Spell a Better World - 2021

[Kylie]

Msg #39 updated: 4 / 11 in quaintrelle

[suzanne_between_pages]

Message 80 updated: 3/18 done by reading Into the Water

[Rebecca]

Update message #27: 5/69

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A The Alien's Mate

[ReGina]

So, in 2021, I need more discipline in my life (10 books):

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[Sara]

#89 updated

1/24

T (for Motivated)- Time's Eye (01/04/2021)

[Bobbi]

Update msg. 71. 1/36 read

[Lindsey]

Goal: 0/36
I have picked laughter, empathy, learning, and understanding to help make our world a better place.


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[Emejota]

This year I want to focus on myself, on being healthier (eating better, getting more sleep, exercising...) and being grateful for what I have.

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[Sara]

#89 updated
2/24

A (from Motivatied)- How to Be an Antiracist (01/09/2021)

[TCampbell]

Updated Post #88
My goal is to have HOPE and HEALING
2/11 Complete

[Kay (PhoenixArisen)]

SPELL A BETTER WORLD
Duration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

My goal is to have and maintain positive mental health.
Completed: 12/20

P Practicing Mindfulness: 75 Essential Meditations to Reduce Stress, Improve Mental Health, and Find Peace in the Everyday by Matthew Sockolov 3/2/21
O OPEN: Why asking for help can save your life by Frankie Bridge 7/1/21
S Soulcalibur: New Legends of Project Soul by Bandai Namco 11/1/20
I In Sickness and In Elf by A.E. Jones 21/1/21
T This Book Is Alive! by Justine Avery 7/1/21
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M Moments of Joy by Ysa Arcangel 6/1/21
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A Armageddon Bound by Tim Marquitz 10/2/21
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H His First Time: Nick by Ann Omasta 7/1/21
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T Tempted by a Vampire by Susan Griscom 11/2/21
H How to Be Mindful by Anna Barnes 29/1/21

[Megan]

Updated msg 5

Just completed my “S” book - Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski. There are many things I like about these books - the twisting of fairy tales, the action, the main character. But the view of women in the books is not the most progressive. And the structure of this book is odd, with diverging tales that take up in the midst of a plot with no warning. Overall, still a good read! 3.5 stars

5/16

[╟ ♫ Tima ♪ ╣ ♥]

Update to message 96: 1/15

[Karin]

SarahKat wrote: "SPELL A BETTER WORLD
Duration: January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

What better way to build a better world than to spell one with book titles? Not only is it fun, it has the added benefit of remin..."

What happens if it starts with digits (eg 12). Does this mean we use it for a T or that it doesn't count?

[Lauri]

Lauri's Spot!
Spell a Better World 2021

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C - A Christmas Beginning 1/9/21
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T - The Twelve Clues of Christmas
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[Karin]

#75 is updated
2/10

[Karin]

Updated message 75
3/10

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Karin said: "What happens if it starts with digits (eg 12). Does this mean we use it for a T or that it doesn't count?"

I personally wouldn't use it if it's in digital form in the title. But I probably won't be too concerned if you decide to use it ;)

[Megan]

Updated msg 5

Just completed my “M” book - The Mystery of Mrs. Christie by Marie Benedict. I love Agatha Christie, so I was intrigued by this fictionalized account of her 11-day disappearance. It missed the mark for me, however. The husband was presented in too favorable of a light, when by all historical accounts he was truly awful. And the prevalent sexism of the time period was too much. It’s ends well, but without enough emphasis on her triumph. Interesting read. 3.5 stars

6/16

[Sean]

Update to Msg #54

2/17

Love, Peace & Harmony

C - Cryptonomicon - 01/13/21

[Emejota]

Updated message 116 with my progress! 2/25 books read :)

[Alyana]

Update to message #6 and the details here.
Progress: 2/17

[Alekhya]

Update to msg #4
Progress 1/9
G - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

[TCampbell]

Having trouble finding an ‘E’ book and I need two of them. Any suggestions?

[Megan]

Updated msg 5

Just completed my “L” book - The Lines We Leave Behind by Eliza Graham. I knew little about the Yugoslavian resistance during WW2 or the British agents sent in to assist them, so I appreciate that knowledge. I found the viewpoints towards women at the time infuriating, found some of the statements about women’s sexuality judgmental, and I wasn’t a fan of the last quarter of the book. But the ending was redemptive. Overall, interesting read. 3 stars

7/16

[Alyana]

Hi SarahKat, how many times in a month do you post the progress of the participants? I would just like to note in my corner so I can post updates in a timely manner. Thank you 😊

[Sean]

Update to Msg #54

3/17

Love, Peace & Harmony

Y - Thank You, Jeeves - 1/14/21

[Maureen]

Maureen wrote: "Count me in please. My goal is 16
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W.J. wrote: "First of all, I think this challenge is AWESOME!! Thank you for providing this space for all of us.

My goal for 2021 is divided into three main thoughts regarding emotional health. I've always be..."

[Maureen]

Maureen wrote: "Maureen wrote: "Count me in please. My goal is 16 - 2 done so far 1/15/2021
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W.J. wrote: "First of all, I think this challenge is AWESOME!! ..."

Clare wrote: "Message 74 updated! 1/14 books read!"

[Sean]

TCampbell wrote: "Having trouble finding an ‘E’ book and I need two of them. Any suggestions?"

Based on your favorites (and a few of mine):

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine -
Emma
The End of the Affair
Everything Is Illuminated
The Eyes of the Dragon
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Their Eyes Were Watching God
Water for Elephants

[Ilona]

TCampbell wrote: "Having trouble finding an ‘E’ book and I need two of them. Any suggestions?"

To add to Sean's list:

Educated
Eat, Pray, Love
Elantris
Everything I Never Told You
The Eye of the World

[Marleen]

TCampbell wrote: "Having trouble finding an ‘E’ book and I need two of them. Any suggestions?"
I’ll add a few more E’s as well, all books that I really enjoyed:
Ender's Game
Jane Eyre
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The Supernatural Enhancements

[TCampbell]

Sean wrote: "TCampbell wrote: "Having trouble finding an ‘E’ book and I need two of them. Any suggestions?"

Based on your favorites (and a few of mine):

Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine -
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Thanks!!

[TCampbell]

Updated Post #88
My goal is to have HOPE and HEALING
3/11 Complete

Thanks to everyone who gave me 'E' suggestions!

[Mie]

Update msg 36: 8/26 📚

[Rebecca]

Update message #27: 12/69

[Megan]

Updated msg 5

Just completed my “C” book - Last Call: A True Story of Love, Lust, and Murder in Queer New York by Elon Green. This is a well-written, tightly constructed true crime book that includes history about the lgbtq+ scene in the later 20th century. My only critique was at the beginning it was a touch hard to connect the stories in the timeline. Overall, really good! I received this as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Definitely worth reading! 4.5 stars

8/16

[Beverly]

Updated message #14: 6/22

[Sara]

#89 updated
3/24

E (in Motivated)- Station Eleven (01/15/2021)

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Alyana, like in the TBR yearly, I plan to update weekly

[Bobbi]

Msg. 71 updated. Progress: 3/36

[Joy D]

Updated msg 13 - completed 7/12

[Beverly]

Updated message #14: 9/22

[Ursula]

update to message 52: 1/19 books read

[Sean]

Update to Msg #54

4/17

Love, Peace & Harmony

M - The Radetzky March - 1/19/21

[Karin]

Updated Message 75
4/10

[Alyana]

Update to message #6 and the details here.
Progress: 4/17

[Karin]

Updated message # 75

5/10

[Megan]

Updated msg 5

Just completed my “T” book -Text Me When You Get Home: The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship by Kayleen Schaefer. I felt seen and reminded of all my amazing friendships. I’m truly lucky to have women standing with me who allow me to stand with them. “If I couldn’t see what was there to separate me from the boys, then I didn’t have to deal with being a girl in a world that I suspected hated girls.” “What I was also going through was a mind shift whee I stated to see that my friendships could be valued and celebrated as seriously as any other relationships in my life. They didn’t have to be consolation prizes until I found someone to marry.” “‘A friend can take you out of the boxes you’ve made for yourself and burn them up.’” Definitely worth reading! 5 stars

9/16

[[deleted user]]

Message 7 updated 1/12

First A in 'Mental Health' read - And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic