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Q4 - Here's to Fears
Welcome to the Here's to Fears Reading Challenge! I am excited to be reading with you all for the next three months!
Because I love puns, here's a few:
👻 Let’s get scared literary—because fear is more fun when it’s fiction. 👻
🕷 Don’t be afraid to get wrapped up in a story…even if it leaves you in a web of dread. 🕷
💀 It’s not just a page-turner—it’s a spine-chiller. 💀
Anyways...moving on...
How To Participate:
To sign up, post a comment below with the number of books you plan to read.
It is okay if you are unsure of how many books you can or will read. Please just let me know an estimated goal. It can always be changed later.
After you finish a book, update your progress by creating a new post.
When updating your progress, please include your original sign-up message number, the numbers of books read, and your goal.
For example, "Update to message #1: 2/10 books read".
If you decide to drop out of the challenge, please do not delete your posts. Please create a new post letting me know your decision. Deleted posts affect the sign-up message numbers.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to ask.
One last pun...
🧛♂️ Sink your teeth into a book before it sinks its plot twist into you. 🧛♂️
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List of Participants:
😱 Allie (# 31) - 1/15
Amy (# 36) - 20/20 Completed!
Angel **Book Junkie** (# 9) - 20/20 Completed!
Anna (# 25) - 5/5 Completed!
Ashly (# 37) - 10/10 Completed!
AurorainBookland (# 43) - 0/8
✨ Brianna Raquel ✨ (# 24) - 20/20 Completed!
Brit (# 100) - 20/20 Completed!
Bubbles (# 17) - 0/20
Caraina (# 18) - 10/10 Completed!
Carolyn (# 38) - 20/20 Completed!
Carrie (# 33) - 20/20 Completed!
Chalmation (# 10) - 10/10 Completed!
Debra Diggs (# 7) - 7/5 Completed!
Denise (# 16) - 16/15 Completed!
E (# 21) - 2/6
GailW (# 6) - 10/10 Completed!
Janine (# 22) - 9/6 Completed!
Jenn (# 131) - 0/20
JennH (# 8) - 16/12 Completed!
Jennifer (# 28) - 14/15
Jess (# 123) - 5/20
Karin (# 14) - 5/5 Completed!
Kate (# 128) - 20/20 Completed!
Kristina (# 11) - 20/15 Completed!
Laurie (# 15) - 5/5 Completed!
Lucy (# 57) - 0/15
Magdalena (# 23) - 12/7 Completed!
Melissa (# 39) - 20/20 Completed!
Michelle (# 40) - 0/10
Patricia (# 19) - 0/5
Queenie (# 69) - 8/20
Sarah (# 12) - 20/20 Completed!
Shari (# 26) - 10/10 Completed!
Susan (# 5) - 10/10 Completed!
Tanu (# 20) - 20/20 Completed!
TerryJane (# 13) - 20/20 Completed!
Ursula (# 44) - 5/5 Completed!
Whitney (# 4) - 12/12 Completed!
STATS
Participants: 39
Books Read: 422
Book Goal: 526
Completed: 28
Updated on January 7, 2026 through Message #159.
I'm going for 12!Progress: 12/12 completed!
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
The XY by Virginia Bergin
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
A Thorn in the Saddle by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
If the Boot Fits by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
So We Meet Again by Suzanne Park
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
A Million Junes by Emily Henry
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 10/10
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
Blow Fly - Finished 10/7/25
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
A Christmas Carol - Finished 12/1/25
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
Key Lime Pie Murder - Finished 10/15/25
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
- Finished 10/1/25💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
The Grace Year by Kim Liggett - Finished 11/28/25
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
- Finished 10/17/25⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
The German Wife - Finished 10/9/25
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex - Finished 10/31/25
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
The Blue Hour - Finished 11/21/25
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
The Nightmare Before Kissmas - Finished 12/7/25
HERE'S TO FEARS ................. completed 10/28/2025Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: ☀ 10 / 10
☀ 1. Fear of the unknown -Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory: Murder in the Valleys
☀ 6. Live in fear -Read a book where a character is threatened: At the Foot of Blue Mountains
☀ 7. No fear -Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.: Thirteen Months of Sunrise
☀ 9. Fear and trembling -Read a book where someone is scared: Cassie P Caribbean PI
☀ 10. Strike fear into the heart -Read a book where a character is feared by others: Mr. Rivers: The Christmas Clue
☀ 13. Fear rears its ugly head -Read a book where someone resurfaces after a time: A Murder for Miss Hortense
☀ 14. Frozen with fear -Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter: Stolen
☀ 17. Fear for one’s life -Read a book that involves a death: The Impossible Fortune
☀ 18. Fear casts a long shadow -Read a book that involves trauma: Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls
☀ 19. Driven by fear -Read a book involving any mode of transportation: Sinister Graves
Here's to Fears7/5
✔ 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
✔ 🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. - The Dark Door by Lisa Unger
✔⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. - The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
✔ 🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. - We Live Here Now by Sarah Pinborough
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
✔ 👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. - The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
✔ 📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others. - The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
✔ 💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. - The Elements by John Boyne
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Please sign me up for 12.HERE'S TO FEARS
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
16/12
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
Urn Burial by Kerry Greenwood 10/17/25
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas 10/19/25
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Sweet Bean Paste by Durian Sukegawa 10/4/25
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia, #2) by C.S. Lewis 11/9/25
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
The Key Lime Crime by Lucy Burdette 10/3/25
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
Heirs and Graces by Rhys Bowen 10/21/25
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Solo Leveling, Vol. 2 by Chugong 11/1/25
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Weyward by Emilia Hart 10/2/25
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo 10/21/25
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority by Marshall Karp 10/14/25
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
Bite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee Nezhukumatathil 10/6/25
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts by Tonya Kappes 10/9/25
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
F is for Fugitive by Sue Grafton 10/27/25
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
Stitches and Witches by Nancy Warren 10/23/25
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 2 by Sui Ishida 10/5/25
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
Waistcoats & Weaponry byGail Carriger 10/27/25
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Completion 20/20
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, |Stephanie kept her pregnancy a secret from the father so that she could move | Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive | Stephanie Land | 10.05
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, | (view spoiler) | The One | John Marrs | 10.02
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, | Tariq lost one of his legs to a landmine explosion when he was a child | A Thousand Splendid Suns | Khaled Hosseini | 10.05
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. | Had Ryan not listened to Stevie and let Indy move in he would have probably ruined his chance at performing as Captain and he would have never found love | The Right Move | Liz Tomforde | 10.04
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a book that involves murder. | The whole book is based on the Mountain Meadows Massacre | None Left to Tell | Noelle W. Ihli | 10.04
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book that features a house on the cover | Behind You Is the Sea | Susan Muaddi Darraj | 10.07
💪 7. No fear
Read a a book with a negative in the title. | All the Light We Cannot See | Anthony Doerr | 10.08
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, | All the antennas | Intercepts | T.J. Payne | 10.06
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is scared. | Nell is scared when she crosses over into the other world. | Of Bonds and Daggers | Dakota Monroe | 10.08
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book with a body part on the cover | I Will Break You | Gigi Styx | 10.26
Skull
⛪ 11. Read a book about religion or spirituality | Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology | Leah Remini | 10.18
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle,| (view spoiler) | Home Is Where the Bodies Are | Jeneva Rose | 10.21
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book with an adjective in the title. | Beautiful and Ugly| Beautiful Ugly | Alice Feeney | 10.01
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in winter, | Yours for the Season | Uzma Jalaluddin | 11.16
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book that celebrates life. | The (Other) F Word: A Celebration of the Fat and Fierce | Angie Manfredi | 10.25
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a book about influencing others. | Paris: A Memoir for Young Women in the Age of Influencers | Paris Hilton | 10.09
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a thriller | The Stolen Hours | Allen Eskens | 10.10
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book | Shutter Island | Dennis Lehane | 10.10
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book where emotions influence a character's decision. (view spoiler) | Something Borrowed | Emily Giffin | 10.11
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, | (view spoiler) | Little Fires Everywhere | Celeste Ng | 10.24
I'm in for 10.10/10
Challenge Complete
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into an unknown place or territory.
The Blue Hour
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower #6)
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
The Black Wolf (Armand Gamache #20)
🗡10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
The Dark Tower (The Dark Tower #7)
👁 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Blue Straggler
✔️ ⚖ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
Coroner at Large
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
The Maze Cutter (The Maze Cutter #1)
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
Mojo Hand Blues
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
The Haunted
HERE'S TO THE FEARSOctober 01 2025 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 20/15
Sign me up for 15!
🔎 Fear of the unknown
✅ 1. Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory: Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
📖 Gripped by fear
✅ 2. Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life: Recipe for Trouble by Dylan Morrison
🧊 Paralyzed with fear
✅ 3. Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision: Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
⚡ Struck with fear
✅ 4. Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story: Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett
🧠 Fear is the mind-killer
✅ 5. Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder: Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
🏚️ Live in fear
✅ 6. Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
💪 No fear
✅ 7. Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan
🎭 Instill fear
✅ 8. Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
🙏 Fear and trembling
✅ 9. Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared: The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole
🗡️ Strike fear into the heart
✅ 10. Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title: Witchlore by Emma Hinds
⛪ Put the fear of God into someone
✅ 11. Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.): Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
🎖️ There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
✅ 12. Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title: Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez
👁️ Fear rears its ugly head
✅ 13. Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title: Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid
🥶 Frozen with fear
✅ 14. Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.): Chilling Effect by Valerie Valdes
⚖️ A healthy dose of fear
✅ 15. Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life: The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
📺 Fearmongering
✅ 16. Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
💀 Fear for one’s life
✅ 17. Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death: Moon of the Crusted Snow by Waubgeshig Rice
🌒 Fear casts a long shadow
✅ 18. Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan
🏃 Driven by fear
✅ 19. Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
🛑 Out of fear
✅ 20. Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title: Of Monsters and Mainframes by Barbara Truelove
Sign me up for 20 books20/20 - COMPLETED
✅1. Fear of the Unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into an unknown place or territory.
The Historian (7/10/25)
✅2. Gripped by Fear
Read a book where fear controls someone’s decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
Holding on for Dear Life (9/11/25)
✅3. Paralyzed with Fear
Read a book about someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century (12/12/25)
✅4. Struck with Fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character’s choices affect the rest of the story.
I Escaped the California Camp Fire: California's Deadliest Fire (30/10/25)
✅5. Fear is the Mind-Killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
The Poppy Fields: A Novel (4/11/25)
✅6. Live in Fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Shell Keep (10/12/25)
✅7. No Fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Everything I Never Told You (6/10/25)
✅8. Instill Fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Behind Closed Doors (7/11/25)
✅9. Fear and Trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
Mail Order Vow (17/12/25)
✅10. Strike Fear into the Heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Messenger of Fear (9/10/25)
✅11. Put the Fear of God into Someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
The Great Divorce (27/11/25)
✅12. There’s Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
Mirror Mirror (13/12/25)
✅13. Fear Rears It’s Ugly Head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Jaded (8/10/25)
✅14. Frozen with Fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
A Woman in the Polar Night (10/11/25)
✅15. A Healthy Dose of Fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
Coma (20/12/25)
✅16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
Across the Universe (11/10/25)
✅17. Fear for One’s Life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
A Child Called "It" (11/11/25)
✅18. Fear Casts a Long Shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
It (21/12/25)
✅19. Driven by Fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character’s decision.
The Star Outside My Window (10/10/25)
✅20. Out of Fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Terror by Gaslight: Memorial Edition (12/11/25)
😱 HERE'S TO FEARS - Quarterly ChallengeDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 20/20 -- COMPLETE
😱 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
The Thirteenth Tale
😱 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand
😱 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Buckeye
😱 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
This Is How It Always Is
😱 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
😱 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Wrong Family
😱 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Never Lie
😱 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
The God of the Woods
😱 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
Weyward
😱 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Normal People
😱 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
Love's Work: A Reckoning with Life
😱 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
Ties That Bind, Ties That Break
😱 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Idaho Fall
😱 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
The Enchanted Greenhouse
😱 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
Ward D
😱 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
Orlando
😱 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
Laughing Boy: A Navajo Love Story
😱 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
The Irish Goodbye
😱 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
The Husbands
😱 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Fear the Darkness
I'll start with an initial goal of 5. Since I use emojis to mark when I finish reading a book, I took them out of here :)5/5
🔎1. Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. Try Dying
2. Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
⚡ 4. Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
5. Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
6. Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
7. Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
8. Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
9. Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
10. Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
11. Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
12. Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes
14.Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
15.Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
6. Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
17. Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18.
19. Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
20. Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
5/5 Completed!👻 1. Frozen with Fear: The Frozen River
👻 2. Strike Fear into the Heart: All the Colors of the Dark
👻 3. There's Nothing to Fear but Fear Itself: The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement
👻 4. Fear of the Unknown: Big Lies in a Small Town
👻 5. Fear for One's Life: A Flicker in the Dark
I will go for 15🙁🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
Before We Forget Kindness Toshikazu Kawaguchi 26 Oct.
🙁📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions
Six Days in Bombay Alka Joshi 30 Nov
🙁🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book where a character faces a difficult decision.
The Pumpkin Spice Café Laurie Gilmore 8 Nov
🙁⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
The Portrait of a Lady Henry James 14 Nov
🙁🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book
To Paradise Hanya Yanagihara 23 Dec
🙁🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
Mansfield Park Jane Austen 25 Oct
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🙁🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
Killing It: An Education Camas Davis 20 Dec
🙁🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read or a book where someone is scared.
Black Candle Women Diane Marie Brown 22 Dec
🙁🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book with a body part on the cover or in the title.
David Foster Wallace 12 Nov. It didn't say it had to be a human body⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🙁🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book with a repeated word in the title.
The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore Evan Friss 18 Oct (BOOK)
🙁👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book with an adjective in the title.
A Secret Sisterhood: The Literary Friendships of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot & Virginia Woolf Emily Midorikawa 22 Nov
🙁🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
Viktor E. Frankl 9 Oct🙁⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare,
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness Jonathan Haidt 12 Oct (Mental health)
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
🙁💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton 12 Oct
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🙁🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Cheryl Strayed 30 Nov
🙁🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid
March Geraldine Brooks 8 Nov
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Completion 0/20
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Completed: 10/10
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. Learning to Speak Southern - Lindsey Rogers Cook 10/2/25
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. A Simple Lie - Mary Bush 10/2/25
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. The Shadow of the Empire - Qiu Xiaolong 10/1/25
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. House of Glass - Sarah Pekkanen 11/7/25
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood - Howard Pyle 10/1/25🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.). Let the Church Say Amen - ReShonda Tate Billingsley 11/6/25
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.). White as Frost - Anthea Sharp 10/23/25
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others. First Wave - J.T. Sawyer 10/25/25
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. First Lie Wins - Ashley Elston 10/3/25
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma. Dead Air - Jon Schafer 11/2/25
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Sign me up for 20 please!🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. - Captured ✅
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. - Rerouting River ✅
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. A Bone in His Teeth ✅
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. - Two Tribes ✅
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. - The Mysterious and Amazing Blue Billings ✅
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. The Quiet House ✅
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title. - No One Will Know ✅
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. - The Homeward Bounders ✅
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared. Forced ✅
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. - Red Dirt Heart ✅
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.). - Asiri and the Amaru ✅
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title. - An Enchantment of Ravens ✅
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. - That Alien Feeling ✅
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.). - Shadows of Winter Robins ✅
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life. Cherryvine ✅
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others. - Once Upon a Time ✅
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. - The Stolen ✅
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma. - Broken ✅
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision. After the Storm ✅
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.-Honeythorn ✅
Please sign me up for 6 books :)2/6 books completed:
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head ✅
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
The Trees
"someones resurfaces after a time"
🏚️ 6. Live in fear ✅
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Last House on Needless Street - Sneak Peek
"book that features a house on the cover or in the title."
Currently reading Carrie: could be Prompt #11 but I'm still deciding :)
Please sign me up for 6!🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. - The Unmaking of June Farrow
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. - Undercover
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. - Three Bisexuals Walk into a Bar
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. - Dumb Witness
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. - Hot for Slayer
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. - Brigands & Breadknives
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. - I Who Have Never Known Men
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others. - Coldwire
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. - These Vengeful Gods
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
I'm signing up for 7 books.Progress: 12/7
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown The Bones Beneath My Skin
📖 2. Gripped by fear Killer on the Road
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear The Whistler
⚡ 4. Struck with fear Wild Dark Shore
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear King Sorrow
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear Skam
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone The Possession of Alba Díaz
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear Vitön.
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's The Stand
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow The Ballad of Black Tom
🏃 19. Driven by fear The Bones Beneath My Skin
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
HERE'S TO FEARSDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
20/20
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown🌱
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
📖 2. Gripped by fear🌱
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
Spells to Forget Us
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear🌱
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
The Marriage Monitoring Aunties’ Association
⚡ 4. Struck with fear🌱
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
When You Find Me
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)🌱
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
The Ex-Girlfriend Murder Club
🏚️ 6. Live in fear🌱
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
The Switch
💪 7. No fear🌱
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
Working Through It
🎭 8. Instill fear🌱
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
The Dream Hotel
🙏 9. Fear and trembling🌱
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
None of This Is True
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart🌱
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
Did I Say You Could Go
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone🌱
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
We Are All the Same in the Dark
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself🌱
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
A Song Unsung
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head🌱
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
Let’s Get Together
🥶 14. Frozen with fear🌱
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear🌱
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
Falling For You
📺 16. Fearmongering🌱
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
The Dream Hotel
💀 17. Fear for one’s life🌱
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
Drop Dead Sisters
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow🌱
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
What She Saw
🏃 19. Driven by fear🌱
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold
🛑 20. Out of fear🌱
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
At Sea
I'm signing up for 10.HERE'S TO FEARS
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 10 / 10 - COMPLETED 11-9-25
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. The Perfect Dress
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. An Amish Reunion
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. The Newcomer
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. The Elephant of Belfast: A Novel
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. Only If You're Lucky
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. Loving Isaac
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title. Stealing Freedom
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision. Book Lovers
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
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Happy Reading!
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📺 16. Fearmongering-dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
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🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. The Witch's Heart
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Update to Message #31Progress 1/15
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. The Witch's Heart
Please sign me up for all 20!🥂HERE'S TO FEARS🥂
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
🎉Completed
Progress: 20/20
✅ 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
🔎If We Were Villains 10/23/2025
✅ 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
📖The Outlaw Noble Salt 10/18/2025
✅ 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
🧊Out of My Mind 11/8/2025
✅ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
⚡Money To Burn 10/11/2025
✅ 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🧠If It Bleeds 10/10/2025
✅ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
🏚️The Girl in Cabin 13 10/30/2025
✅ 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
💪Not That Kind of Ever After 11/19/2025
✅ 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🎭1984 12/16/2025
9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🙏One by One 12/20/2025
✅ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
🗡️What the Wind Knows 10/29/2025
✅ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
⛪Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved 12/5/2025
✅ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
🎖️One by One 10/16/2025
✅ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
👁️The Berry Pickers 10/8/2025
✅ 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
🥶Beartown 12/3/2025
✅ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
⚖️Pet Sematary 11/19/2025
✅ 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
📺Animal Farm 11/7/2025
✅ 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
💀Listen for the Lie 10/4/2025
✅ 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🌒The Puppet Show 12/28/2025
✅ 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation,(ship) or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🏃The Sirens 10/19/2025
✅ 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
🛑The Bane Witch 10/31/2025
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Current Stats:
STATS
Participants: 26
Books Read: 4
Book Goal: 318
Completed: 0
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"The words seemed to leap off the page and clutch at her throat. She read on, afraid of what she would find, and more afraid of not knowing." -- The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
I will attempt all of them.20/20-- Challenge complete
I'm in for 10🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
✅🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. - You Weren't Meant to Be Human
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
✅🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. - Carl's Doomsday Scenario
✅🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. - Deadly Lineage
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
✅🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. - Tourist Season
✅🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared. - Tomie
✅🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. - Megumi & Tsugumi, Vol. 6
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader
(priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
✅🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.). - Restart After Growing Hungry Vol. 2
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
✅💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. - The Ghostwriter
✅🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma. - The Possession of Alba Díaz
✅🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision. - Needy Little Things
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
10/10 Read
Im In🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. Maddie's Recipe of Mysteries, Emily Page,
7/10📖 2. Gripped by fear Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.Holiday Romance
26/12🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.Southpaw Sully
29/12⚡ 4. Struck with fear Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. Unraveling
03/11🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune) Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. Pawsitively Poisonous
02/10🏚️ 6. Live in fear Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. No Quarter: Wenches - Volume 1
05/10💪 7. No fear Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title. The Governess Affair, Courtney Milan,
, 3/10🎭 8. Instill fear Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. Vampire Hunter: Silverwood Academy Book 1
10/10🙏 9. Fear and trembling Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared. My Sister, the Serial Killer
27/12🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. Black Magic Academy, Emily Martha Sorensen,
6/10⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.). Into the Lion's Den
18/12🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title. The Salt Path
06/11👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. A Killer Cupcake
13/10🥶 14. Frozen with fear Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.). A Chance This Christmas
19/10⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life. The Frozen River
28/11📺 16. Fearmongering Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others. Mark of the Triad
28/11💀 17. Fear for one’s life Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
07/10🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma. Midnight
10/12🏃 19. Driven by fear Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision. An Unexpected Home
3/10🛑 20. Out of fear Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title. Fear the Dark
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Signed up for 20, completed! 20/20XX 🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory. The Poppy War, completed
XX 📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life. A Deadly Education, completed
XX 🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision. Buckeye, disability, completed
XX⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story. Haunting of Paynes Hollow, choice, completed 10/5
XX 🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder. The Last Graduate, completed
XX 🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title. A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping (house), completed
XX 💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title. Victorian Psycho, completed Oct. 1, shows no fear
XX 🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title. Artificial Condition, completed
XX🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared. Ninety Days: A Memoir of Recover, completed
XX 🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title. The Darlings (fear and body parts), completed
XX ⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.). Small Gods, completed
XX🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title. The True True Story of Raja the Gullible, completed
XX👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title. Small Rain, completed
XX 🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.). Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts
XX ⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life. Patient Care: Death and Life in the Emergency Room, completed 10/4
XX 📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others. Making Money, completed
XX 💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death. One Dark Night, completed
XX 🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma. A House with Good Bones, completed
XX 🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision. Exiles, completed
XX 🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title. The Golden Enclaves, completed
Carolyn wrote: "Im In🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisio..."
Hi Carolyn. I've put your goal as 20. Please let me know if that needs to be changed! Thanks!
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Happy Reading!
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Update to message #18: 5/10 books read
2026 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Black Woods Blue Sky (other topics)The Christmas Tree Farm (other topics)
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng (other topics)
The Whistler (other topics)
The Possession of Alba Díaz (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Eowyn Ivey (other topics)Diane Marie Brown (other topics)
Cheryl Strayed (other topics)
Alka Joshi (other topics)
Hanya Yanagihara (other topics)
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Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2025
This quarter, we will focus on the theme of Fear. Almost everyone has something they are afraid of, whether it's spiders, heights, or public speaking. In this prompt-based challenge, we will read books related to fearsome phrases. Don’t be afraid to join us on this frightful adventure.
To join, post a message telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read. If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.
🔎 1. Fear of the unknown
Read a book that involves secrets, or where someone ventures into a unknown place or territory.
📖 2. Gripped by fear
Read a book where fear controls someone's decisions, or where a character holds onto something or someone for dear life.
🧊 3. Paralyzed with fear
Read a book about a someone with a disability, or where a character faces a difficult decision.
⚡ 4. Struck with fear
Read a book involving a natural disaster, or where a character's choices affect the rest of the story.
🧠 5. Fear is the mind-killer (Dune)
Read a sci-fi or speculative fiction book, a book that involves any sort of training, or a book that involves murder.
🏚️ 6. Live in fear
Read a book where a character is threatened, or a book that features a house on the cover or in the title.
💪 7. No fear
Read a book with a character who shows no fear, or a book with a negative in the title.
🎭 8. Instill fear
Read a book where someone is controlling or being controlled, or a book with a weapon on the cover or in the title.
🙏 9. Fear and trembling
Read a book where someone is not in control of their actions, or a book where someone is scared.
🗡️ 10. Strike fear into the heart
Read a book where a character is feared by others, or with a body part on the cover or in the title.
⛪ 11. Put the fear of God into someone
Read a book about religion or spirituality or lack thereof, or read a book that features a religious leader (priest, rabbi, preacher, etc.).
🎖️ 12. There’s nothing to fear but fear itself
Read a book where a character overcomes an obstacle, or a book with a repeated word in the title.
👁️ 13. Fear rears its ugly head
Read a book where something or someone resurfaces after a time, or a book with an adjective in the title.
🥶 14. Frozen with fear
Read a book set in a cold place, set in winter, or with wintry elements on the cover or in the title (snow, ice, frost, etc.).
⚖️ 15. A healthy dose of fear
Read a book about medicine or healthcare, a character that works in those fields, or a book that celebrates life.
📺 16. Fearmongering
Read a dystopian book, a book involving politics, or a book about influencing others.
💀 17. Fear for one’s life
Read a survival story, a thriller, or a book that involves a death.
🌒 18. Fear casts a long shadow
Read a horror book, a book set at night or in a dark place, or a book that involves trauma.
🏃 19. Driven by fear
Read a book involving any mode of transportation, or where emotions influence a character's decision.
🛑 20. Out of fear
Read a book where a character makes a morally gray choice because they were afraid, or read a book with fear or similar words (e.g. scared, terror, panic, etc.) in the title.
Thanks to Whitney for creating this challenge and for offering to lead it!