Here we go! I don't know how close I can come to actually reading for 24 hours this weekend, but it will sure be fun to try!
I'm starting with Brave New World.
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Saturday, July 23, 2016
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Update
I haven't posted anything for a while. Never fear, I'm still here, and still working away at my challenges.
I increased my Goodreads goal for the year to 75 because I wanted to keep it as a challenge through December if possible. I had an unexpected layup in the first part of the year and got a lot of reading time.
I am down to 5 books to finish Around the Year in 52 books.
I am participating in the 24 in 48 Readathon this coming weekend (July 23-24), so watch here for my progress.
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I increased my Goodreads goal for the year to 75 because I wanted to keep it as a challenge through December if possible. I had an unexpected layup in the first part of the year and got a lot of reading time.
I am down to 5 books to finish Around the Year in 52 books.
I am participating in the 24 in 48 Readathon this coming weekend (July 23-24), so watch here for my progress.
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Sunday, June 5, 2016
I found this blog a couple years ago and thought how exciting it would be to try to read a book from every country in the world.
https://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/thelist/
I copied the list, cleaned it up to include only the countries, and began filling in my books. I was pleased that I had from read over thirty countries, even though there were still 130+ to go. I filled in more finished countries in the months that followed.
Tragedy struck - the app in which I kept my list hiccuped, and my list was gone. I haven't been able to find the energy to redo the entire thing, although I think of it often. :-(
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https://ayearofreadingtheworld.com/thelist/
I copied the list, cleaned it up to include only the countries, and began filling in my books. I was pleased that I had from read over thirty countries, even though there were still 130+ to go. I filled in more finished countries in the months that followed.
Tragedy struck - the app in which I kept my list hiccuped, and my list was gone. I haven't been able to find the energy to redo the entire thing, although I think of it often. :-(
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Location:Read the World Challenge
Sunday, May 29, 2016
Another Reading Challenge
Here is another challenge I am working on. Again, suggestions for the blank spots would be much appreciated.
Book Riot 2016 Read Harder Challenge
1. Read a horror book: The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
2. Read a non fiction book about science: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
3. Read a collection of essays:
4. Read a book out loud to someone else:
5. Read a middle grade novel: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography):
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: We by Yevgeny Zamyati
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Nelson Mandela's Favorite African FolkTales (2010)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
11. Read a book under 100 pages: Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story by Anne Rice
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender:
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: The Union Haggadah by The Central Conference of American Rabbis
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia:
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color:
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Myths of India: Ganesh by Deepak Chopkra
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
19. Read a non fiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: We Band of Angels by Elizabeth M. Norman
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or non fiction): People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or non fiction): Remembered Prisoners of a Forgotten War by Edward L. Carlson
22. Read a food memoir:
23. Read a play:
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Book Riot 2016 Read Harder Challenge
1. Read a horror book: The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
2. Read a non fiction book about science: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
3. Read a collection of essays:
4. Read a book out loud to someone else:
5. Read a middle grade novel: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
6. Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography):
7. Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel: We by Yevgeny Zamyati
8. Read a book originally published in the decade you were born: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
9. Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award: Nelson Mandela's Favorite African FolkTales (2010)
10. Read a book over 500 pages long: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
11. Read a book under 100 pages: Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story by Anne Rice
12. Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender:
13. Read a book that is set in the Middle East: The Union Haggadah by The Central Conference of American Rabbis
14. Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia:
15. Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900: The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami
16. Read the first book in a series by a person of color:
17. Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years: Myths of India: Ganesh by Deepak Chopkra
18. Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie. Debate which is better: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
19. Read a non fiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes: We Band of Angels by Elizabeth M. Norman
20. Read a book about religion (fiction or non fiction): People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks
21. Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or non fiction): Remembered Prisoners of a Forgotten War by Edward L. Carlson
22. Read a food memoir:
23. Read a play:
24. Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness: Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Saturday, May 21, 2016
National Readathon Day
Today is the National Readathon day sponsored by Penguin Random House and the American Library Association. Participants are encouraged to read (of course) and consider a contribution of time or resources to their local library's children's services.
Friday, May 20, 2016
Reading Challenge - Around the Year
This is my primary challenge for 2016 and my progress so far. I place the books in as I read them. Thanks to an unexpectedly long sick leave from work, I am well ahead of schedule. However, I am running out of "easy" categories to finish with books that I already want to read. Suggestions for the empty slots would be much appreciated!
Around the Year in 52 Books - Goodreads Group
1. A book you meant to read in 2015, but didn't: The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami
2. A book set in a different continent: Don Quixote de La Mancha Vol. 1 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
3. A book from the Goodreads Choice Awards 2015 (winner or nominated): The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
4. A book by an author you discovered in 2015: The Secret Chord Geraldine Brooks - IN PROGRESS
5. A book with a title beginning with the 1st letter of your name: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
6. The highest rated on your TBR: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
7. A book about books: People of the Book by Gwendolyn Brooks
8. A classic book with less than 200 pages: Myths of India: Ganesh by Deepak Chopkra
9. A book that was mentioned in another book: The Union Haggadah by The Central Conference of American Rabbis
10. A book by an author you feel you should have read by now: Persuasion by Jane Austen
11. A book from the Rory Gilmore challenge: When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka
12. A childhood classic: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
13. Reader’s Choice: The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro - IN PROGRESS
14. A book with one of the five W’s -or H in the title: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow
15. A book set in the past (more than 100 years ago): Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
16. A book from the top 100 mystery novels: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
17. A book with a beautiful cover: After Alice by Gregory Maguire
18. A book on a summer/beach reading list:
19. A non-fiction book: Remembered Prisoners of a Forgotten War by Edward L. Carlson
20. A book with a first name in the title: Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel
21. A book from the Goodreads Recommendations page:
22. The first book in a new to you series: Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis
23. The next book in a series you are reading: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
24. A "between the numbers" book of a series (0.5, 1,5, 2.5, etc.): The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss
25. A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you (teacher): Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
26. A book everyone is talking about:
27. A book with a beautiful title (in your own opinion):
28. A biography, autobiography, or memoir:
29. A book by an author who writes under more than one name: Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story by Anne Rice
30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own:
31. A work of young adult fiction: Mirror Sword and Shadow Prince by Noriko Ogiwara
32. A historical fiction book: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
33. The 16th book on your TBR:
34. A book about mental illness: Room by Emma Donaghue
35. An award winning book: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
36. An identity book - a book about a different culture, religion or sexual orientation: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
37. A book that you've seen the movie of but haven't read: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
38. A book about an anti hero: The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
39. A previous suggestion that did not make it into the list (A book with a male or female pronoun in the title): Carry Her Heart by Holly Jacobs
40. A novella from your favorite genre:
41. A book about a major world event (fiction or non-fiction): We Band of Angels by Elizabeth M. Norman
42. A top 100 fantasy novel:
43. A book about a thing that goes bump in the night:
44. A book you're embarrassed to read in public: WILD CARD:
45. A book related to a hobby or passion you have:
46. A crime story:
47. A book with a type of food/drink in the title:
48. A dystopia: We by Yevgeny Zamyatin
49. A book with a great opening line: Moby Dick by Herman Melville
50. A book originally written in a language other than English: The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Sun-mi Hwang
51. A short story from a well-known author: Train by Alice Munro
52. A book published in 2016:
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Around the Year in 52 Books - Goodreads Group
1. A book you meant to read in 2015, but didn't: The Moor's Account by Laila Lalami
2. A book set in a different continent: Don Quixote de La Mancha Vol. 1 by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
3. A book from the Goodreads Choice Awards 2015 (winner or nominated): The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
4. A book by an author you discovered in 2015: The Secret Chord Geraldine Brooks - IN PROGRESS
5. A book with a title beginning with the 1st letter of your name: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
6. The highest rated on your TBR: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling
7. A book about books: People of the Book by Gwendolyn Brooks
8. A classic book with less than 200 pages: Myths of India: Ganesh by Deepak Chopkra
9. A book that was mentioned in another book: The Union Haggadah by The Central Conference of American Rabbis
10. A book by an author you feel you should have read by now: Persuasion by Jane Austen
11. A book from the Rory Gilmore challenge: When the Emperor was Divine by Julie Otsuka
12. A childhood classic: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
13. Reader’s Choice: The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro - IN PROGRESS
14. A book with one of the five W’s -or H in the title: The Girl Who Fell From the Sky by Heidi W. Durrow
15. A book set in the past (more than 100 years ago): Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell
16. A book from the top 100 mystery novels: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
17. A book with a beautiful cover: After Alice by Gregory Maguire
18. A book on a summer/beach reading list:
19. A non-fiction book: Remembered Prisoners of a Forgotten War by Edward L. Carlson
20. A book with a first name in the title: Johnny Angel by Danielle Steel
21. A book from the Goodreads Recommendations page:
22. The first book in a new to you series: Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis
23. The next book in a series you are reading: Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
24. A "between the numbers" book of a series (0.5, 1,5, 2.5, etc.): The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss
25. A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you (teacher): Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling
26. A book everyone is talking about:
27. A book with a beautiful title (in your own opinion):
28. A biography, autobiography, or memoir:
29. A book by an author who writes under more than one name: Interview with the Vampire: Claudia's Story by Anne Rice
30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own:
31. A work of young adult fiction: Mirror Sword and Shadow Prince by Noriko Ogiwara
32. A historical fiction book: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
33. The 16th book on your TBR:
34. A book about mental illness: Room by Emma Donaghue
35. An award winning book: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
36. An identity book - a book about a different culture, religion or sexual orientation: Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
37. A book that you've seen the movie of but haven't read: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
38. A book about an anti hero: The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice
39. A previous suggestion that did not make it into the list (A book with a male or female pronoun in the title): Carry Her Heart by Holly Jacobs
40. A novella from your favorite genre:
41. A book about a major world event (fiction or non-fiction): We Band of Angels by Elizabeth M. Norman
42. A top 100 fantasy novel:
43. A book about a thing that goes bump in the night:
44. A book you're embarrassed to read in public: WILD CARD:
45. A book related to a hobby or passion you have:
46. A crime story:
47. A book with a type of food/drink in the title:
48. A dystopia: We by Yevgeny Zamyatin
49. A book with a great opening line: Moby Dick by Herman Melville
50. A book originally written in a language other than English: The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Sun-mi Hwang
51. A short story from a well-known author: Train by Alice Munro
52. A book published in 2016:
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Update
Well, I didn't make it very far through the discussion book, We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. I peeked into the room where the discussion was being held, and it looked like there were about six people there, a good sized group. I got next month's book already, so I will have more than 40 hours to read it. :-)
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