Hello Bloggy Friends. I know you come visit for the quilty posts, but I think this year I am going to add in some of my reads. I started off 2025 wanting to become a Booktuber. I just don't have the time right now. The next best thing for me is to throw in some posts on my existing blog. Here it goes!
If anyone out there wishes to join me, each prompt can be loosely interpreted to fit your reading desires. Do them in any order you wish.
My entire reading journal for 2025 has a "shoe" theme; hence, the shoe shopping spree.
Here is the city.
These are the shoe shops to visit. A vague interpretation of the prompts is listed. Feel free to add your own interpretation if you participate:
1. Glass Slippers. Read a book about magic, a castle, or has a fairy-tale-ish feel to it. It could even be a modern day "Cinderella" story.
2. Sneakers. Sneak in a book that you didn't plan on or read a book about a "sneaky" character, espionage, or hidden secrets.
3. Ruby Red Slippers. Read a book that will bring you home. Perhaps the setting is in a place that feels like home to you, or the story has a character that you can really relate to.
4. Dancing Shoes. Read a book that makes you want to dance, or is about a dancer, or has dancing in it.
5. Gothic Shoes. Read a Classic or Modern Gothic novel. Generally such novels combine the genres of horror and romanticism.
6. Cowboy Boots. Git yer boots on partner and read a book about a cowboy, horse, cow, the old West, or a cow dog.
7. Mocassins. Read a book about an indigenous people who are native to any country.
8. Hiking Boots. Read a book with a rugged, nature setting or one that is set on a mountain or in the mountains. Another interpretation may be a book about a character that does hard things using "a hike" more as a metaphor.
9. High Heels. Read a book with a strong female protagonist, a classy lady, a model, a "girly girl", or a queen/princess. This could even be interpreted as a book with a female character who thinks she is in a higher social class, or is paraded around for show by men.
10. Barefoot. Read something that is a little bit tender for you. Perhaps it is a topic that draws out emotions that are sensitive.
11. Waders. Put on your waders and go fishin'! Don't worry, you won't get your feet wet because your waders will protect you. Perhaps this is a book that you didn't expect to get "hooked" or "reeled" in on. This could also be a book that "slops you through the mud or rain".
12. Flip Flops. This book may flip flop among different narrators. It could also be one that has a beach or lake setting. Go ahead, feel the sand between your toes.
13. Loafers. This is a slow, lazy read, one that you take your time with.
14. Blue Sued Shoes. Read a book about Elvis or music or has blue as the predominant color on the cover.
15. Running Shoes. Read a book about a character that is running. It could be from danger, the law, their past, or themselves. The character can run to something or away from something.
16. Athletic Shoes. Read a book about an athlete or an athletic event.
and FINALLY...
This book challenge sounds like a lot of fun. I will enjoy watching your journey. I don’t really read much so it will be how you interpret the monthly prompts
ReplyDeleteThat's a very different type of reading challenge. It will be fun to see what books you read to match the prompts.
ReplyDeleteI love reading challenges! I read a book or two in January that I think will fit. I need to check out storygraph.
ReplyDeleteThis is tempting and an interesting way to read different books, thinking......
ReplyDeletegee deana not sure why you don't have time for this....LOL...
ReplyDeleteThis is very tempting , it looks like a lot of fun. I would love to have a book club near me maybe I will join yours and follow along
ReplyDeleteLooks and feels like a lot of fun. Just my sort of reading challenge and I haven't started my 2025 reading list yet so I can match to the themes instead. This is a great plan and different from the usual reading challenges.
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