In case you are interested, here are the titles I have chosen for the 2020 Reading Challenge so far. Note: they may be subject to change.
1. A book published the decade you were born
Eragon by Christopher Paolini was published in not only the decade I was born, but in the same year.
2. A debut novel
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen is my choice for a debut novel, because by definition, a debut novel is the first novel an author publishes. Sense and Sensibility published in 1811 and was Jane Austen’s first book to be published.Â
3. A book recommended by a source you trust
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is one that I have seen recommended by various good sources and seems to be very popular.
4. A book by a local author
5. A book outside your (genre) comfort zone
This category will likely be filled by a non-fiction book of some sort, as I typically tend towards fiction.
6. A book in translation
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke which originally written in German in 2003 and then translated by Anthea Bell shortly after.
7. A book nominated for an award in 2020
8. A re-read
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley is an amazing book that I wouldn’t mind re-reading again.
9. A classic you didn’t read in school
This category will probably be filled with either a Jules Verne or Charles Dickens book.
10. Three books by the same author
The Lord of the Rings Series by J. R. R. Tolkien will account for three books y the same author.
One Comment
ShootingStarsMag
I love that you made a reading challenge that kids can participate in. I didn’t realize Inkheart was written in German first – interesting!! I love verse novels. I’ve read Inside Out and Back Again and really loved it.
-Lauren