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πSEPTEMBER β Sapphireβ 1. β Read a book with a deep blue cover; post the cover.
Virgil Wander | Leif Enger β β β β β (09/29/25)
β 2. β Read a book whose title starts with a letter in BLUE; disregard A, An and The.
Bones in the Begonias | Dale Mayer β β β (09/10/25)
β 3. β Read a book with a major character that you would consider to be dignified; tell us who and briefly explain.
Undeading Bells | Drew Hayes β β β β β (09/02/25)
Gideon, a dragon, someone who has lived a very long time. He looks young but isnβt, and exudes dignity.
β 4. β Read a book with something sparkly shown prominently on the cover; post the cover.
Damsel in a Dress | Kirsten Weiss β β β (09/16/25)
Sparkles.
β 5. β Read a book with a snake or other reptile on the cover or somewhere in the story.
The Essex Serpent | Sarah Perry β β β (09/09/25)
β 6. β Read a book with the word HEAVEN in the title or in the text; post the page/location number and a brief excerpt.
Out of the Dust | Karen Hesse β β β (09/02/25)
That is heaven. How supremely heaven playing piano can be β Page 14.
πOCTOBER - Opal/Tourmaline
β 1. β Read a book with a predominantly black cover; post the cover.
A Local Habitation | Seanan McGuire β β (10/08/25)
β 2. β Read a book whose title starts with O (disregard A, An, The).
Our Wives Under the Sea | Julia Armfield β β (10/07/25)
β 3. β Read a book in which fingerprints play an important role in some way; using spoiler tags, briefly explain.
Murder on the Marlow Belle | Robert Thorogood β β β (10/04/25)
Fingerprints on various items are wiped off, throwing the cops off the scent of the murderer.
β 4. β Read a book with HORROR on the main GR page.
Play Nice | Rachel Harrison β β β β (10/14/25)
β 5. β Read a book that is popular, more than 10,000 ratings on Goodreads; tell us how many.
Slough House | Mick Herron β β β β (10/01/25)
21,854 ratings.
β 6. β Read a book with a cardinal number in the title.
One of Us | Dan Chaon β β β (11/02/25)
πNOVEMBER - Topaz/Citrine
β 1. β Read a book with a predominantly yellow cover; post the cover.
Neverhome | Laird Hunt β (11/15/25)
β 2. β Read a book with PARANORMAL on the main GR genre page.
The Haunting of Maddy Clare | Simone St. James β (11/30/25)
β 3. β Read a book by an author whose first or last initial is I; post a link to the author's GR page.
To Track a Traitor | Iona Whishaw β β β β (11/05/25)
β 4. β Read a book set in the 1800s; tell us the year.
The Hound of the Baskervilles | Arthur Conan Doyle β β β β (11/11/25)
1889.
β 5. β Read a book with a main character who works in a medical field (doctor, nurse, caregiver, etc.); tell us who and the career.
What Stalks the Deep | T. Kingfisher β β (11/12/25)
Denton, a physician and ex-army medic.
β 6. β Read a book that was (library book, ARC, gift, etc.); tell us where you got it.
Katabasis | R.F. Kuang β β (11/01/25)
Library book.
*** Completed (11/30/25) ***
I'm finished.2024 Birthstones by the Month
Duration: Dec 01, 2024 - Nov 30, 2025
Completed: 72/72
πDecember β Turquoise
β 1. β Read a book set in France or with a French character.
The Day of the Jackal | Frederick Forsyth β β β β (01/02/25)
β 2. β Read a book with a turquoise or light blue cover; post the cover.
Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures | Katherine Rundell β β β β (12/02/24)
β 3. β Read a book with the letter X somewhere in the title or author's name; post a link to the author's GR page if using that option.
Aunt Bessie Enjoys | Diana Xarissa β β β (01/03/25)
β 4. β Read a book with ROMANCE on the GR main genre page.
Thread on Arrival | Lea Wait β β (01/04/25)
β 5. β Read a book with a character you consider lucky; tell us who and why.
I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir | Youngmi Mayer β β β β β (12/02/24)
There are many things that Youngmi endured, but (view spoiler).
β 6. β Read a book from your favorite genre (that relaxes you).
Mint Chocolate Murder | Meri Allen β β β β (12/01/24)
Cozy Mystery.
πJanuary β Garnet
β 1. β Read a book with a many-colored cover that has very little, if any, blue; post the cover.
You'll Never Believe Me: A Life of Lies, Second Tries, and Things I Should Only Tell My Therapist | Kari Ferrell β β β (01/10/25)
β 2. β Read a book you consider to be scary; using spoiler tags, tell us why.
The Owl Killers | Karen Maitland β β β (01/06/25)
There are paranormal elements but the scary part is the ignorance and intolerance of the people, which doesnβt seem to have changed even if this is set centuries earlier.
β 3. β Read a book with a main character who keeps physically fit.
One of the Girls | Lucy Clarke β β (01/03/25)
Fen.
β 4. β Read a book with TRAVEL on the GR main genre page.
The Great River: The Making and Unmaking of the Mississippi | Boyce Upholt β β β β β (01/13/25)
β 5. β Read a "long-lasting" book, over 500 pages; tell us the page count.
The Waste Lands | Stephen King β β β (01/13/25)
590 pages.
β 6. β Read a book with two best friends as main characters; tell us who.
The Raven Thief | Gigi Pandian β β β (01/01/25)
Tempest & Sanjay.
πFebruary β Amethyst
β 1. β Read a book with a purple cover; post the cover.
Murder at Mabelβs Motel | G.A. McKevett β β β (02/17/25)
β 2. β Read a book with a royal character; tell us who -and- with the words KING, QUEEN, PRINCE, or PRINCESS in the title (can be plural, but no other variations).
Queen's Peril | E.K. Johnston β β (02/07/25)
Queen Padme.
β 3. β Read a book with a character who doesn't drink alcohol.
Old School | Gordon Korman β β β β (02/03/25)
Dexter, the fellow kids, Adele β his grandmother.
β 4. β Read a book set in Russia, South America, or Africa; tell us where.
Death of the Author | Nnedi Okorafor β β (02/02/25)
A lot of the book is set in Nigeria.
β 5. β Read a book with a MAIN character who is a religious figure (priest, nun, monk, pastor, etc.).
Sunday the Rabbi Stayed Home | Harry Kemelman β β β (02/28/25)
Rabbi Small, rabbi.
β 6. β Read a book tagged FAMILY.
Summer of a Thousand Pies | Margaret Dilloway β β β (03/03/25)
πMarch β Aquamarine/Bloodstone
β 1. β Read a book with a green, blue, or teal cover; post the cover.
National Security | Marc Cameron β β (03/01/25)
β 2. β Read a book with a compound word in the title.
The Wagtail Murder Club | Krista Davis β (03/11/25)
β 3. β Read a young adult book.
Unhallowed Halls | Lili Wilkinson β β (03/17/25)
β 4. β Read a book with a main character who is married throughout the book.
Murder on Trinity Place | Victoria Thompson β β (03/06/25)
Sarah and Frank.
β 5. β Read a book with the ocean or sea on the cover (not a swimming pool or river); post the cover.
Cantoras | Carolina De Robertis β β β (03/18/25)
β 6. β Read a book with a character who earns their living working on the water; tell us who and their career.
Murder Buys a T-shirt | Christy Fifield β β β (03/06/25)
Riley has a fishing boat and crew.
πAPRIL β Diamond
β 1. β Read a book with a predominantly white cover; post the cover.
A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains | Max Solomon Bennett β β β β (04/04/25)
β 2. β Read a book with a circular or ring-shaped object on the cover; post the cover.
Cat Got Your Killer | Sofie Ryan β β β β (04/08/25)
β 3. β Read a book with a one-word title.
Solaris | StanisΕaw Lem β β (04/17/25)
β 4. β Read a psychological thriller.
The Return of Ellie Black | Emiko Jean β (04/28/25)
β 5. β Read a book by an author whose LAST name begins with a letter in DIAMOND; post a link to the author's GR page.
The Pursuit of Love | Nancy Mitford β β (04/13/25)
β 6. β Read a book with lightning or another storm-related item on the cover; post the cover.
Perfect Storm | Paige Shelton β β (04/16/25)
πMAY β Emerald
β 1. β Read a book with a bright green or dark green cover; post the cover.
Death at the Manor | Katharine Schellman β β (05/29/25)
β 2. β Read a book where someone predicts something; using spoiler tags, briefly explain.
Moby-Dick | Herman Melville β β β (05/16/25)
Elijah prophecies bad things if Ishmael and Queequeg join Pequod. Fedallah prophecies the death of Ahab.
β 3. β Read a book with bones or a graveyard on the cover; post the cover.
Fellowship of Fear | Aaron Elkins β (05/27/25)
β 4. β Read a book with a character who is described as beautiful; tell us who.
Twist | Colum McCann β β β (05/05/25)
Zanele.
β 5. β Read a book set in ancient times (earlier than 1200 A.D.); tell us when.
The Silver Pigs | Lindsey Davis β β (05/30/25)
~70 A.D.
β 6. β Read a book by an author whose LAST name starts with Z, B, C, or A; post a link to the author's GR page.
The Sayers Swindle | Victoria Abbott β β β (05/04/25)
πJUNE - Pearl/Alexandrite/Moonstone
β 1. β Read a series #3 book; tell us the name of the series.
The House at Sea's End | Elly Griffiths β β (06/11/25)
Ruth Galloway #3.
β 2. β Read a book set on an island; tell us where OR on/near the ocean.
Murder at Brighton Beach | Lee Strauss β β β (06/02/25)
β 3. β Read a book with a predominantly black, gray, brown OR cream cover; post the cover.
Revan | Drew Karpyshyn β β (06/03/25)
β 4. β Read a book with ROMANCE on its main GR page.
Queen Margot | Alexandre Dumas β β (06/06/25)
β 5. β Read a book
Endling | Maria Reva β β β β β (06/29/25)
Uzel and several other Russian characters.
β 6. β Read a book with a moon shown prominently on the cover; post the cover.
Death at the White Hart | Chris Chibnall β β β (06/29/25)
πJULY β Ruby
β 1. β Read a book with a bright red or deep red cover; post the cover.
If Walls Could Talk | Juliet Blackwell β β (07/20/25)
β 2. β Read a book with a word for βfireβ in the title (flame, heat, glow, etc.).
Framed in Fire | Iona Whishaw β β β (08/18/25)
β 3. β Read a book with a wealthy character; tell us who.
Rosemary and Rue | Seanan McGuire β β (07/03/25)
Sylvester.
β 4. β Read a book by an author whose first or last name is KING or contains the word KING (Kingsbury, Kingsley, etc.); post a link to the author's GR page.
Carrie | Stephen King β β β β (10/15/25)
β 5. β Read a book that inspires you to great passion; tell us how.
No One Was Supposed to Die at This Wedding | Catherine Mack β (07/04/25)
I would have thrown the book out the window, if I had the physical book.
β 6. β Read a book series #2 book; tell us the name of the series.
Shorefall | Robert Jackson Bennett β β β β (07/12/25)
Founders #2.
πAUGUST - Peridot/Sardonyx
β 1. β Read a book with a light green or light yellow cover; post the cover.
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished | Bree Baker β β β (08/03/25)
β 2. β Read a book with two significant words in the title that start with the same letter.
Spook Street | Mick Herron β β β β β (08/03/25)
β 3. β Read a book with a character who cries; tell us who and, using spoiler tags, why.
I'll Be Right Here | Amy Bloom β β (08/03/25)
Bea, when (view spoiler).
β 4. β Read a book with a character who has some type of magical or paranormal powers; tell us who.
The Good, the Bad, and the Witchy | Heather Blake β β β (08/01/25)
The MC Darcy is a wishcrafter, someone who can grant wishes.
β 5. β Read a book with stripes shown prominently on the cover; post the cover.
Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts | Julian Rubinstein β β (09/14/25)
β 6. β Read a book with a strong and forceful character; tell us who.
Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View | Elizabeth Schaefer β β β β (08/01/25)
Luke, Leia, Han, Obi-Wan, Darth Vader, etc., lots of forceful and strong characters.
Congrats, Joann!
Welcome Mary!
Ellen, confirming you didn't read One Hundred Years of Solitude and The Hangman's Daughter in 2024? And My Lady Jane in 2027?
Welcome Anastasia! You're linked and set to go. :)
Congrats, OM and Lynn!
Congrats, all finishers!
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Welcome to the challenge, Amanda, August, Rachel, Robin, Ellen, Michelle and Carolyn!
Andrea wrote: "Love Through the Seasons: 4 Stories from Beloved Author by Tracie Peterson 11/2/25316 pgs
P6"
P6 is a miss.
Christina (AKA Babbling) wrote: "L0 - Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood 29 November 2025 β
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400 pages, Kindle Edition
"L0 is a miss.
Welcome to the challenge, Amanda, August, Robin, Michelle and Ruth!
Christina (AKA Babbling) wrote: "4. Short order cookThe Love Haters by Katherine Center 9 November 2025 β β β β β
9. Blunt force traumaΒ (books)
[book:Love, Theor..."
The murder was not by blunt force trauma.
Katharine wrote: "Suspect: landscaper ~ Echo Burning by Lee Child (11/29/25)Cause of death: shot (gun) ~ Echo Burning by Lee Child (11/29/25)
[bookcover:Echo ..."
The murder was not by shot.
Meg wrote: "Computer programmer ==> Ellery Adams - Murder in the Book Lover's Loft 11/15Poison (hamburger) -
[book:Like a Thief in the Night|5648..."The murder was not by poison.
Anastasia wrote: "Just wondering if it is too late to join this one?"It's not Anastasia! You're all set to start guessing.
Congrats, Michelle!
Awesome job, Kathy!
Awesome job, Barb!
