Semi-Charmed Winter Book Challenge Check-In #3!

I did a bit better on Semi-Charmed Winter Book Challenge in January than I did in December.

Newly Completed:

20 points: Read a book with a direction in the title.
Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz.  I keep swinging between 3 and 4 stars for this one.  I enjoyed it, but I didn't love it.  It sort of reads like a young adult book, but it does have some sexy times thrown in here and there.  I'm about halfway through the first season of the show and MAN are there a lot of differences.  If you're a fan of either the book or the show, just keep that in mind while heading into the other.  (292 pages, 3.5 stars)

20 points: Read a "bookish book" in which books play an important role. 

Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan.  The best word I can think of for this book is "charming."  It is definitely a book best for bibliophiles - the ebook vs audiobook vs DTE book element in particular is pretty relatable.  Certain aspects of the story reminded me of Ready Player One, which is one of my all-time favorite books, so that may be part of the reason I enjoyed this book so much.  (288 pages, 5 stars)

25 points: Read a book from a genre you don't usually read. 

I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai.  I very rarely read non-fiction and when I do, it's usually a book by some celebrity I have an interest in.  Malala's story is interesting, but her book is a little all over the place and sometimes read like a college entrance essay.  It sort of makes sense given her age, but I definitely think her story would've benefited if she had waited (and matured) a couple of years to write it.  (327 pages, 3.5 stars)

Previously Completed:

5 points: Freebie! Read any book that fits the general rules. (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)
10 points: Read a book written by an author who has published at least 10 books.  (Karma Girl)
10 points: Read a book of short stories.  (Wolfsbane and Mistletoe.)
15 points: Read the first book in a series that is new to you. (Mind Games)
15 points: Read a book written by a local author.  (Ill Wind)
25 points: Read a book with a song lyric in the title. (Parasite)

Current Score: 145 points

Still to go:

10 points: Read a book with a food in the title.
15 points: Read a book that was originally written in a language that is not your native language
30 points: Read two books with a different meal in each title.