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CHALLENGE CHECKLIST □ Read a book about or featuring technology & culture. □ Read a book about or featuring social justice. □ Read a book by, about, or featuring a refugee or immigrant. □ Read a book from OPL’s Top Shelf. □ Read a book about or featuring mythology. □ Read a book about or featuring LGBTQIA+ families. □ Read a book by, about, or featuring a person with a disability. □ Read a book mentioned on The Book Drop. □ Read a book with a color in the title. □ Read a book by, about, or featuring a 20th century icon. □ Read a book by, about, or featuring a veteran. □ Read a book about or featuring spirituality.
INTRODUCTION
2024 READING CHALLENGE The Omaha Public Library (OPL) Reading Challenge is back! OPL staff have created a series of reading challenges to push you outside of your reading comfort zone and into new literary realms. Take on one challenge each month or complete them on your own timeline. Want to swap out a challenge? Reach out to request a new challenge at readingchallenge@omahalibrary.org. Finish all 12 to qualify for a prize! Use this notebook to track your progress along the way, and complete the log sheet on the final page. Starting April 1, 2024, tear out the sheet and bring it to any OPL branch to receive a pin and to be entered into a drawing for a book store gift card! Alternatively, you may complete an entry form online at omahalibrary.org/reading-challenge. Find even more title recommendations for each challenge at omahalibrary.org/reading-challenge or ask library staff for suggestions. Call or stop by your local branch, or request a custom reading list at omahalibrary.org/find-your-next-read. Share your book selections on social media, and tag @omahalibrary on Facebook, X (Twitter), TikTok or Instagram to connect with a community of readers. All completed tracking sheets must be received by December 31, 2024, to be entered into the prize drawing. One completed entry per person is allowed. Questions? Email readingchallenge@omahalibrary.org.
Discover more great reads. BookPage is a recommendation guide for readers, highlighting the best new books across all genres. Printed copies of this guide are delivered to all OPL locations prior to the start of each month. Pick up a copy at your local branch today!
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READ A BOOK ABOUT OR FEATURING TECHNOLOGY & CULTURE
In what ways has technological advancement impacted our culture? This challenge invites readers to explore the complexities of evolving technology through fiction or nonfiction. SUGGESTED READS
“The Turn of the Key” by Ruth Ware (2019) In this Gothic thriller for the digital age, a young woman accepts an incredible offer to nanny for the perfect family in a luxurious "smart" home but soon realizes that she’s stepped into a nightmare.
“All Systems Red” by Martha Wells (2017) The first book in The Murderbot Diaries series explores the roots of consciousness through Artificial Intelligence as it follows a witty but lethal android on its journey of self-discovery.
“Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World”
by Naomi Klein (2023) Confronted with a doppelganger whose public persona was similar to her own but whose views she found appalling, a critically-acclaimed professor and social activist uses her personal experience to analyze the political and social polarization of our society.
“Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World” by Cal Newport (2019) A computer science professor explains the theory of digital minimalism, identifies strategies that use technology to support your goals rather than consume you, and offers common-sense practices to de-clutter your digital life.
“More Than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech” by Meredith Broussard (2023) Broussard breaks down the intersections of technology and societal power structures, demonstrating how technology can contain the problems of its creators.
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Find more Reading Challenge resources. Explore booklists curated especially for each challenge at omahalibrary.org/reading-challenge, or ask OPL staff for additional recommendations. Visit your local branch, or request a custom reading list at omahalibrary.org/find-your-next-read.
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READ A BOOK ABOUT OR FEATURING SOCIAL JUSTICE Does everyone have equal access to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? This challenge allows readers to explore past or present social justice issues through a great read. SUGGESTED READS
“The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy” by Joe Sexton (2023) A Pulitzer-Prize winning reporter examines the misinformation, media sensationalism, and conflicting political agendas that resulted in the deaths of two men in Omaha, Nebraska during the summer of 2020.
“The Viral Underclass: The Human Toll When Inequality and Disease Collide”
by Steven W. Thrasher (2022) This timely account examines how viral epidemics expose inequity in our society through poignant narratives that reveal the relationship between privilege and survival.
“Chain-Gang All-Stars”
by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah (2023)
In this dystopian novel, gladiators (incarcerated people who fight to the death in packed arenas for the prize of freedom) are exploited by a corrupt, for-profit prison system.
“Now You See Us” by Balli Kaur Jaswal (2023) When a prominent society woman is murdered in Singapore and her maid is accused, her fellow maids try to figure out what happened. This book details the abuses of immigrant maids, including all the ways employers take advantage of them.
“All the Sinners Bleed” by S.A. Cosby (2023) Several social justice factors intersect in this novel about a Southern sheriff in a racially-divided community after a school shooting.
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Looking for a different format? Many titles in OPL's collection are offered in a variety of formats, including large print, eBook, audiobook CD, downloadable audiobook, or book club bag. Use options in the lefthand column of OPL's online catalog to filter your search results.
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READ A BOOK BY, ABOUT, OR FEATURING A REFUGEE OR IMMIGRANT The search for a new life in a different country is a tremendous journey, and every story is extraordinary in its own way. This challenge connects readers with the powerful narratives of refugees and immigrants around the globe.
SUGGESTED READS
“The Undocumented Americans”
by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (2020)
A series of journalistic vignettes creates a nuanced portrayal of the undocumented immigrant experience in America’s current political climate.
“We Were Dreamers: An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story” by Simu Liu (2022) The star of Marvel’s Shang-Chi, Simu Liu describes what it was like growing up in an immigrant family in Canada and seeking to accomplish his goals and dreams.
“Somewhere in the Unknown World: A Collective Refugee Memoir” by Kao Kalia Yang (2020) From exiting their home countries to finding asylum in the United States, this collection of narratives vividly illustrates a variety of remarkable global refugee experiences.
“Dominicana” by Angie Cruz (2019) In order to help her family immigrate to America in the 1960s, a Dominican teenager marries a man she doesn’t love and finds herself struggling to choose between her heart and family obligations.
“Sea Prayer” by Khaled Hosseini (2018) Written as a letter, a father shares reflections with his young son on their once peaceful life in Syria as they await a boat that will hopefully take them to safety.
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Tune in to The Book Drop podcast. OPL has its very own podcast! In each episode, a team of OPL staff offers reading suggestions, chats with guests, and geeks out about books, information and pop culture. Listen today at omahalibrary.org/the-book-drop.
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READ A BOOK FROM OPL’S TOP SHELF Each year, library staff contribute to a list of their favorite books published during the past year. These recommendations are compiled online at topshelf.omahalibrary.org for your browsing enjoyment.
SUGGESTED READS
“Sorrow and Bliss” by Meg Mason (2021) A struggling writer moves back into her childhood home where she copes with her failing marriage and the mental illness that has overshadowed her life.
“All Good People Here” by Ashley Flowers (2022) A decades-old crime becomes the focus of a journalist when she returns home to care for her ailing uncle, but a new crime reveals that everyone in the town has something to hide.
“This Time Tomorrow” by Emma Straub (2022) In a fresh take on traditional time travel stories, 40-year-old Alice Stern gets the chance to go back to her 16th birthday and explore the choices that brought her to where she is today.
“Unmask Alice: LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries” by Rick Emerson (2022) This investigation into the truth behind the supposedly-autobiographical diaries Go Ask Alice and Jay's Journal reveals a con artist who sparked cultural panic in the 1970s and lied her way to the National Book Awards.
“An Immense World: How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us” by Ed Yong (2022) This book is a journey into the senses through an animal's point of view. From electric fish who perceive their surroundings through currents to sea turtles who have magnetic senses, an entirely new world is revealed.
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READ A BOOK ABOUT OR FEATURING MYTHOLOGY Gods and goddesses; heroes and monsters; epic adventures and universal truths: this challenge presents captivating stories that will resonate with all generations.
SUGGESTED READS
“Lilith” by Nikki Marmery (2023) Before there was Eve, there was Lilith. Eden’s true matriarch seeks justice and restoration of feminine power in this creation myth for the modern world.
“Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke (2020) Piranesi lives a simple life in a house based upon the mythological Greek labyrinth until he learns that the house has secrets which reveal a hidden world.
“Daughter of the Moon Goddess”
by Sue Lynn Tan (2022) A young woman seeks to free her imprisoned mother, the Moon Goddess, in this mythical fantasy inspired by Chinese legend.
“Pandora's Jar: Women in the Greek Myths” by Natalie Haynes (2022)
Traditionally portrayed as monstrous and vengeful, ten female characters of classic Greek mythology are reconsidered through a modern perspective in this literary critique.
“Beneath the Moon: Fairy Tales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World”
by Yoshi Yoshitani (2020) This collection of myths from around the world includes stories and artwork with universal themes of overcoming evil, facing adversity, and finding love.
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Join the club... Book club! Join us for lively discussions of different books each month. Discussions are led by OPL staff and are open to everyone. Visit omahalibrary.org/events for meeting dates and book selections.
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READ A BOOK ABOUT OR FEATURING LGBTQIA+ FAMILIES Every family has its own unique story to tell. This challenge welcomes readers to explore the perspectives, values, and experiences of LGBTQIA+ families.
SUGGESTED READS
“The Guncle” by Steven Rowley (2021) This warm and humorous novel explores the complexities of unconventional families and grief when a once-famous gay sitcom star becomes the guardian of his beloved niece and nephew.
“The Thirty Names of Night” by Zeyn Joukhadar (2020) Haunted by the death of his mother, a Syrian-American transgender artist finds family and embraces his identity when he uncovers hidden truths about his community.
“Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic”
by Alison Bechdel (2007) Childhood journals and illustrations enrich this graphic memoir about the troubled relationship between a daughter and her closeted gay father.
“High School”
by Sara Quin & Tegan Quin (2019) In this coming-of-age memoir, musicians and sisters Tegan and Sara Quin recall their formative experiences of coming out, making music, and first loves during high school in the nineties.
“Real Queer America: LGBT Stories From Red States” by Samantha Allen (2019)
A transgender journalist visits with queer people living in conservative American cities and rural areas to talk about family, work, and community in this uplifting travel memoir.
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See what's on OPL's 2023 Top Shelf. Curious which books published in 2023 were OPL staff favorites? Visit topshelf.omahalibrary.org to see which titles they chose and why. Choose a category or browse the covers to find your next great read.
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READ A BOOK BY, ABOUT, OR FEATURING A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY One in six people worldwide are living with a significant disability. Discover more about their journeys or find a story that reflects your own in this challenge.
SUGGESTED READS
“True Biz” by Sara Nović (2022) At the River Valley School for the Deaf, high school students experience the highs and lows of first love, encounter social injustice, and endure family changes.
“The Color of Family” by Jerry McGill (2023) A star athlete who is paralyzed in a car accident comes to terms with his family, his past, and his perception of recovery.
“After the Miracle: The Political Crusades of Helen Keller” by Max Wallace (2023) Detailing Keller’s life after the miracle at the water pump, this account examines her lifelong fight for social justice across gender, class, race, and ability.
“Sitting Pretty: The View From My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body” by Rebekah Taussig (2020) Addressing themes of body image, media representation, and selfacceptance, a disability advocate recalls growing up as a paralyzed girl in this compelling and eye-opening memoir.
“The Pretty One: On Life, Pop Culture, Disability, and Other Reasons to Fall in Love With Me” by Keah Brown (2019)
A woman born with cerebral palsy describes how connecting with her community and changing her perspective has enabled her to love herself and inspire others.
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READ A BOOK MENTIONED ON THE BOOK DROP Hosted by Omaha Public Library staff, The Book Drop is a weekly podcast that explores topics related to our community, libraries and the joy of reading. Immerse yourself in one of their recommendations to complete this challenge.
SUGGESTED READS
“Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution” by R.F. Kuang (2022)
Babel is the world's center for knowledge, translation, and magic…but when this powerful institution goes too far, how can it be stopped?
“Skye Falling” by Mia McKenzie (2021) Accustomed to living life how she pleases, Skye never imagined that one of the eggs she sold in her twenties would find her twelve years later and cause her to question everything she believes about family, relationships, and identity.
“Thicker Than Water: A Memoir”
by Kerry Washington (2023) Actress, activist, and entrepreneur Kerry Washington reflects on how being true to herself and finding authentic connections with others have shaped the journey of her life so far.
“Butts: A Backstory” by Heather Radke (2022) Blending personal journey with in-depth research, this cultural critique analyzes why certain body types come in and out of fashion and how this shapes our self-image.
“The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity” by David Graeber & David Wengrow (2021) Revisiting familiar concepts of humanity’s evolutionary past, archaeological and anthropological researchers find unexpected answers and consider the impacts on modern society.
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Suggest a purchase. Didn't find the item you were looking for? Suggest that OPL add it to the collection! Log in to your account at omahalibrary.org and select My Library Dashboard from the menu. From there, you can Submit a Suggestion for OPL to purchase.
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READ A BOOK WITH A COLOR IN THE TITLE Read the rainbow! From bold and bright to dark and moody, discover a variety of colorful titles recommended for this challenge.
SUGGESTED READS
“The Blue, Beautiful World” by Karen Lord (2023) Environmental devastation has changed the world, and a team of charismatic young leaders work with humanoid aliens to bring Earth into a galactic alliance.
“The Yellow Wall-paper: A Graphic Novel”
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (2020) In this fresh, visually-intriguing interpretation of the classic short story, a woman suffering from depression is persuaded to take a “rest cure,” but begins to notice something odd about the wallpaper in the room to which she is confined.
“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune (2020) A caseworker for orphaned magical children, Linus Baker embarks on a perilous journey to the Marsyas Island Orphanage where he finds adventure, love, and family.
“The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America”
by Erik Larson (2003) This historical account tells the true story of a serial killer who used his charm and the glittering attraction of the 1893 World's Fair in Chicago to lure his victims to their death.
“Under the Big Black Sun: A Personal History of L.A. Punk” by John Doe and Tom DeSavia (2016) Told through the voices of punk legends, colorful narratives and personal essays depict the inception of the Los Angeles punk rock movement and its evolution to hardcore.
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Check out OPL's book club bags. OPL offers hundreds of bags containing multiple copies of a particular title, along with supplemental materials, that can be checked out for up to six weeks, making it easy for a group to read and discuss a book together. Learn more at omahalibrary.org/book-clubs.
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READ A BOOK BY, ABOUT, OR FEATURING A 20TH CENTURY ICON Rebels and revolutionaries; entertainers and entrepreneurs; authors and artists: this challenge highlights the incredible individuals and accomplishments of the twentieth century.
SUGGESTED READS
“Nothing Special” by Nicole Flattery (2023) Navigating the counterculture movement in 1960s New York City, seventeen-year-old Mae sets forth upon a surreal journey when she is hired to transcribe the personal stories of Andy Warhol.
“The Windsor Knot” by SJ Bennett (2021) The first book in this crime series portrays Queen Elizabeth II as an amateur detective who secretly solves crimes in between her royal duties.
“The Motorcycle Diaries: Notes on a Latin American Journey” by Ernesto "Che" Guevara (2004) Che Guevara's diary of his 1952 motorcycle trip through Latin America with his friend Alberto Granado exudes the optimism of youth and hopefulness for the future.
“King: A Life” by Jonathan Eig (2023) This new profile of the preacher and civil rights activist reveals a courageous and complex man who endured personal troubles while fighting unflinchingly for justice.
“Be Useful: Seven Tools for Life” by Arnold Schwarzenegger (2023)
Bodybuilder, actor, and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his straightforward, practical principles for realizing your purpose, overcoming adversity, and reaching your ultimate potential.
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READ A BOOK BY, ABOUT, OR FEATURING A VETERAN Veterans have faced impossible situations and made incredible sacrifices. This challenge expresses the voices of those who have made a commitment to service.
SUGGESTED READS
“The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah (2018) Bequeathed a homestead in Alaska by a friend who died in the war, a former Vietnam POW afflicted with PTSD relocates his family to the remote region but finds he can’t outrun the darkness inside of him.
“Spain in Our Hearts: Americans in the Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939” by Adam Hochschild (2016) A historian details the personal experiences of those who participated in the Spanish Civil War, including notable figures such as Ernest Hemingway and George Orwell.
“Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII”
by Chester Nez (2011) The last surviving member of the Navajo code talkers shares his story of how he helped the United States create what became the only unbroken code in modern warfare.
“A Ballad of Love and Glory” by Reyna Grande (2022) In 1846, as Texas is being annexed and the U.S. Army is marching into Mexico, an Irish immigrant soldier crosses the Rio Grande and joins the Mexican army where he meets a gifted nurse named Ximena in this historical novel.
“Code Girls: The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II”
by Liza Mundy (2017) More than 10,000 women served as cryptographers during World War II. With extensive interviews, Mundy fleshes out the stories and experiences of these women and their groundbreaking work.
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See what's new in OPL's collection! Visit omahalibrary.org/books to browse lists of new and on-order books at OPL. You'll also find Staff Picks booklists curated around a central theme to help you explore a topic in more depth.
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READ A BOOK ABOUT OR FEATURING SPIRITUALITY Uniquely defined by each individual, spirituality is a broad and inclusive concept. Expand your knowledge about spiritual experiences, journeys, and perspectives in this challenge.
SUGGESTED READS
“Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson (2004) As Reverend John Ames comes to terms with death, he writes a letter to his son that explores themes of family, faith, and wisdom.
“Accidental Saints: Finding God in All the Wrong People” by Nadia Bolz-Weber (2015) A former stand-up comic turned pastor shares memorable stories of the unexpected people and circumstances she has encountered along her spiritual journey.
“Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit” by Lyanda Lynn Haupt (2021) An ecophilosopher and naturalist ponders the relationship between science and spirituality while sharing ideas for creating deeper connections with the natural world.
“The Best Summer of Our Lives” by Rachel Hauck (2023) In this inspirational novel, four women at crossroads in their lives reunite to explore faith and friendships through second chances.
“A Place for Us” by Fatima Farheen Mirza (2018) An Indian-American Muslim family struggles to stay in sync as their priorities diverge and questions of faith and culture intersect.
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Want even more recommendations? Request a book bundle or custom reading list prepared especially for you by OPL staff at omahalibrary.org/find-your-next-read. Simply provide a few details about your preferences and OPL's book experts will get to work!
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LOG SHEET please print clearly Starting April 1, 2024, tear out the completed sheet and bring it to any OPL branch to receive a pin and to be entered into a drawing for a book store gift card! Alternatively, complete an entry form online at omahalibrary.org/reading-challenge. Entries must be received by December 31, 2024.
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