Ultimate Popsugar Reading Challenge discussion

Would a magic amulet count as a superpower? Or an accessory?

Steffani wrote: "Would a magic amulet count as a superpower? Or an accessory?"

If someone is using it to use powers, I would say it counts.

Carolyn wrote: "I finally got Less from my library waiting list. I know that I can use it for "a book that I mean to read in 2018", but any other categories?"

Book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover. Also, the book is in some ways centered around a wedding, but I don't think the wedding itself was in the book, but that prompt might be a possibility since it's mentioned a lot.

Lucy wrote: "Can anyone think of somewhere to fit Murder on the Orient Express?"

If you're doing the advanced part of the challenge, it could fit in the "Read a book during the season it is set in" prompt if you read in during the winter :)

I didn't see a thread for it, but The Serpent King by Jeff Zentnercounts as a book written by a musician :) He has several other books out as well.

So I have a couple of books I was given for my birthday or Christmas I'd like to read but I need help placing them.
Night World vol 1 (Secret Vampire, Daughters of Darkness, and Spellbind)
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Needful Things
Dracula
Frankenstein
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Norse Myths and Tales

I feel like I've been posting to this thread a lot...I hope it isn't annoying.

Steffani wrote: "So I have a couple of books I was given for my birthday or Christmas I'd like to read but I need help placing them.
Night World vol 1 (Secret Vampire, Daughters of Darkness, and Spellbind)
The Per..."

Don't worry, that's what we're here for!

Norse Myths could be set in Scandinavia
Part of Dracula takes place in an abbey (but not all of it so depends on how strict you are with prompts)
Wallflower could be counted as a plant in title
Dr Jekyll & Dracula could both be seen as someone with superpowers

Hope they help

Steffani wrote: "So I have a couple of books I was given for my birthday or Christmas I'd like to read but I need help placing them.
Night World vol 1 (Secret Vampire, Daughters of Darkness, and Spellbind)
The Per..."

Hi is it Stephen kings needful things? If so think it can only fit as a two word title. At least it’s a good read though, my pile of books to read are not my normal taste and not enjoying them so much!

Any ideas on where Me Before You would fit?

Samantha wrote: "Any ideas on where Me Before You would fit?"

31. A book about a family (not primarily, but the main characters familys are involved)
34. A book that includes a wedding (The main characters attend a wedding, I can't remember if there is an actual ceremony, but the wedding reception is an important part of the book)

Rachelnyc wrote: "Steffani wrote: "Would turning into a werewolf count as a superpower?"

I would say no to superpower but I think it fits the myth prompt since werewolves are mythological creatures."

I disagree, most werwolves have superhuman strength and senses or other special abilities I would count as a superpower.

Amanda wrote: "Can I please get some help deciding where The First Confessor could go?
I could always do a book I meant to read in 2018 but I have 1,000 other books I could put in that category!"

If you liked it a lot, maybe a book you think should be turned into a movie.

Nicole wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Any ideas on where Me Before You would fit?"

31. A book about a family (not primarily, but the main characters familys are involved)
34. A book that includes a wed..."

Thanks Nicole!

Nicole wrote: "I just got The Female Persuasion from a friend and really want to fit it in the challenge.
Any Ideas?
ATY Challenge Ideas also appreciated :)"

set on college campus?

Janet wrote: "Hila Reads wrote: "I just started Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. I'm wondering where, if anywhere, this book would fit ..."

Hi Janet,

Thank you for the reply. I did start it, although I'm not far into yet, but plan to get it finished over the weekend. It's very interesting so far!

Where would Beneath a Scarlet Sky fit under?

Nicole wrote: "Where would Beneath a Scarlet Sky fit under?"

I was going to ask you which one because Goodreads had 3 listed, but then realized that was the answer. Two books with the same title.

Anyone know where Cecelia Ahern - Lyrebird would fit as it’s next on my book club list

Lisa wrote: "Anyone know where Cecelia Ahern - Lyrebird would fit as it’s next on my book club list"

I've not read it but it sounds like the character might have a superpower.

What prompt could The Miniaturist fit in?

Can anyone think of a prompt for the book The Finishing School by Joanna Goodman (it doesn't take place in a university, it's a boarding home).

Nicole wrote: "Where would Beneath a Scarlet Sky fit under?"

If its this one Beneath a Scarlet Sky you are referring to, it also works for a novel based on true story.

I am interested in reading the seven husbands of evelyn hugo
What prompt would that be categoried as

Rachelnyc wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Where would Beneath a Scarlet Sky fit under?"

If its this one Beneath a Scarlet Sky you are referring to, it also works for a novel based on true story."

This book was Amazon Prime Reads so I downloaded it and was trying to figure out where I could put it. Thank you for this suggestion!

Jacklyn wrote: "I finally got The Great Alone from the library after waiting forever on the waiting list. I will probably not get to it until the new year - any suggestions on where what prompt it ..."

You could use it for "Read a Book in the Season it was set in". It takes place in all seasons but really emphasizes on the Winter. It is soooooo good. It can also go under "A Book about a Family", or "A Book you think should be turned into a movie" (at least I think it should)

Teri-lynn wrote: "I am interested in reading the seven husbands of evelyn hugo
What prompt would that be categoried as"

Could be "clothing/accessory on the cover", if your copy has the green dress on the front. Or "book that includes a wedding", since even though they're quite glanced-over, she does have 7 of them.

Teri-lynn wrote: "I am interested in reading the seven husbands of evelyn hugo
What prompt would that be categoried as"


I'm planning to read it for "clothing on cover"

Rebecca wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "Nicole wrote: "Where would Beneath a Scarlet Sky fit under?"

If its this one Beneath a Scarlet Sky you are referring to, it also works for a novel based on true s..."

I downloaded it as an Amazon Prime selection as well and really enjoyed it. I hope you do as well.

Kerry wrote: "What prompt could The Miniaturist fit in?"

It is Jessie Burton's debut novel. Or her dress is prominent, so clothing on the cover?

Rachelnyc wrote: "Majo wrote: "I finally got Educated from the library. Where would it fit for the 2019 prompts?"

It fits book about a family and possibly set on college or university campus but that depends how st..."

Thanks!

Emily wrote: "Kerry wrote: "What prompt could The Miniaturist fit in?"

It is Jessie Burton's debut novel. Or her dress is prominent, so clothing on the cover?"

Thank you! I didn't know about the debut prompt. I already have a book for clothing on the cover.

Hey i need help with one more book...Tell me Lies by Carola Lovering...i want to read it this year but not sure where it goes

Teri-lynn wrote: "Hey i need help with one more book...Tell me Lies by Carola Lovering...i want to read it this year but not sure where it goes"

You could use this one for debut novel or multiple POV's. It could also possibly work for taking place on a college/university campus as a good portion of the flashbacks are from her college years.

Any idea where Red Queen could fit? I’ve already selected Red Rising as a book with a two word title so if the latter falls into another category then I am happy to switch it

Rebecca wrote: "Any idea where Red Queen could fit? I’ve already selected Red Rising as a book with a two word title so if the latter falls into another category then I am happy to switch it"

If it's the one by Victoria Aveyard, it could fit the prompt "character with a superpower." It could also be a book with the same title as another book because Philippa Gregory has a book titled The Red Queen about Margaret Beaufort (which is also based on a true story). I think it's also her debut novel.

Lucy wrote: "Can anyone think of somewhere to fit Murder on the Orient Express?"

I just finished this one! I counted it under the Advanced prompt - Read a book during the season it's set in (winter)

Nicole wrote: "I just got The Female Persuasion from a friend and really want to fit it in the challenge.
Any Ideas?
ATY Challenge Ideas also appreciated :)"

A chunk of the book takes place on a college campus - depends how strict you want to be on the prompt.

Sierra wrote: "Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman"

Debut novel!
Also contains a wedding.

What 2019 prompts will the books The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao fit? I need to read these ones this year!

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I just read The Shape of Water and I think it would work for

#9 A book you meant to read in 2018
#18 A book about someone with a superpower--Deus Branchia, the Gill-god can heal himself and others and can reverse aging!
#19 A book told from multiple POVs
#40 Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading
challenge: Author of different ethnicity from me (Guillermo del Toro is Mexican)

Hila Reads wrote: "I just started Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. I'm wondering where, if anywhere, this book would fit in the 2019 challenge."

Maybe #40 A favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR reading challenge?

I loved this book. It shocked and sickened me at some points, but I think every one of us living in the US should read it. These people persist even under such inhumane conditions...

Lynn wrote: "What 2019 prompts will the books The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao fit? I need to read these ones this year!"

You could use Oscar Wao for own voices and I think it would fit about a family too. The Tattooist of Auschwitz is based on a true story.

Hila Reads wrote: "I just started Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. I'm wondering where, if anywhere, this book would fit in the 2019 challenge."

I have this on my list for a book by a journalist or about journalism......unless thats book riot and Im in the wrong challenge which is entirely possible LOL.

LOL yeah I think "journalist" is Book Riot. :-) I keep getting my Challenges confused too.

Nadine wrote: "LOL yeah I think "journalist" is Book Riot. :-) I keep getting my Challenges confused too."

Hahahahahahahah....figures ;-)

I was too lazy to page back and look it up.

Currently reading Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier and I'm wondering which promt this might fit. I already filled the one for a book with a two word totle.

Harry wrote: "Currently reading Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier and I'm wondering which promt this might fit. I already filled the one for a book with a two word totle."

Some possibilities are:
-a book with a plant in the title or on the cover (trees on the cover)
-a book with a zodiac sign or astrological term in the title (depending on how strict you're being about that prompt, moon could be counted as it plays a part in astrology)
-a book about a family (since the description talks about him being taken in by a Cherokee chief and his people and building those relationships)

Christina wrote: "Harry wrote: "Currently reading Thirteen Moons by Charles Frazier and I'm wondering which promt this might fit. I already filled the one for a book with a two word totle...."

Thanks, I'll think I will use it for a book about family.

In what prompts would Metro 2033 or Prince of Thorns fit? They've been sitting on my shelf for ages and I really want to finish them this year!

I'm considering Prince of Thorns for 'plant in title or on the cover'