2020 Bookish Bingo - Update

Since this is the year of boredom which the never ending lockdown I am taking part in so many reading challenges and readathons that I will be updating you on over the next couple of days

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1. Icy: A book that takes place in snowy winter, a story featuring a cold-hearted character, or a chilling tale – American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis

2. Landscape: A book whose setting is vital to the story – Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

3. Novella: Shorter than a novel, but longer than a short story –

4. Harlem Renaissance: A book written by a Harlem Renaissance author –

5. Longing: A story filled with yearning, desire, or wistfulness – Scandalous Liaisons by Sylvia Day

6. Lies & Deception: A book with lies, so many lies. Or a book that deceived you – Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber

7. Expectations: A story of fulfilled or thwarted expectations, or a book that failed to meet your expectations –

8. Underdog: A book about a character who defies the odds – Obsidio by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman

9. Personal Growth: Self-improvement: pragmatically or spiritually –

10. Long Haired Author: A book by an author who has (or had) long hair –

11. A Friend’s Suggestion: Ask a friend what you should read next –

12. Podcast: Listen to a serial podcast or read a book written by a podcaster –

13. Carnegie Medal Nominee: A book nominated for the Carnegie Medal –

14. Modern Classic: A contemporary book that will stand the test of time –

15. Road Trip: Wanderlust, restlessness, desperation, quest? A book with a road trip in it –

16. Olympic Sport: A book with a character who participates (at any level) in a sport featured in the Olympics –

17. Checklist: A book you’re checking off your list, or a book containing a checklist for a better life

18. South America: A book written by a South American author or a book that takes place in South America –

19. Back to School: A story with a school setting –

20. Love: A book that illustrates love –

21. Native American: A character or an author who is Native American –

22. Horror: A story that inspires a feeling of dread –

23. Political: Election year! Read something political – The internet Ideology by Massimo Moruzzi

24. Memoir: A nonfiction personal account based on the author’s experience –

25. Indulge: The hot fudge of reading: all pleasure, no virtue –