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4th Quarter Challenge: The First World War
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Oct 10, 2014 06:27AM
Looks like an interesting book, Laura. Have updated you and have updated Elsbeth as well.
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Finished book #3.
10. Read a book where one of the characters is mad or traumatized.
Eve was traumatized by abuse during her childhood. Finished on 10/10/14.
10. Read a book where one of the characters is mad or traumatized.
Eve was traumatized by abuse during her childhood. Finished on 10/10/14.
Second book completed and updated my original msg.2/6
7. Read a book on animals OR read a book where at least one animal is important to the story. The Hidden Life of Dogs by Elizabeth Marshall Thomas - this book is all about several decades worth of observations by Thomas of her canine companions. I Loved this one.
Oh, I really like that you Danielle keep track those books too, easier to find something to read!My second book is 1. The Anatomy of Dreams which is the most 100 days old (26 days)
The third is 9. Half Bad where main character is fear of dead even I coundn't care it less..
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Reija wrote: "Oh, I really like that you Danielle keep track those books too, easier to find something to read!My second book is 1. The Anatomy of Dreams which is the most 100 days old (26 days)
The third i..."
I thought it might be interesting to keep track of the books. Glad you like it, Reija. I have updated you
10. Of the 60 million European soldiers who were mobilised from 1914 to 1918, 8 million were killed, 7 million were permanently disabled, and 15 million were seriously injured. Germany lost 15.1% of its active male population, Austria-Hungary lost 17.1%, and France lost 10.5%. Those who had survived had suffered gas attacks or got shell shocked. Some returned home without legs or arms. Some lost their sanity. Read a book where one of the characters is mad or traumatized.
Duma Key**** The main character was in a crane accident causing him to lose his arm and damage his brain. Through his madness he was able to paint as an outlet of sorts.
2/7 Complete
Just finished my second book for this challenge and updated message 33.
I finished Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children for #2. (U.S.A & U.K.) I really liked this book! A lot of colourful characters and adventure!2/8
Just completed #2 (two countries) - Edge of Eternity by Ken Follett. I love this series and Follett's writing, and truly love the accomplishment of reading an 1100 page book. My only criticism, which I have found in the other books as well, is that about half way through the plot loses its zest. The characters tend to fall out of character, and there are gaps in the plots for each concurrent storyline. Other than that minor issue, I truly enjoyed this book and highly recommend the series. 4.5 stars1/8
Just completed #3 (crime novel) - The Concrete Blonde by Michael Connelly. I enjoy Connelly's writing and the Harry Bosch character, and I particularly appreciate his better-than-most legal accuracy. However, I felt this book dragged in parts. Overall entertaining and definitely recommend the series. 3.5 stars2/8
Updated post 15 to show 2/6 books completed.
Updated Chris, Emmy, Elsbeth, Melissa and Megan
I've completed 5/5COMPLETED
3. Gone Girl *** READ 10.13.14
5.Her Royal Spyness***READ 12.6.14
8.A Victorian Christmas *** READ 12.10.14
10.The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America *** READ 10.28.14
11.Messenger of Truth*** READ 12.21.14
While laying by a pool for a week I managed to read quite a few books for this challenge. (shame to be back in raining England)!I've now completed 7/12 books and have updated message 27.
Ok, I'm joining in... (and adding another Megan!).Put me down for 9.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - 10/14
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children {US & Wales} - 10/12
In the Woods - 11/15
A Clash of Kings - 12/28
The Likeness - 12/16
Hollow City - 11/23
The Christmas Box - 12/18
The Jungle - 10/9
The Lake - 10/20
{ Long Island / Geneva / London / Rome / Atlanta } The Wolf of Wall Street - 11/25
Completed - 10/10
Just completed #1 (book less than 100 days old) - Burn by James Patterson. I usually love the books in this series, but I was disappointed by this one. The narrative feels like it's being thrown together without a lot of thought being put into fleshing out the plot. Entertaining but not exactly what I expected from this series. 3.5 stars3/8
Finished my 4th book.
6. Read either a book where something new is introduced OR read a book about technology or science.
- about androids. Finished on 10/14/14
6. Read either a book where something new is introduced OR read a book about technology or science.
- about androids. Finished on 10/14/14
Megan wrote: "Ok, I'm joining in... (and adding another Megan!).Put me down for 9.
1. Read a book that is at least 100 years old or at the most 100 days young.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - 10/14..."
Welcome to the challenge, Megan
Talia wrote: "Finished my 4th book.6. Read either a book where something new is introduced OR read a book about technology or science.
- about androids. F..."Two more to go, Talia!
Amanda wrote: "While laying by a pool for a week I managed to read quite a few books for this challenge. (shame to be back in raining England)!I've now completed 7/12 books and have updated message 27."
Great job, Amanda. I hope you have read them on your e-reader.
Updated Lorelei, Megan, Amanda, Megan and Talia
Completed 2/12. Number 2 which is 'read a book set in at least two countries': I read Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon, set in Scotland and France. Jamie Fraser ... swoon ...
Completed 3/42.Great War Read a story set in at least two countries.
Notes from a Small Island is a travelogue and the author travels in England, Wales and Scotland. Finished on 10/15/14
Just completed #9 (main character in fear for life) - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. I found this book and it's concept fascinating! It was a very quick read, but I felt the author did not go far enough in explaining the world and the peculiar children. I liked the time-traveling and the characters. Definitely recommend. 4 stars4/8
Updating Post 15 to show 3/6 books completed. I read Salvage the Bones for book club, and it also fits with number 7 (read a book about an animal). A pit bull and her puppies are important to the story line.
Danielle wrote: "Amanda wrote: "While laying by a pool for a week I managed to read quite a few books for this challenge. (shame to be back in raining England)!I've now completed 7/12 books and have updated messa..."
Ha ha, yes it was on my Kindle :-)
Finished another 2/410. Read a book where one of the characters is mad or traumatized. - The Shining
Updated Clare, Melissa, Megan, Janet, Laura and Elsbeth.Only one more to read, Janet.
And both Megan and Melissa are already half way.
6. World War I was the first war where tanks, aero planes, and submarines or underwater boats (U-boats) were used as common weapons. The generals however were used to fighting wars without these, so they ordered their armies to attack in the old style of marching in rows--allowing the enemy to shoot them down easily. At the battle of the Somme in 1916, 60 000 British men died in a single day. Read either a book where something new is introduced OR read a book about technology or science. 
A New Dawn*** This book is full of future technology. All tech begins at our imagination.
3/7 Complete
Just completed #10 (traumatized character - main character suffers from PTSD) - In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins. I love this series, and this book was a perfect addition! Heartfelt story mixed with great comedic writing and interesting characters, all centered around a good love story - can't get better than that! Only bad thing is that I don't want the series to end!!! Definitely recommend! 4 stars5/8
Updated Chris and Megan. It's great to see how many different books are read.
Finished my 5th book.
5. Read a book where a code needs to be cracked OR read a spy novel.
- A code needs to be cracked. Finished on 10/16/14
5. Read a book where a code needs to be cracked OR read a spy novel.
- A code needs to be cracked. Finished on 10/16/14
Updated post 15 to show 4/6 books complete. 12. Read a novel set in a town that has a First World War Memorial statue
Set in Omaha Nebraska, which has a WW1 Statue Read 10/17/14
Updated Deedee, Melissa and TaliaOnly one more to read, Talia
I just finished: Thirty Days Have September, which I want to use for #12, since it takes place, mostly in London.Yeah, I finished my goal for this year: 100 books!!!
Finished a few more - updated message 33
3/12I finished for 9 Read a novel in which the main protagonist is in fear for his life or health:
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King A sequel to The Shining it follows a grown up Danny Torrance who is battling alcoholism while also confronting a band of supernatural murderers.
I finished 3/52. Before World War II began in 1939, World War I was called the Great War, the World War, or the War to End all Wars. 135 countries took part in World War I, and more than 15 000 000 people died in the war. Read a story set in at least two countries.
Drown by Junot Diaz is set in the US and the Dominican Republic.
Updated Erika, Emmy, Elsbeth and LauraOnly one more to read, Emmy.
Just completed #4 (family saga) - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia. Let's talk about the good things with this book first: I appreciated the interesting world that the author created, I enjoyed the diverse characters, and as a southern woman I appreciated her portrayal of the crazy south. Other than that, the book fell flat for me and felt like it was a witch version of Twilight. There was so much teen angst and drama it made my head hurt! Entire pages of conversation were repeated throughout the book as the 16 yo characters declared their undying love for each other. Not an awful read but I'm not going to read the next book. 2.5 stars6/8
Finished another one, for #10, a mad or traumatized character - the brother of the main characters is in a psychiatric ward:Wicked Hunger.
5/8
Updated Megan, Elsbeth, Alisia and Megan
I finished my 6th book.
2. Read a story set in at least two countries.
- Takes place in France and in England. Finished on 10/24/14.
2. Read a story set in at least two countries.
- Takes place in France and in England. Finished on 10/24/14.
I have completed the challenge for 6/6 books.
FOURTH QUARTER CHALLENGE: THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2014
Completed: 6/6
✔ 2. Read a story set in at least two countries.
- Takes place in France and in England. Finished on 10/24/14.
✔ 3. Read a book in which an important person is killed OR read a crime novel.
An important person to Ig, the main character, is killed. Finished on 10/07/14.
✔ 5. Read a book where a code needs to be cracked OR read a spy novel.
- A code needs to be cracked. Finished on 10/16/14
✔ 6. Read either a book where something new is introduced OR read a book about technology or science.
- about androids. Finished on 10/14/14
✔ 9. Read a novel in which the main protagonist is in fear for his life or health.
- finished on 10/01/14
✔ 10. Read a book where one of the characters is mad or traumatized.
Eve was traumatized by abuse during her childhood. Finished on 10/10/14.
FOURTH QUARTER CHALLENGE: THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2014
Completed: 6/6
✔ 2. Read a story set in at least two countries.
- Takes place in France and in England. Finished on 10/24/14.✔ 3. Read a book in which an important person is killed OR read a crime novel.
An important person to Ig, the main character, is killed. Finished on 10/07/14.✔ 5. Read a book where a code needs to be cracked OR read a spy novel.
- A code needs to be cracked. Finished on 10/16/14✔ 6. Read either a book where something new is introduced OR read a book about technology or science.
- about androids. Finished on 10/14/14✔ 9. Read a novel in which the main protagonist is in fear for his life or health.
- finished on 10/01/14✔ 10. Read a book where one of the characters is mad or traumatized.
Eve was traumatized by abuse during her childhood. Finished on 10/10/14.
Finished my first !!!#3 Read a crime novel - Six Years by Harlan Coben 10/25
Talia wrote: "I have completed the challenge for 6/6 books.FOURTH QUARTER CHALLENGE: THE FIRST WORLD WAR
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2014
Completed: 6/6
Well done, Talia.
Carrie wrote: "Finished my first !!!#3 Read a crime novel - Six Years by Harlan Coben 10/25"
Updated you Carrie. Well done
Just completed #12 (WWI memorial - Atlanta, GA) - Every Crooked Nanny by Mary Kay Andrews. Fun storyline with interesting characters. Parts are dated, but overall, entertaining and worth reading. 3.5 stars7/8
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