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Color Challenge - 2018
Just completed my 2nd #15 (describing color) - The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken. Really good dystopian fiction! I enjoyed the careful unraveling of the story. And the characters and world were interesting and complex. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars27/45
Update to post #36: 13/15Orange -
Pink -
Update #494. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).
De Ontsnapping (Escape) by Heleen van Royen
Completed 8/7/18 Rating 2 stars
12/15
Edited message 77215/15 challenge completed
Message #119 has been updated to show 10/10 books read, challenge complete!
Update progress: 11/15
No. 8 - Dark Blue
Updated message 5. 14/15
Update 725 5/1011. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...)
Finished 7/5 8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover
Finished 7/96. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover
finished 7/263. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover
Finished 7/2912. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover
finished 8/4
Finished my fourth (4/15) *post 748*10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover
The Girls in the Garden by Lisa Jewell
4.5★'shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
add on to msg 58: 12/15 + Brown(The Grass Harp)= 13/15
Finished my fifth (5/15)1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover
Stalking Ground by Margaret Mizushima
4.5★'shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Updated message 6137/9 books completed
5. Yellow
8. Dark Blue
9. Purple
10/15 Finished
COLOR CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 to December 31, 2018
15/15 complete
1. White:
2. Pink:
3. Red:
4. Orange:
5. Yellow:
6. Green:
7. Light Blue:
8. Dark Blue:
9. Purple:
10. Brown:
11. Black:
12. Metallic:
13. Five Colors:
14. Color Word in the Title:
15. Descriptive Word in Title (Rainbow, Stripes, Polka Dots, Etc).:
Color in title black notice Patricia Cornwall
Green cover
Raven V.C. Andrews
Yellow cover
There 's something about Christmas Debbie succumbed
Red cover
The Christmas sweater Glenn beck
Will try for all 15
White cover
Kinsey and me sue Grafton
Finished my sixth (6/15)9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover
Hunting Hour by Margaret Mizushima
4.5★'shttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Even though it's August, I'd like to join as I've almost finished most of my other challenges :) I will try for all 15! (--oops, looks like I'm almost finished with this one too!!)Progress: 15/15 --- CHALLENGE COMPLETE
✔️1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover (ivory, cream, bone, etc...).
(5/30/18✔️2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink in the cover (rose, magenta, salmon, etc...).
(8/7/18)✔️3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover (maroon, brick, scarlet, etc...).
(5/15/18)✔️4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).
✔️5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow in the cover (blond, chartreuse, canary, etc...).
(4/2/18)✔️6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover (sage, lime, jade, etc...).
(5/10/18)✔️7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue in the cover (teal, sky, cerulean, etc...).
(7/27/18)✔️8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...).
(6/13/18)✔️9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover (lavender, plum, orchid, etc...).
(4/6/18)✔️10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover (tan, mahogany, coffee, etc...).
✔️11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...).
(6/15/18)✔️12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...).
(8/12/15)✔️13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
(3/5/18)✔️14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.
(2/26/18)✔️15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, etc...).
(7/20/18)
Update progress: 12/15
No. 14 - Colour in the title: The White Queen by Philippa Gregory
Late to the party.Progress:15/15
1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover (ivory, cream, bone, etc...).
2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink in the cover (rose, magenta, salmon, etc...).
3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover (maroon, brick, scarlet, etc...).
4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).
5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow in the cover (blond, chartreuse, canary, etc...).
6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover (sage, lime, jade, etc...).
7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue in the cover (teal, sky, cerulean, etc...).
8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...).
9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover (lavender, plum, orchid, etc...).
10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover (tan, mahogany, coffee, etc...).
11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...).
12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...).
13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.
15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, etc...).
Just completed my 2nd #2 (pink) - Tyler Johnson Was Here by Jay Coles. This book is powerful, particularly for its descriptions of black children's interactions with police officers. It is obvious that the author has lived these experiences. The in-between sections felt a little like stereotypes. Overall, definitely worth reading and a great debut novel! 4 stars28/45
Just completed my 2nd #13 (more than five colors) - Lucky in Love by Kasie West. Sweet, quick read! Exactly what I needed after a stressful day. The concept was interesting, and the characters were just different enough to not feel like stereotypes. Worth reading! 3.5 stars29/45
Update 725 6/1011. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...)
Finished 7/5 8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover
Finished 7/96. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover
finished 7/263. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover
Finished 7/2912. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover
finished 8/4 4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover.
Finished 8/21
Updated msg 81 3/15 complete
Just completed my 2nd #14 (color in title) and 2nd full round - White Oleander by Janet Finch. I'm still sifting this one through in my mind, and I'll likely be thinking about it for awhile. The best books leave one like that. The writing is excellent and required me, as a fast reader, to take this story in small sips and savor it more than I normally would. The characters were brilliant and flawed and raw. I know all of the women portrayed in this book or women who are shades of them. This book is an absolute must-read! I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. 5 stars30/45
Just completed my 3rd #4 (orange) - All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda. I enjoyed the first part of this book, but the second part was very difficult for me to care enough to read. It was written in reverse chronology, and while I get it in how it mattered to the plot, by the time it was over, I just didn't care. It also made it difficult for me to connect with the characters. Overall, just so so. 3 stars31/45
(m58) 13/15 + Dark Blue (The Perfect Neighbors)= 14/15
Just completed my 3rd #12 (metallic) - Roomies by Christina Lauren. Nice blend of romance and humor. I appreciated the complexity of the main character; her mid-twenties need to figure herself out and grow up were presented well. Worth reading! 4 stars32/45
Edited message 611. Completed number 11! Total: 14/15!
Just completed my 3rd #3 (red) - Dear Martin by Nic Stone. This book was so beautifully crafted. In just over 200 pages, the author manages to deliver a stark message on race in this country. I'm still processing, but this is a book definitely worth reading! 5 stars33/45
COLOR CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 to December 31, 2018
15/15
1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover (ivory, cream, bone, etc...).
2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink in the cover (rose, magenta, salmon, etc...).
3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover (maroon, brick, scarlet, etc...).
4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).
5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow in the cover (blond, chartreuse, canary, etc...).
6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover (sage, lime, jade, etc...).
7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue in the cover (teal, sky, cerulean, etc...).
8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...).
9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover (lavender, plum, orchid, etc...).
10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover (tan, mahogany, coffee, etc...).
11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...).
12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...).
13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.
14. Read a book with a color in the title of the book.
15. Read a book with a word describing colors in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots,
I finished it this year!!!!!
update to post #9312/15
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