N's Ani Di Franco Reading Challenge

[Nawar]

Ani DiFranco (1990)

“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 Attachments
“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 femaleThe Alice Network
“Pale Purple” – Read a book with a color 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!!! And the Mountains Echoed
“Out of Habit” – Read a book in which the protagonist is struggling with a habit/addictionThe Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing & Coming Out
“Letting the Telephone Ring” – Avoid the hype! Read a lesser known/small press published title


Not So Soft (1991)

“Anticipate” – Read a book you have been anxiously anticipating
“Rockabye” – Read a book in bed / at bedtime Mr. Mercedes
“She Says” – Read a book that features a female protagonist The Alice Network
“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 The Alice Network
“Small World” – Read a book that takes place in the City/Town/State you live in
“Not So Soft” – Read a hardcover Oligarchy
“Roll with It” – Read a book that someone recommended to you The Kitchen God's Wife
“Itch” – Read a book in a genre you just can’t get enough of
“Gratitude” – Read a book someone has gifted to youThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
“The Whole Night” – Read a book in one sittingThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
“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 skeptical about


Imperfectly (1992)

“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) Your Silence Will Not Protect You: Essays and Poems
“Every State Line” – Read a book in which the character(s) travel or take a road trip The Kitchen God's Wife
“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 Apologize” – 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 favorite book
“Imperfectly” – Read a used book, the more banged up the better

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
“Any Day” – Free Read – read whatever you want, whenever you want and take credit for it here AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
“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 differentAI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
“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 Attachments
“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 favorite author
“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 structures City of Girls
“Letter to a John” – Read a book that features prostitution / sexThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
“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 topicAI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
“Falling is Like This” – Read a romance novel or a book that heavily features love The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters
“Out of Range” – Read a book that was just a little too “out there” for youAI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
“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 And the Mountains Echoed
“Diner” – Read a book about food or in which food is prominently featuresThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives


Not A Pretty Girl (1995)

“Worthy” – Read a book that won an award Mrs. Everything
“Tiptoe” – Read a book that you’re hesitant about
“Cradle and All” – Read a YA / Children’s book Attachments
“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 hereAI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
“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 Writers & Lovers
“Crime for Crime” – Read a crime/mystery book Mr. Mercedes
“Coming Up” – Read a book by an up and coming author
“Untitled” – Read anything and take credit for it here

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Dilate (1995)

“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 The Alice Network
“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 The Woman in the Window
“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 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 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 And the Mountains Echoed
“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 City of Girls
“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 The Woman in the Window
“Half a Ghost Town” – Read a scary story / a book that features ghosts Home Before Dark
“Holding On” – Read a book that you kept considering DNFing but didn’t Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World


Little Plastic Castle (1998)

“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/friendshipThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
“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 Home Before Dark
“Deep Dish” – Read a book that’s over 400 pages longThe Alice Network
“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 Home Before Dark

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
“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 offThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
“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 predictable


To the Teeth (1999)

“To the Teeth” – Read a book with a political bent
“Soft Shoulder” – Read a paperback And the Mountains Echoed
“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 The Kitchen God's Wife
“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


Reveling: Reckoning (2001)

“Ain’t That Way” – Read a book that’s a spin on another book
“OK” – Read a book that you were just meh about
“Garden of Simple” – Read a book that takes place in the summer
“Tamburitza Lingua” – Read a book that’s been translated
“Marrow” – Read a medical thriller Lock Every Door
“Heartbreak Even” – Read a book that you gave three stars to
“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 stars Lock Every Door
“Rock Paper Scissors” – Read a book that features some kind of game
“Beautiful Night” – Read a book that takes place mostly at night/in the dark
“Your Next Bold Move” – ask someone to pick a book off your TBR list and then read it
“This Box Contains…” – Read a book as soon it’s been delivered to the house September Love
“Reckoning” – Read a book with a word that ends in “ing” in the title Mrs. Everything
“So What” – Ignore your chores and plop down to read a book, and take credit where when you finish it September Love
“Prison Prism” – Read a book that takes place in a prison or features someone who was in jail The Alice Network
“Imagine That” – Read a book that really surprised you The Woman in the Window
“Flood Waters” – Read a post-apocalyptic novel
“Grey” – Read a book with a grey colored cover The Alice Network
“Subdivision” – Read a book that is broken into “parts” And the Mountains Echoed
“Old Old Song” – Read a Victorian lit novel
“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
“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 story And the Mountains Echoed
“Reveling” – Read a book that you just can’t stop thinking about
“In Here” – Pick a new reading spot, and read one book there, then take credit for it here

Evolve (2003)
“Promised Land” – Read a book that promised more than it delivered
“In the Way” – Read a book that you had trouble finishing because you keep getting interrupted Mrs. Everything
“Icarus” – Read a book about a mythology or that features a mythological character The Kitchen God's Wife
“Slide” – Read a book in a park
“O My My” – Read a book that really impressed the hell out of you
“Evolve” – Read a book that features or hinges itself on evolution
“Shrug” – Read a book that was just alrightThe Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters
“Phase” – Read a book in a genre or on a topic that you’re currently obsessed with Your Silence Will Not Protect You: Essays and Poems
“Here for Now” – Read a book you’ve borrowed from the library
“Second Intermission” – Read the second book of a series
“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 genreAI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order




Educated Guess (2004)

“Platforms” – Listen to a podcast or a read a book in a different format than your used to
“Swim” – Read a book that takes place in, on, or around water
“Educated Guess” – Read a book that you chose solely for the title Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World
“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 story The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing & Coming Out
“Bodily” – Read a body horror novel
“You Each Time” – Read a choose your own adventure book
“Animal” – Read a book with an animal on the cover
“Grand Canyon” – Read a book while you’re on vacation
“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 day
“Akimbo” – Read a book that will give you nightmares / make it hard for you to fall asleep
“Bubble” – Read a book that you were super excited to start but that let you down terribly


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 seclusion
“Manhole” – Read a book that takes place underground
“Sunday Morning” – Grab a coffee and read a book on the weekend Writers & Lovers
“Modulation” – Read a book whose title begins with the letter M Mr. Mercedes
“Seeing Eye Dog” – Read a book that features a character with a disability And the Mountains Echoed
“Lag Time” – Read a book that was written in the last century The Kitchen God's Wife
“Parameters” – Read a book about someone overcoming / facing their fears The Kitchen God's Wife
“Callous” – Read one of your friend’s favorite books and tell them that you think of it Your Silence Will Not Protect You: Essays and Poems
“Paradigm” – Read a book that features immigrant characters or is written by an immigrant author And the Mountains Echoed
“Minerva” – Read a book with a woman’s name in the title The Alice Network
“Recoil” – Read a book that grosses you out

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Reprieve (2006)

“Hypnotized” – Read a book that kept your attention the entire way through Lock Every Door
“Subconscious” – Read a book you hadn’t realized you wanted to read until you began reading it
“In the Margins” – Read a used book that already contains marginalia and read the notes too!
“Nicotine” – Read a book about addiction Oligarchy
“Decree” – Read a book your friends have been screaming and shouting about
“78% H20” – Read a book that heavily features science
“Millennium Theater” – Read a play
“Half Assed” – Read a book that you felt had good intentions but was executed poorly
“Reprieve” – Read a fem-lit book
“A Spade” – Read a book that features graves, grave diggers, or takes place in a cemetery
“Unrequited” – Read a book that you wanted to love but just couldn’t City of Girls
“Shroud” – Read a book about death or dying Oligarchy
“Reprise” – Read a book that qualifies for one of the reading tasks you’ve already used and take credit for it here September Love


Red Letter Year (2008)

“Red Letter Year” – Read a book that’s written as, or features, a series of letters or journal entries Attachments
“Alla This” – Read a book that features religion
“Present/Infant” – Read a book that features pregnancy or a woman with a baby The Alice Network
“Smiling Underneath” – Read a satirical book
“Way Tight” – Read a book that’s under 100 pages
“Emancipated Minor” – Read a YA/NA book The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters
“Good Luck” – Read a book about a character that just keeps making bad decisions
“The Atom” – Read a sci-fi book
“Round a Pole” – Read a book with an inanimate object in the title Lock Every Door
“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 island
“Unworry” – Read a book from a genre you’ve avoided until now September Love
“Which Side Are You On” – Read a book that keeps you thoroughly confused the entire way through
“Splinter” – Read a book that is told in multiple or fragmented perspectivesThe Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
“Promiscuity” - Read more than one book at a time and take credit for them here The Kitchen God's Wife Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World
“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 initial Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World
“If YR Not” – Read a book about a total fuck up
“Hearse” – Read a book that features a funeral home, death, or the afterlife Mr. Mercedes
“Mariachi” – Read a book that delves into, or features, a culture different from your ownThe Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters
“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

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 here Mrs. Everything
“Careless Words” – Read a book that would have benefited from being much shorter
“Allergic to Water” – Read a book at the beach
“Harder Than it Needs to Be” – Read a book that just tried too hard
“Genie” – Read a book that features magic or magicians
“Happy All the Time” – Read a book that makes you laugh
“Yeah YR Right” – Read a book that features social media / text speakThe Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters
“Tr’w” – Read a book that starts with a T, R, or W Writers & Lovers
“Still My Heart” – Read a book that just crushes your heart The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing & Coming Out
“Rainy Parade” – Read a book on a rainy day And the Mountains Echoed


Binary (2017)

“Binary” – Read a book that is written in two parts, or contains two separate storylines Lock Every Door
“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 powers
“Even More” – Read a book that you wished would never end Writers & Lovers
“Spider” – Read a book that features insects or has insects on the cover
“Sasquatch” – Read a book about a myth or legend
“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]

Thanks for joining!!

[Nawar]

Lori wrote: "Thanks for joining!!"

Thanks for doing these! They bring me so much joy! :)

[Lori, Super Mod]

My pleasure. They are fun to make and frustrating to complete, tee hee!!!

[Nawar]

Book 1 Mr. Mercedes

Rockabye
Crime for Crime
Modulation
Hearse

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Book 2 And the Mountains Echoed

Every Angle
If He Tries Anything
Korea
Soft Shoulder
That Was My love
Subdivision
Seeing Eye Dog
Paradigm
Rainy Day Parade

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Book 3 The Alice Network

Lost Woman Song
She Says
Napoleon
Prison Prism
Minerva
Present/Infant
On Every Corner
Deep Dish
Grey

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Book 4 AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

Any Day
Egos Like Hairdos
Face Up And Sing
Out of Range
Hour Follow Hour
Welcome To

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Book 5 The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives
Diner
Letter to a John
Gratitude
The Whole Night
Gravel
Angry Anymore
Splinter

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Book 6 The Secret Lives of the Amir Sisters

Falling Is Like This
Yeah YR Right
Emancipated Minor
Shrug
Mariachi

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Book 7 : The Kitchen God's Wife
Swing
Roll With It
Every State Line
Icarus
Lag Time
Parameters
Promiscuity

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Book 8 : Lock Every Door

Binary
Round A Pole
Hypnotized
Fierce Flawless
Marrow

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Book 9 : Post-Truth: How Bullshit Conquered the World

J
Educated Guess
Holding On

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Book 10: City of Girls

Buildings and Bridges
Enormously Wealthy
Unrequited

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Book 11: Oligarchy

Not So Soft
Shroud
Nicotine

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Book 12: Writers & Lovers

This Bouquet
Even More
Sunday Morning
Tr'w

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Book 13: The Lie: A Memoir of Two Marriages, Catfishing & Coming Out

The True Story of What Was
Out of Habit
Still My Heart

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Book 14: The Woman in the Window

Imagine That
Done Wrong
Heros

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Book 15 : Mrs. Everything

Worthy
Woe Be Gone
In The Way
Reckoning

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Book 16 : Home Before Dark

Pulse
Two Little Girls
Half A Ghost Town

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Book 17 : Attachments

The Slant
Cradle and All
Blood in the Boardroom
Red Letter Year

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Book 18: Your Silence Will Not Protect You: Essays and Poems

In and Out
Phase
Callous

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Book 19: September Love

Reprise
Unworry
So What
This Box Contains

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Darn it.
I did better than I thought I would though lol.