Category Reading Challenge

Today is Day 30 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026. (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Completist.  The Definition: I read one book, loved it, and immediately went hunting for the backlist. The Book:  Everyone in the Group Chat Dies by L.M. Chilton.…

Today is Day 29 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026. (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Sprint Finish.  The Definition: A book I devoured in one sitting. Short, and fun. The Book:  The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog: And Other Serious…

Today is Day 28 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026. (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Hometown Hero.  The Definition: A familiar setting that makes me say, “Hey, I know that street!” The Book:  Shoot the Breeze (Detective Kate Rosetti Mystery #1) by…

Today is Day 27 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026. (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Thinker.  The Definition: Kept me thinking about a big topic. The Book: I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black…

Today is Day 26 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026. (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Amnesia Wish.  The Definition: The book (or series) I wish I could erase from my brain just so I could experience reading it for the first…

Merry Christmas to those celebrating! Today is Day 25 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026. (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Pure Joy Read.  The Definition: It might not be a holiday book, but reading it felt like opening a great present.…

Day 24 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026! (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Unique Format.  The Definition: Structure or POV that totally worked The Book:  The Last Word (The Spellman Files #6) by Lisa Lutz. The Format: The “Documentary” Novel (feat.…

Day 23 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026! (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The Highlighter Heavyweight.  The Definition: A specific line I want to save forever. The Book:  The Wedding People by Alison Espach. The Quote: “Life is strange. Always thinking that…

Day 22 of the Book-a-Day Countdown to 2026! (For all prompts, view this post) The Prompt: The “You Got Me” The Definition: A twisty read that fooled me completely. The Book: Look Closer by David Ellis. My Rating: The narrative shifts are so clever and…