2015 Challenge discussion

1. a book with more than 500 pages
2. a classic romance
3. a book that became a movie
4. a book published this year
5. a book with a number in the title
6. a book written by someone under 30
7. a book with nonhuman characters
8. a funny book
9. a book by a female author
10. a mystery or thriller
11. a book with a one-word title
12. a book of short stories
13. a book set in a different country
14. a nonfiction book
15. a popular author's first book
16. a book from an author you love that you haven't read yet
17. a book a friend recommended
18. a Pulitzer Prize winning book
19. a book based on a true story
20. a book at the bottom of your to-read list
21. a book your mom loves
22. a book that scares you
23. a book more than 100 years old
24. a book based only on its cover
25, a book you were supposed to read in school but didn't
26. a memoir
27. a book you can finish in a day
28. a book with antonyms in the title
29. a book set somewhere you've always wanted to visit
30. a book that came out the year you were born
31. a book with bad reviews
32. a trilogy
33. a book from your childhood
34. a book with a love triangle
35. a book set in the future
36. a book set in high school
37. a book with a color in the title
38. a book that made you cry
39. a book with magic
40. a graphic novel
41. a book by an author you've never read before
42. a book you own but have never read
43. a book that takes place in your hometown (or home state)
44. a book that was originally written in a different language
45. a book set during Christmas
46. a book written by an author with your same initials
47. a play
48. a banned book
49. a book based on or turned into a TV show
50. a book you've started but never finished

If you have to read a trilogy wouldn't that be 52 books? Lol

Although, one book could cover many of the requirements. What Will the rule be? Can we read less than 50 books?

I think you can do it however you want! I do like the idea of covering a couple of categories with more than one book - there are a couple of categories I'll really have to stretch to fill (classic romance and a play will be tough, for sure!).

OMG this is ambitious. I'm in. I have 2 trilogies in which I am about to read book #3, does that count?

I think it should since you're finishing the trilogy in 2015. lol

Absolutely, Paula! :)

Thank you both. I can't wait to see your selections. I'm already looking for authors by my initials. ;)

This looks fun and challenging! Currently reading The Hobbit, which will count for 3. made into a movie.

Louise, welcome! I've read the Hobbit years and years ago - can't believe they needed 3 movies to tell the story!

I am noticing LOTS of differences. Many minor scene variations which you expect, but some big plot and character additions as well. I am enjoying it though, about half way through.

I'm starting Beloved - a pulitzer prize winner AND a banned book...whew, I think this is a heavy one, hope I like it.
Meredith

I loved that book. I think you will too

Good to know! I saw that Tera gave it 4 stars, too!