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FAVORITE ALBUM | GIRLS, GIRLS, GIRLSDate: 01/01/21 - 03/31/21
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Next up on our favorite album list is Girls, Girls, Girls by Mötley Crüe.
To complete the challenge, read a book that fits a task for each of the items listed below.
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1. Girls, Girls, Girls:
Girls, Girls, Girls is the fourth studio album by American heavy metal band, Mötley Crüe.
☀Read a book whose title begins with "G" or ends with "S", OR
☀Read a series #4 book.
2. Mötley Crüe:
Mötley Crüe was formed in Los Angeles in 1981.
☀Read a book set in Los Angeles or in California, OR
☀Read book #19 or book #81 from your WTR.
3. Release Date:
Girls, Girls, Girls was released May 15, 1987.
☀Read a book published in May (any year), OR
☀Read a book published in 1987.
4. Length:
The album is 39 minutes, 54 seconds long.
☀Read a series book #3, #9, #5 or #42 OR
☀Read a book from your WTR found somewhere between #39 and #54 (inclusive).
5. Genre:
Girls, Girls, Girls is categorized as Glam Metal and Heavy Metal.
☀Read a book with a girl shown on the cover, OR
☀Read a book in which the letters M, E, T, A and L can be found in the title (order does not matter).
6. Founding Members:
Mötley Crüe was founded by Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, and Vince Neil.
☀Read a book written by more than one author (example: Greer Hendricks), OR
☀Read a book by an author whose first name is Nikki, Tommy, Mick or Vince...all substitutions allowed (Tommy = Thomas, Nikki = Nicky, etc).
7. Studio:
Girls, Girls, Girls was recorded at three different studios: One on One in Hollywood, Conway Recording Studios in Hollywood, and Rumbo Recorders in Canoga Park, CA.
☀Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in ONE CONWAY RUMBO. No word count limit, but all words count (subtitles may be used or ignored - your choice).
8. Billboard:
Girls, Girls, Girls reached number 2 on the Billboard 200, and has sold over 4 million copies.
☀Read a book with over 200 ratings here on GR, OR
☀Read a Series/WTR book #2 or #4.
9. Producer:
The album was produced by Tom Werman.
☀Read a book by an author whose first and last initials are found in TOM WERMAN.
10. Spell:
Spell something related to this album or band using the following options ONLY: (1) first letter of the book title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name.
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F I N I S H E R S
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Jonquil
Brenda
Tari
Beth
Kim
JoAnne
Olivermagnus
Jackie
Ed
Ruth
Barbara ★
Welcome to the challenge Kim, Brenda, Barbara, Sam, Nell, Ruth and Lynda!
Welcome to the challenge Barbara, Ruth and Lynda!
Welcome to the challenge, Lynda!
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5. Ed
6. Frankie
11. Mave
12. Nell
15. Sallie
16. Sam
17. Tammie
HISTORICAL LANDMARKS OF CONNECTICUTFIRST QUARTER, 2021
DATE: 01/01/21 - 03/31/21
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Grab some books, and let's visit some of the historical landmarks in Connecticut!
This is a combination task/spell challenge. You may complete just the task section or just the spell section, or both. Please note: a book may be used only once for this challenge - either for the task section or the spell section, but not for both.
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TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book for each of the landmarks listed below.
1. CHARLES W. MORGAN:
Charles W. Morgan is an American whaling ship built in 1841. It was active during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
❂Read a book with a ship or boat shown on the cover, OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with "C".
2. HARRIET BEECHER STOWE HOUSE:
The Harriet Beecher Stowe House located at 73 Forest Street in Hartford, Connecticut was once the home of author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
❂Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with H, OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with "U".
3. NOAH WEBSTER BIRTHPLACE:
Home of lexicographer, Noah Webster, this historic home became a National Historic Landmark in 1962.
❂Read a book that published sometime between 1962 and 2021 (inclusive), OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with "N".
4. YALE BOWL:
The Yale Bowl Stadium is a college football stadium located about 1.5 miles from the main campus of Yale University. It opened in 1914.
❂Read a book Series or WTR book #1, #9 or #4, OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with "Y".
5. DINOSAUR TRACKWAY:
This natural history preserve occupies 80 acres, and it protects one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America.
❂Read a book in which the word "dinosaur" can be found in the text of the book, OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with "D".
6. CHENEY BROTHERS HISTORIC DISTRICT:
The Cheney Brothers Historic District was as center of the silk industry in the late 19th and early 20th century. It contains 175 acres and includes over 275 mill buildings, workers houses, churches, schools, as well as the Cheney family mansions.
❂Read a book in which the total page count between 175 to 275 pages (inclusive), OR
❂Read a book whose title begins with "C".
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SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to Connecticut to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. I've provided a list of options below, but feel free to use something of your own.
1. Connecticut
2. Charles W. Morgan
3. Harriet Beecher Stowe House
4. Noah Webster Birthplace
5. Yale Bowl
6. Dinosaur Trackway
7. Cheney Brothers Historic District
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F I N I S H E R S
Tari
Brenda
Jonquil
Kim
Beth
Simone
Olivermagnus
Jordan
Ruth
Barbara ★
Book Concierge
Jackie; Continued
Welcome to the challenge Brenda, Tari, Kim, JoAnne and Phrynne!
Welcome ES!
Another great finish, Jackie! Way to hang in there!!
Well done, Jackie!
January 2021 Featured Author | Arnaldur IndriðasonDate: 01/01/21 - 01/31/21
WRC Rules and Guidelines can be found here.
Time to kick off a new year and a new round of featured authors. First up for 2021 is Arnaldur Indriðason. No - I promise I did not chop the top of the author's profile picture...that's is just how it shows up in the thumbnail :)
This is a two-part challenge, where you are welcome to complete either the task section or the spell section, or both. A book may be used only one time for this challenge.
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TASKS:
To complete the task section, read a book that fits each of the items listed below.
1. Arnaldur Indriðason:
Arnaldur Indriðason was born January 28, 1961 in Iceland.
☀Read a book set in Iceland, OR
☀Read a book published either in January (any year) or one published in 1961.
2. Genres:
Mr. Indriðason writes in the genres of crime, mystery and thriller.
☀Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in CRIME MYSTERY THRILLER; no word count limit, but all words count (subtitles may be used or ignored - your preference).
3. Professions:
Arnaldur Indriðason has worked as a journalist, a freelance writer and a film critic.
☀Read a book in which the main character is a journalist, OR
☀Read a book by an author whose first name begins with "A" or whose last name begins with I.
4. First Book:
Mr. Indriðason's first book was Sons of the Earth, which came out in 1997 and is the first book of the Detective Erlendur series.
☀Read a book with the word Sons or Earth found in the title, OR
☀Read the first book of a series.
5. Bonus:
☀Read a book written by Arnaldur Indriðason.
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SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
1. Arnaldur Indriðason (first, last or both)
2. Iceland
3. Journalist
4. Freelance Writer
5. Movie Critic
6. Crime
7. Mystery
8. Thriller
9. Sons of the Earth
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F I N I S H E R S
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Brenda
Tari
Phrynne
Beth
Kim
Frankie
Olivermagnus
Barbara ★
Simone
Jackie
Ed
Connie
Ruth
Hi Michelle - It looks like Tari may have forgotten to check back in here to post her picks for you, which is very unusual. Unfortunately, I can't email her through Goodreads. With that in mind, I will post your picks below, so that you have time to gather your books.Here are my picks for you:
1. White Out...because this sounds very intriguing.
2. Whisper Me This....that title!
3. Shamed...because it helps in continuing a series :)
I hope you enjoy these books!
Welcome to the challenge, Jillian! I almost went with a different graphic this year.Welcome to the challenge, Debra, Angie, Lesley and Kim!
Thank you, Bonita!Well done on your finish!!
Well done, Lynda!
