In January 2017, I committed to two reading challenges. One was through our local library and the other was through Modern Mrs. Darcy. I'm thrilled that I was able to complete both challenges. There are a few books that covered categories in both challenges, but otherwise, I tried to make sure there was a variety. I'm sharing the lists with the books below. I've also included my star rating after each book. These challenges help me realize that I do read a variety of books and some of the categories forced me to step out of my usual genres. I'm looking forward to 2018's Reading Challenge.
Van Horne Library Reading Challenge
Read a book....
1. With a color in the title - BENEATH A SCARLET SKY 5 Stars
2. That has a war as a setting - THE ORPHAN'S TALE 5 Stars
3. A biography or autobiography - A MOTHER'S RECKONING 5 Stars
4. That is a classic or National Book Award winner - DEATH OF A SALESMAN 4 Stars
5. That was written by an Iowan - IOWA STATE CYCLONES FOOTBALL A to Z 5 Stars
6. You haven't read since you were in school - ANNE OF GREEN GABLES 5 Stars
7. Set somewhere you'd like to visit - I SEE YOU (London, England) 3 Stars
8. Under 150 pages - SHACKLES FROM THE DEEP 5 Stars
9.That was made into a movie - OF MICE AND MEN (and I watched the movie too) 5 Stars
10. About a culture you are unfamiliar with - THE SOUND OF GRAVEL (polygamy) 5 Stars
11. Published in 2017 - A BRIDGE ACROSS THE OCEAN 4 Stars
12. About books - MY LIFE WITH BOB 3 stars
Modern Mrs. Darcy Reading Challenge
Reading for Fun
1. a book you chose for the cover - THE GARDEN OF SMALL BEGINNINGS 4 stars
2. a book with a reputation for being un-put-down-able - THE BREAKDOWN 4 Stars
3. a book set somewhere you've never been but would like to visit - BENEATH A SCARLET SKY (Milan, Italy) 5 Stars
4. a book you've already read - OF MICE AND MEN 5 Stars
5. a juicy memoir - LAB GIRL 4 Stars
6. a book about books or reading - MY LIFE WITH BOB 3 Stars
7. a book in a genre you usually avoid - OEDIPUS REX 3 Stars
8. a book you don't want to admit you're dying to read - THE LIFE CHANGING MAGIC OF TIDYING UP 3 Stars
9. a book in the backlist of a new favorite author - A MAN CALLED OVE 5 Stars
10. a book recommended by someone with great taste - THE ORPHAN'S TALE 5 Stars
11. a book you were excited to buy or borrow but haven't read yet - THE WAR THAT SAVED MY LIFE (I'll be reading it next week)
12. a book about a topic or subject you already love - SISTERS FIRST 5 Stars
To check out the Modern Mrs. Darcy 2018 Reading Challenge, click HERE. I'll be participating again this year!
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