^^<<^^>>LYNN'S FALL 2020 READING CHALLENGE<<^^>>^^

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FALL READING CHALLENGE
SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

SEPTEMBER
4/4 as of November 4

1. First Day of Fall
a. Read a book that contains a 2 in the page number.
b. Read a book published in September, October, or November.
The Angel of Darkness (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler #2) by Caleb Carr
October 10--5/5 stars
c. Read a book in which a significant event takes place at night.

2. National Read a Book Day
a. Read a book by a new-to-you author.
Cocktails for Three by Madeleine Wickham
September 20—5/5 stars
b. Read a book that is the next in a series you've already started.
c. Read a book that can be read in one day.

3. Fall or Autumn?
a. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in FALL or AUTUMN.
b. Read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with A or F.
The Guest List by Lucy Foley
September 25—5/5 stars
c. Read a book that shows leaves on the cover.

4. September Birthday: Shel Silverstein
a. Read a humorous book.
b. Read a book written between 1930 and 1999.
A Cat in the Manger (Alice Nestleton Mystery #1) by Lydia Adamson
October 25—2/5 stars
c. Read a book by an author named Sue or with a character named Sue (reasonable variations like Susan, Susanne, or Suzette are allowed.)

OCTOBER
4/4 as of November 4

1. Pumpkin Spice Everything
a. Read a book that has orange on the cover.
Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen
September 6—5/5 stars
b. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in SPICE.
c. Read a book in which food plays a role.

2. October Birthday: R.L. Stine
a. Read a children's or YA book.
b. Read a book in which the title starts with a letter in GOOSEBUMPS.
c. Read a book by R.L. Stine or Ray Bradbury.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
September 7—5/5 stars

3. World Mental Health Day
a. Read a book where one of the author's initials is found in MENTAL HEALTH.
b. Read a book featuring a healthcare worker.
Long Walk Out of the Woods: A Physician's Story of Addiction, Depression, Hope, and Recovery by Adam Hill
October 8—5/5 stars
c. Read a book featuring a character who struggles with their mental health.

4. Halloween
a. Read a horror book.
b. Read a book in which the main character has a disguise.
Song of Blood & Stone (Earthsinger Chronicles #1) by L. Penelope
Jack's physical appearance was magically disguised by Darvyn so he could work in Lagrmari as a spy.
September 19--5/5 stars
c. Read a book that won or was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award or the Shirley Jackson Award.

NOVEMBER
4/4 as of November 4

1. National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day
a. Read a book that has brown on the cover.
b. Read a book featuring a main character whose name starts with a letter in HERSHEYS.
c. Read a book featuring an eccentric ("nutty") character.
Bernard, Kitty, and Coletta in
China Rich Girlfriend (Crazy Rich Asians #2) by Kevin Kwan
October 31—5/5 stars

2. November for Beginners
a. Read a book whose title features at least one word that is mentioned in the poem (word must be 4 letters or longer).
b. Read a collection of poetry or a book written in verse.
c. Read a book by an author who won or was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, National Book Critics Award, NAACP Image Award, or a National Book Award.
The Tiger's Wife by Tea Obreht
2011 National Book Award Finalist for Fiction
September 13--4/5 stars

3. But it's spring?
a. Read a book with a green or yellow cover.
Spotting the Leopard by Anna Myers
October 17--5/5 stars
b. Read a book whose author's initials can be found in the phrase SMELL LIKE DIRT.
c. Read a book found on one of these lists:
- Goodread's 2020 Big Books of Spring
- Modern Mrs. Darcy's Springtime Reading List
- InspireMe's Books to Read in the Spring
- Quartz's Perfect Books for the Season

4. November Birthday: C.S. Lewis and Madeleine L'Engle
a. Read a fantasy novel.
b. Read a book with religious themes.
We Have Always Been Here: A Queer Muslim Memoir by Samra Habib
October 18—5/5 stars
c. Read a book written by either C.S. Lewis or Madeleine L'Engle.