VT Christian Reading Challenge discussion

You can copy and paste as much of this list as you want for your personal challenge post. You can replace the _ with an X or a ✔ (copy/paste if you want this bold one) when you finish reading a book. To edit your list while in desktop version, scroll to the bottom of it, click on "edit" at the right, scroll up to the "editing comment" box, make your changes, and select "Edit Post" below the box.

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 book published in 2020 or 2021
_ 2. A memoir or autobiography
_ 3. A classic novel
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan
_ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle
_ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover
_ 9. A book about a current social issue
_ 10. A book for children or teens
_ 11. A book about theology
_ 12. A book about Christian living
_ 13. A book of your choice

The Avid Reader

_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member
_ 16. A book about social justice
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
_ 18. A book with 2 or more authors
_ 19. A book with at least 400 pages
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list
_ 23. A book about prayer
_ 24. A book about theology
_ 25. A book about Christian living
_ 26. A book of your choice

The Committed Reader

_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
_ 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours
_ 29. A book that won an award
_ 30. A book about leadership
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
_ 32. A book of poetry
_ 33. A book based on a true story
_ 34. A book with an illustration on the cover
_ 35. A hardcover book
_ 36. A book with 100 pages or less
_ 37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
_ 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
_ 40. A book about music
_ 41. A book of Christian fiction
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
_ 43. A book by a female Christian author
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book set during WWII
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
_ 82. An author's debut book
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

Goal: 52 books
Progress: 0 books

The Light Reader

_ 1. A book published in 2020 or 2021 This Close to Okay, People Like Her, Dawnshard, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, Hench, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes, Atomic Love, The Space Between Worlds,
_ 2. A memoir or autobiography The Rural Diaries: Love, Livestock, and Big Life Lessons Down on Mischief Farm
_ 3. A classic novel Murder on the Orient Express
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan
_ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle Why Everything Matters: The Gospel in Ecclesiastes, In Christ Alone: Living the Gospel-Centered Life, A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God's Love, Gospel Wakefulness, The Gospel According to Satan: Eight Lies about God that Sound Like the Truth, How the Gospel Brings Us All the Way Home, Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel, Gospel Fluency: Speaking the Truths of Jesus Into the Everyday Stuff of Life, The Gospel According to Eve: A History of Women's Interpretation,
_ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover
_ 9. A book about a current social issue The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
_ 10. A book for children or teens
_ 11. A book about theology
_ 12. A book about Christian living
_ 13. A book of your choice

The Avid Reader

_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member Crooked Kingdom
_ 16. A book about social justice
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
_ 18. A book with 2 or more authors
_ 19. A book with at least 400 pages
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list Rhythm of War, Anxious People, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
_ 23. A book about prayer
_ 24. A book about theology
_ 25. A book about Christian living
_ 26. A book of your choice

The Committed Reader

_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
_ 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours
_ 29. A book that won an award
_ 30. A book about leadership
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
_ 32. A book of poetry
_ 33. A book based on a true story
_ 34. A book with an illustration on the cover
_ 35. A hardcover book People Like Her
_ 36. A book with 100 pages or less
_ 37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
_ 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
_ 40. A book about music The Unraveling of Cassidy Holmes
_ 41. A book of Christian fiction
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
_ 43. A book by a female Christian author
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book set during WWII Code Name Hélène
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic By Book or By Crook
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history The Evangelicals: The Struggle to Shape America
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism A War of Loves: The Unexpected Story of a Gay Activist Discovering Jesus
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
_ 82. An author's debut book
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8 Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author Cry, the Beloved Country
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation, Called to Forgive: The Charleston Church Shooting, a Victim's Husband, and the Path to Healing and Peace
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

Goal: 50 books
Progress: 59 books

The Light Reader

X 1. A book published in 2020 or 2021 Hope Between the Pages
X 2. A memoir or autobiography Susie: The Life and Legacy of Susannah Spurgeon, wife of Charles H. Spurgeon
X 3. A classic novel Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
x 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse Help, I'm Married to My Pastor!: Encouragement for Ministry Wives and Those Who Love Them
x 5. A book about a book of the Bible Revelation For You: Seeing history from heaven's perspective
X 6. A book published by Zondervan The Naked Gospel: The Truth You May Never Hear in Church
X 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle Marriage and the Mystery of the Gospel
x 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover Soul Raging
X 9. A book about a current social issue Being the Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World That Says You Shouldn't
X 10. A book for children or teens Court of Swans
X 11. A book about theology Providence
x 12. A book about Christian living Habits of Grace: Enjoying Jesus Through the Spiritual Disciplines, Study Guide
x 13. A book of your choice The Mark of the King
The Avid Reader

X 14. A book written by a Puritan The Doctrine of Repentance
X 15. A book recommended by a family member A Lady of Esteem
X 16. A book about social justice Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
X 18. A book with 2 or more authors Aging with Grace: Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture
X 19. A book with at least 400 pages The Painter's Daughter
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
X 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title The Joy of Hearing: A Theology of the Book of Revelation
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list
X 23. A book about prayer 5 Things to Pray for Your Parents: Prayers That Change Things for an Older Generation
X 24. A book about theology The New Creation and the Storyline of Scripture
X 25. A book about Christian living The End of Me: Finding Resurrection Life in the Daily Sacrifices of Motherhood
X 26. A book of your choice Web of Deceit

The Committed Reader

_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
X 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours The Reason You Walk
X 29. A book that won an award The Work of Art
X 30. A book about leadership She Works His Way: A Practical Guide for Doing What Matters Most in a Get-Things-Done World
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
_ 32. A book of poetry
X 33. A book based on a true story The Lady in Residence
X 34. A book with an illustration on the cover Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less
X 35. A hardcover book Knowing and Enjoying God
x 36. A book with 100 pages or less Betsey Stockton: The Girl With a Missionary Dream
x 37. A book with a one-word title Ragged: Spiritual Disciplines for the Spiritually Exhausted
X 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer) A Habit Called Faith: 40 Days in the Bible to Find and Follow Jesus
X 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own The Express Bride
X 40. A book about music A Song Unheard
X 41. A book of Christian fiction A Moonbow Night
X 42. A book about joy or happiness When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace
X 43. A book by a female Christian author A Viscount's Proposal
X 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse Paths of the Righteous: Psalm 23 in the Lives of Missionaries & Witnesses for Christ
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
_ 46. A self-improvement book
X 47. A book set during WWII Saving Mrs. Roosevelt
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
_ 49. A book about abortion
x 50. A book about theology The Apostles' Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of Counterfeits
x 51. A book about Christian living The Wisdom Pyramid: Feeding Your Soul in a Post-Truth World
x 52. A book of your choice A Noble Masquerade

The Obsessed Reader

X 53. A book about philosophy or psychology The Family Crucible: The Intense Experience of Family Therapy
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
X 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness Love Your Church: 8 Great Things about Being a Church Member
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
X 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
X 63. A book about theology or sin Licensed To Kill: A Field Manual For Mortifying Sin
x 64. A book about Christian living or atheism Extraordinary Hospitality
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
X 72. A book by a male conference speaker Hebrews For You
X 73. A book by a woman conference speaker Ten Words to Live by: Delighting in and Doing What God Commands
X 74. A book about suffering You Can Trust God to Write Your Story: Embracing the Mysteries of Providence
x 75. A book by your favorite author A Defense of Honor
X 76. A book you have read before Holy Bible: ESV Bible
X 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism The Secular creed: Engaging Five Contemporary Claims
x 78. A Christian novel An Hour Unspent
x 79. A book about theology The Work of Christ: What the Events of Jesus' Life Mean for You
X 80. A book about Christian living Love Your Church: 8 Great Things about Being a Church Member
X 81. A book of your choice Boundless
x 82. An author's debut book The Well-Watered Woman: Rooted in Truth, Growing in Grace, Flourishing in Faith
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible Read This First- A simple guide to getting the most from the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
X 89. A book written by a European author Sand Between Your Toes: Inspirations for a Slower, Simpler, and More Soulful Life
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
x 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere The Bridge to Belle Island
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
X 102. A book about theology Holier Than Thou: How God’s Holiness Helps Us Trust Him
X 103. A book about Christian living Humbled: Welcoming the Uncomfortable Work of God
X 104. A book of your choice Fix Your Eyes: How Our Study of God Shapes Our Worship of Him

This year is the year that I'm actually going to do a better job at keeping up with my books.

VT Christian Reading Challenge
Goal: 104 books
Progress: 0 books

The Light Reader

1. A book published in 2020 or 2021 The Searcher
_ 2. A memoir or autobiography A Promised Land
_ 3. A classic novel The Body in the Library
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse A Farewell to Mars: An Evangelical Pastor's Journey Toward the Biblical Gospel of Peace
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan
_ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle
_ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover
_ 9. A book about a current social issue Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
_ 10. A book for children or teens
_ 11. A book about theology
_ 12. A book about Christian living Redeeming Money: How God Reveals and Reorients Our Hearts
_ 13. A book of your choice Relic

The Avid Reader

_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member
_ 16. A book about social justice
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
_ 18. A book with 2 or more authors
19. A book with at least 400 pages The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list Final Girls
_ 23. A book about prayer
_ 24. A book about theology
_ 25. A book about Christian living
_ 26. A book of your choice Hag-Seed

The Committed Reader

_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
_ 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours The Hollow of Fear
_ 29. A book that won an award Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life
_ 30. A book about leadership
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
_ 32. A book of poetry
_ 33. A book based on a true story
_ 34. A book with an illustration on the cover Well Played
_ 35. A hardcover book
_ 36. A book with 100 pages or less
_ 37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
_ 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
_ 40. A book about music
_ 41. A book of Christian fiction
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
_ 43. A book by a female Christian author
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book set during WWII
_ 48. A book you own but have never read Big Girl Panties
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice Never Change

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
_ 82. An author's debut book
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

You can copy and paste as much of this list as you want for your personal challenge post. You can replace the _ with an X or a ✔ (copy/paste if you want this bold one) when you finish reading a book. To edit your list while in desktop version, scroll to the bottom of it, click on "edit" at the right, scroll up to the "editing comment" box, make your changes, and select "Edit Post" below the box.

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 book published in 2020 or 2021 [[ Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe by Voddie Baucham ]]
_ 2. A memoir or autobiography [[ Education of a Wandering Man (Louie Lamour) ]]
_ 3. A classic novel
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan
_ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle [[ The Gospel Comes Work a House Key ]]
_ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover
_ 9. A book about a current social issue [[ The Enemies Within: Communists, socialists and progressives in the U.S. Congress 2013-2015 Edition ]]
_ 10. A book for children or teens [[ The Girl Who Drank the Moon ]]
_ 11. A book about theology
_ 12. A book about Christian living
_ 13. A book of your choice

The Avid Reader
_ 14. A book written by a Puritan [[ ]]
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member
_ 16. A book about social justice ••➡️ changed to ➡️ a book about why social justice is not biblical justice [[ options: Social Justice Goes to Church, Why Social Justice is Not Biblical Justice,  Confronting Injustice Without Compromising the Truth, Fault Lines: The Social Justice Movement and Evangelicalism's Looming Catastrophe by Voddie T. Baucham ]]
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize [[ maybe: Hirohito / The Killer Angels / A Thousand Acres /or The Known World ]]
_ 18. A book with 2 or more authors
_ 19. A book with at least 400 pages
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien [[ options: On Stories ]]
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list
_ 23. A book about prayer [[ A Simple Way to Pray (Luther) ]]
_ 24. A book about theology
_ 25. A book about Christian living
_ 26. A book of your choice

The Committed Reader
_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
_ 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours
_ 29. A book that won an award
_ 30. A book about leadership
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
_ 32. A book of poetry
_ 33. A book based on a true story
_ 34. A book with an illustration on the cover
_ 35. A hardcover book
_ 36. A book with 100 pages or less
_ 37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
_ 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
_ 40. A book about music
_ 41. A book of Christian fiction
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
_ 43. A book by a female Christian author
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book set during WWII
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader
_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
_ 82. An author's debut book
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

Goal: 75 books
Progress: 50 books

The Light Reader

❌1. A book published in 2020 or 2021Forgiving What You Can't Forget: Discover How to Move On, Make Peace with Painful Memories, and Create a Life That's Beautiful Again
❌2. A memoir or autobiography
Susanna Wesley
❌3. A classic novel A Journey to the Centre of the Earth
❌4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
Twelve Extraordinary Women: How God Shaped Women of the Bible, and What He Wants to Do with You
❌5. A book about a book of the Bible
Commentary on Luke: From The Baker Illustrated Bible Commentary
❌6. A book published by Zondervan
Answering Jihad: A Better Way Forward
❌7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle
The Ragamuffin Gospel: Good News for the Bedraggled, Beat-Up, and Burnt Out
❌8. A book with an image of a person on the cover
A Voice in the Wind
❌9. A book about a current social issue
Costly Obedience: What We Can Learn from the Celibate Gay Christian Community
❌10. A book for children or teens
Sarah, Plain and Tall
❌11. A book about theology
Mere Christianity
❌12. A book about Christian living
Living By the Book: The Art and Science of Reading the Bible
❌13. A book of your choice
Gift from the Sea

The Avid Reader

❌14. A book written by a Puritan
The Bruised Reed
❌15. A book recommended by a family member
God’s Battle Plan for the Mind: The Puritan Practice of Biblical Meditation
❌16. A book about social justice
Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth: 12 Questions Christians Should Ask About Social Justice
❌17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer
❌ 18. A book with 2 or more authors 5 Days to a Clutter-Free House: Quick, Easy Ways to Clear Up Your Space
❌19. A book with at least 400 pages
An Echo in the Darkness
❌20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
The Magician's Nephew
❌21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
Love-Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids
❌22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list
A Time for Mercy
❌23. A book about prayer
The Power of a Praying Wife
❌24. A book about theology
Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers
❌25. A book about Christian living
A Woman's Walk with God: Growing in the Fruit of the Spirit
❌26. A book of your choice
The Genome Odyssey: Medical Mysteries and the Incredible Quest to Solve Them

The Committed Reader

❌27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
The Sin of Certainty: Why God Desires Our Trust More Than Our "Correct" Beliefs
❌28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours
Love Not the World
❌29. A book that won an award
Chasing Vines: Finding Your Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life
_ 30. A book about leadership
Leading Character
❌31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
A Christmas Carol
❌32. A book of poetry
The Poetry Of American Patriotism
❌33. A book based on a true story
James Herriot's Treasury of Inspirational Stories for Children: Warm and Joyful Tales by the Author of All Creatures Great and Small
❌34. A book with an illustration on the cover
The Last Shadow
❌35. A hardcover book
Defined: Who God Says You Are
❌36. A book with 100 pages or less
The Death of Ivan Ilych
❌37. A book with a one-word title
Dune
❌38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
Devotions, Advice & Renewal for When Motherhood Feels Too Hard
❌39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
Antigone
_ 40. A book about music
Sing!: How Worship Transforms Your Life, Family, and Church
❌41. A book of Christian fiction
As Sure as the Dawn
❌42. A book about joy or happiness
Defiant Joy: Taking Hold of Hope, Beauty, and Life in a Hurting World
❌43. A book by a female Christian author
Eve in Exile and the Restoration of Femininity
❌44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
Out of the Depths
❌45. A book by an author 30 or younger
The Story of My Life: Helen Keller's Autobiography
❌46. A self-improvement book
Life Management for Busy Women: Living Out God's Plan with Passion & Purpose
❌47. A book set during WWII
On the Horizon
❌48. A book you own but have never read
C.S. Lewis: An Apologist for Education
❌49. A book about abortion
Survivor: An Abortion Survivor's Surprising Story of Choosing Forgiveness and Finding Redemption
❌50. A book about theology
The Apostles' Creed: Discovering Authentic Christianity in an Age of Counterfeits
❌51. A book about Christian living
Family Worship: In the Bible, in History & in Your Home
❌52. A book of your choice
Walking the Path of Prayer: 10 Steps to Reaching the Heart of God

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
_ 82. An author's debut book
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

I'll jump in again... keeping it "light" here, as I am in another Classics challenge and a mystery book club :-)
Goal: 13 books....
❎ In progress ❌Finished

The Light Reader

❌ 1. A book published in 2020 or 2021 The Thursday Murder Club
_ 2. A memoir or autobiography The Last Children of Mill Creek
❌ 3. A classic novel Anna Karenina
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan: The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth
❌7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle The Gospel of the Holy Spirit
_ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover Willa Cather Living: A Personal Record
❌9. Abook about a current social issue Conditional Citizens: On Belonging in America
_ 10. A book for children or teens
❎ 11. A book about theology Knowing God
❌ 12. A book about Christian living: Where Is God in All the Suffering?
_ 13. A book of your choice:

Goal: 52 books
Progress: 45 books

The Light Reader

✔ 1. A book published in 2020 or 2021: Becoming John Curtin and James Scullin: Their early political careers and the making of the modern Labor Party
_ 2. A memoir or autobiography
✔ 3. A classic novel: Far From the Madding Crowd
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan
_ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle
✔ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover: In Other Words
_ 9. A book about a current social issue
✔ 10. A book for children or teens: Alice in Lace
_ 11. A book about theology
_ 12. A book about Christian living
_ 13. A book of your choice

The Avid Reader

_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member
_ 16. A book about social justice
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
✔ 18. A book with 2 or more authors: My Life in France
✔19. A book with at least 400 pages: Us Against You
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list
_ 23. A book about prayer
_ 24. A book about theology
_ 25. A book about Christian living
_ 26. A book of your choice

The Committed Reader

_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
_ 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours
_ 29. A book that won an award
_ 30. A book about leadership
✔ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries: Middlemarch
_ 32. A book of poetry
✔ 33. A book based on a true story: Edwin: High King of Britain
_ 34. A book with an illustration on the cover
✔35. A hardcover book: A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table
_ 36. A book with 100 pages or less
✔ 37. A book with a one-word title: Run
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
_ 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
_ 40. A book about music
_ 41. A book of Christian fiction
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
✔43. A book by a female Christian author: Dear Mr. Knightley
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
✔ 46. A self-improvement book: Limitless: Core Techniques to Improve Performance, Productivity, and Focus
_ 47. A book set during WWII
✔ 48. A book you own but have never read: Down Under
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader

✔53. A book about philosophy or psychology: Competent to Counsel: Introduction to Nouthetic Counseling
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
✔ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness: Life From Scratch: A Memoir of Food, Family, and Forgiveness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
✔ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should: Pigs in Heaven
✔ 66. A book about business or poverty: Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis
✔ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview: Mind and Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature Is Almost Certainly False
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
✔77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism: Alice on the Outside
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
✔82. An author's debut book: What We Were Promised
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
✔ 89. A book written by a European author: Beartown
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
✔ 94. A book written by an African author: Americanah
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
✔ 98. A book you have always wanted to read: The Bean Trees
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

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Goal: #26 books
Progress: 2 books

The Light Reader

_ 1. A book published in 2020 or 2021
✔ 2. A memoir or autobiography Beggar's Daughter
_ 3. A classic novel
_ 4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
_ 6. A book published by Zondervan
✔ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle The Gospel Comes with a House Key
_ 8. A book with an image of a person on the cover
_ 9. A book about a current social issue
_ 10. A book for children or teens
_ 11. A book about theology
_ 12. A book about Christian living
_ 13. A book of your choice

The Avid Reader

_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
_ 15. A book recommended by a family member
_ 16. A book about social justice
_ 17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize
_ 18. A book with 2 or more authors
_ 19. A book with at least 400 pages
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
_ 22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list
_ 23. A book about prayer
_ 24. A book about theology
_ 25. A book about Christian living
_ 26. A book of your choice

The Committed Reader

_ 27. A book from the theological viewpoint you disagree with
_ 28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours
_ 29. A book that won an award
_ 30. A book about leadership
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
_ 32. A book of poetry
_ 33. A book based on a true story
_ 34. A book with an illustration on the cover
_ 35. A hardcover book
_ 36. A book with 100 pages or less
_ 37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
_ 39. A novel set in a country that is not your own
_ 40. A book about music
_ 41. A book of Christian fiction
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
_ 43. A book by a female Christian author
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
_ 45. A book by an author 30 or younger
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book set during WWII
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader

_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
_ 62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
_ 74. A book about suffering
_ 75. A book by your favorite author
_ 76. A book you have read before
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism
_ 78. A Christian novel
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
_ 82. An author's debut book
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
_ 100. A book written in the 21st century
_ 101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice

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Goal: 104 books
Progress: 34 books

The Light Reader
X1. A book published in 2020 or 2021 American Dirt
X2. A memoir or autobiography Home Work: A Memoir of My Hollywood Years
_ 3. A classic novel
X4. A book by or about a pastor or a pastor's spouse Ruth, A Portrait: The story of Ruth Bell Graham
_ 5. A book about a book of the Bible
X6. A book published by Zondervan Hearts in Harmony
_ 7. A book with the word "gospel" in the title or subtitle
X8. A book with an image of a person on the cover The Giver
X9. A book about a current social issue The Hate U Give
X10. A book for children or teens Alone in an Untamed Land: The Filles Du Roi Diary of Helene St. Onge
X11. A book about theology Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity
X12. A book about Christian living Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic for a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living
X13. A book of your choice Practical Magic

The Avid Reader
_ 14. A book written by a Puritan
X15. A book recommended by a family member Where the Crawdads Sing
_ 16. A book about social justice
X17. A novel that won the Pulitzer Prize All the Light We Cannot See
X18. A book with 2 or more authors Echoes of Exodus: Tracing Themes of Redemption Through Scripture
X19. A book with at least 400 pages Just as I Am
_ 20. A book by C. S. Lewis or J. R. R. Tolkien
_ 21. A book that has a fruit of the Spirit in the title
X22. A book on the New York Times bestsellers list The Four Winds
_ 23. A book about prayer
_ 24. A book about theology
X25. A book about Christian living Christians Get Depressed Too
X26. A book of your choice A Walk Across the Sun

The Committed Reader
X27. A book from a theological viewpoint you disagree with My Year of Living Spiritually : From Woo-Woo to Wonderful--One Woman’s Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life
X28. A book by someone whose ethnicity is different than yours There There
_ 29. A book that won an award
_ 30. A book about leadership
_ 31. A book by Charles Dickens or one of his contemporaries
X32. A book of poetry The Authority of Roses
X33. A book based on a true story The Tattooist of Auschwitz
X34. A book with an illustration on the cover Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
_ 35. A hardcover book
X36. A book with 100 pages or less Sarah, Plain and Tall
_ 37. A book with a one-word title
_ 38. A devotional book (30 days or longer)
X39. A novel set in a country that is not your own The Rules of Magic
_ 40. A book about music
X41. A book of Christian fiction The Shape of Mercy
_ 42. A book about joy or happiness
_ 43. A book by a female Christian author
_ 44. A book whose title comes from a Bible verse
X45. A book by an author 30 or younger Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
_ 46. A self-improvement book
_ 47. A book set during WWII
_ 48. A book you own but have never read
_ 49. A book about abortion
_ 50. A book about theology
_ 51. A book about Christian living
_ 52. A book of your choice

The Obsessed Reader
_ 53. A book about philosophy or psychology
_ 54. A book of history or humor
_ 55. A book about public speaking or productivity
_ 56. A book about food or finances
_ 57. A book about sports or art
_ 58. A book about relationships or forgiveness
_ 59. A book about parenting or retirement
_ 60. A book about adoption/foster care or singleness
_ 61. A dystopian novel or a book of comics
X62. A mystery or detective novel or a book with magic Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
_ 63. A book about theology or sin
_ 64. A book about Christian living or atheism
_ 65. A book you don't want to read but think you should
_ 66. A book about business or poverty
_ 67. A book about science or astronomy or worldview
_ 68. A book about evangelism or revival
_ 69. A book about the natural world or climate change
_ 70. A book about church history
_ 71. A book that challenges your thinking on a divisive topic
_ 72. A book by a male conference speaker
_ 73. A book by a woman conference speaker
X74. A book about suffering Where the River Ends
X75. A book by your favorite author Magic Study
X76. A book you have read before Poison Study
_ 77. A book about homosexuality or transgenderism
X78. A Christian novel War Room: Prayer Is a Powerful Weapon
_ 79. A book about theology
_ 80. A book about Christian living
_ 81. A book of your choice
X82. An author's debut book Perfectly Undone
_ 83. A book about a world leader
_ 84. A book about the Bible
_ 85. A book about a country or city
_ 86. A book set in the Middle East
_ 87. A book from the MENSA reading list for grades 7-8
_ 88. A book by or about a martyr
_ 89. A book written by a European author
_ 90. A book about a controversial subject
_ 91. A book about language
_ 92. A book more than 100 years old
_ 93. A book your pastor recommends
_ 94. A book written by an African author
_ 95. A book about one of the seven heavenly virtues
_ 96. A book that you borrow from someone or somewhere
_ 97. A book about spiritual disciplines
_ 98. A book you have always wanted to read
_ 99. A book about race and Christianity
X100. A book written in the 21st century I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban
X101. A biography, memoir, or autobiography Lion: A Long Way Home
_ 102. A book about theology
_ 103. A book about Christian living
_ 104. A book of your choice