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R.E.M. (2016) Reading Challenge
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OUT OF TIME (1991)“Radio Song� � read a book that has to do with music, or prominently features a radio station
“Low� � read a book about the morning after, or regrets
“Shiny Happy People� � read a book about a utopia, or the search for utopia
“Half a World Away� � read a book about a band
“Texarkana� � read a book in which the main character is searching for something
“Country Feedback� � read a book about heartbreak, about unrequited love
“Me in Honey� � read a book with the word Sweet or Sweetness in the title
AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE (1992)
“Try Not to Breathe� � read a book about giving up
“The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight� � read a book about a humorous love
“Everybody Hurts� � read a book about depression
“Sweetness Follows� � read a book about death, or that prominently features a funeral
“Ignoreland� � read a book that similarly features the word ‘land� in its title
“Star Me Kitten� � read a book that features the F-word, either in title or in text, or uses asterisks in the title
“Nightswimming� � read a book on a dare (have someone dare you to read something)
“Find the River� � read a book with River in the title
MONSTER (1994)
“What’s the Frequency, Kenneth� � read a book that encapsulates Generation-X
“King of Comedy� � read a book that makes you laugh
“Strange Currencies� � read a book that features a strange obsession, or OCD
“Tongue� � read a book with a body part in the title
“Bang and Blame� � read a book about a one night stand
“I Took Your Name� � read a book in which something is taken away“Let Me In� � read a book that messes with your emotions
“Circus Envy� � read a book that revolves around jealousy
NEW ADVENTURES IN HI-FI (1996)
“How the West Was Won and Where It Got Us� � read a book set in the wild west
“New Test Leper� � read a book about a character who is struggling with a disease
“Leave� � read a book with the word leave or leaving in the title
“Bittersweet Me� � read a book that features a bitter protagonist
“Be Mine� � read a collection of love poems
“Binky the Doormat� � read a book that is known for being strange or bizarre
“So Fast, So Numb� � read a book with a coma in the title
“Low Desert� � read a road-trip book
“Electrolite" � read a book that was written in the 20th century
UP (1998)
“Airportman� � read a book that takes place primarily in an airport or features a character who spends time in or around one
“Lotus� � read a book that is highly symbolic or allegorical
“At My Most Beautiful� � read a book about goofy, silly love
“The Apologist� � read a book with ‘ist� in the title
“You’re in the Air� � read a book with the words Your or You’re in the title
“Walk Unafraid� � read a book that others have found incredibly scary
“Day Sleeper� � read a book that features a protagonist who works the grave yard shift
“Parakeet� � read a book that’s told from an animal’s POV
REVEAL (2001)
“The Lifting� � read a prequel
“I’ve Been High� � read a book that is told in past tense
“She Just Wants to Be� � read a book written by a female author
“Beat a Drum� � read a book with an instrument in its title
“Imitation of Life� � read a book that revolves around art, or a specific piece of art
“I’ll Take the Rain� � read a book that takes place during a storm, or features a lot of rain
“Beachball� � read a book that is typically referred to as a ‘beach read�
AROUND THE SUN (2004)
“Leaving New York� � read a book that takes place in New York
“The Outsiders� � read a book that takes place primarily outside
“Make it All Ok� � read a book that makes you feel good
“Final Straw� � read the last book in a series
“The Boy in the Well� � read a non-YA book that features a young boy as the protagonist
“Aftermath� � read a book about the survivors of an apocalypse
“High Speed Train� � read a book that has a mode of transportation in the title
“The Worst Joke Ever “� read a book that others found funny but you did not
“The Ascent of Man� � read a book about books
“Around the Sun� � read a book that features space travel
ACCELERATE (2008)
“Living Well is the Best Revenge� � read a book that has a great revenge scene
“Man Sized Wreath� � read a Christmas themed novel
“Hollow Man� � read a book that has failed to meet the hype that surrounded it
“Houston� � read a book that is set in a big city
“Sing for the Submarine� � read a classic dystopian/apocalyptic novel
“Horse to Water� � read a book that involves a fight of some sort
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Lori wrote: "Cool! Glad you're joining in. Are you only doing the albums from the 90's?"I think I'm going to start with the 90s. If I can finish it before the end of the year, I will tackle the 80s. Some of these will be a little difficult!
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Lori wrote: "You've read all of these books just in the past couple days? You're on FIRE : )"Some of them are books I'm in the middle of right now. I just like to stay on top of things!!
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Lori wrote: "Looks like you are still going strong. Nice start : )"Thanks! I am enjoying the challenge!
Books waiting to be placed:
Finished: CHRONICTOWN (1982)
Finished: MURMUR (1983)
Finished: RECKONING (1984)
Finished: FABLES OF THE RECONSTRUCTION (1985)
Finished: LIFE’S RICH PAGEANT (1986)
Finished: DEAD LETTER OFFICE (1987)
Finished: DOCUMENT (1987)
Finished: GREEN (1988)
Finished: OUT OF TIME (1991)
Finished: AUTOMATIC FOR THE PEOPLE (1992)
Finished: MONSTER (1994)
Finished: NEW ADVENTURES IN HI-FI (1996)“Leave� � read a book with the word leave or leaving in the title
Finished: UP (1998)
Finished: REVEAL (2001)
Finished: AROUND THE SUN (2004)
Finished: ACCELERATE (2008)
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"Gardening at Night" � read a book that takes place primarily at night
"Carnival of Sorts (boxcars)" � read a book about a carnival, or that features a circus
"Stumble" � read a book that you just happened to 'stumble' upon
MURMUR (1983)
"Radio Free Europe" � read a book that takes place in Europe
"Pilgrimage" - read a book about a character who goes on a long journey
"Shaking Through" � read a scary book
RECKONING (1984)
"Harborcoat" � read a book that is left open for interpretation, whose plot is ambiguous
"So. Central Rain" � read a book in which the character or characters are waiting for something
"Pretty Persuasion" � read a book that someone recommended to you
"Second Guessing � read a book that you’ve been hesitant to pick up
"Letter Never Sent" � read a book that is told primarily in letters or diary entries
"Camera" � read a book that centers on photography or on a particular photograph
"(Don’t Go Back to) Rockville" � read a book you promised yourself you would never revisit
"Little America" � read a book set in the western era
FABLES OF THE RECONSTRUCTION (1985)
"Feeling Gravity’s Pull" � read a space opera or a book that takes place in outer space
"Maps and Legends" � read a book that contains its own map/legend
"Old Man Kensey" � read a book that features an old man as the protagonist
"Can’t Get There From Here" � read a book that seems to go nowhere
"Green Grow the Rushes" � read a book that is set in summertime
"Auctioneer (Another Engine)" � read a book about wanderlust
LIFE’S RICH PAGEANT (1986)
"Begin the Begin" � read a book you’ve already read
"These Days" � read a book that takes place in present day
"Underneath the Bunker" � read a book about the end of the world
"The Flowers of Guatemala" -read a book that takes place in a foreign country
"I Believe" � read a book about fairy tales or a book that is a spin on a fairy tale
"What if We Give It Away" � read a book about giving up or giving something up
"Superman" � read a book about a superhero
DEAD LETTER OFFICE (1987)
"There She Goes Again" � read a book about a prostitute or that
"Voice of Harold" � read a book that gives you goosebumps
"Windout" � read a book with multiple twists and turns
"Ages of You" � read a book with the word You in the title
"Pale Blue Eyes" � read a book that gives you all the feels
"Bandwagon" � read a book that everyone else is reading
"Femme Fatale" � read a book that features a woman who plays hard to get
DOCUMENT (1987)
"Finest Worksong" � read a book that revolves around music
"Welcome to the Occupation" � read a book about a blue collar protagonist
"Strange" � read a “bizarro� or “experimental fiction� book
"Fireplace" � read a cozy mystery
"King of Birds" � read a book that features birds, or has the name of a bird in the title
"Oddfellows Local 151" � read a book about firemen or that features a firehouse/firemen
GREEN (1988)
"Get Up" � read a book that sounds boring
"Stand" � read a book that deals with direction (either literally or figuratively)
"Untitled" � read a book that deals with protection in some way