At the end of last year, I decided to participate in the 12 Challenge in 2023. I made it a goal to read as many books as I can this year to reach my goal of 50 books and see how many I can actually read. So, I have not only set a 23 books for 2023 challenge for myself, but I am also taking part in this challenge where 12 books were recommended to me.
The original is where 12 friends each recommend a book, and then you complete the challenge over a period of 12 months. However, I have switched it up a bit. I will be reading the 12 books recommended to me by 8 friends throughout the year, as I find the time to do so. As I am taking part in other challenges and trying to join more book clubs, I decided to read these books at my own pace.
Let us look at the 12 books recommended to me!
12 BOOKS I NEED TO READ BEFORE THE END OF 2023
1. The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
(recommended by @mariazubair__)
2. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
(recommended by @caffeinatedpages_)
3. Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
(recommended by @withlove_salma)
4. The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde
(recommended by @mariazubair__)
5. Bunny by Mona Awad
(recommended by @zoeyjoyxoxo)
6. The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins
(recommended by @liztheliterary)
7. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
(recommended by @liztheliterary)
8. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
(recommended by @liztheliterary)
9. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
(recommended by @liztheliterary)
10. Almond by Won-Pyung Sohn
(recommended by my little sister)
11. Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
(recommended by @stuffcelinedoes)
12. Eileen by Ottessa Moshfeg
(recommended by @unabridgedreads)
Thank you to everyone for these gorgeous recommendations! I am super excited to get to them all, and I feel I will love each one.
What reading challenges are you taking part in this year?
Keep reading and never stop telling stories.
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