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Fellside
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12/20

Life After Life
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20/47

✅ 32. Cookbook with stories or a book about cooking
Summer Desserts - 3,5⭐️

Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2018
This challenge is all about YOU, the wonderful members of our group. All members had the opportunity to submit a task and together we created a challenge. Check out the original entries here.
Set your goal, and see how many of these member-created tasks you can complete!
10/10
1. Adriana's task: I just changed careers and I'm studying to be a librarian in the new year. Read a book where a character makes a big change or with a librarian as a main character.
✅ 2. Amanda's task: I am from Scotland and now live in the Netherlands. I studied French and German. Read a book which has been translated from another language.Macbeth
3. Anna's task: I am in a Disney mood. Read a book where any character's name matches with any Disney character's name. Example: Peter from The Chronicles of Narnia - Peter Pan.
4. Aparajita's task: I am an Indian. Read a book written in a language that appears on the Indian currency, other than English. (Read a translation if you don't speak/read any of those languages).
5. April's task: I live in the woods of north-central Washington state and I grew up in Oregon. Read a book that takes place in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.
✅6. Blagica's task: I am sitting here reading Under the Dome, a book with over 1000 pages. Read a book that intimidates you or the biggest book on your TBR Pile. 11/22/63
✅7. Candiss' task: I have a love for epistolary fiction - books that are written as a series of documents - traditionally letters or diary/journal entries but now also sources such as newspaper articles/clippings, emails, text messages, blog posts - even transcribed audio recordings. Read a work of epistolary fiction. Carrie
8. Charity's task: One of my best friends is bipolar and I've been trying to read books related to bipolar disorder to better understand her. Read a book about mental illness.
9. Cheri's task: I studied medieval hisory. Read a book that is about or takes place in the Middle Ages.
10. Chloe's task: I was born and raised in Canada. Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
11. Claire's task: I was lucky enough to have travelled to Egypt and see first-hand the pyramids, tombs, and temples there. Read a book about Pharaoh, a book set in Egypt, or a book about archaeology.
✅12. Daph's task: I love reading (obviously!) Read a book recommended by a friend or family member.The Night Circus
13. Debra's task: My interest in serial killers led me to write to a few of them. Read a book about a serial killer or true crime.
✅ 14. Delitealex's task: I love to watch ghost shows on TV. Read a book with ghosts in it or read a horror book.Sing, Unburied, Sing
15. Diana's task: I am from Romania. Read a book by a Romanian author, about Romania's culture or about a famous Romanian.
16. D.G.'s task: I was born in the Dominican Republic. Read a book with a Hispanic author, character, or setting.
✅17. Eggp's task: I'm always trying to pester a certain friend to read/discuss books with me, but it's like pulling teeth. Read a book with a friend or participate in a buddy read. Frenched
18. Gail W's task: I am second generation Scotch/Irish and finally was able this summer to visit Ireland for the first time in my life. Read a book by an Irish writer.
19. Gilraens's task: I lived in three different countries (Netherlands, UK and New Zealand). Read a by an author from one of those three countries or set in one of those countries.
20. Gem's task: I was born in 1966. Read a book with a "6" (six) in the title or one that is set or published in 1966.
21. Greg's task: My brother was drafted in the Vietnam War and sent to Plieku where he got to participate in the Tet Offensive. Read a book about the Vietnam War or about conscription.
22. Gretchen's task: I have identical twin girls. Read a book featuring a main character who is an identical twin.
✅ 23. Hemangini's task: Read a book where a writer/author is the main protagonist. The Ghostwriter
24. Ilona's task: Ilona is a Hungarian female given name, the traditional name of the Queen of the Fairies in Magyar folklore. Read a book about fairy folklore.
25. Inkeri's task: Almost three years ago I decided to turn my life upside down and went back to school to become a radiographer. Physics is obviously a big part of my occupation. Read a book about physics.
26. Jennifer B's task: I have four siblings. Read a book about a big family.
✅27. Jennifer N’s task: I have red hair, which not many people do. Read a book where either the main character or the author has red hair. Dead Girl Running by

28. Jenny's task: I've had a heart transplant. Read a book about surgery or the history of medicine.
29. Jessica's task: I grew up in Massachusetts, went to college in Montreal, and now live in Minnesota. Read a book that takes place somewhere that begins with the letter M or someplace where the winters are very cold.
30. Jill's task: My grandmothers parents came to America form Ireland. Read a book that takes place where one of your ancestor's lived.
31. Kadijah Michelle's task: I converted to Islam in my early 20s. Read a book about a Muslim woman.
32. Kristin's task: I really enjoy reading the stories that are "sprinkled" amongst the recipes in cookbooks. Read a cookbook with stories or a book about cooking.
33. Kylie's task: My favourite hobby is making shoes, since I have small feet and could never buy nice shoes. Read a book about someone who makes shoes, a book where shoes have an important role, or a (micro-)history of a shoe designer/brand.
34. Laura's task: I like to read book set in places I've actually visited. Read a book set somewhere you have visited or lived.
35. Lauri's task: I was born and raised in Hawaii, and live there still. Read a book set in Hawaii or on a tropical island.
36. Leona's task: My ancestor was Titian, the artist. Read a book about art.
37. Lindsay's task: I love animals. Read a book about or featuring an animal.
38. Lois' task: I am a genealogist. Read a story about a search for family history or discovering your past.
✅39. Mie's task: I have just been to the annual office Christmas party. Read a book that includes or features a party. Relief Valve
✅40. Nikinnia's task: I am a Southern, Black woman. Read a book by an African American author, with an African American character or set in the South. The Hate U Give
41. Nikki's task: My favorite thing about reading a good book is the escapism factor. I can go anywhere or live any adventure. Read a book where the main character gets transported to a different time or place.
42. Rachael's task: My name was popular in the 1990s, the decade in which I was born. Read a book published between 1990 and 1999.
43. Rebecca's task: I want to be an art teacher someday. Read a book where the main character enjoys creating art or is a teacher.
44. Rique's task: My mother and mother-in-law lived through most of the tumultuous 20th century. Read a book, fiction or historical fiction, taking place anywhere from the Great Depression through WWII (1929-1945).
45. Sarah's task: Growing up there were rumors that my great-grandmother had local mafia/mob connections. Read a book that is centered around the mafia/mob.
46. Sheila's task: I am a decades old first-generation citizen. Read a book about living in the intersection of 2 or more cultures.
47. Susy's task: I was raised in the Netherlands but both my parents are Portuguese. My primary language is Dutch but my first language or mother tongue was Portuguese. Read a book in your mother language/tongue.

23. Hemangini's task: Read a book where a writer/author is the main protagonist.
Moxie - The main protagonist writes a zine.

14. Delitealex's task: Read a book with ghosts in it or read a horror book.
You Will Pay

43. Rebecca's task: Read a book where the main character enjoys creating art or is a teacher.
A Peach of a Murder

7. Candiss' task: I have a love for epistolary fiction - books that are written as a series of documents - traditionally letters or diary/journal entries but now also sources such as newspaper articles/clippings, emails, text messages, blog posts - even transcribed audio recordings. Read a work of epistolary fiction.
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Completed 6/6/18 Rating 4 stars
19/20

I have cheated slightly and gone African-British, hope that's ok. He's from South London, which still counts as the South :P
You Don't Know Me by Imran Mahmood
Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
22/20

Täällä Pohjantähden alla 1–3
Tähtitiedettä kiireisille
20/20

Bird Box by Josh Malerman
Read as a twin-read.
Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
23/47

Read: 15/15 COMPLETED!
(I will have a few more to add to the list by the end of the year, though.)


1. Adriana's task: Read a book where a character makes a big change or with a librarian as a main character. White Fur
2. Amanda's task: Read a book which has been translated from another language. The Great Passage
3. Anna's task: Read a book where any character's name matches with any Disney character's name. Example: Peter from The Chronicles of Narnia - Peter Pan.
4. Aparajita's task: Read a book written in a language that appears on the Indian currency, other than English. (Read a translation if you don't speak/read any of those languages). Cobalt Blue: A Novel
5. April's task: Read a book that takes place in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.
6. Blagica's task: Read a book that intimidates you or the biggest book on your TBR Pile.
7. Candiss' task: Read a work of epistolary fiction.
8. Charity's task: Read a book about mental illness. The Woman in the Window
9. Cheri's task: Read a book that is about or takes place in the Middle Ages.
10. Chloe's task: Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author. The Blind Assassin
11. Claire's task: Read a book about Pharaoh, a book set in Egypt, or a book about archaeology.
12. Daph's task: Read a book recommended by a friend or family member.
13. Debra's task: Read a book about a serial killer or true crime.
14. Delitealex's task: Read a book with ghosts in it or read a horror book.
15. Diana's task: Read a book by a Romanian author, about Romania's culture or about a famous Romanian.
16. D.G.'s task: Read a book with a Hispanic author, character, or setting.
17. Eggp's task: Read a book with a friend or participate in a buddy read. The Library at Mount Char
18. Gail W's task: Read a book by an Irish writer.
19. Gilraens's task: (Netherlands, UK and New Zealand). Read a by an author from one of those three countries or set in one of those countries. Fingersmith
20. Gem's task: Read a book with a "6" (six) in the title or one that is set or published in 1966.
21. Greg's task: Read a book about the Vietnam War or about conscription.
22. Gretchen's task: Read a book featuring a main character who is an identical twin. The Thirteenth Tale
23. Hemangini's task: Read a book where a writer/author is the main protagonist. 84, Charing Cross Road
24. Ilona's task: Read a book about fairy folklore.
25. Inkeri's task: Read a book about physics.
26. Jennifer B's task: Read a book about a big family. Little Fires Everywhere
27. Jennifer N’s task: Read a book where either the main character or the author has red hair. Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance
28. Jenny's task: Read a book about surgery or the history of medicine.
29. Jessica's task: Read a book that takes place somewhere that begins with the letter M or someplace where the winters are very cold. Every Day (Maryland)
30. Jill's task: Read a book that takes place where one of your ancestor's lived.
31. Kadijah Michelle's task: Read a book about a Muslim woman.
32. Kristin's task: Read a cookbook with stories or a book about cooking.
33. Kylie's task: Read a book about someone who makes shoes, a book where shoes have an important role, or a (micro-)history of a shoe designer/brand.
34. Laura's task: Read a book set somewhere you have visited or lived. The Marriage of Opposites (St. Thomas)
35. Lauri's task: Read a book set in Hawaii or on a tropical island.
36. Leona's task: Read a book about art.
37. Lindsay's task: Read a book about or featuring an animal.
38. Lois' task: Read a story about a search for family history or discovering your past.
39. Mie's task: Read a book that includes or features a party. Another Day
40. Nikinnia's task: Read a book by an African American author, with an African American character or set in the South. Black Jesus and Other Superheroes
41. Nikki's task: Read a book where the main character gets transported to a different time or place. Kindred
42. Rachael's task: Read a book published between 1990 and 1999. White Oleander
43. Rebecca's task: Read a book where the main character enjoys creating art or is a teacher. Daughter of Smoke & Bone
44. Rique's task: Read a book, fiction or historical fiction, taking place anywhere from the Great Depression through WWII (1929-1945). Memoirs of a Geisha
45. Sarah's task: Read a book that is centered around the mafia/mob.
46. Sheila's task: Read a book about living in the intersection of 2 or more cultures. Go
47. Susy's task: Read a book in your mother language/tongue.

18. Gail W's task: I am second generation Scotch/Irish and finally was able this summer to visit Ireland for the first time in my life. Read a book by an Irish writer.
Evening Class by Maeve Binchy
Completed 22/6/18 Rating 4 stars
20/20
Challenge completed

Challenge completed! Finished it off with...
Nikinnia's task: Read a book by an African American author, with an African American character or set in the South.
- Whiskey Words & a Shovel I, 4⭐️

Lindsay's task: Read a book about or featuring an animal.
Candy Apple Dead
Lois' task: Read a story about a search for family history or discovering your past.
Goliath

The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood
24/47

The Silent Companions by Laura Purcell
25/47

I really thought I wasn't going to find a book for Kylie's Task Read a book about someone who makes shoes, a book where shoes have an important role, or a (micro-)history of a shoe designer/brand. , but then I was lent Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight. It's a great business memoir and a thoroughly interesting read on how the brand came to be and what goes n behind the scenes.

After being off the grid for a bit, finished by fifth book.
13: Read a book about a serial killer or true crime
Completed on 6/22/2018
I read Flesh and Blood. All of the Scrapetta novels are based on serial killers :-)

43. Sarah's task: Read a book that is centered around the mafia/mob.
Trust Me, I'm Lying

41. Nikki's task: My favorite thing about reading a good book is the escapism factor. I can go anywhere or live any adventure. Hollow City




I haven't read either of those books, but will certainly look into them. :)

This challenge has 58 participants, of whom 13 already reached their goal. Together you have read 554 books out of 1135 pledged, that is 49%: an amazing percentage! Great job, everyone!

Ah, they were all great reads! One that left a long-lasting book hangover was We Were Liars! I just can't get over it >.<

Daph's task: I love reading (obviously!) Read a book recommended by a friend or family member. Read Flipped by request of my son

I've completed the first:
#34 - Laura -I like to read book set in places I've actually visited. Read a book set somewhere you have visited or lived.
I read As Deep as the Ocean set in Paihai in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand. My husband and I stayed in Russell and took the ferry across to stroll through Paihai during our visit. So neat to be able to picture the exact spot the story is set.

24/20 complete
Challenge completed!!
Just for fun, I'll see if any other books I read this year fit any of the categories, see how many I end up with :)

1. Adriana's task: I just changed careers and I'm studying to be a librarian in the new year. Read a book where a character makes a big change or with a librarian as a main character.
The Time Traveler's Wife - Henry is a librarian - 15/03/18
2. Amanda's task: I am from Scotland and now live in the Netherlands. I studied French and German. Read a book which has been translated from another language.
Blindness - translated from Portuguese - 13/01/18
3. Anna's task: I am in a Disney mood. Read a book where any character's name matches with any Disney character's name. Example: Peter from The Chronicles of Narnia - Peter Pan.
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux 28/09/18 - Erik (Prince Eric, The Little Mermaid)
4. Aparajita's task: I am an Indian. Read a book written in a language that appears on the Indian currency, other than English. (Read a translation if you don't speak/read any of those languages).
5. April's task: I live in the woods of north-central Washington state and I grew up in Oregon. Read a book that takes place in the Pacific Northwest of the U.S.
6. Blagica's task: I am sitting here reading Under the Dome, a book with over 1000 pages. Read a book that intimidates you or the biggest book on your TBR Pile.
7. Candiss' task: I have a love for epistolary fiction - books that are written as a series of documents - traditionally letters or diary/journal entries but now also sources such as newspaper articles/clippings, emails, text messages, blog posts - even transcribed audio recordings. Read a work of epistolary fiction.
Dracula by Bram Stoker 20/10/18
8. Charity's task: One of my best friends is bipolar and I've been trying to read books related to bipolar disorder to better understand her. Read a book about mental illness.
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware - 02/08/18 - The protaganist's mental health is very important to the plot
9. Cheri's task: I studied medieval hisory. Read a book that is about or takes place in the Middle Ages.
10. Chloe's task: I was born and raised in Canada. Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
11. Claire's task: I was lucky enough to have travelled to Egypt and see first-hand the pyramids, tombs, and temples there. Read a book about Pharaoh, a book set in Egypt, or a book about archaeology.
The Alchemist - 10/02/18
12. Daph's task: I love reading (obviously!) Read a book recommended by a friend or family member.
Brick Lane - recommended by my mum 12/06/18
13. Debra's task: My interest in serial killers led me to write to a few of them. Read a book about a serial killer or true crime.
The Girl in 6E by A.R. Torre 12/10/18
14. Delitealex's task: I love to watch ghost shows on TV. Read a book with ghosts in it or read a horror book.
The Magpies - 16/07/18
15. Diana's task: I am from Romania. Read a book by a Romanian author, about Romania's culture or about a famous Romanian.
The Historian - 30/04/18
16. D.G.'s task: I was born in the Dominican Republic. Read a book with a Hispanic author, character, or setting.
The Power of the Dog - largely set in Mexico with many Mexican characters 03/06/18
17. Eggp's task: I'm always trying to pester a certain friend to read/discuss books with me, but it's like pulling teeth. Read a book with a friend or participate in a buddy read.
The Sellout by Paul Beatty 06/10/18
18. Gail W's task: I am second generation Scotch/Irish and finally was able this summer to visit Ireland for the first time in my life. Read a book by an Irish writer.
The Time of My Life by Cecelia Ahern - 28/03/18
19. Gilraens's task: I lived in three different countries (Netherlands, UK and New Zealand). Read a by an author from one of those three countries or set in one of those countries.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling - 31/01/18
20. Gem's task: I was born in 1966. Read a book with a "6" (six) in the title or one that is set or published in 1966.
21. Greg's task: My brother was drafted in the Vietnam War and sent to Plieku where he got to participate in the Tet Offensive. Read a book about the Vietnam War or about conscription.
22. Gretchen's task: I have identical twin girls. Read a book featuring a main character who is an identical twin.
Slade House by David Mitchell 05/11/18
23. Hemangini's task: Read a book where a writer/author is the main protagonist.
24. Ilona's task: Ilona is a Hungarian female given name, the traditional name of the Queen of the Fairies in Magyar folklore. Read a book about fairy folklore.
25. Inkeri's task: Almost three years ago I decided to turn my life upside down and went back to school to become a radiographer. Physics is obviously a big part of my occupation. Read a book about physics.
26. Jennifer B's task: I have four siblings. Read a book about a big family.
The Fishermen - family of 5 brothers and a sister - 0/07/18
27. Jennifer N’s task: I have red hair, which not many people do. Read a book where either the main character or the author has red hair.
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson. From pictures I have seen, I am pretty sure that Jeanette is a natural redhead 20/07/18
28. Jenny's task: I've had a heart transplant. Read a book about surgery or the history of medicine.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey 09/08/18
29. Jessica's task: I grew up in Massachusetts, went to college in Montreal, and now live in Minnesota. Read a book that takes place somewhere that begins with the letter M or someplace where the winters are very cold.
Middlesex - set in Michigan - 26/06/18
30. Jill's task: My grandmothers parents came to America form Ireland. Read a book that takes place where one of your ancestor's lived.
The Green Road by Anne Enright 29/12/18
31. Kadijah Michelle's task: I converted to Islam in my early 20s. Read a book about a Muslim woman.
32. Kristin's task: I really enjoy reading the stories that are "sprinkled" amongst the recipes in cookbooks. Read a cookbook with stories or a book about cooking.
33. Kylie's task: My favourite hobby is making shoes, since I have small feet and could never buy nice shoes. Read a book about someone who makes shoes, a book where shoes have an important role, or a (micro-)history of a shoe designer/brand.
34. Laura's task: I like to read book set in places I've actually visited. Read a book set somewhere you have visited or lived.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 12/08/18 A large part is set in London where I live
35. Lauri's task: I was born and raised in Hawaii, and live there still. Read a book set in Hawaii or on a tropical island.
36. Leona's task: My ancestor was Titian, the artist. Read a book about art.
37. Lindsay's task: I love animals. Read a book about or featuring an animal.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 31/08/18
38. Lois' task: I am a genealogist. Read a story about a search for family history or discovering your past.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 31/08/18
39. Mie's task: I have just been to the annual office Christmas party. Read a book that includes or features a party.
The Goldfinch - 07/02/18
40. Nikinnia's task: I am a Southern, Black woman. Read a book by an African American author, with an African American character or set in the South.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 12/09/18
41. Nikki's task: My favorite thing about reading a good book is the escapism factor. I can go anywhere or live any adventure. Read a book where the main character gets transported to a different time or place.
A Princess of Mars - 26/05/18
42. Rachael's task: My name was popular in the 1990s, the decade in which I was born. Read a book published between 1990 and 1999.
Catilina's Riddle - published in 1993, 20/01/18
43. Rebecca's task: I want to be an art teacher someday. Read a book where the main character enjoys creating art or is a teacher.
Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw 25/09/18
44. Rique's task: My mother and mother-in-law lived through most of the tumultuous 20th century. Read a book, fiction or historical fiction, taking place anywhere from the Great Depression through WWII (1929-1945).
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 23/08/18
45. Sarah's task: Growing up there were rumors that my great-grandmother had local mafia/mob connections. Read a book that is centered around the mafia/mob.
46. Sheila's task: I am a decades old first-generation citizen. Read a book about living in the intersection of 2 or more cultures.
The Cartel by Don Winslowis set mainly in the US and Mexico border towns and the character of Arturo in particular does not feel at home in either country. 24/07/18
47. Susy's task: I was raised in the Netherlands but both my parents are Portuguese. My primary language is Dutch but my first language or mother tongue was Portuguese. Read a book in your mother language/tongue.
Margaret the First by Danielle Dutton 26/08/18

30. Jill's task: Read a book that takes place where one of your ancestors lived.
Gin & Daggers

27. Jennifer N’s task: I have red hair, which not many people do. Read a book where either the main character or the author has red hair.
Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson. From pictures I have seen, I am pretty sure that Jeanette is a natural redhead 20/07/18
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