First and foremost, I look at challenges as a gateway to new reading paths, a way to nudge me in a new direction with my reading. It's not a competition and if I don't finish, I don't care; but, I'm going to give it a shot! Are you inspired to join me?

 

I found the Modern Mrs. Darcy blog and podcast a couple years ago and appreciate Anne's thoughtful book recommendations and insights. This is her 6th year of providing a challenge - and it's a short 10 categories, suggested as a way to encourage readers to keep reading, because as she says, "that’s far more than the average reader reads in a year, but few enough to let you choose those titles with care."  

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Here's where I'll track my efforts to complete the challenge in 2020. I'll be double dipping some of the books that will also fit categories in other challenges. I started by taking the lists and perusing my own bookshelves to see what I already own that will fit the challenge. Then, as I search the forums for ideas, I watch for books I know are already on my TBR list. Finally, I fill in with books totally new-to-me. Completed books will be in bold with a cover image and links to the reviews.  (AOC, author of color)