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Celeste’s List 10/ 52 updated! ((again) again!)
1. A book that was nominated for or won an award in a genre you enjoy: COMPLETED
Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke
Read: Dec. 23 to Jan. 3 Rating: 4.5 stars
*Edgar Award: 2018 Novel
Feelings? It is not a hard mystery-type novel. It's actually more like a cozy mystery in that everything has already happened and we are following the lead. However tension, especially racial, is rampant and definitely NOT "cozy". Her descriptions are great and I think this may be the reason why Ms. Locke won "the best Novel" prize from the Edgar Awards. What is interesting is that Ms. Locke built the story on race, used it to structure every little thing(as it is always present in our lives) but in the end gave her characters freedom to live. She has set it up nicely for this MC to start his own series and the ending was somber, cliff-hanging, and enjoyable.
Recommend for ALL readers especially Mystery enthusiasts. 👌
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BEASTARS 1 by Paru Itagaki
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*Manga Taishō Award: First Prize (11th annual)
*Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prizes: New Creator Award (since 1997)
*Kodansha Manga Awards: Best Shōnen Manga (42nd annual)
*Japan Media Arts Festival Awards: New Face Award (since 1997)
Awards are from 2018.
ベイビーステップ 1 Baby Steps 1 by 勝木 光 a.k.a Katsuki Hikaru
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*Kodansha Manga Award: Best Shōnen Manga (38th annual)
Awards are from 2014.
2. A book with one of the 5 W's in the title (Who, What, Where, When, Why) half-complete
Mada Shiranai Oretachi by Aoi Kujou
English title: Whoever Unknown
Read: Jan 31 Rating: 3.2 stars
Question: Does it count? Or does the "who" have to be exactly "who"?
Feelings? Beautiful drawings. Wish there was a little more depth to the stories but otherwise great.
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星を追う子ども 1 Hoshi Wo Ou Kodomo by Makoto Shinkai
English title: Children who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below 1
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Another choice:
Dragon Who 1 by Ha Yuhn
3. A book where the author’s name contains A, T, and Y half-complete
Pet on Duty by Nase Yamato
Read: Jan. 6 to 16 Rating: 2 stars
Feelings? It was a cute story with nice-looking guys.
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Shiroi Senshi Yamato 1 by Yoshihiro Takahashi
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Another choice:
Yamato No Hane by Kaori Saki
In Addition:
やたもも Yatamomo by Harada
Read: Feb. 21 to -- Rating: ---
Making up for last year's "Title with ATY" topic.
4. A book with a criminal character (i.e. assassin, pirate, thief, robber, scoundrel etc) COMPLETE
Coffin Jackson by Chongtak
Read: Apr. 15 to 16 Rating: 4 STARS
Feelings?
This story had so many loops and a ton of deaths. Mortuary scenes and shady grifters made the story unique and thrilling. I definitely recommend this to any lover of strong character artwork or action pieces.
Recommend it for Comic Book readers and Adventure seekers. 👌
WARNING: Gruesome & Graphic
Someone in The Dark by Chie Shinohara
Read: Jan. 10 Rating: 4 STARS
Feelings?
1. Super enchanting. Typical horror shoujo-style. 2 killers.
2. Handsome men. Horrible crime. Gang rape. 5 killers.
3. Interesting concept. 1 killer.
Recommend it for Comic Book readers and Gothic enthusiasts. 👌
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Killer Stall by Jiawei Han
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Koroshiya Ichi by Hideo Yamamoto
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*I will confine myself to prisoners, murderers, and rapists.
5. A book by Shakespeare or inspired by Shakespeare
Requiem of the Rose King, Vol. 1 by Aya Kanno
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Directly Inspired by Shakespeare's Richard III.
Pop Team Epic by Bkub Okawa
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Inspired by Shakespeare's quote: "There is no darkness, but ignorance".
Rough Vol. 1 by Mitsuru Adachi
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Similar to Romeo & Juliet's family dynamic.
6. A book with a dual timeline half-complete
君に囁く未来 Kimi ni Sasayaku Mirai by Bohra Naono
Read: Jan. 14 to 15 Rating: 4 stars
Feelings? Reincarnation. The first story is frightening, a perfect oneshot. But I'm glad they expanded and added more chapters although the depth and feel were totally different.
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Pulp by Robin Talley
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Another Choice:
7. 2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: Book #1 half-complete8. 2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: Book #2
Book 1: Momo by Siam Kuju
Book 2:
3 stars
*Related by the same topic. Or unusual theme.
*Relationship between animal shifter and human in a world, where it is somewhat normal or at least known that shifters exist.
Comments: Book 1 - Their relationship is a little unstable and unbalanced but it seems like love.
9. A book from one of the top 5 money making genres (romance/erotica, crime/mystery, religious/inspirational, science fiction/fantasy or horror) COMPLETE
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
Read: Mar. 3 to Apr. 4 Rating: 4 Stars
Feelings https://www.goodreads.com/review/show... is my review as it is a hard-read.
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Romance: The Other Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
Erotica: Misadventures with a Professor by Sierra Simone
Crime: The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths
Mystery: The Best Bad Things by Katrina Carrasco
Religious: Not Your White Jesus by Sheri Faye Rosendahl
Inspirational: Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by William H. McRaven
Science Fiction: This Splintered Silence by Kayla Olson
Fantasy: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
Horror: Someone Like Me by M.R. Carey
Another choice:
The Martian Tales Trilogy <-- Just watched movie. Really good.
10. A book featuring an historical figure
信長のシェフ 1 Nobunaga no Chef 1 by Mitsuru Nishimura
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Person: Oda Nobunaga
Vagabond, Volume 1 by Takehiko Inoue
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Person: Shinmen Takezou & Sasaki Kojiro
11. A book related to one of the 12 Zodiac Chinese Animals (title, cover, subject) COMPLETE 
The Three Pigs by David Wiesner
Read: Feb. 25 Rating: 4 stars
Animal: Pig/Boar
Feelings? I liked this story, it had a little twist in it. :D The 3-D art was well put and the "little animal with the golden sword" was adorable.
Go, Dog. Go! by P.D. Eastman
Read: Aug. 12 Rating: 1 star
Animal: Dog
Feelings? Is it or isn't it Dr.Suess' drawings? That is what i don't understand . . .
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Ox: ---
Tiger: Saber Tiger by Yukinobu Hoshino or Tiger & Bunny, Vol. 1 by Mizuki Sakakibara
Rabbit: ---
Dragon: ---
Snake: ---
Horse: ---
Goat: ---
Monkey: The Monkey King: Volume 1 by Katsuya Terada
Rooster: Bird of Youth, volume 1 by Zhang Jing Mei
Dog: Her Majesty's Dog, Volume 1 by Mick Takeuchi or Dog Style 1 by Modoru Motoni
Pig: Pig Bride, Vol. 01 by Kook Hwa Huh
Zodiac: Fruits Basket, Vol. 2 by Natsuki Takaya
12. A book about reading, books or an author/writer[MOVED FROM TASK 34 ...]
Remembering Malcolm by David Gallen
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Plan to read by June 6th, in which I will be in a chat/discussion group led by András Bognár. She is a member on ATY that has specifically asked for Buddy-Reads. I will be helping her with her tasks 7# and 8#, which will be for me: 38# and 34#.
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Reading Club Volume 1 by Ju Hee Cho
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Kingyo Used Books, Vol. 1 by Seimu Yoshizaki
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13. A book that is included on a New York Public Library Staff Picks list
About Betty's Boob by Vero Cazot
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Winter 2018
Berlin by Jason Lutes
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Winter 2018
*https://www.nypl.org/books-music-movi...
14. A book with a title, subtitle or cover relating to an astronomical term half-complete
Let's Search for the Comet We Saw Together by Emi Mitsuki
Read: Jan. 18 Rating: 4 stars
Feelings? Got a little confused at the end. Wish it had a more solid end but the whole story had a much more mature tone. Overall I would say, the ending does match--- but aargh!! Gosh! They were such adults ... but they worked so hard to be together. ^_^ Real life for many working couples out there.
Recommend for LGBTQIA+ enthusiasts. 👌
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Salyune by Mizuho Sarashina
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15. A book by an author from a Mediterranean country or set in a Mediterranean country COMPLETED
Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne
Read: Aug. 12 Rating: 2 stars
Based in Egypt.
Feelings? A very short read. It could have been developed into something much stronger if she were intending this for middle-schoolers. Still, it rekindled my love for Anne and Jack.
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The Greek Millionaire's Marriage by Sami Fujimoto
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Set in Greece & Italy.
A Silent Greeting by Young-Hee Kim
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Set in Ancient Greece.
*Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Malta, and Cyprus.
16. A book told from multiple perspectives half-complete
La Vie en Rose by Sakurako Yamada
Read: Jan. 11 Rating: 3.5 stars
+4 perspectives
Feelings? A gay bar with almost all the stories relating to the wonderment of just one barkeeper and his mystique.
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The Syrian Virgin by Zack Love
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2 Perspectives
*2-3 v.s. 4+ perspectives
17. A speculative fiction (i.e. fantasy, scifi, horror, dystopia)
1984 by George Orwell
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*https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
18. A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
Relatos de un carbonero by Shigeyasu Takeno
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Element: Carbon
Cyber Blue: Genesis of a New Man by BOB
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Element: Oxygen
*https://www.ptable.com/
19. A book by an author who has more than one book on your TBR
Twinkle Stars 01 by Natsuki Takaya
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AND
Tsubasa: Those with Wings, Omnibus 1 by Natsuki Takaya
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OR
Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
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AND
Paper Girls, Vol. 2 by Brian K. Vaughan
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20. A book featuring indigenous people of a country
Samurai Champloo, Volume 1 by Masaru Gotsubo
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Ainu Tribe.
Brave Dan by Osamu Tezuka
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Ainu Tribe.
Big Hero 6, Vol. 1 by Haruki Ueno
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Ainu Tribe.
21. A book from one of the polarizing or close call votes half-complete
After School Wedding by Mayu Shinjō
Read: Mar. 28 Rating: 2.5 stars
A book with a romantic element or featuring a romantic relationship. A book by an author from an island. A book in which a character uses a disguise or a false/fake identity.
Feelings? Cute but totally unbelievable. :)
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Full Moon Joker by Satoru Takamiya
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A book related to a deck of playing cards.
A book by an author from an island.
A book with a romantic element or featuring a romantic relationship.
A book with less than 200 pages.
Full House: Love Continues Vol. 1 by Soo-yeon Won
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A book related to a deck of playing cards.
A book with a romantic element or featuring a romantic relationship.
Close-call:
- A book by an author from an island. (Japan=manga)
- A book related to or set in a national capital city. (Tokyo=Japan=manga)
- A book with less than 200 pages.
- A book with a romantic element or featuring a romantic relationship.
- A book related to a deck of playing cards. INTERESTING!!!
*https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
22. A book with a number in the title or on the cover half-complete
ラッキーナンバー13 1 Lucky Number 13, #1 by Kotetsuko Yamamoto
Read: Jan. 16 Rating: 3.5 stars
Feelings? There were dangerous accidents and big incidents but luckily most were smaller (more fun!) instances. Don't know about how much love there is ... but it's obviously there since the man is willing to go through so much, just not as apparent.
Also read: ラッキーナンバー13 2 Lucky Number 13, #2 3 stars (1/17/19)
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No. 5, Volume 1 by Taiyo Matsumoto
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23. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #1 Something Old three-quarters-complete
I Am Jane Goodall by Brad Meltzer
Read: Jul. 9 Rating: 4 stars
Feelings? Very cute biography on Jane Goodall. An amazing person and a perfect inspiration. Even as she grew from childhood and beyond, they kept her face like the lady you see today rather than age her as the story progresses. Very nice and perfect for this theme: Inspired by old.
👌 Recommend for 'Read-a-loud' time and children under 5 yrs.
AND . . .
思い過ごしも恋の内 Omoisugoshi mo Koi no Uchi by Sakurako Yamada
Read: Jan. 11 Rating: 4 stars
Relationship between mother and son is 21 years, her new husband's age difference is 21 older than her. Son has conflicted feelings and the friend/crush that he tells, reminds him what love is.
Feelings? Happy stories except for the actual one described (above), which is a coming-of-story. (ironic!)
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Old Boy, Vol. 1 by Garon Tsuchiya
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Kept as a prisoner for a number of years for an unknown reason.
腐ォロー Follow by Tsuyako Hazuki
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Couples have 20+ year age difference.
24. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #2 Something New half-complete
晴れてボクたちは Harete Bokutachi wa by Kotetsuko Yamamoto
Read: Jan. 27 to 31 Rating: 3 stars
New relationship between two childhood friends who have not seen each since elementary school. (Not as deep as it sounds- it's only been about 5 years.)
Feelings? Not as lovey-dovey as usual with Yamamoto's writings. I like that they went through the pains and immaturities of teenage confusion and that "Spoiler!" ... they end up together in the end ...
in an ambiguous relationship, that is somewhat answered in the book: ドキドキレンアイ Dokidoki Renai (read 1/31/19).
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NEWSな彼! News na Kare! by Nase Yamato
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ようこそニューワールド Yokoso New World by Yuuma Komotomi
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25. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #3 Something Borrowed COMPLETE
You Don't Own Me by Mary Higgins Clark
Read: May 17th to 22nd Rating: 4 stars
Borrowed from the library on May 16th.
Feelings? Interesting run-a-round when finding the killer and the stalker. The subplots make it obvious that this is a ongoing series, however I like the character development of one of the supporting characters (it's obvious which one! I wonder what the story is behind that--would love a romantic backstory).
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Utopia by Thomas More
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Borrowed from a friend on January 15th.
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Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer by John Grisham
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Borrowed from a friend about 5 years ago.
Page 42.
OR . . .
Library books!
And books I've smooched off people ...
26. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #4 Something Blue half-complete
Play Boy Blues 1 by Shiuko Kano
Read: Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 Rating: 4 stars
Feelings? Relationships can get promiscuous but the two main characters really do seem to love each other. While this (book) isn't an advocation for open love, it has unintentionally opened my horizons and temper my more conservative feelings on the matter.
Also reading ...
P.B.B. 2 (3.4 stars; 2/3/19), P.B.B. 3, P.B.B. 4, P.B.B. 5, PBB - Play Boy Blues 06.
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Hydra: Blue Film First by Kano Miyamoto
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おいてけぼりブルース Still Got the Blues Oitekebori Blues by Yukimura
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27. A book off of the 1001 books to read before you die list
The Arabian Nights by Anonymous
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PLUS
The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter by Anonymous
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*https://1001bookreviews.com/the-1001-...
28. A book related to something cold (i.e. theme, title, author, cover, etc.) COMPLETE
You Melted Me by Kari Gregg
Read: Jul. 9 Rating: 3.5 stars
Feelings? Short story but you got the gist of things. He was finally able to get into a nice settled life with his lover.
Related= Melted > Ice cube > Cold.
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STATUS: As of July 9th - EXTRA!
Fujimi Orchestra by Koo Akizuki
Read: Feb. 3 to Feb. 7 Rating: 4.5 stars
Cold violinist to an appealing conductor.
Feelings? The emotions are shown quite vividly however there is a feeling that somethings just aren't said. I wondered if perhaps I were missing something? However the emotions unspoken are actually just details missing because this is a manga adaption of the novel series: 寒冷前線コンダクター 富士見二丁目交響楽団シリーズ (角川ルビー文庫).
Wish there was more and there is! Fujimi Sorufēju (d/d/d) <-- Plan on reading this after a couple book completions.
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COLD ~絶対零度の恋人~ Cold-Zettaireido no Koibitotachi by Reiichi Hiiro
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冷たい太陽 Tsumetai Taiyou by Miki Sakamoto
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Another Choice:
- A Love That Feels The Cold by Yuki Haruko
- 私の野蛮な下僕
- Age Called Blue by Esuto Emu
- Ice Kiss by Choi Kyung-ah
30. A book featuring an elderly character COMPLETED
Murder 101 by Faye Kellerman
Read: Jul. 9 Rating: 4 stars
Feelings? Love the contrast between the "old man" and the young "Harvard!" alum. Although the ending wasn't as clear as I would have liked it to be, overall it was an inviting read.
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STATUS: Extra as of July 9th.
Young Frank, Architect by Frank Viva
Read: Jan. 25 Rating: 4.5 stars
Feelings? Like that both Young Frank and Old Frank (60+) got something out of the relationship and that they came together to learn.
Recommend for Children and Modern Art enthusiasts. 👌
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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
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Grumpy Mister Scrooge.
*60+ years
31. A children’s classic you’ve never read
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame
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OR
Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl
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32. A book with more than 500 pages
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
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OR
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
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33. A book you have owned for at least a year, but have not read yet
Three Cups of Tea by Sarah L. Thomson
OR . . .
34. A book with a person's name in the title COMPLETE
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Read: Mar. 3 to 6 Rating: 4 stars
Feelings? Yummy descriptions. Love the food ... if only it were all real. Second time reading it-- well, hearing it. Both movies seemed super accurate, it's amazing actually. I, once watched a Youtube video on things you didn't notice before as a child ... those labor-law violations with the Oompa-Loompas are actually obvious. He, literally says, "cacao beans for work". 😅 I'm pretty sure that I wondered for a minute as a child because I thought they were slaves, which they are! But all I could think was . . . 😬 AT LEAST it's a book??? Honestly, at that point I was just glad the Oompa-Loompas got food. Cause I was really worried how 7 people were going to survive when 4 of them couldn't even get out of bed, supposedly.
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[MOVED TO TASK 12]
Remembering Malcolm by David Gallen
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Plan to read by June 6th, in which I will be in a chat/discussion group led by András Bognár. She is a member on ATY that has specifically asked for Buddy-Reads. I will be helping her with her tasks 7# and 8#, which will be for me: 38# and 34#.
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The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
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Page 50.
36. A book featured on an NPR Best Books of the Year list
Cake by Maira Kalman
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In 2018.
Bingo Love by Tee Franklin
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In 2018.
*https://apps.npr.org/best-books-2018/
37. A book set in a school or university COMPLETE
つよがり Tsuyogari by Yonezou Nekota
Read: Jan. 12 Rating: 3 stars
Feelings? Now that I'm older ... middle school seems young, but I knew a girl who got pregnant at 15 so it is obviously natural. Luckily only one couple started seeing each other in middle school, everyone else coupled up in high school.
Scandalous Seiryo University, Volume 01 by Kazuto Tatsukawa
Read: Jan 17 to 18 Rating: 2 stars
Feelings? It was interesting but the story was disorganized, that may be the translation and mixed up order of pages early on. Later it was a typical manga, although a little too quick to fall in love for me personally.
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Welcome to the University of Love by Haruka Minami
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38. A book not written in traditional novel format (poetry, essay, epistolary, graphic novel, etc)
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X
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Plan to read by June 6th, in which I will be in a chat/discussion group led by András Bognár. She is a member on ATY that has specifically asked for Buddy-Reads. I will be helping her with her tasks 7# and 8#, which will be for me: 34# and 38#.
Update: 34# >--> 12#
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Through the Woods by Emily Carroll
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OR
Nick and Jake: An Epistolary Novel by Jonathan Richards
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39. A book with a strong sense of place or where the author brings the location/setting to life half-complete
The Broken Ornament by Tony DiTerlizzi
Read: Jan. 25 Rating: 3.4 stars
Feelings? Nice message. I wonder what happened to the rest of the special ornaments? Trees suddenly sprout from the ground and snowmen come inside, like Frosty the Snowman coming around for ice tea, definitely fit this topic.
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Turtle Island by Kevin Sherry
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Sozin's Comet: The Final Battle by David Bergantino
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Lion Turtle is a huge turtle island.
40. A book you stumbled upon COMPLETE
Crime Scene by Jesse Kellerman and Jonathan Kellerman
Read: Jun. 16 Rating: 3.5 stars
Feelings? Slightly hectic storyline and seriously, I had no idea what poor girl was but she was trying to grieve for a basically non-existent (in her life!) father. I guess, props to Clay for getting both girls in his life at least once?
The timeline was actually a little blurry, cause for a while I thought Clay was an actual player. Sleeps with one girl in one chapter then the other, a chapter later. Wished they emphasized a little more the distance in time? Cause the book is kind of like a Law&Order episode, where all the events take months not minutes. Perhaps it was because I was listening rather than reading? They did a good job at the end: emphasized the time and how long it took to wrap the investigation.
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One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
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Found this edition at a tennis match.
Either a book that I trip over or one that I find under a big pile of books.
41. A book from the 2018 GR Choice Awards
Herding Cats by Sarah Andersen
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*Winner of Graphic Novel.
I Am Enough by Grace Byers
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*Winner of Picture Book.
*https://www.goodreads.com/choiceaward...
42. A book with a monster or "monstrous" character half-complete
渇愛モンスター Katsuai Monster by Souta Narazaki
Read: Feb 7 to Feb 11 Rating: 4 stars
Feelings? Not surprising. Typical yaoi school-romance with clean-cut figures. Story is a bit unbalanced. I like the second story a lot.
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Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening by Marjorie M. Liu
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Hyper Police, Volume 1 by Mee
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43. A book related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) [fiction or nonfiction] COMPLETED
The Theory of Death by Faye Kellerman
Read: Jul. 9 Rating: 3 stars
Feelings? They talked a lot about Fourier Analysis and other complex formulas and equations, but in the end it was all just about money and sex.
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Omniscience by Christophe Bruchansky
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Aria, Volume 1 by Kozue Amano
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Chirality: Book One by Satoshi Urushihara
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Ilegenes - The path of the Obsidian, Vol. 1 by Kachiru Ishizue
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Another Choice:
-Omniscience
44. A book related in some way to a tv show/series or movie you enjoyed (same topic, same era, book appeared in the show/movie, etc.)
Futurama-O-Rama by Matt Groening
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Futurama Adventures by Eric Rogers
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46. A book with a (mostly) black cover
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
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92.7% = Black (black)
*http://labs.tineye.com/color/ "mostly" = 51% or more
47. A book related to food (i.e. title, cover, plot, etc.) half-complete 
Trip Lovers by Bohra Naono
Read: Jan. 13 Rating: 4.2 stars (makes me happy!)
Feelings? A fantasy world in which a normal human learns to live in and love. However, he is absolutely obsessed with providing these other worldly people the joy of japanese cuisine: Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki. And make them love octopus as much as they love squid!
Please note: The Food Element is a big part otherwise I would not put this book here, but the BL/Romance elements are far greater. :)
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Antique Bakery by Fumi Yoshinaga
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美食之樂更勝戀愛 by Fumi Yoshinaga
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48. A book that was a finalist or winner for the National Book Award for any year
The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by M.T. Anderson
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2018
OR
The Journey of Little Charlie by Christopher Paul Curtis
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2018
*https://www.nationalbook.org/awards-p...
49. A book written by a Far East Asian author or set in a Far East Asian country
Paradise Door by Kumi Makimura
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Hong Kong.
重慶花園 Juukei Hanazono by Yuko Ichiju
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Hong Kong.
*China, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, and Taiwan.
50. A book that includes a journey (physical, health, or spiritual)
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
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OR
Buddha, Vol. 1: Kapilavastu by Osamu Tezuka
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Butsu Zone Vol. 1 by Hiroyuki Takei
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Another choice:
- Nikutai Kankei
- Hige to Nikutai Flesh + Beard
- Spiritual Police, Vol. 1
- Spiritualism by Yamada Akihiro
- Budda No Kotoba: Suttanipāta
- Busshi no Busshin by Kamatani Yuuki
- 坊主と蜘蛛 Bouzu to Kumo
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Unintentionally, I will be doing the ultimate KIS option.
Topic ARE considered COMPLETE when . . .
1) One Hard Read (Over 90+ pages of words)
2) Two Manga (Over 100+ pages)
3) Two Children's (Over 25+ pages of words)
👌 = Recommend for this "###" person
Week 1:
✔️ A book that was nominated for or won an award in a genre you enjoy 👌
2. A book with one of the 5 W's in the title (Who, What, Where, When, Why)
3. A book where the author’s name contains A, T, and Y
✔️ A book with a criminal character (i.e. assassin, pirate, thief, robber, scoundrel etc) 👌👌
Week 2:
5. A book by Shakespeare or inspired by Shakespeare
6. A book with a dual timeline
7. & 8. 2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: Book #1 & Book #2
✔️ A book from one of the top 5 money making genres (romance/erotica, crime/mystery, religious/inspirational, science fiction/fantasy or horror)
Week 3:
10. A book featuring an historical figure
11. A book related to one of the 12 Zodiac Chinese Animals (title, cover, subject)
12. A book about reading, books or an author/writer
13. A book that is included on a New York Public Library Staff Picks list
Week 4:
14. A book with a title, subtitle or cover relating to an astronomical term 👌
✔️ A book by an author from a Mediterranean country or set in a Mediterranean country
16. A book told from multiple perspectives
17. A speculative fiction (i.e. fantasy, scifi, horror, dystopia)
Week 5:
18. A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
19. A book by an author who has more than one book on your TBR
20. A book featuring indigenous people of a country
21. A book from one of the polarizing or close call votes
Week 6:
22. A book with a number in the title or on the cover
23. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #1 Something Old 👌
24. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #2 Something New
✔️ 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #3 Something Borrowed
Week 7:
26. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #4 Something Blue
27. A book off of the 1001 books to read before you die list
✔️ A book related to something cold (i.e. theme, title, author, cover, etc.)
29. A book published before 1950
✔️ A book featuring an elderly character 👌
Week 8:
31. A children’s classic you’ve never read
32. A book with more than 500 pages
33. A book you have owned for at least a year, but have not read yet
✔️ A book with a person's name in the title
Week 9:
35. A psychological thriller
36. A book featured on an NPR Best Books of the Year list
✔️ A book set in a school or university
38. A book not written in traditional novel format (poetry, essay, epistolary, graphic novel, etc) Buddy Read
Week 10:
39. A book with a strong sense of place or where the author brings the location/setting to life
✔️ A book you stumbled upon
41. A book from the 2018 GR Choice Awards
42. A book with a monster or "monstrous" character
✔️ A book related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) [fiction or nonfiction]
Week 11:
44. A book related in some way to a tv show/series or movie you enjoyed (same topic, same era, book appeared in the show/movie, etc.)
45. A multi-generational saga
46. A book with a (mostly) black cover
47. A book related to food (i.e. title, cover, plot, etc.)
Week 12:
48. A book that was a finalist or winner for the National Book Award for any year
49. A book written by a Far East Asian author or set in a Far East Asian country
50. A book that includes a journey (physical, health, or spiritual)
51. A book published in 2019
52. A book with a weird or intriguing title
List created by the group members, after suggestions and votes. Thanks to all!