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2020 Pop sugar reading Challenge:Popsugar 2020 Reading Challenge
A book that's published in 2020- God-Level Knowledge Darts Life Lessons from the Bronx by Desus & Mero
A book by a trans or non-binary author- Don't call us dead by Dnez Smith (non-binary)
A book with a great first line- The Confessional by Ashley & Jaquavis
A book about a book club- The Toni Morrison book club by Juda Bennett, Winifred Brown-Glaude (Contributor), Cassandra Jackson (Contributor), Piper Kendrix Williams (Contributor)
A book set in a city that has hosted the Olympics- The Carter Girls 2: Re-releaesd by Desiree M. Granger (ATL)
A buildongsroman- The Vanishing Half by Britt Bennett
The first book you touch on a shelf with your eyes closed- Just for One night by A. Jones
A book with an upside-down image on the cover- Love and War (paperback) by Latoya Nicole
A book with a map- The Rainstorm Brainstorm by Valerie Tripp and Dora The Explorer: The Brightest Star by Kitty Fross
A book recommended by your favorite vlog, podcast or online bookclub- The Invitation : An Ethic Holiday Edition by Ashley Antoinette (Ashley & Jaquavis Reading Club)
An anthology (collection of stories or poems)- Poems by Maya Angelou
A book that passes the Bechdel test (2 women talking to each other about something other than a man)- Conjure women
A book with the same title as a movie or TV show but is unrelated to it- Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry (1979 TV Movie)
A book by an author with Flora (plant kingdom) or fauna (animal kingdom) in their name- Luster by Raven Leilani
A book published the month of your birthday- Butterfly by Ashley Antoinette (January)
A book about or by a woman in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math)- The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
A book that won an award in 2019- The Yellow House by Sarah M. Broom (National Book Award for Nonfiction 2019)
A book on a subject you know nothing about- Crystals for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with the Healing Power of Crystals
by Karen Frazier
A book with only words on the cover, no images or graphics- Ordinary Girls: A memoir by Jaquaria Diaz
A book with a pun in the title-
A book featuring one of the seven deadly sin's (pride, greed, lust, envy) The Cartel 8: Long Live The Cartel by Ashley & Jaquavis
A book with a robot, cyborg or AI character- The A.I. Who Loved Me by Alyssa Cole and Life Ever After by Carla Grauls (cyborg)
A book with a bird on the cover-Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward (overdrive)
A fiction or nonfiction book about a world leader- A Spy called James by Anne Rockwell
A book with gold, silver or bronze in the title- Viva Durant and the Secret of the Silver Buttons By Ashli St. Armant
A book by a WOC- Gal: A True Life
by Ruthie Bolton
A book with at least a four star rating on Goodreads- Love and War 2-4 by Latoya Nicole
A book you meant to read in 2019- Love, Lies, and Consequences
By: Blake Karrington, Genesis Woods
A book about or involving social media- Money devils 1 by Ashley & JaQuavis (app creator)
A book that has a book on the cover- Well-Read Black Girl: Finding Our Stories, Discovering Ourselves by Glory Edim
A medical thriller- Shot girls by Vanity Wonder
A book with a made up language- The Prey of God's by Nicky Drayden
A book set in a country beginning with the letter C- Cubana by Jaquavis Coleman (Cuba)
A book you picked because the title caught your attention- Moonchild by Desiree M. Granger
A book with a three word title- The Darkest Child by Delores Phillips
A book with a pink cover- Butterfly 2 by Ashley Antoinette
A Western- Tempest by Beverly Jenkins (hoopla)
A book by or about a journalist-The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates (book by a journalist)
Read a banned book during banned books week (9/27/20)- Beloved by Toni Morrison
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Your favorite prompt from a past Popsugar reading challenge:
A retelling of a classic- Christmas with the Okafor's Holiday Edition (12 Nights of Christmas)
A book that takes place in a single day- The Polished Hoe by Austin Clark
A book from the library- The Girls 1 & 2 by Kenni York
An audiobook- Honor thy self Audible original by Diddy and Half Light by Tayari Jones
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Advanced:
A book written by an author in their 20's- Hoodwinked by Desiree M. Granger
A book with 20 or twenty in the title- 420 (A modern-day retelling of Little Red Riding Hood with a stoner twist) by Kenya Wright
A book with a character with a vision impairment or enhancement (a nod to 20/20 vision)- The Carter Boys: The Complete Series Re-releaesd by Desiree M. Granger (Jordyn)
A book set in Japan, host of the 2020 Olympics-
A book set in the 1920s- Jazz by Toni Morrison
A book by an author who has written more than 20 books- Butterfly 3 by Ashley Antoinette
A book with more than 20 letters in its title- Everything Is an Emergency: An OCD Story in Words Pictures
by Jason Adam Katzenstein
A book published in the 20th century (1901-2000)- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
A book from a series with more than 20 books
A book with a main character in their 20s- The Carter Girls 1: Re-releaesd by Desiree M. Granger
POPSUGAR Reading Challenge 20191. A book made becoming a movie in 2019- In the Tall Grass by Stephen King & Joe Hill
2. A book that makes you nostalgic- Ethic 6 by Ashley Antoinette
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie-
I Was Made to Love You by Jessica Wre
n
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads-
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover- Remy & Rosè 2 by Mz Lady P
7. A reread of a favorite book- The Rose that grew from concrete by Tupac Shakur
8.A book about a hobby- Passion of the streets by A'Zayler (softball, track race)
9. A book you meant to read in 2018-
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title- Sugar Rush: A novella by A. Jones
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover-
Copycat by Kimberla Lawson Rob
y
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore- Fledgling by Octavia E. Butler (vampire folklore)
13. A book published posthumously (after authors death)- Inner City Hoodlum by Donald Goines
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie- Hurricanes A Memoir by Rick Ross (Puma on Black Ink)
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title- Truth or Dare? by Dwayne S. Joseph
17. A book set on college or university campus-
Love and the game by Johnni Sherr
i
18. A book about someone with a superpower- Want, Need, Love by Niobia Bryant (premonitions)
19. A book told from multiple POVs-
Love's Grip by Nika Michell
e
20. A book set in space- An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
21. A book by two female authors- In love with a rude boy by Nika Michelle & Racquel Williams
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title- Sweet Giselle by Karen Williams
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day- The Polished Hoe by
Austin Clark
e
23. A debut novel- All I want is that Hood love by Mercedes G
24. A book that's published in 2019- Heart of the Hustle by A'Zayler
25. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature- Bayou: King of the Rising Tides 2 by Annitia L. Jackson (mermaid)
26. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
27. A book with LOVE in the title- Back to Life Again: Love after heartbreak by Shantaé
28. A book featuring an amateur detective- Hollywood Homicide by Kellye Garrett
29. A book about a family-
All the lies we tell by M. Sky
e
30. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America- My Sister, the Serial Killer: A Novel by Oyinkan Braithwaite
31. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
32. A book that includes a wedding- The Preacher's Wifey by DiShan Washington (fake wedding)
33. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter- Satisfy my Soul by Colin Channer
34. A ghost story- The ghost comes calling by Betty Ren Wright
35. A book with a two-word title-
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodso
n
36. A novel based on a true story- Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
37. A book revolving around a puzzle or game- The Perfect Love Storm by Anna Black
38. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge:
A murder mystery- The Choir Director 2: Runway Bride by Carl Weber
A banned book- Their eyes were watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
A book you can finish in a day- Carter Diamond 3 by Ashley & Jaquavi
s
A book with antonyms in the title- Trapped between heaven and hell by M. Skye
A book by an author you haven't read before- In love with a Brooklyn Thug by Nako
A book with a subtitle-
Back to Life: Love after heartbreak by Shanta
é
Book set in a different country- Remy & Rosè: A Hood Love Story by Mz Lady P
Book by an author who uses a pseudonym- Remy & Rosè 3 by Mz Lady P
A book about food- Cinfully Delicious by A. Jones
A book with career advice- Tell Me No Secrets by Nikki-Michelle
A book about a difficult topic- Tell Me no lies by Nikki-Michelle (molestation, rape, losing a parent, mental illness and divorce)
A book set somewhere that you've always wanted to visit- Love Burn (St Tropez, Frances)
A book published year 2015- All I want is that hood love 2 by Mercedes G., Finding a Loyal Love by A'Zayler and
A book written by someone under 30- All I want is that hood love 3 by Mercedes G.
A Trilogy- Thug Paradise by Mz Lady P
The 1st book in a series you haven't read before- My man's best friend by Tresser Henderson
A book and it's prequel- Where Have You Been? A Hood love story by Xuri Foxx and Where Have You Been? 2 Trinity's Story by Xuri Foxx
A book with an unreliable narrator- My man's best friend II: Damaged Relationships by Tresser Henderson and My man's best friend III: Severing ties by Tresser Henderson
A book that was published in 2016- I can touch the bottom by Ms. Michel Moore and Marlon P.S. white
A book based entirely on its cover- A weekend affair: The Best Way to Get Over One Man Is to Get on Top of Another by Noelle Vella
A book from a genre/subgenre you've never heard of- Bayou: King of the Rising Tides 1 and 2 by Annitia L. Jackson (African American Fantasy)
A book that takes place during summer- Ethic IV by Ashley Antoinette
A book about time travel- Piano in the dark by Eric Pete
A book recommended by a friend- Midlife Crisis by La Jill Hunt
And Dream's Life, so many tears by Assa Raymond Baker
A book set in high school- With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
A book set in a hotel- The View by Untamed
A book with a one word title- Foolish by Anna Black
A book with magic- Crossroads by Nikita Lynette Nichols
A book with an eccentric character- A man's worth by Nikita Lynette Nichols
A best seller from a genre you don't normally read- Amaryllis by Nikita Lynette Nichols (Christian Fiction)
A novel set during wartime- Grace by Natashia Dèon (civil war
)
A book about a person with a disability- The Wide Circumference of Love by Marita Golden (Alzheimer's)
A book with a red spine- Single Ladies by Blake Kerrington
A mystery or thriller- The secret lives of Baltimore girls by Katt
A book recommended by someone you just met- by Francis Ra
y
Advanced Reading
A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
An "own voices" book- This Is the Rope: A Story From the Great Migration by Jacqueline Woodson
Read a book during the season it is set in- Finding a Loyal Love 2 by A'Zayler (Christmas)
A LitRPG book (Literary Role Playing Game)
A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters- Shot through the heart by Ms. Bam and All The Wrong Places by G.i.f.t.d
Two books that share the same title-
Two books that share the same title 2-
A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent- Love's Broken vow by Honey
2018 Popsugar Reading Challenge1.A book made into a movie you've already seen- A Good Marriage by Stephen King
2.True Crime-Let that be the reason by Vicki Stringer
3. The next book in a series you started-Somebody's gotta be on top by Mary B. Morrison (Darius Jones series)
4.A book involving a heist-Heist KiKi Swinson
5.Nordic noire
6.A novel based on a real person- Imagine this by Vickie Stringer
7.A book set in a country that fascinates you-
8.A book with a time of day in the title- The Night's Baby: A Black Vampire story by Stina
9.A book about a villain or antihero- The gingerbread girl by Stephen King
10.A book about death or grief- Ethic by Ashley Antoinette
11.A book with a female author who uses a male pseudonym
12.A book with an LGBTQ+ protagonist- Mina's joint by Keisha Ervin
13.A book that is also a stage play or musical-
14.A book by an author of a different ethnicity than you-
15.A book about feminism- Sisters of APF 2: Head Bangerz by Zane
16.A book about mental health- When Somebody loves you back by Mary B. Morrison (postpartum depression)
17.A book you borrowed or that was given to you as a gift- Victoria's secret by Jason Poole (gift) He's just a friend by Mary B. Morrison (borrowed)
18.A book by two authors- Carter Diamond Part 2 by Ashley & Jaquavis
19.A book about or involving a sport-Nothing has ever felt like this by Mary B. Morrison
20.A book by a local author- Heist2 by KiKi Swinson
21.A book with your favorite color in the title- The bluest eye by Toni Morrison
22.A book with alliteration in the title- Debbie doesn't do it anymore by Walter Mosley
23.A book about time travel-
24.A book with a weather element in the title- Harlem heat by Mark Anthony
25.A book set at sea- The Dune by Stephen King
26.A book with an animal in the title- Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones
27.A book set on a different planet- Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
28.A book with song lyrics in the title- I don't wanna be right Alisha Yvonne
29.A book about or set on Halloween-You got a rock, Charlie Brown by Charles M. Schulz
30.A book with characters who are twins-Dirty Money by Ashley & Jaquavis
31.A book mentioned in another book-
32.A book from a celebrity book club- No one is coming to save us by Stephanie Powell Watts from Sarah Jessica Parker's book club
33.A childhood classic you've never read-The Watsons Go to Birmingham by Christopher Paul Curtis
34.A book that's published in 2018- Mina's joint 2 by Keshia Ervin
35.A past Goodreads Choice Awards winner-The hate u give by Angie Thomas
36.A book set in the decade you were born- Carter Diamond Part 1 by Ashley & Jaquavis
37.A book you meant to read in 2017 but didn't get to- The First Lady by Carl Weber
38.A book with an ugly cover- Fright Time #1 by Rochelle Larkin (Editor), Elaine A. Kule (Contributor), Terry Patrick (Contributor), Jane Ehlers (Contributor)
39.A book that involves a bookstore or library- Ethic II by Ashley Antoinette
40.Your favorite prompt from the 2015, 2016, or 2017 POPSUGAR Reading Challenges:
A book published in 2017- Man on the run by Carl Weber, A book with the title of the characters name- Darius Jones by Mary B. Morrison, A book by female author - Never again once more by Mary B. Morrison, A book set in 2 time periods- Love by Night: A Black Vampire Story by Stina, A book by a person of color- Reckless by Keisha Ervin, A book that's a story within a story- Reckless 2 by Keisha Ervin, A book of letters- An American Marriage by Tayari Jones, A book involving a love triangle- Lovin you is Wrong by Alisha Yvonne, A book with bad reviews- Return to Flint by Treasure Hernandez, A book where the main character is a different ethnicity than you- Heaven's Fury by Meta Smith, A classic romance- Ethic III by Ashley Antoinette, A book with more than 500 pages- The Choir Director Large Print Edition by Carl Weber,
Advanced Reading Challenge
1.A bestseller from the year you graduated high school-
2.A cyberpunk book-UR by Stephen King
3.A book that was being read by a stranger in a public
4.A book tied to your ancestry
5.A book with a fruit or vegetable in the title
6.An allegory
7.A book by an author with the same first or last name as you
8.A microhistory
9.A book about a problem facing society today- The Mothers by Brit Bennett (abortion)
10.A book recommended by someone else taking the POPSUGAR Reading Challenge-
A book that's published in 2021- Dispossession by Tayari Jones
An Afrofuturist book- Lakewood by Megan Giddings
A book that has a heart, diamond, club, or spade on the cover- Finna: Poems
by Nate Marshall
A book by an author who shares your zodiac sign- Good Girl, Bad Girl: An Insider's Biography of Whitney Houston
by Kevin Ammons
A dark academia book- Pet
A book with a gem, mineral, or rock in the title- Saving Ruby King by Catherine Adel West
A book where the main character works at your current or dream job- Kove by Desiree M. Granger (author)
A book that has won the Women's Prize For Fiction- Red at the bone by Jacqueline Woodson
A book with a family tree- I Regret The Day I Lost My Virginity: You Are Not Your Past
LeAnne "LeLee" Lyons
A bestseller from the 1990s- The library policeman by Stephen King
A book about forgetting- Before I Forget: Love, Hope, Help, and Acceptance in Our Fight Against Alzheimer's by B. Smith, Dan Gasby, and Michael Shnayerson
A book you have seen on someone's bookshelf (on Facebook)- Clap when you land by Elizabeth Acevedo
A locked-room mystery- they all fall down by Rachel Howzell Hall
A book set in a restaurant- Viva Durant and the Madness of Madame Bouchard:
Ashli St. Armant
A book with a black-and-white cover- Not Another Thug Story by Desiree
A book by an Indigenous author-
A book that has the same title as a song- Jumpoff by Jara Everett
A book about a subject you are passionate about- Hair Love by Matthew A. Cherry
A book that discusses body positivity- Heavy by Kiese Laymon
A book found on a Black Lives Matter reading list- Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith
A genre hybrid- The Visit
(Black Stars #1)
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Nyambi Nyambi (Narrator )
A book set mostly or entirely outdoors- The Deep by Rivers Soloman
A book with something broken on the cover- One in a million by Kimberly Lawson Roby
A book by a Muslim American author-
A book that was published anonymously-
A book with an oxymoron in the title- Good Grief by Ngozi Anyanwu
A book about do-overs or fresh starts- Without A Shadow OF A Doubt
by Ta’Kari Christie
A magical realism book- The Black Pages (Black Stars #2)
by Nnedi Okorafor
A book set in multiple countries- Marvin Gaye, My Brother by Frankie Gaye, Fred E. Basten
A book set somewhere you'd like to visit in 2021(Louisiana)- Deep down in the Bayou by Neicy P.
A book by a blogger, vlogger, YouTube video creator, or other online personality- God must have forgot about me Jason Lee
A book whose title starts with "Q," "X," or "Z"- Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
A book featuring three generations (grandparent, parent, child)- After the Dance, My life with Marvin Gaye by Jan Gaye, David Ritz
A book about a social justice issue- Passing by Nella Larson
A book in a different format than what you normally read (YouTube book club)- Soulacoaster: The Diary of Me by R. Kelly, David Ritz
A book that has fewer than 1,000 reviews on Amazon or Goodreads- Not Another Thug Story 2 by Desiree
A book you think your best friend would like- A Song for You: My Life with Whitney Houston
by Robyn Crawford
A book about art or an artist- My Voice by Angie Martinez (recording artist)
A book everyone seems to have read but you- Vindicated by Karrine Steffans
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Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading Challenge:
A book with pictures- I Can Fly: The R. Kelly Story
by Kim L. Dulaney
A self improvement book- In Quiet Times by Dasheen White
A book with a number in the title- Black Stars #3 2043...A Merman I Should Turn to Be byNisi Shawl, LeVar Burton (Narrator)
A sci-fi book- These Alien Skies
(Black Stars #4) by C.T. Rwiz
An allegory- Clap Back
(Black Stars #5)by Nalo Hopkinson, Adenrele Ojo (Narrator)
A book you can read in a day- We Travel the Spaceways (Black Stars #6) by Victor LaValle
A book with non human characters- George and Martha
by James Marshall
A book that takes place over character's lifespan- Will by Will Smith
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ADVANCED:
The longest book (by pages) on your TBR list- The Collected Autobiographies of Maya Angelou by Maya Angelou
The shortest book (by pages) on your TBR list- Every kind of way by A. Jones
The book on your TBR list with the prettiest cover- Sulwe by Lupita Nyongo
The book on your TBR list with the ugliest cover- Duende by Tracy K. Smith
The book that's been on your TBR list for the longest amount of time- Dancing with the devil by Mark Curry
A book from your TBR list you meant to read last year but didn't- Love Poems by Nikki Giovanni
A book from your TBR list you associate with a favorite person, place, or thing- Keeping the Faith by Faith Evans (90s R&B/Hip Hop, Tupac)
A book from your TBR list chosen at random- Lights To Her Shadow: The Ta'kari Lee Christie Story
by Ta'kari Christie, E. Lynn
A DNF book from your TBR list- Brother to the Night: A collection of poems by Tasha Milteer
A free book from your TBR list (borrowed)- Not another thug story 3 by Desiree M. Granger