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A Better World - 2021
Updated msg 11Just completed prompt for Three Generations - The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers. Overall, I enjoyed this fantastical, macabre tale. It was a nice escape from a day of chores. And I really appreciated the exploration of the relationship between the related women. However, there were bits missing and a few parts that were a bit too long for the overall story. I received this book as a free giveaway in exchange for my honest review. Worth reading! 4 stars
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Read a book featuring a culture or religion that differs from your own. Arsenic and Adobo
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Read a book which features siblings as its main characters.-The Midnight Library
-Nora Seed and her brother Joe
Update to message #40:- Read a self-help book. The Voice of Knowledge: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace by Miguel Ruiz read
- Read a book recommended by anyone living in your town. Into the Forest by Jean Hegland read
Progress: 5/13
Updated msg 11Just completed prompt for trying to save nature - Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Wow, what a ride! For science and math nerds out there, this book is chock full of everything your heart could desire. For us space needs, it’s a thrilling adventure! There are some lovely asides about being human and being good too. Definitely recommend! 5 stars
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Hi everyone you are all doing great! A big thank you to oshizu who did my updates this month as I was dealing with life in real!
Hello!! I would like to participate please and I will go for 30 books. I will add the books in another post if that is okay? Thank you!!
Updated message 24-- 15/36Read a book in which a community works together to improve its quality of life-- A Collective Bargain: Unions, Organizing, and the Fight for Democracy
A union is the perfect example of communities working together to improve the quality of their lives.
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Complete!
Thanks, Blagica, for leading us through this great challenge!
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Read a book with a character who shares a trait with you that you once (or still do) considered a flaw, or a book that discusses body positivity.- Your Own Kind of Girl by Clare Bowditch deals with body image and anxiety
Updated message 40:Read a book about something you would like to learn more about or about a skill you want to improve - the ancient Runes - Les Runes: Des Faits, Des Legendes Et Leur Magie by Yves Kodratoff
Progress: 6/13
Updating message #96/20 completed
Read a book with a central theme of friendship. A Man Called Ove DONE
Read a book about sustainability or characters that strive to preserve nature. Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family and Place DONE
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Read a self-help book. 5:2 Your Life: Get Happy, Get Healthy, Get Slim by Kate Harrison
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Read a book on a topic that is new to you. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
ReadingWithLisaMarie wrote: "Hello!! I would like to participate please and I will go for 30 books. I will add the books in another post if that is okay? Thank you!!"As long as you reference your original message when posting that would be great! your message is 217
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Read a book with a character who shares a trait with you that you once (or still do) considered a flaw, or a book that discusses body positivity. Big Summer
(body positivity)
7/20Read a book about a current global issue. Sea Prayer DONE
Read a book translated into the language you are reading. The House of the Spirits DONE
Update to Message #19Progress 14/36
Read a book about a family or found family- The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Update to message 40:Read a book recommended by a family member or friend. Brida by Paulo Coelho
Read a book featuring a culture or religion that differs from your own. The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran
Progress 8/13
Updated message 24-- 22/36A book that makes you feel good or helps you relax: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Update #4:36/36 completed --- Challenge complete!
Thank you for a challenge that truly made my world "A Better World".
Megan BG wrote: "message 2320/20
Read a book which features siblings as its main characters. Golden Girl"
CONGRATS!
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