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message 1: by TerryJane, Challenges (last edited Sep 25, 2022 05:31AM) (new)

TerryJane | 4411 comments MOONSTRUCK
October 1 - October 31, 2022


For October, we are seeking books to meet the lunar prompts below. We hope this challenge eclipses all your expectations! To join, let the challenge leader know how many prompts you wish to complete. Limit one book per prompt.

1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover.

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.

5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.

7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious.

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series.

This celestial challenge was suggested by Carmen, who will also be its leader. Thanks kindly, Carmen!


message 2: by Carmen (last edited Nov 02, 2022 11:43PM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments description

Why do we love the moon so much?
No matter how much you watch it, each night is different, transmitting renewed sensations and feelings.
Let me know how many books you'll be reading inspired by our beloved satellite.
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“With freedom, flowers, books, and the moon, who could not be perfectly happy?”
― Oscar Wilde, De Profundis


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Updating your progress
When posting your progress, please include your original (sign-up) message number plus the current progress using the format below:

Update to msg #xx: books read/books pledged

If you decide to drop out of the challenge, please don’t delete your original sign-up post. Just update and let me know. Thanks!
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🌑 NEW (28)
✔Allie: message #7
✔Amy: message #18
✔Ariail: message #22
✔Ashleigh: message #11
✔Bobbi: message #30
✔Carmen: message #3
✔Chloe: message #27
✔Chrissie: message #9
Christene Paula: message #13 0/5
✔eatsleepreadreview: message #89
✔Emily: message #29
✔Frankie: message #4
✔Hina: message #16
✔Jenn: message #93
✔Kristina: message #15
✔Lynn: message #83
✔María: message #24
Mary: message #8 0/5
✔Megan: message #32
✔Patricia: message #34
✔Rachael: message #31 0/7
✔Sarah: message #20
✔Sayonee: message #25
✔Shari: message #19
✔Sherri: message #130
✔Suzanne: message #99 0/10
✔TerryJane: message #5
✔Ziggy: message #6 0/6

🌓 CRESCENT (7)
Chrissie: message #9 3/4
Emily: message #29 1/3
Lynn: message #83 4/8
Rachael: message #31 1/7
Sayonee: message #25 3/5
Shari: message #19 4/5
Suzanne: message #99 3/10

🌕 FULL (19)
🌚Allie: message #7 5/5
🌚Amy: message #18 7/5
🌚Ariail: message #22 10/10
🌚Ashleigh: message #11 2/2
🌚Bobbi: message #30 3/3
🌚Carmen: message #3 10/10
🌚Chloe: message #27 4/4
🌚eatsleepreadreview: message #89 7/7
🌚Frankie: message #4 8/8
🌚Hina: message #16 10/10
🌚Jenn: message #93 10/10
🌚Kristina: message #15 5/5
🌚María: message #24 3/3
🌚Megan: message #32 6/5
🌚Patricia: message #34 3/3
🌚Sarah: message #20 10/10
🌚Sherri: message #130 10/10
🌚TerryJane: message #5 10/10
🌚Ziggy: message #6 6/6

📚 Books pledged: 178
📗 Books read: 148


message 3: by Carmen (last edited Oct 11, 2022 11:34AM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments 🌛✨🌒✨⭐🌔🌟🌕✨✨🌝🌚✨✨🌖🌟🌘⭐✨🌑✨🌜

PROGRESS: 10/10

🌛1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples. Stealer of Souls by Diana Wynne Jones

🌛2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning. Full House

🌛3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover. The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen

🌛4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way. The Wolf Within

🌛5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book. Maggot Moon

🌛6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read. Batacazos: Poemas Para Reirse (Poetry)

🌛7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night. Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall

🌛8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea. Moby Dick
🌛9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious. A Hidden Fire

🌛10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series. Chilled (2nd in a series)


message 4: by Frankie (last edited Oct 23, 2022 09:04AM) (new)

Frankie Johnson | 164 comments MOONSTRUCK
October 1 - October 31, 2022

Signing up for #8

8/8 Completed. Finished


1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.
Phoebe MacLeod-Fred and Breakfast 10/20

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.
The Quarter Storm-Veronica Henry 10/19

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover.
Tease-Melanie Harlow 10/03
Tease (Cloverleigh Farms, #8) by Melanie Harlow

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.

5. Living on the moon. Read a sci-fi book.
The Hunt for Samuel Grey-Louis Archibald 10/11

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.
(Paranormal)
Dark Stranger: The Dream-I.T. Lucas 10/06

7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.
Resilience After Dark-Marie Force 10/09

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about someone dark or mysterious.
Killer Smile-Mary Stone 10/12

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series.
(Balsam Ridge Series)
Fate After Fame-Amber Kelly 10/08


message 5: by TerryJane, Challenges (last edited Oct 21, 2022 08:17PM) (new)

TerryJane | 4411 comments 🌙 MOONSTRUCK - Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2022
Progress: 10/10 -- COMPLETE


Daughter of the Moon Goddess (The Celestial Kingdom Duology, #1) by Sue Lynn Tan A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay Shoot the Moon by Billie Letts Moonglow by Michael Chabon Artemis by Andy Weir Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren Kitty Goes to Washington (Kitty Norville, #2) by Carrie Vaughn Ghosts of the Sea Moon (Saga of the Outer Islands #1) by A.F. Stewart When the Moon is Low by Nadia Hashimi The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

🌙 1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess Chang'e (Chinese moon goddess)
🌙 2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.
A Head Full of Ghosts
🌙 3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover.
Shoot the Moon
🌙 4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.
Moonglow
🌙 5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.
Artemis
🌙 6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.
Twice in a Blue Moon Romance is pretty rare for me.
🌙 7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.
Kitty Goes to Washington
🌙 8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.
Ghosts of the Sea Moon
🌙 9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious.
When the Moon is Low
🌙 10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series.
The Girl Who Drank the Moon


message 6: by Allie (last edited Oct 30, 2022 01:08PM) (new)

Allie | 1136 comments Sign me up for 5

Progress 5/5

✔️1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.

✔️3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover.
The Marriage Portrait

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.

✔️5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book. The Left Hand of Darkness

✔️6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.
You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train: A Personal History of Our Times

7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.

✔️9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious.
The Anomaly

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series.


message 7: by Mary (last edited Sep 25, 2022 09:12PM) (new)

Mary | 30 comments i am in sign me up for 5


1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover.

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.

7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious.

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or second book in a series


message 8: by Chrissie (last edited Nov 10, 2022 11:41AM) (new)

Chrissie (haru_ran) | 1172 comments Finished: 2022/11/10

I'd like to join with 4 for a start.

4/4

1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover. They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.

5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.

7. Moonlight sonata. Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night. Was wir verbergen by Arttu Tuominen

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea. Ein Wochenende by Charlotte Wood

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious. Im Westen Nichts Neues by Erich Maria Remarque

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series. Der Totschläger (Robert Hunter, #5) by Chris Carter


message 9: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Frankie, TerryJane, Ziggy, Allie, Mary, and Chrissie: WELCOME!🤗🌝

“Everyone is a moon, and has a dark side which he never shows to anybody.”
― Mark Twain



message 10: by Ashleigh (last edited Oct 09, 2022 03:00AM) (new)

Ashleigh Motbey (ashybear02) | 1686 comments Sign me up for 2 please!

---

Tracking

2/2 COMPLETE

1. Lunar effect - The Silent Patient
2. Once in a blue moon - And Then There Were None


message 11: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Welcome Ashleigh! 🤗🌝

“There are nights when the wolves are silent and only the moon howls. ”
― George Carlin



christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 472 comments MOONSTRUCK
October 1 - October 31, 2022

0/5 Completed


1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover.

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.

5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.

7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious.

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series


message 13: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Welcome Christene! 🤗🌝

“Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.”
― Norman Vincent Peale



message 14: by Kristina (last edited Oct 23, 2022 11:05PM) (new)

Kristina | 768 comments Moonstruck
October 01 - October 31
Progress:
5/5

Sign me up for 5 books, please!

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan
5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book: The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin
6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read: The Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team by Wayne Coffey
8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick
10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series: The Two Towers by J.R. Tolkien


message 15: by Hala (last edited Oct 20, 2022 10:08PM) (new)

Hala MOONSTRUCK
October 1 - October 31, 2022
Progress: 10/10


1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.
This World is Full of Monsters by Jeff VanderMeer (full in title)
3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover.
The Clockwork Queen by Peter Bunzl (face on the cover)
4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.
We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson (mc is affected by the moon)
5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.
Coraline (set on another world)
6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.
Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (a book with a character who works at night)
8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.
The Deep by Rivers Solomon
9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious
Self-Portrait with Nothing by Aimee Pokwatka
10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series.
Healing the Heart (Pillow Thoughts #2) by Courtney Peppernell (second book in a series)


message 16: by Carmen (last edited Sep 28, 2022 04:18AM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Kristina and Hina, WELCOME!! 🤗🌝

“As if you were on fire from within.

The moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
― Pablo Neruda



message 17: by Amy (last edited Oct 27, 2022 05:52AM) (new)

Amy Ingalls | 4026 comments Please sign me up for 5!
7/5-- Challenge Complete!

1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning: The Moon Sisters

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover: Cruel Candy

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way: What the Hex

5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book: Lovecraft Country

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read: Flight

7. Moonlight sonata. Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea: The Dogs of Riga

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious: The Seance

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series.


message 18: by Shari (last edited Oct 23, 2022 05:16AM) (new)

Shari | 574 comments Please sign me up for 5.

MOONSTRUCK
October 1 - October 31, 2022

Progress 4 / 5

For October, we are seeking books to meet the lunar prompts below. We hope this challenge eclipses all your expectations! To join, let the challenge leader know how many prompts you wish to complete. Limit one book per prompt.

1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.

🌕 3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover. The Chanel Sisters

🌕 4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way. The Woman in the Library

5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.

7. Moonlight sonata.Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night.

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.

🌕 9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious. Small Great Things

🌕 10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series. A Cousin's Prayer


message 19: by Sarah (last edited Oct 26, 2022 05:11PM) (new)

Sarah (misssummerrain) | 1599 comments Sign me for 10 books

10/10-COMPLETED

1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu).-Forbidden by Selene Charles(11/10/22)

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning-The New Kids on the Block(1/10/22)

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover- The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill (15/10/22)

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way-The Mating(18/10/22)

5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book-Our Sister, Again(8/10/22)

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read-Dead Flip(7/10/22)

7. Moonlight sonata. Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night-Supergirl Mixtapes(3/10/22)

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea-It Happened One Summer(21/10/22)

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious-Aggie Morton, Mystery Queen: The Body under the Piano(4/10/22)

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series-Reckless(14/10/22)


message 20: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Amy, Shari, and Sarah: WELCOME!! 🤗🌝

“Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings



message 21: by Ariail (new)

Ariail Heath (whatagingerreads) | 174 comments Sign me up for all 10! Can't wait to dive into this one :)


message 22: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Welcome Ariail! 🤗🌚
“Three things can not hide for long: the Moon, the Sun and the Truth.”
― Gautama Buddha



message 23: by María (last edited Oct 30, 2022 09:32AM) (new)

María  Sol | 13 comments Hi! :) Sign me up for 3 books, please.

Progress: 3/3

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning - House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City #1)

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read - (Genre: Biography ) El olvido que seremos

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious - La sombra del viento


message 24: by Sayonee (last edited Oct 19, 2022 02:30AM) (new)

Sayonee (sayoneedey) | 31 comments Sign me up for 5!

Progress: 3/5 ; 🌙 = Completed

🌕 Moon by any other name
~ Read a book with a character who has a moon deity name: Daughter of the Moon Goddess (Chang'e, the Chinese goddess of the moon)

🌕 Lunar phases
🌙 Read a book with a moon phase word within the title: A Pocket Full of Rye

🌕 Man in the moon
🌙 Read a book with a full moon: The Girl Who Drank the Moon

🌕 Tidal effects
~ Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea: The House in the Cerulean Sea

🌕 Dark side of the moon
🌙 Read a book about something dark: The Paris Apartment


message 25: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments María and Sayonee, WELCOME!! 🤗🌚
“Who could be so lucky? Who comes to a lake for water and sees the reflection of moon.”
― Rumi



message 26: by chloe (last edited Oct 18, 2022 04:59AM) (new)

chloe | 70 comments Hi Carmen, please sign me up for 4!

PROGRESS: 4/4

✔ 3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover. The Years, Months, Days: Two Novellas by Yan Lianke

✔ 6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read. Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport

✔ 8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea. Living with Myths in Singapore by Loh Kah Seng

✔ 9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious. The Night She Disappeared by Lisa Jewell


message 27: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Welcome Chloe! 🤗🌚
“When you feel homesick,’ he said, ‘just look up. Because the moon is the same wherever you go.”
― Donna Tartt, The Goldfinch



message 28: by Emily (last edited Oct 10, 2022 11:00AM) (new)

Emily (egm926) | 813 comments I'd like to sign up for 3!

Progress 1/3

2. A book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name
3. A face on the cover - The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
9. A book about something or someone dark or mysterious


message 29: by Bobbi (last edited Oct 23, 2022 02:36PM) (new)

Bobbi  (schadenfreudian) | 628 comments Sign me up for 3, please?


October 2022
Read:
3/3

1. Moon by any other name. Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name. Examples: Artemis, Phoebe, Selene (Greek); Cynthia, Diana, Luna (Roman); Chandra (Hindu). You are not limited to these examples.

2. Lunar phases. Read a book with a moon phase word within the title or author’s name: New, Crescent, Quarter, Gibbous, Full; also Waxing or Waning.

3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover. Nothing But Blackened Teeth - Cassandra Khaw 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌚 10/4

4. Lunar effect. Read a book involving lunacy or with a character affected by the moon in some way.

5. Living on the moon. Read a book set in space or on another world, or a sci-fi book.

6. Once in a blue moon. Read a genre or author you rarely read.

7. Moonlight sonata. Read a book involving music or with a character who works at night. En Route: A Paramedic's Stories of Life, Death, and Everything in Between - Steven "Kelly" Grayson 🌝🌝🌝🌝🌚

8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea.

9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious. Long Live the Pumpkin Queen: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas - Shea Ernshaw 🌝🌝🌝🌚🌚 10/11

10. When the moon eclipses the sun. Read a book with a brilliant supporting character or the second book in a series

Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw Long Live the Pumpkin Queen Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas by Shea Ernshaw En Route A Paramedic's Stories of Life, Death, and Everything in Between by Steven "Kelly" Grayson


message 30: by Rachael (last edited Oct 05, 2022 03:42PM) (new)

Rachael | 227 comments description


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1. Moon by any other name: (2nd- 5th October)
Read a book with a character or author who has a moon deity/mythology name
The Sun Sister- Lucinda Riley
The Sun Sister (The Seven Sisters, #6) by Lucinda Riley


message 31: by Megan (last edited Oct 30, 2022 07:01PM) (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments I’m in for 5!

1. Author’s name - Madam by Phoebe Wynne - completed

4. Lunacy - Witchmark by C.L. Polk - completed

3. Face on cover - Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby - completed

6. New author - Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine - completed

8. On the shore - The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins - completed

10. Second in series - Stormsong by C.L. Polk - completed

5/5 - challenge completed!


message 32: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Updated msg 32

Just completed #3 (face on cover) - Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby. Audio read by author and includes clips from the special - produced well! So many important topics covered. However, I had a hard time listening to the end - it was a bit long and also my mindset at the time. Gadsby is brilliant, and I really appreciate her perspective! 4.5 stars

1/5


message 33: by Patricia (new)

Patricia Mae (patriciaflair) | 345 comments I'm in for two!

Progress: 0/2


message 34: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Emily, Bobbi, Rachael, Megan, and Patricia: WELCOME!!!🤗🌚
“At night, I open the window
and ask the moon to come
and press its face against mine.
Breathe into me.
Close the language-door
and open the love-window.
The moon won't use the door,
only the window.”
― Mawlana Jalal-al-Din Rumi, A Year with Rumi: Daily Readings



message 35: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Megan wrote: "Updated msg 32

Just completed #3 (face on cover) - Ten Steps to Nanette by Hannah Gadsby. Audio read by author and includes clips from the special - produced well! So many importan..."

👍
Glad you liked your first book!


message 36: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to message #3

PROGRESS: 1/10

🌛9. Dark side of the moon. Read a book about something or someone dark or mysterious. A Hidden Fire


message 37: by Sayonee (new)

Sayonee (sayoneedey) | 31 comments Update to msg #25

Progress: 1/5


message 38: by Megan (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments Updated msg 32

Just completed #1 (author’s name Phoebe) Madam by Phoebe Wynne. Dark academia meets gothic mystery in this well-written story! I really enjoyed the slow-building unease and liked the resolution. The characters weren’t perfect, but that was ok. I wish the main character had been developed a bit more. Really good debut! 4.5 stars

2/5


message 39: by Hala (new)

Hala Update msg #16

Progress: 2/10


message 40: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Sayonee (Taylor's Version) wrote: "Update to msg #25

Progress: 1/5"
👍


message 41: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Megan wrote: "Updated msg 32

Just completed #1 (author’s name Phoebe) Madam by Phoebe Wynne. Dark academia meets gothic mystery in this well-written story! I really enjoyed the slow-building une..."
👍


message 42: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hina ♡ wrote: "Update msg #16

Progress: 2/10"
👍


message 43: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to message #3

PROGRESS: 2/10

🌛8. Tidal effects. Read a book set at the shore or involving the sea. Moby Dick


message 44: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 4026 comments Updated message 18-- 1/5


message 45: by Ashleigh (new)

Ashleigh Motbey (ashybear02) | 1686 comments Update to #11

1/2

Lunar effect - The Silent Patient


message 46: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Amy wrote: "Updated message 18-- 1/5"👍


message 47: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Ashleigh wrote: "Update to #11

1/2

Lunar effect - The Silent Patient"
👍


message 48: by Hala (last edited Oct 04, 2022 03:37PM) (new)

Hala Update to #16

Progress: 4/10


message 49: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to message #3

PROGRESS: 3/10

🌛3. Man in the moon. Read a book with a full moon or a face on the cover. The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen


message 50: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hina ♡ wrote: "Update to #16

Progress: 4/10"

Well done, Hina! 👍


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