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(group member since Dec 31, 2019)
Kimberly’s
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from the Chapter Adventure Reading Challenges (Formerly GXO) group.
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I read Red, White & Royal Blue which won an Alex Award in 2020. I loved it so much. Some of the criticism I've seen: 1. A bit unrealistic at times- I mean, we're talking about the son of the President of the United States and the grandson of the Queen of England. But honestly that didn't bother me. 2. Insta-love: Eh, kind of. But again, I don't care. I loved the story and felt all gushy about it throughout. Will definitely read more from this author.
Erica wrote: "I'm thinking of reading Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah....has anyone else read this book before?"I read this years ago and really enjoyed it.
Kimberly wrote: "I'm going to be listening to the audiobook of The Midnight Library"Update: I finished the audio and thought it was a lovely book. I didn't think I'd cry but I did at the end. I do feel it could have used a bit more depth and maybe took the safe route but I would still recommend this book. I can see why so many loved it and felt it was their favorite book of the year.
Simon wrote: "Reading The House in the Cerulean Sea for January. Only a few chapters in but I’m really enjoying it so far."Awww yes! This book gave me all the feels.
Sheila wrote: "I've chosen The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue. Fantasy is not my genre, so not stepping way outside my comfort zone, but looking forward to it."I'm really excited to read this one this year.
Cat wrote: "Going to aim to finish The Winter of the Witch this month. I am only a few chapters in, so works for me."So much gushing for this book. I can't wait to get to it.
Claudiu wrote: "Thanks so much for coming up with this challenge. I discovered it at storygraph and loved the idea. Looking forward to take part. Thank you!"Welcome Claudiu!
I loved The Bear and the Nightingale last year so this year I'm going to read the second in the series. The Girl in the Tower
JANUARY+ Monthly Motif - Read a book from the Fantasy, Fairytale, Mythology, or Folklore Sub Genres. The Girl in the Tower
+ Monthly Key Word - End, Princess, Dance, Midnight, Court, Why, Winter, Story. The Midnight Library
+ Book Award - Red, White & Royal Blue (Alex Award 2020)
FEBRUARY
+ Monthly Motif - Read a relationship story, romance, comedy, or feel good contemporary. Heartstopper: Volume Two
+ Monthly Key Word - Over, Edge, Rain, Blade, Red, Come, None, Glass. Come Tumbling Down
+ Book Award - The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise - Cybil for Middle Grade in 2019
MARCH
+ Monthly Motif - Read a book about a different culture or set in a different country than your own. - When Stars Are Scattered
+ Monthly Key Word – Dear, Ink, Mercy, Fly, Lost, Never, Match, True - Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption
+ Book Award - Emergency Skin - Audie Award for Science Fiction 2020
APRIL
+ Monthly Motif - Read a book that features food, restaurants, cafes, cooking, or baking, on the cover or in the story - A Pho Love Story
+ Monthly Key Word– Last, Watch, Save, Girl, Sun, Tell, Garden, Tomorrow. Beneath the Sugar Sky
+ Book Award - Down the River Unto the Sea (best novel, Edgars, 2019), Bluebird, Bluebird (Best novel, Edgars, 2018) , The Cabin at the End of the World (superior achievement, Bram Stoker, 2018)
MAY
+ Monthly Motif - Read a Middle Grade book - Karma Moon: Ghost Hunter
+ Monthly Key Word– Away, Wait, Book, Raven, Lake, Angel, Nine, Island - The Book of Accidents
+ Book Award - Redshirts (Locus Best SF Novel 2013)
JUNE
+ Monthly Motif - Read a book featuring a garden, nature, country, or harvest setting or plot. - The Night Gardener
+ Monthly Key Word – Beneath, Crown, Sing, Rule, Earth, Find, Happen, Cruel. - The Girl Beneath the Sea
+ Book Award - Middlegame
JULY
+ Monthly Motif - Read a novella, comic, graphic novel, manga, or short book of poetry. - Heartstopper: Volume Three
+ Monthly Key Word – Ever, Shine, Gone, Search, Wood, Under, Road, Like Through the Woods
+ Book Award - The Chain (2020 Thriller Awards Best Hardcover)
AUGUST
+ Monthly Motif - Read a book featuring any kind of magic, illusion, super powers, or enchantments. -
+ Monthly Key Word– One, Secret, Will, Tree, Blue, You, Flame, Thousand. You Have Arrived at Your Destination
+ Book Award - Harrow the Ninth Hugo 2021
SEPTEMBER
+ Monthly Motif - Read a book with a school setting, featuring a student or educator OR read a book to educate yourself on a topic you’re interested in learning more about. -Check, Please!, Book 2: Sticks & Scones
+ Monthly Key Word– Country, House, Top, Man, Wild, Sweet, Once, Wake. House of Secrets
+ Book Award -The Starless Sea Dragon Awards 2020 Best Fantasy
OCTOBER
+ Monthly Motif - Read a book that has a gray, black, and/or white cover OR a book that shows a shadow on the cover. -The ShadowsScary Stories for Young Foxes
+ Monthly Key Word– Fear, Night, Silent, Wicked, Hidden, Bones, Lied, Ghost. Survive the Night
+ Book Award - Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening British Fantasy Awards 2017
NOVEMBER
+ Monthly Motif - Read a mystery- cozy, detective, spies, true crime, whodunnit, or the like. -The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
+ Monthly Key Word– Again, Loud, Star, Stay, Air, When, Since, Race -
+ Book Award-
DECEMBER
+ Monthly Motif - Read a historical fiction book or a book about a true historical event. -Hamnet
+ Monthly Key Word– Cold, Room, Life, Bell, Kiss, Dream, Until, Drink. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
+ Book Award-
JANUARY Key Words:"End, Princess, Dance, Midnight, Court, Why, Winter, Story"
Post here with the book you read (and a little about why you liked it or didn't like it) after you finish.
1. I completed every month except for September. 2. September was a challenge to find a book which is why I didn't finish it.
3. Really enjoyed Silver in the Wood, Looking Glass, and Haunting of Tram Car 015
4. Unpopular opinion but I only liked Daisy Jones and the Six- I didn't think it was as amazing as everyone was making it out to be.
Yalonda wrote: "I am so proud of myself! Other than December I have read my book each month and mostly on time :-) I am always challenged not by the words but my desire to have more than one word (so competitive) ..."I really like Name of the Star too.
1. I completed every month!2. Creature Feature for August was tricky for me.
3. My favorite motif was Thrills and Chills.
4. Least favorite motif was December- Sugar, Spice, Everything Nice
5. Best books read for the challenge were No Exit, Gideon the Ninth, Sun Down Motel, Polaris Rising, Network Effect, House in the Cerulean Sea, Broken Girls, Down Among the Sticks and Bones.
6. I honestly liked everything I read for the challenge this year!
1. I missed March, April, June, Sept, and Oct BUT I have those in a stack on my desk and plan to still read them soon. I also have a goal to complete this challenge in its entirety in 2021. 2. I had a hard time picking a book for October and ultimately just gave up on the month.
3. I read Final Girls in July and really enjoyed it. I read Every Heart a Doorway in May and I'm now on a mission to read all the books from that series.
4. In January I read Life After Life and absolutely hated it. I had to force myself to finish it. It just dragged for me and I was so bored the whole time.
Here are your key words for November:"Look, Forest, Out, Color, Lock, Now"
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The motif for December is Sugar, Spice, Everything Nice"Holiday or winter themed reads, love stories and romances, happy cries, comedies; round out your year with a truly feel good read."
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The motif for November is Dynamic Duos."Read a book with a couple of characters that make the perfect pair whether in business or in love."
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Elizabeth wrote: "This month I read “Hell House” by Richard Matheson. Here is my review posted on Goodreads & be warned, there are some minor spoilers! https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."I'm super intrigued by this story but it looks scary!
