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message 1: by Irene (last edited Sep 17, 2021 04:01PM) (new)

Irene (irene5) | 859 comments So excited to finally be doing the full challenge!

STATS
(in order read)

Date Started:
Date Finished:

ALL BOOKS
In order of the prompts:

FIVE STARS
Loved. Highly recommend to everyone. Need physical copy.
World of Wonders In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil 101 Poems by Gordon S. McCulloch Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

FOUR STARS
Usually 1-2 aspects that prevented it from being amazing.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel Dear Martin (Dear Martin, #1) by Nic Stone The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Snow by Maxence Fermine Camelot's Shadow (The Paths to Camelot, #1) by Sarah Zettel The Dam Keeper (Dam Keeper, #1) by Robert Kondo The Other Countess (The Lacey Chronicles, #1) by Eve Edwards The Dragon and the Pearl (Tang Dynasty, #2) by Jeannie Lin The Color Purple by Alice Walker Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer, #2) by Laini Taylor Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe, #2) by Neal Shusterman The Toll (Arc of a Scythe, #3) by Neal Shusterman

THREE STARS
Like some parts, but overall didn't particularly enjoy reading.
The Rogue's Princess (The Lacey Chronicles, #3) by Eve Edwards Song of the Forever Rains (Mousai, #1) by E.J. Mellow Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer, #1) by Laini Taylor The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson The Apocalypse Suite (The Umbrella Academy, #1) by Gerard Way Retribution Rails (Vengeance Road, #2) by Erin Bowman Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris

TWO STARS
Disliked the book and struggled to finish it, but not problematic.
Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights, #1) by Chloe Gong Crown Duel The Definitive Edition by Sherwood Smith Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) by Kristin Cashore On Life after Death, revised by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

ONE STAR
Hated the book. Many things I disliked, no redeeming factors. Anything problematic goes here.
The Girl the Sea Gave Back (Sky in the Deep, #2) by Adrienne Young The Collector by John Fowles Too Late by Colleen Hoover

FAVORITE BOOK COVERSs:
Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Rogue's Princess (The Lacey Chronicles, #3) by Eve Edwards Song of the Forever Rains (Mousai, #1) by E.J. Mellow


message 2: by Irene (last edited Sep 17, 2021 03:47PM) (new)

Irene (irene5) | 859 comments COMPLETED: 32/52

�1. A book related to “In the Beginning...�
�2. A book by an author whose name doesn't contain the letters A, T or Y
Too Late | ✭✩✩✩� on 8/20/21
�3. A book related to the lyrics of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music
Snow | Silver white winters that melt into spring | ✭✭✭✭� on 4/14/21
�4. A book with a monochromatic cover
Too Late by Colleen Hoover Snow by Maxence Fermine

�5. A book by an author on USA Today's list of 100 Black Novelists You Should Read
The Color Purple | ✭✭✭✭� on 5/29/21
�6. A love story
The Dragon and the Pearl | ✭✭✭✭� on 5/22/21
�7. A book that fits a prompt suggestion that didn't make the final list
A Cluedo weapon on the cover: Rope | Retribution Rails | ✭✭✭✩� on 8/7/21
�8. A book set in a state, province, or country you have never visited
The Color Purple by Alice Walker The Dragon and the Pearl (Tang Dynasty, #2) by Jeannie Lin Retribution Rails (Vengeance Road, #2) by Erin Bowman

�9. A book you associate with a specific season or time of year
�10. A book with a female villain or criminal
These Violent Delights | MC is a female member of organized crime | ✭✭✩✩� on 2/11/21
�11. A book to celebrate The Grand Egyptian Museum
Thunderhead | Features the Great Library of Alexandria | ✭✭✭✭� on 9/8/21
�12. A book eligible for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation
�13. A book written by an author of one of your best reads of 2020
Bitterblue | Book 3 in Graceling Realm | ✭✭✩✩� on 9/15/21
These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights, #1) by Chloe Gong Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe, #2) by Neal Shusterman Bitterblue (Graceling Realm, #3) by Kristin Cashore

�14. A book set in a made-up place
The Dam Keeper | ✭✭✭✭� on 5/9/21
�15. A book that features siblings as the main characters
Crown Duel | ✭✭✩✩� on 6/6/21
�16. A book with a building in the title
The Haunting of Hill House | ✭✭✭✩� on 6/17/21
�17. A book with a Muslim character or author
The Dam Keeper (Dam Keeper, #1) by Robert Kondo Crown Duel The Definitive Edition by Sherwood Smith The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

�18. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 1
�19. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 2
Age of Narrator: Young Adulthood (Present) | Dead Until Dark | ✭✭✭✩� on 9/16/21
�20. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 3
Age of Narrator: Late Adulthood (Future) | 101 Poems | ✭✭✭✭� on 5/8/21
�21. A book whose title and author both contain the letter "u"
�22. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads
Strange the Dreamer | ✭✭✭✩� on 6/14/21
Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris 101 Poems by Gordon S. McCulloch Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer, #1) by Laini Taylor

�23. A cross genre novel
Nine Coaches Waiting | ✭✭✭✭� on 8/6/21
�24. A book about racism or race relations
Dear Martin | ✭✭✭✭� on 2/11/21
�25. A book set on an island
�26. A short book (<210 pages) by a new-to-you author
Evidence of the Affair | ✭✭✩✩� on 2/12/21
Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart Dear Martin (Dear Martin, #1) by Nic Stone Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid

�27. A book with a character who can be found in a deck of cards
King (Arthur), Queen (Guinevere), The Magician | Camelot's Shadow | ✭✭✭✭� on 5/9/21
�28. A book connected to ice
�29. A book that you consider comfort reading
�30. A long book
Camelot's Shadow (The Paths to Camelot, #1) by Sarah Zettel

�31. A book by an author whose career spanned more than 21 years
The Collector | ✭✩✩✩� on 8/10/21
�32. A book whose cover shows more than 2 people
The Toll | ✭✭✭✭� on 9/10/21
�33. A collection of short stories, essays, or poetry
World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments | ✭✭✭✭� on 4/21/21
�34. A book with a travel theme
The Little Prince | ✭✭✭✭� on 1/15/21
�35. A book set in a country on the Tropic of Cancer
Life of Pi | ✭✭✭✭� on 2/10/21
The Collector by John Fowles The Toll (Arc of a Scythe, #3) by Neal Shusterman World of Wonders In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Life of Pi by Yann Martel

�36. A book with six or more words in the title
The Girl the Sea Gave Back | ✭✩✩✩� on 5/28/21
�37. A book from the Are You Well Read in World Literature list
�38. A book related to a word given by a random word generator
�39. A book involving an immigrant
Zikora | ✭✭✭✭� on 9/16/21
The Girl the Sea Gave Back (Sky in the Deep, #2) by Adrienne Young Zikora by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

�40. A book with flowers or greenery on the cover
The Rogue's Princess | ✭✭✭✩� on 5/24/21
�41. A book by a new-to-you BIPOC author
�42. A mystery or thriller
�43. A book with elements of magic
The Rogue's Princess (The Lacey Chronicles, #3) by Eve Edwards

�44. A book whose title contains a negative
�45. A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
�46. A winner or nominee from the 2020 ŷ Choice Awards
�47. A non-fiction book other than biography, autobiography or memoir
On Life after Death, revised | ✭✭✩✩� on 9/2/21
�48. A book that might cause someone to react “You read what?!?�
The Apocalypse Suite | ✭✭✭✩� on 8/14/21
On Life after Death, revised by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross The Apocalypse Suite (The Umbrella Academy, #1) by Gerard Way

�49. A book with an ensemble cast
Muse of Nightmares | ✭✭✭✭� on 6/15/21
�50. A book published in 2021
Song of the Forever Rains | ✭✭✭✩� on 6/6/21
�51. A book whose title refers to person(s) without giving their name
The Other Countess | ✭✭✭✭� on 5/22/21
�52. A book related to "the end"
Leave the World Behind | ✭✭✩✩� on 6/25/21
Muse of Nightmares (Strange the Dreamer, #2) by Laini Taylor Song of the Forever Rains (Mousai, #1) by E.J. Mellow The Other Countess (The Lacey Chronicles, #1) by Eve Edwards Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam


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message 3: by Irene (last edited Feb 11, 2021 06:34AM) (new)

Irene (irene5) | 859 comments Helpful links:
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KIS/BIO List


TBR

1. A book related to “In the Beginning...�

2. A book by an author whose name doesn't contain the letters A, T or Y
The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Too Late by Colleen Hoover


3. A book related to the lyrics for the song "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into springs
These are a few of my favorite things

When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware Winterspell (Winterspell, #1) by Claire Legrand

4. A book with a monochromatic cover
Illusion (The Heirs of Watson Island, #3) by Martina Boone Persuasion (The Heirs of Watson Island, #2) by Martina Boone

5. A book by an author on USA Today's list of
The Color Purple (The Color Purple Collection, #1) by Alice Walker

6. A love story
The Kiss Quotient (The Kiss Quotient, #1) by Helen Hoang

7. A book that fits a prompt suggestion that didn't make the final list
A book from the first 20 books on your GR to-read shelf when sorted by “date added� in ascending order
A book related to the 21st _____


8. A book set in a state, province, or country you have never visited
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

9. A book you associate with a specific season or time of year
Winterspell (Winterspell, #1) by Claire Legrand The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

10. A book with a female villain or criminal
The Beholder (The Beholder, #1) by Anna Bright

11. A book to celebrate The Grand Egyptian Museum
Death on the Nile (Hercule Poirot, #17) by Agatha Christie The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon, #2) by Dan Brown The City of Brass (The Daevabad Trilogy, #1) by S.A. Chakraborty Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran

12. A book eligible for the Warwick Prize for Women in Translation

13. A book written by an author of one of your best reads of 2020
Go Set a Watchman (To Kill a Mockingbird) by Harper Lee Malorie (Bird Box, #2) by Josh Malerman Fire (Graceling Realm, #2) by Kristin Cashore

14. A book set in a made-up place
Shadow and Bone (The Shadow and Bone Trilogy, #1) by Leigh Bardugo The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black

15. A book that features siblings as the main characters
Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan Worlds of Ink and Shadow by Lena Coakley Spindle Fire (Spindle Fire #1) by Lexa Hillyer

16. A book with a building in the title
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson

17. A book with a Muslim character or author
The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad

18. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 1
19. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 2
20. 3 books related to "Past, Present, Future" - Book 3

21. A book whose title and author both contain the letter "u"

22. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads

23. A cross genre novel

24. A book about racism or race relations
Dear Martin (Dear Martin, #1) by Nic Stone The Hate U Give (The Hate U Give, #1) by Angie Thomas

25. A book set on an island
Circe by Madeline Miller

26. A short book (<210 pages) by a new-to-you author

27. A book with a character who can be found in a deck of cards

28. A book connected to ice

29. A book that you consider comfort reading

30. A long book
Afterworlds (Afterworlds #1) by Scott Westerfeld

31. A book by an author whose career spanned more than 21 years

32. A book whose cover shows more than 2 people
Lovely War by Julie Berry

33. A collection of short stories, essays, or poetry
World of Wonders In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

34. A book with a travel theme

35. A book set in a country on or below the Tropic of Cancer
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty Life of Pi by Yann Martel

36. A book with six or more words in the title
A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa B. Sheinmel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (Between, #1) by April Genevieve Tucholke

37. A book from the list
The Color Purple (The Color Purple Collection, #1) by Alice Walker

38. A book related to a word given by a
First word generated: Lake
Dream Lake (Friday Harbor, #3) by Lisa Kleypas The Haunting of Brynn Wilder by Wendy Webb

39. A book involving an immigrant

40. A book with flowers or greenery on the cover

41. A book by a new-to-you BIPOC author

42. A mystery or thriller
From Russia With Love (James Bond, #5) by Ian Fleming The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

43. A book with elements of magic
A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic, #1) by V.E. Schwab

44. A book whose title contains a negative

45. A book related to a codeword from the NATO Phonetic Alphabet
The Will and the Wilds by Charlie N. Holmberg Veins of Gold by Charlie N. Holmberg

46. A winner or nominee from the 2020 ŷ Choice Awards
If I Had Your Face by Frances Cha The Wives by Tarryn Fisher Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (The Hunger Games, #0) by Suzanne Collins Midnight Sun (Twilight, #5) by Stephenie Meyer

47. A non-fiction book other than biography, autobiography or memoir

48. A book that might cause someone to react “You read what?!?�

49. A book with an ensemble cast

50. A book published in 2021
Spellmaker (Spellbreaker Duology, #2) by Charlie N. Holmberg

51. A book whose title refers to person(s) without giving their name
The Orphan Queen (The Orphan Queen, #1) by Jodi Meadows The Black Witch (The Black Witch Chronicles, #1) by Laurie Forest The Aviator's Wife by Melanie Benjamin

52. A book related to "the end"


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