Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Reading Challenge 2019 - part 4 - I like big challenges...



Other challenges I'm fascinated by:

Read Harder Challenge

An epistolary novel or collection of letters
An alternate history novel
A book by a woman and/or AOC (Author of Color) that won a literary award in 2018
A humor book
A book by a journalist or about journalism
A book by an AOC set in or about space
An #ownvoices book set in Mexico or Central America
An #ownvoices book set in Oceania
A book published prior to January 1, 2019, with fewer than 100 reviews on Goodreads
A translated book written by and/or translated by a woman
A book of manga
A book in which an animal or inanimate object is a point-of-view character
A book by or about someone that identifies as neurodiverse
A cozy mystery
A book of mythology or folklore
An historical romance by an AOC
A business book
A novel by a trans or nonbinary author
A book of nonviolent true crime
A book written in prison
A comic by an LGBTQIA creator
A children’s or middle grade book (not YA) that has won a diversity award since 2009
A self-published book
A collection of poetry published since 2014

2018

A book published posthumously
A book of true crime
A classic of genre fiction (i.e. mystery, sci fi/fantasy, romance)
A comic written and drawn by the same person
A book set in or about one of the five BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, or South Africa)
A book about nature
A western
A comic written or drawn by a person of color
A book of colonial or postcolonial literature
A romance novel by or about a person of color
A children’s classic published before 1980
A celebrity memoir
An Oprah Book Club selection
A book of social science
A one-sitting book
The first book in a new-to-you YA or middle grade series
A sci fi novel with a female protagonist by a female author
A comic that isn’t published by Marvel, DC, or Image
A book of genre fiction in translation
A book with a cover you hate
A mystery by a person of color or LGBTQ+ author
An essay anthology
A book with a female protagonist over the age of 60
An assigned book you hated (or never finished)

2017 challenge

Read a book about sports.
Read a debut novel.
Read a book about books.
Read a book set in Central or South America, written by a Central or South American author.
Read a book by an immigrant or with a central immigration narrative.
Read an all-ages comic.
Read a book published between 1900 and 1950.
Read a travel memoir.
Read a book you’ve read before.
Read a book that is set within 100 miles of your location.
Read a book that is set more than 5000 miles from your location.
Read a fantasy novel.
Read a nonfiction book about technology.
Read a book about war.
Read a YA or middle grade novel by an author who identifies as LGBTQ+.
Read a book that has been banned or frequently challenged in your country.
Read a classic by an author of color.
Read a superhero comic with a female lead.
Read a book in which a character of color goes on a spiritual journey
Read an LGBTQ+ romance novel
Read a book published by a micropress.
Read a collection of stories by a woman.
Read a collection of poetry in translation on a theme other than love.
Read a book wherein all point-of-view characters are people of color.

2016

Read a horror book
Read a nonfiction book about science
Read a collection of essays
Read a book out loud to someone else
Read a middle grade novel
Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography)
Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
Read a book over 500 pages long
Read a book under 100 pages long
Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender
Read a book that is set in the Middle East
Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia
Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900
Read the first book in a series by a person of color
Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
Read a book that was adapted into a movie, watch the movie - debate which is better
Read a nonfiction book about feminism
Read a book about religion
Read a book about politics
Read a food memoir
Read a play
Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness

2015

A book written by someone when they were under the age of 25
A book written by someone when they were over the age of 65
A collection of short stories (either by one person or an anthology by many people)
A book published by an indie press
A book by or about someone that identifies as LGBTQ
A book by a person whose gender is different from your own
A book that takes place in Asia
A book by an author from Africa
A book that is by or about someone from an indigenous culture (Native Americans, Aboriginals, etc.)
A microhistory
A YA novel
A sci-fi novel
A romance novel
A National Book Award, Man Booker Prize or Pulitzer Prize winner from the last decade
A book that is a retelling of a classic story (fairytale, Shakespearian play, classic novel, etc.)
An audiobook
A collection of poetry
A book that someone else has recommended to you
A book that was originally published in another language
A graphic novel, a graphic memoir or a collection of comics of any kind
A book that you would consider a guilty pleasure
A book published before 1850
A book published this year
A self-improvement book


Around the year in 52 books

2019 challenge

1. A book that was nominated for or won an award in a genre you enjoy
2. A book with one of the 5 W's in the title (Who, What, Where, When, Why)
3. A book where the author’s name contains A, T, and Y
4. A book with a criminal character (i.e. assassin, pirate, thief, robber, scoundrel etc)
5. A book by Shakespeare or inspired by Shakespeare
6. A book with a dual timeline
7. 2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: Book #1
8. 2 books related to the same topic, genre, or theme: Book #2
9. A book from one of the top 5 money making genres (romance/erotica, crime/mystery, religious/inspirational, science fiction/fantasy or horror)
10. A book featuring an historical figure
11. A book related to one of the 12 Zodiac Chinese Animals (title, cover, subject)
12. A book about reading, books or an author/writer
13. A book that is included on a New York Public Library Staff Picks list
14. A book with a title, subtitle or cover relating to an astronomical term
15. A book by an author from a Mediterranean country or set in a Mediterranean country
16. A book told from multiple perspectives
17. A speculative fiction (i.e. fantasy, scifi, horror, dystopia)
18. A book related to one of the elements on the periodic table of elements
19. A book by an author who has more than one book on your TBR
20. A book featuring indigenous people of a country
21. A book from one of the polarizing or close call votes
22. A book with a number in the title or on the cover
23. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #1 Something Old
24. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #2 Something New
25. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #3 Something Borrowed
26. 4 books inspired by the wedding rhyme: Book #4 Something Blue
27. A book off of the 1001 books to read before you die list
28. A book related to something cold (i.e. theme, title, author, cover, etc.)
29. A book published before 1950
30. A book featuring an elderly character
31. A children’s classic you’ve never read
32. A book with more than 500 pages
33. A book you have owned for at least a year, but have not read yet
34. A book with a person's name in the title
35. A psychological thriller
36. A book featured on an NPR Best Books of the Year list
37. A book set in a school or university
38. A book not written in traditional novel format (poetry, essay, epistolary, graphic novel, etc)
39. A book with a strong sense of place or where the author brings the location/setting to life
40. A book you stumbled upon
41. A book from the 2018 GR Choice Awards
42. A book with a monster or "monstrous" character
43. A book related to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) [fiction or nonfiction]
44. A book related in some way to a tv show/series or movie you enjoyed (same topic, same era, book appeared in the show/movie, etc.)
45. A multi-generational saga
46. A book with a (mostly) black cover
47. A book related to food (i.e. title, cover, plot, etc.)
48. A book that was a finalist or winner for the National Book Award for any year
49. A book written by a Far East Asian author or set in a Far East Asian country
50. A book that includes a journey (physical, health, or spiritual)
51. A book published in 2019
52. A book with a weird or intriguing title

The 2018 List

1. A book with the letters A, T & Y in the title
2. A book from the first 10 books added to your To Be Read list
3. A book from the 2017 Goodreads Choice Awards (link)
4. 4 books linked by the 4 elements: Book #1 Earth (in title, cover, content, setting, author...)
5. A book about or inspired by real events
6. A book originally written in a language other than English
7. A gothic novel
8. An "own voices" book*
9. A book with a body part in the title (heart, bones, teeth, skin, blood, etc)
10. An author's debut book (their first book to be published)
11. A literary fiction
12. A book set in Africa or South America
13. A book with a plot centered around a secret (forbidden love, spies, secret societies, etc)
14. 4 books linked by the 4 elements: Book #2 Fire
15. A book with an unique format/writing structure
16. A narrative nonfiction
17. A book you expect to make you laugh
18. A book with a location in the title
19. A book nominated for the Edgar Award or by a Grand master author (books & authors)
20. A book rated 5 stars by at least one of your friends
21. A book written in first person perspective
22. A book you have high expectations or hope for
23. A medical or legal thriller
24. A book with a map
25. A book with an antagonist/villain point of view
26. A book with a text only cover
27. A book about surviving a hardship (war, famine, major disasters, serious illness, etc)
28. 4 books linked by the 4 elements: Book #3 Water
29. A book with a "Clue" weapon on the cover or title (lead pipe, revolver, rope, candlestick, dagger, wrench)
30. A short book
31. A book set in a country you'd like to visit but have never been to
32. An alternate history book
33. A book connected (title, cover, content) to a word "born" in the same year as you (link)
34. A suggestion from the AtY 2018 polls, that didn't win but was polarizing or a close-call (link)
35. A book featuring a murder
36. A book published in the last 3 years (2016, 2017, 2018) by an author you haven't read before
37. A Women's Prize for Fiction winner or nominee (link1, link2)
38. A science book or a science fiction book
39. A book with a form of punctuation in the title
40. A book from Amazon's 100 Books to Read in a Lifetime list (link)
41. A book by an author with the same first and last initials
42. A book that takes place on, in, or underwater
43. A book with a title that is a whole sentence
44. A ghost story
45. A book that intimidates/ scares you
46. 4 books linked by the 4 elements: Book #4 Air
47. A book where the main character (or author) is of a different ethnic origin, religion, or sexual identity than your own
48. A book related to one of the 7 deadly sins (pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath, sloth)
49. A book from one of the Goodreads Best Books of the Month lists (link)
50. A book with a warm atmosphere (centered on family, friendship, love or summer)
51. An award-winning short story or short story collection
52. A book published in 2018

The 2017 List

1. A book from the Goodreads Choice Awards 2016 (link)
2. A book with at least 2 perspectives (multiple points of view)
3. A book you meant to read in 2016
4. A title that doesn't contain the letter "E"
5. A historical fiction
6. A book being released as a movie in 2017
7. A book with an animal on the cover or in the title
8. A book written by a person of color
9. A book in the middle of your To Be Read list
10. A dual-timeline novel
11. A category from another challenge
12. A book based on a myth
13. A book recommended by one of your favorite authors
14. A book with a strong female character
15. A book written or set in Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland)
16. A mystery
17. A book with illustrations
18. A really long book (600+ pages)
19. A New York Times best-seller
20. A book that you've owned for a while but haven't gotten around to reading
21. A book that is a continuation of a book you've already read
22. A book by an author you haven't read before
23. A book from the BBC "The Big Read" list (link)
24. A book written by at least two authors
25. A book about a famous historical figure
26. An adventure book
27. A book by one of your favorite authors
28. A non-fiction
29. A book published outside the 4 major publishing houses (Simon & Schuster; HarperCollins; Penguin Random House; Hachette Livre) - check all the editions
30. A book from Goodreads Top 100 YA Books (link)
31. A book from a sub-genre of your favorite genre
32. A book with a long title (5+ words, excluding subtitle)
33. A magical realism novel
34. A book set in or by an author from the Southern Hemisphere
35. A book where one of the main characters is royalty
36. A Hugo Award winner or nominee (link)
37. A book you choose randomly
38. A novel inspired by a work of classic literature
39. An epistolary fiction
40. A book published in 2017
41. A book with an unreliable narrator
42. A best book of the 21st century (so far)
43. A book with a chilling atmosphere (scary, unsettling, cold)
44. A recommendation from "What Should I Read Next" (link)
45. A book with a one-word title
46. A time travel novel
47. A past suggestion that didn't win (link)
48. A banned book
49. A book from someone else's bookshelf
50. A Penguin Modern Classic - any edition
51. A collection (e.g. essays, short stories, poetry, plays)
52. A book set in a fictional location

The 2016 List

1. A book you meant to read in 2015, but didn't
2. A book set in a different continent
3. A book from the Goodreads Choice Awards 2015 (winner or nominated)
4. A book by an author you discovered in 2015
5. A book with a title beginning with the 1st letter of your name
6. The highest rated on your TBR
7. A book about books
8. A classic book with less than 200 pages
9. A book that was mentioned in another book
10. A book by an author you feel you should have read by now
11. A book from the Rory Gilmore challenge
12. A childhood classic
13. Reader’s Choice
14. A book with one of the five W’s -or H in the title (Who/What/Where/When/Why/How)
15. A book set in the past (more than 100 years ago)
16. A book from the top 100 mystery novels
17. A book with a beautiful cover
18. A book on a summer/beach reading list
19. A non-fiction book
20. A book with a first name in the title
21. A book from the Goodreads Recommendations page
22. The first book in a new to you series
23. The next book in a series you are reading
24. A "between the numbers" book of a series (0.5, 1,5, 2.5, etc.)
25. A book whose main character is in a profession that interests you
26. A book everyone is talking about
27. A book with a beautiful title (in your own opinion)
28. A biography, autobiography, or memoir
29. A book by an author who writes under more than one name
30. A fairytale from a culture other than your own
31. A work of young adult fiction
32. A historical fiction book
33. The 16th book on your TBR
34. A book about mental illness
35. An award winning book
36. An identity book - a book about a different culture, religion or sexual orientation
37. A book that you've seen the movie of but haven't read
38. A book about an anti hero
39. A previous suggestion that did not make it into the list
40. A novella from your favorite genre
41. A book about a major world event (fiction or non-fiction)
42. A top 100 fantasy novel
43. A book about a thing that goes bump in the night
44. A book you're embarrassed to read in public
45. A book related to a hobby or passion you have
46. A crime story
47. A book with a type of food/drink in the title
48. A dystopia
49. A book with a great opening line
50. A book originally written in a language other than English
51. A short story from a well-known author
52. A book published in 2016


Bookish's 2019 Reading Challenge: 52 ways to #KillYourTBR

A book you bought for the cover
A book by an author you’ve met
A book you’re embarrassed you haven’t read yet
A book that is under 220 pages
A book that came out the year you were born
A book whose title uses alliteration
A book in your best friend’s favorite genre
A book from an independent publisher
A book you borrowed from the library
A book featuring a fictional language
A novel that includes a recipe (Bonus points for making the recipe)
A book won in a BookishFirst raffle
A book about going on a quest
A book set in a city you’ve visited
A book with a dust jacket
A book by two or more authors
A book that is over 1000 pages
A book that’s been out for less than a month
A book with a name in the title
A book from a genre you want to read more of
A book written by a Native American author
A book with an asexual character
A book you were given as a gift
A book translated from Spanish
An award-winning graphic novel
A book featuring a false confession
A book you meant to read in 2018
A book featuring a memorable cat
A book set in South America
A book with a cover you kind of hate (but a story you love)
A book by an author you’ve never heard of before
A book of short stories
A book featuring a nonbinary protagonist
A book you’ve been waiting for forever
A book about intersectional feminism
A book with a place in the title
A book bought at your local bookstore
A book by an author you’re thankful for
A book with gorgeous descriptions
A book signed by the author
A book set in Africa
A book about mental health
A book written by an immigrant
A retelling
A book about incarceration
A book recommended by an author
A book with a person of color on the cover
A book by an author who uses a pen name
A book whose title includes a verb
A book recommended by a librarian
A book being adapted in 2019
A book you found in a Little Free Library

2018 challenge

1. A book whose title uses alliteration
2. A book written by a trans author
3. A book you regret not reading last year
4. A book with the moon or stars on the cover
5. The first book in a series
6.  A novel told in verse
7. A book published the year you were born
8. A book featuring a character with a disability
9. A book you picked up based on the title
10. A book recommended by a librarian
11. A book won in a BookishFirst raffle
12. A book told through letters
13. A book from an independent publisher
14. A book with an LGBTQ romance
15. A book with a five-word title
16. A book that has been translated
17. An #ownvoices book
18. A book whose cover features nature
19. A book written by an immigrant
20. A book you’ve lied about reading
21. A book that has fewer than 200 pages
22. A book whose title begins with K, Q, J, X, or Z
23. A book given to you by a friend
24. A book you bought for the cover
25. A book written by an author who wrote one of your favorite 2017 books
26. A graphic memoir
27. A book that addresses mental illness
28. Listen to an audiobook
29. A book with a one-word title
30. A book by an author from your state
31. A book whose cover is your favorite color
32. A collection of short stories from a genre you are unfamiliar with
33. An author’s debut book
34. A book with a pun in the title
35. A book with a biracial main character
36. A book by an author who uses a pen name
37. A book with an LGBTQ character on the cover
38. A book inspired by Asian mythology or folklore
39. A book with a number in the title
40. A book by a South American author
41. A book whose cover uses three or fewer colors
42. A book that explores the concept of beauty
43. A book about intersectional feminism
44. A book that has more than 500 pages
45. A book with an animal on the cover
46. A book with a character’s name in the title
47. A book set in a country you’ve never been to
48. A novel inspired by true events
49. A book written by a Native American author
50. A book with a character of color on the cover
51. A book that has been banned in your state
52. A book whose title includes an ampersand

2017 Challenge

January: Read a book that supports your New Year’s resolution
February: Read a love story
March: Read a book published the decade you were born
April: Read a National Book Award winner
May: Read a book about mental health
June: Read a book set outside of your home country
July: Read a book about an overlooked figure in history
August: Read a collection of essays or short stories
September: Read an entire series
October: Read a book that scares you
November: Read a graphic novel or comic book
December: Read a book about belief

2016 challenge

January: Read whatever you want
February: Read books you’re embarrassed you haven’t read yet
March: Read based on the cover
April: Read the genre you own the least of
May: Read the classics
June: Read the adaptations (or the origin of adaptation)
July: Read diversely (how ever you choose to understand "diverse")
August: Read chronologically (by the year published)
September: Read the books with the least number of pages
October: Read books people gave or lent you
November: Reread the books you can’t remember
December: Read what other people recommend



Nerd Daily reading challenge

2019

2019 film adaptation
female author
fantasy
four word title
store recommended
debut author
person on cover
over 450 pages
author starting with S
short stories/poetry
set in the past
released last year
bought based on review
an audiobook
about friendship
goodreads choice winner
bought on holidays
recommended by us (Nerd Daily)
an autobiography
reread a favourite
written by two authors
male protagonist
a blue cover
a book gifted to you
New York Times bestseller
originally published in another language
a mystery/thriller
recommended by a friend
a retelling
released between 2010-2018
a book featuring a holiday
protagonist starting with T
bought based on a cover
2019 TV adaptation
an anthology
released in march
start a new series
a book you never finished
a name in title
sci-fi
author starting with C
a white cover
one word title
recommneded by family
a secondhand book
Pulitzer prize winner
self-published author
non-fiction
set in a different country
a book older than you
male author
under 200 pages

2018

under 200 pages
New York Times bestseller
author starting with T
2018 film adaptation
older than 20 years
villain/anti-hero
reread a favorite
Goodreads choice winner
written by two authors
time travel
male author
young adult novel
a number in the title
start a new series
an autobiography
short stories
recommended by family
a red cover
set in the past
a book you never finished
sci-fi
three word title
recommended by us (Nerd Daily)
about family
female author
bought during a holiday
animal on cover
author starting with R
under $15
a book gifted to you
over 400 pages
selected by cover
year you were born
adapted into a TV series
set in different country
Pulitzer prize winner
fantasy
colour in title
a retelling
bookstore recommended
bought based on review
a classic
debut author
a black cover
a name in title
a mystery/thriller
released last year
an audiobook
features a holiday
recommended by a friend
male protagonist
non-fiction

2017

Over 700 pages
a book you never finished
a classic
released in 2017
an autobiography
2017 movie adaptation
a retelling
mystery thriller
male author
true story
futuristic
one word title
ugly cover
reread a favorite
over 10 years old
number in title
white spine
on Rory Gilmore's reading list
LGBTQ protagonist
start a new series
a book suggested by a family member
a New York Times bestseller
short stories
Sci-fi
blue cover
set in a place you want to visit
female author
a book released the year you were born
Australian author
number in title
author starting with S
free choice
contains magic
colour in title
different country
author with same initials
set in the past
multiple authors
no people on cover
has a season in title
cover in fave colour
contains pictures
written by a celebrity
pick a book based on its front cover
a book a friend loves
a Pulitzer prize winner
author with the same name as yours
by an author you've never read
set in the present
contains your passion
received as a gift
a book you swore you wouldn't read


The Perks of Being Noura's reading challenge 2019

Becoming a movie in 2019
Book released in 2019
Villain/Anti-hero
By a female author
By a male author
Poetry
Mental Health
Recommended by a friend
Horror
Book Club book
Recommended by a favorite celebrity
Backlist book (any book published before 2019)
Goodreads Awards winner
Book from a jar
Audiobook
Classics
Murder Mystery
Young Adult
Middle Grade
One word title
Romance
Sci-fi / Dystopia
Graphic Novel
New York times bestseller
Author’s first book
Published the year you were born
A book your parent loves
Pick a book with your eyes closed
Takes place in the future
By an author with your initial
Set on a different planet
Story within a story
Around the world: Pick a country and dive into a book either written about it or by an author from that country.
Self help
Retelling
Thriller
Chick lit
Recommended by a favorite author
Historical fiction
Diverse reads
A Play
Read…If you liked…:
Book recommended to your Hogwarts house
Empowering
Paranormal
Standalone
Magical book
Nonfiction
Short book
Contemporary
At the bottom of your TBR
Based on the cover

2018 

Book before movie
Young adult books
Books recommended by a friend(s)
Comics, Graphic novels or Manga
Books by female authors
Books by male authors
Diverse books
Classics
Poetry
Books published in 2018
Thrillers
Contemporary / Romance books
Book club books
Murder & Mystery books
Banned books
Rereads
Books by favorite authors
Crazy plot twists
Historical fiction / Time travel books
Mental health representation
A dose of happiness
Summer reads
Laugh out loud books
Fairy tales
Horror
Books to get you through your quarter / mid life crisis
Winter reads
Short reads
Feminist reads
New genre
Standalones
Series
Villains & anti-heroes
500 pages or more
Published the year you were born
Suspense / Psychological thrillers
Non fiction books
Plays
Classics for kids
Originally in a foreign language
Self help books
Quick reads
Hogwarts house reads:
- Gryffindor:
- Ravenclaw:
- Hufflepuff:
- Slytherin:
Around the world
Audiobooks
Books that have been on your shelf for ages
New to you authors
Memoirs
Childhood favorites

Scale it Simple's book challenge

A Full Year of Reading Ideas

A horror
A ghost story
A pocket book
Re-read your favorite book
A book about a different culture
A book under 200 pages
A book over 500 pages
A collection of short stories
Based on a historic event
Celebrity memoir
Set in the 70's
A gifted book
About a famous artist
About a politician
A book about someone who is dead
A book published in 2017
A book about World War II
A book about healthy eating
A book that was also a play
Published the year you were born
A book with a beautiful cover
A book about relationships
A banned book
A graphic novel
A lesser known book
A book started but never finished
A romance
Set in a fictional town
Set in a foreign country
A fantasy
Made into a movie
A series
Your favorite childhood book
Recommended by a friend
A new release
To build confidence
To build self-love
Spirituality book
Poems
An 18th century classic
A new skill
Financial help
A comedy
A biography
A true story
A local story
A book set in the future
A self-improvement book
A New York Times bestseller
A book from Oprah's Book Club
A murder mystery
A book about family


 The Ultimate 2018 Reading Challenge

A book published the year you were born
A book originally written in a different language
A book with textured pages
A book written by a child author
A book you can read in one sitting
A book your friends read in high school but you didn't
A debut novel
A deceased author's last book
A book that you judged by its cover
A book you traded for another book
A comedy book
A book with characters a different religion than you
A book with food in the title
An audio book from the best narrated audio book list
A book set in the mountains
A book with royalty in it
A book about healing
A book with a character's name you'd never give your kid
A book by a prolific author
A book with a one word title
A novella
A book set where a friend lives
A book that starts with the first letter of your first name
A book with a spine of your favorite color
A book with dust on it
A book with a tree on the cover
A book recommended by a stranger
A book off of a friend's shelf
A graphic novel
A book by an author with an unusual name
2018 best seller
A book someone gave you
A book with a yellow cover
A book in which someone made the best of a situation
A book written as a journal
A book based in the Southwest USA
An apocalyptic book
A book by an author you enjoy
A book by an author from Australia
A true story about survival
A book with an animal you never had as a pet
A book with no cuss words
A book about siblings
A book with a list price of $5 or less
A book you choose with your eyes closed
A book that takes place on a different planet
A book that is reflective
A book with a musical instrument on the cover
A book with an astronomy term in the title


2018 Reading Challenge

Level 1: Book of the Month Club
1 A book from Project Gutenberg
2 A book that costs less than $5
3 A Cozy Mystery
4 A comedy or a satire book
5 Read a book by Nora Roberts
6 A book that has been turned into a movie or TV show
7 A book on a best seller list
8 A book under 300 pages
9 A book that takes place around a holiday
10 A book with a one word title
11 A book you first read when you were a teenager
12 A children's book

level 2: Casual Reader Club
13 A book by a new author
14 Reread a favorite book
15 A book with a cover that's in your favorite color
16 A book published in 1993
17 A book recommended to you on social media or by a friend
18 A book with a number in the title
19 A book with pictures in it
20 A retelling of a fairy tale
21 A book that involves a mythical creature
22 A book about witches
23 A book by an author named Chris or Christopher
24 A book you got from a used bookshop or site

Level 3: Dedicated Reader Club
25 A book about space travel, aliens, or other planets
26 A book with an animal in the title
27 First in a series you've wanted to start
28 A book with music or song in the title
29 A book with a purple cover
30 A cult classic
31 A book about a Teacher
32 An action adventure book
33 A book that takes place before 1900
34 A book about friendship
35 A book by Michael Crichton
36 A book about a Queen

Level 4: Speed Reader Club
37 A book by Agatha Christie
38 A book that takes place in Australia
39 A book that has a title starting with the letter Y
40 Read a compilation of short stories
41 Read a book from the Guardian's 100 greatest Novel list
42 A book with the word thief in the title
43 A banned book
44 A book published in 1968
45 A book about a doctor
46 A book involving food
47 A book with a male main character
48 A book by two or more authors

Level 5: Overachiever Club
49 A book published the year one of your parents was born
50 A book over 500 pages
51 A book about traveling
52 A book with a flower on the cover
53 A Non-Fiction book
54 A book that takes place during a war
55 A book involving a culture different than your own
56 A book that takes place in Canada
57 A book that was originally published in a foreign language
58 A book about a character who has your dream job
59 A book with woman or girl in the title
60 A book about a main character that has the same hair color as you


52 books in 52 weeks by mommymannegren

A book by a Canadian author
A childhood favorite
A classic novel
A mystery novel
A book you have been meaning to read but haven't read
A science fiction novel
An adventure / espionage novel
A biography
A book that challenges your viewpoint
The first book in a trilogy
A book with over 600 pages
A book you can read in a day
A book that has won a Pulitzer Prize
Any book from the 2017 Goodreadds' Choice Awards
A book that has been made into a movie
A book chosen solely by its cover
A book on theology
A celebrity memoir
A book with a six word title
A book set in a country you want to visit
A book that makes you laugh out loud
A book you read in school
A book with a green spine
A book with a character that shares your name
A book published in 2018
A book recommended by a friend
A book recommended by a librarian
A book written by an author under 30
A book written before 1920
A book that makes you cry
An e-book
A book with bad reviews
A YA bestseller
A book set in Africa
A book by Agatha Christie
A historical non-fiction book
A book that inspires you
A short story
A book that has been on the NYT bestseller list for more than 10 weeks
A political book
A book by a Scandinavian author
A book with non-human charaacters
A book about a topic you are passionate about
A book set in the Middle East
A book already in your bookshelf
A book that was once banned
A book originally published in the year you were born
A book about travel
A foreign book translated into English
A book with the letter "Y" in the title
A book with food on the cover
A book about a current world issue



Written or set in the 14th century
Music
Biography or memoir
Foodie book
Crime
Art
Book to movie adaptation
Feminist author
Fantasy
Written or set in the 18th century
Micro history
Written or set in the 15th century
Free Space
Science fiction
Self help
Mystery
Translated
Nobel Prize winner
Written or set in the 17th century
Indie author
Cozy
Philosophical
Written or set in the 16th century
Comic or Graphic novel
Cartography
Author with your initials
Amateur detective
Ancient civilizations
Elephant on the cover
New to you author
Set on an island
Involves time travel
Color in the title
Female judge
Number in the title
Character with a disability
A ghost in the house
Red shoe on the cover
Strange or unusual
Silk Road
Xrime other than murder
First person POV
Size in the title


A Book A Week with the Pingel Sisters

 1. A Book With More Than 500 Pages
 2. Book You Haven’t Read by Author You Love
 3. Goodreads winner in 2018
 4. You Can Read in a Day
 5. Book About a Difficult Topic
 6. Recommended by a Friend
 7. Book That Will Make You Cry
 8. Book Published in 2009
 9. Book Becoming Movie in 2019
 10. A Genre You Don’t Usually Read
 11. Children’s Classic
 12. Cover With Your Favorite Color
 13. Bought at a Thrift Store
 14. Young Adult Fiction
 15. First Book in a Trilogy
 16. Second Book in a Trilogy
 17. Third Book in a Trilogy
 18. Dystopian Novel
 19. Award-Winning Book
 20. A Book from the Rory Gilmore Challenge
 21. Published the Decade Before You Were Born
 22. Historical Fiction From A Favorite Time Period
 23. Classic You’ve Never Read
 24. A Book That Will Keep You Up All Night
 25. 2018 bestseller
 26. Nonfiction Book about Science
 27. Listen to an Audiobook
 28. Set in Your Home State
 29. You Once Started But Never Finished
 30. With a One Word Title
 31. A Fairy Tale Retelling
 32. Celebrity Book Club Pick
 33. A Book You Read in High School
 34. Business or Personal Finance Book
 35. Autobiography or Memoir
 36. Book Set in Another Country
 37. Reread a Favorite Book
 38. Book by a Local Author
 39. Banned Book
 40. Narrative Nonfiction
 41. On Your To-Read List the Longest
 42. A Book About Travel
 43. Popular Book You’ve Never Read
 44. True Crime
 45. Nonfiction Bestseller
 46. Science Fiction Novel
 47. A Book You Own But Haven’t Read
 48. Recommended by a Local Librarian
 49. 2019 New Release
 50. The First Book in a Series
 51. Prettiest cover
 52. An Inspirational Story



Better World Books 2017 Reading Challenge

A collection of short stories
A young adult novel
A book with a color in the title
A book that's more than 100 years old
A book you picked based on its cover
A book set in a place you want to visit
A book based on a fairytale
A National Book Award Winner
A book that takes place in a forest
A romance that takes place during travel
A book under 200 pages
A book over 400 pages
A banned book
A nonfiction book about nature
A fantasy novel
A book by a person of color
A book written by a female writer
A book of poetry
A book set in Asia
A book about immigrants
A book about a historical event
A book with a child narrator
A book translated from another language
A book that has been adapted into a movie

Better World Books 2016 Reading Challenge

A book set in your home state/region
A book with your favorite color cover
A book recommended by a librarian
A book of poetry
A book with a main character who has an occupation similar to your own
A book that will become a movie this year
A book published the year you were born
A book featuring a protagonist with a lifestyle different from yours (religion, sexuality, education, occupation, politics)
A National Book Award winner from years past
A book over 500 pages
A book under 200 pages
A graphic novel
Books set on each continent
A book recommended by someone 30 years older or younger than you
A banned book
A book you were supposed to read in school bu didn't
A book by a female author with a female protagonist
A book translated from a different language
A nonfiction book about science
A collection of essays
A book by a person of color
A famous author's lesser known work
A collection of short stories
A science fiction book
A self improvement book



Love Reading Book Challenge 2017

book in a serial form
graphic novel or comic
book of poems
terrifying horror novel
massive classic
play
science fiction novel
book made into a movie
prize winner
romance novel
short story collection
book from a foreign country
biography chose by someone else
banned book
self-published book
book by your favorite author's favorite author
book from a genre you've never read
read the book while listening to the audiobook
book published this year
collection of essays
self-improvement or spirituality book
children's book
a guilty pleasure


Anna's reading challenge 2016

A book you own but have never read
A book written from a child's perspective
A book with weather in the title
A book based in your current town or region
A book originally written in a minor language (a language with less than 50 million speakers.)
A book based around a medical condition
A book that was your mom's/dad's favorite at your age
A book you started but haven't finished
A book with a title that has less than 5 words
A fiction and a non-fiction account of the same event
A book that cost you less than $1 (a book you bought, not borrowed)
A book written by an author who was born the same year or month as you
A book that was given to you
The best book you read last year
A book with an unappealing cover
A book you saw someone else reading
A microhistory
A book written by someone under 15
A book with a title that describes your life
A choose-your-own-adventure book
A book of essays
A book by an author who uses initials in their pen name
A book with the name of a place in the title
A book that involves recipes or cooking
A book that everyone is talking about
A Harlequin novel
A self-published book
A book with the name of a month in the title
A speculative or alternate historical fiction
A book by a local author
A biography about someone you wish you had known
A true crime novel
A book about your profession (or a profession you'd like to have)
A book iwth a character of ambiguous identity (sexual, racial, political, etc.)
A book about religion
A book you're embarrassed to read in public
An ancient book
A paranormal book
A book with alliteration in the title
A book set somehwere you've travelled
A book you swore you'd never read
A book about an animal
A book of poetry
A book published this year
A book set at Christmas time
A book about war
A manifesto
A self-improvement book
A retelling of a classic story
A book from a series

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