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message 101: by Meg (new)
Mar 10, 2015 02:37AM

Meg (megscl) | 501 comments I think I have already read more nonfiction this year than in the whole rest of my life! I always thought I was 100% team fiction but I am actually enjoying my journey to the 'dark side' :)


message 102: by Mary Pat (last edited Mar 15, 2015 01:32PM) (new)
Mar 15, 2015 01:28PM

Mary Pat | 2186 comments Goal: Bingo 2 - Squares 8
Progress: Bingo 0 - Squares 3 complete, 5 to go

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History
101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of the Emerald Isle

Military
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Nature & Ecology
Walking




message 103: by Susan C (new)
Mar 24, 2015 01:23PM

Susan C (sacorwin) | 906 comments Updated message 26


Science and Technology - A Short History of Nearly Everything read 3/10/2015
Cultural and Social Issues - behind the beautiful forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity 3/17/2015

Totals:
13 books read
2 Bingos


message 104: by Paul (new)
Mar 26, 2015 10:07AM

Paul V Still no bingo, but enjoyed a couple of more non fictions. My celebrity square was for a book about Alex Rodriguez and the drugs in baseball - 'Blood Sport'. My true crime square was 'Priceless' about the one-person FBI art crime division.




message 105: by Paul (new)
Mar 26, 2015 10:11AM

Paul V So my bingo card now looks like:



message 106: by Ashlee (new)
Mar 27, 2015 10:57PM

Ashlee (Ajax) (whoisajax) | 125 comments My Bingo Challenge so Far




message 107: by Cassandra (new)
Mar 28, 2015 01:48PM

Cassandra | 5832 comments Ashlee, the picture isn't loading for me, so I think the code you used might have a typo in it. The link in it was correct, though, so I was able to update your progress. :)


message 108: by ChrisR (new)
Mar 28, 2015 07:44PM

ChrisR (playactionpools) op
Last two books I read:
Play Like You Mean It Sports \ Sports
Still Foolin' 'Em Celebrity \ Autobiography
Still no bingos.


message 110: by Mary Pat (new)
Apr 13, 2015 09:05AM

Mary Pat | 2186 comments UPDATE:

Goal: Bingo 2 - Squares 8
Progress: Bingo 0 - Squares 4 complete, 4 to go
(two bingos - eight squares)

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History
101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of the Emerald Isle

Military,History, Biography
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Nature & Ecology
Walking

Business & Finance
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration


message 111: by Zara's Retreat (new)
Apr 13, 2015 09:15AM

Zara's Retreat | 2365 comments Kara wrote: "Yay! I got my very first bingo. I'm using the default square, and I got:
Cultural and Social Issues: [book:Deep Down Dark: The Untold Stories of 33 Men Buried in a Chilean Mine, and the Miracle Tha..."

Congratulations Kara.


message 112: by Zara's Retreat (new)
Apr 13, 2015 09:16AM

Zara's Retreat | 2365 comments Mary Pat wrote: "UPDATE:

Goal: Bingo 2 - Squares 8
Progress: Bingo 0 - Squares 4 complete, 4 to go
(two bingos - eight squares)

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History
[book:101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish ..."

well done Mary Pat


message 113: by Chloé (last edited Apr 16, 2015 04:15PM) (new)
Apr 16, 2015 04:14PM

Chloé (fullmetalclo) | 573 comments

First non-fiction read
The Writer's Options Lessons in Style and Arrangment by Max Morenberg


message 114: by Meg (new)
Apr 22, 2015 01:19AM

Meg (megscl) | 501 comments Two more for me, both are highly recommended!

Women's Issues The Wife Drought
Cultural/Social Issues Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity

this brings me to 7/25
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message 115: by Susan C (new)
Apr 22, 2015 03:19AM

Susan C (sacorwin) | 906 comments Updated message 26

Military - Soldier Girls: The Battles of Three Women at Home and at War read 4/14/2015
Humor - Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America read 4/18/2015
Autobiography and Biography - Steve Jobs read 4/21/2015

Totals:
16 books read
2 Bingos


message 116: by Cassandra (new)
Apr 23, 2015 10:13AM

Cassandra | 5832 comments Great job, everyone! Congratulations Kara and Mary Pat on your bingos.


message 117: by Mary Pat (new)
May 03, 2015 08:20AM

Mary Pat | 2186 comments UPDATE:


Progress: Bingo 0 - Squares 5 complete, 3 to go

Goal: Bingo 2 - Squares 8 (two bingos - eight squares)

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History
101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of the Emerald Isle

Military,History, Biography
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Nature & Ecology
Walking

Travel
The Innocents Abroad

Business & Finance
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration


message 118: by Mary Pat (new)
May 03, 2015 08:21AM

Mary Pat | 2186 comments Cassandra wrote: "Great job, everyone! Congratulations Kara and Mary Pat on your bingos."

Thanks for the congrats but I don't have a bingo yet! :) It may have looked that way because I listed my goal,then my progress! I changed the way I update so it won't be so confusing! Sorry!

MP


message 119: by Mary Pat (new)
May 03, 2015 08:22AM

Mary Pat | 2186 comments ChrisR wrote: " op
Last two books I read:
Play Like You Mean It Sports \ Sports
Still Foolin' 'Em Celebrity \ Autobiography
Still no bingos."

OK, how are you getting those daubs on your cards? I would love to do that!

MP


message 122: by Zara's Retreat (new)
May 27, 2015 07:33PM

Zara's Retreat | 2365 comments Kara wrote: "Okay, I think I might go for a blackout! So far, I have three bingos.


COMPLETED: 3/TBD

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Religion & Spirituality: [book:Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Li..."

You're ripping through these categories Kara. Good on you.


message 123: by Cassandra (new)
May 27, 2015 10:09PM

Cassandra | 5832 comments Wow, Kara! Great job. Are there any that you would recommend to others?


message 125: by Mary Pat (new)
May 31, 2015 07:16AM

Mary Pat | 2186 comments Kara wrote: "Okay, I think I might go for a blackout! So far, I have three bingos.


COMPLETED: 3/TBD

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Religion & Spirituality: [book:Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Li..."

Way to go, Kara! I am impressed!


message 126: by Zara's Retreat (new)
May 31, 2015 08:11PM

Zara's Retreat | 2365 comments Well done Mary Pat.


message 127: by Mary Pat (new)
Jun 04, 2015 04:04AM

Mary Pat | 2186 comments UPDATE:


Finally got a bingo! Updated my squares goal as I need to read two more to reach my bingo goal.

Progress: Bingo 1 - Squares 8 complete, 2 to go

Goal: Bingo 2 - Squares 10


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History
101 Things You Didn't Know about Irish History: The People, Places, Culture, and Tradition of the Emerald Isle

Military (History, Biography)
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

Nature & Ecology
Walking

Travel
The Innocents Abroad

Business & Finance
Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration

Self Help
Living in the Unlimited Universe

Religion & Spirituality
Comfortable with Uncertainty: 108 Teachings on Cultivating Fearlessness and Compassion

Science & Technology - Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story About Brain Science


message 128: by Cassandra (new)
Jun 04, 2015 09:15AM

Cassandra | 5832 comments Congratulations, Mary Pat!


message 129: by Chloé (new)
Jun 13, 2015 09:12PM

Chloé (fullmetalclo) | 573 comments

I read The Disappearance of Childhood by Neil Postman


message 132: by Lori (new)
Jun 24, 2015 07:43PM

Lori (lorbooks) | 29 comments Wondering if it is too late to join this challenge? I will probably use the original bingo card.


message 134: by Cassandra (new)
Jun 28, 2015 09:09AM

Cassandra | 5832 comments Lori, it's definitely not too late! We'd love to have you join us. If you've already read some nonfiction books this year, feel free to count those as well.

Great job, everyone!


message 135: by Lori (new)
Jun 29, 2015 11:48AM

Lori (lorbooks) | 29 comments Great!

Using Original Bingo Card

Goal: 9 squares, 2 bingos
Progress: 3 squares, 0 bingos

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Cultural and Social Issues - Triangle: The Fire That Changed America
Religion and Spirituality - You Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment
Nature - Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail


message 137: by Susan (last edited Jul 03, 2015 02:52PM) (new)
Jul 03, 2015 02:49PM

Susan | 180 comments

Humor- Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh

Gift Book or Coffee Table Book- African Masks: The Barbier-Mueller Collection

Home Decorating and Design- Very Vintage: The Guide to Vintage Patterns and Clothing
* I'm not sure if this is what it means by design, but I'm going to count it anyway.

8 Squares/ 0 Bingos


message 138: by Cassandra (new)
Jul 04, 2015 11:56AM

Cassandra | 5832 comments That's perfect, Susan.

You're both doing great!


message 139: by Chloé (new)
Jul 12, 2015 02:09PM

Chloé (fullmetalclo) | 573 comments

Read Very Good Lives The Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination by J.K. Rowling


message 140: by Susan C (new)
Jul 23, 2015 07:34AM

Susan C (sacorwin) | 906 comments Updated message 26


Women’s Issues - Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil read 7/16/2015

18 books read
3 Bingos


message 141: by Lori (new)
Jul 25, 2015 04:39PM

Lori (lorbooks) | 29 comments Goal: 8 squares, 2 bingos (using original bingo card)
Progress: 4 squares, 0 bingos

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How To: Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life


message 142: by Lori (new)
Aug 05, 2015 01:12PM

Lori (lorbooks) | 29 comments Goal : 8 squares , 2 bingos
Progress: 6 squares, 0 bingos

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Current Affairs and Politics: The Underground Girls of Kabul: In Search of a Hidden Resistance in Afghanistan

Science and Technology: Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History


message 145: by ChrisR (new)
Aug 28, 2015 05:51PM

ChrisR (playactionpools) Just finished a book about planting trees and shrubs for the birds. Lots of nice pictures so I put it down as a coffee table book. Still no bingos:



message 147: by Cassandra (new)
Sep 04, 2015 05:10PM

Cassandra | 5832 comments Congratulations on your first bingo, Chris!


message 148: by Susan C (new)
Sep 07, 2015 03:41PM

Susan C (sacorwin) | 906 comments Updated message 26




Sports - Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream read 2/25/2015
Travel - Mastering the Art of French Eating: Lessons in Food and Love from a Year in Paris read 9/7/2015
Free Space
Women's Issues - Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil read 7/16/2015
Humor - Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America read 4/18/2015

19 books read
4 Bingos


message 149: by Cassandra (new)
Sep 07, 2015 05:56PM

Cassandra | 5832 comments You're doing so great, Susan! Are you aiming for a blackout?


message 150: by Susan C (new)
Sep 09, 2015 07:55AM

Susan C (sacorwin) | 906 comments Cassandra wrote: "You're doing so great, Susan! Are you aiming for a blackout?"

Yes, I'm aiming for a blackout, but not sure I'll get it. I have a lot of other challenges going on, and I'm trying to keep "on track" with all of them.

If anyone has a good suggestion for the "Gift book or coffee table book" category, I'd love to hear them!


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