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Subject: 2025 Paranormal Reading Challenge
Date Posted: 12/26/2024 9:17 AM ET
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Hosting this again this year, and here are our categories:

CATEGORIES:

  1. (45)2: Books published in 2025
    1.  
  2. Please to Meet You: Books with new-to-you authors (can include new pseudonyms for an author you've read under another name)
    1.  
  3. First Among Sequels: Books that start a series
    1.  
  4. Undead and Unnatural: Vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
    1.  
  5. Fairy Tale, Legend, and Myth: Creatures from fairy tales, legends, and mythology
    1.  
  6. That Magic Moment: Witches, mages, sorcerers, and other magical practitioners
    1.  
  7. Scary Stuff: Dystopian, horror, end of the world, death, or other scary topics
    1.  
  8. Love Me Do: Happily Ever After or at least Happily for Now ending (need not be romance)
    1.  
  9. Between Planets: Science fiction, all categories
    1.  
  10. Mixing It Up: Books in hybrid genres (paranormal and something, two types of paranormal, alternate history, steampunk, etc.)
    1.  
  11. First Up Against the Wall: Books where a coup, uprising, rebellion, or revolution plays a significant role in the plot
    1.  
  12. Clearing the Shelves: Books that have been on your TBR for a year or more
    1.  

BONUS CATEGORY:

  1. Invent Your Own Category
    1.  


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My spot.

  1. (45)2: Books published in 2025
    1. Our Radiant Embers by Zarah Detand - 3/14
    2. Installment Immortality (InCryptid, Bk 14) by Seanan McGuire - 6/1
  2. Please to Meet You: Books with new-to-you authors (can include new pseudonyms for an author you've read under another name)
    1. Key Lime Sky by Al Hess - 1/27
    2. Our Radiant Embers by Zarah Detand - 3/14
    3. Orbital by Samantha Harvey - 4/26
  3. First Among Sequels: Books that start a series
    1. Liar City (Sugar & Vice, BK 1) by Allie Therin - 5/4
  4. Undead and Unnatural: Vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
    1. Powered by Ghosts (Necromancer, Bk 2) by Kaje Harper - 2/2
    2. Chained Knight by Lilith Saintcrow - 5/17
    3. Trapped by Greed (Necromancer, Bk 4) by Kaje Harper - 5/28
    4. Beset by Demons (Necromancer, Bk 5) by Kaje Harper - 5/30
    5. Consumed by Fire (Necromancer, Bk 6) by Kaje Harper - 5/31
    6. Found by Jasper (Necromancer, Bk 7) by Kaje Harper - 6/4
  5. Fairy Tale, Legend, and Myth: Creatures from fairy tales, legends, and mythology
    1. The Counterfeit Viscount by Ginn Hale - 4/26
  6. That Magic Moment: Witches, mages, sorcerers, and other magical practitioners
    1. The Alchemist of Brushstrokes and Brimstone (Accidental Alchemist, Bk 8) by Gigi Pandian - 4/4
    2. Strange Familiar (Warriors of Magic, Bk 2) by Jeffe Kennedy - 4/14
    3. Saved by the Rat by Kaje Harper - 6/3
  7. Scary Stuff: Dystopian, horror, end of the world, death, or other scary topics
    1. Key Lime Sky by Al Hess - 1/27
    2. Our Radiant Embers by Zarah Detand - 3/14
    3. Rose/House by Arkady Martine - 5/2
    4. When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi - 5/4
  8. Love Me Do: Happily Ever After or at least Happily for Now ending (need not be romance)
    1. Twisted Shadows (Sugar and Vice, Bk 2) by Allie Therin - 5/23
    2. Direct Descendant by Tanya Huff - 5/26
  9. Between Planets: Science fiction, all categories
    1. Alibi by Sharon Shinn - 3/7
    2. Passing Shadows by Anna Butler - 6/8
    3.  
  10. Mixing It Up: Books in hybrid genres (paranormal and something, two types of paranormal, alternate history, steampunk, etc.)
    1. Lazarus, Home from the War (Wisconsin Gothic, Bk 4) by E.H. Lupton - 5/15 (historical paranormal)
    2. Starcrossed (Magic in Manhattan, Bk 2) by Allie Therin - 5/24 (historical paranormal)
    3. Wonderstruck (Magic in Manhattan, Bk 3) by Allie Therin - 6/7 (historical paranormal)
  11. First Up Against the Wall: Books where a coup, uprising, rebellion, or revolution plays a significant role in the plot
    1. Point of Hearts (Astreiant, Bk 6) by Melissa Scott (attempted coup) - 3/23
    2. A Drop of Corruption (Ana and Din Mystery, Bk 2) by Robert Jackson Bennett (regicide and attempted coup) - 5/10
  12. Clearing the Shelves: Books that have been on your TBR for a year or more
    1.  Rider of the Crown (The Crown of Tremontane, Bk 2) by Melissa McShane - 3/26

BONUS CATEGORY:

  1. Invent Your Own Category:
    1.  

 



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Alice's spot

CATEGORIES:

  1.  Books published in 2025
    1.  
  2. Please to Meet You: Books with new-to-you authors (can include new pseudonyms for an author you've read under another name)
    1.  Accidental Magic (Myrtlewood Mysteries, Bk  1) by Iris Beaglehole 1/21
  3. First Among Sequels: Books that start a series
    1.  
  4. Undead and Unnatural: Vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
    1. A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire (Glimmer Falls, Bk 3) by Sarah Hawley 1/9
  5. Fairy Tale, Legend, and Myth: Creatures from fairy tales, legends, and mythology
    1.  
  6. That Magic Moment: Witches, mages, sorcerers, and other magical practitioners
    1. Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicloe Maehrer done 3/26
    2. Baker's Coven by Nancy Warren 5/7
  7. Scary Stuff: Dystopian, horror, end of the world, death, or other scary topics
    1.  
  8. Love Me Do: Happily Ever After or at least Happily for Now ending (need not be romance)
    1. My Roommate Is a Vampire by  Jenna Levine 1/22
    2. Mystified in Music City by Kristen Painter 5/19
  9. Between Planets: Science fiction, all categories
    1.  
  10. Mixing It Up: Books in hybrid genres (paranormal and something, two types of paranormal, alternate history, steampunk, etc.)
    1. Spelling the Tea by Erin Johnson   5/10
    2. Genies and Gibberish by Elizabeth Pantley 6/1
  11. First Up Against the Wall: Books where a coup, uprising, rebellion, or revolution plays a significant role in the plot
    1.  
  12. Clearing the Shelves: Books that have been on your TBR for a year or more
    1.  

BONUS CATEGORY:

  1. Invent Your Own Category (Mixed paranormal characters in novel)
    1. Veiled Menace by Deborah Blake done 3/2


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Date Posted: 12/26/2024 11:26 AM ET
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Personal goal for 2025: read at least two books in each category


CATEGORIES:

BONUS CATEGORY:



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CATEGORIES:

  1. (45)2: Books published in 2025
    1.  
  2. Please to Meet You: Books with new-to-you authors (can include new pseudonyms for an author you've read under another name)
    1.  
  3. First Among Sequels: Books that start a series
    1. Water Bound (Sea Haven) (Sisters of the Heart, Bk 1) by Christine Feehan
  4. Undead and Unnatural: Vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
    1.  
  5. Fairy Tale, Legend, and Myth: Creatures from fairy tales, legends, and mythology
    1.  
  6. That Magic Moment: Witches, mages, sorcerers, and other magical practitioners
    1. Water Bound (Sea Haven) (Sisters of the Heart, Bk 1) by Christine Feehan (water elemental)
  7. Scary Stuff: Dystopian, horror, end of the world, death, or other scary topics
    1.  
  8. Love Me Do: Happily Ever After or at least Happily for Now ending (need not be romance)
    1. Water Bound (Sea Haven) (Sisters of the Heart, Bk 1) by Christine Feehan
  9. Between Planets: Science fiction, all categories
    1.  
  10. Mixing It Up: Books in hybrid genres (paranormal and something, two types of paranormal, alternate history, steampunk, etc.)
    1.  
  11. First Up Against the Wall: Books where a coup, uprising, rebellion, or revolution plays a significant role in the plot
    1.  
  12. Clearing the Shelves: Books that have been on your TBR for a year or more
    1. Water Bound (Sea Haven) (Sisters of the Heart, Bk 1) by Christine Feehan

BONUS CATEGORY:

  1. Invent Your Own Category
    1.  


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Date Posted: 12/29/2024 9:13 PM ET
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CATEGORIES:

  1. (45)2: Books published in 2025
    1.  
  2. Please to Meet You: Books with new-to-you authors (can include new pseudonyms for an author you've read under another name)
    1.  
  3. First Among Sequels: Books that start a series
    1.  
  4. Undead and Unnatural: Vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.
    1.  
  5. Fairy Tale, Legend, and Myth: Creatures from fairy tales, legends, and mythology
    1.  
  6. That Magic Moment: Witches, mages, sorcerers, and other magical practitioners
    1.  
  7. Scary Stuff: Dystopian, horror, end of the world, death, or other scary topics
    1.  
  8. Love Me Do: Happily Ever After or at least Happily for Now ending (need not be romance)
    1.  
  9. Between Planets: Science fiction, all categories
    1.  
  10. Mixing It Up: Books in hybrid genres (paranormal and something, two types of paranormal, alternate history, steampunk, etc.)
    1.  
  11. First Up Against the Wall: Books where a coup, uprising, rebellion, or revolution plays a significant role in the plot
    1.  
  12. Clearing the Shelves: Books that have been on your TBR for a year or more
    1.  

 

BONUS CATEGORY:

  1. Invent Your Own Category
    1.  


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Debbie B.'s space

I have quite a few of these books languishing in Mt. TBR- I need a push to read them.

 

1.  (45)2: Books published in 2025

 

2.  Pleased to Meet You: Books with new-to-you authors (can include new pseudonyms for an author you've read under another name)

 

3.  First Among Sequels: Books that start a series


4.  Undead and Unnatural: Vampires, shapeshifters, zombies, ghosts, skeletons, etc.

 

5.  Fairy Tale, Legend, and Myth: Creatures from fairy tales, legends, and mythology

 

6.  That Magic Moment: Witches, mages, sorcerers, and other magical practitioners

 

7.  Scary Stuff: Dystopian, horror, end of the world, death, or other scary topics

 

8.  Love Me Do: Happily Ever After or at least Happily for Now ending (need not be romance)

 

9.  Between Planets: Science fiction, all categories

 

10.  Mixing It Up: Books in hybrid genres (paranormal and something, two types of paranormal, alternate history, steampunk, etc.)

 

11.  First Up Against the Wall: Books where a coup, uprising, rebellion, or revolution plays a significant role in the plot

 

12.  Clearing the Shelves: Books that have been on your TBR for a year or more

 

BONUS CATEGORY:

1.  Invent Your Own Category

 

 



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