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 Two: 11-20 books
Level Three: 21-30 books
Level Four: 31-40 books <= my goal
Level Five: 41-50 books
Completed: 28/50
Read a book with a cover that includes:
1. your favorite color
- The Spook in the Stacks (Lighthouse Library #4) by Eva Gates
2. headwear of some kind (hat, helmet, yarmulke, hijab, etc.)
- Spaced Out (Moon Base Alpha #2) by Stuart Gibbs
3. a mode of transportation
- Sail Away Patsy (Meg Butler #1) by Leena Clover
4. bookish elements
- Bound for Murder (Blue Ridge Library #4) by Victoria Gilbert
5. an author that has a common name spelled in an uncommon way (i.e. Stephenie Meyer, Kelley Armstrong, etc.)
- The Double Helix (Explorer Academy #3) by Trudi Trueit
6. an illustrated scene
7. a design that is in desperate need of a makeover
- A Fatal Feast (Hamptons Home & Garden Mystery, #6) by Kathleen Bridge
8. a wintry scene Town in a Wild Moose Chase (A Candy Holliday Mystery, #3)
9. a summery scene
- Crepe Expectations (Pancake House #5) by Sarah Fox
10. food
Have a Deadly New Year (Farm-to-Fork #3.5) by Lynn Cahoon
11. a skeleton, bones, or a skull and crossbones
12. floral elements
- Yeast of Eden (Pancake House #4) by Sarah Fox
13. sports equipment
- The Cheerleaders by Kara Thomas
14. a title and/or scene that makes you laugh
Scone Cold Killer (All Day Breakfast Cafe #1) by Lena Gregory
15. something you might see in a hospital (medicine bottles, IV stand, stethoscope, doctor, etc.)
16. someone wearing period clothing
- When We Left Cuba (The Perez Family, #2) by Chanel Cleeton
17. a famous structure or landmark (man-made or natural)
- The Solace of Bay Leaves (Spice Shop #5) by Leslie Budewitz
18. a frame-worthy design
- Petals and Poison by Jess Dylan
19. at least one person of color (POC)
- And Then, Boom! by Lisa Fipps
20. someone partly or fully submerged in water
21. a lighted window
- Manchester Christmas by John Gray
22. a bird
- Evil by the Sea ( By the Sea #4) by Kathleen Bridge
23. a futuristic scene Rogue Protocol
24. a weapon
- Golden Hour (Teddy Fay #7) by Brett Battles
25. the name of and/or a depiction of a famous person
- Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton and James Patterson
26. a number in the title or design (numeral or spelled out)
- One Potato, Two Potato, Dead ( (Farm to Fork Mystery #3) by Lynn Cahoon
27. a backpack or piece of luggage
28. the words "light" and/or "dark" in the title
29. a foggy/stormy scene
- The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
30. a television or movie screen
31. no people
- Stiffs and Swine (Supper Club #4) by Ellery Adams
32. an object that is broken
The Battered Body (Supper Club Mystery, #5) by Ellery Adams
33. a silhouette or shadow
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
34. a piece of jewelry
35. a sunrise or sunset
- Everyone Here Is Lying by Shari Lapena
36. a cityscape
37. an aquatic animal
38. a light source that can be held in the hand (flashlight, torch, lantern, etc.) Boston Scream Murder
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.)
- Strangled Eggs and Ham (Country Store Mysteries, #6) by Maddie Day
44. a key and/or a keyhole
45. a real, historical photograph The Boys in the Boat
46. a proper noun in the title or design
47. something that is plaid
On Thin Icing (Bakeshop #3) by Ellie Alexander
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
I'm so glad you're joining in with the challenge. I hope it will be a fun way to add a little something extra to your reading this year :)
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