2015 Reading Challenge [Closed] discussion

WEEKS & TOPICS
subject to change

1. a book with more than 500 pages - DONE
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor

2. a romance - DONE
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

3. a book that became a movie - DONE
Coraline by Neil Gaiman

4. a book published this year - DONE
The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

5. a book with a number in the title - DONE
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey

6. a book written by someone under 30
Eragon by Christopher Paolini

7. a book with nonhuman characters
The Mermaid's Sister by Carrie Anne Noble

8. a funny book
Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh

9. a book by a female author - DONE
The DUFF: Designated Ugly Fat Friend by Kody Keplinger

10. a mystery or thriller
The Dead Key by D.M. Pulley

11. a book with a one-word title - DONE
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

12. a book of short stories


13. a book set in a different country - DONE
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

14. a nonfiction book
American Sniper by Chris Kyle

15. a popular author's first book
Looking for Alaska by John Green

16. a book from your favorite author that you haven't read yet
A Shiver of Light by Laurell K. Hamilton

17. a book a friend recommended - DONE
Eleanor and Park by Rainbow Rowell

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
Lord of the Flies by William Golding

22. a book that scares you
Doctor Sleep by Stephen King

23. a book more than 100 years old

24. a book based entirely on its cover

25. a book you were supposed to read in school but didn't
The Giver by Lois Lowry

26. a memoir
Bossypants by Tina Fey

27. a book you can finish in a day

28. a book with antonyms in the title
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

29. a book set somewhere you've always wanted to visit
In the Woods by Tana French

30. a book that came out the year you were born


31. a book with bad reviews

32. a trilogy (the first)
Tithe by Holly Black

33. a trilogy (the second)
Valiant by Holly Black

34. a trilogy (the third)
Ironside by Holly Black

35. a book from your childhood
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

36. a book with a love triangle - DONE
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

37. a book set in the future

38. a book set in high school

39. a book with a color in the title

40. a book that made/makes you cry
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton

41. a book with magic

42. a graphic novel
Deadly Storm by Richard Castle

43. a book by an author you've never read before

44. a book you own but have never read

45. a book that takes place in your hometown/state

46. a book that was originally written in another language
Heart Collector by Jacques Vandroux

47. a book set during Christmas (or similar holiday) - DONE
Landline by Rainbow Rowell

48. a book written by an author with your same initials
The Fire Wish by Amber Lough

49. a play
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

50. a banned book

51. a book based on OR turned into a tv show
Heat Wave by Richard Castle

52. a book you started but never finished

Welcome Amanda!! :)

I plan on reading Coraline as well. I saw the movie and it gave me nightmares. Literally. And I was about 19 when I saw it. Creepy stuff!!

Thanks, Jessica! I was debating between that or City of Ember, but chose to go with the one that wasn't a series. Plus, I think I have yet to read anything by Neil Gaiman, so it was perfect. And yes, the movie was pretty creepy! But so good.

I'm still figuring out my list...some things are so hard to decide on.

Ah! City of Ember is also on my to-read list. I'll probably end up reading multiple books on some weeks just because I can't make up my mind. :)

Haha, I'm debating it. If I can find the time. I'm doing monthly reading challenges (plus an A-Z challenge) in another group, so I've got a lot to read! I'll fit in things where I can, but I know it'll be tough.

My husband tells me I'm not going to reach my goal, because I'm a huge procrastinator. And he's probably right. But I can try to prove him wrong!

I really want to read Coraline. Like Jessica, the film kind of scared me. A couple of years ago I watched it at Halloween and ended up having to watch the least scary thing in our collection to uncreep myself (least scary thing being Disney's Tinkerbell movie, hehe).

Hope you enjoy the book. I'm a massive fan of Neil Gaiman, I'd heartily recommend The Ocean at the End of the Lane which is my favourite of his books.

Oh noo! At least you were able to get yourself uncreeped out. I'm really looking forward to reading the book.

I have some of his books, but I'm not sure I have that one. I'll look into it, though! Thanks.

I need to figure out the rest of my books still...but I'm working on my first two still. (Well, just started Hush, Hush today).

I'm still adding to my list as I spot more books on my shelves which fit into various weeks. I nearly jumped for joy the other day when I realised that The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud would work as my book with antonyms in the title. ;-)

I was discussing some of this with my mom today, and we finally figured out a book she loves that I'd like to read again (I read it...14?+ years ago)...Lord of the Flies. And I'm working on figuring out more. Might change some of these up a bit, too.

I'm still reading my week one book, but finished week two (plus two sequels, and now I'm on the last of the series). Ready to read week three and continue reading week one. Among all the other books I'm reading for other group challenges, I've got a lot to get through!