★★★Newbie John's 2024 Reading Challenge★★★

[John]

31. A book related to “Going for the Gold”

Spitting Gold by Carmelia Lowkis
★★★

My reivew: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6661981086.

[John]

43. A book by an Edgar Award-winning Author

Holly by Stephen King
★★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6016472972.

[John]

48. A second book that fits your favorite prompt (Single word book title).

James by Percival Everett
★★★★★ and ❤

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6122052600.

[John]

50. A book posted in one of the ATY Best Book of the Month threads in 2023 or 2024

The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
★★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6741571310.

[John]

44. A book with a touch of magic

Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
★★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4051504115.

The "touch of magic" in this book involve two young children who spontaneous combust when angry or anxious.

[John]

47. A book with a two-word title beginning with THE

The Humans by Matt Haig
★★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/657914619.

[John]

And my final book for the 2024 ATY Challenge:

46. A book related to night

The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
★★★

My review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1747179973.

[John]

I finished the 2024 ATY Challenge with The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore. I realize that I have become more competent in understanding all the nuances of this challege from when I first started. There was so much I didn't understand regarding the rules. The moderators were very patient in answering my questions for this newbie. I have a better understanding of the various nuances and feel much more competent in taking on Year 2 and what changes in what I need to do in tracking my readings.

[Pam]

Congrats on completing your first year in the challenge! You have some great books (in my opinion) on your list, some I’ve enjoyed and others are on my TBR. Glad you will be back for 2025!