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Thanks Li for creating this!!!
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1. Red
In honor of Valentine's Day, read a book that has the word "Red" in the title OR red on the cover.
(Doing a re-read with Abby) :)
Done - 2/18/12
2. Oldie but a Goodie
Read the book that's been sitting on your goodreads "To Read" list the longest.
3. The Best Year Ever
Read a book that was published the year you were born.
4. Better Than Fiction
Read a non-fiction/biographical book on any prominent figure of your choice.
5. Historical Fiction
Read any book that recreates/fictionalizes the life of any figure in History. (1 bonus point if your choice for books 4 and 5 are based on the same person.)
6. .:.Book Bodega.:.
Read any book that the Bodega has read that you have not read yet.
Done - 3/8/12
3/20/12 Ok, people (or should I say, Sammee & Abby), I officially withdraw from the challenge.
Many reasons why, here goes.
1. MY BOOKS SUCK!
OMG - why is Metroland such torture to read?!? I've already shared how I end up throwing my Nook on my desk because the book is so bad. My Elizabeth book is good but it's not a page turner. It's like an easier to read history book. I finally got Cleopatra from the library but they only gave me two weeks to read it. That's usually enough time but not with...
2. SCHOOL
In the time span of 1 month, I have 2 Calculus tests and a cumulative final exam. I need to put on my nerd panties and focus on math, math, math. Right now I have a 76 in the class and this grade can not drop. I will cry (FOR REAL!) if I have to take this class again.
3. OTHER BOOKS
Found Pimps, Hos, Playa Hatas, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends: My Life at the library and had to read it. When I returned that one, I saw Beautiful Creatures and...yeah...I'm officially invested/hooked/obsessed. LOL!!
So lesson learned for me (us?). With our (my?) crazy lives...maybe a reading challenge of 6 books is too much??
Although, Sammee seems to be kicking ass. You picked good books, miss.
So I offically tender my resignation.
The creator is the loser.
Love it! LOL!!!
I love this challenge!! I hope we keep doing them! :) 1. Red : Completed on February 19, 2012
Re-read with Li!
2. Oldie but a Goodie
Been wanting to read this so bad!
3. The Best Year Ever : Completed on March 1, 2012
SLEEPLESS NIGHT by ELIZABETH HARDWICK (Elizabeth Hardwick)
I couldn't find the image on this site, but I really want to read it! 1979 baby!
4. Better Than Fiction
5. Historical Fiction
6. .:.Book Bodega.:.
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Book Categories
1. Red : I'll see how my mood is when the time gets closer but it's between these two
start date: 2/29/12 finish date: 3/12/122. Oldie but a Goodie :
start date: 2/15/12 finish date: 2/28/123. The Best Year Ever : 1979!!! Amazing movie that I fell in love with as a kid now I get to read the book!!!
start date: 3/20/12 finish date: 4/4/124. Better Than Fiction :
start date: 4/5/12 (GAVE UP DIDN'T FINISH)5. Historical Fiction :
start date: 3/13/12 finish date: 3/20/126. .:.Book Bodega.:. :
start date: 2/7/12 finish date: 2/14/12
Love, love, LOVE it! Reading My Custom Van for red! Working on compiling the rest of the list. My vlog review of Steve Jobs should be up by this weekend! :)
Okay, just finished When She Woke. I feel like that should count for my red and Bodega book. Lol! I'll decide later and let you know.Super excited!
Btw, loved the book!
Li, maybe I'll read Cleopatra.
Ok so far I have read Twilight (Red) and starting Sleepless Night (Best Year Ever)... I also read Breaking Dawn again but just for the hell of it... LOL Love this challenge!
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In the event of a tie, the dates will determine the winner.
Abby wrote: "Ok so far I have read Twilight (Red) and starting Sleepless Night (Best Year Ever)... I also read Breaking Dawn again but just for the hell of it... LOL
Love this challenge!"
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I'm on my 3rd book now, "Ready Player One" & I must say man does it suck but the concept sounded interesting to bad it actually isn't. I loved loved LOVED "The Book Thief" & "When She Woke" was really interesting. Here is to hoping that my other 3 books will wow me.
I'm on my third book too and it's slow to pick up... hopefully it does! Having a hard time getting into it.... grr.
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Say it is so? You were a fierce competitor & you will greatly be missed.
This is definitely a challenge & one that requires loads of research before picking your books. I had a rough start with my original 'Better Than Fiction' selection and with some good advise (Li) I switched it. So far the lamest book I've read was Ready Player one so I guess that's not bad 1 bad one 1 good one 'When She Woke' and 2 phenomenal ones 'The Book Thief' & 'Queenmaker'. Here is to hoping the last 2 books on my challenge list are just as good.
I would love to do a reading challenge again maybe we can restructure it somehow but dont forget it is a challenge so its' gotta still be tough too.
SIDE NOTE for Li: I've been trying to get you to read the Beautiful Creatures series for awhile now. Have we not learned our lesson yet! LISTEN TO SAMMEE!!! ok that is all, lol
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Book Categories 1. Red
In honor of Valentine's Day, read a book that has the word "Red" in the title OR red on the cover.
A. Read
. Was hysterical! Whenever Black is on tv or at a comedy show, I make it a point to see him! Never disappointed. 2. Oldie but a Goodie
Read the book that's been sitting on your goodreads "To Read" list the longest.
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Loved Endless Love and this story was much darker and layered. At the end of reading, I really did enjoy the writing and the plot. He's a master of foreshadowing and symbolism. 6. .:.Book Bodega.:.
Read any book that the Bodega has read that you have not read yet.
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This book was a mistake to read. It was horrible. Will NOT be reading the next two. I just can't subject myself to that kind of torture! lol
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Books mentioned in this topic
Fifty Shades of Grey (other topics)A Ship Made of Paper (other topics)
My Custom Van: And 50 Other Mind-Blowing Essays That Will Blow Your Mind All Over Your Face (other topics)
Coco Chanel: The Legend and the Life (other topics)
Beautiful Creatures (other topics)
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First Reading Challenge!
Here are the rules:
1. Challenge begins February 1, 2012 and ends April 30, 2012.
2. .:.Book Bodega.:. will not be selecting books of the month during the challenge. (However, please continue to update the "Side-Reads" section accordingly.)
3. The Harry Potter books (Bonus Reads) can not be used to fulfill the Reading Challenge.
4. Books may only be used once to fulfill a category.
5. Please create and update only one "comment" during the Challenge. Use the "add book/author" tool (located just above the comment box) to embed a picture of the book that you've read. Your update for each category should include the book's picture and the date you completed the book.
Prize
Winner selects the book of the month for May.
Book Categories
1. Red
In honor of Valentine's Day, read a book that has the word "Red" in the title OR red on the cover.
2. Oldie but a Goodie
Read the book that's been sitting on your goodreads "To Read" list the longest.
3. The Best Year Ever
Read a book that was published the year you were born.
4. Better Than Fiction
Read a non-fiction/biographical book on any prominent figure of your choice.
5. Historical Fiction
Read any book that recreates/fictionalizes the life of any figure in History. (1 bonus point if your choice for books 4 and 5 are based on the same person.)
6. .:.Book Bodega.:.
Read any book that the Bodega has read that you have not read yet.
Enjoy the challenge!
HAVE FUN & HAPPY READING!