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November - Throwback Time
I will aim for four books please.5/4
1. The Witch's Tears - book finished on a Thursday (1st November), *** with review
2. Pericles - a classic that's been on my TBR for a whole finished 9 November, ***
3. Seraphina - a New York Times Bestseller finished 14 November, *****
4. Eragon - a book from one of our Listopias finished 23 November, ***** with review
5. Charlie Cook's Favourite Book - a book I would have loved as a child finished 24 November, *****
Rachael wrote: "I will aim for four books please.One will definitely be Eragon which is on the 10k member listopia.
0/4"
Welcome! It took my sister about 4 years to get through that book.
Kristin wrote: "I will try for 3! Thanks again for leading, SarahKat!"
Welcome! No problem! I'm constantly on here; I might as well make myself useful. :)
I’m in for 3, please 😊 3/3 - COMPLETE ✔️2 Connects you to a memory - A Place Called Here - 2,5⭐️
5 Throwback Thursday - Blodspor - 4⭐️
7 Former challenge prompt - Messenger - 4⭐️
I'm also in for 3. Thank you!*Increased to 4 books.
✅5. Finish a book on Thursday: Web of the Witch World (Andre Norton) 1 Nov
✅3. Read a book that you would have loved as a child. Camino a casa (Jairo Buitrago, illus. Rafael Yockteng) 4 Nov
✅4. Read a #1 NYT bestseller: Turn Coat (Jim Butcher)
#1 New York Times bestseller for the week of 26 April 2009.
✅1. Read a book of fiction on a historical event: Salvage the Bones (Jesmyn Ward)
Progress: 4/4
I'm in for 3!3) Let's throwback to our childhood. Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child.= Danger the Dog Yard Cat (Would Have Loved)
5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday.= The Demon Prince of Momochi House, Vol. 1
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed.= Godchild, Volume 04 (May- The Language of Flowers: 1. Aloe = healing. Read a book about medicine or a book that features a character who has a medical career.)
I'm in for 41) Historical events can have a significant impact on the current politics and/or culture. Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events.
2) A song or smell can bring back memories. But what about books? Read a book that connects you to a certain memory.
Slade House by David Mitchell 05/11/18 - The section of this book set in 2007 reminded me of my teenage years
3) Let's throwback to our childhood. Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child.
4) There are so many great books being published every week that it is hard to keep track. Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade.
5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday.
6) A throwback challenges without classics? Impossible! Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while.
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed.
8) Earlier this year for our Reading Through Time Party, and in previous years for our 10K Member Party, we created Listopias to celebrate. Put your party hats back on and read a book from one of our member-created Listopias.
9) Sometimes we can all use a good laugh. Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) What did your parents read back in the day? Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
Welcome Ziggy, Nicole, and Jess!
I'm in for 2!5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday. - Orange Is the New Black: Finished 11/22/18
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed.
May - The Language of Flowers (1 book short of goal) **1. Aloe = healing. Read a book about medicine or a book that features a character who has a medical career. Kingdom of Ash
2/2 --- CHALLENGE COMPLETE!
I'm in for 2 please1) Historical events can have a significant impact on the current politics and/or culture. Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events.
2) A song or smell can bring back memories. But what about books? Read a book that connects you to a certain memory.
✅3) Let's throwback to our childhood. Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child.
The Emergency Zoo
4) There are so many great books being published every week that it is hard to keep track. Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade.
5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday.
6) A throwback challenges without classics? Impossible! Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while.
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed.
8) Earlier this year for our Reading Through Time Party, and in previous years for our 10K Member Party, we created Listopias to celebrate. Put your party hats back on and read a book from one of our member-created Listopias.
9) Sometimes we can all use a good laugh. Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) What did your parents read back in the day? Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
SarahKat wrote: "Welcome Ziggy, Nicole, and Jess!"TY!
THROWBACK TIMEDuration: November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Goal: 4 Books
I'm in for 5THROWBACK TIME
Duration: November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Progress: 6/5
✓1) Historical events can have a significant impact on the current politics and/or culture. Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events. - They Came in Ships: A Guide to Finding Your Immigrant Ancestor's Arrival Record by John P. Colletta, Ph.D. (finished 11/17), events shaped immigration which shaped law which shaped immigration and the cycle continues, my review is here
2) A song or smell can bring back memories. But what about books? Read a book that connects you to a certain memory.
✓3) Let's throwback to our childhood. Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child. - Save the Loonies by Joyce Milton (finished 11/21), my review is here
✓4) There are so many great books being published every week that it is hard to keep track. Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade. - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn (finished 11/22), my review is here
✓5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday. - Second Stringer by Thomas J Dygard (finished 11/8), my review is here
✓6) A throwback challenges without classics? Impossible! Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while. - The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells (finished 11/24), my review is here
✓7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed. - Scientific Fields from September, a book on Social Sciences - You Just Don't Understand: Women and Men in Conversation by Deborah Tannen (finished 11/20), my review is here
8) Earlier this year for our Reading Through Time Party, and in previous years for our 10K Member Party, we created Listopias to celebrate. Put your party hats back on and read a book from one of our member-created Listopias.
9) Sometimes we can all use a good laugh. Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) What did your parents read back in the day? Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
Welcome everyone I haven't said welcome too yet (it's been a long weekend)!
I will also go in for 3. Thanks!Duration: November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
Progress: 6/3-- DONE
1) Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events.
2) Read a book that connects you to a certain memory. Chrysanthemum
3) Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child. Lemonade War
4) Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade.
5) Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday. Death of a Stranger
6) Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while. Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed--- From Bibliophile Challenge: Read a book that has a palindrome in the title. The Adventures of Bob White
8) Read a book from one of our member-created Listopias. Roses are Red (Best of James Patterson list)
9) Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
I'm in for 5!1) Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events. - Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward - completed
2) Read a book that connects you to a certain memory. - Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas - completed
3) Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child.
4) Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade. - The Marriage Lie by Kimberly Belle - completed
5) Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday. - Mrs. Bridge by Evan Connell - completed
6) Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while.
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed. - Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott - completed
8) Read a book from one of our member-created Listopias. - Night Road by Kristin Hannah - completed
9) Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
6/5 - challenge completed!!!
1/3 I'm in for 3! Thanks, SarahKat!
3. Childhood: Very Hungry Caterpillar, completed 11/7
4. NYTimes Bestseller, 3/5/89: A Brief History of Time, completed 11/15
10. Dad's favorite author, Tom Clancy: Clear and Present Danger, completed 11/27
Edit 29th of November. Completed 4/6I'm in for 6!
1) Historical events. Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events.
Completed! - The Tattooist of Auschwitz - 2.75 ⭐️
2) Read a book that connects you to a certain memory.
3) Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child.
Completed! - Battle Angel Alita - 4.00 ⭐️
4) Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade.
Completed! - The Fault in Our Stars - 4.75 ⭐️
5) Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday.
6) Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while.
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed.
Completed! - Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - 4.5 ⭐️
8) Read a book from one of our member-created Listopias.
9) Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
Welcome Wayne and Lucian!
I’m going to try for 3.1 historical event - The Underground Railroad finished 11/13/2018
10 what did your parents read back in the day - The Perks of Being a Wallflower finished 11/15/2018
5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday - I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer finished 11/22/2018
Updated my original post. I've finished my first book on a Thursday :)
Update to msg 7Following in Rachael's footsteps, I also finished my first book on a Thursday!
I'll aim for 2 please. One is going to be a monster (1500 or so pages)
Congrats on your first book for the challenge Amy and Mie!Welcome ZaraS!
Just completed #8 (listopia) - Night Road by Kristin Hannah. Overall, a good read. In signature Hannah fashion, the characters were complex and sympathetic and tugged at the heart strings. My biggest issue was the beginning was a bit slow and the ending was rushed. It was too perfect. Worth reading. 4 stars1/5
THROWBACK TIMEDuration: November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018
1) Historical events can have a significant impact on the current politics and/or culture. Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events.
2) A song or smell can bring back memories. But what about books? Read a book that connects you to a certain memory.
3) Let's throwback to our childhood. Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child.
4) There are so many great books being published every week that it is hard to keep track. Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade.
5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday.
6) A throwback challenges without classics? Impossible! Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while.
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed.
8) Earlier this year for our Reading Through Time Party, and in previous years for our 10K Member Party, we created Listopias to celebrate. Put your party hats back on and read a book from one of our member-created Listopias.
9) Sometimes we can all use a good laugh. Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) What did your parents read back in the day? Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
I'll have to pass on this challenge for now... I will be super busy with National Novel Writing Month!! I hope to write 20000 words :/
Welcome Lynnette, Roxanne, Rebecca, and Ashley!
Update msg 6: 3/3✅ 7 Former challenge prompt - Messenger - 4⭐️
✅ 2 Connects you to a memory - A Place Called Here - 2,5⭐️
Update to msg 7: Please increase my reading goal to 4 books.
✅3. Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child. Camino a casa
Progress: 2/4
Congratulations Mie for being the first to complete the challenge!
Just completed #1 (historical event) - Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward. For the second time in our country's history, we have elected a consummate actor. And the Americans who voted for him got exactly what they wanted - an uneducated blowhard and bully. Fear is the perfect title for this book because that's exactly what the vast majority of Americans have lived with since the election in 2016. Woodward's reporting is supported with documentation and sources. The editing could have been a bit better, as there are quite a few grammatical errors. But overall, such an important book but difficult to read. 4.5 stars2/5
I will aim for 3 books. I am now 2/31) Historical events can have a significant impact on the current politics and/or culture. Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) to help you understand one of those events.
2) A song or smell can bring back memories. But what about books? Read a book that connects you to a certain memory - Family Trust - just finished.
3) Let's throwback to our childhood. Read a book that you loved or would have loved as a child.
4) There are so many great books being published every week that it is hard to keep track. Read a #1 New York Times Bestseller from the past decade. - In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto - published in 2008 and New York Times Bestseller non fiction for 6 weeks - just finished
5) It is Throwback Thursday! Read any book, but finish it on a Thursday.
6) A throwback challenges without classics? Impossible! Read a classic that has been on your TBR list for a while.
7) Revisit a favorite monthly or quarterly challenge from earlier this year. Read a book to complete a task you missed.
8) Earlier this year for our Reading Through Time Party, and in previous years for our 10K Member Party, we created Listopias to celebrate. Put your party hats back on and read a book from one of our member-created Listopias.
9) Sometimes we can all use a good laugh. Read a funny book that makes you "throwback" your head in laughter.
10) What did your parents read back in the day? Read a popular book published in the decade that you were born.
Just completed #7 (quarterly task not completed - Bibliophile) - Almost Everything: Notes on Hope by Anne Lamott. I started reading this in the middle of Bob Woodward's book, Fear, and I really needed it as a palate cleanser. But then as I continued through her thoughtful notes, I really did start to feel hopeful. I'm returning my library copy ASAP so others can read it, then I'm purchasing my own copy to have at home so I can return to these little hope notes as needed. Definitely worth reading! 5 stars3/5
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Danger the Dog Yard Cat (other topics)Danger the Dog Yard Cat (other topics)
The Tattooist of Auschwitz (other topics)
The Lemonade War (other topics)
Roses Are Red (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Lemony Snicket (other topics)Samanta Schweblin (other topics)
David Mitchell (other topics)
Participants
Amy: 6/3-Complete!
Ashley: 4/3- Complete!
Brittany: 3/3- Complete!
Crystal: 2/2- Complete!
Emma: 0/4
Hopex: 0/3
Jess: 0/4
Kristin: 3/3-Complete!
Lindsay: 1/2
Lucian: 0/6
Lynnette: 0/2
Megan: 6/5- Complete!
Mie: 3/3- Complete!
Nicole: 3/3- Complete!
Nikki: 0/2
oshizu: 4/4-Complete!
Octothorpe: 0/4
Rachel: 0/3
Rachael: 4/4- Complete!
Ran: 3/3- Complete!
Rebecca: 0/2
Roxanne: 0/4
SarahKat: 4/3-Complete!
Tania: 6/5- Complete!
Vivian: 0/3
Wayne: 3/4
ZaraS: 0/2
Ziggy: 3/3-Complete!