SuperMod's DiFranco Reading Challenge

[Lori, Super Mod]

I'll be keeping track of my reading progress throughout the year here. Though I know I'll never complete the entire thing... I will lay out each album here and cross off as I go. And I think I'll try to limit myself to no more than 3 songs per book.

[Lori, Super Mod]

Ani DiFranco (1990)

“Both Hands” – Read a book that prominently features a body part, or has a body part in the titleLittle Feasts by Jules Archer
“Talk to Me Now” – Listen to an audiobookReal Life by Brandon Taylor
“The Slant” – Read a book that presents its subject in a unique way20, by Jennifer Roche
“Work Your Way Out” – Read a book about working out, or that features a gym/weight loss/exercise
“Dog Coffee” – Read a book with an animal in the title, or that prominently features an animalFly Already: Stories by Etgar Keret
“Lost Woman Song” – Read a book written by someone who identifies as female Death, Desire, and Other Destinations by Tara Isabel Zambrano
“Pale Purple” – Read a book with a color in the titleThe Inexplicable Grey Space We Call Love by Chuck Augello
“Rush Hour” – Read a book during your commute (or on your lunch break)Real Life by Brandon Taylor
“Fire Door” – Read a Fantasy book
“The Story” – Read a book solely because of its descriptionProsper's Demon by K.J. Parker
“Every Angle” – Read a book in multiple formats (electronic, print, audio) – BONUS POINTS if you read it in all three!!!A Deep and Gorgeous Thirst by Hosho McCreesh
“Out of Habit” – Read a book in which the protagonist is struggling with a habit/addictionby Keith Rosson Road Seven
“Letting the Telephone Ring” – Avoid the hype! Read a lesser known/small press published titleSelected Stories by Troy James Weaver


Not So Soft (1991) COMPLETED!

“Anticipate” – Read a book you have been anxiously anticipatingFalse Bingo: Stories by Jac Jemc
“Rockabye” – Read a book in bed / at bedtimeLittle Feasts by Jules Archer
“She Says” – Read a book that features a female protagonistUpright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
“Make Me Stay” – Read a book that you’re on the fence aboutHashtag Good Guy With A Gun by Jeff Chon
“On Every Corner” – Read a book in which the protagonist can’t seem to catch a breakProsper's Demon by K.J. Parker
“Small World” – Read a book that takes place in the City/Town/State you live inThe Fisherman by John Langan
“Not So Soft” – Read a hardcoverFollow Me to Ground by Sue Rainsford
“Roll with It” – Read a book that someone recommended to youWhat Shines from It by Sara Rauch
“Itch” – Read a book in a genre you just can’t get enough ofHow Much of These Hills Is Gold b C Pam Zhang
“Gratitude” – Read a book someone has gifted to youWhat Shines from It by Sara Rauch
“The Whole Night” – Read a book in one sitting25 Trumbulls Road by Christopher Locke
“The Next Big Thing” – Read a book that you can’t stop gushing about Collective Gravities by Chloe N Clark
“Brief Bus Stop” – Read a collection of flash fictionThe Sea Was a Fair Master by Calvin Demmer
“Looking for the Holes” – Read a big buzz book you’ve been skeptical aboutThe Great Offshore Grounds by Vanessa Veselka


Imperfectly (1992)

“What if No One’s Watching” – Read a book that would be considered a guilty pleasureHalloween Fiend by CV Hunt
“Fixing Her Hair” – Read a book by an author you hard core crush onWhen These Mountains Burn by David Joy
“In and Out” – Read a book that you can dip in and out of (poetry, flash, short story)And I Do Not Forgive You: Stories and Other Revenges by Amber Sparks
“Every State Line” – Read a book in which the character(s) travel or take a road tripBreath Like the Wind at Dawn by Devin Jacobsen
“Circle of Light” – Read a book you think is under-appreciatedPigs by Johanna Stoberock
“If It Isn’t Her” – Read a book that’s written under a pseudonymProsper's Demon by K.J. Parker
“Good, Bad, Ugly” – Read a book that’s received a ton of mixed reviewsThe Need by Helen Phillips
“I’m No Heroine” – Read a book about an anti-hero / that features an evil protagonistThe Deep by Alma Katsu
“Coming Up” – Read a book that left you gasping for airArmageddon House by Michael Griffin
“Make Them Apologize” – Read a book by a song writer / a book about a musicianNeutral Evil ))) by Lee Klein
“The Waiting Song” – Read a book that’s part of series that hasn’t been completed yetJuniper by Ross Jeffery
“Served Faithfully” – Reread a favorite book
“Imperfectly” – Read a used book, the more banged up the betterThe Need by Helen Phillips

[Lori, Super Mod]

Puddle Dive (1993)

“Names and Dates and Times” – Read a book that features a nameless narrator or that takes place in an undisclosed place and time Death, Desire, and Other Destinations by Tara Isabel Zambrano
“Any Day” – Free Read – read whatever you want, whenever you want and take credit for it hereAttack of the 50 Foot Indian by Stephen Graham Jones
“4th of July” – Read a book that takes place on a holiday / features a holidaySad Janet by Lucie Britsch
“Willing to Fight” – Read a book on a topic you are very passionate about
“Egos Like Hairdos” – Read a book that’s outside your norm / try reading something differentNeutral Evil ))) by Lee Klein
“Back Around” – Pick up a book in a genre you haven’t read in a whileBreath Like the Wind at Dawn by Devin Jacobsen
“Blood in the Boardroom” – Read a book about a working stiff / pencil pusherWhat If We Were Somewhere Else by Wendy J Fox
“Born a Lion” – Read a book that’s got a big bite25 Trumbulls Road by Christopher Locke
“My IQ” – Read a book that made you feel stupider for having read it
“Used to You” – Read a book by a favorite authorThe Dig by Cynan Jones
“Pick Yer Nose” – Read a library book
“God’s Country” – Read a book that features religion


Out Of Range (1994)

“Buildings and Bridges” – Read a book that takes place in a city or features large architectural structuresOn Neutral Zones by Daniel Falatko
“Letter to a John” – Read a book that features prostitution / sexReal Life by Brandon Taylor
“Hell Yeah” – Read a book that absolutely blew you awayWeird Weeks by Mel Bosworth and Ryan Ridge
“How Have You Been” – Pick up a book you had previously started and never finished.. then finish it!
“Overlap” – Read a book that’s hard to place into one genreRoad Sevenby Keith Rosson
“Face Up and Sing” – Read a non fiction book that tackles a tough or important topic
“Falling is Like This” – Read a romance novel or a book that heavily features loveStories for People Who Hate Love by Franki Elliot
“Out of Range” – Read a book that was just a little too “out there” for youAlice Knott by Blake Butler
“You Had Time” - Read a book and if it hasn’t grabbed in the first 50 pages, DNF it!!
“If He Tries Anything” – Read a book about best friendsSybelia Drive by Karin Cecile Davidson
“Diner” – Read a book about food or in which food is prominently featuresJuniper by Ross Jeffery


Not A Pretty Girl (1995)

“Worthy” – Read a book that won an awardWhat Shines from It by Sara Rauch
“Tiptoe” – Read a book that you’re hesitant about
“Cradle and All” – Read a YA / Children’s book
“Shy” – Read a book that takes place in or features a motelHuman Fish by Benjamin Devos
“Sorry I Am” – Read a book that everyone loves but you didn’tLines at the Amusement Rides by Eric Keegan
“Light of Some Kind” – Read a book in which the world seems to be endingJuniper by Ross Jeffery
“Not A Pretty Girl” – Read a book with a bad coverBreath Like the Wind at Dawn by Devin Jacobsen
“The Million You Made” – Read an NYT best seller
“Hour Follow Hour” – If you read a book and it felt like it took foreeeeever to finish, take credit for it hereHow Fire Runs: A Novel by Charles Dodd White
“32 Flavors” – Read a book that features food on the cover or in the title
“Asking Too Much” – Read a book that didn’t live up to your expectationsFalse Bingo: Stories by Jac Jemc
“This Bouquet” – Read a book that features flowers on the coverAlice Knott by Blake Butler
“Crime for Crime” – Read a crime/mystery bookThis Ragged, Wastrel Thing by Tomas Marcantonio
“Coming Up” – Read a book by an up and coming author Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Stories of Horror
“Untitled” – Read anything and take credit for it hereSpinning to Mars by Meg Pokrass

[Lori, Super Mod]

Dilate (1995)

“Untouchable Face” – Read a book that features unrequited loveThe Great Offshore Grounds by Vanessa Veselka
“Outta Me, Onto You” – Read a book and write a ranty review about itThe Complex by Michael Walters
“Superhero” – Read a book that features superheroes / read a comic book
“Dilate” – Read a book that creates an unexpected reaction in youThe Dig by Cynan Jones
“Amazing Grace” – Read a book that features an adjective in the titleFalse Bingo: Stories by Jac Jemc
“Napoleon” – Read a historical fiction or history bookThe Deep by Alma Katsu
“Shameless” – Read a book that you’d be embarrassed to be caught reading
“Done Wrong” – Read a book with a weird twist you didn’t see comingMalorie by Josh Malerman
“Going Down” – Read a book that doesn’t live up to its hypeLines at the Amusement Rides by Eric Keegan
“Adam and Eve” – Read a book that’s been co-authoredThe Perfectly Fine House by Steven Kozeniewski and Wile E Young
“Joyful Girl” – Read a book that makes you feel good


The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere (1996)

“Bridges” – Read a book that could be considered a “bridge”, or a good introduction, to a specific genreUpright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
“Nevada City, California” – Read a book that takes place in, or is written by an author, from this stateHow Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang
“Korea” – Read a book that takes place in a different countryFly Already: Stories by Etgar Keret
“Anarchy” – Read a dystopian novelUpright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey
“Candidacy” – Read a book you believe should be considered for an award
“Bum on the Rod” – Read a book with a nonsensical title
“Enormously Wealthy” – Read a book from a Big 5 Publishing HouseDeath in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh
“Mess with People” – Read a book that’s told in a unique format 20,
“Natural Resources” – Read a “cli-fi” bookPigs by Johanna Stoberock
“Heroes” – Read a book in which the lead character does something remarkableMalorie by Josh Malerman
“Half a Ghost Town” – Read a scary story / a book that features ghostsAnd I Do Not Forgive You: Stories and Other Revenges by Amber Sparks
“Holding On” – Read a book that you kept considering DNFing but didn’tHashtag Good Guy With A Gun by Jeff Chon


Little Plastic Castle (1998)

“Little Plastic Castle” – Read a fairy tale
“Fuel” – Read a book that gets you all worked upThe Dig by Cynan Jones
“Gravel” – Read a book about the end of a relationship/friendshipFinna by Nino Cipri
“As Is” – Borrow a book from someone, and return it in the same condition
“Two Little Girls” – Read a book that features a child as the protagonistHow Much of These Hills Is Gold by C Pam Zhang
“Deep Dish” – Read a book that’s over 400 pages long
“Loom” – Read a book in which the tension builds slowly / something big is loomingThe Fisherman by John Langan
“Pixie” – Read a science fiction bookThe Need by Helen Phillips
“Swan Dive” – Read a book that features birds or has a bird on the cover
“Glass House” – Read a book that features or deals with hypocrisy or in which one of the characters is a hypocrite
“Independence Day” – Read a book about, or that features, aliensLagoon by Nnedi Okorafor
“Pulse” – Read a horror book / a book that scares you sillyThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

[Lori, Super Mod]

Up Up Up Up Up Up (1999)

“Tis of Thee” – Read a book that features, or is written in, a unique or made-up dialect Lagoon by Nnedi Okorafor
“Virtue” – Read a book with a one word titleFinna by Nino Cipri
“Come Away from It” – Read a book that has a huge influence on you
“Jukebox” – Read a book that features musicNeutral Evil ))) by Lee Klein
“Angel Food” – Read a book that features angels or religion
“Angry Any More” – Read a book that pisses you offThe Complex by Michael Walters
“Everest” – Read a book that takes place in an unusual environment Finna by Nino Cipri
“Up Up Up Up Up Up” – Read a book that contains the same word more than once in the titleThe Road to Woop Woop, and Other Stories by Eugen Bacon
“Know Now Then” – Read a book from your TBR that you should have read a long time ago
“Trickle Down” – Read a book that features blue collar workers Elaine
“Hat Shaped Hat” – Read a book that turns out to be exactly what you thought it would be / totally predictableWallop by Nathaniel Kennon Perkins


To the Teeth (1999)

“To the Teeth” – Read a book with a political bentHashtag Good Guy With A Gun by Jeff Chon
“Soft Shoulder” – Read a paperbackVelocities: Stories by Kathe Koja
“Wish I May” – Go buy a book off your wishlist and read itThe Fisherman by John Langan
“Freakshow” – Read a bizarro bookHuman Fish by Benjamin Devos
“Going Once” – Ignore everyone’s advice and read a book people warned you you wouldn’t like
“Hello Birmingham” – Read a book with a city name in the title
“Back Back Back” – Read the oldest book in your TBR
“Swing” – Read a book that messed with your emotionsDeath in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh
“Carry You Around” – Carry a book around with you and read it whenever/wherever you canStories for People Who Hate Love by Franki Elliot
“Cloud Blood” – Read a book that takes place mostly outsidePigs by Johanna Stoberock
“The Arrivals Gate” – Read a book that takes place in or features an airplane/airportThe Secret of Rainy Days by Leslie Hooton
“Providence” – Read a book that features or is about divinity / spirituality
“I Know This Bar” – Read a book that takes place in, or prominently features, a barWallop by Nathaniel Kennon Perkins


Reveling: Reckoning (2001)

“Ain’t That Way” – Read a book that’s a spin on another book20, by Jennifer Roche
“OK” – Read a book that you were just meh aboutTrimming England by MJ Nicholls
“Garden of Simple” – Read a book that takes place in the summer Night of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones
“Tamburitza Lingua” – Read a book that’s been translatedFly Already: Stories by Etgar Keret
“Marrow” – Read a medical thriller
“Heartbreak Even” – Read a book that you gave three stars toAnd I Do Not Forgive You: Stories and Other Revenges by Amber Sparks
“Harvest” – Read a book that takes place in the fall
“Kazoointoit” – Read a book that makes no sense at all
“Whatall Is Nice” – Read a book that makes you feel warm and fuzzy
“What How When Where (Why Who)” – Read a self help or motivational book
“Fierce Flawless” – Read a book and give it all the starsWeird Weeks by Mel Bosworth and Ryan Ridge
“Rock Paper Scissors” – Read a book that features some kind of gameThe Sea Was a Fair Master by Calvin Demmer
“Beautiful Night” – Read a book that takes place mostly at night/in the darkHalloween Fiend by CV Hunt
“Your Next Bold Move” – ask someone to pick a book off your TBR list and then read itLagoon by Nnedi Okorafor
“This Box Contains…” – Read a book as soon it’s been delivered to the houseWhen These Mountains Burn by David Joy
“Reckoning” – Read a book with a word that ends in “ing” in the titleTrimming England by MJ Nicholls
“So What” – Ignore your chores and plop down to read a book, and take credit where when you finish itSybelia Drive by Karin Cecile Davidson
“Prison Prism” – Read a book that takes place in a prison or features someone who was in jailThis Ragged, Wastrel Thing by Tomas Marcantonio
“Imagine That” – Read a book that really surprised youDirectory by Christopher Linforth
“Flood Waters” – Read a post-apocalyptic novel
“Grey” – Read a book with a grey colored coverA Place Remote: Stories by Gwen Goodkin
“Subdivision” – Read a book that is broken into “parts”Velocities: Stories by Kathe Koja
“Old Old Song” – Read a Victorian lit novel
“Sick of Me” – Take a sick day and read a bookSelected Stories by Troy James Weaver
“Don’t Nobody Know” – Read a book that has no, or almost no, reviews or ratingsThe Inexplicable Grey Space We Call Love by Chuck Augello
“School Night” – Read a book that takes place in school and/or features students/teachers
“That Was My Love” – Read a book that uses flashbacks, or takes place in the past and present, to tell its storyMalorie by Josh Malerman
“Reveling” – Read a book that you just can’t stop thinking aboutArmageddon House by Michael Griffin
“In Here” – Pick a new reading spot, and read one book there, then take credit for it here

[Lori, Super Mod]

Evolve (2003)
“Promised Land” – Read a book that promised more than it deliveredLines at the Amusement Rides by Eric Keegan
“In the Way” – Read a book that you had trouble finishing because you keep getting interruptedHow Fire Runs: A Novel by Charles Dodd White
“Icarus” – Read a book about a mythology or that features a mythological characterRoad Sevenby Keith Rosson
“Slide” – Read a book in a park
“O My My” – Read a book that really impressed the hell out of youThe Cipher by Kathe Koja
“Evolve” – Read a book that features or hinges itself on evolution
“Shrug” – Read a book that was just alrightWe Hear Voices by Evie Green
“Phase” – Read a book in a genre or on a topic that you’re currently obsessed with The Big Baby Crime Spree and Other Delusions by Darrin Doyle
“Here for Now” – Read a book you’ve borrowed from the library
“Second Intermission” – Read the second book of a series Tiny Nightmares: Very Short Stories of Horror
“Serpentine” – Read a book that features a snake or lizard on the cover or in the title
“Welcome To” – Read a brand-new-to-you genre




Educated Guess (2004)

“Platforms” – Listen to a podcast or a read a book in a different format than you're used to
“Swim” – Read a book that takes place in, on, or around waterThe Sea Was a Fair Master by Calvin Demmer
“Educated Guess” – Read a book that you chose solely for the titleI Am Not Your Final Girl by Claire C Holland
“Origami” – Read an instructional, DYI book, and make/build/do the thing
“Bliss Like This” – Read a really sappy love story
“The True Story of What Was” – Read a book based on a true storyStories for People Who Hate Love by Franki Elliot
“Bodily” – Read a body horror novel The Cipher by Kathe Koja
“You Each Time” – Read a choose your own adventure book
“Animal” – Read a book with an animal on the coverSurvivor Song by Paul Tremblay
“Grand Canyon” – Read a book while you’re on vacationThis Ragged, Wastrel Thing by Tomas Marcantonio
“Company” – Read a book while family is visiting / you’re visiting family
“Rain Check” – Read a book instead of following through with your plans for the dayOur Front the Following Sea by Leah Angstman
“Akimbo” – Read a book that will give you nightmares / make it hard for you to fall asleep25 Trumbulls Road by Christopher Locke
“Bubble” – Read a book that you were super excited to start but that let you down terriblyWe Hear Voices by Evie Green


Knuckle Down (2005)

“Knuckledown” – Read a western or a book that features a cowboy
“Studying Stones” – Read a book in which the main character or a small group of people live in seclusionDeath in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh
“Manhole” – Read a book that takes place undergroundArmageddon House by Michael Griffin
“Sunday Morning” – Grab a coffee and read a book on the weekendThe Bitter Kind by Tara Lynn Masih and James Claffey
“Modulation” – Read a book whose title begins with the letter M
“Seeing Eye Dog” – Read a book that features a character with a disabilityEven As We Breathe by Annette Saudooke Clapsaddle
“Lag Time” – Read a book that was written in the last century
“Parameters” – Read a book about someone overcoming / facing their fearsOn Neutral Zones by Daniel Falatko
“Callous” – Read one of your friend’s favorite books and tell them that you think of itFollow Me to Ground by Sue Rainsford
“Paradigm” – Read a book that features immigrant characters or is written by an immigrant author
“Minerva” – Read a book with a woman’s name in the titleElaine by Ben Arzate
“Recoil” – Read a book that grosses you out

[Lori, Super Mod]

Reprieve (2006)

“Hypnotized” – Read a book that kept your attention the entire way throughThe Come down by Justin Marks
“Subconscious” – Read a book you hadn’t realized you wanted to read until you began reading itWeird Weeks by Mel Bosworth and Ryan Ridge
“In the Margins” – Read a used book that already contains marginalia and read the notes too!
“Nicotine” – Read a book about addictionWhen These Mountains Burn by David Joy
“Decree” – Read a book your friends have been screaming and shouting aboutThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
“78% H20” – Read a book that heavily features science Collective Gravities by Chloe N Clark
“Millennium Theater” – Read a play
“Half Assed” – Read a book that you felt had good intentions but was executed poorlyI Am Not Your Final Girl by Claire C Holland
“Reprieve” – Read a fem-lit bookI Am Not Your Final Girl by Claire C Holland
“A Spade” – Read a book that features graves, grave diggers, or takes place in a cemeteryFollow Me to Ground by Sue Sainsford
“Unrequited” – Read a book that you wanted to love but just couldn’tTrimming England by MJ Nicholls
“Shroud” – Read a book about death or dyingNight of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones
“Reprise” – Read a book that qualifies for one of the reading tasks you’ve already used and take credit for it hereThe Bitter Kind by Tara Lynn Masih and James Claffey


Red Letter Year (2008)

“Red Letter Year” – Read a book that’s written as, or features, a series of letters or journal entries
“Alla This” – Read a book that features religion
“Present/Infant” – Read a book that features pregnancy or a woman with a babyOut Front the Following Sea by Leah Angstman
“Smiling Underneath” – Read a satirical book
“Way Tight” – Read a book that’s under 100 pagesSelected Stories by Troy James Weaver
“Emancipated Minor” – Read a YA/NA book
“Good Luck” – Read a book about a character that just keeps making bad decisionsA Deep and Gorgeous Thirst by Hosho McCreesh
“The Atom” – Read a sci-fi book
“Round a Pole” – Read a book with an inanimate object in the titleThe Perfectly Fine House by Steven Kozeniewski and Wile E Young
“Landing Gear” – Read a book with an uneventful ending
“Star Matter” – Read a space opera


Which Side Are You On (2012)

“Life Boat” – Read a book that takes place on a boat or islandThe Deepby Alma Katsu
“Unworry” – Read a book from a genre you’ve avoided until now
“Which Side Are You On” – Read a book that keeps you thoroughly confused the entire way throughAlice Knott by Blake Butler
“Splinter” – Read a book that is told in multiple or fragmented perspectivesSybelia Drive by Karin Cecile Davidson
“Promiscuity” - Read more than one book at a time and take credit for them here
“Albacore” – Read a book in which the protagonist has a tattoo(s)
“J” – Read a book written by an author whose name starts with J or a character who is only known by a first initialLittle Feasts by Jules Archer
“If YR Not” – Read a book about a total fuck upThe Cipher by Kathe Koja
“Hearse” – Read a book that features a funeral home, death, or the afterlifeThe Perfectly Fine House by Steven Kozeniewski and Wile E Young
“Mariachi” – Read a book that delves into, or features, a culture different from your own Death, Desire, and Other Destinations by Tara Isabel Zambrano
“Amendment” – Reread a book from your past and rewrite your review with a fresh set of eyes
“Zoo” – Read a book that had a word with the letter Z in the title

[Lori, Super Mod]

Allergic To Water (2014)

“Dithering” – Read a book you’ve been staring at for a while
“See See See See” – Read a book that has repetitive words in the title
“Woe Be Gone” – Read a book to escape your blues/worries and take credit for it hereEven As We Breathe by Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
“Careless Words” – Read a book that would have benefited from being much shorterSad Janet by Lucie Britsch
“Allergic to Water” – Read a book at the beach
“Harder Than it Needs to Be” – Read a book that just tried too hardThe Complex by Michael Walters
“Genie” – Read a book that features magic or magiciansThe Road to Woop Woop, and Other Stories by Eugen Bacon
“Happy All the Time” – Read a book that makes you laugh
“Yeah YR Right” – Read a book that features social media / text speakSurvivor Song by Paul Tremblay
“Tr’w” – Read a book that starts with a T, R, or WWallop by Nathaniel Kennon Perkins
“Still My Heart” – Read a book that just crushes your heartDirectory by Christopher Linforth
“Rainy Parade” – Read a book on a rainy dayNight of the Mannequins by Stephen Graham Jones



Binary (2017)

“Binary” – Read a book that is written in two parts, or contains two separate storylinesThe Bitter Kind by Tara Lynn Masih and James Claffey
“Pacifist’s Lament” – Read a book that was written by a known pacifist or feature pacifism
“Zizzing” – Read a book you find electrifying
“Play God” – Read a book that features cloning, experimentation, or a lead character with a god-like mentality
“Alrighty” – Read a book that you’ve been meaning to get out of the way
“Telepathic” – Read a book with a character who has special powersThe Road to Woop Woop, and Other Stories by Eugen Bacon
“Even More” – Read a book that you wished would never end
“Spider” – Read a book that features insects or has insects on the cover
“Sasquatch” – Read a book about a myth or legendThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones
“Terrifying Sight” – Read a book that is super gory and burns itself into your brain
“Deferred Gratification” – Take your time reading a really good book

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 1: Stories for People Who Hate Love by Franki Elliot

Out of Range
“Falling is Like This” – Read a romance novel or a book that heavily features love

To The Teeth
“Carry You Around” – Carry a book around with you and read it whenever/wherever you can

Educated Guess
“The True Story of What Was” – Read a book based on a true story

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 2: False Bingo: Stories by Jac Jemc

Not So Soft
“Anticipate” – Read a book you have been anxiously anticipating

Not A Pretty Girl
“Asking Too Much” – Read a book that didn’t live up to your expectations

Dilate
“Amazing Grace” – Read a book that features an adjective in the title

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 3: Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey

Ani DiFranco
“She Says” – Read a book that features a female protagonist

The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Bridges” – Read a book that could be considered a “bridge”, or a good introduction, to a specific genre
“Anarchy” – Read a dystopian novel

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 4:And I Do Not Forgive You: Stories and Other Revenges by Amber Sparks

Imperfectly
“In and Out” – Read a book that you can dip in and out of (poetry, flash, short story)

The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Half a Ghost Town” – Read a scary story / a book that features ghosts

Reveling: Reckoning
“Heartbreak Even” – Read a book that you gave three stars to

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 5: Finna by Nino Cipri

Little Plastic Castle
“Gravel” – Read a book about the end of a relationship/friendship

Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Virtue” – Read a book with a one word title
“Everest” – Read a book that takes place in an unusual environment

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 6: What Shines from It by Sara Rauch

Not So Soft
“Roll with It” – Read a book that someone recommended to you
“Gratitude” – Read a book someone has gifted to you

Not a Pretty Girl
“Worthy” – Read a book that won an award

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 7: The Inexplicable Grey Space We Call Love by Chuck Augello


Ani DiFranco
“Pale Purple” – Read a book with a color in the title

Reveling: Reckoning
“Don’t Nobody Know” – Read a book that has no, or almost no, reviews or ratings

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 8: Selected Stories by Troy James Weaver

Ani DiFranco
“Letting the Telephone Ring” – Avoid the hype! Read a lesser known/small press published title"

Reveling: Reckoning
“Sick of Me” – Take a sick day and read a book

Red Letter Year
“Way Tight” – Read a book that’s under 100 pages

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 9: Prosper's Demon by K.J. Parker

Ani DiFranco
“The Story” – Read a book solely because of its description

Not So Soft
“On Every Corner” – Read a book in which the protagonist can’t seem to catch a break

Imperfectly
“If It Isn’t Her” – Read a book that’s written under a pseudonym

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 10: Real Life by Brandon Taylor

Ani DiFranco
“Talk to Me Now” – Listen to an audiobook
“Rush Hour” – Read a book during your commute (or on your lunch break)

Out Of Range
“Letter to a John” – Read a book that features prostitution / sex

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 11: 20, by Jennifer Roche

Ani DiFranco
“The Slant” – Read a book that presents its subject in a unique way

The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Mess with People” – Read a book that’s told in a unique format

Reveling: Reckoning
“Ain’t That Way” – Read a book that’s a spin on another book

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 12:Little Feasts by Jules Archer

Ani DiFranco
“Both Hands” – Read a book that prominently features a body part, or has a body part in the title

Not So Soft
“Rockabye” – Read a book in bed / at bedtime

Which Side Are You On
“J” – Read a book written by an author whose name starts with J or a character who is only known by a first initial

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 13: The Deep by Alma Katsu

Imperfectly
“I’m No Heroine” – Read a book about an anti-hero / that features an evil protagonist

Dilate
“Napoleon” – Read a historical fiction or history book

Which Side are You on
“Life Boat” – Read a book that takes place on a boat or island

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 14:On Neutral Zones by Daniel Falatko
(book is still in editing phase pre-publishing, not on goodreads yet)

Out of Range
“Buildings and Bridges” – Read a book that takes place in a city or features large architectural structures

Knuckle Down
“Parameters” – Read a book about someone overcoming / facing their fears

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 15: Velocities: Stories by Kathe Koja

To the Teeth
“Soft Shoulder” – Read a paperback

Reveling: Reckoning
“Subdivision” – Read a book that is broken into “parts”

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book16: Breath Like the Wind at Dawn by Devin Jacobsen

Imperfectly
“Every State Line” – Read a book in which the character(s) travel or take a road trip

Not a Pretty Girl
“Not A Pretty Girl” – Read a book with a bad cover

Puddle Dive
“Back Around” – Pick up a book in a genre you haven’t read in a while

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 17: Fly Already: Stories by Etgar Keret

Ani Difranco
“Dog Coffee” – Read a book with an animal in the title, or that prominently features an animal

The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Korea” – Read a book that takes place in a different country

“Tamburitza Lingua” – Read a book that’s been translated

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 18: 25 Trumbulls Road by Christopher Locke

Not So Soft
“The Whole Night” – Read a book in one sitting

Puddle Dive
“Born a Lion” – Read a book that’s got a big bite

Educated Guess
“Akimbo” – Read a book that will give you nightmares / make it hard for you to fall asleep

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 19: The Dig by Cynan Jones

Puddle Dive
"Used to You" - Read a book by a favorite author

Dilate
“Dilate” – Read a book that creates an unexpected reaction in you

Little Plastic Castles
“Fuel” – Read a book that gets you all worked up

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 20: Wallop: A Novel by Nathaniel Kennon Perkins


Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Hat Shaped Hat” – Read a book that turns out to be exactly what you thought it would be / totally predictable

To The Teeth
“I Know This Bar” – Read a book that takes place in, or prominently features, a bar

Allergic to Water
“Tr’w” – Read a book that starts with a T, R, or W

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 21: The Perfectly Fine House by Steven Kozeniewski and Wile E Young

Dilate
“Adam and Eve” – Read a book that’s been co-authored

Red Letter Year
“Round a Pole” – Read a book with an inanimate object in the title

Which Side Are You On
“Hearse” – Read a book that features a funeral home, death, or the afterlife

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 22: Weird Weeks by Mel Bosworth and Ryan Ridge

Out of Range
“Hell Yeah” – Read a book that absolutely blew you away

Reveling: Reckoning
“Fierce Flawless” – Read a book and give it all the stars

Reprieve
“Subconscious” – Read a book you hadn’t realized you wanted to read until you began reading it

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 23: The Fisherman by John Langan

Not So Soft
“Small World” – Read a book that takes place in the City/Town/State you live in

Little Plastic Castle
“Loom” – Read a book in which the tension builds slowly / something big is looming

To the Teeth
“Wish I May” – Go buy a book off your wishlist and read it

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 24: Hashtag Good Guy With a Gun by Jeff Chon
(not yet on goodreads, Forthcoming Fall 2020)


Not So Soft
“Make Me Stay” – Read a book that you’re on the fence about

The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Holding On” – Read a book that you kept considering DNFing but didn’t

To The Teeth
“To the Teeth” – Read a book with a political bent

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 25: How Much of These Hills Is Gold b C Pam Zhang

Not So Soft
“Itch” – Read a book in a genre you just can’t get enough of

The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Nevada City, California” – Read a book that takes place in, or is written by an author, from this state

Little Plastic Castles
“Two Little Girls” – Read a book that features a child as the protagonist

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 26: The Sea Was a Fair Master by Calvin Demmer

Not So Soft
“Brief Bus Stop” – Read a collection of flash fiction

Revel: Reckoning
“Rock Paper Scissors” – Read a book that features some kind of game

Educated Guess
“Swim” – Read a book that takes place in, on, or around water

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 27: The Complex by Michael Walters

Dilate
“Outta Me, Onto You” – Read a book and write a ranty review about it

Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Angry Any More” – Read a book that pisses you off

Allergic to Water
“Harder Than it Needs to Be” – Read a book that just tried too hard

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 27.5: Attack of the 50 Foot Indian by Stephen Graham Jones

Puddle Dive
“Any Day” – Free Read – read whatever you want, whenever you want and take credit for it here

(i'm only taking half credit for this one since it was a stand alone short story of about 20 pages)

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 28: Neutral Evil ))) by Lee Klein

Imperfectly
“Make Them Apologize” – Read a book by a song writer / a book about a musician

Puddle Dive
“Egos Like Hairdos” – Read a book that’s outside your norm / try reading something different

Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Jukebox” – Read a book that features music

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 29: Juniper by Ross Jeffery

Imperfectly
“The Waiting Song” – Read a book that’s part of series that hasn’t been completed yet

Out of Range
“Diner” – Read a book about food or in which food is prominently features

Not a Pretty Girl
“Light of Some Kind” – Read a book in which the world seems to be ending

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 30: The Bitter Kind: A Flash Noveletteby Tara Lynn Masih and James Claffey


Knuckle Down
“Sunday Morning” – Grab a coffee and read a book on the weekend

Reprieve
“Reprise” – Read a book that qualifies for one of the reading tasks you’ve already used and take credit for it here

Binary
“Binary” – Read a book that is written in two parts, or contains two separate storylines

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 31: Death in Her Hands by Ottessa Moshfegh

The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Enormously Wealthy” – Read a book from a Big 5 Publishing House

To The Teeth
“Swing” – Read a book that messed with your emotions

“Studying Stones” – Read a book in which the main character or a small group of people live in seclusion

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 32: Sybelia Drive by Karin Cecile Davidson
(not on goodreads yet, releasing October 2020)

Out of Range
“If He Tries Anything” – Read a book about best friends

Reveling: Reckoning
“So What” – Ignore your chores and plop down to read a book, and take credit where when you finish it

Which Side Are You On
“Splinter” – Read a book that is told in multiple or fragmented perspectives

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 33:A Deep and Gorgeous Thirst by Hosho McCreesh

Ani DiFranco
“Every Angle” – Read a book in multiple formats (electronic, print, audio) – BONUS POINTS if you read it in all three!!!

Red Letter Year
“Good Luck” – Read a book about a character that just keeps making bad decisions

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 34: Out Front the Following Sea by Leah Angstman
(not on goodreads yet, expected release date in 2022)

Educated Guess
“Rain Check” –Read a book instead of following through with your plans for the day

Red Letter Year
“Present/Infant” – Read a book that features pregnancy or a woman with a baby

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 35: Armageddon House by Michael Griffin

Imperfectly
Coming Up” – Read a book that left you gasping for air

Reveling: Reckoning
“Reveling” – Read a book that you just can’t stop thinking about

Knuckle Down
“Manhole” – Read a book that takes place underground

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 36:Human Fish by Benjamin Devos

Not a Pretty Girl
“Shy” – Read a book that takes place in or features a motel

To the Teeth
“Freakshow” – Read a bizarro book

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 37: Trimming England by MJ Nicholls
(not on goodreads yet, releasing in December)

Reveling: Reckoning
“OK” – Read a book that you were just meh about
“Reckoning” – Read a book with a word that ends in “ing” in the title

Reprieve
“Unrequited” – Read a book that you wanted to love but just couldn’t

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 38: Death, Desire, and Other Destinations by Tara Isabel Zambrano


Ani DiFranco
“Lost Woman Song” – Read a book written by someone who identifies as female

Puddle Dive
“Names and Dates and Times” – Read a book that features a nameless narrator or that takes place in an undisclosed place and time

Which Side are You on
“Mariachi” – Read a book that delves into, or features, a culture different from your own

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 39: This Ragged, Wastrel Thing by Tomas Marcantonio

Not a Pretty Girl
“Crime for Crime” – Read a crime/mystery book

Reveling:Reckoning
“Prison Prism” – Read a book that takes place in a prison or features someone who was in jail

Educated Guess
“Grand Canyon” – Read a book while you’re on vacation

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 40: The Come down by Justin Marks
(book not on goodreads yet, release date TBD)

Reprieve
“Hypnotized” – Read a book that kept your attention the entire way through

[Lori, Super Mod]

Book 41: Lines at the Amusement Rides by Eric Keegan

Not a Pretty Girl
“Sorry I Am” – Read a book that everyone loves but you didn’t

Dilate
“Going Down” – Read a book that doesn’t live up to its hype

Evolve
“Promised Land” – Read a book that promised more than it delivered