Films du Monde Reading Challenge

[Gen]

I already posted this challenge in another group but where better to post it than in Nothing but Reading Challenges.

Duration: 6 months from the date you choose to start.

1. Australia: Animal Kingdom
- Read a book with a character that has a big family, a drug-addicted character or has a wild animal on the cover.

2. Canada: Incendies
- Read a book with twins, a single mother or has fire on the cover.

3. France: Les Visiteurs
- Read a book with a witch/wizard, that takes place in a hotel or read a time travel romance.

4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior
- Read a book with a character that is a nurse, a widower or a thief.

5. India: Robot
- Read a book with an arranged marriage, a university student or read a science-fiction romance.

6. Japan: The Chasing World
- Read a book set in an alternate reality or in a dystopian world.

7. Spain: The Orphanage
- Read a book with a character that is an orphan, is ill or read a horror novel.

8. South Korea: Antique
- Read a book with a one sided-love, a LGBT romance or read a manga.

9. Taiwan: Silk
- Read a book with a ghost, a scientist or a special agent.

10. United Kingdom: Wild Target
- Read a book with a professional killer, a french speaking character or a character in hiding.


If you finished this challenge and you liked it, send me a pm and I'll make another with other movie titles. Suggestions are appreciated.

[Susan (susayq ~)]

this sounds like fun! I'm in and will probably start 12/1

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

I like it! The only one I might have a problem with is Germany - but I've got 6 months to find a book! The rest should be a breeze.

Films du Monde Challenge

Duration: 11-4-11 thru 4-3-12
Completed: 7/10

1. Australia: Whisper of a Witch 11-15 ****
2. Canada: Black Heart Loa 11-11 ****
3. France: Angel Lust: An Erotic Novel of Time Travel
4. Germany: Hellbent 12-23 ****
5. India:
6. Japan: Trance 12-16 ****
7. Spain: 99 Coffins: A Historical Vampire Tale 12-8 ****
8. South Korea: Something Beautiful 11-23 ****
9. Taiwan: Vintage: A Ghost Story 11-20 *****
10. United Kingdom:

[Gen]

Here are two lists that can help you, Cindy.


For a thief: http://www.likesbooks.com/cons.html

For a widower: http://www.likesbooks.com/firstspouse...

[Cindy (eclecticfirefly)]

Thanks! I didn't see anything I already have, but surely somewhere in this conglomeration of almost 1000 TBR books I can find something to fit....

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Gen, how did you get to the search page at www.likesbooks.com ? I've looked all over and can't seem to find it.

[Gen]

It was in reader's choice:

http://www.likesbooks.com/lists.html

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Cool! Thank you so much, Gen!

[Deyara]

Films du Monde Reading Challenge - Completed

Duration: 1 November 2011 - 30 April 2012

Complete: 10/10

✔1. Australia: Animal Kingdom - drug-addicted character.

Rock & Roll Never Forgets by Deborah Grabien ★★★★ Mar 01, 2012

✔2. Canada: Incendies - fire on the cover.

Wildefire by Karsten Knight ★★★ Dec 17, 2011

✔3. France: Les Visiteurs - witch/wizard.

Grave Witch by Kalayna Price 6 Feb 2012 ★★★★★

✔4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior - thief.

Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews ★★★★★ Mar 15, 2012

✔5. India: Robot - science-fiction romance.

Grimspace by Ann Aguirre ★★★★★ Nov 29, 2011

✔6. Japan: The Chasing World - dystopian.

Matched by Ally Condie ★★★★ Feb 17, 2012

✔7. Spain: The Orphanage - orphan character.

Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead ★★★ Nov 11, 2011

✔8. South Korea: Antique - manga.

Nodame Cantabile 1 by Tomoko Ninomiya ★★★1/2 Apr 06, 2012

✔9. Taiwan: Silk - Read a book with a ghost, a scientist or a special agent.

Silent Night, Haunted Night by Terri Garey ★★★★ Mar 7, 2012

✔10. United Kingdom: Wild Target - professional killers.

Places to Be, People to kill by Brittiany A. Koren, Martin H. Greenberg ★★★★ Feb 28, 2012

[DJ =^^=]

great challenge, I will start in January.

[Melinda]

I'm in and will post my choices later. I will started in January.

Very neat challenge, Gen! Thanks for posting.

[Susan (susayq ~)]

NBRC - Films du Monde

1/10

Date: 12/1/11 - 5/31/12

1. Australia:
2. Canada:
3. France:
4. Germany:
5. India: an arranged marriage How to Wed a Baron by Kasey Micheals
6. Japan:
7. Spain:
8. South Korea:
9. Taiwan:
10. United Kingdom:

Read:

[Susan (susayq ~)]

NBRC - Films du Monde

10/10 DONE!!!

Date: 12/1/11 - 5/31/12

1. Australia: large family Highland Groom by Hannah Howell
2. Canada: fire on the cover Devil's Kiss by Zoe Archer
3. France:heroine is a witch Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
4. Germany: fair skin and dark hair Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas
5. India: an arranged marriage How to Wed a Baron by Kasey Micheals
6. Japan: dystopian world Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
7. Spain: orphans in the story A Place Called Home by Jo Goodman
8. South Korea: one-sided love Sarah's Child by Linda Howard
9. Taiwan: special agent Black Jack by Lora Leigh
10. United Kingdom: character who speaks French The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig

Read:

[The UHQ Nasanta]

Ok. Going to give this one a try.

Time: Dec. 7, 2011 - Jun 7, 2012

1. Australia: Animal Kingdom
- Read a book with a wild animal on the cover.

4/9

2. Canada: Incendies
- Read a book with twins.

6/11

3. France: Les Visiteurs
- Read a book with a witch/wizard Kind of. He's a mage/elf, son of mage father, elf mother.

12/30

4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior
- Read a book with a character that is a widower.

12/10 [reread]

5. India: Robot
- Read a science-fiction romance.

6/4

6. Japan: The Chasing World
- Read a book set in an alternate reality or in a dystopian world.

12/17

7. Spain: The Orphanage
- Read a book with a character that is an orphan, or read a horror novel.

12/23

8. South Korea: Antique
- Read a LGBT romance.

12/12

9. Taiwan: Silk
- Read a book with a special agent.

1/1

10. United Kingdom: Wild Target
- Read a book with a professional killer, a french speaking character or a character in hiding.

12/17


DONE! A few days past the date but...oh well. :)

[Teneal]

Films du Monde Challenge

Duration - 1.1.12 - 1.6.12

9/10

1. Australia: Animal Kingdom Candy by Luke Davies 26.2.12
- Read a book with a character that has a big family, a drug-addicted character or has a wild animal on the cover.

2. Canada: Incendies Divergent by Veronica Roth 14.3.12
- Read a book with twins, a single mother or has fire on the cover.

3. France: Les Visiteurs - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 12.3.12
- Read a book with a witch/wizard, that takes place in a hotel or read a time travel romance.

4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior
- Read a book with a character that is a nurse, a widower or a thief.

5. India: Robot A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini 19.4.12
- Read a book with an arranged marriage, a university student or read a science-fiction romance.

6. Japan: The Chasing World - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld 22.2.12
- Read a book set in an alternate reality or in a dystopian world.

7. Spain: The Orphanage - A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks 3.2.12
- Read a book with a character that is an orphan, is ill or read a horror novel.

8. South Korea: Antique Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen 12.4.12
- Read a book with a one sided-love, a LGBT romance or read a manga.

9. Taiwan: Silk - Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger 13.2.12
- Read a book with a ghost, a scientist or a special agent.

10. United Kingdom: Wild Target - Saving Rachel by John Locke 31.1.12
- Read a book with a professional killer, a french speaking character or a character in hiding.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

I am going to give this one a shot :) I will start on March 1st.


Duration: 6 months from the date you choose to start.
Started: March 1, 2012
Completed: June 6, 2012
Books Read: 13/10


1. Australia: Animal Kingdom
- Read a book with a character that has a big family, a drug-addicted character or has a wild animal on the cover.

Character with a big family

Fools Rush In

a drug-addicted character
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2. Canada: Incendies
- Read a book with twins, a single mother or has fire on the cover.

a single mother

The Hope of Refuge


3. France: Les Visiteurs
- Read a book with a witch/wizard, that takes place in a hotel or read a time travel romance.

Read a book with a witch



4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior
- Read a book with a character that is a nurse, a widower or a thief.

character that is a nurse
Lord of the trash

5. India: Robot
- Read a book with an arranged marriage, a university student or read a science-fiction romance.

a university student

The Nanny Diaries

6. Japan: The Chasing World
- Read a book set in an alternate reality or in a dystopian world.

Orange Petals in a Storm



7. Spain: The Orphanage
- Read a book with a character that is an orphan, is ill or read a horror novel.

Read a book with a character that is an orphan



8. South Korea: Antique
- Read a book with a one sided-love, a LGBT romance or read a manga.

one-sided love
ParkCrest View The Love Chronicles Volume 1

9. Taiwan: Silk
- Read a book with a ghost, a scientist or a special agent.

a scientist



10. United Kingdom: Wild Target (3/10/12)
- Read a book with a professional killer, a french speaking character or a character in hiding.

character speaks french

Sarah's Key

[Deyara]

I'm having trouble with South Korea: Read a book with a one sided-love, a LGBT romance or read a manga.

Any suggestions? I've never read manga before so I dont really know where to start with that, ane while I'm not averse to reading LGBT, I cant think of any off-hand to check out.

[The UHQ Nasanta]

Deyara wrote: "I'm having trouble with South Korea: Read a book with a one sided-love, a LGBT romance or read a manga.

Any suggestions? I've never read manga before so I dont really know where to start with th..."

Deyara, what type of stories do you enjoy? Sweet? Angsty? Short? Long? Young adult? Adult?

Some LGBT romances you can try:

by M.J. O'Shea. It's a really sweet, short ghost story, a college-age m/m romance with a HEA. I believe it is also free on Goodreads.

You can also check out the various free anthologies of short stories that are offered free by the M/M Romance Group such as and

is a fairly popular series of two male FBI agents who initially detest each other, and end up falling in love. It's suspense/mystery.

is rather pricey but it's a really funny 2-book m/m story of a writer and a ski instructor.

If you enjoy mysteries, you might want to check out , a 5-book m/m mystery series by Josh Lanyon.

If you like fantasy and want something more in the line of m/m love rather than romance, Mercedes Lackey wrote a Valdemar trilogy, the first book being . Also check out . I don't remember whether the m/m love is revealed in the first book though.

Or, Mary Renault wrote a few ancient Greek historicals with m/m love. I remember reading way back in high school. I think that was my first introduction to LGBT love, and I didn't even realize it. lol

F/F romance/love is not very popular, and not really something I am interested in reading myself so I have no recommendations - although I seem to recall there being a F/F YA book that had gained some popularity. Anyone remember the title?

I don't know if you can see this link (it's a private group), but it's a list that the M/M Romance Group created of books that they'd recommend to those new to the genre: Recs for New-to-MM-Genre


As for manga, there are many. I currently follow two:

which is primarily aimed at girls and which is primarily aimed at boys

is fun, too. I think this series ended?

I really enjoyed which is about classically trained student musicians. If you enjoy classical music, playing instruments or such, you might like this. I thought that this manga series was just a teensy bit more sophisticated than the ones I've mentioned above.


As for one-sided love, I don't remember reading much of that, usually because I find it tragic and I tend to stay away from tragic tales. I seem to recall one-sided love in , though, but I don't think this plays a big part. Correct me if I'm wrong since I haven't read this book in years.

[Deyara]

Wow, thanks so much for those recommendations, there a quite a few there I really want to try! I'm going to try the manga you recommended first, and then Midnight because it has ghosts in it :)

[Deyara]

Yay, I'm done!

Thanks Utterly Huggable Quills, I wnjoyed and I've started and its good too. You're a great recommender ::)

[Gen]

Congrats Deyara!

[Teneal]

I've got one more to find for this challenge and then to finish one I'm currently reading for it. 8/10 - so close!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

2 to go!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

updated post #17

3 more to go!!! : )

[Suzanne]

Nothing but Reading Challenges
Films du Monde Reading Challenge
Duration: 4/24/2012 - 10/24/2012

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Australia: Animal Kingdom
- Read a book with a character that has a big family, a drug-addicted character or has a wild animal on the cover -
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward

2. Canada: Incendies
- Read a book with twins, a single mother or has fire on the cover -
Shelter In A Soldier's Arms (That Special Woman!) by Susan Mallery

3. France: Les Visiteurs
- Read a book with a witch/wizard, that takes place in a hotel or read a time travel romance -
Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior
- Read a book with a character that is a nurse, a widower or a thief -
Heist Society by Ally Carter

5. India: Robot
- Read a book with an arranged marriage, a university student or read a science-fiction romance -
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann

6. Japan: The Chasing World
- Read a book set in an alternate reality or in a dystopian world -
Red Glove by Holly Black

7. Spain: The Orphanage
- Read a book with a character that is an orphan, is ill or read a horror novel -
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman

8. South Korea: Antique
- Read a book with a one sided-love, a LGBT romance or read a manga -
In Odd We Trust by Dean Koontz

9. Taiwan: Silk
- Read a book with a ghost, a scientist or a special agent -
Yours, Mine, and Ours by MaryJanice Davidson

10. United Kingdom: Wild Target
- Read a book with a professional killer, a french speaking character or a character in hiding -
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

[Susan (susayq ~)]

I'm finished! I'll link post #14 when I get home since I'm on my phone right now LOL

[Susan (susayq ~)]

NBRC - Films du Monde

10/10 DONE!!!

Date: 12/1/11 - 5/31/12

1. Australia: large family Highland Groom by Hannah Howell
2. Canada: fire on the cover Devil's Kiss by Zoe Archer
3. France:heroine is a witch Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
4. Germany: fair skin and dark hair Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas
5. India: an arranged marriage How to Wed a Baron by Kasey Micheals
6. Japan: dystopian world Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
7. Spain: orphans in the story A Place Called Home by Jo Goodman
8. South Korea: one-sided love Sarah's Child by Linda Howard
9. Taiwan: special agent Black Jack by Lora Leigh
10. United Kingdom: character who speaks French The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig

Read:

[Rachael C.]

Films du Monde Reading Challenge
Duration: May 3, 2012 - November 3, 2012
10/10 Completed

1. Australia: Animal Kingdom I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced by Nujood Ali (main character had 5 brothers and sisters) Completed 7/27 - 4 stars

2. Canada: Incendies
Supervolcano: Eruption by Harry Turtledove (has fire on the cover) Completed 5/21 - 3 stars

3. France: Les Visiteurs Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich (Glo is a witch) Completed 8/8 - 4 stars

4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed (character's stepdad becomes a widower when her mom dies) Completed 8/18 - 5 stars

5. India: Robot
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (science fiction romance) Completed 7/9 - 5+ stars

6. Japan: The Chasing World Ashfall by Mike Mullin (book set in dystopian world) Completed 5/7 - 5 stars

7. Spain: The Orphanage
Tweak: Growing Up On Methamphetamines by Nic Sheff (main character is chronically ill because he is addicted to heroin and crystal meth, he also gets acutely ill when he goes into withdrawal) Completed 6/7 - 5 stars

8. South Korea: Antique
Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot (main character is in love with someone who doesn't love her back) Completed 7/14 - 3 stars

9. Taiwan: Silk I, Alex Cross by James Patterson (Cormorant is one among many special agents involved in the investigation) Completed 8/22 - 4 stars

10. United Kingdom: Wild Target Opium Fiend: A 21st Century Slave to a 19th Century Addiction (author goes to Buddhist monk-run "rehab" with a French addict named Pierre) Completed 7/18 - 4 stars

[Gen]

Congrats Susan!!

[Sashana]

Congrats, Susan!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Thanks, Ladies!!

[The UHQ Nasanta]

Deyara wrote: "Yay, I'm done!

Thanks Utterly Huggable Quills, I wnjoyed and I've started [bookcover:Vampire Knight Volume 01] and its good too. You're a great recommender ::)"

Congrats, Deyara. I'm so glad you enjoyed those two. :D

Shoot. I still have 3 more books to read and two weeks to read them in! >_<

Congrats, Susan!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Updated Post 17

I completed this challenge!!!

Books Read: 13/10

[Suzanne]

Yeah Done!

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...

[Gen]

Congratulations to Robin and Suzanne!

[Rachael C.]

Done! Yay!

[Gen]

Congrats Rachael!

[Aina]

This is as much as I can get for 6 months.

Films du Monde Reading Challenge (April 4 2012 - October 4 2012)
1. Australia - Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia
2. Canada - Assassin's Creed: The Secret Crusade by Oliver Bowden
3. France -
4. Germany - One Day by David Nicholls
5. India - Lenobia's Vow by P.C. and Kristen Cast
6. Japan - Dragon's Oath by P.C. Cast
7. Spain - 1515 by Faisal Tehrani
8. South Korea - The Courtesan's Lover by Gabrielle Kimm
9. Taiwan - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia Margaret Stohl
10. United Kingdom - The Rat-a-tat Mystery by Enid Blyton

[Sashana]

Those are quite a few, Aina. Congrats!

[Kat]

I also like this concept! Another challenge on my to-do list!

[Lisa Kay]

You're going to have to start a "wishlist" for challenges, Kat. ☺

[Laila Jane]

***COMPLETE***

I've added this one too =)

Goal: 10/10
June 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

✓1. Australia
Character has a big family, is drug-addicted, or book has a wild animal on the cover
       My Everything - read 06/30/13
      An elephant (wild animal) on the cover

✓2. Canada
Book with twins, a single mother, or has fire on the cover
       Lola and the Boy Next Door - read 07/09/13
      Cricket and Calliope are twins

✓3. France
Book with a witch/wizard, takes place in a hotel, or a time travel romance
       Between the Lines - read 06/30/13
      Takes place in a hotel

✓4. Germany
Book with a character that is a nurse, a widower, or a thief
       The Guise of a Gentleman - read 07/04/13
      A book with characters that are both a widow and a thief

✓5. India
Book with an arranged marriage, a university student, or a science fiction romance
       Jet - read 06/11/13
      Main character is a college student

✓6. Japan
Book set in an alternate reality or a dystopian world
       Through the Ever Night - read 06/15/13
      Set in an alternate reality/dystopian world

✓7. Spain
Character is an orphan or is ill, or a horror novel
       Ruining Angel - read 07/20/13
      Main character was an orphan and was injured

✓8. South Korea
Book with a one-sided love, a LGBT romance, or read a manga
       Where You Are - read 07/10/13
      A book with a one-sided love

✓9. Taiwan
Book with a ghost, a scientist, or a special agent
       The Night Circus - read 07/31/13
      Book with a ghost

✓10. United Kingdom
Book with a professional killer, a french speaking character, or a character in hiding
       Anna and the French Kiss - read 06/04/13
      Setting is in Paris, multiple characters speak French

[Lisa Kay]

Welcome to this one, too, Laila!

[Laila Jane]

I've completed my first challenge! Updated on message 43 =)

[Lisa Kay]

Wow! That's great, Laila. Congrats!

[Maria]

Started> jun/1/14
Ended> Seo/24/14
Completed: 10/10

1. Australia: A character that has a big family Pride and Prejudice
2. Canada: Fire in the cover City of Heavenly Fire
3. France: Throne of Glass
4. Germany: A character that is a widower To All the Boys I've Loved Before
5. India: Science-fiction Animal Farm
6. Japan: dystopian world. Uglies
7. Spain: A character that is an orphan Never Let Me Go
8. South Korea: LGBT romanceThe Runaway Queen
9. Taiwan: A special agentCross My Heart and Hope to Spy
10. United Kingdom: a character in hiding Paper Towns

PD: I had this challenge post on my list of challenge but never posted here, cool challenge btw. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Gen]

Congrats Maria! And thank you for the comment :)

[Kim]

7/17/15 - 1/17/16

10/10 Completed

1. Has a wild animal on the cover - All the Bright Places - 8/11/15
2. Twins - Seven Minutes in Heaven
3. Takes place in a hotel - Never Never: Part Two - 7/17/15
4. Thief - Kill Me If You Can - 8/1/15
5. University student - Night of Cake & Puppets - 7/22/15
6. Set in a dystopian world - End of Days - 7/23/15
7. Horror novel - Anna Dressed in Blood - 7/24/15
8. One-sided love - Little Brother - 8/11/15
9. Ghost - Emerald Green - 8/6/15
10. Professional killer or special agent - Invisible - 7/28/15

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to the challenge Kim ☺

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome Gabi!