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These are so fun, but there's so many of them!
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Like I said, it's only 52 to win. That gives a lot of wiggle room for picking ones you want to do.
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Length Matters
Title Match
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
Niche Market
All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel.
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Author, Author
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.s>
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
Nice, I'm going to try this challenge instead of my usual yearly challenge. I like that there are more than 52 to choose from.Read 20/52
Length Matters
5-Minute Really True Stories for Bedtime
Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages.
Unforgettable You
A Change of Pace
Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner- Read a book with a non-human POV character
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
The B. E. Ware Trilogy: A Paranormal Romance Boxed Set
Young Blood
Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover.
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Minoes
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
One Poison Pie
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Magic Bites
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
Magic Burns
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
Cursed Luck
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Winter in Cockleberry Bay
Niche Market
Alone Together: Love, Grief, and Comfort in the Time of COVID-19
Throwing Shade
A Season of Sinister Dreams
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
Forget Me Not
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Whodunit?- Read a mystery
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
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Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Ikenga
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
Timeless Love: Poems, Stories, and Letters
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Of Wicked Blood
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
The Salvage Crew
Ok, I'll give it a go. I think I'm going to chicken out of deciding which ones to read in advance though and just hope to cross some off as I go along...Total: 52/52
Length Matters (5/5)
It’s a Plot! (2 of 7)
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered (7 of 8)
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Title Match (5 of 10)
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters (7 of 13)
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
It’s About Time (2 of 4)
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
All Set (3 of 12)
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market (12 of 17)
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author (0 of 6)
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends (8 of 17)
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
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Read 0/52
Length Matters
Beginner- Read a book that’s at least 100 pages.
Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages.
Apprentice- Read a book that’s at least 300 pages.
Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages.
Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner- Read a book with a non-human POV character
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
It Takes Two- Read a book with two people on the cover
Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover.
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel.
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Whodunit?- Read a mystery
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it
Melanie's Challenge Progress 75 of 52
{December}
[74] 12/8 All Set- The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title/ Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
[75] 12/24 It’s a Plot!- I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music/ The Hum and the Shiver
{November}
[72] 11/12 Niche Market- Whodunit?- Read a mystery/ A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
[73] 11/27 Author, Author- We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)/ A Snake Falls to Earth
{October}
[67] 10/6 All Set- Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title/ Dark Waters
[68] 10/9 Author, Author- Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month/ Nocturna
[69] 10/20 It’s a Plot!- Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems/ Nyxia
[70] 10/23 All Set- Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title/ The Gospel of Ruth: Loving God Enough to Break the Rules
[71] 10/30 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone/ A Night in the Lonesome October
{September}
[65] 9/6 Odds and Ends- Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates/ Potiki
[66] 9/25All Set- Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story/ Vengewar
{August}
[60] 8/5 All Set- Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting/ Home
[61] 8/6 Niche Market- No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book/ Carry On: Reflections for a New Generation
[62] 8/17 It’s a Plot!- Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner- Read a book with a non-human POV character/ Semiosis
[63] 8/22 Niche Market- So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel/ Mexican Gothic
[64] 8/22 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a dragon in it/ Out of House and Home
{July}
[55] 7/1 Odds and Ends- For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for/ A Thousand Beginnings and Endings
[56] Title Match- Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title/ Redshirts
[57] 7/19 It’s a Plot!- It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown/ Blindsight
[58] 7/20 Got You Covered- Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover/ Vanishing Fleece: Adventures in American Wool
[59] 7/28 Odds and Ends- Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person/ The Shadow of the Galilean: The Quest of the Historical Jesus in Narrative Form
{June}
[49] 6/3 It’s About Time- Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel/ Jane, Unlimited
[50] 6/5 Odds and Ends- Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it/ Trustee from the Toolroom
[51] 6/9 Niche Market- Action Junkie- Read a thriller/ Sons of Valor
[52] 6/23 Niche Market- It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel/ The Day of the Triffids
[53] 6/28 It’s a Plot!- Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show/ Tim Minchin: Roald Dahl's Matilda - The Musical
[54] 6/29 All Set- Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting/ Hammered
{May}
[41] 5/1 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a vampire in it/ Monstrous Regiment
[42] 5/2 Niche Market- All Together Now- Read an anthology/ Once Upon an Eid
[43] 5/5 Odds and Ends- I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book/ The Martian Chronicles
[44] 5/8 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a demon in it/ Hexed
[45] 5/9 It’s a Plot!- Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot/ Network Effect
[46] 5/17 Length Matters- Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages/ The Fires of Heaven
[47] 5/23 Length Matters- Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages/ Under the Whispering Door
[48] 5/29 All Set- In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle/ Cage of Souls
{April}
[33] 4/3 Title Match- Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title/ The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue
[34] 4/8 Title Match- Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant/ The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness
[35] 4/17 Odds and Ends- Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started/ Girls with Rebel Souls
[36] 4/22 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a ghost in it/ Cemetery Boys
[37] 4/15 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a sea monster in it/ Deeplight
[38] 4/28 Got You Covered- It Takes Two- Read a book with two people on the cover/ Romeo and Juliet
[39] 4/28 Odds and Ends- She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)/ The Calypso Directive
[40] 4/29 Length Matters- Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages/ Peter Pan
{March}
[23] 3/3 Length Matters- Apprentice- Read a book that’s at least 300 pages/ The House in the Cerulean Sea
[24] 3/3 Niche Market- The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy/ The Lightning Thief
[25] 3/7 Got You Covered- Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover/ The Girl Who Drank the Moon
[26] 3/8 Niche Market- Happily Ever After- Read a romance/ Heartless
[27] 3/10 Length Matters- Beginner- Read a book that’s at least 100 pages/ The Slow Regard of Silent Things
[28] 3/14 Odds and Ends- I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it/ The Salvage Crew
[29] 3/17 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a werewolf in it/ Storm Cursed
[30] 3/20 Author, Author- Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)/ Inkheart
[31] 3/20 Niche Market- All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel/ Unauthorized Access
[32] 3/28 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a god in it, or about a god/ The Testament of Loki
{February}
[12] 2/2 Niche Market- Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers/ Forging Hephaestus
[13] 2/3 Title Match- Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title/ Binti
[14] 2/6 Odds and Ends- From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group/ In the Vanishers’ Palace
[15] 2/9 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a zombie in it/ Dark Days
[16] 2/10 All Set- To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space/ Orders of Battle
[17] 2/16 Author, Author- Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)/ Concrete Rose
[18] 2/18 All Set- Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title/ We Are Okay
[19] 2/20 Title Match- Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title/ The Book of Koli
[20] 2/20 Odds and Ends- Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened/ Shakespeare for Squirrels
[21] 2/24 All Set- You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on/ I Lived on Butterfly Hill
[22] 2/28 Niche Market- It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction/ Big Lies in a Small Town
{January}
[1] 1/4 Got You Covered- Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover/ The Poet X
[2] 1/8 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it/ Everyone's a Aliebn When Ur a Aliebn Too
[3] 1/9 Niche Market- Picture This- Read a graphic novel/ Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening
[4] 1/9 Here There Be Monsters- Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird/ Pax
[5] 1/13 It’s a Plot!- Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale/ Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes
[6] 1/14 It’s About Time- Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future/ METAtropolis: The Dawn of Uncivilization
[7] 1/19 It’s About Time- Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago/ You! Jonah!
[8] 1/20 Got You Covered- Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover/ Fate of the Fallen
[9] 1/25 Got You Covered- Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover/ The Calculating Stars
[10] 1/27 Odds and Ends- And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel/ Olive Kitteridge
[11] 1/30 Odds and Ends- Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend/ The Marrow Thieves
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-Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
-Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
-Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
-Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
-Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
-Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
-Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
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It’s About Time
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All Set
-Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
-Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
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-Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
-The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
-Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
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Niche Market
-No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
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-Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
-All Together Now- Read an anthology
-Draw, Pardner- Read a western
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-We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
-Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
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-Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
-Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
-Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
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-Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
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-Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
-Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
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It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover.
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel.
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Whodunit?- Read a mystery
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it
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41/52Length Matters
◼ Beginner- Read a book that’s at least 100 pages.
Nine Goblins | T. Kingfisher - May 24 (147 p.)
◼ Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages.
Harleen | Stjepan Šejić - Jan 31 (200 p.)
◼ Apprentice- Read a book that’s at least 300 pages.
Fable | Adrienne Young - Mar 13 (368 p.)
◼ Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages.
Good Girl, Bad Blood | Holly Jackson - Jul 14 (416 p.)
◼ Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
Kulti | Mariana Zapata - Apr 30 (570 p.)
It’s a Plot!
◼ Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
◼ Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
Namesake | Adrienne Young - Mar 30
◼ Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale
◼ It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
◼ Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner- Read a book with a non-human POV character
◼ I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
◼ Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
◼ But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
The Ickabog | J.K. Rowling - Jan 6◼ Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature on the cover
The Red Mother | Elizabeth Bear - Jul 3◼ It Takes Two- Read a book with two people on the cover
Dead Heat | Patricia Briggs - Jun 18◼ Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
House Rules | Chloe Neill - Jul 9◼ Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover.
◼ Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
◼ Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain | Nghi Vo - Jan 13◼ We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
◼ Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
◼ Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
House of Hollow | Krystal Sutherland - Jun 14
◼ Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Piranesi | Susanna Clarke - Jan 16
◼ Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
◼ Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
◼ Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
The Address Book | Deirdre Mask - Apr 14
◼ Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder | Holly Jackson - Mar 19
◼ Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Beach Read | Emily Henry - Feb 17
◼ Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
◼ Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
◼ Read a book with a unicorn in it
◼ Read a book with a dragon in it
◼ Read a book with a centaur in it
◼ Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
◼ Read a book with a sea monster in it
◼ Read a book with a vampire in it
Midnight's Daughter | Karen Chance - May 27
◼ Read a book with a werewolf in it
Fair Game | Patricia Briggs - May 9
◼ Read a book with a ghost in it
Elatsoe | Darcie Little Badger - Jan 12
◼ Read a book with a zombie in it
◼ Read a book with a demon in it
Hellbound Guilds & Other Misdirections | Annette Marie - Jun 23
◼ Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
◼ Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
◼ Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
◼ Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Snapshot | Brandon Sanderson - Apr 18
◼ Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
◼ Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
◼ Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
Understood Betsy | Dorothy Canfield Fisher - Apr 11
All Set
◼ Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
◼ Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
◼ Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
◼ Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
◼ In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
◼ Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
◼ You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on
Quiet in Her Bones | Nalini Singh - Apr 22 (set in New Zealand)
◼ To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir - Jun 13
◼ Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
◼ The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
◼ Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
◼ Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
◼ No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
◼ The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
Blood Heir | Ilona Andrews - Feb 9
◼ All By Myself- Read a stand-alone novel.
The Emperor's Soul | Brandon Sanderson - Jun 20
◼ I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
◼ Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
◼ Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
Solutions and Other Problems | Allie Brosh - Jan 2
◼ All Together Now- Read an anthology
◼ Draw, Pardner- Read a western
◼ It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
Overstated: A Coast-to-Coast Roast of the 50 States | Colin Quinn - Jan 4
◼ It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
Passing | Nella Larsen - Jun 7
◼ So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
◼ Whodunit?- Read a mystery
And Then There Were None | Agatha Christie - Feb 25
◼ Action Junkie- Read a thriller
◼ Happily Ever After- Read a romance
◼ Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
Hench | Natalie Zina Walschots - May 4
◼ That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
◼ It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
◼ We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
◼ Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
◼ Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
◼ Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Remote Control | Nnedi Okorafor - Feb 6
◼ Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
I Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and a Grander View of Life | Ed Yong - May 31
◼ Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
◼ Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
◼ For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
◼ From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Songs for Ophelia | Theodora Goss - Jun 21
◼ Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
◼ I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
The Austen Playbook | Lucy Parker - Jun 10
◼ Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
◼ Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
◼ Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
◼ Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
◼ She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
◼ Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
The Master and Margarita | Mikhail Bulgakov - Mar 6
◼ Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
Threshold of Annihilation | T.A. White - Jan 4
◼ And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Brown Girl in the Ring | Nalo Hopkinson - Apr 8 (1999 Locus Award for Best First Novel)
◼ Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
◼ Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Fangs | Sarah Andersen - Mar 16
◼ Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
Black Sun | Rebecca Roanhorse - Feb 14
◼ I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it
Fugitive Telemetry | Martha Wells - May 21
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Read: 4/52Length Matters
Beginner- Read a book that’s at least 100 pages.
Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages.
Apprentice- Read a book that’s at least 300 pages.
Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages.
Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner- Read a book with a non-human POV character
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
It Takes Two- Read a book with two people on the cover
Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover.
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel.
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it
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Length Matters
Beginner- Read a book that’s at least 100 pages.
Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages.
Apprentice- Read a book that’s at least 300 pages.
Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages.
Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
It Takes Two- Read a book with two people on the cover
Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel.
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Whodunit?- Read a mystery
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
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Length Matters
Beginner- Read a book that’s at least 100 pages.
Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages.
Apprentice- Read a book that’s at least 300 pages.
Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages.
Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner- Read a book with a non-human POV character
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
It Takes Two- Read a book with two people on the cover
Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover.
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
[X]
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title The Winter of the Witch
Niche Market
No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel.
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
[X]
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humour novel
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Whodunit?- Read a mystery The Big Four
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates The Big Four
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started The Winter of the Witch
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it
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Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages.
Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
It’s a Plot!
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it
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Length Matters
It’s a Plot!
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Title Match Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
It’s About Time
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Niche Market
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
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Length Matters
It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on Death on the Nile
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it
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Length Matters
It’s a Plot!
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Niche Market
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Just noticed we're in May, which has one of the limited time tasks on the list. Thought some of you might like the reminder ☺️Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
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Are people interested in doing this one again next year?
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Hey Wayland, I've enjoyed doing this challenge this year and would happily do it again. Still racing to get my 52 total though ...
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Just managed to hit 52 with a few days to spare. Phew!
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Congrats.
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Sounds like a great way to spend the end of the year, Roger. :) I spent hours on video games the last few days of the year.
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Sounds like a great way to spend the ..."
Was nice, I've become a bit obsessed with board games this year, buying FAR too many
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Isn't that the way you are supposed to do it? You have to get rid of some to make room for more
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Sections:
Length Matters
Beginner- Read a book that’s at least 100 pages.
Journeyman- Read a book that’s at least 200 pages.
Apprentice- Read a book that’s at least 300 pages.
Master- Read a book that’s at least 400 pages.
Expert- Read a book that’s at least 500 pages.
It’s a Plot!
Year of the Pandemic- Read a book where a virus (bio or tech) is important to the plot
Gneiss storyline- read a book that includes a geologist or is set in a rocky place or involves gems
Long, Long Ago…- Read a book inspired by an old myth or fairy-tale
It’s A Mystery- Read a book about exploring the unknown
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner- Read a book with a non-human POV character
I Write the Songs- Read a book about a musician or music.
Is The Book Better?- Read a book based on a tv show
Got You Covered
But You’re Not Supposed To…- Chose a book by its cover
Catch a Flight- Read a book with a flying creature (bird, dragon, flying alien,...) on the cover
It Takes Two- Read a book with two people on the cover
Armory- Read a book with a weapon on the cover
Feeling Blue- Read a book with a (mostly) blue cover.
Eye of the Beholder- Read a book with a cool font on the cover
Paging Dr. Doolittle- Read a book with an animal on the cover.
We’ve Lost The Picture- Read a book with words only on the cover
Title Match
Numerical Palindrome- read a book with a palindromic number in the title (like 2112) or important to the plot in some way.
Reading Repetition- Read a book with an Alliterative Title
Simplicity- Read a book with a one-word title
Wardrobe!- Read A book with an article of clothing in the title
Hey, you hungry?- Read a book with food in the title
Book ‘em!- Read a book with the word “book” in the title.
Good Time- Read a book with the word “good” in the title
Reading Time- Read a book with the word “read” or “reads” in the title
Plant-tastic!- Read a book whose title contains the name of a plant
Initially…- Read a book whose title has the same initials you do (e.g. if your initials are J. C. you could read Jade City)
Here There Be Monsters
Read a book with a unicorn in it
Read a book with a dragon in it
Read a book with a centaur in it
Read a book with a sasquatch/bigfoot/yeti in it
Read a book with a sea monster in it
Read a book with a vampire in it
Read a book with a werewolf in it
Read a book with a ghost in it
Read a book with a zombie in it
Read a book with a demon in it
Read a book where the mc or someone has an unusual pet - not cat dog fish or bird.
Read a book where the pet can talk - in human words to someone.
Read a book with a god in it, or about a god
It’s About Time
Now When Are We?- Read a book featuring time travel
Almost There- Read a Sci fi book in the near future.
Finally!- Read the book that’s been on your To Be Read list the longest.
Back In The Day- Read a book set over 100 years ago
All Set
Conventional Pick- Read a book set at a convention.
Hometown Hero- Read a book set near where you grew up or by an author from where you grew up
Hot Time In The Old Town- Read a book with a desert setting.
Cool, Man- Read a book with a polar setting.
In the Jungle, The Quiet Jungle…- Read a book set in a tropical climate or jungle
Things Fall Apart- Read a book featuring/set in ruins, or with ruins important to the story.
You’re Not From Around Here- Read a book set on a continent you don’t live on
To Boldly Go- Read a book set in space
Rebirth- Read a book set in Spring, or with Spring in the title
The Heat Is On- Read a book set in Summer, or with Summer in the title
Falling Leaves- Read a book set in Fall, or with Fall in the title
Snow Day- Read a book set in Winter, or with Winter in the title
Niche Market
No Fooling- Read a non-fiction book.
The Magic Down the Street- Read an urban fantasy
All By Myself- Read a stand-alone (not part of a series) novel.
I Did It My Way- Read a self-published book
Airships and Tea- Read a steampunk novel.
Picture This- Read a graphic novel.
All Together Now- Read an anthology
Draw, Pardner- Read a western
It’s A Joke- Read a humor novel
It Could Have Happened This Way- Read a historical fiction
So Good It’s Scary- Read a horror novel
Whodunit?- Read a mystery
Action Junkie- Read a thriller
Happily Ever After- Read a romance
Look, Up In The Sky!- Read a book about people with superpowers
That Went Badly- Read a post apocalypse novel.
It Could Have Been Perfect- Read a dystopian novel.
Author, Author
We’re Still Here- Read a book by a Native American author during Native American History Month (November)
Just Down The Way- Read a book by a local author (someone born or grew up in your city/state/county, or lives there now).
Opposites Attract- Read a book written by someone living on the other side of the globe (from your perspective)
Out of Africa- Read a novel by a Black writer during Black History Month (February)
Across the Pacific- Read a novel by an Asian writer during Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May)
Spanish Influence- Read a novel by a LatinX writer during National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15th (don’t ask me, I didn’t do it)).
Odds and Ends
Special Guest Star- Read a book featuring a real person
For Me?- Read a book that you received as a gift but you didn’t specifically ask for
From Another Neighborhood- Read a book that is used in another challenge in another group.
Read a book about your, or any, language - common mistakes, origination etc.
I’ve Heard This Before- Read a book that mentions another book or play by name, or that’s mentioned in another book.
Lucky 21- Read a book with the number 21 in the publication date (not 2021), or whose last page end in 21 (421, 521, etc.)
Reduce, Reuse, Republish- Read a book with multiple publication dates
Take Shelter!- Read a book with some type of major storm - hurricane, blizzard, tornado or twister in it
Con Job- Read a book purchased at a convention/book fair.
She Blinded Me with SCIENCE!- Read a book featuring a scientist (including fantasy/sci fi science)
Comprende?- Read a book that has been translated into your native language.
Next!- Read the next book in a series you’ve started
And the winner is…- Read an award-winning novel
Left-Over- Read a book that was a slot from a challenge from 2020 that you didn’t get to do.
Get It This Time- Read a book you meant to read in 2020 but 2020 happened.
Hey, Buddy- Read a book recommended by a friend.
I’m Sorry, Dave- Read a book with an AI in it