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PCPLD’s comments from the Book Nerd Reading Challenge group.

Kelly wrote: "Excitedly I came to post the books I read thus far. “Copy & paste” isn’t an option while using the app on iPhone. So, it’ll have to wait until I can use a computer at the library; this may change m..."

We're sorry to hear that you had difficulties using the app on your iPhone. We were not aware that there was any conflict with the technology and would have provided better instructions had we known. If Goodreads does not work for you, you can always signup and record your books through the library's readsquared program. Here is the link: http://www.pclib.org/news/140-extreme-book-nerd You can also complete the program on paper. You just need to sign up at the library to receive the prize for completing the challenge.

If you have an other conflicts with the program or technology in general, we'd be more than willing to help you at the library. We're sorry for the inconvenience.

This section is for the Young Adult Reading Challenge

Are you stuck on a book topic? If anything doesn't make sense or you just can't find something that fits, post here and we'll help you come up with some suggestions.

At the same time, if you read a great book that fits a category and you'd like to share, you can post that here too. Let's start talking about books!

This is for the Adult Reading Challenge.

Are you stuck on a book topic? If anything doesn't make sense or you just can't find something that fits, post here and we'll help you come up with some suggestions.

At the same time, if you read a great book that fits a category and you'd like to share, you can post that here too. Let's start talking about books!

This list is for Young Adults. Between February 1 and December 20, read 32 of the following 37 categories. Only one category per book, so no double dipping.

*Feel free to join at any time - the dates are specific to PCPLD patrons hoping to receive a prize. If you're not sticking to our specific dates, challenge yourself to do it in only 45 weeks.

Post your reading list in the comments below. Copy and paste the list and then add completed books and dates as you go along.

1. A book with an orange cover

2. A Fantasy book

3. A book that features a library

4. A book set during wartime

5. A book set in or by an author from the Southern Hemisphere

6. A book from an author you’ve never read before

7. An Author whose last name starts with U, V, W, X, Y, or Z

8. A book by a person of color

9. A book by an author from Illinois

10. A book written by a celebrity

11. A book with one of the four seasons in the title

12. A book that doesn’t contain the letter “A”

13. A Biography

14. A book with your favorite color on the cover

15. A black and white cover

16. A cover that features nature

17. A book with an unreliable narrator

18. A book that involves a ghost

19. A book where one of the main characters is royalty

20. A book with an LGBT theme or character

21. A historical fiction

22. A disaster novel (fiction or nonfiction)

23. Genre you don’t normally read

24. A Novel in Verse

25. Nonfiction

26. Graphic Novel

27. A book you got from a library display

28. A book you saw someone else reading

29. A Teen Top Ten Book

30. A book on the Abraham Lincoln Award List

31. A book retelling an old story or fairy tale

32. A banned book

33. Recommended from Goodreads

34. A book that you’ve owned for a while, but haven’t gotten around to reading

35. Audiobook

36. Book of your choice

37. Book published in 2019

Here's our reading challenge. Between February and December, read 32 of the following 37 categories. Only one category per book, so no double dipping.

*Feel free to join at any time - the dates are specific to PCPLD patrons hoping to receive a prize. If you're not sticking to our specific dates, challenge yourself to do it in only 45 weeks.

Post your reading list in the comments below. Copy and paste the list and then add completed books and dates as you go along. (Copy and paste might not work on certain devices through the Goodreads app.)

📚Pick 32 from these categories:📚
- A book set on a ranch or featuring cowboys
- A book set during Christmas
- A book that features a library
- A book set during wartime
- A book set in or by an author from the Southern Hemisphere
- A book from an author you’ve never read before
- An Author whose last name starts with U, V, W, X, Y, or Z
- A book by a person of color
- A book by an author from Illinois
- A book written by a celebrity
- A book with one of the four seasons in the title
- A book that doesn’t contain the letter “A”
- A book with a cat on the cover
- A book with your favorite color on the cover
- A black and white cover
- A cover that features nature
- A book with an unreliable narrator
- A book that involves a ghost
- A book where one of the main characters is royalty
- A book with an LGBT theme or character
- A historical fiction
- A disaster novel (fiction or nonfiction)
- Genre you don’t normally read
- Young Adult book
- Nonfiction
- Graphic Novel
- A book you got from a library display
- A book you saw someone else reading
- A book from the Great American Read
- NY Times Bestseller
- An Edgar Award winner
- A banned book
- Recommended from Goodreads
- A book that you’ve owned for a while but haven’t gotten around to reading
- Audiobook
- Book of your choice
- Book published in 2019

Maribeth wrote: "Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this book nerd challenge. I read a few books that I would not have otherwise. The librarians were helpful with their suggestions. Thanks so much. Maribe..."

Maribeth -
We're glad you enjoyed the challenge. Opening your eyes to books you wouldn't have picked up otherwise is the goal of the challenge. Be sure to look for the 2019 edition of the Book Nerd Challenge coming January/February.

Some stories are just so classic that they stand the test of time. These stories are generally recreated and retold with different time periods, locations, or characters but the story remains the same. Shakespeare's plays and fairy tales are popular stories that have been recreated, but so have Jane Austen novels and other classics. What retelling would you recommend? Be sure to mention the original inspiration.

Some books are as deeply rooted in the past as they are in the present that both stories are told. What books have you experienced that are set in two different time periods? Share your recommendations here.

Books with multiple narrators tell the story from different points of view. Generally each new chapter is a new narrator. Sometimes there are two different people, sometimes it's a whole cast of narrators. Either way, there's more than one person telling the story. What books with multiple narrators would you recommend?

One of the best features of Goodreads is the book recommendations. Lists are tailored for you based on your preferences - what books you've given good reviews and based on your TBR list. What books does Goodreads suggest you read?

Here's another personal opinion category. What book cover really speaks to you? Is it funny? Simply visually appealing with bright colors? What book are you picking up because of the cover and why? Share you recommendations and experiences here.

Graphic novels are so much more than comics and superheroes. Graphic novels are books told through pictures, ultimately in comic form, but don't be deceived. These are fully developed novels with stunning artwork and sometimes deep themes like the holocaust. Sometimes popular novels are even turned into graphic novels in order to give the story a more visual feel. What graphic novels would you recommend?

Just like there are biographies and autobiographies about important people in history, there is also historical fiction that spins a real person's life into made up scenarios (generally based in fact). If you love non-fiction, here's another category in the challenge to pick up a biography. If you prefer fiction, there are a number of fascinating novels featuring historical figures. Who are you most curious to read about? Share some ideas here.

While non-fiction requires to book to be factual, there are still a number of options for this category. Non-fiction isn't limited to dry history books. You can find almost any type of book in the non-fiction section from celebrity biographies, DIY, self-help books, computer or science books and so much more. Some books even read like fiction novels. What do you plan on exploring in the non-fiction section of your library?

Our world is filled with diverse people and a multitude of cultures, all featured in books. You can read fiction or nonfiction to address this category. What cultures do you plan on exploring this year? Share some recommendations here.

A book that scares you doesn't necessarily need to be a horror story. Maybe big books intimidate you, so a 800 page book might be a bit scary. Maybe it's a book about spiders and you have a huge phobia. What "scary" books would you recommend? Share some recommendations and experiences here.

A number of insanely popular books weren't originally written in English. Their popularity ultimately led them to being translated for more people to enjoy. What books translated into English would you recommend?

The Hugo Awards are given to the best in Science Fiction. For a list of winners through the years, check out: The Hugo Awards Official Site. What books look like real winners to you?

Is there a book that you've read before and just loved? Now's your chance to read it again. Or maybe you just read a book that was so great you know at some point you're going to read it again. That would work too. What are some books you could read a dozen times and every reading is as good as the first? Share some of your favorite books here.

What books have you stumbled upon that have an animal on the cover? Is the animal the main focus of the cover or just in the background? Either circumstance works for this category. Share some animal cover recommendations here.