2025 Reading Challenge discussion

I would like to join the challenge with 14 books.

First yearly challenge ever. I'm excited!

14/14

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019. Where'd You Go, Bernadette
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction). Bird Box
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover. Een huis in Frankrijk
9. A book you meant to read in 2018 Pogingen iets van het leven te maken: Het geheime dagboek van Hendrik Groen, 83¼ jaar
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover.
23. A book set in Scandinavia. Lazarus
24. A book that takes place in a single day Tegenwoordig heet iedereen Sorry
25. A debut novel. Concept M
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature. Lampje
31. A book about a family. Sense and Sensibility
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America Paulo Coelho - The Alchemist
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title. Winterzon
34. A book that includes a wedding. De zoon van de verhalenverteller
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter. De zwaartekracht van liefde

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I'm in for 30 this year!

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11. Clothing or accessory on cover - a necklace, Black Sheep by Rory Scholl (finished 1/9), my review is here

35. Author's first and last name begin with the same letter - Identity Thief by Rachel Rosenthal (finished 1/8), my review is here

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2019 PopSugar Reading Challenge

Progress: 4/50 (8%)

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40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge - My Brilliant Friend: Neapolitan Novels, Book One (Elena Ferrante) [2015: a book from a female author]

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6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover: The Queen of Hearts

11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover: The Cheerleaders

For #40 any link to 2018 popsugar challenge? I didn't participate in that and couldn't find the link in the archives.

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02 - A book that makes you nostalgic: Nobody's Boy

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@ Sara, Here's the link to the 2018 popsugar challenge, if you can't find a prompt that you like you can search for previous years, good luck with your challenge!

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✓37. A book with a two-word title - Two Henrys by Kevin Allison (finished 1/9), my review is here

Thanks @Kiwi
There are so many fun tasks on that list

I'm in! 20/40
1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie Under the Never Sky
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover Bring Me Their Hearts
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018 Wildcard
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover Angelfire
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore: The Iron Queen
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic Damsel
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus What If It's Us
18. A book about someone with a superpower Never Fade
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space Across the Universe
21. A book by two female authors Roomies
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel An Ember in the Ashes
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature Shades of Earth
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title Lost In Love
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family Tell Me Three Things
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America Flame in the Mist
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding Save the Date
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter Eleanor & Park
36. A ghost story Second Grave on the Left
37. A book with a two-word title: The Iron Knight
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game Furyborn
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

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38. A novel based on a true story: The Kitchen God's Wife

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☐ 1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
☐ 2. A book that makes you nostalgic
☐ 3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
☐ 4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
☐ 5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
☐ 6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
☐ 7. A reread of a favorite book
☐ 8. A book about a hobby
☐ 9. A book you meant to read in 2018
☐ 10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
☐ 11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
☐ 12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
☐ 13. A book published posthumously
☐ 14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
☐ 15. A retelling of a classic
☐ 16. A book with a question in the title
☐ 17. A book set on college or university campus
☐ 18. A book about someone with a superpower
☑ 19. A book told from multiple POVs: Nine Perfect Strangers
☐ 20. A book set in space
☐ 21. A book by two female authors
☐ 22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
☐ 23. A book set in Scandinavia
☐ 24. A book that takes place in a single day
☐ 25. A debut novel
☐ 26. A book that's published in 2019
☐ 27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
☐ 28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
☐ 29. A book with LOVE in the title
☐ 30. A book featuring an amateur detective
☐ 31. A book about a family
☐ 32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
☐ 33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
☐ 34. A book that includes a wedding
☐ 35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
☐ 36. A ghost story
☐ 37. A book with a two-word title
☐ 38. A novel based on a true story
☐ 39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
☐ 40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

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☐ 41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
☐ 42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
☐ 43. An "own voices" book
☐ 44. Read a book during the season it is set in
☐ 45. A LitRPG book
☐ 46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
☐ 47. Two books that share the same title
☐ 48. Two books that share the same title
☐ 49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
☐ 50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

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36. A ghost story: Heart-Shaped Box

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30. A book featuring an amateur detective - The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

I'm in for 15!

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1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover Of Mice and Men
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
16. A book with a question in the title
19. A book told from multiple POVs: The Two Towers
23. A book set in Scandinavia En frosk i fjorden: Kunsten å bli norsk
25. A debut novel Friend Request
26. A book that's published in 2019
31. A book about a family Little Fires Everywhere
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter Svartstilla
37. A book with a two-word title
41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in

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1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn Finished 1/9/19
16. A book with a question in the title - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling Finished 1/2/19
21. A book by two female authors- The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen Finished 1/1/19
37. A book with a two-word title Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight Finished 1/11/19
38. A novel based on a true story The Shining by Stephen King Finished 1/8/19

I'm in for all 50! This is my first time doing the challenge, and I really love a lot of the prompts. Here's to a great year of reading for all of us!

Total: 50/50

√ 1. A book becoming a movie in 2019--The Woman in the Window
√ 2. A book that makes you nostalgic--The Little White Horse
√ 3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)--The Green Mile
√ 4. A book you think should be turned into a movie--The Monster Baru Cormorant
√ 5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads--The Handmaid's Tale
√ 6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover--The Beauty
√ 7. A reread of a favorite book--The Ocean at the End of the Lane
√ 8. A book about a hobby--Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking
√ 9. A book you meant to read in 2018--The Dry
√ 10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title--The Poppy War
√ 11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover--The Bullet-Catcher’s Daughter
√ 12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore--Uprooted
√ 13. A book published posthumously--Maurice
√ 14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie--The Neverending Story
√ 15. A retelling of a classic--Miranda and Caliban
√ 16. A book with a question in the title--How Long 'til Black Future Month?
√ 17. A book set on college or university campus--Vita Nostra
√ 18. A book about someone with a superpower--The Fireman
√ 19. A book told from multiple POVs--Everything You Want Me to Be
√ 20. A book set in space--The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
√ 21. A book by two female authors--Us
√ 22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title--The Price of Salt
√ 23. A book set in Scandinavia--The Ice Beneath Her
√ 24. A book that takes place in a single day--No Exit
√ 25. A debut novel--To Kill a Mockingbird
√ 26. A book that's published in 2019--Any Old Diamonds
√ 27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature--Into the Drowning Deep
√ 28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire--Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened
√ 29. A book with LOVE in the title--Lovecraft Country
√ 30. A book featuring an amateur detective--Murder at the Vicarage
√ 31. A book about a family--Flame of Sevenwaters
√ 32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America--The Alchemist
√ 33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title--The Scorpio Races
√ 34. A book that includes a wedding--The Heart's Invisible Furies
√ 35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter--The Broken Girls
√ 36. A ghost story--The Little Stranger
√ 37. A book with a two-word title--Come Closer
√ 38. A novel based on a true story--Burial Rites
√ 39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game--The Flanders Panel
√ 40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge (LGBT+ protagonist)--Flight of Magpies

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√ 41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book--Parable of the Sower
√ 42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book--My Lady's Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel
√ 43. An "own voices" book--Peter Darling
√ 44. Read a book during the season it is set in (fall)--Night Film
√ 45. A LitRPG book--The Adventure Zone: Murder on the Rockport Limited!
√ 46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters--Illuminae
√ 47. Two books that share the same title--Dead Sea
√ 48. Two books that share the same title--Dead Sea
√ 49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom--Animal Farm
√ 50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent--The Bell

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3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction):
The Ensemble
Aja Gabel is a former cellist.

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5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads: The Golden Compass

6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover



11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover

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10 - A book with "pop", "sugar" or "challenge" in the title: Pop Goes the Weasel: The Secret Meanings Of Nursery Rhymes

23 - A book set in Scandinavia: The Wreath

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Updated original post (was 100 but it looks like I'm now number 99). 2/10 read

In for 25 originally, now 40

Progress: 35
Last Updated: 01/08/2019

[✔] 1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 - Artemis Fowl
[✔] 2. A book that makes you nostalgic - Harry Potter: The Prequel
[✔] 3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction) - Six of Crows
[✔] 4. A book you think should be turned into a movie - Looking for JJ
[✔] 5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
[✔] 6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover - To Kill a Mockingbird
[✔] 7. A reread of a favorite book - Book of Shadows
[✔] 8. A book about a hobby - Quidditch Through the Ages
[✔] 9. A book you meant to read in 2018 - The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
[] 10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title - Exile's Challenge
[✔] 11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover - Torchwood: The Conspiracy
[✔] 12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore - Voyage of the Snake Lady
[] 13. A book published posthumously - Annabel Lee
[] 14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
[✔]15. A retelling of a classic - A Curse So Dark and Lonely
[] 16. A book with a question in the title - Grange Hill Rules - O.K.?
[] 17. A book set on college or university campus -
[] 18. A book about someone with a superpower -
[✔] 19. A book told from multiple POVs - Inheritance
[✔] 20. A book set in space - Spinward Fringe Broadcast 0: Origins
[✔] 21. A book by two female authors - Marked
[] 22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title - Sweet Evil
[✔] 23. A book set in Scandinavia - The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules
[✔] 24. A book that takes place in a single day - Torchwood: Fall to Earth
[✔] 25. A debut novel - The Beholder
[✔] 26. A book that's published in 2019 - Circle of Shadows
[✔] 27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature - The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm: Eragon
[] 28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire - Abhorsen
[✔] 29. A book with LOVE in the title - Tough Love
[] 30. A book featuring an amateur detective -
[✔] 31. A book about a family - The Virgin Suicides
[✔] 32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America - Fruits Basket, Vol. 2
[✔] 33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title - The Fault in Our Stars
[✔] 34. A book that includes a wedding - Fairest
[✔] 35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter - Girls of Paper and Fire
[] 36. A ghost story - Isabella Moon
[✔] 37. A book with a two-word title - The Coven
[✔] 38. A novel based on a true story - The Last Days of Night
[✔] 39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game - Riddles Of Epsilon
[] 40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge (longest on TBR) - The Last Legion

Advanced

[] 41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book - Dune
[✔] 42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book - The Warlock of Firetop Mountain
[] 43. An "own voices" book - The Hate U Give
[] 44. Read a book during the season it is set in -
[] 45. A LitRPG book - Ready Player One
[✔] 46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters - Long Way Down
[✔] 47. Two books that share the same title - Awakening
[✔] 48. Two books that share the same title - Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening
[✔] 49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom - A Clash of Kings
[] 50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent –

Just completed #46 (unusual chapters) - The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne. I really enjoyed Boyne's writing! There were some beautiful images he conveyed. Overall, I liked the story, but I found it hard to connect with the characters. I liked them more towards the end, but I just couldn't sink into the story as I wanted. The history it conveyed, however, was stark and important. I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Definitely worth reading! 4 stars

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I'm in for 25 in 2019!

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie (The Girl With Seven Names: A North Korean Defectors Story)

5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

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A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom -
Diamonds are Forever, by Ian Fleming.

This could probably count for two common phrases; both "diamonds are forever" and "shaken, not stirred," since Bond's famous catchphrase was pretty cemented by this fourth book.

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38. A novel based on a true story: Before We Were Yours

I'll join in with 20 books!

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42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book- the bane chronicles

Since this is my first challenge with the group, I won't be overly ambitious - I'm in for 30!

COMPLETED!
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19. A book told from multiple POVs The Neighbors
37. A book with a two-word title Watching You
30. A book featuring an amateur detective One of Us Is Lying
40. Prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge - Memoir Educated
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover The Cheerleaders
36. A ghost story We Were Liars
24. A book that takes place in a single day They Both Die at the End
31. A book about a family The Book of Essie
16. A book with a question in the title What If It's Us
34. A book that includes a wedding The Wedding Date
1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 Five Feet Apart
29. A book with LOVE in the title Love and Other Words
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title Girl Made of Stars
8. A book about a hobby Dumplin'
15. A retelling of a classic Eligible
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title Sweet Filthy Boy
21. A book by two female authors Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating
7. A reread of a favorite book Eleanor & Park
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter The Kiss Quotient
38. A novel based on a true story Before We Were Yours
25. A debut novel Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire: Becoming recommended by Ellen
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore Circe
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover: The Unhoneymooners
17. A book set on college or university campus Fangirl
26. A book that's published in 2019: 99 Percent Mine
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads: Hunger Games
18. A book about someone with a superpower: Shatter Me
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game: Catching Fire
9. A book you meant to read in 2018: When We Collided
23. A book set in Scandinavia: Beartown

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Sara wrote: "I'm doing this and Read Harder Challenge, and maybe more, so I'm gonna double dip within and across challenges as much as I can. Do we have any threads about double dipping within pop-sugar?"

Do you mean threads that recommend books for both challenges? I don't believe we do, but there might be listopias for it?

Michelle T. wrote: "Can I still get on this challenge??? O:-)"

Of course! :) How many do you want to go for? I'm terribly behind on updating, sorry the late answer.

Nancy wrote: "Count me in for 40. Am I still able to sign up for this challenge?"

Of course! You can sign up at any time :)