YA-MA Catch-Up/ Reboot 2020 yearlong challenge

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

YA-MA Catch-Up/ Reboot
Explanation:
The prime objective of this YEAR-LONG challenge is catch up or re-read past YA-MA group reads. This is part of a broader goal to liven the group up a bit. I am going to try and set it up using the GR challenge features. You choose your own goal and create a bookshelf to tag your finished books. You can also participate without creating a personal bookshelf by tracking your reading in your own special way.

Look here at the GROUP BOOKSHELF here to see all the past YA-MA group reads or in post #2.

Create a PERSONAL BOOKSHELF here (starting January 1).

Posting Suggestions:
1. Roll Call- Tell us if you want to join, how many books your goal will be, and which books off the group shelf you hope to read.
2. Updates- Every once in a while, stop back in an give us your reading highlights. What books did you read and did you like them?

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

YA-MA past Group Reads Master List

Science Fiction group folder
**First Book in a Series**
2011: Blood Red Road by Moira Young (459 pgs) **discussion**
2012: Cinder by Marissa Meyer (390 pgs) **discussion**
2012: Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry (458 pgs) **discussion**
2013: Maze Runner by James Daschner (384 pgs) **discussion**
2013: Unwind by Neal Schusterman (337 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Ashfall by Mike Mulligan (466 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Leviathan by Scott Westefeld (440 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Red Rising by Pierce Brown (382 pgs) **discussion**
2015: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (383 pgs) **discussion**
2015: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner (378 pgs) **discussion**
2019: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson (386 pgs) **discussion**

**Stand Alone Books**
2013: Eve & Adam by Michael Grant and Katherine Applegate (291 pgs) **discussion**
2013: The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna (432 pgs) **discussion**
2013: Ready Player one by Earnet Clive (374 pgs) **discussion**
2016: All Our Yesterdays by Christin Terril (362 pgs) **discussion**


Fantasy group folder
**First Book in a Series**
2011: Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride (343 pgs) **discussion**
2012: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (422 pgs) **discussion**
2012: Graceling by Kristin Cashore (471 pgs) **discussion**
2012: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (416 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (358 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Splintered by AG Howard (371 pgs) **discussion**
2015: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (226 pgs) **discussion**
2015: Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas (406 pgs) **discussion**
2016: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (465 pgs) **discussion**
2019: Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine (352 pgs) **discussion**

**Stand Alone Books)**
2012: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (391 pgs) **discussion**
2019: Dark Descent of Elizabeth Franklin by Kiersten White (304 pgs) **discussion**


PNR (paranormal) & Urban Fantasy group folder
**First Book in a Series**
2011: Nevermore by Kelly Creagh (543 pgs) **discussion**
2012: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake (316 pgs) **discussion**
2012: My Soul To Take by Rachel Vincent (279 pgs) **discussion**
2013: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia (563 pgs) **discussion**
2013: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (409 pgs) **discussion**
2013: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (332 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black (419 pags) **discussion**
2015: Angelfall by Susan Ee (288 pgs) **discussion**
2015: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins (323 pgs) **discussion**


Historical Fiction group folder
**First Book in a Series**
2012: The Luxe by Anna Godberson (433 pgs) **discussion**
2013: Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers (549 pgs) **discussion**
2013: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancy (434 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (307 pgs) **discussion**
2014: The Madman’s Daughter by Megan Shepherd (420 pgs) **discussion**
2015: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (452 pgs) **discussion**
2016: The Diviners by Libba Bray (578 pgs) **discussion**
2016: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (352 pgs) **discussion**

**Stand Alone Books**
2012: Between Shades of Gray by Ruty Septys (344 pgs) **discussion**
2019: Assassin’s guide to Love and Treason by Virginia Boecker (374 pgs) **discussion**


Realistic & Romantic Fiction group folder
**First Book in a Series**
2013: Easy by Tamara Webber (336 pgs) **discussion**
2015: I Hunt Killers by Barry Lyga (359 pgs) **discussion**

**Stand Alone Books**
2011: Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma (418 pgs) **discussion**
2012: The Storyteller by Antonia Michaelis (402 pgs) **discussion**
2013: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (470 pgs) **discussion**
2014: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins (384 pgs) **discussion**
2016: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (378 pgs) **discussion**

[Diane]

This is a good idea! - I might use this list to guide some choices this year but not sure yet on how or what personal goal I want to make. This has been quite a crazy year for me so I just need to get my own roll going in a way that fits my life.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

Set your goal for 1 and then anything more that you read will make you feel awesome!!

I set mine for 12 because presumes I will read every BOTM.

[Diane]

Melanie wrote: "Set your goal for 1 and then anything more that you read will make you feel awesome!!

I set mine for 12 because presumes I will read every BOTM."

I can commit to more than one LOL I think I will will go with 10 because 1 just is not a challenge. Besides I have been feeling the need for a few rereads lately ( just to be in that comfort zone) and this list has many that I would love to reread this year. Maybe 5 BOTM and 5 rereads would work for me with a bonus of some on the list that I have not read yet.

[Jennifer]

I set my goal for 10. There are 13 that I have never read, but a couple of them I have no interest in, so I thought 10 was a good goal...
My 10:


Finished:

[Angie]

There's 11 on the list that I haven't read, so let's go for that! Or 12 if we include this month's. One book a month is doable. :)

[Diane]

I reread this month but am unsure how to update that for the challenge

[Diane]

Diane wrote: "I reread this month but am unsure how to update that for the challenge"

Ok I figured it out!

[Kdbrand]

I'm setting my goal at 5 because that sounded like a reasonable amount with all my other book challenges. Not to mention that I bought and years ago, and they have just been sitting on my bookshelf.

[Ashley Marie]

I think I'll shoot for 5 over the course of the year, because the following are still on my TBR:

Graceling
Rot & Ruin
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
Grave Mercy

[Diane]

Love Love Love Graceling! I really enjoyed Rot and Ruin and need to go back to the series.

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I hated Rot and Ruin, but I love most everything else by that author.

[Diane]

I added another to the list with this month's group read of I am surprised I have never read this book before.

I just reread the parameters for this challenge. I thought current group reads counted but now I am unsure. Can you clarify?

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I'm counting books from this year, but I think the way it is technically phrased it should be older reads.

I guess it's up to you

[Diane]

I'll do both :)

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I'm starting .
So far I'm on track for my goal. How about you??

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

The end of June marks the half year mark for this year-long challenge. Are you on track? Any highlights or disappointments so far?

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

I've been counting all of the current BOTM too, so I'm at 9 books for my goal of 20, so I'm a little behind. Besides BOTM, I've read:
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I'm on the waiting list for with my digital libray.

[Diane]

I have been MIA on life for the past month. Seriously have not checked e mail for about 3 weeks... No reading No Nothing.

[Jennifer]

I'm right there with you, Diane. Every day is a constant struggle. We just got our update on how school is going to be run here where I live in Iowa. It's not good. I'm tired. I've listened to 2 books the past 2 months. Other than that I can't read.

[Diane]

Jennifer wrote: "I'm right there with you, Diane. Every day is a constant struggle. We just got our update on how school is going to be run here where I live in Iowa. It's not good. I'm tired. I've listened to 2 bo..."
I am in south Florida - I am sure you have seen the news about how we are doing here. I am a mess mentally and emotionally as a teacher and a parent! I was just watching the school board meeting - which became passionate and emotional- and now they are going over all the comments from teachers, parents and community members. There are 4 hours and 48 min. of this before they resume the discussion and present their plan for reopening. Needless to say I am not listening to all of that - I have been consumed so I know all sides of what is being said. I will log back in after dinner for the end of the meeting. Good luck to you and your family, I hope for some peace of mind for you.

[Jennifer]

Diane wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "I'm right there with you, Diane. Every day is a constant struggle. We just got our update on how school is going to be run here where I live in Iowa. It's not good. I'm tired. I've..."

Yes, I have heard about how things are faring in Florida. I feel for all families and especially teachers right now. We want the kids to be educated, absolutely! But we want to be safe too.
I know that since I heard our reopening plan I have taken a break from everything. No news, no social media. Nothing. These are trying times indeed. I will be thinking about you and your family as well, and hoping that Florida , and this country, can turn it around and quickly.

[Jennifer]

As for this challenge, I have read 3/10 so far.
- I really enjoyed this book. I gave it a 4.
- I enjoyed this one a lot too. I gave it a 3.5
- I loved this book! I immediately had to get the 2nd book. I gave it a 5.

I am a bit behind schedule as of right now. I am hoping to find that niche where reading feels good again.

[Rachel]

Ohhhh Angelfall!!! I haven't thought about that book in awhile, but I remember how much I loved it. I hope you'll read the rest of the series!

[Jennifer]

Rachel wrote: "Ohhhh Angelfall!!! I haven't thought about that book in awhile, but I remember how much I loved it. I hope you'll read the rest of the series!"

My library only has the first book (sniff, sniff)

[aikaterine]

I'm aiming for 5, at least, although my personal bookshelf includes many more that I hope I get around to reading before the end of 2020!

[Melanie, looking for a partner in crime]

How did you do??