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Dec 18, 2022 12:53PM
I have started reading more again. I'm over 40 for this year, so let's shoot for 50.
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Lisa wrote: "Good luck and happy holidays!"Thank you very much. I just joined some challenges to help motivate me to continue reading more.
Bingo Challenge: Going for 3 Bingos (15 books)Read: 18/15
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Message #30
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1: Magical Realism - The Book of M
2: Cozy Mystery - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
3: Young Adult - The Ten Thousand Doors of January
4: Paranormal Romance -
5: Utopian - (The Island)
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1: Romance- People We Meet on Vacation
2: Historical Fiction - The Tattooist of Auschwitz
3: Chick Lit - From Scratch
4: LGBTQ+ - This Is How It Always Is
5: Dark Fantasy - Desperate Measures
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1: Autobiography - I'm Glad My Mom Died
2: Psychological Thriller - The Island
3: Free Space - A Dirty Job
4: Self-Help -
5: Influential Book - (Harry Potter)
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1: Science Fiction - They Both Die at the End
2: True Crime - American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper
3: Female Author - Anna Dressed in Blood
4: Comedy - Naked
5: Dystopian - The Measure
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1: Travel - Kindred
2: Contemporary - Malibu Rising
3. Detective - His & Hers
4: Non-Fiction - 84, Charing Cross Road
5: Horror - Hidden Pictures
Duration: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
TBR Jar Challenge (30/20)
Message #44 in the challenge.
1) You can use books on a specific list or books for a specific challenge.
Some examples are:
(a) The Popsugar 2023 Reading Challenge:
http://media1.popsugar-assets.com/fil...
Read a book by a first time author Looking for Jane
Read a book published in Spring 2023 The Watchmaker's Daughter: The True Story of World War II Heroine Corrie ten Boom
Read a book with a queer lead Mad Honey
Read a book set in the decade you were born: Daisy Jones & The Six
Read a book that takes place in one day: They Both Die at the End
Read a book about a vacation: People We Meet on Vacation
Read a book with mythical creatures: A Dirty Job
Read a book with the main character's name in the title: Anna Dressed in Blood
Read a book on a celebrity book club list: Where the Crawdads Sing
Read a book about a family Daisy Darker
Read about about a sport or athletic lead Us Against You
Read a book from a first time author I Fell in Love with Hope
(b) Book Riot’s Read Harder Challenge:
https://bookriot.com/read-harder-2023
1. Read a book with a trans character This Is How It Always Is
7. Listen to an audiobook performed by a person of colour with an author that is a person of colour Somebody's Daughter
16. Read a book with bisexual representation Red, White & Royal Blue
(c) 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (Or pick any other Listopia list)
2) You can let Goodreads let choose your books for this challenge:
Step 1: Select the number of books you want to read for this challenge.
Step 2: Go to the “My Books” tab on the top of the Goodreads Page.
Step 3: Bring up your “Want-To-Read” shelf.
Step 4: On the bottom of the page in the middle, go to the “sort” field and select “Random.”
Goodreads will generate a random list of books for you!
3) You can use the following tasks and pick a matching book later.
1. Read the book that has been on your TBR list the longest.
2. Read a book you added to your TBR within the last year. Malibu Rising
3. Read the book with the most pages on your TBR or one that is over 500 pages.
4. Read the book with the least number of pages on your TBR or one that is under 100 pages. From Scratch
5. Read a book that is published the year or decade you were born.
6. Read the 20th book on any page of your TBR. (anxious people)
7. Read a book that has an average rating of 3.8 or higher. Hidden Pictures
8. Read a book by one of your favorite authors.
9. Read a book that you added based on the review of another Goodreads user.
10. Read a book with a cover you love. The Book of M
11. Read a book with an animal or plant on the cover. The Ten Thousand Doors of January
12. Randomize your TBR and read the first book.
13. Read a book the contains the initials of your name (in any order) in the title or author name.
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). (A Prayer for Owen Meany)
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). (To Kill A Mocking Bird)
17. Read the book with the least number of ratings. (How Do you say goodbye)
18. Read the first book from your list that "sparks joy" as soon as you think about reading it. 84, Charing Cross Road
19. Read a book that you have added to at least one other shelf.
20. Read a book that you own.
21. Read a book that an IRL (in real life) friend, family member, or acquaintance has recommended to you. The Island
22. Read a book that you feel you "should" read. (Harry Potter)
23. Read a book you previously DNFed and still want to finish. (Stiff)
24. Read a book in your favorite genre or format. American Demon: Eliot Ness and the Hunt for America's Jack the Ripper
25. Read a book that is from a genre or format you rarely read. Naked
26. Sort your TBR by cover. Read the first or last book. What Lies in the Woods
27. Sort your TBR by title. Read a book from the middle page. (Hold Still)
28. Read a hyped, bestseller, or award-winning book. The Tattooist of Auschwitz
29. Read a book with a title that contains punctuation. I'm Glad My Mom Died
30. Read a book related to the yearly, quarterly, or monthly theme. Kindred
31. Read a book that is featured as a group or buddy read and was already on your TBR. (North and South)
32. Read a book that is retelling or reimagining of a classic story or the classic itself. Desperate Measures
4) You can use any random generator on the internet to choose prompts or subjects. Some examples are: The TBR machine, Color picker, Wikipedia, random word generator, or shuffle your playlist and read books that have to do with those songs.
Write all your selected book titles or tasks on slips of paper, throw them in a jar, and shake!
SERIAL READER (Signed up to finish 3 series I already started)Duration: January 1 to December 31, 2023
Back by popular demand! This challenge encourages you to dive into and make progress on all those wonderful series out there, just waiting for your attention and time. You can read them all for this challenge: long series, short series, companion books, and novellas!
The only rule is that a qualifying book must be described by Goodreads as part of a series.
You don’t need to read the whole series at once. Feel free to finish a series or two that you began in 2022 or earlier, try out the first book in several series, or just enjoy that long-awaited sequel!
Series 1
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
Series 2
Beartown
Us Against You
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Series 3
Anna Dressed in Blood
Message #53 in the challenge.
Jodi wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Good luck and happy holidays!"Thank you very much. I just joined some challenges to help motivate me to continue reading more."
I do the same thing every year :)
Once the yearly and quarterly are posted all self-restraint and sensibility, and (sometimes, even sense of realism) go out the window :D
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You're doing great so far! Did you like The book of M?
Lisa wrote: "You're doing great so far! Did you like The book of M?"Thank you! I did like it. I listened to that one as an audiobook. It kept me company on my way to work. It was really interesting.
Books On DecSecondhand Souls
Name of the Rose
Normal People
The Island of Missing Trees
Jodi wrote: "Lisa wrote: "You're doing great so far! Did you like The book of M?"Thank you! I did like it. I listened to that one as an audiobook. It kept me company on my way to work. It was really interesting."
I'm glad :) I didn't listen to the audio, but read it a few years back, and rather enjoyed it. It definitely peaked my interest to read more of her work.
I recently realized she had a short story : The Future Library- and I think it sounds so intriguing, so I'm hoping to get to it soon!
Lisa wrote: "Jodi wrote: "Lisa wrote: "You're doing great so far! Did you like The book of M?"Thank you! I did like it. I listened to that one as an audiobook. It kept me company on my way to work. It was rea..."
That does look really interesting. Thank you for telling me about it. I worry so much about the trees because there is so much over development of land. We are losing our forests and our agricultural land. We just can't get that back. I will look for that book. Thank you for the recommendation.
Second Quarter ChallengeOUT OF THIS WORLD
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2023
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Message # 8 in the challenge
I plan to read 6 books in the quarter (7/6)
In this quarterly challenge, we will strive To Explore Strange New Worlds by reading books based on some of the weird and wacky exoplanets beyond our solar system. Joining this galaxy quest is as simple as posting a comment below for the challenge leader. Sirius!
1 and 2. KEPLER-16B - A real life Tatooine, this planet was Kepler's first discovery of a planet that orbits two stars, what is known as a circumbinary planet.
▪ Read a duology.
3. KEPLER-452 B - One of the most Earth-like planets yet discovered, with almost the same exact size, placement, and habitable zone as Earth. Unfortunately, it's more than 1,000 light years away.
▪ Read a Science Fiction book about humans traveling to live on other planets or read an alternate history book.
4. 55 CANCRI E - One of the first super-Earth planets to be discovered, it was originally thought that to be so abundant in carbon that, due to the immense pressure and 2,700 degree temperatures, its interior was made of diamond. More recent research has contested this assertion, but the nature of the planet's interior remains enigmatic.
▪ Read a book that features a wealthy character or where diamonds play a key role in the plot.
5. TRES-2 B - Identified by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, it is the darkest known exoplanet, reflecting less than 1% of any light that hits it.
▪ Read a book with a primarily black cover or a book by a BIPOC author.
6. HR 5183 B - A slow-moving exoplanet three times larger than Jupiter, this planet has a bizarre orbit where it loiters on the outer reaches of its system before slingshotting into the center, passing close to its host star before peeling away again. This strange orbit has earned it the nickname of the "whiplash planet."
▪ Read a book with a shocking plot twist or a thriller novel.
7. TOI-1452 B - A large exoplanet thought to be 70% bigger than Earth, astronomers believe water could make up as much as 30% of its mass (compared to Earth, where water is 1% of our mass).
▪ Read a book that takes place underwater or on the ocean.
8. TYC 8998-760-1 B - This gas giant and its companion orbit an extremely young Sun-like star presumed to be only about 17 million years old. Its planets are likely also brand new and radiate a glow that can be seen by telescopes.
▪ Read an author's debut book or a book published in 2023.
9. PSR B1620-26 B - The oldest known planet, at somewhere around 12.7 billion years old. That's only a little younger than the universe itself!
▪ Read a book you've owned for a long time or a book set in ancient times.
10. WASP-76B - This planet is tidal locked to its parent star: one side permanently faces its star, causing scorching hot temperatures around 4,532°F - hot enough to vaporize iron.
▪ Read a book set in the desert or a hot place.
11. GLIESE 1132B - This Earth-like planet is much closer to its parent star, creating higher surface temperatures. Astronomers have recently discovered that the gravitational influence of the star creates intense tidal forces that "flex" the planet. The flexing creates intense volcanic activity which causes gases to rise to the surface - and those gases are creating a unique second atmosphere.
▪ Read a sequel or a book where a character who is thought to be gone comes back again.
12. HD 189773B - This world is only 64 light years away and looks like a deep blue marble. But its pleasant exterior is deceiving, as winds on this planet blow at 8,700 km/h. Not only that, but the deep blue color is a reflection of the silicate in its atmosphere which, when heated by the planet's deadly 1300°C, forms grains of glass.
▪ Read a book with unexpected danger or a book with a blue cover.
13. TOI 849 - This exoplanet orbits so tightly to its star that a year passes in 18 hours. It is dense and rocky, not gaseous, despite being 40 times as massive as Earth. It may even be the first Chthonian planet to be detected: the exposed remnant core of a gas giant that has had its atmosphere blasted away.
▪ Read a book less than 200 pages or more than 500 pages.
14. GJ-504B - A newly formed exoplanet in the Virgo constellation, this planet orbits its star at nearly nine times the distance Jupiter orbits the sun. Due to its newness, it glows a deep magenta.
▪ Read a book with a pink cover or a book about a new relationship.
15. OGLE-2005-BLG-390LB - Orbiting a red dwarf, this planet is too far away to receive much warmth from its star. It is one of the coldest known planets in the universe with a freezing surface temperature of -220°C (-364°F). The entire planet is covered with a thick layer of ice and it is unlikely any life could survive on the surface, though astronomers believe it is possible life survives underneath the ice.
▪ Read a book set in a cold place or during winter.
16. TRES-4B - Despite being one of the largest exoplanets discovered, this planet has an extremely low density - about the same as a cork. Astronomers attribute this to the extreme heat of 2300 °F (1260 °C) due to its proximity to the star. At only 4.5 million miles (7.2 million kilometers) away from its sun, TrES-4b is able to complete an orbit in three Earth days.
▪ Read a lighthearted book or a book with a happy ending.
17. HD 106906 - Located 300 light years from Earth in the constellation of Crux, it orbits its star at a distance of 60 billion miles - 20 times the distance between the Sun and Neptune. Estimated to be about eleven times the mass of Jupiter, it is unknown how this planet formed or how it came to have such a distant orbit from its star. Despite being so far from the warmth of its star, it still has a scorching surface temperature of 1500 °C (2732 °F) and still glows from the residual heat left over from its formation.
▪ Read a mystery novel or a book where a character's motivations are unknown.
18. PSR J1719-14 B - Orbiting a pulsar star, this planet completes its orbital rotation extremely quickly - in only 2.2 hours.
▪ Read a book you can finish in one sitting.
19. WASP 12B - A doomed planet being torn apart by its star's scorching heat. In 10 million years, this world could be completely consumed.
▪ Read the final book in a series or a book where a character disappears or dies.
20. 1SWASP J1407B - Located around 420 light-years in the constellation of Centaurus, the planet has the most exotic ring system ever discovered, around 200 times bigger than Saturn’s rings. Unfortunately, travelling to see it would take over seven million years.
▪ Read a book with multiple POVs or a book where the characters travel a long journey.
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Next in Line:The Last House on Needless Street
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Never Let Me Go
Court of (book 3)
Jodi wrote: "25.
? Unfortunately, it disappointed me, which is such shame since I really enjoy time loops. It's definitely a "me, not the book"-situation, but I honestly don't get the hype.
Looking forward to seeing what else you'll be reading in the upcoming months :)
Have a great weekend!
Lisa wrote: "Jodi wrote: "25.
? Unfortunately, it disappointed me, which is such shame since I really enjoy time loops. It's definitely a "me, not the book"-situation, but I..."
That's too bad. I'm sorry you didn't like that one. I listened to that one as an audiobook on the way to work. I enjoyed it as a book I could not put a lot of thought into. It was an easy one to listen to. I'm not big on audiobooks but the narrator's voice was fine and if I zoned out a bit on the drive, I didn't miss much.
So far my books this year have been hit or miss. I think some of my favourites have been
Lisa wrote: "Jodi wrote: "25.
? Unfortunately, it disappointed me, which is such shame since I really enjoy time loops. It's definitely a "me, not the book"-situation, but I..."
Hmm... I'm not sure what happened to my original message... Apparently it got cut.
I was referring to Wrong Place Wrong Time as the book I didn't enjoy.
I linked to "Suburban Dicks" in my reply because the title made me laugh (can't remember what I had originally written)
Thanks for the recommendations though :) 84, Charing Cross Road is really at the very top of my TBR list. It just hasn't been "the right time" for it yet, but I do want to get to it soon.
I hope you enjoy The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. It was amongst the top reads of the year when I read it.
Have a great Sunday!
Lisa wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Jodi wrote: "25.
? Unfortunately, it disappointed me, which is such shame since I really enjoy time loops. It's definitely a "me, not the book"-sit..."
I didn't love Wrong Place Wrong Time either. I thought it was just okay. Not one I would recommend.
August Reading Challengehttps://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Trying for 5. Completed 3/5
Message number 15
1. Calliope is the Muse of eloquence and epic poetry.
Read an epic (ancient or modern), or a book with a writing instrument/crown on the cover.
2. Clio is the Muse of history.
Read a classic/historical fiction, or a book with a book on the cover. Looking for Jane
3. Euterpe is the Muse of music.
Read a book involving music or with a musical instrument on the cover.
4. Thalia is the Muse of comedy.
Read a comedy or a book with a joyous woman or ivy on the cover.
5. Melpomene is the Muse of tragedy.
Read a tragedy or a book with a sword/knife or footwear on the cover.
6. Terpsicore is the Muse of dance.
Read a book involving dancing or with a musical instrument in the title.
7. Erato is the Muse of lyric poetry, particularly erotic poetry.
Read a romance/poetry book or a book with flowers/birds on the cover. A House in the Sky
8. Polyhymnia is the Muse of hymns and sacred poetry.
Read a book about something sacred/religious or with grapes/a woman wearing a cloak on the cover.
9. Urania is the Muse of astronomy and stars.
Read a book about astronomy (fiction or nonfiction) or a book with planets/stars on the cover or in the title.
10: The Muses can refer to one's artistic inspiration, and Muse is implicit in words and phrases such as amuse, music, musing upon, and museum (Latinised from mouseion—a place where the Muses were worshipped).
Read a book with a muse-based word in the title or a book with the letters M*U*S*E*A*R*T in the title + author’s name. The Measure
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