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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.

Joni wrote: "Please sign me up for the entire list!"
Whoa, some more go-getters. ;) Good luck guys!

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.

Total: 1/5
2008: Dolly: My Life and Other Unfinished Business (Dolly Parton memoirs -- music and fame mentioned) - finished January 14, 2013


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

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

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

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
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
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

(There are really too many great challenges here. I can't stop myself from entering them.)


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.

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.

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

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


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.

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

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

Completed 7/7
***UPDATED 1.27.13 ***
1994 Halocaust - The Book Thief
***UPDATED 4.3.13 ***
1998 Searching - A Wrinkle in Time
***UPDATED 9.9.13 ***
2001 War, soldiers - Revolutionary Summer
***UPDATED 2.6.13 ***
2003 Running from something - Breakfast at Tiffany's
***UPDATED 4.3.13 ***
2005 Entrepreneurs - The Great Gatsby
***UPDATED 5.31.13 ***
2009 Racism - Major Pettigrew's Last Stand
***UPDATED 4.3.13 ***
2011 Something they believe in - Birds of a Feather

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
Books mentioned in this topic
Clockwork Prince (other topics)Brave New World (other topics)
Song of Solomon (other topics)
Their Eyes Were Watching God (other topics)
Oscar Wilde and the Ring of Death (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Carol Rifka Brunt (other topics)Oliver Sacks (other topics)
Alice Walker (other topics)
Mitch Albom (other topics)
Orson Scott Card (other topics)
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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