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2023 Nadine's Mini-Challenge
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The First (aka Nadine's) 2023 Mini-Challenge
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I am FINISHED as of 11/29/23
✔ 1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy - The Gene: An Intimate History.
✔ 2. The 23rd book on a list - Antelope Woman
✔ 3. A book with five words in the title - Our Wives Under the Sea
✔ 4. A book based on Norse mythology - The Witch's Heart
✔ 5. A book about sheep or shepherds- Three Bags Full.
✔ 6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title - Arsenic and Adobo
✔ 7. A title that starts with W - Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
✔ 8. A book set on an island - White Nights
✔ 9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. - Ariadne
✔ 10. A book less than 230 pages long - Dinosaurs
Love this! 8/10
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5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"): Three Bags Full
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
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Nadine, I delete this post if you didn't want our plans here.
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This was my exact intent, everyone can add their lists here!
Thanks for this Nadine it looks fun, although 3 months probably won't work for me. :)10/10 on March 12/23
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Set your own schedule! :-) Lynn and I weren't really sure how often to run these. Everyone reads at a different pace. Spread this out over the entire year if you want to! (And I might do that.) Unlike some other seasonal challenges, there's no prize or anything, so you can take your time.
Nadine, this looks pretty cool. I might incorporate some if I have the time.
Wow, those prompts are really inventive. I might give it a try during the year.
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YAY!! True creativity!! I love these! Of course, initially I have no idea what I might read for any of them, but certain I can find something for each one!
This one is tentatively aimed at First Quarter 2023, but you can set your own schedule.
1/10 as of January 8!
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
Grey Mask (Miss Silver #1) by Patricia Wentworth
Located at the top of a stack of 22 books, so the 23rd book! :)
January 8 ✶✶✶✶✶
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). Yikes!
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
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8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42)."
Okay, educate me on prompt #8. Is LOST referring to the TV show? (Fingers crossed, 'cause that would explain my total lack of knowledge of this one since I do not have TV...) LOL
Oh why not! A bunch of these overlap nicely with some of my other challenges... I even have a sheep book I was planning to read.Progress 8/10
✔ 1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy:
In the Blink of An Eye by Jo Callaghan ⭐⭐⭐
✔ 2. The 23rd book on a list:
23rd book on the read by me this year list 🤣
Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 3. A book with five words in the title:
A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha 0Shannon ⭐⭐⭐⭐
4. A book based on Norse mythology
✔ 5. A book about sheep or shepherds:
A Short History of the World According to Sheep by Sally Coulthard ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title:
Ink Blood Sister Scribe by Emma Törzs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 7. A title that starts with W:
World Running Down by Al Hess ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔ 8. A book set on an island:
The Mountain in the Sea by Ray Nayler ⭐⭐⭐⭐
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization
✔ 10. A book less than 230 pages long:
Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ellie wrote: "Oh why not! A bunch of these overlap nicely with some of my other challenges... I even have a sheep book I was planning to read.1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy
2. The 23rd book on a..."
That sounds great! Replacing my sheep choice immediately.
Oh this sounds fun.1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy
2. The 23rd book on a list
3. A book with five words in the title
4. A book based on Norse mythology
5. A book about sheep or shepherds
A Short History of the World According to Sheep
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title
7. A title that starts with W
8. A book set on an island
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
0/101. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy
The Origin of Species???
2. The 23rd book on a list
The Starlight Barking, Chosen Ones or Orlando
3. A book with five words in the title
The Isle of the Lost, The Lives of Christopher Chant or No Ballet Shoes in Syria
4. A book based on Norse mythology
Loki: Where Mischief Lies
5. A book about sheep or shepherds
Far From the Madding Crowd
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title
Feather and Flame
7. A title that starts with W
Wanda The Scarlet Witch And Vision, The Wind in the Willows or The Woman in White
8. A book set on an island
We Bought an Island
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization.
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
10. A book less than 230 pages long
The Starlight Barking, Kidnapped or The Brontë Girls
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). - Allegiant2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). - All's Well That Ends Well
3. A book with five words in the title - The Mysterious Affair at Styles
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya). -When We Were Vikings
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). - Your God Is Too Safe: Rediscovering the Wonder of a God You Can't Control
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - Charmed & Deadly
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).- Woman on the Edge
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST) - A Ballet of Lepers: A Novel and Stories
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). - The History of Rome, Vol 1: The Period Anterior to the Abolition of the Monarchy
10. A book less than 230 pages long. - True Lies
2023 Nadine's Mini-ChallengeJanuary, February, March
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
Family History 101: A Beginner's Guide to Finding Your Ancestors by Marcia D. Yannizze Melnyk Read 1/20/23 - 4*
I want to do more than just list my ancestors. I am hoping this book will help me improve my skills.
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
Betrayal of Trust by J.A. Jance Read 3/8/23 - 4*
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
To Love and Be Wise by Josephine Tey Read 1/12/23 - 4*
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
The Witch's Heart by Genevieve Gornichec [Loki] Read 2/8/23 - 4*
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon
This book may not be about sheep or shepherds, but I think it fits the sense of the Psalm...looking out for the lost one.
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
Wild Pork and Watercress by Barry Crump
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
Aunt Bessie Assumes by Diana Xarissa [Set on the Isle of Man] Read 2/15/23 - 4*
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
Circe by Madeline Miller
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
Buried Magic by T.J. Green Read 1/21/23 - 4*
This is such a fun idea!!4/10
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
✔️2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). - Iron Widow
✔️3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). To Sir Phillip, With Love
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). - When He Was Wicked
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
✔️10. A book less than 230 pages long. - Death Note, Vol. 6: Give-and-Take
Now these are some fun prompts! Thanks Nadine!1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
<3 Yay! I'm all in for this! I've given up on the official Popsugar '23 challenge. Thanks for starting this!10/10
✔️1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy The Science of Being Angry
✔️ 2. The 23rd book on a list Outsmarting the Sociopath Next Door: How to Protect Yourself Against a Ruthless Manipulator
✔️3. A book with five words in the title Haven Jacobs Saves the Planet
✔️4. A book based on Norse mythology Bea Wolf This one's a stretch, but I'm going to count it!
✔️5. I'm changing this to a book by a David since the 23rd psalm was written by David. On the Plurality of Worlds
✔️6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title Firekeeper's Daughter
✔️7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).Where the Lost Ones Go
✔️8. A book set on an island He Mele A Hilo
✔️9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again I'm not sure this really counts because it's more about the bible than an ancient civilization, so I might change my mind.
✔️10. A book less than 230 pages long. The Grasshopper: Games, Life and Utopia
Thanks Nadine for putting this together!1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy
2. The 23rd book on a list
3. A book with five words in the title
4. A book based on Norse mythology
5. A book about sheep or shepherds
A Short History of the World According to Sheep
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title
7. A title that starts with W
8. A book set on an island
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization
10. A book less than 230 pages long
I'm in! My other challenges do these mini-challenges, and I really enjoy them.1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy:
2. The 23rd book on a list:
3. A book with five words in the title:
4. A book based on Norse mythology:
5. A book about sheep or shepherds:
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title:
7. A title that starts with W:
8. A book set on an island:
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization:
10. A book less than 230 pages long:
I'm in.1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). A Line in the World: A Year on the North Sea Coast
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya). The Witch's Heart
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). A Short History of the World According to Sheep
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!! Nothing to See Here
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). The Winners
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42). When We Believed in Mermaids
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). The Dovekeepers
10. A book less than 230 pages long. Women Talking
I'll give it a try, too.Completed: 10/10 as of 4/6/2023
* indicates completed
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy: The Echo Wife*
2. The 23rd book on a list: The Afterward*
3. A book with five words in the title: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow*
4. A book based on Norse mythology: The Witch's Heart*
5. A book about sheep or shepherds: Brokeback Mountain*
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title: The Wicked Bargain*
7. A title that starts with W: The Way of Kings*
8. A book set on an island: The Unhoneymooners*
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization: Ariadne*
10. A book less than 230 pages long: Mysteries of Thorn Manor*
I'm in...9/10
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy
John Saturnall's Feast: A Novel2. The 23rd book on a list:
A Game of Thrones3. A book with five words in the title:
The Dead Shall Not Rest4. A book based on Norse mythology:
5. A book about sheep or shepherds:
David: Rise6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title
Tales from the Drag Strip: Memorable Stories from the Greatest Drag Racer of All Time7. A title that starts with W:
Wild Night8. A book set on an island:
The Bastard Princess9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization:
Murder in the Place of Anubis10. A book less than 230 pages long:
20 Minutes To Change A Life
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). The Echo Wife2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). The Atmospherians
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). We Can Only Save Ourselves
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya). The Witch's Heart
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). Three Bags Full
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!! The Children on the Hill
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). Winter Counts
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42). Saint X
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). Cleopatra: A Life
10. A book less than 230 pages long. Stories from the Tenants Downstairs
Looks fun! I'm in!!1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
Dawn
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
Jurassic Park
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
Norse Mythology
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
Nothing to See Here
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
Sounds like fun! Diane's 2023 mini challenge
Completed!! 3/20/23
10 of 10
✅ 1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes)
A family tree.
After the Funeral by Agatha Christie
✅ 2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
Death in the Sunshine by Steph Broadribb
✅ 3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
The Life of Andrew Jackson by Robert V. Remini
✅ 4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
Thor and Loki by Carl Bowen
✅ 5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
The Quest of the Warrior Sheep by Christine Russell
✅ 6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
Goddess of Fire by Bharti Kirchner
✅ 7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
When the Apricots Bloom by Gina Wilkinson
✅ 8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
Blue Lightning by Ann Cleeves
✅ 9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times)
Shadows in Bronze by Lindsey Davis
✅ 10. A book less than 230 pages long.
The Ardent Swarm by Yamen Manai
I have also posted this in on my PS list because it's easier to keep track of in one place. I have a couple of series that are featured on both lists. As with my sporadic and somewhat patterns of reading, This list may change on the whims of of fate and my ever present 'oh shiny new book' crow syndrome.
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy -Cinder
2. The 23rd book on a list (Goodreads want to read. The only list i have that i actually use) - Winter
✅3. A book with five words in the title - The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅4. A book based on Norse mythology - Oh My Goddess!, Volume 1 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅5. A book about sheep or shepherds - Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense. Light Novels, Vol. 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title - The Hawthorne Legacy
✅7. A title that starts with W - The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅8. A book set on an island – The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization - My Fair Concubine ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✅10. A book less than 230 pages long. - The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
All done! 10/101. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). - Hiding the Past, Nathan Dylan Goodwin - 02/03/23
First whole-numbered book in the Forensic Geneaologist series: https://www.goodreads.com/series/1451...
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example) - The Golden Enclaves, Naomi Novik - 03/02/23.
The 23rd book I read in 2023
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5) - The Story of the Stone, Barry Hughart - 17/01/23
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
The Penguin Book of Norse Myths: Gods of the Vikings, Kevin Crossley-Holland - 12/03/23
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
A Short History Of The World According To Sheep, Sally Coulthard - 10/03/23
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
Penne Dreadful, Catherine Bruns - 05/02/23
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
What Happened in London, Kim M Watt - 18/02/23
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
The Creak on the Stairs, Eva Björg Ægisdóttir - 08/03/23
Set on Iceland
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
Disappearance of a Scribe, Dana Stabenow - 20/01/23
Set in the Alexandria of Cleopatra, shortly after the birth of Cleopatra's and Julius Caesar's son Caesarion.
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
An Enemy of the People, Henrik Ibsen - 09/01/23
164pg long
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Looks like fun 1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy - From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds by Daniel Dennett
2. The 23rd book on a list - Tess of the D’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
3. A book with five words in the title - Magic Kingdom for Sale/Sold by Terry Brooks
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title - The Fire's Stone by Tanya Huff
7. A title that starts with W - Walkaway by Cory Doctorow
8. A book set on an island - Island by Aldous Huxley
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long - The Cobbler's Boy by Elizabeth Bear and Katherine Addison
Absolutely love these bonus challenge prompts! Putting this in as a place holder until I have a chance to shuffle through my home library and see if I have any titles that work.√1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). Dawn
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). Keeping Faith
√3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). A History of Wild Places]
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya). ?
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). ?
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!! The Girl Who Played with Fire
√7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet). What's Mine and Yours
√8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42). The Guest List
√9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). Counted with the Stars
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
FINISHED :)√1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
The Ancestor
√2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
I'm Watching You
√3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
In a Dark, Dark Wood
√4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
Naglfar: Das Schiff der toten Götter (NAGLFAR: Ark of the Gods)
√5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
The Broken Girls
Set at a boarding school, and teachers can be figuratively described as shepherds.
√6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
Die EPIC-Trilogie
√7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
Watch Your Back
√8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
The Pact
√9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
Obduktion
√10. A book less than 230 pages long.
The Perfect Murder
7/101. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy Upgrade
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6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title A Fire Endless
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9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization The Silence of the Girls or Half Sick of Shadows
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These look excellent prompts. I'm in. Thank you, Nadine.1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics by Adam Rutherford
Read in April
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
Rewild Yourself: 23 Spellbinding Ways to Make Nature More Visible by Simon Barnes
Relevance: This was the 23rd book in my local library catalogue with 23 in the title.
Read in May.
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
Our Lady of the Nile by Scholastique Mukasonga
Read in February
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
Edge I Hero Legends Freya by Steve Barlow
Read in April.
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
The Sheep's Tale by John Lewis-Stempel
Read in April
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
Songs for the Flames by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
Read in May
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Read in April
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
The Pine Islands by Marion Poschmann
Relevance: Set in Japan
Read in July
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
Desperate Undertaking by Lindsey Davis
Relevance: Set in ancient Rome
Read in February
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
A Duty of Care: Britain Before and After Covid by Peter Hennessy
Read in March
This is so fun! Not sure what I'll end up checking off just yet, but I appreciate the creativity here <31. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy
2. The 23rd book on a list
3. A book with five words in the title: Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries
4. A book based on Norse mythology
5. A book about sheep or shepherds
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization
L Y N N wrote: "8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42)."Okay, educate me on prompt #8. Is LOST referring to the TV show? (Fingers crossed, 'cause that would explain my total lack of knowledge of this one since I do not have TV...) LOL..."
Yes! One of my favorite shows. (And also where my profile pic comes from.) I LOVE the reference!
Suggestions for additional prompts in future:A book set in Maine (23rd state)
A book set in China (23rd nation admitted to the UN)
A book set during the presidency of Benjamin Henry Harrison (23rd president, 1889-1893) (an "advanced" challenge)
A book with 2 or 3 in the title (word or digit)
A book about an election (23rd amendment gave Wash DC residents right to vote in presidential elections)
A book relating to silver, or silver in the title (23rd anniversary symbol is silver plate)
A book set around a meal (again, 23rd anniversary reference)
A book set in the early 20th century ("23 Skidoo")
Just my thoughts....looking forward to this challenge
Robin wrote: "Suggestions for additional prompts in future:A book set in Maine (23rd state)
A book set in China (23rd nation admitted to the UN)
A book set during the presidency of Benjamin Henry Harrison (23r..."
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Nadine - just had a look ane applaud your 23 list! You did miss "23 skidoo" - read a short story since it means to leave quickly. Alas one only hears that in old movies now.
Rachel's 2023 Ultimate PopSugar Mini Challenge10/10
✅1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes): The Secrets of Bridgewater Bay by Julie Brooks* (Australia) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example): Fish Soup by Margarita García Robayo* (Colombia) 25 Sep 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5): Everyone Knows You Go Home by Natalia Sylvester (Mexico) 17 Jan 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya): The Seven Skins of Esther Wilding by Holly Ringland (Faroe Islands) 11 Jan 2022 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"): The Bark Cutters by Nicole Alexander (Australia) 5 Jan 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title: She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan (China) 3 Jun 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet): A Woman Of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa*(Puerto Rico) 25 Feb 2023 ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅8. A book set on an island: Scarlet Lies by Lani Wendt Young* (Samoa) 5 Jan 2022 ⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times): Skin of the Sea by Natasha Bowen (Nigeria) 7 Feb 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
✅10. A book less than 230 pages long: The Vinland Sagas: The Norse Discovery of America by Unknown* (Greenland) 29 Jan 2023 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review
Nadine in NY wrote: "To start off 2023 with a BANG, here's a list of ten categories inspired by "23"! As always, no one is checking on you, you can do all, some, one, or none of these. Read all comic books, all short s..."This is amazing! I will be adding these and any future mini-challenge prompts into my TBR plans as a "bonus category."
(My reading plans for 2023 are to start each month off with 3 books on my TBR: one from a Popsugar Reading Challenge category, one from an Owned Books TBR reading challenge I found on Storygraph, and one from a personal challenge I'm calling "Read the Library," where I pick a random book to read from the school library where I work. If I get through all 3 books in the month, I get to pick either another book from one of these 3 categories, or I can add in a "bonus category". Bonus categories will be either a mini-challenge prompt now that I've seen this, or a category I'm calling "Unhaul-able," where I choose a book from my shelves that I'm pretty sure I want to "unhaul", or not keep, and read that before deciding whether to give it away.)
Okay here is my list. I'll be adding the books that I've read and not the pre-planning ones since, for me anyways, that would diminish the purpose.1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long
Nadine,I love this mini challenge and impressed with the ideas that sparked your prompts. Thanks for adding extra fun: I’ve added your prompts to my challenge list♥️
This may take me a whole year to complete with the 2023 challenge. Am willing to give it a try!0/15
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
I am not sure how much from either of the lists I will do, but I found these prompts more inspiring than the main ones and couldn't pass by!0/10
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes). Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example). Making Up the Mind: How the Brain Creates Our Mental World - it was 23. on the list with non-fiction recommendations from a blog I follow
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5). A Slip of the Keyboard: Collected Non-Fiction
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya). Norse Mythology not very original :)
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd"). Three Bags Full or Far From The Maddening Crowd
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) -
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).Warlight or Where Shall We Run To?: A Memoir or What Is Real?: The Unfinished Quest for the Meaning of Quantum Physics
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42) Any book a set in UK will do!
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times). Circe (wich is cheating since I use it in the main challenge as well)
10. A book less than 230 pages long
I love this idea and these prompts. I will be choosing some books soon.1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long.
2023 Nadine's Mini-ChallengeFirst Quarter 2023
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow 6/26/23
History Is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera 2/23/23
The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain 1/27/23
Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman 5/7/23
Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann 8/9/23
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden 3/1/23
Wonton Terror by Vivien Chien 1/6/22
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 8/4/23
Atalanta by Jennifer Saint 7/9/23
A Spindle Splintered by Alix E. Harrow 1/21/23 - 128 pages
1st Qtr 2023✔️1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
✔️3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
More Than You'll Ever Know✔️4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
Norse Mythology✔️5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
Three Bags Full6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
✔️7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
✔️8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
H. G. Wells : The Island of Doctor Moreau✔️9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
Elektra✔️10. A book less than 230 pages long.
Oscar Wilde: The Importance of Being Earnest
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long
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This one is tentatively aimed at First Quarter 2023, but you can set your own schedule.
1. A book involving genetics and/or genealogy (because we have 23 pairs of chromosomes).
2. The 23rd book on a list (your TBR list, for example).
3. A book with five words in the title (because 2+3=5).
4. A book based on Norse mythology (connection: Vanadium is the 23rd element and was named for Vanadis aka Freya).
5. A book about sheep or shepherds (because Psalm 23 starts "The Lord is my shepherd").
6. A book with flames on the cover or in the title (because a movie "23" was made about hacker Karl Koch who burned to death - possibly suicide - at the age of 23) - LOL this is such a reach, but it would still make a good category!!
7. A title that starts with W (23rd letter in the English alphabet).
8. A book set on an island (because 23 is one of the recurring numbers in LOST 4 8 15 16 23 42).
9. A book about or set in an ancient civilization. (Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times).
10. A book less than 230 pages long.