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message 1: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 12:02PM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 1: A book you meant to read in 2015, but didn't.

No suggestion, have a look at your huge reading list :)


message 3: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 01:13AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 3: A book from the Goodreads Choice Awards 2015 (winner or nominated).

Each year, Goodreads and the members nominate the books they enjoyed the most this year, in several categories, and the winners receive a GR award.

Goodreads Choice Awards 2015


message 4: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 01:23AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 4: A book by an author you discovered in 2015.

If you did a reading challenge in 2015 or wandered on Goodreads, there are probably new authors you really liked. With this week, you can verify if you'll like another of his/her books.

If you didn't read new authors in 2015, it's the perfect week to read a new writer!


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Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 6: The highest rated on your To Be Read List.

Go have a look at your reading list, you can sort the books by rating.
Select one which is already released (some people rate high before reading) and has enough ratings (over 50, except if it's a very recent or self published book).


message 7: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 08:17AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 7: A book about books.

Choose a book in which they are plenty of other books. If some titles are mentioned, you can use one of them for Week 9, so don't forget to note the title!

GR Popular Books About Books shelf
Listopia Books about books
10 essential books for book nerds
15 Fabulous Books about Books
50 Books About Books
Children's Books about Libraries


message 8: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 01:14AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 8: A classic book with less than 200 pages.

It's time to read a short classic, try to find one under 200 pages (or choose the right edition).

GR Popular Short Classics Books shelf
20 Classic Novels You Can Read in One Sitting
35 classic quick-read books (with the number of pages)


message 9: by Zaz (last edited Nov 12, 2015 09:06AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 9: A book that was mentioned in another book.

Some books are often mentioned in other books or there are obvious references about them (for example, it's easy to encounter references about the Wizard of Oz). This week will help you to grow your culture, so maybe it will be easier to catch references. You can use a title listed in your week 7 book, have a look at what others will read or read for this week, or check the link bellow.

GR Popular Books Mentioned In Other Books shelf
Novels mentioned in Among Others (49 Fantasy & Sci-Fi authors, 28 for other genres - list verified by the author). The (not verified) listopia is here.
Books mentioned in Danse Macabre.

Listopias, maybe not totally accurate:
Books mentioned in The Perks of Being a Wallflower (mostly classics)
Books mentioned in Shelf Discovery: The Teen Classics We Never Stopped Reading (YA and children books from 70-80s )


message 10: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 01:14AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 10: A book by an author you feel you should have read by now.

There are popular authors, others are less known but can be in your "have to read one day" list. It's time to try one of them.

If you have no idea and want to read a book from someone well known:
100 great authors
List of Authors


message 11: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 01:14AM) (new)
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Zaz | 2969 comments Week 11: A book from the Rory Gilmore challenge.

In the tv show Gilmore Girls, there's a character named Rory. She's often reading books on screen and, over the seasons, 339 titles appeared. They were made in a list that people are trying to complete. There are plenty of choices in various genres, so you'll probably find something fitting your tastes.

The list of books from the Rory Gilmore reading challenge
If you want to find easily the books on Goodreads, use this list but verify the book is really in the challenge.


message 12: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 01:15AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:05AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 12: A childhood classic.

There are plenty of nice classic children books that you probably never read. Most of the time, they aged well enough and can be pleasant and entertaining to read, even if they were written in another area. It's time to visit Neverland, to explore the jungle, to open the door to a secret garden or a chocolate factory, to follow a white rabbit or a yellow road, to search treasures, or to have fun with Charlotte, Winnie, Anne, Nils or Pippi.

List of classic children books
85 classic children books
Wikipedia List of children's classic books
GR Popular Classic Kids Books shelf
GR Popular Childrens Classics Books shelf


message 13: by Zaz (last edited Oct 29, 2015 01:15AM) (new)
Oct 17, 2015 02:06AM

Zaz | 2969 comments Week 13: Reader’s Choice.

It's your lucky week, you can read whatever you want. Have fun!


message 14: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Dec 22, 2015 12:00PM) (new)
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Week 14:A book with one of the five W’s -or H in the title.

There a number of books with the five W's or H in this list. But you will have to pick them out of the other "question" words: Titles with a Question Mark?


message 15: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 05:59PM) (new)
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Week 15:A book set in the past (more than 100 years ago).

There are a ton of books set more than 100 years ago.

Best Books of the 19th Century
Note: The remaining centuries are listed at the top. For the sake of space, please click through if you're interested in a different one.
Mix of time periods: Best Historical Fiction
Best Books About Tutor England
Best Middle Ages Books
Best Novels Set in Prehistory
Novels Set in Ancient Egypt
Best Novels Set in the Ancient World
Popular Ancient China Books
Time Travel Children's Books


message 16: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Jan 06, 2016 11:43AM) (new)
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Week 16: A book from the Top 100 Mystery Novels.

If you're sticking to a strict challenge, the intended list is: The Top 100 Mystery Novels of All Time Mystery Writers of America

But if you can't find anything to your liking there, then there are plenty of lists with the spirit of the selection:
100 Mysteries & Thrillers to Read in a Lifetime
Mystery Writers of America: Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time (1995)
The Booklist Reader: The 101 Best Crime Novels of the Past Decade
Tipping My Fedora: Top 100 Mysteries
Flavorwire: 50 Essential Mystery Novels That Everyone Should Read


message 17: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Nov 24, 2015 04:20PM) (new)
Oct 18, 2015 07:41AM

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Week 17: A book with a beautiful cover.

This week you really should judge a book by its cover. Then it's time to determine if the inside is just as amazing!

ShortList: The 50 Coolest Book Covers
The Huffington Post: 20 Beautiful Book Cover Designs to Swoon Over
Stylist Magazine: 50 Beautiful Book Covers
GR: Popular Pretty Color Books
Design School: Book Cover Designs: 50 Striking Examples
CreativINDIE Covers: 179 Beautiful, Interesting, or Creative Book CoverDesigns for Inspiration
NEW: 2015 YA Book Cover Choice Awards
But feel free to take a look at your own "To Be Read" list or venture into a book store or library. Have some fun with this week!


message 19: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:00PM) (new)
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Week 19: A non-fiction book.

Non-fiction has a bit of a bad rap but it doesn't have to be boring! Just go with an open mind and you may just find something you enjoy.

Modern Library: 100 Best Non-Fiction
GR: Time Magazine's All-Time 100 Best Non-Fiction Books
New York Times Best Nonfiction Books of the Year (1981-2011)
GR: Best Non-Fiction (non biography)
GR: Microhistory: Social Histories of Just One Thing


message 20: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:00PM) (new)
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Week 20: A book with a first name in the title.

GR: Novels with People's Names in the Title
Character First Name as Titles


message 21: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:00PM) (new)
Oct 18, 2015 07:41AM

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Week 21: A book from the Goodreads Recommendations page.

This week is truly personalized. You can find your person recommendations by clicking on 'Recommendations' at the top of the Goodreads shelf. Start browsing and a find a new book!


message 22: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:00PM) (new)
Oct 18, 2015 07:41AM

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Week 22: The first book in a new to you series

Some people are bigger fans of reading series than others. Regardless of your individual interest, there are plenty of series to choose from. Since it's impossible to know what is new to you, it may be best to start browsing your "To Be Read" list. But just in case you're really in need of some inspiration, I've put together a few general lists:

GR: The Best Epic Fantasy
GR: Best Paranormal Romance Series
GR: Best Series
FictFact: Most Popular Book Series by Genre


message 23: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:01PM) (new)
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Week 23: The next book in a series you are reading.

Continue the series you started in week 22 or revisit a series you started in the past.


message 24: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:01PM) (new)
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Week 24: A "between the numbers" book of a series (0.5, 1,5, 2.5, etc.).

Check your current series! Many series have novellas added to the story.

GR: Popular Novella Books


message 25: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:01PM) (new)
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Week 25: A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you.

This week may be a good time to hop on over to the off-topic section in order to receive some personalized recommendations from the group. But here are some lists that may interest you:

Architects
Chefs and Bartenders
Detectives
Doctors and Nurses
Lawyers
Librarians
Photographers
Law Enforcement
Models
Politicians
Reporters and Journalists
Spies
Teachers
Veterinarians


message 26: by Laura, Celestial Sphere Mod (last edited Oct 26, 2015 06:01PM) (new)
Oct 18, 2015 07:42AM

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Week 26: A book everyone is talking about

These suggestions will be updated to include 2016, once we are a little further into that year.

2015:
The Huffington Post: The 9 Most Talked about Books of 2015 (So Far)
Buzzfeed: 14 of the Most Buzzed About Books of 2015
The Millions: Most Anticipated: The Great Second-Half 2015 Book Preview


message 27: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Oct 29, 2015 04:06AM) (new)
Oct 19, 2015 04:13AM

Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 27: A book with a beautiful title (in your opinion)

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Most Poetic Book Titles
Books With Pretty Titles
Most Beautiful YA Titles
Books With Titles That Sound Great


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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 28: A biography, autobiography, or memoir

Time to learn a little bit more about your favorite person, group, or team.

Best Memoir/Biography/Autobiography


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Oct 19, 2015 04:13AM

Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 29: A book by an author who writes under more than one name

Sometimes the fame gets to them, sometimes they just want to branch out when people tell them they can't. This week is all about PSEUDONYMS

Examples:
J.K. Rowling aka Robert Galbraith
Nora Roberts aka J.D. Robb
Stephen King aka Richard Bachman

List of Pen Names


message 30: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Nov 02, 2015 05:15AM) (new)
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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 30: A fairytale from a culture other than your own

Every country and religion has their own take of fairy tales for kids. Have a look around and see which one strikes your fancy.

World of Tales
ANDREW LANG'S FAIRY BOOKS


message 31: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Nov 02, 2015 05:30AM) (new)
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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 31: A work of young adult fiction

We've all read a YA book at some point in time (even if you don't want to admit it!!). Have a look at the link and find a book that tickles your fancy.

YA Novels


message 32: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Nov 02, 2015 05:32AM) (new)
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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 32: A historical fiction book

There has been some debate on what actually classifies as "historical fiction", no one is going to debate with you on your selection. Interpret how you see fit, but here is a list to get you started if you're having troubles!

GoodReads Best Historical Fiction


message 33: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Oct 29, 2015 05:02AM) (new)
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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 33: The 16th book on your TBR

Click on your To-Read list and scroll until you find #16. Do not pass go, do not collect $200. Read that book!


message 34: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Nov 02, 2015 05:37AM) (new)
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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 34: A book about mental illness (i.e. substance abuse, alzheimer's, autism, bipolar, etc.)

This always seems to be a bit of a taboo topic. Many different things fall under the category of "mental illness" so take this week to read a work of fiction or perhaps you want to broaden your knowledge and read a work of non-fiction. The choice is all yours.

Mental Health and Family
Books Every Psychology and/or Counseling Doctoral Student Should Read
YA involving mental health issues


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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 35: An award winning book

There are different types of awards from the Newbery Honor award to the Pulitzer Prize.

GoodReads Book Awards


message 36: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Nov 27, 2015 10:57AM) (new)
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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 36: An identity book - a book about a different culture, religion or sexual orientation


Everyone has their own identity. You get to choose what religion you want to identify with, some people get to choose the culture that they want to influence their life, and some people choose to identify with a different gender than they were born with. Identities make you who you truly are.


Cultural reads
Gender and Globalization
Identity and Society


message 37: by Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (last edited Oct 29, 2015 05:12AM) (new)
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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 37: A book that you've seen the movie of but haven't read

We've all got a huge list of our favorite movies. Some were based off of books, have you read them yet?

The Book Was Better Than The Movie
The Movie Was Better Than The Book


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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 38: A book about an anti hero

What if you want the villain to be the hero? What if the person that you are rooting for turns out to be not that great of a person? Sometimes the villains aren't always THAT horrible...Some books just make you root for the anti-hero.

Best Antiheroes In Books


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Brittany (tinsel hoarding bookdragon) (gamerkiti) | 0 comments Week 39: A previous suggestion that did not make it into the list


Here is your chance to pick YOUR winner that didn't quite win.

The Suggestions That Didn't Make The Cut


message 40: by Michelle (last edited Nov 09, 2015 12:55AM) (new)
Oct 19, 2015 01:32PM

Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 40: A novella from your favorite genre

GoodReads Novellas
The Greatest Novellas (via FlavorWire)
20 Brilliant Novellas You Should Read (via ListVerse)


message 41: by Michelle (last edited Nov 09, 2015 12:44AM) (new)
Oct 19, 2015 01:32PM

Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 41: A book about a major world event (fiction or non-fiction)

Popular Historical Events Books

Or, my best recommendation is to find a history event that interests you and find a book for it using your library's online catalog, GoodReads Listopia, or online book stores like Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Resources
An Overview of World History (via HistoryCentral)
History Lists (via History.com)
Timetable of Significant Historic Events (via Fleurdelis)
The 10 Most Important Moments in History (via HubPages)
10 Most Important Historical Events That Changed the World Forever (via Listovative.com)
10 Most Shocking Historical Events (via The Richest)


message 42: by Michelle (last edited Nov 08, 2015 06:21PM) (new)
Oct 19, 2015 01:32PM

Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 42: A top 100 fantasy novel

If you're very strict about your challenge criteria, the intended list for this topic was the NPR's Top 100 Science-Fiction and Fantasy list.

If you're looking for lists with purely fantasy selections, try Reddit's Top Fantasy Reads of All Time or Fantasy Book Review's Top 100 Fantasy Books.


message 43: by Michelle (last edited Nov 09, 2015 12:16AM) (new)
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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 43: A book about a thing that goes bump in the night

This is not a complete list of all things that go bump in the night but, rather, something to start you off.

The 50 Scariest Books of All Time (via FlavorWire)
Required Reading: 40 of the Best Horror Novels (via Paste Magazine)
The 10 Best Horror Books You've Never Read (via Publisher's Weekly)
The 100 Scariest Horror Novels of All Time (via Horror Novel Reviews)

Vampires, Werewolves, and Witches, Oh My!
Werewolves, Vampires, Angels, Faeries, and Ghosts, Oh My!

Demons
GoodReads Demons
Popular Demonic Possession Books
Best Books about Demons and Angels

Ghosts
GoodReads Ghosts
Popular Ghost Fiction
Young Adult Ghost Stories
Young Adult Horror: Ghosts
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Ghost Fiction (via Amazon.com)
8 Great Ghost Stories and Gothic Novels (via Waterstones)

Monsters
Best Monster Books
Best Monster Novels
7 Books in Which Giant Monsters Reign Supreme (via Barnes & Noble)

Serial Killers
Popular Serial Killer Fiction
Top 10 Great Serial Killer Novels (via CrimeSpace)
Scariest Serial Killers (via Random House)
13 Absolutely Terrifying Serial Killers From Fiction (via Huffington Post)

Vampires
GoodReads Vampires
Vampires That Don't Sparkle
Best Adult Vampire Books
Top 10 Best Vampire Novels (via SciFi Now)
Best Vampire Books (SheKnows.com)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Vampire Romance (via Amazon.com)
The 10 Best Vampire Novels No One Has Read (via Barnes & Noble)
Top 10 Vampire Books (via The Guardian)

Werewolves
GoodReads Werewolves
Best Werewolf/Shapeshifter Books
Top 10 Werewolf Romance Series You Need to Read
5 Must-Read Werewolf Novels (via Barnes & Noble)
The Top 5 Werewolf Novels (via Horror Novel Reviews)

Witches
GoodReads Witches
Best Books Featuring Witches
The Best Witches in Literature (via Barnes & Noble)

Zombies
Zombie Books
Awesome Zombie Books for Girls/Women
Zombie Books with a Strong Female Characters
Young ADult Zombie Novels


message 44: by Michelle (last edited Nov 08, 2015 07:09PM) (new)
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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 44: A book you're embarrassed to read in public

To each his/her own, of course, but here's some lists to get you started...

Top 10 Books You're Embarrassed to Admit You've Read (via BookRiot)
Top 25 Most Hated Books (via BookRiot)
Books You're Embarrassed to be Seen Reading (via PopSugar)
My Guilty Pleasure - Authors Recommend Addictive but Embarrassing Reads (via NPR)
30 Awesome Guilty Pleasure Books (via BuzzFeed)
The Best in Completely Trashy Guilty Pleasure Reading (via BuzzFeed)


message 45: by Michelle (last edited Nov 08, 2015 11:20PM) (new)
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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 45: A book related to a hobby or passion you have

Phew, this is the toughest one I've had to find suggestions for because hobbies are so diverse! So, to make this a bit easier, I'll offer the advice that you search your local library's online catalog or check on online bookstore like Barnes & Noble or Amazon if you're looking for the more instructional/non-fiction type of book related to your topic. Just type your hobby into the search bar (i.e. knitting, racing, photography, etc.) and, unless you have a very unique topic, you should have no trouble finding some results.

If you're interested in reading a fiction or biography/memoir book related to your hobby, I'll try to help! Unfortunately, I can't make lists for EVERY hobby out there so I've stuck to the more common ones (alphabetically). If the hobby you were looking for isn't listed, I apologize. I did my very best! Since the topic is to read a book related to your hobby, there's a lot of wiggle room here and hopefully these suggestions will give you some idea of the kind of books you can look for! And, worst case scenario, I know you all enjoy reading (you're here, right?) and that is included on the list.

Some have more than others, but I'll keep updating this list as I find more! Hope you find something worthwhile!

Animals
Best Books About Animals
Dog Lovers
Great Cat Books
Fantasy Books About Horses
Horses in Competitive Sport

Art
Art & Artists in Fiction
Artistic/Creative Romance Heroes/Heroines
10 Great Fiction Books About Artists (via Musings from the Studio)
Art in Teen Fiction (via Barnes & Noble)

Cooking/Foodies (some of these may work for Week 47 also!)
Popular Culinary Fiction
Best Culinary Romance
50 Best Food Memoirs (via AbeBooks.com)
Dance/Dancer Teen Fiction (via Barnes & Noble)
50 Fabulous Food Novels (via Open Education Database)
50 Essential Novels for Foodies (via FlavorWire)

Dancing
YA Dance Books
Books about Burlesque and Striptease
Dancers in Romance

Entertaining/Parties
The Most Disastrous Dinner Parties in Fiction (via Barnes & Noble)
Awful Dinner Parties in Fiction (via The Guardian)
5 Books to Inspire Your Entertaining (via The Kitchn)
10 Books That Would Make Great Theme Parties (via FlavorWire)
The Best Parties in Literature (via Huffington Post)

Family Time
Best Books About Family Relationships
9 Great Reads for Family Book Clubs (via RealSimple.com)
1000 Family/Self Novels Everyone Must Read (via The Guardian)
Best Audiobooks for Family Road Trips (via GeekMom)
All In The Family: 8 Families in Fiction and Memoir (via Flashlight Worthy Books)

Fashion
Popular Fashion Fiction
Young Adult Fashion Fiction
Romances with Models
Dresses to Die For
Best Fashion Fiction (via PopSugar)
Young Adult Fashion & Modeling Fiction (via Barnes & Noble)
20 Fashion Books to Buy (via Elle Magazine)
10 Essential Books for the Fashion Set (via Forbes)

Gardening
Popular Garden Fiction Books
Gardening in Fiction (via Schaumburg Library)
Gardens, Gardeners, and Gardening in Fiction (via Williamsburg Library)
Got a Green Thumb? Great Gardening Fiction (via SheKnows.com)

Health/Fitness (had some trouble finding fiction related to this...)
Popular Fitness Books
Popular Health/Fitness Memoirs
21 Must Read Health, Fitness, and Nutrition Books (via LiveStrong)
7 Fitness Memoirs That Will Inspire You to Lace Up Your Trainers and Get Out There (via CoolerLifestyle.com)

Hunting/Fishing/Outdoorsman
Commerical Fishing Fiction
Fishermen and Fishing Romance
Fishermen Novels
Outdoor Survival Fantasy
Fiction Novels for the Outdoorsman
Best True Survival Stories
Best Wilderness Survival Books
Hunting Fiction (via Barnes & Noble)
Fishing Fiction (via Barnes & Noble)
Top 20 Books for Hunters & Anglers (via OutdoorLife.com)

Music
Popular Music Fiction
Rock Star Romance
Fiction Involving Music
Best Biographies/Memoirs of Popular Musicians
Musically Inclined Heroes/Heroines In Romance
25 Greatest Rock Memoirs of All Time (via Rolling Stone)
20 Best Memoirs Written by Musicians (via Paste Magazine)
Top 10 Best Music Memoirs (via The Guardian)
The Best Novels on Music (via Daily Beast)
10 Funkiest Novels for Music Lovers (via InkTank)
7 Great Young Adult Books for Music Lovers (via Barnes & Noble)
Books That Rock: YA Fiction for Musicians and Music Lovers (via Wrapped Up in Books)

Reading (you might find some selections perfect for Week 7 among these lists!)
Popular Books About Reading
Top 10 Books About Reading (via The Guardian)
The Best Books about Books (via LitHub)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Biographies and Memoirs of Authors (via Amazon)

Sewing/Knitting/Crocheting
Garment & Textile
Threads of Love: Dressmaker, Seamstress, Quilter, Knitter Heroines
Knitting Characters
Seamstresses in Historical Romance
Fiction for the Fiber Artist

Sports
Popular Sports Fiction
Girls in Sports
Sports Romance
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Sports Biographies (via Amazon)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Teen/Young Adult Sports Fiction
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Sports Fiction (via Amazon)
Sports Illustrated Top 100 Sports Books of All Time (via Sports Illustrated)
Swimming Books

Traveling
Popular Travel Books
GoodReads Travel
GoodReads Road Trip
13 Travel Books That Will Give You Serious Wanderlust (via Nomadic Matt)
20 Best Travel Books of All Time (via Telegraph)
35 Great Travel Books That Will Take You Around the World Without a Plane Ticket (via FlavorWire)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Travel (via Amazon)
The 69 Greatest Fiction Travel Books of All Time (via CN Traveler)

Video Gaming
GoodReads Video Games
Online Gaming Worlds in Science Fiction & Fantasy
Books for Gamers
Video Game Novels
Books About Video Games/Virtual Reality
Young Adult Books for Gamers (via EpicReads)
10 Young Adult Novels That Take You Inside Video Game Worlds (via Barnes & Noble)
10 Recent Novels About the Future of Video Games (via io9)
Essential Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books Every Gamer Should Read (via GamingEnthusiast)
10 Books That Every Gamer Should Read (via GameSkinny)
Top 10 Best Books for Gamers (via Heavy.com)
6 Books Every Gamer Should Read (via IGN.com)

Watching TV/Movies/Theater
Romance with Actors/Actresses/Acting
10 Essential Books About the History of Theater (via Broadway Tour)
Popular TV Show Companion Books
Popular Movie Companion Books
Books About TV
Hooray for Hollywood
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in TV History & Criticism (via Amazon.com)
18 Best Star Memoirs of All Time (via Word & Film)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Actor/Entertainer Biographies (via Amazon.com)
30 Non-Fiction Books About Movies to Read Before You Die (via Complex)
20 Books About Movies Every Film Lover Should Own (via FlavorWire)
50 Best Book to Movie Adaptations (via GamesRadar)

Writing
Books That Made Me Want to Write
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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 46: A crime story

Try one of these Popular True Crime Books! Or... check out one of these lists!

Top 20 Best Crime Novels of All Time (via The Telegraph)
Mystery Writers of America's Top 101 Crime Novels of All Time (via ListChallenges.com)
The 101 Best Crime Novels of the Past Decade (via The Booklist Reader)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Crime Fiction (via Amazon.com)
9 Books for the True Crime Obsessed (via Barnes & Noble)
29 True Crime Books Fans of "Serial" Should Read (via BuzzFeed)
Charles Graeber's Top 10 True Crime Books (via The Guardian)
9 True Crime Books That Will Absolutely Disturb You (via Huffington Post)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in True Crime (via Amazon.com)


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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 47: A book with a type of food/drink in the title

GoodReads has a list of books, Food in the Book Title, to browse through. You can also try their Popular Food Fiction list. Not all titles in this list contain a food or drink, but it's worth a look!


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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 48: A dystopia

This genre has exploded in popularity in recent years, so if none of these Popular Dystopian Books tickle your fancy try one of these lists...

20 Must Read Dystopian Novels - An Introduction to the Genre (via The Ranting Dragon)
80+ Fantastic Young Adult Dystopian Novels (via Bart's Bookshelf)
Short List's 20 Best Dystopian Novels (via ShortList)
The Best Dystopian Novels Everyone Should Read (via Huffington Post)
Amazon's Top 100 Best Sellers in Dystopian Fiction (via Amazon.com)
Amazon's Top 100 Dystopian Young Adult Fiction (via Amazon.com)


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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 49: A book with a great opening line

This is going to be very subjective, obviously, but here are some ideas to get you started in the right direction. Or, you know, start grabbing books off the shelf and reading the first lines till something sticks.

15 of the Best Opening Lines in YA (via Barnes & Noble)
53 of the Best Opening Sentences in Literature (via BuzzFeed)
The 50 Best First Sentences in Fiction (via Gawker)
Famous First Lines of Novels (via About.com)
Funniest Opening Lines of Books (via ShortList)
Authors' Favorite First Lines of Books (via The Atlantic)

UPDATE: 11/12/2015
20 Amazing Opening Lines in YA (via EpicReads)
15 of the Best Opening Lines in YA (via Barnes & Noble)
17 Ominous Opening Lines in YA Books (via EpicReads)


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Michelle (girlvsbook) | 1173 comments Week 50: A book originally written in a language other than English

50 Books of Fiction in Translation That Every English Speaker Should Read (via FlavorWire)

Books Translated to English
Popular Translated into English Books


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