2025 Read Your Shelf Challenge

Just in the nick of time! We're back for another year!

As you know (hopefully), Read Your Shelf had an overhaul in 2023. Previous incarnations weren't working for me and then I found this article on Book Riot...

PRETEND YOUR HOUSE IS A LIBRARY: A STRATEGY FOR ACTUALLY READING THE BOOKS YOU OWN.

Basically, the premise is to take one shelf on your bookshelf (or some other designated place where you can place books for this challenge) and think of it as your "holds shelf." If you buy or receive a book you haven’t read, it automatically goes onto that shelf.

Below is an image of my current holds shelf. I managed to read 13 books from the 59 books that were on the shelf starting in 2024. When I did read a book from my holds shelf, I shelved it on my main shelves and chose a book from my main shelves to replace it. I changed this up a bit in 2024. I made a list of new books as they arrived and for every third book I read from the holds shelf, I would replace it with one of the new books. That way I'm still replacing the majority of books from my main shelves. (I realize this sounds confusing. Sorry!)

Further challenge details

For this challenge, you will only read the books on your holds shelf. When you have read one of the books, you put it back on one of your other shelves (think of it as "main circulation"). By design, there is no room in main circulation for this new book (probably not the case in some instances) so you must take a book from main circulation and place it on your holds shelf.

If you want, you can leave some space on your holds shelf for any new books you might receive or buy, just be sure to set a number of spaces available so you don't go over (or you can do as I do and only replace every third book read from your holds shelf with one of your new books). Remember, the ultimate goal is to read books you already own. Not only are you reading newer books you were excited about when you bought them, but you're knocking out books that have been languishing on your shelves for years.

From the original Book Riot post (linked above): "This revolving door system has turned my bookshelves into my own mini library. Each time I finish a book I own, I return it to main circulation, and then I get to spend a few minutes browsing the stacks. I pick out a new book I’m excited about reading, and get the satisfaction of putting that book on hold (i.e. on my TBR shelf).

The best part: eventually all the unread books in my house will either get cycled onto the holds shelf, or I’ll realize there aren’t any unread books left in main circulation that I still want to read, in which case, I’ll donate them."

The goal of this yearly challenge is to see how many books you can get through on your holds shelf, and your "main circulation," by keeping track of how many you read from each. You can set a personal goal of a set number, or just see how far you get. There's no winning or losing here. It's all in fun.

• Challenge runs January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025
• You can use books from your holds shelf for other challenges (this will give you even more incentive to get them read!)
• Hashtag for social media #ReadYourShelf
• Any questions? Leave me a comment below, or contact me via the button in the sidebar.

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1000 Books Project 2025 - Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter

Project Backstory:

I picked up a copy of James Mustich's amazing 1000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life Changing List and upon looking through it, I realized it really is a well-rounded reading recommendation book. I was pleased to discover I have read quite a few of the books he lists, and that many of them are on my personal reading lists (and they are books I own). So, to ever expand my reading horizons, and include others in the journey, I decided to create a read-along challenge, or project, if you will.

The theme for this year...and it's an important theme given the current situation in our country (U.S.) in regards to women (one example - your body, my choice)...Honoring women: A woman's life saga.

Kristin Lavransdatter by Sigrid Undset is the work that formed the basis of Undset receiving the 1928 Nobel Prize in Literature, which was awarded to her "principally for her powerful descriptions of Northern life during the Middle Ages." (Wikipedia source)

A passage from the 1000 Books' coverage of the book (page 817): 

A summary does not do justice to Undset's achievement, nor to the singularity of her central character, who maintains a riveting identity in the midst of her struggles with family, community, and convention. Next to Kristin Lavransdatter, Emma Bovary is bloodless. In her book, 13 Ways of Looking at the Novel, Jane Smiley astutely describes Kristin's--and Undset's--originality:

Perhaps the biggest difference between Undset's protagonist and most other female protagonists is that she is never without work to do...Life is arduous in a way that is never true in novels about women of the middle and upper classes in France and England. Undset writes about work and weather and famine and accidents, illnesses, pregnancy, animals, and the natural world with immediacy and ease. Though Undset, too, explores the classic conflict between female virtue and female desire she sets it into the context of female usefulness.

I've been wanting to read this book for a long time. I hope you will join me.

Since we are starting on January 1st, I'm posting the reading schedule now. 

My edition: Abacus (January 1, 1995) - Paperback, 1072 pages.

Discussions will be posted here on the blog on the dates indicated in the schedule. Feel free to stop by the discussions any time. Post your thoughts in the comments, or share a link to a blog post.

The schedule does not include the notes section at the back of the book. The ending page in my edition is 1,047. We are reading according to each book of the original trilogy.

• January/February: The Bridal Wreath, pp 1 - 272
  Discussion post: February 28
• March/April/May: The Mistress of Husaby, pp 273 - 643
  Discussion post: May 31
• June/July/August: The Cross, pp 645 - 1047 (end)
  Discussion post: August 31

If you would like to join us, sign up by leaving a comment below (and a link, if you post about it on your blog or social media).

2025 Book to Movie (and TV) Reading Challenge

Welcome to year nine of the Book to Movie (and TV) Challenge!

Let's see what books are coming to the screen in 2025. As usual, these releases are subject to change.

The info below comes from CinemaBlend and Screen Rant.

Legend: Movies = M, Streaming series = S, Streaming movie = SM (these will only be indicated if I know for sure which format the adaptation is.)

M: Paddington in Peru, based on the Michael Bond stories (Jan 17)
M: Dog Man, based on the David Pilkey graphic novels (Jan 31)

SM: The Witcher: Sirens Of The Deep (Book title: The Witcher: Sword of Destiny), Andrzej Sapkowski (Feb 11)
SM: Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Helen Fielding (Feb 13)

M: Not Without Hope, Nick Schuyler and Jeré Longman (Feb 20)

M: The Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, A Son’s Courage, And A Story Of Unconditional Love,  Scott Michael LeRette (Feb 20)

SM: The Electric State, Simon Stalenhag (March 13)

M: The Amateur, Robert Littell (April 11)

M: Mickey 17 (Book title: Mickey7), Edward Ashton (April 18)
M: How to Train Your Dragon, Cressida Cowell (June 13)
M: Animal Farm, George Orwell (July 11)

M: Cold Storage, David Koepp (Sept 18)

M: The Running Man, Stephen King (Nov 21)

The following adaptations' release dates TBD
M: Frankenstein, Mary Shelley 
M: The Housemaid, Freida McFadden 
M: People We Meet on Vacation, Emily Henry 
M: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, Taylor Jenkins Reid 
The Midnight Library, Matt Haig 
M: Wildwood, Colin Meloy 
M: The Twits, Roald Dahl 

M: Book Lovers, Emily Henry
S:A Court Of Thorns And Roses TV show (by Sarah J. Mass)
S: Fairy Tale, Stephen King
S: Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros
M: Funny Story, Emily Henry
M: Hamnet, Maggie O'Farrell
S: Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling
S: The Institute. Stephen King
M: The Life Of Chuck, Stephen King
M: The Long Walk, Stephen King
S: Margo’s Got Money Troubles, Rufi Thorpe
M: The Thursday Murder Club, Richard Osman
M & S: Recursion, Blake Crouch
M: Whalefall, Daniel Kraus
M: Wuthering Heights, Emily Brontë

This list is by no means exhaustive. If you find out about any I haven't mentioned, leave me a comment and I'll add to the list.

Main Levels

The Enthusiast: read 1-3 books
First One to the Theater: read 4+ books

Read only books being made into movies/series for release in 2025 (you are not required to only read from the list above. As I stated, if you find another movie or TV series/mini-series, based on a book, coming out in 2025, feel free to read it).

Additional Levels

Not Ready to Let Go: read at least one (1) book made into a movie or series in 2024

Here's a list of 2024 movies adapted from books. (Note: Some of the movies listed may have been moved to 2025).

Living in the Past: read at least one (1) book made into a movie in previous years

You can Google for previous years, or check Goodreads lists.

The Movie Was Better (What?!): watch the movie(s) for the book(s) you read.

*the additional levels are optional, you still must complete one of the main reading levels above

Additional Guidelines

• The books you read can count for other challenges. Ebooks, audiobooks, and traditional formats all count.
• The start date is January 1, 2025. End date is December 31, 2025.
• Remember, TV series/mini-series count too.
• Pick your level (and additional levels, if you like)
• Sign up below and grab the button (top of post). I hope you will join me!
• If you have any questions, click the contact me button in the sidebar, or leave a comment.

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1000 Books Project - Nicholas Nickleby Final Discussion

Spoilers ahead...final thoughts...do not read if you haven't read the book and/or if spoilers bother you.

I finished! I feel like throwing a party! 😄

While this one was tough to get through due to the sheer breadth of it, I thoroughly enjoyed it. It helped that I was able to listen to some of it on Book Radio. That way I could listen while I was doing other things. 

What I love most about Dickens is his ability to tell a story with a large cross section of characters and somehow tying them together in the story. 

Nicholas is such an admirable character, despite his tendency to get extremely angry. I can't say I blame him though. So much outrage due to the poor treatment of Smike and his sister. Smike's death is so heartbreaking. What a hard life he had, and then he didn't even get to live a full life. At least his last years were spent in happiness with Nicholas and his family. 

As happens in many a Dickens novel, the "evil" characters get their comeuppance. What a shame that Ralph Nickleby was such a miserable person. He could have been happy if he could have seen past his greed. He needed visits from three spirits, but that's another story...

What are your final thoughts on the book? Share any and all thoughts in the comments.

If you joined in on the read-along, thank you! Hope to see you for our next 1000 Books Project!

I'm working on our book selection for 2025. I'm thinking we will do one book over the entire year, or for eight months. Stay tuned for the announcement.

1000 Books Project - Nicholas Nickleby Discussion Two

Spoilers ahead...do not read if you haven't read the book and/or if spoilers bother you.

I am seriously behind on this discussion post and I sincerely apologize. While I love reading Dickens, he can be long-winded at times...or perhaps not so much long-winded, as lofty in his introduction of characters. Honestly, I don't know how the man kept up with all of these characters. 

When he titled this The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby, he was not kidding. Nicholas has had so many experiences for such a young man. I loved the parts when he (and Smike) acted in Mr. Crummles' theater troupe. I can imagine him as quite the dashing leading man. His popularity with the audiences caused some jealousy within the company. I thought that scene was quite entertaining. Nicholas has a

temper. They truly don't know who they're messing with...which Ralph is getting ready to find out. Evil man. What he has caused to happen to poor Kate is horrifying. Now I see why they were so fussy back then for young women to have a chaperone. She clearly needed one in her situation. Of course, she, and her mother, did not suspect that her Uncle would be so cruel. I think they are finding out now just how morally bankrupt he really is. Greed is at the root of his antics. He does seem to have a soft spot for Kate, even though it seems impossible. But just when you think he might be redeemable after all, he says to himself about wishing Nicholas and their mother dead so Kate could live with him. Wow.

I'm not going to say much more at the moment. I'll just say that I am enjoying it, though it's slow going. I am considering listening to some of it on audio. One of the newsletters I subscribe to mentioned this public domain audio book site and I found Nicholas Nickleby on there. If you want to check it out, it's called Book Radio.

What did you think of the this section of our reading? Share any and all thoughts in the comments.

Here is the reading schedule if you need to reference it again. (Click link and scroll down)
I'll be back on August 31 (hopefully) with the next discussion post.

Important Updates!

I have a few important updates to share...

New URL

I had to let my domain for this site go, so it has reverted back to this URL: https://gathertogetherread.blogspot.com/

If you have any of the buttons from this site on your blog, you will need to update the link to the above URL. That also goes for RSS feeds, etc. I apologize for the inconvenience.

1000 Books Project...Nicholas Nickleby read-along

I am once again behind on the reading. Oof. I'm hoping to be caught up in the next couple of days and will post the discussion soon. Thanks for bearing with me.

Stephen King Challenge participants...

It's almost time for Castle Macabre's Something Wicked Fall and we are once again going to be doing a read-along of a Stephen King book. I have a poll live for people to vote for which SK book they would like to read for the read-along. Vote here: https://forms.gle/pg97xSoV6TpyXbbZ6

Check out the Save the Date post for Something Wicked Fall at Castle Macabre here.

Here is the event graphic!

That's it for now. If you have any questions, leave me a comment below.

1000 Books Project - Nicholas Nickleby Discussion One

Spoilers ahead...do not read if you haven't read the book and/or if spoilers bother you.

Dickens was so good at portraying the less fortunate of his time. Children who had no rights and were often mistreated. Women, whose husbands have died, and are left destitute, thrown at the mercy of often unkind relatives. And his villains! Probably some of the most detestable in the history of literature. Ralph Nickleby and the Squeers. We have so far only had glimpses of the truly horrible nature of their uncle, but we know fully well just how despicable are the Squeers. Their treatment of the boys, and especially poor Smike, makes me so angry!

I have to mention also the introduction of all these side characters who are so entertaining and interesting. How Dickens kept up with all these characters...I don't know! The Kenwigs and Mr. Gregsbury. Regarding the latter, when he was describing the duties of the secretary job, I thought to myself it sounds like he would be doing your job for you. Luckily, Nicholas was smart enough not to take the job.

Looking forward to moving on to the next reading section to see what's next for young Mr. Nickleby.

I watched the 2002 film again the other night. I have seen it many times. I really love it. I usually wait until I've finished the book to rewatch the film, but I was compelled to watch it at the beginning of the book instead. It is a very well-done film, with great performances. It seems to stay fairly close to the book, though I won't know for sure until I've read the whole book. Anyway, I recommend the film. You can watch it for free on Tubi. I noticed there are other adaptations so I may seek them out as well.

What did you think of the this section of our reading? Share any and all thoughts in the comments.

Here is the reading schedule if you need to reference it again. (Click link and scroll down)
I'll be back on July 31 with the next discussion post.

1000 Books - Nicholas Nickleby update

I'm running a bit behind this month on the reading. I'll have the first discussion posted by the end of the week. Thanks for bearing with me!

1000 Books Project 2024 - Nicholas Nickleby Reading Schedule

Just a refresher on this year's project. I chose Collins/Dickens because of Collins' birthday in January (we read The Moonstone in January - April) and his friendship with Dickens. 

From the this year's original challenge post:

Our second selection for this year's project is The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Because he is Dickens after all, Mustich does not focus on just one book by the prolific author. His write up about Dickens in 1000 Books can be found on pages 215 - 222, with commentary on Nicholas Nickleby on page 218. He refers to the book as "Pure Storytelling Bliss."

This read-along will run from June - September.

My edition: Oxford University Press (The Oxford Illustrated Dickens) 1987 - hardcover, 831 pages.

Discussions will be posted here on the blog on the dates indicated in the schedule. Feel free to stop by the discussions any time. Post your thoughts in the comments, or share a link to a blog post.

Reading Schedule

• June: Ch. 1 - 16, pp 1 - 204
  Discussion post: June 30
• July: Ch. 17 - 31, pp 205 - 407
  Discussion post: July 31
• August: Ch. 32 - 46, pp 408 - 608
  Discussion post: August 31
• September: Ch. 47 - 65, pp 609 - 831 (end)
  Discussion post: September 30

I hope you will join me!

1000 Books Project 2024 - The Moonstone Final Discussion

If you have not been reading along, be aware of potential spoilers ahead.

I really enjoyed this book! I think I'm liking Collins' books almost as much as Dickens. 

The conclusion was quite satisfying, especially since I suspected Godfrey Ablewhite, and before he was revealed as the dead sailor, I knew it was him. Not sure why...he just rubbed me the wrong way. Goody two shoes, gold digger. Ha!

I was impressed with how Collins dealt with such kindness to characters like Ezra Jennings and Gooseberry. He illustrated that smarts, usefulness, and merit are not solely attributes of those who look normal. Ezra Jennings' story was particularly heartbreaking. His selflessness in not bringing a shadow into Franklin Blake's happiness because of his death was remarkable. Such a sad passing that was.

This was a first class mystery with no real murder until the end. It was fun reading the techniques that were adopted to find out the truth behind the stealing of the diamond.

What did you think of the book? Share any and all thoughts in the comments.

Next up...

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens. Because he is Dickens after all, Mustich does not focus on just one book by the prolific author. His write up about Dickens in 1000 Books can be found on pages 215 - 222, with commentary on Nicholas Nickleby on page 218. He refers to the book as "Pure Storytelling Bliss." (This text is from the introduction/sign-up post for this year's project.)

This read-along will run from June to September. I will post the reading schedule in May.

1000 Books Project 2024 - The Moonstone Discussion Three

If you are not reading along, be aware of potential spoilers ahead.

What started off as a seemingly boring reading section quickly turned into quite the labyrinth! The revelations from Rosanna Spearman's letter, which seemed to obviously point to the fact that it was she, in her jealousy of Rachel and Franklin's relationship, who showed Franklin's dressing gown to Rachel. Thus, causing Rachel to believe that he had taken the diamond. Diabolically, we find that this is not the case and that, in fact, Rachel actually witnessed Franklin enter her sitting room and take the diamond from her Indian cabinet. 

I quickly started thinking that perhaps someone had hypnotized Franklin unbeknownst to him, and to us, the readers. However, I couldn't quite come up with how that could have occurred, except by some mysterious Hindu magic. But when could this have occurred, and where? Thankfully, enter Dr. Candy and his assistant, Ezra Jennings, and now perhaps we have the answer. 

How they will bring about the reenactment of the circumstances of that night is yet to be seen. In my own mind, I am utterly convinced of Franklin's innocence, though certain twists have been known to come about in mysteries such as this. We shall see how it all plays out. I'm excited to get to the bottom of it!

What did you think of the this section of our reading? Share any and all thoughts in the comments.

Here is the reading schedule if you need to reference it again. (Click link and scroll down)
I'll be back on April 30 with the final discussion post.

1000 Books Project 2024 - The Moonstone Discussion Two

If you are not reading along, be aware of potential spoilers ahead.

To begin, can we rename Second Period, First Narrative to Second Period, The Tiresome Miss Clack? Asking for a friend. 

I am quite stumped as to why Collins chose Clack to narrate. I'm reminded of the Tom Bombadil part in The Fellowship of the Ring, which I felt was quite tedious and unnecessary. Yes, Clack's narrative did advance the story, but I'm wondering if it was meant as comic relief, or was it a way for Collins to show his disdain for Christianity? I did read that adding this narrative was a way to show the opposing forces of Christianity and Hinduism. Collins professed himself a Christian, but he was also a freethinker, and he did oppose dogmas and creeds because he felt they led to persecution and war. As a non-religious freethinker myself, I just found Clack to be tiresome (as noted above). I was also reminded of Ichabod Crane, who is written as comic relief in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Clack's self-awareness (even though she would deny it) is very much like Ichabod's. Yet, where his inflated perception of himself falls to more secular leaning (a singer with a talent like no other, intellectual superiority due to his education), Clack's inflated self-perception comes from her thinking she is beyond reproach because she is a Christian. Honestly, some of the things she thought and said brought to mind a certain subset of Christians in this country who use their Christian status to declare superiority, but to also state quite publicly that Christians are persecuted. Oh, and I forgot to mention...don't get me started on her proselytizing. She is relentless!!

Here are the passages I highlighted...

"...the true Christian never yields. Neither public nor private influences produce the slightest effect on us, when we have once got our mission."

"We are above reason; we are beyond ridicule; we see with nobody's eyes, we hear with nobody's ears, we feel with nobody's hearts, but our own. Glorious, glorious privilege! And how is it earned: Ah, my friends, you may spare yourselves the useless inquiry! We are the only people who can earn it--for we are the only people who are always right." 

"Oh, Rachel! Rachel!...Haven't you seen yet, that my heart yearns to make a Christian of you? Has no inner voice told you that I am trying to do for you, what I was trying to do for your dear mother when death snatched her out of my hands? I don't understand your reference to my mother," [Rachel] said. "Miss Clack, will you have the goodness to explain yourself?"

"...I stated the view with which sound doctrines does not scruple to regard the awful calamity of dying unprepared. Rachel started back from me...with a scream of horror. [Rachel said] "Come away, for God's sake, before that woman can say any more! Oh, think of my poor mother's harmless, useful, beautiful life! You were at the funeral, Mr. Bruff; you saw how everybody loved her; you saw the poor helpless people crying at her grave over the loss of their best friend. And that wretch stands there, and tries to make me doubt that my mother, who was an angel on earth, is an angel in heaven now! Don't stop to talk about it! Come away! It stifles me to breathe the same air with her! It frightens me to feel that we are in the same room together!"

[Clack] 

"Is there more to be added to this plain statement of facts--to this touching picture of a Christian persecuted by the world?"  

"And when I die--to complete the return on my part of good for evil--she will have the LIFE, LETTERS, AND LABOURS OF MISS JANE ANN STAMPER left her as a legacy by my will."

My goodness...to say to a person that has just lost a loved one, to imply that said person is going to hell. That is not Christian goodness. We also see that she plans to proselytize even beyond death. Relentless woman! 

So, we are past this "tiresome" narrative. Whatever the true reasoning Collins had in presenting this part of the narrative in such a way, I can only imagine the discussions it has provoked over the many years since it was written. 

From this narrative, we now know that Rachel was set to marry Franklin Blake, but had discovered something about him that makes her not want to be with him, but she also feels she cannot be with anyone else. I'm sure we will see what Blake has done to warrant Rachel's decision as we continue on in the story. 

What did you think of the this section of our reading? Share any and all thoughts in the comments.

Here is the reading schedule if you need to reference it again. (Click link and scroll down)

I'll be back on March 31 with the next discussion post.

1000 Books Project 2024 - The Moonstone Discussion One

If you are not reading along, be aware of potential spoilers ahead.

I wasn't sure what to expect upon beginning this book. I have read The Woman in White, which I loved. But this book takes an entirely different tone. I'm reminded of Agatha Christie and other similar mystery authors. I can easily see that Collins could have been influential for many mystery authors. Sergeant Cuff reminded me of a Hercule Poirot/Detective Columbo mashup. His whistling of "The Last Rose of Summer" reminded me of a tactic used by many a detective to "throw them off the scent" so to speak, though Mr. Betteredge seems to have thought of it as more of a tell, indicating that Cuff has had a breakthrough. Maybe it was that too.

I have to mention a couple of passages that make this very indicative of the time it was written. 

In Chapter IV, Mr. Betteredge is speaking with Rosanna and, as she was sitting beside him, his thought was "When you want to comfort a woman by the shortest way, take her on your knee. I thought of this golden rule." Um, that certainly wouldn't fly in this day and age. I know he's a kindly older gentleman, but still. It seems it would be odd to have someone sit on your lap that was not your daughter. As I said, a sign of the time this book was written.

This one was a doozy. In Chapter XVII, Penelope asks her father (Betteredge) to speak with Rosanna. His inner thought again..."But it is a maxim of mine that men (being superior creatures) are bound to improve women..if they can. When a woman wants me to do anything (my daughter, or not, it doesn't matter), I always insist on knowing why. The oftener you make them rummage their own minds for a reason, the more manageable you will find them in all the relations of life. It isn't their fault (poor wretches!) that they act first and think afterwards; it's the fault of the fools who humour them." In my experience, men act first and think afterwards, but I digress. No wonder it took so long to get the right to vote when men had this kind of attitude toward us. Sadly, there are some who would love to go back to this (and some women who wouldn't even care..egads!). Poor wretches indeed! Ugh.

Now that my outrage is out of the way. Ha! I will just say that this is a first rate mystery and I can't wait to read the next section. 

What did you think of the first section? Share any and all thoughts in the comments.

Here is the reading schedule if you need to reference it again. (Click link and scroll down)

I'll be back on February 29 with the next discussion post.

2023 Yearly Challenges - Wrap-Up Post

This is the wrap-up post for the 2023 yearly challenges...

2023 Book to Movie, 2023 Read Your Shelf, and the 1000 Books Project: Banned Books 2023.

I'm posting the links to the 2023 challenges below. If you completed the challenge (or even if you didn't) and you post a wrap-up, please link up in the original linky on the challenge sign up post. When you put your name/blog name, just add "wrap-up." Like so: truebookaddict/wrap-up

Here are the links to the 2023 challenges:

2023 Read Your Shelf Challenge

2023 Book to Movie Reading Challenge

1000 Books Project: Banned Books 2023

Be sure to leave a comment on the post so I know you added your wrap-up.

In case you missed the sign-up for this year's yearly challenges, you can find them below.

2024 Read Your Shelf Challenge

2024 Book to Movie (and TV) Reading Challenge

1000 Books Project 2024: Collins/Dickens

Here's to a new year of reading!