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Nothing but Reading ChallengesIt’s All In The Title
Duration: 5/25/2013 - Til Done!
Moved to Make More Room
- 1/8/2014 - ***** - 374 Pages
- 1/9/2014 - *** - 372 Pages
- 1/10/2014 - ***** - 288 Pages
- 1/12/2014 - **** - 128 Pages
- 1/14/2014 - ***** - 286 Pages
- 1/14/2014 - **** - 275 Pages
- 1/15/2014 - ***** - 394 PagesCurrent Total: 169,191
Nothing but Reading ChallengesLevel 1 of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2014
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesAuthor Alphabet Reading Challenge: 2014
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Going from A - Z, and using authors’ first or last names, read the alphabet. For "X" and "Z" you may use authors with those hard to find letters in their names. Unless, of course, you're a ‘purist.’
Progress: 26 out of 26
A - Sarah Addison Allen; Lost Lake - ***** - 2/24/2014
B - Beth Harbison; Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger - ***** - 1/16/2014
C - Francene Carroll; Colton Manor - **** - 2/28/2014
D - David Sedaris; Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls - **** - 1/14/2014
E - Eloisa James; When Beauty Tamed the Beast - *** - 1/9/2014
F - Fannie Flagg; Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe - ***** - 3/17/2014 - 416 Pages
G - Gabriel García Márquez; One Hundred Years of Solitude - * - 3/5/2014
H - Heather Killough-Walden; Avenger's Angel - *** - 1/22/2014
I - Ilona Andrews; On the Edge - ***** - 4/1/2014
J - Jim Butcher; Summer Knight - ***** - 2/13/2014
K - Kristin Hannah; Winter Garden - ***** - 1/15/2014
L - Lynsay Sands; Devil of the Highlands - *** - 2/11/2014
M - Melissa Joan Hart; Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life - ***** - 1/10/2014
N - Nora Roberts; Dark Witch - *** - 3/9/2014
O - Lauren Oliver; Annabel - *** - 3/6/2014
P - Susan Elizabeth Phillips; Nobody's Baby But Mine - ***** - 1/8/2014
Q - Anna Quindlen; Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake - *** - 4/3/2014
R - Ruth Reichl; Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way - **** - 1/12/2014
S - Sara Shepard; Pretty Little Liars - ***** - 1/14/2014
T - Tara Sivec; Troubles and Treats - **** - 3/12/2014 - 230 Pages
U - Ursula K. Le Guin; Gifts - *** - 8/19/2014 - 274 Pages
V - Veronica Roth; Allegiant - ***** - 3/18/2014 - 526 Pages
W - J.R. Ward; Lover Reborn - **** - 2/3/2014
X - Aldous Huxley; Brave New World - **** - 7/21/2014 - 268 Pages
Y - Yasmine Galenorn; Harvest Hunting - *** - 2/20/2014
Z - Markus Zusak; I Am the Messenger - ***** - 7/14/2014 - 360 Pages
Nothing but Reading ChallengesJanuary's New Year's Extravaganza Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 1/31/2014
Progress: 4 out of 9
- Read an equal number of books from Old/Favorite authors and New/Never before read authors -
1. Old: Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 1/8/2014
2. New: Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014
- Read one or more books with countdown in the title to symbolize the countdown till the New Year.
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- Read one or more books with a play list associated with it because Dick Clark or someone else always does a musical countdown of the year's best songs.
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- Read one or more books with fireworks on the cover because fireworks usually go off to celebrate the new year.
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- Read one or more books with Champagne or other liquor because most people toast to the New Year -
6. Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart - ***** - 1/10/2014
- Read one or more books which celebrate the New Year.
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- Read one or more books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) list for a long time.
8. Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 1/15/2014
- Read one or more books that have a scene in Time Square.
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesJanuary Challenge: Vices or Virtues?
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 1/31/2014
Progress: 8 out of 8 (Speed Demon: 7 - 9 books)
Virtues (Latin):
Chastity (Castitas) - Purity, knowledge, honesty, wisdom - Read a book where the main character practices abstinence from sexual conduct, or tries. Or practices “courtly” love. Or is named Chastity or Chaz -
Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison - ***** - 1/16/2014 - Abstains from love
Temperance (Temperantia) - Self control, justice, honor, abstention. - Read a book where the main character practices control over excesses. Or is named Temperance or Prudence.
Charity (Caritas) - Will, benevolence, generosity, sacrifice - Read a book where the main character is generous, charitable, or self-sacrificing. Or is named Charity, Cherry, or Rita -
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James - *** - 1/9/2014
Diligence (Industria) - Persistence, effort, ethics, rectitude - Read a book where the main character is diligent, decisive, has integrity, has a strong work ethic, or is steadfast. Or is named Dillan or Bensen.
Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart - ***** - 1/10/2014
Patience (Patientia) - Peace, mercy, ahimsa, sufferance. - Read a book where the main character is good at resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. Or is named Patience, Pat, or Patty.
Kindness (Humanitas) - Satisfaction, loyalty, compassion, integrity - Read a book where the main character shows empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment. Or shows unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite; have a positive outlook and cheerful demeanor; inspires kindness in others. Or is named Kim, Mildred, or Rebecca.
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 1/15/2014
Humility (Humilitas) - Bravery, modesty, reverence, altruism - Read a book where the main character shows modest behavior, bravery, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Or humility (which is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less). Or has a moment of self-examination. Or is named Annas or Anna -
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan - **** - 1/21/2014
Vices (Latin)
Lust (Luxuria) - Read a book where a character has excessive sexual desire. (Dante's estimation the soul's detachment from sensual appetites become the vices most difficult to tame, urges not as easily curbed by mere good manners.) Dante put lust in the second circle of hell, so you may read a book that is second in a series.
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 1/8/2014
Gluttony (Gula) - Read a book where a character overindulgence in food, drink or intoxicants, or has a misplaced desire of food as a pleasure for its sensuality. Dante put gluttony in the third circle of hell, so you may read a book that is third in a series.
Greed/Avarice (Avaritia) - Read a book where a character has a desire to possess more than one has need or use for (or according to Dante, "excessive love of money and power"). Dante put greed in the forth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is forth in a series.
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014
Sloth (Acedia) - Read a book where a character shows idleness and wastefulness of time or other allotted resources. Or their laziness results in others having to work harder.
Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way by Ruth Reichl - **** - 1/12/2014
Wrath (Ira) - Read a book where a character has feelings of hatred, revenge, or denial, as well as punitive desires outside of justice (Dante's description was "love of justice perverted to revenge and spite"). Dante put this vice in the fifth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is fifth in a series.
Envy (Invidia) - Read a book where a character is resentment of others for their possessions (Dante: "love of one's own good perverted to a desire to deprive other men of theirs").
Pride (Superbia) - Read a book where a character displays an excessive love of the self - or is holding the self outside of its proper position regarding God or fellows. (Dante's definition was "love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one's neighbor").
Nothing but Reading ChallengesNew 2 U Authors: 2014
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Progress: 20 out of 20
1. Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart - ***** - 1/10/2014
2. Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way by Ruth Reichl - **** - 1/12/2014
3. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014
4. Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - **** - 1/14/2014
5. Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison - ***** - 1/16/2014
6. Avenger's Angel by Heather Killough-Walden - *** - 1/22/2014
7. The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 1/23/2014
8. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - **** - 2/10/2014
9. Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands - *** - 2/11/2014
10. Colton Manor by Francene Carroll - **** - 2/28/2014
11. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez - * - 3/5/2014
12. Annabel by Lauren Oliver - *** - 3/6/2014
13. Legend by Marie Lu - **** - 3/13/2014 - 305 Pages
14. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - 416 Pages
15. Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman - ***** - 3/23/2014 - 280 Pages
16. Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy - **** - 3/24/2014
17. Boomerang Bride by Fiona Lowe - ***** - 4/2/2014
18. Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake by Anna Quindlen - *** - 4/3/2014
19. Dog Handling by Clare Naylor - **** - 4/9/2014
20. One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak - ***** - 4/13/2014 - 276 Pages
Nothing but Reading ChallengesIt's-a-Me! Mario! Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2014 - Til Done!
Progress: 44 out of 44 (Special Cup 15-20 Characters)
Mario:
* Red Cover
Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014
* Title starts with M
Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart - ***** - 1/10/2014
* Main character: plumber, has a brother, is italian, or saves a damsel:
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014 - Has a Brother
Luigi:
* Character: good sidekick, lives in the shadow of another, or is cowardly:
Night Road by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 1/27/2014
* Green Cover:
Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands - *** - 2/11/2014
* Title starts with L:
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - **** - 1/14/2014
Princess Peach:
* Character: Always getting into trouble, high maintenance:
Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way by Ruth Reichl - **** - 1/12/2014 - Mother is High Maintenance
* Cover or Title: Peach:
Ain't She a Peach by Molly Harper - ***** - 12/8/2021 - 305 Pages
Princess Daisy:
* Character: Sporty or boyish:
Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 2/20/2014
* Cover: Daisy
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman - ***** - 10/11/2020 - 369 Pages
Bowser:
* Character: Change of heart/switches sides
Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison - ***** - 1/16/2014 - Main Character was engaged to one brother, but falls in love with the other
* Subject: Hostile takeover
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - **** - 2/10/2014
Bowser Jr.:
* Character: Only child, spoiled rotten, or needs to fulfill a legacy:
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014 - They're all spoiled rotten
Toad:
* Character: Extremely loyal or serves another:
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward - **** - 2/3/2014
* Cover: red or white (or both!)
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson - *** - 2/14/2014
Toadette:
* Character: Child or acts childish:
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 1/23/2014
* Subject: Animals:
Zoo: The Graphic Novel by James Patterson - ** - 2/19/2014
Yoshi:
* Subject: Dinosaurs (or animals in general):
Dead Beat by Jim Butcher - ***** - 6/15/2014 - Dinosaur in the storyline
* Character: Loyal Pet:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - *** - 3/9/2014
* Cover: Rainbow:
Magic Smells Awful by Matthew K. Manning - ***** - 9/13/2021 - 125 Pages
Birdo:
* Character: spoiled, rich, or overly feminine:
Burn by Maya Banks - **** - 4/8/2014 - Rich Character
Wario:
* Character: Greedy, dumb, or hot tempered:
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - Idgy is Hot Tempered
* Title starts with W:
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 1/15/2014
* Cover: Yellow:
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - ***** - 2/13/2014
Waluigi:
* Character: Class clown, comic, or anything funny
Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec - **** - 3/12/2014 - 230 Pages
* Cover: Purple:
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 1/8/2014
Rosalina:
* Character: Queen, Queen Bee (Popular), or Incredibly Smart:
Legend by Marie Lu - **** - 3/13/2014 - Incredibly Smart
* Cover: Crown or Wand:
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - ***** - 5/22/2014 - Wand
King Boo:
* Character: Overly shy or extremely scary:
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr - **** - 3/29/2014
* Subject: Ghosts
Colton Manor by Francene Carroll - **** - 2/28/2014
Koopa Troopa:
* Character: a minion to someone else:
The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole - ***** - 3/20/2014 - 120 Pages
* Subject: Soldiers:
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez - * - 3/5/2014
* Cover: Turtle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #1 by Erik Burnham - **** - 11/6/2019 - 24 Pages
Dry Bones:
* Subject: Undead:
The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison - ***** - 4/10/2014
* Character: Keeps trying no matter what:
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan - **** - 1/21/2014
* Cover: Skeleton:
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley - ***** - 5/14/2014
Kamek:
* Character: Wizard or has special powers (or is just obnoxiously full of them self):
Avenger's Angel by Heather Killough-Walden - *** - 1/22/2014
* Cover: Scepter:
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - ***** - 5/22/2014
Goomba:
* Character: Turns on someone or stabs them in the back
Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - **** - 2/7/2014
* Cover: Mushrooms:
Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman - ***** - 12/19/2021 - 224 Pages
Piranha Plant:
* Character: Overly protective of his home/town:
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2014
* Cover: Piranha Plant (or other plant):
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James - *** - 1/9/2014 - Flowers on Cover
Lakitu:
* Character: Holds many different jobs, is an artist, or helps the enemy:
Trouble on Reserve by Kim Harrison - ***** - 3/16/2014 - Does many different jobs
* Cover: Clouds:
Thinking of You by Jill Mansell - ***** - 5/8/2014
Jan 10, 2014 02:19PM
Nothing but Reading ChallengesGoodreads Choice Awards (2013) Reading Challenge (for reading done in 2014)
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Progress: 11 out of 10 (Easy: Read any combination of books that appeal to you)
Goodreads Choice Awards 2013
1. Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - **** - 1/14/2014 - Humor
2. Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014 - Paranormal Fantasy
3. Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella - **** - 2/26/2014
4. Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014 - 526 Pages
5. Lover at Last by J.R. Ward - **** - 3/25/2014
6. Saga, Volume 2Brian K. Vaughan - ***** - 6/2/2014 - 144 Pages - Graphic Novels & Comics
7. Splintered by A.G. Howard - ** - 6/9/2014 - 371 Pages - Best Debut Goodreads Author
8. Dad Is Fat by Jim Gaffigan - **** - 6/13/2014 - 275 Pages - Humor
9. Captain Marvel, Vol. 1: In Pursuit of Flight by Kelly Sue DeConnick - ***** - 6/25/2014 - Graphic Novels & Comics
10. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey - ** - 11/22/2014 - 480 Pages - Best Young Adult
11. Tangled by Emma Chase - **** - 12/22/2014 - 254 Pages
Nothing but Reading ChallengesDecades Challenge: 2014 (January 4, 2014 to January 5, 2015)
Duration: 1/4/2014 - 1/5/2015
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesBizarre, Crazy, Silly, & Unique Holidays Year Long Reading Challenge - 2014
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesAuthors’ Birthdays Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Progress: 32 out of 32
Rules: Read a book for each day of the month, using authors’ birthdays to determine which author you read.
1. January 01, 1947 - Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman - ***** - 3/23/2014 - 280 Pages
2. January 02, 1920 - Forward the Foundation by Isaac Asimov - ***** - 12/31/2014
3. February 3rd, 1979 - Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick - *** - 11/2/2014 - 391 Pages
4. March 04, 1966 - The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 1/23/2014
5. June 5th, 1964 - The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan - **** - 1/21/2014
6. March 06, 1927 - One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez - * - 3/5/2014
7. March 07, 1957 - Pompeii by Robert Harris - * - 5/28/2014
8. April 8, 1977 - Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014
9. July 9 - Odd Interlude #1 by Dean Koontz - ***** - 12/30/2014
10. October 10, 1950 - Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - *** - 3/9/2014
11. December 11th, 1948 - Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 1/8/2014
12. December 12th, 1969 - Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella - **** - 2/26/2014
13. June 13th - Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 12/29/2014
14. September 14th - People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks - **** - 9/22/2014 - 449 Pages
15. March 15 - Heart of Evil by Heather Graham - ***** - 12/28/2014
16. January 16, 1948 - Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way by Ruth Reichl - **** - 1/12/2014
17. January 17 - Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 2/20/2014
18. April 18, 1976 - Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart - ***** - 1/10/2014
19. August 19 - Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014 - 526 Pages
20. September 20th - A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 12/27/2014
21. September 21, 1944 - Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - 416 Pages
22. March 22th - The 9th Judgment by James Patterson - ***** - 12/6/2014 - 355 Pages
23. November 23rd - Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins - **** - 4/17/2014
24. April 24th - D is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton - ***** - 12/26/2014
25. November 25th - A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris - *** - 4/24/2014
26. December 26, 1956 - Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - **** - 1/14/2014
27. April 27th - The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine - *** - 5/26/2014
28. March 28th - White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz - **** - 12/3/2014 - 384 Pages
29. December 29th - The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole - ***** - 3/20/2014 - 120 Pages
30. July 30th - The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares - ***** - 12/25/2014
31. July 31st - The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling - ***** - 12/24/2014
My Birthday: November 18th - Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater - ***** - 12/23/2014
Nothing but Reading ChallengesAll About You, Part Three
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Progress: 83 out of 83
1. Your favorite type of music, band, or singer: Spell it out. Or read three or four books where a character plays that type of music:
P: Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
O: One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
P: James Patterson; Zoo: The Graphic Novel
M: Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart
U: The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison
S: Sophie Kinsella; Wedding Night
I: It's All Greek to Me by Katie MacAlister
C: The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson
2. Your favorite animal. Or name of your favorite pet. Spell it out. Or read three or four books where that animal appears in the storyline.
D: David Sedaris; Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls
O: One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories by B.J. Novak
G: Yasmine Galenorn; Blood Wyne
3. Your favorite cartoon character. Spell it out.
A: Avenger's Angel by Heather Killough-Walden
N: Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way by Ruth Reichl
I: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
M: Maya Banks; Burn
A: The Awakening by Christine Feehan
N: Night Road by Kristin Hannah
I: If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You by Kelly Cutrone
A: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas
C: Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison
S: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
4. Read three or four books whose bookcovers you consider “artistic.”
1. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
2. Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
3. The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
5. Your favorite beverage. Spell it out. Or have it one the cover - for three or four books.
C: Colton Manor by Francene Carroll
O: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
F: Fly Away by Kristin Hannah
F: Fiona Lowe; Boomerang Bride
E: Ever After by Kim Harrison
E: Eloisa James; Winning the Wallflower
6. Read three or four books that are basically like you favorite childhood T.V. shows. Give reasons as to why they fit.
My So-Called Life - YA Books
1. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
2. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
3. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
4. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
7. Read three or four books that are your favorite movies made from books (rereads allowed), or books that will be made into movies:
1. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
2. The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
3. The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
8. Your favorite boardgame or card game as a child. Spell it out.
M: Jill Mansell; Thinking of You
O: Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman
N: Clare Naylor; Dog Handling
O: Téa Obreht; The Tiger's Wife
P: Susan Elizabeth Phillips;Nobody's Baby But Mine
O: Lauren Oliver; Annabel
L: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
Y: Yasmine Galenorn; Courting Darkness
9. Your favorite skin care product. Spell it out.
C: Rachel Caine; The Dead Girls' Dance
L: Lynsay Sands; Devil of the Highlands
E: Erin McCarthy; Flat-Out Sexy
A: Allegiant by Veronica Roth
N: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
A: Anna Quindlen; Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake
N: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
D: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
C: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer
L: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead
E: Cynthia Eden; Deadly Heat
A: Alan Bradley; The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches
R: Robyn Carr; Shelter Mountain
10. Your favorite bad guy, who you love to hate or hope for reform. Spell it out. Or read three to four books with this archetype anti-hero.
Algaliarept "Al"
A: The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg
L: Legend by Marie Lu
G: Jim Gaffigan; Dad Is Fat
A: Sarah Addison Allen; Lost Lake
L: Lover at Last by J.R. Ward
I: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak
A: Lori Austin; Beauty and the Bounty Hunter
R: J.D. Robb; Witness in Death
E: Kim Edwards; The Memory Keeper's Daughter
P: Pompeii by Robert Harris
T: Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec
11. Your favorite holiday. Spell it out, or read three to four books set during that time of the year.
E: Eloisa James; The Duke Is Mine
A: A.G. Howard; Splintered
S: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher
T: Tara Sivec; Hearts and Llamas
E: Jennifer Echols; Biggest Flirts
R: Richelle Mead; Spirit Bound
12. Repeat your favorite challenge month from “All About You, Part 1” or “All About You, Part 2”:
Part 1: Read your favorite flower (Spell it out challenge) or read 3 or 4 books with your favorite flower on the cover:
H: Khaled Hosseini; The Kite Runner
Y: Yasmine Galenorn; Harvest Hunting
A: Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery
C: Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
I: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
N: Nora Roberts; Shadow Spell
T: A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris
H: Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman
Nothing but Reading Challenges2014 New Releases Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Progress: 12 out of 12
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Julie wrote: "I did it. I made it. I'm genuinely so proud of myself. Next year I'll definitely aim higher and start reading from the beginning of the year because my tbr pile is pretty much sky high right now bu..."You're in good company, my tbr pile is out of control!
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Nothing but Reading ChallengesLevel 3 of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2013
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Part 1:
201. The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade - ***** - 11/23/2013
202. One Summer by Karen Robards - **** - 11/24/2013
203. Taming Natasha by Nora Roberts - **** - 11/29/2013
204. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward - **** - 11/30/2013
205. Bone Magic by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 12/2/2013
206. Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec - ***** - 12/4/2013
207. How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - ***** - 12/5/2013
208. Fever by Maya Banks - **** - 12/9/2013
209. C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton - **** - 12/10/2013
210. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt - ***** - 12/11/2013
211. Frostbite: The Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead - ***** - 12/14/2013
212. Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin - *** - 12/15/2013
213. Inkheart by Cornelia Funke - **** - 12/17/2013
214. Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon - *** - 12/18/2013
215. 12 Rounds by Lauren Hammond - **** - 12/19/2013
216. Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - ** - 12/22/2013
217. Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill - **** - 12/25/2013
218. Party Crashers by Stephanie Bond - **** - 12/29/2013
219. The Six Laws of Approachability: How to Break Down Barriers and Get People to Like You by Laura Stack - ***** - 12/30/2013
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