2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion

A MUSICAL ECLIPSE
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2024

The prompts for this monthly challenge are all about Pink Floyd's song, Eclipse. To join the challenge, post a message below to tell the challenge leader how many books you plan to read.

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.

This challenge is inspired by an idea submitted by Debra Diggs. Lisa volunteered to be our challenge leader. Thanks to both of you!

Hello everyone!
Welcome to this monthly challenge which is inspired by the Eclipse theme!



I am excited to be able to follow along with everyone's reading journey throughout the month of April. I'm really looking forward to seeing what books y'all choose to fit the prompts.

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

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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!

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Participants:

Allie → 4/5
Amy → 2/4
Ariall → 8/8
Ashleigh → 0/2
Ashly → 2/4
Blu's World → 3/3
Brianna Raquel → 0/8
Brittany → 3/2
Caraina → 8/8
Carri Carey → 8/8
Chalmation → 3/3
Chrissie → 4/3
Ciara → 8/8
Debra Diggs → 4/3
Denise → 3/3
Elizabeth 0/5
Emily → 2/2
Fedra → 3/4
Fiona (Titch) → 0/8
Gwen → 0/8
Janine → 5/3
Jeanne → 3/8
Jenn → 0/8
JennH → 0/4
Jill → 1/5
Jupiter → 0/8
Kalyn → 2/4
Karin → 3/3
Laurie → 8/8
Lisa → 0/2
Lisa Marie → 4/4
Magdalena → 4/5
Ninette → 1/3
Patricia → 0/2
Rachael → 6/8
Sahira → 3/2
Sarah → 8/8
SarahKat → 8/8
Sam2004 → 0/4
Shari → 0/5
Sheila → 0/8
Suzanne → 0/8
TerryJane → 8/8
Tonya → 0/8

Updated up to msg #89

This will be my spot. Planning for at least 2, focusing on the prompts featuring publication years.

April - A Musical Eclipse

4/3
Completed

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

✔ 3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series. - System Collapse by Martha Wells

✔ 4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun. - Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls

✔ 5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller. - The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

✔ 8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover. - The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard


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Sign me up for 3

1/3

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.


4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.

Please sign me up for 3 books:

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.


Death - Laura Thalassa

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.


Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.


The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon

Completed: 0/3

I'm on my phone atm, so but I wanted to welcome you to the challenge, so I won't be adding your names to the participant's list until later today.

Wishing you all the best of luck, all the same :) I hope you have a great time and read amazing books.

I am going to try for all 10!

I will sign up for 4 books.

1/4

A MUSICAL ECLIPSE
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2024

The prompts for this monthly challenge are all about Pink Floyd's song, Eclipse. To join the challenge, post a message below to tell the challenge leader how many books you plan to read.

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.


6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins 4/11/24

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.

[redacted]

8/8

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.
Crazy Diamond: Syd Barrett and the Dawn of Pink Floyd

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain (set in 1965)

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.
Shadowsong (final in series)

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
He Leadeth Me by Walter Ciszek (Published in 1973 and a bestseller)

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.
My Love Story by Tina Turner (featuring music)

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.
A List of Cages by Robin Roe (mental health)

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt (water on cover)

A MUSICAL ECLIPSE - COMPLETED
Duration: April 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024

Completed: 8/8

The prompts for this monthly challenge are all about Pink Floyd's song, Eclipse. To join the challenge, post a message below to tell the challenge leader how many books you plan to read.

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band. With the Band - Jean Haus 4/28/24

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965. The Girl on the Train - Paula Hawkins 4/5/24

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series. Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins 4/11/24

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun. Daughter of the Moon Goddess - Sue Lynn Tan 4/23/24

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller. Sword Catcher - Cassandra Clare 4/20/24

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music. Everything's Trash, but It's Okay - Phoebe Robinson 4/16/24

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health. Keep Me - J.L. Beck 4/24/24

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover. Identity - Nora Roberts 4/6/24

A MUSICAL ECLIPSE

Progress 8/8 - DONE

✅ 1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring a band.
Mary Jane

✅ 2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea

✅ 3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book that is the final book in a series.
The Final Gambit

✅ 4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word moon in the title.
Banyan Moon

✅ 5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book that was published in 1973.
Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies

✅ 6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book featuring music.
Somewhere Only We Know

✅ 7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors.
Shadow's Secret

✅ 8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with any form of water on the cover.
Beyond That, the Sea

I'd like to sign up for 2!

2/2 - Completed 4/16/2024

3. Read a book that is the final book in a series - One of Us Is Back by Karen M McManus - Completed 4/16/2024
7. Read a book with two authors - The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub - Completed 4/14/2024

Sheila from NC signing on for all 8 prompts please.

Hello. Please sign me up for 2 books. Hopefully I’ll be able to to do more.

3/2 prompts completed

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series. W is for Wasted

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun. The Sun and the Star: A Nico di Angelo Adventure

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health. The Course of True Love and First Dates

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.

I'll sign up for 4

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.


✅4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.
4/7/24

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.


✅8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.
4/19/24

Process: 2/4 read

I'm in for 3.

3/3
Challenge Complete

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.
Finders Killers (Wallace Mack #3)

✔️ 5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
The Body Farm (Kay Scarpetta #5)

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.

Please sign me on for 3

Welcome everyone!
You have all been added to the participant's list.

I'm excited to be spending the upcoming month with you all. discovering a bunch of amazing books.

Have a fantastic week!

Sign me up for 2 please!

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Signing up for all 8, although I'm cutting it close in March ^^°

Prompts: 3/8

Pages: 0/2607 (I think)

1. Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.
Das Universum in der Nussschale
about astronomy and physics
pages: 224
from my TBR of books I rescued

2. Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
1984
set in London
pages: 336
from my TBR of impulse buys

3. Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series. ✅
The Prisoner's Throne
final book in a series (even though I doubt she won't continue Elfheim, the cover says "conclusion to the to the Stolen Heir duology")
pages: 352
from my TBR of series I want to finish

4. Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.
She Who Became the Sun
"sun" in the title
pages: 411
from my TBR of impulse buys

5. Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
The Kite Runner
New York Times bestseller in 2005
pages: 342
from my TBR of impulse buys

6. Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music. ✅
Where the Crawdads Sing
pink on the cover
pages: 374
from my TBR of impulse buys

7. Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health. ✅
Immer wieder neu beginnen
how to better handle anxiety
pages: 136
from my TBR of gifts I got

8. Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.
Die lange Reise des Yong Sheng
my German edition has a lake(?) on the cover
pages: 432
from my TBR of gifts I got

I will go for 4!
2/4

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.

6. Read a book featuring music: Night Music

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

8. Read a book with any form of water on the cover: Poetry Comics (snow)

I'll sign up for all 8 please!

✅ 1. Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band. Kicking & Dreaming: A Story of Heart, Soul, and Rock and Roll - Read 4/25/24

✅ 2. Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965. The Last House on the Street - Read 4/25/24

✅ 3. Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series. The Last Town - Read 4/8/24

✅ 4. Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun. The Moonday Letters - Read 4/21/24

✅ 5. Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller. How to Eat Fried Worms - Read 4/23/24

✅ 6. Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music. Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great - Read 4/22/24

✅ 7. Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health. Speak - Read 4/17/24

✅ 8. Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover. Deep Water - Read 4/26/24

Elizabeth Sofia
April--A Musical Eclipse
Duration: 4/1-30/24
Goal: 0/5

Sign me up for five, please!

Progress: 4/5

1. Song by Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band. I won't cut my hair

2. Pink Floyd formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series. The Angel of Indian Lake

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.

6. Pink Floyd is derived from the name of two blues musicians.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music. The Reformatory

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health. Wandering Stars

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.

Sign me up for 2 books:)

A MUSICAL ECLIPSE
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2024

8/8

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.🪴
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.
The Boyband Murder Mystery

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.🪴
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
Queenie

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.🪴
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.
Hook Shot

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.🪴
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.
Vinyl Moon

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.🪴
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.🪴
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.
Her Own Happiness

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.🪴
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.
Dear Haiti, Love Alaine

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.🪴
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.
The Girl from the Sea

Finished: 2024/04/29

Signing up for 3.

Progress: 4/3

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London. ✓

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun. (Hinata's character resembles the sun, Tsukishima resembles the moon) ✓

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book that was a best seller.

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book featuring mental health. ✓

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with any form of water on the cover. ✓

Welcome everyone!
Wishing you a great Easter weekend & for those of you on Spring break or holiday, I hope you’re relaxing and reading lots!

Please sign me up for three.

I am in for all 8!

🎶 A MUSICAL ECLIPSE - Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2024
Progress: 8/8 -- COMPLETE

🎶 1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.
Bewilderment

🎶 2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
Wise Children

🎶 3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.
No Time to Wave Goodbye

🎶 4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.
Thirteen Moons

🎶 5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
Fear of Flying

🎶 6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.
Emily of New Moon

🎶 7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.
All the Bright Places

🎶 8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.
Evvie Drake Starts Over

Sign me up for four please!
0/4

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
A Wrinkle in the Skin by John Christopher

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.
Champion by Marie Lu

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.
She-Ra, Princess of Power: She-Ra and the Dark Pool
by John Grant

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.
Paola Santiago and the River of Tears by Tehlor Kay Mejia

I'll update with the other book when I figure out what it is exactly :)

Sign me up for 5
Progress 4/5

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

🔆 2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965. The Blood Card

🔆3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series. Erasure

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

🔆7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health. The Women

🔆8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.

Sign me up for 8 books

8/8-COMPLETED

✅1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.
Like Hell (7/4/24)

✅2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
Little Book of the London Underground (11/4/24)

✅3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.
Mr. Men: 12 Days of Christmas (26/4/24)

✅4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, or moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.
Sunshine Girl (1/4/24)

✅5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood (23/4/24)

✅6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.
The High Notes: A Novel (12/4/24)

✅7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.
A Woman's War by Jacqueline Dinan and John Dinan (26/4/24)

✅8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover.
Mr. Tickle by Roger Hargreaves (25/4/24)

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

🌔2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton- Julia Quinn


🌔3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters.
Animal Farm- George Orwell


🌔4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title
The Moon Sisters- Therese Walsh


🌔5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book that was a best seller.
A Court of Thorns and Roses- Sarah J. Maas


🌔6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book featuring music
Rising Star- Terri Osburn


7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage
Read a book with two authors.
The Other Side of the Ice- Sprague Theobald and Allan Theba


8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with any form of water on the cover.
The Cornish Midwife- Jo Bartlett


5/8 🌔

2024 Reading Challenge
April - A Musical Eclipse
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2024

Progress: 6 out of 8

The prompts for this monthly challenge are all about Pink Floyd's song, Eclipse. To join the challenge, post a message below to tell the challenge leader how many books you plan to read.

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965:
How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin - **** - 7/26/2024 - 368 Pages

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series:
Night Shift by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 4/5/2024 - 308 Pages

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller:
The Women by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 4/21/2024 - 480 Pages

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music:
Ladies' Night by Jessica Adams - ** - 4/8/2024 - 512 Pages - Pink on the Cover

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health:
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez - ***** - 4/14/2024 - 416 Pages - Deals with Mental Health

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover:
Gregor and the Prophecy of Bane by Suzanne Collins - ***** - 4/10/2024 - 312 Pages - Water on the cover

Knock, Knock! Who's there? April! April who? April Fools!

Welcome everyone ! We are officially live and good to go 🥳
Everyone has been added to the participant's list up top.

Let me know if I've missed anything, or if there are changes that need to be made. Also please remember, not to delete your signup-post if you decide you'd rather not participate :)

Wishing you all the best of luck with your reading journey this month, and since it is April 1st, I'll leave you with a parting joke:

Why couldn’t the ghost lie on April Fools’ Day?
People saw right through it.

Happy April Fool's Day! 🤪

I’ll try for 5. 2/5

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.
Wolf Hall

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
Bring Up the Bodies

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover

Sign me up for 4, please!

Progress: 2/4

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.
--Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy ✔️

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.
--A Court of Thorns and Roses ✔️

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

I'll try for all 8!

Updated message #19

1/3

Sign me up for 4 please!

Progress 3/4

Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
✔ Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965.


Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
✔ Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller.


The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.
A Song for Arbonne

Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
✔ Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

(I'm not sure if this counts as two authors but it definetly features mental health)

I would like to sign up for 8- thanks 🙂

Welcome everyone. I've now added everyone to the participant's list.

Have fun and happy Reading!

I'd like to join in as well please. All 8 books x

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring a band. - Amy Blake Not sure if this is ideal or not It's called Rock Stars Dirty Groupie (RockStar Erotica Book 1) on Amazon.

2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London. - Tom Reynolds He's a Emergency Medical Technician with the London Ambulance Services

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book that is the final book in a series. - Andrew Barrett Final book in the series

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title. - J.R. Rain

5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973. - J.B. West

6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music.

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors. - Rosalind Burgess & Patricia Obermeier Neuman

8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters. - Andrew Barrett Main Character is called SOCO Roger Conniston

0/8 Books read

Please sign me up for 4 books at this time (may add more as the month progresses) Thank You!!

GOAL: 4/4

1. Eclipse is a song by the rock band, Pink Floyd.
Read a book featuring astronomy, or read a book featuring a band.

√ 2. Pink Floyd was formed in London in 1965.
Read a book set in London, or read a book published or set in 1965 ~ Book set in London: Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella

3. Eclipse is the tenth and final track on the album, The Dark Side of the Moon.
Read a book with 10 chapters, or read a book that is the final book in a series.

4. An eclipse occurs when one celestial body is obscured by another, or passes into the shadow of another.
Read a book with the word eclipse, moon, or sun in the title, or read a book featuring an eclipse, moon or sun.

√ 5. Eclipse was published in 1973 on one of Pink Floyd's most successful albums.
Read a book published or set in 1973, or read a book that was a best seller ~ Book that was a best seller: Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

√ 6. The band had several names before settling on Pink Floyd, derived from the name of two blues musicians -- Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
Read a book with pink on the cover, or read a book featuring music ~ Book with pink on the cover: When You Were Mine by Rebecca Serle

7. Eclipse is often paired with the ninth track, Brain Damage.
Read a book with two authors, or read a book featuring mental health.

√ 8. Eclipse was written and sung by Roger Waters.
Read a book with an author or character named Roger or Waters, or read a book with any form of water on the cover ~ Book with any form of water on the cover: The Lake House by Kate Morton

It's so good to see so many newcomers as well as familiar names! I can already tell it's going to be a great month!

I'm on my phone for the night, so won't update until tomorrow after work, but welcome!