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Michelle’s 1st 2025 Challenge Take a Stand Read the Banned -COMPLETE!
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TN has been on a run lately, but it is a beautiful state with great people in, i'm sure.
Though, I cannot believe NO, David; is on that list. Chile! And Judy Blume stays on the list. I think they have challenged most of her books.
The Bluest Eye and Tar Baby stay there too. I loved them both, but they are hard reads.
Good luck and stay banned!!
Alondra wrote: "I love this idea, and agree with your sentiments.TN has been on a run lately, but it is a beautiful state with great people in, i'm sure.
Though, I cannot believe NO, David; is on that list. Ch..."
Thanks Alondra! I was also surprised by many of the books on the list. Many of the ones that surprised me I had already read and so I didn’t include them. I really think that it is important to read books that expose you to other viewpoints and experiences. How do you do that if someone is limiting your reading to what they consider normal. They say books are one way we learn empathy for others. If we ban books beginning in elementary school aren’t we in effect stunting the growth of the children we are supposed to be teaching? Sorry for the rant. Obviously I feel strongly about this topic but I do respect the fact that other people have a different opinion, including apparently a majority of the Tennessee state legislature. I will not be offended if others want to offer the other side of the argument here as long as it remains respectful.
The Hate U Give and The Nickel Boys are excellent books. I think I may have read Forever..., but I'm not certain (I read so many books as a child that they blur). I always liked her books, though. Flowers in the Attic was one of the first "adult" books I read that wasn't a classic. At 12, I probably was too young for it, but I wasn't traumatized by reading it or its sequels. They're not great literature, but that's okay.Happy Reading!, Also, keep on fighting the good fight. Book banning is wrong.
Anne wrote: "The Hate U Give and The Nickel Boys are excellent books. I think I may have read Forever..., but I'm not certain (I read so many books as a child that t..."Thanks Anne! I remember Forever and Flowers in the Attic circulating among teenagers when I was a young teen too. Seems like the ban might be a little late doesn’t it.
Denise wrote: "I have only read The Sun Is Also a Star and I gave it 4 stars. Good luck with your challenge."Thanks Denise!
Michelle wrote: "Thanks Anne! I remember Forever and Flowers in the Attic circulating among teenagers when I was a young teen too. Seems like the ban might be a little late doesn’t it."Sadly, these bans were around then too, but I grew up in a college town in the north, so they never hit us. My parents believed that if my older brother or I wanted to check out a book, then we were allowed to read it. They figured if it was above our understanding, we'd either find it boring or we would come ask them questions, and they would answer the questions without judgement. My dad was raised the same way by his own voracious reader parents, and he took it to heart. My mom deeply opposed any attempts by the PTA or school board to attempt restricting reading choices. When I was being restricted to picture books/easy readers at the school library when I was in 2nd grade (despite already reading at a 9th grade level at that point), she went to the school and talked them into giving me free-reign to pick anything I wanted. I didn't even know she did that until a few years ago; I just thought they came to their senses after seeing me fly through much more challenging works. I'm glad she advocated for me. It would have been impossible for me to pick out a book that she wouldn't have approved of because she didn't believe in restrictions any more than my dad did.
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Exactly. Banning books limits a persons world view. Like, education and travel. You limit those, it limits your life experience. *sigh*
Your parents were smart. My parents had similar policies and I think I regulated myself more than they would have. Usually if it was inappropriate for my age, it either didn't appeal to me or made me uncomfortable enough to reject it on my own. By the same token, since they didn't judge my choices, when they recommended something to me I usually read it. Either way we could discuss it and they had a good idea of what I was thinking. I also never felt a need to hide books from them.
Michelle wrote: "Your parents were smart. My parents had similar policies and I think I regulated myself more than they would have. Usually if it was inappropriate for my age, it either didn't appeal to me or made ..."Same. My dad recommended many books that I ended up loving, and my mom would use the librarians at the public library to come up with age-appropriate but challenging books for me (she isn't much of a fiction reader). My dad always knew what I was reading, and we would routinely have long discussions about books. It's one of the things I miss the most now that he is gone (I lost him to cancer in 2020). I'm currently reading a book by a mutual favorite author, and it makes me sad that we can't discuss it.
Alondra wrote: "Exactly. Banning books limits a persons world view. Like, education and travel. You limit those, it limits your life experience. *sigh*."Agreed
I can't believe how many books are banned for one reason or another! Like some of you, my parents allowed me to read anything I wanted, age appropriate or not. They figured I's either abandon or ask questions if anything was too much for me, which probably happened. We did not have many libraries (or too many books in libraries) when I was growing up, but thankfully, my father had access to a great one through work. I was a voracious reader, an d he was constantly checking out books for me.
Having said that, I love your challenge. I've only read The Hate U Give and Nickel Boys, and enjoyed them both. I'll definitely watch for your reviews, happy reading!
Michelle, I agree with you. Like you, I do think certain books are not age appropriate, but the parents should decide. Like Anne, I was way above my grade level in reading, but I found I was exposed to more things that were not age appropriate on television and in the movies. I've read Forever, The Sun is Also a Star, The Hate U Give, Nickel Boys, Nineteen, Throne of Glass, and Flowers in the Attic. I think you'll be reading some interesting books in 2025. Happy reading!
Ioana wrote: "I can't believe how many books are banned for one reason or another! Like some of you, my parents allowed me to read anything I wanted, age appropriate or not. They figured I's either abandon or as..."It is interesting how many of us who love to read grew up in an environment that encouraged reading and respected our choices. Seems like that might be a good model for teaching doesn’t it? Of course before our schools could use a model like that our society as a whole will have to value reading and its benefits.
Lea wrote: "Michelle, I agree with you. Like you, I do think certain books are not age appropriate, but the parents should decide. Like Anne, I was way above my grade level in reading, but I found I was expose..."Looking back I know I read some things that were not age appropriate but usually those aspects of the book went right over my head. I was interested in the story for some other reason and I didn’t dwell on the parts that I wasn’t ready for. I have had the strange experience of re-reading one of those books and thinking “Wow, I don’t remember that being in there at all.”
All great art is in part what the beholder makes it. I think books are the same. Yes, what is written is written but we also bring something of ourselves to the story. Our own intellect and experiences color our interpretation of the story. If you are determined that a certain book is dirty and needs to be hidden from the world that is probably all you are going to get out of that book but maybe some of that is you and your worldview not the book.
Alissa wrote: "I love this challenge SO MUCH!!!"I’m glad Alissa. You inspired it. Thank you!
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I agree with you that it's up to parents, talking with their kids, to decide what books are appropriate. My parents never stopped me reading anything (maybe they should have sometimes) and I practiced the same with my own.
Last Night at the Telegraph Club is an excellent choice btw. Good luck with your challenge
Bill wrote: "Excellent challenge Michelle. Personally I think that books get banned to limit understanding of anyone or any idea that is different. Reading raises questions, creates understanding, if not accept..."Thanks Bill! Glad to know you liked Telegraph Club. It is going to take me months to get it from my library so it's good to know it's going to be worth the wait. The more I look at banned books lists and the reasons for banning them the more I think that the people doing the banning don't actually read books or at least don't like reading. It doesn't seem like they read the books they want to ban. Glad your parents were open minded about books that seems to be the key to raising a reader.
What a great idea! Banned books, imo, should be on the top of any readers lists. Now I need to organize one for me.I liked Last Night at the Telegraph Club as well. The Bluest Eye and The Hate U Give are tough books to read but so worth it.
Lillie wrote: "What a great idea! Banned books, imo, should be on the top of any readers lists. Now I need to organize one for me.I liked Last Night at the Telegraph Club as well. [book:The Blue..."
They may all be tough but I'm going to give it a try. My very own tiny little protest.
I find that knowing a book is banned, makes me want to read it to figure out why it was banned. Good luck with your reading!
Ditto Jackie. I don't think we're alone either. Which is one reason I don't understand banning. It seems like it just makes the books more attractive.
First banned book of the year complete!
The First Part LastA sixteen-year-old single father tells his story in this brief novella by Angela Johnson. The young narrator successfully conveys the reality of trying to care for a young infant while still a youth. He also gives a true picture of a young man who made poor choices trying to do the right thing.
I listened to the audiobook and, while it was brief, it was well done. The reader was compelling in this role as a young father. I understand that this book was banned due to the subject matter. Did it deserve to be? Personally, I would say no. I think it went to great pains to point out the consequences of the young couples' decisions. It ended on a hopeful note but did not glorify the situation. I would say rather it should be one that parents talk to their kids about.
3 poor choices require painful decision making.
“If the world were really right, humans would live life backward and do the first part last. They'd be all knowing in the beginning and innocent in the end...”
― Angela Johnson, The First Part Last
“which makes her scream and I look around my room and miss me.”
― Angela Johnson, The First Part Last
“And then I know I'm being a man, not just some kid who's upset and wants it his way.”
― Angela Johnson, The First Part Last
Michelle wrote: "A sixteen-year-old single father tells his story in this brief novella by Angela Johnson. The young narrator successfully conveys the reality of trying to care for a young infant while still a youth. He also gives a true picture of a young man who made poor choices trying to do the right thing.I understand that this book was banned due to the subject matter."
Huh? I see absolutely no reason for this book to be banned. On the contrary, it seems this topic is one that should be discussed with young people. Glad you enjoyed it.
Ioana wrote: "Michelle wrote: "A sixteen-year-old single father tells his story in this brief novella by Angela Johnson. The young narrator successfully conveys the reality of trying to care for a young infant w..."I guess it is an adult theme Ioana, but it was handled well, and I felt high schoolers and probably mature middle schoolers could handle it. It was certainly better than a lot of what they see on TV. It did not sugar coat the situation, but it was not crude either. Like you said, it actually seemed like a good way to open a conversation with young people. I should say that there might have been some objectionable language. If there was it was not gratuitous but authentic to the story.
Love your challenge! American Born Chinese is currently under attack in our school district. It's so frustrating. And with all of these "school library" book bans, I hope people realize that public libraries are absolutely next. The argument will be (and already has been) that if libraries get government money, the public should get a say in what can be included. Most libraries DO take requests from the public for what to include in the collection, but that's not the same thing as wanting a say in what books everyone else has access to. Anyway...love your challenge.
I read and loved several of those, but I'm retired now from education and seldom to never read children's books (no grands.) I do read banned YA book when I get a chance.
Denise wrote: "Love your challenge! American Born Chinese is currently under attack in our school district. It's so frustrating. And with all of these "school library" book bans, I hope people reali..."I totally agree Denise and thanks for bringing up public libraries and their struggles to remain uncensored. It is so important if we intend to remain a free society that we have free access to books. The public library system in the United States is standing strong and they need our support. Libraries give us the freedom to read and learn. If we limit them we limit ourselves. I want to add that I use my library for ebooks and audiobooks which is most of my reading. Most if not all the books on this list will be checked out by me through my library. So a shout out to Tennessee Reads, the state wide online reading library that I have access to, and to the Jackson-Madison County Library, my local library for holding the line.
Bonnie wrote: "I read and loved several of those, but I'm retired now from education and seldom to never read children's books (no grands.) I do read banned YA book when I get a chance."Good for you Bonnie! I’m getting back into children’s books now that I read to my grandson and I had forgotten how much fun it is. Banned or not you may want to pick up a children’s book once in a while and enjoy.
Next up The Nickel Boys. I just started listening and I can already tell this one is going to be memorable.
Michelle wrote: "Next up The Nickel Boys. I just started listening and I can already tell this one is going to be memorable."Not an easy read, but a good one.
Finished
The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead.The story follows the life of Elwood Curtis a promising young high school student who is wrongfully incarcerated in a boy's detention center. The school administrators embezzle all that they can and use corporal punishment to keep the students under their control. All students are subject to their abuse but the black students most of all. Elwood is beaten in his first days at the school but learns that he is lucky. Some students simply disappear. Elwood, however, cannot remain a silent witness to the abuse.
Colson Whitehead was masterful in the telling of this story. Not only does it bring attention to historical injustices that are too often overlooked, it allows the reader to experience the events through the eyes of the boys in the story. It is obvious that this book was banned due to mature themes but I do think it was so well written that high school students would benefit from reading it. In fact, I'm not sure that it shouldn't be required reading rather than banned reading. It was every bit as well done and as thought provoking as Ralph Ellison's The Invisible Man which many high school English classes read. I listened to the audiobook which was expertly read by J.D. Jackson. I highly recommend it.
4 brutal but beautiful, thought-provoking stars.
Quotable:
We must believe in our souls that we are somebody, that we are significant, that we are worthful, and we must walk the streets of life every day with this sense of dignity and this sense of somebody-ness.”
― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
“You can change the law but you can't change people and how they treat each other.”
― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
“If everyone looked the other way, then everybody was in on it. If he looked the other way, he was as implicated as the rest. That's how he saw it, how he'd always seen things.”
― Colson Whitehead, The Nickel Boys
Finished
The Haters by Jesse Andrews. Haters got to hate I guess.Feeling misunderstood and underappreciated at jazz camp three young musicians embark on a their very own "world tour". Leaving jazz camp behind they drive south in search of an audience. Mayhem and confusion plague most of their attempts but nothing stops them from trying.
So here is where I get to be the hater. A book this full of pretentious angsty teenagers, crude male humor and unfunny jokes involving anatomy really needs to culminate in a wise, life-affirming message for the world. That did not happen here. I'm not going to say it should be banned. Obviously, I don't believe in banning books, but I am going to say there wasn't much of redeeming value in this book. I personally would not be too mad at any school librarian that just dropped it from the catalogue but I also would not spend any time trying to get it banned. That would be a huge waste of time. There was some bad stuff in this one. Stuff I didn't appreciate and wouldn't recommend for school age children but spending a lot of effort on banning this book seems like lending it way too much importance. I just really didn't find anything redeeming enough here to merit that much attention. The one good thing I am going to say about this book is that the author has a gift for simile. His wacky comparisons did make me laugh a few times such as when he compares one of the teens overprotective parents to retrievers.
2 hoping that teens at jazz camp don't really talk like this, dude stars.
Quotable:
“You cats mind if I make it a trio?' he asked me, and it was not a huge surprise that a dude of his appearance was speaking in Jazz Voice.”
― Jesse Andrews, The Haters
“Jazz camp was mostly dudes. It was just a scene of way too many dudes.”
― Jesse Andrews, The Haters
Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Pérez is my next completed banned read.In this historically based novel, sweethearts try to find a way to be together in 1930's East Texas. Obstacles abound and everything comes to a head when the local school explodes due to gas leaks, killing hundreds and making it necessary for the lovers to take immediate action.
I enjoyed this book, but I feel that it lacked focus. The story line tried to deal with history, racism, class, violence against women to name a few issues and I just felt it didn't quite make the cut in any one area. I think the argument would be to present a realistic picture of Texas in the 1930's but I doubt it did that either, skewed as it was towards certain aspects of the story. I also felt that there was way more explicit sex and violence in this book than there should have been in a YA book. It was unnecessary and could have easily been avoided without diluting the message. Again, I think the argument for including these passages would be realism, but I think the same events could have easily been conveyed without explicit content. In fact, I think without the distractions the book might have had even more impact. On a good note, the historical aspect of the book was fascinating and should possibly have been a larger part of the story.
Should it be banned? No. But it should probably be available to older students. It could definitely use better editing. Focusing one aspect of the story and leaving out the gratuitous sex and violence would have made it not only more appropriate but also a better story. This book and my previous read, The Haters, make me wonder if sometimes questionable content is included to invite the ban and possibly boost readership. This book definitely makes me feel that current trends in the publishing industry do not encourage writers to do their best work. I feel that publishers want longer books and often do not encourage writers to hone their story down to the essence. And I think that particularly in historical fiction the trend is to focus on history seen through a modern lens. Not necessarily a bad thing but it encourages the inclusion of certain hot button issues in pretty much any historical fiction published. This would have been a better book if it didn't try to push so many buttons.
3 less controversy more focus stars.
Quotable:
“To touch her braid was to remember her mother. The code was simple: when her mother had a braid, she belonged to Naomi.”
― Ashley Hope Pérez, Out of Darkness
“There are so many funerals that the pews in churches have no time to cool.”
― Ashley Hope Pérez, Out of Darkness
“the dead are not always right. The dead are not saints. But the dead are ours. We carry them with us like it’s our job. And maybe it is.”
― Ashley Hope Pérez, Out of Darkness
“Let children read whatever they want and then talk about it with them. If parents and kids can talk together, we won't have as much censorship because we won't have as much fear."— Judy Blume
Continuing to read the banned with
The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.A young girl abandoned by everyone, outcast by society, focuses all her hopes on her one wish: to have blue eyes. The heart-breaking events that lead her to conclude that blue eyes would be her salvation are revealed by Morrison in the stories of the people she encounters.
This is one amazing book. Morrison tackles so much about race, poverty, prejudice, and body image in these pages and does it so skillfully. I don't think I will ever forget the imagery in this book. She drives home her point so piercingly that I don't think anyone could read this and not be a little changed by it. I think that this book illustrates perfectly one of the dangers of banning books. Studies have shown that books increase empathy in readers. It would be a cold heart that could read The Bluest Eye and not experience empathy. Not walk away with a little more compassion and understanding. The obvious reason for banning the book is mature content but if we ban the book we prevent readers from experiencing the empathy it holds. I would only recommend this book for a mature reader, but I can only see benefits to mature readers in reading this book. Who is mature enough? I think that has to be up to the individual or their parents. The way the world is going today we should be trying to figure out ways that more people could read this book earlier in their lives not the opposite.
5 compassion inspiring stars.
Quotable:
“It had occurred to Pecola some time ago that if her eyes, those eyes that held the pictures, and knew the sights—if those eyes of hers were different, that is to say, beautiful, she herself would be different.”
― Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye
“Each night, without fail, she prayed for blue eyes. Fervently, for a year she had prayed. Although somewhat discouraged, she was not without hope. To have something as wonderful as that would take a long, long time.”
― Toni Morrison, The Bluest Eye
I got tired of waiting for
No, David! on my library hold list so I'm going to admit I saw it in the bookstore this weekend and just picked it up and read it. Sorry BAM, I was very careful.David a mischievous toddler is constantly told no. On every page of David Shannon's Caldecott Medal winning book the reader sees David doing something he shouldn't and being told no. Until the last page where his parents tell him Yes they love him.
A sweet book that underscores the love of parents for their children even when they misbehave. The illustrations are semi-stick-figure drawings styled as a small child might draw them. I point this out because I am told that the reason for banning this book is nudity. One of the illustrations does show David running down the street without clothes. There is, however, absolutely nothing provocative in the illustration. I discussed this one with my sister who is an elementary school art teacher. She said that this book was removed from their library along with all other books containing any kind of nudity. She told me that her school's policy is to remove books that receive objections rather than challenge them because if they challenge and lose the books will be banned throughout the system not just in their library. She also brought up a point that I had not considered. As an art teacher she is concerned about banning because she feels that when they are finished banning books art will be next. She is not wrong. How much more will we limit our world?
3 Yes David, I love you too stars.
Quotable:
"No David"
- David Shannon, No David
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The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison.A young girl abandoned by everyone, outcast by society, focuses all..."
One of my first Toni Morrison books. After that, I had to read everything. I stopped at Paradise; but she is still one of my favorites.
My first Toni Morrison was Beloved. A wonderful book but brutal. I went into this one with a little hesitation because of that. This one was an entirely different story. Still brutal in it's way but the writing is so expressive and beautiful. My heart ached for that little girl. I probably need more Toni Morrison in the future. What do you recommend?
Michelle, I'm just getting acquainted with Morrison myself, and I haven't read everything yet. I am trying to read at least one a year. I agree that her works are very different. I've read and loved Beloved and Jazz and Sula. I had a harder time with Paradise. I'm hoping to read Song of Solomon later this year. The Bluest Eye is on my list for next year...hopefully....
Lea wrote: "Michelle, I'm just getting acquainted with Morrison myself, and I haven't read everything yet. I am trying to read at least one a year. I agree that her works are very different. I've read and love..."Song of Solomon and Sula both look promising but I'm going to need a bit of time between one of those and The Bluest Eye. I don't think my heart can take them back to back.
Contemplating first love with Forever . . .
by Judy Blume.In this landmark book beloved author Judy Blume writes the story of a first relationship between Michael and Katherine, two responsible teens who have all the right conversations and make all the good decisions but find out that it still doesn't add up to forever.
First, what a terrific job by Judy Blume of mapping out a realistic first relationship and how to handle it responsibly. She shows two young people experiencing all the feelings of first love and first lust. She then guides them and the reader through a typical first romance and the responsible decisions that should go with it. I thought the author handled it so well. I also thought that I should have read this back in middle school when the girls were passing around a bootleg copy (it was banned then too). If I had I would have been better informed and had realistic expectations. What would young teens today think of the book? Probably they would be bored. This plain-speaking little book cannot possibly compare to today's romantasy or whatever Twilight-esque book is currently popular. There is no magic, no soul bonding, no connecting on a cellular level to be had in this book. Just a real down to earth look at how many first romances go and what you should do about it. Should it be banned? I think it would be a pity. There is a lot of mature content but nothing that a modern teen wouldn't know about already. Maybe a realistic look at what may happen and how you may feel about it would be preferable to the romantasy version already available to them. Rather than ban it. I would recommend it.
3 was this an after-school special it reads like one stars.
Quotable:
“Like my mother said, you can't go back to holding hands”
― Judy Blume, Forever...
“I wanted to tell him that I will never be sorry for loving him. That in a way I still do - that maybe I always will. I'll never regret one single thing we did together because what we had was very special. Maybe if we were ten years older it would have worked out differently. Maybe. I think it's just that I'm not ready for forever.”
― Judy Blume, Forever...
“Suddenly question number four popped into my mind. Have you thought about how this relationship will end?”
― Judy Blume, Forever...
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Definitely Jazz and Sula. Not sure why I loved Sula so much, but, it may be the friendship or the complexity of the friendship.
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by Judy Blume.In this landmark book beloved author Judy Blume writes th..."
Also, how many times did I read this as a tween. MY GOD! LOL
I loved all of her books and miss them. I really loved Fifteen by Beverly Cleary; who was known for The Mouse and the Motorcycle.
Alondra wrote: "Michelle wrote: "My first Toni Morrison was Beloved. A wonderful book but brutal. I went into this one with a little hesitation because of that. This one was an entirely different story. Still brut..."Sula is starting to look like a new must read.
I was more of a Fudge fan (Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing) with Judy Blume. With Beverly Cleary I favored Ramona the Pest.
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Aaahhh, both are excellent. I miss those books. They really pulled me though elementary & middle school. *sigh*
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I am reading books banned in the great state of Tennessee so that others will know that not everyone in Tennessee agrees with our new law and how it is being interpreted. Please understand also that I love the people and the spirit of Tennessee where I have lived all my life. There are many wonderful and beautiful things that I love about Tennessee. Banning books is just not one of them. I also do believe that not every book is appropriate for every age group. I just believe that parents should be the ones to make those decisions. I am grateful that my parents usually let me choose my own books, discussing with me any sensitive topics. I tried to follow that model with my own children. I like to think it taught me to be more discerning not less and to think about what I read.
1. No, David! Completed 2/1/25 3 stars
2. Pinkalicious. Completed 5/3/25. 5 stars
3. The HatersCompleted 1/18/25 2 stars
4. Forever... Completed 2/4/25 3 stars
5. Darius the Great Is Not Okay. Completed 4/12/25 3 stars
6. Monday's Not Coming Completed 08/09/25 3 stars
7. Last Night at the Telegraph Club Completed 04/23/25 3 stars.
8. The Sun Is Also a Star Completed 3/4/25 3 stars
9. The Hate U Give Completed 3/20/25 4 stars
10. Out of Darkness Completed 1/21/25 3 stars
11. The Nickel Boys Completed 1/13/25 4 stars
12. The Bluest Eye Completed 2/2/25 5 stars
Alternates:
13. Nineteen Minutes Completed 3/5/25 4 stars
14. Throne of Glass. Completed 4/6/25 4 stars
15. The First Part Last Completed 1/5/25 3 stars
16. Flowers in the Attic Completed 8/23/25 3 stars