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Quarterly Challenge #3 (Fall 2011)
Great challenge! I'll give it a shot.1.Banned/Challenged: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2.New Release: Half-Blood or The Iron Knight
3.School: Hex Hall
4.Name in Title: Anna Dressed in Blood
5.Kirkus Star: The Awakening
6.Teen Sexuality: What My Mother Doesn't Know
7.Mystery: Heist Society
8.Artist: Daughter of Smoke and Bone
9.Cover Art: Entwined
10.Collaboration: Zombies Vs. Unicorns
I managed to read five of my books for the Summer Challenge - which was better than I did with the Spring Challenge - so I might as well post a Fall Challenge list (especially since making the list is half the fun).1.
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4. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (Name in Title)
5. Between Shades of Gray by Rupta Sepetys (Starred Kirkus Review)
6. Shut Out by Kody Keplinger (Teen Sexuality)
7. Acceleration by Graham McNamee (Mystery)
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9. This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen (Cover Appeal)
10. The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler (Collaboration)
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10) Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (I had that on my to-be-read-stash anyway, so thanks for the little nudge, I liked Dash & Lily's book of dares by the same author team better though)
I finished Perks Of Being a Walflower. I gave it 4 stars. I am currently reading Catalyst and Will be starting I Am J as well.
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Hi!Okay, I've never done this before. My husband is a HUGE Goodreads fan and has gotten me started so we'll see if I can meet the challenge. I'll get back with a tentative list soon.
Are we supposed to review each book? Discuss them here? Any feedback would be helpful.
No, no review or discussion necessary. The list is just something to inspire reading choices.
1. Banned Book - To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee2. New Release - Silence - Becca Fitzpatrick
3. Fall or School - Scat - Carl Hiaasen
4. Title Name - Diary of a Wimpy Kid - Roderick Rules - Jeff Kinney
5. Review - Swim Back to Me - Ann Packer
7. Mystery - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time - Mark Haddon
8. Teen Artist - When it Happens - Susanne Colasanti
9. Interesting Cover - Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah
10. Point of View - Waiting For You - Susane Colasanti
My list:1. Banned Books- The Perks of Being a Wallflower -Done
2. New Release- Perfect -Done
3. Fall/School Year- How Not to Be Popular -Done
4. Name in Title- The Education of Hailey Kendrick -Done
5. Kirkus Reviews Star- Imaginary Girls
6. Sexuality- After -Done
7. Mystery- Stay- Done
8. Artistic Teen-
9. Cover- Beautiful
10. Multiple Authors- The Future of Us -Done
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling2. The Pledge by Kimberly Derting (ARC)
3. Hero-Type by Barry Lyga
4. Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
5. Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma
6. Teach Me by R.A. Nelson (Student/ Teacher relationships)
7. Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
8. Totally unsure, but if I'm stumped towards the end I'm noting that necromancy is dark art and reading
Hold Me Closer Necromancer by Lish McBride
9. Beauty Queens by Libba Bray
10. Spoiled by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan
Hi!I am not quite ready to make my own list but have a few suggestions for others. These are books I've already read:
#5 (Starred review)Eddie's War
#6 (Teens/sex) Borrowed Light, The Facts Speak for Themselvles, Unsaid, I Know It's Over (Actually I am reading this one now.)
#8 (Artistic teen) Celine, According to Kit
My reading time has been cut this past month. I am doing more volunteering at my Sons school this year.I still don't think I am doing too bad.I have 3 read, another almost done and one I have just started. this should ssettle down a bit mor in October after Thanksgiving as well. I am charging forward just not as fast I would like,lol
OK so ran across this cool challenge and wanted to give it a try! Here is my list but may change a bit.1. Banned: The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
2. New: Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst
3. School: Love You, Hate You, Miss You by Elizabeth Scott
4. Name: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
5. Kirkus: Virtuosity By Jessica Martinez
6. Teen sexuality: Shut Out by Kody Keplinger or Hooked by Catherine Greenman
7. Mystery: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray or Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
8. Artist: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
9. Cover Art: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs
10. Collaboration: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green
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Fun!1) Banned: Perks of being a Wallflower
2) New release: Girl of Fire and Thorns
3) School: Hex Hall
4) Name in title: Lola and the Boy Next-Door
5) Kirkus Star: White Cat by Holly Black
6) Teen Sexuality: Will Grayson, Will Grayson
7) mystery/horror: Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children
8) Artistic MC: The Sky is Everywhere
9) Cover: The Near Witch
10) Duo: Nick and Nora (because I'm not sure how I've never read this one.
Okay - Since I am in the midst of revising two manuscripts, I hope this is not an impossible challenge!December -- I'm updating even though I should be done. I've been readng some Newbery contenders so got sidetracked. I'll put an X in front of those I've finished.
X 1) Crank -- bought a paperback of this -- started this one. Finishing it tonight.
X 2) How to Save a Life -- looking forward to reading this one
X 3) Story Time
X 4) Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children-- finished this one!
X 5) Pregnant Pause --started this on a Kindle -- Done!
X 6) I Know It's Over-- Finished this one!
X 7) Shine -- Read instead of On Jellicoe Road -- Done!
X 8) If I Stay -- Done!
Now I need to decide whether to read these last two. I think I will but maybe after the new year starts. I've got my own writing projects to work on.
9) Stay with Me
10) The Future of Us or Skin Hunger
So, 8 out of 10.
My first quarterly challenge!1. Crank
2. Tiger's Voyage
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7. Anna Dressed in Blood
8. The Sky Is Everywhere
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10. Dash & Lily's Book of Dares
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I was scared of these challenges b/c 10 books in 3 months seems like a lot, but hopefully I can cut down my To-Read stack! I'm joining late but a few of my September reads fit:1.
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10. Will Grayson, Will Grayson - David Levithan & John Green
I don't think I'm going to finish #10 by the end of the month, I have another book not on the list to finish. But this really helped me to pare down my list!
Completed: 5/101. Banned Book: Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar
4. Name in title: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
5. Starred Kirkus review: Texas Gothic by Rosemary Clement-Moore
8. Artistic Teen: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Tayler
10. Multiple Authors: The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler
Completed: 11/11 on November 29, 20111. banned:
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Just joined the group. Going to take a stab at the challenge!1.
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Uggh! I just accidentally deleted my entire original post when I meant to edit it after finishing another book. Well, here it is again (more or less, that is):2. New Release:Crossed
Completed: 7/101. Banned/Challenged: The Bermudez Triangle - 11/17, ★★★
2. New release: Sweet Venom - 11/7, ★★★
3. Fall/school: Hex Hall - 10/21, ★★★
4. Name in title: Annie on My Mind - 10/23, ★★★
5. Kirkus starred review: Across the Universe
6. Teen sexuality: Luna
7. Mystery/horror/crime: On the Jellicoe Road
8. Artistic teen: Daughter of Smoke and Bone - 10/30, ★★★★
9. Cover: Imaginary Girls - 11/1, ★★★
10. Duo: Will Grayson, Will Grayson - 11/7, ★★★
I am getting closer to finishing this time. I completed Annabel this morning. It was OK. And I bought The Power of Six the other day. I will start that once I finish The Iron Queen I am kind of on a stand still with Chime but I will get back to it.
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Hey everyone! I am new to this blogging thing, but I came across this website and I'm absolutely in love! This "challenge" seems interesting, but I'm a little confused. I get the ten books in 3 months, but what are the categories next to the book titles? Do you have to follow a specific guideline?? Thanks for the info! This seems like so much fun!!! :)
The challenge is to find and read 10 YA books that fit the requirements listed in the first post on this thread. The titles are for you to pick.
Hey Tatiana! I see your name all over this website lol :) I love your reviews. Thanks for the quick response, this challenge seems like fun! Did you finish Ash? If so, how did you like it?
When we going to start a winter challenge? I'm ready! !! :)
I should have something up by the end of this week, Dawn.
Just finished my last book yesterday. Fun challenge and looking forward to the next one. :)
Tatiana wrote: "I should have something up by the end of this week, Dawn."Cool! Love these challenges. Helps me get through some of my tbr list.
Tatiana wrote: "I should have something up by the end of this week, Dawn."Great! I just finished my A-Z challenge and am almost finished with the last book of this one!
I was doing so well, then the boys started school. I thought I would have more time to myself but that hasn't happened yet,lol. I only have 2 1/2 books to go. I am hoping I can get them in before the end of the year.
Oh cr%p! This challenge ends Wednesday! (I thought it went until 12/31...)
Finished 11/11 on November 29. See post #73.
So close! Still in the middle of two and haven't even picked up the last one yet.
Congratulations to all who completed this challenge! Those who are behind, please continue on. Better to finish late, than never, right?Thank you all for participating. Please join me for the Winter challenge as well.
Well, I failed. My library didn't get Crossed in until the 29th, so I barely had enough time to start it. Guess I'll try again next challenge (picking a book that comes out in the beginning of the challenge this time).
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1) Banned OR challenged book:The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian5/5 I really liked this one. I am glad I read it.2)New Release:The Mark of the Golden Dragon: Being an Account of the Further Adventures of Jacky Faber, Jewel of the East, Vexation of the West, and Pearl of the South China SeaI love Jacky Faber and her friends and I love the books so of course I loved this one although it did seem a bit short and sad-ish. 4/53)Book Set in School: Wake4/5 I liked this. Some of the dreams were creepy- which I like.4)Name in Title:Anna and the French Kiss
5)Kirkus:Saga4/5 I enjoyed this book less then I enjoyed the previous one (Epic) but I liked the idea and the characters.6)Sexuality:My Boyfriends' Dogs---It focuses more on abstinence and virginity. 2/5 stars because the writing (and some of the dialogue) in the beginning really frustrated me but I eventually got to a point where I wasn't frowning when reading it. Although it was very predictable it was ok.7)Mystery/suspense/thriller: The Traitor and the Tunnel5/5 I loved this book I think it would have been a lovely ending to the trilogy (I believe that there will be at least one more though) . Sad and happy.8)Artistic:Five Flavors of Dumb5/5 I really enjoyed this book too!9)Interesting Cover: Out of My Mind4/5 I enjoyed this book.10a)Collaboration:Zombies Vs. Unicorns or
10b)Geektastic: Stories from the Nerd Herd(I may read both)
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