Almost a Blackout!
I love my books and with my 106 books read this year I knew I had to do this Bingo game I saw on Tik Tok I knew I had to try.
Book Published The Decade I Was Born- I did Legally Blonde which came out in 2003, the year after I was born. I liked this book but it was very different from the movie.
Holiday Themed- Holiday Ever After by Hannah Grace was a fun and cute romance between a toy maker legacy family and a small town they stole a design from. It was really fun and sweet, I loved the talk about AI writing not being real writing.
Book Recommended by a friend- I think Outlander counts. It was recommended to me by my Boyfriend's mom. It's a fun time travel romance where the wife of a historian goes back to her husband's special interest time. There she meets a Scottish man who she saves.
Book with a Pink Cover- I did Till Sumer Do Us Part. This book was fun just not my favorite.
Genre You Don't Usually Read- I Did Killing The Witches by Bill O'Rielly. I don't usually find myself attracted to nonfiction. This one looked really cool but looks were very deceiving.
Book By Two Authors- Paradise Problem by Christine Lauren. Christine and Lauren are friends who write together. I read their Authors Description.
Book With A Number in The Title- Once Bitten Twice Dead by Tiffany Schmidt was a fun read that I adored. Please read this so they let her do more.
Book Set in Country I Want to Vist- Babel by R.F. Kuang takes place in England, more importantly Oxford. A magical place I have wanted to visit since I found out about the Oxford Inklings. I want to visit it to see if I feel emotional walking the halls some of my favorite Authors have.
Book With A Color In The Title- A Fugitive Green by Diana Gabaldon
Book By an Author I have Never Read- Gather The Daughters by Jennie Melamed was an emotional roller coaster.
About Mental Health- Impulse by Ellen Hopkins was a reread but still as emotional as ever.
Book I Started But Never Finished- The Deal by Elle Kennedy, I started it a few years ago but didn't know the main character was SA'd. I put it on my dnf until last month when I finished it.
Book With an Animal on The Cover- Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelbie Van Pelt still makes me cry.
Domestic Thriller- Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris was amazing
Book With a Male Main Character- I Was A Teenage Slasher by Stephen Graham Jones was amazing and I can't wait until I can read more of his books.
The First In The Series- The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han, I read this to bond with my sister who has had the books in her room for ever, She told me I was lame
Book Finished in a Day- Sunrise on The Reaping by Susanne Collins, don't ask how I did this. I'm still ashamed of myself.
One Word Title- Sync by Ellen Hopkins I'm Still in shambles
A Biography or Memoir- In The Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado. This book is a hidden gem
Classic Novel I never Read- Anne of Green Gables... I now realize that when everyone compared me to her it wasn't a compliment.
Taking on a reading bingo challenge is a fantastic way to diversify your reading list and explore genres or authors you might not typically pick up. Clara's experience of reading 106 books this year for the bingo challenge highlights how setting reading goals can push us beyond our comfort zones and introduce us to new perspectives. For example, reading "Legally Blonde," a book published just after her birth decade, offers a chance to compare literary adaptations with their cinematic counterparts, enriching one's understanding of storytelling. Holiday-themed books like "Holiday Ever After" not only add festive cheer but also provoke interesting conversations about emerging issues like the authenticity of AI-generated writing. Such themes are increasingly relevant in today's digital age. Diving into genres that are uncommon for you, as Clara did with nonfiction in "Killing The Witches," can sometimes reveal unexpected depth and insights. This broadens personal horizons and challenges preconceived notions about certain genres. Collaborative works such as "Paradise Problem" exemplify the creativity that can emerge from author partnerships, offering readers multifaceted storytelling. Books set in desired travel destinations like "Babel," set in Oxford, feed both literary and wanderlust passions, blending reading with aspirations of visiting culturally rich locations. Revisiting or finishing previously unfinished books can also be rewarding, as it allows one to confront earlier reservations and potentially discover new appreciation. Finally, including a mix of emotional, thriller, romance, and classic novels in the reading challenge ensures a well-rounded experience. It fosters empathy, excitement, and nostalgia—key ingredients in a fulfilling reading life. Participating in challenges like this also makes reading a social experience, especially when sharing recommendations and bonding over books with friends or family. If you're considering a reading challenge, try to build a diverse list that includes different genres, themes, and formats. This approach not only keeps reading fresh and exciting but also broadens your literary knowledge and emotional intelligence.
I want to do a bingo challenge in 2026. I’ve never done one before