Bouchra's Reporting Thread

[Bouchra]

I know I'm really new around here, but I spent one hour reading around and found the challenges here awesome, especially this one, so I decided to participate. I'm reading one book per week this year, so finishing 12 books before June 30th won't be difficult, at least not as difficult as finding the books here!

Month 1: Read a book that is set in September. Firestorm -- Nevada Barr It doesn't mention it's setting much, but in the beginning of the book there are a few mentions of the events occurring in September.

Month 2: Read a book that has Sapphire/Lapis in the title, is about Sapphire/Lapis, or the cover is the colour of Sapphire/Lapis. TBD

Month 3: Read a book that was originally published in 1993. TBD

Month 4: Read a book written by an author from Algeria. TBD

Month 5: Read a book set in USA (Boston/Cambridge, MA, to be more specific and challenging, might drop this later on). TBD

Month 6: Read a sci-fi book. Preferably a sci-fi classic/must-read. TBD

Month 7: Read a book written by an author who shares your first or last name. Can I use the alternate spelling of my first name? Because otherwise I'm stuck with just two books :( TBD

Month 8: Read a book that has lilies either on the cover or in the title. TBD

Month 9: Read the book that has been on your TBR list the longest. TBD

Month 10: Read a book that has a dolphin or neon tetra on the cover. TBD

Month 11: Read the biography of Steve Jobs. TBD

Month 12: Read a book about being more environmentally-friendly. TBD

BONUS TASK: Read a book about traveling. Around the World in 80 Days -- Jules Verne

I would appreciate any book suggestions or recommendations. I'm going to scout the Internets to find my list. Hopefully I can decide on at least 6 books before February 17, 2012.

[Janice, Moderator]

I'm so glad you're going to tackle this challenge. I'm looking forward to your choices.

Are you hoping to go to college in Cambridge - Harvard or MIT?

[Cheryl]

I found the Listopias here on goodreads (in the Explore menu) to be helpful to find books.
Welcome!

[Almeta]

I am not much of a sci-fi reader but I just put this one on my list. It is not a classic, but it sure sounds interesting.Genesis

I think you will like this group. It is one of my favorites. And the challenges, really make reading fun.

Welcome.

[Bouchra]

Janice wrote: "I'm so glad you're going to tackle this challenge. I'm looking forward to your choices.

Are you hoping to go to college in Cambridge - Harvard or MIT?"

Thanks, Janice! Yep, I'm actually hoping for MIT, but if that doesn't work out then I'll go to the next best choice -- Harvard. Do you happen to live in the area?

Cheryl & Ameta, thanks for the tips. I'll check them out.

Stay tuned for my choices = )

[Janice, Moderator]

Bouchra wrote: "Thanks, Janice! Yep, I'm actually hoping for MIT, but if that doesn't work out then I'll go to the next best choice -- Harvard. Do you happen to live in the area?"

No, I live in western Canada. But I walked on the hallowed grounds of Harvard when I went to Boston on holiday a few years back.

[Bouchra]

Judy -- Thanks.

I'm sorry I didn't update till now, but life has been keeping me busy... I added 2 books that I read recently, Firestorm and Around the World in Eight Days, the latter of which I was supposed to count towards February's globe-trotting challenge, but completely forgot about till the 1st of March!

I'll be going to the bookstore this week, hopefully, so I'll be adding a few more books in the days to come. Please stay tuned, and mods, please tell me whether I'm doing it right or not...

[Cheryl]

Did you read Around the World in Eighty Days in Feb, but just forget to report? If so you can still report it in that Globetrotting thread.

Your reporting post, above, looks good. I hope you find time for more leisure reading (that fits the themes) soon! All work and no play, you know. :)

[Cheryl]

Oh, and re' #7, the alternate spelling of your name - Janice would have to make the final call, but it does seem fair to me as your name is pretty uncommon.

[Janice, Moderator]

Yes, go ahead and use the alternate spelling of your name.