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Official Challenge #2 - January 1, 2010 through April 30, 2010
Wow Becky, these look great! Can't wait to plan my books. Sometimes that is as much fun as the actual reading.
ok this is just my ongoing notebook of what i might read...work in progress, Challenge #2 Task List:
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author The Secret River
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author The Twentieth Wife A Novel
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author The Gathering
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character The Bonesetter's Daughter
5.5 Read a YA HF Wolf Brother
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970),Snow Falling on Cedars
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids, Bec
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book, The Vampire Armand
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft Midnight's Children (magic realism)
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF. The Hours
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book. The Goldsmith's Daughter interesting! picked at random with eyes closed from librarys online HF list
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about, The Last Queen
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before The Year of Living Dangerously
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie..Ironweed
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010. The Piano Tuner A Novel
20.1 Read a classic HF.Queen Margot, or, Marguerite de Valois
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war.In the Time of the Butterflies
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize The English Patient / Heat and Dust
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009.The Lacuna
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
Someone Knows My Name
25.1 Read 3 HF books - one that takes place in each January, February, and March. TRICKY! i dont know where to start
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant. The Thorn Birds with Becky and anyone else
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR Dancer from the Dance, Andrew Holleran and The Great World, David Malouf
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc. The Godfather
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee An Indian History of the American West and The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
30.1 Bonus: To be determined by previous challenge 3rd place finisher.
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.) Lonesome Dove and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title.
Pope Joan A Novel,Empress Orchid, Across the Nightingale Floor
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Scoring would look something like this:
Task 25.1:
A) Example book 1 - 397 pages (4 bonus points)
B) Example book 2 - 450 pages (6 bonus points)
C) Example book 3 - 700 pages (8 bonus points)
Total: 25+ 18 bonus = 43 points
rubs hands together with points aniticpation
hurrah for H!.. i was tempted to sit out but cant help myself
i know, ive spent the last hour sitting here picking books and going through library catalogue and tbr lol.. now i realise i have to actually read some of them too though not just chose them and make a list lol
Jon - I find that is almost the most fun, picking the books. I wish I was home so that I could work on mine, but I won't be home until Tues. Becky - okay, I'm not the brightest, so I am presuming that if the task requires more than one book, you get the appropriate number of points for each book as if it were a stand alone. Just want to make sure that I understand.
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Does that help?
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Thanks - that's what I thought, just wanted to make sure I was getting it right. I get off on tangents on these things sometimes and end up realizing that I am way off base.
okay for 10.4 when it says read a book about magic or witchcraft, does that have to be a HF book?
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Jackie wrote: "Oh this challenge sure does look good!"Join Join Join.... Historical Smut is allowed too !
the HF YA book challenge, can that include children's historical fiction?
So we can read Lady Chatterly if we want to :)
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i keep looking at my list with pride, i love a good list lol. would be awesome if i tackled all those... of course extremely unlikely, i dont like feeling like i have to rush through to get to the next one either, but still..a nice selection to pick from
Jon wrote: "ok this is just my ongoing notebook of what i might read...work in progress, Challenge #2 Task List:
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author [book:The Secret River|34..."
Speedy Jon!
Heather wrote: "Hmmm, I'm thinking I may join in on this challenge. It looks like a lot of fun and I have tons of HF on the TBR to be tackled. Maybe I'll give it a shot! "I think i might join too Heather. And mainly becuase i need to stop buying books and read the once i have hre on my shelves in Dublin...and there seem to be quite some historical fiction books!
Let's have fun together!
Jeane and Jackie and Heather too this time! *rubs paws together with glee*
Heather wrote: "Hooray, Jeane! This is going to be so much fun! :)I'm trying to pick books that I already own too. I've got a pretty good list going so far. I've become obsessed with hunting down books for the c..."
yeah i spent like 3 hours on an off yesterday playing with that list and searching my shelves and tbr and library catalogue, then sat down to actually read something and didnt feel in the mood lol
Jon wrote: "Jackie wrote: "Oh this challenge sure does look good!"Join Join Join.... Historical Smut is allowed too !"
Naugthy Koala! Don't be putting my reading tastes out there! lol.
I think I'm going to join. I'm going to work on a list and I may need some of your help *eyes Jon and Becky*
LOL. Yeah, I already broke my first resolution...no reading challenges.
Jackie wrote: "I think I'm going to join. I'm going to work on a list and I may need some of your help *eyes Jon and Becky*"ooh i love a list..ive done mine now so happy to do another lol
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(And now I'm going to bed!!)
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author - The Grass Crown by Colleen McCullough
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author - The Twentieth Wife
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character - A Great and Terrible Beauty
5.5 Read a YA HF - The Thirteenth Child (possibly)
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970) - Angel by Colleen McCullough
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book - The Sweet Far Thing
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft - Rebel Angels
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF. - Sweet Valley Saga
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book.
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about - The Duchess
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie. Rome
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010. - Atonement by Ian McEwan
20.1 Read a classic HF. - The Man in the Iron Mask
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war.
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize - Shadow of the Wind
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009.
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
25.1 Read 3 HF books - one that takes place in each January, February, and March.
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant. - The Thorn Birds (Tentative - looking for partner!)
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR - The Queen's Fool & The Dante Club
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc.
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc.
30.1 Bonus: To be determined by previous challenge 3rd place finisher.
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.)
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title. - Losing Julia, The Other Boleyn Girl, and Push Not The River
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Becky wrote: "Here is my tentative list: :)(And now I'm going to bed!!)
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author - The Grass Crown by Colleen McCullough
5.2 Read a book set in..."
we can do thorn birds together if you like!.
Ok here is my potential list:Challenge #2 Task List:
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author – First Man in Rome
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author- Feast of Roses
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author – The Bog Child
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character - Anne of Green Gables
5.5 Read a YA HF – Envy
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970)
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids – Lion of Ireland
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book - Across the Nightingale Floor
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft – The Mists of Avalon
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF. –Memoirs of a Geisha
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book.
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before – Sacred Hearts- currently reading this
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie. – The Thorn Birds
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010. - Nefertiti
20.1 Read a classic HF. - The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war.
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009. - Cleopatra’s Daughter
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
25.1 Read 3 HF books - one that takes place in each January, February, and March.
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant. – Jon can I read Twentieth Wife with you?
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR – The Queen’s Fool and The Heretic Queen
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc.
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc.
30.1 Bonus: To be determined by previous challenge 3rd place finisher.
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.)
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title.
Jane Eyre
Empress Orchid
anyone else wanting to do Thorn birds in Jan, i think were kicking off sort of mid Jan, That will be Becky, me Jackie. Heather youve read allready right? you wernt joining the vine group read?
Jackie wrote: "Ok here is my potential list:Challenge #2 Task List:
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author – First Man in Rome
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an..."
loving list watching!... Im doing thorn birds as my read with someone else - but since im going to read wife - we could still do together and then you could use for that task! hows that? Hang on... hang on.. im pretty sure thats on my TBR due to your recommendation? is it a re read for you? Ive reserved at library - wont be till end Jan though if thats ok?.. looking forward to that one!
wow..some great choices in those lists... i think i may steal some ideas from you guys and do some re-arranging!.I wasnt sure if North and South by Gaskell counted as HF Heather/Jackie not sure of the lag between writing and setting? if it does, i might sneak it in also as i have it and need to read it!. written 1855 but not sure it specifies the exact time period..not feeling hopeful on this - becky?
The other American North and South is defiately HF though, Jackie maybe you were thinking that one?
OK ive updated mine and stolen a couple of ideas5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author The Secret River
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author The Twentieth Wife A Novel
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author The Gathering
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character The Bonesetter's Daughter
5.5 Read a YA HF Wolf Brother
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970),Snow Falling on Cedars
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids, Bec or The White Mare: The Dalraida Trilogy
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book, The Vampire Armand
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft Dreaming in Cuban (magic realism)
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF. The Hours
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book. The Goldsmith's Daughter interesting! picked at random with eyes closed from librarys online HF list
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about, The Last Queen
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before The Year of Living Dangerously
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie..Ironweed
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010. The Piano Tuner A Novel
20.1 Read a classic HF.Queen Margot, or, Marguerite de Valois
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war.In the Time of the Butterflies
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize Fugitive Pieces A Novel
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009.The Help
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
Someone Knows My Name
25.1 25.1 Read 3 HF books - n one each from 3 different bonus tier levels.
A patch of blue - 144p
The White Earth 348p
Wolf Totem 527p
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant. The Thorn Birds with Becky and anyone else
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc. The Godfather
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc. Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee An Indian History of the American West and The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
30.1 Freebie Prodigal Summer: A Novel
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.) Lonesome Dove and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title.
Pope Joan A Novel
Empress Orchid
Across the Nightingale Floor
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"The book is a social novel that tries to show the industrial North and its conflicts in the mid-19th century as seen by an outsider, a socially sensitive lady from the South."
Since it's mid-19th c, and that's when the book was written, sorry, no, it wouldn't count.
yeah i thought so too...such a shame we cant weedle the odd classic into HF as you learn so much about a period and in a way its more accurate written by someone whos living in it.. but i do agree technicaly HF is supposed to be of a period 50 years or so prior to being written.
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I hope you all understand! :)
I am coming up blank on some of these. i guess I don't own enough HF.
im actually a bit daunted by 4 months of solely HF, i might need to take the odd HF break to read a classic or something else, but hey its fun seeing whats on the library catalogue and also realising how much that counts as HF is floating around my shelves at homei would of course love the dec challenge 3 place person to suggest reading a couple of books of any genre you fancy lol.
Okay, I deleted North and South. I need another "N" now. I think I'm going to steal some of your books. All the lists look wonderful. :-)Jon, the 20th Wife and In the Time of the Butterflies are my pushes. Move over Fiona and Allison!! I push on the sly ;)
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1) Books must be Historical Fiction unless otherwise specified in the task.
2) Books must be at least 100 pages long, and books less than 150 pages can only be used for 5 point tasks.
3) Books less than 1/2 finished may be counted for the challenge at the beginning, but ALL books must be completed and points recorded by 11:59p EST on April 30, 2010 for points to be counted as completed for the task.
4) Tasks are assigned a point value, which is awarded when the task is completed. You will also receive bonus points based on the length of each book (even for multiple book tasks), as follows:
Up to 150 pages = 2 bonus points
151 to 400 pages = 4 bonus points
401 to 650 pages = 6 bonus points
651 to 1,000 pages = 8 bonus points
1,000+ = 10 bonus points
If you fail to record the length of the book, you will still be awarded the task points, but will NOT receive bonus points. (Sorry, but I'm not going to hunt you down for them!)
Re-reads and audio are accepted unless specified otherwise.
I think that's it. Please feel free to use the other challenge thread for any questions... I'd like to keep this one clean and use it only for Official Challenge Business! :)
Challenge #2 Task List:
5.1 Read a book set in Australia or written by an Australian author
5.2 Read a book set in India or written by an Indian author
5.3 Read a book set in Ireland or written by an Irish author
5.4 Read a HF book with a strong female character
5.5 Read a YA HF
10.1 Read a HF about modern history (1900-1970)
10.2 Read a book about the Celts and/or Druids
10.3 Read a fantasy HF/alternate history book
10.4 Read a book about magic or witch craft
10.5 Re-read your favorite HF.
15.1 Visit your local library or bookstore, choose a HF book at random and read that book.
15.2 Read a HF book about a person you know little about
15.3 Read a HF book about a time period you've never read about before
15.4 Read a HF book that relates to a HF TV show or movie and watch the show/movie.
15.4 Read a HF author you have never read and/or heard of before 2010.
20.1 Read a classic HF.
20.2 Read a book set during a revolution or civil war.
20.3 Read a book that won a major literary prize
20.4 Read a HF book that was released in 2009.
20.5 Both Paul Revere and Betsy Ross were born in January, so read a book about the American Revolution.
25.1 Read 3 HF books - one between one each from 3 different bonus tier levels. (If you choose to do the Jan/Feb/Mar task, I will accept that too.)
25.2 Participate in a buddy read with another challenge participant.
25.3 Read 2 HF books from your TBR
25.4 For New Years, read a HF book that spans a new year, decade, millennium, etc.
25.5 Read a fiction and non-fiction book about the same era, person, theme or event, etc.
30.1 Bonus: FREEBIE! Read a book of your choice, ANY GENRE!
40.1 Bonus: Read two HF books that take place in the American West. At least one of them has to have actual a historical figure or group as the main character (i.e. Jesse James, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Texas Rangers, Annie Oakley, etc.)
50.1 Bonus: Be Jon's Cheerleader! Read 3 HF books that spell JON using the first letter of one of the words in the title.
For example:
Pope Joan: A Novel by Donna Cross
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
Push Not The River by James Conroyd Martin