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February - Celebrating the Blues
Welcome to the challenge everyone!Participants
Alana Wilson: 0/2
Alicja: 4/4Complete!
Alix: 6/8
Allie: 3/4
Amy: 4/4Complete!
Amy (Other Amy): 5/4 Complete!
Anna: 8/8 Complete!
Ashley: 3/3 Complete!
Aubrey: 4/2 Complete!
Brittany: 2/2 Complete!
Carmen: 8/8 Complete!
Cassie: 0/2
Chafic: 8/8 Complete!
Chloe: 1/1 Complete
Cindy III: 3/3 Complete!
Crystal: 5/3 Complete!
Den: 7/5 Complete!
Diane: 2/2 Complete!
Elina: 2/2 Complete!
Janet: 3/3 Complete!
Jess: 0/8
Jessica (msg 24): 4/4 Complete!
Jessica (msg 34): 3/3 Complete!
Joey: 0/8
June: 5/5 Complete!
Ketutar: 9/11
Kristin: 3/2 Complete!
Lindsay: 3/3 Complete!
Lisa: 2/2 Complete!
Luisa: 0/3
Mary: 0/3
matilde: 1/1 Complete!
Meaghan: 0/4
Megan: 4/4 Complete!
Megan BG: 6/4 Complete!
Mie: 5/5 Complete!
Nicole: 2/3
Octothorpe: 4/3 Complete!
oshizu: 6/6 Complete!
Ramya: 0/2
Ran: 3/3 Complete!
Rebekah: 0/6
Richard: 0/8
Rina: 7/3 Complete!
SANDYE: 4/4 Complete!
Sarahkat: 4/3 Complete!
Savannah: 3/8
Sharon: 0/2
Sherri: 8/8 Complete!
Steph: 4/4 Complete!
TerryJane: 8/4 Complete!
What a wonderful challenge! Count me in :blue ribbon winner
- won Hugo, Nebula and Locus... wow.
Sea water
Blues
- Wonderful book. :-)
Waving the (mostly) blue flag
- Sweden's flag is blue with golden cross
I do hope this passes as love poetry... or perhaps flowers on the cover?
- So weird... starts as a comedy, ends as a tragedy - and super so - makes me think that perhaps it was meant to be acted all dramaqueen? That it perhaps was a comedy all through?
But - there was some poetry there *_*
Japanese Indigo
Fascinating book... inspiring. At the same time, I don't like not knowing.
Keep calm...
- the boy talks too much. Blah blah blah. 2/3 of this book could be cut out without losing any content.
something old
- This was a reread :-) I love this story. When Sastra jumps from the horse to face the lion... I still cry, and I have read this hundreds of times :-D
something new
- Loved this one! Really want to read the continuation!
something borrowed
- Love the fantasy, dislike the Christian blabbering
and something blue... ;-)
- Nice tales. Not so fond of the Dumbledore notes, though.
All of these book are also on other TBR lists of this year, so this suits me very nicely.
4th February: 6/11 read (3/8)
8th February: 7/11 read (4/8)
22nd February: 8/11 read (5/8)
Reading Jemisin, first book, right now. Might get it read in February.
So, the final count: 9/11. I would have managed to read Jungfrustenen, but I DNF it, because it's not very good.
I will go for three books for this challenge.3/3
Gilead 2/1 (Pulitzer prize winner)
Much Ado About Nothing 2/2 (Two weddings)
Arrowsmith (blue flag - United States)
I will do 2 for certain.Personal Goal: 4/2
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
Strange the Dreamer
Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2018)
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea. The Queen of Zombie Hearts -Zombie slaying makes you sweat
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
After Alice- England's flag
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you. Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats poems about cats-2 things that relax me
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
I will go for 4 "blue" books. 4/4
1. The Kiss Quotient (Goodreads 2018 award) finished 2/15/19
2. When Breath Becomes Air (tears- young nuerosurgeon gets a terminal cancer diagnosis.) finished 2/24/19
3. Things You Save in a Fire(Flowers on the cover) finished 2/22/19
4. The Wedding Date (wedding) finished 2/7/19
Thank you for inspiring and leading this challenge, SarahKat!Please count me in for 6 books!
Progress: 6/6
✔️1. Read an award-winning book:
A Confederacy of Dunces (1981 Pulitzer Prize)
✔️2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that brings about tears (happy or sad): The Night Masquerade
✔️3. Read a book written by a musician (Tupac Shakur):
The Rose That Grew from Concrete ✔️4. Read a book that takes place in a country with a blue flag (UK).
Three Men in a Boat: To Say Nothing of the Dog
✔️5. Read a book with flowers on the cover:
Flowers for Algernon✔️6. Read a book by a Japanese author (Naru Narumi):
Ramen Daisuki Koizumi San
Welcome all!Ketutar, am I correct then that you plan on doing all 8? Or all 11 books you posted?
SarahKat wrote: "Welcome all!Ketutar, am I correct then that you plan on doing all 8? Or all 11 books you posted?"
I plan on reading all I posted, but I think 8 is the upper limit :-D
I'm fine with 8 :-)
I'm in for 3 please6/3
✅1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
Red Rising
✅2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
✅3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
Moon Over Soho
✅4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
Cheer Up Love: Adventures in Depression with the Crab of Hate - Scotland
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
✅6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
Convenience Store Woman
✅7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
Get Started with Your Allotment: Teach Yourself
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
I'll read 4 books for this challenge!Progress: 3/4
The Girl Who Drank the Moon (2017 Newberry Medal) -completed 02/26/19
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book that takes place at or on the sea.
Distant Echoes
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing - completed 02/16/19
Every Bride Needs a Groom - completed 02/09/19
I'm in for 2 for now, I might add more depending on how the month goes!0/2 read so far
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
The Good Shepherd - Book about WWII on the Atlantic Ocean
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
The Nightingale - Little bit of a stretch... but there are flowers on the cover!
I'm in for 4 please!Progress: 4/4 Complete!!
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest. Still Me - Goodreads 2018 winner
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag. One Day in December - takes place in the UK
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover. Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - flowers on the cover
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you. Becoming - Blue calming cover
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
Hi, I'm joining this challenge! I'm going to aim for at least 3 books.CELEBRATING THE BLUES
Duration: 1 February - 28 February 2018
Progress: 7/3 (Completed)
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
wins ALA Alex Award (2013) and Women's Prize for Fiction Nominee (2013).2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
is all of the above.3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
has flowers on the cover (and in the title).6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
has blue cover, was published in the 80s (old) and I borrowed this book from the library.
Everyone is added up to here. Welcome welcome!
5/32. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
I am in for 3/3CELEBRATING THE BLUES
Duration: 1 February - 28 February 2018
The color blue is often associated with sadness, but for this challenge we want you to celebrate it in its many forms. Whether reading one book for this challenge or eight to complete all of the prompts, we hope reading for this challenge will help you to shake the blues away.
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
Twelve Days in May: Freedom Ride 1961 Sibert Medal 2018 winner 2.24 - 25
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 13 sad tears 2.24
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
Clayton Byrd Goes Underground about mc Clayton who plays the blues harp the harmonica 2.12 - 17
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
I am in for 3 books, thank you!1. The Stone Sky finished 2/23
4. The Road from Coorain (Australia) finished 2/28
7. Blue Mind finished 2/1
Challenge completed!
2019 Reading ChallengeFebruary - Celebrating the Blues
7/8
1. Read an award-winning book.
28/2/19 ***** - The Magic of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz
2. Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat.
11/2/19 ** - Fitting Fitness into a Busy Schedule! by Frank Norman
3. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
19/2/19 *** - Folsom Untold: The Strange True Story of Johnny Cash's Greatest Album by Danny Robins
5. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
11/2/19 ** - Creative Visualization: Use the Power of Your Imagination to Create What You Want in Your Life by Shakti Gawain
6. Read a book by a Japanese author.
1/2/19 ** - The Japanese Language: Learn the Fascinating History and Evolution of the Language Along With Many Useful Japanese Grammar Points by Haruhiko Kindaichi
7. Read a book with a subject matter that relaxes you.
4/2/19 *** - I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life by Anne Bogel
8. Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings." - Blue cover
10/2/19 **** - The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey
Hi everyone!I'm new to this group. Can I Join the challenge? I'm going to try to do one from each and go for all 8 :)
**Please let me know if any of these don't count?**
1. Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
The Kiss Quotient- Helen Hoang (Goodreads 2018 Winner)
2. Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
If I Stay- Gayle Forman (apparently a tearjerker)
3. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
Hindsight- Justin Timberlake
4. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
Confess- Colleen Hoover (Country: US)
5. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
If Only You Knew- Kristan Higgins
6. Read a book by a Japanese author.
Never Let Me Go- Kazuo Ishiguro
7. Read a book with a subject matter that relaxes you.
Beautiful Disaster- Jamie McGuire
8. Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
Falling For the Best Man- Amanda Ashby
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
Please put me down for 5 books 😊 5/5 - COMPLETE ✔️📗 1. Award winner/contest - The Eye of the Tiger
📗 2. Salt: Sweat, tears or sea - How to Fall in Love
📗 3. Written by a musician - Mr. Mercedes
📗 4. Blue flag country - Us Against You
📗 7. Relaxing feeling cover - Faking It
Updated to here!Jess, are you going to try for all 8?
Please put me down for four :)1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest. -
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea. -
(This book made me ugly cry so much.)3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician. -
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings." -
4/4 - COMPLETED!
I'm in!***FINISHED***
1. Educated by Tara Westover 17.03.2019 ★★★★★
2. A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea by Masaji Ishikawa 12.02.2019 ★★★★☆
3. The Long Hard Road Out of Hell by Marilyn Manson 20.02.2019 ★★★★☆
4. The Odyssey by Homer 09.02.2019 ★★★★☆
5. The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides 08.03.2019 ★★★★☆
6. The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro 09.03.2019 ★★★☆☆
7. The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah 09.02.2019 ★★★★★
8. The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks 12.03.2019 ★★★★☆
8/8
Hola!Please, count me in for 8 books:
TOTAL: 8/8
☑1. Blue ribbon winner!
Blue Hen Book Award for Teen Readers (2011)☑2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea."
☑3. "Everyday I have the blues."
☑4. "Fly a Blue Flag"
(France and United Kingdom)☑5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..."
☑6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing."
(Japanese author)☑7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On."
(Nothing relaxes me more than the sea)☑8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue."
***CHALLENGE COMPLETED***4/3 Books Completed
CELEBRATING THE BLUES
Duration: 1 February - 28 February 2018
The color blue is often associated with sadness, but for this challenge we want you to celebrate it in its many forms. Whether reading one book for this challenge or eight to complete all of the prompts, we hope reading for this challenge will help you to shake the blues away.
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea. - Where the Crawdads Sing
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag. - Becoming
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover. - The Winter of the Witch
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings." - The Beast's Heart
I'm in for 22/2 complete
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
The Hate U Give finished 2/20/2019 won 3 goodreads choice awards and 2 audie awards (if you haven't read this yet I reallllly suggest the audiobook, it deserved those audie awards Bahni Turpin was amazing)
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
Mind's Eye finished 2/2/2019 (Sweden)
I'm going to aim for 4.6/4
My Sister's Keeper
The Girl Who Stayed
The Greatest Love Story Ever Told
The Winter Sister
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I´m in for 1.1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
- Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
0/1 completed
I will go for 4!4/4-- Challenge Completed!
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest. A Gathering of Days: A New England Girl's Journal, 1830-32-- Newbery
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.: The Brethren
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.: The Magnolia Inn
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings." Breath of Scandal Old crime/revenge and New love
I will commit to 2 for now. My job interview Friday may foil my more grand reading plans for February. I will make adjustments as month goes on.
Aimed for 3, and completedProgress: 3/3
Read a book that centers around a contest - The Night Circus (2/19/19)
Read a book by a Japanese author - After Dark (2/27/19)
Read a book about something old - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (2/4/19)
I'll aim for 6 of these.1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
The Westing Game
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
Stargirl
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
Updated to here! Everyone ready to start filling in prompts tomorrow? I have 60 pages left in one of my books and am holding off until tomorrow so I can count it. ;)
I'm in with 3 books!! (not sure if I will be able to finish it, but let's try)Read so far: 0/3
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest. The Ocean at the End of the Lane
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea: Navigating Early
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician: The Song Machine: Inside the Hit Factory
SarahKat wrote: "Updated to here! Everyone ready to start filling in prompts tomorrow? I have 60 pages left in one of my books and am holding off until tomorrow so I can count it. ;)"Haha, very crafy of you, SarahKat! 😊
Thank you for suggesting this challenge, SarahKat, and for leading it! I'd like to join in for 2 tasks (hopefully, more, but we'll see :-D)3/2
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest. - Exit West
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion. - Out
7. "Keep Calm and
February: Celebrating the BluenessAim 5/5
✔ 1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
The Nightingale- won GR Choice Awards, Audie Award for Fiction
✔ 2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
✔ 4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
The Bluest Eye
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
✔ 7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
Cover relaxes me:
✔ 8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
Something new: published in 2019: Golden Child
I am in for 1!2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara
I have a question for SarahKat:May I count the United Kingdom's Union Jack flag for prompt #4?
I'll be reading a Swedish book later in the month, but I'm almost finished with an English one, so I'm wondering. :)
oshizu wrote: "I have a question for SarahKat:May I count the United Kingdom's Union Jack flag for prompt #4?
I'll be reading a Swedish book later in the month, but I'm almost finished with an English one, so I..."
Yes. It just says "has blue in the flag" not mostly blue or anything. I think mine will be from the UK for that one as well!
Fun fact: there are 75 countries that have at least some blue on their flag.
SarahKat wrote: oshizu wrote: May I count the United Kingdom's Union Jack flag for prompt #4?"Yes. It just says "has blue in the flag" not mostly blue or anything. I think mine will be from the UK for that one as well!"
Thank you for the fast response, SarahKat!
I'm loving how versatile your challenge prompts are! :D
1/48. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings." Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
I'll try for at least 4. Not sure which prompts though.I ended up doing all 8 prompts. 🙂
CELEBRATING THE BLUES - Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 February - 28 February 2019
Progress: 8/4 -- COMPLETED 4 by 2/6/19; finished all 8 on 2/25/19
The color blue is often associated with sadness, but for this challenge we want you to celebrate it in its many forms. Whether reading one book for this challenge or eight to complete all of the prompts, we hope reading for this challenge will help you to shake the blues away.
None of these titles is particularly good for shaking away the blues, but finishing a challenge is pretty uplifting.
~TerryJane 🙂
📘 1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
The Sun Is Also a Star
Winner of numerous awards:
California Book Award for Young Adult (Gold) (2016)
Michael L. Printz Award Nominee (2017)
South Carolina Book Award Nominee for Young Adult (2019)
Rhode Island Teen Book Award Nominee for Honorable Mention (2018)
John Steptoe New Talent Author Award (2017)
Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award Nominee (2017)
Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Young Adult Fiction (2016)
Missouri Gateway Readers Award Nominee (2018)
Premio El Templo de las Mil Puertas Nominee for Mejor novela extranjera independiente (2017)
📘 2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
Something in the Water
Erin and Mark are newlyweds who honeymoon on Bora Bora. They boat to a spot a few miles off the island to go diving. Even after they return home to London, the "something in the water" continues to impact their lives.
📘 3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
A Salty Piece of Land
This book is written by musician, Jimmy Buffet. There are musician characters, as well as lots of fun references to musicans, bands and songs from my younger days. Who knew that Jimmy Buffet could tell mesmerizing stories?
📘 4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
Col. Percy Fawcett was a British explorer who disappeared in Brazil. New York author David Grann researches and travels to South America to investigate. Between the red, white and blue of the USA and UK flags, and the green, yellow and blue flag of Brazil, this title covers the challenge requirement triply well.
📘 5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
Madame Bovary
There were romance novels and love letters in this book, but I'm claiming it for the flowers on the cover.
📘 6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
The Indigo Girl
This novel is about a real colonial South Carolina teenager's efforts to grow indigo on her father's plantations, and learn the complex process of converting indigo to dye. She also introduced the seeds and process to neighboring plantations, making a financial impact on colonial SC's economy through the export of indigo dye to England and France.
📘 7. "Keep Calm and Carry Read On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.
A Dog's Purpose
A Dog's Journey
A double treat with these two! What could be more relaxing than the love of a faithful dog?
📘 8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
A Reliable Wife
In 1908, a widowed Wisconsin businessman places a personal ad for a wife. Not the type wedding to which we're accustomed today, but there is a wedding nonetheless... as well as lots of mysterious twists.
Welcome everyone! Congrats Megan on finishing your first book! I finished my first as well.
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Gemina by Amie Kaufman for A book that relates to any of the "somethings." It's blue AND borrowed from the library
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2020 Reading Challenge
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Duration: 1 February - 28 February 2018
The color blue is often associated with sadness, but for this challenge we want you to celebrate it in its many forms. Whether reading one book for this challenge or eight to complete all of the prompts, we hope reading for this challenge will help you to shake the blues away.
1. Blue ribbon winner! Read an award-winning book or a book that centers around a contest.
2. "The cure for anything is saltwater: sweat, tears, or the sea." Read a book about an activity that makes you sweat, brings about tears (happy or sad), or takes place at or on the sea.
3. "Everyday I have the blues." The Blues genre of music has been influential around the globe since its origins. Read a book about music or written by a musician.
4. Fly a Blue Flag. Read a book that takes place primarily in a country that has blue in its flag.
5. "Roses are red, violets are blue..." Read a book of love poems or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Japanese Indigo plants create a beautiful blue dye and are used in a process called "blueing." Read a book by a Japanese author or a book about fashion.
7. "Keep Calm and
CarryRead On." Blue has been associated with serenity. Read a book with a cover or subject matter that relaxes you.8. "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." Read a book about a wedding or that relates to any of these "somethings."
SarahKat suggested this challenge and she will be leading it. Thank you