2022 This or That Reading Challenge
Welcome readers! If you love reading challenges but often find the large lists a little daunting and sometimes hard to follow like me then you'll be pleased to find that my reading challenge has 2 challenges a month equaling 24 challenges AND you only have to choose one or the other. You're, absolutely, welcome to choose both, though. Bloggers and non-bloggers alike are welcome! If you post on social media, be sure to use the hashtag #thisorthat2022 Also, you can find this challenge on Goodreads ​(be sure to create a separate shelf for the challenge to keep track!) And on Discord https://discord.gg/KnMq4Ervvr January This: A book that is to be published in 2022. or That: A book you meant to read in 2021. ​Starless by Jacqueline Carey February This: Read a multiple genre romance novel. or That: Cozy up and re-read a favourite book. Graveminder by Melissa Marr March This: A book written by an Irish author or That: Close your eyes and pick at random from any bookshelf that you or another person own. Bookstores and libraries count too! The Strain by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hogan April This: Read a historical fiction or non-fiction book. Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier or That: Read a futuristic science fiction/fantasy book. May This: A book that features mental health for Mental Health Awareness Month or That: A book from a female author that has more than 10 books published. - Missed June This: A book by an independent publishing company or small press. Heir of Ashes by Jina S. Bazzar or That: A book with 3 or 4 people on the front cover. July This: A book you got for free, this includes books that were gifts.  The Book of Azrael by Amber Nicole or That: A book by a BIPOC author. August This: A book by a winner or a nominee of the Goodreads Choice Awards in the last 5 years. or That: A back-list book (anything published in 2021 or before 2021) Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo September This: A banned book for Banned Book Week. or That: A book that is a fairy tale retelling. Bound by Donna Jo Napoli October This: A book with orange or purple on the cover. or That: A book that is as spooky as you can handle. Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James November This: Read a book that a family member, friend or someone you admire has recommended. 1984 by George Orwell or That: A book with a 5 or 6-word title. December This: A Christmas-themed book or That: A book from a debut author of the last 5 years. Vespertine by Margaret Rogerson
2022 Alphabet Soup
A. Axe and Grindstone by Paul Phipps-Williams B. (The) Book at Dernier by Samantha Lienhard C. Chipless by Kfir Luzzatto D. Daughter of Belial by Jennifer Juvenelle E. F. (The) Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell G. God's Leftovers by Grant Wamack H. Heir of Ashes by Jina Salameh I. Isle of the Immortals by S.M. Estrada J. Jam Sessions by Jerry Harwood K. Kill Code by Clive Fleury L. LuckSon by Daniel A. Nanto M. Manna City by Geoffrey Pierce N. O. Of Captivity and Kings by E.Y. Laster P. (The) Provenance (Astar's Blade) by Joe Lyon Q. R. Rebirth by Aaron Hodges S. (A) Soul to Keep by E.A. Wilder T. U. V. W. X. X Marks the Scot by Victoria Roberts Y. Z. Zaven by Jed Cullen
2023 This or That Challenge
January This: A book that was translated to English from another language. or That: A title that has January in the title. - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow February This: A book about a "Victorian Romance". or That: A book by an author from another part of the world. - The Au Pair by Emma Rous March This: A historical fiction/non-fiction set in an Asian country. - The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo or That: A book featuring dreams. April This: A mythological retelling. - Circe by Madeline Miller or That: A book that starts with the letters E, Q, Y or Z May This: A middle-grade book. or That: A book set in the future. - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline June This: A book about Hollywood history. or That: A book set in a hotel, inn, B&B or Air B&B. July This: A literary fiction novel. - The Heretics Daughter by Kathleen Kent or That: A historical suspense novel. August This: A book that has won an award. or That: A book with a protagonist with a disability. September This: A magical realism novel. - Women's War by Jenna Glass or That: A book featuring a medical emergency and/or subject. October This: A book about witches. or That: A gothic horror/thriller. - Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas November This: An "own voices" book. or That: A book with a character on a long journey. December This: A book that was turned into a movie or television show. or That: Pick a book from a shelf of someone you know. - Circe by Madeline Miller
Alphabet Soup 2023
A. Angel From the Rust by Jason Link (5 Stars) B. (The) Bloody Key: A Bluebeard Retelling by L.J. Thomas (4 Stars) C. Catherine House by Elisabeth Thomas (3 Stars) D. (The) Dreaming Forest by L.B. Black (4 Stars) E. Executive: A Guide to Becoming a Pirate Queen by Jayde Russell (5 Stars) F. (The) Final Days of Doggerland by Mike Meier (4 Stars) G. (The) Ghost Bride by Yangzi Choo (4 Stars) H. Haunted Ground: The Ghosts of Laskin's Farm by Cailyn Lloyd (3 Stars) I. Immortal Cells by Tyrolin Puxty (5 Stars) J. K. L. M. N. (The) Never King by Nikki St. Crowe (4 Stars) O. P. Portal Through Time by Alice Henderson (3 Stars) Q. R. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (5 Stars) S. Street Siren by Tom Batt (5 Stars) T. Tides of the Dark Crystal by J.M. Lee (5 Stars) U. V. (The) Vitruvian Mask by B.J. Sikes (5 Stars) W. (The) Women's War by Jenna Glass (4 Stars) X. Y. Z.