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Challenges: Year Long Main 2021
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♐️ Cherie's Celestial Cycle ♐️
Rachel - I think March will be an entirely different read, if you know nothing about the Little Women story. It will be a completely different experience for you than it was for me.
One of my more exciting adventures was reading an actual letter written by Amos Alcott. The book March was based on his letters and diaries.I had always wanted to go into one of those libraries that house rare materials. A friends sister arranged for me o read the letter as my birthday present. I could only read it in a certain room and had to wear protective garments. The letter was hard to read (handwritin) and not all that exciting. I still loved the expierence.
Badge 2, Book 22 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Category: NAZodiac-Wolf
Task: Read a book set primarily in Alberta, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming.
Book Link: The Whistling Season
★★★★ read May 25th
How It Fits: The story is set in Marias Coulee, Montana
Morrie Morgan #1
My first read by this author and it was an artfully written story with great characters. Now, I can go back and pick up Morrie where I last left him in Work Song.
Renee wrote: "I had always wanted to go into one of those libraries that house rare materials. A friends sister arranged for me o read the letter as my birthday present. I could only read it in a certain room and had to wear protective garments. The letter was hard to read (handwritin) and not all that exciting. I still loved the expierence..."What a wonderful birthday present and an unforgettable experience. From a historical fiction perspective - nice to know the background basis for the book too.
Badge 2, Book 23 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Category: NA Zodiac-Owl
Task: Read a book where the majority of it is set in Greece or Crete, or written by a Greek author.
Book Link: Circe
★★★★★ read May 28th
How It Fits: Circe was set in ancient Greece
I loved the story and I am so glad that I got to use the book for my challenge!
One more title - for Leo to go for badge 2.
It's 5 months into the year and you're practically finished 2 badges. That's 36 books worth. Plus you've got 7 done for Badge 3. Right on track for all 4 badges. Impressed.
You're doing great, Cherie! One more book to go for your second badge.
***Out of Order***Badge 3, Book 8 of 24
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Category: Symbol-Twins
Task: Read a book that has more than one title.
Book Link: Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man
★★★ read May 29th
How It Fits: Originally titled Coming Attractions
I was going to use this book for the May Flower Challenge, but it was the same point count as one I had also read (listened to) earlier in the month, so I decided to knock off my originally planned book and use it here instead. Win/Win.
***Out Of Order***Badge 3, Book 9 of 24
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
Category: Symbol-Archer
Task: Read a book that is written by a Native American author or about Native American culture.
Book Link: The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
★★★★★ read May 31st
How It Fits: The book was written by an Native American author. Louise Erdrich
This book was a group read for May. I loved it!
***Out Of Order***Badge 3, Book 10 of 24
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Category: Superheros, Anti-Venom
Task: Read a book that is a stand-alone book in the Science Fiction genre. The genre must show on the main book page.
Book Link: The Time Traveler's Wife
★★★★ read June 6th
How It Fits: The book is a stand-alone and is listed as Science-Fiction on the main book page.
I think I originally had this book slotted for Time Travel, but it was bumped off for To Say Nothing of the Dog.
Michael Crichton's Micro goes back to the stacks of unread.
Note: Badge 2 book #24 will have to wait until after the toppler because the movie for The Professor and the Mad Man is not released yet. Mystic River may get read for Sean Penn yet.
I didn't know there was a movie being made of The madman! I wasn't gone on the book but, it was self narrated by the author which rarely goes well!I'm probably going to listen to Mystic River too for that one.
Margo wrote: "I didn't know there was a movie being made of The madman! I wasn't gone on the book but, it was self narrated by the author which rarely goes well!I'm probably going to listen to Mystic River..."
Ugh, some authors are really not cut out to do their own narration. Neil Gaiman is an exception. I have listened to Billy Crystal's book - it was great! Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys, but Bill Shatner was only so so, in Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man. I admit though, I listened on a long drive and the road noise did not help. I should probably give it a re-listen at some point. It was written well and so much information that I had never known. I do recommend them both.
Badge 2, Book 24 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Leo
Category: Stone-Carnelian
Task: Read a book set in Ancient Egypt.
Book Link: The Beacon at Alexandria
★★★★ read June 9th
How It Fits: A woman, disguising herself and acting as a eunuch, goes to Alexandria - which was the capital of Ancient Egypt to learn medicine. It was set in AD 370-378.
It was a good story and well written. I had no idea how the art of healing was taught in those times.
Three comments :1 - Wow! 'Badge 2, Book 24 of 24 ' already! Well done you! You're on a roll
2 - Sounds like the ideal book for a book set in ancient Egypt, so I may well steal your idea.
3 - Read 'bacon' instead of 'beacon'. Must get breakfast
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ROLF hehehe - Go have breakfast Annerlee!!Well done Cherie :-D
Congrats on finishing badge 2!
Trying to force myself to finish reading Green Mansions for one of the movie tasks. Procrastinating, I have reached the max number of three week renewals for a dead tree book allowed at my library and I have to turn it in tomorrow, so I broke down and bought an ebook version for $1.99. I have until the end of the year now....
Cherie wrote: "Trying to force myself to finish reading Green Mansions for one of the movie tasks. Procrastinating, I have reached the max number of three week renewals for a dead tree book allowed ..."Are you telling us you aren't enjoying the book? I have it for the movie task (Audrey Hepburn). I have a few "forced finishes" and don't have the patience for another.
Congrats Cherie....Badge 2 completed...
Welllllll, Roz.... Don't read the editor's stuff in the Introduction, except the first page - don't look up the *s - it does not make any difference to the story. Ummm - you may like it? It is old, remember that. The guy is full of himself. It stars off pretty interesting, actually. It is only 200 pages and I am only page 54. It reminds me of the H. Rider Haggard book (She) text wise. I just could not find anything else for Audrey H that I wanted to read.
I checked the book out and kept shuffling it around with the stack of other books that seemed more interesting. I have winnowed my stack down to only one last library book, the toppler is over and my next buddy read is not for another two weeks, so I am forcing myself to read it and get it over with.
Badge 3, Book 11 of 24Zodiac Sign: Libra
Category: Symbol-Scales
Task: Read a legal thriller using this https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/... page as a tool.
Book Link: No Defense
★★★★ read March 14th
How It Fits: This book is on Page 7 of Popular Legal Thriller Books
I cannot believe that I missed posting this one, but I did.
Barbara Holloway #5. I really like this series!
Yeah, I was almost half way through badge 3 before I finally got #24 done for badge 2. I was checking out titles from my list and realized I had not posted the book above. I was reading the Pendergast series at that time and waiting on my library to make it available and I forgot that I found it on my daughter's library list and listened to it. I had skipped it because it was always on hold. I think I am finally caught up with Barbara Holloway. #9 is next and I just found out that there is a #14 that was recently released.
I've done that a few times - forgot to post a challenge book. It's a great feeling when you notice it though!I used to follow a lot of series but now I find I prefer stand-alones.
Badge 3, Book 12 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Leo
Category: Superheros-Kraven the Hunter
Task: Read a book where the main character is over 60 years old.
Book Link: Scourged
★★★★★ read June 22nd
How It Fits: Siodhachan (Atticus) O'Sullivan, the Iron Druid is over 2000 years old.
The Iron Druid Chronicles #9
***Out of Order***Badge 4, Book 1 of 24
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Category: NA Zodiac-Deer
Task: Read a book where the majority of it is set in Scotland, or written by a Scottish author.
Book Link: A Strange Scottish Shore
★★★ read June 25th
How It Fits: The majority of the story takes place in the Orkney Islands, which is part of Scotland.
Emmaline Truelove #2 - I will not be going back to read book #1 nor continuing with the series.
Cherie wrote: "Badge 2, Book 24 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Leo
Category: Stone-Carnelian
Task: Read a book set in Ancient Egypt.
Book Link: The Beacon at Alexandria
★★★★ read June 9th
How It Fits: A woma..."
Awesome!! Congrats Cherie!!
Ooh, you're going for all 4 Cherie! I'm impressed - I will stop at 3.
Thank you, Jannene!Yes, Margo - I am going for all four.
Badge 3, Book 13 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Tarus
Category: Actors-Audrey Hepburn
Task: For each zodiac sign, select a movie the actor performed in. Read the book the movie was adapted from or Read a book with the same title as the movie.
Book Link: Green Mansions
★★ read July 11th
How It Fits: Audrey Hepburn starred in the movie in 1959. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0052864/
That was the longest short book I have slogged through in a long time!
Some of those "short" books can be deceiving.
Janice wrote: "Some of those "short" books can be deceiving."Hear hear
Badge 3, Book 14 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Category: Month-December
Task: For each zodiac sign, read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month or the specified month is in the title.
Book Link: Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
★★★ read May 25th
How It Fits: The events in the story take place between Dec 23rd and New Years Day
I realized I had not posted this book while I was checking my spread sheet for the next post. I think I was holding out for another book, but it did not pan out.
Badge 3, Book 15 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Sagitarrius
Category: Month-November
Task: For each zodiac sign, read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month or the specified month is in the title.
Book Link: A Murder Is Announced
★★★★ read July 14th
How It Fits: The events in the story take place between October 29th and the following two weeks in November
Miss Marple #5
I could not get the book for South America that I wanted so I ordered four of Isabel Allende's books from my library. The first one available arrived in the Spanish version and I had to send it back (I can read about 6 Spanish words). Eva Luna: A Novel arrived first along with the large print version of Zorro. I also requested The House of the Spirits and Of Love and Shadows. I know that Zorro is not set in SA, but it is for fun only.
Badge 3, Book 16 of 24Zodiac Sign: Leo
Category: Symbol-Lion
Task: Read a book that is set entirely in Africa.
Book Link: Precious and Grace
★★★★★ read July 24th
How It Fits: Set in Botswana
No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #17
Cherie wrote: "Badge 3, Book 16 of 24Zodiac Sign: Leo
Category: Symbol-Lion
Task: Read a book that is set entirely in Africa.
Book Link: Precious and Grace
★★★★★ read July 24th
How It Fits: Se..."
I just love this series. I'm not nearly as far, though. You've reminded me I need to make an effort to read more of these books!
Badge 3, Book 17 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Category: Stone-Rose Quartz
Task: Read a book with a rose(s) on the cover, or the cover is 75% pink in color.
Book Link: Can You Keep a Secret?
★★★★ read July 25th
How It Fits: Pink cover
Chic-lit romance, laugh out loud X times, and cried twice. Probably made more enjoyable by Kate Reading's narration. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed it.
******Out of Order******Badge 4, Book 2 of 24
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Category: NA Zodiac-Woodpecker
Task: Read a book set primarily in a South American country, or by a South American author.
Book Link: Eva Luna: A Novel
★★★ read July 28
How It Fits: The book is set in an imaginary South American country supposed to be Chile, but never stated. The author, Isabel Allende was born in Peru.
Badge 3, Book 18 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Libra
Category: Superheros-Judge Dread
Task: Read a book set between 1977 and 2000.
Book Link: Wonderstruck
★★★★ read July 29th
How It Fits: Starts June 1977 and ends July 12th, 1977 with a small part in June 1927
Book #1 on my TBR list since Sept 26, 2011
****Out of Order****Badge 4, Book 3 of 24
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Category: Stone-Azurite
Task: Read a book set in the Renaissance period from 1400 – 1700.
Book Link: The Shakespeare Stealer
★★★★ read Aug 4th
How It Fits: The setting for this story was mostly in 1601 but began with the MCs date of birth in 1587 - the same year his mother died.
I had two other books that I already owned picked for this task, but I happened to download this story in audiobook format from my library. I liked the narrator's voice and it was available. I had no idea what the story was about until I started listening to it. It is considered a middle-grade reader story but I really enjoyed it. A new to me author, who started writing at age 19. Hopefully, I can find the next book in the series.
Badge 3, Book 19 of 24 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Category: Element-Earth
Task: Read a book with “Earth” in the title. Exact word.
Book Link: The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Earthworms
★★★★ read Aug 7th
How It Fits:"Earth" in the title.
Have you read all the previous books in the series Cherie? I know you read the first one. I hope that more things happen as they continue their journey. I spent most of of the first one waiting expectantly!
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Indeed! I think you are much more well versed in Australian writing than the vast majority of Australians.
The reread thing in 10 years is particularly hitting home at the moment, as that's exactly what I have done with my May Challenge book. It's not like it's a terrible reread, it's quite an okay book. I just look at masses of unread books that are judging me on my shelves...