VT Christian Reading Challenge discussion

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The list was obtained here. Tim Challies' blog has a printable version of the list that you can download for your use, as well as a poster you can purchase.

Goal: # books
Progress: 0 books

The Light Reader

_ 1. a biography
_ 2. a novel
_ 3. a book about history
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
_ 5. a book about Christian living
_ 6. a book with at least 400 pages
_ 7. a book a friend recommends
_ 8. a book about Christian living
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old
_ 10. a book by or about a missionary
_ 11. a book for children or teens
_ 12. a book of your choice
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
_ 17. a book about theology
_ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
_ 20. a book about aging
_ 21. a book published in 2019
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
_ 24. a book of 100 pages or less
_ 25. a book of your choice
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
_ 31. a sad book
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
_ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
_ 42. a book by a female author
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

Goal: 52 books (met goal 20 April)
Progress: 85 books

The Light Reader - 12/13 books
The Avid Reader - 11/13 books
The Committed Reader - 23/26 books
The Obsessed Reader - 39/52 books

The Light Reader

1. a biography - The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
2. a novel - Rain Song
3. a book about history - The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride
4. a book targeted at the opposite gender - Preaching to a Post-Everything World: Crafting Biblical Sermons That Connect with Our Culture
5. a book about Christian living - The Gospel Comes with a House Key
6. a book with at least 400 pages - Bridge of Clay
7. a book a friend recommends - Coaching 101: Discover the Power of Coaching
8. a book about Christian living - Supernatural Power for Everyday People: Experiencing God’s Extraordinary Spirit in Your Ordinary Life
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old -
10. a book by or about a missionary - The Very Worst Missionary: A Memoir or Whatever
11. a book for children or teens - The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
12. a book of your choice - One of Us Is Lying
13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list - Can You See Anything Now?

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible - Revelation
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan - The Crook in the Lot
16. a book by or about a missionary - The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected
17. a book about theology - Lucky: How the Kingdom Comes to Unlikely People
18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend - The Sudden Appearance of Hope
19. a book recommended by a family member - Uprooting Anger, Biblical Help for a Common Problem
20. a book about aging - Nearing Home: Life, Faith, and Finishing Well
21. a book published in 2019 - Afraid of All the Things: Tornadoes, Cancer, Adoption, and Other Stuff You Need the Gospel For
22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers - The Great Alone
23. a book about church history - The Story of Christianity, Volume 1: The Early Church to the Reformation
24. a book of 100 pages or less - Thirst
25. a book of your choice - Back on Murder
26. a book about music or a musician - Long Way Gone

The Committed Reader

27. a book with a great cover - Constitution
28. a book about Christian living - Not Forsaken: Finding Freedom as Sons & Daughters of a Perfect Father
29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien - The Last Battle
30. a book of your choice - Nightfall
31. a sad book - We Are the Ants
32. a book that looks easy to read - Mosaic
33. a book of poetry - Two Funerals, Then Easter
34. a book of 240 pages or more - Something in the Water
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges - True Community: The Biblical Practice of Koinonia
36. a novel by an author you have never read before - The Girl on the Train
37. a book about Christian living - Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack
38. a memoir or autobiography - The Other Side of Infamy: My Journey through Pearl Harbor and the World of War
_ 39. a play - Hamlet
40. a book of your choice - Blackout: Remembering the Things I Drank to Forget
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer - Gospel Deeps: Reveling in the Excellencies of Jesus
42. a book by a female author - Suffering and the Heart of God: How Trauma Destroys and Christ Restores
43. a book about theology - Clear Winter Nights: A Journey into Truth, Doubt, and What Comes After
44. a book based on a true story - Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church
45. a book you think you may disagree with - Between Noon & Three: Romance, Law & the Outrage of Grace
46. a book about friendship - All the Bright Places
_ 47. a graphic novel - The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler
48. a book you own but have never read - Surprised by Oxford
49. a book targeted at your gender - Grace for the Good Girl: Letting Go of the Try-Hard Life
50. a book about Christian living - Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus through the Spiritual Disciplines
51. a book of your choice - Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance
52. a book about sports or an athlete - A Life Intercepted

The Obsessed Reader

53. a book with a verb in the title - Nothing to Hide
54. a book about church history - The Story of Christianity, Volume 2: The Reformation to the Present Day
55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian - The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland
56. a book about animals - Boy, Were We Wrong About Dinosaurs!
57. a book about apologetics or worldview - Enjoy: Finding the Freedom to Delight Daily in God's Good Gifts
58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list - The Masterpiece
_ 59. a biography of an American president - The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America
60. a book of your choice - Eleanor & Park
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting - Give Them Grace: Dazzling Your Kids with the Love of Jesus
63. a book about Christian living - Coming Clean: A Story of Faith
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur - Strange Fire: The Danger of Offending the Holy Spirit with Counterfeit Worship
_ 65. a book about business or productivity - Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World
66. a book about theology - No Quick Fix: Where Higher Life Theology Came From, What It Is, and Why It's Harmful
67. a book about marriage or relationships - Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships
68. a photo essay book - Where Children Sleep
_ 69. a book of comics
70. a book about Europe - Salt to the Sea
71. a book by someone from a different continent than you - The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
72. a book about books or reading - On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books
73. a book of your choice - The Eyre Affair
74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer - Art and the Bible: Two Essays
75. a book about evangelism - Evangelism in the Early Church, revised edition
76. a book by an author you've always meant to read - The Nightingale
77. a book you have read before - Ready Player One
78. a Christian novel - Two Steps Forward: A Story of Persevering in Hope
79. a biography of a Christian - Fierce Convictions: The Extraordinary Life of Hannah More—Poet, Reformer, Abolitionist
_ 80. a book about science - Boy, Were We Wrong About the Weather!
81. a book about gender or sexuality - Not Marked: Finding Hope and Healing after Sexual Abuse
82. a novel longer than 400 pages - The Clockmaker's Daughter
83. a book about counseling - Seeing with New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture
84. a book about the Bible - Before You Open Your Bible: Nine Heart Postures For Approaching God's Word
85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader - Virgil Wander
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press - A Small Book About A Big Problem, Ruth: Redemption for the Broken, Study Guide with Leader's Notes (The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible Series
87. a book with an ugly cover - Pattern of Wounds
88. a book about suffering - When God Weeps: Why Our Sufferings Matter to the Almighty
89. a book of your choice - The Darkest Minds
90. a book about Christian living - The Art of Neighboring: Building Genuine Relationships Right Outside Your Door
91. a book about church history - The Lost History of Christianity: The Thousand-Year Golden Age of the Church in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia—and How It Died
_ 92. a book about money or finance
93. a book about church membership - The Book Your Pastor Wishes You Would Read: But Is Too Embarrassed to Ask
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
95. a book about theology - Yawning at Tigers: You Can't Tame God, So Stop Trying
96. a book for children or teens - The Islands at the End of the World
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung - Why We Love the Church: In Praise of Institutions and Organized Religion
98. a book about writing - Quality Research Papers: For Students of Religion and Theology
99. a book about a city, country, or region - The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader - The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries - How the Nations Rage: Rethinking Faith and Politics in a Divided Age
102. a book of your choice - Between Shades of Gray
103. a book about an interest of yours - Sourdough
104. a book written in the 19th century - The Soul Winner

Goal: # books
Progress: 49 books

The Light Reader

✔ 1. a biography Far Above Rubies: The Life of Bethan Lloyd-Jones
✔ 2. a novel The Number of Love
✔ 3. a book about history Auschwitz Lullaby
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
_ 5. a book about Christian living
✔ 6. a book with at least 400 pages A Rumored Fortune
_ 7. a book a friend recommends
✔ 8. a book about Christian living Flourish: How the Love of Christ Frees Us from Self-Focus
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old
✔ 10. a book by or about a missionary Gladys Aylward: The Adventure of a Lifetime
✔ 11. a book for children or teens Over and Under the Snow
_ 12. a book of your choice
✔ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list The Gospel Comes with a House Key

The Avid Reader

✔X 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible Exalting Jesus in Philippians
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
✔ 17. a book about theology The Freedom of Self-Forgetfulness
✔ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend Find the Good: Unexpected Life Lessons from a Small-Town Obituary Writer
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
✔ 20. a book about aging The Aging Brain: Proven Steps to Prevent Dementia and Sharpen Your Mind
✔ 21. a book published in 2019 Suffering Is Never for Nothing
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
_ 24. a book of 100 pages or less
✔ 25. a book of your choice Transformed: Life-Taker to Life-Giver
✔ 26. a book about music or a musician Sing!: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church

The Committed Reader

✔ 27. a book with a great cover The Bridge to Belle Island
✔ 28. a book about Christian living The 5 Love Languages of Teenagers
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
✔ 30. a book of your choice Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World
_ 31. a sad book
✔ 32. a book that looks easy to read The Jane Austen Handbook: Proper Life Skills from Regency England
✔ 33. a book of poetry A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
✔ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before More Than Just Making It: Hope for the Financially Frustrated
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
✔ 40. a book of your choice Code Girls: The True Story of the American Women Who Secretly Broke Codes in World War II
✔ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer Gospel Deeps
✔ 42. a book by a female author Between Life and Death: A Gospel-Centered Guide to End-Of-Life Medical Care
_ 43. a book about theology
✔ 44. a book based on a true story The Memory Weaver
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
✔ 48. a book you own but have never read The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out
✔ 49. a book targeted at your gender (a)Typical Woman: Free, Whole, and Called in Christ
_ 50. a book about Christian living
✔ 51. a book of your choice Far Side of the Sea
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian A Reluctant Bride
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
✔ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list Sweet on You
_ 59. a biography of an American president
✔ 60. a book of your choice Never Enough: Confronting Lies about Appearances and Achievement with Gospel Hope
_ 61. a book about singleness
✔ 62. a book about parenting The Art of Parenting: Aiming Your Child's Heart Toward God
_ 63. a book about Christian living
✔ 64. a book by John MacArthur Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible, and What He Wants to Do with You
✔ 65. a book about business or productivity The Minimalist Home: A Room-By-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life
_ 66. a book about theology
✔ 67. a book about marriage or relationships The Path Between Us: An Enneagram Journey to Healthy Relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
✔ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you The Brontë Sisters: The Brief Lives of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne
✔ 72. a book about books or reading The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids
✔ 73. a book of your choice Kilmeny of the Orchard
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
✔ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind: Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets
✔ 77. a book you have read before Unequal Affections: A Pride and Prejudice Retelling
✔ 78. a Christian novel The Printed Letter Bookshop
✔ 79. a biography of a Christian If You Only Knew: My Unlikely, Unavoidable Story of Becoming Free
_ 80. a book about science
✔ 81. a book about gender or sexuality Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
✔ 84. a book about the Bible Falling in Love with God's Word: Discovering What God Always Intended Bible Study to Be
✔ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader Philippians For You: Shine with joy as you live by faith
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
✔ 87. a book with an ugly cover The Blue Castle
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
✔ 92. a book about money or finance You Need a Budget: The Proven System for Breaking the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle, Getting Out of Debt, and Living the Life You Want
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
✔ 96. a book for children or teens Charlie and Trike in the Grand Canyon Adventure
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
✔ 98. a book about writing WHY Did I Love (Hate) That Novel?
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

Goal: 52 books
Progress: 1 book

The Light Reader

_ 1. a biography
_ 2. a novel
_ 3. a book about history
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
_ 5. a book about Christian living
_ 6. a book with at least 400 pages
_ 7. a book a friend recommends
_ 8. a book about Christian living
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old
_ 10. a book by or about a missionary
_ 11. a book for children or teens
_ 12. a book of your choice
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
_ 17. a book about theology
_ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
_ 20. a book about aging
x 21. a book published in 2019: Irresistible Faith / Scott Sauls
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
_ 24. a book of 100 pages or less
_ 25. a book of your choice
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
_ 31. a sad book
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
_ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
_ 42. a book by a female author
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

Goal: # 104 books
Progress: 53 books

The Light Reader

X 1. a biography--Stonewall
X 2. a novel--The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
X 3. a book about history--Augustus Caesar's World
4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
X 5. a book about Christian living--Your Future Self Will Thank You: Secrets to Self-Control from the Bible and Brain Science
X 6. a book with at least 400 pages--Harry's Trees
X 7. a book a friend recommends--Liberty's Last Stand
X 8. a book about Christian living--Welcoming the Stranger: Justice, Compassion & Truth in the Immigration Debate
X 9. a book more than 100 years old--Dracula
X 10. a book by or about a missionary--Paul: A Biography
X 11. a book for children or teens--Ember Rising
X 12. a book of your choice--Garden Spells
X 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list--Redeeming How We Talk: Discover How Communication Fuels Our Growth, Shapes Our Relationships, and Changes Our Lives

The Avid Reader

X 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible--Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes: Foundations for Expository Sermons
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
X 17. a book about theology--Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar
X 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend--The One-in-a-Million Boy
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
X 20. a book about aging--Calypso
_ 21. a book published in 2019
X 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers--Fire & Blood
_ 23. a book about church history
X 24. a book of 100 pages or less--The Little Duke
X 25. a book of your choice--The Vampire's Photograph
X 26. a book about music or a musician--Daisy Jones & The Six

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
X 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien--The Two Towers
X 30. a book of your choice--Meet Me at the Museum
X 31. a sad book--Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved
X 32. a book that looks easy to read--Bird Box
_ 33. a book of poetry
X 34. a book of 240 pages or more--The Candymakers
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
X 36. a novel by an author you have never read before--The Dark Days Club
X 37. a book about Christian living--The Family Life of a Christian Leader
X 38. a memoir or autobiography--The Elephant in the Room: One Fat Man's Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America
_ 39. a play
X 40. a book of your choice--Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
X 42. a book by a female author--Queenie
_ 43. a book about theology
X 44. a book based on a true story--The Long Winter
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
X 46. a book about friendship--The House with a Clock in Its Walls
_ 47. a graphic novel
X 48. a book you own but have never read--The Return of the King
X 49. a book targeted at your gender--Dear Mrs. Bird
_ 50. a book about Christian living
X 51. a book of your choice--Ten Arguments For Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

X 53. a book with a verb in the title--Learning to Speak God from Scratch: Why Sacred Words Are Vanishing-and How We Can Revive Them
_ 54. a book about church history
X 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian--Anne of Green Gables
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
X 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list--It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered
_ 59. a biography of an American president
X 60. a book of your choice--The Sunlight Slayings
_ 61. a book about singleness
X 62. a book about parenting--The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
X 67. a book about marriage or relationships--Growing With: Every Parent's Guide to Helping Teenagers and Young Adults Thrive in Their Faith, Family, and Future
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
X 70. a book about Europe--The Women in the Castle
X 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you--Early Riser
X 72. a book about books or reading--The Books That Changed My Life: Reflections by 100 Authors, Actors, Musicians, and Other Remarkable People
X 73. a book of your choice--The Municipalists
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
X 77. a book you have read before--Stuart Little
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
X 82. a novel longer than 400 pages--Uprooted
_ 83. a book about counseling
X 84. a book about the Bible--Knowing Scripture
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
X 88. a book about suffering--Hope in the Dark: Believing God Is Good When Life Is Not
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
X 93. a book about church membership: Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
X 96. a book for children or teens--Little Town on the Prairie
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
X 99. a book about a city, country, or region--The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
X 104. a book written in the 19th century--A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys

Goal: # 75
Progress: 43 books

The Light Reader

✔ 1. a biography Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
✔ 2. a novel The Murder of Patience Brooke: Victorian London is full of dark secrets...
_ 3. a book about history
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
✔ 5. a book about Christian living Not God Enough: Why Your Small God Leads to Big Problems
_ 6. a book with at least 400 pages
_ 7. a book a friend recommends
✔ 8. a book about Christian living A Cloud by Day, a Fire by Night: Finding and Following God's Will for You
✔ 9. a book more than 100 years old A Book of Comfort for Those in Sickness
✔ 10. a book by or about a missionary Made for the Journey: One Missionary's First Year in the Jungles of Ecuador
✔ 11. a book for children or teens Into the Jungle: Stories for Mowgli
✔ 12. a book of your choice Lost in the Antarctic: The Doomed Voyage of the Endurance
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list

The Avid Reader

✔ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible The Love of Loves in the Song of Songs
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
✔ 16. a book by or about a missionary Through Gates of Splendor
✔ 17. a book about theology Mere Calvinism
✔ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend Evangelism & the Sovereignty of God
✔ 19. a book recommended by a family member What is an Evangelical?
_ 20. a book about aging
✔ 21. a book published in 2019 Discovering the Good Life: The Surprising Riches Available in Christ
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
✔ 23. a book about church history Saving the Reformation: The Pastoral Theology of the Canons of Dort
✔ 24. a book of 100 pages or less

84, Charing Cross Road. Helene Hanff. 1970. 97 pages. [Source: Library]
✔ 25. a book of your choice Remaining Faithful in Ministry: 9 Essential Convictions for Every Pastor
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
✔ 28. a book about Christian living Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
✔ 30. a book of your choice Knowing Christianity
_ 31. a sad book
✔ 32. a book that looks easy to read Final Word: Why We Need the Bible
✔ 33. a book of poetry A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: The Poetry of Mister Rogers
✔ 34. a book of 240 pages or more Ashamed of the Gospel: When the Church Becomes Like the World
✔ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges The Joy of Fearing God
_ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
✔ 37. a book about Christian living Tozer on Worship and Entertainment
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
✔ 40. a book of your choice Competing Spectacles: Treasuring Christ in the Media Age
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
✔ 42. a book by a female author 31 Verses to Write on Your Heart
✔ 43. a book about theology God Is the Gospel: Meditations on God's Love as the Gift of Himself
✔ 44. a book based on a true story Tisha: The Story of a Young Teacher in the Alaskan Wilderness
✔ 45. a book you think you may disagree with Together: United Methodists of the Temple, Tabernacle, and Table
_ 46. a book about friendship
✔ 47. a graphic novel The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler
✔ 48. a book you own but have never read The Christian Book of Mystical Verse
✔ 49. a book targeted at your gender Growing in Godliness: A Teen Girl's Guide to Maturing in Christ
✔ 50. a book about Christian living Talk the Walk: How to Be Right Without Being Insufferable
✔ 51. a book of your choice Choosing Community: Action, Faith, and Joy in the Works of Dorothy L. Sayers
✔ 52. a book about sports or an athlete Billy Sunday, Baseball Preacher

The Obsessed Reader

✔ 53. a book with a verb in the title The Practice of the Presence of God
✔ 54. a book about church history 5 Minutes in Church History: An Introduction to the Stories of God's Faithfulness in the History of the Church
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
✔ 64. a book by John MacArthur Found: God's Will
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
✔ 66. a book about theology The Institutes of Christian Religion
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
✔ 77. a book you have read before Cries from the Cross: A Journey Into the Heart of Jesus
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
✔ 84. a book about the Bible Taking God at His Word: Why the Bible Is Knowable, Necessary, and Enough, and What That Means for You and Me
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
✔ 87. a book with an ugly cover Untangling Emotions: God's Gift of Emotions
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
✔ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung Grace Defined and Defended: What a 400-Year-Old Confession Teaches Us about Sin, Salvation, and the Sovereignty of God
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

You can replace the _ with an X or a ✔ (copy/paste if you want this bold one) when you finish reading a book.

Keepin' it lean in 2019

Goal: 13 books
Progress: 13 books

The Light Reader

✔ 3. a book about history A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II
✔ 5. a book about Christian living The Ministry of Ordinary Places: Waking Up to God's Goodness Around You
✔ 6. a book with at least 400 pages Watership Down
✔ 7. a book a friend recommends Emboldened: A Vision for Empowering Women in Ministry
✔ 8. a book about Christian living The Gospel Comes with a House Key: Practicing Radically Ordinary Hospitality in Our Post-Christian World
✔ 9. a book more than 100 years old Wuthering Heights
✔ 11. a book for children or teens Nobody's Boy
✔12. a book of your choice Boy Erased: A Memoir
✔13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list All You Can Ever Know: A Memoir _
✔ 21. a book published in 2019 Fearfully and Wonderfully: The Marvel of Bearing God's Image Fearfully and Wonderfully Made:the Marvel of Being Made in Gods' Image
✔ 24. a book of 100 pages or less With One Accord in One Place: The Role of Prayer in the Early Church
✔ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before Indemnity Only
✔ 38. a memoir or autobiography Educated

Goal: 52 books
Progress: 43 books

The Light Reader

✔1. a biography: The Faith of Christopher Hitchens by Larry Alex Taunton
✔2. a novel: The Ezekiel Option by Joel C. Rosenberg
✔ 3. a book about history: Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly
✔ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender: The Greatest Fight in the World by C. H. Spurgeon
✔5. a book about Christian living: The Church in Babylon by Erwin Lutzer
✔6. a book with at least 400 pages: The Auschwitz Escape by Joel C. Rosenberg
_ 7. a book a friend recommends
✔8. a book about Christian living: Messiah in the Feasts of Israel by Sam Nadler
✔9. a book more than 100 years old: Rose in Bloom by Louisa May Alcott
✔10. a book by or about a missionary: Steal Away Home by Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey
✔ 11. a book for children or teens: Pollyanna by Eleanor H. Porter
✔12. a book of your choice: Damascus Countdown by Joel C. Rosenberg
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
✔16. a book by or about a missionary: Mimosa by Amy Carmichael
✔17. a book about theology: Right Thinking in a World Gone Wrong by John MacArthur and staff
_ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
_ 20. a book about aging
✔21. a book published in 2019: The Girl Puzzle, A Story of Nellie Bly by Kate Braithwaite
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
✔24. a book of 100 pages or less: A Sketch of the Life and Labors of George Whitefield by J.C. Ryle
✔25. a book of your choice: The Tehran Initiative by Joel C. Rosenberg
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

✔ 27. a book with a great cover: Embracing the End by VJJ Dunn
✔ 28. a book about Christian living: Let's Roll by Lisa Beamer
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
✔30. a book of your choice: Thief by Linda Windsor
✔31. a sad book: The Hidden Village by Imogen Matthews
✔32. a book that looks easy to read: Beginning the End by VJJ Dunn
_ 33. a book of poetry
✔34. a book of 240 pages or more: A Daughter of the Land by Gene Stratton Porter
✔35. a book by Jerry Bridges: The Pursuit of Holiness
✔36. a novel by an author you have never read before: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe
_ 37. a book about Christian living
✔38. a memoir or autobiography: The Autobiography of George Muller
_ 39. a play
✔40. a book of your choices: Rebel, Brides of Alba #3, by Linda Windsor
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
✔42. a book by a female author: Surviving the End by VJJ Dunn
_ 43. a book about theology
✔44. a book based on a true story: In the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnham
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
✔ 48. a book you own but have never read: Nostradamus: Attack on America
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
✔51. a book of your choice: Maggie by Charles Martin
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

✔53. a book with a verb in the title: Escape from Warsaw by Ian Serraillier
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
✔57. a book about apologetics or worldview: Apostate, The Men who Destroyed the Christian West
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
✔60. a book of your choice: The Wheel on the School by Meindert DeJong
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
✔71. a book by someone from a different continent than you: Treasure Island
_ 72. a book about books or reading
✔ 73. a book of your choice: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Ann Jacobs
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
✔78. a Christian novel: Healer by Linda Windsor
✔79. a biography of a Christian: Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Pattillo Beals
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
✔82. a novel longer than 400 pages: The Twelfth Imam by Joel C. Rosenberg
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
✔88. a book about suffering: Loosing Cooper by J.J. Jasper
✔89. a book of your choice: Conquering the End by VJJ Dunn
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
✔96. a book for children or teens: Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
✔103. a book about an interest of yours: The More of Less by Joshua Becker
✔104. a book written in the 19th century: Ten Days in a Mad House by Nellie Bly

I can't believe I doing this challenge for the 4th year in a row! This year my goal is still 52 books, and I'm going to be reading a few books that a lot of people have already read, but sadly I actually haven't read myself :p

#1 Biography ...... Becoming Dallas Willard: The Formation of a Philosopher, Teacher, and Christ Follower (Gary W. Moon)
#2 Novel ...... The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (C.S. Lewis)
#3 About History ...... 1776 (David McCullough)
#4 Targeted at Opposite Gender ...... The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty Are Used Against Women (Naomi Wolf)
#5 Christian Living ...... The Prodigal God (Tim Keller)
#6 > 400 Pages ...... Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race (Beverly Daniel Tatum)
#7 Friend Recommendation ...... Pursuing Justice (Ken Wytsma)
#8 Christian Living ...... Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing (Andy Crouch)
#9 > 100 Years Old ...... The Glory of Christ (John Owen)
#10 By Or About a Missionary ...... A Retrospect (Updated Edition): The Story Behind My Zeal for Missions (J. Hudson Taylor)
#11 For Children or Teens ...... Wonder (R.J. Palacio)
#12 Your Choice ...... How to Hug a Porcupine: Negotiating the Prickly Points of the Tween Years (Julie A. Ross)
#13 From a “Best of 2018” List ...... All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment (Hannah Anderson)
#14 Commentary ...... Judges, Ruth: The NIV Application Commentary (K. Lawson Younger)
#15 Written by Puritan ...... The Mystery of Providence (John Flavel)
#16 By Or About a Missionary ...... Daring to Hope: Finding God's Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful (Katie Davis Majors)
#17 Theology ...... Union with Christ: The Way to Know and Enjoy God (Rankin Wilbourne)
#18 Can Finish in a Weekend ...... Create: Stop Making Excuses and Start Making Stuff (Stephen Altrogge)
#19 Family Member Recommendation ...... Married for God: Making Your Marriage the Best It Can Be (Christopher Ash)
#20 About Aging ...... Finishing Our Course with Joy: Guidance from God for Engaging with Our Aging (J. I. Packer)
#21 Published in 2019 ...... Where Reasons End: A Novel (Yiyun Li)
#22 Current NYT Bestseller ...... Educated: A Memoir (Tara Westover)
#23 About Church History ...... Divine Intention: How God's Work in the Early Church Empowers Us Today (Larry Shallenberger)
#24 < 100 Pages ...... Lost: When the dream turns to a nightmare (Jonty Allcock)
#25 Your Choice ...... Mom, sex is NO big deal!: Becoming your daughter's ally in developing a healthy sexual identity (Sharon Hersh)
#26 About Music or a Musician ...... The Heart of Technical Excellence (Curt Taipale)
#27 Great Cover ...... Brave New World (Aldous Huxley)
#28 Christian Living ...... Accidental Pharisees (Larry Osborne)
#29 By C.S.Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien ...... The Return of the King (J.R.R. Tolkien)
#30 Your Choice ...... Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business (Neil Postman)
#31 Sad Book ...... Choosing to SEE (Mary Beth Chapman)
#32 Looks Easy To Read ...... Gender: A Conversation Guide for Parents and Pastors (Brian Seagraves, Hunter Leavine)
#33 Poetry ...... The Crossover (Kwame Alexander)
#34 > 240 Pages ...... Love Thy Body: Answering Hard Questions about Life and Sexuality (Nancy Pearcey)
#35 By Jerry Bridges ...... The Discipline of Grace (Jerry Bridges)
#36 Author You Never Read Before ...... When Sinners Say “I Do” (Dave Harvey)
#37 Christian Living ...... Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World (Bob Goff)
#38 Memoir or Autobiography ...... The Pastor: A Memoir (Eugene H. Peterson)
#39 Play ...... August: Osage County (Tracy Letts)
#40 Your Choice ...... We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter (Celeste Headlee)
#41 Endorsed by J.I. Packer ...... Holy Subversion: Allegiance to Christ in an Age of Rivals (Trevin Wax)
#42 Female Author ...... Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved (Kate Bowler)
#43 Theology ...... Doxology and Theology: How the Gospel Forms the Worship Leader (Matt Boswell)
#44 Based on True Story ...... Tombstones and Banana Trees (Medad Birungi)
#45 You May Disagree With ...... Searching for Sunday (Rachel Held Evans)
#46 About Friendship ...... Befriend (Scott Sauls)
#47 Graphic Novel ...... The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir (Thi Bui)
#48 Own But Never Read ...... Adopted for Life (Updated and Expanded Edition): The Priority of Adoption for Christian Families and Churches (Russell Moore)
#49 Targeted at Your Gender ...... Future Men (Douglas Wilson)
#50 Christian Living ...... Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News about Jesus More Believable (Sam Chan)
#51 Your Choice ...... Don't Waste Your Life (John Piper)
#52 About Sports or an Athlete ...... Molina: The Story of the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty (Bengie Molina)

Goal: 52 books
Progress: 0 books

The Light Reader

_ 1. a biography
_ 2. a novel
_ 3. a book about history
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
_ 5. a book about Christian living
_ 6. a book with at least 400 pages
_ 7. a book a friend recommends
_ 8. a book about Christian living
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old
_ 10. a book by or about a missionary
_ 11. a book for children or teens
_ 12. a book of your choice
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
_ 17. a book about theology
_ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
_ 20. a book about aging
_ 21. a book published in 2019
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
_ 24. a book of 100 pages or less
_ 25. a book of your choice
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
_ 31. a sad book
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
✔ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
_ 42. a book by a female author
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

Goal: #52 books
Progress: #6 books

The Light Reader

✔1. a biography - Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
✔ 2. a novel - The House We Grew Up In
_ 3. a book about history - Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers Who Helped Win World War II
✔ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender - Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man's Soul
✔ 5. a book about Christian living - The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? the Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World
✔6. a book with at least 400 pages - The Poisonwood Bible
_ 7. a book a friend recommends - The Children
_ 8. a book about Christian living - My Heart--Christ's Home
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old - A Study in Scarlet
_ 10. a book by or about a missionary - Through Gates of Splendor
✔ 11. a book for children or teens - The Book with No Pictures
_ 12. a book of your choice - Art of Neighboring
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list - I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible- John
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan - The Mortification of Sin
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary -
_ 17. a book about theology - Five Points: Towards a Deeper Experience of God's Grace
_ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend - Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book about a (Really) Big Problem
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member - Praying the Bible
_ 20. a book about aging - My Mom My Hero -Alzheimer's, A Mother and Daughter's Bittersweet Journey
_ 21. a book published in 2019 - Sherwood
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers - Almost Everything: Notes on Hope
_ 23. a book about church history - Church History 101: The Highlights of Twenty Centuries
_ 24. a book of 100 pages or less - Risk is Right: Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It
_ 25. a book of your choice - Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and Not Be Overwhelmed
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
_ 31. a sad book
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
_ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
_ 42. a book by a female author
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

✔ copy/paste for completed category

Goal: 29 books (for VT and 45 for overall Goodreads goal)
Progress: 7 books
The Light Reader - 0/13 books
The Avid Reader - 0/29 books
The Committed Reader - 0/52 books
The Obsessed Reader - 0/104 books

The Light Reader

_ 1. a biography
✔ 2. a novel - The Almost Sisters
_ 3. a book about history
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
_ 5. a book about Christian living
✔ 6. a book with at least 400 pages - How to Read a Book by Adler
✔ 7. a book a friend recommends - A Christmas Carol
✔ 8. a book about Christian living - That Hideous Strength: how the west was lost by M. Tinker
✔ 9. a book more than 100 years old - Little Women
_ 10. a book by or about a missionary
✔ 11. a book for children or teens - Betsy-Tacy; Betsy-Tacy and Tib; Betsy-Tacy Go Over the Big Hill
✔ 12. a book of your choice - The Great Gatsby
✔ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list - Convenience Store Woman

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
_ 17. a book about theology
✔ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend - Shelf Life by George Grant
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
_ 20. a book about aging
✔ 21. a book published in 2019 - The Printed Letter Bookshop
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
✔ 24. a book of 100 pages or less - Are Women Human by Dorothy Sayers
✔ 25. a book of your choice - Northanger Abbey
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
_ 31. a sad book
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
✔ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before The Solace of Water
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
✔ 42. a book by a female author - On Reading Well
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press 
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

Goal: 12 books
Progress: 2 books

The Light Reader

_ 1. a biography
_ 2. a novel
_ 3. a book about history
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
_ 5. a book about Christian living
_ 6. a book with at least 400 pages
_ 7. a book a friend recommends
_ 8. a book about Christian living
_ 9. a book more than 100 years old
_ 10. a book by or about a missionary
_ 11. a book for children or teens
✔ 12. a book of your choice - Joseph: Understanding God's Purpose
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
_ 17. a book about theology
_ 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
_ 20. a book about aging
_ 21. a book published in 2019
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
✔ 24. a book of 100 pages or less - Preaching in the Holy Spirit
_ 25. a book of your choice
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

_ 27. a book with a great cover
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
_ 31. a sad book
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
_ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
_ 37. a book about Christian living
_ 38. a memoir or autobiography
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
_ 42. a book by a female author
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. a book with a verb in the title
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century

I am participating in this challenge. I recently joined this group to get ideas for books to complete some of the challenges.

Goal: #104 books
Progress: 16 books

The Light Reader

X 1. a biography George MacDonald: A Biography of Scotland's Beloved Storyteller
X 2. a novel Prophet
X 3. a book about history A History of the English Speaking Peoples, 4 Vols
_ 4. a book targeted at the opposite gender
_ 5. a book about Christian living
X 6. a book with at least 400 pages Boneman's Daughters
X 7. a book a friend recommends The Silver Hand
_ 8. a book about Christian living
X 9. a book more than 100 years old Uncle Tom's Cabin
X 10. a book by or about a missionary Kisses from Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption
X 11. a book for children or teens The Battle of the Labyrinth
X 12. a book of your choice Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
_ 13. a book from a "Best of 2018" list

The Avid Reader

_ 14. a commentary on a book of the Bible
_ 15. a book written by a Puritan
_ 16. a book by or about a missionary
_ 17. a book about theology
X 18. a book you think you can finish in a weekend Homeless Bird
_ 19. a book recommended by a family member
_ 20. a book about aging
_ 21. a book published in 2019
_ 22. a book on the current New York Times list of bestsellers
_ 23. a book about church history
X 24. a book of 100 pages or less A Christmas Carol
X 25. a book of your choice Ghostman
_ 26. a book about music or a musician

The Committed Reader

X 27. a book with a great cover Blackfish City
_ 28. a book about Christian living
_ 29. a book by C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien
_ 30. a book of your choice
X 31. a sad book The Soldier's Wife
_ 32. a book that looks easy to read
_ 33. a book of poetry
_ 34. a book of 240 pages or more
_ 35. a book by Jerry Bridges
_ 36. a novel by an author you have never read before
_ 37. a book about Christian living
X 38. a memoir or autobiography The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid
_ 39. a play
_ 40. a book of your choice
_ 41. a book endorsed by J.I. Packer
_ 42. a book by a female author
_ 43. a book about theology
_ 44. a book based on a true story
_ 45. a book you think you may disagree with
_ 46. a book about friendship
_ 47. a graphic novel
_ 48. a book you own but have never read
_ 49. a book targeted at your gender
_ 50. a book about Christian living
_ 51. a book of your choice
_ 52. a book about sports or an athlete

The Obsessed Reader

X 53. a book with a verb in the title Swipe
_ 54. a book about church history
_ 55. a book about Canada, set in Canada, or written by a Canadian
_ 56. a book about animals
_ 57. a book about apologetics or worldview
_ 58. a book on the ECPA bestseller list
_ 59. a biography of an American president
_ 60. a book of your choice
_ 61. a book about singleness
_ 62. a book about parenting
_ 63. a book about Christian living
_ 64. a book by John MacArthur
_ 65. a book about business or productivity
_ 66. a book about theology
_ 67. a book about marriage or relationships
_ 68. a photo essay book
_ 69. a book of comics
_ 70. a book about Europe
_ 71. a book by someone from a different continent than you
_ 72. a book about books or reading
_ 73. a book of your choice
_ 74. a book by or about Francis Schaeffer
_ 75. a book about evangelism
_ 76. a book by an author you've always meant to read
_ 77. a book you have read before
_ 78. a Christian novel
_ 79. a biography of a Christian
_ 80. a book about science
_ 81. a book about gender or sexuality
_ 82. a novel longer than 400 pages
_ 83. a book about counseling
_ 84. a book about the Bible
_ 85. a book recommended by a pastor or church leader
_ 86. a book published by New Growth Press
_ 87. a book with an ugly cover
_ 88. a book about suffering
_ 89. a book of your choice
_ 90. a book about Christian living
_ 91. a book about church history
_ 92. a book about money or finance
_ 93. a book about church membership
_ 94. a book by a Puritan
_ 95. a book about theology
_ 96. a book for children or teens
_ 97. a book by Kevin DeYoung
_ 98. a book about writing
_ 99. a book about a city, country, or region
_ 100. a biography of a former world leader
_ 101. a book produced by 9Marks Ministries
_ 102. a book of your choice
_ 103. a book about an interest of yours
_ 104. a book written in the 19th century