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message 1: by Rochester NY (last edited Aug 31, 2017 08:20AM) (new)

Rochester NY Public Library (roccity_library) | 10 comments Mod
Central Library A to Z Reading Challenge 2017


A. Another Day in the Death of America by Gary Younge
B. Blood in the Water by Heather Ann Thompson
C. Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
D. Do Parents Matter? by Robert A. LeVine and Sarah LeVine
E. The Enchanted by Rene Denfeld (Rochester Reads 2017)
F. Forward: A Memoir by Abby Wambach
G. A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
H. How the Post Office Created America by Winnifred Gallagher
I. The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro
J. Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
K. Coach Wooden and Me by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
L. A Lucky Life Interrupted- by Tom Brokaw
M. Grocery: The Buying and Selling of Food in America by Michael Ruhlman
N. Nora Webster by Colm Toibin
O. Letters to a Young Muslim by Omar Saif Ghobash
P. Sex Wars by Marge Piercy
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R. Ray and Joan by Lisa Napoli
S. Small Great Things by Jodi Piccoult
T. To the Bright Edge of the World By Eowyn Ivey
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V. Votes For Women by Jean H Baker
W. A Woman's Crusade: Alice Paul and the Battle for the Ballot by Mary Walton
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message 2: by Daniel (new)

Daniel Demarle | 2 comments Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
New ways to kill you mother by Colm Toibin
Who moved my cheese by Spencer Johnson


message 3: by Daniel (new)

Daniel Demarle | 2 comments Tell me how long the trains been gone by James Baldwin


message 4: by Alicia (new)

Alicia | 1 comments A to Z Reading Challenge 2017

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F. Carrie Fisher's " Princess Diarist"
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R. Deanna Raybourn's "A Perilous Undertaking"
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message 5: by Rochester NY (new)

Rochester NY Public Library (roccity_library) | 10 comments Mod
Daniel wrote: "Tell me how long the trains been gone by James Baldwin"

Great selections!! let us know what you think of the books as you read them.


message 6: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments A--Angel Catbird, by Margaret Atwood (double A!)
B--The Girl Who Drank the Moon, by Kelly Barnhill
G--A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles


message 7: by Kelly (last edited Apr 26, 2017 08:38AM) (new)

Kelly Paganelli | 1 comments A-A Man Called Ove
B- Before the Fall
C-Cloud and Wallfish, A Certain Age
D-Different Sun
E-Enchanted, Ecco
H-Haters
P- Perfect Little World
S -Suga Water, Salt to Sea, Swimming Lessons
W-Wolf Hollow


message 8: by Christine (new)

Christine Ridarsky | 1 comments A. Anderson, Laurie Halse. Chains.


message 9: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments P--Snow White, by Matt Phelan
S--Some Writer!: The story of E. B. White, by Melissa Sweet (double S!)


message 10: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments I'm taking off my G--A Gentleman in Moscow--because I actually started it before the challenge, and I don't want to cheat. So I have: A, B, P, S, and I'm adding M--The Plot to Kill Hitler: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Spy, Unlikely Hero, by Patricia McCormick


message 11: by Charlene (new)

Charlene Lochner | 2 comments K-Harry potter and the cursed child, by JK Rowling
H- How not to die
L-The Daring Ladies of Lowell
Charlene Lochner


message 12: by Charlene (new)

Charlene Lochner | 2 comments I am reading a book called "Suckered". It does not come up when I search it. Can I still use it?


message 13: by Karen (new)

Karen | 2 comments I have a patron interested in participating in this challenge. Are you able to add the individual shelves (example: 17 -a) to this group?


message 14: by Craig (last edited Apr 06, 2017 02:37PM) (new)

Craig Marasco | 1 comments A to Z Reading Challenge 2017

A. 100 Sideways Miles by Andrew Smith
B. Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro
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D. Dan V. Nature by Don Calame
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F. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Original Screenplay. By J.K. Rowling
G. Adrift by Paul Griffin (currently reading will update)
H. At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchinson
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J. Ghost by Jason Reynolds
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L. Lincoln's Grave Robbers by Steve Sheinkin
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N. The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery by Steve Sheinkin
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P. When Friendship Followed Me Home by Paul Griffin
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S. Spontaneous by Aaron Starmer
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W. Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher
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Z. Goodbye Days Jeff Zentner


message 15: by Rochester NY (new)

Rochester NY Public Library (roccity_library) | 10 comments Mod
We are now two months into our Patron Reading Challenge. How many books have you read so far? and what did you think of them? I see a lot of lists growing. are you on track to getting all 26 by the end of the year?


message 16: by Rochester NY (new)

Rochester NY Public Library (roccity_library) | 10 comments Mod
Charlene wrote: "I am reading a book called "Suckered". It does not come up when I search it. Can I still use it?"

Absolutely


message 17: by Rochester NY (new)

Rochester NY Public Library (roccity_library) | 10 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "I have a patron interested in participating in this challenge. Are you able to add the individual shelves (example: 17 -a) to this group?"

Are you refering to the book shelves for this group? If so, yes we can create book shelves for each letter. They can also participate by creating a list of their books as a comment in the discussion.


message 18: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments C--Everyone Brave is Forgiven, Chris Cleve (double C!)
F--Wishful Drinking, Carrie Fisher
T--Truly, Madly, Guilty, Liane Moriarty
Y--The Sun is Also a Star, Nicole Yoon


message 19: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments Ooops--Carrie Fisher's book is actually W. F is History of Wolves, Emily Fridlund.


message 20: by Karen (new)

Karen | 2 comments Rochester NY wrote: "Karen wrote: "I have a patron interested in participating in this challenge. Are you able to add the individual shelves (example: 17 -a) to this group?"

Are you refering to the book shelves for th..."

Thanks!


message 21: by Rochester NY (new)

Rochester NY Public Library (roccity_library) | 10 comments Mod
Karen wrote: "Rochester NY wrote: "Karen wrote: "I have a patron interested in participating in this challenge. Are you able to add the individual shelves (example: 17 -a) to this group?"

Are you refering to th..."


A,b,c bookshelves have been added


message 22: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments E-Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon.


message 23: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments H--The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas
N--Fish Girl, by Donna Jo Napoli and David Wiesner


message 24: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments L--March, Book 3, by John Lewis


message 25: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments R--As brave as you, by Jason Reynolds


message 26: by Judy (new)

Judy Fleener | 5 comments Finished!
Alana the First Adventure
Born a Crime
Culture of Opportunity
Death with all the Trimmings
The Ear, the Eye and the Arm
Forward: A Memoir
The Genius of Birds
Hidden Figures
In the Country We Love
Jam on the Vine
Kitchen Confidential
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Murder Most Howl
The Nightingale (not finished)
Orange is the New Black
A Proposal to Die For
Q is for Quarry (not finished)
Raven Black
South of Superior
Tricky Twenty Two
An Unquiet Mind
Vanish
The Whistler
X: A Novel
Your Life, Your Faith
The Zookeeper's Wife


message 27: by Judy (new)

Judy Fleener | 5 comments I did finish the ones marked not finished.


message 28: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments Z-Young Jane Young, by Gabrielle Zevin


message 29: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments O--Close enough to touch, by Colleen Oakley


message 30: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo | 12 comments I--Into the Water, by Paula Hawkins


message 31: by Rochester NY (new)

Rochester NY Public Library (roccity_library) | 10 comments Mod
Judy wrote: "Finished!
Alana the First Adventure
Born a Crime
Culture of Opportunity
Death with all the Trimmings
The Ear, the Eye and the Arm
Forward: A Memoir
The Genius of Birds
Hidden Figures
In the Country..."


That's Awesome!!


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