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Reading the Seasons - FallDuration: 23 September 2022 - 21 December 2022
Level:
Amazing Autumn: 16-30 points
3 points
TASKS:
1. FALL
🍂 Read a book with the letters F A L L (in any order) somewhere in the title.
--->Bonus: The letters FALL in order in the title: So Fall, Fallen, Falling, etc.
2. Meet the teacher night.
🍂 Read a book with a teacher as a prominent character. - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 10/26/22 - Jason, the MC, is a college professor
3. Equinox
🍂 Read a book that has a 12 (intact) in the page count or publication date. Share the number. - Comic Women, Tragic Men: A Study of Gender and Genre in Shakespeare by Linda Bamber 11/23/22 - 212 pages
4. Acadia Night Sky Festival
🍂 Read a book with a night sky on the cover (show cover) OR set in Maine.
5. Trailing of the Sheep Festival
🍂 Read a book where a character has sheep, uses wool in any way, where there is a parade in the story or set in Idaho.
--->BONUS: The title begins with a letter in SHEEP.
6. Great Jack-o'-Lantern Blaze
🍂 Read a book with an orange cover, a pumpkin or a jack-o'-lantern on the cover (show cover).
7. Halloween frights
🍂 Read a book with a witch or something scary on the cover (show cover).
--->Bonus: The book is from the Paranormal/Urban Fantasy genre.
8. Madison County Covered Bridge Festival
🍂 Read a book where characters have a pancake breakfast, play horseshoes, go to a quilt show or see a covered bridge.
--->Bonus: The word BRIDGE in the title.
9. Scarecrow Festival
🍂 Read a book that has a town map in it OR where the town votes on something OR the author's initials can be found in SCARECROW.
10. You can get pumpkin spice everything.
🍂 Read a book where you find the words PUMPKIN SPICE in the text. Give us a page/loc #.
11. Military Family Month
🍂 Read a book with a character that is/was in the military.
12. National Tie Month
🍂 Read a book where a character wears a tie or cravat.
--->BONUS: A tie on the cover (show cover).
13. National Mutt Day
🍂 Read a book where a character has a dog.
--->BONUS: A dog on the cover (show cover).
14. Thanksgiving
🍂 Read a book where a character celebrates Thanksgiving.
15. Book Lovers Day
🍂 Read a book where a character reads. Tell us who.
--->BONUS: A book on the cover (show cover).
16. Bartender Appreciation Day
🍂 Read a book where a character drinks a cocktail, not beer or wine. Tell us their drink.
17. It's sweater weather.
🍂 Read a book with a sweater on the cover (show cover).
18. FALL/AUTUMN
🍂 Read a book with a genre or tag that begins with a letter in FALL/AUTUMN.
Ex. Fantasy begins with F.
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 10/16/22 - fantasy MPG
19. FALL/AUTUMN
🍂 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in FALL/AUTUMN.
-->BONUS: The author's first or last name begins with the same letter as the title's first letter.
20. Fall Books
🍂 Read a book published between September 22nd and December 21st of any year. Tell us the publication date.
-->BONUS: Published in 2022.
Don't Get Fined! A Library AdventureRoll #1
Start Space: START
Number Rolled: 6
Space Landed On: 6
6. The neighbour’s scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
4. Read a book with a dog on the cover or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Book read: The Dog Went Over the Mountain: Travels With Albie: An American Journey by Peter Zheutlin
Date Finished: 7/25/23
Roll #2
Start Space: 4
Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: 8
8. Pass the SCHOOL – Read a book that takes place in a school.
Book read: A Great and Terrible Beauty (takes place at a finishing school) by Libba Bray
Date Finished: 5/16/24
Roll #3
Start Space: 8
Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: 12
12. Pass the SCHOOL - Read a book with a main character who is under 18 years old.
Book read: Famous Last Words by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski
Date Finished: 9/23/24
Roll #4
Start Space: 12
Number Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: 14
14. You forgot to put the cat out before you left. GO HOME.
Book Read: N/A
Roll #5
Start Space: Start
Number Rolled: 2
Space Landed On: 2
2. Wave to your neighbour. Read a book involving neighbours.
Book Read: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 5/21/25
Roll #6
Start Space: 2
Number Rolled: 4
Space Landed On: 6
6. The neighbour’s scary dog is out of the yard. GO BACK 2 SPACES (#4)
4. Read a book with a dog on the cover or the word ‘DOG’ in the title (in order).
Back to School Challenge (2.0)Duration: 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023
Level:
College: 13-15 subjects
4/15 subjects
Reading
♦Read any fiction book - Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare 10/6/22
♦Read any non-fiction book - Daughters of Chivalry: The Forgotten Children of King Edward Longshanks by Kelcey Wilson-Lee 10/4/22
Mathematics
♦Read a book with a number in the title - The Sun Is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds by Caroline Van Hemert 12/21/2022
♦Read a book that is part of a series - Branded by Abi Ketner 10/19/22 - #1 in the Sinner series
Chemistry
♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist - The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 11/12/2022
♦Read a romance - How the Lady Charmed the Marquess by Laura A. Barnes 11/14/22
Biology
♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter
Political Science/Government
♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer - Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear 1/27/2023 - Bass Reeves is a US Marshall
Acting/Drama
♦Read a book that has been made into a movie
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress
Choir/Band
♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument
Writing
♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
♦Read a book by a new to you author - A Delayed Life: The True Story of the Librarian of Auschwitz by Dita Kraus 11/5/2022
Physical Education
♦Read a book involving sports
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover
American History
♦Read a book set in the USA - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 10/26/2022 - Chicago, IL
♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book
History
♦Read a historical book - Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith 1/22/2023 - historical fiction novel about Cecily of York
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together
Art
♦Read a book with a character who is an artist - Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender 2/26/23 - Felix is a painter
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art
Computer Science
♦Read a sci-fi book - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 11/21/22
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer - The Shakespeare Requirement by Julie Schumacher 2/24/23 - many characters use computers as part of their jobs
Lunch/Recess
♦Read a book involving food
♦Read a guilty pleasure
Detention
♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
♦Read a book involving a crime - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 10/16/22 - main character has to investigate a murder
Children's/YADuration: 10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
Level:
Level One: 3-11 books
2/10 books
1. Branded 10/19/2022
2. The Wind in the Willows 10/21/2022
Crazy Doughnut Flavors - Part OneDuration: 10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
5/10 flavors
Flavors:
1. Black Licorice
Dun-Well Doughnuts in Brooklyn, NY, offers homemade, 100% vegan doughnuts in creative flavors, though certainly not for everyone, the intense black licorice version is a particular standout. Licorice is a confection usually flavoured with the extract of the roots of the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra.
🍩 Read a book with a black cover OR set in New York OR with a title that begins with L.
Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare 10/6/22
2. Boss Hog
This Austin food truck offers massive, over-the-top sweet and savory doughnuts. The Boss Hog doughnut is pilled high with pulled pork and potato salad, and drizzled with honey BBQ sauce. Sold at: Gourdoughs in Austin, TX
🍩 Read a book where a character eats pulled pork or potato salad (please give us the sentence and page/location #) OR with the word BOSS in the title or series name (Tell us the series) OR set in Texas.
3. Captain, My Captain
The best of breakfast and dessert come together in this Voodoo Doughnut creation. This raised yeast doughnut is first covered in vanilla frosting, then topped with Captain Crunch cereal. Sold at: Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, OR
🍩 Read a book with a captain in the story (Tell us the captain's name) OR where cereal is eaten OR with CAPTAIN or MY in the title.
4. Dead Elvis
Psycho Donuts in California veer far off the beaten doughnut path. Its cream-filled Dead Elvis version combines the King’s favorite sandwich items into one doughnut—bananas, bacon, peanut butter, and jelly.
🍩 Read a book with a character that is dead but still active in the story (be creative!) OR that fits into more than one genre OR with a MC whose name begins with E.
5. Foie Gras
Food Network star Justin Warner put his Bed-Stuy restaurant, Do or Dine, on the map with this foie gras- and jam-filled doughnut. Warner collaborated with Brooklyn-based Dough bakery to create the insanely rich, sugary masterpiece. Despite early protests from animal rights activists, Warner kept the foie doughnut on the menu.
🍩 Read a book with a character that loves animals OR with a foreign word in the title OR a book that can be called a "masterpiece".
6. Grilled Cheese - Barbara Blue
Many people may already be familiar with the Tom + Chee chain, which specializes in grilled cheese and tomato soup. For the rest of you, prepare yourselves. Apart from standard sandwiches, Tom + Chee offers nine types of grilled cheese doughnuts. The classic cheddar and glazed doughnut is always an excellent option, but for the more adventurous eaters, there’s always the blueberry compote, ham, and brie doughnut—the perfect combination of sweet and salty. This chain has been featured on many TV shows.
🍩 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in BARBARABLUE (disregard A, AN, and THE) OR with a couple that can be described as a "perfect combination" OR with a character that gets on TV - does not have to be an actor.
Branded by Abi Ketner 10/19/22
7. Old Dirty Bastard
A massive raised yeast doughnut slathered with chocolate frosting, sprinkled with crushed Oreo’s, and drizzled with peanut butter. Sold at: Voodoo Doughnut in Portland, OR
🍩 Read a book with a character that can be described as a "Old Dirty Bastard" OR a title that begins with an O OR that is set in Oregon.
Our First Civil War: Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution by H.W. Brands 12/12/22
8. Orange Creamsicle
East coast chain Fractured Prune (started in 1976) plays homage to one of summer’s greatest treats, the creamsicle. The cake doughnut is coated in powdered sugar before being dunked in orange glaze.
🍩 Read a book where a character eats a popsicle or other frozen dessert (please give us the sentence and page/location #) OR a book set on the East Coast (can be any country) OR a book with a 1, 9, 7 or 6 in the page count.
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 10/16/22 - book is 466 pages
9. Poi
Kamehameha Bakery Inc. in Honolulu is known for its poi doughnut—a bright purple doughnut that gets its hue and starchy flavor from a mix of taro root and water.
🍩 Read a book with a purple cover OR with a character that is a leader or baker OR whose author's first and last initials are STARCH.
by Linda Bamber 11/23/2210. Porkey's
Gourdough’s in Austin, TX, fittingly named Porkey’s doughnut is coated with cream cheese and an absurd amount of Canadian bacon, then studded with jalapeño jelly.
🍩 Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author OR a book that can be considered sweet and spicy OR with a title that begins with a J.
21. Valley Forge Fudge (1976)🍦 Read a book with a character named Ford OR a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a 6 or 7 in the number of ratings the book's received. - Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor 11/28/22 - book has 13,470 ratings
22. Astronut (1961), Lunar Cheesecake (1969), Lunar Cheesecake II (1970)
🍦 Read a book set in space OR a book about astronauts OR a book published in 1969 or 1970.
23. Fiona’s Fairytale (2004), Puss N’ Boots Chocolate Mousse, Shrek’d Out Chocolate Mint (2001)
🍦 Read a book where a person finds their true love OR a book that is part of a series OR with a fairytale character.
24. Transylvania Twist Ice Cream (1994)
🍦 Read a book from Fantasy Books Set in Romania OR where the first letter in each title word begins with a letter in TRANSYLVANIA (two word minimum) OR a book tagged Magical or Fantasy. - The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 11/12/2022
25. Casper’s Red, White and Boo (1995)
🍦 Read a book with a color word in the title OR with a ghost in the story OR with 55 (intact) in the page count.
26. Marathon Mint (1980)
🍦 Read a book where the main character is a runner OR a book whose title begins with M OR a book with 4, 2, or 6 in the page count. - To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship—and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War by Phil Keith 10/19/22 - book has 320 pages
27. Olympecan (1980)
🍦 Read a book where the MC is an athlete OR set in an Olympic host city OR by an author whose last name begins with a letter in PECAN. - Histories of a Plague Year: The Social and the Imaginary in Baroque Florence by Giulia Calvi 11/20/22
28. Dating Game (1966)
🍦 Read a book where the main character goes on a blind date OR with the word GAME in the title or series name OR set in the 60s, 70s or 80s.
29. Sesame Sweet (1972)
🍦 Read a children’s book OR a book that is tagged humor or cultural or educational on its GR main page OR a book that was originally published in November. - The Good Girl's Guide to Being a Demon by April Aasheim 11/22/22 - Published on November 15, 2015
30. Tiny Toon Crunch (1990)
🍦 Read a young adult book OR a book written by 2 authors OR a book that was published between 1990 and 1995.
Suffocating Mothers: Fantasies of Maternal Origin in Shakespeare's Plays, Hamlet to the Tempest by Janet Adelman 12/14/22 - published in 1991
31. Tony the Tiger Swirl (1987)
🍦 Read a book with a character who is in advertising OR a book where a character eats cereal OR a book with a tiger on the cover.
Part Three: 31 Below Mix-Ins
1. Butterfinger
🍦 Read a book with an adjective in the title (crispy, crunchy, smooth, creamy, etc) OR a book with a yellow cover.
2. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
🍦 Read a book whose title that has 2 or more words starting with the same letter OR a book with a brown cover. - Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare 10/6/22
3. Heath
🍦 Read a book with a blended family OR a book with white & brown cover.
4. M & M
🍦 Read a book with a brightly colored cover OR a book with a 6 in the original publishing date.
Ravenna: Crucible of Europe by Judith Herrin 1/14/2023 - published April 22, 2016
5. Snickers
🍦 Read a book with a one word title OR a book with an exclamation point on the cover.
We by Yevgeny Zamyatin 12/7/22
6. Oreo
🍦 Read a book with a black and white cover OR a book you consider an indulgence.
by Andy Weir 4/13/20237. Reese's Peanut Butter Cup
🍦 Read a book with a cup on the cover OR a book where the main character has a dream.
31 Flavors 2.0Duration: 10/1/2022 - Open ended
Level:
Large Scoop: 12 spell outs from Part 1; 15 tasks from Part 2; 4 from Part 3 (31 tasks)
21/31 tasks
7/12 spell outs - part 2
15/15 tasks part 2
4/4 tasks part 3
Part One: Spell Out
Object: Spell Out each letter of the ice cream flavors by using book titles, series names, author's or main characters first or last initials.
B - Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the British Royal Household by Adrian Tinniswood 12/5/22
L - Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire 2/26/23
A - Athens: City of Wisdom by Bruce Zee Clark 11/28/22
C - Comic Women, Tragic Men: A Study of Gender and Genre in Shakespeare by Linda Bamber 11/23/22
K - Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan 1/15/24
W - A Wild Idea: The True Story of Douglas Tompkins—The Greatest Conservationist by Jonathan Franklin 11/17/22
A - Alone by Holly Webb 3/23/23
L - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 11/21/22
N - Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen 12/25/22
U - The Unauthorized Version: Truth and Fiction in the Bible by Robin Lane Fox 5/1/23
T - Trauma and Recovery by Judith Lewis Herman 5/4/23
C - Curses by Lish McBride 6/4/23
H - How the Lady Charmed the Marquess by Laura A. Barnes 11/14/22
O - Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen 8/4/23
C - Conquistadores: A New History of Spanish Discovery and Conquest by Fernando Cervantes 9/14/23
O - Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell by Sy Montgomery 12/21/23
L - The Life of Elizabeth I by Alison Weir 4/5/23
A - Ariana's Pride by Margaret Lake 6/4/23
T - To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 5/5/23
E - The Earl's Wagered Bride by Cerise DeLand 1/18/2023
F - Fermented Foods: The History and Science of a Microbiological Wonder by Christine Baumgarthuber 3/30/23
U - The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James 2/19/24
D - The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams 6/27/23
G - Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir 3/9/23
E - Eisenhorn by Dan Abnett 12/8/23
S - The Sun Is a Compass: A 4,000-Mile Journey into the Alaskan Wilds by Caroline Van Hemert 12/21/22
T - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 7/27/23
R - Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry 10/30/23
A - The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew by Alan Lightman 7/10/23
W - Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer 12/31/2022
B - Blood Royal: A True Tale of Crime and Detection in Medieval Paris by Eric Jager 12/25/22
E - The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird 6/2/23
R - Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs 12/29/23
R - Religion and the Decline of Magic: Studies in Popular Beliefs in Sixteenth and Seventeenth Century England by Keith Thomas 3/16/24
Y
G - Green Rider by Kristen Britain 1/4/23
R - Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson 7/27/24
E - Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter by Ben Goldfarb 12/14/23
E - E = mc2: A Biography of the World's Most Famous Equation by David Bodanis 4/23/24
N - A New Introduction to Bibliography by Philip Gaskell 5/22/23
M - Marriage and the Family in the Middle Ages by Frances Gies 2/8/23
I - Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir 2/22/23
N - The Nobleman's Guide to Scandal and Shipwrecks by Mackenzi Lee 6/12/23
T - The Tsarina's Daughter by Carolly Erickson 7/28/23
S - The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern 1/25/23
T - The Testaments by Margaret Atwood 8/17/23
I - The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown 3/5/23
C - Christianity and Paganism in the Fourth to Eighth Centuries by Ramsay MacMullen 9/26/23
K - Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear 1/27/23
Part Two: Specialty Flavors
1. Box of Chocolates (2004)
🍦 Read a book where someone runs a long way OR a book where someone gives someone else a box of chocolates OR a book with an MC who LOVES chocolate (tell us who).
2. 0031 Secret Bonded (1965)
🍦 Read a book about a spy OR a book where a secret is of great importance to the story OR a book with consecutive "00" in the publication year. - Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages by Jane Chance 10/27/22 - published 2005
3. Oreo® X-Mint (2003)
🍦 Read a book about a group of friends OR a book with both humans and mutants or non human creatures OR a book whose author is named Marie or Charles.
4. S’More Spirit (2002)
🍦 Read a book where there is an actual campfire OR a book where a ghost story is told OR a book published in 2002. - Summer Knight Jim Butcher 10/16/22 - published in 2002
5. Bobsled Brownie (2002)
🍦 Read a book set during winter where there is lots of snow or ice OR a book where someone is timed for something OR a book with a 9 or a 3 in the page count. - Daughters of Chivalry: The Forgotten Children of King Edward Longshanks by Kelcey Wilson-Lee 10/4/22 - book has 352 pages
6. Decathalemon (1979)
🍦 Read a book with an athlete who participates in more than one sport OR a book where there is a large competition (not just between some friends) OR a book with a character whose competitiveness causes problems.
7. Triple Play (2006)
🍦 Read a book with the letters T P in the title (in any order) OR a book where something rare happens (Tell us what that is) OR a book with a 7 the publication date. - Branded by Abi Ketner 10/19/22 - published June 27, 2013
8. Beatle Nut (1964)
🍦 Read a book where the Beatles are mentioned (give us a partial sentence and page/loc) OR a book with a green cover OR a book about 4 friends. - The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 10/21/22 - the adventures of Mole, Rat, Badger, and Mr. Toad
9. Chunk A Cherry Burning Love (1951)
🍦 Read a book where something burns OR a book about a song writer or a singer OR a book with an author named Dennis, Arthur or Elvis.
10. Bewitched (1970)
🍦 Read a book with a MC who is a witch OR a book where a person changes their ways for someone OR a book by an author named Samantha or Darren.
11. Here Comes The Fudge (1968)
🍦 Read a book with a MPG Humor OR with the word HERE or COMES in the title OR a book by an author named Rowan or Martin.
12. Miami Ice (1986)
🍦 Read a book set in the 80’s OR a book with both green and pink on the cover OR set in Miami.
13. Steverino (1963)
🍦 Read a book whose title starts with a letter in “STEVERINO” (exclude a, an, the) OR a book where someone plays a gag on someone else OR with a character named Steve.
Our First Civil War: Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution by H.W. Brands 12/12/22
14. Wheel of Fortune Choco Letter Crunch (1996)
🍦 Read a book in which a game or competition is played OR a book with a single letter in the title (A, I) OR a book by an author named Vanna or Pat. - A Delayed Life: The True Story of the Librarian of Auschwitz by Dita Kraus 11/5/22
15. Candi-Date (1960)
🍦 Read a book with an election (of any kind – school, political, etc) OR a book with candy on the cover OR a book by an author with one of the following initials: J F K. - The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas by Jerry Dennis 11/1/22
16. Saxy Candidate (1996)
🍦 Read a political book – either fiction or non fiction OR a book with “Fair,” “Just,” or “Liberal” in the title OR whose author's first or last name is William (any reasonable form accepted).
17. Six Flags over Georgia (1968)
🍦 Read a book set in Georgia, OR a Series #5 OR a book with any kind of amusement park ride on the cover (show cover).
18. whYte 2K chocolate overload (2000)
🍦 Read a book where there is widespread panic about something OR a “chunky” book (400+ pages) OR whose title begins with Y. - Foundation: The History of England from Its Earliest Beginnings to the Tudors by Peter Ackroyd 10/13/22 - book has 496 pages
19. America’s Birthday Cake (2004)
🍦 Read a book set in America OR a book with a red, white and blue cover OR where a character celebrates a birthday.
20. Apple Pie a la Mode (2006)
🍦 Read a book set in your home state/province/area OR a book with consecutive double letters in the title OR with pie on the cover. - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 10/26/22
Fascinating Fun Facts ... About Ice CreamDuration: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2023
Level:
Level Two: 13+ books
Tasks:
Section A:
In the 1300s, Marco Polo brought an early form of ice cream to Europe.
🍦1. Read a book set in Europe OR with a ship/boat on the cover OR with a title that contains at least FOUR vowels (a, e, i, o and u).
by Phil Keith 10/19/22President George Washington shared a love of the frozen treat, designating approximately $200 for ice cream during the summer of 1790 - adjusted for inflation, that works out to an ice cream budget of about $2,862.54 (we should all be so lucky).
🍦 2. Read a book with a President of some kind OR a Series book #2 or #20 OR a book you paid less than $2 for (or your equivalent).
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood 8/17/23 - The Handmaid's Tale #2
Presidents Jefferson and Madison likewise enjoyed a good scoop or two of ice cream. President Jefferson's recipe for vanilla ice cream was so important that he wrote it down. It's now on display in the American Treasures of the Library of Congress.
🍦 3. Read a book from 100 Best American Authors OR another book by an author on that list.
President Ronald Reagan designated July 1984 as "National Ice Cream Month", and July 15, 1984, as "National Ice Cream Day" in the United States of America.
🍦4. Read a book published in July OR with a 1 and 5 in the page count.
Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare 10/6/22 - 153 pages
In Iowa, the 4th state in the country for ice cream production, packaged ice cream products are exempt from sales tax. Similarly, Indiana, the 2nd state in the country for ice cream production, also generally exempts ice cream from sales tax.
🍦 5. Read a book with a title that starts with an I OR set in Iowa or Indiana. - Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir 2/22/23
California leads the nation in ice cream production.
🍦 6. Read a book whose author's initials are in CALIFORNIA.
Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor 11/28/22
In 1929, Rocky Road becomes the first widely available flavor besides vanilla, chocolate and strawberry.
🍦 7. Read a book with a ROCK or a ROAD on the cover OR by an author whose initials are the same letter.
The Good Girl's Guide to Being a Demon by April Aasheim 11/22/22
Farmers in Vermont used to feed leftovers provided by Ben and Jerry's to their hogs. The hogs didn't seem to care for Mint Oreo Cookie.
🍦 8. Read a book with the letters H-O-G in the title.
Histories of a Plague Year: The Social and the Imaginary in Baroque Florence by Giulia Calvi 11/20/22
At one time it was against the law to serve ice cream on cherry pie in Kansas.
🍦 9. Read a book where ice cream and pie are eaten. Give us a sentence and page/loc #.
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was part of the team that first invented the method of making soft serve ice cream.
🍦 10. Read a book with a female character who is British (from England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) OR with a character or author named Margaret or any of its related names.
How the Lady Charmed the Marquess by Laura A. Barnes 11/14/22
Section B: Top Five Ice Cream Consuming Countries in the World
11. New Zealand
12. United States of America - Summer Knight Jim Butcher 10/16/22 - Chicago, Illinois
13. Australia
14. Finland
15. Sweden
🍦 Read a book set in each of these countries.
Section C: Top Five Favorite Ice Cream Flavors
16. Vanilla
🍦 Read a book with a white cover.
by Judith Lewis Herman 5/4/2317. Chocolate
🍦 Read a book with a brown cover.
by John Ashdown-Hill 9/6/2318. Cookies N' Cream
🍦 Read a book with a black and white cover.
by Andy Weir 4/13/202319. Mint Chocolate Chip
🍦 Read a book with a green cover.
by Bruce Zee Clark 11/28/2220. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
🍦 Read a book with a with a tan cover OR with a cover that has dots/spots on the cover.
Section D: SPELL OUT one of the Top Ten Ice Cream Sellers Worldwide
21. Magnum
22. Häagen Dazs
23. Cornetto
24. Ben & Jerry's
25. Breyers
26. Carte d'Or
27. Dreyer's/Edy's
28. Blue Bunny
29. Klondike
30. Mihan
B - Branded by Abi Ketner 10/19/22
L - The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas by Jerry Dennis 11/1/22
U - The Unauthorized Version: Truth and Fiction in the Bible by Robin Lane Fox 5/1/23
E - The Earl's Wagered Bride by Cerise DeLand 1/18/23
B - Behind the Throne: A Domestic History of the British Royal Household by Adrian Tinniswood 12/5/22
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N - Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen 12/25/22
N - A New Introduction to Bibliography by Philip Gaskell 5/22/23
Y
Flower PowerDuration: 10/1/2022 - 3/31/2023
Level:
Annuals- 11-20 books
0/15 books
Tasks: To find books with flowers on the cover OR "flower words" in the title.
"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly ChallengeDuration: October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
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Goodness Gracious Great GenresDuration: October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
Level 2: Bibliophile 4 -5 Tasks
4/5
TASKS
1. Paranormal - Summer Knight 10/16/2022
2. Halloween
3. Fantasy - The Wind in the Willows 10/21/2022
4. Science Fiction - Dark Matter 10/26/2022
5. Dystopian - Branded 10/19/2022
Clean It OutDuration: October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2022
4/5
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home. - Dark Matter 10/26/2022
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished. - Summer Knight 10/16/2022
3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read. - The Wind in the Willows 10/21/2022
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
5. Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year). - Branded 10/19/2022
35. Kennebunkport, MaineLong a playground for presidential families such as the Bushes and the Kennedys, this coastal community thrives come summer when its resort status ratchets into motion. Sailboats cruise along the shore and a trolley runs through local streets.
🌳 Read a book where a town depends on tourists for its living.
🏡 Read a book set in Maine.
🚙 Read a book with a sailboat on the cover.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with R. - Ravenna: Crucible of Europe by Judith Herrin 1/14/2023
36. Woodstock, Vermont
A quintessential town for glimpsing peak foliage each autumn, one of Woodstock’s most charming traits are its covered bridges, including the apple-red Taftsville bridge.
🌳 Read a book with a bridge on the cover.
🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in VERMONT. - The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson 9/19/23 - takes place in Roshar (a fictional place)
🚙 Read a book set in the autumn.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with W. - A Wild Idea: The True Story of Douglas Tompkins—The Greatest Conservationist by Jonathan Franklin 11/17/22
37. Seward, Alaska
This coastal town in the Final Frontier state is a gateway to Kenai Fjords National Park and also a mecca for sailing, sport fishing, and kayaking with its stunning glaciers (around 40).
🌳 Read a book where a character uses a kayak.
🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in SEWARD.
🚙 Read a book with a 4 or 0 in the publication year. - A Delayed Life: The True Story of the Librarian of Auschwitz by Dita Kraus 11/5/22 - published in 2020
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with D. - Lost in the Moment and Found by Seanan McGuire 2/26/2023
38. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Considered “the Newport of the Midwest,” this lake community two hours north of Chicago is rimmed with opulent mansions once belonging to wealthy Chicago families (Sears, Wrigleys, etc.) and, even today, are rich in affluence and design. Mail is still delivered by boat during the summer months.
🌳 Read a book with a character from Chicago.
🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in WISCONSIN. - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 11/14/2023 - Takes place in New York City
🚙 Read a book with a mansion on the cover.
🧱 Read a book with a ten letter title (may be more than one word). - Odin's Child by Siri Pettersen 8/4/23
39. Friday Harbor, Washington
The delightfully moody setting (cue fog and rain) of Friday Harbor, part of the San Juan Islands, is iconic to the Pacific Northwest but without the noise of an urban locale. Whale watching is a huge draw here, and the arts thrive at places like the San Juan Islands Museum of Art.
🌳 Read a book with fog or rain on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in Washington.
🚙 Read a book where someone goes whale watching.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with F. - Fire & Water by Bobbi Schemerhorn 5/12/23
40. Jekyll Island, Georgia
Part of the Sea Islands, this island off the coast of Georgia was established in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a vacation-home destination for the wealthy. Today’s visitors enjoy a mix of nature (such as marshlands and beaches) and architecture (a 240-acre historic district on the island’s north side includes the Jekyll Island Club Hotel).
🌳 Read a book where a hotel is very important to the story.
🏡 Read a book set on an island.
🚙 Read a book where a character stays in a vacation home.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with L. - Of Time and Turtles: Mending the World, Shell by Shattered Shell by Sy Montgomery 12/21/23
41. Manzanita, Oregon
Along the Pacific Ocean shoreline in far western Oregon are miles of sparsely populated beaches, the town of Manzanita included. With Neahkahnie Mountain off in the distance, you get beach dunes and mountains in one view.
🌳 Read a book where you get beach and mountains in one view on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in Oregon.
🚙 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DUNE. Tell us their name. - The Path of Daggers by Robert Jordan 11/1/23 - Nynaeve
🧱 Read a book with a Z anywhere in the title. - The Life of Elizabeth I by Alison Weir 4/5/23
42. Incline Village, Nevada
Along the north shore of North America’s largest alpine lake (Lake Tahoe), and named for the incline loggers built here in 1878, Incline Village’s residents include tech billionaires and musicians. Sand Harbor, inside Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, is a great swimming and kayaking spot on warm days.
🌳 Read a book where someone swims.
🏡 Read a book set in Nevada.
🚙 Read a book with a character who is a tech billionaire or musician.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with I.- The Indifferent Stars Above: The Harrowing Saga of a Donner Party Bride by Daniel James Brown 3/5/2023
43. Springdale, Utah
Despite its size, this gateway to Zion National Park is brimming with an emerging restaurant scene (King’s Landing Bistro is a locals’ favorite), boutique shopping, and art galleries. But the natural surroundings—sandstone cliffs and splendid hiking trails—nearly trump all of that.
🌳 Read a book tagged western.
🏡 Read a book set in Utah.
🚙 Read a book with cliffs on the cover like these http://playfoursquare.s3.amazonaws.co....
🧱 Read a book whose title has a word with -ING (intact) in it. - Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer 12/31/2022
44. Mendocino, California
Victorians housing a mix of residences and retailers such as indie bookstores and art galleries line Main Street across from Mendocino Headlands State Park, perched above the Pacific Ocean. Most of this former logging community’s town is on the National Register of Historic Places.
🌳 Read a book where a character is a retailer.
🏡 Read a book set in a location whose first letter is in MENDOCINO. - Gilt by Katherine Longshore 11/16/2023 - Takes place in England
🚙 Read a book whose author's initials can be found in PACIFIC OCEAN. - To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 5/5/23
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with O.
45. Grand Marais, Minnesota
This gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness—which spans Minnesota’s Superior National Forest and Quetico Provincial Park in Ontario, Canada—is rich in the arts, which are quite robust for a tiny harbor town along the deepest Great Lake (Lake Superior). This includes the North House Folk School, offering classes in crafts like lace- and soap-making.
🌳 Read a book where a character takes a craft class.
🏡 Read a book set in Minnesota.
🚙 Read a book with a canoe on the cover.
🧱 Read a book whose title or series contains the word SWAMP or MARSH.
46. Hanaeli, Hawaii
Kauai’s blissful North Shore—including the town of Hanalei—is known for its shaved ice at Wishing Well (don’t knock it if you haven’t had it) and beaches, but also the relaxed and colorful vibe. From “the little green church” to the beach where South Pacific was filmed in 1957 (Haena Beach), this is a popular vacation spot for a reason.
🌳 Read a book where someone eats shave ice.
🏡 Read a book set in Hawaii.
🚙 Read a book where a character goes on vacation.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with I.
47. Jackson, Wyoming
A cultural mecca for innovative food, the arts (spot a Warhol at the National Museum of Wildlife Art) and, of course, downhill skiing in this town a half hour south of Grand Teton National Park keeps throngs of visitors coming. Locals enamored with the great outdoors love it here, too.
🌳 Read a book with only the outdoors on the cover - no people or buildings. -
by Philip D'Anieri 7/12/23🏡 Read a book set in Wyoming.
🚙 Read a book with a character who paints (art not walls).
🧱 Read a book whose title contains a name. - Ariana's Pride by Margaret Lake 6/4/23
48. Alys Beach, Florida
This design-centric, New Urbanism village along the Gulf of Mexico in Florida’s Panhandle region debuted in 2003, with whitewashed buildings and Bermuda-style architecture with courtyards, fountains, pools, and popped-out shutters.
🌳 Read a book from the Urban Fantasy genre. - Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo 7/31/2023
🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in BEACH.
🚙 Read a book with a whitewashed building on the cover.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with A. - The Accidental Universe: The World You Thought You Knew by Alan Lightman 7/10/23
49. Sedona, Arizona
Red-rock formations such as Bell Rock and Cathedral Rock rim this mystic Northern Arizona town where locals believe the natural vortexes have healing qualities. Dining, lodging, and spa jaunts are top-notch, too, including Auberge de Sedona’s creekside cottages and apothecary-tinged spa.
🌳 Read a book with red rocks on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in Arizona.
🚙 Read a book where a vortex influences the story.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with R. - Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry 10/30/23
50. Stockbridge, Massachusetts
If this Berkshires town looks familiar, then you’ve probably seen it depicted in Norman Rockwell paintings. A canal (the Housatonic River) runs through downtown, where shops and galleries along Main Street (the subject of Rockwell’s 1967 painting Main Street, Stockbridge at Christmas) feature everything from Victorian-era antique jewelry to contemporary glass. This town hits all three indicators of beauty: architecture, nature, and culture, including the Norman Rockwell Museum. And, most importantly, for a small town (the population is just under 2,000), there are cultural events year-round ranging from America's longest-running international dance festival (Jacob's Pillow, from mid June to late August) and Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas (a full weekend in early December that includes vintage cars and house tours). It's quintessential small-town America at its peak.
🌳 Read a book where a character runs a dance school.
🏡 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
🚙 Read a book with a vintage car on the cover.
🧱 Read a book whose title has a word with CK in it. - The Clockwork Universe: Isaac Newton, the Royal Society, and the Birth of the Modern World by Edward Dolnick 10/14/23
21. Leadville, ColoradoAt around 10,000 feet, the country’s highest-elevation incorporated city—a former mining town that during the late 19th century had Colorado's second largest population behind Denver—boasts all the goods for foodies and beverage snobs (including a brewery) and is a popular training spot for runners.
🌳 Read a book tagged Food and Drink.
🏡 Read a book set in Colorado.
🚙 Read a book over 10,000 ratings. - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 11/21/22
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with L. - Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare 10/6/22
22. Magnolia Springs, Alabama
Mature magnolia trees create a canopy in this small town along the Magnolia River where mail is still delivered by boat. Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast is the only lodging option in this Gulf Coast town—but it’s very stylish.
🌳 Read a book where a character goes boating.
🏡 Read a book set in Alabama.
🚙 Read a book whose author's initials can be found in MAGNOLIA. - The Good Girl's Guide to Being a Demon by April Aasheim 11/22/22
🧱 Read a book with a two word title. - Green Rider by Kristen Britain 1/4/2023
23. Sitka, Alaska
Near both Juneau and the Tongass National Forest, and in a mecca for world-class king salmon and halibut fishing, Sitka boasts 22 buildings and sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
🌳 Read a book where a character goes fishing. - A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers 3/5/24 - the main character goes fishing
🏡 Read a book set in Alaska.
🚙 Read a book where salmon or halibut is eaten.
🧱 Read a book with a one word title. - Alone by Holly Webb 3/23/2023
24. Snowmass, Colorado
Skiers and mountain bikers love this tiny town but so do spa and dining enthusiasts, who can be kept busy for days thanks to resorts like the Westin Snowmass Resort and Viceroy Snowmass. Anderson Ranch Arts Center is an enclave for artists through its artist-in-residence program and hosted workshops, programs, and events.
🌳 Read a book where a character spends the day at a spa.
🏡 Read a book set in a location whose first letter is in SNOWMASS. - The Anatomist's Wife by Anna Lee Huber 7/17/23 - takes place in Scotland
🚙 Read a book with a bicycle on the cover.
🧱 Read a book whose title has a word with a double letter like in MASS. - Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith 1/22/2023
25. Deadwood, South Dakota
This Black Hills town’s Main Street appears to be trapped in a time where life stands still (that’s a good thing). While many decades removed from the gold rush, the somewhat recent HBO series Deadwood renewed interest in the town’s National Historic Landmark status.
🌳 Read a book with a gold item on the cover. -
by Ramsay MacMullen 9/26/23🏡 Read a book set in South Dakota.
🚙 Read a book with a character named Charlie, Seth, Al, Jane, Dora, Bill or Jack.
🧱 Read a book whose title has a compound word.
26. Stowe, Vermont
One of the Northeast’s premier ski towns, Stowe’s amenities—in addition to the ski hills—include spas, boutique shopping at indie retailers (including Shaw’s General Store, in business since 1895), and year-round outdoor recreation, thanks to its location at the foot of Mount Mansfield.
🌳 Read a book where a character skis.
🏡 Read a book set in Vermont. - The Secret History by Donna Tartt 11/22/23 - set at a fictional college in Vermont
🚙 Read a book with a general store in the story.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with S AND ends with E. - Studying Early Printed Books, 1450-1800: A Practical Guide by Sarah Werner 5/12/23
27. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
Home to natural beauty, a castle dating back to 1885, and tons of spas and art galleries, this community is only a 90-minute drive from the nation’s capital.
🌳 Read a book with a castle on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in West Virginia.
🚙 Read a book with mineral water springs in the story.
🧱 Read a book whose title contains a word that begins and ends with the same letter - like SPRINGS. - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 7/27/23
28. Chimayó, New Mexico
A beloved getaway for residents of Taos and Santa Fe, this Northern New Mexico town is just as artsy with unique events like the country’s most important Catholic pilgrimage each Easter and dozens of galleries selling native rugs and more. El Santuario de Chimayó is thought to be a healing spot.
🌳 Read a book with a Catholic character.
🏡 Read a book set in New Mexico.
🚙 Read a book with a character that is Hispanic.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with O. - Where the Drowned Girls Go by Seanan McGuire 2/24/23
29. Big Sky, Montana
This Southern Montana community in the Rocky Mountains is not called Big Sky for nothing: Stargazing is among the country’s best because of no light pollution and the absence of any metropolis. Skiing—both Nordic and downhill—is a huge draw.
🌳 Read a book with big sky on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in Montana.
🚙 Read a book where someone goes stargazing
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with Y. - Trauma and Recovery by Judith Lewis Herman 5/4/23
30. Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Historic buildings dating as far back as the late 1880s line the streets of the tiny, artsy downtown of Eureka Springs, tucked into the Ozark Mountains. The entire downtown is on the National Register of Historic Places.
🌳 Read a book tagged LGBT. - Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir 3/9/2023
🏡 Read a book set in Arkansas.
🚙 Read a book where you find the word downtown in the text (include page/loc#).
🧱 Read a book whose title does not contain an O. - The Witches: Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff 2/2/2023
31. Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin
Near the top of the Door County peninsula, and along Lake Michigan, this harbor town boasts a cute A-frame coffee shop, a microbrewery’s taproom, a nature sanctuary with hiking trails, and adorable inns.
🌳 Read a book with the word HARBOR in the series name. Tell us the name.
🏡 Read a book set in Wisconsin.
🚙 Read a book with a prominent coffee shop in the story.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with R. - Solar by Ian McEwan 3/28/23
32. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Sugar-white sands along the Pacific Ocean—with a shoreline of stunning cliffs and wispy cypress trees—and a Spanish Mission–style downtown anchor this community, which is tucked into a wine region (Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs are the main thrust). Actor Clint Eastwood is a former mayor.
🌳 Read a book where the mayor is a major character.
🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in CARMEL. - The Queen's Pleasure by Brandy Purdy 4/18/2023 - England
🚙 Read a book where Chardonnay or Pinot Noir is in the text (inculde page/loc#).
🧱 Read a book with a four word title. - Athens: City of Wisdom by Bruce Zee Clark 11/28/22
33. Seaside, Florida
So darling is this New Urbanism town—hugging the Gulf of Mexico—that it starred as the setting in a Jim Carrey film (The Truman Show). Brightly colored cottages are a short walk to the downtown, with Airstream food trucks, an indie bookstore, art galleries, and seafood eateries.
🌳 Read a book with a brightly colored cottage on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in Florida.
🚙 Read a book with a bookstore in the story.
🧱 Read a book whose title has the vowels A, E, I and O, no U. - Fermented Foods: The History and Science of a Microbiological Wonder by Christine Baumgarthuber 3/30/23
34. McCall, Idaho
Its outdoor activities year-round ranging from fly fishing to cross-country skiing, this resort town (home to quite a few wellness properties) on the southern shore of Payette Lake also hosts an annual Winter Carnival and, in 2018, launched its first sled-dog race.
🌳 Read a book where a Winter Carnival takes place.
🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in IDAHO. - Artemis by Andy Weir 4/13/2023 - takes place in Artemis (city on the moon)
🚙 Read a book where a character has an outdoor job. Tell us the job.
🧱 Read a book whose title has only six letters (in any configuration). - Curses by Lish McBride 6/4/23
Most Beautiful Small TownsDuration: October 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Level: Lovely: 2 tasks from each town. (100 tasks)
27/50 towns
The towns:
1. Rocheport, Missouri
🌳 Read a book with a Native American in the story. - Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear 1/27/2023 - Tomoatooah is Comanche
🏡 Read a book set in Missouri.
🚙 Read a book where a character stays at a B and B.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with R. - Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor 11/28/22
2. Decorah, Iowa
🌳 Read a book with a college student in the story. - The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern 1/25/2023 - Zachary is a graduate student
🏡 Read a book set in Iowa.
🚙 Read a book with an author who has a Norwegian last name. https://imagerestorationcenter.com/co...
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with D. - Daughters of Chivalry: The Forgotten Children of King Edward Longshanks by Kelcey Wilson-Lee 10/4/22
3. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
🌳 Read a book with a waterfall scene.
🏡 Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
🚙 Read a book where a character goes to a museum.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with J.
4. Cape May, New Jersey
🌳 Read a book with a Victorian house on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in New Jersey.
🚙 Read a book where a character goes to the beach. - Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender 2/26/23 - Felix and his friends go to Coney Island beach
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with C. - Comic Women, Tragic Men: A Study of Gender and Genre in Shakespeare by Linda Bamber 11/23/22
5. Yellow Springs, Ohio
🌳 Read a book with an artist character. - Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli 3/18/24 - Leah draws a lot and is talented at it
🏡 Read a book set in Ohio.
🚙 Read a book with a 2, 5, 7 or 8 in the page count. - To the Uttermost Ends of the Earth: The Epic Hunt for the South's Most Feared Ship—and the Greatest Sea Battle of the Civil War by Phil Keith 10/19/22 - book has 320 pages
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with Y.
6. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
🌳 Read a book with a character that brews beer.
🏡 Read a book set in Delaware.
🚙 Read a book where a character stays at a inn. - A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan 10/11/23 - Mat stayed at the Wandering Woman inn
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with H. - Histories of a Plague Year: The Social and the Imaginary in Baroque Florence by Giulia Calvi 11/20/22
7. Pawleys Island, South Carolina
🌳 Read a book with an antebellum home on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in South Carolina.
🚙 Read a book whose author's initials are in PAWLEYS. - Innocent Traitor by Alison Weir 2/22/23 - A and W are found in PAWLEYS
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with P. - Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan 3/1/2023
8. Houghton, Michigan
🌳 Read a book set on a lake.
🏡 Read a book set in Michigan.
🚙 Read a book where a character goes out to dinner. - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch 10/26/22 - main character, Jason, goes out to dinner with his wife and son
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with H. - Hounded by Kevin Hearne 4/19/2023
9. St. Francisville, Louisiana
🌳 Read a book with a home with columns or a gallery on the front on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in Louisiana.
🚙 Read a book where the Mississippi River is mentioned in the story.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with S. - Suffocating Mothers: Fantasies of Maternal Origin in Shakespeare's Plays, Hamlet to the Tempest by Janet Adelman 12/14/22
10. Meredith, New Hampshire
🌳 Read a Series book #9.
🏡 Read a book set in New Hampshire.
🚙 Read a large book (450+ pages). - Foundation: The History of England from Its Earliest Beginnings to the Tudors by Peter Ackroyd 10/13/22 - book has 496 pages
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with M. - Maplecroft by Cherie Priest 1/17/2023
11. Sewanee, Tennessee
🌳 Read a book where a character attends a concert.
🏡 Read a book set in Tennessee.
🚙 Read a book tagged Southern.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with E. - The Earl's Wagered Bride by Cerise DeLand 1/18/2023
12. Cashiers, North Carolina
🌳 Read a book where a character is a cashier.
🏡 Read a book set in North Carolina.
🚙 Read a book with a mountain on the cover.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with S. - The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 10/21/22
13. Marfa, Texas
🌳 Read a book with an art gallery in the story.
🏡 Read a book set in Texas.
🚙 Read a book with a desert landscape on the cover.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with A. - Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America by Linda Tirado by 7/13/23
14. Rhinebeck, New York
🌳 Read a book where a character goes hiking. - Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks 11/4/23 - Kate goes hiking multiple times
🏡 Read a book set in New York.
🚙 Read a book with a wealthy character.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with K.
15. Mystic, Connecticut
🌳 Read a book with a tall ship on the cover.
🏡 Read a book set in Connecticut.
🚙 Read a book where a character has a job related to the ocean. Tell us the job.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with C.
16. Galena, Illinois
🌳 Read a book published in either April or November. - Tolkien's Modern Middle Ages by Jane Chance 10/27/22 - published November 19, 2005
🏡 Read a book set in Illinois. - Summer Knight Jim Butcher 10/16/22 - takes place in Chicago
🚙 Read a book with a funicular in the story.
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🧱 Read a book whose title begins with G.
17. Madison, Georgia
🌳 Read a book tagged Historical. - How the Lady Charmed the Marquess by Laura A. Barnes 11/14/22
🏡 Read a book set in Georgia.
🚙 Read a book where a town is named after a person.
🧱 Read a book whose title ends with N. - The Dragon Reborn by Robert Jordan 11/12/2022
18. Boonville, California
🌳 Read a book with a winemaker.
🏡 Read a book set in California.
🚙 Read a book with a wine/purple colored cover. -
by Charles Dickens 7/21/23🧱 Read a book whose title begins with B. - Branded by Abi Ketner 10/19/22
19. Nashville, Indiana
🌳 Read a book where a character shops for antiques.
🏡 Read a book set in Indiana.
🚙 Read a book published in a year containing a 0, 1, 7 or 9. - The Living Great Lakes: Searching for the Heart of the Inland Seas by Jerry Dennis 11/1/22 - published in 2003
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with N. - Notes from the Dog by Gary Paulsen 12/25/2022
20. Ketchum, Idaho
🌳 Read a book where a character uses a hot spring.
🏡 Read a book set in Idaho.
🚙 Read a book with a ski resort in the story.
🧱 Read a book whose title begins with K.
Quarterly ChallengesCrazy Doughnut Flavors - Part One
Children's/YA
Reading the Seasons - Fall 2022
Six Month Challenges
Flower Power
Back to School Challenge (2.0)
Yearly Challenges
Fascinating Fun Facts ... About Ice Cream
You Set the Pace Challenges
Most Beautiful Small Towns
Open Ended Challenges
31 Flavors 2.0
Don't Get Fined! A Library Adventure
Hello everyone! My name is Natasha. I'm a librarian that enjoys reading, video games, puzzles, hiking, taking pictures, traveling, and playing with my pets in my spare time.Where are you from?
New Jersey
When did you join TLC?
Today!
What's your favourite genre?
My favorite genre is fantasy, but I also love science fiction, historical fiction (before 1900s), history, science, physics, literature, medical history, and young adult.
Do you have a favourite book?
Lord of the Rings
What is your favourite TLC challenge?
Not sure yet. Hopefully I'll have one soon once I start joining challenges.
Please tell us a random fact about yourself.
I have two bearded dragons: one is called Turnip and the other is named Tater Tot.
FinishedChildren's/YA
Duration: August 1, 2019 to October 31, 2019
Level: Level One: 3-11 books
11/11 books
1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - Sherman Alexie - 8/4/19
2. Challenger Deep - Neal Shusterman - 8/9/19
3. Uglies - Scott Westerfeld - 8/18/19
4. Acne, Asthma, And Other Signs You Might Be Half Dragon - Rena Rocford 8/20/19
5. The Mystery of Black Hollow Lane - Julia Nobel - 8/21/19
6. Urchin of the Riding Stars - M.I. McAllister - 9/6/19
7. Kisses from Hell - Kristin Cast - 9/11/19
8. My Lady Jane - Cynthia Hand - 9/25/19
9. Jackaby - William Ritter - 10/8/19
10. Pretties - Scott Westerfeld - 10/15/19
11. Specials - Scott Westerfield - 10/30/19
FinishedHidden Gems - October 2019
Duration: October 1-31, 2019
Objective: Find "hidden" objects to earn a "gem".
Level: Basic
2/2 tasks
❖ Banister
❖ Books
❖ Bust
❖ Cabinet
❖ Candle
❖ Clock
❖ Crystal Ball
❖ Dragon
❖ Duck
❖ Eight Ball
❖ Eyeball
❖ Feather
❖ Floor Lamp
❖ Fortune teller
❖ Gargoyle
❖ Goblet
❖ Handcuffs
❖ Owl
❖ Pentagram
❖ Poster
❖ Question Mark
❖ Raven
❖ Skull
❖ Stained Glass
❖ Stars
Tasks
Tasks may be used multiple times. Objects may be used multiple times.
1. Read a book with one of these objects on the cover (show cover).
Pentagram - Echo of The Witch - Jen Wilde - 10/6/19
2. Read a book with one of these words in the title or series name (plurals allowed).
3. Read a book with 2 of these objects mentioned in the text (state loc and passage).
Specials - Scott Westerfield - 10/30/19
Stars - the night overhead glittered with thousands of stars, beautifully clear - page 269
Clock - Tally imagined that she was a clock, lying there and quietly ticking - page 260
4. Read a book where the main character uses/interacts with one of these objects (state how).
FinishedOctober 2019 Monthly - Soul Cakes
Duration: October 1-31, 2019
Level: Level One: 2-5 tasks
5/5 tasks
TASKS
1. A soul cake is a small round cake traditionally made for All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween), All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day to commemorate the dead in the Christian tradition.
☩ Read a book with a scene taking place on Halloween, All Saints’ Day and/or All Souls’ Day or a book published in October.
2. The cakes are a cross between a scone and a biscuit, are easy to make, and were traditionally handed out to "soulers" (primarily children and the poor) who went from door to door during the days of Allhallowtide singing and saying prayers "for the souls of the givers and their friends".
☩ Read a book where tradition is important to the story or a book where a character sings or prays.
3. The cakes are filled with allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger or other sweet spices, raisins or currants and topped with the mark of a cross (signifying that they are alms) before baking.
☩ Read a book with a cross on the cover or a book you think has "spice" (tell us how).
4. The tradition of giving soul cakes began in Britain and Ireland during the Middle Ages, although similar practices for the souls of the dead were found as far south as Italy. This custom continues today in various places in the United Kingdom.
☩ Read a book that takes place in the United Kingdom or Italy or a book tagged historical. - The Sister Queens - Sophie Perinot - 10/10/19 - tagged as historical
5. In the Philippines, the practice of "souling" is called Pangangaluwa and is practiced on All Hallow's Eve among children in rural areas. The children drape themselves in white cloths to represent souls and visit houses where they sing in return for prayers and sweets.
☩ Read a book with at least a 50% white cover or a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in either Philippines or Pangangaluwa. -
- Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett - 10/17/19 - 72.4 white according to Tineye6. In Portugal, groups of children go souling on All Hallow's Day to collect Pão-por-Deus (bread for God's sake) from their neighbors.
☩ Read a book with a title beginning with P or a book with a character that has "soul" (your interpretation). - The Philosopher and the Druids: A Journey Among the Ancient Celts - Philip Freeman - 10/4/19 - title starts with P
7. In the UK, All Soul's Day is more of an observation of the ancient Celtic festival Samhain (the Feast of the Dead), a fast day where bonfires are lit at night to light the soul’s way to heaven.
☩ Read a book with the word Celtic, Samhain, festival or dead in the text (please post the sentence and page/loc#) or a book with fire on the cover. - The Neutronium Alchemist 2: Conflict - Peter F. Hamilton - 10/24/19 - page 344 - He landed flat on the dead marine and rolled forwards.
8. In the Catholic tradition, soul cakes are blessed by a priest before being distributed on the Eve of All Saints (Halloween); in exchange, the children promise to pray for the souls of the deceased relatives of the giver during the month of November, which is a month dedicated to praying for the Holy Souls in Purgatory.
☩ Read a book with a priest in the story or a book published in November. - Pretties - Scott Westerfeld - 10/15/19 - published November 1, 2005
9. In some countries, especially the United States and Ireland, the souling tradition is seen as the origin of trick-or-treating. Especially since adults and children went souling in disguise, wearing long black cloaks. Such masquerading in costume was either a tribute to saints or imitated spirits.
☩ Read a book with at least a 50% black cover or a book where the main character wears a costume or disguise.
10. Traditions associated with souling included soulers visiting houses with "hollowed-out turnip lanterns" with a candle inside. The candle represents a soul trapped in purgatory.
☩ Read a book with a pumpkin or jack o' lantern on the cover or in the story or a book with a character who feels like the have to make up for their sins or mistakes.
