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January - The Fates
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! :-)
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❖ 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.
Good luck to all of you :) Have fun and let's make it the best start to 2024!
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
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
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
I'm in for 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.
√ 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.
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
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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The FatesI 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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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.
❌️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.
M-I-G-R-A-C-I-O-N
🏛️ THE FATES - Monthly ChallengeDuration: 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
Sign me up for 9 please!✅ 1.
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.
Read a book with a night scene on the cover, or read a police procedural or legal thriller. Pines - Read 1/3/24✅ 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Read a memoir or autobiography, or a book where the characters' decisions significantly impact their lives. Scrappy Little Nobody - Read 1/15/24✅ 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. Spellbook of the Lost and Found - Read 1/11/24
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
Ill try for 34/3
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.
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.
Finished: 2024/01/31I'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.
✓2. The Fates are said to be the offspring of either Nyx (Night) alone, or of Zeus and Themis (Law and Justice).
✓3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold on the cover.
4. Lachesis, the measurer or allotter of time, determines the length of a human's thread of life.
✓5. Atropos, the unbending or inflexible one, chooses how and when a person dies, and cuts the thread at the end of their life.
✓6. In visual arts, the Fates are often depicted as young and beautiful, sometimes working on a tapestry.
✓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.
✓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.
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?
Hi!I've corrected my goal, I've changed it to 9.
Sign me for 9 books9/9-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
(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
(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)
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.
✅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
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.
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!
January 2024 - The FatesDuration: 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)
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.
Happy New Year!!Love this theme ~~ I'm in for all 9
Progress: 9 /9
✅ 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
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
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.
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.
I'm in for 5 booksTHE 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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
THE FATESJanuary 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
THE FATES - January Challenge9/4
✅ 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).
✅ 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.
✅ 3. Clotho, the spinner, spins a golden thread that represents an individual's life.
Read a book with something gold 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 an 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 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 with 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 an elderly protagonist.
✅ 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.
✅ 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.
THE FATESJanuary 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.
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
Sheila from NC signing up. I’ll go for 10 books.
***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
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
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
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
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
5. Read a book that includes a death: Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs, read 1/6-7/24, 243 pages, 4 stars
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
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
Sign me up for 2 please!---
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
Everyone's pledges should up on up the "board" - if I've missed anything let me know, otherwise Happy Saturday!
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.
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.
2023 & 2024 Reading ChallengeJanuary - 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
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
🌠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
🌠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
🌠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
🌠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
*CURRENT READ*8. According to mythology, humans have free will but the Fates know their choices
Read a memoir or autobiography
Spare- Prince Harry
🌠 5/9
Completed 9/91. 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, 4/5*, 1/18/234. 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, 3/5*, 1/10/237. 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
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!
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:
2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Bossypants (other topics)Hounded (other topics)
The Invisible Hour (other topics)
Third Grave Dead Ahead (other topics)
Nightbird (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Tina Fey (other topics)Jasper Fforde (other topics)
Donna Ashcroft (other topics)
Danielle Valentine (other topics)
Kelly Barnhill (other topics)
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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!