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Sharon's list for 2012 - Goal 150+
Ok, I've added 50+ books to the list. Time to start reading! More will come throughout the year. Maybe I'll start with Matched or maybe the Alex Cross books ... some of those will be re-reads, I just obsess about reading a series in order.
Good Luck with your challenge. Although PNR/UF should be quick. I should know, I competed with my friend. She read PNR and I read high fantasy. Guess who won ;).
I love the Alex Cross books and can't wait to read whatever is next to come out.
January "Resolutions" Challenge: I finished the four resolutions I had said I would do:Lose weight The Help
Get married Morrigan's Cross
Save money 1st to Die
Buy a house Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer
and one more Have a Baby Dead Until Dark
Still have half the month might work on some of the others :)
Adriana wrote: "Matched was fantastic :)"My number finally came up at the library! Going to pick it up tonight. Looking forward to reading it.
Sharon wrote: "January "Resolutions" Challenge: I finished the four resolutions I had said I would do:Lose weight The Help
Get married Morrigan's Cross
Save money 1st to Die
Buy a house Theodore Boone, Kid Lawy..."
Finished one more for a total of 6 this time it was quit smoking Nightfall - don't think I'll read anymore of this series
January accounting so far, 13 books read will finish at least 1 more before the end of the month which is good as I am aiming for 13-14 books a month January through June since I will be out of town for 3 weeks in July and won't be reading. Finished my January resolutions challenge and did better than planned as I completed 6 resolutions instead of the 4 I had said I would do. I will also have read 3 authors that are new to me and 1 door stopper. I have finished 3 books from the I Spy Year Long Challenge.
Somehow I didn't know you were in the Door-Stopper Challenge, sorry! I added your name and the book/page total in now though :)Also way to go on the book reading! You did so well :)
Tatum wrote: "Somehow I didn't know you were in the Door-Stopper Challenge, sorry! I added your name and the book/page total in now though :)Also way to go on the book reading! You did so well :)"
That's ok, I more or less happened into the challenge when I read that book. If others come along I'll count them but I don't have any planned right now.
Sharon wrote: "Janaury accountibng so far, 13 books read will finish at least 1 more before the end of the month which is good as I am aiming for 13-14 books a month January through June since I will be out of to..."Well, looks like my total for January will be 15 books. I had to read a book that was due at the library in 1 day as I couldn't renew it! This book also counts towards the "I Spy" challenge.
February accounting: 12 books read which puts yearly total at 27 so far, puts me where I need to be just a little ahead. 6 more in the new to me challenge - 4. Ally Condie
5. Alice Ozma
6. Erin Morgenstern
7. Pittacus Lore
8. Susan Wittig Albert
9. Joanne Fluke
I finished the group read of The Night Circus which is good since I was the leader :) and I read 4 books in the Tickled Pink Challenge.
**Adding this to my personal area so I can decide what to read :) April's No Spring Chik(en) Challenge:
2. Spring into Action: Read a book that is action packed.
7. Chicken Out: Read a book with yellow (or a pastel colour) on the cover.
Quarterly Challenge: Changed my body of water :)***Finished 6/25/12
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March Review - 13 books read for a total of 40 so far ... 4 more in the new to me for a total of 14, completed the March Madness challenge and finished the group read11. John Feinstein
12. Scott Hamilton
13. Cate Tiernan
14. Philip Pullman
Sharon wrote: "25. Occupation: Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer"Did you like this book? I've seen it at my library and considered it but never ended up getting it.
Trevor wrote: "Sharon wrote: "25. Occupation: Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer"Did you like this book? I've seen it at my library and considered it but never ended up getting it."
I did like this book, I'm a big John Grisham fan, I own all of his books (I only buy books I really want to keep). Theo is the son of two lawyers so he ends up spending a lot of time at their law firm and in courts. It worked good with him helping his peers with legal issues. I could see Grisham turning this into a series.
That's one of my library reads I have now but I still haven't read it yet. I've heard great things including from you Sharon (:
Sara wrote: "I had thought I had read all of Grisham's books but I missed this one. I added it to my tbr list :) "It's in the children's section at my library, which is why you may have missed it. I didn't realize it was a Grisham book.
Sara wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Sharon wrote: "25. Occupation: Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer"Did you like this book? I've seen it at my library and considered it but never ended up getting it."
I did..."
I'm a big Grisham fan ... I have all his books, liked some, really like some and a few I didn't like. My favorite I think is
May's Military Challenge - I'll read 3 or 42. Read a book that has a flag on the cover, or the cover is predominately one of the colors that makes up your country's flag. Example: If you live in the U.S. you'd read a book that's cover is predominately red, white, or blue.
3. Read a book that takes place in a country different than the one you live in
7. Read a book that has a parade in it
May's Mom Challenge 1. Read a book where a mother gives advice to her child or a child learns something from his/her mother
2. Read a book where a baby is born, human or otherwise
3. Read a book in which the main protagonist becomes pregnant or is a mother
4. One of the most popular gifts given on Mother’s Day is flowers. Tell us what your favorite flower is ... I liked Trevor's idea to tell what his mother's favorite flower is. My moms favorite flower was: Carnations
June Challenge ****finished 6/18/12Something Borrowed, Something Blue Mini-Challenge!
Weddings are full of traditions. For the mini challenge this month we’re going to read something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue!
1. Something old: Read a book set at least 100 years in the past - takes place in 1909
2. Something new: Read a book that’s been published in 2012
3. Something borrowed: Read a book that you don't own (borrowed from a friend or the library)
44. Something blue: Read a book with the word "blue" in its title OR read a book with a blue cover
Categories:
Guest Book attendant: 1 book
Bridesmaid: 2 books
Maid of honor: 3 books
Bride: 4 books]
Other June Challenge - The Start of Summer Challenge**finished 6/30 at 10:30 p.m.!
The beginning of summer is marked by warm weather and Fathers Day. Let’s kick off summer with a new challenge!
1. Read a book that has "summer" in the title OR has a character with the name Summer
3. Read a book set in the South
4. Read a book where the protagonist is a father or will become a father in the book.
5. Read a book that has an image of something related to summer on the cover
For April I only read 10 books? Looks like softball is getting in the way of reading! Oh well, I'm still on track. The year is a 3rd of the way over and I am a 3rd of the way to 150 which is my goal. New to you challenge:
15. Markus Zusak
16. Ally Carter
17. Lisa Mangum
18. Susanna Kaysen
April's No Spring Chik(en) Challenge:
2. Spring into Action: Read a book that is action packed. Heist Society
3. Spring Goes in like a Lion and Out like a Lamb: Read a book where animals play a part of the plot. I'm reading
should finish it today (I'm counting it for April!)7. Chicken Out: Read a book with yellow (or a pastel colour) on the cover.
The Golden Spiral (Hourglass Door, #2)
8. Chicken Feed: Read a book you got for free or very cheaply.
Well it's the end of May, I've read a total of 62 books this year so far, 12 this month. I completed both of the challenges for the month and I read 3 new to me authors.19. Kristin Hannah
20. Jeanne DuPrau
21. Jenni James
By June I would like to have read at least 75 books so I need to read a minimum of 13 books - but I'll aim for 15
The 2012 Olympics ChallengeIt’s almost time for the summer Olympics to start in London, and what better way to kick off the festivities than with a new quarterly challenge!
Rules:
-challenge runs from July 1st to September 30.
-all book formats are allowed
-rereads are fine
1. The Olympics are taking place in London, England. Read a book set in the UK -OR- read a book that is written by an author from the UK
2. Show your team spirit! Read a book by an author from your country –OR- read a book that is set in your country.
3. There’s 26 sports being played at this year’s Olympics. Read a book that’s plot involves one of these sports –OR- read a non-fiction book about one of these sports. Here is a list of the sports-
http://www.topendsports.com/events/su...
4. Greece is the birthplace of the first Olympics games. They started in 776 B.C. and were dedicated to the Olympian gods. Read a book that has a mythological character in it
5. People travel from all over the world to watch the Olympics. Read a book that has a character that goes on a journey
6. Read a book that has a title that starts with one of the letters in OLYMPICS
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7. The Opening Ceremony is called The Isles of Wonder. Queen Elizabeth II will officially open the ceremony and a short James Bond film, featuring Daniel Craig, will be played. Read a book with an island setting, a character that’s royalty, a book that has a secret agent/spy in it, or has a character who’s name is Daniel.
8. Torch bearers will carry the Flame through more than 1,000 cities, towns and villages in the UK, before it arrives to the opening ceremony. Read a book with the word Fire or its derivative in the title or has an image of fire on the cover.
9. Read a fiction book that has the Olympics as part of the plot, read a non-fiction book about the Olympics, or a biography/memoir of any Olympic athlete.
10. Athletes spend years training for one thing, the Gold Medal. Read a book that has a character that works towards a goal, a character who wins a sporting event/race, or a book that has gold coloring on the cover.
11. Wenlock and Mandeville are the 2012 Olympics Mascots and are featured in a short cartoon titled Out of a Rainbow. Read a book that has a rainbow on the cover, or a book that has a mascot in it -OR- watch the cartoon
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1fy6Z...
12. Read a book that has a park in it
Participation levels:
Bronze Medal: 1-4 books
Silver Medal: 5-8 books
Gold Medal: 9-12 books
3rd Quarter Spell Out ChallengeThis challenge is a Spell Out Challenge, where we'll spell out countries that are participating in the 2012 summer Olympics!
Rules:
-pick one or more countries that you'd like to spell out from this list
-using books that you've read, spell out the country's name with the titles or author's first/last names that corresponds to the country's letters.
-challenge runs from July 1st to September 30.
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Mid-year Challenge ... finish that seriesI will finish the Alex Cross books!I'm on #11 of 18
Alex Cross's Trial
I, Alex Cross
Cross Fire
Kill Alex Cross
I'll continue this one ...
Reached
and this one (house of night)...
maybe start this one ...
Will have to see where I go.
For June I completed both the monthly challenges (barely!) and I read 16 books to bring my total for the year to 78 ... that puts me 3 books ahead which is good as I won't be reading much in July. I finished one more door-stopper.
July Spell Out Mini Challenge We’re going to do a spell out challenge for our mini challenge this month! Participants will chose to spell out 1-3 words that make up the U.S.A. Flag (in honor of the 4th of July). To participate first pick what level you’d like to aim for. Then read books that the titles, or authors first or last names start with the corresponding letters.
Should be able to do level one-
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I'll see what I can do - I was going to get some sunshine but decided to stay out and have a picnic!Three Cheers for July Challenge
The theme of this challenge all about the fun month of July!
Rules:
-challenge goes from July 1-July 31
-all book formats are allowed
-rereads are fine
2. Read a book where independence plays a part in the plot-either an independent character or a person or group striving for independence
3. Food and picnics are a big part of the 4th of July and summertime. Read a book with an image of food on the cover, a book where food plays an important part in the plot -OR- has a title that has a food in it.
4. The 4th of July isn't the only thing that's happening in July, it's also National Ice Cream Month! Read a book that has a cover that's the color of your favorite ice cream flavor. - Title is my favorite - chocolate
8. -OR- read a book that has a setting that involves the protagonists spending a lot of time outside
Participation levels:
Going outside to get some sunshine 1-2 books
Having a picnic 3-4 books
Watching a parade 5-6 books
Hosting a fireworks display in your backyard 7-8 books
August Cover Hunt ChallengeOur challenge this month is all about covers! As you read this month, look at the covers of your books and see how many tasks you can complete.
Rules:
- Challenge runs from August 1st to August 30th
- All book formats are allowed
- Re-reads are fine
1. Read a book with a mostly pink cover or one that has flowers on it.
2. Read a book with a mostly brown cover or one with an animal on it.
3. Read a book with a mostly blue cover or one with water (in any form) on it.
4. Read a book with a mostly black cover or one with a moon on it
5. Read a book with a mostly green cover or one with trees on it.
6. Read a book with a mostly white cover or one with a dress on it.
7. Read a book with mostly yellow cover or one with a sun on it.
lots of golds and yellows I'm counting it :)
8. Read a book with a mostly purple cover or one with food/drink on it.
Participation levels
Tracker: 1-2 books
Spotter: 3-4 books
Shooter: 5-6 books
Sharpshooter: 7-8 books
Firsts Mini ChallengeThis challenge is all about firsts!
Rules:
- Challenge runs from August 1st-August 31st
- Re-reads are ok
- All book formats are fine
- Post your list in advance or as you go
1. Read a book that's first in a series
2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list (the one that is in position #1 on your list).
3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.
4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.
lot's of firsts in this bookLevels
Coming in First: 4 books
Finalist: 3 books
Participant: 2 books
Bystander: 1 book
I finished both challenges for July, according to my counter on my main page I am at 82 books read for the year which would only be 4 books read this month? Well, I guess that's right since I only read 1 week out of the month. I am currently reading 3 books so August's number will maybe get me back on track!
Sharon wrote: "I finished both challenges for July, according to my counter on my main page I am at 82 books read for the year which would only be 4 books read this month? Well, I guess that's right since I only..."The count was off by one ... I'm actually at 83. I went back and checked off the books.
The Industry ChallengeSeptember's theme is jobs, so we have an industry-themed challenge for the month. See how many industries you can nab!
Rules:
- Challenge runs from September 1st through September 30th
- All book formats are allowed
- Re-reads are fine
1. Agriculture: Read a book that has something that grows on its cover or in its title
2. Apparel: Read a book that has an article of clothing on its cover (alone, not on a person) or that has a protagonist who prides him or herself on being fashionable
3. Automotive: Read a book that has a mode of transportation on its cover or in its title
4. Banking/Lending: Read a book that you borrowed from a friend or the library
5. Education: Read a non-fiction book that teaches you something (state what it taught you)
--this book taught me to never try any of Julia Child's recipes! (ok, some may be good and easy)
6. Entertainment & Leisure: Read a quick and easy book that’s young adult or chick lit
7. Computer/Software/Electronics: Read a science fiction book
8. Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals: Read a book that makes you feel good when you’re down (state why it makes you feel good)
9. Motion Picture & Video: Read a book that has been made into or was based on a movie (if the movie has a different name, state which movie)
The Notebook or
The Lovely Bones
10. News: Read a book that centers around an event that made headlines or, if it’s a historic event, is in the history books (state what event it is)this book deals with illegal poaching of bears for gallbladders and such ... has been in the news
11. Publishing: Read a book from the Publisher’s Weekly Best Books List (from any year or category): http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/be... (state which list it's from)- I have this one
2009 Pirate Latitudes
12. Tourism: Read a book that takes place in a country you would like to visit (state what country it is) well, obviously France :)
Participation Levels
CEO: 10-12
Manager: 7-9
Associate: 4-6
Intern: 1-3
All About September Mini ChallengeThis challenge takes some cool facts about September and turns them into a challenge. Thank you, Nathaly!
Rules:
- Challenge runs from September 1st through September 30th
- All book formats are allowed
- Re-reads are fine
1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. Read a book with "Seven" (or a variation in its title), that is seventh in its series, or a book with 7 as one of the digits in its page numbers.
370 pages2. The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love).
3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite.
**My favorite comic strip is Cathy - Why I like this one is summed up in the Intro on GoComics: Cathy is the Everywoman. She deals with diets, self-esteem, in-laws, and letting her husband know that she is the boss. Everyone can identify with her shopping, bills, taxes, planning for the future and coping with her husband’s incessant computer golf games. Whether you are a newlywed, single, or have been married for decades, all will enjoy the daily predicaments of Cathy and Irving.
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HALLOWEEN CHALLENGEDuration: October 1 - October 31
completed 7/8
1. Witch: Read a book that contains magic
2. Vampire: Read a book about vampires
3. Ghost: Read a book in which someone important to the main character has died
4. Skeleton: Read a book in which lots of people die OR read a book by an author who has passed away
6. Mummy: Read a historical fiction
7. Alien: Read a science fiction book
8. Murderer: Read murder mystery novel
I love music ... you know I'm doing this one!4th Quarter Holiday Music Challenge
Duration: October 1 – December 31
*Our 4th 2012 quarter challenge will end with music and celebrations. October is “scary”…November is “Thankful”…December is “Christmas”!! There will be 30 choices in this challenge, and that may seem a little daunting. No worries!! You choose how many songs you want to do in three months. So, here we go!!!
October Songs:
1. Witchy Woman by The Eagles: Read a book that has a witch as a character.
2. Runnin’ with the Devil by Van Halen: Read a book with a Red cover OR has a character running from something.
3. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell: Read a book with an Orange cover OR has a character who is being stalked.
4. Don’t Fear the Reaper by Blue Oyster Cult: Read a book who has a character who is murdered.
5. A Nightmare on My Street by DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince: Read a book who has a character with mental problems.
6. Highway to Hell by AC/DC: Read a book with a Black cover
7. Werewolves of London by Warren Zevon: Read a book with werewolves as characters.
8. Ghostbusters by Ray Parker Jr.: Read a book with ghosts in it.
9. Monster Mash by Bobby “Boris” Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers: Read a book with a “Frankenstein” personality. (Or read the book Frankenstein)
10. Thriller by Michael Jackson: Read a book with a Gray cover OR a book about zombies.
November Songs:
1. Thanksgiving Song by Mary Chapin Carpenter: Read a book about family gathering together.
2. Kind and Generous by Natalie Merchant: Read a book about people giving generously to others.
3. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong: Read a feel good book published in the country you live in.
4. Be Thankful by Natalie Cole: Read a book about something you are thankful for. If not obvious from the title, let us know what it is. **this book just helps you look at all the different things/blessings in your life to be thankful for and to thank those around you
5. Thank You for the Music by ABBA: Read a book with music in it OR a book with a celebration.
6. Thanks for My Child by Cheryl Pepsii Riley: Read a book about a single mother taking care of her children.
7. The Thanksgiving Song by Adam Sandler: Read a book that makes you laugh OR has a turkey on the cover.
8. Thank you by Dido: Read a book where the characters are going through trials but still stay close in their relationships.
9. Thankful by Kelly Clarkson: Read a romance book
10. We are Family by Sister Sledge: Read a book with dancing in it.
December Songs:
- You can choose to read: Christmas books
FOURTH QUARTER CHARACTER CHALLENGEDuration: October 1 - December 31
Rules:
- Pick your favorite character (or one of your favorite characters) from a book, story, or graphic novel
- Spell out your character's name (first, last, full, middle...you choose) using the first letter of ANY MAIN WORD in a book title (you would avoid, for example, words like "the" or "a") OR the first letter of any of the author's names.
- Each book may only be used for one letter.
- Tell us why (mark spoilers, please) this is your favorite character
I think I finally picked my favorite character ... for you J.D. Robb fans I have chosen
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**no last name, mention the name Roarke and everyone knows who you are talking about :)
OCTOBER 2012 MINI-SPELL CHALLENGE:Duration: October 1 - October 31
Our October 2012 Spell Challenge will feature ways you think of the month that begins with O.
For this challenge, think of things you like to do in October or that remind you of Autumn (Fall).
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Prep for 2013THE BABY NAME HUNT - will see how many I can get
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Below are the lists of the most popular baby names of 2012. Read books in which each is the name of: a character, the author, OR the subject of a biography. (One book per name, and each book can only be used once.) It can be the first, middle, last, or nick name, but it must be spelled the exact same way; no variations are allowed.
Example:
All of these would work for the name "James"
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - James Potter is a character
Death Comes to Pemberley - Written by PD James
The One - Biography of James Brown
Male
1 Liam
2 Ethan
3 Mason
4 Noah
5 Jacob
6 Jack
7 Aiden
8 Jackson
9 Logan
10 Lucas
11 Benjamin
12 William
13 Ryan
14 James
15 Alexander
16 Jayden
17 Owen
18 Michael
19 Elijah
20 Matthew
Female
1 Emma
2 Olivia
3 Sophia
4 Ava
5 Isabella
6 Ella
7 Mia
8 Emily
9 Chloe
10 Lily
11 Madison
12 Abigail
13 Avery
14 Charlotte
15 Amelia
16 Harper
17 Addison
18 Hannah
19 Grace
20 Zoe
Prep 2013The History Challenge
Duration: January – December 2013
What do you remember about world history in the last 20 years? If you’re like me, not much! This challenge will increase your knowledge of world events and maybe lead you to a new favorite author, genre, or topic.
Categories (Years):
2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.
Rules:
Choose how many years you are going for. You can choose as many or as little as you like!
State which years you are going for in your first post (optional).
Any book counts: fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and re-reads are all fine.
When you complete the challenge post your entire list of books so we can all congratulate you. :D
Prep for 2013 - reserved for The Member's Challengelist to come
Prep for 2013THE GOODREADS 100 CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Goodreads posted a list of 100 fiction books based on the number of people who read them and their average review. The average Goodreads member has read 31 of these books. How many have you read? How many can you read in 2013?
List here: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/12...
Rules:
Determine how many of the books you have read (you can get this by clicking on the button at the bottom of the list that says, "Get Results & Compare with Friends"). Pick a goal of how many you would like to read by the end of 2013. Post both of these figures in this thread, then track your progress throughout the year.
I've read 31 so far ... goal to come
Prep for 2013 - sounds funThe Favorites Challenge
Duration: January 1 – December 31, 2013
This challenge is all about your favorites! You can take the reins and design this challenge as you wish (perhaps mini challenges for each category?).
*You can choose to read however many books you wish for this challenge.
*Re-reads are allowed, but no skimming. You need to read the entire book.
*You can make your list as you go, or you can make it before you start.
*If you choose to spell in this challenge you can use the title of the book (excluding A, And, or The) or the first letter of the first or last name of the author.
*When you finish your challenge, repost your list so you can get a virtual pat on the back!
Ok, so are we ready for the categories??.....Here we go!
Category 1:
Favorite weather: Spell out your favorite season and/or type of weather!
Examples:
1. Autumn/Fall
2. Spring
3. Winter
4. Summer
5. Sunshine
6. Thunderstorm
7. Snow
8. Raining
9. Cloudy
10. Windy
11. Whatever other weather words you can thinking or would like to use!
Ex: If I liked Spring and sunshine…I would spell SPRING and SUNSHINE from the books I read throughout the year.
Category 2:
Favorite Genre: Spell out your favorite genre and/or read at least 5 books from your favorite genre.
Example:
1. Fantasy
2. Science Fiction
3. Paranormal Romance
4. Cozy Mystery
5. Whatever genre is your favorite!
Example: I will spell out the words HISTORICAL FICTION, and/or I will read at least 5 Historical Fiction books during 2013.
Category 3:
Favorite Author: Spell out your favorite author’s name and/or read at least 3 books by your favorite author. Or for extra fun go to www.literature-map.com , type in your favorite author’s name and read at least 5 books from a similar author listed.
Example: One of my favorite authors is KRISTIN HANNAH, so I would spell her name with books read. Or I would read three books by Kristin Hannah; Or I would go to the website listed above…the author I choose would be, Elin Hilderbrand. I would then read 5 books by Elin Hilderbrand.
Category 4:
Favorite Holiday: Spell out your favorite holiday and/or read at least 5 books related to your favorite holiday.
Examples:
1. Christmas
2. Halloween
3. Thanksgiving
4. Birthday (Yes, some of us think it is a holiday)
5. Anniversary
6. Valentine’s Day
7. Whatever holiday you choose!
Ex: If I liked Halloween, I could choose to spell out HALLOWEEN and/or I could also read 5 books related to Halloween such as mysteries, horror, cozy mysteries.
Category 5:
Favorite Sport: Spell out your favorite sport and/or your favorite sports team. To make it easier you can spell the mascot (ex: Tar Heels) instead of spelling out North Carolina Tar Heels.
Example: My favorite sport is football, so I would spell FOOTBALL and/or I could spell out my favorite team MOUNTAINEERS (college) or COLTS (NFL).
Let’s learn about each other and our favorites! Have fun with this yearly challenge! :)
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Flutter (other topics)Wisdom (other topics)
Don't Cry, Tai Lake (other topics)
I'll Be Home for Christmas (other topics)
First Impressions (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Qiu Xiaolong (other topics)Lisa Wingate (other topics)
David Baldacci (other topics)
Lisa Plumley (other topics)
Ken Harmon (other topics)
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To Read:
1.
Matched****2.
Crossed****3.
The Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ*****4.
The Golden Compass5.
Cross***6.
Landing It: My Life on and Off the Ice***7.
Double Cross***8. I, Alex Cross
9.
Mary, Mary****10.
Cross Country***11.
London Bridges (Alex Cross #10)**-***12. Alex Cross's Trial
13.
Jack & Jill***14.
Pop Goes the Weasel (Alex Cross, #5)***15.
Roses Are Red***16.
Violets Are Blue (Alex Cross, #7)***17.
Cat & Mouse***18.
The Big Bad Wolf (Alex Cross, #9)***19.
Four Blind Mice****20.
Cross Fire***1/221.
Kill Alex Cross****22.
Fearless***23.
The Help*****24.
The Moroni Code**25.
V is for Vengeance****26.
Never Say Never***27.
Silver Bells***28.
Playing For Pizza***29.
The Witness****30.
Book of a Thousand Days***31.
Destined***32.
The Book Thief****33.
I'll Be Home For Christmas***34.
Linger***35.
First Impressions**1/236.
First Grave on the Right****37.
Midnight in Austenland****38.
My Blood Approves***39.
Book of Shadows***40.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter***41.
Never Look Back****42.
How to Stuff a Wild Zucchini***43.
The Princess and the Hound**44.
1st to Die****45.
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder***46.
The Goddess Test****47.
Ender's Game***48.
Banana Split: A Culinary Mystery***49.
Forest Born***50.
The Trouble With Magic***51.
The Knife of Never Letting Go**52.
Sisterhood Everlasting53.
Untraceable****54.
Sam***55.
The Christmas Train****56.
Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer****57.
Morrigan's Cross***58.
Beastly***59.
I am Number Four****60.
Nightfall**61.
Dead Until Dark*** 1st of the new year62. To the Rescue: The Biography of Thomas S. Monson
63.
Savor the Danger**64.
Trace of Fever***65.
.White Bikini Panties***66.
A Far, Far Better Place***67.
Blackberry Crumble****68.
Pumpkin Roll (Sadie Hoffmiller, #6)****69.
Princess of the Midnight Ball***70.
]The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared*****71.
The Night Circus****72.
Split Second***73.
Left To Die***74.
Family Storms**75.
44 Charles Street***76.
The Darling Dahlias and the Cucumber***Tree
77.
A Loving Heart***78.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder***79.
The Frog Princess***80.
Dragon's Breath***81.
Last Shot****82.
Vanishing Act: Mystery at the U.S. Open***83.
Sleepwalker**84.
Justice***85.
Heist Society***86.
The Hourglass Door****87.
The Golden Spiral***88.
Celebrity in Death***89.
Girl, Interrupted***90.
Blueberry Muffin Murder***91.
Night Road***92.
The City of Ember***93.
The Ideal Man***94.
Living Dead in Dallas***95.
Pride & Popularity***96.
The Forgotten Locket**97.
Sew Deadly***98.
Merciless***99.
Borrowed Light****100.
The Good Father****101.
Fudge Cupcake Murder***102.
Kiss*****103.
Aunt Dimity's Death****104.
That Summer***105.
Uncommon Criminals****106.
Await Your Reply**107.
Entwined**108.
Beautiful Creatures****109.
Beach Party**.5110.
Sugar Cookie Murder***111.
Like Water for Chocolate**112.
Divergent****113.
Enduring Light****114.
Fallen***115.
The Tale of Hill Top Farm***116.
Once Upon a Curse****117.
Prey: A Novel***118.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children***119.
Jewels of the Sun***120.
A Discovery of Witches
****121.
Anna and the French Kiss****122.
A Kiss at Midnight***123.
The Secret Life of Bees****124.
Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen***125.
Jane****126.
Peach Cobbler Murder****127.
City of Bones****128.
Insurgent****129.
The List****130.
The Power of Six****131.
Palace of Stone****132.
The Coven***133.
Fahrenheit 451***134.
Courageous**135.
River's End****136.
Happy Birthday****137.
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You***138.
After Hello****139.
Cinder****140.
Prom and Prejudice***141.
The Touch of Sage**142.
Murder by the Book****143.
Murder by Design****144.
Defiance****145.
Frankenstein**146.
Double-Booked for Death****147.
Once Burned***148.
365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life***149.
Outlander***150.
13 Little Blue Envelopes****151.
The Rise of Nine****152.
Glass Houses****153.
Before I Go To Sleep****154.
You Slay Me***155.
The Paid Companion***156.
Slightly Shady***157.
Fate***158.
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side***159.
The Witness****160.
The Zero Game****161.
The Fat Man: A Tale of North Pole Noir***162.
Melt Into You***163.
The Christmas Wedding***164.
Flutter***165.
Wisdom***NEW TO ME:
1. Charlaine Harris
2. Kathryn Stockett
3. Alex Flinn
4. Ally Condie
5. Alice Ozma
6. Erin Morgenstern
7. Pittacus Lore
8. Susan Wittig Albert
9. Joanne Fluke
10. E.D. Baker
11. John Feinstein
12. Scott Hamilton
13. Cate Tiernan
14. Philip Pullman
15. Markus Zusak
16. Ally Carter
17. Lisa Mangum
18. Susanna Kaysen
19. Kristin Hannah
20. Jeanne DuPrau
21. Jenni James
22. Elizabeth Lynn Casey
23. Francine Pascal
24. Madelyn Alt
25. Carla Kelly
26. Noah Hawley
27. Ted Dekker
28. Nancy Atherton
29. Sarah Dessen
30. Dan Chaon
31. Elisabeth Naughton
32. Kami Garcia
33. Veronica Roth
34. Laura Esquivel
35. Aimee Carter
36. Patrick Ness
37. Seth Grahame-Smith
38. Jack M. Lyon
39. Ransom Riggs
40. Deborah Harkness
41. Heather Horrocks
42. S.R. Johannes
43. Stephanie Perkins
44. Sue Monk Kidd
45. Eloisa James
46. Julie Powell
47. April Lindner
48. Cassandra Clare
49. Melanie Jacobson
50. Ray Bradbury hard to believe but I don't think I've ever read any of his books before
51. Marissa Meyer
52. Elizabeth Eulberg
53. Mette Ivie Harrison
54. C.J. Redwine
55. Mary Shelley
56. Ali Brandon
57. Maureen Johnson
58. Beth Fantaskey
59. Rachel Caine
60. S. J. Watson
61. Katie MacAlister
62. Brad Meltzer
63. Ken Harmon
64. Lisa Wingate
65. David Baldacci
66. Lisa Plumley
DOOR STOPPERS:
1.Nightfall
2. The Book Thief
3. Beautiful Creatures
4. A Discovery of Witches
5. Outlander