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Part 2✔H: Heart Of Wisdom (13)
H: Hunted by P.C. Cast - *** - 5/4/2015 - 323 Pages
E: Eloisa James; Seduced by a Pirate - **** - 9/24/2014 - 100 Pages
A: Anna Banks; Human Date - **** - 7/8/2015 - 33 Pages
R: Rachel Hawkins; Demonglass - **** - 7/20/2015 - 359 Pages
T: Ted Naifeh; Courtney Crumrin Volume 1: The Night Things - ***** - 1/6/2016 - 137 Pages
O: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - **** - 1/23/2015 - 181 Pages
F: Matt Fraction; Hawkeye, Vol. 1: My Life as a Weapon - ***** - 6/23/2015 - 136 Pages
W: White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz - **** - 12/3/2014 - 384 Pages
I: Isaac Marion; Warm Bodies - **** - 4/19/2015 - 239 Pages
S: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015 - 374 Pages
D: Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 12/18/2015 - 307 Pages
O: Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout - **** - 4/5/2015 - 382 Pages
M: Meet Me at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan - ***** - 4/23/2015 - 456 Pages
✔I: Indestructible Drop (18)
I: Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke - **** - 7/8/2015 - 663 Pages - 663 Pages
N: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 6/25/2015 - 384 Pages
D: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 4/22/2015 - 336 Pages
E: Jennifer Estep; First Frost - **** - 8/20/2015 - 30 Pages
S: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase - ***** - 11/23/2014 - 371 Pages
T: This Night So Dark by Amie Kaufman - **** - 1/11/2016 - 109 Pages
R: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 8/6/2015 - 416 Pages
U: Untraceable by Laura Griffin - **** - 8/9/2015 - 374 Pages
C: Cress by Marissa Meyer - **** - 12/10/2014 - 550 Pages
T: Ted Naifeh; Courtney Crumrin Volume 2: Coven of Mystics - ***** - 2/7/2016 - 133 Pages
I: I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages
B: Blood Apples by Cameron Jace - **** - 12/20/2014 - 30 Pages
L: Lisa Kleypas; A Wallflower Christmas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages
E: Janet Evanovich; High Five - ***** - 9/15/2015 - 336 Pages
D: Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 4/28/2015 - 288 Pages
R: John Rozum; Xombi - ** - 8/19/2015 - 160 Pages
O: Oprah Winfrey; What I Know For Sure - ***** - 6/25/2015 - 240 Pages
P: Perfect Pitch by Mindy Klasky - *** - 12/26/2014 - 174 Pages
✔J: JANARA (6)
J: Jeffrey Zaslow; The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and a Forty-Year Friendship - *** - 8/24/2015 - 297 Pages
A: A.G. Howard; The Moth in the Mirror - *** - 7/16/2015 - 40 Pages
N: Night Myst by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 7/10/2015 - 317 Pages
A: Lara Adrian; Kiss of Midnight - *** - 10/3/2014 - 402 Pages
R: Ray Bradbury; The Halloween Tree - **** - 11/3/2015 - 145 Pages
A: Angela Knight; Master of the Night - *** - 8/18/2015 - 296 Pages
✔K: Kadampa (7)
K: Kresley Cole; Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night - ***** - 7/26/2015 - 359 Pages
A: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - *** - 8/25/2015
D: The Dresden Files: Fool Moon, Volume 1 by Mark Powers - ***** - 7/4/2015 - 128 Pages
A: Anne Ursu; Breadcrumbs - **** - 12/16/2015 - 312 Pages
M: Mary Balogh; Simply Unforgettable - **** - 1/24/2015 - 422 Pages
P: Prodigy by Marie Lu - **** - 5/11/2015 - 371 Pages
A: Ann Redpath; How To Guide Girl Scout Brownies On Brownie Quest - *** -1/12/2016 - 94 Pages
✔L: Liberation (10)
L: John Layman; Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice - ***** - 3/22/2015 - 128 Pages
I: Larissa Ione; Desire Unchained - **** - 12/30/2014 - 380 Pages
B: Beauty Never Dies by Cameron Jace - **** - 12/19/2014 - 28 Pages
E: Janet Evanovich; Wicked Charms - **** - 10/6/2015 - 308 Pages
R: Diana Rowland; My Life as a White Trash Zombie - ***** - 11/2/2015 - 320 Pages
A: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell - **** - 2/3/2016 - 323 Pages
T: This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - *** - 6/29/2016 - 432 Pages
I: Ilona Andrews; Clean Sweep - ***** - 1/11/2016 - 235 Pages
O: Of Neptune by Anna Banks - *** - 7/9/2015 - 330 Pages
N: Nalini Singh; Weapons Training - *** - 9/23/2015 - 5 Pages
✔M: Mantra Yoga (10)
M: Matt Fraction; Hawkeye, Vol. 3: L.A. Woman - ***** - 8/15/2015 - 120 Pages
A: Adrian's Lost Chapter by Richelle Mead - **** - 2/16/2016 - 8 Pages
N: Nicole J. Georges; Calling Dr. Laura: A Graphic Memoir - ***** - 12/8/2015 - 288 Pages
T: Ted Naifeh; Courtney Crumrin, Volume 3: The Twilight Kingdom - ***** - 7/20/2016 - 134 Pages
R: Rex Stout; Fer-de-Lance - *** - 11/8/2015 - 285 Pages
A: G.A. Aiken; Dragon Actually - **** - 5/5/2016
Y: Yes Please by Amy Poehler - ***** - 11/28/2014 - 329 Pages
O: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - ***** - 7/18/2015 - 346 Pages
G: Jane Green; Jemima J - ***** - 2/18/2015 - 373 Pages
A: Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik - ***** - 6/1/2016 - 512 Pa
✔N: Namaste (7)
N: Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography by Neil Patrick Harris - ***** - 12/21/2015 - 291 Pages
A: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Daimon - *** - 6/6/2016 - 62 Pages
M: Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan - *** - 1/15/2015 - 388 Pages
A: Alexandre Dumas; The Count of Monte Cristo - **** - 6/9/2016 - 1276 Pages
S: Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 12/15/2014 - 450 Pages
T: Timebound by Rysa Walker - ***** - 8/16/2016 - 366 Pages
E: Emily M. Danforth; The Miseducation of Cameron Post - ***** - 12/17/2015 - 470 Pages
✔O: ORYOKI (6)
O: Maggie Osborne; The Seduction of Samantha Kincade - **** - 7/22/2015 - 380 Pages
R: Rhythm and Bluegrass by Molly Harper - ***** - 12/31/2015 - 200 Pages
Y: You Have to Fucking Eat by Adam Mansbach - ***** - 12/16/2014 - 32 Pages
O: Odd Interlude: A Special Odd Thomas Adventure by Dean Koontz - ***** - 7/23/2015 - 279 Pages
K: The King by J.R. Ward - **** - 11/17/2014 - 593 Pages
I: Ilona Andrews; Magic Shifts - ***** - 2/17/2016 - 342 Pages
Finished!!Nothing but Reading Challenges
Yoga & Meditation - A-Z (Spell-It-Out) Reading Challenge
Duration: 9/2/2014 - Til Done!
Progress: 257 out of 257
✔A: Attention (9)
A: Anna Banks; Of Triton - **** - 9/2/2014 - 246 Pages
T: The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan - *** - 10/7/2014 - 320 Pages
T: Tangled by Emma Chase - **** - 12/22/2014 - 254 Pages
E: Elle Kennedy; One Night of Sin - *** - 9/12/2014 - 162 Pages
N: Never Kiss a Rake by Anne Stuart - **** - 12/21/2014 - 265 Pages
T: Tempted by P.C. Cast - *** - 5/5/2015 - 319 Pages
I: Inkspell by Cornelia Funke - ***** - 9/25/2014 - 635 Pages
O: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - *** - 9/4/2014 - 335 Pages
N: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages
✔B: Buddha (6)
B: Becca Fitzpatrick; Hush, Hush - *** - 11/2/2014 - 391 Pages
U: The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James - **** - 9/23/2014 - 334 Pages
D: Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 10/27/2014 - 400 Pages
D: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - ***** - 10/29/2014 - 579 Pages
H: The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James - ***** - 10/6/2014 - 318 Pages
A: Ashes to Ashes and Cinder to Cinder by Cameron Jace - **** - 12/19/2014 - 28 Pages
✔C: Complete Breath (14)
C: The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black - **** - 10/5/2014 - 419 Pages
O: Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout - ***** - 11/3/2014 - 366 Pages
M: Mary Mary Quite Contrary by Cameron Jace - **** - 12/19/2014 - 26 Pages
P: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks - **** - 9/22/2014 - 449 Pages
L: Looking for Alaska by John Green - ***** - 12/1/2014 - 256 Pages
E: The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan - *** - 9/16/2014 - 800 Pages
T: Laini Taylor; Days of Blood & Starlight - *** - 4/13/2015 - 517 Pages
E: Susan Ee; World After - * - 1/6/2015 - 438 Pages
B: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead - **** - 12/17/2014 - 421 Pages
R: Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley - ***** - 9/3/2014 - 500 Pages
E: Eric Schlosser; Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal - *** - 10/21/2014 - 399 Pages
A: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie - **** - 12/19/2014 - 295 Pages
T: Laini Taylor; Night of Cake & Puppets - ***** - 4/29/2015 - 100 Pages
H: Her Ladyship's Companion by Joanna Bourne - **** - 10/18/2014 - 224 Pages
✔D: Dharma (6)
D: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 11/24/2014 - 368 Pages
H: Kim Harrison; The Witch With No Name - ***** - 10/21/2014 - 462 Pages
A: Jennifer L. Armentrout; Bitter Sweet Love - ***** - 1/12/2015 - 105 Pages
R: Reckless by Skye Jordan - *** - 9/9/2014 - 280 Pages
M: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 1/14/2015 - 369 Pages
A: Alan Bradley; The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse - ***** - 1/16/2015 - 27 Pages
✔E: Eightfold Path (13)
E: Emma Chase; Holy Frigging Matrimony: A Tangled Series Short Story - **** - 12/23/2014 - 40 Pages
I: If You Ask Me by Betty White - **** - 10/2/2014 - 258 Pages
G: Glow by Darynda Jones - **** - 1/7/2015 - 10 Pages
H: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - **** - 12/2/2014 - 356 Pages
T: Laini Taylor; Dreams of Gods & Monsters - *** - 4/30/2015 - 613 Pages
F: Fannie Flagg; A Redbird Christmas - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages
O: Octavia E. Butler; Kindred - *** - 1/20/2015 - 288 Pages
L: Ladle Rat Rotten Hut by Cameron Jace - **** - 12/19/2014 - 40 Pages
D: Darynda Jones; Sixth Grave on the Edge - ***** - 1/8/2015 - 326 Pages
P: James Patterson; The 9th Judgment - ***** - 12/6/2014 - 355 Pages
A: Alice Clayton; Wallbanger - **** - 3/10/2015 - 384 Pages
T: Rhiannon Thomas; A Wicked Thing - **** - 8/13/2015 - 337 Pages
H: Hillary Jordan; Mudbound - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages
✔F: Father Tantra (12)
F: Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
A: Alexander McCall Smith; The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - ***** - 3/1/2015 - 235 Pages
T: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher - ***** - 9/27/2015 - 420 Pages
H: Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton - **** - 1/19/2015 - 320 Pages
E: Elizabeth Camden; Against the Tide - **** - 7/29/2015 - 362 Pages
R: Rick Yancey; The 5th Wave - ** - 11/22/2014 - 480 Pages
T: Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World by Lisa Bloom - ***** - 10/7/2015 - 288 Pages
A: Anne Bishop; Written in Red - ***** - 4/9/2015 - 433 Pages
N: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - **** - 2/22/2015 - 387 Pages
T: Tessa Dare; Say Yes to the Marquess - ***** - 12/10/2015 - 384 Pages
R: Mary Doria Russell; The Sparrow - ***** - 1/26/2015 - 408 Pages
A: Rachel Aaron; The Spirit Thief - ***** - 5/18/2015 - 310 Pages
✔G: Great Nirvana (12)
G: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 2/1/2015 - 835 Pages
R: Return to Me by Justina Chen - **** - 4/10/2015 - 352 Pages
E: Elizabeth Lowell; Untamed - **** - 5/6/2015 - 416 Pages
A: The Stranger by Anna Banks - *** - 7/5/2015 - 32 Pages
T: Tessa Dare; A Week to Be Wicked by - *** - 1/5/2016 - 384 Pages
N: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran - *** - 2/26/2015 - 463 Pages
I: Ilona Andrews; Magic Breaks - ***** - 4/1/2015 - 348 Pages
R: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion - **** - 6/26/2015 - 295 Pages
V: Carrie Vaughn; Kitty and the Midnight Hour - ***** - 1/25/2015 - 259 Pages
A: Anna Banks; Legacy Lost - *** - 7/6/2015 - 32 Pages
N: The Next Always by Nora Roberts - **** - 3/26/2
A: Anna Banks; Girls Day Out - **** - 7/7/2015 - 32 Pages
Finished!Nothing But Reading Challenges
Let's Do the Time Warp Again Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/21/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 24 out of 24
This challenge is open ended
Ever wish you could travel through time? Well this challenge will have you reading through time. Take a magical journey reading your way through the centuries. Pick 4 time periods and read through them. They do not need to be in chronological order. You can even read into the future, and once your done, if you so choose, you can do it all over again. :)
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads do not count for this challenge
--> Any readable format counts (paper, digital, audio)
--> Picture books not allowed, MG allowed if YA is also listed
--> No Graphic Novels / Manga allowed
Extreme - 5 books per time period (20 books total)
BONUS - Read 4 books about time travel
19th Century (1801 to 1900)
1. Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 416 Pages
2. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 7/18/2019 - 316 Pages
3. The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 8/7/2019 - 320 Pages
4. A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas - ***** - 10/25/2019 - 323 Pages
5. Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 4/11/2020 - 370 Pages
20th Century (1901 - 1999)
1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - ***** - 7/11/2019 - 213 Pages - 1999
2. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr - **** - 2/24/2020 - 531 Pages - 1980's
3. Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 3/10/2020 - 429 Pages - 1980's
4. Fancy Pants by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - *** - 3/13/2020 - 495 Pages - 1980's
5. Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins - **** - 3/25/2020 - 490 Pages - 1980's
Present day (2000-2020)
1. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - ***** - 6/21/2019 - 512 Pages
2. Nuts by Alice Clayton - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 308 Pages
3. When You Dare by Lori Foster - *** - 7/7/2019 - 448 Pages
4. Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine - ***** - 7/8/2019 - 286 Pages
5. Changing the Game by Jaci Burton - **** - 7/10/2019 - 299 Pages
Future
1. Year One by Nora Roberts - ***** - 8/6/2019 - 419 Pages
2. We All Looked Up by Tommy Wallach - *** - 9/11/2019 - 370 Pages
3. The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey - ***** - 10/30/2020 - 461 Pages
4. Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel - ***** - 12/16/2020 - 333 Pages
5. Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson - *** - 2/10/2021 - 438 Pages
Time Travel
1. Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen - ***** - 11/13/2019 - 336 Pages
2. Again, but Better by Christine Riccio - ***** - 5/11/2020 - 373 Pages
3. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 12/11/2020 - 870 Pages
4. Time Cat by Lloyd Alexander - ***** - 8/8/2021 - 206 Pages
Finished!Nothing But Reading Challenges
Birthday Party Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/21/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 24 out of 24
Birthday Cake: 21 or more books
We all love a birthday party, and for this challenge, Ashley M has given us a fantastic reading challenge to celebrate!
How to:
Option 3: Spell-it-out. Spell out your favorite birthday dessert or desserts.
CUPCAKES (8)
C: Circe by Madeline Miller - ***** - 6/25/2019 - 393 Pages
U: Anya Ulinich; Lena Finkle's Magic Barrel: A Graphic Novel - **** - 9/17/2019 - 362 Pages
P: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - ***** - 7/11/2019 - 213 Pages
C: CatStronauts: Mission Moon by Drew Brockington - **** - 6/26/2019 - 160 Pages
A: Angie Thomas; The Hate U Give - ***** - 6/21/2019 - 512 Pages
K: Kelly Thompson; Jem and the Holograms Vol. 1: Showtime - ***** - 6/26/2019 - 152 Pages
E: Erik Burnham; Ghostbusters, Volume 1: The Man from the Mirror, Part 1 - ***** - 7/18/2019 - 24 Pages
S: Space Boy Volume 2 by Stephen McCranie - ***** - 6/27/2019 - 240 Pages
BROWNIES (8)
B: Drew Brockington; CatStronauts: Robot Rescue - **** - 6/27/2019 - 184 Pages
R: Pamela Ribon; My Boyfriend Is a Bear - ***** - 7/8/2019 - 176 Pages
O: Molly Ostertag; Regular Show: Parks and Wreck - *** - 6/25/2019 - 112 Pages
W: The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 224 Pages
N: Nuts by Alice Clayton - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 308 Pages
I: Isabel Greenberg; The One Hundred Nights of Hero - ***** - 7/11/2019 - 224 Pages
E: Erik Burnham; Ghostbusters, Volume 1: The Man from the Mirror, Part 2 - ***** - 7/18/2019 - 24 Pages
S: Strange Attractors by Charles Soule - ***** - 7/1/2019 - 128 Pages
ICE CREAM (8)
I: The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 7/17/2019 - 329 Pages
C: CatStronauts: Race to Mars by Drew Brockington - **** - 6/26/2019 - 184 Pages
E: Erik Burnham; Ghostbusters, Volume 1: The Man from the Mirror, Part 3 - ***** - 7/30/2019 - 24 Pages
C: CatStronauts: Space Station Situation by Drew Brockington - **** - 6/27/2019 - 168 Pages
R: Rachel Caine; Stillhouse Lake - ***** - 7/8/2019 - 286 Pages
E: Erik Burnham; Ghostbusters, Volume 1: The Man from the Mirror, Part 4 - ***** - 8/1/2019 - 24 Pages
A: Ted Anderson; My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Volume 6 - ***** - 6/30/2019 - 104 Pages
M: Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 416 Pages
Finished!Progress: 44 out of 44 (Special Cup 15-20 Characters)
Mario:
* Red Cover
Ever After by Kim Harrison - ***** - 2/18/2014
* Title starts with M
Melissa Explains It All: Tales from My Abnormally Normal Life by Melissa Joan Hart - ***** - 1/10/2014
* Main character: plumber, has a brother, is italian, or saves a damsel:
Allegiant by Veronica Roth - ***** - 3/18/2014 - Has a Brother
Luigi:
* Character: good sidekick, lives in the shadow of another, or is cowardly:
Night Road by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 1/27/2014
* Green Cover:
Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands - *** - 2/11/2014
* Title starts with L:
Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls by David Sedaris - **** - 1/14/2014
Princess Peach:
* Character: Always getting into trouble, high maintenance:
Not Becoming My Mother: and Other Things She Taught Me Along the Way by Ruth Reichl - **** - 1/12/2014 - Mother is High Maintenance
* Cover or Title: Peach:
Ain't She a Peach by Molly Harper - ***** - 12/8/2021 - 305 Pages
Princess Daisy:
* Character: Sporty or boyish:
Harvest Hunting by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 2/20/2014
* Cover: Daisy
The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman - ***** - 10/11/2020 - 369 Pages
Bowser:
* Character: Change of heart/switches sides
Chose the Wrong Guy, Gave Him the Wrong Finger by Beth Harbison - ***** - 1/16/2014 - Main Character was engaged to one brother, but falls in love with the other
* Subject: Hostile takeover
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - **** - 2/10/2014
Bowser Jr.:
* Character: Only child, spoiled rotten, or needs to fulfill a legacy:
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014 - They're all spoiled rotten
Toad:
* Character: Extremely loyal or serves another:
Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward - **** - 2/3/2014
* Cover: red or white (or both!)
The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson - *** - 2/14/2014
Toadette:
* Character: Child or acts childish:
The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 1/23/2014
* Subject: Animals:
Zoo: The Graphic Novel by James Patterson - ** - 2/19/2014
Yoshi:
* Subject: Dinosaurs (or animals in general):
Dead Beat by Jim Butcher - ***** - 6/15/2014 - Dinosaur in the storyline
* Character: Loyal Pet:
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts - *** - 3/9/2014
* Cover: Rainbow:
Magic Smells Awful by Matthew K. Manning - ***** - 9/13/2021 - 125 Pages
Birdo:
* Character: spoiled, rich, or overly feminine:
Burn by Maya Banks - **** - 4/8/2014 - Rich Character
Wario:
* Character: Greedy, dumb, or hot tempered:
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 3/17/2014 - Idgy is Hot Tempered
* Title starts with W:
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah - ***** - 1/15/2014
* Cover: Yellow:
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - ***** - 2/13/2014
Waluigi:
* Character: Class clown, comic, or anything funny
Troubles and Treats by Tara Sivec - **** - 3/12/2014 - 230 Pages
* Cover: Purple:
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 1/8/2014
Rosalina:
* Character: Queen, Queen Bee (Popular), or Incredibly Smart:
Legend by Marie Lu - **** - 3/13/2014 - Incredibly Smart
* Cover: Crown or Wand:
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare - ***** - 5/22/2014 - Wand
King Boo:
* Character: Overly shy or extremely scary:
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr - **** - 3/29/2014
* Subject: Ghosts
Colton Manor by Francene Carroll - **** - 2/28/2014
Koopa Troopa:
* Character: a minion to someone else:
The Professional: Part 1 by Kresley Cole - ***** - 3/20/2014 - 120 Pages
* Subject: Soldiers:
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez - * - 3/5/2014
* Cover: Turtle
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Ghostbusters #1 by Erik Burnham - **** - 11/6/2019 - 24 Pages
Dry Bones:
* Subject: Undead:
The Undead Pool by Kim Harrison - ***** - 4/10/2014
* Character: Keeps trying no matter what:
The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan - **** - 1/21/2014
* Cover: Skeleton:
The Dead in Their Vaulted Arches by Alan Bradley - ***** - 5/14/2014
Kamek:
* Character: Wizard or has special powers (or is just obnoxiously full of them self):
Avenger's Angel by Heather Killough-Walden - *** - 1/22/2014
* Cover: Scepter:
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare - ***** - 5/22/2014
Goomba:
* Character: Turns on someone or stabs them in the back
Fly Away by Kristin Hannah - **** - 2/7/2014
* Cover: Mushrooms:
Nature Anatomy by Julia Rothman - ***** - 12/19/2021 - 224 Pages
Piranha Plant:
* Character: Overly protective of his home/town:
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2014
* Cover: Piranha Plant (or other plant):
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James - *** - 1/9/2014 - Flowers on Cover
Lakitu:
* Character: Holds many different jobs, is an artist, or helps the enemy:
Trouble on Reserve by Kim Harrison - ***** - 3/16/2014 - Does many different jobs
* Cover: Clouds:
Thinking of You by Jill Mansell - ***** - 5/8/2014
Ginkgo Biloba- Ginko is a large tree with bright green fan-shaped leaves. They are native to China and Japan. It improves memory and brain function and can also improve blood flow. Read a book set in China or Japan. Or read a book with a lot of characters or things to keep track of. You can also read a book with a tree on the cover.
Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong - ***** - 10/13/2020 - 482 Pages - Set in China
Ginseng- Ginseng, or five-fingers root, is a leafy green plant with small red berries. It has been used to cure impotence and can increase mental function.
Read a book with a red cover, a book that is fifth in a series or with five words in the title. You may also read a romance or a book that you've been putting off.
A Bad Day for Pretty by Sophie Littlefield - ***** - 2/18/2017 - 304 Pages - five words in title
Goldenseal- Goldenseal is often called the ground raspberry because the fruit is red and resembles a raspberry. The stem and leaves are hairy and deep green and the flowers are white. It has been used to cure eye diseases and prevent reoccurrence of diseases such as malaria. It has also been used as a yellow dye.
Read a book set in the jungle or a book that has a cover that you consider an eyesore. Or you may read a book with a yellow cover.
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich - *** - 1/12/2017 - 337 Pages - Cover is an eyesore
Heal-All- Heal-All has square stems and purple, spiky flowers. It is used for many ailments, both inward and outward. It is known as a general strengthener.
Read a book where a character is very good at many different things, a book with a square object on the cover, or a book with a character who is very strong.
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai - ***** - 11/3/2016 - 327 Pages - Very Strong
Kava Kava- A shrub with large spade-shaped leaves, Kava is known for being beneficial to people who suffer from anxiety. Side effects can include sensitivity to sunlight.
Read a book with repeating words in the title, a book where a character is overly anxious, a book with vampires, or a romance.
Soulless by Gail Carriger - ***** - 11/6/2016 - 365 Pages - Vampires
Mallow- Mallow has very soft, 3-5 lobed leaves and pale flowers. It is frequently given in the form of a syrup to children as a cure for coughs.
Read a book with something soft on the cover (feather, silk, fur, etc.), a book that is #3 or #5 in a series, or a book featuring children.
The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls - ***** - 4/11/2017 - 288 Pages - Features children
Milk Thistle- Milk thistle is a tall, thorny plant with glossy dark green leaves and white veins. It is beneficial to the liver, and the new flower can be steamed and eaten like an artichoke.
Read a book with a green cover, a book where a character has a drinking problem or drinks alcohol in great quantities, or a book where a character likes to cook.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire - **** - 11/11/2016 - 173 Pages - Green Cover
Mugwort- A tall-growing shrubby plant, with leaves that are smooth and dark green above and covered with a silvery down beneath. In Native American folklore Mugwort was rubbed on ones body to keep ghosts away or wearing a necklace to prevent dreaming of the dead. In the Middle Ages a crown made from its sprays was worn on St. John’s Eve to gain security from evil possession.
Read a book with a silver cover, a book with ghosts, or a book shelved as paranormal.
Bay of Sighs by Nora Roberts - **** - 2/6/2017 - 319 Pages - Shelved as paranormal
Mullein- The leaves are whitish with a soft, dense mass of hairs on both sides, which form a rosette at the base of the stem. The flower-spike is covered with sulphur-yellow flowers with five rounded petals. Blooms during July and August. Historically used as lamp wicks before the introduction of cotton. Mullein oil is very effective in the treatment of earaches.
Read a book with a yellow cover, a book that is #5 in a series, or a book with one of these on the cover: ear, rose, or lamp/candle.
Play of Passion by Nalini Singh - *** - 12/1/2016 - 321 Pages - Ear on cover
Queen-Anne’s lace- Also known as wild carrot, the flowers are white and umbellate with one or two reddish flowers in the center. Queen Anne’s lace earned its common name from a legend that tells of Queen Anne of England pricking her finger and a drop of blood landed on white lace she was sewing. It closely resembles poison hemlock.
Read a book with characters who are royalty, a book with blood on the cover, or a book where a character that everyone thinks is an ally turns out to be evil.
The Rook by Daniel O'Malley - ***** - 12/7/2016 - 496 Pages - Ally turns out to be evil
Skullcap- American skullcap derives its name from the caplike appearance of the small blue or purple flowers. It is used as a mild sedative. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect and may be useful for joint pain and arthritis.
Read a book that you find relaxing, a book with an older character, or a book with a blue or purple cover.
Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett - ***** - 12/11/2016 - 358 Pages - Blue Cover
St. John’s Wort- A herbaceous perennial with bright yellow flowers, St. John's Wort is often used as a natural anti-depressant. It can cause severe interactions with other medications.
Read a book with a yellow cover, a book where a character is depressed or a book you consider sad. You may also read a book where the characters clash in some way.
Fairest by Marissa Meyer - *** - 12/13/2016 - 220 Pages - Depressed
Usnea- Also know as Old Man's Beard, Usnea is a light green lichen most commonly found in the Pacific Northwest of the USA. It has strong antibacterial properties and can be very useful in fighting off infections.
Read a book with an old man on the cover or with a character who is a wizard, a book with a green cover, or a book where a character is injured.
Black Dog by Rachel Neumeier - ***** - 12/25/2016 - 448 Pages - Injured
Valerian- Valerian has small flowers, white and tinged with pink. They have a strange, but not unpleasant smell. However the root, which is the part used in herbal medicine, smells like a mix between old socks and stinky cheese. Cats are very attracted to the scent. Valerian is mainly used as a sedative and stress reliever.
Read a book with a cat on the cover or a character who has a cat, a book with a white cover, or a book with a character who repels others. You may also read a book where a character does something special to de-stress (a beach visit, spa, party, etc)
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis - **** - 12/9/2016 - 293 Pages - Cat on Cover
Yarrow- Yarrow has also been called Soldier's Woundwort and Bloodwort because of the folklore surrounding this herb. It has been said that soldiers on the battlefield would use Yarrow to stop the bleeding of their wounds. In Folklore, placing Yarrow under your pillow at night would bring visions of your future mate. The flower heads are flat on the top and leaves are deeply serrated.
Read a book with a character who is a soldier, something flat on the cover, or a book shelved as romance.
A Girl's Best Friend by Elizabeth Young - **** - 12/29/2016 - 308 Pages - Romance
Finished! 36/36!The Herbs
Agrimony- Commonly found throughout England, another common name for Agrimony is "Church-Steeples". In the Middle Ages it was believed that if Agrimony was placed under a pillow, the sleeper would not wake until the plant was removed.
Read a book where a character is in a coma or unconscious for a time, a book set in England, or a book with a church on the cover:
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - *** - 9/6/2016 - 507 Pages - Set in England
Aloe- The Egyptians revered Aloe as the "Plant of Immortality". Aloe remains one of the only things known to heal atomic burns, and it is also commonly used to treat sunburn.
Read a book set in Egypt, or a book with a character thought to be immortal, a book that mentions bombs or a military force, or a book that takes place during the summer. You may also read a book with a bright green cover.
Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/13/2016 - 336 Pages
Arnica- Arnica has daisy-like yellow flowers. It is commonly found in skin creams to soothe sore muscles, especially in athletes. It may cause serious complications if taken internally.
Read a book where the MC is either an athlete or someone who is very active, a book where someone is poisoned, or a book with a yellow cover.
Wake by Amanda Hocking - ** - 1/5/2017 - 309 Pages - Active MC
Ashwagandha- Ashwagandha has been used since ancient times, mostly in India. In Sanskrit ashwagandha means “the smell of a horse”. It is used frequently because of its rejuvenating properties. It bears small red fruit.
Read a book set in India, or a book where the MC has/rides horses, or a book where someone is trying to become stronger or better in some way. You can also read a book with red on the cover:
I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse by Lee Gutkind - **** - 9/8/2016 - Became stronger
Blackberry- Blackberry is a large plant with delicious berries and a very large amount of thorns. The leaves and root were often used to treat sore throats and as a cough remedy.
Read a book where someone makes blackberry pie or jam, or with a character who is considered 'prickly', a book where someone has a cold, or a book with a purple cover.
Lucky Us by Amy Bloom - *** - 9/15/2016 - 256 Pages - Prickly Character
Bloodroot- Bloodroot is native from Quebec south to Florida and west to Kansas. The root contains a lot of red juice which stains the skin when broken. The flowers are white. Bloodroot is endangered.
Read a book with vampires, or a book where the MC is either protecting someone or must be protected from something/someone. You may also read a book with a predominately white cover.
First Comes Love by Emily Giffin - *** - 12/12/2016 - 380 Pages - White Cover
Burdock- Burdock is a tall plant with prickly burrs and purple, pink, or white flowers. The root is edible. Burdock is often used as a blood purifier.
Read a book where the MC is a chef or loves to cook, or read a book where one of the characters is a doctor or healer. You can also read a book with something prickly or sharp on the cover.
Under the Table by Stephanie Evanovich - **** - 10/9/2019 - 336 Pages - Main Character is a chef
Calendula- Calendula, also known as Pot Marigold, is commonly used for skin ailments and can be found in a variety of skin creams. It has also been used to bring down fevers. The plant self sows like nothing else (I cannot get rid of the little suckers).
Read a book with a beautiful character, a romance or 'steamy' book, a book that has an irritating character, or is a part of a long series.
E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton - *** - 10/7/2016 - 320 Pages - Part of a long series
California Poppy- The California Poppy is the state flower of California. It has tranquilizing properties and is mentally stabilizing. The flowers are usually orange.
Read a book set in California, a book that is relaxing or makes you feel good, or a book with a orange cover.
Madame Mirabou's School of Love by Barbara Samuel - **** - 12/28/2016 - 320 Pages - Orange Cover
Cascara Sagrada - Cascara was used extensively by the Native American tribes. It has small berries that range from red to purple-black.
Read a book set in the Old West or with a Native American character. You may also read a book with red or purple on the cover.
A Night of No Return by Sarah Morgan - *** - 11/15/2016 - 192 Pages - Red on Cover
Catnip- As the name suggests, catnip is known for attracting cats. Catnip tea is used to treat restlessness and nervousness, and is very useful as a mild nervine for children. Studies have shown that it could possibly be as effective as deet in repelling mosquitoes.
Read a book where the MC has a cat or with a cat character, a book with a restless character or someone under a lot of stress, or a book taking place in Africa or the jungle.
Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 10/11/2016 - 328 Pages - Under a lot of stress
Cayenne- Cayenne is a powerful stimulant known for its beneficial effect on the heart and the blood vessels. It has been used in emergencies to stabilize people who have had heart attacks or who are hemorrhaging. It is said to be unequalled for warding off diseases.
Read a 'spicy' book such as romance or erotica, a book with a red cover, a book that makes your heart race, or a book with a character who has some sort of illness.
The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher - ***** - 1/16/2017 - 257 Pages - Red cover with mental illness
Chamomile- Chamomile is an aromatic herb with white, daisy-like petals and a yellow conical center. It has been known as the "Plant's Physician" because it contributes to the health of the garden. It is considered the only certain remedy for nightmares. It is comforting and often used for relaxation.
Read a book with a white or yellow cover, a book with a character who gardens or a garden on the cover, or a book that relaxes you. You may also read a book with something you consider to be frightening.
Separate Beds by Elizabeth Buchan - **** - 11/1/2016 - 384 Pages - White cover, gardens, relaxing
Chaste Tree- Chaste (or Vitex) is known as "the woman's herb" because of its beneficial effects for women in all cycles of life. It has been used to increase fertility and help with menopause symptoms, as well as cure acne, headaches, and prevent insect bites. The dark purple berries and the seeds are the parts used to make medicine.
Read a book with a MC who is a woman, a book with someone who has a baby, or a book with a purple cover.
Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/20/2016 - 333 Pages - MC is a woman
Chicory- Chicory is common in parts of England and Ireland. The flowers are a very light blue. Chicory is used in salads and the root is roasted and ground to use as a coffee substitute. A decoction of the root has been used to help with liver problems.
Read a book set in England or Ireland, a book with a character who drinks a lot, or a book with a light blue cover. You may also read a book with a character who loves coffee.
Fat Chance by Nick Spalding - *** - 10/3/2016 - 288 Pages - Set in England
Cleavers- The plant is covered with tiny hooked barbs which allow it to cling to other plants and the clothing of passing humans. It has a reputation of being used to cure benign tumors and growths, and cancer. The flowers are white or greenish-white.
Read a book with a character who clings to a person or a way of life, a book with someone who has cancer or a tumor, or a book with a white or green cover.
Matched by Ally Condie - ** - 1/4/2017 - 369 Pages - clings to a person/green cover
Comfrey- Comfrey is a hairy plant with large, bright green leaves and drooping creamy-yellow or purple flowers. It is a powerful healer and, when used externally as a compress or salve, can increase the speed of healing. Comfrey has also been known as "knitbone" and has been used for hundreds of years to heal fractures and breaks in bone.
Read a book where someone has a broken bone or has some sort of wound, or a book with a green, yellow, or purple cover.
Brighter Than the Sun by Darynda Jones - *** - 2/2/2017 - 112 Pages - Yellow Cover
Dandelion- Dandelion is a common plant with bright yellow flowers. The name is a corruption of the French "Dent de Lion", which means "Lion's Tooth". The leaves and flowers are delicious in salads. Dandelion has been used to help cure liver and kidney diseases and it is often used to make herbal wine. It blooms all summer.
Read a book with a lion shifter, a book with a yellow cover, or a book set during the summer. You may also use a book with a character who works in a winery or drinks wine.
Summer by the Sea by Susan Wiggs - ***** - 6/23/2020 - 416 Pages - Set in Summer
Echinacea- Echinacea has rich purple, cone-shaped flowers. It has been used to support the immune system and prevent viral infections. The Native American tribes used Echinacea to cure snake and spider bites.
Read a book with a purple cover, a book where someone is sick, or a book where someone is poisoned. You may also read a book with a Native American character.
Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 12/11/2019 - 368 Pages - Native American Character
Elderberry- Native American tribes called Elder the "tree of music" and used the branches to make flutes. The ancient Germans believed it to be the dwelling of Mother Hulda, the protectress of house and home. The berries turn sky-blue when ripe and can be made into a syrup that can cure or prevent colds.
Read a book with a light blue cover, a book that is "homey" or has otherworldly beings, or a book with a character who is musical.
Delirium by Lauren Oliver - *** - 3/15/2017 - 441 Pages - Light Blue Cover
Feverfew- Feverfew is a daisy-like plant with white flowers with yellow centers. Regular use of the herb can prevent migraines and arthritis. Bugs can't abide Feverfew, so it is very useful in the garden.
Read a book with a white or yellow cover, a book where someone is under a lot of stress or has a head injury, or a book where the MC succeeds in keeping their distance from someone who 'bugs' them.
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - ***** - 1/9/2017 - 328 Pages - Under a lot of stress
Finished!Novel Books & Reading Challenges
Alpha and Omega Couples
Duration: 1/1/2015 - Til Done!
Progress: 52 out of 52
Rules:
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A: Anne Bishop and Jennifer L. Armentrout
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout - **** - 4/5/2015 - 382 Pages
Written in Red by Anne Bishop - ***** - 4/9/2015 - 433 Pages
B: Brian K. Vaughan and Patricia Briggs
Saga Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan - ***** - 2/21/2015 - 504 Pages
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 4/22/2015 - 336 Pages
C: Chris Cleave and Kresley Cole
Little Bee by Chris Cleave - *** - 4/14/2015 - 266 Pages
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages
D: Darynda Jones and Emily M. Danforth
Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - ***** - 1/8/2015 - 326 Pages
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth - ***** - 12/17/2015 - 470 Pages
E: Erin Morgenstern and Susan Ee
World After by Susan Ee - * - 1/6/2015 - 438 Pages
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - **** - 2/22/2015 - 387 Pages
F: Fannie Flagg (Author of A Redbird Christmas) and May Agnes Fleming
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages
The Unseen Bridegroom or Wedded for a Week by May Agnes Fleming - **** - 6/22/2015 - 246 Pages
G: George R.R. Martin and Jane Green
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 2/1/2015 - 835 Pages
Jemima J by Jane Green - ***** - 2/18/2015 - 373 Pages
H: Humble the Poet and Laurell K. Hamilton
Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton - **** - 1/19/2015 - 320 Pages
Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths for a Better Life by Humble the Poet - *** - 5/5/2021 - 320 Pages
I: Ilona Andrews and Eowyn Ivey
Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2015
The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey - ***** - 3/13/2021 - 386 Pages
J: Jojo Moyes and Hillary Jordan
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 1/14/2015 - 369 Pages
K: Karen Russell and Lisa Kleypas
Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell - *** - 4/2/2015 - 243 Pages
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015
L: Lisa Kleypas and Jeff Lindsay
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay - ***** - 4/28/2015 - 288 Pages
M: Mary Balogh and Michelle Moran
Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh - **** - 1/24/2015 - 422 Pages
Nefertiti by Michelle Moran - *** - 2/26/2015 - 463 Pages
N: Neil Gaiman and Ted Naifeh
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - **** - 1/23/2015 - 181 Pages
Courtney Crumrin Volume 1: The Night Things by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 1/6/2016
O: Octavia E. Butler and Maggie Osborne
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler - *** - 1/20/2015 - 288 Pages
The Seduction of Samantha Kincade by Maggie Osborne - **** - 7/22/2015 - 380 Pages
P: P.C. Cast and Nancy Pearl
Hunted by P.C. Cast - *** - 5/4/2015 - 323 Pages
Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason by Nancy Pearl - ***** - 4/6/2015 - 304 Pages
Q: Queenie Chan and Julia Quinn
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn - ***** - 11/1/2015 - 374 Pages
The Dreaming, Vol. 1 by Queenie Chan - ***** - 2/10/2017 - 192 Pages
R: Rick Riordan and Mary Doria Russell
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell - ***** - 1/26/2015 - 408 Pages
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan - ***** - 5/14/2015 - 368 Pages
S: Stieg Larsson and J. Courtney Sullivan
Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan - *** - 1/15/2015 - 388 Pages
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson - ***** - 5/26/2015 - 503 Pages
T: Tessa Dare and Laini Taylor
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor - *** - 4/30/2015 - 613 Pages
Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare - ***** - 12/10/2015 - 384 Pages
U: Ulises Fariñas and Anne Ursu
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu - **** - 12/16/2015 - 312 Pages
Cloudia and Rex by Ulises Fariñas - *** - 8/19/2020 - 80 Pages
V: Victoria Laurie and Carrie Vaughn
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn - ***** - 1/25/2015
Better Read Than Dead by Victoria Laurie - **** - 8/5/2016 - 296 Pages
W: Wade Rouse and J.R. Ward
The Shadows by J.R. Ward - ***** - 5/12/2015 - 592 Pages
I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages
X: Xander Carrow from Matched and Qiu Xiaolong
Matched by Ally Condie - ** - 1/4/2017 - 369 Pages
Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong - ***** - 10/13/2020 - 482 Pages
Y: Yasmine Galenorn and Malala Yousafzai
Night Myst by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 7/10/2015 - 317 Pages
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai - ***** - 11/3/2016 - 327 Pages
Z: Zane Zachary Garrett in Sticks & Stones and Rebecca Zanetti
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux - *** - 9/21/2018 - 322 Pages
Done!Nothing but Reading Challenges
Setting Alphabet Reading Challenge
Duration: 8/19/2013 - Til Done!
Goal: Travel the world alphabetically! From A - Z use different settings and locals to read the alphabet. You may use the names of cities, counties, states, Providences, countries, lakes, oceans, mountain range, islands, national parks, etc.
For hard to find letters, like "X" and "Z", you may use settings with with the letter within the name.
Progress: 26 out of 26
A: Africa: Zoo by James Patterson - *** - 9/4/2013
B: Burbank, California: Unsinkable: A Memoir by Debbie Reynolds - ***** - 9/9/2013
C: Colorado: How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal - ***** - 8/22/2013
D: Denver: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley - ***** - 10/20/2013
E: England: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley - ***** - 8/20/2013
F: Fool's Gold, California: Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery - *** - 9/11/2013
G: Greece: Your Wicked Heart by Meredith Duran - ***** - 8/22/2013
H: Hawaii: The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings - **** - 9/6/2013
I: Illinois: On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves - ***** - 9/2/2013
J: Juno, Alaska: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan - **** - 1/21/2014
K: King George Island, Antartica: The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon by John Hanc - ***** - 10/24/2013
L: London: Doukakis's Apprentice by Sarah Morgan - *** - 9/18/2013
M: Montana: Frostbite by Richelle Mead - *** - 8/26/2013
N: New Mexico: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - *** - 8/21/2013
O: Ohio: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec - ***** - 12/4/2013
P: Port Gagra, Republic of Georgia: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/15/2013
Q: Queens, NY: Cartwheels in a Sari: A Memoir of Growing Up Cult by Jayanti Tamm - ***** - 10/16/2020 - 288 Pages
R: Rosewood, Pennsylvania: Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - ***** - 1/14/2014
S: Santa Teresa, California: B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton - **** - 8/23/2013
T: Three Sisters Island, Massachusetts: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts - ** - 9/17/2013
U: Utah: The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff - ***** - 8/28/2013
V: Virgin River, California: Virgin River by Robyn Carr - **** - 9/16/2013
W: Wind Canyon, Wyoming: Against the Wind by Kat Martin - **** - 8/30/2013
X: Morganville, Texas: The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine - *** - 5/26/2014
Y: Yorkshire: James Herriot's Animal Stories by James Herriot - ***** - 3/7/2021 - 145 Pages
Z: Tarzana, California: Hooked on Murder by Betty Hechtman - ***** - 3/23/2014 - 280 Pages
Nothing But Reading ChallengesNPR's Best Books of 2019 Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2020-December 31, 2020
Progress: 13 out of 25
Just Getting Warmed Up: 1- 5 books
Bookworm: 5-11 books
Catch Me If You Can: 12-24 books
Reading Superhero: 25+ books
Back again, because you, the readers, requested this challenge!
NPR (National Public Radio) has published their list of the staff's favorite reads of 2019. With over 300 titles on the list, there is sure to be something for everyone.
My NPR 2019 Shelf
NPR's Best Books of 2019
1. The Good Egg by Jory John - ***** - 4/14/2019
2. Another by Christian Robinson - ***** - 5/4/2019
3. My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero - ***** - 8/18/2019
4. They Called Us Enemy by George Takei - ***** - 10/29/2019
5. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki - ***** - 11/14/2019 - 289 Pages
6. Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams - ***** - 12/19/2019 - 330 Pages
7. Guts by Raina Telgemeier - ***** - 1/7/2020 - 144 Pages
8. How Do You Dance? by Thyra Heder - ***** - 1/27/2020
9. Who Wet My Pants? by Bob Shea - ***** - 2/15/2020
10. Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki - ***** - 5/31/2020 - 196 Pages
11. Disappearing Earth by Julia Phillips - *** - 6/19/2020 - 264 Pages
12. Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard - ***** - 7/1/2020
13. The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern - ***** - 10/2/2020 - 498 Pages
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesReading University Challenge
Duration: 10/1/2020 -
Progress: 0 out of ?
College, while not for everyone, is known for it's huge amount of required reading, and usually not reading anyone enjoys doing. In this challenge, we decided to take a spin on that reading list and let you earn a reading degree in the genres you want to read! Take a crack at PHD of Paranormal Science or try something a bit more broad and stop at a Bachelors in History. Broaden your reading horizon, try out some genres you may not have tried before, and most importantly read all those books you never got to read while you were in school!
For this challenge you'll be progressing through the various degrees at your own pace. Start out with your Associates Degree, move on to a Bachelors, Masters, and finally a Doctorate. You can stop at any level, but no skipping ahead! Below you'll find the criteria for each degree level, as well as a better description of what fits in each category and subcategory of the core curriculum. Now have fun as you start earning your first degree!
Degree Progression:
For this challenge you'll be progressing through the various degrees at your own pace.
Start at the beginning...
Associates Degree (7 books in all)
► Read 1 book from each core subject (7 books)
After completing your Associates, move on to get your Bachelors degree...
Bachelors Degree: (20 books in all)
► Choose a Major (read 10 books from any 1 subject)
► Choose a Minor (read 3 books from any 1 subject, not the same as your major)
After completing your Bachelor's Degree, you may decide you want to Master a specific topic...
Masters Degree: (35 books in all)
► Choose 1 core subject to master - read 3 books from each subcategory, read 3 books mixed and matched (any subcategory from that core group) (15 books)
♦ Note: Can choose the same or a different category from your bachelors degree
Already a Master? Why not get a Doctorate?
PHD: (45 books in all)
► Choose 1 subcategory from your Masters and read 10 books from that subcategory.
♦♦♦♦ CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU ARE A COLLEGE GRADUATE!!! ♦♦♦♦
Core Subjects: Science, Literature, History, Social Science, Art, Language, Athletics
Subcategories:
Science: science fiction, earth science, life science, applied science
Literature: american novel, european novel, world novel, graphic novel
History: alternate history, american history, european history, world history
Social Science: anthropology, psychology, education, political science
Art: fine arts, visual arts, music, art history
Language: indo-european, sino-tibetan, niger-congo, austronesian
Athletics: baseball, olympics, cricket, sports history
In Depth Sub Category List:
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Example Degree Setup:
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Note:
In 2013 we started this challenge, and we've now decided to start a new thread for the challenge to freshen it up a bit! You can find the old thread here
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesCelestial Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 (This challenge lasts for 1 year from the date you start)
Progress: 0 out of 88
A constellation is a group of stars which are set reasonably close together with a name assigned to them. The name usually, but not always, has something to do with Greek mythology and, when the stars are connected with lines, reveal an image or pattern which someone deemed they looked like and for which they were named. I imagine at some point in time, someone looked at the stars similarly to the way some look at clouds and tried to find images hidden amongst them. Perhaps they inspired the first connect the dots game.
The following is a list of constellations listed by the month they are most visible to the human eye or telescope in the night sky. Your mission, if you wish to accept it, is to read as many of the constellations as you can in one year.
You may do so via (feel free to mix these options up however you'd like):
1.
Spell-it-out challenge using characters, titles, author names, etc. to denote a letter to each constellations letters in its name
2,
Read books with titles that include the constellation's name, abbreviation, or image name
3.
Reading a book(s) that in some way, shape, or form connects it to the said constellation. For instance, the constellation Boötes' image is associate with a herdsman. If you wish, you may read a book with a cowboy in it or on the cover. Similarly, the Constellation Microscopium's symbol is a microscope. You could, therefore, read a book with a scientist in it. Additionally, some of the constellations are names and if you read a book with a character who has that name (like Leo in Lisa Kleypas' Hathaway series) you can mark the whole constellation off that way as well.
Be creative, make connections, and have fun reading and making your own connections to the star groupings. You DO NOT need to read the constellations during the month they are listed under. I just thought it would be fun to know which months the constellations were most visible.
Example of a Spell-it-out Challenge:
For Ara:
A - Another Roadside Attraction by Tim Robbins
R - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
A - Ashwini in Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh
Constellations by Month
◉ October
Aquarius (Water-Carrier/Cup-Carrier)
Cepheus (King of Aethiopia/King)
Grus (Crane)
Lacerta (Lizard)
Octans (Octan/John Hadley-inventor of octan/Eight)
Pegasus (abbreviation Peg)
Piscis Austrinus (Southern Fish/Fish)
◉ November
Andromeda (The Chained Woman/Woman)
Cassiopeia (The Seated Queen/Queen/Vain Queen)
Phoenix
Pisces (Plural for Fish)
Sculptor
Tucana (Toucan)
◉ December
Aries (Ram/Abbreviation Ari)
Cetus (Sea Monster/Whale/Shark)
Eridanus (Po River/River)
Fornax (Furnace/Brazier)
Horologium (Clock)
Hydrus (Male Water Snake)
Perseus
Triangulum (The Triangle)
◉ January
Caelum (The engraver's chisel)
Dorado (Dolphinfish/Swordfish)
Mensa (Table)
Orion (The Hunter)
Reticulum (Net/Reticle)
Taurus (Bull)
◉ February
Auriga (Charioteer)
Camelopardalis (Giraffe/Camel/Leopard)
Canis Major (Greater Dog)
Columba (Dove)
Gemini (Twins)
Lepus (Hare/Rabbit/Bunny)
Monoceros (Unicorn)
Pictor (Painter/Painter's Easel)
◉ March
Cancer (Crab)
Canis Minor (Smaller Dog/Puppy)
Carina (Keel of a Ship)
Lynx (Cat)
Puppis (Poop Deck of a Ship)
Pyxis (Mariner's Compass)
Vela (Sails of a Ship)
Volans (Flying Fish)
◉ April
Antlia (Pump)
Chamaeleon (Lizard)
Crater (Cup)
Hydra (Female Water Snake)
Leo (Lion)
Leo Minor (Smaller Lion/Lion Cub)
Sextans (Astronomical Sextant)
Ursa Major (Larger Bear/Big Dipper)
◉ May
Canes Venatici (Hunting Dogs)
Centaurus (Centaur-Half man/Half Horse)
Coma Berenices (Queen Berenice's Hair)
Corvus (Raven/Crow)
Crux (Cross)
Musca (the Bee/Southern Fly)
Virgo (Virgin)
◉ June
Boötes (herdsman or plowman)
Circinus (Compass)
Libra (Weighing Scales)
Lupus (Wolf)
Ursa Minor (Little Bear/Little Dipper/Bear Cub)
◉ July
Apus (No Feet/Bird of Paradise)
Ara (Altar)
Corona Borealis (Northern Crown)
Draco (Dragon)
Hercules (the abbreviation is Her)
Norma (Normal/Right Angle/Rule/Carpenter's square/Level)
Ophiuchus (Serpent-bearer)
Scorpius (Scorpion)
Serpens(Snake)
Triangulum Australe(The Southern Triangle)
◉ August
Corona Austrina (Southern Crown)
Lyra (Lyre/Harp)
Sagittarius (Archer)
Scutum (Shield)
Telescopium (Telescope)
◉ September
Aquila (Eagle)
Capricornus (Horned Male Goat/Goat Horn/Sea Goat)
Cygnus (Swan)
Delphinus (Dolphin)
Equuleus (Little Horse/Pony/Foal)
Indus (Indian)
Microscopium (Microscope)
Pavo (Peacock)
Sagitta (Arrow)
Vulpecula (Fox)
Nothing But Reading ChallengesOctober: Creature Feature
Duration: 10/1/2020 - 11/30/2020 (Duration 2 months from start date)
Progress: 0 out of 25
Levels
Rainbows: 1-8 books
Bats: 9-16 books
Brains: 17-24 books
Full Moon: 25+ books
October is a month full of good spooky fun and ends with people embracing their inner creature for Halloween. From Corn Mazes to haunted houses, it's a time to celebrate the delights of the paranormal!
This fun individual challenge celebrates the paranormal creatures we love to read about and lets us adults still believe that magic might in fact, be real. The challenge gives readers a few ways to meet the requirements and please mix and match as you desire.
List of Paranormal Creatures:
(view spoiler)
Rules
Option 1: Read books featuring a creature on the Creature list
Option 2: Spell out (*) the Creature type
Option 3: Read books with MPG of creature type (Zombie, Fae, etc) or MPG Paranormal
Option 4: Mix of the above options
Re reads are allowed (6 month rule)
Page count = minimum 100 pages
Any format is allowed
(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audio book narrator's first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.
As always, if the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word
Nothing But Reading ChallengesOctober: National Grouch Day (Oct 15th)
Duration: 10/1/2020 - 11/30/2020 (Duration 2 months from start date)
Progress: 0 out of 14
NATIONAL GROUCH DAY
National Grouch Day on October 15th sends out notices to all the grouches of the world to be their truest grouch. If you are a grouch today is your special day. According to Sesame Street Magazine, the day was created for all grouches to celebrate their way of life.
Sometimes grumps give backhanded compliments. “Your house looked horrible until you painted it.” Other times they don’t give them at all. Noise, silence, general activity will make a grouch generally unpleasant.
As per Merriam-Webster dictionary, a grouch is described as:
a person who complains frequently or constantly
a habitually irritable or complaining person
It seems that a grouch may be happy (although they would never admit it) only when others are unhappy and grouchy. It is then that they feel most comfortable with having others share in their grumpy, cantankerous, surly world with them.
Levels
Oscar the Grouch: 1-8 books
Statler & Waldorf: 9-16 books
Severus Snape: 17-24 books
Ove Lindahl: 25+ books
Rules
Option 1: Read books mentioning a character on the Grouch list
Option 2: Spell out (*) the Grouch's name
List of Grouches:
(view spoiler)
Option 3: Mix of options 1 and 2
Re reads are allowed (6 month rule)
Page count = minimum 100 pages
Any format is allowed
(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audio book narrator's first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.
As always, if the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesJuly: Ice Cream Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2020 - 8/31/2020
Progress: 0 out of 26+
One Scoop: 7 books
Two Scoops: 8-18 books
Three Scoops: 19 - 25 books
Four Scoops: 26 + books
Come on everyone! July is National ice cream month; so lets celebrate. What's your favorite flavor?
Duration 2 months from start date
Option #1- Read books with ice cream on the cover.
Option #2- Spell out any or all of the ice cream flavors listed below (* not limited to this list- 83 list words) using the usual spell it out rules*
A – Almond, Apple
B – Blackberry, Banana, Black Cherry, Blueberry, Brownie, Bubblegum, Butterscotch
C – Chocolate, Cappuccino, Caramel Cream, Caramel Nut Cluster, Caramel Peanut Butter, Cherry, Chocolate Almond, Chocolate chip cookie dough, Cookies and Cream, Coffee, Carrot Cake Ice Cream, Chocolate Chip, Cranberry, Chocolate Cherry Fudge
D – Dark Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, Donnatella
E – Espresso, Espresso Fudge
F – Fudge, Fudge Mountain, Fudge Ripples, French Vanilla, Frutti Tutti
G – Grape, Green Tea, Ginger, Guinness
H – Honeycomb
I – Irish Cream
J – Jelly Bean, Jam, Jalapeno
K – Key Lime Pie, Kiwi
L – Lemon, Licorice
M – Mint Chocolate Chip, Maple, Maple Walnut, Mint, Mango
N – Neapolitan, Nut
O – Orange, Oreo
P – Praline, Pistachio, Peanut Butter, Peppermint, Pecan, Peanut, Pineapple, Peach
Q –Quince
R – Rocky Road, Raspberry, Raspberry Rum, Rocky Road, Rum Raisin
S – Strawberry, Strawberry Shortcake, Strawberry Cheesecake, Sherbert
T – Triple Strawberry, Triple Chocolate, Toffee Temptations
U – Ube
V – Vanilla
W – Watermelon
X – Xigua
Y – Yam
Z –Zucchini Bread
Nothing But Reading ChallengesSummer Reading Challenge
Duration: July 1- Aug 30
Progress: 0 out of 27
Levels:
Campfire: 1- 8 books
Smore: 9-17 books
RV: 18 -25 books
Tent: 26 + books
It's summer time and that means we are ready to go camping. So grab your RV (or tent) and pull out!
Option 1. Pick either path A or B. Read the tasks associated for each path.
Path A. Set up your RV
-You've finally arrived at your reserved campground spot. Back your trailer onto your site. Read a book with a truck on the cover.
-Hook up your water to the water supply. Read a book with water on the cover.
- Everyone is hungry. Its time to BBQ supper. Read a book with a bbq (or bbq meal) on the cover.
-Relax and enjoy your vacation. Read a book with a glass of wine on the cover (or other alcoholic beverage on the cover)
Path B. Set up your tent
- Don't forget to secure your pegs. Read a book with a hammer on the cover.
- Roll out your sleeping bag and set up your bed. Read a book with bedding on the cover (i.e- blanket, quilt, pillow)
-Start your campfire and roast marshmallows. Read a book with something sweet on the cover. (specifically a food item)
-Relax and enjoy your vacation. Read a book with a glass of wine on the cover. (or any other alcholic beverage)
Option 2: Spell it out. Using the usual spell it out rules(*) spell out the words from the list below. Word list under spoiler.
(view spoiler)
Option 3- Mix and match from options 1 & 2.
(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audio book narrator's first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name. If the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word.
Nothing But Reading ChallengesMay: Wear Purple for Peace Day
Duration: May 1- June 30
Progress: 0 out of 26+
Levels:
Martian - 1-12 books
ET - 13-25 books
Extraterrestrial - 26 books +
I'm always looking for ideas for new challenges and had to chuckle when I saw this one! I couldn't resist designing a challenge for this wacky holiday. Don't be misled by the title like I was. Wear purple for peace day celebrated on May 16th is in fact to encourage humans to be more peaceful so we may entertain an alien invasion.
Option #1- Spell out(*) the words "Peace" and "Alien"
Option #2- Read books with purple objects on the covers (clothing, flowers,accessories, etc)
Option #3- Read books about peace or books that come to a peaceful conclusion from a conflict
Option #4- Read books about aliens
Option #5- Mix & match. (combine tasks from any or all of the options)
