I found a new cover based challenge for 2025. This is generally a fun and interesting way to complete additional challenges. It is hosted by Susan on her blog Blogginboutbooks
Level One: 1-10 books
Level Two: 11-20 books
Level Three: 21-30 books
Level Four: 31-40 books <= my goal
Level Five: 41-50 books
Completed: 0/50
Read a book with a cover that includes:
1. your favorite color
2. headwear of some kind (hat, helmet, yarmulke, hijab, etc.)
3. a mode of transportation
4. bookish elements
5. an author that has a common name spelled in an uncommon way (i.e. Stephenie Meyer, Kelley Armstrong, etc.)
6. an illustrated scene
7. a design that is in desperate need of a makeover
8. a wintry scene
9. a summery scene
10. food
11. a skeleton, bones, or a skull and crossbones
12. floral elements
13. sports equipment
14. a title and/or scene that makes you laugh
15. something you might see in a hospital (medicine bottles, IV stand, stethoscope, doctor, etc.)
16. someone wearing period clothing
17. a famous structure or landmark (man-made or natural)
18. a frame-worthy design
19. at least one person of color (POC)
20. someone partly or fully submerged in water
21. a lighted window
22. a bird
23. a futuristic scene
24. a weapon
25. the name of and/or a depiction of a famous person
26. a number in the title or design (numeral or spelled out)
27. a backpack or piece of luggage
28. the words "light" and/or "dark" in the title
29. a foggy/stormy scene
30. a television or movie screen
31. no people
32. an object that is broken
33. a silhouette or shadow
34. a piece of jewelry
35. a sunrise or sunset
36. a cityscape
37. an aquatic animal
38. a light source that can be held in the hand (flashlight, torch, lantern, etc.)
39. the name of one of the four seasons in the title, design, or author's name
40. a depiction of something that has been spilled (milk, paint, blood, etc.)
41. eyewear of some kind (sunglasses, goggles, eyepatch, etc.)
42. a spooky scene
43. something you might find in a child's bedroom (teddy bear, nightlight, crib, etc.)
44. a key and/or a keyhole
45. a real, historical photograph
46. a proper noun in the title or design
47. something that is plaid
48. outdated technology (typewriter, film camera, rotary telephone, etc.)
49. the name of a month in the title, design, or author's name
50. a flag, pennant, or banner
