I read a lot but sometimes often I get stuck in the same reading rut. Luckily a couple of my fellow book coven members worked up a special spell to counter this curse. 24 books in 12 months all in very specific categories, some from the pretty simple (books with a rainbow color in the title) to the complex (books published by a non profit press). I can’t claim any credit for this graphic! One of my awesome coven co-members did and it’s so awesome. I’m also doing Hodderscape’s 2019 challenge which you can read about here.

I have all but 3 books chosen although these are subject to change because things happen. I’m a bit hesitant to announce what they are at the moment. Also if you’re interested in following along, we’re using #CovenBookChallenge.
My plan is to read 2 books a month. I think I’m starting with the Pulitzer Prize and is a favorite of a friend or family member categories, respectively.

Lonesome Dove won the Pulitzer Prize in 1986. Why this tome of a Western? A few reasons. I have heard from people I generally trust in books, that it’s pretty good. A former coworker of mine and her husband even changed their last name when they got married because of their love for this book. The nearly 950 pages is a bit terrifying but I think it’s going to be a solid start for the new year.

My book coven loves Murderbot so very much. There isn’t a book poll that doesn’t happen without All Systems Red being one of the answers, even if it wasn’t up for consideration in the first place. I even named my phone Murderbot even though I haven’t read it because it sounded so good. Now with a full length novel coming later this year, I’m thinking it’s finally time. And since it’s a novella it will pair perfectly with the brick that is Lonesome Dove.
Are you doing any reading challenges this year? Tell me which ones in the comments.
Murderbot for life. You’re going to love it.