2019 ~ Annual Levels Reading Challenge

[Robin]

For anyone looking for a politician book, I'm starting The Kiss of Life tonight and it's about a senator. I've only read the prologue so far so I can't give my opinion but the prologue definitely has me hooked!

[Steph]

I updated my list. I don't think I'm gonna get a hundred though. I was looking through the challenge and I don't dig treasure hunts or time travel. So those will probably be left blank.

[Grey]

Grey's In Progress Overachiever Club ~ 21/60 ~ 2/23/19

[Tessa]

Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)

[Leslie]

Tessa wrote: "Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)"

Yes!!! 😁 I was thinking same thing as it can be confusing. Maybe also change to "yearly" instead of "monthly"?

[Grey]

Tessa wrote: "Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)"

Leslie wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Quick suggestion. Change the title from January to just 2019. :)"

Yes!!! 😁 I was thinking same thing as it can be confusing. Maybe also change to "yearly" instead of "monthly"?"

You girls are so smart!

[Tessa]

:) Much better! Thank you, Grey!

[Leslie]

Thanks Grey! 😍😘🥰

Despite my book slump, I'm doing good on challenge. 25/60

[Robin]

And I thought I was doing good with 12!!

[Kim]

Robin wrote: "And I thought I was doing good with 12!!"
I thought I was doing good with 16!

[Robin]

Kim wrote: "Robin wrote: "And I thought I was doing good with 12!!""

You're doing better than me! But I'm on track for my GR goal so I'm happy!

[Leslie]

Sorry Ladies, I wasn't trying to be a bragger. 😉

[Michele]

I'm in there with Leslie - - 26/60...I just noticed Grey is updating our status and couldn't update it on my own...so I assumed I had to post it. Also not trying to be a bragger...I'm not quite sure how I'm there honestly. Audiobooks are a big help!

[Leslie]

I actually would have had several more if not for all the *bleep* 🤬DNFs. Almost all of mine have been audios.

[Júlia]

Can Flirting with the Frenemy be considered an alliteration? I don't know what to read for this challenge.

[Leslie]

Júlia wrote: "Can Flirting with the Frenemy be considered an alliteration? I don't know what to read for this challenge."

Sounds like alliteration to me! 😃

[Júlia]

Leslie wrote: "Júlia wrote: "Can Flirting with the Frenemy be considered an alliteration? I don't know what to read for this challenge."

Sounds like alliteration to me! 😃"

Yay! Thank you. <3

[Jean]

Updated my list!

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1.) A book with a red cover - Sweet Jayne by K. Webster - 3 Stars
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction - Hopeless by Colleen Hoover 4 Stars
3.) A book under 300 pages - Under the Northern Stars by S.C. Stephens 5 Stars
4.)A book you got for free - Tiebreaker by P. Dangelico 4 Stars
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love - Real (Real #1) by Katy Evans
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer
7.)A book whose title starts with the letter M - MVP by Rachel Van Dyken - 5 HUGE STARS!
8.) Read a romance novel
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice)
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present)
12.) Free Space- Pick any book! - On The Way to You by Kandi Steiner - 4 Stars
13.)A book by from Maryse's 5 star list - My Oxford Year 5 Stars
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font
18.) A book with a number in the title
19.)Read a book with a 2 word title - We Shouldn't by Vi Keeland - 4 Stars
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend. - A Place Without You by Jewel E. Ann - 5 Stars
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space- Pick any book! - The Kind Worth Killing by Peter Swanson - 4 Stars
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy - The Story of Us (Carnage 1) by Lesley Jones - 3 Stars
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy - The Story of Me (Carnage 2 by Lesley Jones - 4 Stars
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy - Marley (Carnage 3) by Lesley Jones - 5 HUGE STARS!!
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media
29.) A book about a Librarian
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.)A book with exactly three words in the title - Someone Else's Ocean by Kate Stewart - 4 Stars
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!
37.) A book over 500 pages - Kill Switch (Devil's Night #3) by Penelope Douglas - 5 Stars!
38.) A book about time travel
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally.
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant
42.) A book outside your normal type
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list (find it here)
44.) Read a coming of age novel
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy.
46.) Read a self-published book
47.) A book with the word dream in the title
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!
49.) Read a book on a banned book list
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively)
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician
57.) A book set in a foreign country
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title - Bulldozer by P. Dangelico - 5 Stars
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!


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[Steph]

I just updated but I need to be better about it! I KNOW I read a book based in Florida (#52), but now can't remember for the life of me what it was!! Grr!

[Robin]

Amy wrote: "Mine is updated, too!

1.) A book with a red cover Love Hate Love
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction Until Friday Night
3.) A book under 300 pages Melt
4.) A book you got for free Distraction
5.) Reread ..."

I'm definitely down for HTWA! I'm obsessed with this author right now! I just have to focus on writing right now but I'll be ready soon.

[Kim]

Robin wrote: "Amy wrote: "Mine is updated, too!

1.) A book with a red cover Love Hate Love
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction Until Friday Night
3.) A book under 300 pages Melt
4.) A book you got for free Distraction..."

It was very good Robin!

[Amy]

Mine is updated, too!

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1.) A book with a red cover Love Hate Love
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction Until Friday Night
3.) A book under 300 pages Melt
4.) A book you got for free Distraction
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love Half-Blood
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer It Started in June
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M Medicine Man
8.) Read a romance novel Tattered
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie After
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice) The Work Wife
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present) The Light We Lost
12.) Free Space - Pick any book! If
13.) A book by from Maryse's 5 star list
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else The Sweet Gum Tree
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font
18.) A book with a number in the title 364 Days a Year
19.) Read a book with a 2 word title
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House I Owe You One OR One Day in December
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend How to Walk Away Maybe with R...?
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real) Just an Illusion - Side A <— rock stars are artists, too ;)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space - Pick any book! The Darkest Sunrise
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy One is a Promise
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy Two is a Lie
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy Three is a War
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media The Boy & His Ribbon
29.) A book about a Librarian Dirty Little Secret
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author When Ashes Fall
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title Holier Than Thou
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!
37.) A book over 500 pages
38.) A book about time travel Luffs
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title Girl in Snow
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant
42.) A book outside your normal type The Gift of You: An Anthology of Love & Sorrow
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list
44.) Read a coming of age novel The Infinite Pieces of Us
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy The Cruel Prince
46.) Read a self-published book
47.) A book with the word dream in the title Butterfly Dreams
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!
49.) Read a book on a banned book list The Handmaid's Tale
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished Fallen Crest Home
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively) He's Gone
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list Too Good Girl
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author A Place Without You
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned The Empty Jar
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician The Kiss Thief
57.) A book set in a foreign country Lost In Scotland
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover Lemongrass Hope
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title Thizz, A Love Story
60.) Free Space- Pick any book! (hide spoiler)]

[Tessa]

List updated-ish.

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1.) A book with a red cover – Brimstones and Broomsticks by Debra Dunbar
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction - The Wicked King by Holly Black
3.) A book under 300 pages – Nebulous by Jenna Wolfhart
4.) A book you got for free – Feeling Hot by Elle Kennedy
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer – Don't Rush Me by Jackie May
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M - MVP by Rachel Van Dyken
8.) Read a romance novel - Hot His Dragon by Annie Nicholas
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice) – Lera of Lunos by Alex Lidell
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present) – One Year by Nora Rpoberts
12.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Gypsy Freak by Kristy Cunning
13.) A book by from Maryse's 5 star list
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover – Carnal Delights by Suzanne Wright
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font – Royally Matched by Emma Chase
18.) A book with a number in the title – Summoned to the Thirteenth Grave by Darynda Jones
19.) Read a book with a 2 word title – Brimstone Nightmares by Kel Carpenter
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House – Wild Country by Anne Bishop
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend - Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Sins & Magic by KF Breene
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy – Imposter by Tate James
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy - Seeker by Tate James
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media - Boys of Brayshaw High by Brandy M
29.) A book about a Librarian – Dirty Little Secret by Kendall Ryan
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author – Variant Lost by Kaydence Snow
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city - Behind the Bars by Brittany C Cherry
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title - The Dragon's Wing by Tate James
36.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Fire in his Blood by Ruby Dixon
37.) A book over 500 pages – Stygian by Sherrilyn Kenyon
38.) A book about time travel
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title - Storm and Fury by Jennifer L Armentrout
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally.
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant – Serendepity's Daughter by Katherine Davis
42.) A book outside your normal type
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list (find it here)
44.) Read a coming of age novel
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy – Becoming His Monster by Amelia Hutchins
46.) Read a self-published book – Fire in his Kiss by Ruby Dixon
47.) A book with the word dream in the title
48.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Idol Gossip by JS Lee
49.) Read a book on a banned book list
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished – Nevermore by Dannika Dark
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively) - Air Awakens by Elise Kova
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list - Ride by Dallas Harper
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author – Bennet Mafia by Tijan
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned – Winter's War by G. Bailey
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician - The Kiss Thief by LJ Shen
57.) A book set in a foreign country - The Fox's Hole by Tate James
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover – New Beginnings by CC Masters
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title –
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!++ - Eternal by Rachel Van Dyken
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[Leslie]

Update: I am halfway there! 30/60 completed. (See message #19)

[Kim]

Me too! 32/60 completed....woot woot!

[Leslie]

Update: 35/60

[Jean]

Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?

[Leslie]

Jean wrote: "Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?"

I dont think there is easy way to do this and a lot of what we all read is by indie authors. I have googled "penguin random house romance books" to see if any of those titles are on my TBR. Otherwise, everytime I read a book I check to see who pubbed it.

[Jean]

Thanks Leslie!

[Grey]

I'm gonna try and update this tomorrow! I have to bring my laptop to a meeting..shhh!

[Michele]

Jean wrote: "Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?"

I used something I read through NetGalley...

[Nay]

Jean--I'm using One Day in December because I noticed someone else was using it. But if I needed to use that book for another category, I'd just go to Penguin's website and start perusing.

[Tessa]

I used Anne Bishop's Wild Country. Also, Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs is Penguin. I'm just lucky some of my favorites use Penguin.

[Tessa]

Any ideas on Banned books list? The ones that look interesting I've read (or DNF'd in one case). Did you all know at one point, A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstone was banned for promoting violence and disrespect? If I could read that again... :)

[Nay]

I copied Perks of Being A Wallflower from Robin's list, but I'm also going to look at some of these before I make my final decision and start reading.

https://www.goodreads.com/list/tag/ba...

[Jean]

Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Jean--I'm using One Day in December because I noticed someone else was using it. But if I needed to use that book for another category, I'd just go to Penguin's website and start perusing."

Renee ❤️My heroes are ordinary wrote: "Jean--I'm using One Day in December because I noticed someone else was using it. But if I needed to use that book for another category, I'd just go to Penguin's website and start perusing."

Thanks Renre.... great help!

[Jean]

Michele wrote: "Jean wrote: "Everyone is doing so great! Trying to update my list.

Question, how can I easily find out if any of the books I've read are published by Penguin Random House??? Anyone know?"

I used ..."

Good idea!!!! Duh....

[Jean]

Tessa wrote: "Any ideas on Banned books list? The ones that look interesting I've read (or DNF'd in one case). Did you all know at one point, A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstone was banned for promoting vio..."

I need ideas for banned books too.

[Tessa]

The Princess Bride book was not banned. Too bad, because if you haven't read it, it's even better than the movie (And that's saying a lot!)

[Kim]

My daughter and son both had to.read The Giver in Middle School and it was on the controversial list...gee gives me warm fuzzies

[Tessa]

Kim wrote: "My daughter and son both had to.read The Giver in Middle School and it was on the controversial list...gee gives me warm fuzzies"

I saw what it was about, and it reminded me too much of an older short story I read. I have a feeling that book is going to put me in the same mood the other did, just angry impotence. :(

[Leslie]

Update - 42/60 completed!!

[Jean]

That's awesome Leslie! I haven't updated my list on a while!I

[Leslie]

Jean wrote: "That's awesome Leslie! I haven't updated my list on a while!I"

I've been totally slacking and wanted to get myself caught up. 🙂

The challenge is getting harder as most categories I have left are tricky. 😕

[Tessa]

Leslie wrote: "Jean wrote: "That's awesome Leslie! I haven't updated my list on a while!I"

I've been totally slacking and wanted to get myself caught up. 🙂

The challenge is getting harder as most categories I h..."

I agree! I'm at the point of having to find something that matches and it isn't easy.

[Jean]

Same here! I'm going to look at others lists here and see if I get some ideas.

[Leslie]

I need recs for the following:

Trilogy
Mythology/Sci-fi/Fantasy (this will be TORTURE for me)
Over 500 pages (also torture)
Coming of Age (pleh)
Politician
Tree or forest

Previously abandoned will be hard too because if I ditched it, its 'cause I couldn't get into it.

Anyone who needs help on any categories I will do my best.

I rec for politician and its KU.

[Michele]

Leslie wrote: "I need recs for the following:

Trilogy
Mythology/Sci-fi/Fantasy (this will be TORTURE for me)
Over 500 pages (also torture)
Coming of Age (pleh)
Politician
Tree or forest

Previously abandoned wi..."

Do you like Tiffany Reisz at all? I just red The Rose and it is absolutely erotic with a capital E but is blended with mythology which I am a HUGE fan of. It would qualify...if you like her that is...

[Michele]

Michele wrote: "Leslie wrote: "I need recs for the following:

Trilogy
Mythology/Sci-fi/Fantasy (this will be TORTURE for me)
Over 500 pages (also torture)
Coming of Age (pleh)
Politician
Tree or forest

Previous..."

Of course I recommend that and realize it's not KU...I got it through my library...

[Leslie]

Michele, I have read The Original Sinners series by Tiffany Reisz. Oooooh mama! That is not for the faint of heart.

I can check out The Rose as my library has it. Thanks...it might be an option for me.