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2023 Motley Reading Challenge > ☕☕ COMPLETED!! Denise's 2023 Motley Reading Challenge ☕☕

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message 1: by Denise (last edited Nov 30, 2023 12:54PM) (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments I'm excited to try this one again this year!

Progress: 25/25

1. A book with a villain. The Last House on Needless Street
2. A book written by an author with the first initial of A or Z. Shiver by Allie Reynolds
3. A book released over 5 years ago. The Skeleton in the Closet
4. A book with a protagonist that is over 40. An Elderly Lady Is Up to No Good
5. A book that has an even number of pages. Tapas, Carrot Cake and a Corpse (228 pgs)
6. A book with an intriguing title. What You Are Looking For Is in the Library
7. A book involving a lie. Never Lie
8. A book with alternating time periods. The Mystery Guest
9. A book about revenge. She Started It
10. A book set in the 1980’s. The Christmas Guest
11. A book that is dusty on your shelf. The 17th Suspect
12. A book under 300 pages. Snowflakes
13. A family drama. The Latecomer
14. A book with a one word title. Counterfeit
15. A book centered around a holiday. Blue Christmas
16. A book that starts with “H”. How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing
17. A book with a beautiful cover. Moshi Moshi
Moshi Moshi by Banana Yoshimoto
18. A woman author that is new to you. Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door
19. A new book by your favorite author Someone Else's Shoes
20. A story about a road trip.
21. A book that is co-authored. The Medical Examiner
22. A gothic or noir novel. The Cloisters
23. A book with an autumn vibe. Catch Me If You Candy by Ellie Alexander
24. A book set in a place you want to visit. The Little Café in Copenhagen
25. A book with a purple cover. Dirty Thirty
Dirty Thirty (Stephanie Plum #30) by Janet Evanovich
26. A book with a happy ending. Bright Lights, Big Christmas


message 2: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Wrapping up a handful of books that I actually started in December of 2022, so they won't count here, but I did finish a couple of new books this weekend.


message 3: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Woo hoo - 5 down!


message 4: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments I read The Christmas Pact to fulfill the holiday category and it also worked for another challenge I'm doing, I was pretty disappointed in it. At least I got to check off #15. lol


message 5: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell starts on the main character's 45th birthday. If you need a book for #4, this was sooo good!


message 6: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments #5 A Mystic Murder - 258 pages


message 7: by Patricia (new)

Patricia | 1136 comments Love Lisa Jewell. Need to check this out!


message 8: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Patricia wrote: "Love Lisa Jewell. Need to check this out!"

I think it was one of her best. I hope you love it!


message 9: by Denise (last edited Jul 13, 2023 09:51PM) (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Decisions, decisions...
I love this book cover, but I also want to visit Japan. Should I use it for #17 or #24? :)

Moshi Moshi by Banana Yoshimoto

I'm leaning towards book cover, because I would kind of like to find this as a poster and frame it.


message 10: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Ohhh...I think I might actually finish a challenge this year!


message 11: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Yay! All done. :) Just in time for next year's. :)


message 12: by Bonnie (new)

Bonnie | 705 comments congratulations. My motley plan has been just find a slot for every book I read/finish after January 1st and then when that gets harder try and plan some of the other ones. I have also counted shorter novels/novellas that fit.


message 13: by Denise (new)

Denise (drams5) | 323 comments Bonnie wrote: "congratulations. My motley plan has been just find a slot for every book I read/finish after January 1st and then when that gets harder try and plan some of the other ones. I have also counted shor..."

Yes! I count them, too. Snowflakes was a short one this year. And next year, we have the under 100 page category. 😏


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