List 1- Thing 54

54. Watch every nominated movie from the Academy Awards (excluding foreign film) from 2007-2009

I watched Charlie Wilson's War last week. I thought it was very well done- powerful and realistic. I didn't know much about the true events, but I still really enjoyed the look at the subject... even if I was a bit depressed at the end. The acting was fantastic, too. Tom Hanks was wonderful and Philip Seymour Hoffman was just amazing.

List 1- Thing 48

48. Start a Fannish BookBox

Well, I sort of finished this.

I created the bookbox and set aside about 15 titles for it:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6220357

Then I posted threads on the BookRelay site, and two BookCrossing Forums:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/5488508/
http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/10/5464274/

I got one taker only. I'm going to give it another week and then declare it a lost cause for now. What a pity! I was really hoping one would take off. But that's out of my control. I can only attempt to start one; without participants, I can do nothing.

List 1- Thing 49

49. Start an LGBT BookBox

I've accomplished this one! I'll be mailing it out within a week.

I created the box and set aside 13 books for it (well, technically 14 since one is both in book and audio book formats):
http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/5148370

And I posted a thread on the forums for participants:
http://www.bookcrossing.com/forum/20/5515292

So far I have just three participants, but that's a good start. I'd like it to remain smallish so I can better keep track of it and so I'll most likely get it back at the end! :-)

List 1- Thing 50

50. Start an LGBT BookRelay and keep it going

Someone beat me to creating it, also! But I've started participating and I'm going to try to keep it going.
http://bookobsessed.com/index.php?showtopic=4135