Showing posts with label #pypreadingchallenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #pypreadingchallenge. Show all posts

Thursday, August 11, 2022

A Call for Kelp

 A Call for Kelp is the 4th Seaside Cafe book by Bree Baker.   Set in the Outer Banks of NC the books make you dream of a beach vacation.  It is so easy to visualize the beach, surf and boardwalk scenes as described in the book.  The mystery that surrounds the death of Mitzi Calgon while she is in town helping to promote the documentary being filmed by Everly Swan's Aunts in an effort to raise awareness of the plight of bees.  In addition to the murder of Mitzi there appears to be something Det. Grady Hays is not sharing with Everly.  As the story progresses it feels more and more like there are secrets being kept from Everly which causes her to be unsure of her relationships with those around her.  I look forward to reading about life in Charm, NC and to see how the small town relationships evolve.  


A Call for KelpA Call for Kelp by Bree Baker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

enjoy reading about Everly Swan and her friendships with Det Grady Hays and her bff The mystery surrounding the death of retired tv star, Mitzi Colgan is well structured with plenty of misdirection and suspicion. If looking for a series set at the beach with good friendships and relationships this is a good series to read.

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #  69
  2. Finishing the Series   #FinishingTheSeries2022  Series: 35 Book #1
  3. What an Animal Book #41
  4. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #82
  5. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #62
  6. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #53
  7. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #77
  8. Craving for Cozies  Book #70
  9. Medical Examiner Challenge 2 Toe Tags
  10. Beachcomber Challenge  
    • Crime Scene- museum; lighthouse
    • Weapon- poison; shove
    • Detectives- Everly Swan
    • Victims- Mitzi Calgon; Skeet Ulvanich
  11. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #35  Shot #4
  12. OWLS 22  # 41 History of Magic: A book that mentions a historical witch or wizard 
  13. Pick your Poison #37  a book by an author whose name is a trade or profession 

Sunday, August 7, 2022

The Perfect Guests

 The Perfect Guests is a thriller by Emma Rous.  It is a well thought out multiple timeline book that felt an awful lot like the classic Agatha Christie novels.  There are plenty of twists and turns and the ending certainly left your jaw open.  The characters take the reader through a wide range of emotions including dislike, fear, and pity.   The pieces are all linked up a the conclusion of the book and felt like they were well presented rather than forced upon the storyline.  If you like books with a variety of characters including those that are not very likeable then this book is a good choice for you.  


The Perfect GuestsThe Perfect Guests by Emma Rous
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

great suspense

This book keeps twisting and turning til the end. The dual timeline plot intertwines wonderfully And all the pieces fall into place at the very end

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book # 66
  2. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #78
  3. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #73
  4. Medical Examiner Challenge 1 Toe Tags
  5. Beachcomber Challenge  
    • Crime Scene- lake
    • Weapon- drowning
    • Victims- Markus Meyer
  6. Pick your Poison #41 a book with someone on the cover who could use some clothes

Friday, August 5, 2022

Encyclopedia Brown Boy Detective

 This was a blast from the past for me.  I listened to the audiobook to satisfy a requirement for a book for entire family.   It felt like a fun opportunity to go back and read some of the initial mystery series I read way back when.  Even then, I was an avid mystery reader- Encyclopedia Brown, Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, Boxcar Children and Trixie Belden were all found in my reading pile during elementary school.  I still have copies of the original 54 Nancy Drew books.  Obviously I was hooked on the mystery and problem solving at a young age.



Encyclopedia Brown, Boy DetectiveEncyclopedia Brown, Boy Detective by Donald J. Sobol
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

fun to go back and read an early mystery series I read as a child. i must admit it is much easier to solve the problems as an adult with a greater attention to detail

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #65
  2. Audiobook  #2022AudiobookChallenge #7
  3. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #77
  4. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #59
  5. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #49
  6. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #72
  7. Craving for Cozies  Book #66
  8. 52 Book Club  #the52bookclub  #46  A job title in the title 
  9. BooklistQueen  #booklistqueenreadingchallenge2022 #41. Reread a Favorite
  10. Nancy Drew # 52. The Secret of the Forgotten City (1975) - re-read a book that you read a long time ago
  11. Pick your Poison #77 reread a childhood favorite
  12. Beyond the Bookends  July- Listen to a family friendly audiobook
  13. Century challenge  1960s


Sunday, July 24, 2022

Wonder Woman Vol 1 lies




  I picked this for a challenge prompt of a non patriarchal society.  I figured the origin of Wonder woman was definitely in a matriarchal society.  This is a story of deception that I think having some awareness of the Wonder Woman tale enhances. Not knowing wouldn’t ruin it but the reader might be a bit lost






Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #74
  2. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #57
  3. Beat the Backlist #BTB2022  #14 graphic novel, manga, or web comic
  4. Nerdy Bookworm  #NerdyBookwormChallengeXO #9  Graphic Novel
  5. OWLS 22  #5 Parseltongue: A book that contains a fictional language
  6. PopSugar #popsugarreadingchallenge # 3. A book about or set in a nonpatriarchal society 
  7. Pick your Poison #81 a book about a mythical creature

Sunday, July 17, 2022

Not All Diamonds and Rose

 This book by Dave Quinn is a biography of sorts of the different Real Housewives franchises.   Not all Diamond and Rose begins with the start of the franchise and the creation of the Orange Country edition.  This book is an enjoyable book doing memory lane for fans of the shows.  It does relive many of the premier moments with thoughts and opinions from Housewives and producers.   There isn't a whole lot of juicy behind the scenes info and I am sure the stories and info have been scrubbed to meet with Bravo and Andy Cohen's approval.  All it all it was a fun read but don't expect to get a whole lot of new information.  


Not All Diamonds and Rosé: The Real Housewives Spilling Tea, Throwing Shade, and Sharing SecretsNot All Diamonds and Rosé: The Real Housewives Spilling Tea, Throwing Shade, and Sharing Secrets by Dave Quinn
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

fun read for franchise fans

While I enjoyed reading the stories and remembering scenes I couldn’t help but feel like this was more timeline rehash rather than revealing anything new per se. Felt like it had been whitewashed to make acceptable to bravo


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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #60
  2. Alphabet Soup Author Edition #AlphabetSoupAuthorChallenge  Q
  3. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #72
  4. Non Fiction Reader  #ReadNonFicChal   # 6. Celebrity
  5. 52 Book Club  #the52bookclub  #7 A non-fiction bestseller  
  6. Bookworm #26 Read a book published by Macmillan (or subsidiary)
  7. Beat the Backlist #BTB2022  #24  author has an active podcast or youtube channel
  8. BooklistQueen  #booklistqueenreadingchallenge2022  #39. Recommended by a Librarian
  9. Nerdy Bookworm  #NerdyBookwormChallengeXO #24 New York Times Nonfiction Bestseller
  10. OWLS 22  #60 Vanishment Spell: A bestseller (that vanishes off the shelf!)  
  11. Pick your Poison #18 a biography
  12. Lifetime of Reading  July – Life in Your 50s
  13. Unruly Reader Bingo  #22 immersion

Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Curse of the Stage Fright

 This was a comic book that I borrowed from the library.  I admit I am a Scooby Doo fan and have been for 40+ years.  The extra bonus of this book was it was about a performance of Hamlet so I am going to count it toward a prompt to read a Shakespearre work-  a big stretch but I would not be reading anything for that otherwise.   This was a fun flashback to the tv shows and I thoroughly enjoyed my nostalgic read.



Curse of the Stage FrightCurse of the Stage Fright by Steve Korté
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Fun nostalgic read. I always love a good Scooby mystery whether a book or a show it always makes me smile This book was no exception.

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #56
  2. What an Animal Book #36
  3. BooklistQueen  #booklistqueenreadingchallenge2022  #14. Shakespearean Play
  4. Nancy Drew #46. The Invisible Intruder (1969) - read a book with less than 50 ratings
  5. OWLS 22  #20 Monster Book of Monsters: A scary looking book
  6. Pick your Poison #109 a book about your favorite animal

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

A Time to Swill

 A Time to Swill is the 2nd Chloe Jackson book by Sherry Harris.  I am really enjoying this series especially because I am so familiar with the setting.  It is so enjoyable to read a book when you know about the restaurants and landmarks discussed in the book.   The actual mystery is well constructed and truly captures the old boy network of the Fl Panhandle.  In addition, the character development in this book and how their relationships are growing and changing is so well written.   It is hard not to feel the tension and drama that Chloe feels as you read the story.   I look forward to seeing how her relationship with Rhett progresses as well as her personal and professional relationships with Vivi.   Beach lovers and cozy lovers will enjoy this book.


A Time to SwillA Time to Swill by Sherry Harris
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really liked this cozy mystery and especially like reading about an area of FL I am very familiar with. The whole ghost ship and past relationships coming back to haunt one makes for an intriguing mystery. The relationship between Chloe and Rhett is a roller coaster ride and it makes the reader want to see how it evolves. The bar family is a wonderful growing relationship and it will be an interesting dynamic as the series progresses

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Library Love  #LibraryLoveChallenge  Book #52
  2. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #63
  3. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #52
  4. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #42
  5. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #63
  6. Craving for Cozies  Book #59
  7. Medical Examiner Challenge 4 Toe Tags
  8. Beachcomber Challenge  
    • Crime Scene- ocean/beach
    • Weapon- gun/drown/poison
    • Detectives- Chloe Jackson/Vivi
  9. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #4  Shot #4
  10. 52 Book Club  #the52bookclub  #49 Book title starts with the same letter as your first name
  11. Pick your Poison #87 a book that takes place on both land and sea
  12. Monthly Motif #MonthlyMotifGXO   Pride:  character is LGBTQIA+
  13. Monthly Keyword #MonthlyKeyWordGXO  Sea

Saturday, April 9, 2022

The Jasmine Moon Murder

 The Jasmine Moon Murder is perfect for tea lovers and mystery lovers alike.  This series is set in Theodosia's tea shop in Charleston, South Carolina.   I thoroughly enjoy the Southern charm and hospitality that appears throughout this series.  I am particularly intrigued by it right now as my son is considering attending college in South Carolina starting next year and I realized just how much of that region we could explore while visiting him.   

This is the 5th book in the series about Theodosia Browning and her tea shop.  The mysteries are well constructed and the atmosphere is well staged both in terms of Southern ambiance and the actual setting of the mysterious death in a cemetery. Theo investigates the death of  Jasper Davis, at the request of her  beau, Jory.   Uncle Jasper is a wonderful family member and a successful scientist involved in the development of a new angioplasty device.  The family and his company are at the center of the story.   The actual culprit was a surprise which is a nice turn of events since often the guilty party is predictable in cozy mysteries.  

This is a great book for those looking for an atmospheric mystery set in the South full of southern genteel and traditions, including a fox hunt.  I'm excited to read more in the series to learn more about different teas and to see how Theodosia and Jory's relationship develops.   



The Jasmine Moon MurderThe Jasmine Moon Murder by Laura Childs
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Great cozy for anyone looking for Southern charm and great descriptions of tea and tea shops. The relationship between Theodosia and Jory is strengthened when she helps him figure out who’s behind the death of a family member. There were plenty of twists and the ending was a surprise

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  


  1. Finishing the Series   #FinishingTheSeries2022  Series: 18 Book #1
  2. Mount TBR   #MountTBR2022  Book # 8
  3. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #31
  4. Cozy Mysteries   #23 5 cozies each with a cover or spine representing one of the colors of the Olympic rings--   Yellow
  5. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #23
  6. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #41
  7. Craving for Cozies  Book #40
  8. Medical Examiner Challenge  1 Toe Tags
  9. Beachcomber Challenge  
    • Crime Scene- cemetery
    • Weapon- poison/fentanyl
    • Detectives- theodosia
    • Victims- jasper davis
  10. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #1 Shot #6
  11. Around the Year in 52 Books #1. A book with a main character whose name starts with A, T, or Y
  12. Bookworm #52 A book with the number 5 in the title
  13. Nancy Drew #40. The Moonstone Castle Mystery (1963) - read a book with a moon on the cover
  14. OWLS 22  #50 Rubber Duck: A book with a yellow cover
  15. Pick your Poison #59 a book you've been meaning to read
  16. Diversify your reading #DYRC22  mystery
  17. Lifetime of Reading  April – Life in Your 30s
  18. 52 books in 52 weeks  #31 Southern Fiction

Cancans, Croissants and Caskets

Cancans, Croissants and Caskets is Mary McHugh's 3rd book in the Happy Hoofers series.  This time the ladies are scheduled to dance about a river boat on the Seine.  Their first scheduled show for the week is for Bastille Day.  Everyone aboard is excited for the party and the fireworks.  Unfortunately, sinister activities are afoot and the cruise ends on a bad note and the ladies find themselves embroiled in an investigation in a foreign country again.  

This installment is told from the perspective of Jan,  She is an actress who is single and finds herself with several suitors during their trip.   Again I enjoyed how McHugh combines the mystery details with wonderful flavors of the local setting.  It is easy to envision the sites in Paris as well as the culture and atmosphere.  The mystery was solvable for me before the reveal, but the motive was not clear until the actual ending.  

This is another series to read if you are looking to travel through reading.  Next stop for these ladies is Rio.  


Cancans, Croissants, and CasketsCancans, Croissants, and Caskets by Mary McHugh
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I really enjoy this cozy series and especially the fact each book has a different member of the ensemble cast as the narrator. This time Jan, the actress, narrates the adventure in Paris as the Happy Hoofers perform on a River boat on the Seine. Again murder follows them and they meet many interesting character. The dynamic of the group’s friendships continues to develop as does the wonderful description of the places they visit in Paris. The mystery is well developed and the motive is logical. I did figure out the guilty party before it was revealed. The other reason I did not give this a 5 star is there are timeline inconsistencies- Jan’s initial visit to the club is repeatedly referred to as the night before when in fact it was 2 and 3 nights prior. Not a judge deal but a bit of an annoyance
I look forward to reading about the ladies adventures in Rio

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  


  1. Finishing the Series   #FinishingTheSeries2022  Series: 20 Book #1
  2. Mount TBR   #MountTBR2022  Book # 7
  3. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #30
  4. Cozy Mysteries   #8 you've owned for a year or more but haven't read
  5. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #22
  6. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #40
  7. Craving for Cozies  Book #39
  8. Medical Examiner Challenge  2 Toe Tags
  9. Beachcomber Challenge  
    • Crime Scene- boat/apartment
    • Weapon- gun
    • Detectives- genevieve
    • Victims- monsieur and madameosille fouchet
  10. Six Shooter Challenge  Target # 48 Shot #3
  11. Bookworm #1 Read a book under $5
  12. BooklistQueen  #booklistqueenreadingchallenge2022  #35. Purchased at a Bookstore
  13. Nerdy Bookworm  #NerdyBookwormChallengeXO #41 A book you bought from a bookstore
  14. OWLS 22  #8 Hoggy Warty Hogwarts: A book that involves music
  15. Pick your Poison #57 a book that's dusty from waiting to be read

Friday, April 8, 2022

Death in an English Cottage

 Death in an English Cottage is the 2nd book in the Murder on Location series by Sara Rosett.  Anglophiles and particularly lovers of Jane Austen will like this series.  This book has plenty of not very pleasant characters and some plot lines that aren't all positive and roses.  These combine to make the cozy feel authentic even when set in a foreign location. Rosett's descriptions of Nether Woodsmor makes it easy to visualize a story that could be shown on BBC with all their other mysteries.   The plot is full of false leads which lead to a surprise reveal at the ending.  I look forward to reading more of the series which I already have in my TBR pile.



Death in an English CottageDeath in an English Cottage by Sara Rosett
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This series is fun as it focuses on movie making particularly the location scouting aspect of it. The descriptions of the English countryside and the Jane Austen connections transport the reader to another place and era. The mystery itself is complex with sub stories that help provide red herrings. I really like this series and feel as though Anglophiles and Jane Austen lovers will really like it as well

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  


  1. Finishing the Series   #FinishingTheSeries2022  Series:19  Book #1
  2. Mount TBR   #MountTBR2022  Book # 6
  3. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #29
  4. Cozy Mysteries   #6 with a setting or plot related to Britain or the British Monarchy
  5. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free choice #21
  6. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #39
  7. Craving for Cozies  Book #37
  8. Medical Examiner Challenge  1 Toe Tags
  9. Beachcomber Challenge  
    • Crime Scene-cottage
    • Weapon- rock
    • Detectives- kate sharp
    • Victims- amy brown
  10. Six Shooter Challenge  Target # 26 Shot #3
  11. 52 Book Club  #the52bookclub  #18 Jane Austen-inspired
  12. Around the Year in 52 Books #42. A book with a language or nationality in the title
  13. Nerdy Bookworm  #NerdyBookwormChallengeXO #23 Physical book on your bookshelf 
  14. OWLS 22  #36 Herbology: A book with a plant on the cover or in the title
  15. Pick your Poison #55 a book about a movie being filmed on location


The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies

 The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies is the first in the Houseswappers series by Adriana Licio.  This series seems to have the potential to be quite entertaining.  This first book finds 2 recently retired friends deciding to house swap and travel around Europe.  Etta and Dora recently retired from teaching and decided to share a house in their hometown in Italy.   This allows them to save on expenses without having to give up a family home.   They then decided to try a homeswap in Rothenburg, Germany.  All seems to be going well on that idea until the Watchman dies while giving a tour.  Suddenly the ladies are caretakers of Leon, a very strong willed Bassett Hound and knee deep in the mystery.  I enjoyed the fact the main characters are not seeking romantic relationships which is so often a subplot in cozy mysteries.  Additionally, the level of details describing their temporary home is wonderful and makes me want to explore there in real life.  If you are looking for a well structured mystery that allows you to travel vicariously then be sure to give this series a try.  An added plus is it's in Kindle Unlimited if you subscribe to that.  

The Watchman of Rothenburg DiesThe Watchman of Rothenburg Dies by Adriana Licio
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

2 ladies and a basset hound steal the show

What a refreshing g cozy centered on 2 older ladies with no romantic interests at all the only o w stealing hears is Leon the basset. The descriptions of the town of Rothenburg and its residents were great. It made me want to visit. I did not guess the Guilty party until they revealed themselves. I cannot wait to read more of the series

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Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Literary Escapes  #LiteraryEscapes  Germany
  2. AtoZ   #2022AtoZReadingChallenge  #AlphabetSoupChallenge  W 
  3. What an Animal Book #21
  4. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #39
  5. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #28
  6. Cruisin thru Cozies Non US setting #2
  7. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #38
  8. Craving for Cozies  Book #37
  9. Medical Examiner Challenge  1 Toe Tags
  10. Beachcomber Challenge  
    • Crime Scene- park
    • Weapon- gabbard
    • Detectives- etta/dora
    • Victims- sebastian sauer
  11. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #79  Shot #1
  12. Around the Year in 52 Books #44. A book with gothic elements
  13. Nerdy Bookworm  #NerdyBookwormChallengeXO #42  Read a contemporary novel
  14. Nancy Drew #10. Password to Larkspur Lane (1933) - read a book with flowers on the cover
  15. Pick your Poison #54 a book by an author who lives in another country


Thursday, April 7, 2022

Kiki Lowenstein Short Stories part 2

 In continuing with the compilation and for tracking purposes I have completed  The Further Adventures of Kiki Lowenstein: Collection #2   My original post regarding this anthology can be found here.  


This volume contained the following stories and novellas:

1. The Hand-Lettering – -a reminder of what our loved ones really value 2 The Turtle Hater − an attempt on a turtle’s life pulls Kiki out of her shell 3. With Pleasure – a lost necklace may well ruin a family get-together 4. The Lucky Charm – the theft of a valuable coin endangers a girl’s life 5. The Lilac Festival –a nasty trickster lurks on Mackinaw Island 6. The Purple Passion – a customer begs Kiki to help clear her daughter when she is accused of sex-texting 7. The Pet Pig – a prize porker prompts a preemptive panic 8. Too Much Squash – a misunderstanding results in way too much zucchini 9. The Cupcake Caper – when a friend frets that she’s over the hill, Kiki decides to level the playing field. Note: To avoid spoilers, it’s best to read Ready, Scrap, Shoot: Book #6 in the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series first.



Challenge Prompts

The Challenge Prompts I will use this for are:  

  1. Finishing the Series   #FinishingTheSeries2022  Series:16  Book #4
  2. What an Animal Book #20
  3. Virtual Mount TBR #VirtualMountTBR2022   Book #38
  4. Back List Reader  #Backlistreader  Book #27
  5. Cruisin thru Cozies  Free Choice #20
  6. Cloak & Dagger  #CloakDaggerChal  Book #37
  7. Craving for Cozies  Book #36
  8. Six Shooter Challenge  Target #7a  Shot #2
  9. Nancy Drew #8. Nancy's Mysterious Letter (1932) - read a book with a first name in the title
  10. Pick your Poison #62 a book about a craft you do or would like to learn about

Friday, January 14, 2022

Pick Your Poison 2022

  In my utmost attempt at insanity, I have added another challenge that looks interesting.  The Pick your Poison challenge is hosted on the gregoryroad blog.

 This one has you set a goal of how many prompts from each category you attempt.  It runs from 13 to 104 prompts.  I believe I will go for the 26 choice this year and see if I cannot complete them with books overlapping other challenges.  Here's all the details for you to check it out on your own here.  




I am attempting Fortnight-  26 books 1 prompt from each topic-  Have achieved 52 pickup

Progress  93/26 books

26/26 topics

1 A to Z  COMPLETE 11/28/22

a book with a z in the title

book by an author whose name starts with a or z

a book about letters

a "comprehensive" book

2 The Same, but Not COMPLETE 7/22/22

book with the color red or the word "read" on the cover

a book by an author whose last name could be a first name

a retelling of a classic

he said she said book


3 What's the Dish?  COMPLETE 3/9/22

a book with a mug or cup on the cover

a book that includes recipes

    a book about food from another culture 

    a book about gossip 

    4 Memories  3/4

    a book about memory loss

    an author whose name you remember easily

      a book with the word "remember" in the title


      a diary

      5 Back to Basics  COMPLETE 10/20/22

      a classic novel

      a biography

      a book by a well-known author

      a paperback

      6 Time is Ticking  COMPLETE 11/20/22

      a book with a clock on the cover

      a book about time travel

      a suspense novel

      a book to pass the time while your favorite author finishes their next book

      7 Til the Fat Lady Sings  complete 12/3/22

      a book about body image

      1. Dumplin by Julie Murphy

      a space opera

      a book with the word "over" in the title

      a book about a singer or musician

      8 It's All Relative  COMPLETE 5/23/22

      a book about animal families

      a book that relates to an interest you have 

      a book about finding family

      a book with "aunt" or "uncle" in the title

      9 Geekery  3/4

      a book by an author who sounds like a geek

      a book with a cover that reminds you of a video game
      a book about an obsessive hobby

    1. The Man Who Loved Books Too Much by Allison Hoover Bartlett
    2. Blog Post and Goodreads Review 3/19/22
    3. a book about a fandom or fanfic

      10 Working for a Living  2/4

      a book by an author whose name is a trade or profession
      a memoir focused on the author's profession
      a book where the protagonist works in a similar field to you
      a nonfiction book about worker's rights

      11 Cover Up   topic Complete 7/28/22

      a book with someone on the cover who could use some clothes
      a book with a blue cover
      a book with multiple fonts on the cover
      a book where the author's name is above the title

      12 Taking the Plunge  2/4

      a book with a  picture of a cliff or ocean on the cover

      a book by an author you've always wanted to read
      a book over 600 pages


      a book someone dares you to read

      13 Shorts  complete 11/30/22

      a book set somewhere you might wear shorts

      a book under 150 pages 

        a book of short stories

        1. A Vacation of Mischief Anthology by Cozy Mystery Tribe Verena DeLuca, Sue Hollowell, Rune Stroud, Kathyrn Mykel, Brittany E Brinegar and Patty Joy

        a book wider than it is tall

        1. Not So Different: What You Really Want to Ask About Having a Disability by Shane Burcaw

        14 Locations  topic Complete 3/28/22

        a book with the word "attic" or "kitchen" in the title

        a book by an author who lives in another country 

        a book about a movie being filmed on location

        a book about your homeland

        15 TBR guilt  3/4

        a book that's dusty from waiting to be read

        a book someone gave you that you haven't read yet
        a book you've been meaning to read

        a new release you feel guilty reading because your TBR list is so long

        16 Crafty topic complete 7/28/22

        a book with a devious villain
          a book about a craft you do or would like to learn about
          a book with a craft related pun in the title
            a book known for having an unexpected twist at the end

            17 People we should know  completed 9/15/22

            a book about women's issues
              a book by a BIPOC author
              a book with a LGBTQIA+ protagonist
              a book written by an immigrant

              18 Heroes  2/4

              a book about a heroic event
              a non fiction book about someone you admire
              a book with the word "feet" or "clay" in the title
              a book with a cape or cloak on the cover


              19 Crossing Over  completed 5/16/22

              a book with the word "bridge" in the title
              a book about a ghost
              a book that crosses two genres
              a book with an X or cross on the cover

                20 Childhood Days  2/4

                reread a childhood favorite
                a book about the circus
                a book set within 10 years of your birth
                a coming of age story

                21 Legends  COMPLETE 7/17/22

                a book about a mythical creature 
                a book about a legendary hero
                a book about a lost treasure
                  a book by an author you consider amazing

                  22 Alternating    COMPLETE 11/10/22

                  a book with alternating timelines or narrators
                  a book that features a classic car
                    a book that takes place on both land and sea
                    an alternate history

                    23 Musical Inspiration  COMPLETE 7/23/22

                    west side story a tragic love story
                    sweeney todd a book about revenge
                    phantom of the opera a book about a hidden world
                    chicago a book set in a jail or prison

                    24 Other Lands  3/4

                    a book translated from another language
                    a book by an author from a country you'd like to visit

                    a book set in an area geographically different from your home

                    a book with the word "land" in the title


                    25 Timely Topics  3/4

                    a book about a pandemic

                    a book about climate change

                    a book about a social movement

                    a book about space travel

                      26 Stories with Grit  3/4

                      a western
                      a book with a desert on the cover

                      a beach read

                        a gritty detective story  


                        27 Wildcards   completed 6/11/22

                        a book with an orange cover

                          an epistolary book

                          an award winning book

                          a book at least 20 years older than you

                          a book about your favorite animal