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Challenges: Year Long Main 2021
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Annerlee... Bitz bout me (2017)
Instructions are hereRead 12 books based on the answers you made to the survey.
Read an additional 12 books
Read all 50 books
When you complete a book for the challenge, you need to leave a new message in your personal thread explaining the following:
- a countdown of the badges you read - Part 1: 1/12, 2/12, 3/12, etc. If you are working on subsequent badges, you will need to preface with Part 2 or Part 3.
- the book you read, link to it and the cover
- the question it relates to
- an explanation as to how the book you chose relates to your answer to the question
The Survey dictates that you find a book for each book as per the following criteria:✔1. What is your name? ( Anna Banana Katherine Annerle – book that contains one of your names in some way – author, title, character.
✔2. What is your favourite sport? Ski jumping (observer)– book that is either about your favourite sport or one of the characters plays that sport. You could also chose a book where the cover shows that sport.
✔3. What colour are your eyes? Blue - book where the colour of your eyes is the main colour of the cover, or the word is in the title.
✔4. Have you ever had a broken bone? – If yes, read a book with the word “Bone” in the title.
✔5. What is your favourite movie? Star Trek Insurrection – If the movie is not an adaptation, read a book with a similar theme or has the same title.
✔6. What is your favourite book? The Dark Tower (Series) – Read it again. Or, read a book that has the same title. Or read a book by the same author.
✔7. Pick a number between 1 and 10. – Select a series and read the book that corresponds to that number 10. Or, read a book with the number in the title.
✔8. What is your favourite holiday? Christmas – Read a book that is about that holiday, set during that holiday, or has the name in the title.
✔9. What is your relationship status? Married– Read a book with that word in the title, or where the main character or author shares that status. Or…. Get creative. What kind of book will be representative?
✔10. Are you right or left handed? – Read a book with right in the title.
✔11. What is your birthday month? – Read a book with October in the title, or set during that month.
✔12. Do you have a pet? Dogs / Guinea Pig / Tropical Fish – Read a book featuring that type of pet. Or, read a book with that pet in the title.
✔13. What is your favourite type of food? Austro-Hungarian – Read a book set in the country or region of choice.
✔14. What is something you use daily? Key - Read a book with that word in the title. Or, is on the cover. Or…. Get creative.
✔15. What is your shoe size? 7 – Select that number of books on your TBR, put them into the Fruit Machine (or another randomizer), and read the one that is selected.
✔16. What is your favourite Ice cream flavour? Amaretto – Read a book that either represents that flavour by the colour of the cover, or in the title. You may also chose a book that represents that flavour in some way.
✔ 17. What is your country of birth? England - Read a book set in that country, or written by an author that was also born in that country.
18. What is your favourite season? Autumn – Read a book with either the season in the title, or set in that season.
✔19. What is your current desk top picture? Mars Landscape – Interpret that desk top picture any way you like. Read a book that represents that interpretation. The gophering could be endless on this one.
✔20. What is your preferred mode of transport? Trike or Steam Tractor / Train – Read a book with your selection on the cover, or in the title, or it plays a significant role in the book.
✔21. How many candles were on your last birthday cake? 0 / 100 – Go to your TBR and order the shelf by number. Read the book that corresponds to your answer. For “zero”, your number will be 100.
✔22. Have you been in an accident? – If yes, read a book set in a hospital, or with the word “accident” in title.
✔23. Do you prefer a shower or bath? – Read a book with Shower in the title, or depicted on the cover.
✔24. Name a place you’d like to visit Volcano (e.g. Etna, Sicily or Kilauea, Hawaii) – Read a book set in that location.
✔25. What is your favourite genre? Scifi – Read a book in that genre.
✔26. Do you prefer a car or truck? – Truck Read a book with your selection on the cover or in the title.
✔ 27. Do you have a tattoo? – If no tattoo, read a book with a tattoo on the cover, or represents a tattoo that you would want on the cover, in the title, or a proper name of the author or character.
✔ 28 . Do you prefer Classic or Contemporary? – If classic, read a book published in 1800 – 1899.
✔ 29. What is your favourite flower? Sunflower – Read a book with that selection on the cover or in the title. Or, read a book that you to represent that flower in some way.
✔30. Have you been to Europe? Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, Wales, England, Scotland – Read a book set in that location. If you haven’t been to Europe, read a book set in a European country you would like to visit.
✔31. If you could meet anyone famous, infamous, notorious… who would it be? Roland Deschain – read a biography, autobiography, memoir, or historical fiction about that person. or represents them in some way.
✔32. What is the feature you are most often complimented on? Patience – Read a book with that feature on the cover or in the title.
✔33. Would you rather encounter a ghost, an alien, or neither? – If alien, read a story with aliens in it.
✔ 32. What is your favourite animal? Brown Bear – Read a book with that creature on the cover, in the title, or in the story.
✔35. What type of holiday do you prefer? Travelling or Exploration – Read a book in that holiday setting or that represents your choice.
✔36. If you had to lose one of the 5 senses, which would you prefer it to be? Taste – Read a book with the sense in the title, or read a book where a character is afflicted by that same loss.
✔ 37. Who is your favourite author? Dan Simmons – Read either a book by that author, or a book recommended by that author.
✔38. Do you prefer tea, coffee, or water? – If coffee, read a book with the word in the title, or set in a country where that beverage is a huge export (ie China for tea, Brazil for coffee).
✔ 39. What is your birthstone? Tourmaline and Opal – Read a book with that gemstone on the cover, in the title, or the colour of that gemstone is the colour of the cover.
✔40. What is your favourite fruit? Cherry – Read a book with that fruit on the cover, in the title, or the colour of that fruit is the colour of the cover.
✔41. Issue you are passionate about Education for all – Read a book where this issue is prominent or is represented in some way. It may be fiction or non-fiction.
✔42. Would you rather explore in space or undersea? – Read a book in that setting.
✔43. To what time period would you like to time travel? future – Read a book either set in that time period, or published in that time period. Or, read a book about time travel where the character’s time travelled to that period.
✔44. Do you prefer shoes or bare feet? Bare feet – Read a book where your selection is on the cover or in the title, or get creative and find a book that represents your choice.
✔45. Do you prefer green or black olives? Read a book with either a predominantly green or black cover depending on your answer. Aim for at least 75% of the cover so that when you look at the cover, it screams green.
✔46. What is your Zodiac sign? Libra – This one is wide open. Read a book that represents your zodiac sign in some way.
✔47. What is your height in inches? 67 – Go to your TBR shelf and sort by number. Read the book that matches your answer.
✔48. Who is someone you miss? – Read a book that represents Grandma in some way e.g. in the title, a biography, the main character, the cover, etc.
✔49. What is your hobby? Astronomy – Read a book that represents that hobby in some way.
✔50. What language would you like to learn to speak? Russian / Norwegian – Read a book that was translated from the language to one you do speak. Or, chose a book where a character speaks that language.
Still to go:None - all done!!
I read in another thread that you speak German (and other languages) at home, so I got curious. But I don't see anything here that explains that, so now I'm even curiouser!
Ha ha. I didnt realise I was such an enigma!I ran away to Austria when I was 20. I lived in Austria for 12 years (Vienna) and only spoke german for that time .. except to my children... My husband spoke no english at all.
When I moved back to the uk I could only think in german and speaking english was a real problem. Everyone spoke to me really slowly because they thought I didnt understand lol.
Altho my husband now speaks both languages, it's more natural to speak german at home. Our german involves quite a bit of Austrian dialect.
I read Italian sometimes to keep my hand in... Very slowly... Ditto french, which I learnt at school..
Hope that clears things up a little ; )
Annerlee wrote: "Ha ha. I didnt realise I was such an enigma!I ran away to Austria when I was 20 to get married . was studying german and italian at the time, but jacked that in. I lived in Austria for 12 years (..."
Oh, wow, you lived in Wien! Ich liebe Osterreich! Ich bin nur einmal in Wien gewesen, aber ungefaehr 25 mahl in die Berge!
(somehow German without Umlaut doesn't look the same - but I can't find anywhere how to do that...)
In Spanish we have words with "Umlaut" (dieresis), and I hate not have them in my keyboard! Everyone can say that "pingüino" (penguin) does look more handsome with it!
Sandra wrote: "In Spanish we have words with "Umlaut" (dieresis), and I hate not have them in my keyboard! Everyone can say that "pingüino" (penguin) does look more handsome with it!"Yes, it does (look better with dieresis)! ;)
Elsbeth wrote: "Oh, wow, you lived in Wien! Ich liebe Osterreich! Ich bin nur einmal in Wien gewesen, aber ungefaehr 25 mahl in die Berge!(somehow German without Umlaut doesn't look the same - but I can't find anywhere how to do that...) "
Du hast recht Elsbeth. Die Berge sind wirklich superschoen! So majestaetisch!
Ich vermisse Wien... die Wiener Gemuetlichkeit und die Mehlspeisen natuerlich auch!
Part 1: 1/1219. Current desk top picture: Mars Landscape
Mars Endeavour
Finished 6 Jan '17
The book is set on Mars and follows the first colony as it fights for survival when disaster strikes on Earth. As it's set on Mars, it includes lots of descriptions of the Martian landscape!
Part 1: 2/1231: If you could meet anyone famous, infamous, notorious…? Roland Deschain
The Eyes of the Dragon
Finished 10 Jan '17
I read this as a tribute to Roland Deschain, a fictional character from Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' series. The book features another character named Roland and has many elements in common with the series, especially when compared to Wizard and Glass, book 4 of The Dark Tower.
To list a few examples: The book features the 'immortal' wizard, Randall Flagg, and his technique of becoming 'dim', Witch of the Coos, the Barony, the setting of in-World, writing in 'Great Letters'. The book also has a similar magical fantasy feel to it. I can imagine Roland Deschain living in a future version of this country.
I think that Eyes of the Dragon is loosely connected to The Dark Tower series, as many of his books are. Debra would likely be able to confirm that, though.
Part 1: 3/1234. What is your favourite animal? Brown Bear – Read a book with that creature on the cover, in the title, or in the story.
Shardik
Finished 23 Jan 2017
Connection? Shardik was a bear....
Part 1: 4/1243. To what time period would you like to time travel? future – Read a book either set in that time period, or published in that time period.
Arkwright
Majority of book is set in the future..
On his death, a famous scifi author uses his fortune to create a foundation. His vision is to develop and build a starship that will travel to a distant planet and colonise it. The project and the journey continue generation after generation, far into the future.
Finished 30 Jan
You're future book sounds interesting. I'm pretty sure we're supposed to make a new post when we've read the book as opposed to when currently reading. I am posting when I start a book in just a very brief, informal way then writing a new post in the required format when I have completed it. Otherwise if you go back and edit your currently reading posts to say read, it won't generate a notification that you have finished the book. And Janice and everyone else won't know to check out your thread.
Right - best to post when you've finished the book as apposed to when you start reading and then go back to edit. Thanks for picking up on that Sarah. :)
Janice wrote: "Right - best to post when you've finished the book as apposed to when you start reading and then go back to edit. Thanks for picking up on that Sarah. :)"ok... will do!
Sarah wrote: "You're future book sounds interesting ..."It was, I really quite enjoyed it. It was nice to find some well written 'hard scifi' and I think I'll try more by the same author.
The only criticism was that it was written in 4 sections that felt a bit disjointed. When I'd finished, I found out it was originally published as a series of 4 short stories. I wish I'd known before I started - it would have changed the way I approached it.
I generally don't research the background to a book beforehand - maybe that's a problem, but I like to let the book speak for itself to a certain extent.
I've also heard that you should read a book at least twice before you form an opinion of it, which is a valid point I suppose... But there are soo many other books I want to read!!
Dilemma dilemma...
Sarah wrote: "I have added it to my wishlist.": ) Cool
Part 1: 5/1217. What is your country of birth? England
- A book set in that country, or written by an author that was born there
Ordinary Jack
Author born in England and book set in England. Loved the re-read.. it was still really funny and brought back memories of childhood (5 stars)
Finished 4 Feb
Part 1: 6/1211. Birthday month? – Read a book with October in the title, or set during that month.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Set in October. Both main characters have October birthdays! (Excellent read... 5 stars)
Finished 9 Feb
A perfect October book. If I hadn't already read it, I'd have chosen it for that task (I'm also an October baby). It is a great book.
Sarah wrote: "A perfect October book. If I hadn't already read it, I'd have chosen it for that task (I'm also an October baby). It is a great book."I only found out it was set in October once Id started, but it fit in so well... It was just meant to be.
Ive had the book for ages and am sooo glad I finally picked it up. My best read this year so far!
I like those happy accidents. :)
That's great. I keep meaning to read more of his stuff but never get around to it.
Part 1: 7/121. What is your name? Anna Banana Katherine Annerle – A book that contains one of your names – author, title, character.
Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson
Author's name is also Katherine (4 stars)
Finished 24 Feb
Part 1: 9/12 9. What is your relationship status? Married
A book [-] where the main character or author shares that status
A Very Unusual Wife
A romance ARRGGHH!!!
(1 star for the book, 10 stars to me for finishing!)
Finished 19 Feb
LOL! Did you read the romance for the toppler?
Part 1: 10/12 41. Issue you are passionate about Education for all
A book where issue is prominent or is represented in some way.
The Giver
Book follows a boy growing up in a future utopian/dystopian society, which has eliminated pain and strife by living "Sameness", where knowledge and education are severely restricted.
Finished 19 Feb
Part 1: 11/12 33. Would you rather encounter a ghost, an alien, or neither?alien If alien, read a story with aliens in it.
Childhood's End
Alien ships arrive at Earth and take an interest in human society.
Finished 19 Feb (ish)
A bit disappointed with this one - 2 stars
Part 1: 12/1242. Would you rather explore in space or undersea? space
Read a book in that setting.
DERELICT: Some things lost in space should never be found.
Finished 21 Feb
I think I read Clark's book long ago, and did not like it either. I think it put me off of reading him for a long, long time. Congratulations on finishing up the first 12 for the first badge. Are you going to go on?
of course I had to come and have a nosey now I am not reading flat out! : )
Deborah wrote: "of course I had to come and have a nosey now I am not reading flat out! : )"I know... It feels like I've looked up from my books for the first time in a week... the world's suddenly slowed down and I'm looking for inspiration... Lol
Cherie wrote: "I think I read Clark's book long ago, and did not like it either. I think it put me off of reading him for a long, long time. Congratulations on finishing up the first 12 for the first badge. Are..."
Thanks Cherie. The toppler certainly helped me along.
The last 2 of Clarke's books I've read have felt the same... good ideas, but flat and impersonal somehow. Maybe it was the style of the time? I think I'll wait awhile before trying another.
I think you are right. Maybe it was the style of the time. I was an avid science-fiction fan for a long time and just stopped because everything seemed the same. There were many authors of the time that I just couldn't get into. I jumped into fantasy and never really want back to it although I stayed at the edges. Clark always seemed to me very dry. I need some adventure and warm, likable characters. I don't mind a little romance, but not graphic.
Cherie wrote: " Clark always seemed to me very dry. I need some adventure and warm, likable characters. I don't mind a little romance, but not graphic." Well put Cherie, I agree. Some of the more modern science fiction is more rounded and warmer, which I prefer. Clark is so highly regarded though, I felt I should educate myself and read some : p
I find Fantasy a bit hit and miss, it's such a wide genre and there seems to be a lot of cliched fantasy out there.
I see reviews from hard core science fiction readers that gush on and on about some of the old, classic writers, and I think the same thing. Maybe I should go back and give them a try again. Every time I have done so, I came away feeling that something was wrong in me that I could not like them. There is too much other, more interesting stuff out there for me to keep punishing myself trying Clark and his old time cronies over and over. Guys like Scalzi are much more entertaining.Yeah, fantasy can be hit and miss, but it is such a vast genre, there is always something worth reading, just around the next isle at the library or bookstore.
hmmmm....I think I 'missed' a lot.......currently trying to get my bearings....
Part 2: 1/1244. Do you prefer shoes or bare feet? Bare feet – Read a book where your selection is on the cover or in the title, or get creative and find a book that represents your choice.
Old Man's War
Book is by John Scalzi. Scalzi translates as barefoot
Excellent first in series (5 stars). I'll be reading more!
Finished 1 March
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1. What is your name? Anna Banana Katherine Annerle
2. What is your favourite sport? Ski jumping (observer)
3. What colour are your eyes? Blue
4. Have you ever had a broken bone? Yes
5. What is your favourite movie? Star Trek Insurrection
6. What is your favourite book? The Dark Tower (Series)
7. Pick a number between 1 and 10. 10
8. What is your favourite holiday? Christmas
9. What is your relationship status? Married
10. Are you right or left handed? Right
11. What is your birthday month? October
12. Do you have a pet? Dogs / Guinea Pig / Tropical Fish
13. What is your favourite type of food? Austro-Hungarian
14. What is something you use daily? Key
15. What is your shoe size? 7
16. What is your favourite Ice cream flavour? Amaretto
17. What is your country of birth? England
18. What is your favourite season? Autumn
19. What is your current desk top picture? Mars Landscape
20. What is your preferred mode of transport? Trike or Steam Tractor / Train
21. How many candles were on your last birthday cake? None
22. Have you been in an accident? Yes
23. Do you prefer a shower or bath? Shower
24. Name a place you’d like to visit Volcano (e.g. Etna, Sicily or Kilauea, Hawaii)
25. What is your favourite genre? Scifi
26. Do you prefer a car or truck? Truck
27. Do you have a tattoo? No
28. Do you prefer Classic or Contemporary? Classic
29. What is your favourite flower? Sunflower
30. Have you been to Europe? Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, Wales, Scotland
31. If you could meet anyone famous, infamous, notorious..? Roland Deschain
32. What is the feature on you are most often complimented? Patience
33. Would you rather encounter a ghost, an alien, or neither? Alien
34. What is your favourite animal (other than domestic pets)? Brown Bear
35. What type of holiday do you prefer? Travelling or Exploration
36. If you had to lose one of the 5 senses, which would you prefer it to be? Taste
37. Who is your favourite author? Dan Simmons
38. Do you prefer tea, coffee, or water?Coffee
39. What is your birthstone? Tourmaline and Opal
40. What is your favourite fruit? Cherry
41. Issue you are passionate about: Education for All
42. Would you rather explore in space or undersea? Space
43. To what time period would you like to time travel? Future
44. Do you prefer shoes or bare feet? Bare feet
45. Do you prefer green or black olives? Green
46. What is your Zodiac sign? Libra
47. What is your height in inches? 67
48. Who is someone you miss? Grandma
49. What is your hobby? Astronomy
50. What language would you like to learn to speak? Russian / Norwegian