2025 Reading Challenge discussion

I'm in! Sign me up for 30 :)

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018 Sarah's Key
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs Before We Were Strangers
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel The Book of Speculation
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title Golden State
38. A novel based on a true story The Kitchen God's Wife
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book The Book of Night Women
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters The Line Becomes A River: Dispatches from the Border
47. Two books that share the same title The Library Book
48. Two books that share the same title The Library Book
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

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I'm in for all 50:

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower: Ms. Marvel (2014-2015) #3
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Id like to join the challenge please

1/20

6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover: Ghosted

I am going to try for 7, as I'm also participating in the A-Z Challenge.

Progress: 6/7

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 - The Woman in the Window
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads - Gone Girl Mar. 5
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018 - The Goldfinch
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Jan. 24
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic - Eligible
16. A book with a question in the title - Where'd You Go, Bernadette Feb. 5
17. A book set on college or university campus - Virtual Morality
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs - The Girl Who Played with Fire
20. A book set in space - The Martian
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel - The Enigmatologist
26. A book that's published in 2019 - Orange World and Other Stories
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature - World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War Jan. 18
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title - Love in the Time of Cholera
30. A book featuring an amateur detective - The Life We Bury
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America - The Incendiaries
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding - Crazy Rich Asians
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter - The Alienist by Caleb Carr Feb. 22
36. A ghost story - The Haunting of Hill House
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game - Ready Player One Jan. 13
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge - The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters: The Circle July 28
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Update msg 142
1/50

Going to try this challenge this year! I'm in for all 40 books and will posts links to the books on this post as I choose them!

FINISHED ✅ 40/40

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 [[book:Five Feet Apart|39939417] finished November 4
2. A book that makes you nostalgic The Girl They Left Behind finished Feb 1st
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction) Brutally Honest finished March 9
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie The Dutch Wife finished Feb 5th
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads The Hobbit or There and Back Again finished April 9
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover The Women in the Castle finished March 30th
7. A reread of a favorite book Hush, Hush finished April 7
8. A book about a hobby Book Love finished March 10
9. A book you meant to read in 2018 One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Doddd finished April 22
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title The Sugar Queen finished April 25
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover It Happens All the Time finished April 8
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore The Assassin's Blade finished Feb 23
13. A book published posthumously I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer finished May 3rd
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie Between the Sheets (Suicide Squad) finished August 20
15. A retelling of a classic Solsbury Hill finished June 14
16. A book with a question in the title Where'd You Go, Bernadette Finished June 30
17. A book set on college or university campus Misadventures of a College Girl finished Jan 27th
18. A book about someone with a superpowerA Court of Wings and Ruin finished Jan 24th
19. A book told from multiple POVs Nineteen Minutes finished Dec 15
20. A book set in space Starclimber finished October 3
21. A book by two female authors The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society finished Sept 16
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers finished September 5
23. A book set in Scandinavia Fires of Winter finished July 4
24. A book that takes place in a single day A Spark of Light finished May 22
25. A debut novel By the Book finished July 9
26. A book that's published in 2019 Summoned to Thirteenth Grave finished March 2
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature A Court of Mist and Fury finished Jan 6th
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire The Cactus finished Nov 12
29. A book with LOVE in the title Love & Luck finished July 31
30. A book featuring an amateur detective Dead Until Dark finished May 16
31. A book about a family China Rich Girlfriend finished Feb 16th
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America White Chrysanthemum finished October 14
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title The Scorpio Races finished November 23
34. A book that includes a wedding Crazy Rich Asians finished January 18th
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter Fangirl finished July 26
36. A ghost story Shadowland finished Feb 24th
37. A book with a two-word title The Huntress finished December 4
38. A novel based on a true story The Tattooist of Auschwitz finished March 21
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game Warcross finished December 22
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge Terrier This prompt is from 2017 Popsugar: A book you loved as a child. finished December 31

I'm in for all 50 -- maybe this is the year I make it!

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2019

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Total: 0/50

I'm hoping to read all 50 this year. Hoping!

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie The Day I Became an Autodidact
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Total: 0/50

Message #45 updated: 1/50

Message 213 updated: 1/50

Think I'm going to try for 25 to start and maybe more if I end up having time. I'll add which books I'm planning to read for each category later.


1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

05 - A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

progress: 1/50

I'm in - I'll see how many I can get maybe 30?

Crystal wrote: "Update Msg 14: 1/50

28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History"

Hi Crystal!
Could you tell me who recommended this book? I have it on my TBR pile since 2017 and it would be great to fit this book in this prompt! But I need to check if the celebrity is someone I admire 😁

Thanks!

I'm in for 30! **UPDATED GOAL: 40
Progress 34/**40

✔ 1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 - Five Feet Apart
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
✔ 3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction) - A Night Without Armor
✔ 4. A book you think should be turned into a movie - Stalking Jack the Ripper
✔ 5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads - Pride and Prejudice
✔ 6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover - A Court of Thorns and Roses
✔ 7. A reread of a favorite book The Hunger Games
✔ 8. A book about a hobby - Eliza and Her Monsters
✔ 9. A book you meant to read in 2018 The Kissing Booth
✔ 10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title Sugar Daddy
✔ 11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover The Idea of You
✔ 12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore Norse Mythology
13. A book published posthumously
✔14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
✔ 15. A retelling of a classic - Izzy + Tristan
16. A book with a question in the title
✔ 17. A book set on college or university campus When Dimple Met Rishi
✔ 18. A book about someone with a superpower - Carve the Mark
✔ 19. A book told from multiple POVs A Feast for Crows
✔ 20. A book set in space What Goes Up
✔ 21. A book by two female authors Roomies
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
✔ 24. A book that takes place in a single day - The Sun Is Also a Star
✔ 25. A debut novel Because of Mr. Terupt
✔ 26. A book that's published in 2019 Field Notes on Love
✔ 27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature - Shadow and Bone
✔ 28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire - Becoming
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
✔ 31. A book about a family - Practical Magic
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
✔ 33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title - Stardust
✔ 34. A book that includes a wedding - Butterface
✔ 35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter The Kiss Quotient
36. A ghost story
✔ 37. A book with a two-word title Bad Romeo
✔ 38. A novel based on a true story - Educated
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
✔ 40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge 2017 Audiobook This Will Only Hurt a Little

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
✔ 43. An "own voices" book Darius the Great Is Not Okay
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
✔ 45. A LitRPG book Ready Player One
✔ 46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters - Backlash
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
✔ 49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom - The Princess Bride
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Message 219 updated
1/30

Put me down for 25 books, please.
25/25 read

January Update:
The Cold Eye - 9. A book you meant to read in 2018
The Poorhouse Fair - 24. A book that takes place in a single day

February Update:
Where'd You Go, Bernadette - 1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
The Bear and the Nightingale - 12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
The Mere Wife - 15. A retelling of a classic
Lipstick Voodoo - 26. A book that's published in 2019
The Kingdom of Copper - 27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
Half-Blood Blues by Esi Edugyan - 35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter

March Update:
The Boy in the Suitcase - 21. A book by two female authors
See Also Murder - 30. A book featuring an amateur detective
Bury Me Deep - 38. A novel based on a true story

April Update:
The Goddess of Buttercups & Daisies - 4. A book you think should be turned into a movie

May Update:
Son of a Trickster - 7. A reread of a favorite book

June Update:
Sugar Pop Moon - 10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title (Two-for-one!)
Silver in the Wood - 6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
Djinn City - 31. A book about a family
The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - 39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game

July Update:
Sea Change - 19. A book told from multiple POVs

August Update:
Anthills of the Savannah - 32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
Swamplandia! - 25. A debut novel

September Update:
None

October Update:
Split Tooth - 3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction
All My Friends Are Superheroes - 18. A book about someone with a superpower

November Update:
Ayesha at Last - 34. A book that includes a wedding

December Update:
The Thirteenth Tale - 36. A ghost story
Bitter Poison - 22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title

I am in for 35

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2019

Duration: January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

8/35
1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
Stargirl (Stargirl, #1) BY Jerry Spinelli
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
Matilda by Roald Dahl
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
The Story of Arthur Truluv
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
The Little French Bistro by Nina George
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Lauren Christian
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
The Secret of the Old Clock BY by Carolyn Keene
31. A book about a family
Like Family by Paolo Giordano
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
Harry's Trees by by Jon Cohen
38. A Novel based on a true story.
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

I would like to join and try for all 50.

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Just completed #25 (set in Scandinavia) - Beartown by Fredrik Backman. I did not expect that the author of the charming Ove could pen such a brilliant, unequivocal, scathing rebuke of patriarchal society. And yet, he delivers it with charm and love for his setting and characters. Truly brilliant! Definitely worth reading! 5 stars

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Completed 12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore with The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures (The World of Lore #1) by Aaron Mahnke.

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✓31. A book about a family - A Land Remembered, Volume 2 by Patrick D. Smith (finished 1/3), my review is here

I would like to join the POPSUGAR 2019 Reading Challenge.

I'm in for 20 books.

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2019
Duration: January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019

One of the most popular reading challenges is back! The 2019 Popsugar Reading Challenge contains 40 tasks to broaden your horizons and 10 additional book prompts for the “hardcore” readers out here!

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic: Daisy Jones & The Six
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction): Don't Stop Believin'
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie: The Last Letter
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover: Her One Mistake
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby: Tartine: Revised Edition: A Classic Revisited 68 All-New Recipes + 55 Updated Favorites
9. A book you meant to read in 2018: Transcription
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover: The Royal Runaway
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore: What the Wind Knows
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic: Thief of Cahraman: A Retelling of Aladdin
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus: Normal People
18. A book about someone with a superpower: The Little Shop of Found Things
19. A book told from multiple POVs: Only Ever Her
20. A book set in space


21. A book by two female authors: Meet Me in Monaco
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia: The Woman in Cabin 10
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019: Layover
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature: Circe
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire: Becoming
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family: Ask Again, Yes
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding: The Gown: A Novel of the Royal Wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title: Watching You
38. A novel based on a true story: That Churchill Woman
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game: The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge: (2016 A book about a culture or religion you are unfamiliar with): The Glovemaker

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16. A book with a question in the title What Have You Done

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I would like to edit my goal to 10 instead of 15

03 - A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction): Brutally Honest by Mel B

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Read 11/20


1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
Lords of Chaos: Satanischer Metal: Der blutige Aufstieg aus dem Untergrund

2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover

7. A reread of a favorite book
1Q84 #1-2

8. A book about a hobby

9. A book you meant to read in 2018
The Shadow of the Wind

10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title

11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover


12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus

18. A book about someone with a superpower
The Skeletons of Scarborough House

19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title

23. A book set in Scandinavia
Eisige Schatten


24. A book that takes place in a single day

25. A debut novel
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine

26. A book that's published in 2019
How to Kill Yourself Abroad

27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title

30. A book featuring an amateur detective
Till Death Do Us Tart

31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title

34. A book that includes a wedding
A Storm of Swords

35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
December Park

38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Love this list
Going for 40, keeping an eye on the other 10 as well

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1. A book becoming a movie in 2019: Little Women (03/05/2019)
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie: Number the Stars (01/09/2019)
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (01/17/2019)
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover: In a Dark, Dark Wood (01/28/2019)
7. A reread of a favorite book: Speaker for the Dead (01/04/2019)
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018: Number the Stars (01/09/2019)
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover Number the Stars (01/09/2019)
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie: Little Women (03/05/2019)
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower: The Dragon Reborn (01/25/2019)
19. A book told from multiple POVs: The Dragon Reborn (01/25/2019)
20. A book set in space: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (02/08/2019)
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia: Number the Stars (01/09/2019)
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (02/08/2019)
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature: Speaker for the Dead (01/04/2019)
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (01/17/2019)
31. A book about a family: Little Women (03/05/2019)
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America: My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness (02/03/2019)
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title: Murder in the 11th House (01/16/2019)
34. A book that includes a wedding: Little Women (03/05/2019)
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter: Number the Stars (01/09/2019)
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title: Charlotte's Web (01/31/2019)
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game: Ready Player One (01/26/2019)
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book: Ready Player One (01/26/2019)
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (01/17/2019)
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

I'm doing this and Read Harder Challenge, and maybe more, so I'm gonna double dip within and across challenges as much as I can. Do we have any threads about double dipping within pop-sugar?

I’m in for 20.

Finished 20/20

✔️4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
Deadly Diamonds
✔️5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
✔️6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
Lavender Lies
✔️8. A book about a hobby
The Secret, Book, & Scone Society
✔️9. A book you meant to read in 2018
I Know a Secret
✔️11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover

✔️12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
The Lost City of the Monkey God
✔️17. A book set on college or university campus
Six Years
✔️19. A book told from multiple POVs
You Win in the Locker Room First: The 7 C's to Build a Winning Team in Business, Sports, and Life
✔️23. A book set in Scandinavia
The Hidden Child
✔️27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
Clockwork Angel
✔️30. A book featuring an amateur detective
The Whispered Word
✔️31. A book about a family
Without Due Process
✔️34. A book that includes a wedding
Queen of Scots: The True Life of Mary Stuart
✔️35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
Payment in Kind
✔️37. A book with a two-word title Escaping from Houdini
✔️38. A novel based on a true story Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
✔️39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
Ready Player One

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✔️44. Read a book during the season it is set in
Breach of Duty
✔️46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood

POPSUGAR READING CHALLENGE 2019

I'm in for 48!

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 -The Woman in the Window
2. A book that makes you nostalgic - The Golden Compass
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction) - Wildwood
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie - The Eye of the World
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads -The Perks of Being a Wallflower
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover - The Passage
7. A reread of a favorite book - A Thread of Grace
8. A book about a hobby - Wormwood
9. A book you meant to read in 2018 - Dark Matter
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title - Imager's Challenge
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore - The Ship of the Dead
13. A book published posthumously - 2666
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie - Strip Tease
15. A retelling of a classic - Circe
16. A book with a question in the title - Where'd You Go, Bernadette
17. A book set on college or university campus The Secret History
18. A book about someone with a superpower -Steelheart
19. A book told from multiple POVs - A Visit from the Goon Squad
20. A book set in space -The Stainless Steel Rat
21. A book by two female authors -Tiny Pretty Things
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
23. A book set in Scandinavia - The Man Who Smiled
24. A book that takes place in a single day - The Dinner
25. A debut novel -
26. A book that's published in 2019 - Neon Prey
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature - The Mermaid's Sister
28. A Book recommended by a celebrity you admire - The Last Herald-Mage
29. A book with LOVE in the title - Love in the Time of Cholera
30. A book featuring an amateur detective - The Old Contemptibles
31. A book about a family - The Blind Assassin
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America - The Island of Sea Women
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title -Libra
34. A book that includes a wedding - The People We Hate at the Wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter - City of Bones
36. A ghost story - The Haunting of Hill House
37. A book with a two-word title - The Outsider
38. A novel based on a true story - Year of Wonders
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game - The Lying Game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge - A Story within a Story - Watership Down

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book - Parable of the Sower
43. An "own voices" book - The Sun Is Also a Star
44. Read a book during the season it is set in - Wintersmith
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters - Legend
47. Two books that share the same title -Elsewhere
48. Two books that share the same title -Elsewhere
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom - A Clockwork Orange
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent - High Rhulain

Total: 14/48

Update to message 79, 2/50

✓30. A book featuring an amateur detective - The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene (finished 1/4), my very favorite amateur detective, with the Happy Hollisters a close second, my review is here

Can I still get on this challenge??? O:-)

I'll go for the first 40 and choose them as I go.

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I'll aim for 40, TBD as I go.

POPSUGAR 2019 - Yearly Challenge
Message 242
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2019
Progress: 40/40 -- COMPLETE 5/15/19

✔️1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 - The Woman in the Window
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
✔️3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction) - A Salty Piece of Land
✔️4. A book you think should be turned into a movie - Something in the Water
✔️5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads - The Secret Life of Bees
✔️6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover - Giovanni's Room
7. A reread of a favorite book
✔️8. A book about a hobby - Still Life
✔️9. A book you meant to read in 2018 - All the Pretty Horses
✔️10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title - In Watermelon Sugar
✔️11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover - The Memory Keeper's Daughter
✔️12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore - The Whistle, the Grave, and the Ghost
✔️13. A book published posthumously - The Ghost in the Mirror
✔️14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie - Madame Bovary (Carmela Soprano was shown on screen reading this novel in the TV show The Sopranos)
✔️15. A retelling of a classic - Eligible
✔️16. A book with a question in the title - Where'd You Go, Bernadette
✔️17. A book set on college or university campus - The Secret History
✔️18. A book about someone with a superpower - The Tower at the End of the World
✔️19. A book told from multiple POVs - There but for the
✔️20. A book set in space - Golden Son
✔️21. A book by two female authors - You Don't Own Me
✔️22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title - Sweet and Deadly
✔️23. A book set in Scandinavia - Blood on Snow
✔️24. A book that takes place in a single day - Artemis Fowl
✔️25. A debut novel - Still Life
26. A book that's published in 2019
✔️27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature - The Map of Salt and Stars Roc from Middle Eastern mythology
✔️28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire - Next Year in Havana
✔️29. A book with LOVE in the title - Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love & Baking Biscuits
✔️30. A book featuring an amateur detective - Track of the Cat
✔️31. A book about a family - East of Eden
✔️32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America - Purple Hibiscus
✔️33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title - Gemini
✔️34. A book that includes a wedding - Eligible
✔️35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter - The Body Artist
✔️36. A ghost story - The Ghost in the Mirror
✔️37. A book with a two-word title - The Road
✔️38. A novel based on a true story - Black and Blue
✔️39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game - Red Rising
✔️40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge - 2015 A Book of short stories - Interpreter of Maladies

Advanced
41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
✔️43. An "own voices" book - Between the World and Me
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
✔️46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters - Mothering Sunday
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
✔️50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent - Northanger Abbey

Message 91 updated...2 of 24 books read.

i would like to join this challenge. im in for 50.

1. A book becoming a movie in 2019 - The Woman in the Window
2. A book that makes you nostalgic-Matilda
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction) - The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 1: The Apocalypse Suite
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie - The Graveyard Book
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads - Animal Farm
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover - In a Dark, Dark Wood
7. A reread of a favorite book - The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
8. A book about a hobby - The Middle of Somewhere
9. A book you meant to read in 2018 - We Have Always Lived in the Castle
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title - The Sugar Queen
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover - Pretty Girls (necklace)
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore - Circe
13. A book published posthumously - When Breath Becomes Air
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie - On the Road(Rory Gilmore)
15. A retelling of a classic - Cinder
16. A book with a question in the title- Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
17. A book set on college or university campus - My Oxford Year
18. A book about someone with a superpower - Inkheart
19. A book told from multiple POVs - One of Us Is Lying
20. A book set in space - Illuminae
21. A book by two female authors - Between the Lines
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet
23. A book set in Scandinavia - The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared
24. A book that takes place in a single day - They Both Die at the End
25. A debut novel - Lily and the Octopus
26. A book that's published in 2019 - The Silent Patient
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature - Bird Box
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire - Where the Crawdads Sing (Reese Witherspoon)
29. A book with LOVE in the title - To All the Boys I've Loved Before
30. A book featuring an amateur detective - The Woman in Cabin 10
31. A book about a family - The Great Alone
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America - Crazy Rich Asians
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title - The Scorpio Races
34. A book that includes a wedding - The Wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
36. A ghost story - Heart-Shaped Box
37. A book with a two-word title - Yes Please
38. A novel based on a true story - The Nightingale
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game - The A to Z of You and Me
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge - Unfu*k Yourself: Get Out of Your Head and Into Your Life (2016 challenge A book you can finish in a day)

Advanced

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book - The Age of Miracles
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book - My Lady's Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel
43. An "own voices" book - Everything I Never Told You
44. Read a book during the season it is set in - Shiver(Fall/Winter)
45. A LitRPG book - Ready Player One
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters - Where'd You Go, Bernadette
47. Two books that share the same title - Before I Fall
48. Two books that share the same title - Before I Fall
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom - The Princess Bride (As you wish)
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent - The Sinner

I'm in to do all 50!

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12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore: Circe

Message 237 updated - Read #37- A book with a two word title - The Outsider - Stephen King

I'm in for 10!

37 - a book with a two-word title: Old Yeller

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I failed hardcore at this last year, but I'll give another go! I'm in for all 50.

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1. A book becoming a movie in 2019
2. A book that makes you nostalgic
3. A book written by a musician (fiction or nonfiction)
4. A book you think should be turned into a movie
5. A book with at least one million ratings on Goodreads
6. A book with a plant in the title or on the cover
7. A reread of a favorite book
8. A book about a hobby
9. A book you meant to read in 2018
10. A book with POP, SUGAR, or CHALLENGE in the title
11. A book with an item of clothing or accessory on the cover
12. A book inspired by myth/legend/folklore
13. A book published posthumously
14. A book you see someone reading on TV or in a movie
15. A retelling of a classic
16. A book with a question in the title
17. A book set on college or university campus
18. A book about someone with a superpower
19. A book told from multiple POVs
20. A book set in space
21. A book by two female authors
22. A book with SALTY, SWEET, BITTER, or SPICY in the title
23. A book set in Scandinavia
24. A book that takes place in a single day
25. A debut novel
26. A book that's published in 2019
27. A book featuring an extinct or imaginary creature
28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire
29. A book with LOVE in the title
30. A book featuring an amateur detective
31. A book about a family
32. A book author from Asia, Africa, or South America
33. A book with a zodiac sign or astrology term in title
34. A book that includes a wedding
35. A book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
36. A ghost story
37. A book with a two-word title
38. A novel based on a true story
39. A book revolving around a puzzle or game
40. Your favorite prompt from a past POPSUGAR Reading challenge

41. A "cli-fi" (climate fiction) book
42. A "choose-your-own-adventure" book
43. An "own voices" book
44. Read a book during the season it is set in
45. A LitRPG book
46. A book with no chapters / unusual chapter headings / unconventionally numbered chapters
47. Two books that share the same title
48. Two books that share the same title
49. A book that has inspired a common phrase or idiom
50. A book set in an abbey, cloister, monastery, vicarage, or convent

Caroline wrote: "Crystal wrote: "Update Msg 14: 1/50

28. A book recommended by a celebrity you admire The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History"

Hi Crystal!
Could you tell me who recommended this..."

I used celebrity I admire loosely, but Bill Gates and Obama had recommended it.

http://mentalfloss.com/article/91208/86-books-barack-obama-has-recommended-during-his-presidency

https://www.blinkist.com/magazine/posts/a-long-list-of-books-recommended-by-bill-gates

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9. A book you meant to read in 2018 Girl at the Grave