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[Rebecca]

Hello All,
My name is Beckie, I'm 26, Nova Scotian, and a junior/senior high English teacher. After getting into classrooms, and allotting time for silent reading, and participating in book talks with my students, I realized how out of habit reading 'for fun' had become. Unfortunately, through the seven years of university, I hadn't prioritized reading for fun, because I was so heavily weighed down by course readings. If I had time for extra reading, I couldn't justify reading out extracurricular books. As it was, I seldom finished the course material.
So, I have vowed to read for the fifty prompts this year. I'm reading some classics, various YA, and a lot of fantasy/science fiction. I also have two friends participating in the challenge as well, but they aren't on Goodreads yet. Three months in I have completed fifteen of the prompts. They are as follows:
1) A book that involves a bookstore or library: The Rules of Magic - Alice Hoffman
2) A book you meant to read in 2017 but didn't get to: Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury
3) A book with alliteration in the title: Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austin
4) A book with an LGBTQ+ protagonist: George - Alex Gino
5) A book made into a movie you've already seen: If I stay - Gayle Forman
6) A childhood classic: Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie
7) A book with characters who are twins (amended to triplets among my friends) : Three Dark Crowns - Kendare Blake
8) A book set in a country which fascinates you: Hollow City - Ransom Riggs
9) A past Goodreads Choice Award winner: Talking As Fast As I Can - Lauren Graham
10) The next book in a series you've started: Where She Went - Gayle Forman
11) A novel based on a real person: The Taliban Shuffle (AKA Whiskey Tango Foxtrot) - Kim Barker
12) A book with a female author who used/s a male pseudonym: Little Women - Louisa May Alcott (Pen Name: A.M. Barnard)
13) Your favourite prompt from the 2015-2017 POPSUGAR Reading Challenges: Prompt: *A book you haven't read since high school:* The Great Gatsby - F. Scott Fitzgerald
14) A book about mental health: Eat, Pray, Love - Elizabeth Gilbert
15) A book about death or grief: The Book Thief - Markus Zusak
-Beckie

[Ian]

Hi! My name is Ian, and I'm from the United States (Georgia, to be specific). I tried to do a reading challenge last year, but I did not get far. I am already doing so much better this year, and it feels great to be reading again. I found this group while searching through Goodreads for a community (mostly to fulfill the "A Book Someone Else Taking the Challenge Recommends"), and I love how comprehensive and broken down this group is. Thanks!

[Bouchra]

Hi everyone! I'm Bouchra from Algiers, Algeria, and I'm a 24 yo mom-to-be who also runs an online business in digital marketing and translation.

My biggest challenge is finding the time to read, especially since I'm also obsessed with TV shows and follow an average of 10 at a time 😳🙈

[Jaide]

Hi, y’all! I’m Jaide, a Christian mom of four adult kids, with two in college, a grandmother to 3 adorable kids from my oldest daughter, and my husband and I have been married for 25 yrs. I volunteer at the local hospital in a small town in west Texas outside of Midland/Odessa. I read all genres, am also in the groups 1001 Books to Read Before You Die and 101 Greatest Books for Adults and 101 Greatest Books for Children.

My goal this year is to read 100 books, but as I am already at 60 books so far, I will surely exceed my goal. My average is 130 books a year. I gave up watching tv 5 years ago (couldn’t find anything worthwhile to watch) to feed my book addiction. If I am not reading, I crochet, embroidery, sew, teach myself to knit, exercise, or cook. My husband is also a reader, and there is nothing more enjoyable than snuggling with my best friend and each reading a good book! Thanks for letting me be a part of this wonderful group!

[Shaz]

Hi everyone! I'm Shaz from the UK. This is the first year I'm taking part in the PopSugar Reading Challenge. I write a book blog and have posted a provisional list of the books I would like to read here: https://shazreads.wordpress.com/2018/...

[Michelle]

Hi all
I’m Michelle from the UK. I was an avid reader as a child but not so much recently. Got lots of unread books on my bookshelf that need reading. I’m currently studying nutrition so need inspiration that isn’t science non-fiction.

[Bethany]

Hullo! I'm from California, mostly came here because theres a few prompts that Im having a hard time finding books.

I mostly read audiobooks, took down 120 books last year, hoping to up that this year with the addition of using the library app. I've been working on the Girlmore Girls reading list since 2012 and am also doing the alphabet reading challenge (titles start from A-Z).

[Sylvia]

My first day but I have been following the challenge and have many books ready for some prompts. I’m excited

My name is Sylvia, I have a 26 yr old son, been sick off and on with cancer just got my job back with promotion, I have a snake and fish and Stephen King is my fave. I’m having a hard time navigating through Goodreads but I’m figuring it out.

[Rachel]

Hi, I'm Rachel, and I'm from Georgia. I'm totally getting a late start to this, but I think I can actually do it. I attempted the 2015 challenge, and actually read about half of the list. This is my first time getting really serious about it, though. I'm excited to do this challenge, and I'm trying to rope my friend into it too because we both have massive piles of books on our "to read" list.

[Becky]

Hi! I'm Becky, from Maine. I completed the Popsugar challenge last year, and wanted to try again this year. :)

[Stef]

Hello, I am Fani from Indonesia. I just found this RC group and wanna joined the challenge, so far from the prompt I've already finished because some of my friend have same challenge. And nice to meet you all.

[Helen]

Hi Everyone! I'm Helen from Cumbria, UK. Just found out about the challenge when reading a review on Goodreads- I was already challenging myself to get off my phone and into a book more in 2018 so am trying to read as much as possible. I work full time and have teenage children so I don't have asmuch reading time as I would like. Currently I am only getting through 1-2 books per month, but that's ok- it's better than I did last year.
I'll be ticking off some prompts for the books I've read so far this year- Local Girl Missing, I See You, Post Mortem, The Underground Railroad and (just finished), The Girls. I know The Girls will fit the "book set in the decade I was born" prompt, so I'm one down already! Just about to start "I'm Travelling Alone" which will tick off "Nordic Noir" too.
Looking forward to the challenge!

[Heather]

Hi! I'm Heather from rural Nebraska. I found a reading challenge while on Pinterest, and that led me to the Popsugar Challenge. I found Goodreads to track my books, and then I found this wonderful group! I have currently finished four prompts for this challenge, and currently reading Six of Crows to complete "a book involving a heist."

[Melissa]

Heather wrote: "Hi! I'm Heather from rural Nebraska. I found a reading challenge while on Pinterest, and that led me to the Popsugar Challenge. I found Goodreads to track my books, and then I found this wonderful ..."

Hello

I picked up Six of Crows then put it down. Please let me know how you good or bad you found it

Melissa

[Sarah]

Melissa I know I’m not the person you asked- but I thoroughly enjoyed Six of Crows. If you read it, you could read the sequel (if so inclined) for book about an antihero or villain. I really loved that duology even though I didn’t love Bardugo’s other series.

[Melissa]

Sarah wrote: "Melissa I know I’m not the person you asked- but I thoroughly enjoyed Six of Crows. If you read it, you could read the sequel (if so inclined) for book about an antihero or villain. I really loved ..."

Oh no that is fine. Thank you

[Jai]

Hi everyone, I'm Jai. I'm not new here, I started the 2017 challenge but didn't finish it because I found out about the challenge late. I've been on Goodreads for years and it's my favorite. This year I plan on reading all 50 books for the challenge and my overall goal is 75 for the year. That's gonna be so crazy and I'm going to push myself to accomplish it. I'm currently a doula and mom to two grown sons. I love to knit, make jewelry, cook and occasionally write short stories.

[Alan]

Hi people, I'm fred and I've decided to start this challenge because it'll help me read a variety of books. So far this year I've read 26 books, and I really enjoy scifi and kid's fantasy. I'm 24 and love to write + decorate postcards and letters :) I have a pet cat named Good Kitty :)

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Hello, I'm Khungkhing. My favorite genres to read are romance, young adult, new adult mystery, and thriller. Nice to meet you guys. Aside from reading, I enjoy playing video games, watching movies and TV series. Nice to meet you guys.

[Verena]

Hi everyone! I'm Verena from Germany. I came across this group while browsing Goodreads groups, and the Popsugar challenge seemed intriguing to me. I won't make this challenge my focus when picking books to read this year, but I'll use it when I can't decide between books or when I need some inspiration :-).

[Stephanie]

Hello! I'm Stephanie from Berkely Michigan. I have been doing this challenge for a couple of years but I never complet all the prompts. This year I will get there. This challenge pushes to discover books outside my usual genres. I like to read Historical fiction, mystery, and a good beach summer beach read!

[Jan]

Hi! I'm Jan from L.A. I'm going to give this a shot as daunting as it may seem. Finally making the commitment now even though I've been trolling the threads looking for some good suggestions. Hope everyone's enjoying their reads so far!

[Harry]

Hi! I'm Harry from the Finger Lakes region of NY. Found this group on a post for the The Great American Read. The prompts for this year look interesting, will see how many I may have already checked off.

[Nullifidian]

I'm Kevin from sunny San Diego (today, though, it's been gray, windy San Diego with louring clouds). I'm starting this challenge late, as I'm determined to read nothing from it that I haven't finished as of the 1st of this month. I'm trying to whack away at my TBR pile at home, so I'll be using books I already own or can find at public domain sites for all the categories, except for the one about a book published this year.

I'm determined not to shirk, so I'm not going back to the start of the calendar year. Instead, I'm going to limit myself to books that I've read only since I first learned about this challenge at the start of May. However, I've already read three books this month that fit (including one specifically for this challenge, Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie).

[Elena]

Hi, I'm Elena, currently living in Florida.
I came across this challenge via popsugar while deciding on my next read. It looks like fun. Somehow, I have accumulated over 1000 books on my to read list and feel like I spend more time scrolling to find my next book than actually reading.
I love Horror, Suspense, Mystery, and Fantasy most, but will read almost anything from Classics to Sci-Fi.

[Vickie]

Hi! I'm Vickie from Troy, Michigan. I have been working on the Popsugar challenge since January, but just recently decided to join the group. I used to read fantasy almost exclusively, but have broadened my reading interests in the last couple of years by joining two book clubs. I've been making my way through the prompts, and really enjoying the variety.

[Lorna]

Hi, I'm Lorna and I live in Ontario, Canada.

Like some of the other members just posting, I started the popsugar challenge back in January but have just decided to join the group.

I'm really looking forward to hearing about what everyone is reading and hopefully I will be able to find some new books too!

[Sally]

Hi, I'm Sally from south east England. I have been doing the Pop Sugar Challenge since January and have only just found this group. I am 13 books in and am enjoying hunting out the books to fit the themes. Happy reading book lovers.

[Ryan]

Good day, the name is Ryan, as you can see, I'm just over two decades old and live in Brisbane, in Australia. Reading is one of the hobbies that I never get bored of, I especially like philosophical and scientific non-fiction and Japanese fiction, but I try to read widely. Jumping in late in the 2018 reading challenge, but I look forward to meeting and reading with you all.

[Deb]

Ryan wrote: "Good day, the name is Ryan, as you can see, I'm just over two decades old and live in Brisbane, in Australia. Reading is one of the hobbies that I never get bored of, I especially like philosophica..."
Hi Ryan, a fellow Brisbane person! We are pretty outnumbered .

[Zelda]

Hello everyone!
I’m joining late, but am super excited to have discovered this challenge. I’m from Orange County, CA. I’ve not read as much since graduating uni (4 years ago). Therefore I think this challenge will help me get back on literary track.
In the last four years I’ve begun reading contemporary & recently YA. Prior I only read classics. This challenge seems like a great way to fit in all the YA/contemporary books I plan on reading :)

[Ana]

Hello,I'm Ana and I am from Serbia.I used to read a lot a few years back,but now I'm a lot slower because I've been really busy.I kinda want to get back in form.I'm really glad I found this group. :)

[Debra Diggs]

Hi All. I am Debra from Laurel County, Kentucky, United States. I started the Popsugar Challenge in January. I like all the all the challenge prompt folders here for finding books that fit the different categories.

[Kathy]

Hello everyone. I'm Kathy from Central Iowa. I started this challenge back in January, and I'm about halfway through it. But I am stumped for some of the categories, and I am happy to see the folders for challenge prompts.

[Sarah]

Hi all. I'm Sarah, and I live near Atlanta, Georgia. I started the challenge in January. I started the year strong, but got stumped on some of the challenges. I found the group through Google, and it's already been helpful finding books to fit some of the harder challenges!

[katy]

Sarah wrote: "Hi all. I'm Sarah, and I live near Atlanta, Georgia. I started the challenge in January. I started the year strong, but got stumped on some of the challenges. I found the group through Google, and ..."

*waves* we're neighbros!

[katy]

Hi, hello. so turns out i was doing this challenge starting in January, but I didn't realize there was a group. I'm here now though.

I'm Katy, i'm from Atlanta. I'm a little bit of a ways into the challenge and chugging along :)

[Majo]

Hello, I'm Majo! Brooklynite by way of Colombia. I've been stalking this forum for a while for inspiration for my lists, but I haven't shared much until now. I guess I'm finally reading something that got me wanting to spread the word.

Got two little girls, so my time to read is limited, and my time to write about reading even more so. First year doing this challenge!

[[deleted user]]

Hi everone. I just joined this challenge as well. I'm trying to use the challenge as a way to use books I have that I've been meaning to read, and are on my TBR! So far, I've already been able to check off a few from what I've read this year. We'll see how I do.

[Judy]

Hi! I just found this group and challenge. It looks like fun. I hope it will help me to read good books I might not have read otherwise. I have checked 9 boxes so far, but since I started late

[Judy]

I will count some books in two categories. (Is there a way to edit posts?)

[Carole]

I'm Carole (at least, on the web :D), I'm French, 29. I'm taking the Popsugar Reading Challenge and would need some recommendations regarding some categories, soooo ... Here I am ! I've never been on Goodreads before (what a shame !).

I mainly read novels - historical, crime, fantasy, steampunk ... I especially appreciate books with strong female characters.

No particular reading goal this year, I juste take the challenge as a way to discover new books.

If you have any questions or would like to talk about anything, please do not hesitate :)

[Meera]

Hi, I am Meera from Bangalore, India , an academic by profession. I was doing the challenge through a Pinterest board but did realize it was on good reads and a website too. I am glad to join in and will update my progress soon.
I am 48 and I am a planner girl into. A lot of crafts. I love books...

[Gale]

Hi all - I'm Gale from Los Angeles. Just found this challenge and it looks fun! Can't wait to see the recommendations for some of these :)

[Amanda]

Hey Goodreaders. I'm Amanda and I'd really like to meet new friends here! Although some of my friends are avid readers, many are not.

I like to know what people are reading, read reviews, discover the new or classic must-reads and just have a good time here.

My favorite books are mysteries and thrillers, but I really just read anything that I hear people talk about. And that is exactly why I'd like to meet some new people here, to learn about new books that I have yet to discover!

I can't wait to hear from you and discover your interests in books!

[Becky]

Hello! I just joined the group, but my oldest son and I have been doing this challenge together already and I've done the PopSugar challenge in past years.

We're in Michigan and both of us read just about anything. We each have varied interests so this challenge helps us pick what to read next :) I'm a compulsive book-buyer that reads in any format I can get my hands on so this challenge really helps me get into my to-be-read mountain. I'm always open to recommendations, and this is definitely the place to find lots!

[Hope]

Hi everyone. I'm Hope, and I'm from New Jersey, USA. I tried the Popsugar challenge last year but fell off. I always like discovering new books! My favorite books are fantasy, mysteries, and, lately, memoirs.

[Diane]

Hi, I'm Diane from Madison, Wisconsin USA. I have been doing reading challenges since 2014 and would like to try this challenge. I am looking for a challenge that provides diversity in my reading but is do-able and flexible with my busy schedule. I will try reading most anything!

[Patricia]

Hello! My name is Patty and I just discovered this group. I am looking forward to sharing what I have read and seeing what others have read in the pop sugar challenge. This is my first year doing the challenge, and I decided to do it in order to inspire me to read books I maybe wouldn't ordinarily choose. I don't spend as much time reading as I'd like to, so this challenge has also helped me make the time to read more.

[Cynthia]

Hello, I'm Cynthia located in Ohio in the US. I am new to this challenge but I have done the Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2 years in a row now. Since I have this years BRRHC finished I was searching around and discovered this one. I have been trying to read a little bit of everything but mostly enjoy Sci-Fi and Thrillers. I am hoping to get a few books out of my to be read pile this year, maybe I have some that will cover these topics. If not, there's always next year and I look forward to reading new/old topics and books!