2017 A to Z Reading Challenge

[Patricia]

Hi Everyone,

It sounds like there is some energy around doing an A to Z Challenge for 2017, so let's do it! While I think an A to Z will give each of us a lot more flexibility in what we read, I decided I'd start my own reading with a list. We'll see if I stick to it!

A to Z Reading Challenge 2017

A. Asylum by Madeleine Roux
B. Bearkeeper’s Daughter by Gillian Bradshaw
C. Chalk Pit by Elly Griffiths
D. Diviners by Libby Bray
E. Eaton by John Addis
F. Final Descent by Rick Yancey
G. Garden of Lamentations by Deborah Crombie
H. Human Croquet by Kate Atkinson
I. In a Dark, Dark Wood by Ruth Ware
J. Jumbies by Tracey BaptisteryJ
K. Kill the Boy Band by Goldy Moldavsky
L. Little Sister Death by William Gay
M. Mosquitoland by David Arnold
N. Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman
O. Orchard by Jack Bailey
P. Pulphead by John Jeremiah Sullivan
Q. Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World that Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
R. Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
S. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo
T. True History of Merlin the Magician by Anne Lawrence-Mathers
U. Underground Railroad by Colton Whitehead
V. Visitors by Sally Beauman
W. Winter of the Gods by Jordanna Max Brodsky
X. Xibalba Murders
Y. Yesternight by Cat Winters
Z. Zig Zag Girl by Elly Griffiths

[Diane]

Great idea! Some people in our library book group asked for the 2016 challenge so I will pass this on to them.

[Patricia]

I've thought about putting this out for patrons, too. Do you think people would do it?

[Chad]

I am so going to use this as a reason to read stuff that's been waiting on my Kindle.

[Chad]

My first four:

A- Apocalypse Now Now by Charlie Human
B- The Bible Repairman and Other Stories by Tim Powers
C- The Case of the Love Commandos by Tarquin Hall
D- The Devil and Preston Black by Jason Jack Miller

[Patricia]

Hi Everyone,

I've created A to Z categories in our Group Bookshelf, so you can start adding your completed books right away. I will continue to do monthly drawings throughout the year, so make sure to enter your reading here.

Thanks.

Patty

[Margaret]

Can you use books you read in other challenges? I want to join but am already in the postal book club and the roc harder book club. I don't know if I'll have time for another one unless I can use the books I read for those in this challenge.
Margaret

[Diane]

Patty--I do think patrons would go for it in a big way! I will share with our book groups when we meet next week.

[Stephanie]

Sounds fun! I am currently reading the letter T!

[Patricia]

Margaret,absolutely you can use books you read in other groups, etc.
Diane, it looks like Alicia Gunther has set up an A to Z patron challenge through the Central FB and Goodreads pages.
Stephanie, make sure to add your book to thr Group bookshelf!

[Pat]

This is great! Rather than make a list ahead of time, I'm going to do mine more like a fill-in-the-blank, bingo-style game. I frequently read the back of a book and think, "This sounds good, but I won't read it now." I can imagine now I'll do that and say, "This sounds good, and it starts with L! I need that letter! I'm reading this next!" :)

[Diane]

I will post it to Winton's Facebook page as well.

[Anne]

What is the link to the Central Goodreads page so that we can share it with patrons?

*edit* Nevermind, I found it. Here it is in case anyone else is looking: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/...

[Jason]

I'm trying to find it in the discussions, but I can't seem to be able to. What are the rules as far as what you can count as a letter? I know title and author, but only the author's last name? and if there's an illustrator can we also use their first of last name?

[Patricia]

It can be title, author, or illustrator - first name or last name. The "rules" are pretty flexible, except for one - have fun. :-)

[Jason]

Awesome! I'm gonna see if I can do a whole cycle this month :).

[Patricia]

By "cycle" do you mean the whole alphabet? You realize it's a year-long challenge, right? If you can do that, WOW!

[Jason]

Well, yeah. I read a lot and it's easier to fit what I'm already reading into A-Z categories than genres. That's not why I didn't participate; it was because of committee-type obligations.

[Alicia]

Here is mine so far. Adding as I go along
A to Z Reading Challenge 2017

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F. Carrie Fisher's " Princess Diarist"
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R. Deanna Raybourn's "A Perilous Undertaking"
S.
T.
U.
V.
W.
X.
Y.
Z.

[Patricia]

Alicia,

Add your titles to the Group Bookshelf if you haven't.

Patty

[Alicia]

Will do

[Stephanie]

I added mine to the bookshelf, but also wanted a place to keep track of them all together. I will add books here as I finish them.

A. Sweet Tea Tuesdays by Ashley Farley
B. The Wicked City by Beatriz Williams
C.
D. The Drifter by Christine Lennon
E. Every Wild Heart by Meg Donohue
F. The Fire by Night by Teresa Messineo
G. The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter
H. This is Not Over by Holly Brown
I.
J. The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck
K.
L. Fish by Stephen Lundin
M. My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark Lukach
N. The Beach at Painter's Cove by Shelley Noble
O. The One That Got Away by Leigh Himes
P. The Marriage Bureau by Penrose Halson
Q.
R. Red Leaves by Paullina Simons
S. Secrets From the Eating Lab by Traci Mann
T. True Crime Addict by James Renner
U.
V.
W. Wife by Wednesday by Catherine Bybee
X.
Y.
Z.

[Joanne]

My "A" book: Silver Thaw by Catherine Anderson.

[Patricia]

Joanne wrote: "My "A" book: Silver Thaw by Catherine Anderson."

Hi Joanne! Make sure you add your books to the Group Bookshelf. That's where I pull the names for the monthly drawings.

Patty

[Michelle]

I just tried to upload the book I am currently reading, A Man Called Ove, and see that someone else has already added it to our group bookshelf. I can't figure out how to also "get credit" for reading this book that is already "assigned" to someone else.

[Patricia]

Michelle wrote: "I just tried to upload the book I am currently reading, A Man Called Ove, and see that someone else has already added it to our group bookshelf. I can't figure out how to also "get credit" for read..."

The best way is just to post a message here, and I will add an entry in my spreadsheet for you.

Patty

[Suzanne]

"The best way is just to post a message here, and I will add an entry in my spreadsheet for you."

Please add Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson as my "R" book! Someone already added it to a group bookshelt from last year's challenge. Thank you! :)

[Patricia]

Got it!

[Joanne]

Hi Patty,
I read The Whole Town's Talking by Fannie Flagg for my "W" book, but someone else has also read it, so I wasn't able to add to the bookshelf. Please add for me. Thanks!
Joanne Bauer

[Patricia]

Will do, Joanne!

[Jason]

I'm finished! Here's my list:

And Then Emily Was Gone by John Lees and Iain Laurie
Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray by Nick Bruel
Civil War II by BM Bendis and David Marquez
Dan Slott. Amazing Spider-Man Worldwide, vol. 4
Eyes of the Cat (The) by Moebius and Jodorowsky
Fables by Arnold Lobel
Graham, Brandon. King City
Hasegawa, Christy. Maido: a Gaijin’s Guide to Japanese Gestures and Culture
Ig Guara (Illustrator). All New Wolverine, vol. 2: Civil War by Tom Taylor
Juvenile Orion, vol. 1 by Sakurako Gokurakuin
Kieron Gillen. Darth Vader, vol. 3: The Shu-Torun War
Love Addict: Confessions of a Serial Dater by Koren Shadmi
Magic Trixie and the Dragon by Jill Thompson
Naoshi Arakawa. Your Lie in April, vol. 10
Oosterveer, Minck. The Unknown, vol. 2: The Devil Made Flesh by Mark Waid
Power Man and Iron Fist, vol. 1: The Boys are Back in Town
Quitely, Frank (Illustrator). All-Star Superman by Grant Morrison
Rocket Raccoon vol. 1 by Skottie Young
Salvador Larrocca (Illustrator). Darth Vader, vol. 4: End of Games by Kieron Gillen
Tokyo Ghoul, vol. 3 by Sui Ishida
Unknown (The), vol. 1 by Mark Waid and Minck Oosterveer
Voice or Noise, vol. 1 by Yamimaru Enjin
Wendig, Chuck. Star Wars the Force Awakens Adaptation illus. by Luke Ross
Xeno Trip #1 by Quinton Miles and Daniele Cosentino
Young, Skottie. Rocket Raccoon vol. 2 (various illustrators)
Zombie Tramp Ongoing, vol. 1 by Dan Mendoza

[Jason]

(I'll probably just start over again)

[Patricia]

That's awesome, Jason! Congratulations.

Patty

[Jennifer]

I just finished A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron. I can't add it to the bookshelf because someone else already read it.

[Patricia]

Got it, Jen. Thanks.

[Cynthia]

Read "Unseen City" but think someone else must have posted it so I am not able to. Thanks.

[Emily]

Patty, I know you mentioned this somewhere. What do you do when a person has already read the same book as you?

Patricia wrote: "Hi Everyone,

It sounds like there is some energy around doing an A to Z Challenge for 2017, so let's do it! While I think an A to Z will give each of us a lot more flexibility in what we read, I d..."

[Patricia]

Hi Emily...just list it here. You can also edit the existing entry and add your name to the notes field.

[Joanne]

Hi Patty,
For my "D" book, I read "A Dog's Purpose" by Bruce Cameron. Submitting via discussion as someone else has already submitted as their "D" book.

Joanne Bauer

[Patricia]

Got it, Joanne!

[Hannah]

I read Mooncop for my M book but it's already on the shelf. Can you count it for me?

Thanks,
Hannah Baumgartner

[Patricia]

Got it!

[Sarah]

I just read "Yes Please" for my Y book but it's also already on the shelf:)

-Sarah Bowers

[Patricia]

Got it, Sarah!

[Jason]

Hannah wrote: "I read Mooncop for my M book but it's already on the shelf. Can you count it for me?

I LOVED Mooncop! It got on Great Graphic Novels for Teens 2017 list...

[Stephanie]

Hi Patty,

All we have to do is add our books to the shelves in this group to get credit for them, right?

Thanks for running this. It's so fun!

Stephanie

[Patricia]

Yes.

[Hannah]

Just finished The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill, and would like to count it as my B book. Can you make note of that since I am unable to add it to the bookshelf? Thanks.

[Patricia]

Got it!

[Amy]

Hi Patty,

I just finished Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance as my "J" book. Someone else already added it. Thanks!
-Amy