2025 Reading Challenge discussion
ARCHIVE 2022
>
Cole's Corner- Counting The Stars In The Pages
date
newest »
newest »
A-Z CHALLENGE: AUTHORSDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 26
A- Akashi Still Sick, Vol. 1
B- Brendan Wenzel They All Saw a Cat
C- Chelsea Monroe-Cassel Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
D- Diana Gabaldon Outlander
E- Ellen Hopkins Glass
F- Ray Fawkes Overwatch: New Blood #3
G- George R.R. Martin A Game Of Thrones
H- Hideyoshico Apple and Honey
J- John Scalzi The Dispatcher
K- Kou Yoneda Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
M- M.C. Beaton Agatha's First Case
N- Gabi Nam Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Q- Kate Karyus Quinn
R- Renji Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
S- Suu Morishita A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
T- Rihito Takarai Graineliers, Vol. 3
W- Gertrude Chandler Warner The Soccer Mystery
Y- Kiiro Yumi Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
Z- Zainab Khan Kawaii Doodle Cuties
Goal Met So Far: 18/26
COLOR CHALLENGEDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 15
1. Read a book with "White" or any shade of white in the cover (ivory, cream, bone, etc...).=
2. Read a book with "Pink" or any shade of pink in the cover (rose, magenta, salmon, etc...).
3. Read a book with "Red" or any shade of red in the cover (maroon, brick, scarlet, etc...).=
4. Read a book with "Orange" or any shade of orange in the cover (apricot, ginger, carrot, etc...).
5. Read a book with "Yellow" or any shade of yellow in the cover (blond, chartreuse, canary, etc...).=
6. Read a book with "Green" or any shade of green in the cover (sage, lime, jade, etc...).
7. Read a book with "Light Blue" or any shade of light blue in the cover (teal, sky, cerulean, etc...).
8. Read a book with "Dark Blue" or any shade of dark blue in the cover (indigo, denim, navy, etc...).
9. Read a book with "Purple" or any shade of purple in the cover (lavender, plum, orchid, etc...).
10. Read a book with "Brown" or any shade of brown in the cover (tan, mahogany, coffee, etc...).=
11. Read a book with "Black" or any shade of black in the cover (grey, slate, coal, etc...).
12. Read a book with a Metallic color in the cover (gold, silver, bronze, etc...).
13. Read a book with at least 5 colors on the cover.=
14. Read a book with a geometric pattern on the cover (rainbows, stripes, polka dots, floral pattern, mosaic, etc...).
15. Read a book with an ugly (to you) cover.
16. Read a book with two or more color words in the title (yellow gold, black & white, etc...)
17. Read a book with the word “Color” in the title.
18. Read a book with a word describing color in the title (rainbow, stripes, polka dots, shiny, mosaic, etc...)
Outlander
A Game Of Thrones
LET’S TURN PAGESDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 25,000 Pages
1. Graineliers, Vol. 3= 178 Pages
2. Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1= 192 Pages
3. The Dispatcher= 128 Pages
4. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1= 198 Pages
5. Agatha's First Case= 84 Pages
6. They All Saw a Cat= 44 Pages
7. Kawaii Doodle Cuties= 144 Pages
8. Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1= 229 Pages
9. Outlander= 866 Pages
10. Canapés for the Kitties= 240 Pages
11. The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6= 184 Pages
12. Murder by Other Means= 192 Pages
13. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2= 162 Pages
14. Still Sick, Vol. 1= 208 Pages
15. A Game Of Thrones= 837 Pages
16. Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1= 200 Pages
17. Both Can Be True= 368 Pages
18. Overwatch: New Blood #3= 23 Pages
19. Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2= 247 Pages
20. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3= 158 Pages
21. The Soccer Mystery= 128 Pages
22. Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1= 180 Pages
23. The Music of Silence= 247 Pages
24. Overwatch: New Blood #4= 23 Pages
25. Anti/Hero= 160 Pages
26. Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga= 216 Pages
27. Bloom Into You Vol. 1= 180 Pages
28. Overwatch: The Official Cookbook= 216 Pages
29. The Diary of a Young Girl= 283 Pages
30. Glass= 681 Pages
31. Apple and Honey= 200 Pages
32. Still Sick, Vol. 2= 176 Pages
33. The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7= 192 Pages
34. Overwatch: New Blood #5= 23 Pages
35. Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2= 194 Pages
36. Fallout= 674 Pages
Goal Met So Far: 9,195/25,000
POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2022Duration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 25
24. Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
36. Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1?
48. Graineliers, Vol. 3
42. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1?
Outlander?
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
Duology Murder by Other Means
25/46. Still Sick, Vol. 1
8. A Game Of Thrones (Bran- Strapped to Horse)?
37. Both Can Be True
2. A book set on a plane, train, or cruise ship= Overwatch: New Blood #3
1. A book published in 2022= Overwatch: New Blood #4
46. Anti/Hero
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Bloom Into You Vol. 1
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
The Diary of a Young Girl
Glass
Apple and Honey
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Fallout
I SPY CHALLENGEDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 15
Primary 25 categories with examples:
1. Color - red, crimson, indigo
2. Number - one, twice, third
3. Things That Grow - tree, rose, garden
4. Seasons - spring, fall, autumn
5. First Name= Agatha's First Case
6. Places - country, empire, London
7. Body Part - hand, bone, mind
8. Weapon - knife, poison, arrow
9. Body of Water - sea, river, pond
10. Form of Water - ice, mist, rain
11. Product of Fire - heat, ash, flames
12. Celestial Body - sun, star, planet
13. Architecture - castle, bridge, house
14. Senses= They All Saw a Cat
15. Royal Title - king, duke, emperor
16. Family Member - brother, aunt, parent
17. Elements - The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
18. Time of Day - morning, dusk, evening
19. Metal - gold, bronze, steel
20. Emotion/Feeling - love, fear, pride
21. Animal/Insect - Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
22. Something to Read - book, story, newspaper
23. Sports - The Soccer Mystery
24. Paranormal Beings - vampire, angel, ghost
25. Occupation - Graineliers, Vol. 3? The Dispatcher?
Bonus 5 categories with examples (only open for members who have finished reading for all the primary categories):
1. Magical beings - witches, wizards, elves
2. Inspirational people - Mandela, Gandhi, Obama
3. Mental Health - depression, therapy, anxiety
4. Subjects - Biology, Psychology, Chemistry
5. Monthly themes of the 2022 Reading Challenge - The list of our monthly themes can be found here.
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
Canapés for the Kitties
Murder by Other Means
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
Still Sick, Vol. 1
A Game Of Thrones
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
Both Can Be True
Overwatch: New Blood #3
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
Overwatch: New Blood #4
Anti/Hero
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Bloom Into You Vol. 1
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
The Diary of a Young Girl
Glass
Apple and Honey
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Fallout
HINDSIGHT IS 2022Duration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 50
Pre-1900’s Blast from the Past
2. Set between 1-1800 CE (common era) or nonfiction about the CE= Outlander
1920’s: Tremendous Twenties
3. By an author born or died in the 1920's= Canapés for the Kitties
1970’s: Self-Assured Seventies
3. By an author born or died in the 1970’s= The Soccer Mystery
1990’s: The Nifty Nineties
5. Set in one of the Olympic host countries= Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1 (Japan)
2000’s: Admirable Aughts
5. Set in one of the Olympic host countries= The Dispatcher (USA)
2010’s: The Terrific Teens
2. Published in the 2010's= Graineliers, Vol. 3
2020’s and Beyond: You are Here
3. Set in one of the Olympic host countries: A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 (Japan)
Agatha's First Case
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
Murder by Other Means
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
Still Sick, Vol. 1
A Game Of Thrones
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1 (Near Future)
Both Can Be True
Overwatch: New Blood #3
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
The Music of Silence
Overwatch: New Blood #4
Anti/Hero
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Bloom Into You Vol. 1
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
The Diary of a Young Girl
Glass
Apple and Honey
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Fallout
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOURDuration: January 1 to December 31, 2022
Goal: 12
Who:
4. Science or Medicine.= The Dispatcher
How:
1. Strangled With Cheese Wire= Agatha's First Case
2. Coerced into Suicide= Murder by Other Means
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1?
Canapés for the Kitties England/Fictional Characters Come o Life/Poison hammer fell down lift died in te cold
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
The Soccer Mystery
Anti/Hero
The Diary of a Young Girl
SERIAL READERDuration: January 1 to December 31, 2022
Goal: 75
Graineliers:
Graineliers, Vol. 3
1/1
Monster and the Beast:
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
1/?
The Dispatcher:
The Dispatcher
Murder by Other Means
2/2
A Sign Of Affection:
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
3/?
Agatha Raisin:
Agatha's First Case
1/?
Twittering Birds Never Fly:
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
2/?
Outlander:
Outlander
1/?
Brimful Coffers:
Canapés for the Kitties
1/?
The Water Dragon's Bride:
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
2/?
Still Sick:
Still Sick, Vol. 1
Still Sick, Vol. 2
2/3
A Song Of Ice And Fire:
A Game Of Thrones
1/?
Library Wars: Love & War:
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
1/?
Overwatch:
Overwatch: New Blood #3
Overwatch: New Blood #4
Overwatch: New Blood #5
3/?
The Boxcar Children:
The Soccer Mystery
1/?
Beasts of Abigaile:
Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
2/?
Fangirl: The Manga:
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
1/?
Bloom Into You:
Bloom Into You Vol. 1
1/?
Crank:
Glass
Fallout
2/2
Apple And Honey:
Apple and Honey
1/2
Goal Met So Far: 29/75
TBR JAR CHALLENGEDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 20
Fifth Book: Love Letters to Mike
Seventh Book: A Tale of Two Cities
Eighth Book: Angels
Ninth: Dragon Racer
1. Read the book that has been on your TBR list the longest. Amateur Angel
2. Read a book you added to your TBR within the last year. The Necktie and the Jaguar
3. Read the book with the most pages on your TBR or one that is over 500 pages. Anna Karenina
4. Read the book with the least number of pages on your TBR or one that is under 100 pages. Harry Potter: The Prequel
5. Read a book that is published the year or decade you were born. A Game Of Thrones
6. Read the 20th book on any page of your TBR. The Judge's List
7. Read a book that has an average rating of 3.8 or higher. Love Letters to Mike
8. Read a book by one of your favorite authors.= Fallout
9. Read a book that you added based on the review of another Goodreads user. Daughters of Sparta
10. Read a book with a cover you love. Six Crimson Cranes
11. Read a book with an animal or plant on the cover. Where's My Joey?
12. Randomize your TBR and read the first book. My Soul to Lose
13. Read a book the contains the initials of your name (in any order) in the title or author name. Invisible Strings
14. Look at the number of pages of books in your Want-To-Read folder. Read the book that is that same number. (e.g., if you have 20 pages of books in your Want-To-Read folder, read book number 20 from your list). This Time Next Year We'll Be Laughing
15. Read a book that helps you complete two or more other yearly or quarterly challenges. ???
16. Read the book with the most number of ratings (i.e., not the actual average rating, but the number of people who have rated it). The Diary of a Young Girl
17. Read the book with the least number of ratings. Will It Be on the Exam?
18. Read the first book from your list that "sparks joy" as soon as you think about reading it. Monster and the Beast, Vol. 2
19. Read a book that you have added to at least one other shelf. Brightly Woven
20. Read a book that you own. Dragon Racer
21. Read a book that an IRL (in real life) friend, family member, or acquaintance has recommended to you. Quiet
22. Read a book that you feel you "should" read. A Tale of Two Cities
23. Read a book you previously DNFed and still want to finish. Death Note: L, Change the WorLd
24. Read a book in your favorite genre or format. Both Can Be True
25. Read a book that is from a genre or format you rarely read. ???
26. Sort your TBR by cover. Read the first or last book. Angels
27. Sort your TBR by title. Read a book from the middle page. Less
28. Read a hyped, bestseller, or award-winning book. The Handmaid's Tale
29. Read a book with a title that contains punctuation. You've Reached Sam
30. Read a book related to the yearly, quarterly, or monthly theme. ???
31. Read a book that is featured as a group or buddy read and was already on your TBR.= Outlander
32. Read a book that is retelling or reimagining of a classic story or the classic itself. Circe
Goal Met So Far: 5/20
GIVE US A CLUEDuration: January 1 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 50 Books; 12 Deductions
Miss Scarlet- Agatha's First Case
Mrs. Peacock- Outlander
Mrs. White- The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
Professor Plum- Both Can Be True
Colonel Mustard- A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
Professor Plum- The Soccer Mystery
Gun- The Dispatcher
Ribbon- A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
Pencil- Still Sick, Vol. 1
Sword- A Game Of Thrones
Gun- Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
Chains- Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
Particle Canon- Overwatch: New Blood #4
Wand- Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Ribbon- Bloom Into You Vol. 1
Dining Room- Graineliers, Vol. 3
Hall- Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
Hall- A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
Library- They All Saw a Cat
Billiard Room- Kawaii Doodle Cuties
Hall- Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
Cellar- Canapés for the Kitties
Cellar- Murder by Other Means
Conservatory- Overwatch: New Blood #3
Conservatory- Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
Ballroom- The Music of Silence
Library- Anti/Hero
Deductions:
I deduce it was Miss Scarlet in the Dining Room with the Gun.
I deduce it was Mrs. Peacock in the Hall with the Ribbon.
I deduce it was Mrs. White in the Hall with the Pencil.
I deduce it was Professor Plum in the Library with the Sword.
Goal Met So Far: 27/50 Books; 4/12 Deductions
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
The Diary of a Young Girl
Glass
Apple and Honey
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Fallout
GENRE BINGO CHALLENGEDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 20 Books; 5 Bingos
B2- Fantasy: Graineliers, Vol. 3
B4- Romance: A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
B5- Historical Fiction: Outlander
I1- Crime: Agatha's First Case
N3- Free Space: Kawaii Doodle Cuties
G1- Sci-Fi: The Dispatcher
G3- Mystery or Thriller: Canapés for the Kitties
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1?
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
Murder by Other Means
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
Still Sick, Vol. 1
A Game Of Thrones
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
Both Can Be True
Overwatch: New Blood #3
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
The Soccer Mystery
Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
The Music of Silence
Overwatch: New Blood #4
Anti/Hero
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Bloom Into You Vol. 1
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
The Diary of a Young Girl
Glass
Apple and Honey
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Fallout
Connect the DotsJanuary 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022
Goal: 20
Color:
BOOKWORMS TAKE SHELFIESDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 50
Book Length (Under 200):
Graineliers, Vol. 3
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
The Dispatcher
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
Agatha's First Case
They All Saw a Cat
Kawaii Doodle Cuties
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
Murder by Other Means
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
Overwatch: New Blood #3
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
The Soccer Mystery
Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
Overwatch: New Blood #4
Anti/Hero
Bloom Into You Vol. 1
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
An Author: Kou Yoneda
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
Book Length (500+):
Outlander
A Game Of Thrones
Glass
Fallout
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
Canapés for the Kitties
Still Sick, Vol. 1
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
Both Can Be True
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
The Music of Silence
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
The Diary of a Young Girl
Apple and Honey
PENGUINS & POLAR BEARSDuration: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 202
Goal: 24
January: Reset- Dispatch The Dispatcher & Still Still Sick, Vol. 1
February: Fandom- Fangirl Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga & Anti Anti/Hero
Agatha's First Case
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
Outlander
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
The Diary of a Young Girl
Glass
Apple and Honey
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Fallout
MOTHER EARTHDuration: January 1 - March 31, 2022
Goal: 5
Topics
Read:
1. A book about any STEM-related topic, interpreted broadly.
2. A memoir, biography, or auto-biography about someone in STEM.
3. A book about the natural environment, including its flora or fauna.
4. A book about environmental activism or a cli-fi (fiction about climate change).
5. A book about nature (or wildlife) conservation.
6. A book about slow living (gardening, tiny houses, etc.)
Author
Read:
7. A book by someone who works in a STEM career, whether or not the book is about a STEM topic.
8. A book by a non-scientist who works with nature's cycles (such as a farmer, gardener, or botanical illustrator).
9. A book by an environmental activist.
Main Characters
Read:
10. A book in which the main character works in a STEM career.= Overwatch: New Blood #3
11. A book in which the main character is skilled in one of STEM's branches (like a teenage math genius).= Outlander
12. A book about a non-scientist who appreciates harmony with nature (such as a gardener or park ranger).
13. A book with a non-human animal (wild or domesticated) as a main character.= They All Saw a Cat
Cover Art
Read:
14. A book with a plant or tree on its cover.= The Soccer Mystery
15. A book with a wild animal on its cover.= Kawaii Doodle Cuties
16. A book depicting a unique biome on its cover: aquatic, grassland, forest, desert, or tundra.
Graineliers, Vol. 3?
Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1?
The Dispatcher?
Murder by Other Means
Anti/Hero
GRATITUDE JARDuration: January 1 – March 31, 2022
Goal: 5
Food Graineliers, Vol. 3
Vests/Waistcoats Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
Long Coats The Dispatcher
Affection A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
Agatha's First Case
Cat They All Saw a Cat
Doodle Kawaii Doodle Cuties
Birds Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
Kitties Canapés for the Kitties
Fish The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
Flowers A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
Rolling Desk Chairs Still Sick, Vol. 1
Game A Game Of Thrones
Library Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
Dogs Both Can Be True
Palm Trees Overwatch: New Blood #3
Rain Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
Soccer The Soccer Mystery
Uniforms Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
Music The Music of Silence
Forests Overwatch: New Blood #4
Hero Anti/Hero
Fangirl Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Cookbook Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
Diary The Diary of a Young Girl
Fruit Apple and Honey
Bags Still Sick, Vol. 2
Dragon The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch Overwatch: New Blood #5
Werewolves Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
RESET, RELAX, AND REFRESHDuration: January 1 – January 31, 2022
Goal: 3
2. Eat well. Read a book on healthy eating, a book with a character or author who is in any food service role, or a book with food or drink on the cover.= Graineliers, Vol. 3
3. Move your body. Read a sport or fitness book, a book where a character is on the run, or a book with a body or a body part on the cover.= Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
4. Challenge your mind. Read a mystery, a book that features a puzzle or hobby, or a book with a number in the title.= Agatha's First Case
5. Enjoy music. Read a book about a musician or band, a book whose title is based on song lyrics, or a book with a musical instrument on the cover.= Both Can Be True
6. Be social. Read a book about friends or family, a book featuring social media or online gaming, or a book with a group of people on the cover.= Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
7. Lower your stress. Read a light-hearted book, a book about a calming activity, or a book with a soothing landscape on the cover.= Kawaii Doodle Cuties
8. Make time for laughter. Read a book written by or about a comedian, a book from the humor genre, or a book with a pun in the title.= A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
9. Drink plenty of water. Read a book set across the ocean from your home continent, a book about a water creature, or a book with a body of water on the cover.= Outlander
10. Visit your doctor. Read a book written by a doctor, a book with a character in a healthcare career, or a medical or forensic thriller.= The Dispatcher
Goal Met So Far: 9/3
MARATHON CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 - January 31, 2022
Goal: 10
1. Graineliers, Vol. 3
2. Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1
3. The Dispatcher
4. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1
5. Agatha's First Case
6. They All Saw a Cat
7. Kawaii Doodle Cuties
8. Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1
9. Outlander
10. Canapés for the Kitties
11. The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6
12. Murder by Other Means
13. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2
14. Still Sick, Vol. 1
15. A Game Of Thrones
16. Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1
17. Both Can Be True
18. Overwatch: New Blood #3
Goal Met So Far: 18/10
FANDOMONIUMDuration: February 1 - February 28, 2022
Goal: 6
1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit. Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.= The Soccer Mystery
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers. Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.= Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.= Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.= Anti/Hero
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.= Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.= The Music of Silence
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.= Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.= A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
Goal Met So Far: 8/6
I’m Your Biggest FanFebruary 1, 2022-February 28, 2022
Goal: 3
Andrea Bocelli
He played soccer as a kid and a soccer incident took away his remaining sight. This book has kids playing soccer= The Soccer Mystery
He wrote a memoir= The Music of Silence
Goal Met So Far: 2/3
A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGSDuration: March 1 – March 31, 2022
Goal: 8
Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Read a book with rain, flowers or a small animal on the cover.= Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Read a book with a drink on the cover, a book set in a café, or set in a cold climate.
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
Read a book involving a mystery or crime, or with brown in the cover.
Cream-colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Read a book with horses or food on the cover, or with a cream cover.= Apple and Honey
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
Read a book about a flying creature, or with the moon or night sky on the cover.= Overwatch: New Blood #5
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Read a book with a dress or ribbon on the cover, or a coming of age story.
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Read a book with snow, a face, or eyes on the cover.= The Diary of a Young Girl, The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Silver-white winters that melt into springs
Read a book with a winter or spring setting, a weather event, or silver on the cover.= Glass, Fallout
WORD HUNTDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 10
Main Words
1. Unknown- "Because ‘mysterious, unknown gang’ is so dull." - Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book pg. 148.
2. Strange
3. Mysterious- "So long as we’re something, led by the brilliant but mysterious Calamity."- Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book Pg 148.
4. Secret- "A man’s gotta keep his sources secret."- Overwatch 2: Sojourn pg. 108
5. Peculiar
6. Curious
7. Moon= Forget the Alamo: The True Story of the Myth That Made Texas- Ch. 9 (35%): "Overhead the moon rose almost full, peaking in and out of thickening clouds."
8. Crescent
9. Celestial
10. Glass- "The room is like a church hall, with gorgeous tall windows and a colorful stained-glass ceiling."- Overwatch 2: Sojourn pg. 124
11. Mirror
12. Reflect
13. Harmony
14. Peace
15. Friendship
Bonus Words
1. Known- "Not much is known about Triheho [spelling?], who was born in Trihango [spelling?] in 1897."- Forget the Alamo: The True Story of the Myth That Made Texas Ch. 17 (67%)
2. Common
3. Sun- "The sun was getting low and the shadows stretched out, drawing dark lines across the landscape."- Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book Pg 151
4. Plastic
5. Conflict- "I wasn't much older than you when the conflict ended, but, well, memories last longer than wars, don't they?"- Gunslinger Girl Ch. 17 (42%)
Progress So Far: 8/10
TOPAZ PIZZAZZDuration: November 1 - November 30, 2022
Goal: 3
4. Imperial topaz is a sherry-toned variation of topaz named after the 19th century czars of Russia.
- Read a book with a sovereign character (czar, queen, sultan, empress, chief, etc.), or with a beverage in the cover art/title.= The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 8
6. Topaz can be mined in many places: Afghanistan, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Madagascar, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sweden, United States, Zimbabwe.
- Read a book involving a mine, or set in one or more of these source countries.= Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth
7. Colorless natural topaz is irradiated and heated to create a range of colors, but some shades can fade from exposure to excess sun or heat. Blue is quite stable though!
- Read a book set during summer or in a hot region, or with a heat source on its cover (sun, fire, etc.).= Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book
8. Traditional yellow topaz is rated an 8 out of 10 on the Mohs scale of hardness.
- Read a book with at least 8 chapters, in a series with at least 8 books, or with 8/eight in its title.= Gunslinger Girl
Goal Met So Far: 4/3
ALL ABOUT GLASSDuration: November 1 - November 30, 2022
Goal: 3
2. Adding minerals to glass changes its color.
Combining other minerals with the sand, lime, and soda ash can result in different colored glass. For example, adding nickel oxide to the mix produces violet glass.
- Read a book were the main character makes changes in their life or has a colorful cover.= Deadlock Rebels: An AFK Book
3. Glass can be formed by lightning.
Because of the high temperatures, glass can naturally form when sand is struck by lightening.
- Read a book that takes place in a hot climate or has lightening/rain on the cover.= The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 8
7. The "Portland Vase" is one of the most valuable glass art pieces in the world.
Experts estimate that the Portland Vase was made sometime between AD 5 and AD 25 in Rome. The Vase is currently in the British Museum, where it has been for over 200 years.
- Read a book that features a museum or has any type of art on the cover.= Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth
8. Glass is 100% recyclable.
Glass can be recycled endlessly without losing any quality or purity.
- Read a book that is a second hand/library book or has green on the cover.= Gunslinger Girl
Goal Met So Far: 4/3
SWEET HARMONIESDuration: December 1 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 5
1. Intervals: Read a book that doesn’t take place in chronological order or where time skips around.
2. Chords: Read a book where a group of people has to work together to accomplish something.
3. Four-Part: Read a book with at least four different POVs.
4. Triad: Read a book with a love triangle or a trio of main characters.
5. Consonance: Read a book where a character makes a new friend or falls in love.
6. Dissonance: Read a book with characters who argue, hate each other, or are otherwise opposed to each other.= She Drives Me Crazy
7. Close Harmonies: Read a book set where you live or close to where you live.= JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 - Steel Ball Run, Vol. 1 (San Diego)
8. Open Harmonies: Read a book set on the opposite side of the world from you.
9. Tonal and Dominant: Read a comfort book or read a book you know nothing about.= Kase-san and Morning Glories
10. Root Chords: Read a book about returning to your roots or a family saga.
ON THE SAME PAGEDuration: December 1 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 2
8. Choose. Read a book you would like to have co-written.= Mooncakes
ADVENT CALENDAR CHALLENGEDuration: December 1 - December 31, 2022
Goal: 31
Option A
1. Inupiaq Women by dg nanouk okpik
2. Sunflowers by Jenny George
3. To a Wreath of Snow by Emily Brontë
4. The Aim Was Song by Robert Frost
5. At Sixty-Five by Henri Cole
6. Triptych by Sherwin Bitsui
7. [Again and again, even though we know love’s landscape] by Rainer Maria Rilke
8. Nike of Samothrace by Mark Irwin
9. Deathscape Lullaby by Cynthia Cruz
10. Evening Song by Jean Toomer
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
She Drives Me Crazy (other topics)JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 7 - Steel Ball Run, Vol. 1 (other topics)
Kase-san and Morning Glories (other topics)
Mooncakes (other topics)
The Water Dragon's Bride, Vol. 8 (other topics)
More...
January 1, 2022-December 31, 2022
Goal: 30
1. Graineliers, Vol. 3 (Asian)
2. Monster and the Beast, Vol. 1 (Asian)
3. The Dispatcher (Man)
4. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 (Asian)
5. Agatha's First Case (From the U.K.)
6. They All Saw a Cat (Man)
7. Kawaii Doodle Cuties (Asian)
8. Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.1 (Asian)
9. Outlander (Mixed Race)
10. The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 6 (Asian)
11. Murder by Other Means (Man)
12. A Sign of Affection, Vol. 2 (Asian)
13. Still Sick, Vol. 1 (Asian)
14.A Game Of Thrones (Man)
15. Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 1 (Asian)
Canapés for the Kitties
Both Can Be True?
Overwatch: New Blood #3?
Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
The Soccer Mystery
Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
The Music of Silence
Overwatch: New Blood #4
Anti/Hero
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
Bloom Into You Vol. 1
Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
The Diary of a Young Girl
Glass
Apple and Honey
Still Sick, Vol. 2
The Water Dragon’s Bride, Vol. 7
Overwatch: New Blood #5
Beasts of Abigaile, Vol. 2
Fallout