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message 1: by Joy D (last edited Dec 13, 2022 07:31AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Read 26/26 prompts:
Completed 25/25 as of 9/10/22
Completed all 26 as of 12/12/22

1. A book you received as a gift.
My nephew gave me this book for Christmas 2021.
Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 by Michael Capuzzo - 2/20/22 - 4* - My Review

2. A book that takes place in New York, New Mexico, New Jersey, New Hampshire.
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann - 1/6/22 - 3* - My Review

3. A book about: book clubs, book stores, libraries
Love, Death & Rare Books by Robert Hellenga - 2/10/22 - 4* - My Review

4. A book from Moderator Recommends
Behind the Scenes at the Museum by Kate Atkinson - 9/7/22 - 3* - My Review


5. A new release.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - 1/21/22 - 5* - My Review

6. A lesser known book written by any author.
A Whole Life by Robert Seethaler - 1/12/22 - 4* - My Review

7. A book with a two word title.
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher - 1/11/22 - 4* - My Review

8. A book with a different culture than yours.
The King's Shadow: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Deadly Quest for the Lost City of Alexandria by Edmund Richardson - 4* - My Review

9. A book about someone who is dead.
My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir by Katherine G. Johnson - 1/8/22 - 4* - My Review

10. A book from a genre you don’t usually read. (I am not a romance fan)
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - 1/9/22 - 2* - My Review

11. Read two books by one author, name author. (Taylor Jenkins Reid)
a) Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 2/3/22 - 3* - My Review
b) The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 3/7/22 - 2* - My Review

12. Book set in a fictional town.
Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout - 2/24/22 - 2* - My Review

13. A light hearted or fun book.
Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives by Mark Miodownik - 1/29/22 - 3* - My Review

14. A book about betrayal.
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - 3* - My Review

15. A book written by an author who uses initials for his/her name. ie: J.K. Rowling
Learwife: A Novel by J.R. Thorpe - 1/3/22 - 4* - My Review

16. A book you own but haven’t read yet.
Leaves of the Banyan Tree by Albert Wendt - 1/19/22 - 2* - My Review

17. A book from the bottom of your tbr list.
The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat - 9/9/22 - 5* - My Review


18. A highly anticipated book.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel - 4/12/22 - 4* - My Review

19. A book you picked up at the library.
The Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution by Susan Hockfield - 1/7/22 - 3* - My Review

20. A book you bought/borrowed without reading the inside blurb.
A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World’s Smartest Birds of Prey by Jonathan Meiburg - 1/15/22 - 4* - My Review

21. A book that starts with the letter W, X,Y, or Z*
What Willow Says by Lynn Buckle - 1/2/22 - 4* - My Review

22. A book from a series.
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young - 2/11/22 - 2* - My Review

23. A book with a number in the title.
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky - completed 1/4/22 - 3 stars - My Review

24. Read a book set in a state with a direction in its name: North, South, East, or West. (N.C, N.D, S.C, S.D, W.V) (North Carolina)
Black Cloud Rising by David Wright Faladé - 12/12/22 - 4* - My Review

25. A book written by someone from The U.K. (N. Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales)
The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis - 1/20/22 - 1* - My Review

26. A book with an Orange cover.
If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home by Tim O'Brien - 1/4/22 - 4* - My Review
If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home by Tim O'Brien

*According to Goodreads rules: books that start with certain letters include the A/An/The. Which means that no, we cant skip those words


message 2: by Joy D (last edited Jan 04, 2022 12:39PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments14. A book about betrayal.
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys - 1/1/22 - 3* My Review


message 3: by Joy D (last edited Jan 04, 2022 12:39PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments21. A book that starts with the letter W, X,Y, or Z*
What Willow Says by Lynn Buckle - 1/2/22 - 4* - My Review


message 4: by Amy (new)

Amy D. | 171 comments Wow, two down and we're only three days into 2022!


message 5: by Joy D (last edited Jan 04, 2022 12:38PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Yes, I typically finish one book per day. I am fortunate to have lots of time to read (and I don't watch TV at all).

15. A book written by an author who uses initials for his/her name. ie: J.K. Rowling
Learwife: A Novel by J.R. Thorpe - 1/3/22 - 4* - My Review


message 6: by Joy D (last edited Jan 09, 2022 10:12AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments26. A book with an Orange cover.
If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home by Tim O'Brien - 1/4/22 - 4* - My Review
If I Die in a Combat Zone, Box Me Up and Ship Me Home by Tim O'Brien


message 7: by Joy D (last edited Jan 09, 2022 10:13AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments23. A book with a number in the title.
Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky - completed 1/4/22 - 3* - My Review


message 8: by Joy D (last edited Jan 16, 2022 10:25AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments2. A book that takes place in New York, New Mexico, New Jersey, New Hampshire.
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann - 1/6/22 - 3* - My Review


message 9: by Joy D (last edited Jan 09, 2022 10:14AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments19. A book you picked up at the library.
The Age of Living Machines: How Biology Will Build the Next Technology Revolution by Susan Hockfield - 1/7/22 - 3* - My Review

9. A book about someone who is dead.
My Remarkable Journey: A Memoir by Katherine G. Johnson - 1/8/22 - 4* - My Review


message 10: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments10. A book from a genre you don’t usually read. (I am not a romance fan)
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - 1/9/22 - 2* - My Review


message 11: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments7. A book with a two word title.
Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher - 1/11/22 - 4* - My Review


message 12: by Joy D (last edited Jan 13, 2022 09:59AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments6. A lesser known book written by any author.
A Whole Life by Robert Seethaler - 1/12/22 - 4* - My Review


message 13: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments20. A book you bought/borrowed without reading the inside blurb.
A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World’s Smartest Birds of Prey by Jonathan Meiburg - 1/15/22 - 4* - My Review


message 14: by Joy D (last edited Jan 17, 2022 12:06PM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments8. A book with a different culture than yours.
The King's Shadow: Obsession, Betrayal, and the Deadly Quest for the Lost City of Alexandria by Edmund Richardson - 4* - My Review (Set in Afghanistan)


message 15: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments16. A book you own but haven’t read yet.
Leaves of the Banyan Tree by Albert Wendt - 1/19/22 - 2* - My Review


message 16: by Joy D (last edited Jan 21, 2022 08:17AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments25. A book written by someone from The U.K. (N. Ireland, Scotland, England, Wales)
The Old Devils by Kingsley Amis - 1/20/22 - 1* - My Review


message 17: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments5. A new release.
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - 1/21/22 - 5* - My Review


message 19: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments3. A book about: book clubs, book stores, libraries
Love, Death & Rare Books by Robert Hellenga - 2/10/22 - 4* - My Review


message 20: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments22. A book from a series.
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young - 2/11/22 - 2* - My Review


message 21: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments1. A book you received as a gift.
My nephew gave me this book for Christmas 2021.
Close to Shore: The Terrifying Shark Attacks of 1916 by Michael Capuzzo - 2/20/22 - 4* - My Review


message 22: by Joy D (last edited Feb 26, 2022 11:19AM) (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments12. Book set in a fictional town.
Anything Is Possible by Elizabeth Strout - 2/24/22 - 2* - My Review (Amgash, Illinois)


message 23: by Amy (new)

Amy D. | 171 comments You're making good progress! A lot of your choices look intriguing to me, including some about powerful, inspirational women.


message 24: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments Amy wrote: "You're making good progress! A lot of your choices look intriguing to me, including some about powerful, inspirational women."
Thanks, Amy! I do try to mix in books about strong women.


message 25: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments18. A highly anticipated book.
Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel - 4/12/22 - 4* - My Review


message 27: by 〰️Beth〰️ (new)

〰️Beth〰️ (x1f4a0bethx1f4a0) | 470 comments Impressive! I always have a mental block with this challenge and never finish.


message 28: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments 〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "Impressive! I always have a mental block with this challenge and never finish."
Thanks, Beth. For this one, I generally read a book and look to see if it fits anywhere.


message 29: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments ✅17. The Cruel Sea by Nicholas Monsarrat - 9/9/22 - 5* - My Review


message 30: by Joy D (new)

Joy D | 1289 comments ✅24.Black Cloud Rising by David Wright Faladé - 12/12/22 - 4* - My Review (North Carolina)

All 26 prompts completed as of 12/12/22.


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