2025 Reading Challenge discussion

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2014

In many parts of the northern hemisphere, Daylight Savings Time begins in March. Below is a map showing the usage of Daylight Savings Time around the world. Blue is for areas currently using it, and red and orange areas do not.



1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time.

2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.

3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916.

4. Daylight savings time was first proposed by a man named George Veronon Hudson. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson.

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Alessia will be our leader for this challenge. Thank you, Alessia!

I'm in. All 4 please.

Me too.

I'm in for 3. Looks like a good challenge.

how do we know of ot uses daylight savings time or not?

Alison wrote: "how do we know of ot uses daylight savings time or not?"

Daylight Savings Time by Country

I'm in for all four this challenge.

COMPLETED: March 24th

(4/4)

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time. (Scotland/US)


2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.


3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916.


4. Daylight savings time was first proposed by a man named George Veronon Hudson. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson.

thanks!

My first ever monthly challenge so i'll go for all 4.
UPDATED MARCH 24TH
4/4 - COMPLETED!!!
1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time. - I, Alex Cross: (Washington) - 17/3/14
2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time. - Black Hawk Down (Somalia) - 13/3/14
3. Read a book that takes place before 1916. - The Gods of Gotham (1845) - 2/3/14
4. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson. - A Florentine Death (Michele Giuttari) - 24/3/14

Alison wrote: "how do we know of ot uses daylight savings time or not?"

The map in the original post is color coded to show which countries use it. :)

I think I'll go for all 4!

I'm in for 3!


1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time.
2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.
3. Daylight savings time was first proposed by a man named George Veronon Hudson. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson.

I'm horrible with geography-it's showing that India does NOT use daylight savings, correct?

I will do 3.

I'm going to try for all four.

Can I also be the leader for the challenge?

@Bookalicious: yes, India is marked as orange so it shouldn't be using daylight savings, according to this map.

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest set in the US Read 24/03/2014

2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time. I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban set in Pakistan Read 27/03/2014

3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916. Tess of the d'Urbervilles published and set in the 1800s Read 06/03/2014

4. Daylight savings time was first proposed by a man named George Vernon Hudson. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson. Stardust written by Neil Gaiman Read 31/03/2014

4/4

I'm committing to all four.

Alessia, of course you can! Thank you for volunteering.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2014

COMPLETED 4/4

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time. A Brief History of Witchcraft by Lois Martin


2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time. Rescuing the Spectacled Bear by Stephen Fry


3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916. The Day We Found the Universe by Marcia Bartusiak


4. Daylight savings time was first proposed by a man named George Veronon Hudson. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson. A Fantasy of Dr. Ox by Jules Verne

I will do all 4 :)

I'm in for all four.

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time. Claire of the Sea Light (Haiti)

2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time. Cockroaches (Thailand)

3. Read a book that takes place before 1916. The Heretic's Daughter (1691-1692)

4. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson. Burial Rites by Hannah Kent

Completed: 4/4

Thank you Kara! This is my first challenge leading experience :)

The Daylight Savings Time Challenge Participants

Alessia: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Amanda: 2/4
Angela: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Araceli: 3/4
Audrey: 0/4
Barbara: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Bernadette: 3/3   GOAL ACHIEVED!!!
Biblophile: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Brian: 1/2
Candice 1/1   GOAL ACHIEVED!
Claire: 3/3   GOAL ACHIEVED!
Courtney: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Cynthia: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Danielle: 2/2   GOAL ACHIEVED!
Daphne: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Elsbeth: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Erika: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
EstaAmeliaR: 3/4
Finley Jane: 3/3   GOAL ACHIEVED!
Ian: 0/2
Jackie: 2/4
Jaclyn: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Janet: 3/3   GOAL ACHIEVED!!
Jannene: 2/3
Jessica: 0/2
Jo: 2/3
Kaitlin: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Karena: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Kelsi: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Lilac: 3/3   GOAL ACHIEVED!!
Lynn: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
LynnB: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Maiko: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Mary-ann: 4/2   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Mave: 3/3   GOAL ACHIEVED!!
Meimei: 3/2   GOAL ACHIEVED!!
Nicole: 2/2   GOAL ACHIEVED!
Pat: 3/4
Rose: 0/4
ScarlettMi: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Sharon: 3/2     GOAL ACHIEVED!
Sibyl: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Stephen: 4/4   CHALLENGE COMPLETED!!!
Susan: 3/3   GOAL ACHIEVED!!
Tricia: 1/2

Good luck everyone, and have fun with the challenge!!

I'll try for 2

I'm in for all 4.

I'm in for 4>

I'm in for all 4 too!

I'm going to try for 2.


1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time.

2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.

3. Read a book that takes place before 1916. - Vanity Fair 24/03/2014

4. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson

COMPLETED: 1/2

I'm going to go for all 4-

3/4 completed
1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time. Eleanor & Park
2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time. Half of a Yellow Sun
3. Read a book that takes place before 1916.
4. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson. Norwegian Wood

Put me down for all 4 too. Thanks!

Bookalicious wrote: "I'm horrible with geography-it's showing that India does NOT use daylight savings, correct?"

That's correct. India does NOT use DST. :)

Everyone updated :)

Question! If we read a book set in a fantasy world or made-up country, would that count for #2?

I'll do all 4!

Jaclyn wrote: "Question! If we read a book set in a fantasy world or made-up country, would that count for #2?"

Well, technically since DST is something real, actually used in the real world, books set in fantasy worlds shouldn't count for the challenge. Plus task #2 can be an opportunity to read books set in far away countries that we usually don't read of. Anyway, let's see what Kara says.

Alessia wrote: "Jaclyn wrote: "Question! If we read a book set in a fantasy world or made-up country, would that count for #2?"

Well, technically since DST is something real, actually used in the real world books..."

That makes perfect sense. I was kinda thinking that's how it would be, but thought it couldn't hurt to ask! :)

I'll give it a go. :)

FINISHED! #1 The Victoria Vanishes by Christopher Fowler. Set in Great Britain.

FINISHED! : The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. Set in Egypt

Completed April 18, 2014

FINISHED! #3: Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.

FINISHED! #4: The Wedding Cake Tree by Melanie Hudson

Better late then never I guess. Just couldn't leave it without finishing. :)

I'm in for 2, I will try to do all four but it depends what books I can get hold of!

2/2 Completed goal, will now try for the other two if I can fit them in.

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time.
American Gods - Finished 02/03/14.

2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.
The Kite Runner - Afghanistan - 23/03/14

3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916.
Spilt Milk - the story starts in 1913 - 19/03/14

4. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson.
Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia - 16/03/14

FINISHED ON 23/03/14

Alessia wrote: "Jaclyn wrote: "Question! If we read a book set in a fantasy world or made-up country, would that count for #2?"

Well, technically since DST is something real, actually used in the real world, books set in fantasy worlds shouldn't count for the challenge. Plus task #2 can be an opportunity to read books set in far away countries that we usually don't read of. Anyway, let's see what Kara says. "

I think your answer makes sense, Alessia. :)

I will try all 4.

Thanks Kara :)

@Jackie, how many categories are you going for?

Everyone updated. Welcome to the challenge!!

I'm in for 3!

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time.
2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.
3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916.

Please add me in for all 4. Thanks

3/4

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time. The Art Forger B.A. Shapiro

2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

3. Read a book that takes place before 1916. The Night Circus Erin Morgenstern

4. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson

I'm going to try - but aim for 2!

I'll do all four. :-)

Add me for 2 books please.

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time.

✔ 2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.
Black Mamba Boy

✔ 3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916.
Butcher's Crossing

4. Daylight savings time was first proposed by a man named George Veronon Hudson. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson.

I would like to sign up for 2 please. Thank you Alessia!!

Sign me up for two please :)

You're both added! Welcome!

Alessia wrote: "Thanks Kara :)

@Jackie, how many categories are you going for?

Everyone updated. Welcome to the challenge!!"

I'll try all 4, I'm feeling adventurous! :)

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: March 1 - 31, 2014
Completed: 0/4

I'm in for all four.

1. Read a book set in a place that currently uses daylight savings time.

2. Read a book set in a place that does not currently use daylight savings time.

3. Daylight savings time was first implemented in 1916. Read a book that takes place before 1916.

4. Daylight savings time was first proposed by a man named George Veronon Hudson. Read a book by an author who shares an initial with George Vernon Hudson.

Great Jackie! It's good to be adventurous, especially with books ;)

Rose, I've added you.

I can't wait to see what everyone's going to read, I'm sure my to-read list will grow a lot!