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My 12th book of the year is done. In honor of Black History Month, "The Man Who Lived Underground" felt like the perfect choice for prompt #43. So good you can't put it down!

Prompt #43: Explores Social Class
The Man Who Lived Underground by Richard Wright
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February 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
My 11th book of the year is done. In honor of Black History Month, "Neighbors and Other Stories" felt like the perfect choice after a reading slump/crazy work schedule.

Prompt #10: Author's Last Name is Also a First Name
Neighbors and Other Stories by Diane Oliver
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February 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Reading wrap-up! Book 10 down. This month's book club pick matched prompt 24, but it's a total flop, my 1st dud of the year. An adult Rom-Com that felt very YA! So, what am I gonna chat about tonight?

Prompt #24: Title Is A Spoiler
Dating & Dismemberment by A.L. Brody
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February 11, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Reading Recap! My 9th book of the year is done. I rolled a 20, and in honor of Black History Month, "Cinderella Is Dead" felt like the perfect choice. A near-perfect feminist, POC, and LGBTQIA read.

Prompt #20: A Fairy Tale Retelling
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
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February 10, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Reading Recap! My 8th book of the year is done. I rolled a 14, and in honor of Black History Month, there was only one logical choice. What in the 2025? Why didn't this feel like fiction?

Prompt #14: Climate Fiction
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
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February 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Reading Recap! The 7th book of the year is done. My go-to guilty-pleasure genre of retellings was perfect for prompt 29. Continuing Disney's "Meant to Be" series was the only choice.

Prompt #29: Shares Universe with Prompt 28
Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Córdova

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February 4, 2025 at 6:22 AM
On this day, 180 years ago, January 29, 1845, the "Evening Mirror" published Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven," sparking a string of publications in numerous newspapers and magazines. The publication was Poe's biggest literary success.

#TheRaven #EdgarAllanPoe #OnThisDay

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The Raven (Christopher Lee)
YouTube video by ChristopherLeeFan
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January 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Reading Recap! I just finished my 6th book of the year. Another 5-star read by #TJNewman, "Worst Case Scenario" is one pulse-pounding thriller that needs a film adaptation now!

Prompt #18: A character that can fly
Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman

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January 28, 2025 at 11:34 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 30: A song that reminds you of yourself

"Freedom! '90"
George Michael

This song always gets me emotional 😢, but also plays in my head with all MAGA news stories...
"That's What You Get!"
#ProudBlue #TrumpIsUnfitForOffice #FAFO

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George Michael - Freedom! ’90 (Official Video)
YouTube video by georgemichaelVEVO
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January 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 29: A song you remember from your childhood

"Will You Be There"
Michael Jackson

That Free Willy song was played on a loop. This was my "Let It Go."

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Michael Jackson - Will You Be There (Official Video)
YouTube video by michaeljacksonVEVO
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January 26, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 28: A song by an artist whose voice you love

"Ashes"
Céline Dion

That voice can only be an "11" out of 10!

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Céline Dion - Ashes (from "Deadpool 2" Motion Picture Soundtrack)
YouTube video by CelineDionVEVO
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January 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 27: A song that breaks your heart

"The Promise"
Chris Cornell

Having your last song release be a message of hope and peace is a heartbreaking message.
All proceeds from the song were donated to refugee charities.
#Hope #Peace

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Chris Cornell - The Promise (Official Video)
YouTube video by ChrisCornellVEVO
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January 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 26: A song that makes you want to fall in love

"The Way I Am"
Ingrid Michaelson

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INGRID MICHAELSON - "The Way I Am" - (official music video)
YouTube video by OriginalSignal
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January 23, 2025 at 12:14 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 25: A song you like by an artist no longer living

"Zombie"
The Cranberries
R.I.P. Dolores Mary Eileen O'Riordan
(September 6, 1971 – January 15, 2018)

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The Cranberries - Zombie (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by TheCranberriesVEVO
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January 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 24: A song by a band you wish were still together

"Lightning Crashes"
Live

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Live - Lightning Crashes (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by LiveVEVO
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January 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

On this Monday, January 20, 2025, this is the only man that should be honored and celebrated. After 63 years, this speech is still incredibly inspiring and relatable, even now, for the rights of all men and women.
#MLK #Inspiration #Legacy #Equality #Hope #Dream
I Have a Dream speech by Martin Luther King .Jr HD (subtitled)
YouTube video by RARE FACTS
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January 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 23: A song you think everybody should listen to

"Imagine"
John Lennon

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IMAGINE : JOHN LENNON (Lyrics)
YouTube video by WISDOM MUSIC
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January 20, 2025 at 5:09 AM
Happy Edgar Allan Poe Day

“Those who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night.”
~ unnamed narrator in Poe's short story "Eleonora," 1842

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January 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 22: A song that moves you forward

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Muse - Uprising [Official Video]
YouTube video by Muse
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January 19, 2025 at 6:11 AM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 21: A song you like with a person's name in the title

A song and music video included in everyone's computers thanks to Windows 95. Shout-out to elder millenials and Gen-X!

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Weezer - Buddy Holly (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by WeezerVEVO
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January 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Reading Recap! I just finished my 5th book of the year. My 1st 5-star read of the year. One that had been on my TBR since 2020. So good I slowly savored it for 3 days.

Prompt #45: Author releases more than one book a year
What Lies Between Us by John Marrs

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January 18, 2025 at 12:07 AM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 20: A song that has many meanings to you

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Semisonic - Closing Time (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by SemisonicVEVO
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January 17, 2025 at 12:57 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 19: A song that makes you think about life

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American Authors - Best Day Of My Life
YouTube video by AmericanAuthorsVEVO
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January 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#30DaySongChallenge
#MusicChallenge

Day 18: A song from the year you were born

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Tina Turner — We Don't Need Another Hero (Official Music Video) [HD]
YouTube video by NVU Music
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January 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Choose tracks from a soundtrack (game, show, or movie) that have stayed with you or influenced you. One track per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just tracks.
#FilmSky
#MusicSky
#SoundtrackChallenge

Day 20

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The Greatest Showman | This Is Me (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by 20th Century Studios Indonesia
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January 14, 2025 at 5:06 AM