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Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge - 2015
Updated message 4I've completed 2/24.
congratulations Holli and Laurie
BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGEDuration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
I'm in
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
Stones for Ibarra by Harriet Doerr
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”)
17/24 Finished1. 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 -Flowering Inferno: Tales of Sinking Hearts
4. A book published by an indie press- The Inhabited Woman
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ- The Daylight Gate
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own - The Sacred Night
7. A book that takes place in Asia- Thousand Cranes
8. A book by an author from Africa- Climbié
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture - I, Rigoberta Menchú: An Indian Woman in Guatemala
10. A microhistory- Chocolate Islands: Cocoa, Slavery, and Colonial Africa
11. A YA novel- Deogratias, A Tale of Rwanda
12. A sci-fi novel- Kindred
13. A romance novel- The Translator
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade- Ruined
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)- Stories of the Steppes: Kazakh Folktales Retold
16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry- Words of Paradise: Poetry of Papua New Guinea
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
19. A book that was originally published in another language- In The Shadow of Islam
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)- Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
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 - The Sexual Healing Journey: A Guide for Survivors of Sexual Abuse
Marina wrote: "18. A book that someone else has recommended to you: Un cuore così bianco3/24"
Congratulations Marina
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
7/13It's getting harder to place my books in this challenge! I'll have to search to find some books I can read for this.
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
8/13
Adriana. You're amazingly quick. Congratulations on reading 8 books already
Task 6 completed! total: 4/246. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald
Read 1/12/15
I forgot I also completed task 18! So my total is actually 5/2418. A book that someone else has recommended to you
Here - Richard McGuire
Read 1/8/2015
I don't think I have been added to this list on this challenge. I signed up in message 91.Anyway, I have read my first book for this challenge.
A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65 - I read Doctor Sleep by Stephen King
1/20 complete!
Sorry Ian. I've added you now.
I've finished the first book written by a man that I've read this year that I haven't used in another way for this challenge: Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault2/24
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25The Sorrows of Young Werther DONE
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
My Life on the Road DONE
3. A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
Moral Disorder and Other Stories - Aug 2015 DONE
4. A book published by an indie press
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - May 20 DONE
5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography - Jan 25 DONE
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
The Rosie Project - Jan 17 DONE
7. A book that takes place in Asia
The Bangkok Asset DONE
8. A book by an author from Africa
Murder at Cape Three Points DONE
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
Orphan Train - Feb. 6 DONE
10. A microhistory
The Graves Are Walking: The Great Famine and the Saga of the Irish People DONE
11. A YA novel
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist DONE
12. A sci-fi novel
The Left Hand of Darkness DONE Dec. 23
13. A romance novel
Me Before You - Mar 12 DONE
14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
The Orphan Master's Son - Jan 8 DONE
15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
The Gap of Time DONE
16. An audiobook
Inside Man - Jan 23 DONE
17. A collection of poetry
Brown Girl Dreaming DONE
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
Just Kids. - Jan 17 DONE
19. A book that was originally published in another language
Notes from Underground DONE
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History - Apr 5 DONE
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over)
How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You - Feb 14 DONE
22. A book published before 1850
The History of Rassalas Prince of Abyssinia DONE
23. A book published this year
The Girl on the Train DONE
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom DONE
BOOK RIOT'S READ HARDER CHALLENGE.Duration: January 1st - December 31st 2015
Goal: To read 24 books
1/24
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?)
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind / Zack Whedon DONE
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”)
Update to message #12420. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind (Hi, have you met Panels?)
Serenity: Leaves on the Wind / Zack Whedon
Ordered from Amazon - Will be a birthday Gift for HD. DONE First Graphic Novel I've read and even though I am a Fire Fly Fan I didn't enjoy it. The story line was OK but Graphic Novels are not for me. I do know my Husband will enjoy it but he will need to wait for his birthday in March
Please update message 73. 3/24 completed[11] a YA novel Fan Girl by Rainbow Rowell
[18] a book that someone else has recommended to you Landline by Rainbow Rowell
[24] a self-improvement book Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
I'm planning to attempt this challenge! I've already completed a few:1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
The Bone Season
, Samantha Shannon2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
Mr. Mercedes
, Stephen King3. A collection of short stories
4. A book published by an indie press
One Step Too Far
, Tina Seskis5. A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
Bellweather Rhapsody
, Kate Racculia, Finished 1/4/2015 6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
The Rosie Effect
, Graeme Simsion, Finished 1/7/20157. A book that takes place in Asia
Unbroken
, Lauren Hillenbrand8. A book by an author from Africa
Broken Monsters
, Lauren Beukes, finished 1/11/20159. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture
The Son,
, Phillip Meyer10. A microhistory
11. A YA novel
Shiver,
, Maggie Stiefvater12. A sci-fi novel
Station Eleven
, Emily St.John Mandel13. A romance novel
Landline
, Rainbow Rowell14. A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
Olive Kitteridge,
, Elizabeth Stroud15. A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
Boy,Snow,Bird
Helen Oyeyemi16. An audiobook
17. A collection of poetry
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
The Martian
Andy Weir19. A book that was originally published in another language
The Ice Princess,
, Camilla Lackberg20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure
Big Little Lies
, Liane Moriarty, finished 1/14/201522. 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 changing my goal again to 23 because I ended up reading a children's book of poems but I still just don't see myself reading a self-help book. 21/23
1. A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25 The Heart is a Lonely Hunter 2/8/15
2. A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65 Doctor Sleep 10/28/15
3. A collection of short stories Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson 4/18/15
4. A book published by an indie press Pissing in a River 7/13/15
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 Golden Compass 2/10/15
7. A book that takes place in Asia Snow Flower and the Secret Fan 5/20/15
8. A book by an author from Africa The Shining Girls 7/6/15
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.) Island of the Blue Dolphins 3/2/15
10. A microhistory A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail1/30/15
11. A YA novel Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 1/20/15
12. A sci-fi novel 1984 9/20/15
13. A romance novel The Notebook 3/2/15
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.) Kissing the Witch: Old Tales in New Skins 6/3/15
16. An audiobook At Risk 2/26/15
17. A collection of poetry A Light in the Attic 6/10/15
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you Soulless 6/13/15
19. A book that was originally published in another language The Neverending Story 9/9/15
20. A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind The Crow: Special Edition 10/13/15
21. A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure (Read, and then realize that good entertainment is nothing to feel guilty over) Vesper 7/24/15
22. A book published before 1850 Pride and Prejudice 5/9/15
23. A book published this year An Appetite for Violets 3/16/15
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
Sandra and Tobi I've added you both.Well done everyone on your progress.
Just a quick question, the challenge states for no. 23 A book published this year (which I read as 2015), but the link with it gives books from 2014. So, is it 2015 or 2014 or is that upto us?
Angelique wrote: "Just a quick question, the challenge states for no. 23 A book published this year (which I read as 2015), but the link with it gives books from 2014. So, is it 2015 or 2014 or is that upto us?"I read this to mean this year (2015)
Zara wrote: "I read this to mean this year (2015)"Okay, thanks!
Updated Message 44/24
An audiobook Letter to My Daughter by Maya Angelou
A microhistory Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
Great work Tina, Jodi and Karin. You're all ahead of me so far.
2/241. 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: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
6. A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
7. A book that takes place in Asia: Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China
8. A book by an author from Africa: Half of a Yellow Sun
9. A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.): All Our Relations: Native Struggles for Land and Life
10. A microhistory: Into the Wild
11. A YA novel: When God Was a Rabbit DONE
12. A sci-fi novel: Slaughterhouse-Five DONE
13. A romance novel: The Notebook
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: Dark Lover
19. A book that was originally published in another language: Smilla's Sense of Snow
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: Pride and Prejudice
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)
I'd like to join in! I've already read 8 books that qualify this year!Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge
(8/24)
1. a book written by someone when they were under the age of 25 -> The Opposite of Loneliness: Essays and Stories
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 -> Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
6. a book by a person whose gender is different from your own -> The Ghosts of Heaven by Marcus Sedgwick
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
10. a microhistory
11. a YA novel -> Clockwork Angel
12. a sci-fi novel
13. a romance novel -> Ella Enchanted
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 -> Splintered
16. an audiobook -> Bossypants
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. graphic novel -> Saga, Volume 1
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
Thanks Zara! I'm getting there (:16. An audiobook
9/13 books read
Just completed another task, new total: 6/24 complete17. a collection of poetry - Brown Girl Dreaming Jacqueline Woodson - read 1/17/15
Zara wrote: "Marina wrote: "11. A YA novel: The Giver5/24"
Well done Marina. What did you think of The Giver?"
Zara, I really, really liked The Giver. I think it's one of my favourites in the dystopia genre, so far.
19. A book that was originally published in another language: La shampista e altre storie d'amore (read in Italian, originally published in Chinese)6/24
18. A book that someone else has recommended to you
10/13 books read
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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
Balzac Honore
23. A book published this year
24. A self-improvement book (can be traditionally or non-traditionally considered “self-improvement”)