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BBC Top 200 Books
A Fine Balance 12/7/20 ****
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4/4/20 ****
Small Gods 3/7/20 ****
The Name of the Rose 10/7/20 ***
The Godfather 7/14/20 ***
Must Read Classics
Inferno 10/14/20 *****
The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20 ****
The Good Soldier 8/28/20 **
Native Son 10/31/20 *****
The Cask of Amontillado 1/1/20 ***
Journey to the Center of the Earth 1/7/20 ****
The Stranger 1/18/20 ****
The Poisonwood Bible 11/11/20 ****
Foundation and Empire 1/30/20 ****
Five Weeks in a Balloon 2/22/20 **
PBS's The Great American Read
The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20 ***
Another Country6/21/20 ****
Lonesome Dove 8/10/20 *****
White Teeth 6/4/20 ****
The Help 7/24/20 *****
Love of Reading Monopoly Challengehttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Monopoly: World Edition Challenge
Level: Hard
Progress: 28/28
Categories: 10/10
Get Out of Jail Free Cards Remaining: 2
1. BROWN
2/2
•Gdynia, Poland: The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20 ****
•Taipei, Taiwan: The Intuitionist12/13/20 **
2. LIGHT BLUE
3/3
•Tokyo, Japan: Never Let Me Go 2/14/20 ***
•Barcelona, Spain: Suttree 11/21/20 ****
•Athens, Greece: Troilus and Cressida 5/18/20 ***
3. VIOLET
3/3
•Istanbul, Turkey: The Good Soldier 8/29/20 **
•Kyiv, Ukraine: The Poisonwood Bible 11/11/20 ****
•Toronto, Canada: A Fine Balance 12/7/20 ****
4. ORANGE
3/3
•Rome, Italy: The Name of the Rose 10/7/20 ***
•Shanghai, China: Inferno 10/14/20 *****
•Vancouver, Canada: White Fang 5/5/20 ****
5. RED
3/3
•Sydney, Australia: The Kreutzer Sonata 4/20/20 ***
•New York, NY, U.S.A.: The Godfather 7/14/20 ***
•London, England: White Teeth 6/4/20 ****
6. YELLOW
3/3
•Beijing, China: Lonesome Dove 8/10/20 *****
•Hong Kong, China: Twelfth Night 5/7/20 ****
•Jerusalem, Israel: The Stranger 1/18/20 ****
7. GREEN
3/3
•Paris, France: Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart 1/16/20 ****
•Belgrade, Serbia: Native Son 10/31/20 *****
•Cape Town, South Africa: The Help 7/24/20 *****
8. DARK BLUE
2/2
•Riga, Latvia: Kiss the Girls 1/1/20 ***
•Montreal, Canada: Journey to the Center of the Earth 1/7/20 ****
9. UTILITIES
2/2
•Solar Energy: Silent Spring 5/14/20 ****
•Wind Energy: Foundation and Empire 1/30/20 ****
10. RAILROADS
4/4
•Monopoly Rail: Revolutionary Road 8/19/20 ***
•Monopoly Air: Rabbit, Run 5/25/20 *****
•Monopoly Cruise: Travels With Charley: In Search of America 4/25/20 *****
•Monopoly Space: The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20 ***
Classic Bingo https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
B1: Classic of Asia A Fine Balance 12/7/20 ****
B2: Classic Tragedy Revolutionary Road 8/19/20 ***
B3: A Book Published at Least 200 Years Ago Inferno 10/14/20 *****
B4: Memoir, Autobiography, or Biography The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20 ****
B5: Classic of Europe The Good Soldier 8/28/20 **
I1: Classic Mystery or Crime The Godfather 7/14/20 ***
I2: Group Bingo Participant Pick Native Son 10/31/20 *****
I3: Classic Drama or Play Troilus and Cressida 5/18/20 ***
I4: Book From Group’s 2020 Bookshelf A Modest Proposal 3/14/20 ****
I5: Classic Gothic or Horror Suttree 11/21/20 ****
N1: Book From Group’s Old School Classic Shelf prior to 2020 Twelfth Night 5/7/20 ****
N2: Winner of a Foreign Literary Prize The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20 ***
N3: Reader’s Choice Nickel Mountain 1/23/20 ****
N4: Classic Short Story The Cask of Amontillado 1/1/20 ***
N5: Book From Group’s New School Classic Shelf prior to 2020
The Name of the Rose 10/7/20 ***
G1: Classic Science Fiction or Fantasy Journey to the Center of the Earth 1/7/20 ****
G2: The Bigger Read List by English Pen The Stranger 1/18 20 ****
G3: Poetry or Essay Collection The Concise Columbia Book of Poetry 1/26/20 ****
G4: Banned Book Another Country 6/21/20 ****
G5: Classic Science or Philosophy Silent Spring 5/14/20 ****
O1: Classic of Africa, Antarctica, Australia, or Oceania The Poisonwood Bible 11/11/20 ****
O2: Classic Western Lonesome Dove 8/10/20 *****
O3: Book Published the Year You Were Born Foundation and Empire 1/30/20 ****
O4: Classic Adventure Five Weeks in a Balloon 2/22/20 **
O5: Classic of the Americas Rabbit, Run 5/25/20 *****
Catching up Classics Old and New 12/2https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
1899 and earlier/Old School
1. Inferno 10/14/20 *****
2. Journey to the Center of the Earth 1/7/20 ****
3. Five Weeks in a Balloon 2/22/20 **
1900-1999/New School
4. Rabbit, Run 5/25/20 *****
5. The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20 ***
6. Nickel Mountain 1/23/20 ****
My Wild Card Six
7. Revolutionary Road 8/19/20 ***
8. The Godfather 7/14/20 ***
9. Suttree 11/21/20 ****
10. Another Country 6/21/20 ****
11. The Good Soldier 8/28/20 **
12. The Poisonwood Bible 11/11/20 ****
Alternates(My annual Shakespeare quotient)
A-1. Twelfth Night 5/7/20 ****
A-2. Troilus and Cressida 5/18/20 ***
Challenge #4 - Members Choice Classic/Genre Challenge List and read 12 books for each of the following categories. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
18th Century or older - Inferno 10/14/20 *****
19th Century - Journey to the Center of the Earth 1/7/20 ****
20th Century - Nickel Mountain 1/23/20 ****
Current or Past Group Read - Twelfth Night 5/7/20 ****
An Author not read before - Revolutionary Road 8/19/20 ***
Diversity Classic, read a book from a religion, culture, country, or race different than yours - A Fine Balance 12/7/20 ****
Science Fiction - The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20 ***
Romance - Frost Burned 2/28/20 ****
Historical fiction - Lonesome Dove 8/10/20 *****
Nonfiction - The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20 ****
Mystery/Crime - The Godfather 7/14/20 ***
Horror or Humor - The Cask of Amontillado 1/1/20 ***
January 2020 This Month in History Challengehttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Duration: 01/01/20–01/31/20
Progress: 3/3
1. Thriller Kiss the Girls 1/1/20 ***
2. Hardcover With Courage and Cloth: Winning the Fight for a Woman's Right to Vote 1/2/20 ****
3.More Tales of the City1/13/20 ****
MEET US AT THE BOOKSHOPDuration: January 1 to March 31, 2020
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Thriller Kiss the Girls 1/1/20 ***
Horror The Cask of Amontillado 1/1/20 ***
Historical Nonfiction With Courage and Cloth: Winning the Fight for a Woman's Right to Vote 1/2/20 ****
Science Fiction Journey to the Center of the Earth 1/7/20 ****
LGBT More Tales of the City 1/13/20 ****
YA Horror Stay Out of the Basement 1/14/20 ****
Biography Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart 1/16/20 ****
Philosophy The Stranger 1/18/20 ****
Literary Fiction Nickel Mountain 1/23/20 ****
Poetry The Concise Columbia Book of Poetry 1/26/20 ****
Space Opera Foundation and Empire 1/30/20 ****
Contemporary Further Tales of the City 2/7/20 ****
Dystopian Never Let Me Go 2/14/20 ***
Adventure Five Weeks in a Balloon 2/22/20 **
Urban Fantasy Frost Burned 2/28/20 ****
Satire Small Gods 3/7/20 ****
Juvenalian Satire A Modest Proposal 3/14/20 ****
Mystery Jack & Jill 3/22/20 **
Fiction Fanatics January Challenge https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...10 books
35 points
1. Read a book that starts with the letter J for 2 points. Bonus 1 point if there is more than 1 J in the title.
2. Read a book published in January for 1 point.
3. The zodiac sign for people born from January 1 - 20 is Capricorn which is represented by a goat. G.O.A.T - Read a biography or autobiography about the Greatest Of All Time for 4 points. Bonus 5 points if there is an animal on the cover.
4. The zodiac sign for people born from January 21 - 31 is Aquarius. Aquarians are ‘eccentric, unique and individual’. Read a book with a character who fits this description for 3 points. Bonus 3 points if the cover is more than 75% blue.More Tales of the City 1/13/20 ****
5. January 1 is New Years Day where we make new resolutions for the year. Read a book with the word ‘new’ in the title for 3 points.
6. January is 'National Stalking Awareness Month'. Read a book from the thriller genre for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if a character is stalked. Kiss the Girls 1/1/20 *** 4 points
7. 20-24 January is ‘No Name Calling Week’. Read a book by an author whose name you have not called (said) in the past 12 months (Ie. You don’t know anyone by this name) for 2 points. With Courage and Cloth: Winning the Fight for a Woman's Right to Vote by Ann Bausum 1/2/20 ****;The Stranger 1/18/20 ****
8. 5 January is ‘National Bird Day’. Read a book with a bird on the cover for 2 points. Nickel Mountain 1/23/20 ****
9. January is ‘Get a Balanced Life Month’. Read two books that balance each other out (opposites) Eg - one fiction/one non-fiction, one male author/one female author for 6 points. Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart 1/16/20 **** Nonfiction,female author and Stay Out of the Basement1/14/20 **** Fiction, male author/Foundation and Empire 1/30/20 **** Prose and The Concise Columbia Book of Poetry 1/26 20 **** Poetry
10. January is ‘Belly Laugh Day’. Read a book from the humour genre for 3 points. Bonus 3 points if it says the word ‘belly’ or ‘laugh’ on the goodreads description/blurb.
BONUS
*Read a book with a group of (at least 3) animals on the cover and published in an even month by a female author.
*Read a book with a group of (at least 3) people on the cover and published in an odd month by a male author. Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne published in March(originally published in November) 1/7/20 ****
HAVE BOOK, WILL TRAVELDuration: February 1 through February 29, 2020
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Five Weeks in a Balloon 2/22/20
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...February 2020 This Month in History Challenge
Duration: 02/01/20–02/29/20
Progress: 1/3
1. Japanese Author Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro 2/14/20
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https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...February Challenge
4 books
15 points
1. Read a book that starts with the letter F for 2 points. Bonus 3 points if there is more than 1 F in the title. Further Tales of the City 2/7/20 **** 5 pts; Frost Burned 2/28/20 ****
2. Read a book published in February for 1 point.
3. The zodiac sign for people born from February 1 - 18 is Aquarius which is represented by a water bearer. Read a book set by the ocean for 3 points. Bonus 1 point if the ocean is on the front cover.
4. The zodiac sign for people born from February 19 - 29 is Pisces which is represented by two fish. Read a book with two of something (no more, no less) on the cover for 2 points. Bonus 3 points if they are identical.
5. February is the second month of the year. Read a book that is the second in a series for 2 points.
6. February is the shortest month of the year. Read a book with less than 250 pages for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if there is an ‘F’ in the title. Five Weeks in a Balloon 2/22/20 ** 4 points
7. February this year is a leap year. 1 Read a book which ‘leaps’ through at least ten years (is set over a ten year time span) for 4 points.Never Let Me Go 2/14/20 ***
8. February 14 is Valentines Day. Read a book with a red cover for 2 points. Bonus 3 points if there is a heart on the cover.
9. February is Black History month. Read a book written by an African-American author for 2 points. https://www.goodreads.com/genres/blac...
10. 7-14 February is National Marriage week. Read a book where two characters get married for 3 points.
BONUS
*Read a book with 15 letters in the title, written by a female author and published in an even month.
*Read a book with 10 letters in the title, written by a male author and published in an odd month.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...March Challenge
3 books
10 points
1. Read a book that starts with the letter M for 1 points. Bonus 2 points if there is more than 1 M in the title.
2. Read a book published in March for 1 point.Babycakes 3/14/20 ****
3. The zodiac sign for people born from March 1 - 20 is Pisces which is represented by a fish. Read a book with a fish on the cover for 4 points.
4. The zodiac sign for people born from March 21 - 30 is Aries which is a fire sign. Read a book with a fire in for 3 points. Bonus 3 points if the cover is red or orange. Small Gods 3/7/20 **** library set on fire
5. Read a book which contains the letters M A R C and H for 5 points. Bonus 2 points if the M comes first.
6. March is the 3rd month. Read a book that is the third in a series for 3 points - Jack & Jill 3/22/20 **
7. 1-7 March is ‘Read an E-book week’. So, let’s read an E-book for 2 points!
8. 1-7 March is also ‘Celebrate your name week’. Read a book written by an author with the same first or last name as you for 4 points. Bonus 2 points if the other name starts with the same letter. (Example - my name is Ann Smith - 4 points if I read a book written by an Ann or a Smith but 6 points if I read a book written by an A Smith or an Ann S).
9. 1 March is ‘World Compliment Day’. Read a book with a ‘complimenting’ word in the title - good, nice, pretty etc for 5 points.
10. Of course St Patrick’s Day is 17 March! - Read a book with a green cover, written by an Irish author, set in Ireland or featuring a leprechaun or ‘gold’ for 2 points. Bonus 2 points for two or more of the above features.
BONUS
*Read a book with 2 different types of animals on the cover and where the title is written in capital letters.
*Read a book with 2 humans on the cover and where the title is written in lowercase letters (first letter of each word can be a capital).
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Pantone Color of the Year Spring Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 3/01/2020–5/31/2020
Style: Prompts
Level: Medium
Progress: 14/14
1.2020 Classic Blue(an author you dependably like)Small Gods 3/7/20
2.2003 Aqua Sky(LBGTQ character) Babycakes 3/14/20
3.2013 Emerald(Classic) A Modest Proposal 3/14/20
4.2018 Ultra Violet(Mystery) Jack & Jill 3/22/20
5.2014 Radiant Orchid(Fantasy) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4/4/20
6.2002 True Red(Male Author)The Fall of the House of Usher 4/5/20
7.2017 Greenery(Young Adult)Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 4/18/20
8. 2019 Living Coral(Family) The Kreutzer Sonata 4/20/20
9. 2011 Honeysuckle(Nonfiction) Travels With Charley: In Search of America 4/25/20
10. 2015 Marsala(at least 4 stars)The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20
11. 2006 Sand Dollar (single color) White Fang5/4/20
12. 2000 Cerulean Blue (Europe) Twelfth Night 5/7/20
13. 2001 Fuschia Rose (female author) Silent Spring 5/14/20
14. 2004 Tiger Lily(myth inspired) Troilus and Cressida 5/18/20
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...April 2020 This Month in History Challenge
Duration: 04/01/20–04/30/20
Progress: 3/3
1. April 14,1828 (Student)Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4/4/20
2. April 3, 1995(Woman author) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 4/18/20
3. April 2, 1513 (New to me author) The Kreutzer Sonata 4/20/20
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Pinspiration
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2020
Progress: 12/12
Inspiration Boards:
1. Art
2. Historical Events
3. Music
----The Kreutzer Sonata 4/20/20
4. Film and theater
----Twelfth Night 5/7/20
----Troilus and Cressida 5/18/20
5. Food and Cooking
6. Nature
----White Fang5/4/20
7. Science
----Silent Spring 5/14/20
8. Technology
9. Faith
10. Courage
----The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20
11. Humanitarianism/Philanthropy/Charity
12. Friendship, Love, and Marriage
13. Home and Family
14. Travel
----Travels With Charley: In Search of America 4/25/20
15. Award Winners (any kind of awards)
----Hugo Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire4/4/20
----Bram Stoker Award for Young Readers Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 4/18/20
----Seiun Award The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20
----National Book Award Finalist Rabbit, Run 5/25/20
----Guardian First Book Award White Teeth 6/4/20
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Regina - Please sign me up for 4 books.
Progress: 2/4
1. Read a book by an Irish author.
2. Read a book set in a country with green on its flag.
3. Read a book in which a character’s safety is threatened.
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 4/18/20
4. Read a book set on an island.
5. Read a book about environmentalism.
6. Read a book with a strong protagonist.
7. Green can denote youth or inexperience. Read a book that features a young or naive person as a major character.
8. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with the letter “G.”
9. Read a book with yellow on the cover.
10. Read a book that has a character who is hiding something.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4/4/20
Singing in the RainJune 1, 2020-June 30, 2020
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Let's sing out way through the weather!
1. Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me by Elton John: “All my pictures seem to fade to black and white.” Read a book with a black and white cover or a book that has been made into a movie.
2. Against the Wind by Bob Seger: “It seems like yesterday, but it was long ago.” Read a book written before 1980 (the year this song came out) or a book featuring a windy event. - Another Country 6/21/20 ****
3. It’s Raining Men by The Weather Girls: “Hallelujah, it’s raining men.” Read a book with a male protagonist written by a female author. - White Teeth 6/4/20 ****
4. Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland: “Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high, there’s a land that I heard of once in a lullaby.” Read a fantasy or fairy tale retelling or book set in an alternate reality.
5. Riders on the Storm by The Doors: “There’s a killer on the road.” Read a true crime book or any book that features some sort of crime.
6. Shelter from the Storm by Bob Dylan: “I came in from the wilderness, a creature void of form.” Read a book about exploring the unknown, a horror novel, or a book with a paranormal theme.
7. The Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler: “Did you ever know that you’re my hero.” Read a book written by or about someone you admire, with a heroic protagonist, or by one of your favorite authors. The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20 ****
8. Thunder Road by Bruce Springsteen: “You’re thinking that maybe we ain’t that young anymore.” Read a book you loved when you were young or a book written by an author over fifty.
9. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves: “I’m walking on sunshine and don’t it feel good.” Read a book that makes you feel good or a book from your favorite genre.Significant Others 6/26/20 ****
10.Hurricane by Neil Young: “That perfect feeling when time just slips.” Read a book set in either the past or the future or a book that features time travel.
June Challenge4 books
10 points
1. Read a book that starts with the letter J for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if there is more than 1 J in the title.
2. Read a book published in June for 1 point. Bonus 1 point if there is a letter J in the author's name.
3. The zodiac sign for people born from June 1 - 20 is Gemini which is represented by twins. Read a book with twins as characters for 3 points. Bonus 3 points if there is twins on the cover. White Teeth 6/4/20 ****
4. The zodiac sign for people born from June 20 - 30 is Cancer which is represented by a crab. Read a book set by the beach for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if a beach scene is on the cover.
5. June is 'Audiobook Appreciation Month'. Listen to an audiobook for 3 points.
6. 21-27 June is 'National Father's Week'. Read a book with a father as a main character for 2 points.
7. June is 'National Rose Month'. Read a book with a flower on the cover for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if the flower is a rose.
8. 6 June is 'Russian Language Day'. Read a book set in Russia or written by a Russian author for 4 points. Bonus 2 points for both.
9. June is 'Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Pride Month'. Read a book from the LGBT genre for 2 points.Another Country 6/21/20 ****;Significant Others 6/26/20 ****
10. 27 June is 'Happy Birthday to You Day'. Read a book where a character celebrates a birthday for 3 points. The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20 ****
BONUS - 10 POINTS
*Read a book starting with a vowel and written by a male author whose name starts with a vowel.
*Read a book with each vowel in the title and each vowel in the author's name.
August Challenge https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...4 books
26 points
1. Read a book that starts with the letter A for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if there is more than 3 A's in the title.
2. Read a book published in August for 1 point. Bonus 2 points if there is a letter A in the author's first name and last name.
3. The zodiac sign for people born from August 1 - 22 is Leo which is represented by a lion. Read a book with some type of 'feline' on the cover for 4 points.
4. The zodiac sign for people born from August 23 - 31 is Virgo which is the sixth astrological sign. Read a book with six letters in the title for 3 points. Bonus 2 points if there is a 'V' in the title.
5. August is National Read A Romance Novel Month. Read a book from the romance genre for 1 point. Bonus 2 points if the cover is red.
6. August in 'National Wellness Month'. Read a book from the health and wellness genre for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if it was published in an even year.
7. 9 August is BOOK LOVER'S DAY! Read any book you choose for 8 POINTS! (One book only!) The Good Soldier 8/28/20 **
8. August is National Crayon Collection Month. Read a book with at least 5 colours on the cover for 2 points. Bonus 2 points if the title is written in colour as well.
9. 12 August is World Elephant Day. Read a book 500+ pages for 5 points. Lonesome Dove 8/10/20 *****
10. August is 'National Traffic Awareness Month'. Read a book with with green, yellow and red on the cover for 3 points.Sure of You
8/24/20 ****BONUS
*Read a book with more than 6 vowels in the title and published in an even month.Revolutionary Road 8/19/20 ***
* Read a book with less than only 1 or 2 vowels in the title and published in an odd month.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Friends are Forever
August 1-31, 2020
I'll try for 3.
1. A Loyal Best Friend: Someone who always has your back, no matter what. Read a book about someone who is loyal. - Sure of You 8/24/20 ****
2. A Fearless Adventurer: This friend likes to pull us out of our comfort zone and help us take risks. Read a book about someone taking a risk. Lonesome Dove 8/10/20 *****
3. A Brutally Honest Confidant: Someone who will tell you how it is, regardless of your feelings about the topic. Read a book where honesty may or may not be the best policy. - Revolutionary Road 8/19 20 ***
4. A Wise Mentor: Someone who can help steer you in the right direction and offer great advice. Read a self-help book.
5. A Friend From A Different Culture: Someone with different beliefs or background to you. Read a book that focuses on a different culture to your own.
6. A Polar Opposite: Someone that has people saying 'how do they get along so well'. Read a book involving an unlikely friendship.
7. A Friendly Neighbour: Sometimes, those who we see every day can become our closest friends. Read a book borrowed from or recommended by someone who is close to you.
8. A Work Pal: Like above, if we see them every day, we are likely to befriend them. Read a book involving a work relationship of any kind.
GLOBETROTTING WITH WILDLIFEDuration: September 1-30, 2020
Let's visit some animals from all over the world! Remember, for this challenge, each book can only count for one prompt.
1. Oceania - Platypus: One of only two mammals in the world that lay eggs, which is most unusual. Read a book with an unusual combination of genres.
2. Africa - Zebra: A zebra is instantly recognised for it's black and white striped coat. Read a book with a black and white cover.
3. Europe - Arctic Fox: The arctic fox lives in extremely cold climates in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book with a snow/cold theme (whether in the title, on the cover, or in the book).
4. Asia - Asian Elephant: Elephants are known for their large stature. Read a book with 500 pages or more.
5. North America - Bald Eagle: The bald eagle is a bird which is associated with the United States of America, a country in North America. Read a book by an American author Invisible Man
6. South America - Sloth: They are very slow animals. Read a book that has been on your to read list for over a year.
7. Antarctica - Emperor Penguin: The emperor penguin is the biggest and tallest of all penguins. Read a book involving a king or emperor.
8. Asia - Cicada: In Japan, the short-lived cicada and its empty husk symbolize life's transience. Read a book which includes the theme of transience or the death of one of the characters.
9. In the Ocean - Toothed Whale: A toothed whale has the largest brain known of any modern or extinct animal, including humans. Read a book about a "brainy" character.
10. Worldwide - Ants: Do you know the Aesop's Fable about "The Ant and the Grasshopper"? Read a book with either a hard-working character (like the ant) or one who prefers play and lacks foresight (the grasshopper).
This Month in History: September• September 5, 1698: Peter the Great imposed a tax on beards.
— Read a book with a bearded character or read a book written by a male author.
• September 9, 1850: California became the 31st state in the United States.
— Read a book that takes place in California or read a book that takes place during the 19th century.
• September 15, 1935: The Nuremburg Laws were enacted by the Nazis, depriving German Jews of their rights of citizenship.
— Read a book that takes place during World War II or read a book written by a Jewish author.
• September 24, 1957: President Eisenhower ordered the National Guard to enforce integration of schools in Little Rock.
— Read a book about a student or teacher or read a book about the Civil Rights Movement.
• September 25, 2011: Saudi Arabian women were given the right to vote and run in municipal elections.
— Read a book that takes place in the Middle East or read a book with a two word title.
Copy the blank template below and paste it into a new comment start your challenge! Good Luck! :)
September 2020 This Month in History Challenge
Duration: 09/01/20–09/30/20
Progress: 0/3
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B1 Adventure - Five Weeks in a Balloon 2/22/20 **
B2 Crime - The Godfather 7/14/20 ***
B3 Historical Fiction - The Name of the Rose 10/7/20 ***
B4 Classics - Inferno 10/14/20 *****
B5 Fantasy - Journey to the Center of the Earth 1/7/20 ****
I1 Suspense - Kiss the Girls 1/1/20 ***
I2 Science Nonfiction - Silent Spring 5/14/20 ****
I3 Family Saga - The Poisonwood Bible 11/11/20 ****
I4 Young Adult - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4/4/20 ****
I5 Westerns - Lonesome Dove 8/10/20 *****
N1 Humor and Comedy - Twelfth Night 5/7/20 ****
N2 Horror - Stay Out of the Basement 1/14/20 ****
N3 Magical Realism - White Teeth 6/4/20 ****
N4 Tragedy - Revolutionary Road 8/19/20 ***
N5 Romance - Frost Burned 2/28/20 ****
G1 Mystery or Thriller - Jack & Jill 3/22/20 **
G2 Young Adult Fantasy - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix4/18/20 ****
G3 Science Fiction - The Sirens of Titan 4/30/20 ***
G4 Memoir - The Diary of a Young Girl 6/11/20 ****
G5 Historical Nonfiction - With Courage and Cloth: Winning the Fight for a Woman's Right to Vote 1/2/20 ****
O1 Biography - Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart 1/16/20 ****
O2 Coming of Age - Native Son 10/31/20 *****
O3 Chick-lit - The Help 7/24/20 *****
O4 Poetry - The Concise Columbia Book of Poetry 1/26/19 ****
O5 Satire - Small Gods 3/7/20 ****