2025 Reading Challenge discussion

LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014

Little April Shower is a song from the Disney movie, Bambi. You can watch it here. Let's take a look at other Disney movies that contain rain.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

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Tricia will be the leader for this challenge. Thank you, Tricia!

I love this one! 100% in for all 4!

I'd volunteer to lead, but this month is also The Elder Scrolls online launch.

Lovely challenge! I'm in for 2 books.
I can also lead this challenge if you still need someone, it would be a pleasure :)

LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone. - Cinder
FINISHED 2/04/2014


2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. - Hush, Hush
FINISHED 9/04/2014

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

COMPLETED: 2/2

I will sign up for four! Love Disney! Awesome challenge! :)

I'm in for all 4! :)

I'll go for 4 on this one.

LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014
Disney movies that contain rain.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. Never Fall Down, it's on the adventure shelf, but more than that, this child needs rescuing.

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

Completed: 1/4

I'm in for all 4-

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2.
3.
4.

LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014
Disney movies that contain rain.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
This book is a half romance, and a lot about the government changing peoples memories so that they can fit society
Apr 3,14

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Apr 9,14

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
Apr 30,14

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort
Apr 9,14

4/4

Tricia wrote: "Lovely challenge! I'm in for 2 books.
I can also lead this challenge if you still need someone, it would be a pleasure :)"

Thanks, Tricia! We would love to have you.

I'll go for three!

Love love love Disney! I will go for four!

Completed 4/4

1. Beauty and the Beast: Fallen Too Far & The Rosie Project

2. The Rescuers: Hollow City

3. The Little Mermaid: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

4. The Sword in the Stone: The Silver Chair

Kara wrote: "Thanks, Tricia! We would love to have you."

Thanks, Kara! This is the first time I'm leading challenge but I'll do my best :)

Participants:

Adriana: 3/3 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Amanda: 2/3
Angelique: 3/3 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Anja: 0/4
Apoorv: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Araceli: 3/4

Brianna: 3/4

Cam: 2/2 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Cassandra: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Clare: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Daphne: 0/4
Deyara: 0/4

Erika: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
EstaAmeliaR: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Finley Jayne: 0/4

Heather: 1/4
Helen: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Jaclyn: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Jodi: 3/3 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Kaitlin: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Karena: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Karina: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Kelsi: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Lindy: 0/4
Lizet: 0/4
Lori: 0/4
Lynn: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
LynnB: 1/4

Maiko: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Marie Clarisse: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Mary-ann: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Mave: 0/2
Meimei: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Michelle: 0/2

Nancy: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Nicole: 2/2 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Ramesh: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Reija: 2/2 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Sarah: 3/3 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
ScarlettMi: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Sharon: 3/2 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Sherry: 0/4
Stephanie: 0/4
❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Malkom Slaineღ♥ღ: 3/3 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Suki: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Susan: 2/2 - Congratulations, challenge completed!

Tasha: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Theresa: 4/4 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Tricia: 2/2 - Congratulations, challenge completed!
Trinity: 0/2

Total number of participants: 50
Challenges completed: 33
Total number of books read: 126

Good luck everyone! :)

I'm in for all 4..


1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
The Night Circus

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Inferno

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
Master and Commander

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
The Name of the Wind

I'll try for all 4 and I'm going to use this challenge to help me meet the #READWOMEN2014 challenge. I'm planning to get all four books from women authors that are new to me. Thank you for leading us Tricia!

1. "Romance" listed as a genre -- Eleanor & Park....Finished 04/05/14
2. "Adventure" listed as a genre -- Code Name Verity....Finished 04/17/14
3. "Mythical creatures" -- The Bloody Chamber And Other Stories....Finished 04/04/14
4. "Magic" -- Chocolat.....Finished 04/14/14

CHALLENGE COMPLETE!!

I'm in for all 4 straight away this time as ! underestimated my reading for March after only signing up for 2 and nearly read all 4 anyway :) btw loving this theme!

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
Dark Aemilia - there was both romance and misjudgement - 11/04/14


2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
West of the Moon - rescues her sister - 24/04/14


3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
Stardust - contains mythical creatures - 13/04/14

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
Dreams of Gods and Monsters - contains magic of some sort - 22/04/13

I'm in for all 4. This challenge seems awesome
Read 3/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
(completed 04/03) this book fits both criteria

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
(completed 04/01) this book fits both of the criteria here

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
(completed 04/06) this book has vampires and werewolves

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

I'm in for 4!! Great idea!! I think I'm gonna love it, yay!! ^_^ Disney <3

0/4

1.
(Romance as a genre)

2.
(Adventure as a genre)

3.
(takes place at sea)

4.
(takes place in medieval Europe)

I'm in, don't know if i will go for all 4 or just 3 yet.

I'll do 4. AND re-watch Beauty and the beast!

Please sign me up for all 4.

LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014
Completed: 3/4

Little April Shower is a song from the Disney movie, Bambi. You can watch it here. Let's take a look at other Disney movies that contain rain.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.

-- Done 4/7/14

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.

done 4/18/14

--- both main characters livie and Ashton need to be rescued from their lives and themselves.

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.


4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
done 4/26

I'll go in for all four!

Despite the fact that every time I come back to update this post I'm going to wind up with that song stuck in my head all over again, I'm going to try for all four here.


COMPLETED: April 30th

(4/4)

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.


2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.


3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.


4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

Trying to 2.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything teengirl has relationship with her boyfriends neighbour

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. Where'd You Go, Bernadette mum got lost

2/2

I'm going to sign up for 3.

All done! Here are my four.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
His Illegal Self - Che thinks the woman he is traveling with is his mother.

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Little Bee - Little Bee is a refugee from Nigeria.

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
The Stolen Lake - takes place at sea

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.
The Good Luck of Right Now - OK, so no magic, but a ton of synchronicity, which is sort of the same thing.

I'm going to try for 4.


Challenge: LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014
Complete: 0/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures.
4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.


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I think I will try for 3 books please.

Little April Shower is a song from the Disney movie, Bambi. You can watch it here. Let's take a look at other Disney movies that contain rain.

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone. The Lucky One

2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing. NOS4A2 Vic had to rescue her son.

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures. Lies Beneath

4. The Sword in the Stone. Read a book that contains magic of some sort OR read a book that takes place in medieval Europe.

3/3

I'll go for 2. ~ Will update this soon.

Hi,

Can you sign me up for 3 to start with... if I get on well I may go for the 4th!

Thanks,

Amanda

Please sign me up for all four!

Amanda, Nancy, I've added you. Have fun with this challenge! :)

I'll go for 2!

I love Disney so in for all of them =D

count me in

In for 4! Trying to complete whole challenge for the first time :)
LITTLE APRIL SHOWER MINI CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014
Complete: 4/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Gazdina roba - 04/25
2. The Rescuers. Peter Pan (Adventure) - 04/16
3. The Little Mermaid. Stardust (witches) - 04/18
4. The Sword in the Stone. Nový epochální výlet pana Broučka, tentokráte do XV. Století (1420) - 04/07

Im in for 4, this looks awesome!

Put me down for all four, this will be a cinch!

I'll go for 2!

Another wonderful challenge and I so want to participate in it. I am kinda unsure if I will end up completing it but will definitely try for all 4.

Challenge : The Little April Shower Mini Challenge
Duration : April 1 - 30, 2014
Task : Complete all 4

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1. Beauty and the Beast.
✔ Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre
Boy Meets Boy | David Levithan | 4/11/2014

2. The Rescuers.
✔ Read a book in which someone needs rescuing.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven | Mitch Albom | 4/8/2014

3. The Little Mermaid.
✔ Read a book that takes place at sea
The Stranger | Albert Camus | 4/15/2014

4. The Sword in the Stone.
✔ Read a book that contains magic of some sort.
Carrie | Stephen King | 3/19/2014

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Summary
Total Tasks Completed : 4 / 4
Total Books Read : 4



**** COMPLETED (4/19) ****

I'm in for all 4! This looks like an awesome challenge :)

1) The Language of Flowers

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3)

4)

1/4

I'll go for all 4. Wish me luck this will be my first monthly challenge.

Just read Kushiel's Dart or Lord of the Rings.

They actually fit all of the categories on their own. :P

❖ 1/4


✓ 2. The Rescuers. Read a book that has "Adventure" listed as a genre OR a book in which someone needs rescuing.
Inferno

@Maiko: Congratulations on finishing your first book!

@Anja: Are you joining the challenge? If so, please let me now how many books you'll go for. :)

@Tricia: I am because it's super cute. I think I'll go for 4, but I'll be content if I even just read 3 of them.

So here are my attempts:
1. Ill Wind - Rachel Caine
2. The Odyssey (heh. This one fits all 4 categories as well. (:)
3. Moby Dick
4. Equal Rites

I'm in for 2. Hopefully more but I have a lot of books on my nightstand that I need to catch up on.

Finished 1/4

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone.
Vampire Academy

Hi Tricia,

I just finished my first one. I edited message # 27

1. Beauty and the Beast. Read a book that has "Romance" listed as a genre OR a book where the main character misjudges someone. The Lucky One

1/4

3. The Little Mermaid. Read a book that takes place at sea OR contains mythical creatures. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning 04/02/14

1/4

Book 4: Magick or Medieval Europe - Fablehaven Completed 4/3 and I'm now addicted to the series