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Lisa GB Is A Movie Star In 2019
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General Rules:Please read very carefully.
1. You must pick 12 different movies and read 12 books, one from each movie.
Note: Each book is exclusive to one task. You may not repeat tasks. The same rule applies to subsequent rounds.
2. You may not combine books with the Monthly Challenge, but you may combine with monthly group reads, topplers, and buddy reads.
3. The challenge is from January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. You must start and complete your books within the year AND within the time that you start the challenge. If you are late starting the challenge, you may not count books prior to your start date. For example, if you start May 1st, you may only count books read between May 1 β Dec 31.
4. Books must be at least 175 pages long.
5. Books may be any format (audiobook, ebook, hardcover/paperback).
β½ In the case of ebooks & audiobooks, use the hardcover edition to determine page length.. If there is no hardcover edition, use the paperback edition. From the book page, select βall editionsβ, then select βhardcoverβ. If no hardcover editions, select βpaperbackβ. If more than one edition, sort by βnum ratingsβ and go with the first listing. If you are still unable to identify, ask for a ruling.
6. Books may be any genre unless specified in a task. In the case of graphic novels or books consisting of a lot of pictures, the text must be equivalent to that of a 175-page book.
7. If a task refers to the title, the subtitle or series title doesnβt count unless specified in a task.
8. If a task refers to the cover, it will be based on the cover of the issue you read. The object required on the cover needs to be prominent on the cover and easily identified.
9. If a tasks specifies a country as a setting, the book should be set in a minimum of 50% of that country unless otherwise specified.
10. Compound words/Imbedded words/Plurals: When a task requires a specific word in the title, it must match the required word as close as possible unless specifically stated in the individual task. It may not be included as a compound word or imbedded in another word. In the situation of plurals, you may add an "s" or "es", but you may not change the word to a plural form if it's different from the required word. Eg - Mice cannot be used as the plural for Mouse.
11. Order of Books read: There is no requirement regarding the order the books are read. Any book read between your starting date and Dec 31 is fair game. You can read badges out of order. For example, if you've read A Wrinkle in Time and counted it for Badge 1, you may read another book that fits another task for that movie and count it for Badge 2 even though you have not finished badge 1. You just need to clearly mark it when you track your books.
You may swap books from one badge to another providing you mark your tracker clearly so that I understand what you are doing. Once your badge is received, those books are not swappable.
12. You will need to start your own reporting thread in this folder to track your progress. There will be a thread set up to report your success in completing the challenge and to request your badge.
To set up your personal thread, Click here. For topic, put your WoF name and any other Title. eg. Orlando Accepts an Oscar. Accept the defaulted folder. Fill out the comment field and save.
A couple of suggestions regarding your personal thread. Link to this thread for easy reference instead of copying all the instructions to your thread. It's lengthy, and you'll want to save space for your own planning and tracking.
Do not copy links to webpages. We discovered last year that not all of the link gets copied. One task linked to the list, "Best Westerns". The copied link truncated some of the address and took peope to "Best Books Ever". The result was that people were reading books from the wrong list and were disappointed when I disallowed them.
π₯ππBook: Bel Cantoπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - Bel Canto by Ann Patchett - 334pp
2. Author: Ann Patchett was on Time Magazine's list of 100 most influential people in the world. Read a book with "Time" in the title - How to Stop Time by Matt Haig - 325pp
3. Actor: Julianna Moore is an atheist; when asked on Inside the Actors Studio what God might say to her upon arrival at heaven, she gave God's response as, "Well, I guess you were wrong, I do exist." Read a book with a Religious theme or Atheist theme - The Burning Chambers by Kate Mosse - 608pp
4. Setting: Unnamed South American country - Read a book set in South America or written by a South American author - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel GarcΓa MΓ‘rquez - 348pp
β5. Genre: Literary Fiction - Read a book that is Literary Fiction. The genre must be listed on the book's main page -Melmoth by Sarah Perry -273pp - Finished 24/01/19
6. Trivia: The novel was the Orange Prize winner in 2002. Read a book that was an Orange Prize winner or nominee - The Night Watch by Sarah Waters - 506pp
π₯ππBook : Between Shades of Gray, Movie name: Ashes in the Snowπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - 344pp
2. Author: Ruta Sepetys lives in a treehouse in the hills of Tennessee. Read a book with "tree" or "house" in the title - A House of Ghosts by W.C. Ryan - 432pp OR The Dutch House: βThe book of the autumnβ β Sunday Times by Ann Patchett - 352pp
3. Actor: Bel Powley's maternal grandmother, Betty is originally from Dublin. Read a book set in Ireland or by an Irish author - The Dolocher by Caroline Barry - 500pp
4. Setting: Siberia and Lithuania - Siberia and Lithuania border on the Baltic Sea. Read a book that is set in one of these countries that border on the Baltic Sea: Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania. Required: State the name of the country - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Sweden) - 353pp
5. Genre: Historic Fiction - Read a book featuring women in history. (ie Joan of Arc) - The Scandalous Duchess by Anne O'Brien - 608pp
6. Trivia: To avoid potential confusion with the 50 Shades of Gray franchise, many alternative titles were considered to replace Between Shades of Gray. Screenwriter Ben York Jones came up with Ashes in the Snow, for its similarity in cadence and its narrative significance. Read a book that has "Ashes" or "Snow" in the title. This task requires that the word be exact - A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon - 992pp
π₯ππBook: Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith, and Familyπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith, and Family by Garrard Conley - 340pp
β2. Author: Garrard Conley has one published book on Goodreads, although he has written various podcasts and articles. Read a book with a single word title. Words like a, an, the, etc are not allowed. The title is restricted to one word only - Lanny by Max Porter - 224pp - Finished 30/06/19
3. Actor: Lucas Hedges - When asked about his sexuality in 2018, Hedges said: "In the early stages of my life, some of the people I was most infatuated with were my closest male friends." Read a book about boyhood friends - Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire SΓ‘enz - 360pp
4. Setting: Arkansas - Read a book set in Arkansas or NYC (where Garrard currently lives) - The Alienist by Caleb Carr - 498pp OR The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn - 400pp
5. Genre: Memoir - Read a Memoir. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi - 258pp
6. Trivia: Garrand's parents gave him the choice to undergo conversion therapy or be exiled and shunned. Read a book with "exile" or "shun" in title - Exile by Richard North Patterson - 724pp
π₯ππBook: Forever My Girlπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin - 254pp
β2. Author: Heidi McLaughlin wrote another book titled Roman. Read a book about the ancient Romans - The Eagle of The Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff - 296pp - Finished 10/07/19
3. Actor: Alex Roe has 16 acting credits. Read a book that was first published in 2016 - The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin - 410pp
4. Setting: Texas - Read a book set in Texas - Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry - 960pp
5. Genre: Romance, Music - Read a book listed as New Adult. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 319pp
6. Trivia: Director Bethany Ashton Wolf passionately and vehemently wanted Travis Tritt to play a cameo role in the film and sing an original song in it as well. Wolf felt that he is one of the greatest country stars of all time, a living legend, and she wanted to pay homage to that style of country music in the film, so she called and emailed his team for 3 consecutive months before filming commenced. When the news reached Tritt, he accepted the role of Walt and the song. He sings the original song, "Slowin' Down" written by Brett Boyett and Paul Overstreet in the film and on its soundtrack.
Read a book with "country" or the author's first or last name is "Travis" - No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy - 320pp
π₯ππBook : The Girl in the Spider's Webπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz - 544pp
2. Author: David Lagercrantz - Using the letters in "David Lagercrantz" make a word of at least 3 letters long. Read a book with that exact word in it. You may use a letter as many as times as it shows in the name. ie - there are 3 a's. You may use all three of them in your word. You may not use letters not shown in the name. ie - you may use leg, but not legs - ACE - Ace, King, Knave by Maria McCann - 512pp
β3. Actor: Claire Foy acted in NetFlix Series, The Crown. Read a story where the characters are members of a royal family - The Strangled Queen by Maurice Druon - 280pp - Finished 19/10/19
4. Setting: Sweden - Read a book that is set in Sweden or written by a Swedish author - Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist - 519pp
5. Genre: Mystery - Read a book that is Historical Mystery. Use this genre page as a tool. Required - explain how the book fits this genre - Tombland by C.J. Sansom - 865pp
6. Trivia: The main character's name is Lizbeth which is a derivative of Elizabet. Read a book where the main character is named Elizabeth, Liz, Beth, or Betty - Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James - 325pp
π₯ππBook: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Societyπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer - 294pp
2. Author: Mary Ann Shaffer was a librarian and bookshop worker. Read a book about a library or book shop - The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George - 402pp
β3. Actor: Jessica Brown Findlay played Sybil Crawley in Downton Abbey. Read a book set in a manor or abbey - The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton - 596pp - Finished 15/06/19
β 4. Setting: Guernsey 1946 - Read a book set on an island - The Story Keeper by Anna Mazzola - 384pp - Finished - 06/01/19
5. Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, War - Read a book that is listed as Historical Fiction - War. Both genres must be listed on the main book page - A Long Long Way by Sebastian Barry - 292pp
β6. Trivia: There's a scene where Juliet finds pressed flowers in her notebook. Read a book that has flowers on the cover - The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley - 480pp - Finished 15/03/19
π₯ππBook: Little Womenπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - 504pp
2. Author: Louisa May Alcott said, "I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship." Read a book with a stormy cover - Strange Weather by Joe Hill - 448pp
3. Actor: Lea Thompson starred in Back to the Future. Read a Time Travel book. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - Timeline by Michael Crichton - 512pp
4. Setting: Massachusetts - Read a book set in Massachusetts - Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane - 369pp
β5. Genre: Classics, Historical Fiction - Read a book that is Historical Fiction. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins - 384pp - Finished 19/05/19
6. Trivia: Some people suggest that the title of the movie was meant to highlight the inferiority of women as compared to men, or, alternatively, describe the lives of simple people, "unimportant" in the social sense. Read a book with a strong female lead character - Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon - 1185pp
π₯ππBook: The Little Strangerπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - The Little Stranger by Sarah Waters - 501pp
2. Author: Sarah Waters was born in Neyland, Pembrokeshire, Wales, The United Kingdom. Read a book that is set in Wales or is by a Welsh author - Here Be Dragons by Sharon Kay Penman - 803pp
3. Actor: Domhnall Gleeson is an Irish actor and writer. He is best known for his portrayal of Bill Weasley in the Harry Potter film franchise (2010-2011). Read a book where the main character has red (ginger) hair - Child of the Prophecy by Juliet Marillier - 577pp
4. Setting: England - Read a book set in the 1940's - The Darkest Hour by Barbara Erskine - 576pp
5. Genre: Horror - Read a book that is in the Horror genre. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley - 368pp
6. Trivia: Wonderfully mustachioed Domnhall Gleeson is Faraday, a country doctor living a quietly isolating existence. Read a book with a mustache on the cover - Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie - 275pp
π₯ππBook: Nutcracker and Mouse King and the Tale of the NutcrackerMovie: The Nutcracker and the Four Realmsπππ₯
Tasks:
1. Read the book - Nutcracker and Mouse King and the Tale of the Nutcracker by E.T.A. Hoffmann - 192pp
2. Author: E.T.A. Hoffman's stories were very influential during the 19th century, and he is one of the major authors of the Romantic movement. Read a book set between 1800 - 1900 - The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin - 337pp
3. Actor: Keira Knightley loves to collect shoes. Read a book with shoes on the cover - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - 615pp
4. Setting: Germany - Read a book set in Germany or written by a German author - The Reader by Bernhard Schlink - 216pp
β5. Genre: Fantasy, Christmas - Read a book from the Fantasy genre. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - The Forgotten Beasts of Eld by Patricia A. McKillip - 208pp - Finished 17/02/19
6. Trivia: The famous ballet was derived from this novella. Read a book with the main theme of dance - Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild - 240pp
π₯ππBook: Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary StuartMovie: Mary, Queen of Scotsπππ₯
Tasks:
1. Read the book - Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart by John Guy - 638pp
2. Author: John Guy is a Tudor Historian. Read a book about the Tudors - Mary Queen Of Scotland And The Isles by Margaret George - 884pp
3. Actor: Gemma Chan - In October 2012 she witnessed a murder of a homeless gentleman outside the Putney Bridge Tube station in West London. She stayed with the gentleman while medics and police were called, but he soon expired. In September 2013 she gave evidence in the trial of the defendant. Read a book in which there is a trial - Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan - 392pp
β4. Setting: Scotland - Read a book that is set in Scotland or written by a Scottish author - Sealskin by Su Bristow - 276pp - Finished 22/02/19
5. Genre: Non-Fiction/Historical Fiction. - Read a biography about a king, queen, president, or other type of leader of a country. "Biography" must be listed on the book's main page - A Great and Terrible King: Edward I and the Forging of Britain by Marc Morris - 462pp
6. Trivia: The movie was titled, "Maria Stuart" in Germany. Read a book that was written under a pseudonym. Required - give the author's real name and the pseudonym - The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne BrontΓ« - 524pp - This was written and published under the pseudonym Acton Bell.
π₯ππBook: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agendaπππ₯Tasks:
β1. Read the book - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli - 303pp - Finished 10/06/19
2. Author: Becky Albertalli's favourite Oreo Cookie is Double Stuf or Classic. Read a book that has "Black" or "White" in title, or where the cover is black and white as the only colours - Memoirs of a Polar Bear by YΕko Tawada - 212pp
3. Actor: Nick Robinson' s maternal grandfather is of Croatian descent. Revisit the Geocache challenge and read one of the 3 options for: Cathedral of St James in Croatia:
-a Read book set Croatia - Girl at War by Sara NoviΔ - 336pp
- b. Read a book with "cathedral: in title - Cathedral by Nelson DeMille - 592pp
- c. Read a book set in the Renaissance period (14th to 17th century) - The Western Wind by Samantha Harvey - 304pp
4. Setting: Shady Creek, Georgia - Read a book set near a river or creek - River of Destiny by Barbara Erskine - 497pp
5. Genre: YA, Romance - Read a book that is classified LGBT. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - The Catch Trap by Marion Zimmer Bradley - 631pp
6. Trivia: The movie premiered at the Mardi Gras Film Festival. Read a book with a mask on the cover - Phantom by Susan Kay - 468pp
π₯ππBook: To All the Boys I've Loved Beforeπππ₯Tasks:
1. Read the book - To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han - 355pp
2. Author: Jenny Han earned her Masters of Fine Art Degree. Read a book with art on the cover - The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt - 774pp
3. Actor: Lana Condor played Jubilation "Julilee" Lee in X-men. Character is a human mutant, formerly a vampire. Read a book featuring vampire(s) - Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice - 308pp
4. Setting: Charlottesville, Virginia - Read a book set in Virginia - Cold Mountain - Charles Frazier - 449pp
β5. Genre: YA Romance - Read a Romance. The genre must be listed on the book's main page - The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary - 394pp - Finished 09/09/19
6. Trivia: The letters seen in the movie, including the contract, were all physically written by Lana Condor. Read a book with hands on the cover - The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson - 470pp
That's my gophering complete (for now at least). I think 12 books should be doable (as long as health problems and reading slumps don't get in the way like they did this year!).
I am still gophering, but I am glad I looked at your books. I am going to change The Clockmaker's Daughter to the manor/abbey task. I did not read the summary before placing it on my list. I see a couple of books on your list that I really liked. I hope you enjoy them. Oh, and I really need to get back to Claire and Jamie. I had not gophered for the strong female task yet. Good one!
Cherie wrote: "I am still gophering, but I am glad I looked at your books. I am going to change The Clockmaker's Daughter to the manor/abbey task. I did not read the summary before placing it on my list. I see a ..."It's funny, when I first started thinking about books to fit the tasks, I couldn't think of any book I owned that would fit the manor/abbey task. Then I suddenly had a lightbulb moment and remembered that most of Kate Morton's books are set in places like that so I took a look at the synopsis for The Clockmaker's Daughter and sure enough it fitted.
I really need to get back to the 'Outlander' series too. I read the first three books but haven't gone any further (although I own all the other books in the series). I'm hoping this will give me the push I need to pick them up again. It's a great series but the books are just so long! When I was thinking of strong female characters, Claire was the first one who came to mind.
I think A Breath of Snow and Ashes is next on my list. It is the last one I own. Now, if I can only remember the Texas book I saw in someone's list...
Just remembered I haven't reported my first book, which I finished last Sunday. Here goes:Badge 1, Book 1
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Setting: Guernsey 1946
The Story Keeper
by Anna MazzolaNo. of pages read - 384
Task Summary: Read a book set on an island
The book is set entirely on the Isle of Skye in the mid 19th century
Congrats on your first book!Don't forget to put the summary of the task in the report. It goes under the line with the page numbers. In this case, it would have been
Prime example of why I need to see the task summary. This task was "Set on an island."
Janice wrote: "Congrats on your first book!Don't forget to put the summary of the task in the report. It goes under the line with the page numbers. In this case, it would have been "Task Summary - Set in Scotla..."
Thanks, Janice! I have altered my post.
Woohoo - book 1 finished! Well done Lisa :-D
Margo wrote: "Woohoo - book 1 finished! Well done Lisa :-D"Thanks, Margo. It's always nice to get the first one ticked off.
Book 2 is complete:Badge 1, Book 2
Bel Canto
Genre: Literary Fiction
Melmoth
by Sarah PerryNo. of pages read - 273
Task Summary: Read a book that is Literary Fiction
The book is classified as Literary Fiction on its main page
Sarah wrote: "A good start Lisa!"Yes, for once! I might actually get a badge this year ππ I failed miserably last year.
Book 3 is complete:Badge 1, Book 3
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
Genre: Fantasy
The Forgotten Beasts of Eld
by Patricia A. McKillipNo. of pages read - 208
Task Summary: Read a book that is in the Fantasy genre
This book is classified as Fantasy on its main page
Book 4 is complete:Badge 1, Book 4
Mary, Queen of Scots
Setting: Scotland
Sealskin
by Su BristowNo. of pages read - 276
Task Summary: Read a book that is set in Scotland or written by a Scottish author
This book is set on the west coast of Scotland. It's a retelling of the Scottish legend of the selkies
Out of OrderBadge 2, Book 1
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Trivia: There's a scene where Juliet finds pressed flowers in her notebook
The Rose Garden
by Susanna KearsleyNo. of pages read - 480
Task Summary: Read a book that has flowers on the cover
There are quite a lot of roses on the cover of this book
Book 5 is done and dusted:Badge 1, Book 5
Little Women
Genre: Classics, Historical Fiction
The Confessions of Frannie Langton
by Sara CollinsNo. of pages read - 384
Task Summary: Read a book that is Historical Fiction
This book takes place in the early part of the 19th century, mainly in the years 1825 and 1826.
Book 6 is done:Badge 1, Book 6
Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda
Read the book
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
by Becky AlbertalliNo. of pages read - 303
Out of OrderBadge 2, Book 2
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Actor: Jessica Brown Findlay
The Clockmaker's Daughter
by Kate MortonNo. of pages read - 596
Task Summary: Read a book set in a manor or abbey
A good chunk of this book takes place in Birchwood Manor
Book 7 is complete:Badge 1, Book 7
Boy Erased: A Memoir of Identity, Faith and Family
Author: Garrard Conley
Lanny
by Max PorterNo. of pages read - 224
Task Summary: Read a book with a single word title
That's Book 8 out of the way:Badge 1, Book 8
Forever My Girl
Author: Heidi McLaughlin
The Eagle of The Ninth
by Rosemary SutcliffNo. of pages read - 296
Task Summary: Read a book about the ancient Romans
This book largely takes place in ancient Caledonia during the time of the Roman occupation of England. The main character tries to solve the mystery of what happened to the Ninth Roman Legion, which disappeared in Caledonia whilst under his father's leadership.
Book 9 is done:Badge 1, Book 9
To All The Boys I've Loved Before
Genre: YA Romance
The Flatshare
by Beth O'LearyNo. of pages read - 394
Task Summary: Read a Romance
This book is classified as Romance on its main page
I want to read your book #8, but my library does not have it. I might have to go to the book store at some point. Three more books and you will have Badge 1 done. Yay!
Cherie wrote: "I want to read your book #8, but my library does not have it. I might have to go to the book store at some point. Three more books and you will have Badge 1 done. Yay!"
Oh, that's annoying about The Eagle of the Ninth, Cherie. It's considered a classic so it's strange your library doesn't have it.
Thanks! I might actually get a badge this year! π
Book 10 is complete:Badge 1, Book 10
The Girl in the Spider's Web
Actor: Claire Foy
The Strangled Queen
by Maurice DruonNo. of pages read - 280
Task Summary: Read a story where the characters are members of a royal family
Most of the main characters are members of royal families. They mainly come from amongst the House of Capet and House of Valois.
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I am going to aim to finish 12 books for this challenge. I have also decided that I am not going to plan for all the films and tasks this year. Instead, I am going to focus on the 12 films I am interested in and find books for all the tasks related to them. Normally I would plan for every single task but let's face it, I very rarely read more than the minimum number of books needed to complete the challenge and this year I haven't even been able to do that. So 2019 is going to be the year of a simpler, more focused approach. If I make it to Round 2, I will just plan it out as and when I need to.
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