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January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long
2. Read a novel by an author new to you
3. Read a book with a one-word title
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
2. Read a book with a two-word title
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
3. Read a book with a four-word title
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
Many thanks,Rosemarie!Pleased to have all prompts in advance :)(36/36)
January -General Fiction(Novels)
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long
Brideshead RevisitedbyEvelyn Waugh
�8/1/23 � � � � �
2. Read a novel by an author new to you
The Velveteen Rabbitby Margery Williams Bianco
�24/10/22 � � � � �
3. Read a book with a one-word title
Armisticeby Francis Brett Young
�19/4/23
February-Plays, Poetry, Romance
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
Photograph 51byAnna Ziegler
�5/4/23 � � � � �
2. Read a book with a two-word title
Broken GlassbyArthur Miller
�28/1/23 � � � � �
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
Odds AgainstbyDick Francis
�19/2/23 � � � � �
March-Mystery, Suspense
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
Whip HandbyDick Francis
�21/3/23 � � � � �
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
The ClientbyJohn Grisham (Mark)
�30/4/23 � � � �
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
The Marriage PortraitbyMaggie O'Farrell
�25/3/23 � � � � �
April-Western, Humour, Adventure
1. Read a western or adventure book
Break Inby Dick Francis
�24/5/23 � � � � �
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
How the Widow Won the DeaconbyWilliam James Lampton
�19/4/23 � � � �
3. Read a book with a four-word title
Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
�15/6/23 � � � � �
May-Female Authors
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
My Dearest Dietrich: A Novel of Dietrich Bonhoeffer's Lost LovebyAmanda Barratt
�12/1/23 � � � � �
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
The Marriage PortraitbyMaggie O'Farrell
�25/3/23 � � � � �
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
Agnes GreybyAnne Brontë
�17/4/23 � � � � �
June-Fantasy, Graphic Novels
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
The Giver: Graphic NovelbyP. Craig Russell
�19/4/23 � � � � �
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
Venus Is A Man's WorldbyWilliam Tenn
�7/6/23 � � � � �
3. Read any book in a series
The Nameless Luna - Book One: The Girl With Violet EyesbyHope Dwinell
�29/5/23 � � � �
July-Children's, YA
1. Read a children's or YA book
The Parent TrapbyErich Kästner
�3/1/23 � � � �
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
Little Miss Grasshopperby Johanna Spyri
�10/7/23 � � � �
3. Read a book set on an island
Grandad's IslandbyBenji Davies
�15/4/23 � � � �
August-Memoirs, Biography, Travel
1. Read a memoir or biography
Where Shall We Run To?: A MemoirbyAlan Garner
�19/4/23 � � � � �
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to (Denmark)
Number the StarsbyLois Lowry
�18/4/23 � � � � �
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
The JourneybyFrancesca Sanna
�19/4/23 � � � � �
September-Science Fiction, Dystopia
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
Project HushbyWilliam Tenn
�14/6/23 � � �
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
GenevabyRichard Armitage
�22/1/23 � � � � �
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
Of All Possible WorldsbyWilliam Tenn
�7/6/23 � � � �
October-Supernatural, Thriller, Horror
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
The Woman In GreenbyPu Songling
�31/5/23 � � �
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
The Red RoombyH.G. Wells
�31/5/23 � � � � �
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
The RavenbyEdgar Allan Poe
�5/6/22 � � � �
November-Historical Fiction, Non-fiction(any type)
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
Elizabeth: The Forgotten Yearsby John Guy
�24/10/22 � � � � �
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests
THE MYSTERY OF THE SACRED STIGMATA: My Interviews With PADRE PIO'S Spiritual Advisors: His life, miracles, gifts, battles with the devil, the invisible stigmata, and the visible stigmatabyMichael Freze
�19/4/23 � � � � �
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
Miss Pettigrew Lives for a DaybyWinifred Watson
�23/4/23 � � � �
December-Classics and Short Stories
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
The Mayor of CasterbridgebyThomas Hardy
�2/2/23 � � � � �
2. Read a classic short story
The Sun KingbyGaston Derreaux
�19/4/23
3. Read a book of your choice!
Ice Walker: A Polar Bear's Journey through the Fragile ArcticbyJames Raffan
�26/1/23 � � � � �
(COMPLETED 10/7/23)
Prompts for 2023Goal: One book per month
January
1. Read a book with at least 150 pages long The Phantom Tollbooth
2. Read a novel by an author new to you
3. Read a book with a one-word title
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
2. Read a book with a two-word title
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
3. Read a book with a four-word title
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
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Last year was the first year of this challenge and I was creating them month by month!
Prompts for 2023January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long - Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
2. Read a novel by an author new to you - The Unbelieved by Vikki Petraitis
3. Read a book with a one-word title - Foster by Claire Keegan
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
2. Read a book with a two-word title - The Waves by Virginia Woolf
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors - The Last Remains by Elly Griffiths
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel -The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M" - The Other Side of Beautiful by Kim Lock main character's name is Mercy
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover - Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan
April
1. Read a western or adventure book - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
2. Read a book that makes you laugh - The Ghost of Thomas Kempe by Penelope Lively
3. Read a book with a four-word title - The Sun Walks Down by Fiona McFarlane
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors - Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire- Villette by Charlotte Brontë Lucy Snowe
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer - Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Qu� Mai
3. Read any book in a series - Paradise DS Walker #2 by Patricia Wolf
July
1. Read a children's or YA book - The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J - Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
3. Read a book set on an island -
August
1. Read a memoir or biography - Wifedom: Mrs. Orwell's Invisible Life by Anna Funder
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to - While We Were Dreaming by Clemens Meyer
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction) - Death in Persia by Annemarie Schwarzenbach
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover - Howards End Is on the Landing: A Year of Reading from Home by Susan Hill
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950 - One More River by John Galsworthy
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you - The Smoking Diaries Volume 4: Coda by Simon Gray
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count Jacob's Room is Full of Books: A Year of Reading by Susan Hill
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice! - The Seven Chris Hammer
Thank you Rosemarie for everything you are doing to get us all set for 2023.
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Prompts for 2023January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long
2. Read a novel by an author new to you
3. Read a book with a one-word title
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
2. Read a book with a two-word title
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
3. Read a book with a four-word title
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
27/36January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long And Then There Were None
2. Read a novel by an author new to you Sharp Objects (Reading Now)
3. Read a book with a one-word title Sanctuary
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection The Obsession
2. Read a book with a two-word title Needful Things
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel The Guest List
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M" Gallows Hill
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition, Vol. 4
April
1. Read a western or adventure book The Book of Lost Things
2. Read a book that makes you laugh Project Hail Mary
3. Read a book with a four-word title Then She Was Gone
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you The Hanging Tree
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors The Lost Tower
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition, Vol. 2
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer Hidden Pictures
3. Read any book in a series The Silence of the Girls
July
1. Read a children's or YA book The Witch of Blackbird Pond
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J The Family Upstairs
3. Read a book set on an island The Search
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction) The Song of Achilles
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book Fractal Noise
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover The House of Long Shadows
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements House of Shadows
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires The Hanging Tree
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950 The Secret Garden
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal Edition, Vol. 1
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970 The Turn of the Screw
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
Finished: 2024/04/28Oh I really liked this in 2022! Gonna pick it up again.
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Excited to be doing this for the first time!Prompts for 2023
January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long Reforming Lord Ragsdale by Carla Kelly
2. Read a novel by an author new to you Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
3. Read a book with a one-word title
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
2. Read a book with a two-word title: Night Secrets by Kat Martin (read January)
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel Murder is Easy by Agatha Christie
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
3. Read a book with a four-word title
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you Storytelling with You: Plan, Create, and Deliver a Stellar Presentation by Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
Monthly Challenge Prompts� 1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long
The Hobbit 1/1-1/5
� 2. Read a novel by an author new to you
The Wrong Kind of Weird 1/1-1/2
� 3. Read a book with a one-word title
Maame 2/1-2/3
February
� 1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
The Long Run 2/24
� 2. Read a book with a two-word title
Open Water 2/20-2/24
� 3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
Phoenix Rise 2/19-2/20
March
� 1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
The Moonstone 3/13-3/17
� 2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
Mister Monday3/4-3/4
� 3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
Small Things Like These 3/22
April
� 1. Read a western or adventure book
Blood Meridian: Or the Evening Redness in the West 4/27-4/29
� 2. Read a book that makes you laugh
Dead Witch Walking 4/5
� 3. Read a book with a four-word title
White Witch, Black Curse 4/15-4/16
May
� 1. Read a book by a female author new to you
The Inheritance Games 5/1
� 2. Read a book by one of your favorite female authors
The Bone Shard Daughter 5/20
� 3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
Marple: Twelve New Mysteries 5/18-5/19
June
� 1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
Eragon 6/2-6/5
� 2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
Return to Valetto 6/9-6/11
� 3. Read any book in a series
Eldest 6/7-6/10
July
� 1. Read a children's or YA book
The Last Vanguard 7/1
� 2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
The Two Towers 7/17-7/21
� 3. Read a book set on an island
The Bone Shard War 6/29-7/3
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
Prompts for 2023Goal: One book per month
**Calling this done. Three books per month except for the sci-fi/dystopian, because I don't read either of those genres. 02/11/2023
January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long On the Hook
2. Read a novel by an author new to you Horribly Haunted in Hillbilly Hollow
3. Read a book with a one-word title Barrymore
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection The Power of Yes: A Dramatist Seeks to Understand the Financial Crisis (play)
2. Read a book with a two-word title Fox Tracks
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors No Plan B
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel Arsenic and Old Books
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M" The Widow (Martin Asher)
3. Read a book with a green cover The Ghastly Ghost of Hillbilly Hollow
April
1. Read a western or adventure book Hell and Back
2. Read a book that makes you laugh Heartburn
3. Read a book with a four-word title Carrie Soto Is Back
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you The Next Wife
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors Hide and Sneak
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire The Christie Affair
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel Lights, Cameras, Witches
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer The Big Lie (Florida)
3. Read any book in a series The Secret Witness (Shepard and gray, 1)
July
1. Read a children's or YA book The Vile Victorians
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J The Silence of the Library (Miranda James. 1/4)
3. Read a book set on an island Death by Chocolate Chip Cupcake (Eastport Maine)
August
1. Read a memoir or biography Write It When I'm Gone
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to The Family Holiday(italy)
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction) 4 Sleuths & A Bachelorette: A Killer Foursome Mystery Book 1 (The main characters travel to Niagara Falls for a bachelorette gathering.)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university File M for Murder (Charlie works at a university library 1/4)
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover Granny's Got a Gun
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements Undead and Done
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires Undead and Unwary
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books Death by Haunted House (Hollis)
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950 Murder at the Ice Ball (mid 1700s)
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you The Laws of Medicine: Field Notes from an Uncertain Science
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count The Good Nurse: A True Story of Medicine, Madness, and Murder
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970 The Sinners (maugham) (1964)
2. Read a classic short story The Letter (Maugham)
3. Read a book of your choice! Out of Hounds
I am brand new to this and pretty excited. Prompts for 2023
January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long - Reminders of Him - DONE
2. Read a novel by an author new to you My Life Without God - DONE
3. Read a book with a one-word title Heaven - DONE
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection A Nest of Sparrows
2. Read a book with a two-word title The Masterpiece
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors Surprised by Joy: The Shape of My Early Life
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel Chiefs
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M" Memory Man
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover Hearing Jesus Speak Into Your Sorrow
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh Bossypants
3. Read a book with a four-word title Christ in the Gospel
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you Across the Plains in the Donner Party
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors Choosing Gratitude: Your Journey to Joy
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire Havah: The Story of Eve
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography A Grief Observed
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction) The Gurus, the Young Man, and Elder Paisios
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book The Andromeda Strain
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up: A New Look at Today's Evangelical Church in the Light of Early Christianity
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you Gray Matter: A Neurosurgeon Discovers the Power of Prayer... One Patient at a Time
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count Shadow of the Almighty: The Life and Testament of Jim Elliot
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
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Prompts for 2023
💖💫💫 January 💫
💖1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long
Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre (Read: 06/01/23)
Pages: 312
💖2. Read a novel by an author new to you
Half a Soul by Olivia Atwood (Read: 09/01/23)
💖3. Read a book with a one-word title
Crownbreaker by Sebastien de Castell (Read: 03/01/23)
💫February💫
💖1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
💖2. Read a book with a two-word title
Hell Bent by Leigh Bardugo - Read: 27/02/23
💖3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
Chimes at Midnight by Seanan McGuire - Read: 05/02/23
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
3. Read a book with a four-word title
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
Mod
January:
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long: Il barone rampante by Italo Calvino
2. Read a novel by an author new to you: A State of Independence by Caryl Phillips
3. Read a book with a one word title: Earthlight by Arthur C. Clarke
February:
1. Read a poetry collection: Poems, 1832 by Alfred Tennyson
2.Read a book with a two-word title: The Italian by Ann Radcliffe
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors: Some Buried Caesar by Rex Stout
March:
1. Read a mystery: Murder Must Advertise by Dorothy L. Sayers
2. Read a book where one of the main character's names starts with M: The Scent of Water by Elizabeth Goudge (Mary Lindsey)
3. Read a book set in Ireland: The Wild Irish Girl: A National Tale by Sydney Owenson Morgan
April
1. Read a western or adventure book: Le Sphinx des glaces by Jules Verne
2. Read a book that makes you laugh: Pigs Have Wings by P.G. Wodehouse
3. Read a book with a four-word title: Over My Dead Body by Rex Stout
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you: If You Ask Me by Betty White
2. Read book by one of your favourite female authors: The Nine Tailors by Dorothy L. Sayers
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire: The Subversive Simone Weil: A Life in Five Ideas by Robert Zaretsky
June
1. Read a fantasy: Meister Floh: Ein Märchen in sieben Abenteuern zweier Freunde by E.T.A. Hoffmann
2.Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer: The Coral Island by R.M. Ballantyne
3. Read any book in a series: A Family Affair by Rex Stout
July
1. Read a children's or YA book: Happy Times in Norway by Sigrid Undset
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with J: Heidi by Johanna Spyri
3. Read a book set on an island: Web by John Wyndham
August
1. Read a memoir or biography: Life of Apollonius by Philostratus
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to: Der Geisterseher. Aus Den Memoiren Des Grafen Von O** by Friedrich Schiller Italy
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey(fiction or non-fiction): When the Going Was Good by Evelyn Waugh
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book: Islands in the Sky by Arthur C. Clarke
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university: Good-bye, Mr. Chips by James Hilton
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover:
by Ellery QueenOctober
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires: The Little Vampire by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books: The Worst Best Halloween Ever by Barbara Robinson
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950: The Apostle by Sholem Asch
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you: Uppingham by the Sea: A Narrative of the Year at Borth by John Huntley Skrine
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count: For the Children: A Cold War Escape Story by Geza Tatrallyay
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
January1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long - The Recovery Agent
2. Read a novel by an author new to you - The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age
3. Read a book with a one-word title - Bittersweet
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection - Rules of the Game
2. Read a book with a two-word title - Stay Awake
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors - Encore in Death
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel - What Happened to the Bennetts
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M" - Nothing But Trouble
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover - Evvie Drake Starts Over
April
1. Read a western or adventure book - News of the World
2. Read a book that makes you laugh - Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
3. Read a book with a four-word title - Hook, Line, and Sinker
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you - The Lily Brand
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors - Proof of Life
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire - The Book Woman's Daughter (loved the female characters!)
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel - Wishing Stars: Space Opera Fairytales
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer - How to Raise an Elephant
3. Read any book in a series - Dark of Night
July
1. Read a children's or YA book - You've Reached Sam
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J - 21st Birthday (by James Patterson)
3. Read a book set on an island - Snowblind
August
1. Read a memoir or biography - Excuse Me While I Disappear: Tales of Midlife Mayhem
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to - You, with a View (entire roadtrip was awesome)
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction) - Killers of a Certain Age
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book - Our Missing Hearts
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university - The Last Housewife
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover - The Blooding
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements - No Humans Involved
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires - The Kiss Curse
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books - Revival
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950 - The Postmaster's Daughter
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you - Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count - How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970 - Death Comes As the End (1944)
2. Read a classic short story - Foster
3. Read a book of your choice! - Rent Girl
January1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long - When Stars Are Scattered - Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
2. Read a novel by an author new to you - Arsenic and Adobo - Mia P. Manansala
3. Read a book with a one-word title
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
2. Read a book with a two-word title
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
3. Read a book with a four-word title
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice!
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�1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long
The German Heiress - 1/10
�2. Read a novel by an author new to you
The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks - 1/2
�3. Read a book with a one-word title
Ripper - 4/15
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�1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
If Beale Street Could Talk - 2/5
�2. Read a book with a two-word title
Twisted Palace - 2/28
�3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
The Curse Defiers - 2/8
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�1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
Desert Star - 3/13
�2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
A Caribbean Mystery: Miss Marple - 4/13
�3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
Prompts for 2023January
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long
2. Read a novel by an author new to you
3. Read a book with a one-word title
February
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection
2. Read a book with a two-word title
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors
March
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M"
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover
April
1. Read a western or adventure book
2. Read a book that makes you laugh
3. Read a book with a four-word title
May
1. Read a book by a female author new to you
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire
June
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer
3. Read any book in a series
July
1. Read a children's or YA book
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J
3. Read a book set on an island
August
1. Read a memoir or biography
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction)
September
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik 8/13 4â�
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover
9/10 4â�October
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books
November
1. Read a book that is set before 1950
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count
December
1. Read a book originally published before 1970
2. Read a classic short story
3. Read a book of your choice
Prompts for 2023Thought I had already set this up... been working on it since the first of the year...
Last updated: 12/31/2023 (36 of 36 completed)
January (done)
1. Read a novel at least 150 pages long - French Braid 1/3/2023
2. Read a novel by an author new to you - Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Rayborn 1/26/2023
3. Read a book with a one-word title Taft 5/26/2023, Memphis 6/4/2023
February (done)
1. Read a romance, play or poetry collection The Song of Achilles 2/13/2023
2. Read a book with a two-word title Daisy Darker 2/20/2023
3. Read a book by one of your favourite authors Cloud Cuckoo Land Anthony Doerr 1/17/2023
March (done)
1. Read a mystery or suspense novel The Boys from Biloxi 2/3/2023
2. Read a book where one of the main characters' names starts with "M" The Intangible "Marissa" 3/4/2023
3. Read a book set in Ireland or with a green cover A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail 8/3/2023
April (done)
1. Read a western or adventure book The Road 3/21/2023
2. Read a book that makes you laugh Becoming Duchess Goldblatt: A Memoir 2/27/2023
3. Read a book with a four-word title Pilgrim at Tinker Creek 2/19/2023
May (done)
1. Read a book by a female author new to you The Round House Louise Erdrich 3/11/2023
2. Read a book by one of your favourite female authors Demon Copperhead Barbara Kingsolver 4/16/2023
3. Read a book about a woman/girl you admire The Uncommon Reader: A Novella The Queen 2/8/2023
June (done)
1. Read a fantasy or graphic novel Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened graphic novel, 3/20/2023
2. Read a book set in a hot place or during the summer The Library Book fire in Los Angeles, 6/12/2023
3. Read any book in a series Lucy by the Sea #4 in Amgash series, 5/14/2023
July (done)
1. Read a children's or YA book The Velveteen Rabbit 2/28/2023
2. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with J Northanger Abbey Jane Austen, 6/30/2023
3. Read a book set on an island Clap When You Land Dominican Republic, 7/24/2023
August (done)
1. Read a memoir or biography Love, Loss, and What I Wore 7/11/2023
2. Read a book set in a place you love to visit or would like to travel to Birnam Wood New Zealand, 6/16/2023
3. Read a book where the main character goes on a journey (fiction or non-fiction) The Pilgrim's Progress 3/15/2023 or Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail 8/17/2023
September (done)
1. Read a science fiction or dystopian book The Passage 12/1/2023
2. Read a book set in any school, college or university Friday Night Lights: A Town, a Team, and a Dream Permian High School, Odessa TX 10/2/2023
3. Read a book with an orange, yellow or red cover 4/22/2023
October (done)
1. Read a book or story that is considered horror or has supernatural elements Piranesi 6/18/2023
2. Read a book that has witches, ghosts or vampires Falling Stars 8/21/2023
3. Read a Halloween story, including picture books Something Wicked This Way Comes 10/17/2023
November (done)
1. Read a book that is set before 1950 The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America 3/31/2023
2. Read a non-fiction book about any topic that interests you Being Texan: Essays, Recipes, and Advice for the Lone Star Way of Life 1/22/2023
3. Read a book that has a title with five or more words, subtitles count Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs 1/24/2023
December (done)
1. Read a book originally published before 1970 On the Road 5/24/2023
2. Read a classic short story Excellent People and Other Stories: Excellent People and Other Stories 12/11/2023
3. Read a book of your choice (reserving this for my last book of the year!) The Violin Conspiracy 12/28/2023
The Reading Challenge Group
Books mentioned in this topic
Hannibal Lecter and Philosophy: The Heart of the Matter (other topics)Cemetery Boys (other topics)
The Violin Conspiracy (other topics)
Excellent People and Other Stories: Excellent People and Other Stories (other topics)
The Passage (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
John Galsworthy (other topics)Chris Hammer (other topics)
Susan Hill (other topics)
John Huntley Skrine (other topics)
Simon Gray (other topics)
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