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Books mentioned in this topic
Maus I & II (other topics)The Complete Maus (other topics)
The Devil's Arithmetic (other topics)
Sense and Sensibility (other topics)
Sense and Sensibility (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jane Yolen (other topics)Art Spiegelman (other topics)
Choose one book per category/genre for a total of 12 books.
01. 19th Century,
✔️02. 20th Century, Maus I & II
03. A book originally written in a language other than your own,
04. Current or Past Group Read,
05. An Author not read before,
✔️06. Diversity Classic, read a book from a religion, culture, country, or race different than yours. Sense and Sensibility
✔️07. Science Fiction/Fantasy The Devil's Arithmetic
08. Action/Adventure,
✔️09. Childrens/Young AdultHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
✔️10. Nonfiction, Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History
11. Mystery/Thriller,
✔️12. Horror or Humor, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Challenge #7 -
Seek out at least six (6) authors that you have never previously read, from any genre or era you want.
1. Art Spiegelman for Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History
2. Jane Yolen for The Devil's Arithmetic
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Challenge #8 –Most Popular Goodreads Books Listed by Year
Locate and list 10 books that most interest you from the year of your choice. The challenge is to read five 5 books from that list. You can use the year of your birth, the birth year of a family member, or friend, or any random year you choose.
<10 Books of Interest for 1988> Choose 5
1. The Alchemist
2. The Long, Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
3. The Devil's Arithmetic
4. The Player of Games
5. Breathing Lessons
6. Way Station
7. Lightning by Dean Koontz
8. A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid
9. Mama Day
10. The Changeling Sea
2023 Books Read
1. The Devil's Arithmetic
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