Quarter 1 2022 Mishmash challenge

[Carolien]

The challenge runs from January 01, 2022 - March 31, 2022.
To complete this challenge, complete all tasks below.
A book may only be used once, minimum 120 pages
Rereads are allowed.

1. Read a book you received as a gift.
2. Read a book by an author born in January, February or March.
3. It's a new year, read a book by an author new to you.
4. Read the first in a series.
5. Read a non-fiction book.
6. Read a graphic novel (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages).
7. Read a book set in summer.
8. Read a book with a title that start with any of the letters in the word SUMMER.
9. Read a play (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages).
10. Read a book set in a country that you have not read before.

[Wayne]

Wayne's 2022 Q1 Mishmash Challenge Spot

Progress (10/10)

1. Read a book you received as a gift. : The Whistleblowers
2. Read a book by an author born in January, February or March. : Setting Free the Bears***
3. It's a new year, read a book by an author new to you. : Travels in West Africa
4. Read the first in a series. : Death at La Fenice
5. Read a non-fiction book. : Homage To Catalonia
6. Read a graphic novel (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages). : Diary of a Wimpy Kid
7. Read a book set in summer. : Dandelion Wine
8. Read a book with a title that start with any of the letters in the word SUMMER : Saturday the Rabbi Went Hungry
9. Read a play (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages). : The League of Youth
10. Read a book set in a country that you have not read before : I Didn't Do It for You: How the World Betrayed a Small African Nation

[Carolien]

10/10

1. Read a book you received as a gift. Ross Poldark Completed 25 March 4 stars
2. Read a book by an author born in January, February or March. Angel Completed 8 January
3. It's a new year, read a book by an author new to you. The Henna Artist Completed 4 February 4 stars
4. Read the first in a series. The Religious Body Completed 3 January 4 stars
5. Read a non-fiction book. The Soft Vengeance of a Freedom Fighter Completed 5 January
6. Read a graphic novel (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages). Ms. Marvel, Vol. 2: Generation Why Completed 21 March 3 stars
7. Read a book set in summer. The Dog Completed 25 February 4 stars
8. Read a book with a title that start with any of the letters in the word SUMMER. Unholy Writ Completed 30 January 3 stars
9. Read a play (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages). A Doll's House Completed 24 February 4 stars
10. Read a book set in a country that you have not read before. City of Silver: A Mystery (Bolivia) Completed 21 March 4 stars

[Lu]

My Spot

[Diane]

Diane's Spot:

1. Read a book you received as a gift:
Black Coral: Underwater Investigation Unit #2

2. Read a book by an author born in January, February or March.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner

3. It's a new year, read a book by an author new to you.
Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks

4. Read the first in a series.
The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman

5. Read a non-fiction book.
The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green

6. Read a graphic novel (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages).
Coraline by Neil Gaiman

7. Read a book set in summer.
Kindred by Octavia Butler

8. Read a book with a title that start with any of the letters in the word SUMMER.
Missing & Endangered [Joanna Brady #19] by J.A. Jance

9. Read a play (150 page count does not apply to this task, it can be any number of pages).
The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

10. Read a book set in a country that you have not read before.
State of Terror by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny [Pakistan and Oman]

[Carolien]

What did you think of Kindred, Diane? I thought it was excellent, but a difficult read.

[Diane]

Carolien wrote: "What did you think of Kindred, Diane? I thought it was excellent, but a difficult read."

I agree, it was an excellent book. It was very traumatising to read. The author sure was skillful in keeping me in the story.

[Carolien]

Diane wrote: "Carolien wrote: "What did you think of Kindred, Diane? I thought it was excellent, but a difficult read."

I agree, it was an excellent book. It was very traumatising to read. The author sure was s..."

I want to read Parable of the Sower at some point by her, we should maybe put it on the radar for the second part of the year if you are interested.

You're charging through this one. I've been meaning to try Geraldine Brooks, what was you thoughts?

[Diane]

Carolien wrote: I want to read Parable of the Sower at some point by her, we should maybe put it on the radar for the second part of the year if you are interested.

You're charging through this one. I've been meaning to try Geraldine Brooks, what was you thoughts?

I would definitely be interested in Parable of the Sower, I enjoy her writing style.
I really really enjoyed Geraldine Brooks, well worth the read. I would have rated Year of Wonders much higher if it wasn't for the bizarre ending. I want to try another of her books and I'm hoping she's more restrained with the outcome.

[Diane]

Done!

[Wayne]

Diane wrote: "Done!"

Well done Diane!

[Carolien]

Congrats, Diane!

[Carolien]

Done!

[Wayne]

Congratz Carolien

[Diane]

Well done Carolien. This was a fun one.

[Wayne]

That is me done with what turned out a great read - Dandelion Wine

[Carolien]

Congrats, Wayne!

[Wayne]

Thanks Carolien. A couple of good ones there

[Diane]

Well done, Wayne. Travels in West Africa looks interesting.

[Wayne]

Thanks Diane. Yes it is, and Mary H Kingsley had me chuckling at the telling of her (mis)adventures.

Here is a short piece on this "intrepid" Victorian. victorianweb.org/history/explorers/1....

[Diane]

Wayne wrote: "Thanks Diane. Yes it is, and Mary H Kingsley had me chuckling at the telling of her (mis)adventures.

Here is a short piece on this "intrepid" Victorian. victorianweb.org/history..."

"Apart from a week in Paris in 1888 with an old family friend, Mary Kingsley had never been abroad". Wow, talk about leaving your comfort zone. This amazes me, given Mary's Victorian background.

[Wayne]

And for all her life she refused to wear a pair of trousers, on account of it not being appropriate apparel for ladies. So up she went Mount Cameroon in hoops and skirts, while the men could not cut it.