Fiona’s Comments (group member since Apr 01, 2023)

Fiona’s comments from the Bookish Challenges group.

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Jasmine's wrote: "April lists, do the books need to be on the list highlighted or can they just be from the genres?"

They need to be found on the specific list

Thread is up!

✈️ Step 1: Choose Your Country
Where will your dream home be located?

Italy

10 points
1. Read a book set in Italy 📚🍝
2. Read a book with a red, white, or green cover 🎨
3. Read a book about food or wine 🍷

France

7 points

Japan

5 points

Canada

3 points

🏡 Stay in Your Current Country

0 points

Surprise

0 points

📖🏡 House Shopping Tour Reading Challenge 🏡📖
Welcome to your House Shopping Tour! You’ll go step by step to design your dream home by spending your earned points (or choosing free options). Each choice has reading tasks that must be completed before you can move to the next step.

If you’re low on points, don’t worry! There are free options in each step.
The option that costs you the most points comes with a preview of the tasks, so you know what you're buying.
The surprise task is free and - you guessed it - holds a surprise for you!

House Shopping Tour Challenge


Sign-ups are open until July 31st.
The challenge is open-ended.

The Challenge

1. Comment here to sign up and I will create a challenge thread for you.

2. This challenge is designed specifically for you to spend points but there will also be free options. You will be given different options for houses and certain rooms, which all cost you a different amount of points. Once you have chosen one of the options, I will give you a set of three tasks, of which you have to complete one.

3. You have one free skip. You can read a book that meets the general guidelines instead.

4. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:

Book:
Author:
Date completed:
Task:
How it fits:

5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.

🏋️ A Personal Gym

1. Read a book with an athletic character 🏃
2. Read a book with a character who undergoes personal growth 💪
3. Read a book with a title that includes action words (run, jump, fight) 🏅

A Secret Hideaway/Nook

1. Read a book with "secret" or "hidden" in the title 🤫
2. Read a book with a quiet or introspective character 🤍
3. Read a book that feels like a comforting escape 🛋️

🛋️ Step 6: Choose Your Living Room
Your living room is the heart of your home! What kind of space do you want to relax in?

🏛 Elegant & Classic

10 points
1. Read a book set in a historical period 📜
2. Read a book with a grand or luxurious setting ✨
3. Read a book with a black-and-white or sepia-toned cover 📖

🌿 Bohemian & Cozy

7 points

🔥 Rustic Cabin Style

5 points

🏙 Modern & Minimalist

3 points

🔮 Fantasy & Magical

0 points

Surprise

0 points

🚪 Step 5: Choose Three Extra Rooms
Choose them one by one :)

📚 A Private Library

10 points
1. Read a book about books 📖
2. Read a book with a bookish character 📚
3. Read a book with "library" or "bookstore" in the title 📕

🎬 A Home Theater

7 points

🏋️ A Personal Gym

5 points

🌿 A Garden or Greenhouse

3 points

🎨 An Art Studio

0 points

🏊 An Indoor Pool & Spa

10 points
1. Read a book with water on the cover 💦
2. Read a book that makes you feel calm or relaxed 🌸
3. Read a book set in a luxury location ✨

🎮 A Game Room

7 points

A Secret Hideaway/Nook

5 points

🧪 A Science Lab or Tech Room

3 points

🎭 A Music or Theater Room

0 points

Surprise

0 points

🛁 Step 5: Choose Your Bathroom
Every home needs a bathroom! What kind of vibe do you want for yours?

🏛 Luxury Spa Bathroom

10 points
1. Read a book with a relaxing or calming vibe 🌿
2. Read a book featuring self-care or personal growth ✨
3. Read a book with a cover that has water, bubbles, or candles 💦

🖤 Dark & Moody Bathroom

7 points

🌸 Pastel & Aesthetic Bathroom

5 points

🌊 Ocean-Themed Bathroom

3 points

🏡 Simple & Functional Bathroom

0 points

Surprise - Cottagecore

1. Read a book with flowers, plants, or nature on the cover 🌷
2. Read a book with a cozy, comforting vibe ☕
3. Read a book set in a small town or countryside 🏡
You will receive 10 points for completing one of the above tasks!

🍳 Step 3: Choose Your Kitchen
What kind of kitchen do you want?

🍷 Luxury Chef’s Kitchen

10 points
1. Read a book featuring a chef or cooking 🍽️
2. Read a book with a gold or silver cover ✨
3. Read a book where food plays a big role 🍕

🔥 Rustic Farmhouse Kitchen

7 points

☕ Minimalist & Modern Kitchen

5 points

🍵 Cute & Cozy Kitchen

3 points

🌍 Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Kitchen

0 points

Surprise

0 points

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Lydia Blackwood



Lydia Blackwood steps into the grand hall with the grace of someone accustomed to being in control. Once engaged to James Donovan, Lydia was cast aside when James decided to break off their engagement for reasons she has never fully understood. Her return is not entirely unexpected, but her calm demeanor hides a simmering resentment. While she claims she’s here to pay her respects, there’s an underlying tension between her and the Donovan family, and it’s clear she harbors old wounds.

Task 1: Read a book where a past romance ends in betrayal.
Task 2: Read a book where an ex-fiancée returns seeking closure—or revenge.
Task 3: Read a book where unrequited love plays a key role in the story.