll call this World literature. - 12/30
4.Autumn - European novel (set in England) - 12/31
5. The Gap of Time - 1/1/18 - European novel (set partially in US, but more in England and author is British)
6. Dunbar - 1/2/18 - European novel, set partly in England, partly in US and author is British.
7. Fool's Puzzle - 1/4/18 - American novel, set in California.
8. Meddling Kids - 1/5/18 - American Novel, set primarily in Oregon.
9. Love and Other Consolation Prizes - 1/7/18 -American novel, set primarily in Washington.
10. The Life She Was Given - 1/9/18 - American novel.

Minor - Science - 3 books
1. Little, Big - 1/7/18 - Fantasy, Science Fiction subcategory.
2. The Darkest Minds - 1/7/18. Science Fiction>Dystopia, Fantasy.
3. The Scorpio Races - 1/10/18. Fantasy. (hide spoiler)]

Masters - literature
American novel
(view spoiler)[1. Never Fade - set in US
2.The Opposite of Everyone - set in US
3. In The Afterlight - set in US
European novel
1. The Bastard of Istanbul - complicated! Turkey is both in Europe and Asia, but Istanbul is apparently in the European part, so we'll call this a European novel.
2. Rebecca - set in Europe.
3. World Without End - Europe
World novel
1. The Castlemaine Murders - set in Australia.
2. Pachinko - set predominantly in Japan
3. Queen of the Flowers - set in Australia
graphic novel
1.Preludes & Nocturnes - graphic novel, 240 pages.
2. Kindred: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, 240 pages.
3. The Complete Maus, 296 pages.
Any subcategory
1. The Virgin Suicides - American novel. 1/14/18.
2. End Game - American novel. 1/18/18
3. Half-Off Ragnarok - American novel. 1/22/18 (hide spoiler)]

Ph.D. - American novels
1. Chaos Choreography - 3/9/18. California.
2. Miller's Valley - 3/10/18. Pennsylvania.
3. Indigo - 3/11/18. New York
4. Her Body and Other Parties - 3/12/18 - various US locations.
5. Tricks for Free - 3/14/18 - Florida.
6. Homeland - 3/20/18 - California.
7. The Hazel Wood - 3/20/18 - New York
8. All the Little Liars - 3/22/18 - Georgia
9. Every Note Played - 3/25/18 - Massachusetts
10. The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian. 4/9/18. Set partly in US, but Bohjalian is an American author.

[Cheryl]

I have completed both my Associates and Bachelor's Degrees, now, and am moving on for my Master's. (see post #14)

[Wanda]

I have completed both the Associate and Bachelor's Degree.

Associate and Bachelor's Degree

[Kat]

This looks interesting. Starting 12/1/17

► Read 1 book from each core subject (7 books)

Associate Degree
Science: (science fiction-dystopia) The Hunger Games 12/6/17
Literature: The Age of Innocence 12/15/17
History: Number the Stars 12/6/17
Social Sciences: The Nordic Theory of Everything: In Search of a Better Life 12/24/17
Art: The Anatomy Lesson by Nina Siegal 2/15/18
Language:
Athletics:

After completing your Associates, move on to get your Bachelors degree...
(view spoiler)[
Bachelors Degree: (20 books in all)
► Choose a Major (read 10 books from any 1 subject)
► Choose a Minor (read 3 books from any 1 subject, not the same as your major)

Bachelors Degree:
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After completing your Bachelor's Degree, you may decide you want to Master a specific topic...
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Masters Degree: (35 books in all)
► Choose 1 core subject to master - read 3 books from each subcategory, read 3 books mixed and matched (any subcategory from that core group) (15 books)
♦ Note: Can choose the same or a different category from your bachelors degree

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Already a Master? Why not get a Doctorate?
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PHD: (45 books in all)
► Choose 1 subcategory from your Masters and read 10 books from that subcategory.

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Categories
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Science: science fiction, earth science, life science, applied science
Literature: american novel, european novel, world novel, graphic novel
History: alternate history, american history, european history, world history
Social Science: anthropology, psychology, education, political science
Art: fine arts, visual arts, music, art history
Language: indo-european, sino-tibetan, niger-congo, austronesian
Athletics: baseball, olympics, cricket, sports history
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In Depth Sub Category List:
(view spoiler)[
Science:
Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre
Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)
Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse

Literature:
American Novel - literature genre set in North America or by a North American author(s)
European Novel - literature genre set in Europe or by a European author(s)
World Novel - literature genre set outside of North America and Europe or by an author from outside of North America and Europe
Graphic Novel/Manga - graphic novel or manga genre & at least 200 pages in length

History (historical book defined as the book's timeline occurring at least 30 years prior to the publication date):
Alternate History - alternative history genre
American History - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in North America
European history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in Europe
World history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set outside of North American and Europe

Social Science:
Anthropology - fiction or non-fiction book set in a culture or country different from yours (state your culture or country of origin)
Psychology - fiction or non-fiction book about psychology, psychological disorders, a psychiatrist, or where the main character has a mental disorder
Education - fiction or non-fiction book about education, an educator (school administration or teacher), or set in a school
Political Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)

Art:
Fine Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a fine art piece(s) or a fine artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); fine art is defined here as painting, drawing, comics, photography, and sculpture
Visual Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a visual art piece(s) or a visual artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); visual art is defined here as dance, theater, and film
Music - fiction or non-fiction book where a musical piece(s) or a musician plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how)
Art History - fiction or non-fiction book set in ancient Greece or Rome

Language:
Indo-European - fiction or non-fiction book set in Spain, Russia or India
Sino-Tibetan - fiction or non-fiction book set in China or Japan
Niger-Congo - fiction or non-fiction book set in Africa
Austronesian - fiction or non-fiction book set in Australia or south east Asia

Athletics:
Baseball - fiction or non-fiction book about baseball or baseball player
Olympics - fiction or non-fiction book about the olympics, an olympian or any olympic sport (other than baseball or cricket)
Cricket - fiction or non-fiction book about cricket or set in an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member country (Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West India, or Zimbabwe)
Sports History - fiction or non-fiction historical book about any sport
(hide spoiler)]

[MJ Codename: ♕Duchess♕]

Updated post 28

[Cheryl]

I am not sure how to link back to my post. Here is my completed Associates Degree (post 14):

Associates Degree
(view spoiler)[
1. Science Savvy by Ingrid Law (fantasy)
2. Literature Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
3. History: Wolf Hollow by Lauren Wolk
4. Social Science The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 (political science...political movement)
5. Art Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz (visual arts--theater)
6. Language I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
7. Athletics The Moves Make the Man by Bruce Brooks (hide spoiler)]

[Cheryl]

Here is my completed Bachelor's Degree (post 14):

Bachelor's Degree
(view spoiler)[
Major Literature
1. Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo
2. The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
3. Hour of the Bees by Lindsay Eagar
4. Summerlost by Ally Condie
5. All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood
6. The Dream of the Red Chamber by Xueqin Cao
7. Don't Cry, Tai Lake by Qiu Xiaolong
8. The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martell
9. When I Found You by Catherine Ryan Hyde
10. Howards End by E.M. Forster

Minor History
1. Sister of Mine by Sabra Waldfogel
2. Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterley
3. The Orphan's Tale by Pam Jenoff
(hide spoiler)]

[MJ Codename: ♕Duchess♕]

Are you doing this one again for 2018? Cause I'm a Master Degree dropout.

[Rokkan]

Heather Codename: ♕Dutchess♕ wrote: "Are you doing this one again for 2018? Cause I'm a Master Degree dropout."

As far as I can tell this is an at your own pace challenge, not a by-a-certain-date one. Which means when/if I get around to reading my Austronesian books, I can add them in, finish up and then start over if I want.

Allegra wrote: "One question: The rules say "books," so do they all have to be novels? Can I count memoirs/bios, or actual "science" books?"

I've used non-fiction books in my challenge so far. The way I see it university should be a way of expanding one's knowledge, so reaching outside the realms of fiction works.

[MJ Codename: ♕Duchess♕]

Holly wrote: "Heather Codename: ♕Dutchess♕ wrote: "Are you doing this one again for 2018? Cause I'm a Master Degree dropout."

As far as I can tell this is an at your own pace challenge, not a by-a-certain-date ..."

For some reason I had it in my head that this was a timed one. Lawl.

[Jackie]

Nothing But Reading Challenges


Reading Challenges > Reading University Challenge

January 1, 2018 to ???

(view spoiler)[Degree Progression:

For this challenge you'll be progressing through the various degrees at your own pace.

Start at the beginning...

Associates Degree (7 books in all)
► Read 1 book from each core subject (7 books)

After completing your Associates, move on to get your Bachelors degree...

Bachelors Degree: (20 books in all)
► Choose a Major (read 10 books from any 1 subject)
► Choose a Minor (read 3 books from any 1 subject, not the same as your major)

After completing your Bachelor's Degree, you may decide you want to Master a specific topic...

Masters Degree: (35 books in all)
► Choose 1 core subject to master - read 3 books from each subcategory, read 3 books mixed and matched (any subcategory from that core group) (15 books)
♦ Note: Can choose the same or a different category from your bachelors degree

Already a Master? Why not get a Doctorate?

PHD: (45 books in all)
► Choose 1 subcategory from your Masters and read 10 books from that subcategory.


♦♦♦♦ CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU ARE A COLLEGE GRADUATE!!! ♦♦♦♦




Core Subjects: Science, Literature, History, Social Science, Art, Language, Athletics

Subcategories:
Science: science fiction, earth science, life science, applied science
Literature: american novel, european novel, world novel, graphic novel
History: alternate history, american history, european history, world history
Social Science: anthropology, psychology, education, political science
Art: fine arts, visual arts, music, art history
Language: indo-european, sino-tibetan, niger-congo, austronesian
Athletics: baseball, olympics, cricket, sports history

In Depth Sub Category List:
Science:
Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre
Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)
Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse

Literature:
American Novel - literature genre set in North America or by a North American author(s)
European Novel - literature genre set in Europe or by a European author(s)
World Novel - literature genre set outside of North America and Europe or by an author from outside of North America and Europe
Graphic Novel/Manga - graphic novel or manga genre & at least 200 pages in length

History (historical book defined as the book's timeline occurring at least 30 years prior to the publication date):
Alternate History - alternative history genre
American History - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in North America
European history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in Europe
World history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set outside of North American and Europe

Social Science:
Anthropology - fiction or non-fiction book set in a culture or country different from yours (state your culture or country of origin)
Psychology - fiction or non-fiction book about psychology, psychological disorders, a psychiatrist, or where the main character has a mental disorder
Education - fiction or non-fiction book about education, an educator (school administration or teacher), or set in a school
Political Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)

Art:
Fine Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a fine art piece(s) or a fine artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); fine art is defined here as painting, drawing, comics, photography, and sculpture
Visual Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a visual art piece(s) or a visual artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); visual art is defined here as dance, theater, and film
Music - fiction or non-fiction book where a musical piece(s) or a musician plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how)
Art History - fiction or non-fiction book set in ancient Greece or Rome

Language:
Indo-European - fiction or non-fiction book set in Spain, Russia or India
Sino-Tibetan - fiction or non-fiction book set in China or Japan
Niger-Congo - fiction or non-fiction book set in Africa
Austronesian - fiction or non-fiction book set in Australia or south east Asia

Athletics:
Baseball - fiction or non-fiction book about baseball or baseball player
Olympics - fiction or non-fiction book about the olympics, an olympian or any olympic sport (other than baseball or cricket)
Cricket - fiction or non-fiction book about cricket or set in an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member country (Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West India, or Zimbabwe)
Sports History - fiction or non-fiction historical book about any sport (hide spoiler)]



Associates Degree

Science: Science Fiction Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Literature: American Literature Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
History: American History Portrait of Camelot: A Thousand Days in the Kennedy White House by Richard Reeves
Social Sciences: Psychology Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Art: Fine Art The Camera by Ansel Adams
Language: Austronesian Lighthouse Bay by Kimberley Freeman
Athletics: Olympics Landing It: My Life on and Off the Ice by Scott Hamilton



Bachelors Degree

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Master's Degree

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[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Richard wrote: "Hi

I've finished the associates degree also and crave recognition.


Richard's Associates Degree"

Hello Richard, I'm sorry your craved recognition took so long:-( Congratulations!! Way to go:-)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome everyone!

Challenges updated and linked at the top of the first page.

Have fun:-)

[Cheryl]

I have completed my Master's Degree (see Post 14) and am moving on for my PhD!

Master's Degree--Literature
(view spoiler)[
American Novel - literature genre set in North America or by a North American author(s)
1. Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews
2. Go Tell It On the Mountain by James Baldwin
3. Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth

European Novel - literature genre set in Europe or by a European author(s)
1. Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy
2. The Haunting of Falcon House by Eugene Yelchin
3. The Day of the Trippids by John Wyndham

World Novel - literature genre set outside of North America and Europe or by an author from outside of North America and Europe
1. Barabbas by Par Lagerkvist
2. Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig
3. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi

Graphic Novel/Manga - graphic novel or manga genre & at least 200 pages in length
1. The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg
2. The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye by Sonny Liew
3. Rosalie Lightning by Tom Hart

Miscellaneous Literature
1. Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse
2. Franny and Zooey by J. D. Salinger
3. Casino Royale by Ian Fleming
(hide spoiler)]

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congrats Cheryl!

[Sandy]

Associates degree completed - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....

Moving on for Bachelor's degree.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations Sandy!

[Tina ❣]

I'll jump into the challenge now! I'm going to try and finish the whole challenge.

Completed

Start: 01/01/18
Finish: 30/08/18
Up to: Masters
Read: 45/45

(view spoiler)[Science
Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre
Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)
Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse

Literature:
American Novel - literature genre set in North America or by a North American author(s)
European Novel - literature genre set in Europe or by a European author(s)
World Novel - literature genre set outside of North America and Europe or by an author from outside of North America and Europe
Graphic Novel/Manga - graphic novel or manga genre & at least 200 pages in length

History (historical book defined as the book's timeline occurring at least 30 years prior to the publication date):
Alternate History - alternative history genre
American History - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in North America
European history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in Europe
World history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set outside of North American and Europe

Social Science:
Anthropology - fiction or non-fiction book set in a culture or country different from yours (state your culture or country of origin)
Psychology - fiction or non-fiction book about psychology, psychological disorders, a psychiatrist, or where the main character has a mental disorder
Education - fiction or non-fiction book about education, an educator (school administration or teacher), or set in a school
Political Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)

Art:
Fine Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a fine art piece(s) or a fine artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); fine art is defined here as painting, drawing, comics, photography, and sculpture
Visual Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a visual art piece(s) or a visual artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); visual art is defined here as dance, theater, and film
Music - fiction or non-fiction book where a musical piece(s) or a musician plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how)
Art History - fiction or non-fiction book set in ancient Greece or Rome

Language:
Indo-European - fiction or non-fiction book set in Spain, Russia or India
Sino-Tibetan - fiction or non-fiction book set in China or Japan
Niger-Congo - fiction or non-fiction book set in Africa
Austronesian - fiction or non-fiction book set in Australia or south east Asia

Athletics:
Baseball - fiction or non-fiction book about baseball or baseball player
Olympics - fiction or non-fiction book about the olympics, an olympian or any olympic sport (other than baseball or cricket)
Cricket - fiction or non-fiction book about cricket or set in an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member country (Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West India, or Zimbabwe)
Sports History - fiction or non-fiction historical book about any sport (hide spoiler)]

Associates Degree (7 books in all)
► Read 1 book from each core subject (7/7 books)(view spoiler)[
Science: Science Fiction
The Alien King's Baby by Juno Wells Read 12/12/2017
Literature:
A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare 08/06/18
History: European History
An Earl for the Archeress by E. Elizabeth Watson (set in Scotland and England) Read 12/11/17
Social Science: Psychology
Sex Lives Of Australian Women by Joan Sauers Read 09/11/17
Art: Fine Arts
Silent No More by N.E. Henderson Read 04/01/18
Language: Austronesian
Captivate by Vanessa Garden 30/03/18
Athletics: Sports History
Playing For Keeps by Liz Matis 15/04/18 (hide spoiler)]

Bachelors Degree: (20 books in all)
►Major: Social Science (10/10)(view spoiler)[
1. On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta 08/06/18
2. Scythe by Neal Shusterman 10/06/18
3. The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan 14/06/18
4. The Book of Dirt by Bram Presser 14/06/18
5. Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 15/06/18
6. All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater 22/06/18
7. To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 25/06/18
8. The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton 28/06/18
9. The One Hundred Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson 30/06/18
10. Everly by S.M. Shade 05/07/18 (hide spoiler)]

► Minor (3/3)
Minor: Science(view spoiler)[
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling 14/06/18
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 16/06/18
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 27/06/18 (hide spoiler)]

Masters Degree: (35 books in all)
► Choose 1 core subject to master - read 3 books from each subcategory, read 3 books mixed and matched (any subcategory from that core group) (Read: 15/15 books)
(view spoiler)[♦ Note: Can choose the same or a different category from your bachelors degree (hide spoiler)]
Master of Social Science

(view spoiler)[Anthropology - fiction or non-fiction book set in a culture or country different from yours (state your culture or country of origin)
(Not in Australia)
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 16/07/18 - UK
2. Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman 18/07/18 - US
3. The Inexplicable Logic of My Life by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 21/07/18 - Mexican-American culture

Psychology - fiction or non-fiction book about psychology, psychological disorders, a psychiatrist, or where the main character has a mental disorder
1. Turtles All the Way Down by John Green 04/07/18
2. Malevolent by Jana Deleon 07/07/18
3. The Female Brain by Louann Brizendine 10/08/18

Education - fiction or non-fiction book about education, an educator (school administration or teacher), or set in a school
1. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 01/07/17 - set in school
2. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 05/07/18 - set in school
3. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 14/07/18 - set in school

Political Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)
1. I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga 24/07/18 - US
2. Once and for All by Sarah Dessen 26/07/18 - US
3. Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee 27/07/18 - US

3 books mixed and matched - any subcategory from that core group
1. Till Death by Jennifer L. Armentrout 02/08/18 - Anthropology
2. Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley 08/08/18 - Anthropology
3. Fall Out by Zoe York 07/08/18 - Anthropology (hide spoiler)]

PHD: (45 books in all)
► Choose 1 subcategory from your Masters and read 10 books from that subcategory (Read 10/10)

PhD of Anthropology
(Not set in Australia)

1. Into the Water by Paula Hawkins 11/08/18 - UK
2. Dying for Dinner Rolls by Lois Lavrisa 11/08/18 - US
3. Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead 14/08/18 - US
4. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon 18/08/18 - US
5. Everland by Wendy Spinale 20/08/18 - UK
6. The Mermaid's Daughter by Ann Claycomb 23/08/18 - US
7. 99 Red Balloons by Elisabeth Carpenter 27/08/18 - UK
8. Relentless by Karen Lynch 28/08/18 - US
9. Guitar Freak by Candy J. Starr 28/08/18 - Germany
10. Three Nights with a Rock Star by Amber Lin 30/08/18 - US

[Tina ❣]

@Moderators - Would it be alright if I used books that I have read since October 29th 2017? I had posted to join in this challenge then, but wasn't sure if this challenge was annual or open ended...

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome Tina and yes that's fine!

[Tina ❣]

Wonderful! Thank you!

[Sandy]

Finished the Bachelors Degree - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations Sandy!

[Srividya]

Am in! :)

Reading University Challenge
Duration: Set your pace
Start date: 1/20/18
Books read:

Associate Degree
Books read: 0/7

Science
Literature
History
Social Science
Art
Language
Athletics

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

Doctorate

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome, Srividya!

[Cheryl]

And I have finished my Doctorate! Whoo hoo! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks for the Challenge!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations Cheryl!

[Richard]

Finished my Bachelors Degree here:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations Richard!!

[Rayne]

READING UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
Starting February 23, 2018

Associate Degree - COMPLETE
Science: Ready Player One ★★★★★ 05 Mar 2018
Literature: An American Marriage ★★★★ 07 Mar 2018
History: The Alice Network ★★★★ 23 Mar 2018
Social Science: Flowers for Algernon ★★★★ 01 Mar 2018
Arts: Prelude ★★★★ 09 Mar 2018
Language: Finders Keepers ★★★★ 12 Mar 2018
Athletics: The Hero Two Doors Down ★★★★ 28 Feb 2018

Bachelors Degree - COMPLETE
Major: Science
· The Radium Girls ★★★★★ 28 Mar 2018
· The Dark Prophecy ★★★★ 04 Apr 2018
· Hounded ★★★★ 10 Apr 2018
· Jared's Evolution ★★★★ 16 Apr 2018
· The Red Pyramid ★★★ 19 Apr 2018
· Jared's Fulfillment ★★★ 20 Apr 2018
· Hexed ★★★★ 26 Apr 2018
· Camp Half-Blood Confidential ★★★★ 27 Apr 2018
· The Enigma Strain ★★★★ 29 Apr 2018
· Evolved ★★★★ 29 Apr 2018

Minor: Social Science
· Rocky Mountain Refuge ★★★ 02 May 2018
· The Secret Language of Sisters ★★★ 06 May 2018
· Sister of Mine ★★★★★ 09 May 2018

Masters Degree: Science - COMPLETE
Science Fiction
· Red Rising ★★★★ 19 Jun 2018
· The Sword of Summer ★★★ 23 Jun 2018
· A Court of Thorns and Roses ★★★★ 25 Jun 2018

Earth Science
· Adrift ★★★★ 21 Aug 2018
· The San Francisco Earthquake, 1906 ★★★★ 20 Sept 2018
· The Japanese Tsunami, 2011 ★★★★ 23 Oct 2018

Life Science
· A Dog's Purpose ★★★★ 10 Oct 2018
· Finding Gobi ★★★★ 23 Sept 2018
· A Dog's Journey ★★★★★ 21 Oct 2018

Applied Science
· Whisper ★★★★ 06 Jun 2018
· Alpha Heat ★★★★ 14 Jun 2018
· Everland ★★★★ 18 Aug 2018

Various
· Legally Mated ★★★★ 27 Jun 2018
· Omega's Flight ★★★★ 02 Jul 2018
· Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book ★★★★ 09 Aug 2018

Doctorate
Political Science
· They Both Die at the End ★★★★ 28 Oct 2018
· Digging In ★★★★ 29 Oct 2018
· Spook Squad ★★★★ 01 Nov 2018
· Power Bottom? ★★★★ 02 Nov 2018
· Dom of Las Vegas ★★★ 04 Nov 2018
· Love and Payne ★★★★★ 03 Nov 2018
· Blood Knot ★★★ 05 Nov 2018
· The Orange Houses ★★★ 19 Nov 2018
· Love in Spades ★★★★ 09 Nov 2018
· Outside the Lines ★★★★ 07 Nov 2018

DONE - Nov 19, 2018

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge Brooklyn!

Your challenge post has been updated HERE

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge; Selu!

Your challenge post is HERE

[Sandy]

Finished the Master's Degree! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/....

Moving on to my Ph.D! Subcategory - American novel.

1. Chaos Choreography - set in California. 3/9/18.

[Lau]

READING UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
Duration: 09/03/2018 - 25/12/2019

Associate Degree
Science - Children of Blood and Bone
Literature - Uma Marioneta na Cruz - Mar 11, 2018
History - Pride and Prejudice - October 17, 2019
Social Science - Herança de Fogo - Mar 20, 2018
Art - Born in Fire - March 20, 2018
Language - Deathless - November 10, 2019
Athletics - The Thorn Birds AThe Walking Dead, Vol. 19: March to Warugust 10, 2019

Bachelor Degree
Major: Science

1- To Kill a Kingdom - March 22, 2018
2- Sangue Oculto - March 23, 2018
3- Sangue Furtivo - March 24, 2018
4- The Walking Dead, Vol. 12: Life Among Them - June 24, 2018
5- The Walking Dead, Vol. 17: Something to Fear - June 26, 2018
6- The Walking Dead, Vol. 16: A Larger World - June 26, 2018
7- The Walking Dead, Vol. 15: We Find Ourselves - June 26, 2018
8- The Walking Dead, Vol. 18: What Comes After - June 27, 2018
9- The Walking Dead, Vol. 20: All Out War, Part 1 - June 29, 2018
10- The Walking Dead, Vol. 19: March to War - June 29, 2018

Minor: Social Science (I'm in Portugal)

1- O Alfaiate do Panamá - March 25, 2018
2- The Newbie's Guide to Positive Parenting - May 8, 2018
3- The Walking Dead, Vol. 13: Too Far Gone - June 24, 2018

Master Degree: Sciente

Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre

O Homem Pintado - July 27, 2018
Dusty's Diary - August 5, 2018
O segredo de Wilhelm Storitz - October 19, 2018

Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground

The Sea of Monsters - September 19, 2019
Artemis Fowl - October 1, 2019
Homeland - September 24, 2019

Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)

The Magician's Nephew - September 28, 2019
The Last Battle - September 29, 2019
Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees Nov 15, 2019

Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse

My Sister's Keeper - July 11, 2019
Wilder Girls - October 19, 2019
D. Maria I - A Vida Notável de Uma Rainha Louca Nov 19, 2019

Mix and Match

The Phantom of the Opera - November 7, 2019
Deathless Nov 10, 2019
All Systems Red November 17, 2019

Doctorate

Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre

1- The Hobbit: A BBC Full-Cast Radio Drama - December 25, 2019
2- Leviathan Wakes - December 23, 2019
3- Monsters on the March - December 22, 2019
4- Dark Lord of Derkholm - December 15, 2019
5- Peter Pan - December 12, 2019
6- Ninth House - December 9, 2019
7- Wynter's Captive - November 27, 2019
8- The Arctic Incident - November 26, 2019
9- White Hot Kiss - November 23, 2019

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Woot! Congratulations Sandy!
Welcome Lau!

Your challenge post is updated HERE

[Rayne]

Associate degree complete. Moving on to a Bachelor.

Edit - Nevermind. Still need one more. The book I read for History wasn't really a Historical.

[Michelle's Empty Nest]

READING UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE
Duration: 3-15-2018 - ???
Completed: 2/7 for Associate Degree


Associate Degree
Science
Literature ~ Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis 3-16-2018 | 3*
History
Social Science
Art
Language ~ The Paragraph Ranch by Kay Ellington 3-19-2018 | 3*
Athletics

Bachelor Degree

Master Degree

Doctorate

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome Michelle!

Your challenge post is updated HERE

Mini congrats Brooklyn, you are almost there!

[Rayne]

Brooklyn wrote: "Associate Degree - COMPLETE ..."

NOW I've finished my Associate and am moving on to a Bachelor's

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations Brooklyn!

[Em]

Completed my Associate here! Ready for a Bachelor's.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Woot! Congratulations Em!

[Sandy]

I'm finished! My post is here.

Got the Ph.d!

[Allegra]

I didn't realize I was supposed to post it separately, but...

Associates Degree -- GRADUATED April 6

So now, do I continue my BA in my original post or start with a new one?

[MJ Codename: ♕Duchess♕]

Allegra wrote: "I didn't realize I was supposed to post it separately, but...

Associates Degree -- GRADUATED April 6

So now, do I continue my BA in my original post or start with a new one?"

Same post. Just post with the message number.

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations Sandy and Allegra!

[Rosina]

Associates Degree
Science: Paranormal - Magic Bites June 9 2018 4*
Literature: European Novel - Under the Tuscan Sun July 2 2018 4*
History: European History - The Museum of Mysteries September 11 2018 3*
Social Sciences: Political Science - The President's Henchman July 20 2018 4*
Art: Art History - Angels & Demons June 25 4*
Language: Austronesian - The Rosie Project July 6 2018 3*
Athletics: Cricket - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone May 13 2018 4*

Bachelors Degree:
Major: Science
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[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome Rosina!
Your challenge post is linked HERE

[Rayne]

Finished my Bachelors Degree!!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Moving on to a Masters in Science