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Q1 - Changes
New year 2021! Let's all hope this year brings good changes. :)Participants (I'm too tired to come up with a cool name for y'all. Let me know if you have any ideas)
Alyson 2/2
Amy 0/8
Ashleigh 9/6
Brittany 11/6
Carmen 19/20
Cassie 3/10
Clare 3/5
Crystal 7/5
Daniela 0/20
Desire 3/3
Eclyan 0/3
Erika 5/12
Gem 0/3
Jaida 18/18
Jennifer 14/12
Jennifer 20/20
Joelyn 0/2
Johanne 3/7
Kaesa 17/20
Karin 0/9
Kelly 0/5
Kim 17/10
Kylie 5/8
Lauri 0/6
Laura Jane 0/5
Leena 0/6
Lennon 0/5
Lindsey 20/20
Lynn 21/25
Malola 5/13
Manni 2/20
Megan BG 12/15
Melissa 20/20
Michelle-Belle 5/5
Mie 14/14
Nancy 0/7
Nicole 15/10
Nikki 0/9
oshizu 15/15
Q 0/20
Rachael 4/20
Raimondo 7/7
Rebecca 19/20
Sahira 6/6
Sara 15/15
Sarah 3/3
Sheila 16/15
Sherri 0/10
Sunny 4/4
Suzanne 3/20
TamaraT 7/20
Tania 20/20
TerryJane 20/20
Theresa 5/5
Tracey 8/8
Tresdivas 0/8
Wendy 0/4
Wolf (Alpha) 0/20
Zhana 0/1
Ziggy 6/6
Very cool Q1 challenge! I might raise my goal, if the libraries open again soon, but for now please sign me up for 9 books 🤗Personal thread - 14/14 COMPLETE ✔️
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want to Do ❓
📗 2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
China Rich Girlfriend
📗 3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
Broken April (translated)
📗 4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
Don't Let Go - Harlan Coben
📗 5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
Den tavse enke
📗 6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
Troubled Blood
📗 7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
The Nursing Home Murder
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real/fictional) who engages in it.
📗 8. Changing one's mind about a life decision - The Christmas Sisters
📌 9. Switching careers/jobs - Hollywood Homicide
📌 10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country - The Fiery Cross
11. Cultivating new daily habits -
📗 12. A character who shifts shapes or identities - The Fifth Season
📗 13. Life changes due to age - Rage Against the Dying
📗 14. A medical transformation - The Racketeer
📗 15. A life-changing experience - The Little Shop of Happy Ever After
📗 16. A changing household - Burial Rites
📗 17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world - Det er bare en virus: Vilde beretninger om virus og kampen mod dem
📌 18. Replacing one thing with another (change out) - Cirklens Ende ??? ❓
📗 19. Technological innovation - Rogue Protocol
📌 20. A game-changer - The Murder of Twelve
I'd like to join with a goal of 5 books. Progress: 5/54. The author's initials found in the word "change"
✔Stay Catherine Ryan Hyde (01/24/2021)
✔Something Borrowed Emily Giffin (03/14/2021)
✔8. Changing one's mind about a life decision. The Shop on Blossom Street (02/03/2021)
✔10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country Tinsel (01/11/2021)
✔15. A life-changing experience. Rescuing Finley (01/22/2021)
Hi :) Sign me up please.4/4 Completed!
Read a book that features:
📕4. The author's initials found in the word "change" Dead Until Dark (Charlaine Harris)
📕5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change) Friday the Rabbi Slept Late
📕6. An author writing under a pseudonym. The French Powder Mystery (Ellery Queen)
📕15. A life-changing experience. The Thin Woman
Haha, I just got sucked into another challenge and had to reformat my personal thread!Library Queen, please sign me up for 9 books.
And thanks so much for volunteering to lead!
Obviously, I'm hoping that this will be one of "those" challenges, where I just read whatever I want and the prompts mysteriously get filled on their own.
CHANGES
Progress: 15/15 (completed 10 Feb)
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
✔️2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
Blanche on the Lam
✔️3. An adaptation of its original format (translation):
The Pine Islands (German to English)
✔️4. The author's initials found in the word "change" (C.G.A.): Bloody Waters
✔️5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change). Newcomer
✔️6. An author writing under a pseudonym (Ellis Peters=Edith Pargeter):
The Pilgrim of Hate
✔️7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past (Frank Mackey): Faithful Place
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
✔️8. Changing one's mind about a life decision. Record of a Spaceborn Few
✔️9. Switching careers/jobs. The Three Evangelists
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
✔️11. Cultivating new daily habits (vegetarianism): The Vegetarian
✔️12. A character who shifts shapes or identities (Nahadon): The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
✔️15. A life-changing experience. Out
✔️16. A changing household. Little Siberia
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
✔️18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
A Closed and Common Orbit (AI housing)
✔️19. Technological innovation Death's End
✔️20. A game-changer (military use of garafinas): The Wall of Storms
My planning post
CHANGESDuration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
Progress: 0/9
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
Hola Library Q!Count me in please 😉
PROGRESS: 19/20
Read a book that features:
❄️1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title. Changes: A Love Story✔
🐣2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change) The Richest Man in Babylon✔
❄3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.) The Tuner of Silences (Translated from Portuguese into English)✔
❄️4. The author's initials found in the word "change" El siglo de las luces by Alejo Carpentier✔
❄5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change) The Subtle Knife (His Dark Materials #2)✔
❄6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym Antología poética by Gabriela Mistral (Lucila de María del Perpetuo Socorro Godoy Alcayaga)✔
🐣7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past. Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories✔
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
❄️8. Changing one's mind about a life decision A Personal Matter✔
❄️9. Switching careers/jobs: Truly✔
🐣10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country Delicious!✔
❄11. Cultivating new daily habits The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life: Before 8AM✔
❄12. A character who shifts shapes or identities Wild Cat (shapeshifters)✔
💝13. Life changes due to age Sobre héroes y tumbas✔
❄14. A medical transformation Mirror Image (Plastic surgery)✔
❄️15. A life-changing experience 50 palos: ... y sigo soñando✔
🐣16. A changing household The Fixer Upper✔
💝17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world The Jungle✔
❄18. Replacing one thing with another (change out) The Countess✔
🐣19. Technological innovation Elon Musk: Tesla, Spacex, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future✔
🐣20. A game-changer Man's Search for Meaning
So this got opened a wee bit early, haha. You all are faster than I was!Updated to here. :)
Progress: 19/20Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
I’d like to be added for 3 books. Books: 3/3
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs. Do Cool Sh*t: Quit Your Day Job, Start Your Own Business, and Live Happily Ever After ✅
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country. The Simple Wild ✅
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer. Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging ✅
CHANGES - Q1 Quarterly ChallengeDuration: January 1 - March 31, 2021
Progress: 20/20 -- COMPLETE
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
✅ Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
✅ Even Money
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
✅ The Snow Queen
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
✅ The Wish List by Eoin Colfer
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
✅ Hanging by a Thread
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
✅ Crewel Yule
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
✅ Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
✅ Hattie Big Sky
9. Switching careers/jobs.
✅ The Rope (NY stage manager to seasonal national park employee)
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
✅ Bridge to Terabithia
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
✅ The Happiness Project: Or Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle, and Generally Have More Fun
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
✅ The Nightingale (Isabelle Rossignol takes on a new identity of Juliet Gervais, as WWII resistance hero, The Nightingale)
13. Life changes due to age
✅ The Island of Sea Women
14. A medical transformation
✅ Hard Truth (Heath is paraplegic due to a climbing accident)
15. A life-changing experience.
✅ No Exit
16. A changing household
✅ The Jigsaw Jungle
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
✅ Station Eleven (catastrophic flu pandemic)
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
✅ Boar Island (identical twin --> alibi)
19. Technological innovation
✅ Destroyer Angel (specialized equipment for handicapped to camp, raft, etc.)
20. A game-changer.
✅ Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close
ChangesCOMPLETED
Total: 7 / 7 Books
2. The theme of money or money on its cover
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan - March 10th
3. An adaptation of its original format
Dracula's Guest: A Connoisseur's Collection of Victorian Vampire Stories by Michael Sims - March 25th
Some stories are translated from the original French, German, or Russian texts.
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
Golden Tarot of Klimt by Atanas Atanassov - January 10th
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books
China Rich Girlfriend by Kevin Kwan - March 13th
This is the second book of the Crazy Rich Asians Trilogy
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
Queen Margot by Alexandre Dumas - March 21st
Author's birth name is Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
I, Claudius by Robert Graves - January 17th
Claudius was "promoted" from historian to Emperor.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina by Robert Graves - January 22nd
Agrippinilla returned to Rome from exile in the Pontine Islands.
I'm going to try for 10.3 / 10
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
The Bookshop on the Shore - the main character and her son leave London and move to Scotland
16. A changing household
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry Elsa's family experiences a death and then a new birth
20. A game-changer.
Ready Player Two - a whole new game!
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
2021 1st Quarter Challenge--CHANGESDuration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
8/8 books read as of January 18!
I'll up the total to 20!
20/20 as of February 27
I'll up my goal to 25
25/25 as of March 21 DONE!
Read a book that features:
. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man by Mary L. Trump
March 13--5/5 stars
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
You Should See Me in a Crown Leah Johnson
Liz only enters the Queen contest because she must have more scholarship money to attend the college of her choice.
February 21--5/5 stars
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
Eva Luna by Isabel Allende
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano
January 18--5/5 stars
Magpie Murders (Susan Ryeland #1) by Anthony Horowitz
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
Cards on the Table (Hercule Poirot #15) by Agatha Christie
January 23--5/5 stars
The Secret Place (Dublin Murder Squad #5) by Tana French
March 17--5/5 stars
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
Black Swan Green by David Mitchell
Jason published under a pseudonym.
January 5--5/5 stars
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
Cath wrote under a pseudonym.
March 7--5/5 stars
Beauty by Susan Wilson
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals by Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson
January 13--5/5 stars
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
January 11--5/5 stars
The Big Nap (A Mommy-Track Mystery #2) by Ayelet Waldman
January 27--5/5 stars
9. Switching careers/jobs.
The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham
January 18--5/5 stars
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
Holiday Magic by Mary Carter, Terri DuLong, Cathy Lamb, Fern Michaels
January 12--4/5 stars
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
February 17--5/5 stars
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
Every Note Played by Lisa Genova
Richard's identity totally changes due to his inability to play piano.
February 28--5/5 stars
13. Life changes due to age.
The Adolescence of Zhenya Luvers by Boris Pasternak
January 16--5/5 stars
14. A medical transformation
Inside the O'Briens by Lisa Genova
January 31--5/5 stars
15. A life-changing experience.
Nursery Crimes (A Mommy-Track Mystery #1) by Ayelet Waldman
January 23--5/5 stars
Ghost Talkers by Mary Robinette Kowal
February 13--5/5 stars
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
March 21--5/5 stars
Eva Luna
16. A changing household.
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
February 24--5/5 stars
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
January 19--5/5 stars
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out).
The Night Masquerade (Binti #3) by Nnedi Okorafor
Binti's left arm, legs, and some fingers replaced by New Fish's microbes.
January 7--5/5 stars
19. Technological innovation.
The Wall of Storms (The Dandelion Dynasty #2) by Ken Liu
February 16--5/5 stars
20. A game-changer.
A Playdate With Death (A Mommy-Track Mystery #3) by Ayelet Waldman
January 29--5/5 stars
The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
It is a game-changer for Holden to have flunked out of yet another school, been beaten up, witnessed a fellow classmate's death, as well as the death of his brother from leukemia, all at the ripe ol' age of 16!
February 27--4/5 stars
I'm in! Ill start with 611/6
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
AH5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
In for 6 please :)------------------
Tracking
9/6
1. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world - The Stone Sky
2. A life changing experience - Station Eleven
3. An adaptation of its original format - The Hero of Ages
4. Changing one's mind about a life decision - Pestilence
5. Separate book sections - Faerie Tale
6. Technological innovation - The Martian
7. Relocating to a different place - The Snow Child
8. A game changer - The Guest List
9. Author's initials are in the word 'change' - Silver (Chris Hammer)
I'll try and ease myself into these challenges with 5 books.CHANGES
Duration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
4/5
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
🌺3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.) Please Look After Mom - 11/01
- Translated from Korean
🌺4. The author's initials found in the word "change" The Thirteen Problems - Agatha Christie- 19/01
- Author initials AC
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
🌺11. Cultivating new daily habits.The Invisible Life of Euridice Gusmao -11/02
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
🌺14. A medical transformation Every Note Played - Lisa Genova - 02/01
- Progression of ALS.
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world. Illuminae
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
Update to #12 I’m going to up my count to 3 books instead of 2. You guys are all motivating me to go a bit bigger!
Changes: 7/5Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
20. A game-changer.
20/20 COMPLETED! 2021 Quarterly Challenges > Q1 - Changes
Duration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
Read a book that features:
✔️ 1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title. This Is Big: How the Founder of Weight Watchers Changed the World--And Me, completed January 18, 2021
✔️ 2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change). The Most They Ever Had (about working class white cotton pickers/factory workers in Alabama during the last 100 years and their pride in and struggles for money), completed January 21, 2021
✔️3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.) The Murmur of Bees, completed March 25, 2021 (translation from Spanish to English)
✔️ 4. The author's initials found in the word "change" The Royal Art of Poison by Eleanor Herman, completed February 9, 2021
✔️ 5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change) The Last Town, the last in the Wayward Pines trilogy, completed January 3, 2021
✔️ 6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym Absent in the Spring by Mary Westmacott (pseudonym for Agatha Christie), completed January 5, 2021
✔️ 7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past. The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, completed January 18, 2021
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
✔️ 8. Changing one's mind about a life decision. Uprooted (main character changes her mind about being forcibly taken into a wizard's service the wizard changes his mind about forcibly taking girls), completed January 9, 2021
✔️ 9. Switching careers/jobs. Eat a Peach, author started out working investing, became a chef instead, completed January 8, 2021
✔️ 10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country. Salt to the Sea, about refugees fleeing Prussia to escape the coming Russians, completed January 20, 2021
✔️ 11. Cultivating new daily habits. It Was Me All Along, author learns to eat healthfully and mindfully, exercise, completed January 4, 2021
✔️ 12. A character who shifts shapes or identities. Aftershocks, author "code-shifts" depending on the country, place she's in and the people she's around, completed January 23, 2021
✔️ 13. Life changes due to age The Removed, one character struggles with memory loss, other age-related changes, completed January 16, 2021
✔️ 14. A medical transformation An Ambulance Education, completed January 31, 2021 (granted, the medical transformation is that most of the die...)
✔️ 15. A life-changing experience. Memorial Drive: A Daughter's Memoir (daughter changed by her mother's murder), completed January 19, 2021
✔️ 16. A changing household Chemistry (gets dog, boyfriend leaves, friend has baby husband leaves and comes back), completed January 22, 2021
✔️ 17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world. Binti, Binti manages to negotiate peace among alien societies, completed January 10, 2021
✔️ 18. Replacing one thing with another (change out) Oona Out of Order, Oona somehow replaces moving chronologically, through time with skipping around years each New Year's Eve,, replacing her young body with her old one then vice versa
✔️ 19. Technological innovation Sourdough, innovations in bread baking, finally teaching a robot how to crack an egg, completed January 11, 2021
✔️ 20. A game-changer. Walking the Nile, author is determined to walk the length of the Nile from source to the Mediterranean, but finds civil war in South Sudan to be a game-changer for that idea, and ends up going around the rest of that country to avoid the war, completed January 17, 2021
I'll sign up for 15. 15/15 COMPLETED
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
Finlay Donovan Is Killing It by Elle Cosimano (Rating ★★★★★)
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
Things We Lost in the Fire by Mariana Enríquez, translated by Megan McDowell (Rating ★★)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
The Effort by Claire Holroyde (Rating ★★★★)
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
Two Skies Before Night by Robert Gryn (Rating ★★★)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
The Secret Place by Tana French (Rating ★)
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it:
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
Burning Roses by S.L. Huang (Rating ★★★★★)
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier (Rating ★★★)
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
Red Hood by Elana K. Arnold (Rating ★★★★)
13. Life changes due to age
The Girl and the Goddess by Nikita Gill (Rating ★★★★)
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty (Rating ★★★)
16. A changing household
The Butterfly Girl by Rene Denfeld (Rating ★★★)
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert (Rating ★★★★)
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey (★★★)
19. Technological innovation
Saturn Run by John Sandford (Rating ★★★★)
20. A game-changer.
The Missing Hours by Emma Kavanagh (Rating ★★)
My goal is 8.Upped goal to 15.
12/15
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
Hi, sign me up for all 20!Progress: 1 / 20
The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
Inkheart
An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
The Art of War
The author's initials found in the word "change"
City of Bones
Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
City of Glass
An author or character writing under a pseudonym
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories ✔︎
Changing one's mind about a life decision.
Eclipse
Switching careers / jobs.
Four Dead Queens
Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
Twilight
Cultivating new daily habits.
Midnight Sun
A character who shifts shapes or identities.
New Moon
Life changes due to age.
A medical transformation.
City of Ashes
A life-changing experience.
Breaking Dawn
A changing household.
The Insiders
An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire
Replacing one thing with another (change out).
A Winter's Promise
Technological innovation.
The Gunslinger
A game-changer.
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin
Please sign me up for 10!2021 Quarterly Challenges > Q1 - Changes
Duration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.) - Hawai'i (audiobook)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
Morning Glory by Sarah Jio 1/1/2021
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
CHANGESDuration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
1/3
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
✔️1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
🟪3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
The Captain's Daughter by Alexander Pushkin
🟪4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
City of Saints & Thieves by Natalie C. Anderson
I'll try for 8. Thank you0/8
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
Sign me up for 3 books3/3-COMPLETED
Read a book that features:
✅1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.-Bygone Badass Broads: 52 Forgotten Women Who Changed the World(21/3/21)
✅3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)-Jane Eyre(novel to graphic novel)(17/3/21)
✅6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym-Spirits in Bondage: A Cycle of Lyrics (C.S. Lewis using the pseudonym of Clive Hamilton)(21/3/21)
Hello! I’ll go for all 20 :)Q1 - CHANGES
Duration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
Progress: 0/20
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
I'd like to join the challenge with 8 books. Progress: 5 / 8 books
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change" - The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country. = from Germany to a Scottish Isle. The Book Jumper by Mechthild Gläser
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab (Addie's major transformation and how she copes with it)
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world. - Butterman (Time) Travel, Inc. by P.K. Hrezo
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation - The Secret Chapter by Genevieve Cogman
20. A game-changer.
2/20Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
Lauri's Spot!Changes
January 1 - March 31, 2021
1st Quarter
4 / 6 books
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision
A Christmas Beginning 1/9/21
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country
Away in a Manger 1/4/21
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities
Bloodring 1/7/21
13. Life changes due to age
Hot Flash Holidays
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
Tart of Darkness 1/9/21
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world
Station Eleven
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
I'm in for 10!3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)= 京都寺町三条のホームズ 1 Kyouto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes 1
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)= Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 4
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym= Platinum End, Vol. 3
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.= Platinum End, Vol. 4
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.= Platinum End, Vol. 1
9. Switching careers/jobs.= Birds of Shangri-La, Vol. 1
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.= Attack on Titan, Vol. 22
11. Cultivating new daily habits.= The Water Dragon's Bride, Vol. 3
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.= Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 20
15. A life-changing experience.= Bleach (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 1: Includes vols. 1, 2 & 3
16. A changing household= Platinum End, Vol. 2
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.= Knights of Sidonia, Volume 3
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)= Attack on Titan Vol. 21
19. Technological innovation= Attack on Titan, Vol. 23
20. A game-changer.= Blue Exorcist, Vol. 21
Goal Met So Far: 15/10
I am in for 12.Read a book that features:
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
I'll go in for 3 but hopefully, I'll be able to find books that I want to read and will fulfill the other prompts.4. The author's initials found in the word "change" Spellbreaker
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change) A Study in Charlotte
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym Lethal White
Please sign me up for 20 books. COMPLETED MARCH 31, 2021
Message 43
20/20
Read a book that features: 7/7
✔ 1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title. The 57 Bus: A True Story of Two Teenagers and the Crime That Changed Their Lives (3/5 - 3/10, 3*)
✔ 2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change). You Should See Me in a Crown (2/23 - 2/25, 4*)
✔ 3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.) The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation (1/8, 5*)
✔ 4. The author's initials found in the word "change" Romancing the Throne (2/21 - 2/23, 5*)
✔ 5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change) The Disneyland Quest (3/30 - 3/31, 4*)
✔ 6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym The Bad Beginning written by Lemony Snicket, a pseudonym of the author Daniel Handler (3/31, 4*)
✔ 7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past. Teen Titans: Beast Boy (3/30, 5*) Topic - DC comics
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.13/13
✔ 8. Changing one's mind about a life decision. Instructions for Dancing (3/31, 5*)
✔ 9. Switching careers/jobs. Mazie (3/23 - 3/28, 4*) (view spoiler)
✔ 10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country. The Geography of You and Me (1/18 - 1/20, 3*)
✔ 11. Cultivating new daily habits. How to Skimm Your Life (3/31, 3*)
✔ 12. A character who shifts shapes or identities. Doctor Who: The Monsters Inside (2/5, 3*) The doctor uses different identities at times when he travels
✔ 13. Life changes due to age Other Words for Home
✔ 14. A medical transformation Under Our Roof: A Son's Battle for Recovery, a Mother's Battle for Her Son (3/11 - 3/18, 4*)
✔ 15. A life-changing experience. Accidental (1/5 - 1/6, 5*)
✔ 16. A changing household The Magic Fish (1/2, 4*)
✔ 17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world. Blood Moon (1/2 - 1/4, 5*)
✔ 18. Replacing one thing with another (change out) Off the Page (1/12 - 1/13, 4*)
✔ 19. Technological innovation The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women (1/21 - 1/28, 4*)
✔ 20. A game-changer. The Queen's Gambit (3/29 - 3/31, 4*)
Books Read
Megan wrote: "CHANGESDuration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
I would like to be added to this group.
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Sign me up for 7 and I will decide as I go.
Update Message #11: 3/207. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past. Relic (because I used to not like detective novels)
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country. The Alien's Mate (well, she's actually moving from the planet Earth to the planet Everis)
15. A life-changing experience. My Side of the Mountain (he runs away from home to live off the land.)
hi :) id like to join for 2 prompts please !!duration: jan 1 - mar 31
progress: 0/2 prompts complete :))
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
Hi, I'm going to try to complete at least 2 prompts.CHANGES
Duration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4.
Everything I Never Told You
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
Reconstructing Amelia
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-change
Hi, I would like to join for 9 books please!Progress: 1/9
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
China Rich Girlfriend (1/4)
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-change
I would like to join for 7 books!PROGRESS: 3/7
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change): Crazy Rich Asians
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
✔ 4. The author's initials found in the word "change": These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
✔ 6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym: One of Us Is Lying (one of the main characters writes a blog under a pseudonym).
✔ 7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past: Shadow and Bone (reread and hated one of the main character whom I used to love).
Changes - Q1 challengeDuration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
Books read: 0/5
Please count me in for 5 books.
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Golden Tarot of Klimt (other topics)Claudius the God and His Wife Messalina (other topics)
Crazy Rich Asians (other topics)
Queen Margot (other topics)
China Rich Girlfriend (other topics)
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Michael Sims (other topics)Atanas Atanassov (other topics)
Robert Graves (other topics)
Kevin Kwan (other topics)
Alexandre Dumas (other topics)
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Duration: January 1 to March 31, 2021
This first quarter of 2021, we’re focusing on all the ways that we change, either through our own decisions, in response to other forces, or how we enact change on others. Each book you read can only be counted for one prompt.
Read a book that features:
1. The word "change" (Changes, Changing, or other variations) in its title.
2. The theme of money or money on its cover (loose change).
3. An adaptation of its original format (book-to-manga, translation, etc.)
4. The author's initials found in the word "change"
5. Separate book sections or part of a series of three or more books (make change)
6. An author or character writing under a pseudonym
7. A topic or character about which you feel differently now than in the past.
Read a book about an activity below or someone (real or fictional) who engages in it.
8. Changing one's mind about a life decision.
9. Switching careers/jobs.
10. Relocating to a different city, state/province, or country.
11. Cultivating new daily habits.
12. A character who shifts shapes or identities.
13. Life changes due to age
14. A medical transformation
15. A life-changing experience.
16. A changing household
17. An action or phenomenon that transforms society or the world.
18. Replacing one thing with another (change out)
19. Technological innovation
20. A game-changer.
Library will be our challenge leader. Happy reading!