2025 Reading Challenge discussion

Updating message #38

1/6 completed

- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover Yellow Crocus DONE

Q2 - A Pop of Joy
April 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Completed: 5/11

Spark Joy
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
✓ Lord of the Flies (04/08)

Joy
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
✓The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism (05/21)

Joy to the World
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours
✓ Educated (04/02)

Tears of Joy
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book
Slaughterhouse-Five

The Joy Luck Club
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage
✓ Me Before You

Joy Ride
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
✓ The Girl on the Train (04/28)

Joy by Jean Patou
- Read an award-winning book (Goodreads Choice Award)
A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future

Nurse Joy
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on Goodreads
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

Update to Message #36

3/5

Updated message #7

2/9

Updated msg #5: 7/11

Stats updated as of message 55.

Welcome new participants and great work those who have started!

Update to message #6: 2/12 books completed!

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on Goodreads
These Letters End in Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere (Completed 4/10/25)

I'll join in with 11 books.

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
- Read a self-help book

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
- Read the first book in a series

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
- Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries
- Read a translated book originally written by a European author

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
1) Dancing With Myself
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
- Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange
- Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
1) We Were Never Here
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on Goodreads
1) The Child In My House
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

update to #16:

1/15

Update msg #9: 2/2

Update message #36 both goal and number read

5/7

Updated Msg #23 - 3/20

Update to Message #20 : 7/20

update to message 58

2/11

Dancing With Myself
The Child In My House

#28

2/10

- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover: The Book of Someday

- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Congrats Jordan!

Stats updated through message 66

update to message #29
3/11

UPDATE TO MESSAGE 58

3/11 BOOKS COMPLETE

We Were Never Here

Updated message 41-- 3/10

Update to Message #14:

5/11

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
- Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years
Rabbits by Terry Miles
- Read a self-help book

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
- Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres
- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book
The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
- Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure
Dead Silence by S.A. Barnes
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)
Euphoria by Lily King (Audie)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Update to message #25 - Progress: 3/11

Updated message 41-- 4/10

Update to Message # 23 - I'd like to change my goal to 10 please.

update to Msg. #16:

2/15

Tanu wrote: "Update to Message # 23 - I'd like to change my goal to 10 please."

Change made.

Stats updated through message #75.

Great start!

Update to message #26

1/10
Ode to Joy
Read a translated book originally written by a European author - My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

update to message 30: 2/5 books read

Updated message 41-- 5/10

Update to message #6: 3/12 books completed!

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez (Completed 4/19/25)

Could I please sign up for 22 books for this challenge :)
I am so sorry for being late in signing up!!

"A POP OF JOY"
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2025

Spark Joy - A popular decluttering and organizing book written by Marie Kondō.
PROMPT #1: Read a book that has been on your TBR for over 2 years: Prospect Park West by Amy Sohn
PROMPT #2: Read a self-help book: Girl Wash your Face by Rachel Hollis

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
PROMPT #3: Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover: Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . .: A LOVE Story by Jason Reynolds
PROMPT #4: Read the first book in a series: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

Ode to Joy - In 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven used Friedrich Schiller's 1785 poem in his Symphony No. 9.
PROMPT #5: Read a book first published in 18th or 19th centuries: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
PROMPT #6: Read a translated book originally written by a European author: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
PROMPT #7: Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list: From Potter's Field by Patricia Cornwell
PROMPT #8: Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry: Death on Eat Street by J.J. Cook

Joy to the World - While not initially associated with Christmas, this hymn is now the most published Christmas carol in North America.
PROMPT #V9: Read a book that you have been gifted, or have gifted, in a holiday or gift exchange: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
PROMPT #10: Read a book by an author from a different religion or belief system (or lack thereof) than yours: Thank You for Sharing by Rachel Runya Katz

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.
PROMPT #11: Read a graphic novel or a book from the humor and comedy genres: The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
PROMPT #12: Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book: The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
PROMPT #13: Read a book about immigrants or immigration: Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
PROMPT #14: Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Joy Ride - A ride taken for pleasure, often involving reckless driving in a stolen vehicle.
PROMPT #15: Read a thriller, or a book where the main character goes on an adventure: A THRILLER: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
- Read a book with less than 120 pages, so you can zip through it

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read a book where one of the main character is wealthy, or pretends to be
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)

Nurse Joy - A patient and caring recurring character from the Pokémon series.
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
- Read a book written by an East Asian woman

Joy of Missing Out - JOMO embraces finding joy and contentment, focusing on what you want to do, rather than what you feel pressured to do.
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on Goodreads
- Re-read and re-visit a book that you love

update to msg. #16: 3/15

update to message 30: 3/5 read

Update message #31
9/11

Updated message #36 including new goal

8/10

Lisa Marie wrote: "Could I please sign up for 22 books for this challenge :) I am so sorry for being late in signing up!! ..."

It's only too late on August 1! You are added in. Thanks for joining.

GailW (on partial hiatus) wrote: "It's only too late on August 1! You are added in. Thanks for joining."

July 1, actually. That's when we'll begin the Q3 challenges. .😊

TerryJane wrote: "GailW (on partial hiatus) wrote: "It's only too late on August 1! You are added in. Thanks for joining." July 1, actually. That's when we'll begin the Q3 challenges. .😊"

Well, now I am embarrassed - and I spent my entire career working by fiscal quarters! 😳🤦🏻‍♀️ Thanks for correcting me !!

GailW (on partial hiatus) wrote: "Well, now I am embarrassed - and I spent my entire career working by fiscal quarters! 😳🤦🏻‍♀️ Thanks for correcting me !!"

No worries, Gail. Just wanted to clarify in case of other latecomers. 🙂

Updated message 41-- 6/10

Update to msg #40 please! Progress: 1/6

Update to Message #34

1/2 books completed.

Updated message #7

3/9

Updated message #4 1/5

Updated msg #5: 9/11

update to message 30: 4/5 books read

Update to Message 14: 8/11

Joy - The embodiment of the first emotion created in the Disney/Pixar's movie Inside Out.
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
Heart of the Sun Warrior by Sue Lynn Tan

Joy of Cooking - First published in 1931, over 20 million copies are in print.
- Read a book about food and food culture, or where the main character works in a food-related industry
The Night Shift by Alex Finlay (a stretch, but the murder happens in an ice cream shop)

The Joy Luck Club - A popular novel by Amy Tan that explores relationships between four Chinese immigrant mothers, their daughters, and families.
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
On Fragile Waves by E. Lily Yu

Update to message #6: 4/12 books completed!

Joy by Jean Patou - An expensive, luxury perfume introduced in 1930, and voted Scent of the Century in 2000.
- Read an award winning book (any award of your choice!)
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Completed 4/26/25)

Updating message #38

2/6 completed

Tears of Joy 😂 - Widespread in digital communication, this emoji conveys the feeling of laughing so hard that tears are shed.

- Read a book that includes new technology or a science fiction book Unwind DONE

update to msg. #16:

4/15