2016 Reading Challenge

2016 Reading Challenge

Last year I read anything and everything that struck my fancy. I made it to my goal of 52 book reviews (with an extra one in there) but without much rhyme or reason. When I started seeing some reading challenges that allowed me to pick my own books, but had fun goals to meet, I immediately started my search for the perfect challenge! So I combined a couple of reading challenges that I came across and made a few personal edits to the lists. The originals can be found on Pinterest and at Bethany House Fiction. I also included the books that I am planning on reading to meet some of these goals. I set my goal a little lower this year at 36 books, but there are several books that will meet more than one goal on this list. I hope this gives you some ideas for the coming year. I have filled in several of the slots with books that I hope to read this year.
Join me in this (or a different) reading challenge and let's broaden our horizons of reading. Please feel free to share your book ideas in the comments below! Happy New Year and happy reading!!! 

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2016 Reading Challenge:

• A book based on a fairy tale
• The Golden Braid - Melanie Dickerson
• Cinder  - Marissa Meyer
• A National Book Award winner
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• A Young Adult novel
• A Daring Sacrifice - Jody Hedlund
• A book you haven't read since high school
• Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie
• A book set in your home state
• Steadfast Heart (Brides of Seattle #1) - Tracie Peterson
• Of course there is always Twilight - Stephanie Meyer
• A book translated to English
• Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas
• A book set in the future
• The Time Machine - H.G. Wells (Free ebook)
• A book set in Europe
• The Reluctant Duchess - Roseanna M. White
• A book that is under 150 pages
• The Prince - Kiera Cass
• A New York Times bestseller
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• A book that's becoming a movie this year
• The Jungle Book - Rudyard Kipling (free ebook)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them - J.K. Rowling (Newt Scamander)
• A book recommended by a friend
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• A book you can finish in a day
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• A book at least 100 years older than you
• Northanger Abbey - Jane Austen (free ebook)
• A book that is more than 600 pages
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• A science fiction novel
• The Time Machine - H.G. Wells (Free ebook)
• A book recommended by a family member
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• A graphic novel
• Doctor Who

• A book that is published in 2016
• Most of the books I read are new releases
• A book and it's prequel
• The Prince & The Selection - Kiera Cass
• A murder mystery
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• A dystopian novel
• Cinder - Marissa Meyer
• The Selection - Kiera Cass
• Matched - Ally Condie
• A book with a blue cover
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• A book of poetry
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• The first book you see in a bookstore
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• A classic from the 20th century
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• A book from the library
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• An autobiography or biography
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• A book about a culture you are unfamiliar with
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• A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
• Playing the Part - Jen Turano
• A book that takes place during your favorite season
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• A book that is set in a place you'd like to visit
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• A book that is a nonfiction book about the era/setting of a favorite novel
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• A book you found at a yard sale or thrift store
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• A book that your favorite author recommends
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• A book that contains one of your favorite things in the title
• Until the Dawn - Elizabeth Camden
• A book that ends a series
• Playing the Part - Jen Turano
• A book that has a character with your best friend's name
• Playing the Part - Jen Turano
• Peter Pan - J.M. Barrie