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2021 DCL Reading Challenge: A Book About Friendship

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Friendships can bring peace and harmony to our lives, or they can create havoc. These books cover the full spectrum of friendship, and reading one will get you a step closer to finishing the Reading Challenge.

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2021 DCL Reading Challenge

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Our 2021 challenge is all-new! Read any of the titles on this list to get a step closer to finishing the Reading Challenge and winning an awesome prize. Our 2021 challenge is all-new! Read any of the titles on this list to get a step closer to finishing the Reading Challenge and winning an awesome prize. Show less

The Book of Lost Friends

The Book of Lost Friends

A Novel

by Wingate, Lisa

Book - 2020

Three young women in Reconstruction-era Louisiana set out on a fraught journey. In 1987, a new teacher gets her students involved in uncovering the women's story, which could change everything for the town. Three young women in Reconstruction-era Louisiana set out on a fraught journey. In 1987, a new teacher gets her students involved in uncovering the women's story, which could change everything for the town. Show less

Three young women in Reconstruction-era Louisiana set out on a fraught journey. In 1987, a new teacher gets her students involved in uncovering the women's story, which could change everything for the town. Three young women in Reconstruction-era Louisiana set out on a fraught journey. In 1987, a new teacher gets her students involved in uncovering the women's story, which could change everything for the town. Show less

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My Friend Anna

My Friend Anna

The True Story of A Fake Heiress

by Williams, Rachel DeLoache

Book - 2019

A fascinating memoir about the dark sides of female friendship, money, power and greed. A fascinating memoir about the dark sides of female friendship, money, power and greed. Show less

A fascinating memoir about the dark sides of female friendship, money, power and greed. A fascinating memoir about the dark sides of female friendship, money, power and greed. Show less

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The Friend

The Friend

by Nunez, Sigrid

Book - 2018

After the unexpected loss of her lifelong friend, a middle-aged woman inherits said friend’s elderly dog. The relationship between the two builds slowly b...Show more After the unexpected loss of her lifelong friend, a middle-aged woman inherits said friend’s elderly dog. The relationship between the two builds slowly but changes into deep devotion and friendship, proving that the spiritual connection between a human and an animal is real. Show less

After the unexpected loss of her lifelong friend, a middle-aged woman inherits said friend’s elderly dog. The relationship between the two builds slowly b...Show more After the unexpected loss of her lifelong friend, a middle-aged woman inherits said friend’s elderly dog. The relationship between the two builds slowly but changes into deep devotion and friendship, proving that the spiritual connection between a human and an animal is real. Show less

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Tell Me More

Tell Me More

Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I'm Learning to Say

by Corrigan, Kelly

Book - 2018

This book explores deepening relationships, including the author's relationship with her best friend, and how asking slightly different and better questions can bring about more meaningful connections. This book explores deepening relationships, including the author's relationship with her best friend, and how asking slightly different and better questions can bring about more meaningful connections. Show less

This book explores deepening relationships, including the author's relationship with her best friend, and how asking slightly different and better questions can bring about more meaningful connections. This book explores deepening relationships, including the author's relationship with her best friend, and how asking slightly different and better questions can bring about more meaningful connections. Show less

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Rough Beauty

Rough Beauty

Forty Seasons of Mountain Living

by Auvinen, Karen

Book - 2018

A coming-of-age memoir about Auvinen's inner and outer relationships with her surroundings in the mountains of Colorado and her beloved friend, her dog. A coming-of-age memoir about Auvinen's inner and outer relationships with her surroundings in the mountains of Colorado and her beloved friend, her dog. Show less

A coming-of-age memoir about Auvinen's inner and outer relationships with her surroundings in the mountains of Colorado and her beloved friend, her dog. A coming-of-age memoir about Auvinen's inner and outer relationships with her surroundings in the mountains of Colorado and her beloved friend, her dog. Show less

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Text Me When You Get Home

Text Me When You Get Home

The Evolution and Triumph of Modern Female Friendship

by Schaeffer, Kayleen

Book - 2018

A validation of female friendship unlike any that's ever existed before, "Text Me When You Get Home" is a mix of historical research, the author's own personal experiences, and conversations about friendships with women across the country. A validation of female friendship unlike any that's ever existed before, "Text Me When You Get Home" is a mix of historical research, the author's own personal experiences, and conversations about friendships with women across the country. Show less

A validation of female friendship unlike any that's ever existed before, "Text Me When You Get Home" is a mix of historical research, the author's own personal experiences, and conversations about friendships with women across the country. A validation of female friendship unlike any that's ever existed before, "Text Me When You Get Home" is a mix of historical research, the author's own personal experiences, and conversations about friendships with women across the country. Show less

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The Book of Joy

The Book of Joy

Lasting Happiness in A Changing World

by Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho

Audiobook CD - 2016

Two spiritual leaders and friends, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, talk about life and joy. Two spiritual leaders and friends, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, talk about life and joy. Show less

Two spiritual leaders and friends, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, talk about life and joy. Two spiritual leaders and friends, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, talk about life and joy. Show less

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Diana, Herself

Diana, Herself

An Allegory of Awakening

by Beck, Martha Nibley

Book - 2016

A woman is pushed into a journey of awakening and is befriended by a spirit animal (a wild boar with wings) who helps her transform. A woman is pushed into a journey of awakening and is befriended by a spirit animal (a wild boar with wings) who helps her transform. Show less

A woman is pushed into a journey of awakening and is befriended by a spirit animal (a wild boar with wings) who helps her transform. A woman is pushed into a journey of awakening and is befriended by a spirit animal (a wild boar with wings) who helps her transform. Show less

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The Soul of An Octopus

The Soul of An Octopus

A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

by Montgomery, Sy

Book - 2015

Naturalist Sy Montgomery forms a surprisingly deep and touching friendship with an octopus in the aquarium. Naturalist Sy Montgomery forms a surprisingly deep and touching friendship with an octopus in the aquarium. Show less

Naturalist Sy Montgomery forms a surprisingly deep and touching friendship with an octopus in the aquarium. Naturalist Sy Montgomery forms a surprisingly deep and touching friendship with an octopus in the aquarium. Show less

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A Little Life

A Little Life

A Novel

by Yanagihara, Hanya

Book - 2015

A heartbreaking tale of four friends whose friendship begins when they graduate from college and follows them as their friendships deepen and darken through their 50s. A heartbreaking tale of four friends whose friendship begins when they graduate from college and follows them as their friendships deepen and darken through their 50s. Show less

A heartbreaking tale of four friends whose friendship begins when they graduate from college and follows them as their friendships deepen and darken through their 50s. A heartbreaking tale of four friends whose friendship begins when they graduate from college and follows them as their friendships deepen and darken through their 50s. Show less

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The Goblin Emperor

The Goblin Emperor

by Addison, Katherine

Book - 2014

When the Emperor and his three sons are killed in an "accident," the Emperor's youngest, half-goblin son has no choice but to take his place on ...Show more When the Emperor and his three sons are killed in an "accident," the Emperor's youngest, half-goblin son has no choice but to take his place on the throne. Having lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and its deadly intrigue, he must learn whom to trust and who his true friends are. Show less

When the Emperor and his three sons are killed in an "accident," the Emperor's youngest, half-goblin son has no choice but to take his place on ...Show more When the Emperor and his three sons are killed in an "accident," the Emperor's youngest, half-goblin son has no choice but to take his place on the throne. Having lived his entire life in exile, distant from the Imperial Court and its deadly intrigue, he must learn whom to trust and who his true friends are. Show less

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Bet Me

Bet Me

by Crusie, Jennifer

Book - 2011

Two people who don't believe in happily-ever-after cut their losses after their first date, agreeing to never see each other again. But fate has other pla...Show more Two people who don't believe in happily-ever-after cut their losses after their first date, agreeing to never see each other again. But fate has other plans, and it's not long before they are dealing with crazy friends, Krispy Kreme donuts, chaos theory, Chicken Marsala, and the greatest gamble of all: true love. Show less

Two people who don't believe in happily-ever-after cut their losses after their first date, agreeing to never see each other again. But fate has other pla...Show more Two people who don't believe in happily-ever-after cut their losses after their first date, agreeing to never see each other again. But fate has other plans, and it's not long before they are dealing with crazy friends, Krispy Kreme donuts, chaos theory, Chicken Marsala, and the greatest gamble of all: true love. Show less

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A Monster Calls

A Monster Calls

by Ness, Patrick

Book - 2011

Thirteen-year-old Conor encounters and befriends an ancient monster that has come to help him face truth and loss. Thirteen-year-old Conor encounters and befriends an ancient monster that has come to help him face truth and loss. Show less

Thirteen-year-old Conor encounters and befriends an ancient monster that has come to help him face truth and loss. Thirteen-year-old Conor encounters and befriends an ancient monster that has come to help him face truth and loss. Show less

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The Help

The Help

by Stockett, Kathryn

Book - 2009

Three ordinary women take an extraordinary step toward confronting the unquestioned racism of the world around them and learn about who they really are in the process. Three ordinary women take an extraordinary step toward confronting the unquestioned racism of the world around them and learn about who they really are in the process. Show less

Three ordinary women take an extraordinary step toward confronting the unquestioned racism of the world around them and learn about who they really are in the process. Three ordinary women take an extraordinary step toward confronting the unquestioned racism of the world around them and learn about who they really are in the process. Show less

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A Thousand Splendid Suns

A Thousand Splendid Suns

by Hosseini, Khaled

Book - 2007

Mariam and Laila are two women of different generations and social status brought together by fate during a time of horrific events in Kabul. Their friendship, love, bond and sacrifice prevail in time and influence the next generation. Mariam and Laila are two women of different generations and social status brought together by fate during a time of horrific events in Kabul. Their friendship, love, bond and sacrifice prevail in time and influence the next generation. Show less

Mariam and Laila are two women of different generations and social status brought together by fate during a time of horrific events in Kabul. Their friendship, love, bond and sacrifice prevail in time and influence the next generation. Mariam and Laila are two women of different generations and social status brought together by fate during a time of horrific events in Kabul. Their friendship, love, bond and sacrifice prevail in time and influence the next generation. Show less

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Good Omens

Good Omens

The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

by Gaiman, Neil

Book - 2006

What happens when an angel and a demon become unlikely friends and decide that they rather like the world the way it is, and don't want it to end? And what if they misplace the Antichrist while they're at it? What happens when an angel and a demon become unlikely friends and decide that they rather like the world the way it is, and don't want it to end? And what if they misplace the Antichrist while they're at it? Show less

What happens when an angel and a demon become unlikely friends and decide that they rather like the world the way it is, and don't want it to end? And what if they misplace the Antichrist while they're at it? What happens when an angel and a demon become unlikely friends and decide that they rather like the world the way it is, and don't want it to end? And what if they misplace the Antichrist while they're at it? Show less

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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan

A Novel

by See, Lisa

Book - 2005

This story set against the backdrop of 19th-century China follows the lifelong friendship of two women who share their agonies, fears, loneliness, joys an...Show more This story set against the backdrop of 19th-century China follows the lifelong friendship of two women who share their agonies, fears, loneliness, joys and tragedies through the secret language developed by women, until a misunderstanding threatens to tear them apart. Show less

This story set against the backdrop of 19th-century China follows the lifelong friendship of two women who share their agonies, fears, loneliness, joys an...Show more This story set against the backdrop of 19th-century China follows the lifelong friendship of two women who share their agonies, fears, loneliness, joys and tragedies through the secret language developed by women, until a misunderstanding threatens to tear them apart. Show less

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Sula

Sula

by Morrison, Toni

Book - 2004

Two childhood friends, Nel and Sula, take various paths to adulthood. Nel becomes a respectful wife and mother, while Sula rebels and experiences love, anger and betrayal. Is forgiveness possible? Two childhood friends, Nel and Sula, take various paths to adulthood. Nel becomes a respectful wife and mother, while Sula rebels and experiences love, anger and betrayal. Is forgiveness possible? Show less

Two childhood friends, Nel and Sula, take various paths to adulthood. Nel becomes a respectful wife and mother, while Sula rebels and experiences love, anger and betrayal. Is forgiveness possible? Two childhood friends, Nel and Sula, take various paths to adulthood. Nel becomes a respectful wife and mother, while Sula rebels and experiences love, anger and betrayal. Is forgiveness possible? Show less

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The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner

by Hosseini, Khaled

Book - 2003

This epic tale of fathers and sons, and friendship and betrayal, takes us from the final days of the monarchy in Afghanistan to the atrocities of the present day. This epic tale of fathers and sons, and friendship and betrayal, takes us from the final days of the monarchy in Afghanistan to the atrocities of the present day. Show less

This epic tale of fathers and sons, and friendship and betrayal, takes us from the final days of the monarchy in Afghanistan to the atrocities of the present day. This epic tale of fathers and sons, and friendship and betrayal, takes us from the final days of the monarchy in Afghanistan to the atrocities of the present day. Show less

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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe

by Flagg, Fannie

Book - 1987

Mrs. Ninny Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn Couch, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, rejuvenate her own life. Mrs. Ninny Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn Couch, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, rejuvenate her own life. Show less

Mrs. Ninny Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn Couch, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, rejuvenate her own life. Mrs. Ninny Threadgoode's tale of two high-spirited women of the 1930s, Idgie and Ruth, helps Evelyn Couch, a 1980s woman in a sad slump of middle age, rejuvenate her own life. Show less

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