2025 Reading Challenge discussion

Firsts Mini Challenge

This challenge is all about firsts!

Rules:
- Challenge runs from August 1st-August 31st
- Re-reads are ok
- All book formats are fine
- Post your list in advance or as you go

1. Read a book that's first in a series

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list (the one that is in position #1 on your list).

3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.


Levels
Coming in First: 4 books
Finalist: 3 books
Participant: 2 books
Bystander: 1 book

Thank you to Sara for creating this challenge!

This challenge will be led by Melanie.

This thread will open on July 20th.

This thread is now open!

I'll go for 3, Finalist. :)

I´ll go for all 4 this time!

Put me down for three.

I'm in for 4.

And I'll post a full list of all the participants on Monday.

I'm in for 4 as well!

I am going to attempt all 4.

I'm in for 3

I'm in for all 4 too!

1. Read a book that's first in a series

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list (the one that is in position #1 on your list).

3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.

Participants

Ashley - 1/2
Erika - 2/3
Gina - completed!
Innocent Lamb - 4
Johanna - 3/4
Kara - completed!
Karissa - 2/3
Kelsi - 3/4
Lilac - completed!
Melanie - completed!
Michelle - 2/4
Natalia - 2/3
Sarajayne - 4
Sharon - 4
Shelly - 1/4
SilverRaindrops - 1/4
Trevor - completed!

I'm in for 3! :)

I'll do 3 or 4

Participants list updated!

I'm in for all 4 too!
4/4 read
*************Finished************************

1. Read a book that's first in a series Cinderella: Ninja Warrior Aug. 22

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list (the one that is in position #1 on your list).
Damage Aug.9

3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists. Bed of Roses Aug.18

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc. The Quarry Aug 4 One of the main characters has his first homosexual encounter

I'm going to attempt all four, even though I no its going to be a crazy month for me.

I am going for 3...finalist! :)

Updated!

I'll go for all four, this sounds fun :).

August Firsts Mini Challenge
Aug 1, 2012 - Aug 31, 2012
Progress: 3/43

1. Read a book that's first in a series

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list.
***** For Richer, for Poorer: A Love Affair with Poker by Victoria Coren, Aug 29

3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.
***** For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund, Aug 21

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative!
-> first boyfriend, and the move from NYC to a small backwater means a lot of other firsts as well :).
**** The Cupcake Queen by Heather Hepler, Aug 28

*~*~* COMPLETED AUGUST 31 *~*~*

Updated!

And since it is now August, happy reading!

So I have a questions what if one book meets all the criteria of this challenge. I still need to read athe alloted number of books I said correct. I can't just use one book.

That's correct, Michelle. One book can count for one task, and if it matches more than one task, you'll need to choose which one you want it to count for.

Thanks Kara. That is what I thought but you know I had to ask.

Ok just finished:

This could count for 3 of the 4 items! But I will count it for - 4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.

The main character experienced so many firsts in this book! First time to a new land, seeing a dragon and riding one, meeting a confessor, a wizard, love, and so on and so on! I really enjoyed this book and loved the adventure! :)

I'm going to try and complete all 4.

Hey Melanie! Put me down for two. :)

1. Read a book that's first in a series

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness | Rating: 4 stars

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative!

The Convictions of Leonard McKinley by Brendan Mcleod | Rating: 3 stars]

Lots of firsts for this character! Some: first relationship, first kiss, first accident (biking). Many more as well.

2/3 complete

3.Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.

Love Story by Eric Segal

Completed: 1/3

1. Read a book that's first in a series

Skinned by Robin Wasserman

3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.

Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.

The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman

(first real job, first introduction into the world of magic (there is a collection of items from the Grimm's fairy tales), etc)

3/4

Participant list is updated!

(sorry for the delay - I am on vacation this week, and so only have sporadic internet connection)

I 've finished the three I was aiming for so I'm going to change my goal to all four :)

1. First in a series: The Giver - ★★★★ - 01/08/12
2. First on my to-read list: Black Dawn - ★★★★★ - 08/08/12
4. Fisrt time Dylan goes to school: Nevermore - ★★★★ - 09/08/12

I am gonna go for 3-Finalist

1st in series-Tempest Rising****8/7

I've finished the challenge now

1. First in a series: The Giver - ★★★★ - 01/08/12
2. First on my to-read list: Black Dawn - ★★★★★ - 08/08/12
3. First kiss: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - ★★★★★ - 12/08/12
4. First time Dylan goes to school: Nevermore - ★★★ - 09/08/12

✔✔✔ Completed 4/3 ✔✔✔

I have 3/4:



I am missing the book that is first on my TBR list, which is To Kill a Mockingbird, we´ll see if I have time to read it!

Participant list is updated!

And congrats, Lilac, on finishing! And with more than you had planned on, too!

1. Read a book that's first in a series
Competed 8/12/12 4/5 stars!

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list (the one that is in position #1 on your list).
3/5
3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.
The characters get to see Aslan for the first time. What was known as a myth is brought to life.

Challenge Completed 4/4

3. A first kiss happens between protagonists.

Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green | Rating: 4 stars

3/3 complete! :D FINSIHED

Great job, Trevor!

Two down for me:

1. Read a book that's first in a series. The Knife of Never Letting Go

3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists. A Wrinkle In Time

COMPLETED: 2/3

Finding out that I really won't be able to do this challenge, to many challenges for my schedule.

Participant list updated!

Congrats Trevor on finishing!

Amanda, good luck on your other challenges!

Updating

Gina's CRC August Mini
August 1-31
2/4

1. Read a book that's first in a series

Dead Wood by Dani Amore- FINISHED 8/3/12

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list (the one that is in position #1 on your list).

The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed

3. Read a book where a first kiss takes place between the protagonists.

The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie by Kim Carpenter

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.

November in Salem: The Bargain of Witches by L.C. Russell First time for me to read a YA fantasy BUT it is also the first time the 3 protagonists find out that they are related to a mythical land and have to enter the center of the Elfin Hill- FINISHED 8/6/12

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list (the one that is in position #1 on your list).
Beyond the Pale by Mark Anthony

Participant list updated!

2. Read the first book on your GR to-read list: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Finished 8/15/12 ~ 5 stars

1/2 complete! :)

4. Read a book where a first of something happens--be creative! This could be a YA story where the protagonists fall in love for the first time, a crime novel where the protagonist sees his first dead body, a fantasy story where the protagonist goes on a journey to a different world for the first time, etc.
The characters get to see Aslan for the first time. What was known as a myth is brought to life.

Finished 8/16/12 4 stars

Participant List Updated!

1. Read a book that's first in a series. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

2/3 complete!

Updating
4. where a first happens
DivergentDivergent

I am a super slow reader I will never get this challenge finished

Don't worry about it, Michelle - the fun part is reading the books you chose!

(though if you want to change your goal, just let me know!)

Participant List Updated!