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“Marrow” – Read a medical thriller
“What How When Where (Why Who)” – Read a self help or motivational book
“Your Next Bold Move” – ask someone to pick a book off your TBR list and then read it
Evolve (2003) 11/12
“Welcome To” – Read a brand-new-to-you genre
Educated Guess (2004) 10/14
“Origami” – Read an instructional, DYI book, and make/build/do the thing
“The True Story of What Was” – Read a book based on a true story
“Bodily” – Read a body horror novel
“Akimbo” – Read a book that will give you nightmares / make it hard for you to fall asleep
Knuckle Down (2005) 9/12
“Knuckledown” – Read a western or a book that features a cowboy
“Seeing Eye Dog” – Read a book that features a character with a disability
“Recoil” – Read a book that grosses you out
Reprieve (2006) 11/13
“In the Margins” – Read a used book that already contains marginalia and read the notes too!
“Millennium Theater” – Read a play
Red Letter Year (2008) 10/11
“Good Luck” – Read a book about a character that just keeps making bad decisions
Which Side Are You On (2012) 10/12
“If YR Not” – Read a book about a total fuck up
“Zoo” – Read a book that had a word with the letter Z in the title
Allergic To Water (2014)10/12
“Careless Words” – Read a book that would have benefited from being much shorter
“Yeah YR Right” – Read a book that features social media / text speak
Binary (2017) 9/11
“Spider” – Read a book that features insects or has insects on the cover
“Terrifying Sight” – Read a book that is super gory and burns itself into your brain


Ani DiFranco
“Letting the Telephone Ring” – Avoid the hype! Read a lesser known/small press published title
Not So Soft
“On Every Corner” – Read a book in which the protagonist can’t seem to catch a break


Ani DiFranco
“Rush Hour” – Read a book during your commute (or on your lunch break)
No So Soft
“The Whole Night” – Read a book in one sitting


Imperfectly
“Every State Line” – Read a book in which the character(s) travel or take a road trip
Out Of Range
“How Have You Been” – Pick up a book you had previously started and never finished.. then finish it!
Not A Pretty Girl
“Asking Too Much” – Read a book that didn’t live up to your expectations
Evolve
“Promised Land” – Read a book that promised more than it delivered
Which Side Are You On
“Life Boat” – Read a book that takes place on a boat or island


The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere
“Mess with People” – Read a book that’s told in a unique format
To the Teeth
“Cloud Blood” – Read a book that takes place mostly outside
Evolve
“In the Way” – Read a book that you had trouble finishing because you keep getting interrupted
Educated Guess
“You Each Time” – Read a choose your own adventure book


Ani DiFranco
“Talk to Me Now” – Listen to an audiobook
“The Slant” – Read a book that presents its subject in a unique way
Puddle Dive
“Willing to Fight” – Read a book on a topic you are very passionate about
Reveling: Reckoning
“Fierce Flawless” – Read a book and give it all the stars


Not So Soft
“She Says” – Read a book that features a female protagonist
Not A Pretty Girl
“Hour Follow Hour” – If you read a book and it felt like it took foreeeeever to finish, take credit for it here
Dilate
“Napoleon” – Read a historical fiction or history book
Little Plastic Castle
“Deep Dish” – Read a book that’s over 400 pages long
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Virtue” – Read a book with a one word title


Ani DiFranco
“The Story” – Read a book solely because of its description
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Trickle Down” – Read a book that features blue collar workers
To the Teeth
“The Arrivals Gate” – Read a book that takes place in or features an airplane/airport
Reveling: Reckoning
“School Night” – Read a book that takes place in school and/or features students/teachers


Ani DiFranco
“Every Angle” – Read a book in multiple formats (electronic, print, audio) – BONUS POINTS if you read it in all three!!!
Not A Pretty Girl
“Light of Some Kind” – Read a book in which the world seems to be ending
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Angel Food” – Read a book that features angels or religion
Educated Guess
“Platforms” – Listen to a podcast or a read a book in a different format than your used to

Not So Soft
“Itch” – Read a book in a genre you just can’t get enough of
Out Of Range
“Falling is Like This” – Read a romance novel or a book that heavily features love
Reveling: Reckoning
“Ain’t That Way” – Read a book that’s a spin on another book
“Reckoning” – Read a book with a word that ends in “ing” in the title
Red Letter Year
“Present/Infant” – Read a book that features pregnancy or a woman with a baby


Evolve
“Second Intermission” – Read the second book of a series
Which Side Are You On
“Promiscuity” - Read more than one book at a time and take credit for them here
Allergic To Water
“Happy All the Time” – Read a book that makes you laugh


Ani DiFranco
“Lost Woman Song” – Read a book written by someone who identifies as female
Not So Soft
“Rockabye” – Read a book in bed / at bedtime
Reveling: Reckoning
“Beautiful Night” – Read a book that takes place mostly at night/in the dark
Knucle Down
“Studying Stones” – Read a book in which the main character or a small group of people live in seclusion


Knuckle Down
“Modulation” – Read a book whose title begins with the letter M
Reprieve
“Hypnotized” – Read a book that kept your attention the entire way through
Binary
“Pacifist’s Lament” – Read a book that was written by a known pacifist or feature pacifism
“Even More” – Read a book that you wished would never end


Puddle Dive
“Egos Like Hairdos” – Read a book that’s outside your norm / try reading something different
Not A Pretty Girl
“Crime for Crime” – Read a crime/mystery book
Reveling: Reckoning
“OK” – Read a book that you were just meh about
Knuckle Down
“Lag Time” – Read a book that was written in the last century

Puddle Drive
“Names and Dates and Times” – Read a book that features a nameless narrator or that takes place in an undisclosed place and time
Red Letter Year
“Way Tight” – Read a book that’s under 100 pages


Imperfectly
“I’m No Heroine” – Read a book about an anti-hero / that features an evil protagonist
Not A Pretty Girl
“Cradle and All” – Read a YA / Children’s book
The Past Didn't Go Anywhere
“Korea” – Read a book that takes place in a different country
Little Plastic Castle
“Two Little Girls” – Read a book that features a child as the protagonist


Dilate
“Going Down” – Read a book that doesn’t live up to its hype
“Adam and Eve” – Read a book that’s been co-authored
Which Side Are You On
“Splinter” – Read a book that is told in multiple or fragmented perspectives
Binary
“Binary” – Read a book that is written in two parts, or contains two separate storylines


Ani DiFranco
“Out of Habit” – Read a book in which the protagonist is struggling with a habit/addiction
Imperfectly
“Served Faithfully” – Reread a favorite book
“Imperfectly” – Read a used book, the more banged up the better
The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere
“Heroes” – Read a book in which the lead character does something remarkable


Puddle Drive
“Blood in the Boardroom” – Read a book about a working stiff / pencil pusher
Out Of Range
“Letter to a John” – Read a book that features prostitution / sex
Little Plastic Castle
“Glass House” – Read a book that features or deals with hypocrisy or in which one of the characters is a hypocrite
Reveling: Reckoning
“Prison Prism” – Read a book that takes place in a prison or features someone who was in jail


Reveling: Reckoning
“Old Old Song” – Read a Victorian lit novel
Reprieve
“Reprieve” – Read a fem-lit book
Red Letter Year
“Landing Gear” – Read a book with an uneventful ending
Binary
“Alrighty” – Read a book that you’ve been meaning to get out of the way


Not A Pretty Girl
“Sorry I Am” – Read a book that everyone loves but you didn’t
The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere
“Enormously Wealthy” – Read a book from a Big 5 Publishing House
“Holding On” – Read a book that you kept considering DNFing but didn’t
Red Letter Year
“Red Letter Year” – Read a book that’s written as, or features, a series of letters or journal entries


Not A Pretty Girl
“This Bouquet” – Read a book that features flowers on the cover
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Up Up Up Up Up Up” – Read a book that contains the same word more than once in the title
Reveling: Reckoning
“Grey” – Read a book with a grey colored cover
Which Side Are You On
“Hearse” – Read a book that features a funeral home, death, or the afterlife


Not So Soft
“The Next Big Thing” – Read a book that you can’t stop gushing about
The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere
“Anarchy” – Read a dystopian novel
Knuckle Down
“Minerva” – Read a book with a woman’s name in the title
Red Letter Year
“The Atom” – Read a sci-fi book


Out Of Range
“Buildings and Bridges” – Read a book that takes place in a city or features large architectural structures
Little Plastic Castle
“Loom” – Read a book in which the tension builds slowly / something big is looming
Knuckle Down
“Sunday Morning” – Grab a coffee and read a book on the weekend
Binary
“Sasquatch” – Read a book about a myth or legend


Not A Pretty Girl
“The Million You Made” – Read an NYT best seller
Reveling: Reckoning
“Rock Paper Scissors” – Read a book that features some kind of game
Red Letter Year
“Emancipated Minor” – Read a YA/NA book
Allergic To Water
“Tr’w” – Read a book that starts with a T, R, or W


Imperfectly
“Good, Bad, Ugly” – Read a book that’s received a ton of mixed reviews
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Everest” – Read a book that takes place in an unusual environment
Evolve
“Shrug” – Read a book that was just alright
Allergic To Water
“Genie” – Read a book that features magic or magicians


Ani DiFranco
“Fire Door” – Read a Fantasy book
Imperfectly
“Fixing Her Hair” – Read a book by an author you hard core crush on
Puddle Dive
“Any Day” – Free Read – read whatever you want, whenever you want and take credit for it here
The Past Didn’t Go Anywhere
“Bridges” – Read a book that could be considered a “bridge”, or a good introduction, to a specific genre


Puddle Dive
“Used to You” – Read a book by a favourite author
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Come Away from It” – Read a book that has a huge influence on you
To the Teeth
“Soft Shoulder” – Read a paperback
Reveling: Reckoning
“So What” – Ignore your chores and plop down to read a book, and take credit where when you finish it


Out Of Range
“Hell Yeah” – Read a book that absolutely blew you away
To the Teeth
“Providence” – Read a book that features or is about divinity / spirituality
Reveling: Reckoning
“Subdivision” – Read a book that is broken into “parts”
Which Side Are You On
“Amendment” – Reread a book from your past and rewrite your review with a fresh set of eyes


Out Of Range
“Overlap” – Read a book that’s hard to place into one genre
“You Had Time” - Read a book and if it hasn’t grabbed in the first 50 pages, DNF it!!
To the Teeth
“Back Back Back” – Read the oldest book in your TBR
Reveling: Reckoning
“Heartbreak Even” – Read a book that you gave three stars to


Imperfectly
“The Waiting Song” – Read a book that’s part of series that hasn’t been completed yet
Not A Pretty Girl
“Untitled” – Read anything and take credit for it here
Dilate
“Joyful Girl” – Read a book that makes you feel good
Reveling: Reckoning
“This Box Contains…” – Read a book as soon it’s been delivered to the house


Educated Guess
“Company” – Read a book while family is visiting / you’re visiting family
Reprieve
“Reprise” – Read a book that qualifies for one of the reading tasks you’ve already used and take credit for it here
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
Allergic To Water
“Allergic to Water” – Read a book at the beach


Evolve
“Icarus” – Read a book about a mythology or that features a mythological character
Educated Guess
“Swim” – Read a book that takes place in, on, or around water
Reprieve
“Shroud” – Read a book about death or dying
Binary
“Telepathic” – Read a book with a character who has special powers


Reveling: Reckoning
“Reveling” – Read a book that you just can’t stop thinking about
Evolve
“Evolve” – Read a book that features or hinges itself on evolution
Which Side Are You On
“Which Side Are You On” – Read a book that keeps you thoroughly confused the entire way through
Allergic To Water
“Harder Than it Needs to Be” – Read a book that just tried too hard


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
Educated Guess
“Grand Canyon” – Read a book while you’re on vacation
Knuckle Down
“Manhole” – Read a book that takes place underground
Reprieve
“78% H20” – Read a book that heavily features science


Not So Soft
“Brief Bus Stop” – Read a collection of flash fiction
Imperfectly
“In and Out” – Read a book that you can dip in and out of (poetry, flash, short story)
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Tis of Thee” – Read a book that features, or is written in, a unique or made-up dialect
To the Teeth
“Freakshow” – Read a bizarro book


Not So Soft
“Make Me Stay” – Read a book that you’re on the fence about
Imperfectly
“If It Isn’t Her” – Read a book that’s written under a pseudonym
Puddle Dive
“Back Around” – Pick up a book in a genre you haven’t read in a while
“God’s Country” – Read a book that features religion


Imperfectly
“What if No One’s Watching” – Read a book that would be considered a guilty pleasure
Evolve
“Phase” – Read a book in a genre or on a topic that you’re currently obsessed with
Binary
“Zizzing” – Read a book you find electrifying
“Deferred Gratification” – Take your time reading a really good book


Reveling: Reckoning
“Tamburitza Lingua” – Read a book that’s been translated
“Kazoointoit” – Read a book that makes no sense at all
Red Letter Year
“Alla This” – Read a book that features religion
“Smiling Underneath” – Read a satirical book


Imperfectly
“Coming Up” – Read a book that left you gasping for air
Out Of Range
“If He Tries Anything” – Read a book about best friends
Dilate
“Amazing Grace” – Read a book that features an adjective in the title
To the Teeth
“Carry You Around” – Carry a book around with you and read it whenever/wherever you can


Reveling: Reckoning
“In Here” – Pick a new reading spot, and read one book there, then take credit for it here
Educated Guess
“Rain Check” – Read a book instead of following through with your plans for the day
Red Letter Year
“Star Matter” – Read a space opera
Which Side Are You On
“Albacore” – Read a book in which the protagonist has a tattoo(s)


Not So Soft
“Roll with It” – Read a book that someone recommended to you
Not A Pretty Girl
“Worthy” – Read a book that won an award
Little Plastic Castle
“Pixie” – Read a science fiction book
“Swan Dive” – Read a book that features birds or has a bird on the cover


Little Plastic Castle
“Little Plastic Castle” – Read a fairy tale
Reveling: Reckoning
“That Was My Love” – Read a book that uses flashbacks, or takes place in the past and present, to tell its story
Allergic To Water
“See See See See” – Read a book that has repetitive words in the title
“Still My Heart” – Read a book that just crushes your heart


Reprieve
“Subconscious” – Read a book you hadn’t realized you wanted to read until you began reading it
Which Side Are You On
“Unworry” – Read a book from a genre you’ve avoided until now
Allergic To Water
“Woe Be Gone” – Read a book to escape your blues/worries and take credit for it here
“Rainy Parade” – Read a book on a rainy day


Not A Pretty Girl
“Tiptoe” – Read a book that you’re hesitant about
Dilate
“Done Wrong” – Read a book with a weird twist you didn’t see coming
Knuckle Down
“Parameters” – Read a book about someone overcoming / facing their fears
Red Letter Year
“Round a Pole” – Read a book with an inanimate object in the title


Not So Soft
“Anticipate” – Read a book you have been anxiously anticipating
Up Up Up Up Up Up
“Know Now Then” – Read a book from your TBR that you should have read a long time ago
Reveling: Reckoning
“Sick of Me” – Take a sick day and read a book
“Don’t Nobody Know” – Read a book that has no, or almost no, reviews or ratings
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Ani DiFranco (1990) 12/13
“Both Hands” – Read a book that prominently features a body part, or has a body part in the title“Talk to Me Now” – Listen to an audiobook“The Slant” – Read a book that presents its subject in a unique way“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 animal“Lost Woman Song” – Read a book written by someone who identifies as female“Pale Purple” – Read a book with a colour in the title“Rush Hour” – Read a book during your commute (or on your lunch break)“Fire Door” – Read a Fantasy book“The Story” – Read a book solely because of its description“Every Angle” – Read a book in multiple formats (electronic, print, audio) – BONUS POINTS if you read it in all three!!!“Out of Habit” – Read a book in which the protagonist is struggling with a habit/addiction“Letting the Telephone Ring” – Avoid the hype! Read a lesser known/small press published titleNot So Soft (1991) 10/14
“Anticipate” – Read a book you have been anxiously anticipating“Rockabye” – Read a book in bed / at bedtime“She Says” – Read a book that features a female protagonist“Make Me Stay” – Read a book that you’re on the fence about“On Every Corner” – Read a book in which the protagonist can’t seem to catch a break“Small World” – Read a book that takes place in the City/Town/State you live in
“Not So Soft” – Read a hardcover
“Roll with It” – Read a book that someone recommended to you“Itch” – Read a book in a genre you just can’t get enough of“Gratitude” – Read a book someone has gifted to you
“The Whole Night” – Read a book in one sitting“The Next Big Thing” – Read a book that you can’t stop gushing about“Brief Bus Stop” – Read a collection of flash fiction“Looking for the Holes” – Read a big buzz book you’ve been sceptical about
Imperfectly (1992) 11/13
“What if No One’s Watching” – Read a book that would be considered a guilty pleasure“Fixing Her Hair” – Read a book by an author you hard core crush on“In and Out” – Read a book that you can dip in and out of (poetry, flash, short story)“Every State Line” – Read a book in which the character(s) travel or take a road trip“Circle of Light” – Read a book you think is under-appreciated
“If It Isn’t Her” – Read a book that’s written under a pseudonym“Good, Bad, Ugly” – Read a book that’s received a ton of mixed reviews“I’m No Heroine” – Read a book about an anti-hero / that features an evil protagonist“Coming Up” – Read a book that left you gasping for air“Make Them Apologise” – Read a book by a song writer / a book about a musician
“The Waiting Song” – Read a book that’s part of series that hasn’t been completed yet“Served Faithfully” – Reread a favourite book“Imperfectly” – Read a used book, the more banged up the betterPuddle Dive (1993) 11/12
“Names and Dates and Times” – Read a book that features a nameless narrator or that takes place in an undisclosed place and time“Any Day” – Free Read – read whatever you want, whenever you want and take credit for it here“4th of July” – Read a book that takes place on a holiday / features a holiday“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 different“Back Around” – Pick up a book in a genre you haven’t read in a while“Blood in the Boardroom” – Read a book about a working stiff / pencil pusher“Born a Lion” – Read a book that’s got a big bite“My IQ” – Read a book that made you feel stupider for having read it“Used to You” – Read a book by a favourite author“Pick Yer Nose” – Read a library book
“God’s Country” – Read a book that features religionOut Of Range (1994) 10/11
“Buildings and Bridges” – Read a book that takes place in a city or features large architectural structures“Letter to a John” – Read a book that features prostitution / sex“Hell Yeah” – Read a book that absolutely blew you away“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 genre“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 love“Out of Range” – Read a book that was just a little too “out there” for you“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 friends“Diner” – Read a book about food or in which food is prominently features
Not A Pretty Girl (1995) 13/15
“Worthy” – Read a book that won an award“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 motel
“Sorry I Am” – Read a book that everyone loves but you didn’t“Light of Some Kind” – Read a book in which the world seems to be ending“Not A Pretty Girl” – Read a book with a bad cover“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 here“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 expectations“This Bouquet” – Read a book that features flowers on the cover“Crime for Crime” – Read a crime/mystery book“Coming Up” – Read a book by an up and coming author“Untitled” – Read anything and take credit for it hereDilate (1995) 7/11
“Untouchable Face” – Read a book that features unrequited love
“Outta Me, Onto You” – Read a book and write a ranty review about it
“Superhero” – Read a book that features superheroes / read a comic book
Dilate” – Read a book that creates an unexpected reaction in you“Amazing Grace” – Read a book that features an adjective in the title“Napoleon” – Read a historical fiction or history book“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 coming“Going Down” – Read a book that doesn’t live up to its hype“Adam and Eve” – Read a book that’s been co-authored“Joyful Girl” – Read a book that makes you feel goodThe Past Didn’t Go Anywhere (1996) 8/12
“Bridges” – Read a book that could be considered a “bridge”, or a good introduction, to a specific genre“Nevada City, California” – Read a book that takes place in, or is written by an author, from this state
“Korea” – Read a book that takes place in a different country“Anarchy” – Read a dystopian novel“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 House“Mess with People” – Read a book that’s told in a unique format“Natural Resources” – Read a “cli-fi” book
“Heroes” – Read a book in which the lead character does something remarkable“Half a Ghost Town” – Read a scary story / a book that features ghosts“Holding On” – Read a book that you kept considering DNFing but didn’tLittle Plastic Castle (1998) 8/12
“Little Plastic Castle” – Read a fairy tale“Fuel” – Read a book that gets you all worked up“Gravel” – Read a book about the end of a relationship/friendship
“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 protagonist“Deep Dish” – Read a book that’s over 400 pages long“Loom” – Read a book in which the tension builds slowly / something big is looming“Pixie” – Read a science fiction book“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, aliens
“Pulse” – Read a horror book / a book that scares you silly
Up Up Up Up Up Up (1999) 9/11
“Tis of Thee” – Read a book that features, or is written in, a unique or made-up dialect“Virtue” – Read a book with a one word title“Come Away from It” – Read a book that has a huge influence on you“Jukebox” – Read a book that features music
“Angel Food” – Read a book that features angels or religion“Angry Any More” – Read a book that pisses you off
“Everest” – Read a book that takes place in an unusual environment“Up Up Up Up Up Up” – Read a book that contains the same word more than once in the title“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“Hat Shaped Hat” – Read a book that turns out to be exactly what you thought it would be / totally predictableTo the Teeth (1999) 11/13
“To the Teeth” – Read a book with a political bent“Soft Shoulder” – Read a paperback“Wish I May” – Go buy a book off your wishlist and read it“Freakshow” – Read a bizarro book“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 emotions“Carry You Around” – Carry a book around with you and read it whenever/wherever you can“Cloud Blood” – Read a book that takes place mostly outside“The Arrivals Gate” – Read a book that takes place in or features an airplane/airport"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 bar