2023 Book Challenge - Category.
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Audiobooks
1) Agatha Christie: A Very Elusive Woman by Lucy Worsley, narrated by Lucy Worsley; 13 hrs and 46 mins; January 2-3 ,2023; 3 out of 5 Bestsellers.
2) And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, narrated by Dan Stevens; 6 hrs and 1 min; January 4, 2023; 5 out of 5 Solider Boys.
3) Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie, narrated by Dan Stevens; 6 hrs and 37 mins; January 5-6, 2023; 4 out of 5 Trains.
4) The End of the Affair by Graham Greene; narrated by Colin Firth; 6 hrs and 28 mins; January 25-27, 2023; 4 out of 5 Onions.
5) Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, narrated by Nadia May; 7 hrs and 33 mins; February 1-10, 2023; 3 out of 5 Pump Rooms.
6) Red Rising: Sons Of Ares, Book 1 by Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin, narrated by full cast; 4 hrs and 29 mins; February 17-21, 2023; 4 out of 5 Peerless Scars.
7) Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, narrated by Jennifer Beals, Benjamin Bratt, Judy Greer, Pablo Schreiber; 9 hrs and 3 mins; February 22-27, 2023; 4 out of 5 Bangles.
8) Mary Anne and the Great Romance (The Baby-Sitters Club, Book 30) by Ann M. Martin, narrated by Emily Bauer; 3 hrs and 11 mins; February 28-March 2, 2023; 4 out of 5 Weddings.
9) All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque, narrated by Frank Muller; 6 hrs and 55 mins; March 4-6, 2023; 3 out of 5 Lice.
10) The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick, narrated by Ray Porter; 7 hrs and 17 mins; March 7-8, 2023; 4 out of 5 Eagles.
11) The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris, narrated by Richard Armitage; 7 hrs and 25 mins, March 10-15, 2023; 4 out of 5 Gems.
12) White Fang by Jack London, narrated by John Lee; 7 hrs and 49 mins; March 20-22, 2023; 3 out of 5 Wolves.
13) Elvis and Me: The True Story of the Love Between Priscilla Presley and the King of Rock N' Roll by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley, narrated by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley; 7 hrs and 30 mins; March 23-25, 2023; 3 out of 5 Blue Suede Shoes.
14) Grandma Gatewood's Walk: The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian Trail by Ben Montgomery, narrated by Patrick Lawlor, 7 hrs and 54 mins, April 19-21, 2023; 3 out of 5 Walking Shoes.
15) Brown Girl in the Ring by Nalo Hopkinson; narrated by: Peter Jay Fernandez; 7 hrs and 52 mins; April 24-28, 2023; 3 out of 5 Human Hearts.
16) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, and Annie Barrows, narrated by: Paul Boehmer, Susan Duerden, Rosalyn Landor, John Lee, Juliet Mills; 8 hrs and 6 mins; May 1-4, 2023; 5 out of 5 Potato Peel Pies.
17) Dawn's Wicked Stepsister (The Baby-Sitters Club, Book 31) by Ann M. Martin, narrated by: Stephanie Einstein; 3 hrs and 8 mins; May 8, 2023; 3 out of 5 New Sisters.
18) Kristy and the Secret of Susan (The Baby-Sitters Club, Book 32) by Ann M. Martin, narrated by: Brittany Pressley; 2 hrs and 35 mins; May 9, 2023; 5 out 5 Pianos.
19) Wonder by R.J. Palacio, narrated by Diana Steele, Nick Podehl and Kate Rudd; 8 hrs 6 mins; May 10-15, 2023; 4 out of 5 Padawan Braids.
20) From a Certain Point of View: The Empire Strikes Back, 40 Stories Celebrating 40 Years; narrated by Jonathan Davis, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Dion Graham, Jon Hamm, January LaVoy, Soneela Nankani, Marc Thompson, Sam Witwer, Emily Woo Zeller; 17 hrs and 59 mins; April 16-May 31, 2023; 4 out of 5 Imperial Probe Droids.
21) Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline, narrated by Jessica Almasy and Suzanne Toren; 8 hrs and 21 mins; June 1-5, 2023; 3.5 out of 5 Trains.
22) The Vine Witch (The Vine Witch, Book 1) by Luanne G. Smith, narrated by Susannah Jones; 8 hrs and 42 mins; June 6-7, 2023; 3 out of 5 Grapes.
23) Red Rising: Sons of Ares: Volume 2: Wrath (Dramatized Adaptation) by: Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin, narrated by: full cast, Richard Rohan, Holly Adams, John Kielty, Zeke Alton, Matthew Pauli, Eva Wilhelm, Jessica Lauren Ball, Andy Brownstein, Kay Eluvian, Marni Penning, Elizabeth Jernigan; 3 hrs and 12 mins; June 9-10, 2023; 5 out of 5 Shipbuilders.
24) Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl, narrated by Simon Vance; 4 hrs and 44 mins; June 19-20, 2023; 4 out of 5 Goals.
25) Red Rising (Book I of the Red Rising Saga) by Pierce Brown; narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds; 16 hrs and 12 mins; June 22-29, 2023; 4 out 5 Bloodydamn Scythes.
26) Golden Son (Book II of the Red Rising Saga) by Pierce Brown; narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds; 19 hrs and 3 mins; July 13-19, 2023; 5 out of 5 Gorydamn Howlers.
27) Dark Age (Book V of the Red Rising Saga) by Pierce Brown, narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, John Curless, Moira Quirk, James Langton, Rendah Heywood; 33 hrs and 58 mins; July 19-Aug 2, 2023; 4.5 out of 5 Storm Gods.
28) Light Bringer (Book VI of the Red Rising Saga) by Pierce Brown, narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds; 30 hrs and 8 mins; July 25-31, 2023; 5 out of 5 Voyages on the Archimedes.
29) Morning Star (Book III of the Red Rising Saga) by Pierce Brown, narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds; 21 hrs and 50 mins; Aug 2-7, 2023; 4.5 out 5 Broken Chains.
30) Iron Gold (Book IV of the Red Rising Saga) by Pierce Brown, narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds, John Curless, Julian Elfer, Aedin Moloney; 23 hrs and 23 mins; Aug 8-13, 2023; 4.5 out of 5 Vaults.
31) Forward: Stories of Tomorrow by Veronica Roth, Blake Crouch, Amor Towles, Paul Tremblay, Andy Weir, N. K. Jemisin, narrated by: Evan Rachel Wood, Rosa Salazar, Jason Isaacs, David Harbour, Steven Strait, Janina Gavankar; 8 hrs and 24 mins; Aug 14-17, 2023; 2 out of 5 Dystopian Worlds.
32) Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, narrated by Dan Stevens; 8 hrs and 35 mins; Aug 22-25, 2023; 3 out of 5 Creatures.
33)From a Certain Point of View: Return of the Jedi by 40 Various Authors, narrated by Jonathan Davis, Sean Kenin Elias-Reyes, Jon Hamm, January LaVoy, Saskia Maarleveld, Adam Scott, Marc Thompson, Sam Witwer; 19 hrs and 36 mins; Aug 29-Oct 6, 2023; 4 out of 5 Ewoks.
34) They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera, narrated by: Michael Crouch, Robbie Daymond, Bahni Turpin; 8 hrs and 30 mins; Oct 18-24, 2023; 3 out of 5 Last Friends.
35) A Thousand Pieces of You (Firebird 1) by Claudia Gray, narrated by Tavia Gilbert, 9 hrs and 18 mins; Oct 31-Nov 6, 2023; 3 out of 5 Dimensions.
36) Ten Thousand Skies Above You (Firebird 2) by Claudia Gray, narrated by Tavia Gilbert, 10 hrs and 51 mins; November 16-27, 2023; 4.5 out of 5 Splinters.
37) A Million Worlds with You (Firebird 3) by Claudia Gray, narrated by Tavia Gilbert, 11 hrs and 13 mins; November 29-Dec 7 ,2023; 5 out of 5 Paint Brushes.
38) The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer, narrated by Dara Rosenberg; 10 hrs and 12 mins; December 8-14, 2023; 4 out of 5 Dreidels.
39) Claudia and the Great Search (The Baby-Sitters Club, Book 33) by Ann M. Martin, narrated by: Ali Ahn; 2 hrs and 56 mins; December 19, 2023; 5 out of 5 Birth Announcements.
40) Forbidden Song (Dramatized Adaptation) Red Rising: Sons of Ares, Volume 3 by Pierce Brown, Rik Hoskin, narrated by: Andy Brownstein, David Jourdan, Holly Adams, Lise Bruneau, Nick DePinto, Richard Rohan, Todd Scofield, Ian Russell, Jenna Sharpe, Stephanie Nemeth-Parker, Peter Stanley; 3 hrs and 39 mins; December 21, 2023; 5 out of 5 Reaper Songs.
Audible Originals/Podcasts
1) Great Master: Beethoven His Life and Music by Robert Greenberg, narrated by Robert Greenberg; 6 hrs and 5 mins; January 9-10, 2023; 4 out of 5 Symphonies.
2) Tell Me Lies by J.P. Pomare, narrated by Aimee Horne; 6 hrs and 20 mins; January 11-12, 2023; 3 out of 5 Liars.
3) Declutter Your Home and Simplify Your Life by Sophie Largen, narrated by Sophie Largen; 1 hr and 17 mins; January 17, 2023; 3 out of 5 Organizers.
4) Treasure Island (An Audible Original Drama) by Robert Louis Stevenson, Marty Ross - adaptation; narrated by Philip Glenister, Daniel Mays, Catherine Tate, Owen Teale; 6 hrs and 23 mins; January 18-20, 2023; 4 out of 5 Treasure Maps.
5) Great Masters: Tchaikovsky - His Life and Music by Robert Greenberg, narrated by Robert Greenberg; 6 hrs and 8 mins; January 23-24, 2023; 4 out of 5 Sugar Plum Fairies.
6) Silverswift by Natalie Lloyd, narrated by Holly Palance, Imani Parks; 6 hrs and 53 mins, February 14-16, 2023; 5 out of 5 Daggers.
7) The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, narrated by: Nick Offerman; 7 hrs and 52 mins; April 5-12, 2023; 3 out of 5 Hidden Treasure.
8) Twain's Feast: Searching for America's Lost Foods in the Footsteps of Samuel Clemens by Andrew Beahrs, narrated by Nick Offerman; 4 hrs and 27 mins, April 17-18, 2023; 3 out of 5 Courses.
9) Emma An Audible Original Drama by Jane Austen, Anna Lea - adaptation, narrated by: Emma Thompson, Joanne Froggatt, Isabella Inchbald, Aisling Loftus, Joseph Millson, Morgana Robinson; 8 hrs and 21 mins; May 16-19, 2023; 5 out of 5 Matchmakers.
10) Geneva by Richard Armitage, narrated by Richard Armitage, Nicola Walker, and Jane Perry; 8 hrs and 54 mins; June 14-16, 2023; 3 out of 5 Brain Chips.
11) Sorry for Your Loss by Michael Cruz Kayne; 1 hr and 23 mins; December 15, 2023; 3 out of 5 Tears.
12) Anne of Green Gables Audible Original By: Lucy Maud Montgomery, Abi Hynes - adaptation, Narrated by: Sandra Oh, Catherine O'Hara, Victor Garber, Michela Luci, full cast; 5 hrs and 29 mins; December 22-29, 2023; 5 out of 5 Wild Adventures.
Did Not Finish
1) Oxygen by Carol Cassella; 288 pages; January 11-18, 2023; 1 out of 5 Syringes.
E-Book
1) Light Bringer (Book VI of the Red Rising Saga) by Pierce Brown, 789 pages; Aug 2-Oct 4, 2023; 5 out of 5 Voyages on the Archimedes.
Graphic Novel
1) Red Rising: Sons of Ares, Vol. 2: Wrath by Pierce Brown (Author), Rik Hoskin (Co-Author), Eli Powell (Illustrator); May 8-9, 2023; 3 out of 5 Shipbuilders.
2) Red Rising: Sons of Ares Vol. 3: Forbidden Song by Pierce Brown (Author), Rik Hoskin (Co-Author), Kewber Baal (Illustrator); May 15-18, 2023; 5 out of 5 Reaper Songs.
Hardcovers/Paperbacks
1) Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon; 285 pages; January 1-9, 2023; 4 out of 5 Dancing Shoes.
2) Seven Kinds of Hell by Dana Cameron; 362 pages; January 20 - February 4, 2023; 3 out of 5 Artifacts.
3) Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington; 192 pages; February 13-25, 2023; 4 out of 5 Bricks.
4) Haven by Emma Donoghue; 257 pages; March 1-12, 2023; 2.5 out of 5 Birds.
5) Star Wars Most Wanted by Rae Carson; 348 pages; March 14-28, 2023; 4 out of 5 Fugitives.
6) A Thousand Miles to Graceland by Kristen Mei Chase; 325 pages; April 3-14, 2023; 5 out of 5 Elvis Jumpsuits.
7) Choice Privilege: What's Race Got To Do With It? by Melissa Tate, 166 pages; April 16-22, 2023; 4 out of 5 American Dreams.
8) You Can't Joke About That: Why Everything Is Funny, Nothing Is Sacred, and We're All in This Together by Kat Timpf; 226 pages; April 24-May 4, 2023; 4 out of 5 Microphones.
9) The Parasitic Mind: How Infectious Ideas Are Killing Common Sense by Gad Saad; 191 pages; June 5-21, 2023; 4 out of 5 Honey Badgers.
10) The Glamourist (Vine Witch Book 2) by Luanne G. Smith; 276 pages; June 23- July 7, 2023; 4 out of 5 Shimmers.
11) The Conjurer (The Vine Witch Book 3) by Luanne G. Smith; pages; July 12-21, 2023; 4 out of 5 Perfumes.
ARC
1) The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden; 325 pages; Oct 9- Nov 3, 2023; 4 out of 5 Warm Hands.
2) Hunt on Dark Waters (Crimson Sails Book 1) by Katee Robert; 349 pages; November 15-27, 2023; 1 out of 5 Sails.
3) The Tainted Cup (Shadow of the Leviathan Book 1) by Robert Jackson Bennett; 406 pages; November 29- December 29, 2023; 3 out of 5 Poisons.