Q3 - Books on the Little Screen

[Margie]

oshizu wrote: "Update to msg #4

📗4. Read a book about TV/cable impact on society.
✔️I Like to Watch: Arguing My Way Through the TV Revolution (Emily Nussbaum)

📗7. Read a book that you wish would..."

Oshizu - The Simon St. Cyr books would make a GREAT television series! I have the Nussbaum in my stack for September so I'm glad to see you liked it so much.

[oshizu]

Margie wrote: "Oshizu - The Simon St. Cyr books would make a GREAT television series! I have the Nussbaum in my stack for September so I'm glad to see you liked it so much. "

You were so right that I'd enjoy the St. Cyr series! I can't wait to read more!
As for I Like to Watch, I added it to my TBRs when it popped up among your updates in May or June. I'm so glad I read it! So, thank you!
Her book works for both prompts: a book about the TV industry and a book about TV's impact on society.

[Margie]

oshizu wrote: "Margie wrote: "Oshizu - The Simon St. Cyr books would make a GREAT television series! I have the Nussbaum in my stack for September so I'm glad to see you liked it so much. "

You were so right tha..."

This is what I love about challenges. Books about TV would not likely make it to the top of my TBR (well, they probably wouldn't be on my TBR) but I'm sure both books I have for those prompts will be interesting reading. And if you found a great read, too - even better!

[Carmen]

Update to message #10

✔8. Read a book in which the main character works in the TV industry or is a journalist: I've Got You Under My Skin

The protagonist, Laurie Moran, is an award-winning TV producer. Laurie and her TV crew have just received the green light to produce a new "cold case" series.

PROGRESS: 8/8
Challege completed!

[Crystal]

update msg 18: 4/3

[oshizu]

Carmen wrote: "Update to message #10

✔8. Read a book in which the main character works in the TV industry or is a journalist: I've Got You Under My Skin
[bookcover:I've Got You Under My Skin|2150..."

Woooo, gratz on finishing this challenge, Carmen!!! 🤸🏽‍♀️

[oshizu]

Crystal wrote: "update msg 18: 4/3"

Crystal, you were the first to finish this challenge so it's nice to see you still involved. 😊

[oshizu]

Lynn!!! (msg 25)

Congratulations on finishing challenge! 🤸🏽‍♀️
I just happened to look at your original post and noticed that you're done!

[oshizu]

Updated msg #4

3. Read a book about the TV/cable industry:
✔️Stealing the Show: How Women Are Revolutionizing Television (Joy Press)

Progress 10/12 books (9/10 tasks)

[oshizu]

Updated msg #4

I read a second book from prompt #8. The Night Visitor is a thriller about a history professor who also works as a TV presenter.

8. Read a book in which the main character works in the TV industry or is a journalist:
✔️The Night Visitor (Lucy Atkins)

Progress: 11/12 (9/10 tasks)

[Rachael]

Andddd I've finally completed my challenge! Message 19 updated :)

[oshizu]

Yay! Congratulations, Rachael! 🤸🏽‍♀️

[oshizu]

Updated msg 4

Yay, I completed my last task and completed the challenge!

6. Read a book by a small-screen celebrity.
Year of Yes (Shonda Rhimes)

Reading this memoir by the showrunner of Grey's Anatomy makes me want to finish watching the series.

Progress: 13/12 books (10/10 tasks)

[Kelly]

update to#16. 3/3 completed!

1. Read a book that's been adapted to a small-screen series Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch
2. Read a book that's been adapted into a made-for-the-small-screen movie Flowers for Algernon
3. Read a book about the TV/cable industry
4. Read a book about TV/cable impact on society
5. Read a book that features televised broadcasts of any kind Becoming
6. Read a book written by a small-screen celebrity
7. Read a book that you wish would be a TV series
8. Read a book in which the main character works in the TV industry or is a journalist
9. Read a book that inspired a small-screen movie or series nominated for a television award (e.g. Bafta/Emmy-nominated)
10. Read a book on a topic featured on a small-screen home improvement reality show

[oshizu]

Grats on finishing, Kelly!
I knew you would. ;)

[Margie]

Updated message #8 - 7/10.

As usual, I'll be going down to the wire to finish my challenge...

[oshizu]

Margie wrote: "Updated message #8 - 7/10.

As usual, I'll be going down to the wire to finish my challenge..."

This challenge definitely included, for me, books that had not been on my radar previously. I'm glad that I noticed when you added I Like to Watch to your TBRs.
Also, I'm starting your Magical Bakery series next month, so there's another plus! :D

[Margie]

oshizu wrote: "Margie wrote: "Updated message #8 - 7/10.

As usual, I'll be going down to the wire to finish my challenge..."

This challenge definitely included, for me, books that had not been on my radar prev..."

Same - lots of new and interesting books. Hope you like Magical Bakery - a cozy but with witches!

[Crystal]

update msg 18: 7/3

[Sarah]

Message 43 updated

1/1(Completed)

[oshizu]

Sarah wrote: "Message 43 updated

1/1(Completed)"

Yay, you're done! Congratulations, Sarah! 🤸🏽‍♀️

[L Y N N]

Update to #25: 5/5 completed just in the nick of time! :)

[oshizu]

Lynn wrote: "Update to #25: 5/5 completed just in the nick of time! :)"

Woo, congrats on finishing! 🤸🏽‍♀️

Haha, I was guessing that you'd read Mary Alice Monroe's The Beach House (which I've never read) for prompt #2 (Read a book that's been adapted into a made-for-the-small-screen movie). XD

[oshizu]

A big thank you for everyone who participated in this challenge.
Please pat yourself on the back, whether you met your reading goal or not, because this was not a easy challenge.

Personally, I had NEVER read a book about the TV industry before and I read three for this challenge, LOL!
Best wishes to everyone in the last quarter of 2019!