Europe through literature discussion

As some of us had a good time with the Bingo Challenge this year and did really well, I am thinking of setting up another Bingo for 2023. To do so I would be grateful if you let me know
a) if we should again go for 25 squares or better reduce to 16 squares and
b) what categories you would like to see in the bingo (of course I have already thought out some but would be happy to incorporate yours as well :-))!

Looking forward to your input!

I'd enjoy a bingo, but 16 squares feel a bit more manageable. I really enjoyed the categories this year, would love to see what you come up with, Orgeluse!

"I'd enjoy a bingo, but 16 squares feel a bit more manageable."

Funny having you saying so :)) but I also think 16 might be less intimidating all in all :)).

I try to avoid using British authors for most of the tasks as I really want to read more European authors, and that becomes a stretch. I think I'll manage about 20 squares this year, but that is after shifting some books around. In any case, as long as I read a wider selection of authors, it's good.

Carolien wrote: "I try to avoid using British authors for most of the tasks as I really want to read more European authors, and that becomes a stretch. I think I'll manage about 20 squares this year, but that is af..."

When it comes to the UK I'm very much into crime writers at present, esp this year was extreme :-), but I only count them irregularly here on GR. I'm also more interested into reading lit from the not so widely read European countries / translated European authors.

I would be in favour of going with a 16 square bingo card in 2023 rather than 25 squares.

Valerie wrote: "I would be in favour of going with a 16 square bingo card in 2023 rather than 25 squares."

I am more than happy to go for 16 squares :)) Thanks a lot for the feedback!

Yay bingo! ...is all I have to add :)

Update: And I have a thread up! 4 down already...

Anetq wrote: "Yay bingo! ...is all I have to add :)"

:)))