Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

This challenge is Open Ended. Take as long as you need or like.


Categories are based on popular comic strips or books. Audiobooks and re-reads are fine. Post as you go or all at once.

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker.
◉ Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops)
◉ Read a book where the character wears fatigues or a hat.
◉ Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
◉ Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed and blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle)
◉ Read a book with a character who loves and or makes sandwiches
◉ Read a book that has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?).

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
◉ Read a book that examines events in politics and culture
◉ Read a book that is set in a small town Middle America
◉ Read a book where the animals talk/communicate to one another.

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
◉ Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy
◉ Read a book with a tiger in it
◉ Read a book with a character who indulges in anthropomorphism.
◉ Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
◉ Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
◉ Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor
◉ Read a book with a character who works in a white-collar-micromanaged office
◉ Read a book with a character who is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
◉ Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook
◉ Read a book that has a character that attended Yale.
◉ Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
◉ Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist
◉ Read a book with a character who has a strange sense of humor.
◉ Read a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters.
◉ Read a book with a character that searches for meaning in life.

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
◉ Read a book where the main characters have children
◉ Read a book where the setting is Canada.

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
◉ Read a book with a Medieval setting
◉ Read a book that takes place in a Scandinavian country.
◉ Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France.
◉ Read a book with a character who is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly.
◉ Read a novel about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
◉ Read a book where the setting is Kentucky
◉ Read a book where the character lives in a small town.
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, or the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
◉ Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s
◉ Read a novel where the main character is an orphan
◉ Read a book that is considered a “classic”.

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.")
◉ Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin.
◉ Read a book that was first published in the 1990s.

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
◉ Read a book that features a group of friends.
◉ Read a book with a character that flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball
◉ Read a book where the character lacks self-confidence.

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
◉ Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name.
◉ Read a book where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch
◉ Read a book where a character is an angel.
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is or has a wolf.
◉ Read a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.



Linus: 5 - 9 books
Lucy: 10 - 14 books
Schroeder: 15 - 19 books
Charlie Brown: 20 - 24 books
Snoopy: 25 + books

Note:
In 2011 we started this challenge, and we've now decided to start a new thread for the challenge to freshen it up a bit! You can find the old thread here

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1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker.
◉ Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops) Along Came Trouble by Ruthie Knox 9.11
◉ Read a book where the character wears fatigues or a hat.  Loving Colt by C.A. Harms 10/9
◉ Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff. Doing It Over by Catherine Bybee 11.17

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
◉ Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed and blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle) go to Hail by Lani Lynn Vale 10.26
◉ Read a book with a character who loves and or makes sandwiches Bounty by Kristen Ashley 3.1
◉ Read a book that has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?). Mad Gold by Mary B. Moore 5.25

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
◉ Read a book that examines events in politics and culture Taken Home by Ruth Cardello 9.5
◉ Read a book that is set in a small town Middle America Beauty and the Biker Boss by Simone Scarlet 10.7
◉ Read a book where the animals talk/communicate to one another. Here be Sexist Vamprie 9.21

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
◉ Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy Mack Daddy by Penelope Ward 4.13
◉ Read a book with a tiger in it Billionaire Shifters Secret Baby By Diana Seere 4.6
◉ Read a book with a character who indulges in anthropomorphism.  Cougar Bait by Evangeline Anderson 6.7
◉ Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls. 5+Us Makes Seven by Nicole Elliot 5.21

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
◉ Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work. Braxton by Liberty Parker 3.29

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
◉ Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor Rusty Cage by Bijou Hunter 10.7
◉ Read a book with a character who works in a white-collar-micromanaged office Single Dad by River Laurent 3.13
◉ Read a book with a character who is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
◉ Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook Exquisite Innocence by Ann mayburn 11.10
◉ Read a book that has a character that attended Yale. 
◉ Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning uthor. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 7.20

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
◉ Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist Her Best Friends Dad by Penny Wylder 3.10
◉ Read a book with a character who has a strange sense of humor.  My Angel by Alanea Alder 9.14
◉ Read a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters.  Son of a Beard by Lani Lynn Vale 9.24
◉ Read a book with a character that searches for meaning in life. Good Omens by Terry Pratchett 3.17

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
◉ Read a book where the main characters have children Beard Up by Lani Lynn Vale 7.28
◉ Read a book where the setting is Canada. Grizzly Mountain by Becca Jameson 4.21

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
◉ Read a book with a Medieval setting The Rose at Twilight by Amanda Scott 3.18
◉ Read a book that takes place in a Scandinavian country. The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave 7.8
◉ Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France. Pokey by Esther E. Schmidt 7.17
◉ Read a book with a character who is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly.  Pitch Please by Lani Lynn Vale 9.11
◉ Read a novel about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked. Pleasures of a Tempted Lady by Jennifer Haymore 3.5

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
◉ Read a book where the setting is Kentucky The Hook up by Kristen Ashley 3.21
◉ Read a book where the character lives in a small town.  Glass Houses by Rachel Caine 10.5
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, or the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded. Hail No by Lani Lynn Vale 9.27

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
◉ Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury 2.24
◉ Read a novel where the main character is an orphan The Nanny and the Playboy by Same Crescent 10.30
◉ Read a book that is considered a “classic”. Passenger To Frankfurt by Agatha Christie 3.18

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.") 
◉ Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin.  First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 10.13
◉ Read a book that was first published in the 1990s. Real Murders by Charlaine Harris 6.15

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz 
◉ Read a book that features a group of friends.  Charge to my line by Lani Lynn Vale 9.18
◉ Read a book with a character that flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball For Forester by J. Nathan 8.24
◉ Read a book where the character lacks self-confidence. Diamond Girl by Andrea Smith 9.25

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
◉ Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name. -Alexa Riley-Kingpin 10.4
◉ Read a book where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch
◉ Read a book where a character is an angel.  Sweet Evil by Wendyt Higgins 9.4
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is or has a wolf. A Magical Shift by Vella Day 9.22
◉ Read a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.  From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata 2.14

Welcome to the challenge Emily!

Comics Challenge - Classic

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker.
◉ Read a book where the character joins the Army. The Spook's Blood 6/9/17
◉ Read a book where the character wears a hat. The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol. 5: Like I'm The Only Squirrel In The World (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl 4/9/17
◉ Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees. Tossing the Salaad 6/9/17

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
◉ Read a book with the female protagonist. Coraline 18/9/17
◉ Read a book with a character who loves and or makes sandwiches. The Call 7/9/17
◉ Read a book that has a dog. Spook's: Slither's Tale 19/9/17

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
◉ Read a book that examines culture, Coto's Captive 22/9/17
◉ Read a book that is set in a small town. Mr Mumbles 21/9/17
◉ Read a book where the animals talk. How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury 13/9/17

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
◉ Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy. Lumberjanes #31 24/9/17
◉ Read a book with a tiger in it. Spook's: Alice 27/9/17
◉ Read a book with a character who indulges in anthropomorphism. Humanity's Death: A Zombie Epic 28/9/17
◉ Read a book that explores broad issues. Civil War: The Amazing Spider-Man 26/9/17

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
◉ with a character that is a woman who struggles. Lumberjanes #32 29/9/17

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
◉ that has a character that uses satirical humor. New Year's Eve of the Zombies 28/9/17
◉ with a character who works in a white-collar. Spider-Gwen, Vol. 0: Most Wanted? 30/9/17

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
◉ Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook Aesop's Fables 29/9/17

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
◉ a character who has a strange sense of humor. Giant Days, Vol. 3 3/10/17
◉ The Book of Lost Tales, Part One 3/10/17

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
◉ a Medieval setting How to Train Your Dragon 5/10/17
◉ hero that is a primitive Viking. How to Be a Pirate 15/10/17
◉ a character that is captain. Civil War: Captain America 12/10/17

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
◉ the character lives in a small town. Wizard's Chance 6/10/17
◉ the male character is marriage minded. Barbarian's Heart 8/10/17

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
◉ the MC's an orphan. The Secret Garden 9/10/17
◉ that is considered a “classic”. Grimm's Fairy Tales: 64 Dark Original Tales 10/10/17

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
◉ features a group of friends. Once Upon a Time: A Story Collection 8/10/17

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
◉ where a character has one eye. Scarlet Witch, Vol. 1: Witches' Road 12/10/17

Welcome to the challenge Katherine!

Comics Challenge - Classic
Open
Level: Snoopy: 25 + books
Progress: 0/25

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker.
◉ Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops)
◉ Read a book where the character wears fatigues or a hat.
◉ Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
◉ Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed and blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle)
◉ Read a book with a character who loves and or makes sandwiches
◉ Read a book that has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?).

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
◉ Read a book that examines events in politics and culture
◉ Read a book that is set in a small town Middle America
◉ Read a book where the animals talk/communicate to one another.

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
◉ Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy
◉ Read a book with a tiger in it
◉ Read a book with a character who indulges in anthropomorphism.
◉ Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
◉ Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
◉ Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor
◉ Read a book with a character who works in a white-collar-micromanaged office
◉ Read a book with a character who is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
◉ Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook
◉ Read a book that has a character that attended Yale.
◉ Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
◉ Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist
◉ Read a book with a character who has a strange sense of humor.
◉ Read a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters.
◉ Read a book with a character that searches for meaning in life.

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
◉ Read a book where the main characters have children
◉ Read a book where the setting is Canada.

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
◉ Read a book with a Medieval setting
◉ Read a book that takes place in a Scandinavian country.
◉ Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France.
◉ Read a book with a character who is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly.
◉ Read a novel about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
◉ Read a book where the setting is Kentucky
◉ Read a book where the character lives in a small town.
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, or the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
◉ Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s
◉ Read a novel where the main character is an orphan
◉ Read a book that is considered a “classic”.

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.")
◉ Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin.
◉ Read a book that was first published in the 1990s.

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
◉ Read a book that features a group of friends.
◉ Read a book with a character that flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball
◉ Read a book where the character lacks self-confidence.

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
◉ Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name.
◉ Read a book where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch
◉ Read a book where a character is an angel.
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is or has a wolf.
◉ Read a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.

Welcome to the challenge Ashley M!

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker.
◉ Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops)-Rogan
◉ Read a book where the character wears fatigues or a hat.-Gunslinger Girl
◉ Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.-Perfect

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
◉ Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed and blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle)-The House of Hades
◉ Read a book with a character who loves and or makes sandwiches-Love Letters to the Dead
◉ Read a book that has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?).

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
◉ Read a book that examines events in politics and culture
◉ Read a book that is set in a small town Middle America-The 5th Wave
◉ Read a book where the animals talk/communicate to one another.-New Moon

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
◉ Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy
◉ Read a book with a tiger in it
◉ Read a book with a character who indulges in anthropomorphism.
◉ Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
◉ Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.-The Christmas Wedding

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
◉ Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor
◉ Read a book with a character who works in a white-collar-micromanaged office
◉ Read a book with a character who is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
◉ Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook
◉ Read a book that has a character that attended Yale. -Dear Martin
◉ Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
◉ Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist
◉ Read a book with a character who has a strange sense of humor.
◉ Read a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters. -All the Bright Places
◉ Read a book with a character that searches for meaning in life.

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
◉ Read a book where the main characters have children-How To Bake A Chocolate Soufflé
◉ Read a book where the setting is Canada.-Chronicles of Avonlea

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
◉ Read a book with a Medieval setting-Wonderful
◉ Read a book that takes place in a Scandinavian country.
◉ Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France.
◉ Read a book with a character who is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly.
◉ Read a novel about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
◉ Read a book where the setting is Kentucky
◉ Read a book where the character lives in a small town. -The Magic Misfits
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, or the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray
◉ Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s
◉ Read a novel where the main character is an orphan-The Lying Game
◉ Read a book that is considered a “classic”.-Black Sun: A Novel

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.")
◉ Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin. -Charming the Scholar
◉ Read a book that was first published in the 1990s.-The Awakening

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
◉ Read a book that features a group of friends. -School's Out - Forever
◉ Read a book with a character that flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball-Confessions of a Murder Suspect
◉ Read a book where the character lacks self-confidence.

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
◉ Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name. -Crux
◉ Read a book where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch-An Ember in the Ashes
◉ Read a book where a character is an angel.
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is or has a wolf.-The Black Witch
◉ Read a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.-Hell on Wheels (set in Illinois)

Welcome Nancy!

I love comics, so I'd love to do this one! I'm in!

Welcome Ally!

All challenge posts are updated HERE

Welcome to the challenge Gabi.

Your challenge post is HERE

Finished!!

Nothing But Reading Challenges
Comics Challenge - Classic
Duration: 6/21/2019 - Til Done!

Progress: 30 out of 25+

This challenge is Open Ended. Take as long as you need or like.

Categories are based on popular comic strips or books. Audiobooks and re-reads are fine. Post as you go or all at once.

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker

◉ Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops)

◉ Read a book where the character wears fatigues or a hat:
Cloche and Dagger by Jenn McKinlay - ***** - 9/6/2019 - 281 Pages

◉ Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.



2. Blondie, by Chic Young
◉ Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed and blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle)
Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 416 Pages
◉ Read a book with a character who loves and or makes sandwiches
Nuts by Alice Clayton - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 308 Pages
◉ Read a book that has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?):
A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life by Jon Katz - ***** - 8/1/2019 - 240 Pages



3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed
◉ Read a book that examines events in politics and culture
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - ***** - 6/21/2019 - 512 Pages
◉ Read a book that is set in a small town Middle America
Lothaire by Kresley Cole - ***** - 9/17/2019 - 468 Pages - Appalachia

◉ Read a book where the animals talk/communicate to one another.



4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,

◉ Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy

◉ Read a book with a tiger in it

◉ Read a book with a character who indulges in anthropomorphism:
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 7/17/2019 - 329 Pages

◉ Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.



5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
◉ Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work:
Slouch Witch by Helen Harper - ***** - 9/2/2019 - 342 Pages



6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams

◉ Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor

◉ Read a book with a character who works in a white-collar-micromanaged office
Christmas at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan - ***** - 7/29/2019 - 351 Pages - Boyfriend works in an office
◉ Read a book with a character who is an engineer
Under the Table by Stephanie Evanovich - **** - 10/9/2019 - 336 Pages



7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,

◉ Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook

◉ Read a book that has a character that attended Yale.

◉ Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson

◉ Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist

◉ Read a book with a character who has a strange sense of humor
Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper - ***** - 9/28/2019 - 318 Pages
◉ Read a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters:
Year One by Nora Roberts - ***** - 8/6/2019 - 419 Pages
◉ Read a book with a character that searches for meaning in life:
We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach - *** - 9/11/2019 - 370 Pages



9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
◉ Read a book where the main characters have children
The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann - ***** - 9/19/2019 - 390 Pages

◉ Read a book where the setting is Canada.



10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne

◉ Read a book with a Medieval setting

◉ Read a book that takes place in a Scandinavian country.

◉ Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France:
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 8/7/2019 - 320 Pages
◉ Read a book with a character who is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly.
Joyland by Stephen King - ***** - 9/23/2019 - 283 Pages
◉ Read a novel about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.
Circe by Madeline Miller - ***** - 6/25/2019 - 393 Pages



11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
◉ Read a book where the setting is Kentucky
When You Dare by Lori Foster - *** - 7/7/2019 - 448 Pages
◉ Read a book where the character lives in a small town:
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine - ***** - 7/8/2019 - 286 Pages
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, or the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 7/18/2019 - 316 Pages



12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray

◉ Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s

◉ Read a novel where the main character is an orphan:
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole - ***** - 9/23/2019 - 360 Pages
◉ Read a book that is considered a “classic”:
The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate by Gary Chapman - ***** - 9/11/2019 - 204 Pages



13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.")

◉ Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin.

◉ Read a book that was first published in the 1990s:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - ***** - 7/11/2019 - 213 Pages - Published in 1999



14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
◉ Read a book that features a group of friends
Falling Stars by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/29/2019 - 416 Pages
◉ Read a book with a character that flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball
Changing the Game by Jaci Burton - **** - 7/10/2019 - 299 Pages
◉ Read a book where the character lacks self-confidence.
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire - ***** - 7/30/2019 - 346 Pages



15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
◉ Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name:
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by William Stixrud - ***** - 8/14/2019 - 384 Pages

◉ Read a book where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch

◉ Read a book where a character is an angel
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand - **** - 10/2/2019 - 435 Pages
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is or has a wolf:
One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/25/2019 - 340 Pages
◉ Read a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy:
When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare - ***** - 8/12/2019 - 376 Pages

ONGOING

Starting January 1, 2022 DONE
32 out of 25+ (Snoopy level)


Categories are based on popular comic strips or books. Audiobooks and re-reads are fine. Post as you go or all at once.

1. Beetle Bailey, by Mort Walker. DONE
++◉ Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops)
Listen: How Pete Seeger Got America Singing Leda Schubert 2-19-22
++◉ Read a book where the character wears fatigues or a hat.
The Law and the Lady Wilkie Collins
1-1-22 (MC wears a hat)
++◉ Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.
A Zoo in My Luggage Gerald Durrell 1-21-22 (Minnie --chimp)

2. Blondie, by Chic Young
++◉ Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed and blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle) Diana, Princess of Wales Tim O'Shei 2-17-22
◉ Read a book with a character who loves and or makes sandwiches
++◉ Read a book that has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?). Street Dogs Traer Scott 1-9-22

3. Bloom County, by Berkeley Breathed DONE
++◉ Read a book that examines events in politics and culture
Pudd'nhead Wilson and Other Tales Mark Twain 1-1-22
++◉ Read a book that is set in a small town Middle America
The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King Max Brallier 1-3-22
++◉ Read a book where the animals talk/communicate to one another.
The Snow Day from the Black Lagoon Mike Thaler 1-1-22

4. Calvin and Hobbes, by Bill Watterson,
◉ Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy
++◉ Read a book with a tiger in it The Amazing Animal Atlas Nick Crumpton 1-8-22 (p. 26)
++◉ Read a book with a character who indulges in anthropomorphism.
Plasticus Maritimus - Uma Espécie Invasora Ana Pêgo 1-28-22
++◉ Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.
The Voting Booth Brandy Colbert 1-21-22 (voting)

5. Cathy, by Cathy Guisewite.
◉ Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.

6. Dilbert, by Scott Adams.
++◉ Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor
The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde 1-3-22
◉ Read a book with a character who works in a white-collar-micromanaged office
◉ Read a book with a character who is an engineer.

7. Doonesbury, by Garry Trudeau,
++◉ Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook
Mr. Will Needs to Chill! Dan Gutman 1-8-22 (the principal)
◉ Read a book that has a character that attended Yale.
◉ Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.

8. Far Side, by Gary Larson
◉ Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist
++◉ Read a book with a character who has a strange sense of humor.
The Dharma Bums Jack Kerouac 1-28-22
++◉ Read a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters.
Stuart Goes to School Sara Pennypacker 1-8-22 (improbable events)
++◉ Read a book with a character that searches for meaning in life. E.R. Nurses James Patterson 1-9-22

9. For Better or Worse, by Lynn Johnston
++◉ Read a book where the main characters have children
It Must Be the Noodles: & Other Wendish Stories from Mama’s Texas Kitchen Ray Spitzenberger 1-17-22
◉ Read a book where the setting is Canada.

10. Hägar the Horrible, by Dik Browne
◉ Read a book with a Medieval setting
++◉ Read a book that takes place in a Scandinavian country. The Polar Bear Wish Lori Evert 2-17-22 (Norway)
++◉ Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France.
Forced Removal: Causes and Effects of the Trail of Tears Heather E. Schwartz 2-17-22 (Andrew Jackson had thug, caveman mentality.)
++◉ Read a book with a character who is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Robert Lewis May 1-17-22 (Santa is overweight)
++◉ Read a novel about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.
Atlas of Remote Islands Judith Schalansky 1-9-22

11. Li'l Abner, by Al Capp
◉ Read a book where the setting is Kentucky
++◉ Read a book where the character lives in a small town.
Beating About the Bush M.C. Beaton 2-24-22
++◉ Read a book where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, or the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.
The School Play from the Black Lagoon Mike Thaler 2-17-22 (The MC is innocent)

12. Little Orphan Annie, by Harold Gray DONE
++◉ Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s
A Child's Christmas in Wales Dylan Thomas 2-17-22
++◉ Read a novel where the main character is an orphan
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone J.K. Rowling 1-21-22 (Harry)
++◉ Read a book that is considered a “classic”. Miss or Mrs?/ The Haunted Hotel/ The Guilty River Wilkie Collins 1-21-22 (Oxford Classic)

13. Non Sequitur, by Wiley Miller DONE
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.")
++◉ Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin.
The ABCs of Thomas Merton: A Monk at the Heart of the World Gregory Ryan 2-18-22
++◉ Read a book that was first published in the 1990s.
The Harlequin Tea Set and Other Stories Agatha Christie 1-9-22 (First published 4-14-97)

14. Peanuts, by Charles M. Schulz
++◉ Read a book that features a group of friends. Temporarily Together Book One FosterHope Sacramento 1-28-22
◉ Read a book with a character that flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball
++◉ Read a book where the character lacks self-confidence.
Temporarily Together Book Two FosterHope Sacramento 1-28-22

15. X-Men, by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
◉ Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name.
++◉ Read a book where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch Myth Atlas Thiago de Moraes 2-25-22 (Norse myths--Odin)
◉ Read a book where a character is an angel.
◉ Read a book where the protagonist is or has a wolf.
++◉ Read a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.
Man of the Year Caroline Louise Walker 1-3-22 (It's icy in New York)