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Perks of Being a Book Addict Challenges:Rainbow Color Challenge
Duration: 1 year = July 7, 2014 - July 7, 2015
Completed: 6/11
Red:
Orange:
Yellow:
Green:
Blue:
Purple:
Pink:
Brown:
Black:
White:
Gray:
Wild Things Challenges:50 State Challenge (no time limit)
9/50
Arizona: Hounded by Kevin Hearne
Georgia: The Line by J.D. Horn
Indiana: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Ohio: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
Massachusetts: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart
Texas: The One & Only by Emily Giffin
Colorado: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
Kentucky: Wanted: Good Family by Joseph G. Anthony
New Hampshire: Horns by Joe Hill
The Lost Challenges' Smurf ChallengeCompleted: 9
Dates- Hard= 1 year from start date; Medium= year and a half from start date; Easy= 2 years from start date
Rules- Read 1 book for each smurf listed. Audiobooks, re-reads and novellas count.
Start Date: 8/1/14
1.Papa Smurf- Read a book where the male lead has a child or becomes a father.
2. Smurfette- Read a book with a blonde female lead.
3. Hefty Smurf- Read a book with a "hefty" guy on the front cover.
4. Brainy Smurf- Read a book with a smart character.
5. Clumsy Smurf- Read a book with a clumsy character.
6. Jokey Smurf- Read a book that makes you laugh.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
7. Grouchy Smurf- Read a book with a grouchy character.
8. Dreamy Smurf- Read a book where a main character mentions their dreams.
NOS4A2
9. Greedy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is fond of food.
10. Chef Smurf- Read a book where the main character is a chef or works in the food industry
11. Vanity Smurf- Read a book that has a mirror in the story line.
12. Scaredy Smurf- Read a book that has a horror element.
Horns
13. Tracker Smurf- Read a book where the plot involves a hunt for someone.
Hounded
14. Sloppy Smurf a.k.a. Stinky Smurf- Read a book with a character that doesn't like to clean up.
15. Harmony Smurf- Read a book with a Harmoneous happy ever after.
16. Painter Smurf- Read a book where the main character is some sort of artist.
17. Poet Smurf- Read a book that makes a refrence to poetry.
The Fault in Our Stars
18. Baby Smurf- Read a book with a pregnant heroine.
19. Nat Smurfling a.k.a. Natural Smurf- Read a book with a green cover or the majority of the story takes place in nature.
A Natural History of Dragons
20. Snappy Smurfling- Read a book where a character has a short temper.
21. Slouchy Smurfling- Read a book that has a laid-back character.
22. Grandpa Smurf- Read a book with a main character who is over 100 years old.
23. Farmer Smurf- Read a book set in a rural setting. Wanted: Good Family
24. Sassette Smurfling- Read a book with a tom-boy or little sister.
25. Alchemist Smurf- Read a book with a magic.
26. Timid Smurf a.k.a. Actor Smurf- Read a book that has been made into a movie or play.
27. Architect Smurf- Read a book that has a skyscraper mentioned in it.
28. Baker Smurf- Read a book with something sweet on the cover.
29. Clockwork Smurf- Read a book from the steam punk genre.
30. Dabbler Smurf a.k.a. Doctor Smurf- Read a book where a character has a doctorate degree
31. Complimentary Smurf- Read a book one of your friends gave a complimentary review.
32. Wild Smurf- Read a book where a main character was raised away from thier biological family.
33. Enamored Smurf- Read a romance.
34. Finance Smurf- Read a book with a character who is having trouble with money.
35. Fisher Smurf- Read a book where someone goes fishing.
36. Flying Smurf a.k.a. Aviator- Read a book that involves an airplane
37. King Smurf- Read a book that involves a monarch.
38. Lazy Smurf a.k.a. Sleepy- Read a book where a character oversleeps.
The One & Only
39. Miner Smurf- read a book where a character has a dirty job.
40. Fakir Smurf- Read a book set where snake charming is common such as India, though other Asian nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as the North African countries of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
41. Nosy Smurf- Read a book where a character peeks around through the others things.
42. Reflection Smurf a.k.a. Hundredth- Read a book where lightning or a storm is a key element.
43. Reporter Smurf- Read a book where a character is involved in the media.
44. Sneezy Smurf a.k.a Sickly Smurf or Chilly Smurf- Read a book where a character gets sick.
45. Handy Smurf- Read a book that a handy man makes an appearance.
46. Sweepy Smurf- Read a book where a character wears black from head to toe.
47. Tailor Smurf- Read a book where a character sews or is in the fashion industry.
48. Weakling Smurf- Read a book where there is a competition or game.
49. Editor Smurf- Read a book where a character is a writer or works for a newspaper or magazine.
50. Wooley Smurf- Read a book set in Texas.
51. Weather Smurf- Read a book that involves a prediction.
52. Nurse Smurf- Read a book where a boo boo is tended to.
Bestial
53. Lucky Smurf- Read a book with a character who has had a streak of bad luck.
54. Lumberjack Smurf- Read a book where a character skips & jumps, or presses flowers, or is a man who puts on womens's clothing or hangs around in bars.
55. Nanny Smurf- Read a book with a grandmother, or other person who tells stories.
56. Archeologist Smurf- Read a book where there is a search for an artifact or temple.
57. Explorer Smurf- Read a book that takes place partially on a boat.
58. Miller Smurf- Read a book with "flour" or "flower" on the cover.
59. Traveler Smurf- Read a book that takes place in more than 1 country.
60. Liar Smurf- Read a book with a relationship built on a lie.
61. Hunter Smurf- Read a book where a bow and arrow are used.
62. Astro Smurf- Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
63. Barber Smurf- Read a book where a character has a lot of hair (or fur).
64. Cobbler Smurf- Read a book where a character has a shoe fetish, or a shoe on the cover.
65. Marco Smurf a.k.a Submariner Smurf- Read a book with pirates.
66. Flighty Smurf- Read a book with a character who is easily distracted by anything and tends to forget things
67. Don Smurfo- Read a book where a character is good with a sword.
68. Nobody Smurf- Read a book where a character has very low self-esteem
69. Pushover Smurf- read a book where a character has problems telling others no.
70. Gusty Smurf- Read a book with a Scottish character.
71. Panicky Smurf- Read a book where a character has a panic attack.
72. Crazy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is refered to as crazy.
73. Narrator Smurf- Read a book written in first person.
74. Passive- Aggressive Smurf- Read a book with a passive or aggressive character.
75. Disabled Smurf- Read a book with a character who has some kind of disability.
76. Weepy Smurf- Read a book that made you cry.
77. Bored Smurf- Read a book a friend rated 2 stars or less.
78*. Twin Smurfs- Read a book with twins and a 2nd in a series.
79. Acrobat Smurf- Read a book where a charaacter helps out in a time of danger.
80. Musical Smurf- Read a book where a character is a musician
81. Black Smurf- Read a book with a black cover.
82. Sculptor Smurf- Read a book with a character named Clay, David, Mary or Don
83. Equilibrist Smurf- Read a book where a character rides a unicycle or bike.
84. Peasant Smurf- Read a book with a poor character, or one who grew up poor.
85. Fallen Smurf- Read a book with a character has "fallen" either from a height or in love.
86. Quesy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets drunk.
87. Pusher Smurf- Read a book where a character has an addiction.
88. Upside down Smurf- Read a book where the main character's life gets turned upside down.
89. Camper Smurf- Read a book where characters sleep outside or in a tent.
90. Show off Smurf- Read a book with a collector.
91. Impolite Smurf- Read a book where a character makes a bad first impression.
92. Annoying Smurf- Read a book that has been haunting your TBR pile.
93. Simple Minded Smurf- Read a book that calls your name as you walk on by but you just can't forget about.
94. Reveler Smurf- Read a book where a character goes to a party.
95. Thinker Smurf- Read a book that leaves you with questions at the end of it.
96. Dancer Smurf- Read a book that has a dancer or the characters go to a dance.
97. Pointer Smurf- Read a book you are so excited to read.
98. Disguised Smurf- Read a book where a character wears a disguise.
99. Tuffy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets in to shape or gooes to a gym.
100. Stoic Smurf- Read a book where a character hides thier emotions.
101. Postman Smurf- Read a book where a letter or package plays a role in the story
102. Suicide Mission Smurf- Read a book where a character has a seemingly hopeless goal.
103. Blacksmith Smurf- Read a historical book.
Perks ChallengeJan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2015
•A book with more than 500 pages
NOS4A2
•A classic romance
•A book that became a movie
Horns
•A book published this year
•A book with a number in the title
•A book written by someone under 30
•A book with nonhuman characters The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
•A funny book
•A book by a female author
•A mystery or thriller
•A book with a one-word title Bestial
•A book of short stories
•A book set in a different country
•A nonfiction book
•A popular author’s first book
•A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet
•A book a friend recommended
•A Pulitzer Prize-winning book
•A book based on a true story Wanted: Good Family
•A book at the bottom of your to-read list
•A book your mom loves
•A book that scares you
•A book more than 100 years old
•A book based entirely on its cover
•A book you were supposed to read in school but didn’t
•A memoir
•A book you can finish in a day
•A book with antonyms in the title
•A book set somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit
•A book that came out the year you were born
•A book with bad reviews
•A trilogy
•A book from your childhood
•A book with a love triangle
•A book set in the future
•A book set in high school
•A book with a color in the title
•A book that made you cry
•A book with magic
•A graphic novel
•A book by an author you’ve never read before
•A book you own but have never read
•A book that takes place in your state
•A book that was originally written in a different language
•A book set during Christmas
•A book written by an author with your same initials
•A play
•A banned book
•A book based on or turned into a TV show
•A book you started but never finished
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Lost Challenge's January Resolution ChallengeTime Period: January 2015
I'll attempt Really Going to Do It!
5/4-5 books
1. Lose weight
- Read a book about a character that is struggling with weight, or
- Read a book about a character that is physically fit, or keeps themselves very fit through exercise, for their job, for their looks,
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015, is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015, or a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.), or
- Read a book where one of the main characters is a smoker (or has another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book where a character is trying to quit smoking (or to break another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).
Horns by Joe Hill
The main character is the devil and is completely immersed in flames multiple times in the story line.
3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.
Wanted: Good Family
4. Save Money.
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire, frugal, adept at living on a shoe string, or
- Read a book that involves bank heists, casinos/gambling, mob involvement, Or
- Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library, or a book lent to you by a friend.
5. Find True Love.
- Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love, or
- Read a book where the characters get a second chance at love, no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game, or
- Read a book by an author you love, or
- Read a book from a series you love, or
- Read a book from the list Stories for Book Lovers
6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.
7. Try something new.
- Read a book where a character strikes out in a new direction, tries something new, or ends up taking off in an unexpected direction, Or,
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
- Read a book all about family or friends, OR
- Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged. Or,
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.
Bestial
9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back. Or,
- Set aside a bit of me time, and read a book in bed or in a hammock or under a tree or on a beach or�.. Or,
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.
10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others, or
- Read a book recommended to you by a friend (Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ, book club, Real Life, other).
BONUS � Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.
Are you ready to fulfill some New Year's Resolutions? Read a book that fulfills a resolution above. How many resolutions can you handle? Pick your level.
Levels
“Should Do It� - Read a book from 1-2 Different Resolutions
“Thinking About Doing It� - Read a book from 3-4 Different Resolutions
“Really Going to Do It� � Read a book from 4-5 Different Resolutions
“Seriously Going to Get It Done� � Read a book from 7-8 Different Resolutions
“Doing it All � � Read a book from 9-10 Different Resolutions
“Over Achiever� � Read a book from all 10 resolutions AND one from your bonus resolution.
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Junk Food Day Challenge
Duration: 2 years 7-10-14 to 7-10-16
Canned Dog Food - Chocolate Pudding
N: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
T: Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi
H: Hounded by Kevin Hearne
U: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
I: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
Skunk Spray - Licorice
N: A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan
I: Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi
Rotten Egg - Buttered Popcorn
T: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
T: The One & Only by Emily Giffin
B: Bestial by William D. Carl
Centipede - Strawberry Jam
W: We Were Liars
Booger - Juicy Pear
Baby Wipes - Coconut
W: Wanted: Good Family
Barf - Peach
H: Horns by Joe Hill
Moldy Cheese - Caramel Corn
Pencil Shavings - Top Banana
Toothpaste - Berry Blue
H: "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams
"Count Off" Page Counting Challenge
Duration: 1 year = July 2014-June 2015
July 2014:
"When Gravity Fails" by George Alec Effinger: 288 pages
"Under the Never Sky" by Veronica Rossi: 374 pages
"I am Number Four" by Pittacus Lore: 440 pages
"Through the Ever Night" by Veronica Rossi: 341 Pages
"Into the Still Blue" by Veronica Rossi: 392 pages
"We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart: 240 pages
Total July Pages: 2,075
August 2014:
"Hounded" by Kevin Hearne: 304 pages
"The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green: 318 pages
"The One & Only" by Emily Giffin: 432 pages
Total August pages: 1,054
December 2014:
"A Natural History of Dragons" by Marie Brennan: 334 pages
Total December pages: 334
January 2015:
"NOS4A2" by Joe Hill: 692 pages
"The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams: 216 pages
"Horns" by Joe Hill: 370 pages
"Wanted: Good Family" by Joseph Anthony: 212 pages
"Bestial" by William D. Carl: 304 pages
Total January Pages: 1794 pages
Total Year Pages: 4,923
Bands & Books Challenge
Duration: 7/24/14-7/24/15
Levels:
Levels are based on the standard length of the format
Cassette Tape: 4 inches = 4 genres with 4 books in each totals 16 books
CD Jewel Case: 5 inches = 5 genres with 5 books in each totals 25 books
45 rpm record: 7 inches = 7 genres with 7 books in each totals 49 books
8-track cartridge: 10 cm = 10 genres with 10 books in each totals 100 books
LP Vinyl Record: 12 inches = 12 genres with 12 books in each totals 144 books
Possible Genres Feel free to use these or make up your own
AC/DC~Audiobook
Alice in Chains~BDSM
Bad English~Books set in England
Boyz II Men~Alpha Males
CCR~Authors with 3 names
Cheap Trick~Book you got free or cheap
1. "Hounded" by Kevin Hearne
2. "The One & Only" by Emily Giffin
3. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams
4. "Horns" by Joe Hill
ColdPlay~Books set in cold places
1. "A Natural History of Dragons" by Marie Brennan
Days of the New~Published in 2013
Dexy's Midnight Runners~Urban Fantasy
Duran Duran~Books with hungry wolves
Everclear~Mystery
Gin Blossoms~Books with flowers on the cover
Grand Funk Railroad~Set in America
1. "NOS4A2" by Joe Hill
2. "Wanted: Good Family" by Joseph Anthony
3. "Bestial" by William D. Carl
Grateful Dead~Vampires
Green Day~Books with Green covers
Heaven 17~Angels
Hüsker Dü~Books with amnesia
Jane's Addiction~Recommended to Me
Joy Division~Feel good books
Kid Rock~Young Adult
1. "Under the Never Sky" by Veronica Rossi
2. "Through the Ever Night" by Veronica Rossi
3. "Into the Still Blue" by Veronica Rossi
4. "The Fault in our Stars" by John Green
Kiss~Romance
Love and Rockets~Set in space
Maroon 5~Books with red or pink covers
Motley Crue~Anthologies
Muse~Inspirational
New Kids on the Block~First in Series
1. "Hounded" by Kevin Hearne
No Doubt~Continuing Series
Oasis~Tropical Settings
One Direction~First in Series
Paramore~Romance
Pink Floyd~Books with Pink Covers
Pixies~Fairies
Porno for Pyros~Paranormal Romance
Queens of the Stone Age~Historical
Saving Abel~Biblical references
Skid Row~Post Apocalyptic
The Black Crowes~Books with black covers
The Moody Blues~Books with blue covers
The Offspring~Young Adult
The Proclaimers`Set in Scotland
The Who~New Authors
Thompson Twins~Books with twins
U2~Books to read because everyone else read them
Violent Femmes~Witches or Kick Ass Heroine
Whitesnake~books with white covers
Wings~Angels
A-Z Author Challenge
Goal: Read a book that the Authors name begins with every letter A to Z. You can use first, last or middle names.
*for U,Q,X,Y,Z you can use any author with those letters in the Name.
Duration: July 22, 2014 to 2015
V: Veronica Rossi
M: Marie Brennan
K: Kevin Hearne
J: John Green
H: Joe Hill
G: Emily Giffin
E: E. Lockhart
D: Douglas Adams
C: William D. Carl
A: Joseph Anthony
Dog Breed Spell Out
Duration: 7/24/14-7/24/15
BORADOR (Border Collie x Labroador Retriever)
B: Bestial by William D. Carl
A: A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan
BOXANE (Boxer x Great Dane)
N: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
BOWZER (Basset Hound x Miniature Schnauzer)
W: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart