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General Requirements

History - Complete 3 tasks
� Read non-fiction book with a genre of history
� Read a HF book which takes place during a war.
� Read a HF book which features a trip by train.
� Read a HF book which is part of a series (can be anywhere in the series)
� Read biography or memoir
� Read a HF book with a monk, nun or priest as a main character.
� Read a HF book a noble title (king, duchess, etc) in the title
� Read a HF which was published in 2018
� Read a HF book which features a main character that works with their hands.
� Read a HF fiction book that has been a group read in Historical Fictionistas. Group Reads

History tasks:
1. Read a HF book that takes place during a war.
A Very Long Engagement by Sébastien Japrisot (2/13/19) Set during World War I
2. Read a HF book that was published in 2018
Bellewether by Susanna Kearsley (2/24/18)
3. Read a biography or memoir
Chronicles, Volume One by Bob Dylan (2/28/19)


Language, Arts and Athletics � Complete 3 tasks
� Read two books that have been translated that were originally written in the same language (does not have to be the same author or translator)
� Read a book about books.
� Read a non-fiction book about language, art or athletics
� Read a biography about an artist, musician or actor
� Read a non-fiction work about an artistic pursuit (hobby where you create something)
� Read a book where a main character works in a music store, bookstore, library or art gallery.
� Read a book which features a sporting event as part of the plot.
� Read a book which has an art-related word in the title (painting, sculpture, brush)

Language Arts tasks:
1. Read a book about books.
Howards End is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home by Susan Hill (1/26/19)
2. Two books that have been translated from the same language (German)
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink (4/14/19)
Flights of Love: Stories by Bernhard Schlink (5/6/19)
3. Main character works in a music shop.
The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce 6/29/19)


Literature - Complete 3 tasks
� Re-read a classic that you had to read at high school or university (this might be a chance to actually finish one that you may have skimmed)
� Read a play or a book of poetry
� Read an epistolary novel (series of letters/diary entries, etc)
� Read a book where the main character makes their living related to writing.
� Read a book with a genre tag of bookclub
� Read a book with multiple narrators.
� Read a book with someone reading, writing or carrying a book on the cover.
� Read a book that has won a literary award. Literary Awards

Literature tasks:
1. Won a literary award-Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography-The Return: Fathers, Sons, and the Land in Between by Hisham Matar
2. Read a play or a book of poetry.
Hamlet by William Shakespeare (3/24/19)
3. Epistolary novel
Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson (5/11/19)


Science & Mathematics � Complete 3 tasks:
� Read a book with a number in the title or subtitle (not related to the number in a series)
� Read a book which takes place in outer space or has characters that are astronauts
� Read a book has a title that contains a word related to weather (storm, wind, hurricane, etc)
� Read a book with an animal on the cover
� Read a book where a character uses math as part of their job (accounting, banker, finance)
� Read a book which features a scientific discovery
� Read a book where the internet or computers play a central role in the plot
� Read a book where a main character is a doctor or a nurse
� Read a non-fiction book related to a science or math topic

Science and Mathematics tasks:
1. Read a book with a number in the title or subtitle.
Jazz 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Jazz by John Szwed (1/9/19)
2. Read a book that takes place in outer space or has characters who are astronauts.
Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly (2/9/19)
3. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
The Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penney (3/3/19)


Social Sciences � Complete 3 tasks
� Read a biography of a 18th century world leader (president, prime minister, royalty)
� Read a book where a main character works at a school.
� Read a book about a relationship with people from different cultures
� Read a book which features a religion different than your own.
� Read a book with a genre of philosophy.
� Read a book featuring a criminal or civil trial
� Read a book featuring some form of communication on the cover (letter, phone, etc)
� Read a book featured on Best Social Science Fiction listopia

Social Sciences tasks:
1.Read a book about a relationship with people of different cultures. (The Haida, a Canadian First Nation tribe, dealing with the traders and logging companies.)
The Golden Spruce: A True Story of Myth, Madness, and Greed by John Vaillant (1/6/19)
2.Book with a criminal trial (main character on trial for murder)
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (1/13/19)
3. Book featured on Best Social Science Fiction
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell (6/20/19)

BA Requirements:

Health and Psychology

-Read a book where the main character suffers from a psychological disorder. (ie bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia.)
-Read a biography or memoir of someone who suffered from addiction.
-Read a book (fiction or nonfiction) that features unconventional medicine or outdated medical practices. (Herblore, energy healing, tonics, outdated bloodletting)
-Read a book considered a self-help book
-Read a book labeled as a psychological thriller
-Read a book where the main character works in health care (doctor, nurse, EMT, etc.)
-Read a book that takes place in a psychological facility (think Girl, Interrupted)
-Read a book where the main character is receiving some kind of medical treatment (diabetes, cancer, physical therapy, etc. )
-Read a book where the main character(s) spend a lot of time at the gym
-Read a book that explores death or dying. This can be the process of death or books with strong ideas on what occurs after death

Health and Psychology Tasks:
1. Psyc Disorder (PTSD, Seasonal Depression, Paranoia)
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah (1/8/19)
2. Biog or memoir of someone who suffers from addiction
Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction by David Sheff (7/17/19)
3. Read a book that features unconventional medicine or outdated medical practices.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (2/21/19) Claire uses herbal medicine in 18th Century Scotland.
4. Self-help book
Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness by Ingrid Fetell Lee (1/16/19)
5. Psyc thriller
The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith (1/19/19)
Also read In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware (4/1/19)
6. Main character is a doctor.
The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason (1/18/19)
7. Takes place in a psyc facility
The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell (7/4/19)
8. Receiving some kind of med treatment--physical therapy, etc
How to Walk Away by Katherine Center (6/26/19)
9. Spend a lot of time at the gym
Misadventures of a Garden State Yogi: My Humble Quest to Heal My Colitis, Calm My ADD, and Find the Key to Happiness by Brian Leaf (6/6/19)
10. Read a book that explores death or dying.
The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After by Julie Yip-Williams (3/23/19)

Nice to see someone else choosing health and psychology too!

Kristy-Ann wrote: "Nice to see someone else choosing health and psychology too!"

I used to work in healthcare, but it's been a while since I've read about it. This seemed like a good opportunity. Good luck on your challenge, Kristy Ann!

The BA with a major in Health and Psychology is completed.

HFU Masters



Masters of Historical Fiction
Requirement - Read 15 books. Pick 1 category and read 3 books from that category Read 1 books from each additional category.

Categories
Epic Historical Fiction
Saga
Western Historical Fiction
Historical Mysteries
Romantic Historical Fiction
Historical Thriller
Literary Historical Fiction
Time-Slip
Alternate History
Biographical Fiction
Military/Nautical Historical Fiction
Historical Fantasy
Historical Adventures

BA looks good!

Jasmine wrote: "BA looks good!"

Thank you, Jasmine.