50 Book Pledge
I'm joining again for 2019, pledging to read 150 books.
So far, I've read 92 books
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I've moved A Century of Books to its own page here now.
I've moved A Century of Books to its own page here now.
I'll be back doing the European Reading Challenge again this year. It is hosted by Rose City Reader.
1. The Light over London by Julia Kelly. Finished February 5 (England)
2. A Chill in the Air by Iris Origo. Finished February 12 (Italy)
3. The Ruin by Dervla McTiernan. Finished March 14 (Ireland)
4. The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone. Finished May 2 (France)
5. Lost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly. Finished May 20 (Russia)
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I did 9 of my 12 books last year, so will join again and tackle them more diligently this year. This is hosted by Roof Beam Reader
A few of them are carryovers from 2018, and others are long-term TBRs. Here is my sign-up post
1. The Portable Dorothy Parker by Dorothy Paker
2. Going After Cacciato by Tim O'Brien
3. Memoirs of an Infantry Officer by Siegfried Sassoon
4. A Princess of Roumania by Paul Park
5. The Half Brother by Lars Saabye Christensen
6. State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
7. The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
8. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
9. The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
10. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson
11. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
12. The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt
Alternates:
1. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
2. A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
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Trying this again, as I didn't finish the 2018 one. I'm going to add the titles to each category as I identify one that suits it, hoping that that will assist in my organization.
1. A book being made into a movie in 2019.The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt2. A book that makes you nostalgicThe Map That Leads to You by J.P. Monninger. Finished May 22
3. A book written by a musician4. A book you think should be turned into a movieNeed to Know by Karen Cleveland. Finished January 25
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads6. A book with a plant in the title or on the coverLost Roses by Martha Hall Kelly. Finished May 20
7. A reread of a favourite book8. A book about a hobbyStitches in Time by Hilda Kassell. Finished July 14
9. A book you meant to read in 2018|10. A book with "pop," "sugar," or "challenge" in the title11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover|Murder, Magic and What We Wore by Kelly Jones. Finished January 7
12. A book inspired by mythology, legend, or folkloreNorse Mythology by Neil Gaiman13. A book published posthumouslyA Chill in the Air by Iris Origo. Finished February 12
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie15. A retelling of a classic16. A book with a question in the titleWho Is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht. Finished June 9
17. A book set on a college or university campusThe Secret History by Donna Tartt18. A book about someone with a superpower19. A book told from multiple character POVsNight of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg. Finished February 20
20. A book set in space21. A book by two female authorsMisadventures of a City Girl by Meredith Wild and Chelle Bliss. Finished January 4
22. A book with a title that contains "salty," "sweet," "bitter," or "spicy"My Husband's Sweethearts by Bridget Ashe. Finished June 20
23. A book set in Scandinavia24. A book that takes place in a single dayThe Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone25. A debut novelSometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. Finished February 22
26. A book that's published in 2019The Light over London by Julia Kelly. Finished February 5
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary characterIf Cats Disappeared from the World by Genki Kawamura. Finished April 16
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admireBecoming by Michelle Obama (Barach Obama)29. A book with "love" in the titleLove Letters to Baruch by Margaret Lawrence Greene, Finished June 29
30. A book featuring an amateur detective31. A book about a familyThe McAvoy Sisters Book of Secrets by Molly Fader32. A book written by an author from Asia, Africa, or South AmericaMy Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Finished January 1
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in the titleStar-Crossed by Minnie Darke. Finished April 19
34. A book that includes a weddingPenguin Days by Sara Leach. Finished January 1
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letterCome From Away by Genevieve Graham. Finished January 2136. A ghost storyGhost Riders by Sharon McCrumb. Finished January 16
37. A book with a two-word titleLast Things by Marissa Moss. Finished April 2038. A novel based on a true storyThe Red Daughter by John Burnham Schwartz. Finished May 7
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or a game40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading ChallengeADVANCED41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book43. An "own voices" bookGirl of the Southern Sea by Michelle Kadarusman. Finished July 18
44. Read a book during the season it is set inAugust Heat by Andrea Camilleri. Finished July 3
45. A LitRPG book46. A book with no chapters, unusual chapter headings, or unconventionally numbered chapters47. Two books that share the same title (1)48. Two books that share the same title (2)49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom (e.g. Big Brother from 1984)50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent
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I haven't done this one before, but it was posted in a group on Facebook and I thought it sounded interesting. Again, I will try to identify some books that fit and add them in once I've done that.
1. A book that was nominated for or won an award in a genre you enjoy
2. A book with one of the 5 Ws in the title (Who, What, Where, When, or Why)
Who Is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht. Finished June 9
Who Is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht. Finished June 9
3. A book where the author's name contains A, T, and Y
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Finished January 1
My Sister, The Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite. Finished January 1
4. A book with a criminal character
The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti. Finished July 25
The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley by Hannah Tinti. Finished July 25
5. A book by Shakespeare or inspired by Shakespeare
6. A book with a dual timeline
Ghost Riders by Sharon McCrumb. Finished January 16
Ghost Riders by Sharon McCrumb. Finished January 16
7. 2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: book 1
8. 2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: book 2
9. A book from one of the top money-making genres (romance/erotica, crime/mystery, religious/inspirational, science fiction/fantasy, or horror)
Misadventures of a City Girl by Meredith Wild and Chelle Bliss. Finished January 4
Misadventures of a City Girl by Meredith Wild and Chelle Bliss. Finished January 4
10. A book featuring an historical figure
Montaigne in Barn Boots by Michael Perry. Finished April 1
Montaigne in Barn Boots by Michael Perry. Finished April 1
11. A book related to one of the 12 Zodiac Chinese Animals (title, cover, or subject)
12. A book about reading, books, or an author
13. A book that is included on a New York Public Library Staff Picks list
14. A book with a title, subtitle, or cover relating to an astronomical term
Star-Crossed by Minnie Darke. Finished April 19
Star-Crossed by Minnie Darke. Finished April 19
15. A book by an author from a Mediterranean country or set in a Mediterranean country
A Chill in the Air by Iris Origo. Finished February 12
A Chill in the Air by Iris Origo. Finished February 12
16. A book told from multiple perspectives
Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg, Finished February 20
Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg, Finished February 20
17. A book of speculative fiction (fantasy, scifi, horror, dystopian)
Half Spent Was the Night by Ami McKay. Finished January 2
Half Spent Was the Night by Ami McKay. Finished January 2
18. A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table
19. A book by an author who has more than one book on your TBR list
Unto Us a Son Is Given by Donna Leon. Finished June 10
Unto Us a Son Is Given by Donna Leon. Finished June 10
20. A book featuring indigenous people of a country
21. A book from one of the polarizing or close call votes
22. A book with a number in the title or on the cover
Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell. Finished July 2
Ten Miles Past Normal by Frances O'Roark Dowell. Finished July 2
23. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #1 Something Old
24. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #1 Something New
25. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #1 Something Borrowed
26. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #1 Something Blue
27. A book off of the 1001 books to read before you die list
28. A book related to something cold
29. A book published before 1950
30. A book featuring an elderly character
31. A children's classic you've never read
32. A book with more than 500 pages
33. A book you have owned for at least a year, but have not read yet
34. A book with a person's name in the title
Waiting for Tom Hanks by KerryWinfrey. Finished June 15
Waiting for Tom Hanks by KerryWinfrey. Finished June 15
35. A psychological thriller
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. Finished February 22
Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney. Finished February 22
36. A book featured on an NPR Best Books of the Year list
37. A book set in a school or a university
What Happens Next by Susan Hughes, illustrated by Carey Sookocheff. Finished July 1
What Happens Next by Susan Hughes, illustrated by Carey Sookocheff. Finished July 1
38. A book not written in traditional novel format (poetry, essay, epistolary, graphic novel)
39. A book with a strong sense of place or where the author brings the location/setting to life
Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais. Finished March 16
Hum If You Don't Know the Words by Bianca Marais. Finished March 16
40. A book you stumbled upon
Last Things by Marissa Moss. Finished April 20
Last Things by Marissa Moss. Finished April 20
41. A book from the 2018 GR Choice Awards
42. A book with a monster or "monstrous" character
43. A book related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
44. A book related in some way to a tv show/series or movie you enjoyed
45. A multi-generational saga
46. A book with a (mostly) black cover
47. A book related to food (title, cover, plot)
That Part Was True by Deborah McKinlay. Finished January 22
That Part Was True by Deborah McKinlay. Finished January 22
48. A book that was a finalist or winner for the National Book Award for any year
49. A book written by a Far East Asian author or set in a Far East Asian country
The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns. Finished June 8
The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns. Finished June 8
50. A book that includes a journey (physical, health, or spiritual)
Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo by Boris Fishman. Finished January 10
Don't Let My Baby Do Rodeo by Boris Fishman. Finished January 10
51. A book published in 2019
The Light over London by Julia Kelly. Finished February 5
The Light over London by Julia Kelly. Finished February 5
52. A book with a weird or intriguing title
The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted by Elizabeth Berg. Finished March 2
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Gentle Spectrums 2019
Runs Feb 1, 2019 to Jan. 31, 2020
Hosted here, this challenge has several categories to read books in. They are:
1. Limitless Palette - Colours
* The Red Daughter by John Burnham Schwartz. Finished May 7
* The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns. Finished June 8
* The Red Daughter by John Burnham Schwartz. Finished May 7
* The Woman in the White Kimono by Ana Johns. Finished June 8
2. Canadian
* 21 Things You May Not Know about The Indian Act by Bob Joseph. Finished April 3
* 21 Things You May Not Know about The Indian Act by Bob Joseph. Finished April 3
3. Continents
4. Fashion and Decor
5. Educational
* Farsighted by Steven Johnson. Finished March 1
* Farsighted by Steven Johnson. Finished March 1
6. Hope and Triumph
* Before You Were Born by Deborah Kerbel, illustrated by Suzanne Del Rizzo. Finished April 30
* Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey. Finished June 15
* Before You Were Born by Deborah Kerbel, illustrated by Suzanne Del Rizzo. Finished April 30
* Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey. Finished June 15
7. Animals
* Queenie Quail Can't Keep Up by Jane Whittingham, illustrated by Emma Pedersen. Finished February 9
* A Catalog of Birds by Laura Harrington. Finished April 7
* Land Mammals and Sea Creatures by Jen Neale. Finished May 24
* The Wolf Wants In by Laura McHugh. Finished June 27
* Queenie Quail Can't Keep Up by Jane Whittingham, illustrated by Emma Pedersen. Finished February 9
* A Catalog of Birds by Laura Harrington. Finished April 7
* Land Mammals and Sea Creatures by Jen Neale. Finished May 24
* The Wolf Wants In by Laura McHugh. Finished June 27
8. Natural Environment
9. The Arts
10. Toys and Hobbies
11. Healthfulness.
* Breathe In, Cash Out by Madeleine Henry. Finished June 2
* Breathe In, Cash Out by Madeleine Henry. Finished June 2
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13th Annual Canadian Book Challenge
I'm definitely doing this challenge, as I'm the host this year.
1. What Happens Next by Susan Hughes, illustrated by Carey Sookocheff. Finished July 1
2. Peace River Country by Ralph Allen. Finished July 7
3. Girl of the Southern Sea by Michelle Kadarusman. Finished July 18
4. My Puppy Patch by Theo Heras, illustrated by Alice Carter. Finished July 29
5. Beyond Fate by Margaret Visser. Finished on August 1
2. Peace River Country by Ralph Allen. Finished July 7
3. Girl of the Southern Sea by Michelle Kadarusman. Finished July 18
4. My Puppy Patch by Theo Heras, illustrated by Alice Carter. Finished July 29
5. Beyond Fate by Margaret Visser. Finished on August 1
I like the way you have one place to keep track of all your challenges. If I were organized, I would copy you!
ReplyDeleteYou have reached the highest level for the European Reading Challenge, so congratulations on finishing! Although you may still be reading for the prize.
If you are done, I don't know if you linked this post to the wrap up page (http://www.rosecityreader.com/2015/12/2016-european-reading-challenge-wrap-up.html). If you did, thank you and I apologize. I had a problem and lost all the links. Please visit the page again and re-link your post.
If you had not posted your link on the wrap up page, please do when you finish. And I hope you sign up for the 2017 challenge. The sign up page is available now on www.rosecityreader.com.
Thanks Gilion. Being organized about keeping them in one place doesn't help me complete them, unfortunately. I will do a wrap-up post soon. And I'll definitely be back next year.
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