1. a book written by an author with a first, middle, or last name that matches your own

[Jillian]

From the Challenge Topic Clarifications thread: All three do not have to match, just one! So, if your last name is "Smith" find an author with the same last name. Or, if your first name is "Monica," find an author with the same first name. If you have a really unusual name or aren't comfortable with this, just go for an author with a first, middle, or last initial that matches your own.

Spelling variations are also just fine; for example, Jillian vs. Gillian or Nelson vs. Nelsen.

Use this thread to discuss progress on this challenge topic, such as:

* Ask for or provide reading suggestions
* Discuss how/why you chose the book you did for this topic
* Note how you liked the book you chose
* Anything special about the book you chose
* Learnings or things you got out of the book
* Ask for guidance on what books can "count" for this topic (don't worry, I'll monitor this thread and update the clarifications for this topic, if necessary)

Whatever you want to talk about regarding this particular challenge topic!

[ladymurmur]

Finished my read for this prompt today - Mur Lafferty's The Shambling Guide to New York City. This one has been on my TBR for a while, and I'm glad to finally read it. Very pleasant urban fantasy, with a neat twist on ye standard monster/magic hidden-society world building. Had a feeling more akin to some cozies than intense UF, which was precisely what I was in the mood for. I'll definitely be trying more of this series and author!

[Jillian]

Oooo that one sounds fun! I've added it to my to-read list.