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Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history

The Great Wall Marathon has grown steadily since its inaugural run in 1999. It is now a sold out event. Despite the arduous course on the iconic Great Wall of China, runners are rewarded by the breathtaking views and surroundings. Run the most challenging marathon of your life along one of mankind's greatest monuments.



For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Each book will earn you a certain amount of steps. The more books you read the farther you get. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section. Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

What a great idea! I'm in


Each book in this section will take you 162 steps: = 1296
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Deadly Descendant 1/16
Maybe Someday 1/19

Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Skinwalker (320) 1/5
Seduction and Snacks (260) 1/6
Killer Insight (288) 1/8
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (456) 1/22

Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.
1/13 1/15


Each book in this section will take you 324 steps: =1296
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.
Alex Finch: Monster Hunter 1/23

Read a book that has been made into a movie.
The Fault in Our Stars (Reread) 1/4

Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
The Mark of Athena (Goodreads Choice Award) 1/8
The House of Hades (Goodreads Choice Award) 1/12


Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps: =1291
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on Goodreads.
Truth and Consequences (4 Reviews) 1/23


Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section) = 2582
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
The Blood of Olympus (516) 1/21


Total= 6465 !!!

Books I might read to make it to the finish line:

324 steps:
I Am Number Four (made into a movie)
Persuasion (made into a movie)
Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot (two authors)
The Mudlark (bird in the title)
1,291 steps:Arabella (only 3 reviews)
2,582 steps:Silent in the Grave (over 400 pages)
total steps: 5,169 steps

or

2,582 steps - The Color Purple (Pulitzer Prize winner)
1,291 steps - The Good Earth (set in China)
1,291 steps - The Chocolatier's Wife (wife in title)
total steps: 5,164 steps

If anyone has questions, feel free to ask!
Please remember, this is not a race against other readers.
Making it the the finish line is your goal.

Ashley wrote: "What a great idea! I'm in"

Welcome to the challenge, Ashley. I hope you enjoy it. I can't wait to see the books you pick out to read. And may I say, you are QUICK!

I will have to try this.

I'm definitely in

Lanelle wrote: "Ashley wrote: "What a great idea! I'm in"

Welcome to the challenge, Ashley. I hope you enjoy it. I can't wait to see the books to pick out to read. And may I say, you are QUICK!"

Staying at home on Saturday night with a wicked cough. Trolling GR and a Buffy marathon is keeping me sane

Ashley wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "Ashley wrote: "What a great idea! I'm in"

Welcome to the challenge, Ashley. I hope you enjoy it. I can't wait to see the books to pick out to read. And may I say, you are QUICK!"
..."

*chuckle* Glad to help.

I'm game.


Great Wall Marathon
Duration: January 2015
GOAL: 5,164 steps

5355/5164 read

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
✔A Bone to Pick - Charlaine Harris (266 pages) 1/11
✔Red Seas Under Red Skies - Scott Lynch (558 pages) 1/11
✔The Monstrumologist - Rick Yancey (454 pages) 1/8
✔Restless In The Grave - Dana Stabenow (373 pages) 1/28
✔Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan (345 pages) 1/6

Read a book with flower on the cover.
✔Moloka'i - Alan Brennert 1/18

Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
✔Optical Delusions in Deadwood - Ann Charles 1/1

Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.
✔Bombshell - Catherine Coulter 1/16



Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
✔Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins 1/19
✔Read a book that has two or more authors.
Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews (husband/wife writing team) 1/15


✔Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.
Blood of Tyrants - Naomi Novik (Japan, China, Russia) 1/24


✔Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
The Horse Goddess - Morgan Llywelyn (480 pages) 1/4


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'M IN.
7,103/5,164 steps into history

** Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
The Understatement of the Year 1/13 (300p)
Off Campus 1/8 (317p)
After The Fall 1/7 (277)

Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Here Comes Trouble 1/2
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**Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.
Making Nice 1/4
Sell Your Body to the Night 1/5
Against the Wall1/14
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**Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
you think you will dislike.
Taboo For You 1/16
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DONE

Count me in

Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

5,815/5,164

Challenge Completed -January 26,2015

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.
Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.
Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like. -The Silver Bough by Lisa Tuttle-1/12/15-****
Read a book with flower on the cover.-The Blind Contessa's New Machine by Carey Wallace -1/8/15-♥♥♥♥
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.-Gray Mountain by John Grisham-1/16/15-*****
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.-FaceOff byDavid Baldacci-Completed 1/2/15*****


Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.-The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin-1/26/15-*****
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.-Bambi's Children: The Story of a Forest Family by Felix Salten-1/5/14-♛♛♛♛♛


Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.-Full Dark House by Christopher bookcover Full Dark HouseFowler|3912]-1/7/15-☂☂☂☂☂(496 pages)

This looks great. What a fantastic idea, Lanelle. I'm definitely in. :D

Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
January 1 - 31, 2015, Steps: 5,167


Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
✔Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Partners by Jordan Castillo Price Jan 8, 2015 ♥♥♥
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
✔Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney Jan 3, 2014 ♥♥♥

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
✔Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Divergent by Veronica Roth Jan 4, 2014 ♥♥♥ (Saruka Medal 2013)
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
✔Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas Jan 9, 2014 ♥♥♥
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
✔Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.
Vražda v ambitu by Vlastimil Vondruška Jan 2, 2015 ♥♥♥

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
✔Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher Jan 10, 2014 ♥♥♥

Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Duration: 1.1.2015 - 1.31.2015

Completed: 648/5,164 steps

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title
✓ Breathless; by Laura Lee Guhrke [1/2] ♥♥♥
✓ Nåde; by Linn Ullman [1/4] ♥♥♥

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie
✓ Revolutionary Road; Richard Yates [4/25] ♥♥

In we'll see how far I get!
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like ---- Midnight in death ---- J.D. Robb
flower on the cover ---- Killer insight ---- Victoria Laurie
Does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title ---- Conspiracy in death ---- J.D. Robb
Red cover ---- Blood Bargain ---- Maria Lima

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
less than 50 reviews on goodreads ---- Unnatural acts ---- Kevin J. Anderson
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things ---- A modern witch ---- Debora Geary
Read a book 400 pages long ---- Summonning the night ---- Jenn Bennett
Read any 200+ page book you'd like ---- The ghoul next door ---- Victoria Laurie

324/324 steps

This sounds like fun....maybe. And these steps won't hurt my knees...can we pass this off as excercise?

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.
Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.
Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

So clever, count me in!

The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015

Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps: 2 x 162 steps
Read any 200+ page book you'd like. Life Lessons finished 1/13/2015 3☆
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. Buried Bones finished 1/16/2015 5☆

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps: 324 steps
Read a book that has two or more authors. Prelude finished 1/2/2015 4☆

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps: 646 steps
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe. Sin and the Preacher's Son finished 1/19/2015 3☆

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps: 1,291 steps
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads. Wrestling Demons finished 1/22/2015 5☆

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section) 2,582 steps
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike. Inside Out finished 1/4/2015 4☆

TOTAL = 5,167 steps
FINISHED = 5,167 steps on 1/22/2015

I'm in! Sounds interesting and fun.

Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Steps Completed: 2,582 of 5,164

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps – Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title
✔Infinity – Maggie Shayne - 01.22 ★★★★
-- Animal Attraction – Jill Shalvis - 01.25 ★★★★
✔Mini Shopaholic – Sophie Kinsella - 01.23 ★★★
✔Borrowed Billionaire: Complete Collection – Mimi Strong - 01.24 ★★★

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps – Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title
✔Keeping Christmas – B.J. Daniels - 01.27 ★★★

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps – Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character
✔Nursing The Doctor – Bobby Hutchinson - 01.26 ★★★

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps – Read a book that is at least 400 pages long
✔Betrayed: Days of the Rogue – Nicky Charles - 01.03 ★★★★

Great Wall Marathon
Duration: January 1st - January 31st
Total Steps Completed: 6,336/5,164

Complete! 1/12/2015

Books Read:
1.Evergreen by Rebecca Rasmussen 1/2/2015-- 646 steps (Historical Fiction that doesn't take place in Europe)
2. After the End by Amy Plum 1/3/2015- 162 steps (200+ page book)
3. Fast Forward by Juliet Madison 1/4/2015- 162 steps (no a, an, or the in the title)
4. Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier 1/7/2015- 2,582 steps (400+ pages)
5. When Evil Came to Good Hart by Mardi Jo Link- 1/8/2015- 1,291 steps (less than 50 reviews)
6. Twelve Days by Teresa Hill 1/10/2015- 162 steps (200+ pages)
7. Funeral Food by Kathleen Taylor 1/12/2015- 1,291 steps (less than 50 reviews)

3/3 ~~ finished Jan 29th


Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.
Arctic Absolution by Lynn Kelling ~ 1/13/15 ~ 4★
Corkscrewed by M.J. O'Shea ~ 1/22/15 ~ 3★

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
Smoky Mountain Dreams by Leta Blake (424) ~ 1/29/15 ~ 4★


Total: 5,164 steps in 3 books

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Each book will earn you a certain amount of steps. The more books you read the farther you get. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section. Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.


Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.
- Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2014

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.


Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

I'm in.
5,164 steps completed.

2,582 - Valley Of The Shadow (7 Wonders) - 1/2/14 ****
1,291 - Canyon Of The Sphinx (less than 50 reviews) - 1/11/15 ****
1,291 - The Eden Factor (doctor as main character) - 1/3/14 **

DONE!!!

I'm in !

Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Steps : 5326 / 5164

Completed on 30 January 2015

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Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
✔ Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. : Damn Good Advice (For People with Talent!): How To Unleash Your Creative Potential by America's Master Communicator, George Lois



Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
✔ Read a book set in China : The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
✔ Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title. : The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty



Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps: (only one book from this section)
✔ Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947) : The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt



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Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Begins: 01Jan14 / Ends: 31Jan15


12 books read
5164 steps taken

Each book will earn you a certain amount of steps. The more books you read the farther you get. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section. Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like. The Elephant Whisperer ✔ – 08 Jan 15 (pg 384)
Read any 200+ page book you'd like. Friends, Lovers, Chocolate ✔ – 15 Jan 15 (272 pg)
Read any 200+ page book you'd like. - The Paper Magician ✔ – 17 Jan 15 (224 pg)
Read any 200+ page book you'd like. - The Sugar House ✔ - 20Jan15 (306 pg)
Read a book with flower on the cover. ✔ – 24Jan15
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. - Me Before You ✔ – 01 Jan 15
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. -Sugar Cookie Murder ✔ – 06 Jan 15
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.


Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie. - 1984 ✔ – 02 Jan 15
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.


Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923. A Tale of Two Cities ✔ – 26 Jan 15 (pub 1859)
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe. - set in Montana USA - The Bartender's Tale ✔ – 15 Jan 15


Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China. - The Secret Piano ✔ – 26 Jan 15
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Doctor or nurse as a main character. - Mistress of the Art of Death ✔ – 17 Jan 15
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.


Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

QUESTION: You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section.


Can we read more than one book per TASK in each section.

Example - could I read 3 books set in China and get 1,291 steps per book?

Yes, you can read more than one book per task.

Steps Taken: 162/5,164
Books Read:

Each book will earn you a certain amount of steps. The more books you read the farther you get. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section. Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

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Each book = 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. Ruin Falls
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.

Each book = 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book = 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book = 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads. Kali: Destroyer of Worlds

Each book = 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long. Shadow of Night
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Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015
Steps: 5,488/5,164

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Woof at the Door by Laura Morrigan 1/22/15
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.
Guidebook to Murder by Lynn Cahoon 1/08/15


Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book with a doctor as a main character.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 1/04/15
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads
All the President's Menus by Julie Hyzy (12 reviews)
Night She Died, The by Dorothy Simpson (13 reviews) 1/18/15
Murder of the Cat's Meow by Denise Swanson (46 reviews) 1/25/15

Great Wall Marathon


***COMPLETE***

Goal: 5,488/5,164 steps
January 1 - 31, 2015
200 page limit

Each book in this section - 162 steps:
✓Read any 200+ page book you'd like
   No Reverse by Marion Croslydon (01/10/15) - 269 pgs
✓Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title
   Skygods by Sarah Latchaw (01/06/15)

Each book in this section - 1,291 steps:
✓Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title
   A Husband's Regret by Natasha Anders (01/09/15)
✓Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads
   Phoenix: The Rising by Bette Maybee (01/17/15) - 12 reviews

Each book in this section - 2,582 steps: (only one book from this section)
✓Read a book that is at least 400 pages long
   Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven (01/14/15) - 417 pgs

1291 Steps
less than 50 goodread rating The Summoning Paula Black 01/03
Reaper's Deliverance Miranda Stork 01/13
2582 Steps
more than 400 pages Iced Karen Marie Moning 01/05

Total steps 5164
Completed Steps 5164

I am a glutton! now if only I can remember to log in my completions!! lol this really looks ike a cool challenge! :)


162 steps @
At Last..Jill Shalvis9book 5)(2 Jan) 371pgs
Home to Holly Springs..Jan Karon(book 1)(5 Jan) 356pgs
Hear of the Sea..Nora Roberts(book 3)(2 Jan) 343pgs


(486pgs)

324 steps @
Revolutionary Road..Richard Yates(film)

Goal:7,427 / 5164 steps
January 1 - 31, 2015 challenge complete 30/01/2015
200 page limit

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:

Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Juliet 02/01/2015

Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Sophie's World 09/01/2015

score in this Section 324

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Dear John 15/01/2015

Read a book with a type of bird in the title.
The Lost Language of Cranes 12/01/2014


score in this Section   648

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:

Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Farewell Waltz

Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.What Was Promised 27/ 01/2015 13 reviews including mine https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...We Used to Be Kings 17 reviews https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


score in this Section 3873

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps: (only one book from this section)

Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
The Woman in White 590 pages 23/01/2015

Score in this Section 2,582

Oh wow! Sounds like fun! Im in...
4521/5164


Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. Wicked Nights ♥♥♥ review
One Perfect Night ♥♥ review
Tempt Me At Twilight ♥♥♥ review
Text Order Bride ♥♥ review
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.


Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie. Practical Magic
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads. Naked ♥♥ review


Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long. Gameboard of the Gods ♥♥♥ review

I m in


Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.
Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.
Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

sounds fun

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

162 steps
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.






Read a book with flower on the cover.



324 steps

646 steps

1,291 steps
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

2,582 steps (only one here)


2,263 steps so far 1/13/2015
2,425 steps so far 1/14/2015

FINISHED!!

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015


6,253/5164

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
1. The Grimm Conclusion 1-5-15
2. The Forbidden Library 1-18-15
Read a book with flower on the cover.
1. The Year of the Rat 1-15-15
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
1. Before You 1-19-15
Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
1. Property 1-9-15 Orange Prize-2003
2. Out of my Mind 1-11-15 Buckeye Childrens 2010
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.
1. Blackbird 1-9-15

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.
1. Give Me Liberty 1-14-15
Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.
1.The Twilight Prisoner 1-3-14
Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.
1. Sanctum 1-21-15 400 pages

I'm going to give it a try.
Goal: 324/5164 steps

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like. On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle (1/9/15)
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins (1/8/15)

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps: (only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

I am in

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

I am going to try this.
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015
486/ 5,164


Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:

Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Captivated by You 1/7/15
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:

Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Sugarplums and Scandal 1/3/15
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:

Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:

Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)

Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

This sounds like fun, especially since I tend to not plan my reading - I just like to read and then see where the books fall into place!


Great Wall Marathon - 5,164 steps into history
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

1. The Pact Karina Halle 1/1/15 - 287 pages - 162 steps

2. Strangers A.L. Parks 1/3/15 242 pages - 162 pages subtotal 324 steps

3. Forever and a Day Jill Shalvis 1/3/15 Josh is a Doctor = 1,291 steps subtotal 1,615

4. Lost and Found K.F. Breene 1/5/15 Read any 200+ page book = 301 pages 162 steps subtotal 1,777

5. Savor the Moment Nora Robers 1/10/15 325 pages = 162 steps subtotal 1,939

6. To Be With You Opal Mellon 1/11/14 200 pages = 162 steps subtotal 2,101

7. I'll Catch You Farraah Rochon 1/12/15 less than 50 reviews at goodreads - 48 reviews as of 1/17/15 for 1,291 steps 3,392

8. Betrayed Rebecca York 1/14/15 less than 50 reviews at goodreads - 33 as of 1/17/15 for 1,291 step 4,683 steps

9. Wrecking Ball B.N. Toler 1/15/15 230 pages any 200+ page book for 162 steps subtotal 4,845 steps

10. Destination Unknown Amy Clipston 1/15/15 267 pages any 200+ page for 162 steps 5,007 steps

11. Last Will and Testament Dahlia Adler 1/16/15 414 pages any 200+ page book for 162 pages 5,169 pages

i m in

Great Wall Marathon!

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Goal: Reach 5,164 steps

1. ✔Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn, Made into a movie --- Jan 7th 2015 --- 4★ --- (324 steps)

Books Read


Epic fail!

Sounds like fun! I'm in!

Great Wall Marathon!

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Goal: Reach 5,164 steps

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Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like.
Read a book with flower on the cover.
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title.
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover.

Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title.

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title.
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.

Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads.

Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike.
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

Do Goodreads awards count?

Ashley wrote: "Do Goodreads awards count?"

Absolutely.

Lanelle wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Do Goodreads awards count?"

Absolutely."

SWEET

The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! January 2015
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015

Progress: 6,135 out of 5,164

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Each book will earn you a certain amount of steps. The more books you read the farther you get. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section. Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like:
Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - ***** - 1/8/2015 - 326 Pages
Read a book with flower on the cover:
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title:
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover:
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages



Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title:

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title:
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015 - 374 Pages
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.



Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on Goodreads:
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages



Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike:
World After by Susan Ee - * - 1/6/2015 - 438 Pages
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.

YAY! I finished today: 5,167 steps. Post 12.

6,458 steps
DONE

324 steps: has won an award. literary awards: Prix du Quai des Orfèvres (2007) The 7th Woman Frédérique Molay 1/5 ★★★

324 steps: type of bird in the title The Real Macaw Donna Andrews 1/7 ★★★

646 steps: published before 1923 (in the public domain) April 15, 1913 The Radio Detectives in the Jungle 1/2 ★★★

1,291 steps: doctor as a main character Last to Die Tess Gerritsen 1/2 ★★★★★

1,291 steps: less than 50 reviews: no reviews, 29 ratings Elegy for a Queen James, Margaret 1/1 ★★★

2,582 steps:at least 400 pages long 512 pages A Carrion Death Michael Stanley 1/9 ★★★

Done!

Post 18

6,336 steps total.

Done!

Progress: 6,135 out of 5,164

For this challenge you will need to read the number of books to go at least 5,164 steps.

Duration: January 1 - 31, 2015

Each book will earn you a certain amount of steps. The more books you read the farther you get. You can read as many books as you want from each section, but only one from the last section. Books must be at least 200 pages unless specified. Re-reads are okay.

Each book in this section will take you 162 steps:
Read any 200+ page book you'd like:
Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - ***** - 1/8/2015 - 326 Pages
Read a book with flower on the cover:
Read a book that does not have "the," "a" or "an" in the title:
Read a book that is mostly red on the cover:
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages



Each book in this section will take you 324 steps:
Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Read a book that has two or more authors.
Read a book that has won an award. Specify award.
Read a book with a type of bird in the title:

Each book in this section will take you 646 steps:
Read a book with a season, holiday or month in the title:
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015 - 374 Pages
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages
Read a book published before 1923 (in the public domain).
Read an epistolary novel, which is a book written in letters, emails, or diary entries.
Read a historical fiction book that does not take place in Europe.



Each book in this section will take you 1,291 steps:
Read a book set in China.
Read a book with “husband” or “wife” in the title.
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as a main character.
Read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on Goodreads:
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages



Each book in this section will take you 2,582 steps:(only one book from this section)
Read a Pulitzer Prize winner or finalist for Fiction (1948-now) or Novel (1917-1947).
Read a book about which you’ve heard bad things, or you think you will dislike:
World After by Susan Ee - * - 1/6/2015 - 438 Pages
Read a book with a picture of a Seventh Wonder of the World on it.
Read a book that is at least 400 pages long.