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2024 READING CHALLENGE
Congratulations to all who participated!
2024 Reading Challenge Results:
2024 was a wild year with chaos all around the globe. Amidst this chaos I managed to find time to read many great books. Or was I trying to escape reality? Below is list of how I did for the 2024 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 2024 Challenges.
Read a book...
1 of 26 - published in 2023/24. Prophet Song, Paul Lynch
2 of 26 - in a genre you don't usually read. New Erotica for Feminists, Caitlin Kunkel
3 of 26 - of poetry. Handwriting, Michael Ondaatje
4 of 26 - that will expand your world view. On Palestine, Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé
5 of 26 - that won an award. Study for Obedience, Sarah Bernstein
6 of 26 - that is a graphic novel or manga. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller
7 of 26 - that is just for fun. The White Man's Guide to Male Writers of the Western Canon, Dana Schwartz
8 of 26 - about a major historical event. Rosa, Nikki Giovanni
9 of 26 - written by a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ author. Yellowface, R.F. Kuang
10 of 26 - written by an Indigenous author. Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, Shane Hawk (Editor, Contributor)
11 of 26 - chosen because of the cover. At Night All Blood is Black, David Diop
12 of 26 - that is a debut novel. Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, Judy Blume
13 of 26 - of short stories or essays. Gaza Writes Back, Refaat Alareer (Editor, Contributor)
14 of 26 - by a famous author you have not yet read. Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro
15 of 26 - that is an audio book. The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson
16 of 26 - that is an Epic. Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes, Philip Freeman
17 of 26 - by a Middle Eastern Author. The Hundred Years' War on Palestine, Rashid Khalidi
18 of 26 - with under 200 pages. We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Shirley Jackson
19 of 26 - that has been banned. Hell House, Richard Matheson
20 of 26 - with over 500 pages. You Like it Darker, Stephen King
21 of 26 - that was received as a gift. The Negroni, Matt Hranek
22 of 26 - you own but have not read. Ella Minnow Pea, Mark Dunn
23 of 26 - that you read and loved a long time ago. I Am Legend, Richard Matheson
24 of 26 - with a "W" in the title. Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?, Dave Eggers
25 of 26 - that has been translated. My Port of Beirut, Lamia Ziadé
26 of 26 - that is considered to be one of the best from your country of ancestry. Artemis Fowl, Eoin Colfer
27 of 26 - (Other Book) We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition, Reem Kassis
28 of 26 - (Other Book) There Are Dads Worse Than You, Glenn Boozan
29 of 26 - (Other Book) All That Happiness Is, Adam Gopnik
30 of 26 - (Other Book) The Oxherd Boy, Regina Linke
Children's Challenge (with Maya)
Read a book...
1 of 12 - that is considered a children's classic. Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne
2 of 12 - about dragons. Dragons Love Tacos, Adam Rubin
3 of 12 - with a yellow cover. No Pants, Jacob Grant
4 of 12 - about (or set in) space. You and the Universe, Stephen Hawking
5 of 12 - that is a fairy tale. The Little Wooden Robot and The Log Princess, Tom Guald
6 of 12 - written by a BIPOC author. I Am A Bird, Hope Lim
7 of 12 - that has been banned. Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak
8 of 12 - recommended by a friend. Whose Bones Are Those?, Chichiro Takeuchi
9 of 12 - about a great adventure. When Little Owl Met Little Rabbit, Przemyslaw Wechterowicz
10 of 12 - written by a Canadian. The Paper Bag Princess, Robert Munsch
11 of 12 - that won an award. Zog, Julia Donaldson
12 of 12 - about your favorite topic. Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorn, Rhiannon Fielding
13 of 12 - from a library. (Bonus Book) Hello Lighthouse, Sophie Blackall
14 of 12 - that you have to read in school. (Bonus Book) Thomas' Snowsuit, Robert Munsch
15 of 12 - (Other Book) Hop on Pop, Dr. Seuss
16 of 12 - (Other Book) The Snail and The Whale, Julia Donaldson
17 of 12 - (Other Book) The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson
18 of 12 - (Other Book) What Does it Mean to be Kind?, Rana DiOrio
19 of 12 - (Other Book) Max and Moonbeam, Rob Scotton
20 of 12 - (Other Book) Bunny Should be Sleeping, Amy Hest
21 of 12 - (Other Book) It's Your Time to Shine, Dianne White
22 of 12 - (Other Book) People Are Wild, Margaux Meganck
23 of 12 - (Other Book) The Library Fish, Alyssa Satin Capucilli
24 of 12 - (Other Book) Negative Cat, Sophie Blackall
25 of 12 - (Other Book) No Fair, Jacob Grant
Plus many, many, many, more...
2024 Reading Challenge Results:
2024 was a wild year with chaos all around the globe. Amidst this chaos I managed to find time to read many great books. Or was I trying to escape reality? Below is list of how I did for the 2024 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 2024 Challenges.
Read a book...
1 of 26 - published in 2023/24. Prophet Song, Paul Lynch
2 of 26 - in a genre you don't usually read. New Erotica for Feminists, Caitlin Kunkel
3 of 26 - of poetry. Handwriting, Michael Ondaatje
4 of 26 - that will expand your world view. On Palestine, Noam Chomsky and Ilan Pappé
5 of 26 - that won an award. Study for Obedience, Sarah Bernstein
6 of 26 - that is a graphic novel or manga. Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Frank Miller
7 of 26 - that is just for fun. The White Man's Guide to Male Writers of the Western Canon, Dana Schwartz
8 of 26 - about a major historical event. Rosa, Nikki Giovanni
9 of 26 - written by a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ author. Yellowface, R.F. Kuang
10 of 26 - written by an Indigenous author. Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology, Shane Hawk (Editor, Contributor)
11 of 26 - chosen because of the cover. At Night All Blood is Black, David Diop
12 of 26 - that is a debut novel. Are You There God? It's Me Margaret, Judy Blume
13 of 26 - of short stories or essays. Gaza Writes Back, Refaat Alareer (Editor, Contributor)
14 of 26 - by a famous author you have not yet read. Klara and the Sun, Kazuo Ishiguro
15 of 26 - that is an audio book. The Haunting of Hill House, Shirley Jackson
16 of 26 - that is an Epic. Celtic Mythology: Tales of Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes, Philip Freeman
17 of 26 - by a Middle Eastern Author. The Hundred Years' War on Palestine, Rashid Khalidi
18 of 26 - with under 200 pages. We Have Always Lived in the Castle, Shirley Jackson
19 of 26 - that has been banned. Hell House, Richard Matheson
20 of 26 - with over 500 pages. You Like it Darker, Stephen King
21 of 26 - that was received as a gift. The Negroni, Matt Hranek
22 of 26 - you own but have not read. Ella Minnow Pea, Mark Dunn
23 of 26 - that you read and loved a long time ago. I Am Legend, Richard Matheson
24 of 26 - with a "W" in the title. Your Fathers, Where Are They? And the Prophets, Do They Live Forever?, Dave Eggers
25 of 26 - that has been translated. My Port of Beirut, Lamia Ziadé
26 of 26 - that is considered to be one of the best from your country of ancestry. Artemis Fowl, Eoin Colfer
27 of 26 - (Other Book) We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition, Reem Kassis
28 of 26 - (Other Book) There Are Dads Worse Than You, Glenn Boozan
29 of 26 - (Other Book) All That Happiness Is, Adam Gopnik
30 of 26 - (Other Book) The Oxherd Boy, Regina Linke
Children's Challenge (with Maya)
Read a book...
1 of 12 - that is considered a children's classic. Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne
2 of 12 - about dragons. Dragons Love Tacos, Adam Rubin
3 of 12 - with a yellow cover. No Pants, Jacob Grant
4 of 12 - about (or set in) space. You and the Universe, Stephen Hawking
5 of 12 - that is a fairy tale. The Little Wooden Robot and The Log Princess, Tom Guald
6 of 12 - written by a BIPOC author. I Am A Bird, Hope Lim
7 of 12 - that has been banned. Where the Wild Things Are, Maurice Sendak
8 of 12 - recommended by a friend. Whose Bones Are Those?, Chichiro Takeuchi
9 of 12 - about a great adventure. When Little Owl Met Little Rabbit, Przemyslaw Wechterowicz
10 of 12 - written by a Canadian. The Paper Bag Princess, Robert Munsch
11 of 12 - that won an award. Zog, Julia Donaldson
12 of 12 - about your favorite topic. Ten Minutes to Bed Little Unicorn, Rhiannon Fielding
13 of 12 - from a library. (Bonus Book) Hello Lighthouse, Sophie Blackall
14 of 12 - that you have to read in school. (Bonus Book) Thomas' Snowsuit, Robert Munsch
15 of 12 - (Other Book) Hop on Pop, Dr. Seuss
16 of 12 - (Other Book) The Snail and The Whale, Julia Donaldson
17 of 12 - (Other Book) The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson
18 of 12 - (Other Book) What Does it Mean to be Kind?, Rana DiOrio
19 of 12 - (Other Book) Max and Moonbeam, Rob Scotton
20 of 12 - (Other Book) Bunny Should be Sleeping, Amy Hest
21 of 12 - (Other Book) It's Your Time to Shine, Dianne White
22 of 12 - (Other Book) People Are Wild, Margaux Meganck
23 of 12 - (Other Book) The Library Fish, Alyssa Satin Capucilli
24 of 12 - (Other Book) Negative Cat, Sophie Blackall
25 of 12 - (Other Book) No Fair, Jacob Grant
Plus many, many, many, more...
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2023 READING CHALLENGE
Congratulations to all who participated!
2023 Reading Challenge Results:
Below is list of how I did for the 2023 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 2023 Challenges.
Read a book...
1 of 26 - that was received as a gift. Putting the Fact in Fantasy, Dan Koboldt
2 of 26 - published or set in the 1800s. The Turn of the Screw, Henry James
3 of 26 - for young adults. Ready Player One, Ernest Cline
4 of 26 - with under 200 pages. Nine from Nine Worlds: Magnus Chase & The Gods of Asgard, Rick Riordan
5 of 26 - with over 500 pages. Fairy Tale, Stephen King
6 of 26 - that will make you more cultured. The Universe in a Nutshell, Stephen Hawking
7 of 26 - that is a graphic novel or Manga. The Legend of Vox Machina 1, Critical Role
8 of 26 - of short stories. Norse Mythology, Neil Gaiman
9 of 26 - that is just for fun. Kith and Kin, Critical Role, Marieke Nijkamp
10 of 26 - that you own but have not yet read. A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking
11 of 26 - that was written by a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ author. Rudy, Terry Poole
12 of 26 - published in 2022/2023. The Little Book of World Mythology, Hanna Bowstead
13 of 26 - in a genre you don't usually read. Fortunately the Milk, Neil Gaiman
14 of 26 - of poetry. milk and honey, Rupi Kaur
15 of 26 - that has been translated. Daylight, Rumi
16 of 26 - that you should have read by now. Tequila Mockingbird, Tim Federle
17 of 26 - by an indie/self-published author. (Bonus Book) Tales of the Cosmari Vol. 2, C.D. Clark
Other Book 1: Graphic novel - The Legend of Vox Machina 2, Critical Role
Other Book 2: Graphic novel - The Legend of Vox Machina 3, Critical Role
Other Book 3: An anthology - Connections, Ottawa Independent Writers
Children's Challenge (with Maya)
Read a book...
1 of 12 - that everyone else is reading. I like Myself!, Karen Beaumont & David Catrow (Illustrator)
2 of 12 - considered a children's classic. Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne
3 of 12 - about dinosaurs. Mamasaurus, Stephan Lomp
4 of 12 - with a green cover. Peep Inside the Forest, Anna Milbourne
5 of 12 - about space. Peep Inside How a Rocket Works, Lara Bryan
6 of 12 - set in an imaginary world. If I had a Gryphon, Vikki VanSickle
7 of 12 - written by a BIPOC author. Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?, Junauda Peturs
8 of 12 - about your favorite topic. Trash Truck, Max Keane
9 of 12 - about emotions. How I Feel, Lovevery
10 of 12 - about a great adventure. The Snail and The Whale, Julia DOnaldson
11 of 12 - written by a Canadian. May We Have Enough to Share, Richard Van Camp
12 of 12 - that won an award. Little Blue Box of Bright an Early Books, Dr. Seuss
13 of 12 - from a library. Flora and Friends, Molly Idle (Bonus Book)
14 of 12 - chosen based on the illustrations. Kind Crocodile, Leo Timmers (Bonus Book)
Other Book 1: In My Heart, A Book of Feelings, Jo Witek
Other Book 2: Inside Cat, Brendan Wenzel
Other Book 3: Super Mom, Cindy Jin
Other Book 4: I Am!: Affirmations of Resilience, Bela Barbosa
Other Book 5: Fonchito and the Moon, Mario Vargas Llosa
Other Book 6: I'll be a Chicken Too, Lana Vanderlee
Other Book 7: Hello World! Gardentime, Jill MacDonald
Other Book 8: Mommy's Khimar, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Other Book 9: The Family Book, Todd Parr
Other Book 10: The Pronoun Book, Chris Ayala-Kronos
Other Book 11: What's My Super Power, Aviaq Johnston
Plus many, many, more...
2023 Reading Challenge Results:
Below is list of how I did for the 2023 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 2023 Challenges.
Read a book...
1 of 26 - that was received as a gift. Putting the Fact in Fantasy, Dan Koboldt
2 of 26 - published or set in the 1800s. The Turn of the Screw, Henry James
3 of 26 - for young adults. Ready Player One, Ernest Cline
4 of 26 - with under 200 pages. Nine from Nine Worlds: Magnus Chase & The Gods of Asgard, Rick Riordan
5 of 26 - with over 500 pages. Fairy Tale, Stephen King
6 of 26 - that will make you more cultured. The Universe in a Nutshell, Stephen Hawking
7 of 26 - that is a graphic novel or Manga. The Legend of Vox Machina 1, Critical Role
8 of 26 - of short stories. Norse Mythology, Neil Gaiman
9 of 26 - that is just for fun. Kith and Kin, Critical Role, Marieke Nijkamp
10 of 26 - that you own but have not yet read. A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking
11 of 26 - that was written by a BIPOC or LGBTQ+ author. Rudy, Terry Poole
12 of 26 - published in 2022/2023. The Little Book of World Mythology, Hanna Bowstead
13 of 26 - in a genre you don't usually read. Fortunately the Milk, Neil Gaiman
14 of 26 - of poetry. milk and honey, Rupi Kaur
15 of 26 - that has been translated. Daylight, Rumi
16 of 26 - that you should have read by now. Tequila Mockingbird, Tim Federle
17 of 26 - by an indie/self-published author. (Bonus Book) Tales of the Cosmari Vol. 2, C.D. Clark
Other Book 1: Graphic novel - The Legend of Vox Machina 2, Critical Role
Other Book 2: Graphic novel - The Legend of Vox Machina 3, Critical Role
Other Book 3: An anthology - Connections, Ottawa Independent Writers
Children's Challenge (with Maya)
Read a book...
1 of 12 - that everyone else is reading. I like Myself!, Karen Beaumont & David Catrow (Illustrator)
2 of 12 - considered a children's classic. Winnie the Pooh, A.A. Milne
3 of 12 - about dinosaurs. Mamasaurus, Stephan Lomp
4 of 12 - with a green cover. Peep Inside the Forest, Anna Milbourne
5 of 12 - about space. Peep Inside How a Rocket Works, Lara Bryan
6 of 12 - set in an imaginary world. If I had a Gryphon, Vikki VanSickle
7 of 12 - written by a BIPOC author. Can We Please Give the Police Department to the Grandmothers?, Junauda Peturs
8 of 12 - about your favorite topic. Trash Truck, Max Keane
9 of 12 - about emotions. How I Feel, Lovevery
10 of 12 - about a great adventure. The Snail and The Whale, Julia DOnaldson
11 of 12 - written by a Canadian. May We Have Enough to Share, Richard Van Camp
12 of 12 - that won an award. Little Blue Box of Bright an Early Books, Dr. Seuss
13 of 12 - from a library. Flora and Friends, Molly Idle (Bonus Book)
14 of 12 - chosen based on the illustrations. Kind Crocodile, Leo Timmers (Bonus Book)
Other Book 1: In My Heart, A Book of Feelings, Jo Witek
Other Book 2: Inside Cat, Brendan Wenzel
Other Book 3: Super Mom, Cindy Jin
Other Book 4: I Am!: Affirmations of Resilience, Bela Barbosa
Other Book 5: Fonchito and the Moon, Mario Vargas Llosa
Other Book 6: I'll be a Chicken Too, Lana Vanderlee
Other Book 7: Hello World! Gardentime, Jill MacDonald
Other Book 8: Mommy's Khimar, Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
Other Book 9: The Family Book, Todd Parr
Other Book 10: The Pronoun Book, Chris Ayala-Kronos
Other Book 11: What's My Super Power, Aviaq Johnston
Plus many, many, more...
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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.
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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.
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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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