2025 Reading Challenge discussion

APRIL CHALLENGE - LINKS
Duration April 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017

Let's have a little fun linking up our books! Each task requires 2 books instead of 1.

1) TITLE TWINS: Read two books with that share a word in the title. Link is in the title.
2) REFLECTIONS: Read two books on the same subject, one fiction and one non-fiction. Link is the topic.
3) TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN: Two different perspectives on the same topic. For example a male and female's view of marriage OR a liberal and a conservative view on poverty OR a young person and an older person's view on friendship. Link is the topic.
4) BACKLIST: Read an author's most recent publication, followed by an earlier publication, and then an even earlier publication, etc. Link is the author her- or himself.
5)GOODREADS RECOMMENDATION: Read a book and then choose a book that Goodreads lists as being similar or recommended. Link is Goodreads.
6)GLOBETROTTER: Read a book in which the character travels from one place to another. Find a book that begins where the last book left off (Does not need to be exact location, but should be close.) Link is the location.

Kristin is the creator and the leader for this challenge.

I'm gonna go with the bare minimum and sign up for one task (aka. 2 books), please :)

Flowers for Algernon
Algernon, Charlie, and I: A Writer's Journey

COMPLETE ✔️

I'm in for 2 tasks, please :-)

- Title twins - ✅ The Secret Adversary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / ✅ The Secret Keeper ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Backlist - ✅ Peril at End House ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / ✅ The Murder of Roger Ackroyd ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'll do Title Twins for sure. Possible another if i find something that fits the categories

I'm joining for 2 tasks :)

Just to clarify - in Title Twins, does only one of the words need to match, or more (in a longer title)?

Title twins:
1. [X] The Alchemist by Paolo Bacigalupi
2. [X] The Alchemyst by Michael Scott
Backlist (John Green):
1. [X] The Fault in Our Stars
2. [X] Looking for Alaska

4/4 || 2/2

sign me up for 3 tasks

1 Title twins: You Are Mine and You are Mine

2. Back List: The City than What the Night Knows and final One Door Away from Heaven

3. Goodreads Recommends: Mississippi DEAD and Waking The Zed

I'm in for 2 tasks

April Challenge - Links
Duration April 1, 2017 to April 30, 2017

Title Twins

Man

1. The Third Man by Graham Greene Completed 20/4/17 Rating 3 stars
2. Man in the Dark by Paul Auster Completed 30/4/17 Rating 4 stars

Reflections

Tennis

1. The Tennis Party by Madeleine Wickham (Fiction) Completed 29/4/17 Rating 3 stars
2. Andy Murray: Seventy-Seven: My Road to Wimbledon Glory (Non-Fiction) Completed 23/4/17 Rating 4 stars

2/2
4/4

Challenge completed

I can play tennis but haven't played for a while. I'm a big Andy Murray fan. Enjoy your reading!

Kristin wrote: "Maris wrote: "I'm joining for 2 tasks :)

Just to clarify - in Title Twins, does only one of the words need to match, or more (in a longer title)?"

Welcome to the challenge, Maris! Originally I in..."

I'm going to accept that challenge :D I don't know if I'll find two books with the same title as many I thought of cannot be found in my country, but I'm going to try my hardest to find something :)

I'm going to join for 1 link and 2 books please.

Completed 3) TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN: Two different perspectives on the same topic. For example a male and female's view of marriage OR a liberal and a conservative view on poverty OR a young person and an older person's view on friendship. Link is the topic.
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3 different perspectives on dealing with being childless.

I'm going to sign up for 2 links, so 4 books total.

books read → 03 | 04
links made → 01 | 02

Title Twins → bone


Two Sides of the Same Coin

Edited
Will up to three tasks
6/6 - COMPLETED

1. Title twins
✔ Are you there, God?-
✔ God, just tell me what to do-


2. Reflection: fiction, non-fiction : the prodigal

✔ Fiction: The Prodigal Girl this is part of the omnibus Love Endures - 1: 3-in-1 Collection of Classic Romance but I have just completed this book.
✔ Non-fiction: The Return of the Prodigal Son-

5. Goodreads recommendation
✔ 1. The Centurion's Wife
✔ 2. To Love Anew

I'll sign up for 2 links. Just need to figure out which ones I want to do.

Title Twins: Night and Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream

Reflections: James and the Giant Peach and Cooking on the Lewis and Clark Expedition

I'd like to sign up for 6 links please.

1. Title twins. Arthur and Sherlock: Conan Doyle and the Creation of Holmes Sherlock and Transmedia Fandom: Essays on the BBC Series
2. Reflections. The Life and Death of Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession

Oh these look fun! I'm going to be conservative and sign up for 2 links/4 books. If I get to more than that then it'll just be a happy bonus lol

I'll attempt 2 links/4 books
Duration: 04/01/2017 - 04/30/2017

✔️Completed✔️

Progress:
✔️2/2 Links
✔️4/4 Books

Links
Title Twins
Night of Fire by Colin Thubron (04/23/17)
Angel Fire by Lisa Unger (04/30/17)

Globetrotters:
Her Every Fear by Peter Swanson (04/09/17) - London to Boston
North of Boston by Elisabeth Elo (04/27/17) - Boston to Baffin Island

✔️Completed✔️

Kristin wrote: "June wrote: "Going to go for two tasks for now.


Thanks Kristin, didn't even realize that was the month theme.

I'm in for four tasks, eight books. Thanks!
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[17/8]

1. Title twins.
- Forever (2017.04.09, ★★★★☆).
- Forever... (2017.04.10, ★☆☆☆☆).

4. Backlist.
- Feversong (2017.07.21, ★★★★★).
- Feverborn (2017.07.18, ★★★★★).
- Burned (2017.07.14, ★★★★☆).
- Iced (2017.07.10, ★★★★☆).
- Fever Moon (2017.06.18, ★★☆☆☆).
- Shadowfever (2017.06.13, ★★★☆☆).
- Dreamfever (2017.05.06, ★★★★★).
- Faefever (2017.04.28, ★★★★☆).
- Bloodfever (2017.04.14, ★★★★☆).
- The Alpha Alternative: JZB Sex Scene (2017.04.11, ★★☆☆☆).
- Darkfever (2017.04.11, ★★★★☆).

5. Goodreads recommendation.
- Saga Vol. 1 (2017.07.22, ★★★★☆).
- Fables: Legends in Exile (2017.07.23, ★☆☆☆☆).

6. Globetrotter.
- White Teeth (Bangladesh to London) (2017.04.05, ★★★☆☆).
- Bridget Jones's Diary (London to Edinburgh) (2017.04.06, ★★☆☆☆).

Does a book on actual Norse Mythology count as non-fiction?
Because I wanna read Rick Riordan's Magnus Chase and the gods of Asgard as fiction

This challenge seems really creative though. I'm in for two tasks!

I would like to sign up for 2 tasks and 4 books, please :)

I'll join for 2 tasks and 4 books.

2/2 | 4/4

1) TITLE TWINS: Read two books with that share a word in the title. Link is in the title.
✔The Light Between Oceans
✔Between Shades of Gray
2) REFLECTIONS: Read two books on the same subject, one fiction and one non-fiction. Link is the topic. --Ship sinking/shipwreck
✔Salt to the Sea
✔In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
3) TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN: Two different perspectives on the same topic. For example a male and female's view of marriage OR a liberal and a conservative view on poverty OR a young person and an older person's view on friendship. Link is the topic.
4) BACKLIST: Read an author's most recent publication, followed by an earlier publication, and then an even earlier publication, etc. Link is the author her- or himself.
5)GOODREADS RECOMMENDATION: Read a book and then choose a book that Goodreads lists as being similar or recommended. Link is Goodreads.
6)GLOBETROTTER: Read a book in which the character travels from one place to another. Find a book that begins where the last book left off (Does not need to be exact location, but should be close.) Link is the location.

Sure

Hello,
I would like to go for 4 tasks / 8 books
1. Title twins: In a Dark, Dark Wood & Snowblind (Dark Iceland 1)
4. Backlist: Sister Sister & The Girl Who Lied
5. Recommendations: The Death Sculptor & Buried Alive
6. Globetrotter: Travelled Far: A Collection Of Hiking Adventures & Dead Simple

Progress:
4/4 tasks
8/8 books

Please sign me up for one link which is two books!

LINKS CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1st - April 30th, 2017

Let's have a little fun linking up our books! Each task requires 2 books instead of 1.

1) TITLE TWINS: Read two books with that share a word in the title. Link is in the title.
2) REFLECTIONS: Read two books on the same subject, one fiction and one non-fiction. Link is the topic.
3) TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN: Two different perspectives on the same topic. For example a male and female's view of marriage OR a liberal and a conservative view on poverty OR a young person and an older person's view on friendship. Link is the topic.
4) BACKLIST: Read an author's most recent publication, followed by an earlier publication, and then an even earlier publication, etc. Link is the author her- or himself.
5)GOODREADS RECOMMENDATION: Read a book and then choose a book that Goodreads lists as being similar or recommended. Link is Goodreads.
6)GLOBETROTTER: Read a book in which the character travels from one place to another. Find a book that begins where the last book left off (Does not need to be exact location, but should be close.) Link is the location.

I will read two books that have a link in their titles to complete prompt 1!

1. The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave ✔
2. Stargazing For Beginners by Jenny McLachlan ✔

Completed: 1/1 link | 2/2 books

4 links/ 8 books

I'm in for

1 link / 2 books

I'm in for 2 tasks :) (4 books)

I'm in for 2 tasks :) (4 books)

Ok, underway
Twins Task finished Snowblind (Dark Iceland 1) & In a Dark, Dark Wood

Progress so far
Tasks 1/4
Books 2/8

APRIL CHALLENGE - LINKS

1) TITLE TWINS: (view spoiler)[
♡ (Word: In) Longing in Louisiana 13/4/17
♡ (Word: In) Falling In Love With Her Husband 14/4/17
(hide spoiler)]


2) REFLECTIONS: (view spoiler)[
♡ (Fiction: a person's life) - He's Irresistible Collection 14/4/17
♡ (Non-Fiction: a person's life) - Hyperbole and a Half 11/4/17
(hide spoiler)]


3) TWO SIDES OF THE SAME COIN: (view spoiler)[
♡ (Link: Marriage - Female) Iris 3/4/17
♡ (Link: Marriage - Male) A Promising Start 15/4/17
(hide spoiler)]


4) BACKLIST: Author: Darren Shan (view spoiler)[
Most recent book read of his: Zom-B Goddess
♡ (Earlier release in: 2010) Cirque Du Freak: Vampire Mountain, Vol. 4 11/4/17
♡ (Even Earlier release in: 2005) Sons of Destiny 14/4/17
(hide spoiler)]


5)GOODREADS RECOMMENDATION: (view spoiler)[
♡ Black Butler, Vol. 12 12/4/17
♡ Black Butler, Vol. 13 16/4/17
(hide spoiler)]


6)GLOBETROTTER: (view spoiler)[
♡ (From a planet into space) - Ice Planet Barbarians 6/4/17
♡ (From space to a planet) - Chasing Mayhem 15/4/17
(hide spoiler)]

hi i would like to try for all 6 please

Kristin wrote: "Heather wrote: "Ok, underway
Twins Task finished Snowblind (Dark Iceland 1) & In a Dark, Dark Wood

Progress so far
Tasks 1/4
Books 2/8"

Congratulations, Heather, ..."

They were very different, a whodunnit and a psychological thriller :)

Im in for 2 tasks/ 4-5 books

Update msg 4: 1/4 books (0/2 tasks)
✅ The Murder of Roger Ackroyd ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Updated OM 33 with:

6. Globetrotter.
- White Teeth (Bangladesh to London) (2017.04.05, ★★★☆☆).
- Bridget Jones's Diary (London to Edinburgh) (2017.04.06, ★★☆☆☆).

[1/4], [2/8]

Twin Tittles 1/2 completed

1. Bees A Natural History by Christopher O'Toole
2. The Bees in Your Backyard by Joseph S. Wilson and Olivia Messinger Carril

Goodreads Recommends 0/2 completed

1.
2.

Updated OM 33 with:

1. Title twins.
- Forever (2017.04.09, ★★★★☆).
- Forever... (2017.04.10, ★☆☆☆☆).

[4/8]

Kristin wrote: "Congratulations on completing your second task, Nik! Looks like one winner and one dud, huh?"

Thanks! Yep, you got that right. =)

Finished Buried Alive & The Death Sculptor
One I chose ( The Death Sculptor) and Goodreads recommended the other

Progress:
2/4 tasks
5/8 books

For Good Reads Recommends, I just finished

1. Bossypants by Tina fey

and am now reading

2. Why Not Me? by Mindy Kaling

Kristin wrote: "Erin wrote: "Twin Tittles 1/2 completed

1. Bees A Natural History by Christopher O'Toole
2. The Bees in Your Backyard by Joseph S. Wilson and Olivia Messinger Carril

Goodreads Recommends 0/2 comp..."

Erin wrote: "Twin Tittles 1/2 completed

1. Bees A Natural History by Christopher O'Toole
2. The Bees in Your Backyard by Joseph S. Wilson and Olivia Messinger Carril

Goodreads Recommends 0/2 completed

1.
2."

Finished task 3 - backlist
Sister Sister & The Girl Who Lied

Progress
3/4 tasks
6/8 books

Update msg 4: 2/4 books (0/2 tasks)
✅ The Secret Adversary ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Update #8

1. The Third Man by Graham Greene Completed 20/4/17 Rating 3 stars

1/4

Updating msg #3.
I completed my goal for this challenge! The two books I've read fulfill the links for three of the tasks (title twins, reflections & backlist)

I've read Flowers for Algernon and Algernon, Charlie, and I: A Writer's Journey

Update msg 17

1 link - 3 books completed

Thats me all done....
For the Globetrotter Challenge I read Travelled Far: A Collection Of Hiking Adventures This ended in Sussex I then read Dead Simple which was set in Brighton (Sussex)

Progress:
4/4 tasks
8/8 books

I've really enjoyed this thank you.

Updated:

4/4 Completed ✔

1) TITLE TWINS:
** The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by David Rosenfelt [Read 4/14/2017]
**The Christmas Wish: All I Want for Christmas / First Impressions by Nora Roberts [Read 4/22/2017]

6.) GLOBETROTTER:
NYC --> England 1815 ---> England 1820
**A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain [Read 4/12/2017]
**Irresistible by Mary Balogh [Read 4/16/2017]

Update message #6

Read my first book The Alchemist for the link "title twins" ★★☆☆☆
1/4 || 0/2