For 2019, I'm once again taking on a reading challenge. Some are repeats from previous challenges that I enjoy, and others are brand new additions - many thanks to other challenges out there. The main hope for 2019 is that I keep these more top of mind so that I actually 100% complete this year's challenge.
- A book that was released the year I was born (1982) - DONE - A is for Alibi
- A book set in elementary school from when I was in elementary school (90s-ish)
- A book set in high school from when I was in high school (Late 90s/Early 2000s)
- A book set in college from when I was in college (Early 2000s) - DONE - Wurst Case Scenario
- A book that will be released as a movie/TV show in 2019 - DONE - The Hot Zone
- A book from a display at a library or bookstore
- A book whose main character is in her thirties
- An autobiography/memoir about someone in their thirties - DONE - This Will Only Hurt A Little
- A book I've had on my Want To Read list for more than two years - DONE - Raising Holy Hell
- A book that is a re-imagining/retelling of a fairy tale/classic
- A book set in Kansas - ideally Topeka or Manhattan - DONE - The Babysitters Coven
- A book that makes me feel nostalgic - DONE - The Mall
- A fiction book about a reality television show - DONE - The Book of Essie
- A "classic" book I haven't read yet
- A book I was assigned to read in high school
- A book I hear about on a podcast or TV show
- A book from the alternate history genre
- A book from a science fiction subgenre
- A book about books/reading - DONE - Dear Fahrenheit 451
- A book from a genre/in a format I don't normally read - DONE - Read On Arrival
In 2018, I reduced the number of books in my challenge. Only problem is I didn't keep it top of mind. I did still manage to knock out quite a few of these by happenstance thought!
- A book from the Frequently Challenged Books list - DONE - The Face on the Milk Carton
- A Newberry Award winner or Honor book - DONE - The One and Only Ivan
- A book that will be released as a movie/TV show in 2018 - DONE - Dietland by Sarai Walker
- A book set in Kansas City - DONE - Hearts Unbroken (Note: This was technically Lawrence/a made up Kansas town, but given I'm the curator of the challenge, it's close enough in proximity)
- A book from the alternate history genre
- A book I did not enjoy reading the first time around - DONE - The Lord of the Flies
- A book that was released the year I was born (1982)
- A book set in elementary school from when I was in elementary school (90s-ish) - DONE - Fifth Grade: Here Comes Trouble
- A book set in high school from when I was in high school (Late 90s/Early 2000s)
- A book set in college from when I was in college (Early 2000s)
- A book from a display at a library or bookstore - DONE - Ordinary Grace
- A book that has been personally recommended to me - DONE - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine
- A book about a sport that isn't baseball or basketball - DONE - The Death of the Territories: Expansion, Betrayal and the War That Changed Pro Wrestling Forever
- A book about a TV show I've watched - DONE - Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night
- A book recommended from a podcast or talk show - DONE - Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics
- A book tied to my ancestry (Note: I'll know what to read based on my AncestryDNA results!)
- A romance novel with a ridiculous cover and/or title
- A book that is a guilty pleasure read
- At least two books in a series I haven't read yet
- A book that is a devotional, reflection and/or journal
- A biography or memoir of someone I don't know much about - DONE - Lucky Bastard (Joe Buck)
- A biography or memoir of someone I know a lot about
- A book from the Frequently Challenged Books list - DONE- Anastasia Krupnik
- A Newberry Award winner or Honor book
- A book that will be released as a movie/TV show in 2017 - DONE - Wonder
- A book I've picked because of the cover - DONE - We Are Okay
- A book I've picked because of the title - DONE - It's Okay to Laugh (Crying Is Cool, Too)
- A book set in Kansas
- A book set in Texas
- A book from the religious fiction genre - DONE - Redeeming Love
- A book from the western genre
- A book from the alternate history genre
- A book of poetry - DONE - The Princess Saves Herself In This One
- A book of letters/correspondence
- A book that is a re-imagining of a fairy tale - DONE - As Red As Blood
- A book I did not enjoy reading in school
- A microhistory - DONE - The Arm
- A book about a current event from the last decade
- A book about a historical event before 1900 - DONE - George Washington's Secret Six
- A book about a historical event or figure that is not well-known
- A book that focuses on issues related to class - DONE - Hillbilly Elegy
- A book about someone who works in higher education/student affairs
- A book that was released the year I was born (1982)
- A book about elementary school from when I was in elementary school (90s-ish)
- A book about high school from when I was in high school (Late 90s/Early 2000s)
- A book about college from when I was in college (Early 2000s)
- A book about a hobby I have and/or want to acquire
- A book with "life advice" I can utilize - DONE - There's No Good Card For This