Past Results
2022 READING CHALLENGE
Congratulations to all who participated!
2022 was a year of growth, change, and upheaval. I managed to get a lot of writing done, a lot of reading - not all fit into the parameters of the challenge - and we created a new Children's Reading challenge. Below is list of how I did for the 2022 Reading Challenge, along with the books we read to our daughter for the Children's Challenge. Each book is highlighted in yellow so that you may click on the title and be brought to Goodreads for more information on the book. As always, look to the bottom of the list to download your own copy of the 2022 Challenge.
2022 Reading Challenge Results
Read a book...
1 of 26 - that is a children's book. If Animals Kissed Goodnight, Ann Whitford Paul
2 of 26 - that you can read in a day. On Bullshit, Harry G. Frankfurt
3 of 26 - written by a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ author. We Should All Be Feminists, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
4 of 26 - that is a graphic novel or Manga. The Harlem Hellfighters, Max Brooks
5 of 26 - of short stories or essays. Sauntering: Writers Walk Europe, Compiled and Edited by Duncan Minshull
6 of 26 - in a genre you don't usually read. Bared to You, Sylvia Day (Erotica)
7 of 26 - that is a debut novel. Codex of the Cosmari, Vol. 1 From the Depths of the Stars, CD Clark
8 of 26 - that has been translated. Tata's Earrings, Desirée Calderón de Fawaz
Children's Challenge (with Maya)
Read a book...
1 of 12 - with a blue cover. If Animals Kissed Goodnight, Ann Whitford Paul
2 of 12 - written by a Canadian. My Heart Fills With Happiness, Monique Gray Smith
3 of 12 - about your favorite topic. If I Were a Penguin, Anne Wilkinson
4 of 12 - about nature. Who Can?, Charles Ghigna
5 of 12 - set in an imaginary world. Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne
6 of 12 - written by a BIPOC author. Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Hena Khan
7 of 12 - everyone else is reading. Yoga Baby, Amy Hovey
8 of 12 - about an animal. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, Beatrix Potter
9 of 12 - that is critically acclaimed. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter
10 of 12 - that is a great adventure. The Great Outdoor Adventure of Tiny Teddy, Travis J. Croken
11 of 12 - considered a children's classic. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See, Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle (Illustrator)
12 of 12 - suggested by someone. The Run, Barroux
Bonus Book 1 - from a library. Devant ma maison, Marianne Dubuc
Bonus Book 2 - Say Hello, Rachel Isadora
Bonus Book 3 - Lowly Worm's ABC's, Richard Scarry
Bonus Book 4 - Papasaurus, Stephan Lomp
Bonus Book 5 - The Very Bear Series, Nick Bland (x 6)
Bonus Book 6 - Jungle Night, Sandra Boyton
Bonus Book 7 - The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
Bonus Book 8 - Elmo's Monster Mash, Sesame Street, Christopher Moroney, Naomi Kleinberg
Bonus Book 9 - Give Me a Snickle, Asisha Sevigny
Bonus Book 10 - Ours, Ruth Forman and Talia Skyles (Illustrator)
Bonus Book 11 - Coucou Ours, Camilla Reid
Bonus Book 12 - Curious About Mammals, Cathryn Sill
2022 was a year of growth, change, and upheaval. I managed to get a lot of writing done, a lot of reading - not all fit into the parameters of the challenge - and we created a new Children's Reading challenge. Below is list of how I did for the 2022 Reading Challenge, along with the books we read to our daughter for the Children's Challenge. Each book is highlighted in yellow so that you may click on the title and be brought to Goodreads for more information on the book. As always, look to the bottom of the list to download your own copy of the 2022 Challenge.
2022 Reading Challenge Results
Read a book...
1 of 26 - that is a children's book. If Animals Kissed Goodnight, Ann Whitford Paul
2 of 26 - that you can read in a day. On Bullshit, Harry G. Frankfurt
3 of 26 - written by a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ author. We Should All Be Feminists, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
4 of 26 - that is a graphic novel or Manga. The Harlem Hellfighters, Max Brooks
5 of 26 - of short stories or essays. Sauntering: Writers Walk Europe, Compiled and Edited by Duncan Minshull
6 of 26 - in a genre you don't usually read. Bared to You, Sylvia Day (Erotica)
7 of 26 - that is a debut novel. Codex of the Cosmari, Vol. 1 From the Depths of the Stars, CD Clark
8 of 26 - that has been translated. Tata's Earrings, Desirée Calderón de Fawaz
Children's Challenge (with Maya)
Read a book...
1 of 12 - with a blue cover. If Animals Kissed Goodnight, Ann Whitford Paul
2 of 12 - written by a Canadian. My Heart Fills With Happiness, Monique Gray Smith
3 of 12 - about your favorite topic. If I Were a Penguin, Anne Wilkinson
4 of 12 - about nature. Who Can?, Charles Ghigna
5 of 12 - set in an imaginary world. Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne
6 of 12 - written by a BIPOC author. Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Hena Khan
7 of 12 - everyone else is reading. Yoga Baby, Amy Hovey
8 of 12 - about an animal. The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin, Beatrix Potter
9 of 12 - that is critically acclaimed. The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter
10 of 12 - that is a great adventure. The Great Outdoor Adventure of Tiny Teddy, Travis J. Croken
11 of 12 - considered a children's classic. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See, Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle (Illustrator)
12 of 12 - suggested by someone. The Run, Barroux
Bonus Book 1 - from a library. Devant ma maison, Marianne Dubuc
Bonus Book 2 - Say Hello, Rachel Isadora
Bonus Book 3 - Lowly Worm's ABC's, Richard Scarry
Bonus Book 4 - Papasaurus, Stephan Lomp
Bonus Book 5 - The Very Bear Series, Nick Bland (x 6)
Bonus Book 6 - Jungle Night, Sandra Boyton
Bonus Book 7 - The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
Bonus Book 8 - Elmo's Monster Mash, Sesame Street, Christopher Moroney, Naomi Kleinberg
Bonus Book 9 - Give Me a Snickle, Asisha Sevigny
Bonus Book 10 - Ours, Ruth Forman and Talia Skyles (Illustrator)
Bonus Book 11 - Coucou Ours, Camilla Reid
Bonus Book 12 - Curious About Mammals, Cathryn Sill
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2021 READING CHALLENGE
2021 proved to be no less of a strange year than 2020, with lockdowns and stay-at-home orders galore. I managed to get a lot of writing done, as well as a lot of reading. Here is how I did with the 2021 Reading Challenge in no particular order.
Read a book...
1 of 26 - written by an Indigenous Author. 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, by Bob Joesph
2 of 26 - written by a Canadian. Indigenous Relations, by Bob Joseph with Cynthia F. Joseph
3 of 26 - that is non-fiction about racial and social justice. A Knock on the Door, by Truth and Reconciliation Commission
4 of 26 - that has been adapted into a movie or a series. Baptism of Fire, by Andrzej Sapakowski
5 of 26 - written by the creator or heavy influencer of a genre. Frankenstein, Mary Shelley
6 of 26 - of short stories. I Am Legend, Richard Matheson
7 of 26 - originally written in another language. Le pire vampire, Claude Ferand
8 of 26 - of poetry. Handwriting, Michael Ondaatje
9 of 26 - from a book club. Plot and Structure, by James Scott Bell
10 of 26 - to get you through lockdown. The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell
11 of 26 - you can finish in a day. The Art of War, Sun Tzu
12 of 26 - published in 2020/2021. Teeny Tiny Santa, Rachel Matson
13 of 26 - sitting on your to read list. The Superior Person's Third Book of Words, Peter Bowler
14 of 26 - that is a classic novel. Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne
15 of 26 - written by an Author you know or have met. Murder Your Darlings, Roy Peter Clark
Read a book...
1 of 26 - written by an Indigenous Author. 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act, by Bob Joesph
2 of 26 - written by a Canadian. Indigenous Relations, by Bob Joseph with Cynthia F. Joseph
3 of 26 - that is non-fiction about racial and social justice. A Knock on the Door, by Truth and Reconciliation Commission
4 of 26 - that has been adapted into a movie or a series. Baptism of Fire, by Andrzej Sapakowski
5 of 26 - written by the creator or heavy influencer of a genre. Frankenstein, Mary Shelley
6 of 26 - of short stories. I Am Legend, Richard Matheson
7 of 26 - originally written in another language. Le pire vampire, Claude Ferand
8 of 26 - of poetry. Handwriting, Michael Ondaatje
9 of 26 - from a book club. Plot and Structure, by James Scott Bell
10 of 26 - to get you through lockdown. The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Joseph Campbell
11 of 26 - you can finish in a day. The Art of War, Sun Tzu
12 of 26 - published in 2020/2021. Teeny Tiny Santa, Rachel Matson
13 of 26 - sitting on your to read list. The Superior Person's Third Book of Words, Peter Bowler
14 of 26 - that is a classic novel. Winnie the Pooh, A. A. Milne
15 of 26 - written by an Author you know or have met. Murder Your Darlings, Roy Peter Clark
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2020 Reading Challenge
At the time of updating the 2020 Reading Challenge we are deep into a very strange year for the world. The challenge this year has 27 books, the regular 26 plus 1 bonus book. Here is my reading list, in no particular order.
Read a book....
1 of 27 - with 500 pages or more, 1000 Years of Irish Poetry, by Hoagland
2 of 27 - you can finish in a day. The Gashlycrumb Tinies, by Edward Gorey
3 of 27 - sitting on your to read list. Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates
4 of 27 - of poetry. Holocaust Poetry, by Hilda Schiff
5 of 27 - a fantasy novel. Blood of Elves, by Andrzej Sapkowski
6 of 27 - chosen on its cover. Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein
7 of 27 - by an author you know (have met). The Boy Who Walked Backwards, by Ben Sures (Bonus Book)
8 of 27 - originally written in another language. Buddhist Wisdom, by David Crosweller
9 of 27 - written more than 100 years ago. Daylight, by Rumi
10 of 27 - that is non-fiction. The Expectant Father, by Brott and Ash
11 of 27 - that helps advance your career or hobby. The Elements of Style, by Strunk and White
12 of 27 - recommended by someone from another country. How to Write Dazzling Dialogue, by Bell
13 of 27 - which has been adapted to a movie or series. The Time of Contempt, by Andrzej Sapkowski
14 of 27 - recommended by a friend. Milk and Honey, by Rupi Kaur
Read a book....
1 of 27 - with 500 pages or more, 1000 Years of Irish Poetry, by Hoagland
2 of 27 - you can finish in a day. The Gashlycrumb Tinies, by Edward Gorey
3 of 27 - sitting on your to read list. Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates
4 of 27 - of poetry. Holocaust Poetry, by Hilda Schiff
5 of 27 - a fantasy novel. Blood of Elves, by Andrzej Sapkowski
6 of 27 - chosen on its cover. Where the Sidewalk Ends, by Shel Silverstein
7 of 27 - by an author you know (have met). The Boy Who Walked Backwards, by Ben Sures (Bonus Book)
8 of 27 - originally written in another language. Buddhist Wisdom, by David Crosweller
9 of 27 - written more than 100 years ago. Daylight, by Rumi
10 of 27 - that is non-fiction. The Expectant Father, by Brott and Ash
11 of 27 - that helps advance your career or hobby. The Elements of Style, by Strunk and White
12 of 27 - recommended by someone from another country. How to Write Dazzling Dialogue, by Bell
13 of 27 - which has been adapted to a movie or series. The Time of Contempt, by Andrzej Sapkowski
14 of 27 - recommended by a friend. Milk and Honey, by Rupi Kaur
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2019 Reading challenge
For my 2019 reading challenge I have kept the bar at 26 books. My wife and I created another list which made the challenge even more enjoyable. As I read the books from the list I will be keeping track of them here. Please follow me on Goodreads or Litsy for reviews and comments on each title.
Read a book...
1 of 26 - to help advance your career or hobby. Community: The Structure of Belonging, by Peter Block
2 of 26 - chosen based on its cover. This Book Will Put You To Sleep, by McCoy & Hardwick
3 of 26 - you can finish in a day. It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be, by Paul Arden
Read a book...
1 of 26 - to help advance your career or hobby. Community: The Structure of Belonging, by Peter Block
2 of 26 - chosen based on its cover. This Book Will Put You To Sleep, by McCoy & Hardwick
3 of 26 - you can finish in a day. It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want To Be, by Paul Arden
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2018 Reading challenge
One day I was having a conversation with my wife about reading and how difficult it can be to find a new book or new author to read. After some commiseration and planning we decided to create our own book challenge to help find new and exciting reads. Below are the books I read from that list. I did not just two books, however I did only read two books which met the parameters.
Read a book...
1 of 26 - published in 2017/2018. Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn Ward
2 of 26 - from the bottom of your “To-Read” list. – Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green
Read a book...
1 of 26 - published in 2017/2018. Sing, Unburied, Sing, by Jesmyn Ward
2 of 26 - from the bottom of your “To-Read” list. – Turtles All the Way Down, by John Green
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