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I'm at 16/41
This week I finished Tears of the Desert: A Memoir of Survival in Darfur for my book about another culture (it could also work, I think, for a political memoir). It was a very good, eye-opening book about the genocide in Darfur/Sudan around 2004.
I also finished a read-aloud (and reread for me) of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban with my daughter. This likely won't count for the challenge (trying to do mostly first time reads), but it will still count for my yearly goals :)
I gave up on The Lord of the Rings for now. It's a slow read for me, and I just need some books I can really power through right now. I still plan to read it at some point.
I've been switching between 3 different audiobooks, and I think if I would just settle down and pick one I would actually make some progress!
I am also reading The Invention of Wings for my Oprah Book Club book.



So I only checked off my book less than 150 pages. I read The Grownup. I was very underwhelmed. I finished it last night and thought "ok..what was the point?" The point, I determined, was to bring me to 8 out of 41 categories completed.
Tonight I'm going to start with my book and prequel category with reading The Selection Series Collection.

I haven't really read anything terrific so I feel like I'm going through the motions.
Maybe I'm burned out on getting all the sci-fi/future/dystopian stuff off the list over and done with early in the year.
And I'm wondering when I'll meet someone new who will just happen to have a good book recommendation!


I haven't really read anything terrific so I feel like I'm going through the motions.
Maybe I'm burned out on getting all the sci-fi/future/dystopian stuff off the list over and don..."
Have you read Fates and Furies? I loved it and it's my go-to recommendation right now.
I did not finish ANY books for this Challenge this week, so I'm still holding steady at 20/41. I'm currently slogging through the book 100 years older than me, The Woman in White, by Wilkie Collins, published in 1859 so it's actually 108 years older than me, but what's eight years between friends?! Is it just me, or am I reading the wrong books, or what? Because I invariably find 19thC and older books to be long dreadful slogs! Anyway, in a few more days I'll be done with this book, and I can check that box and move on with my life, satisfied in my accomplishment.

I do too, but I often find that the second read is much easier because I have a general idea of where the story is going. Trying to follow the story AND untangle the language is a bit much sometimes.

39. A book that takes place on an island- Butler Did It! by Keith Pomeroy 3/6/16

Anyway, this week, I read Funny Girl which I enjoyed more than I thought I would, considering it's not my usual genre. Although I was unable to use it for this challenge, it would fit under several categories, if anyone else it interested.

[x] 25. A book that takes place during summer - Atonement
25/41

This puts me at 13/41.
Christi wrote: I haven't really read anything terrific so I feel like I'm going through the motions.
I sooooo feel you on this one. It takes the joy out of the accomplishment and the pleasure of reading. I might have to pick a few books that are impulsive reads whether they fit prompts or not for me to get back in the groove. And we're not even mid-way through the year.

This past week I have finished my road trip novel (Travels with Charley by John Steinbeck) and my romance that takes place in the future (The Rowan by Anne McCaffrey). Now I'm going to read another Discworld novel that I'm not counting for the challenge so that I can read the new ones that do count. :)
I'm at 6/41 for the challenge. :)

I read Le bleu est une couleur chaude for the graphic novel prompt.
I am also halfway The Bone Clocks that I will use for blue cover or book suggested by someone you just met.
I am also reading The Hobbit to my son and I will use it for the prompt guaranteed to make me happy.

#5, home state WI, Benefit of the Doubt: A Novel
#11, book becoming a movie, Allegiant
#15, book by celebrity As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride
#28, book by comedian Yes Please
#38, satirical book Cat's Cradle

Finished The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic: How Engaging 1% of Catholics Could Change the World for my Self-Improvement Book.
13/41

Not too much reading this week. Been having lots of bad headaches lately. I'm worried it's from eye strain from reading so much. I'm afraid to go to the doctor, I don't want to be told I can't read. I'll DIE! LOL



�37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with: Jose Maria Arguedas, Les fleuves profonds , Gallimard, 1966 (traduit de l’espagnol, ed. orig. 1958).
Takes place in the Peruvian Andes; pretty much a Bildungsroman. Great book.
�5. A book set in your home state: Gertrude Stein, Paris France , Liverlight, 2013 (ed. orig. 1940).
A bit of a disappointment; style's great, but pretty much a string of lieux communs about France.
That put me at 20 (on 82); read the graphic novel since then, and made good inroads into my "book taking place on an island".
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Hope you are where you want to be in your progress. And welcome to the new members who have joined in the last week. I've seen a lot of first-time posters and we're so very happy to have you.
I'm still at 12/41 with two books in progress.
Remember to nominate a satirical book for our group read in April. Today is the last day to submit your nomination. I'll close that folder and publish the poll for official voting at the end of the day. Link to the nomination thread: /topic/show/...
To clarify: I am only seeking nominations for the satirical book (not for book by a comedian). Those who wish to participate in the Monthly Challenge may pick from either a satirical book (and choose the group read or another book) or a book by a comedian. We will have discussions and "I finished!" threads for both prompts.
Happy to answer any questions or hear any suggestions. Hope you are experiencing warmer weather where you are (we are in Michigan!)