GenevieveAOK's BingoDOG & more.

I'm new to this group, and to reading for challenges. I joined LT in fall of 2023, right after starting a part-time job at my local public library. I mostly work in the Children's Department, and lead one or two storytimes each week. My own kids are 9th and 4th graders this year, and my husband does IT Support at our local university, here in Ohio, USA. We all love reading, and it's an essential part of every day.

Fantasy/Sci-Fi, Mystery, Classics are my favorites, my fandoms include Lord of the Rings, Star Trek, Harry Potter, Agatha Christie. I read a LOT of kids books for story times and my kids read TONS of graphic novels. I'm working on becoming more familiar with "middle-grade" books for work, too.

I'm going to start my challenges early! I'm about to be off work and recovering from surgery for several weeks, so I'm deciding I get to start now and hopefully amuse or distract myself during my convalescence!



1. A place you've never been
2. Either "Library" or "Thing" in title
3. Writing about writers
4. Oldest book in your TBR
5. A holiday in title
6. A long title (5+ words)
7. Features nontraditional family
8. Medical topic
9. The sun on cover/in title
10. Child as a main character: The Greenwitch by Susan Cooper - Drew siblings & Will Stanton
11. Newly in public domain
12. Author has your or relative’s 1st or last name: The Secret Chapter by Genevieve Cogman
13. Read a CAT
14. Totally random
15. Features a birth
16. Nonhuman narrator
17. Features winged creature(s)
18. A profession in title
19. Travel
20. Recommended by a friend or LT member
21. Set in your favorite season
22. Originally published in a language not your own
23. Hollywood!
24. A piece of furniture on the cover
25. Features fire

ColorCAT reads

January – Green: The Greenwitch by Susan Cooper Reading The Dark is Rising series aloud to my 4th grader.
February – Gold
March – Pink
April – Brown
May – Red
June – Yellow
July – White
August – Grey
September - Silver
October – Black
November – Blue
December – Purple

AlphaKIT reads

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FEB L G -
MAR U A -
APR K E -
MAY I D -
JUN C Q -
JUL W T -
AUG N J -
SEP B M -
OCT F P -
NOV Y H -
DEC V R -

YEARLONG: X and Z

NatureKIT reads

January: Sheep and Shepherding: (ideas: The Lost Flock by Jane Cooper; The Farmer's Wife by Helen Rebanks)
February: Forests, Farms & Grassland
March: Nature, Landscape, Environment, Place
April: Flying Creatures
May: Plants, Fungi, Etc.
June: Oceans and Rivers
July: Inner Lives of Animals
August: Weather and Climate
September: Urban Nature
October: Endangered Species
November: The Effects of Nature on Human Beings
December: Wild Card

"Other" Category

Welcome to the group! My sister is a children’s librarian—I rely on her for tips on children’s & YA books that adults might also enjoy.

Enjoy your reading in 2025!

Welcome! I hope you enjoy your categories! Good luck.

Welcome to the challenge group. There a great many people here with loads of great recommendations.

Good reading in 2025.

Welcome to the group, and I hope your recovery goes well with lots of enjoyable reading.

Welcome and happy reading!

Welcome! Reading is a good plan to help with your recovery.

Good luck with your 2025 reading! I'm a fellow Buckeye.

Welcome! I love middle grade books and read a few every month. Enjoy your 2025 reading!

Welcome and enjoy your 2025 reading!

Hi, Genevieve! I'm also an Ohio librarian. Welcome to the group!