Mobileread Users TBR Challenge at StoryGraph - Page 5

JSWolf · 06-09-2023, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

Moby Dick is really dragging me down. It was one of my May reads and I'm not yet finished.

Luckily, my other May read is Airport. I ought to be able to zip through that.

Airport is a really good movie.

Uncle Robin · 07-02-2023, 05:58 AM

3.5/5 at The Storygraph for my July challenge prompt, Umberto Eco's "Mouse or Rat" - hopefully August's will be more enjoyable

astrangerhere · 07-06-2023, 09:41 PM

I've read 8 of my 12 so far. This has been a really fun challenge and I intend to try it again next year.

Bookpossum · 07-07-2023, 10:26 PM

Yes, I think it was a great idea, astrangerhere. I was running a bit late in June and finished my book, Lincoln in the Bardo on 1 July. Now I have to get myself sorted for the July book.

ZodWallop · 07-08-2023, 04:45 PM

I'm way behind. I've just started my first of the three June books I picked. Then I have two for July and four(!) for August. But I am bound and determined to catch up by year's end. I like all the books I picked and intend to read them all.

issybird · 07-08-2023, 06:58 PM

I fell off-pace in June, so will be playing catchup in July.

I'm surprised I didn't drop one of my balls before this, frankly!

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Originally Posted by Bookpossum

Yes, I think it was a great idea, astrangerhere. I was running a bit late in June and finished my book, Lincoln in the Bardo on 1 July. Now I have to get myself sorted for the July book.

Lincoln in the Bardo is stunning; one of the best novels I've read in years.

ZodWallop · 07-08-2023, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by issybird

Lincoln in the Bardo is stunning; one of the best novels I've read in years.

I'm only familiar with George Saunders from his short story My Flamboyant Grandson, which I LOVED. I have Lincoln in the Bardo and am looking forward to reading it.

issybird · 07-08-2023, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZodWallop

I'm only familiar with George Saunders from his short story My Flamboyant Grandson, which I LOVED. I have Lincoln in the Bardo and am looking forward to reading it.

My nephew introduced me to Saunders with Tenth of December and I've gobbled up Saunders ever since. I know shorts are his métier; still I think Bardo is his greatest work so far and I'd love to see another novel from him.

Bookpossum · 07-10-2023, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by issybird

Lincoln in the Bardo is stunning; one of the best novels I've read in years.

I thought it was extraordinary, and definitely one of my books of the year. I gave it five stars, which I do only every now and then. He's a writer I haven't come across before, so I shall be seeking out his other books.

Uncle Robin · 08-05-2023, 08:40 AM

4.25/5 at The StoryGraph for my August prompt, The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone by Edward Dolnick

Tarana · 08-06-2023, 03:16 PM

As of today, I'm done with 4/12 books and about half way through book 5. So progress.

astrangerhere · 08-08-2023, 08:13 AM

I am absolutely planning on running this again next year. I don't know if I will change the topics or not (really depends on my effort level in December), but it seems like enough folks have enjoyed it to make it worth the while!

Bookpossum · 08-08-2023, 10:02 AM

Excellent news! It was fun finding a book to fit each category, and it is making me work through some of my heap.

Thanks, astrangerhere!

ZodWallop · 08-08-2023, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bookpossum

It was fun finding a book to fit each category, and it is making me work through some of my heap.

I agree. It got me to look through my TBR to find books that fit the theme instead of just reading whatever was most recently purchased.

Uncle Robin · 08-12-2023, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by astrangerhere

I am absolutely planning on running this again next year. I don't know if I will change the topics or not (really depends on my effort level in December), but it seems like enough folks have enjoyed it to make it worth the while!

It was very worthwhile. Even though I had to add a couple of books to fit categories, in the other cases, it got me thinking about how books I already had could fit. Also, I'm enjoying the exercise in self-control, making myself read each month's prompt in that month

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07-02-2023, 05:58 AM	#62
Uncle Robin Diligent dilettante Posts: 3,662 Karma: 52758936 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: in my mind Device: Kobo Sage; Kobo Libra Colour	3.5/5 at The Storygraph for my July challenge prompt, Umberto Eco's "Mouse or Rat" - hopefully August's will be more enjoyable

07-06-2023, 09:41 PM	#63
astrangerhere Professor of Law Posts: 3,755 Karma: 68428716 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Libra H20, Kobo Aura One, KoboMini	I've read 8 of my 12 so far. This has been a really fun challenge and I intend to try it again next year.

07-07-2023, 10:26 PM	#64
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Yes, I think it was a great idea, astrangerhere. I was running a bit late in June and finished my book, Lincoln in the Bardo on 1 July. Now I have to get myself sorted for the July book.

07-08-2023, 04:45 PM	#65
ZodWallop Gentleman and scholar Posts: 11,499 Karma: 111164374 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Space City, Texas Device: Clara BW; Nook ST w/Glowlight, Paperwhite 3	I'm way behind. I've just started my first of the three June books I picked. Then I have two for July and four(!) for August. But I am bound and determined to catch up by year's end. I like all the books I picked and intend to read them all.

08-05-2023, 08:40 AM	#70
Uncle Robin Diligent dilettante Posts: 3,662 Karma: 52758936 Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: in my mind Device: Kobo Sage; Kobo Libra Colour	4.25/5 at The StoryGraph for my August prompt, The Writing of the Gods: The Race to Decode the Rosetta Stone by Edward Dolnick

08-06-2023, 03:16 PM	#71
Tarana Wizard Posts: 4,061 Karma: 38840460 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Minneapolis Device: PWSE, Voyage, K3, HDX, KBasic 7 & 8, Nook Glo3, Echos, Nanos	As of today, I'm done with 4/12 books and about half way through book 5. So progress.

08-08-2023, 08:13 AM	#72
astrangerhere Professor of Law Posts: 3,755 Karma: 68428716 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Chapel Hill, NC Device: Kobo Elipsa, Kobo Libra H20, Kobo Aura One, KoboMini	I am absolutely planning on running this again next year. I don't know if I will change the topics or not (really depends on my effort level in December), but it seems like enough folks have enjoyed it to make it worth the while!

08-08-2023, 10:02 AM	#73
Bookpossum Snoozing in the sun Posts: 10,146 Karma: 115423645 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: iPad Mini, Kobo Touch	Excellent news! It was fun finding a book to fit each category, and it is making me work through some of my heap. Thanks, astrangerhere!