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message 1: by Megan (last edited May 25, 2021 12:17PM) (new)

Megan (lahairoi) | 7470 comments IT'S ALL IN THE MIND
June 1, 2021-June 30, 2021


This month it's all about the mind. See how many books you can read this month that will fit the prompts below.

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.

Thanks to Carmen for this challenge idea! She will also be our leader.


message 2: by Carmen (last edited Jul 19, 2021 02:24AM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hola!!!

"IT'S ALL IN THE MIND Y'KNOW!"
George Harrison

💙❤💚❤💛❤💜❤🖤❤🖤❤💜❤💛❤💚❤💙

As we all already know, the mind is wonderful. The influence of our beliefs is almost unlimited, they shape our reality and therefore, our attitude and our emotional states. The psyche can be our greatest enemy or the perfect ally: we just have to learn to use it to our advantage. For this reason, in this challenge we present ten simple strategies to harness the power of your mind. Choose yours and let me know your plan!!! 💭📚

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🙂MINDED (31)
Agnieszka
Amy
Anne Hawn
Ashleigh
Aspasia (Former Zbas)
Audrey
Beverly
Carmen
CrazyAsACupcake
Dorothy (msg#31): 0/1
eatsleepreadreview
Frankie (msg#26): 0/5
Janine
Jennifer (msg#83): 0/10
Kadijah Michelle (msg#12): 0/3
Karin
Katy (msg#20): 0/1
Kerrie
Kylie (msg#29): 0/6
Lynn
manni (msg#57): 0/10
Michelle
Nicole
Rebecca
Sarah
SarahKat
Shelly
Sunny
Suzanne (msg#48): 0/10
TerryJane
Ziggy

🤔MINDING THE SHOP (5)
Audrey (msg#5): 5/8
CrazyAsACupcake (msg#34): 2/3
eatsleepreadreview (msg#28): 3/5
Kerrie (msg#21): 3/4
Rebecca (msg#19): 4/10

🤓MASTERMINDS (18)
👓Agnieszka (msg#45): 9/9
👓Amy (msg#4): 7/6
👓Anne Hawn (msg#33): 10/3
👓Ashleigh (msg#78): 2/2
👓Aspasia (msg#44): 10/10
👓Beverly (msg#14): 10/10
👓Carmen (msg#3): 10/10
👓Janine (msg#23): 4/3
👓Karin (msg#61): 7/6
👓Lynn (msg#17): 6/3
👓Michelle (msg#6): 3/3
👓Nicole (msg#30): 5/5
👓Sarah (msg#24): 2/2
👓SarahKat (msg#16): 9/6
👓Shelly (msg#8): 6/5
👓Sunny (msg#11): 3/3
👓TerryJane (msg#13): 22/10
👓Ziggy (msg#9): 3/3

📚Books pledged: 175
📗Books read: 146


message 3: by Carmen (last edited Jun 21, 2021 11:00AM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments PROGRESS: 10/10 💭📚

❎1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character. The Rock

❎2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will. Life, the Universe and Everything

❎3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something. El cielo es azul, la tierra blanca

❎4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something. Angel Rogue

❎5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character. The Blind Owl

❎6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book. Princess of the Midnight Ball

❎7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading. Johnny Mad Dog

❎8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision. Syrian Brides

❎9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace Me llamo Rigoberta Menchú y así me nació la conciencia

❎10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun. Ten Big Ones


message 4: by Amy (last edited Jun 25, 2021 08:06PM) (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3776 comments I will aim for 6!

7/6-- Challenge Complete!

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character: Hounded to Death
2. A Mind of Its Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will: Raining Cats & Dogs
4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something: Brass
5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character: The Wife in the Attic
7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading: The Break
8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision: The Lending Library
10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun: Bridget Jones's Diary


message 5: by Audrey (new)

Audrey (audjvoss12) | 114 comments My goal is 8/10


message 6: by Michelle (new)

Michelle Johnson | 30 comments My goal is 3 books


message 7: by Carmen (last edited May 26, 2021 08:56AM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Amy, Audrey, and Michelle: welcome!!! 🤗

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.”
Bernard M. Baruch



message 8: by Shelly (last edited Jun 30, 2021 08:02AM) (new)

Shelly I’m in for 5

7/5 COMPLETE

🌞1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character. A Quiet Life in the Country - T.E. Kinsey
A Quiet Life in the Country (Lady Hardcastle Mysteries, #1) by T.E. Kinsey

🌞2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will. Cherry Scones & Broken Bones - Darci Hannah The 2 baby goats
Cherry Scones & Broken Bones (A Very Cherry Mystery #2) by Darci Hannah

🌞3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something. - If Walls Could Talk - Juliet Blackwell
If Walls Could Talk (Haunted Home Renovation Mystery, #1) by Juliet Blackwell

🌞4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something. - Occult and Battery - Lena Gregory
Occult and Battery (Bay Island Psychic Mysteries #2) by Lena Gregory

🌞5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character. Death on the Night of Lost Lizards - Julia Buckley
Death on the Night of Lost Lizards (A Hungarian Tea House Mystery, #3) by Julia Buckley

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

🌞8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision. Cherry Pies & Deadly Lies - Darci Hannah
Cherry Pies & Deadly Lies (A Very Cherry Mystery #1) by Darci Hannah Whitney must choose staying in Chicago or moving home to Cherry Cove, WI

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

🌞10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun. The Spook in the Stacks - Eva Gates
The Spook in the Stacks by Eva Gates


message 9: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hola, Shelly and Ziggy! Welcome!! 🤗

“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.”
Abraham Lincoln



message 10: by Sunny (last edited Jun 10, 2021 12:07PM) (new)

Sunny | 2311 comments Hola Carmen! 🙋‍♀️
I can't match your 6 but I can do halvers! 🤗

Progress: 2/3

📕6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book. Fahrenheit 451
7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading. Pet Sematary
📕10.A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax


message 11: by Kadijah Michelle (new)

Kadijah Michelle (kadmich) | 2176 comments I love books about the mind! I will join in for 3!

0/3


message 12: by TerryJane, Challenges (last edited Jun 21, 2021 10:01PM) (new)

TerryJane | 4026 comments IT'S ALL IN THE MIND - Monthly Challenge
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2021
Progress: 22/10 -- COMPLETE


This month it's all about the mind. See how many books you can read this month that will fit the prompts below.

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.
🤯 The Silence Between Us
🤯 The Scent Keeper
2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.
🤯 All Systems Red
🤯 Tool and Die
3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.
🤯 Sisters
4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.
🤯 The Midnight Library
🤯 A Secret Wish
5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.
🤯 I See You
🤯 Have You Seen Me?
🤯 He Started It
🤯 Mallets Aforethought
6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.
🤯 The Echo Wife
🤯 The Bone Witch
🤯 Death of Day
🤯 Girl of Glass
7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.
🤯 Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness
🤯 The Sense of an Ending
8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.
🤯 Midnight at the Blackbird Café
🤯 Cause to Kill
9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace
🤯 Who Moved My Cheese? (Adapt to change and get past fears to achieve peace of mind, freedom, and happiness.)
10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.
🤯 Dark and Deepest Red
🤯 Ink and Shadows


message 13: by Beverly (last edited Jun 20, 2021 09:11PM) (new)

Beverly (zippymom) | 1484 comments I'll join the challenge with 10 books...5 that fit your fun ideas listed above and 5 for my personal challenge of 5 books with the word "mind" in the title. 10/10

1. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.
The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin FINISHED 6/6

2. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.
A Strange Encounter by Steve Fellick FINISHED 6/7

3. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.
Daisy Has Autism by Aaron J. Wright FINISHED 6/11

4. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.
The Way I Heard It by Mike Rowe FINISHED 6/16

5. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.
Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice FINISHED 6/16

6. Mind Games by Polly Iyer FINISHED 6/11

7. Mind Games by Nancy Mehl FINISHED 6/14

8. A Killer's Mind by Mike Omer FINISHED 6/15

9. Mind Games by Kiersten White FINISHED 6/20

10. The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken FIniSHED 6/20

The Sea Before Us (Sunrise at Normandy, #1) by Sarah Sundin A Strange Encounter by Steve Fellick Daisy Has Autism by Aaron J. Wright The Way I Heard It by Mike Rowe Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice Mind Games (Diana Racine #1) by Polly Iyer Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #1) by Nancy Mehl A Killer's Mind (Zoe Bentley Mystery, #1) by Mike Omer Mind Games (Mind Games, #1) by Kiersten White The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds, #1) by Alexandra Bracken


message 14: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hola!!
Sunny, Kadijah, TerryJane, and Beverly: WELCOME!!!! 🤗

“The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.”
Terry Pratchett, Diggers



message 15: by SarahKat, Buddy Reads (last edited Jun 24, 2021 08:34AM) (new)

SarahKat | 6223 comments Hi Carmen! Sign me up for 6 please!

9/6

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.
The Hobbit: Illustrated Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.
Ariadne by Jennifer Saint

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness - emotionally overwhelmed

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.
Exit Strategy by Martha Wells

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.
The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.
The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey


message 16: by L Y N N (last edited Jun 25, 2021 09:33AM) (new)

L Y N N (book_music_lvr) | 2389 comments IT'S ALL IN THE MIND
June 1, 2021-June 30, 2021


4/4 as of June 20
DONE!!
Adding...6/4 as of June 24

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.
Moonflower Murders (Susan Ryeland #2) by Anthony Horowitz

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.
First Meetings in Ender's Universe
(Ender's Saga #0.5) by Orson Scott Card
June 24 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.
Monogamy
by Sue Miller
June 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.
Dear Martin
by Nic Stone
June 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.
Skyward
(Skyward #1) by Brandon Sanderson
June 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.
Along Came a Spider
by James Patterson
June 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace.

The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club #1) by Richard Osman
June 22 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


message 17: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments SarahKat and Lynn: WELCOME!! 🤗

“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,
And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind.”
William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream



message 18: by Rebecca (last edited Jun 11, 2021 04:49PM) (new)

Rebecca Ray | 1285 comments I'd like to sign up for ten, please.

Progress: 4/10

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character. Yearbook

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something. Upright Women Wanted

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character. The Four Winds

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision. How to Love a Jamaican

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.


message 19: by Katy (last edited May 28, 2021 06:49PM) (new)

Katy Hill (kehill17) | 118 comments Hi!

Sign me up for 1, please! I've put this one off for so long that I'm afraid it'll take me the entire month to read it :'D

Progress: 0/1

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell


message 20: by Kerrie (new)

Kerrie Hurrell (craftykez) | 87 comments Sign me up please for 4

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.


6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.


8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.


message 21: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hola!
Rebecca, Katy, and Kerrie: WELCOME!!!🤗

“... a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.”
George R.R. Martin, A Game of Thrones



message 22: by Janine (new)

Janine | 1545 comments Sign me up for 3, please.


message 23: by Sarah (last edited Jun 28, 2021 07:09AM) (new)

Sarah (misssummerrain) | 1376 comments Sign me up for 2 book

2/2-COMPLETED

✅1.A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character-Betty(27/6/21)

✅6.In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book-Angel Diary Vol. 1(28/6/21)


message 24: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Janine and Sarah: WELCOME!!🤗

“Lock up your libraries if you like; but there is no gate, no lock, no bolt that you can set upon the freedom of my mind.”
Virginia Woolf, A Room of One's Own



message 25: by Frankie (last edited Jun 14, 2021 11:43PM) (new)

Frankie Johnson | 143 comments IT'S ALL IN THE MIND
June 1, 2021-June 30, 2021

2/5 To Start

This month it's all about the mind. See how many books you can read this month that will fit the prompts below.

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.
Fatal Identity-Marie Force

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.
Forsaken Trail-Devney Perry 6/02

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.
The Last Sister-Kendra Elliot 6/03

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.
The Fussy Virgin-McGarvey Black


message 26: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Frankie wrote: "IT'S ALL IN THE MIND
June 1, 2021-June 30, 2021

0/5 To Start

This month it's all about the mind. See how many books you can read this month that will fit the prompts below.

1. A Mind of One's Ow..."


Welcome Frankie! 🤗

“Only the very weak-minded refuse to be influenced by literature and poetry.”
Cassandra Clare, Clockwork Angel



message 27: by Lucy'sLilLibrary (last edited Jun 09, 2021 09:05AM) (new)

Lucy'sLilLibrary 1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.

Kiss the Girls

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.

Zoo

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.

A Feast for Crows


7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

Finders Keepers


10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.

Mockingjay


message 28: by Kylie (new)

Kylie Cantwell | 720 comments I'm in, and will aim for 6.

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.


message 29: by Nicole (last edited Jul 02, 2021 04:29AM) (new)

Nicole Woods (nicole_woods65) | 976 comments I'm in for 5!

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.: Bleach (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 16: Includes vols. 46, 47 48


3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.: Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 2: Fearsome Womb

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.: Bleach (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 17: Includes vols. 49, 50 51

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.: On a Sunbeam

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.: Drama

Goal Met So Far: 5/5


message 30: by Dorothy (new)

Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments Kylie wrote: "I'm in, and will aim for 6.

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human..."


I'll join in with "A Promised Land'. It has been on my book table since Christmas and I have read the first 50 pages, but have been seduced by fiction since I started it!


message 31: by Carmen (last edited Jun 01, 2021 09:49AM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Hola! It's time to start the challenge!

eatsleepreadreview , Kylie, Nicole, and Dorothy: WELCOME!!!!🤗

“I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. It all exists, even if it's in your mind. Who's to say that dreams and nightmares aren't as real as the here and now?”
John Lennon



message 32: by Anne Hawn (last edited Jun 27, 2021 08:26PM) (new)

Anne Hawn Smith (hawnsmith) | 146 comments Update (msg#33): ⭐️10/10⭐️ 6/25/21 FINISHED

⭐️1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character. The Half-Life of Marie Curie

⭐️2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will. The Pull of the Stars – Wishful thinking, riots, shortcut drugs and stubbornness could not change the course of COVID 19. There was no shortcut. Until there was a vaccine, the social distancing, quarantine, and facemasks that scientists recommended were the only thing that worked to minimize the spread of the disease.

⭐️3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something. Nothing As It Seems

⭐️4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something. The Accidental Tourist

⭐️5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character. Anne Perry and the Murder of the Century

⭐️6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book. The Unmapped Sea (The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place, #5)

⭐️7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading. Dead Acre (This turned out to be better than I thought.)

⭐️8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision. While Justice Sleeps By Stacey Abrams

⭐️9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace. Knitting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time

⭐️10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun. Letters From Camp


message 33: by CrazyAsACupcake (last edited Jul 18, 2021 09:32AM) (new)

CrazyAsACupcake | 438 comments Joining for 3 :)

2/3

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character.

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.
Heartstopper: Volume Three

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.
We Were Liars


message 34: by Dorothy (new)

Dorothy  (vilette) | 267 comments Carmen wrote: "Hola! It's time to start the challenge!

eatsleepreadreview , Kylie, Nicole, and Dorothy: WELCOME!!!!🤗

“I believe in everything until it's disproved. So I believe in fairies, the myths, dragons. I..."


OK! I've just finished 'Hamnet and Judith' so I have no excuse. Obama here I come!


message 35: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Anne and Crazy: WELCOME!! 🤗

“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.”
J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone



message 36: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Dorothy wrote: "OK! I've just finished 'Hamnet and Judith' so I have no excuse. Obama here I come!"

I love your enthusiasm, Dorothy! ❤️
Maybe you want to increase your goal for the challenge! 😉


message 37: by Shelly (new)

Shelly Update to msg. #8
1 book read/5 books pledged


message 38: by Audrey (new)

Audrey (audjvoss12) | 114 comments Update to message 5:
5. Out of One’s Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character - The Woman in the Window
Progress: 1/8


message 39: by Carmen (last edited Jun 02, 2021 10:19PM) (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Shelly and Audrey way to go! 👏👏


message 40: by TerryJane, Challenges (new)

TerryJane | 4026 comments Update to Message 13
2/10


message 41: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3776 comments Updated message 4-- 1/6


message 42: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Yay! Well done, girls! 👏👏


message 43: by Agnieszka (last edited Jun 29, 2021 07:14AM) (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 824 comments Thank you Carmen for creating and leading this interesting challenge. I'm not sure if I'll find a book for each of the prompts so I aim for 9 tasks for now.

IT'S ALL IN THE MIND
Duration:
June 2021
Update to message #45: 9/9

✔ 1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character. Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 5* 6/?

✔ 2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.
Frightfully Fortune by Jana Deleon 4* 6/2 - Marlin - MC's cat & a skunk (or two) *grins*

✔ 3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something. Persuasion: with original illustrations by C.E. Brock by Jane Austen & Charles Edmund Brock (illustrations) 5* 6/17 - several engagement and other situations of agreement (I noticed several times it that time's period books it's often expressed 'the couple came to an agreement' when saying they got engaged)

✔ 4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something. A Mother's Day Murder by Dee Ernst 4* 6/4 - mixed feelings about her ex-husband

✔ 5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character. Raport pelikana=The Pelican Brief by John Grisham 4* 6/7 - due to the death of her professor/lover & her life in danger

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

✔ 7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading. The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen 3* 6/18 - I added it to my TBR the day I joined GR - 12/31/14 - a gothic mystery (not my kind of fun)

✔ 8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision. Never Gonna Happen by Cynthia Eden 4* 6/10 - male MC has to decide what's more important, female MC's security of keeping secret the fact he's actually a spy

✔ 9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace Her Sanctuary book 1 in Her Box Set by Toni Anderson 4* 6/25 - it's not really about peace but peace of mind is a recurring topic in this story (view spoiler)

✔ 10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun. Stickeen: Story of a Dog book 3 in Alaska Days with John Muir: 4 Books in One Volume: Illustrated: Travels in Alaska, The Cruise of the Corwin, Stickeen and Alaska Days by John Muir 5* 6/15
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message 44: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Zbas and Agnieszka: WELCOME!! 🤗

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”
Aristotle, Metaphysics



message 45: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Update to message #3

PROGRESS: 3/10
❎3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something. El cielo es azul, la tierra blanca

❎4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something. Angel Rogue

❎5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character. The Blind Owl

There are sores which slowly erode the mind in solitude like a kind of canker.
Sadegh Hedayat, The Blind Owl



message 46: by Suzanne (last edited Jun 04, 2021 12:16PM) (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 442 comments 2021 Reading Challenge
June - It’s All in the Mind
Duration:
June 1, 2021-June 30, 2021

Progress: 1 out of 10

This month it's all about the mind. See how many books you can read this month that will fit the prompts below.

1. A Mind of One's Own: Read a book with an independent/self-reliant character:
This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett - ***** - 6/3/2021 - 308 Pages

2. A Mind of It's Own: Read a book including an animal or machine unresponsive to human will.

3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something.

4. Of Two Minds: Read a book with a character who has mixed feelings or is undecided about something.

5. Out of One's Mind: Read a book with an emotionally overwhelmed or insane character.

6. In One's Mind Eye: Read a sci-fi or fantasy book.

7. Never Mind: Read a book from your TBR that you have been avoiding reading.

8. Bear in Mind: Read a book where a character has to weigh an important decision.

9. Peace of Mind: Read a book about peace

10. A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun.

This is the Story of a Happy Marriage by Ann Patchett


message 47: by Sunny (new)

Sunny | 2311 comments Updated Msg #11:

📕10.A Load Off Your Mind: Read a book for fun. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax

1/3

Gracias Carmen 😊


message 48: by Audrey (new)

Audrey (audjvoss12) | 114 comments Update to message 5:
3. Of One Mind: Read a book involving an agreement about something. - Down a Dark Hall
Progress: 2/8


message 49: by Shelly (new)

Shelly Update msg. #8

2/5


message 50: by Carmen (new)

Carmen | 8125 comments Welcome Suzanne! 🤗

“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven..”
John Milton, Paradise Lost



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