2025 Reading Challenge discussion

LET IT BE
Duration: December 1 – December 31, 2023

This month we will be speaking and whispering words of wisdom as we read along to Let It Be by The Beatles. Written by Lennon & McCartney, it was released in 1970.

If you'd like to join this challenge, post a message below letting the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.

1. Let It Be Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

Thanks to Debra Diggs for creating this challenge and to Lina for volunteering to lead it.

♫♫ Let It Be - Monthly Challenge ♫♫
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2023

Hello everyone, and welcome to the Let it Be Challenge!
Thanks again to Debra for creating this challenge - I am excited to be leading it :)

📚 To sign up, please post a comment below and include the number of books you plan to read for this challenge! 📚

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Updating your progress:

When updating your progress, please include your sign-up message number plus the current progress using this format:
Update to Message # xx: books read/ books pledged

If you decide to drop out of the challenge, please don’t delete your original sign-up post. Just update and let me know. Thanks! :)

If at any point you have questions, please feel free to ask!

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Here is the link to 'Let it Be' - to listen to while you search for books you want to read for this challenge/ write your sign-up post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDYfE...

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🎵Beginner🎵
Ariail 0/10
Brianna 0/4
Caraina 0/10
Lisa 0/1
Sheila 0/20
Stormie 0/10
Suzanne 0/10

🎶Advanced🎶
Amy 7/8
Elizabeth 6/10
Jill 3/5
Lulo 1/4

🎺🎸🥁Prodigee🥁🎸🎺
Ashleigh 2/2 - COMPLETED!
Beth 10/10 - COMPLETED!
Brittany 4/4 - COMPLETED!
Chalmation 4/4 - COMPLETED!
Ciara 9/6 - COMPLETED!
Debra 6/6 - COMPLETED!
Frankie 7/6 - COMPLETED!
Greg 3/3 - COMPLETED!
Jenn 10/10- COMPLETED!
JennH 7/5 - COMPLETED!
Kristina 8/8 - COMPLETED!
Laurie 5/5 - COMPLETED!
Lina 8/4 - COMPLETED!
Rachael 3/3 - COMPLETED!
Sarah 10/10 - COMPLETED!
Sherri 10/10 - COMPLETED!
TerryJane 10/10 - COMPLETED!

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28 Signed Up
📚 133/198 books read (67.2 %) 📚

Happy Reading to all of you!

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"By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest." - Confucius

♫♫ Let It Be - Monthly Challenge ♫♫
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2023

♫♫ Progress: 8/4 ♫♫ - COMPLETED!

This month we will be speaking and whispering words of wisdom as we read along to Let It Be by The Beatles. Written by Lennon & McCartney, it was released in 1970.

♫♫ 1. Let It Be
Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.
The Fine Print

♫♫ 2. The Beatles
Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.
Assassin's Quest

3. Release date – 1970
Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title

♫♫ 5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

♫♫ 6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.
One True Loves

♫♫ 7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be
Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
A Christmas Carol

♫♫ 8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be
Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.
Norse Mythology

♫♫ 9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be
Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.
Brave New World

♫♫ 10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.
The Wilful Princess and the Piebald Prince

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LET IT BE
Duration: December 1 – December 31, 2023

7/6 Completed. Finished

1. Let It Be Read a book with a three-word title.
After We Fall-Melanie Harlow 12/09/23

2. The Beatles Read a book with a two-word title.
One Look-Lena Hendrix 12/13/23

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book by a woman author.
Elle Gray-A Code to Kill 12/07/23

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover
Seth-Jessica Gadziala 12/03/23


7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be
Read a romance.
Hope After Loss-Amber Kelly 12/03/23

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people
The Hunted One-Brittney Sahin 12/05/23

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be
Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover
Mile High-Liz Tomforde 12/01/23


10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

Please sign me up for 3 books.

COMPLETED: 3/3

✔️ Let it Be - a book with a three word title: Need You Dead finished 10 December, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔️ The Beatles - a book with a two word title: Die Last finished 4 December, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔️ When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be -a book by a woman author: True Love Bites: Fluff and Fangs Edition finished 20 December, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review

Lina, thanks for leading.

Let It Be

6/6
Completed

✔ 1. Let It Be: Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.
Harvey by Mary Chase

✔ 2. The Beatles: Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.
The Dead by James Joyce

3. Release date – 1970: Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

✔ 4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title
Coma by Robin Cook

✔ 5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
Arcadia by Lauren Groff

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

✔ 7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be: Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
The Book of Flying by Keith Miller

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be: Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.

✔ 9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be: Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.
I Met a Traveller in an Antique Land by Connie Willis

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

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🎶 1. Let It Be: Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.
In Good Faith (Joe Dillard, #2) by Scott Pratt

🎶 2. The Beatles: Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.
Mr. Timothy by Louis Bayard

🎶 3. Release date – 1970: Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.
Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl


🎶 4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title
Injustice For All (Joe Dillard, #3) by Scott Pratt

🎶 5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods

🎶 6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby

🎶 7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be: Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
A Promised Land by Barack Obama

🎶 8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be: Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.
E is for Evidence (Kinsey Milhone, #5) by Sue Grafton

🎶 9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be: Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.
Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens (Wrexford & Sloane, #5) by Andrea Penrose

🎶 10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.
Baggage: Tales from a Fully Packed Life by Alan Cumming

COMPLETED - LET IT BE

5/5 Read

1. Let It Be - Read a book with a three-word title.
The Tender Bar: A Memoir

2. Release date – 1970 - Read a book published in 1970.
Killers of a Certain Age

3. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be - Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble.
None of This Is True

4. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be - Read a romance.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown

5. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be - Read a book featuring music.
Satchmo: My Life in New Orleans

I'm in for 4.

4/4
Challenge complete

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.
Double Blind

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title
My Hand are Tied (DCI Morton #7.1)

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
The Butterfly Legacy

√ 9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.

Ill try for 4
4/4
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1. Let It Be Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel. (hide spoiler)]

🎵 LET IT BE - Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2023
Progress: 10/10 -- COMPLETE

🎵 1. Let It Be
Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.
The Christmas Box

🎵 2. The Beatles
Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.
11th Hour

🎵 3. Release date – 1970
Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.
Forever...

🎵 4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title
Murder at the Royal Botanic Gardens

🎵 5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle

🎵 6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.
Leonard: My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man

🎵 7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be
Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
Christmas at Holiday House

🎵 8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be
Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.
A Sunlit Weapon

🎵 9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be
Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.
Once Upon a Wardrobe

🎵 10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be
Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.
The Secret Chord

I'd like to try for 5.

7/5

LET IT BE
Duration: December 1 – December 31, 2023

1. Let It Be Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black 12/5/23

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title
12th of Never by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 12/3/23

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol 12/1/23

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.
A Royal Pain by Rhys Bowen 12/5/23

7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren 12/3/23

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.
Parable of the Talents by Octavia E. Butler 12/8/23

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.
The Many Daughters of Afong Moy by Jamie Ford 12/27/23

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

I don't really have anything planned that would fit this challenge BUT I feel like it would be blasphemous not to partake in a The Beatles inspired challenge,,,, so, naturally, I'll make do, and sign up for one :)

Thanks, Lina!

Thanks Lina, for such a fun and timely challenge. This has always been one of my most favorite Beatles songs. I know they had a "secret" meaning to this song that's different from that a Catholic would mean, but I need the comfort of this song right now, so thank you.
My goal is 6/10.

Sheila from eastern NC signing on. I love this challenge. I’m going to try for 20, hopefully two from each prompt.

Progress: 9/6

I am in for 6! Not a Beatles fan, but I am a reading fan. I still have traumatic memories of my 7th grade music teacher trying to get a class full of 12-year-old good-for-nothings to harmonize together on "Let It Be". Half of us were going through voice changes & the other half of us would rather jump out the window than sing a cappella in front of our classmates. He was so optimistic.

1. Let It Be
Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.
The Late Americans - Brandon Taylor

2. The Beatles
Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.
Mister Magic - Kiersten White

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title
The Moth for the Star - James Reich

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
The Guest - Emma Cline

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.
Amazing Grace Adams - Fran Littlewood

7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
The Apology - Jimin Han

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be? Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.
Gator Country: Deception, Danger, and Alligators in the Everglades - Rebecca Renner

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.
Land of Milk and Honey - C Pam Zhang

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.
The New Earth - Jess Row

Hi, Ciara, I am intrigued by your bio blurb as well as your post. Please forgive me if I use the wrong words, I have had several strokes, each worse than the ones before, and my words leave my brain one way, and by the time they travel to my fingers or mouth, they have sometimes become something else. I look forward to seeing your choices and reviews.

LET IT BE
December 01 - December 31, 2023
Progress: 8/8

Sign me up for 8 books, please!

Let It Be
✅ 1. Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

The Beatles
✅ 2, Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be.
✅ 4. Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title: Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie

When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be,
✅ Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author: Death in the Clouds by Agatha Christie

And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be.
✅ Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be.
✅ Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way: Maurice by E.M. Forster

For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be.
✅ Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight: Dealing with Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede

And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be.
✅ 9. Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future: Death in the Clouds

Sign me up for 10

10/10-COMPLETED

✅1. Let It Be: Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.
Murder Queen High (3/12/23)

✅2. The Beatles: Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.
Puppy Love (2/12/23)

✅3. Release date-1970: Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.
Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You? (25/12/23)

✅4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the titlle.
Miss Marple's Final Cases (26/12/23)

✅5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.
The Girl Most Likely by Rebecca Sparrow (2/12/23)

✅6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.
(23/12/23)

✅7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be: Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
Music from Another World (25/12/23)

✅8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be: Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.
Eyes of Laura Mars (6/12/23)

✅9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be: Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.
The Future Below (21/12/23)

✅10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be: Read a book featuring music OR a book set in Israel.
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (15/12/23)

Sign me up for all 10!

Put me down for 3 books.

2. The Beatles
Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title. Wild Fire
5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author. Heavy Time
6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover. Uncompromising Honor

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♫♫ Let It Be - Monthly Challenge ♫♫
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2023

Completed: 0/10

1. Let It Be Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

Completed 10/10

1. Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life.
Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree, 3/5*, 12/19/23

2. Read a book with a two-word title.
Hungry Ghosts by Kevin Jared Hosein, 3/5*, 12/5/23

3. 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.
Nine Princes in Amber by Roger Zelazny, 4/5*, 12/15/23

4. Read a mystery
Hypothermia by Arnaldur Indriðason, 4/5*, 12/2/23

5. Read a book by a woman author.
Nora Bonesteel's Christmas Past by Sharyn McCrumb, 4/5*, 12/8/23

6. Read a book with a woman on the cover.
Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley, 3/5*, 12/4/23

7. Read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.
Born for Trouble: The Further Adventures of Hap and Leonard by Joe R. Lansdale, 4/5*, 12/6/23

8. Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people.
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich, 3/5*, 12/3/23

9. Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover.
The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier by Ian Urbina by E.B. White, 5/5*, 12/23/23

I’m in for 5. 3/5

1. Let It Be Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.The Beatles from A to Zed: An Alphabetical Mystery Tour

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title. The Deeds of the Disturber

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.The Last Camel Died at Noon

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

2023 & 2024 Reading Challenge
December - Let It Be
Duration: December 1 – December 31, 2023

Progress: 0 out of 10

This month we will be speaking and whispering words of wisdom as we read along to Let It Be by The Beatles. Written by Lennon & McCartney, it was released in 1970.

If you'd like to join this challenge, post a message below letting the challenge leader know how many books you plan to read.

1. Let It Be Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

7. And when the broken hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

I will attempt 8
7/8

1. Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title: Paris Is Flaming

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Read a mystery: Kissing Christmas Goodbye

5. Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author: The Weight of Silence

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

7. Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way: Home Shopped Holiday

8. Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people: Northwoods

9. Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover: It's a Wonderful Wife

10.Read a book featuring music: Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics

Update Message #5
2/6 Completed

Updated message #10

1/4

I would like to participate in this challenge.I am going to try for all 10.

2023 & 2024 Reading Challenge
December - Let It Be

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1. Let It Be Read a book where the protagonist accepts a change in their life OR read a book with a three-word title.

2. The Beatles Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title.

3. Release date – 1970 Read a book published in 1970 OR read a book with a disco ball or bell bottoms on the cover.

4. Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Yeah, there will be an answer, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Let it be, Whisper words of wisdom, Let it be Read a mystery OR read a book with 'whisper' or 'wisdom' (or synonyms) in the title

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author.

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover.

7. And when the broken-hearted, People living in the world agree, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a romance OR read a book where a problem is resolved in an agreeable way.

8. For though they may be parted, There is still a chance that they will see, There will be an answer, Let it be Read a book where a person/people are searching for another person/people OR read a book involving sight.

9. And when the night is cloudy, There is still a light that shines on me, Shine until tomorrow, Let it be Read a book with clouds or a light source on the cover OR read a book set in the future.

10. I wake up to the sound of music, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book featuring music OR read a book set in Israel.

Sign me up for 2 please!

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1. Read a book featuring a band OR read a book with a two-word title. - Cruel Beauty
2. Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author. - In a Holidaze

Sign me up for four please!

Progress 0/4

Updated message 6: 1/3

Updated message 27-- 3/8

Update message #17
progress 6/6

That went a lot faster than I expected. I'll probably try to knock out a few more prompts before the month is over!

Update to message #7: 2/6

Update to message 22:

6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover. Uncompromising Honor

1/3

I'll join this challenge
I will try to get at least 4 of them.

Update to message 22:

5. When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book where the protagonist is in trouble OR read a book by a woman author. Heavy Time

2/3

Updated message #10

2/4

Updated message 6: 2/3

I would like to sign up for 10- thanks 🙂

Updated message 27-- 4/8

Updated Message #38

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6. And in my hour of darkness, She is standing right in front of me, Speaking words of wisdom, Let it be Read a book with a dark cover OR read a book with a woman on the cover. The Outsider

Updated message #10

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Update to message #7: 4/6

Updated message 27-- 5/8

Update Message #5
7/6 Completed. Finished

Update to message #7: 6/6
Challenge completed.

Updated message 27-- 6/8