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2020 Reading Challenge

Welcome to this year’s Read Another Page Reading Challenge!

What would a blog with a title like Read Another Page be without reading challenges?

I don’t know about you, but reading challenges have made me read many more books than I usually do. And some are even ones I wouldn’t have picked up otherwise. So let’s challenge ourselves with some reading this year! This will be the 3rd year I’ve hosted a reading challenge on my blog. And each year has been different. This year is no exception. Are you ready to join?

First the rules because what’s a challenge without rules?

  1. These books may be read in any order. You do NOT have to start at the top and read down.
  2. You may count any books you read for this challenge for other challenges if you wish.
  3. In order for your books to count they must be read in 2020 between January 1 and June 30.
  4. Unless indicated all books must be at least a few chapters in length. (Even two or three chapters, but they must have chapters!)
  5. This challenge starts January 1st, and ends June 30th 2020. Any books read during that time count.

Now let’s get started!

To sign up simply comment on this page about the challenge, or send me a message somewhere and let me know you’re joining. I’ll add your name to the Reading Companions page.

When you’ve read a book (or more than one if you’d rather) comment on this Reading Challenge 2020 Page and I’ll mark you down for those books.

Ready for that list yet?

  1. Short Story
  2. Short Story
  3. Short Story
  4. A book a parent recommends with NO input from you!
  5. A book that is at least 20 chapters long
  6. A book from your TBR list
  7. A book from your TBR list
  8. A book from your TBR list
  9. A book from your TBR list
  10. A book from your TBR list
  11. A non-fiction, any genre
  12. A biography
  13. A biography of someone you know almost nothing about
  14. A reread
  15. A reread
  16. A reread
  17. Book a friend recommends
  18. A borrowed book
  19. A story that takes place outside the US (entirely)
  20. A new-to-you author
  21. A classic from the 1800s
  22. An Indie published book
  23. A book that has no more than 10 chapters
  24. Self-improvement (any genre – writing, health, inspirational, etc.)
  25. A book about something that happened in your lifetime

You can also download the pdf page if you want to print it. Or just take a picture on your phone if you would rather. 🙂

Comments

  1. Sunset Summer by Jesseca Wheaton — category #1
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2TX2P5O21H7DY?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

    The Case of the Invisible Thief by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick — category #2
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R1NC03SHA2KFUT?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

    The Case of the Very Bad Cat by Perry Elisabeth Kirkpatrick — category #3
    For some reason Amazon has not yet processed my review of this book; I’ll give you the link as soon as they do.

    Alone in London by Hesba Stretton — category #5
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R3NB9HDZCWYNSH?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

    The Affair at the Inn by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggins, Mary Findlater, Jane Findlater, & Allan McAulay — category #8.
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/RCHTMFDF4AKZT?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

    What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge — category # 14
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R1A9M3L1D68RD1?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

    Bloopers, Botches & Blunders by Allan Zullo — category # 18
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R224MFISTOI4OZ?ref=pf_ov_at_pdctrvw_srp

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  2. I would love to participate!! I got so excited when I saw that you were doing another challenge this year! I hope to be able to finish the whole challenge this year. 🙂

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  3. Well, reading more books WAS one of my goals for this year… I think I’ll take a go at this! It looks like it will be a fun challenge! 🙂

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  4. What a fun reading challenge! Hmm… well, reading more books WAS one of my goals for this year… I believe I’ll give this a go! 🙂

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    • You are welcome to write reviews and I’ll mark you down for them. I haven’t gotten the prize figured out yet, but I’m sure reviews will be added points. 😉

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  7. I might be foolish, considering that college leaves me little time for pleasure-reading, but I would like to join. At the very least I’ll be able to read during Summer break. 😉

    CutePolarBear

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    • You can do it! And hey, if you have a book you have to read for college, you might be able to count it for the challenge. 🙂

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  9. I’m in and back-dating three books that I already finished this year.

    1. short story
    After the Tide by Lindsay Harrel 1/3/20

    19. takes place (entirely) outside the U.S.
    No Ocean Too Wide by Carrie Turansky 1/5/20
    England, Canada

    20. new-to-you author
    The Night Flyers by Elizabeth McDavid Jones 1/7/20

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  12. I’ve got a couple. 🙂

    #1 — Jes Didn’t Need Said by Willowy Whisper

    #6 — The Mystery of the Midnight Trespasser by Hosanna Emily

    #7 — My Father’s Words by Patricia MacLachlan

    #11 — Waiting Here for You by Louie Giglio

    #18 — I Survived: the Battle of D-Day, 1944 by Lauren Tarshis

    #20 — Tattered Wings by Kassie Angle

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          • #9 – Kate’s Christmas by Sarah Holman.

            Me too! I waited until I got the paperbacks to catch up on the series. 🙂

          • I’ve got a few more. 🙂

            #13. They Called Us Enemy by George Takei – I knew nothing about the author before starting. Actually if I had, I probably wouldn’t have read. XD

            #14. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder

            #23. Jem and the Mystery Thief by Susan K. Marlow – 10 chapters exactly.

          • I thought it was rather fun that Mrs. Marlow’s books were exactly 10 chapters. 😉

          • And some more. 😉

            10. No Chance Meeting by Jaye Elliot
            12. Lizzie Borden by Michael Burgan
            15. The Gift by Lauraine Snelling
            19. 12 Days at Bleakly Manor by Michelle Griep
            24. All Along You Were Blooming by Morgan Harper Nichols (inspirational)

          • #5 – Every Tear a Memory by Myra Johnson
            #17 – Off Course by Angie Thompson
            #22 – A Touch of Purple Paint by Hailey Rose

            A few more 🙂

          • I’ll get them added for you! Great job!
            You only have 4 books left to read!

  16. Well, here’s my whole long list except for #25 because I’m still reading that one. xP

    #4 – “The Living Page” by Laurie Bestvater
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2EGM99MLRX2KA?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #6 – “Economics in One Lesson” by Henry Hazlitt.
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R20AE32VHUXOI0?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #7 – “A Question of Loyalty” by Jesseca Wheaton.
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R10ZAS2FXYZN7Q?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #9 – “Charlie to the Rescue” by R.M. Ballantyne
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2RDGBFO4KABP1?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #10 – “Aunt Jo’s Scrap-Bag, Vol. 6” by Louisa May Alcott
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2XSZVT0WUJTH4?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #11 – “1867” by Christopher Moore
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R3UA4BQT3TZPXK?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #12 – “Never Give In” by Stephen Mansfield
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2C1CSYEDT8PIX?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #13 – “Phineas Taylor Barnum” by The History Hour
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2HU9JBGAV4FCU?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #15 – “What Katy Did at School” by Susan Coolidge
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R83VFAKFCLPK9?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #16 – “Clover” by Susan Coolidge
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2MLJ8DRONNQNE?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #17 – “Persuasion” by Jane Austen
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2ETGK5ULAZ4K4?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #19 – “Escape & Endurance” by Sarah Holman
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2IJDI2SH6TIW1?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #20 – “Stay Where You Are & Then Leave” by John Boyne
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R228E2DH5YET1V?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #21 – “A Tale of Two Cities” by Charles Dickens
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R27G03KDEELIIQ?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #22 – “A Question of Courage” by Jesseca Wheaton
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R2D3FOUL9A76KU?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #23 – “Nine Little Goslings” by Susan Coolidge
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R14596KX8XAZ12?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    #24 – “How to Read a Book” by Mortimer J. Adler & Charles Van Doren
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/RNQMTBUJVLIMH?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

    Review for “The Very Bad Cat” –
    https://www.amazon.ca/gp/customer-reviews/R18O46RFBVOB7U?ref=pf_vv_at_pdctrvw_srp

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  18. #5 – Inside Threat by Jason Elam & Steve Yohn:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3139823114?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #6 – Every Bright and Broken Thing by Brian McBride:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2835445831?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #7 – All Manner of Things by Susie Finkbeiner:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3189419178?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #8 – Decree by Tricia Mingerink

    #14 – Badge of Honor by Susan K. Marlow

    #15 – Dare by Tricia Mingerink:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3204992888?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #16 – No Way Up by Mary Connealy:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2429096151?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #17 – Send Down the Rain by Charles Martin:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3129585426?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #19 – Rhineland Inheritance by T. Davis Bunn:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3181001465

    #20 – When I Close My Eyes by Elizabeth Musser:
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3078541978?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #22 – The Girl Who Could See by Kara Swanson

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    • Good! I’ll get them added. I’m waiting for someone else to read #4. I want to see what books get recommended! 😉 (That was a hint.)

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      • Oh, I’m working on #21 rn but I know what book I’m reading for #4 so maybe I’ll start it soon. 😉 (It’s one I’ve been wanting to read that then without me saying anything my dad mentioned I should look into it!!)

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    • Good timing. I was about to add your last one, so now I can add this too.
      I need to read Left to Die again.

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  22. I have a few books read!
    #6, a book from my TBR list: Song of the Silent Harp–I have reviewed this: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2889415532
    #7, a book from my TBR list: When Tides Turn–I have reviewed this: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1775644448
    #11, nonfiction: Amusing Ourselves to Death–no review, but here’s the link to the book: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/74034.Amusing_Ourselves_to_Death
    #17, book a friend recommends: With Every Breath–reviewed: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3218347899
    #24, Self-improvement book: Dig Deeper (not reviewed, but here’s the link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7945474-dig-deeper)

    Also, you mentioned that books must have chapters. Does that mean that Tintin doesn’t count?

    CutePolarBear

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  25. Some more books completed for the challenge!
    #8, a book from my TBR list: Copper Star; review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2439920937
    #18, a borrowed book (from my sister): The Silver Sword; review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3341511640?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
    #19, a story that takes places outside the US: Honor in the Dust; review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3319597784
    #20, a new-to-you author: Not By Sight; review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2200859357

    Also–hate to bother you again for my little mess-up–but I noticed you took away #17 from the Reading Companions page (which was originally With Every Breath). So even though The Call of the Wild was #15, not #17 (which you fixed), I still had completed #17. I hope that makes sense.

    CutePolarBear

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  26. Hey again! FINALLY back to add some books to the list! So far this year reading has been a little slow for me, but here’s what I’ve read so far: 🙂

    #1 – “Toothpaste Trouble” by Rebekah A. Morris
    #2 – “Coffee Cake Days” by Amanda Tero
    #5 – “Humbug Mountain” by Sid Fleischman
    #14 – “Mandie and the Secret Tunnel” by Lois Gladys Leppard
    #20 – “Wanderville” by Wendy McClure
    #22 – “Behold” by Faith Potts

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  27. I read another book from my TBR list, Twilight’s Serenade by Tracie Peterson (review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2889414555?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1). So I guess that would count for … #9.

    Also, I read Through the Woods by Isabella Alden, hoping it could count for a short story. It doesn’t really have “chapters”, per say, but the story is split into two parts. Here is my review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3373311013?type=review#rating_289935720 Does it count?

    CutePolarBear

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    • Yes, that counts for a short story. The short stories don’t have to have chapters.

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  29. #1 – Window Fellow by Faith Potts – https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3412223837?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #9 – Never Say Goodbye by Sarah Grace Grzy: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3020809021?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #10 – The Torch Keepers by Hosanna Emily: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2771859742?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

    #11 – The Whispers God Gives by Ellen Senechal: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3280389559?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

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  30. Here’s my final list.

    1. short story
    After the Tide by Lindsay Harrel | 1/3/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3082510993

    2. short story
    Live Again by Sarah Grace Grzy | 1/30/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3168407557

    3. short story
    Missteps of Yesterday by Tari Faris | 3/3/20
    (not on Goodreads; review e-mailed on 3/4/20)

    4. parent recommends
    The Forgotten 500 by Gregory A. Freeman | 5/26/20
    (Mom)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3099302827

    5. at least 20 chapters long
    Collateral Damage by Lynette Eason | 1/19/20
    (29 chapters + epilogue)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2844731141

    6. TBR
    The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel | 1/24/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2431569180

    7. TBR
    Winter’s Tale by Mark Helprin (GM) | 2/10/20
    1 star; not recommended
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3198655741

    8. TBR
    The Sea Before Us by Sarah Sundin | 2/11/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2708233280

    9. TBR
    The Sky Above Us by Sarah Sundin | 2/24/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3207904748

    10. TBR
    In the Cradle Lies by Olivia Newport | 2/26/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2952961626

    11. non-fiction
    Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl by Susan McCorkindale (GM) | 3/31/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2708201627

    12. biography
    Dutch Girl: Audrey Hepburn and World War II by Robert Matzen | 2/19/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2786533553

    13. biography of someone you know almost nothing about
    Joey by Jennifer Marshall Bleakley | 5/29/20
    Joey, a blind horse
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3099265622

    14. reread
    This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof | 2/1/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2608957047

    15. reread
    Golden Dreams by Elaine Schulte | 2/14/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2273492565

    16. reread
    My Heart Remembers by Kim Vogel Sawyer | 2/17/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2334039567

    17. a friend recommends
    The House at the End of the Moor by Michelle Griep | 3/2/20
    (Hannah)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3217250288

    18. borrowed book
    Until We Find Home by Cathy Gohlke | 2/17/20
    (library)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2987048373

    19. takes place (entirely) outside the U.S.
    No Ocean Too Wide by Carrie Turansky | 1/5/20
    (England, Canada)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2656090171

    20. new-to-you author
    The Night Flyers by Elizabeth McDavid Jones | 1/7/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3199657310

    21. classic from 1800s
    Emma by Jane Austen | 2/24/20
    (pub 1815)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1479264275

    22. indie published
    Like a Winter Snow by Lindsay Harrel | 1/26/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3004357127

    23. no more than 10 chapters
    Fairchild’s Lady by Roseanna M. White | 4/24/20
    (prologue + 8 chapters)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/681772861

    24. self-improvement
    The Cranky Mom Fix by Becky Kopitzke | 5/4/20
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2968524428

    25. about something that happened in your lifetime
    A Stolen Life by Jaycee Dugard (GM) | 5/4/20
    (1991-2009; kidnapping and abuse of Jaycee Dugard)
    https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3304821989

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        • Here’s my last books to add!
          #3 – “Baby Mine” by Kellyn Roth
          #6 – “A Journey For Faith” by Katrina Lambert
          #11 – Book of Genesis (Can books of the Bible count?)

          I actually forgot about writing reviews until just the other day… so, I didn’t end up getting any actually written. :/ But I’m happy I at least read the nine books I did. Without this challenge spurring me on, I probably wouldn’t have even gotten THAT many read… So, thank you so much for putting on this challenge, Rebekah! It was fun, and I’m so glad I got to participate! 🙂

          God bless, and good job to everyone!

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          • You’re very welcome, Faith! I’m glad this challenge encouraged and pushed you into reading more. 🙂 I’ll get your books added.

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