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message 1: by Nathan (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) The History Challenge
Duration: January � December 2013

What do you remember about world history in the last 20 years? If you’re like me, not much! This challenge will increase your knowledge of world events and maybe lead you to a new favorite author, genre, or topic.

Categories (Years):

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.

Rules:
Choose how many years you are going for. You can choose as many or as little as you like!
State which years you are going for in your first post (optional).
Any book counts: fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and re-reads are all fine.
When you complete the challenge post your entire list of books so we can all congratulate you. :D


message 2: by Kelsi (new)

Kelsi (essentiallybooked) | 751 comments I'm in for all of them. This is a great challenge.


message 3: by Karina (new)

Karina (karinargh) | 807 comments Oh, this looks fantastic. I can think of things in my TBR-pile to fit just about every one of them!


message 4: by Gina (new)

Gina I'm in for this one! Sounds good!


message 5: by Georgina (new)

Georgina (georginathelibrarian) I love the sound of this one, so put me down for all of them! I'm determined to be challenged next year :)


message 6: by Nathan (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) Awesome guys! I'll put together a participation list closer to the start date. :)


message 7: by Alexandra (last edited Nov 28, 2012 01:39AM) (new)

Alexandra (hawkescream) | 153 comments Totally in for this challenge! I'm going to go for all of them. Time to plan!


message 8: by Joni (last edited Mar 28, 2013 09:03PM) (new)

Joni  | 27 comments Please sign me up for the entire list!


The History Challenge
Duration: January � December 2013

Categories (Years):

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.-1999 /Columbine-Columbine Cullen, Dave 01/28/13
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.


message 9: by Nathan (last edited Nov 29, 2012 06:41AM) (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) Alexandra wrote: "Totally in for this challenge! I'm going to go for all of them. Time to plan!"

Joni wrote: "Please sign me up for the entire list!"

Whoa, some more go-getters. ;) Good luck guys!


message 10: by Kattibrie (new)

Kattibrie | 96 comments I'm in too! I'll probably try to do all of them :)


message 11: by Lilac (last edited Dec 09, 2012 03:50AM) (new)

Lilac  (lilac_wales) | 910 comments I'll aim for 10. :)

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Prodigy
2011: Protests: Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes: Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Knife Edge
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
2007: iPhone: BZRK
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.


message 12: by Sharon (new)

Sharon (sharint) | 749 comments I'll aim for all of them probably, we do have a whole year!


message 13: by Emily~ (new)

Emily~  | 62 comments I'm in. :)


message 14: by Kme_17 (new)

Kme_17 | 40 comments I m in : )


message 15: by Meghan (new)

Meghan (meghann23) | 122 comments I'll try all of them! This is such a great challenge


message 16: by Morgan (new)

Morgan | 127 comments I'm in for all of them!


message 17: by Becky (new)

 Becky | 2 comments I'm definitely in for this challenge :) This looks fun!


message 18: by Nathan (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) Welcome to the challenge, newcomers. ;)


message 19: by Tracy (new)

Tracy Kavanagh | 17 comments I'm in. I'll start by aiming for 5 and then maybe go higher. Great challenge :)


message 20: by Audrey (new)

Audrey (godsmissiongal) | 173 comments I'm In. I will at least try to get in 10 out of 20.


message 21: by ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) (last edited Jan 16, 2013 04:41PM) (new)

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) (ilovebakedgoods) | 169 comments I'll try this one. I'll go with a very conservative 5 because I can't think of books for some of these off the top of my head. Would rather give myself room to add on later if need be.

Total: 1/5

2008: Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business (Dolly Parton memoirs -- music and fame mentioned) - finished January 14, 2013


message 22: by Carrie (new)

Carrie Bivens | 29 comments This is definitely doable for me :). Thinking back, the themes all sound like books I tend to read lol


message 23: by Kaitlin (last edited Sep 21, 2013 02:54PM) (new)

Kaitlin (kait-k) | 537 comments Completed 21/21

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world. Catch-22

2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in. Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community. Holes

2009: Barack Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives. The Color Purple by Alice Walker

2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel. The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
The Island of the Colorblind by Oliver Sacks

2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
The Matchmaker of Périgord by Julia Stuart

2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry. Disgrace

2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something. Lowboy: A Novel by John Wray

2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty. Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely

2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!). Rabbit, Run by John Updike

1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence. Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea. The Count of Monte Cristo

1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals. Watership Down

1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust). The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs. The Writing Life

1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives. You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations by Michael Ian Black


message 24: by Karen (new)

Karen | 18 comments I like this challenge--although, gotta admit, there's several that I think I've already covered ;)

If anyone wants any suggestions on Columbine, I've read most of the books out there about the subject.


message 25: by Karen (new)

Karen | 18 comments I think I'll go for ten, but since it's for the year, I may add to it!


message 26: by Grace (new)

Grace  (sweetiepie1000) I will go for 5


message 27: by Kme_17 (new)

Kme_17 | 40 comments I ll go for ten


message 28: by Nathan (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) I will create a participants list this weekend in preparation for January! Happy holidays everybody. :)


message 29: by Shelly (new)

Shelly I'm in. I will try for 5, but hopefully will be able to get to mofe than that!


message 30: by [deleted user] (new)

This is a great challenge ! I'm in :)


message 31: by Nathan (last edited Jan 10, 2013 02:20PM) (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) Participants!


Alexandra: 0/21
Ashley: 0/21
Audrey: 0/10
Becky: ?
Carrie: 0/21
Emily: 0/21
Erika: 0/15
Gecko: 0/5
Georgina: 0/21
Gina: ?
Grace: 0/5
Jamtheory: 0/21
JenniferJ: 0/21
Joni: 0/21
Kaitlin: 0/10
Karen: 0/10
Karen Booklover: 0/5
Karina: 0/21
Kattibrie: 0/21
Kelsi: 0/21
Kme_17: 0/10
Lilac: 0/10
Lisa: 0/21
Meghan: 0/21
Morgan: 0/21
Sharon: 0/21
Shelly: 0/5
Squirrel: 0/21
Stefani: 2/21
Teresa: ?
Tracy: 0/5

Here's the list! A couple things:

1. If you have a ? beside your name, please let me know how many books you want as your goal, and I will update as soon as I can.
2. If I got your goal wrong or missed you, tell me so I can add you to the list!
3. If you want to change your goal in any way (up, down, drop out altogether), that isn't a problem! Just let me know either here or in a personal message to me.

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY! And have a great end of 2012. :)

And anyone who still wants in, go ahead and post a goal. :D


message 32: by Emily~ (new)

Emily~  | 62 comments I'll go for all of them :)


message 33: by [deleted user] (new)

Trevor wrote: "Participants!


Alexandra: 0/21
Audrey: 0/10
Becky: ?
Carrie: 0/21
Emily: ?
Georgina: 0/21
Gina: ?
Grace: 0/5
Joni: 0/21
Kaitlin: 0/10
Karen: 0/10
Karen Booklover: ?
Karina: 0/21
Kattibrie: 0/21
Ke..."


Let me start with 5 , I definitely think I will level up but let's see.

No problem at all Trevor. Ah ! I wish it was my last name would be awesome !! Maybe I should have our family's last name changed , seeing that everybody (literally everybody) in my close family is a book addict !:D


message 34: by Grace (last edited Jan 01, 2013 08:28AM) (new)

Grace  (sweetiepie1000) Ok I have chosen my years


1993
1995
1996
2001
2003


message 35: by Squirrel (new)

Squirrel (squirrelysquirrel) | 53 comments I'd love to try for all the years!
(There are really too many great challenges here. I can't stop myself from entering them.)


Stefani - SpelingExpirt (speling_expirt) | 585 comments I'd love to take part in this! I'm going to try for all of them and we'll see how that goes!


message 37: by Harvey (new)

Harvey (jamtheory) I'm going to try all of them and hopefully find some that fit in with the monthly themes I'm doing. Great list.


message 38: by JenniferJ (last edited Jan 02, 2013 06:02PM) (new)

JenniferJ | 43 comments OK I think I am just gonna go whole hog and go for all 21!

Completed: 1/21

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.

1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read any murder mystery novel. The Abduction of Mary Rose (1/2/13)***

1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.


message 39: by Erika (last edited Jan 03, 2013 06:42PM) (new)

Erika  (readingbutterfly) | 511 comments I'm in. I will keep track in my Member's Corner. I am going for at least 15.


message 40: by Ashley (last edited Jan 21, 2013 01:14PM) (new)

Ashley I thought I already signed up for this one. I guess I haven't! Put me down for all 21, Trevor. I should be able to do 2 a month...we hope, lol.

2013 History Challenge
Duration: 1/3/13 - 12/31/13
3/21 Complete


�2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world. The Road: 1/15/13, 4 stars
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
�2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame. The Sea of Monsters: 1/7/13, 4 stars
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
�1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea. The Light Between Oceans: 1/21/13, 4.5 stars
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.


message 41: by Gecko (new)

Gecko (geckosleseleben) I like do join and go for 5 Books. I love history and have to do it. Can't resist...


message 42: by Stefani - SpelingExpirt (last edited Feb 02, 2013 11:09AM) (new)

Stefani - SpelingExpirt (speling_expirt) | 585 comments Updated 2/2/2013

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
Matched by Ally Condie. Finished January 10th
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
Holes by Louis Sachar
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
The Giver by Lois Lowry
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
Hate List by Jennifer Brown. Finished January 3rd
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
Beauty Queens by Libba Bray - finished January 7th.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.
Princess in the Spotlight by Meg Cabot

Completed 7/21


message 43: by Kme_17 (last edited Sep 16, 2013 12:50PM) (new)

Kme_17 | 40 comments 10/10 finished!!!

2012: Never Let Me Go
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Ya Yas in Bloom
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.Home: A Memoir of My Early Years
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: .The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.The Silent Girl
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions:Too Good to Be True: The Rise and Fall of Bernie Madoff
2001: 9/11: Chasing Lincoln's Killer
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Eat, Pray, Love

1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Vanish

1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.Tough Cookie


message 44: by Nathan (last edited Jan 10, 2013 02:21PM) (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) Updated! :) Kme_17: have you read those two books? I'm not sure if you had read them or are just planning to... Let me know and I'll adjust your number accordingly.


message 45: by Cynthia (last edited Jan 23, 2013 04:03PM) (new)

Cynthia Evans | 21 comments I'm in for them all :)
2012: Possible Apocalypse: Angelfall COMPLETED
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Crimson Wind COMPLETED
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created The Moon Dwellers COMPLETED
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: The Star Dwellers COMPLETED
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic� Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Genesis COMPLETED
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters� lives.


message 46: by SibylM (new)

SibylM (sibyldiane) | 223 comments Ooh, I want to do this. I'm in for 10 but not sure which 10 yet!


message 47: by Kaitlin (new)

Kaitlin (kait-k) | 537 comments I have 4 down! Maybe I'll end up doing them all.

2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something. Holes

2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!). The Count of Monte Cristo

1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals. Watership Down

1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs. The Writing Life

4/10


message 48: by Jessica (new)

Jessica | 177 comments I'm going for 10. This is a great idea for a challenge. So far I've got 3.

2012 Possible Apocalypse: Divergent
2007 iPhone: Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore
2001 9/11: The 39 Clues Cahills vs. Vespers Trust No One


message 49: by Lorelei (last edited Sep 09, 2013 08:07PM) (new)

Lorelei (goodreadscomlorelei_reads) | 393 comments I'm going to go for 7!

Completed 7/7

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1994 Halocaust - The Book Thief

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1998 Searching - A Wrinkle in Time

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2001 War, soldiers - Revolutionary Summer

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2003 Running from something - Breakfast at Tiffany's

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2005 Entrepreneurs - The Great Gatsby

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2009 Racism - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand

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2011 Something they believe in - Birds of a Feather


message 50: by Nathan (last edited Feb 01, 2013 01:01PM) (new)

Nathan (nthnlwly) Participants!


Alexandra: 0/21
Ashley: 3/21
Audrey: 0/10
Becky: ?
Carrie: 0/21
Cynthia: 5/21
Echo: 0/20
Emily: 0/21
Erika: 0/15
Gecko: 0/5
Georgina: 1/21
Gina: 9/21
Grace: 0/5
Jamtheory: 0/21
JenniferJ: 0/21
Jessica: 5/10
Joni: 0/21
Kaitlin: 8/21
Karen: 0/10
Karen Booklover: 0/5
Karina: 0/21
Kattibrie: 0/21
Kelsi: 6/21
Kme_17: 2/10
Lilac: 0/10
Lisa: 0/21
Lorelei: 0/7
Megan: 1/21
Meghan: 0/21
Morgan: 3/21
Nicole: 0/21
Sara: 0/20
Sharon: 0/21
Shelly: 3/5
Shelly B: 2/21??
Sibyl: 3/16
Squirrel: 1/21
Stefani: 2/21
Talia: 0/21
Teresa: 1/5
Tracy: 0/5
Trevor: 4/10
Tricia: 0/21

Here's the list! A couple things:

1. If you have a ? beside your name, please let me know how many books you want as your goal.
2. If you want to change your goal in any way (up, down, drop out altogether), that isn't a problem! Just let me know either here or in a personal message to me.

And anyone who still wants in, go ahead and post a goal. :D


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