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A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025

Based on the theme of Joy, this quarterly challenge highlights references to joy in various aspects of popular culture. Pop over to the library, bookshop, or your own shelf, and join us in this Ode to Joy.

To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Thanks to Navya for creating this challenge! Many thanks also to GailW, who joyfully offered to lead.

Welcome to our Q2 Challenge �� A POP OF JOY!

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Participants
Allie (# 18) - 0/12
Amy (# 41) - 6/10
Ana (# 19) - 0/12
Beth (# 8) - 0/22
Brianna (# 43) - 0/10
Brianna Raquel (# 12) - 0/22
Caraina (# 5) - 9/11
Carri Carey (# 17) - 0/22
Carrie (# 25) - 3/11
Chalmation (# 7) - 3/9
Claire (# 31) - 9/11
Delaney (# 52) - 2/11
Denise (# 16) - 4/15
Eleanore (# 34) - 1/2
Emily (# 11) - 1/6
Gail (# 3) - 7/17
Iton (# 26) - 1/10
Jaida (# 37) - 0/11
Jana (# 58) - 3/11
Jenn (# 46) - 0/22
JennH (# 22) - 0/11
Jennifer (# 38) - 2/6
Jess (# 48) - 1/11
Jordan (# 9) - 2/2 - Completed!
Kalyn (# 40) - 2/6
Karin (# 36) - 8/10
Kate (# 33) - 0/11
Kristina (# 15) - 0/18
Laurie (# 10) - 0/10
Lisa Marie (# 81) - 0/22
Lori (# 27) - 0/11
Lucy (# 35) - 0/11
Megan BG (# 28) - 2/10
Michelle (# 29) - 3/11
Sarah (# 13) - 0/22
SarahKat (# 14) - 8/11
Shari (# 24) - 0/11
Susan (# 4) - 1/5
Susan (# 39) - 1/10
Tanu (# 23) - 3/10
TerryJane (# 20) - 12/20
Ursula (# 30) - 4/5
Whitney (# 6) - 4/12

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STATS
Participants.......... 43
Active..................... 26
Books Read........... 102
Book Goal............ 513
COMPLETED .............. 1

Updated through message #103 on April 30, 2025

POP OF JOY
🎈 Completed 7/17

Spark Joy
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years:
- - The Reluctant Matador
🎈 Read a self-help book: trust me-it was mental self-help: Have a Nice Day


Joy
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover:
- - The Yellow Sofa by Eça de Queirós
- Read the first book in a series: The Nancys

Ode to Joy
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author: Iceland:
- - Sigrún Pálsdóttir - History. A Mess.

Joy of Cooking
🎈 Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list: The Hill We Climb

Joy to the World
- Read a book that you have been gifted: The Fox Wife
🎈 Read a book by an author from a different religion/belief system than yours: Islam: Huda Fahmy: Huda F Are You?: A Graphic Novel

Tears of Joy 😂
- Read a graphic novel:
- Read a science fiction book: The Falling Woman

The Joy Luck Club
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration:
- - When Stars Are Scattered
🎈 Read a book that has been adapted for film: Long Bright River

Joy Ride
🎈 Read a thriller: First Lie Wins
🎈 Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it: The Little Virtues by Natalia Ginzburg

Joy by Jean Patou
🎈 Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy: April Fools
🎈 Read an award winning book (Amelia Elizabeth Walden award): Clap When You Land

Nurse Joy
-Read a book written by an East Asian woman: Iraq:
Shahad Al Rawi - The Baghdad Clock

Joy of Missing Out
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������: 30:
- - Homing: Instincts of a Rustbelt Feminist

Sign me up for 5

Progress: 1/5

-Spark Joy ( Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years)


-Joy (Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover)


-Tears of Joy (Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book)


-Joy Ride (Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure)


-Joy of Missing Out (Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������)


Finished Reading - Sweet Water 4/29

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Completed: 11/11

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years Made to Love - Alexandria House 4/2/25 (added to TBR on 1/28/21)
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series Higher Love - Alexandria House 4/2/25

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author Zero Days - Ruth Ware 4/29/25

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list Gap Creek - Robert Morgan 4/1/25
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours A Tempest of Tea - Hafsah Faizal 4/25/25

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres Notorious Nineteen - Janet Evanovich 4/10/25
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman - Ernest J. Gaines 4/7/25

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure Private Sydney - James Patterson 4/2/25
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!) The Kingdoms of Savannah - George Dawes Green 4/1/25 (CWA Gold Dagger Award �� 2023)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman The Housekeeper and the Professor - Yōko Ogawa 4/30/25

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������ Original Sinner - Kait Ballenger 4/9/25 (110 reviews)
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I'm in for 12!

Progress: 4/12

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
Rivals by Katharine McGee (Currently Reading)

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert (June)
- Read the first book in a series
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore (June)

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman (Completed 4/5/25)
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour (May)

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book
Mem by Bethany C. Morrow (June)

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
Hello Girls by Brittany Cavallaro and Emily Henry (June)
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it
The Sixth Wedding by Elin Hilderbrand (June)

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
Reign by Katharine McGee (May)
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Completed 4/26/25)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (Completed 4/19/25)

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
These Letters End in Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere (Completed 4/10/25)

I'm in for 9.

3/9

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
Pink Lady (Jack Daniels Thriller #23)

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
Galahad's Castle (Sherlock Holmes and Lucy James Mystery #31)

✔️ Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
Cult of the Kraken (Avery & Carter #4)

A Pop of Joy

I'll start with one from each prompt: 22 books

1. Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
a. Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years - Before I Let You Go added to TBR on Mar 29, 2023
b. Read a self-help book - The Choice

2. Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
a. Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover - The Power of Habit
b. Read the first book in a series - Before the Clock Strikes (Kyle Simmons Thriller, #1) by E.G. Michaels book 1 in Kyle Simmons series

3. Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
a. Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries - The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (Adventures of Tom and Huck, #1) by Mark Twain
b. Read a translated book originally written by a European author - Zazie in the Metro

4. Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
a. Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list - Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
b. Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry - The Passionate Olive

5. Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
a. Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange - Jim Henson: The Biography
b. Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours - On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu

�� 6. Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
(view spoiler)[a. Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres - Less (Arthur Less, #1) by Andrew Sean Greer Humor is a MPG
b. Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book - They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera Science Fiction is the 9th MPG. (hide spoiler)]
�� 7. The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
(view spoiler)[a. Read a book about immigrants or immigration - On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu Firuzeh and her family are refugees from Afghanistan who go to Australia and work to make their new home as immigrants there.
b. Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage - The Thin Man by Dashiell Hammett famous 1934 movie starring William Powell and Myrna Loy (hide spoiler)]

8. Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
a. Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure. - None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell Thriller is the 1st MPG.
b. Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it - The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
�� 9. Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
(view spoiler)[a. Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be - From Potter's Field (Kay Scarpetta, #6) by Patricia Cornwell Benton Wesley is described, "He and his wife came from money, and the Wesleys lived quietly well."
b. Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!) - Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates won the National Book Award for Nonfiction (2015), among numerous other awards (hide spoiler)]
10. Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
a. Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields - The Woman They Could Not Silence
b. Read a book written by an East Asian woman - What You Are Looking for Is in the Library

�� 11. Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
(view spoiler)[a. Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������ - The Girl Who Can Cook by Mike Wehner 9 reviews
b. Re-read and re-visit a book that you love - My Sister Lives on the Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher (hide spoiler)]

I'll read two:
1, Joy Luck Club:The Autumn of the Patriarch
2. Joy of Missing Out: The Madwoman in the Rabbi's Attic: Rereading the Women of the Talmud

Please sign me up for 10!

A Pop of Joy
0/10

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I'd like to sign up for 6.

1/6

Spark Joy - Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years - Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson by Mitch Albom
Joy to the World - Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
Tears of Joy - Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
The Joy Luck Club - Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage
Joy Ride - Read a thriller
Joy of Missing Out - Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025

16/22

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years🌱
Friday I'm in Love
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover🌱
The One That Got Away: A Short Story
- Read the first book in a series🌱
The 7-10 Split

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author🌱
The Meet Cute Method

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list🌱
Great Big Beautiful Life
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry🌱
Rubi Ramos's Recipe for Success

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange🌱
A Novel Christmas
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours🌱
Once Upon an Eid

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres🌱
Noodle & Bao: A Graphic Novel
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration🌱
Babel
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure🌱
My Flawless Life
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it🌱
The Echelon Omega

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be🌱
The Chandler Legacies
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)🌱
Swift River

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman


Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������🌱
The Relationship Mechanic
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love🌱
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You

Sign me up for 22 books

0/22

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
Read a book that been on your TBR for over 2 years - Archie Giant Comics Digest
Read a self-help book - Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...and Maybe the World

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar’s movie Inside Out.
Read a book with ‘yellow�� in the title or with a yellow cover - The Yellow Star: The Legend of King Christian X of Denmark
Read the first book in a series - The Sad Ghost Club

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller’s 1785 poem in his Symphony No.9.
Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries - The Marriage of Heaven and Hell
Read a translated book originally written by a European author - The Tale of the 1002nd Night by Joseph Roth

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
Read a book that has been on a ‘bestseller�� list - Polka Dots, Pony Tails and Purple Pouts
Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry - Eat a Peach

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange - Reckless
Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours - The Bride Collector

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres - Good-Bye, Chunky Rice
Read a book that includes a new technology or a science fiction book - Batman: The Killing Joke


The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration - Front Desk
Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage - The Worst Witch

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure - The Orphanage By The Lake
Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it - Hairy Maclary's Rumpus at the Vet

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be - At the Billionaire's Pleasure
Read an award winning book - The Polar Express

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields - The Midwife Murders
Read a book written by an East Asian woman - The Diary of Lady Murasaki

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������ - The Year's Midnight: Death's Lady, Book 1
Re-read and re-visit a book that you love - New Kids on the Block: 40th Anniversary Celebration

8/11

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
Rabbits by Terry Miles
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
The Adolescent by Fyodor Dostoevsky (either)
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay (a stretch, but the murder happens in an ice cream shop)

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours
Finding Nouf by Zoë Ferraris

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book
The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)
Euphoria by Lily King (Audie)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

A POP OF JOY
April 01, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Progress: 0/18

Sign me up for 18!

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondo.
1. Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
2. Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
3. Read the first book in a series: Little Thieves by Margaret Owen

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
4. Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries: The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
5. Read a translated book originally written by a European author: Les Misérables by Victor Hugo

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
6. Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
7. Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry: The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
8. Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami
8. Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours: I, Claudius by Robert Graves

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
9. Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres:
10. Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book: I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason Pargin

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
11. Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage: The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
12. Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure: Painted Devils by Margaret Owen
13. Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it: Deaf Republic by Ilya Kaminsky

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
14. Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
15. Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!): Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
16. Read a book written by an East Asian woman: Earthlings by Sayaka Murata

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
17. Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������: Young and Restless: The Girls Who Sparked America's Revolutions by Mattie Kahn
18. Re-read and re-visit a book that you love: The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver

I’ll read 15

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
✔️- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
The Complete Poems William Blake
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
✔️- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
✔️- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
Tehrangeles Porochista Khakpour
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
✔️- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
The Wedding People Alison Espach 26 Apr
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Please sign me up for 22!
PROGRESS: 9/22

Spark Joy
�� 1. Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years The Starless Sea - Read 4/8/25
�� 2. Read a self-help book Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents: How to Heal from Distant, Rejecting, or Self-Involved Parents - Read 4/29/25

Joy
3. Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
�� 4. Read the first book in a series Extinction - Read 4/22/25

Ode to Joy
5. Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
�� 6. Read a translated book originally written by a European author Britt-Marie Was Here - Read 4/11/25

Joy of Cooking
7. Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
8. Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World
9. Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
10. Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy
�� 11. Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres Enola Holmes: Mycroft's Dangerous Game - Read 4/20/25
�� 12. Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book Constance - Read 4/25/25

The Joy Luck Club
13. Read a book about immigrants or immigration
�� 14. Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage All the Light We Cannot See - Read 4/16/25

Joy Ride
�� 15. Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure The Butcher Game - Read 4/19/25
16. Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou
�� 17. Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be The Running Grave - Read 4/15/25
18. Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy
19. Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
20. Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out
21. Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
22. Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I will read 12
Progress 0/12

Spark Joy
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 -
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out .
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Sign me up for 12 books, thnaks!

Progress
0/12

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

🎉 A POP OF JOY - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025
Progress: 12/20

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
The Devil You Know
🎉 - Read a self-help book
Untamed

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
🎉 - Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
Yellowface
🎉 - Read the first book in a series
Head Cases

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
The History of Rasselas, Prince of Abissinia
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author
Silk - Italian

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
🎉 - Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
The Book Eaters
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry
Death by Chocolate Malted Milkshake

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
🎉 - Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours
The Tell: A Memoir - Episcopalian

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
🎉 - Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
Your Mom's Gonna Love Me
🎉 - Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book
The Dream Hotel

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
🎉 - Read a book about immigrants or immigration
Throwback
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage
Just Mercy

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
🎉 - Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
Beautiful Ugly
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it
The Pigeon

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
🎉 - Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
The Note
🎉 - Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow - ŷ������ Choice Award for Fiction (2022)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
The Surgeon
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman
Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
🎉 - Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
When the Bones Sing - 363 reviews
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Welcome everyone! Participant list updated through message 20.

Please sign me up for 11.

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025

7/11

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series
Renegades by Marissa Meyer 4/24/25

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
Alex Cross Must Die by James Patterson 4/24/25
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry
Fatal Fried Rice by Vivien Chien 4/19/25

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage
Secretly, Secretly; But Unable to Hide It by Yi Zhu 4/5/25

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
Death at Victoria Dock by Kerry Greenwood 4/30/25
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik 4/10/25 - Locus Award for Fantasy Novel (2019)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon 4/15/25
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I will go for 20 for now please! :)

I'm going to try for 11.

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025

Progress: 5 / 11

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours Leaving Church: A Memoir of Faith

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure One by One
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it The Mistletoe Mystery - 112 pages

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be The Heiress
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������ Child of Mine
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Sign me up for 11 please

🍾A POP OF JOY🍾
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025
Progress: 3/11



1. Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

✔️2. Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
🟣- read the first book in a series
The Awakening 4/3/25

3. Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

4. Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

5. Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

6. Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

7. The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

✔️8. Joy Ride< - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
🟣- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
Fairy Tale 4/13/25
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

✔️9.Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
🟣- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
The Last Mrs. Parrish 4/11/25
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

10. Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

11. Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I'd like to sign up for 10 books

A Pop Of Joy Challenge
2nd quarter - April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025

I will go for 11 but may read more
Progress: 0/11


Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Goal: 10

2/10

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book ... with a yellow cover: The Book of Someday
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film ...: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I am going to go for one from each section: 3/11
A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure

- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields

- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������

- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I’m in for 5 books!

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Completed: 9/11

✔️Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years Noem me bij jouw naam André Aciman 257 p. 4 april since 2019
- Read a self-help book

✔️Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Winter in de B&B Kaat De Kock 232 p. 15 april
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✔️Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Eeuwige vriendschap Nele Neuhaus 20 april 578 p.

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
✔️- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
Dageraad boven de boete Suzanne Collins 464 p. 1 april
Now on bestsellerlist
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

✔️Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

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Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

✔️The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Moord op de golflinks Agatha Christie 208 p. 9 april

✔️Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure

Odyssee Stephen Fry 368p. 18;april

- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

✔️Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be

De Flessentrekker Ilja Gort 247 p. 12 april Wine industry

- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

✔️Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������ Zonder liefde Stefan Brijs 224 p. 10 april
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you lov

Welcome welcome welcome! This challenge should prove to be another fun one!

This looks like fun! I'm in for 11 books.

Just two for me, for now.

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover: Jesus Feminist: An Invitation to Revisit the Bible's View of Women
- Read the first book in a series: Throne of Glass

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I'm in for 15.

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025

Progress 0/15

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Yes, I'm in! My mother had both The Joy of Cooking and The Joy Luck Club on her shelves, so that one brings back memories. I may well increase this goal, but am starting with a modest one of 5 books. JOMO is something I'm focussing on IRL :)

8/10

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
1️⃣- Read the first book in a series A Change of Fortune by Jen Turano

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print. ��‍��
��‍��- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
🍳- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry The Potluck Club by Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been given, or have given, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
😂- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book Left Behind by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
🎥- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure The Redemption by MaryLu Tyndall
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
💵- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be - The Road to Paradise by Karen Barnett
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
😁- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love The Pigeon Pie Mystery by Julia Stuart

hi, sign me up for 11 books!

I'd like to sign up for a conservative 6 this quarter please.

2/6 completed

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years A Crown of Swords
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover Yellow Crocus DONE
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author Britt-Marie Was Here

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book Unwind DONE

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it Notes from the Porch: Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!) Less (Pulitzer Prize 2018)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Completed: 1/10

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series
4/6/25

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Sign me up for 6 please!

Progress: 2/6

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
-- Into the Wild ✔️

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage
-- One of Us Is Lying ✔️

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

I will go for 10!
6/10

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years: The Jubilee Problem
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series: A Darker Shade of Magic

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries: Persuasion
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry: Blueberry Muffin Murder

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller: Stranger in the Woods
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������: The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Welcome, all newcomers!

Sign me up for 10!

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Completed: 0/10

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

update to message 30: 1/5 books read

Update to message #6: 1/12 books completed!

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman (Completed 4/5/25)

I would like to sign up for 22- thanks 🙂

Updated message #39 1/10 books completed

A POP OF JOY
Duration: April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

Completed: 1/11

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle 05/04/25
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on ŷ������
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

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