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Ishi Bhanot The Barbie Collector Challenge

1. A book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND
=>The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857 by William Dalrymple

2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)

3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book Or Read a book with a spy or assassin in it OR a book with a main character named James.

4. Star Trek
Read a book in the Science Fiction genre

=>The Son by Veronica Roth

5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
=>Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

6. Addams family
Read a book in the supernatural genre

=> Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning

7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches OR a book with a super annoying mother in law

8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a main character whose name starts with J
=>Love Story by Erich Segal

9. Dancing with the stars collection
Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot OR a book with a character who is a dancer (but dance doesn't have to be a big part of the plot in this case) OR a book with stars on the cover

10. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state
=>Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell

11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show

12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover
=>While He Was Away by Karen Halvorsen Schreck

13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover

=>Guitar Notes by Mary Amato

14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan

15. Hunger Games Collection
Read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre

Four: A Divergent Story Collection

16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth

17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood

18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES

19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role

20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title

21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France

22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella

23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards

24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone

25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War

26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another

27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke

28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.

29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria

30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight

31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England

32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character

33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)

34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it

35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids

36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover

37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a character who is in the marines or read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES

38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover

39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force

40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war

41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle

42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology

43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany

44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre

45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green

46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title

47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title

48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title

49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book with a wise character OR a book with the word GODDESS, WISDOM or WISE intact in the title OR a book where the authors first or last name starts with A

50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel) OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P

51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A

52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn

53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover OR a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red) OR takes place in the summer

54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title

55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a winter scene on the cover OR a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black) OR a book set in the winter

56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page

57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a fiction or non- fiction book that features Cleopatra OR read a book set in ancient or present day Egypt OR read a book whose main character's name begins with a C

58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M

59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title

60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens OR a book that takes place in space or another planet OR read a book in the science fiction genre

61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title

62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title

63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits OR a book with a ghost on the cover OR a book with the words GHOSTS or SPIRIT intact in the title.

64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with fire on the cover OR a book whose color is red, orange or yellow OR a book where the word FIRE is intact in the title

65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G

66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J


message 10: by Ishi (last edited Jan 09, 2015 11:53PM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot 2015 Challenge ~ AMMP!

•A book with more than 500 pages
Remember Me

•A classic romance
Romeo and Juliet

•A book that became a movie
The Hobbit

•A book published this year
The Last Time We Say Goodbye

•A book with a number in the title
The Fourth Estate

•A book written by someone under 30
The Bell Jar

•A book with nonhuman characters
The Immortals of Meluha

•A funny book
Every Boy's Got One

•A book by a female author
The One You Cannot Have

•A mystery or thriller
Angels & Demons

•A book with a one-word title
It

•A book of short stories
Four: A Divergent Story Collection

•A book set in a different country
Anna and the French Kiss

•A nonfiction book
The Last Mughal: The Fall of a Dynasty: Delhi, 1857

•A popular author’s first book
Cinder

•A book from an author you love that you haven’t read yet

•A book a friend recommended
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions


•A Pulitzer Prize-winning book
To Kill a Mockingbird

•A book based on a true story

•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
The Contract


•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
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium, #2) by Stieg Larsson The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson

•A book from your childhood

•A book with a love triangle
Girl from Fatehpur


•A book set in the future

•A book set in high school
Guitar Notes


•A book with a color in the title

•A book that made you cry

•A book with magic
Bloodfever

•A graphic novel

•A book by an author you’ve never read before
Winter in Madrid

•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


message 11: by Ishi (last edited Feb 01, 2015 02:59AM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot Ebook Reading Challenge 2015

10/25

1. Guitar Notes
2. Girl From Fatehpur
3. Four: A Divergent Collection
4. Predictably Irrational
5. The Contract
6. Dreamfever
7. Yours Accidentally
8. Puddle Jumping
9. Half A King
10. Shadowfever
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message 12: by Ishi (last edited Jan 02, 2015 03:49AM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot Fairy Tale Retelling ~ HEAC

Level: Elf: 08-10 books

(0/10)


message 13: by Ishi (last edited Feb 01, 2015 02:57AM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot Blue Collar Heroes VS White Collar Heroes

Blue Collar Heroes

(0/3)

White Collar Heroes

(1/5)
Yours Accidentally


message 14: by Ishi (last edited Feb 01, 2015 02:56AM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot Why Buy The Cow ~ WRC

Duration: January 6th, 2015 - January 6th, 2015

Level Three: Holy Cow!! - Read 24 Free Books

1. Dreamfever
2. Puddle Jumping
3. Half a King
4. Shadowfever
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message 15: by Ishi (last edited Jan 14, 2015 12:00AM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot The Vowel Challenge ~ RR

The Vowel Challenge
Duration : 1st Jan, 2015 - 31st Dec 2015
Completed: 1/5

A: Puddle Jumping by Amber L. Johnson
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message 16: by Ishi (last edited Feb 01, 2015 02:54AM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot Series Challenge ~ RR

Duration: 1st Jan to 31st Dec 2015

Series Continued from previous years
1. Fever series
Dreamfever (Fever, #4) by Karen Marie Moning
Shadowfever (Fever, #5) by Karen Marie Moning

2. Vampire Academy
Blood Promise (Vampire Academy, #4) by Richelle Mead
Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead
Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead

3. Boy series
Boy Meets Girl (Boy, #2) by Meg Cabot
Every Boy's Got One (Boy, #3) by Meg Cabot

New series
1. Millenium series
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, #1) by Stieg Larsson
The Girl Who Played with Fire (Millennium, #2) by Stieg Larsson
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest (Millennium, #3) by Stieg Larsson


message 17: by Ishi (last edited Feb 02, 2015 08:46PM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot Level- Up challenge! : HfB

Own Time Limit

Start Date: 9th August, 2014


1. Any books of your choice ✔
Read: 2 of 2
You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning
This Song Will Save Your Life by Leila Sales

2. Books that were recommended to you
Read: 4 of 4
The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson
Beastly by Alex Flinn
The Open Window by Saki
Harrison Bergeron by Kurt Vonnegut

3. Books that start with the letter 'S'
Read: 2 of 6
Starstruck by Brenda Hiatt
Summer Unplugged by Amy Sparling
The Shining by Stephen King
Starcrossed by Brenda Hiatt
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

4. Books that are on your to read shelf the longest
Read: 0 of 8
This Lullaby
A Match Made in High School







(view spoiler)

Total Books Read: 8 of 100


message 18: by Ishi (last edited Feb 28, 2015 01:21AM) (new)

Ishi Bhanot February Slytherin Prefect Challenge: Hearts, Romance, Spring Greetings: MMP

House Hufflepuff

February Slytherin Prefect Challenge: Hearts, Romance, Spring Greetings
Duration: February 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015
Points: 8/11-12.

Tasks
1. Greetings #1: "Howdy, Neighbor!" Visit each of the other house common rooms and post a greeting of some kind. Link to your greeting posts for points! (Must visit all 3 opposing houses for credit. Visiting only 1 or 2 or your own gets zero points). (1 point)
House Common Rooms:
* Gryffindor: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
* Ravenclaw: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
* Slytherin: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Done! (1 POINT)

2. Greetings #2: Say "Hello" to a new-to-you author. Read an author that you've never read before. (1 point)
Gone Girl ` READ!

(1 POINT)


3. Hearts #1: "Books Wear Red for Women" Read a book with a red cover (at least 55%). (1 point)
Maybe This Time

4. Hearts #2: "Heart Healthy" Read a book with a heart/hearts on the cover. (1 point)
This Lullaby READ!

(1 POINT)


5. Romance #1: "Love in the Afternoon" Read a romance novel. Must have the genre of "Romance" (any sub-genre is fine) on its main page. (1 point)
My Favorite Mistake

6. Romance #2: "Be my Valentine?" Create a shelf of books that you want to read in the next 2 months (can be a new shelf or one you already use for 'pick for me' types). List the shelf in your sign-up post below. Then, a day or two after this challenge begins (giving people time to sign up and set up their shelves), choose another person who signed up and be their Valentine by looking at their specified shelf, choose a book for them to read, then post in this thread the book you've chosen for them. (Please choose someone who is NOT in your house, and specify their name AND house when choosing).
*Make your shelf (1 point)
*Give a Valentine (1 point)
*Read your Valentine (1 point)

My shelf:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
(1 POINT)

Gave a Valentine:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
(1 POINT)

My Valentine: The Perks of Being a Wallflower READ!

(1 POINT)


(This is a total of 3 points but each step counts on its own).


7. Spring #1: "Symbols of Spring": Read a book with any of the following in the title, on the cover or that are a large part of the plot: Flowers/Gardens, Insects, Grass, Rain, Animals, Trees/Leaves, Birds, Personal Growth or Change. (You may use the actual name of a flower, tree, insect, etc., in the title). (1 point)
A Rose for Melinda READ!

(1 POINT)


8. Spring #2: "Colors of Spring": Read a book that is predominantly one of these spring colors:
Pink, Yellow, Light-to-medium Purple, Light-to-medium Blue, Pastel or Grass Green (1 point)
A Match Made in High School READ!

(1 POINT)


9. "Hogwarts Houses Represent!" Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with any of these letters (H/G/R/S). (1 point for one initial; 2 points if the author's first AND last name start with any combination of them!
Snoop: What Your Stuff Says About You


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