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June - Change By Any Other Name
Hello everyone! Is anyone else as mind blown as me that we're here already? Like how are we at the midway point of 2024 this quickly?!? 🤯
Anyways! Thanks in advance to all of you who decide to join me this June. I'm really looking forward to seeing lots of new and returning names on the roster - the more, the merrier!
As always, I'm super excited to discover what books everyone will be reading to fit the prompts throughout the month. Show me all the books I should be adding to my never-ending-ever-growing-TBR-pile! 📚
Welcome to this month's challenge, and happy reading! 😊
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Good luck to all of you :)
Participants:
Amy → 6/5
Allie → 4/5
Ariail → 8/8
Beth → 8/8
Blu's World → 3/3
Brianna Raquel → 8/8
Caraina → 5/5
Carri Carey → 8/8
Chalmation → 4/4
Ciara → 8/8
Denise → 5/5 → 7/7
Emily → 3/3
Gwen → 0/8
Janine → 4/3
JennH → 4/4
Jill → 0/5
Kalyn → 2/3
Karin → 4/4
Laurie → 8/8
Lisa → 0/5
Lisa Marie → 3/4
Lina → 8/4
Magdalena → 7/5
Rachael → 4/4
Rachael (msg 61) → 4/8
Sahira → 5/3
Sarah → 8/8
Saravzee → 3/3
Shari → 5/4
Sheila → 12/5
Suzanne → 2/8
TerryJane → 11/8
Whitney → 4/4
Updated up to msg #97
I think I'm gonna be a bit silly and aim for 5 books this month. The prompts I am planning to read for are pretty easily doable, so maybe I'll manage.
TerryJane wrote: "CHANGE BY ANY OTHER NAME Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
Are you prepared to dive into the dynamic world of literature where change reigns supreme? This challenge beckons you to journey through ..."
I'll try for four and see how it goes.
4/4
🧹1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability. The Messy Lives of Book People
🎺2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen. Round Ireland with a Fridge by Tony Hawks
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
🤸🏼♀️4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development. An Elephant in the Garden
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
🎺7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
🎺Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation. The Messy Lives of Book People
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
CHANGE BY ANY OTHER NAME - COMPLETEDDuration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
Completed: 5/5
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen. Lilli de Jong - Janet Benton 6/1/24
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.) Bloodrose - Andrea Cremer 6/9/24
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development. The Girls with No Names - Serena Burdick 6/9/24
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own. Speaker for the Dead - Orson Scott Card 6/2/24
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre. Sing, Wild Bird, Sing - Jacqueline O'Mahony 6/6/24
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
I'll sign up for 3!3/3 - Completed 6/30/2024
2. Read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - Completed 6/8/2024
5. Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read - I Miss the Rain in Africa: Peace Corps as a Third Act by Nancy Daniel Wesson - Completed 6/30/2024
6. Read a book from a favorite author or genre - 11/22/63 by Stephen King - Completed 6/26/2024
Sheila from NC signing on. Starting summer travels so I’ll go for five books, although not sure which prompts.
I'm in for 4!Progress: 4/4
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction by Grady Hendrix
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen
Please sign me up for 4 books.COMPLETED: 4/4
✔️ Accommodate - Read a book with a character who works in a service-related role (MC is a servant): The Familiar finished 16 June, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔️ Adapt - Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new circumstances: The Visitor: Kill or Cure finished 3 June, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
✔️ Naturalize - Read a book from a favourite genre (fantasy): Part of Your World finished 6 June, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
✔️ Variation - Read a retelling of a fairy tale (Snow White): Mirror, Mirror finished 12 June, ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔄 CHANGE BY ANY OTHER NAME - Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
Progress: 11/8
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
🔄 How Lucky
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
🔄 They Called Us Enemy
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
🔄 Death Masks
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
🔄 The Catcher in the Rye
🔄 The Comfort of Ghosts
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
🔄 New Kid
🔄 Eat a Peach
🔄 Detransition, Baby
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
🔄 White Ivy
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
🔄 A Little History of the World
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
🔄 Summer Knight
I'd like to sign up for 4.CHANGE BY ANY OTHER NAME
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
4/4
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie 6/17/24
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
The Guest List by Lucy Foley 6/23/24
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
Finally Heard by Kelly Yang 6/4/24
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
A Call for Kelp by Bree Baker 6/14/24
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
I will try for 5 of the 8, from 5 of these 7 prompts:√1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND TOMORROW by GABRIELLE ZEVIN
√2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
K-POP CONFIDENTIAL BY STEPHAN LEE
√3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
THE ANNOTATED ARABIAN NIGHTS TRANSL BY YASMINE SEALE (contains share shifting genies)
√4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
THE GREAT ALONE BY KRISTIN HANNAH
√5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN BY MARK TWAIN
√6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
BABEL BY R. F. KUANG
√7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
EL DEAFO BY CECE BELL (ILLNESS RESULTS IN DEAFNESS)
sign me up for 5Progress 4/5
📚1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability. The Maid
📚2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen. My Lady Jane
📚3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.) The Daughter of Time
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
📚5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own. The Demon of Unrest: A Saga of Hubris, Heartbreak, and Heroism at the Dawn of the Civil War
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Please sign me up for 8!✅ 1.
Accommodate: Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability. The Midnight Club - Read 6/13/24✅ 2.
Adapt: Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen. - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Read 6/10/24✅ 3.
Alternate: Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.) Boy of Chaotic Making - Read 6/1/24✅ 4.
Development: Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development. Under the Bridge - Read 6/13/24✅ 5.
Diversify: Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own. Saga, Volume 2 - Read 6/14/24✅ 6.
Naturalize: Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre. Archenemies - Read 6/7/24✅ 7.
Translate: Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest - Read 6/3/24✅ 8.
Variation: Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters. Saga, Volume 3 - Read 6/17/24
Welcome to the challenge, everyone! I'll update the participant's list tomorrow with everyone's goals :)
I hope you all have an amazing book-filled June!
Going for 8Completed Jun 7
✅ 1. Accommodate: Read a book
✅ 2. Adapt: Read a book
✅ 3. Alternate: Read a book
✅ 4. Development: Read a book
✅ 5. Diversify: Read a book
✅ 6. Naturalize: Read a book
✅ 7. Translate: Read a book
✅ 8. Variation: Read a book with non-human characters
I'll join in for three books :)
3/3
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen. Carnival Creeps
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.) Circus Creeps
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters. Vampire Charming
3/3
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
I'm going to try for 4.CHANGE BY ANY OTHER NAME
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
Progress: 5 / 4
📚 1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability. The Boy with the Star Tattoo
📚 2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen. Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
📚 4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development. The Friendship Doll
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
📚 6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre. His Amish Sweetheart
📚 7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation. Library for the War-Wounded
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Sign me up for 8 books8/8-COMPLETED
✅1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
Rules (10/6/24)
✅2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
The Witches (11/6/24)
✅3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
All-Star Companion, Volume 1 (12/6/24)
✅4. Development: growth; maturity; inprovement>
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
George's Marvellous Medicine (25/6/24)
✅5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don't usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
The Mothers (13/6/24)
✅6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
The Sitcom Star (26/6/24)
✅7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
Jassy (14/6/24)
✅8.Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
After Alice (20/6/24)
Please sign me up for 3 prompts this month:5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
Confessions - Kanae Minato
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries - Heather Fawcett
I am in for 4, thanks!🌱 Change by any other name - Monthly Challenge 🌱
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
🌱 Progress 8/4 🌱 - COMPLETED!
Tracking the books I read for this challenge in my corner
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CHANGE BY ANY OTHER NAMEDuration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
8/8
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.🪴
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
An Offer From a Gentleman
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.🪴
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
The Duke and I
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.🪴
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
You Truly Assumed
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.🪴
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
You're Not Supposed to Die Tonight
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.🪴
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
Our Way Back to Always
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.🪴
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
Hot for Teacher
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.🪴
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
One Last Job
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.🪴
I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend
I'm in for 4.4/4
Challenge Complete
✔️ 1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
Endurance (Afraid #3)
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
Dolores Claiborne
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109642
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
The Harvest
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
State of Fear by Michael Crichton
I’m in for 5! 4/51. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
Broken Faith: Inside the Word of Faith Fellowship, One of America's Most Dangerous Cults
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
The Jamestown Brides: The Untold Story of England's 'Maids for Virginia'
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
Locked in: My Imprisoned Years in a Destructive Cult
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Doctor Who: Engines of War
Hello! I'd like to join for 3 books.5/3 books read
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film. City of Lost Souls
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc. City of Fallen Angels
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand. The Voicemail of Magnus Bane
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize. Hell Bent
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree. Lightlark
Sign me up for 3 please! Progress: 2/3
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
--Ghosts of the Shadow Market ✔️
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
--The Titan's Curse ✔️
2024 Reading ChallengeJune - Change By Any Other Name
Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
Progress: 8 out of 8
Are you prepared to dive into the dynamic world of literature where change reigns supreme? This challenge beckons you to journey through the realms of storytelling, where every page turn brings forth a new facet of transformation. To join, post a message below to let the leader know your goal for this challenge.
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability:
Codex by Lev Grossman - *** - 6/5/2024 - 348 Pages - Service Related Role
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen:
Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson - ***** - 6/30/2024 - 483 Pages - adapt to a new environment
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.):
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton - **** - 6/16/2024 - 505 Pages
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development:
Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake - ***** - 6/7/2024 - 375 Pages - Strong Character Development
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own:
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After by Taj McCoy - **** - 7/22/2024 - 336 Pages
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
Bossypants by Tina Fey - ***** - 6/23/2024 - 277 Pages - Favorite Genre
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation:
The Sentence by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/17/2024 - 387 Pages
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters:
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir - **** - 6/28/2024 - 510 Pages - Diverse cast of characters
Change By Any Other Name8/8 Completed!
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book with a character who works in a service-related role:
The Housemaid Is Watching
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances:
Hang the Moon
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters:
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity:
Zorrie
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read (YA Fantasy):
Ruthless Vows
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book from a favorite genre (Historical Fiction):
The Second Mrs. Astor
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation (French to English):
The Plague
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a retelling of a classic novel:
James
post 19 is updated-
1/3 books completed
1/3 books completed
6/5-- Challenge Complete!
I'm signing up for 5 books.Progress: 7/5
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability. Dörren
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen. Hester
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form. Sundial
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development. Looking Glass Sound
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own. Ödemark
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre. Chlorine
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation. You Like It Darker
8. Variation
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Update to #18: 8/8 completeThanks for running this great challenge!
Beth wrote: "Update to #18: 8/8 completeThanks for running this great challenge!"
Wow, wow that was fast! Congratulations, Beth! :)
A belated welcome to this month's challenge! Kudos to everyone who's already made progress towards their goals. I hope everyone is having fun so far. Wishing you all an amazing month filled with lots of fantastic books.
Happy reading!
Update to message #71/3
Completed prompt #2
Post 19 updated
3/3 books read
Challenge completed :)
3/3 books read
Challenge completed :)
Update to message #15 - 4/8 books read!
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Zora Books Her Happy Ever After (other topics)The Sentence (other topics)
The Second Mrs. Astor (other topics)
Ruthless Vows (other topics)
Zorrie (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Louise Erdrich (other topics)Taj McCoy (other topics)
Brandon Sanderson (other topics)
Tina Fey (other topics)
Stuart Turton (other topics)
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Duration: June 1 - June 30, 2024
Are you prepared to dive into the dynamic world of literature where change reigns supreme? This challenge beckons you to journey through the realms of storytelling, where every page turn brings forth a new facet of transformation. To join, post a message below to let the leader know your goal for this challenge.
1. Accommodate: provide a service; to provide suitably.
Read a book in which a character accommodates guests, with a character who works in a service-related role, or with a main character who has a disability.
2. Adapt: to adjust oneself to different conditions; to transfer a work or story to film.
Read a book in which a character must adapt to a new environment or circumstances, or read a book that has been adapted for the stage or screen.
3. Alternate: to change back and forth between conditions, states, actions, etc.
Read a book with alternate timelines, in which the POV shifts between characters, or in which a character changes form (vampire, werewolf, shape-shifter, etc.)
4. Development: growth; maturity; improvement.
Read a book in which a character ages from childhood to maturity or matures in some way over the course of the novel, with a child or teen main character, or a book with strong character development.
5. Diversify: spread out; branch out, expand.
Read a book from a genre you don’t usually read, that challenges you in some way, or that has a main character that is a different race or nationality from your own.
6. Naturalize: confer citizenship upon; accustom; familiarize.
Read a book about immigrants or immigration, or read a book from a favorite author or genre.
7. Translate: to turn from one language into another; to change the form, condition, nature.
Read a book in translation, or read a book in which a character or environment undergoes a major transformation.
8. Variation: the act, process, or accident of varying in condition, character, or degree.
Read a book with non-human characters, a retelling of a classic novel or fairy tale, or a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Many thanks to Regina for sharing her challenge idea, and to Lisa for volunteering to lead it.