Extreme Reader Challenge
April 2021
 
Extreme Reader 2020 Prizes
They are finally here!
 
Prizes have been mailed. Thank you so much for your patience. If you completed the 2020 Extreme Reader challenge, keep an eye on your mailbox for your prize. If you don't see it arrive in the next week or so, please send us an email.
 
Reciprocal Agreement Update 
Great news! As of March 29, TPL has a new reciprocal agreement with Seattle Public Library. This means that TPL cardholders are now eligible to apply for a library card from Seattle Public Library to get even more fantastic library resources!  
 
Interested in a book for an Extreme Reader category but can't find it at TPL?
 
Here are a few options:
  • Reciprocal Agreement: Consider getting a library card from one of the local systems that we have a reciprocal agreement with. This allows you to access even more free eBook titles in Libby too!  
TPL currently has reciprocal relationships with these neighboring library systems: 
  • Suggest for Purchase: We can often purchase titles that you request. Let us know what you’d like! This helps us provide an even more diverse collection of books that reflect the needs of our community.  
 
Overbooked
The next Overbooked meetup is almost here!

 
The next virtual Overbooked meetup of 2021 has been scheduled! 
 
Please join us on Tuesday, May 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. If you would like to participate, please RSVP here.
  
You will receive a Zoom link one hour before the event. If you would like assistance setting up a Zoom account prior to the event, please email extremereader@tacomalibrary.org.
 
Did you miss the first meeting? Interested in the titles we discussed?
Check out our Overbooked booklist!
 
 
Booklists Added
Did you miss our 2021 category reveal event on Facebook?
Check out the video here!
 
Extreme Reader Staff Profile
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hi. I'm JoLyn, one of the members of the Extreme Reader staff team. Here are a few facts about me:
  • If I had to pick one genre as my favorite, I couldn't. I think my top two are Historical Fiction and Romantic Comedies. My schooling focused on Victorian British Literature.
  • My favorite candy is Reese's Pieces.
  • I have an embarrassingly large collection of Strawberry Shortcake memorabilia.
Here are a few (more) facts about me: 
  • My favorite color is orange. 
  • I’m an expert at roasting marshmallows. (No flaming ‘mallows for me) 
  • I like to collect hobbies, so I am fairly okay at knitting, crocheting, cross stitching, macrame, hand lettering, etc., but a master of none.   

Some of my personal suggestions for 2021 categories:
A book with a metallic cover
Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware
A book with a book on the cover
The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Hamel
A book set in a city that has hosted the Olympics
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
 
Some (more) of my personal suggestions for 2021 categories: 
A book with a person’s name in the title 
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbery 
A book set on a mode of transportation 
Shipped by Angie Hockman 
A book that takes place during the 1920s 
(teen) Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen 
Bridgerton Obsessed
Do you want to read the Bridgerton series by Julia Quinn but don’t know if they will fit into this year’s categories? Our resident Bridgerton/historical romance expert, Tiffany, is here to help!
She has read all 19 (yes, 19!) books and found a way to make them work. 
 
Bridgertons
  • The Duke & I                                              #23, #29
  • The Viscount Who Loved Me                 #29, #47
  • An Offer From a Gentleman                  #4, #47
  • Romancing Mr. Bridgerton                   #28, #47
  • To Sir Phillip, With Love                        #23, #28, #47
  • When He Was Wicked                            #47
  • It’s In His Kiss                                          #23, #24, #47
  • On the Way to the Wedding                  #47
Categories all of the books fill: #10, #12, #32, #37
Categories the books might fill: #22, #40, #42, #53
 
Smyth-Smith Quartet
  • Just Like Heaven                                       #2, #47
  • A Night Like This                                       #2, #47
  • The Sum of all Kisses                                #2, #47
  • The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy #2, #21, #28, #47
Categories all of the books fill: #10, #12, #32, #37
Categories the books might fill: #22, #40, #42, #53
 
Rokesbys
  • Because of Miss Bridgerton                          #28, #34
  • The Girl With the Make-Believe Husband #23, #34
  • The Other Miss Bridgerton                           #15, #28, #34
  • First Comes Scandal                                      #26
Categories all of the books fill: #10, #32, #37, #47
Categories the books might fill: #22, #40, #42, #53
 
Lady Whistledown
  • The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown #19
  • Lady Whistledown Strikes Back                              #24
Categories all of the books fill: #10, #12, #28, #32, #37, #47, #51
Categories the books might fill: #22, #40, #42, #53
 
Bridgertons
  • The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After          #10, #12, #28, #32, #37, #47, #51
Categories the book might fill: #22, #40, #42, #53
 
*This is not meant to be a complete list of the categories that can be used. After reading, you may find ones she missed.
 
Goodreads Group
 
 
 
 
Don't forget about the Goodreads Group
 
At the request of many members, a group was created in Goodreads for the challenge, so you can get the recommendations flying!
 
Please note, this is going to be a participant-run group. Other than adding events and maybe popping in occasionally, the Extreme Reader staff will be completely hands off.
 
You can access the group with the link below or by visiting www.Goodreads.com>Community>Groups>search for TPL Extreme Reader 2021 and request to join.
 
 
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