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It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

**Since we are starting this challenge a few days late, if you have read a book that completes a category you can backtrack and use it**

Thank you, Sweetpea for this awesome challenge!

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

Lilac � 1/10
Sweetpea � 4/26
Ashley � 1/26
Claire � 3/11
Gecko � 0/26
Teresa � 0/26
Talia 1 � 0/26
Claire � 3/11
Sharon � 0/?
Talia 2 � 5/26
Alexandra � 1/26
Lisa - 1/7
Morgan � 0/10
Audrey � 2/5
Stephen � 5/26
Robyn � 2/3
Kelsi � 0/26
Natalie � 2/13
Kara � 0/10
Joellen � 0/12
Regan � 0/?
Craig � 1/26
April � 0/6
Jennifer J � 0/26
Kathy � 0/9
Curtis � 3/26
Karen � 0/5
Kelsi � 0/26
ScarlettMi - 0/12
Heidi - 0/26

I'll start with 10 and will be keeping track in my member's corner.

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
13/26 Complete


âœ�1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars A Nomadic Witch; Rating 4.24; (1/25/13, 4 stars)

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

�3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages) A Clash of Kings (3/4/13, 5 stars)

�4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel: 2/8/12, 4 stars

�5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower (1/23/13, 3 stars)

�6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)--The Road (1/15/13, 4 stars)

�7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red Beloved: 2/12/13, 3 stars

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays -Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

�15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology
Ender's Game:2/7/13, 5 stars

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

�18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer --The Stranger (1/3/13, 3 stars)

�19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series --The Sea of Monsters (1/7/13, 4 stars)

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

�21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series A Game of Thrones, (2/1/13, 5 stars)

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

�23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)--A Witch Central Wedding (1/19/13, 4 stars)

�24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship --The Light Between Oceans (1/21/13, 4.5 stars)

�25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genreHeart-Shaped Box (2/23/13, 3 stars)

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

I really like this challenge and want to give it a go.

I'm going to start with 11 and will also track it in my member's corner.

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars. The Secret Garden

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A.

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award. (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll. - Undercover: The Adventures of a Real Life Gigolo

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white. - Ms Derby Requires

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins. - Seeing Me Naked

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology. - Secrets of a Webcam Girl

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre.

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series.

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages). - The Christmas Bake-Off

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series.

Completed: 6/11

Count me in, that's to much fun not to do it...

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
0/13/26 Complete

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

I want to do them all! I'll keep track in my member's corner!

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

I have updated my comment, and I'm going to try for 11 to begin with. 3 of which I've already completed.

I'll participate, don't know how many I'll be able to read ... I'll update along the way.

This looks like fun, so I'd like to join in. This is the first year that I'll be participating in reading challenges - supporting my new year's resolution to break out of my comfort zone (i.e. my hermit cave). :)

Completed: 7/26

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A: Trick or Treat Murder by Leslie Meier - 01/05/13

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie: Eragon by Christopher Paolini - 01/04/13

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red: Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford - 01/27/13

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on: The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis - 01/06/13

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money: Branded by Keary Taylor - 01/06/13

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer - Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series: Death on Demand by Carolyn G. Hart - 01/08/13

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

Definitely going to participate. I need to go over my books real quick before I decide on exactly how many.

Goal: 5/26

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars
The Book Thief - Markus Zusak 4.34 stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)
The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
The Help - Kathryn Stockett 1/17/2013 ****

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)
The Color Purple - Alice Walker (Pulitzer)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red
I, Robot - Isaac Asimov

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll
Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
The Taker - Alma Katsu

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on
The Maze Runner - James Dashner 1/22/2013 ***
Boys are being spied on by the Creators with the beetle blades.

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person
Bossypants - Tina Fey

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money
Ready Player One - Ernest Cline
*change if necessary*

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)
England/Never Let Me Go - Kazuo Ishiguro

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore - Robin Sloan 1/11/2013

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you
Along Came a Spider - James Patterson
I went for "Alex" instead of "Alexandra" since it's more common. I got lucky with this book already being on my list! It's helping me with quite a few challenges!

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre
The Notebook - Nicholas Sparks

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
Trick of the Light - Rob Thurman 1/3/13 ****

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed
Umbrella - Will Self


21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series
A Game of Thrones - George R. R. Martin

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)
The Little Prince or Alice in Wonderland (whichever is easier to get a hold of)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship
Inkheart - Cornelia Funke 1/14/2013 ****

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre
The Shining - Stephen King

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series
Inheritance - Christopher Paolini

Please put me down for 7.

Completed: 1/7

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb Jan 4, 2013

I'm in for this! Put me down for 10 at the moment, but I might change it to more soon :)

love this idea! sign me up, I will shoot for 5...

I have already started tracking this challenge in my Member's Corner. I will be shooting for at least 5, 2 of which are already completed.

Excited that so many people want to take part :D

I'm in. Luckily my first 3 of 2013 all met one of the criteria! I'll be keeping track on my corner.

my first 2 also fit the criteria, 2 down, 3 to go!

I gotta do this one! I've got a couple on my TBR list that fit the criteria, so I'm in. I'm shooting for five :)

I´ll join this one, not sure for how many I´ll go for.

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Completed: 9/24

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars
(4.25 stars)

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology


16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)
The Social Contract (103 pages, but more than 15 of them are notes, so the book is less than a 100).
24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

2013 Reading First Quarter Challenge: It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge

Completed 18 out of 13

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars
Read 1/11/13
Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Vol. 1

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend
Read 02/22/13
Queen of Sorcery

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)
Read 02/18/13
Days of Blood & Starlight

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
Read 02/20/13
Secrets of a Summer Night

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
Read 01/11/13
Sense and Sensibility

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)
Read 03/12/13
The One and Only Ivan

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red
Read 01/20/13
Reached

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
Read 01/02/13
Speechless

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money
Read 2/21/13
It Happened One Autumn

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins
Read 01/23/13
Delirium

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre
Read 02/18/13
Again the Magic

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
Read 01/04/13
The Maze Runner

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain
Read 02/08/13
Scarlet

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)
Read 2/11/13
If You Go Into The Woods

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship
Read 02/10/13
The End of Your Life Book Club

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre
Read 02/08/13
John Dies at the End

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series
Read 03/11/13
Boundless

I'll be trying for ten. Thanks, Sweetpea!

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

8/10 completed


1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood �
2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" -
3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! -
4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Desire in Any Language 03.06.13
5. Many great movies started out as books - Beautiful Creatures 02.22.13
6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! -
7. Roll out the red carpet -
8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll -
9. Movies weren't always in colour?! -
10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs -
11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays -
12. They pay him how much per movie?! -
13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Turn Up the Heat 01.11.13
14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - The Distant Hours 02.12.13
15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter -
16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role -
17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year- L World 02.07.13
18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. -
19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Neferet's Curse 02.23.13
20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news -
21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. -
22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy -
23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - It Happened in Vegas 01.12.13
24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Room 01.25.13
25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares -
26. Cut! And that's a wrap -

I wanna try this one also! Put me down for 6. Ill keep track in my members corner.

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

0/26 completed


1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars
4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)
7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red
9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person
18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer
23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)
25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

Only just saw this Challenge now, I'll enter with the full 26, already done a couple backtracking to the beginning of 2013.

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

6/26 completed


1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown - read 15/01/13

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

The Joy Luck Club - By Amy Tan - read 04/01/13

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

The Time Traveler's Wife - by Audrey Niffenegger - read 08/01/13

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red

The Casual Vacancy - by J.K. Rowling - read 03/01/13

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on

People's Republic by Robert Muchamore - Read 12/01/13

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - read 15/01/13

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

Books Read for this Challenge:

Okay so this is probably a bit cheeky but....I'm finding the whole members corner thing hard to keep track of and would really appreciate if people would message me their new totals when they want me to update them or leave a comment on here. It would be much easier for silly old me LOL

Have updated them now so please let me know if the numbers are wrong or you want me to update your total.

Thanks,
Sweetpea

(14/12)

My first challenge with this group and it combines books with my other loves: Movies & the Oscars. I'm going to try and go for the following 12 categories:

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars



2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend



3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)



4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A



Saving Fish from Drowning by Amy Tan

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie



8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll



Girlfriend in a Coma by Douglas Coupland

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money



13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins



14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)



The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (set in the United States - Washington, DC)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology



19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series



The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, Vol.1 (graphic novel) by Denise Mina

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain



23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship



Lures: A Novel by Sue Goyette

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

I am going to work on completing this challenge. I have begun keeping track on my corner.

Sweetpea wrote: "Okay so this is probably a bit cheeky but....I'm finding the whole members corner thing hard to keep track of and would really appreciate if people would message me their new totals when they want ..."

That's no problem Sweatpea, I'll update here every two weeks or so to let you know my new numbers. :)

Lilac wrote: "That's no problem Sweatpea, I'll update here every two weeks or so to let you know my new numbers. :) "

Thanks

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars
The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks 4.14 avg rating

Challenge Total: 2/7 Completed

Hi Sweetpea,

Just so you know I'm keeping track of this challenge in my members corner. I dont think I posted that when I signed up for this challenge.

Thanks!

Completed - 25/25

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood â€� Read a book with a Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ rating of 4 or more stars
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely - Completed 2/8/2013

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend
The Island of the Colorblind by Oliver Sacks - Completed 2/3/2013

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami - Completed 1/28/2013

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
The Color Purple - Completed 2/3/2013

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
Watership Down - Completed 1/5/2013

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)
Life of Pi - Completed 3/17/2013

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red
Phantoms on the Bookshelves - Completed 1/5/2013

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll
Rabbit, Run by John Updike - Completed 2/7/2013

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
The Writing Life - Completed 1/12/2013

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera - Completed 1/24/2013

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person
You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations by Michael Ian Black - Completed 1/25/2013

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money
Holes - Completed 1/1/2013

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe - Completed 2/2/2013

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink - Completed 2/10/2013

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom - Completed 1/17/2013

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you
Misconception: A Novel by Ryan Boudinot - Completed 2/19/2013

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre
The Matchmaker of Périgord by Julia Stuart (OK, so I don't read romances, but this has a romantic storyline) - Completed 2/15/2013

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer
The Count of Monte Cristo - Completed 1/15/2013

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel - Completed 1/20/2013

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt - Completed 1/17/2013

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - Completed 3/14/2013

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - Completed 1/28/2013

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)
God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian by Kurt Vonnegut - Completed 3/12/2013

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship
Lowboy: A Novel by John Wray - Completed 1/18/2013

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre


26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende - Completed 2/17/2013

just finished book number 3... so I think I will up my goal to 5 since all the books I have read so far seem to fit into these categories : )
book 3 - Free Will 83 pages category 23

Sign me up too! :) I'll try to do all 26 ;)

I'm in and I'm going to try for 20 of the 26

5 completed so far:

#1 Blue Christmas
#10 Breathless
#13 Winter's Daughter
#14 Hearts Afire
#23 Snowbound on the Island

Finished my fifth - 18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer
The Count of Monte Cristo

I have a month off from work, and since I love movies almost as much as I love books, I would like to give this a try. My goal is to do 12, but I would love to do them all. I will track in my member's corner as soon as I create one.

Whoops! Forgot to say yes to this one, but count me in. Don't think I will be able to do them all but will set my goal as 10! Will post the completed number as I go cos I have no idea what a members corner is!!!!!

Completed 8

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship
Lowboy: A Novel by John Wray

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Completed 3/7 tasks

will work for number 13... in all the books in this series a relationship is beginning and/or ending. one more down : )

2 more to report bringing me up to 7/20

#4 Her Best Catch by Lindi Peterson
#17 Going to the Chapel by Debra Webb

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins
The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian

4/7 Complete

I'm in and my goal is 20. I will keep track in my Member's Corner and update periodically.

Completed 8/20

finished Ready or Notby Chautona Havig Book 1 in the Aggie's Inheritance trilogy


#19 Read a book from a series

I have updated my post and am 5/26 complete. :)