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Jan 01, 2015 01:08PM
Sounds very good put me in for all of them!
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I'm in!Read: 11/24
[1] a book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
[2] a book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
[3]
[4] a book published by an indie press
[5] a book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
[6]
[7] a book that takes place in Asia
[8] a book by an author from Africa
[9]
[10] a microhistory
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14] a National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
[15]
[16] an audiobook
[17] a collection of poetry
[18]
[19]
[20]
[21] a book that you would consider a guilty pleasure
[22] a book published before 1850
[23]
[24] a self-improvement book
I'm in![1] a book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
[2]
[3] A collection of short stories – Thackery T Lambshead s Cabinet of Curiosities
[4] a book by an Indie Press - something Tasmanian
[5] a book by or about someone who identifies as LGBTI - Namedropper - Emma Forrest
[6]
[7] a book that takes place in Asia - one of the following: Krakatoa by Simon Winchester, Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden, Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson, The Kitchen God’s Wife by Amy Tan
[8] a book by an author from Africa - Helen Oyeyemi – Icarus Girl OR Foreign Gods Inc. by Okey Ndibe
[9] a book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture - English Passengers - Mathew Kneale
[10] a microhistory - David Owen – Thylacine, Tragic Tale of the Tasmanian Tiger OR Gulp – Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach
[11]
[12]
[13]
[14] a National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade – one of the following: A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan or March by Geraldine Brooks
[15] a book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.) – Gregory Maguire – Mirror Mirror or Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister
[16] an audiobook - What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite - David Disalvo
[17]
[18]
[19] a book originally published in another language - Look Who's Back - Timur Vernes
[20] a graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind -
[21] a book that you would consider a guilty pleasure - something by L.M. Montgomery - perhaps The Blue Castle in March
[22] a book published before 1850 - Jane Austen or one of the Bronte sisters
[23]
[24] a self help book - Make Your Brain Work - Amy Brann - NB, read by 31 Mar
7/24
Book Riot Read Harder Challenge
24/24
✓ 1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
How to Talk to Girls by Alec Greven (3/15)
✓ 2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
The Stories of Jane Gardam by Jane Gardam (5/10)
✓ 3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
The Unamericans: Stories by Molly Antopol (3/9)
✓ 4. A book published by an indie press
The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie
✓ 5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James (2/25)
✓ 6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever? by Dave Eggers (1/3/15)
✓ 7. A book that takes place in Asia
Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai (3/14)
✓ 8. A book by an author from Africa
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (5/31)
✓ 9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
Euphoria by Lily King (4/10)
✓ 10. A microhistory
How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun: Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations That Shape What We Eat and Drink by Josh Chetwynd (4/23)
✓ 11. A YA novel
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (2/27)
✓ 12. A sci-fi novel
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (3/6)
✓ 13. A romance novel
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion (3/14)
✓ 14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
The Thing About Luck by Cynthia Kadohata
✓ 15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel by A.J. Hartley
✓ 16. An audiobook
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (2/14)
✓ 17. A collection of poetry
Poems That Make Grown Men Cry: 100 Men on the Words That Move Them by Anthony Holden
✓ 18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
✓ 19. A book that was originally published in another language
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (7/11/15)
✓ 20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind
Reader's Advisory by Bill Barnes (1/11/15)
✓ 21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
Johnny Carson by Henry Bushkin
✓ 22. Abook play published before 1850
Othello (1/25)
✓ 23. A book published this year
Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper (2/28)
✓ 24. A self-improvement book
Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life by Thích Nhất Hạnh (1/13)
24/24
✓ 1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
How to Talk to Girls by Alec Greven (3/15)
✓ 2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
The Stories of Jane Gardam by Jane Gardam (5/10)
✓ 3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
The Unamericans: Stories by Molly Antopol (3/9)
✓ 4. A book published by an indie press
The Dalai Lama's Cat by David Michie
✓ 5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James (2/25)
✓ 6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever? by Dave Eggers (1/3/15)
✓ 7. A book that takes place in Asia
Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai (3/14)
✓ 8. A book by an author from Africa
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (5/31)
✓ 9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
Euphoria by Lily King (4/10)
✓ 10. A microhistory
How the Hot Dog Found Its Bun: Accidental Discoveries and Unexpected Inspirations That Shape What We Eat and Drink by Josh Chetwynd (4/23)
✓ 11. A YA novel
We Were Liars by E. Lockhart (2/27)
✓ 12. A sci-fi novel
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel (3/6)
✓ 13. A romance novel
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion (3/14)
✓ 14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
The Thing About Luck by Cynthia Kadohata
✓ 15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel by A.J. Hartley
✓ 16. An audiobook
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (2/14)
✓ 17. A collection of poetry
Poems That Make Grown Men Cry: 100 Men on the Words That Move Them by Anthony Holden
✓ 18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
✓ 19. A book that was originally published in another language
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (7/11/15)
✓ 20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind
Reader's Advisory by Bill Barnes (1/11/15)
✓ 21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
Johnny Carson by Henry Bushkin
✓ 22. A
Othello (1/25)
✓ 23. A book published this year
Stella by Starlight by Sharon M. Draper (2/28)
✓ 24. A self-improvement book
Savor: Mindful Eating, Mindful Life by Thích Nhất Hạnh (1/13)
can you please remove me from this challenge I have over committed --thanks
Count me in! I don't know how many I'll get, but I'm definitely willing to give it a go.I have one question though: does it have to be one book for one entry? I don't mind at all if we're not allowed to overlap, but I'm just curious as to whether, say, Kafka on the Shore as an audiobook would count as one out of 24 or two.
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1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
I'm joining the party Total Read: 0/22
1. a book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. a book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. a collection of short stories
4. a book published by an indie press
5. a book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. a book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. a book that takes place in Asia
8. a book by an author from Africa
9. book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. a microhistory
11. a YA novel
12. a sci-fi novel
13. a romance novel
14. a National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. a book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
18. a book that someone else has recommended to you
19. a book that was originally published in another language
20. graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind
21. a book that you would consider a guilty pleasure
22. a book published before 1850
23. a book published this year
24. a self-improvement book
YA Novel
1/13
Paul wrote: "Count me in! I don't know how many I'll get, but I'm definitely willing to give it a go.I have one question though: does it have to be one book for one entry? I don't mind at all if we're not all..."
Hi Paul,
You can use the same book for multiple challenges (other year challenges, quarterly challenges or the monthly challenges) but can only use it once for each individual challenge. You can't use the same book for two requirements of this "Book Riot's Read Harder" challenge. I hope that makes sense.
Tasha I have removed you.Paul and Carine I've added you both.
Tina wrote: "Updated Message 59
--1/24"
Congratulations Tina.
I'm down for all 24.1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGEDuration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
The Outsiders by SE Hinton (16 years old) FINISHED 1/5
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
Dear Bully edited by Meghan Kelly Hall FINISHED 2/20
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
37 Things I Love (In No Particular Order) by Kekla Magoon FINNISHED 3/24
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
Witch and Wizard by James Patterson FINISHED 1/7
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
Endgame: The Calling by James Frey FINISHED 6/29
10. A microhistory
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser FINISHED 10/26
11. A YA novel
With and Wizard: The Gift by James Patterson FINISHED 1/10
12. A sci-fi novel
World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie Wars FINISHED 7/22
13. A romance novel
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins FINISHED 1/3
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
Cinder by Marissa Meyer FINISHED 8/28
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros FINISHED 2/4
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell FINISHED 3/20
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
Smile by Raina Telgemeier FINISHED 1/18
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
The Queen by Kiera Cass FINISHED 1/17
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
Z-Minus: Book III by Perrin Briar FINISHED 6/21
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
Grace's Guide: The Art of Pretending How to be a Grown-Up FINISHED 6/22
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
2/13
Jodi wrote: "You can use the same book for multiple challenges (other year challenges, quarterly challenges or the monthly challenges) but can only use it once for each individual challenge. You can't use the same book for two requirements of this "Book Riot's Read Harder" challenge. I hope that makes sense." That makes perfect sense, thank you!
Updated Message 49. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
Sounds fun! Count me in!BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
Total: 9/24
✓1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25 Eragon
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
✓6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own The Bourne Identity
✓7. A book that takes place in Asia Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
✓11. A YA novel Snow Like Ashes
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
✓15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairy tale) Cress
✓16. An audiobook Glory in Death
17. A collection of poetry
✓18. A book that someone else has recommended to you City of Heavenly Fire
19. A book that was originally published in another language
✓ 20. A graphic novel Serenity: Leaves on the Wind
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
22. A book published before 1850
✓ 23. A book published this year The Mime Order
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
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updated to here.Congratulations also to those who've finished a category already. Great work.
I'm willing to try!Cristal Punnett | 38 comments I would like to give this a go
BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
Book Riot published a challenge for 2015, and we thought it'd be fun to participate! We've replicated the challenge for you below (complete with links), but you can check out the original Book Riot post here. The goal is to do all 24 tasks, but if that's a stretch for you, please feel free to set your own goal.
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGE Duration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
6/24
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25 - Frankenstein
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65 -
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people) - Just After Sunset
4. A book published by an indie press -
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ - Sing You Home
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own -
7. A book that takes place in Asia -
8. A book by an author from Africa - TBA
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.) - Comanche Moon
10. A microhistory - Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
11. A YA novel - TBA
12. A sci-fi novel -
13. A romance novel - Me Before You
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade - Middlesex
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.) - A Kiss at Midnight
16. An audiobook - TBA
17. A collection of poetry - NO
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you - Coraline
19. A book that was originally published in another language - TBA
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?) - TBA
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over) - Fires of Winter
22. A book published before 1850 - Pride and Prejudice
23. A book published this year - Carry On
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”) -
I was already planning to do this one, so count me in :)1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry Poisoned Apples: Poems for You, My Pretty finished 4/1/2015
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)Switched finished 2/1/15
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
I am in! Those folks at Book Riot are the best. Is it easiest if I keep track in my member corner, and just post updates here? Or do you prefer a different approach? Sorry, new member here, heh.
I would like to join this challenge. :)
I edited message #25 to show Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore An author whose gender is different from my own. I finished #16 the audiobook requirement with False Impression
2/12
19. A book that was originally published in another language
7. A book that takes place in Asia
4/13 books done
I'm in for 20, and I have already completed my first one :)BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
For now I'm going to go for 20, but we'll see if I up it!
Read: 1/20
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
5/13 done
added everyone.Congratulations to Brianna, Adriana & Jodi. you're all knocking these books off really fast.
I'd like to have a go at this one. Not sure i'll go for all of them. But i'd like to try for at least 20. :)4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
7/20
Count me in! I'll try all 24, I think I'll get a long way with the books I'm planning for other challenges, so I should be good.1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault 31-01-2015
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel A Tale of Two Castles by Gail Carson Levine 28-02-2015
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
The Child Thief, which is a retelling of Peter Pan 22-01-2015
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you The Count of Monte Cristo recommended to me by my mum 25-02-2015
19. A book that was originally published in another language
The Shadow of the Wind was originally published in Spanish, I finished the Dutch version 04-01-2015
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
5/24
BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGEDuration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
I have some choices for now...
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25 -The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65 Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people) Anthology of Japanese Literature: From the Earliest Era to the Mid-Nineteenth Century Complied and Edited by Donald Keene
4. A book published by an indie press 11 Stories by Chris Cander
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ:Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin finished 02/07/15
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks Started 01/07/15
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade: Man Booker Prize: The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Richard Flanagan
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook The Maze Runner by James Dashner finished 02/06/15
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language: The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg (Sweedish)
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
22. A book published before 1850: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
23. A book published this year: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins finished 02/05/15
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
03/24
Three completed! Task 11: A YA novel The View from the Cherry Tree - 1/3/2015
Task 20: A graphic novel: Saga #1 - 1/1/2015
Task 5: Book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ: Bad Feminist: Essays - 1/6/2015
3/24
Rachel wrote: "Three completed! Task 11: A YA novel The View from the Cherry Tree - 1/3/2015
Task 20: A graphic novel: Saga #1 - 1/1/2015
Task 5: Book by or about someone that i..."
Congratulations Rachel.
Adriana wrote: "12. A sci-fi novel
6/13 books read"
Great work Adriana
Angelique wrote: "The Shadow of the Wind also fits into this challenge, so I'm 1 for 24."Well done Angelique
Sign me up for ten.BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
Book Riot published a challenge for 2015, and we thought it'd be fun to participate! We've replicated the challenge for you below (complete with links), but you can check out the original Book Riot post here. The goal is to do all 24 tasks, but if that's a stretch for you, please feel free to set your own goal.
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
4. A book published by an indie press
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. A book that takes place in Asia
8. A book by an author from Africa
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
12. A sci-fi novel
13. A romance novel
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
22. A book published before 1850
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
2025 Reading Challenge
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