2025 Reading Challenge discussion

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updated message #33 11/11

1. Spark Joy- The Name Of the Rose by Umberto Eco (a book that has been on your TBR for at least 2 years)
2. Joy-The Purrfect Pack by Galadreal Simmons (first book in a series)
3. Ode To Joy-The Lost Boy by Camilla Lackberg (translated book by a European author)
4. Joy Of Cooking-The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry by Kathleen Flinn (book about food or a character works in the food industry)
5. Joy To the World-Magic On the Hunt by Devon Monk (a book someone gave you)
6. Tears Of Joy-Stranger In A Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein (science fiction book)
7. The Joy Luck Club-American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis (book that has been adapted for movies or TV)
8. Joy Ride- The Dare by Harley Laroux (less than 120 pg)
9. Joy By Jean Patou- Bellwether by Connie Willis (an award winning book)
10. Nurse Joy-The Rise Of Life On Earth by Joyce Carol Oates (about healthcare or a character in medicine)
11. Joy Of Missing Out-Don't Let Go by Heather Long (less than 500 reviews)

Thanks, this was a fun challenge!

Congratulations to Chalmation and Kate on your completion!

Final numbers are posted as of Jul 2. You guys did an awesome job!

85% of the participants read at least 1 book. And those read a total of 91% of their collective goal.

Thank you everyone for being here!.

Update to #131: 5/5

Joy of Missing Out
- Read a book with less than 500 reviews on Goodreads
Bags by Claire Wilcox

Joy of Cooking
- Read a book that has been on a 'bestseller' list
Crow Mary

Joy
- Read a book with 'yellow' in the title or with a yellow cover
The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians: True Stories of the Magic of Reading

The Joy Luck Club
- Read a book about immigrants or immigration
- Read a book that has been adapted for film, television, or the stage
Pachinko - this book actually hits both sub-themes!

Nurse Joy
- Read a book about healthcare or medicine, or about a character who works in these fields
Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal - work of many physicians and medical researchers is touched on

I did actually finish though I was on a road trip and couldn't update from my phone properly. :)

Anna wrote: "Update to #131: 5/5 ... I did actually finish though I was on a road trip and couldn't update from my phone properly. :)
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No problem! Added in. Congrats!

Message 25: Completed 11/11


I am so sorry that my update was late! I was traveling and just now was able to update. Thank you for such a fun challenge!

Congrats for finishing! It's now added to the total. Thanks for being here (hope your travel was for fun!)