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My Read Harder 2020

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Vincent and Theo

Vincent and Theo

The Van Gogh Brothers

by Heiligman, Deborah

Book - 2017

Task 1: A YA nonfiction book. I learned a lot from this book, particularly about Theo as a sort of unsung hero. I also learned a lot about syphilis, which was an unexpected bonus. Task 1: A YA nonfiction book. I learned a lot from this book, particularly about Theo as a sort of unsung hero. I also learned a lot about syphilis, which was an unexpected bonus. Show less

Task 1: A YA nonfiction book. I learned a lot from this book, particularly about Theo as a sort of unsung hero. I also learned a lot about syphilis, which was an unexpected bonus. Task 1: A YA nonfiction book. I learned a lot from this book, particularly about Theo as a sort of unsung hero. I also learned a lot about syphilis, which was an unexpected bonus. Show less

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The Girl From the Well

The Girl From the Well

by Chupeco, Rin

Book - 2014

Task 2: A retelling of a classic of the canon, fairy tale, or myth by an AOC. This was a really good book about Banchō Sarayashiki, a vengeful ghost from ...Show more Task 2: A retelling of a classic of the canon, fairy tale, or myth by an AOC. This was a really good book about Banchō Sarayashiki, a vengeful ghost from Japanese folklore. Though vindictiveness is generally considered a bad trait, everyone she targeted fully had it coming. Show less

Task 2: A retelling of a classic of the canon, fairy tale, or myth by an AOC. This was a really good book about Banchō Sarayashiki, a vengeful ghost from ...Show more Task 2: A retelling of a classic of the canon, fairy tale, or myth by an AOC. This was a really good book about Banchō Sarayashiki, a vengeful ghost from Japanese folklore. Though vindictiveness is generally considered a bad trait, everyone she targeted fully had it coming. Show less

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The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

by McCall Smith, Alexander

Paperback - 2002

Task 3: A mystery where the victim(s) is not a woman. I'm not going to pretend there weren't some problematic elements to this book, but honestly it was nice to read something light with a happy conclusion. Task 3: A mystery where the victim(s) is not a woman. I'm not going to pretend there weren't some problematic elements to this book, but honestly it was nice to read something light with a happy conclusion. Show less

Task 3: A mystery where the victim(s) is not a woman. I'm not going to pretend there weren't some problematic elements to this book, but honestly it was nice to read something light with a happy conclusion. Task 3: A mystery where the victim(s) is not a woman. I'm not going to pretend there weren't some problematic elements to this book, but honestly it was nice to read something light with a happy conclusion. Show less

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A Graphic Memoir

by Lindsay, Rachel

Book - 2018

Task 4: A graphic memoir. This was very well done - a good amount of funny and a good amount of serious. Lindsay's struggles with mental illness are far from unique, but the situation in which she finds herself is. Task 4: A graphic memoir. This was very well done - a good amount of funny and a good amount of serious. Lindsay's struggles with mental illness are far from unique, but the situation in which she finds herself is. Show less

Task 4: A graphic memoir. This was very well done - a good amount of funny and a good amount of serious. Lindsay's struggles with mental illness are far from unique, but the situation in which she finds herself is. Task 4: A graphic memoir. This was very well done - a good amount of funny and a good amount of serious. Lindsay's struggles with mental illness are far from unique, but the situation in which she finds herself is. Show less

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New Orleans After the Deluge

by Neufeld, Josh

Paperback - 2009

Task 5: Read a book about a natural disaster. I was pretty young when Hurricane Katrina hit, so I did not fully understand the horror of the damage and the appalling inadequacy of the response. The book really helped put it into perspective for me. Task 5: Read a book about a natural disaster. I was pretty young when Hurricane Katrina hit, so I did not fully understand the horror of the damage and the appalling inadequacy of the response. The book really helped put it into perspective for me. Show less

Task 5: Read a book about a natural disaster. I was pretty young when Hurricane Katrina hit, so I did not fully understand the horror of the damage and the appalling inadequacy of the response. The book really helped put it into perspective for me. Task 5: Read a book about a natural disaster. I was pretty young when Hurricane Katrina hit, so I did not fully understand the horror of the damage and the appalling inadequacy of the response. The book really helped put it into perspective for me. Show less

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Your Healing Is Killing Me

Your Healing Is Killing Me

by Grise, Virginia

Paperback - 2017

Task 6: A play by an AOC or a queer author. “If we believe that self-preservation is an act of political warfare, then we must not forget to ask the question: Who are we at war with? Who are we fighting?” Task 6: A play by an AOC or a queer author. “If we believe that self-preservation is an act of political warfare, then we must not forget to ask the question: Who are we at war with? Who are we fighting?” Show less

Task 6: A play by an AOC or a queer author. “If we believe that self-preservation is an act of political warfare, then we must not forget to ask the question: Who are we at war with? Who are we fighting?” Task 6: A play by an AOC or a queer author. “If we believe that self-preservation is an act of political warfare, then we must not forget to ask the question: Who are we at war with? Who are we fighting?” Show less

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The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek

A Novel

by Richardson, Kim Michele

Book - 2019

Task 7: Read a historical fiction novel not set in WWII. I am obsessed with the Appalachian horseback librarians. I like to think that's what I was doing ...Show more Task 7: Read a historical fiction novel not set in WWII. I am obsessed with the Appalachian horseback librarians. I like to think that's what I was doing in a past life. I also had no idea that there were people who were blue before being introduced to this book. It was the last book I read for the challenge, and it was a great note to end on. Show less

Task 7: Read a historical fiction novel not set in WWII. I am obsessed with the Appalachian horseback librarians. I like to think that's what I was doing ...Show more Task 7: Read a historical fiction novel not set in WWII. I am obsessed with the Appalachian horseback librarians. I like to think that's what I was doing in a past life. I also had no idea that there were people who were blue before being introduced to this book. It was the last book I read for the challenge, and it was a great note to end on. Show less

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Wade in the Water

Wade in the Water

Poems

by Smith, Tracy K.

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

Task 8: An audiobook of poetry. I love poetry, and really did not like the thought of consuming it as an audiobook. I chose this one because Smith was goi...Show more Task 8: An audiobook of poetry. I love poetry, and really did not like the thought of consuming it as an audiobook. I chose this one because Smith was going to be at the Unbound Book Festival (which, unfortunately, was cancelled). While I cannot say that audiobooks will ever be my preferred method of reading poetry, it definitely added a new dimension to a great collection. Show less

Task 8: An audiobook of poetry. I love poetry, and really did not like the thought of consuming it as an audiobook. I chose this one because Smith was goi...Show more Task 8: An audiobook of poetry. I love poetry, and really did not like the thought of consuming it as an audiobook. I chose this one because Smith was going to be at the Unbound Book Festival (which, unfortunately, was cancelled). While I cannot say that audiobooks will ever be my preferred method of reading poetry, it definitely added a new dimension to a great collection. Show less

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Sleeping Murder

Sleeping Murder

Miss Marple Series, Book 12

by Christie, Agatha

Downloadable Audiobook - 2012

Task 9: Read the last book in a series. I did not want to start a new series or read the last book without reading the whole series. I remembered the auth...Show more Task 9: Read the last book in a series. I did not want to start a new series or read the last book without reading the whole series. I remembered the author of "Dear Fahrenheit 451" mentioning that Miss Marple books had very broad appeal. I did some searching and saw that these books didn't need to be read in order to make sense. This was the last book of the series, and I agree about the broad appeal. Everyone loves a classic mystery. Show less

Task 9: Read the last book in a series. I did not want to start a new series or read the last book without reading the whole series. I remembered the auth...Show more Task 9: Read the last book in a series. I did not want to start a new series or read the last book without reading the whole series. I remembered the author of "Dear Fahrenheit 451" mentioning that Miss Marple books had very broad appeal. I did some searching and saw that these books didn't need to be read in order to make sense. This was the last book of the series, and I agree about the broad appeal. Everyone loves a classic mystery. Show less

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Real Queer America

Real Queer America

LGBT Stories from Red States

by Allen, Samantha

Downloadable Audiobook - 2019

Task 10: A book that takes place in a rural setting. This book gave me a lot of hope. As a queer woman, I have a tendency to just write off red states (ev...Show more Task 10: A book that takes place in a rural setting. This book gave me a lot of hope. As a queer woman, I have a tendency to just write off red states (even though I live in one). Reading this book made me realize how ungrateful I was being. First of all, most "queer havens" like NYC and San Francisco are prohibitively expensive. In the most queer-friendly city I have lived in (Victoria, B.C.), rent ate up about 75% of my monthly income. In Columbia? About 25%. The city has a vibrant queer community, and I can afford to live in it. Show less

Task 10: A book that takes place in a rural setting. This book gave me a lot of hope. As a queer woman, I have a tendency to just write off red states (ev...Show more Task 10: A book that takes place in a rural setting. This book gave me a lot of hope. As a queer woman, I have a tendency to just write off red states (even though I live in one). Reading this book made me realize how ungrateful I was being. First of all, most "queer havens" like NYC and San Francisco are prohibitively expensive. In the most queer-friendly city I have lived in (Victoria, B.C.), rent ate up about 75% of my monthly income. In Columbia? About 25%. The city has a vibrant queer community, and I can afford to live in it. Show less

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On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous

A Novel

by Vuong, Ocean

Book - 2019

Task 11: A debut novel by a queer author. Ocean's background as a poet shines through in the fluidity and originality of his prose. This novel is so stunning. Task 11: A debut novel by a queer author. Ocean's background as a poet shines through in the fluidity and originality of his prose. This novel is so stunning. Show less

Task 11: A debut novel by a queer author. Ocean's background as a poet shines through in the fluidity and originality of his prose. This novel is so stunning. Task 11: A debut novel by a queer author. Ocean's background as a poet shines through in the fluidity and originality of his prose. This novel is so stunning. Show less

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Educated

Educated

A Memoir

by Westover, Tara

Downloadable Audiobook - 2018

Task 12: A memoir by someone from a religious tradition (or lack of religious tradition) not your own. I had a hard time getting into another book after f...Show more Task 12: A memoir by someone from a religious tradition (or lack of religious tradition) not your own. I had a hard time getting into another book after finishing this one. It was so much more than I expected it to be. Westover's background and upbringing are so unbelievable, as is what she managed to accomplish with it. I don't know why I had this attitude, but I avoided this book for a long time because it was so popular. Well, it's popular for a reason. Show less

Task 12: A memoir by someone from a religious tradition (or lack of religious tradition) not your own. I had a hard time getting into another book after f...Show more Task 12: A memoir by someone from a religious tradition (or lack of religious tradition) not your own. I had a hard time getting into another book after finishing this one. It was so much more than I expected it to be. Westover's background and upbringing are so unbelievable, as is what she managed to accomplish with it. I don't know why I had this attitude, but I avoided this book for a long time because it was so popular. Well, it's popular for a reason. Show less

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No Reservations

No Reservations

Around the World on An Empty Stomach

by Bourdain, Anthony

Book - 2007

Task 13: A food book about a cuisine you've never tried before. I read this right at the beginning of the library's COVID closing and right when I would h...Show more Task 13: A food book about a cuisine you've never tried before. I read this right at the beginning of the library's COVID closing and right when I would have been on an international trip. This book made me miss traveling so much (and it made me hungry). Bourdain's takes on the food he eats and countries he visits are honest and original. Show less

Task 13: A food book about a cuisine you've never tried before. I read this right at the beginning of the library's COVID closing and right when I would h...Show more Task 13: A food book about a cuisine you've never tried before. I read this right at the beginning of the library's COVID closing and right when I would have been on an international trip. This book made me miss traveling so much (and it made me hungry). Bourdain's takes on the food he eats and countries he visits are honest and original. Show less

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Heart of the Game

Heart of the Game

by Spangler, Rachel

Paperback - 2015

Task 14: A romance starring a single parent. This book was so sweet, and it is set in St. Louis! Read Harder has helped me realize how underrated the roma...Show more Task 14: A romance starring a single parent. This book was so sweet, and it is set in St. Louis! Read Harder has helped me realize how underrated the romance genre is. My literary snob tendencies are receding, and I think I am a better person and happier reader for it. Show less

Task 14: A romance starring a single parent. This book was so sweet, and it is set in St. Louis! Read Harder has helped me realize how underrated the roma...Show more Task 14: A romance starring a single parent. This book was so sweet, and it is set in St. Louis! Read Harder has helped me realize how underrated the romance genre is. My literary snob tendencies are receding, and I think I am a better person and happier reader for it. Show less

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No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference

No One Is Too Small to Make A Difference

by Thunberg, Greta

Paperback - 2019

Task 15: A book about climate change. For me, Thunberg shows such an astute awareness of the balance between corporate and individual responsibility as well as how economic disparities play into climate change. Task 15: A book about climate change. For me, Thunberg shows such an astute awareness of the balance between corporate and individual responsibility as well as how economic disparities play into climate change. Show less

Task 15: A book about climate change. For me, Thunberg shows such an astute awareness of the balance between corporate and individual responsibility as well as how economic disparities play into climate change. Task 15: A book about climate change. For me, Thunberg shows such an astute awareness of the balance between corporate and individual responsibility as well as how economic disparities play into climate change. Show less

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The Poisonwood Bible

The Poisonwood Bible

A Novel

by Kingsolver, Barbara

eBook - 2007

Task 16: A doorstopper published after 1950 written by a woman. I could not stop thinking and talking about this book for weeks after I read it. You spend...Show more Task 16: A doorstopper published after 1950 written by a woman. I could not stop thinking and talking about this book for weeks after I read it. You spend so much time with these characters and they feel so real that, despite it being a doorstopper, I wish it had been longer. Show less

Task 16: A doorstopper published after 1950 written by a woman. I could not stop thinking and talking about this book for weeks after I read it. You spend...Show more Task 16: A doorstopper published after 1950 written by a woman. I could not stop thinking and talking about this book for weeks after I read it. You spend so much time with these characters and they feel so real that, despite it being a doorstopper, I wish it had been longer. Show less

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The Strange Library

The Strange Library

by Murakami, Haruki

Paperback - 2014

Task 17: A sci-fi/fantasy novella. It was weird. Not really a good weird or a bad weird. Just weird. Task 17: A sci-fi/fantasy novella. It was weird. Not really a good weird or a bad weird. Just weird. Show less

Task 17: A sci-fi/fantasy novella. It was weird. Not really a good weird or a bad weird. Just weird. Task 17: A sci-fi/fantasy novella. It was weird. Not really a good weird or a bad weird. Just weird. Show less

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The Librarian of Basra

The Librarian of Basra

A True Story From Iraq

by Winter, Jeanette

Book - 2005

Task 18: A picture book with a human main character from a marginalized community. A beautiful picture book about an unsung hero. Task 18: A picture book with a human main character from a marginalized community. A beautiful picture book about an unsung hero. Show less

Task 18: A picture book with a human main character from a marginalized community. A beautiful picture book about an unsung hero. Task 18: A picture book with a human main character from a marginalized community. A beautiful picture book about an unsung hero. Show less

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The Best We Could Do

The Best We Could Do

An Illustrated Memoir

by Bui, Thi

Book - 2017

Task 19: Read a book by or about a refugee. The mission Thi Bui undertook was this graphic memoir is astounding. She had attempted to write her parents' s...Show more Task 19: Read a book by or about a refugee. The mission Thi Bui undertook was this graphic memoir is astounding. She had attempted to write her parents' stories many times but found that illustrations would be necessary to do so, so she learned to draw. The Vietnam war is something I have always struggled to understand, so it was helpful to see it laid out from multiple perspectives. Show less

Task 19: Read a book by or about a refugee. The mission Thi Bui undertook was this graphic memoir is astounding. She had attempted to write her parents' s...Show more Task 19: Read a book by or about a refugee. The mission Thi Bui undertook was this graphic memoir is astounding. She had attempted to write her parents' stories many times but found that illustrations would be necessary to do so, so she learned to draw. The Vietnam war is something I have always struggled to understand, so it was helpful to see it laid out from multiple perspectives. Show less

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Dumpling Days

Dumpling Days

A Novel

by Lin, Grace

Book - 2012

Task 20: Read a middle grade book that does not take place in the U.S. or the U.K. I liked this book; it was good to experience some vicarious travel. As the title implies, it absolutely will make you hungry. Task 20: Read a middle grade book that does not take place in the U.S. or the U.K. I liked this book; it was good to experience some vicarious travel. As the title implies, it absolutely will make you hungry. Show less

Task 20: Read a middle grade book that does not take place in the U.S. or the U.K. I liked this book; it was good to experience some vicarious travel. As the title implies, it absolutely will make you hungry. Task 20: Read a middle grade book that does not take place in the U.S. or the U.K. I liked this book; it was good to experience some vicarious travel. As the title implies, it absolutely will make you hungry. Show less

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Flowers for Algernon

Flowers for Algernon

by Keyes, Daniel

Paperback - 2004

Task 21: A book with a main character or protagonist with a disability. This book was so many kinds of sad. Had I not finished it pre-pandemic, I probably would have quit and picked something else. Task 21: A book with a main character or protagonist with a disability. This book was so many kinds of sad. Had I not finished it pre-pandemic, I probably would have quit and picked something else. Show less

Task 21: A book with a main character or protagonist with a disability. This book was so many kinds of sad. Had I not finished it pre-pandemic, I probably would have quit and picked something else. Task 21: A book with a main character or protagonist with a disability. This book was so many kinds of sad. Had I not finished it pre-pandemic, I probably would have quit and picked something else. Show less

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The Last Horror Novel in the History of the World

The Last Horror Novel in the History of the World

by Carr, Brian Allen

Paperback - 2014

Task 22: A horror book published by an indie press. Honestly, the introduction was one of the most impressive parts of the book. This is not to say that t...Show more Task 22: A horror book published by an indie press. Honestly, the introduction was one of the most impressive parts of the book. This is not to say that the book itself was bad, but the introduction contextualized it so especially well! To summarize it, this book exists on borders that eschew classifications like American/Mexican and horror/literary fiction. Show less

Task 22: A horror book published by an indie press. Honestly, the introduction was one of the most impressive parts of the book. This is not to say that t...Show more Task 22: A horror book published by an indie press. Honestly, the introduction was one of the most impressive parts of the book. This is not to say that the book itself was bad, but the introduction contextualized it so especially well! To summarize it, this book exists on borders that eschew classifications like American/Mexican and horror/literary fiction. Show less

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Paris Review

Paris Review

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Task 23: Read an edition of a literary magazine. I picked the back issue with the prettiest cover. There was a really good short story about a juggler and...Show more Task 23: Read an edition of a literary magazine. I picked the back issue with the prettiest cover. There was a really good short story about a juggler and some interesting interviews. I definitely got something out of it, but this was one of my least favorite interviews. Show less

Task 23: Read an edition of a literary magazine. I picked the back issue with the prettiest cover. There was a really good short story about a juggler and...Show more Task 23: Read an edition of a literary magazine. I picked the back issue with the prettiest cover. There was a really good short story about a juggler and some interesting interviews. I definitely got something out of it, but this was one of my least favorite interviews. Show less

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There There

There There

by Orange, Tommy

Book - 2018

Task 24: Read a book in any genre by a Native, First Nations, or Indigenous author. This book was brilliantly written and heartbreaking. Though the interl...Show more Task 24: Read a book in any genre by a Native, First Nations, or Indigenous author. This book was brilliantly written and heartbreaking. Though the interlaced cast of characters got a bit confusing sometimes, it was easier to manage than I thought it would be. Show less

Task 24: Read a book in any genre by a Native, First Nations, or Indigenous author. This book was brilliantly written and heartbreaking. Though the interl...Show more Task 24: Read a book in any genre by a Native, First Nations, or Indigenous author. This book was brilliantly written and heartbreaking. Though the interlaced cast of characters got a bit confusing sometimes, it was easier to manage than I thought it would be. Show less

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