2016 Reading Challenge discussion

A book based on a fairy tale
A National Book Award Winner
A YA bestseller
A book you haven't read since high school -- A KISS BEFORE DYING
A book set in your home state -- LONESOME DOVE
A book translated to English
A romance set in the future
A book set in Europe -- THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR
A book that's under 150 pages
A New York Times bestseller --COMMONWEALTH
A book that's becoming a movie this year -- FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM
A book recommended by someone you just met -- A GENTLEMAN IN MOSCOW
A self-improvement book -- THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP
A book you can finish in a day -- 10 DAY GREEN SMOOTHIE CLEANSE
A book written by a celebrity
A political memoir
A book at least 100 years older than you --WUTHERING HEIGHTS
A book that's more than 600 pages -- A DANCE WITH DRAGONS
A book from Oprah's Book Club
A science-fiction novel --- DARK MATTER
A book recommended by a family member -- TEXAS PATRIARCH
A graphic novel
A book that is published in 2016 -- LILAC GIRLS
A book with a protagonist who has your occupation --
A book that takes place during Summer THE LAKE HOUSE
A book and its prequel
A murder mystery --THE BOOK CLUB MURDERS
A book written by a comedian -- MODERN ROMANCE
A dystopian novel -- CITY OF MIRRORS
A book with a blue cover -- A FALL OF MARIGOLDS
A book of poetry--MOTHER: A CRADLE TO HOLD ME
The first book you see in a bookstore -- HOW TO BE KIND: TALES OF INSPIRATION AND LESSONS IN KINDNESS
A classic from the 20th century -- THE BROTHERS K
A book from the library -- HOMEGOING
An autobiography --
A book about a road trip -- A ROBOT IN THE GARDEN
A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with-- BURIAL RITES
A satirical book
A book that takes place on an island -- THE LAST ANNIVERSARY
A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy--THE MAGIC STRINGS OF FRANKIE PRESTO

BURIAL RITES was my choice for a book about a culture I'm unfamiliar with. It's set in Iceland in the 1800's and while reading, I discovered I really didn't know very much about Iceland.

MOTHER: A CRADLE TO HOLD ME by Maya Angelou was my poetry choice. I feel like I cheated because the book is so short. :)

THE MAGIC STRINGS OF FRANKIE PRESTO by Mitch Albom, was my choice for the book that brings you joy. If you love music, you will enjoy this book. I listened to this one on audio, as some of the narrators are my favorites and Mitch Albom was also one of them.
There are some sad parts, but it's the story of a life well-lived and a man who impacted other lives in a positive way through his music.

THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP is my choice for self-improvement. We've been in our house for nearly 20 years and I have kept way too many items (mostly for sentimental reasons) and it's time to say goodbye to a good chunk of stuff!

A FALL OF MARIGOLDS was my choice for a book with a blue cover.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS was my choice for a book at least 100 years older. I have heard so much about Heathcliff through the years, and now I know why!

THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR was my choice for a book set in Europe. This was set in Sussex in 1914.

LONESOME DOVE was my choice for a book set in my home state. Even though they went on a cattle drive, it began and ended in Texas. Great book!