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07 Oct 2024—31 Dec 2026
Overview
Dive into the lyrics of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” with this book challenge! The song covers a wide range of historical events, people, places, cultural moments, and more from the late 1940s through the 1980s. Your mission is to choose a book related to each of the topics mentioned in the song, exploring everything from political figures and conflicts to iconic cultural moments and inventions. Whether it’s a biography of an individual, a deep dive into a historical event, or an exploration of a cultural phenomenon, select books that capture the essence of each reference. This challenge is a journey through modern history, encouraging readers to understand the world that shaped the latter half of the 20th century.
We Didn’t Start the Fire
8 participants (201 books)
STARTS: 07 Oct 2024ENDS: 31 Dec 2026
Overview
Dive into the lyrics of Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire” with this book challenge! The song covers a wide range of historical events, people, places, cultural moments, and more from the late 1940s through the 1980s. Your mission is to choose a book related to each of the topics mentioned in the song, exploring everything from political figures and conflicts to iconic cultural moments and inventions. Whether it’s a biography of an individual, a deep dive into a historical event, or an exploration of a cultural phenomenon, select books that capture the essence of each reference. This challenge is a journey through modern history, encouraging readers to understand the world that shaped the latter half of the 20th century.