2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion

ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023

In ancient Greek culture, the Muses were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts, and were considered the source of knowledge in poetry, songs, and myths. Should you feel inspired to join this challenge, post a message below letting the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.

Thanks to Carmen for creating and leading this amusing challenge.

Γειά σου! Hola! Hi!
Art is something that stimulates an individual's thoughts, emotions, beliefs, or ideas through the senses.
Are you ready to be inspired by the muses and have a great time with us? I sincerely hope so and I’m looking forward to joining you all in this challenge along with the nine muses!
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“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.”
― Vincent Van Gogh

Please, let me know how many books you'll be reading 📚💗
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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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⚙️🤔 Hatching (29)
⭐️Allie message #25 0/5
⭐️Ariail message #12 0/10
⭐️Ashleigh message#43 0/2
⭐️Beth message #13 0/10
Brianna message #39 0/3
Caraina message #28
⭐️Carmen message #3 0/10
⭐️Chrissie message #10 0/3
⭐️Gwen message #29 0/10
⭐️Jenn message #53 0/10
⭐️Jill message #14 0/10
⭐️Jodi message #15 0/5
⭐️Kalyn message #8 0/3
⭐️Katie message #49 0/6
⭐️Kendra message #4 0/10
⭐️Kristina message #11 0/10
⭐️Laurie message #7 0/5
⭐️Lilili message #9 0/3
⭐️Lina message #18 0/4
Lisa message #26 0/2
Marissa message #21 0/5
⭐️Melissa message #93 0/10
⭐️Sarah message #6 0/9
⭐️Shari message#20 0/10
⭐️Sheila message#19 0/10
⭐️Suzanne message#30 0/10
⭐️TerryJane message #23 0/10
⭐️Theresa message #5 0/3
⭐️Ziggy message #16 0/4

💡🤨 Inspired (8)
Allie message #25 4/5
Gwen message #29 8/10
Jill message #14 1/10
Jodi message #15 3/5
Kalyn message #8 1/3
Katie message #49 4/6
Shari message#20 5/10
Suzanne message#30 4/10

🏛️🤩 Artists (17)
Ariail message #12 10/10
Ashleigh message#43 2/2
Beth message #13 10/10
Carmen message #3 10/10
Chrissie message #10 3/3
Jenn message #53 10/10
Kendra message #4 10/10
Kristina message #11 10/10
Laurie message #7 5/5
Lilili message #9 3/3
Lina message #18 7/4
Melissa message #93 10/10
Sarah message #6 9/9
Sheila message#19 20/10
TerryJane message #23 10/10
Theresa message #5 3/3
Ziggy message #16 4/4

📚Books pledged: 180
📗Books read: 166

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PROGRESS: 10/10

❎️1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.


❎️2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.


❎️3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.


❎️4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.


❎️5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.


❎️6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.


❎️7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.


❎️8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.


❎️9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.


❎️10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.

Awesome -- I'm in for all 10

Progress: 10 /10

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1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read ... an epic
✅ Eight Dogs, or "Hakkenden": Part One―An Ill-Considered Jest

🏛️ 2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read ... a historical fiction
✅ Plain Bad Heroines

3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book ... involving music
✅ Azar on Fire

4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a book ... with a joyous woman on the cover.
✅ Braiding Sweetgrass

5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read ... a tragedy
✅ 竹取物語 Taketori Monogatari

6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book ... involving dancing
✅ The Dancing Girl of Izu

7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a ... romance
✅ The Ink Dark Moon: Love Poems by Ono no Komachi and Izumi Shikibu, Women of the Ancient Court of Japan

8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book ... about something sacred
✅ The Kojiki: Records of Ancient Matters

9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book ... with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
✅ Bitch Planet, Vol. 2: President Bitch

🏛️ 10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with ... the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.
✅ Rabbits, Crabs, Etc.: Stories by Japanese Women edited and translated by Phyllis Birnbaum

I am signing up for 3 books. Progress: 3/3.

2.) Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
✔Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore (Aug. 10)

3.) Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
✔The Red Canary (Aug. 31)

7.) Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry. Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
✔The Notebook (Aug. 3)

Sign me up for 9 books

9/9-COMPLETED

✅1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
The Song of Roland (17/8/23)

✅2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
The Awakening (17/8/23)

✅3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
The Pied Piper of Hamelin (3/8/23)

✅4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
Cold Comfort Farm (18/8/23)

✅5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a boo with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
Oedipus Rex (6/8/23)

✅6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
Bunheads (19/8/23)

✅7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
Where the Sidewalk Ends (18/8/23)

✅8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/ a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
When God Was a Woman (20/8/23)

✅9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
The Glass Universe: How the Ladies of the Harvard Observatory Took the Measure of the Stars (20/8/23)

ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
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5/5 completed - DONE!

🎭2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a book with a book on the cover.


🎭4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a book with a joyous woman on the cover.


🎭5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a book with footwear on the cover.


🎭7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance book.


🎭8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book with a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.

Sign me up for 3 please! :)

1/3

5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
In My Dreams I Hold a Knife

7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
Carter & Aria: Merciless ✔️

9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.

I'm in :-)

Progress 3/3

✔ 2. Read a classic.
Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert

✔ 7. Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Ascolta la tempesta che esplode

✔ 10: Read a book withthe letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.
Oh William!, by Elizabeth Strout

Finished: 2023/08/13

I'll join for 3.

Progress: 3/3

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
2. Clio is the Muse of history. Read a classic/historical fiction. ✓
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry. Read a romance book. ✓
8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
10. The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum. Read a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name. ✓

ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
August 1 - August 31, 2023
Progress: 10/10

Sign me up for all 10!

CALLIOPE - ELOQUENCE, EPIC POETRY
✅1. Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover: The Epic of Gilgamesh by Anonymous
CLIO - HISTORY
✅ 2. Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
EUTERPE - MUSIC
✅ 3. Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover: Not a Lot of Reasons to Sing, but Enough by Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre
THALIA - COMEDY
✅ 4. Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover: The Beautiful Ones by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
MELPOMENE - TRAGEDY
✅ 5. Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover: Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
TERPSICORE - DANCE
✅ 6. Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
ERATO - LYRIC POETRY, EROTIC POETRY
✅ 7. Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover: Not A Lot of Reasons to Sing, but Enough by Kyle Tran Myhre
POLYHYMNIA - HYMS, SACRED POETRY
✅ 8. Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover: Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
URANIA - ASTRONOMY AND STARS
✅ 9. Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
MUSE - ARTISTIC INSPIRATION
✅ 10. Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name: Not A Lot of Reasons to Sing, but Enough by Kyle Tran Myhre

I'd like to sign up for all 10!

Signing up for all 10.

✅ 1. Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover. - All the Queen's Men (Her Majesty the Queen Investigates #2)
✅ 2. Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover. - Who Is Vera Kelly? (Vera Kelly, #1)
✅ 3. Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover. - The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland - multiple times in the book music is discussed
✅ 4. Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover. - Legally Blonde
✅ 5. Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover. - Murder in Venice (Lottie Sprigg #1)
✅ 6. Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title. - The Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers book
✅ 7. Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover. - The Princess Bride
✅ 8. Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover. - The Last Battle (The Chronicles of Narnia, #7)
✅ 9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title. - How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming
✅ 10: Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name. - The Perfumist of Paris (The Jaipur Trilogy, #3)

I’ll try for 10 this time.
1/10
1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
Elizabeth's Women: Friends, Rivals, and Foes Who Shaped the Virgin Queen
2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen illustrated—finished 8/4
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
The Maggody Militia
5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
Romancing Mr Bridgerton
7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
My Fake Forever
8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
Constantine's Sword: The Church and the Jews - A History
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
For Darkness Shows the Stars
10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name
Relative Fortunes

I would like to join. Put me down for 5 please. Completed 3/5

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.

2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover. Looking for Jane

3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.

4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.

5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.

6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.

7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover. A House in the Sky

8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.

9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.

10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name. The Measure

Welcome everybody! 🙋‍♀️
May the Muse be with you! 🧚🏻‍♀️

“Painting is poetry that is seen rather than felt, and poetry is painting that is felt rather than seen.”
― Leonardo da Vinci

Signing up for 4 books for now, thanks!

🧚🏻 Artistic Amusement - Monthly Challenge 🧚🏻
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023

🧚🏻 Progress: 7/4 🧚🏻 - COMPLETED! - Artist 🏛️🤩

In ancient Greek culture, the Muses were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts, and were considered the source of knowledge in poetry, songs, and myths.

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.

🧚🏻 2. Clio is the Muse of history. 🧚🏻
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (finished Aug 14) or Watership Down (finished Aug 06)

🧚🏻 3. Euterpe is the Muse of music. 🧚🏻
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
All the Light We Cannot See - Anthony Does (finished Aug 20)

4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.

🧚🏻 5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover. 🧚🏻
The Remains of the Day - Kazuo Ishiguro (finished Aug 21)

6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.

🧚🏻 7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry. 🧚🏻
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
Deaf Republic (finished Aug 29) or/and Friday Night Lies (finished Aug 08)

🧚🏻 8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry. 🧚🏻
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
An Heir Comes to Rise (finished Aug 01)

🧚🏻 9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars. 🧚🏻
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
Klara and the Sun (finished Aug 15)

🧚🏻 10. The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped). 🧚🏻
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.
The Woman Destroyed - Simone de Beauvoir (finished Aug 20)



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Sheila from NC signing on for all 10. What a great challenge!

I'm going to try to get all 10

ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023

Progress: 5 / 10

In ancient Greek culture, the Muses were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts, and were considered the source of knowledge in poetry, songs, and myths. Should you feel inspired to join this challenge, post a message below letting the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.

🎨 1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover. Fairy Tale
🎨 2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover. The First Ladies
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
🎨 4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover. Desert Roses
5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
🎨 7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover. Migrations
8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
🎨 10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name. The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain All the letters are there, but not in order. Hope that counts!

August - Artistic Amusement
Progress: 0/5

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.

A heartfelf welcome to the new arrivals! 🤗

“One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good poem, see a fine picture, and, if it were possible, to speak a few reasonable words.”
― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship

🎨 ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023
Progress: 10/10 -- COMPLETE



🎨 1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
The Gown
🎨 2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
Freshwater Road
🎨 3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
Tagged for Death
🎨 4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
The Netanyahus: An Account of a Minor and Ultimately Even Negligible Episode in the History of a Very Famous Family
🎨 5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
First Grave on the Right
🎨 6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
The Turnout
🎨 7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
Where the World Ends
🎨 8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
Nimona
🎨 9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
The Devil and the Deep
🎨 10. The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.
Two Trees Make a Forest: Travels Among Taiwan's Mountains & Coasts in Search of My Family's Past

Welcome TerryJane! 🤗

“If you ask me what I came to do in this world, I, an artist, will answer you: I am here to live out loud.”
― Émile Zola

I will join for 5

Progress 4/5

🎭1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.

🎭2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover. All the Pretty Horses
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
🎭5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover. A Little Life
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
🎭7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.

8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.

Great challenge, Carmen! I'd like to join for 2, please :)

Welcome Allie and Lisa! 🤗

“Art and love are the same thing: It’s the process of seeing yourself in things that are not you.”
― Chuck Klosterman, Killing Yourself to Live: 85% of a True Story

ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023

In ancient Greek culture, the Muses were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts, and were considered the source of knowledge in poetry, songs, and myths. Should you feel inspired to join this challenge, post a message below letting the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover.
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover.
8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.

I’ll try for all 10!

2023 Reading Challenge
August - Artistic Amusement
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023

Progress: 8 out of 10

In ancient Greek culture, the Muses were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts, and were considered the source of knowledge in poetry, songs, and myths. Should you feel inspired to join this challenge, post a message below letting the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover:
The Choice of Magic by Michael G. Manning - ***** - 8/15/2023 - 626 Pages - Epic Fantasy

2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover:
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler - *** - 8/30/2023 - 375 Pages

3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover:
Gold Dust Woman: The Biography of Stevie Nicks by Stephen Davis - ***** - 12/24/2023 - 352 Pages

4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover:
Quietly Hostile: Essays by Samantha Irby - *** - 8/21/2023 - 304 Pages

5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover:
An Offer From a Gentleman: the 2nd Epilogue by Julia Quinn - ***** - 9/10/2023 - 24 Pages

6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.

7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover:
Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 8/7/2023 - 272 Pages

8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover:
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer - ***** - 1/1/2024 - 416 Pages

9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.

10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name:
Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life by Marie Kondō - **** - 8/18/2023 - 244 Pages

Caraina wrote: "ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023

In ancient Greek culture, the Muses were the inspirational goddesses of literature, science, and the arts, and were considered the source of..."

Welcome Caraina!
You forgot to tell me how many books you want to read for the challenge 😉

Welcome to all the new potential artists! 🤗

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
― Pablo Picasso

Ziggy wrote: "Update to post 16

1/4 read"

Well done!

Hi Carmen,
I have updated message number 15. I have read 1/5. Thank you.

Update message #10 - 1/3

Update #7: 1/5 completed

ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT
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1/5 completed

1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
🎭2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a book with a book on the cover.

3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a book with a joyous woman on the cover.

5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a book with footwear on the cover.

6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance book.

8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book with a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.

9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name.

Well done girls! 👏👏👏

Sign me up for 3 please!

2023 Reading Challenge
August - Artistic Amusement
Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2023

Progress: 0 out of 3

Welcome Brianna! 🤗

“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.”
― Thomas Merton , No Man Is an Island

Update to post no. 4

Progress: 2 /10

Kendra wrote: "Update to post no. 4

Progress: 2 /10"

👍👏

I'm in for 2!

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Tracking

2/2

1. A book with flowers/birds on the cover - Belladonna
2. Read a book with a crown on the cover - King's Cage

Updated message 5. Progress: 1/3

Welcome Ashleigh! 🤗

“...and then, I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?”
― Vincent Willem van Gogh

Theresa wrote: "Updated message 14. Progress: 1/3"👍👏

Ziggy wrote: "Update message 16…2/4 books"
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ARTISTIC AMUSEMENT CHALLENGE
August 1 - August 31, 2023
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2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a historical fiction
Hang the Moon

4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a book with a joyous woman on the cover.
Happy Place

5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a book with a footwear on the cover. ✅
Pink Club

7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance book ✅
Murder by Numbers

9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.✅
The Half Moon

10. The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name. ✅
Yours Truly
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez

Update message 49
1/6 completed

Update to #43

2/2 Complete

Read a book with a crown on the cover - King's Cage

I would like to sign up for 10 🙂

Welcome Katie and Jenn! 🤗

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”
― Edgar Degas