2025 Reading Challenge discussion

THE SHOWER DISAMBIGUATION CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014

Wikipedia has lots of entries for the word "shower." Let's explore them!

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam.

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event.

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be bothh a drama and a comedy.

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.

7. Baby shower. Read a book in which a character has a baby OR read a book in which something important happened to a main character while he or she was a baby.

8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.

9. Meteor shower. Read a book that at least partly takes place in space OR (because we sometimes wish upon meteors) read a book in which a character makes a wish.

10. Particle shower. Read a book about science OR read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE (examples: PART, ICE, IT, AT, CLEAR).

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Kai will be our leader for this challenge. Thank you, Kai!

I wanna try 6. Maybe I'll try all 10, but that will depend on how it goes. So 6 at first.

I'm in for 7!

I will try for 4, maybe 5 (does a goodreads win count as receiving something as a gift?)

I'm in for 4!


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I'll go for all ten. I've done all options for every challenge this year, so why not keep it up. :)

I'm in for 4 or 5 books.

This is my first monthly challenge. I'm going for 5 and see how it goes.

1. The Ocean at the End of the Lane - a book that has water in some form on its cover. 4/9/2014
2. A Weekend in September - a book that contains some kind of weather event. 4/27/2014
3. Fire Me Up 352 pgs. - a book with more than 350 pages 4/3/2014
4. Beg Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages). 4/11/2014
5. Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac - read something you would consider to be a teen drama 4/19/2014

CHALLENGE COMPLETED 4/27/14

I'm going to try for 3.

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Kelsi wrote: "I will try for 4, maybe 5 (does a goodreads win count as receiving something as a gift?)"

I think that works, Kelsi. Go for it. :)

Kara wrote: "Kelsi wrote: "I will try for 4, maybe 5 (does a goodreads win count as receiving something as a gift?)"

I think that works, Kelsi. Go for it. :)"

Awesome I will go for 5 then :) Thanks Kara!

I'm going to go with 4 (:

I'm in for three:)

1. Water on cover - The Emperor's Agent by Jo Graham - completed

2. Precipitation - The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski - completed

3. More than 350 pages - Fall of Giants by Ken Follett - completed

6. Teen Drama - The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey - completed

7. Baby - The Accidental Princess by Michelle Willingham - completed

8. Marriage - Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts - completed

9. Wish - The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman - completed

10. Particle Shower - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley - completed

8/3 - challenge completed!

I'm going to go with 10 books. Trying to increase the amount of books I will read in a month.

Completed: 5/10

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event.

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (04/03/2014)...it rained in this book

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (04/01/2014)

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).

A Scandal in Bohemia by Arthur Conan Doyle (04/12/2014)

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (04/06/2014) ....I consider this a teen drama

8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes (04/07/2014) ...this book was received as a gift from my mother, which I must extremely thank for because I loved this book

I'm in for 2 ~~

I'm in for 3

THE SHOWER DISAMBIGUATION CHALLENGE OFFICIAL TRACKER
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014

I'm keeping the list of participants here in Post #18 and will update it through edits as more people sign up and as people start to make progress once we get into April.

I'm ready to actively get back in the group, instead of just passively keeping track of my books.

I'm in for 4 and if you still need a leader I'm willing to step up to the plate!

Adriana: 5/4 COMPLETED!
Alessia: 1/4
Aleta: 5/4 COMPLETED!
Apoorv: 7/10
Araceli: 5/10
Bernadette: 4/4 COMPLETED!
Biblophile: 7/7 COMPLETED!
Brianna: 5/10
Brianna: 0/5
Cam: 0/1
Danielle: 0/3
Daphne: 0/10
Diane: 9/10
Elsbeth: 6/6 COMPLETED!
Erika: 3/4
Finley Jayne: 0/4
Jaclyn: 7/7 COMPLETED!
Janet: 3/3 COMPLETED!
Jodi: 3/3 COMPETED!
Kai: 1/4
Kaitlin: 8/10
Karena: 6/6 COMPLETED!
Kelsi: 6/5 COMPLETED!
Lanelle: 0/3
Leah: 5/6
Lindy: 0/a lot
Lisa: 5/4 COMPLETED!
Madelyn: 1/3
Megan: 6/3 COMPLETED!
Meimei: 6/7
Pat: 3/4
Reija: 4/4 COMPLETED!
Sam: 0/4
ScarlettMi: 5/10
Sibyl: 0/6
Stephen: 2/4
Tricia: 4/5
Yaya: 4/5

Updated 04/03/14
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Updated 04/22/14

Sign me up for all 10.

THE SHOWER DISAMBIGUATION CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014
Completed: 8/10

Wikipedia has lots of entries for the word "shower." Let's explore them!

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam.
done 4/3/14

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event.


3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.
-- done 4/20/14

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).
The Party done 4/5/14

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be bothh a drama and comedy.

Done 4/23


6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.
4/26 done


7. Baby shower. Read a book in which a character has a baby OR read a book in which something important happened to a main character while he or she was a baby.
-- Done 4/14/14

8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.
-- done 4/18/14

9. Meteor shower. Read a book that at least partly takes place in space OR (because we sometimes wish upon meteors) read a book in which a character makes a wish.

- done 4/23/14

10. Particle shower. Read a book about science OR read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE (examples: PART, ICE, IT, AT, CLEAR).

I'll sign up for all 10.


COMPLETED: April 30th

(10/10)

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam.


2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event.


3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.


4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).


5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be both a drama and a comedy.


6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.


7. Baby shower. Read a book in which a character has a baby OR read a book in which something important happened to a main character while he or she was a baby.


8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.


9. Meteor shower. Read a book that at least partly takes place in space OR (because we sometimes wish upon meteors) read a book in which a character makes a wish.


10. Particle shower. Read a book about science OR read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE (examples: PART, ICE, IT, AT, CLEAR).

Uh, so amazing stuff. I try 4.

8. Bridal shower. read a book in which someone gets married.
Karkumatka by Anna Gavalda. They are going to wedding, before breaking away from just before ceremony

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.
Someday We'll Tell Each Other Everything teengirl has relationship with her boyfriends neighbour

7. Baby shower. Read a book in which a character has a baby OR read a book in which something important happened to a main character while he or she was a baby.
Aavikon tyttäret I think she had one at first and end up with ten

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages). The Haunted Carousel (Nancy Drew #72) my guilty pleasure

4/4

It is funny that I end up finished totally different books which I have planned.

This will be a challenge. I'm in for 7.

7/7

THE SHOWER DISAMBIGUATION CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014

Wikipedia has lots of entries for the word "shower." Let's explore them!

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam.

Any Port in a Storm....4/20/14

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event.

Total Eclipse...4/5/14

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.

A Study in Silks...4/1/14

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).

Death Comes to Town...4/14/14

5. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.

Fine Spirits...4/6/14

6. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.

Ghost of a Gamble...4/3/14

7. Particle shower. Read a book about science OR read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE (examples: PART, ICE, IT, AT, CLEAR).

Mai Tai One On...4/2/14

Kara, if you still need someone to lead the challenge I happily volunteer. I'm having fun with the march challenge, discovering lots of new books :-)

I'm just going to go for 2 for this one.

I'm in! I'll try for all 10, but we shall see.

April 2014

1. This is What Happy Looks Like 4-17-14
3. Goose Girl 4-5-14
4. God Got A Dog 4-7-14
8. 57 Lives of Alex Wayfare 4-16-14
6. Love Letters to the Dead 4-12-14

Kai wrote: "I'm in for 4 and if you still need a leader I'm willing to step up to the plate!"

Thanks, Kai! That would be great.

I'll go for 4 as that's what I managed for March's challenge.

2/4

1. Read a book with water in some form on its cover. - Bad Signs - (Lake) - 10/4
2. Read a book with more than 350 pages. - Divorcing Jack - (386) - 17/4

I would like to participate in this challenge. Please include me for 4. Thanks

4/4

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water: Cascade by Maryanne O'Hara

2. Read a book with precipitation: Beyond the StormJoseph Pittman
3. A juggling pattern, read a book longer than 350 pages. The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II by Denise Kiernan

4. The 1999 short film, read a book with less than 150 pages: The Color War by Jodi Picoult

I'm in for six. :)

I'll go for 5. Thank you for leading us, Kai!

THE SHOWER DISAMBIGUATION CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event.
Cinder 2/04/2014

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.
Hush, Hush 9/04/2014

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).
Glitches 12/04/2014

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be both a drama and a comedy.
I Capture the Castle 14/04/2014

8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.
The Rainmaker 22/04/2014


COMPLETED: 5/5!

I will try for 3 please.

Wikipedia has lots of entries for the word "shower." Let's explore them!

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam. Lies Beneath

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event. The Lucky One Had a major rain storm that caused flooding of rivers, making roads not drivable.

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.NOS4A2

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be bothh a drama and a comedy.

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.

7. Baby shower. Read a book in which a character has a baby OR read a book in which something important happened to a main character while he or she was a baby.

8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.

9. Meteor shower. Read a book that at least partly takes place in space OR (because we sometimes wish upon meteors) read a book in which a character makes a wish.

10. Particle shower. Read a book about science OR read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE (examples: PART, ICE, IT, AT, CLEAR).

3/3

I would like to change mine to 4.

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam. Faceless Killers

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event. 12: A Novel About the End of the Mayan Calendar

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages. Blood Ties

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages). The Passionate Pagan

I think I'll go for 6 for now.

I'll try for 3!

I am in for 7! :)
❀ 8/7 ❀


1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. - Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami (sea on cover) - 04/17
2. A type of precipitation. - Animal Farm by George Orwell (storm that destroyed the windmill) - 04/09
3. A juggling pattern. - One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcí­a Márquez - 04/ 22
4. The 1999 short film. - Closely Watched Trains by Bohumil Hrabal (78 pages) - 04/03
5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. - Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See (set in China) - 04/22
7. Baby shower. - Gazdina roba by Gabriela Preissová - 04/25
8. Bridal shower. - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (a gift) - 04/12
9. Meteor shower. - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (space) - 04/21

I will go for two on this challenge.

count me in, will do a lot

This looks really fun :) I've never tried joining a reading challenge before, so will make an easy start. Sign me up for 3 please :)

UPDATING TO HAVE 4 BOOKS AS A GOAL INSTEAD OF 3!

7/4 read! :)

1. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover.

2. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event: Candide
Read - 18/04/2014

3. Read a book with more than 350 pages: Water for Elephants
Read - 26/04/2014

4. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages): Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Read: 26/04/2014

5. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be both a drama and a comedy.

6. Read something you would consider to be a teen drama: The Catcher in the Rye
Read - 02/04/2014

7. Read a book in which a character has a baby: Shopaholic & Baby
Read - 04/04/2014

8. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married.

9. Read a book that at least partly takes place in space: Ender's Game
Read - 13/04/2014

10. Read a book about science: The Rosie Project
Read - 10/04/2014
(a little far-fetched maybe, but he is a scientist after all)

Sorry if this is a question with an obvious answer: Can I change my goal if I'm able to read more than 3 books for this challenge? :)

I'll go for 2! :)

1/6

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event. The Night Circus (several rain storms) √

My first Monthly Challenge here, so I am hoping I go around completing it. So, aiming for all 10 but lets see how much I end up with.

Challenge : April : The Shower Disambiguation Challenge
Duration : April 1 - 30, 2014
Task : Complete all 10

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1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water.
Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam.

2. A type of precipitation.
✔ Read a book that contains some kind of weather event.
The Five People You Meet in Heaven | Mitch Albom | 4/8/2014

3. A juggling pattern.
✔ Read a book with more than 350 pages.
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking | Susan Cain | 4/11/2014
No. of Pages : 352

4. The 1999 short film.
✔ Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages).
When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism | Bill Maher | 4/1/2014
No. of Pages : 132

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy.
Read a book set in China
OR read a book you would consider to be both a drama and a comedy.

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA.
✔ Read something you would consider to be a teen drama.
Boy Meets Boy | David Levithan |4/11/2014

7. Baby shower.
✔ Read a book in which something important happened to a main character while he or she was a baby.
Carrie | Stephan King | 4/19/2014

8. Bridal shower.
✔ Read a book you received as a gift.
The Stranger | Albert Camus | 4/15/2014

9. Meteor shower.
✔ Read a book in which a character makes a wish.
The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism | Naoki Higashida | 4/4/2014

10. Particle shower.
✔ Read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE.
Ariel | Slyvia Plath | 4/22/2014

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Summary
Total Entries Completed : 8 / 10
Total Books Read : 8

My first monthly challenge. I'm going to attempt completing 6 of these.

THE SHOWER DISAMBIGUATION CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014

Completed - 6/6

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover... - 4/9/14

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages. Dorothy Must Die (452 pages) - 4/25/14

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages). Zombie Kong (142 pages) - 4/8/14

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be both a drama and a comedy. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl 4/18/14

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA...read something you would consider to be a teen drama. Eleanor & Park- 4/12/14

8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married. Bending the Boyne: A Novel of Ancient Ireland - 4/7/14

I'm in. I will try for all 10 :D

THE SHOWER DISAMBIGUATION CHALLENGE
Duration: April 1 - 30, 2014
09/10

1. A shower is the act of bathing under a spray of water. Read a book that has water in some form on its cover. This can be traditional forms of water (such as a lake, a glass of water, or rain), but it could also be ice or steam. Rush by Maya Banks 04/05/14

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event. If You Hear Her (There was a bad thunderstorm) by Shiloh Walker 04/07/14

3. A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages. Hidden by Kendra Elliot 385 pages 04/13/14

4. The 1999 short film. This film is only 10 minutes long. Read a short book (fewer than 150 pages). W by Terry McDonald 04/08/14

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be bothh a drama and a comedy. Chasing Rainbows by Kathleen Long 04/04

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama. Run by Patti Larsen 04/08/14

7. Baby shower. Read a book in which a character has a baby OR read a book in which something important happened to a main character while he or she was a baby. Amelia's Touch by Elizabeth Kelly 04/05/14

8. Bridal shower. Read a book you received as a gift OR read a book in which someone gets married. Get Bunny Love by Kathleen Long 04/11/14 Gift

9. Meteor shower. Read a book that at least partly takes place in space OR (because we sometimes wish upon meteors) read a book in which a character makes a wish. FORT LIBERTY by M. Orenda 04/06/14

10. Particle shower. Read a book about science OR read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE (examples: PART, ICE, IT, AT, CLEAR).

I finished a book for #8 - a book which was a gift from the author: Moscow City. Really nice book!

1/3 finished

2. A type of precipitation. Read a book that contains some kind of weather event. - Cinder (there is a storm in this book)

2/7

Finished:

A juggling pattern. The more objects in the shower, the more difficult. The same can be said for page numbers. Read a book with more than 350 pages.

A Study in Silks...4/1/14

Particle shower. Read a book about science OR read a book with a title containing a word that can be made from the letters in the word PARTICLE (examples: PART, ICE, IT, AT, CLEAR).

Mai Tai One On...4/2/14

1/3 read - updated my original post :)

I finished 'The Catcher in the Rye' for:
6. The episode of the O.C. (Read something you would consider a teen drama)

2/6

5. The 1999 Chinese drama/comedy. Read a book set in China OR read a book you would consider to be both a drama and a comedy. Kinder Than Solitude √ (takes place in Beijing).

Just completed my selection for #2 (Precipitation) - The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski which has something called a green storm. At the beginning of this book, I was not sure about the characters. There was a possibility that they would devolve into teen angst. However, the emotions expressed provided a good background for the entire story. Really well-conceived with decent writing and enjoyable characters. Definitely worth reading!

1/3

Finished 1/5

6. The episode of The O.C. The O.C. was an American teen drama that took place in Orange County, CA. Read a book set in California OR read something you would consider to be a teen drama.
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