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message 1: by TerryJane, Challenges (last edited Dec 24, 2023 06:06AM) (new)

TerryJane | 4098 comments THE FATES
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2024


Some fates are guaranteed, no matter who tries to intervene.
- Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic


Is your future predetermined? Or can you control your circumstances by exerting your own free will? In this challenge, we will explore the Fates from Greek mythology, who represent the inescapable destiny of humanity.

To join, post a message below to let the challenge leader know how many books you are destined to read.

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.

Lisa is destined to lead this challenge. Thank you so much, Lisa!


message 2: by Lisa (last edited Dec 27, 2023 11:21AM) (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments Hello everyone!
Welcome to one of this year's first monthly challenges, and thanks in advance to all who wish to participate. The more, the merrier!

I'm super excited to see both new and returning names in the roster, and to keep track of everyone's progress through the month of January. I'm really looking forward to seeing what books y'all choose to fit the prompts.
Happy reading! :-)

---------------------------------------------------------------------✍️ How to participate:
❖ To sign up, comment below letting me know how many books you plan to read for the challenge.

❖ To have your progress updated on the participant roster, post a new comment in which you include both your original (sign-up) message number, plus your progress status using the format below:
Update to msg #xx: (current progress)/(challenge goal)

❖ Should you decide to drop out of the challenge, please don’t delete your original sign-up post. Just update and let me know. You may also edit your original post to say {redacted} if you wish. Thank you kindly!

❖ If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to ask me or check out this FAQ thread.
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Good luck to all of you :) Have fun and let's make it the best start to 2024!

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message 3: by Lisa (last edited Feb 05, 2024 03:27AM) (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments Participants:

Amy → 6/9
Allie → 7/5
Ariail → 9/9
Asheena → 5/5
Ashleigh → 2/2
Beth → 5/5
Billie → 4/9
Blu's World → 1/1
Brianna → 0/3
Brianna Raquel → 9/9
Brittany → 4/3
Caraina → 9/9
Carmen → 9/9
Carri Carey → 9/9
Chalmation → 3/3 → 4/4
Chrissie → 6/3
Christine Paula → 5/5
Ciara → 9/5
Cosmic → 3/3
Debra Diggs → 6/3
Elizabeth Sofia → 0/9
Emily → 4/4
Gwen → 0/9
Jade → 5/5
Jenn → 0/9
JennH → 5/5
Jill → 0/9
Jille → 0/9
Julia → 0/9
Kalyn → 3/3
Karianne → 0/9
Kelly → 5/3
Kendra → 9/9
Kristina → 9/9
Kylie → 0/4
Laurie → 9/4
Lilili → 3/5
Lina → 8/4
Lisa → 0/2
Liz → 0/2
Magdalena → 7/5
Marissa → 4/4
Mary Ellen → 0/3
Queen Eternity → 0/9
Rachael → 5/9
Regina → 9/6
Sarah → 9/9
Sheila → 15/9
Sherri → 9/9
Suzanne → 7/9
TerryJane → 9/9
Wolf (Alpha) → 0/9

Updated until msg #156


message 4: by Emily (last edited Jan 31, 2024 06:00PM) (new)

Emily (egm926) | 742 comments I'd like to sign up for 4!

4/4

4. A book with a unit of measure in the title - The Green Mile by Stephen King - Completed 1/12/2024
5. A book that includes a death - Insomnia by Stephen King - Completed 1/31/2024
7. A book about a writer- The Dark Half by Stephen King - Completed 1/23/2024
8. A memoir or autobiography - Bossypants by Tina Fey - Completed 1/16/2024


message 5: by Beth (last edited Jan 16, 2024 05:03PM) (new)

Beth | 1621 comments I'll go for 5, but not sure which ones yet. Thanks!

🟢 1. Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own. - The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
🟢 2. Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller. - Murder at the Serpentine Bridge (Wrexford & Sloane, #6) by Andrea Penrose
🟢 3. Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover - Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters by Mark Dunn
🟢 4. Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline. - The Day That Never Comes (Dublin Trilogy, #2) by Caimh McDonnell
🟢 5. Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death. - Please Tell Me by Mike Omer
🟢 6. Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover. - A Fatal Grace (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #2) by Louise Penny
🟢 7. Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years. - The Bees by Laline Paull
🟢 8. Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives. - Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton
🟢 9. Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I. - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus


message 6: by Chalmation (last edited Jan 31, 2024 04:46AM) (new)

Chalmation | 3790 comments I'm in for 3 4.

4/4
Challenge complete

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
Binary by John Lange

√ 3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
Zero Percenters by Scott T. Grusky

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
The Breaking Point (Body Farm #9)

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
The Greatest Mysteries of the Ancient World: Stonehenge, the Sphinx, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon


message 7: by Lina (last edited Jan 31, 2024 12:54PM) (new)

Lina | 823 comments I am signing up for 4 books, thanks! :)

🔮 The Fates - Monthly Challenge 🔮
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2024


🔮Progress 8/4 🔮 - COMPLETED!

Tracking the books I read in my Corner

Some fates are guaranteed, no matter who tries to intervene.
- Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic


Is your future predetermined? Or can you control your circumstances by exerting your own free will? In this challenge, we will explore the Fates from Greek mythology, who represent the inescapable destiny of humanity.

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message 8: by Debra Diggs (last edited Jan 16, 2024 04:52PM) (new)

Debra Diggs | 506 comments The Fates

I am in for 3. Thanks.

6/3

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.
The Story Sisters by Alice Hoffman

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
Network Effect by Martha Wells

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.
The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.
The Christmas Contest by Theresa Sederholt

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
Summer Frost by Blake Crouch

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
My Darling Girl by Jennifer McMahon

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message 9: by Carmen (last edited Jan 29, 2024 10:15AM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hola!
Count me in, please😉

PROGRESS: 9/9

❌️1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.
Home for Winter by Rebecca Boxall

❌️2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
Bangkok 8 (Spanish Edition) by John Burdett

❌️3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
Empress Dowager Cixi The Concubine Who Launched Modern China by Jung Chang

❌️4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.
The Watchmaker's Daughter (Glass and Steele, #1) by C.J. Archer

❌️5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
Las siete muertes de Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton

❌️6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.
The Miniaturist (The Miniaturist, #1) by Jessie Burton

❌️7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.
The Last Devil to Die (Thursday Murder Club, #4) by Richard Osman

❌️8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

❌️9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
Época de migración al norte by Tayeb Salih M-I-G-R-A-C-I-O-N


message 10: by TerryJane, Challenges (last edited Jan 19, 2024 07:50AM) (new)

TerryJane | 4098 comments 🏛️ THE FATES - Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2024
Progress: 9/9 -- COMPLETE


Some fates are guaranteed, no matter who tries to intervene.
- Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic


🏛️ 1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret

🏛️ 2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
The Devil in the White City

🏛️ 3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
The Golden Couple

🏛️ 4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle

🏛️ 5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes After

🏛️ 6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.
I'm Glad My Mom Died

🏛️ 7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.
Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing

🏛️ 8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
Beautiful Country

🏛️ 9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
Martín Fierro M A R T I N F I E R R O


message 11: by Carri Carey, TBR Twins (last edited Jan 19, 2024 12:03PM) (new)

Carri Carey | 1042 comments Sign me up for 9 please!

✅ 1. Becoming Free Indeed My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own. Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear - Read 1/1/24
✅ 2. Pines (Wayward Pines, #1) by Blake Crouch Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller. Pines - Read 1/3/24
✅ 3. The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover. The Book of Two Ways - Read 1/8/24
✅ 4. A Day Like This by Kelley McNeil Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline. A Day Like This
✅ 5. Neon Prey (Lucas Davenport, #29) by John Sandford Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death. Neon Prey - Read 1/12/24
✅ 6. You're Never Weird on the Internet (Almost) by Felicia Day Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover. You're Never Weird on the Internet - Read 1/19/24
✅ 7. Finlay Donovan Is Killing It (Finlay Donovan, #1) by Elle Cosimano Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years. Finlay Donovan Is Killing It - Read 1/17/24
✅ 8. Scrappy Little Nobody by Anna Kendrick Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives. Scrappy Little Nobody - Read 1/15/24
✅ 9. Spellbook of the Lost and Found by Moïra Fowley-Doyle Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I. Spellbook of the Lost and Found - Read 1/11/24


message 12: by Regina (last edited Jan 21, 2024 11:05AM) (new)

Regina Lemoine 6/6 CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.


✅ 2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
Midwinter Murder: Fireside Tales from the Queen of Mystery

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

✅ 4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.
The Gustav Sonata

✅ 5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
The Ice Palace

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.


✅ 7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.
High Rising

✅ 8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
The Shining

✅ 9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries


message 13: by Brittany (last edited Jan 31, 2024 05:12PM) (new)

Brittany | 806 comments Ill try for 3

4/3

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death. Blood Kissed (Lizzie Grace, #1) by Keri Arthur

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover. The Princess Fugitive A Reimagining of Little Red Riding Hood (The Four Kingdoms, #2) by Melanie Cellier

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives. The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I. Meet Me in Hawaii (Meet Me #2) by Georgia Toffolo


message 14: by Chrissie (last edited Jan 30, 2024 10:28PM) (new)

Chrissie (haru_ran) | 1078 comments Finished: 2024/01/31

I'll go with 3.

Progress: 6/3

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own. Das Urteil und andere Erzählungen. by Franz Kafka

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover. Focus 10 Band 10 by Martina Peters

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover. Der Totengräbersohn 1 (Der Totengräbersohn, #1) by Sam Feuerbach

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a parallel/alternate timeline. Focus 10 Band 6 by Martina Peters

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book that includes a death. Focus 10 Band 2 by Martina Peters

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book with an attractive young woman on the cover. Focus 10 Band 8 by Martina Peters

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives. Wenn die Lichter ausgehen by erika-mann

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.


message 15: by Asheena (new)

Asheena Hey Please sign me up for 5


message 16: by ✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ (last edited Jan 31, 2024 06:56PM) (new)

✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ | 290 comments Sign me up for all 9 please!

9/9

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death. 🪴
The Comfort Book

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice). 🪴
Every Other Weekend


3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life. 🪴
Everyone's Thinking It

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life. 🪴
The Space Between Here & Now

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life. 🪴
You'll Be the Death of Me

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry. 🪴
If You Still Recognise Me

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans. 🪴
Memphis

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take. 🪴
Black Friend: Essays

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share. 🪴
Do I Know You?


message 17: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hi!
I've corrected my goal, I've changed it to 9.


message 18: by Sarah (last edited Jan 27, 2024 02:07PM) (new)

Sarah (misssummerrain) | 1388 comments Sign me for 9 books

9/9-COMPLETED

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believe to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and their time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.
Ballet Shoes (13/1/24)

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either NyX (night) along, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
Little Sister (27/1/24)

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
This Woven Kingdom
This Woven Kingdom (This Woven Kingdom, #1) by Tahereh Mafi (11/1/24)

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title or a parallel/alternate timeline.
These Precious Days: Essays (16/1/24)

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
My Zombie Boyfriend (2/1/24)

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.
If We Ever Meet Again
If We Ever Meet Again (If Love) by Ana Huang (17/1/24)

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.
Our Souls at Night (7/1/24)

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
New Kids on the Block: Five Brothers and a Million Sisters (23/1/24)

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
The Last Will of Moira Leahy (18/1/24)


message 19: by Allie (last edited Jan 27, 2024 10:20AM) (new)

Allie | 1134 comments Sign me up for 5

Progress 7/5

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.

✅2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller. The Man in the Queue

✅3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
House of Sky and Breath (Crescent City, #2) by Sarah J. Maas

✅4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline. Fourth Wing

✅5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death. House of Earth and Blood

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.

✅7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years. The Last Devil to Die

✅8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives. The Road to Roswell

✅9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks


message 20: by Kylie (new)

Kylie Cantwell | 720 comments I'm in for four.

Progress: 0 / 4

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.


message 21: by Lisa (last edited Dec 27, 2023 12:21AM) (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments Welcome everyone! I'm thrilled to see so many challengers already! I'll update the roster a bit later today with everyone's goals.

I hope you've all had a great December so far, and a fantastic Christmas (if you celebrate). I see some really good books in the plans, but I'm excited to see what else January will bring our way in terms of amazing books :)

Happy Holidays!


message 22: by Marissa (last edited Feb 01, 2024 04:40AM) (new)

Marissa | 390 comments January 2024 - The Fates
Duration: January 1-31, 2024
Progress: 4/4

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.
--- How to Survive Your Murder by Danielle Valentine (1/31)

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.
--- How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu (1/23)

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
--- Small Favors by Erin A. Craig (1/7)

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
--- Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas (1/11)


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Jade. (jade_chapters) | 155 comments Hi! Sign me up for 6 books!

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.


message 24: by Ariail (new)

Ariail Heath (whatagingerreads) | 162 comments I would like to join for all 9!


message 25: by Kendra (last edited Jan 27, 2024 02:08PM) (new)

Kendra Strand (kendrastrand) | 225 comments Happy New Year!!
Love this theme ~~ I'm in for all 9

Progress: 9 /9
For the Wolf (Wilderwood, #1) by Hannah F. Whitten Saqiyuq Stories from the Lives of Three Inuit Women by Nancy Wachowich Jackaby (Jackaby, #1) by William Ritter Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus The Centre by Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi Galatea by Madeline Miller The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi My Selma True Stories of a Southern Childhood at the Height of the Civil Rights Movement by Willie Mae Brown The Changeling by Victor LaValle

✅ 1. Read a book ... featuring a religious tradition different than your own
Saqiyuq: Stories from the Lives of Three Inuit Women

✅ 2. Read a book ... with a night scene on the cover
The Changeling

✅ 3. Read a book ... with something gold on the cover
Galatea

✅ 4. Read a book ... with a parallel/alternate timeline
The Kaiju Preservation Society

✅ 5. Read a book ... that includes a death
Jackaby

✅ 6. Read a book ... with an attractive young woman on the cover
For the Wolf

✅ 7. Read a book ... about a writer
The Centre

✅ 8. Read ... a memoir
My Selma: True Stories of a Southern Childhood at the Height of the Civil Rights Movement

✅ 9. Read a book ... with a title that contains the letters M-O-I-R-A-I
Heart of a Samurai


message 26: by Kalyn (last edited Jan 21, 2024 11:12PM) (new)

Kalyn | 555 comments Hi! Sign me up for 3 this time please :)

Progress: 3/3 🎉

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.
--The Only One Left ✔️

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
--They Both Die at the End ✔️

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
--The Hawthorne Legacy ✔️

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
--The Hunger Games


message 27: by Lisa (last edited Dec 27, 2023 10:32AM) (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments Welcome to the challenge, Marissa, Jade, Ariail, Kendra and Kalyn!

Everyone is now added to the list. Let me know if I've overlooked anything.


message 28: by Lisa (last edited Dec 27, 2023 11:22AM) (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments Woops, I forgot to save a spot for my own goals. Oh well. I can't decide whether to go for one, or two ( I know.... big gamble 😀) so I might need to think on it some more.


message 29: by JennH, Cheerleader (last edited Jan 15, 2024 08:41PM) (new)

JennH | 1240 comments I'm in for 5 books

THE FATES
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2024

5/5

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.

NYPD Red 4 by James Patterson 1/10/24

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.

Sugar Plum Poisoned by Jenn McKinlay 1/5/24

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.

The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell 1/15/24
The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.

People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry 1/8/24

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.

Mistletoe, Moussaka, and Murder by Tina Kashian 1/10/23


message 30: by Kristina (last edited Jan 28, 2024 12:20PM) (new)

Kristina | 674 comments THE FATES
January 01, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Progress:
9/9

Sign me up for all 9 prompts!

The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
1. Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
2. Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller: Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat

Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
3. Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik

Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
4. Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline: Off With Her Head: Three Thousand Years of Demonizing Women in Power by Eleanor Herman

Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
5. Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death: Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater

In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
6. Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover: House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas

In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
7. Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
8. Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears

In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
9. Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I: The Woman in Me by Britney Spears


message 31: by Laurie (last edited Jan 17, 2024 11:12AM) (new)

Laurie | 210 comments THE FATES - January Challenge

9/4

✅ 1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about a deity (perp with a God complex).
Winter's Redemption (Winter Black #3) by Mary Stone

✅ 2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Winter's Curse (Winter Black #2) by Mary Stone

✅ 3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover.
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah

✅ 4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with an alternate timeline.
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

✅ 5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book that includes a death.
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

✅ 6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book with an attractive young woman on the cover.
Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner

✅ 7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about an elderly protagonist.
Mr. Mercedes (Bill Hodges Trilogy, #1) by Stephen King

✅ 8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
Tragedy Plus Time A Tragi-Comic Memoir by Adam Cayton-Holland

✅ 9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book whose author name and title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.
Winter's Rise (Winter Black #4) by Mary Stone


message 32: by christene_littlelibrary (last edited Jan 26, 2024 03:31AM) (new)

christene_littlelibrary (cpaulanavarro) | 439 comments THE FATES
January 01, 2024 - January 31, 2024
Progress: 5/5

1. Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.
✅2. Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
Crime on the Fens by Joy Ellis 1/10 ★★★★☆ 285 pages
3. Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
✅4. Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.
The Time Machine by H.G. Wells by H.G. Wells 01/04 ★★★☆☆ 118 pages
✅5. Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
Death by Dumpling by Vivien Chien 1/11 ★★★★☆ 331 pages
✅6. Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 01/06 ★★★★☆ 321 pages
7. Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.
8. Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
✅9. Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I
Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld 1/9 ★★★☆☆ 300 pages


message 33: by Sheila (new)

Sheila Knotts | 359 comments Sheila from NC signing up. I’ll go for 10 books.


message 34: by Lilili (last edited Jan 20, 2024 12:10PM) (new)

Lilili | 211 comments ***
In for 5 books, thank you!

Progress 3/5

✓ 5. Read a book that includes a death
Uno studio in rosso, pg. 171

✓ 8. Read a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives
I baffi, pg. 149

✓ 7. Read a book where the characters age over the years
Giù nella valle, pg. 128

✓ 9. Read a book whose title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I
Agatha Raisin: amore, bugie e liquori, pg. 264

Uno studio in rosso by Arthur Conan Doyle I baffi by Emmanuel Carrère Giù nella valle by Paolo Cognetti Agatha Raisin amore, bugie e liquori (Agatha Raisin #17) by M.C. Beaton


message 35: by Elizabeth (last edited Feb 01, 2024 02:13PM) (new)

Elizabeth Sofia | 150 comments Elizabeth Sofia
January Challenge--the Fates
Duration: 1/1-31/24
Goal: 0/9
Update 1/23/24: 6/9
Updaste 2/1/24: 9/9 COMPLETED

1. Read a book by an author whose religion, faith, or spirituality is different from your own: Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah, read 1/11-20/24, 360 pages, 2 stars. Author and main character are Muslim Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah

2. Read a book with a night scene on the cover: Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr, read 1/7-9/24, 409 pages, 3 stars Moonlight Road (Virgin River, #10) by Robyn Carr

3. Read a book with a textile product on the cover: Angora Alibi by Sally Goldenbaum, read 1/5-9/24, 299 pages, 4 stars Angora Alibi (A Seaside Knitters Mystery, #7) by Sally Goldenbaum

4. Read a book with an alternate timeline: The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde, read 1/26/24, 374 pages, 4 star, alternate timeline/history The Eyre Affair (Thursday Next, #1) by Jasper Fforde

5. Read a book that includes a death: Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs, read 1/6-7/24, 243 pages, 4 stars Death by Darjeeling (A Tea Shop Mystery, #1) by Laura Childs

6. Read a book with an attractive young woman on the cover: Lydia's Charm by Wanda E. Brunstetter, 1/9-14/24, 376 pages, 4 star Lydia's Charm by Wanda E. Brunstetter

7. Read a book with an elderly protagonist: Murder in Merino by Sally Goldenbaum, read 1/24-25/24, 320 pages, 4 star, Birdie and Nell are senior citizens Murder in Merino (A Seaside Knitters Mystery, #8) by Sally Goldenbaum

8. Read a memoir where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives: Wildflower by Drew Barrymore, read 1/3-5/24, 273 pages, 3 stars Wildflower by Drew Barrymore

9. Read a book whose title contains the letters M-O-I-R-A-I: Christmas Secrets in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft, read 1/1-2/24, 250 pages, 3 star Christmas Secrets in the Scottish Highlands by Donna Ashcroft


message 36: by Kelly (new)

Kelly | 725 comments I will join- 3 books!


message 37: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments Welcome, welcome, welcome! Are y'all about ready for New Year's Eve?!

I'll update the participant's list tomorrow at some point with all the new comers :)
Have a fantastic weekend!


message 38: by Mary Ellen (last edited Dec 29, 2023 10:49PM) (new)

Mary Ellen (raven51) | 20 comments Sign me up for three, please.

THE FATES
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2024
Goal: 0/3

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith, or spirituality is different than your own.
Muhammad Forty Introductions by Michael Muhammad Knight

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.
The Laws of Murder (Charles Lenox Mysteries, #8) by Charles Finch

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.
Berried to the Hilt (Gray Whale Inn Mystery, #4) by Karen MacInerney


message 39: by Ashleigh (last edited Jan 13, 2024 06:17PM) (new)

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

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Tracking

2/2

1. 5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book that includes a death.
Does It Hurt?
2. 4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a unit of measure in the title.
My Year of Rest and Relaxation


message 40: by Lisa (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments Everyone's pledges should up on up the "board" - if I've missed anything let me know, otherwise Happy Saturday!


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THE FATES
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2024


0/9

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own.

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death.

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover.

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I.


message 42: by Wolf (Alpha) (new)

Wolf (Alpha) | 317 comments I’m in for all 9!


message 43: by Suzanne (last edited Oct 09, 2025 01:35PM) (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 442 comments 2023 & 2024 Reading Challenge
January - The Fates
Duration:
January 1 - January 31, 2024

Progress: 9 out of 9

Some fates are guaranteed, no matter who tries to intervene.
- Alice Hoffman, Practical Magic

Is your future predetermined? Or can you control your circumstances by exerting your own free will? In this challenge, we will explore the Fates from Greek mythology, who represent the inescapable destiny of humanity.

To join, post a message below to let the challenge leader know how many books you are destined to read.

1. The Fates are three sister goddesses who were believed to assign each mortal their destiny, lifespan, and time of death.
Read a book about sisters or a deity, or written by an author whose religion, faith or spirituality is different than your own:
The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer - ***** - 1/1/2024 - 416 Pages

2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller:
When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill - **** - 1/29/2024 - 367 Pages - Night scene on cover

3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover:
Bossypants by Tina Fey - ***** - 6/23/2024 - 277 Pages - Gold Watch on the Cover

4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline:
The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen - **** - 1/23/2024 - 368 Pages

5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
Read a book with shears or a blade on the cover, or a book that includes a death:
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix - ***** - 1/7/2024 - 419 Pages

6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
Read a book about a visual artist, or with a piece of art or an attractive young woman on the cover:
Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James - **** - 1/22/2024 - 280 Pages - Attractive Young Woman

7. In literature, the Fates are frequently depicted as older women who write down the fates of humans.
Read a book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years:
When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal - **** - 1/13/2024 - 348 Pages - Characters Age Over the Years

8. According to this mythology, humans do indeed have free will, but the Fates know the choices and actions that each person will take.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives:
XOXO, Cody: An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness by Cody Rigsby - *** - 1/9/2024 - 240 Pages

9. In Greek, the Fates are referred to as Moirai (plural of Moira), meaning fate, portion or share.
Read a book with a character or author named Moira, or whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I:
Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Henry - **** - 1/22/2024 - 432 Pages - Character named Moira

The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix XOXO, Cody An Opinionated Homosexual's Guide to Self-Love, Relationships, and Tactful Pettiness by Cody Rigsby When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan Henry Cowgirl Up and Ride (Rough Riders, #3) by Lorelei James The Kingdom of Sweets by Erika Johansen When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill Bossypants by Tina Fey


message 44: by Billie (last edited Jan 04, 2024 02:17AM) (new)

Billie Macgibbon | 43 comments I'd like to sign up for all 9 please!

My Member's Corner


message 45: by Rachael (last edited Jan 17, 2024 12:06PM) (new)

Rachael | 227 comments https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Monthly Theme: Fate
🌠Message #45- The Fates🌠

🌠2. Thought to be the offspring of Nyx (Night), or Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
Read a book with a night scene on the cover
Snowbound in Montana- C.J. Carmichael
Snowbound in Montana (Carrigans of the Circle C, #4) by C.J. Carmichael

🌠3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover.
A Captive of Wing and Feather- Melanie Cellier
A Captive of Wing and Feather a Retelling of Swan Lake (Beyond the Four Kingdoms, #5) by Melanie Cellier

🌠5. Atropos, the inflexible one, chooses how/ when a person dies, and cuts the thread
Read a book that includes a death.
One Foot in the Grave- C. C. Hunter
One Foot in the Grave (The Mortician's Daughter, #1) by C.C. Hunter

🌠6. In visual arts, the Fates are depicted as young and beautiful weavers
Read a book about a visual artist, or with an attractive woman on the cover.
The Painter's Daughter- Julie Klassen
The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen

🌠7. In literature, the Fates are depicted as older women who write down a human's fate.
Read a book about a writer.
I Capture the Castle- Dodie Smith
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith


*CURRENT READ*8. According to mythology, humans have free will but the Fates know their choices
Read a memoir or autobiography
Spare- Prince Harry
Spare by Prince Harry

🌠 5/9


message 46: by Ciara (new)

Ciara (ciaraxyerra) | 215 comments I am in for five!


message 47: by Sherri (last edited Jan 25, 2024 04:13PM) (new)

Sherri | 93 comments Completed 9/9

1. Read a book about sisters.
The Project by Courtney Summers, 3/5*, 1/16/23

2. Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller.
The Marco Effect by Jussi Adler-Olsen, 4/5*, 1/6/23

3. Read a book with something gold on the cover, or a textile product on the cover.
The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks The Secret Chord by Geraldine Brooks, 4/5*, 1/18/23

4. Read a book with a timepiece on the cover, a unit of measure in the title, or a parallel/alternate timeline.
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World by Elif Shafak, the title is a measure of time, 3/5*, 1/21/23

5. Read a book that includes a death.
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, 3/5*, 1/13/23

6. Read a book with a piece of art on the cover.
The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston, 3/5*, 1/10/23

7. Read a book about an elderly protagonist, or where the characters age over the years.
Plainsong by Kent Haruf, 4/5*, 1/24/23

8. Read a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich, 4/5*, 1/3/23

9. Read a book whose author name and/or title contain the letters M-O-I-R-A-I
The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason, 4/5*, 1/6/23


message 48: by Lisa (last edited Dec 31, 2023 03:37PM) (new)

Lisa Grønsund | 6163 comments

Welcome everyone to the challenge! Wishing everyone the best of luck with the books you choose. Can't wait to see what books pop up.

Here´s to another year of mistakenly thinking it´s still 2020!


message 49: by Jill (new)

Jill Frick (jillyfay) | 58 comments I’m in for all 9!!!
1. The Fates are 3 sisters - about sisters or deity, written by author different religion from me:
2. The Fates are offspring - night scene or police procedural or legal thriller:
3. Clotho - gold or textile product on cover:
4. Lachesis - timepiece on cover, unit of measure in title, parallel/alternante timeline:
5. Atropos - shears or blade on cover, book includes death:
6. Visual arts - about a visual art, piece of art or attractive woman on cover:
7. Older women - book about a writer, an elderly protagonist, characters age over the book:
8. Free will - memoir or autobiography, book where decisions significantly impact their life:
9. Moirai - character or author names Moira or author or title contain letters M-O-I-R-A-I:


message 50: by Brianna (new)

Brianna | 137 comments Sign me up for 3 books!


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