Natasha’s Comments (group member since Sep 29, 2022)

Natasha’s comments from the The Lost Challenges group.

'Literature Map Chain' Challenge

Duration: Open Ended/No Set Duration

10/10 books

Starting Author: William Shakespeare

1. Richard II - William Shakespeare
2. Go Set a Watchman - Harper Lee
3. The Taming of the Queen - Phillipa Gregory
4. The Six Wives of Henry VIII - Alison Weir
5. The Warrior Queens: The Legends and the Lives of the Women Who Have Led Their Nations in War - Antonia Fraser
6. Epitaph - Mary Doria Russell
7. Aurora - Kim Stanley Robinson
8. The Martian - Andy Weir
9. Steelheart - Brandon Sanderson
10. The Eye of the World - Robert Jordan

Thank you. :)

The Extreme Jelly Bean Challenge

Duration: Opened Ended/No Set Duration

0/10 jelly beans
23/81 letters

Blueberry (5/9)
B -
L -
U -
E
B
E
R -
R -
Y

Bubble Gum (1/9)
B -
U
B
B
L
E

G
U
M

Cinnamon (4/8)
C -
I -
N
N
A -
M -
O
N

Coconut (4/7)
C -
O -
C -
O
N -
U
T

Island Punch (1/11)
I
S -
L
A
N
D

P
U
N
C
H

Kiwi (1/4)
K
I
W -
I

Lemon (0/5)
L
E
M
O
N

Licorice (3/8)
L -
I -
C
O
R
I
C
E -

Orange Sherbet (4/12)
O
R -
A -
N
G -
E

S
H -
E
R
B
E
T

Root Beer (0/8)
R
O
O
T

B
E
E
R

Crazy Color Challenge

Duration: 10/28/15 - 10/27/16
Level: 48 pack

48/48 colors

Reds & Pinks:
Chili Red -
Cranberry Jello -
Deep Pink -
Dog Tongue -
Fuchsia -
Hot Pink
Pink -
Pink Shell -
Red -
Ruby Red -

Oranges:
Apricot
Burnt Sienna -
Neon Carrot -
Ochre
Orange -
Orange Red -
Tangerine -

Yellows:
Banana -
Lemon Chiffon -
Maize -
Mustard -
Safety Vest
School Bus -
Yellow -

Greens:
Broccoli
Cat's Eye -
Celery
Forest Green -
Green -
Kermit
Khaki
Lichen -
Mint
Neon Green

Blues:
Aqua -
Blue -
Blueberry -
Carolina Blue -
Cornflower -
Navy -
Sky Blue -
Slate Blue
Turquoise -
Topaz Blue -

Purples:
Deep Purple -
Indigo -
Medium Purple -
Orchid
Plum -
Purple
Sea Urchin -
Thistle -
Violet
Violet Red

Neutrals:
Black -
Brown -
Gold -
Gray -
Light Tan -
Raw Umber
Silver -
Tan -
Timberwolf -
White -

The Smurfs Challenge

Part 2

Duration: 10/28/15 - 10/27/17
Level: Easy

104/104 smurfs

1.Papa Smurf- Read a book where the male lead has a child or becomes a father. - The Death and Life of Zebulon Finch, Vol. 1: At the Edge of Empire
2. Smurfette- Read a book with a blonde female lead. - The Slow Regard of Silent Things
3. Hefty Smurf- Read a book with a "hefty" guy on the front cover. -
4. Brainy Smurf- Read a book with a smart character. - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two
5. Clumsy Smurf- Read a book with a clumsy character. - Ilium
6. Jokey Smurf- Read a book that makes you laugh. - The Martian
7. Grouchy Smurf- Read a book with a grouchy character. - Falling Kingdoms
8. Dreamy Smurf- Read a book where a main character mentions their dreams. - A Breath of Eyre
9. Greedy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is fond of food. - Broken Beasts
10. Chef Smurf- Read a book where the main character is a chef or works in the food industry - The Telling Room: A Tale of Love, Betrayal, Revenge, and the World's Greatest Piece of Cheese
11. Vanity Smurf- Read a book that has a mirror in the story line. - Mirrored
12. Scaredy Smurf- Read a book that has a horror element. - The End Games
13. Tracker Smurf- Read a book where the plot involves a hunt for someone. - The Impostor Queen
14. Sloppy Smurf a.k.a. Stinky Smurf- Read a book with a character that doesn't like to clean up. - Xoe: or Vampires, and Werewolves, and Demons, Oh My!
15. Harmony Smurf- Read a book with a Harmonious happy ever after. - A Spell for Chameleon
16. Painter Smurf- Read a book where the main character is some sort of artist. - Embrace
17. Poet Smurf- Read a book that makes a reference to poetry. - Beastly: Lindy's Diary
18. Baby Smurf- Read a book with a pregnant heroine. - Crank
19. Nat Smurfling a.k.a. Natural Smurf- Read a book with a green cover or the majority of the story takes place in nature. -
20. Snappy Smurfling- Read a book where a character has a short temper. - The Lazarus Game
21. Slouchy Smurfling- Read a book that has a laid-back character. - Evernight
22. Grandpa Smurf- Read a book with a main character who is over 100 years old. - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown
23. Farmer Smurf- Read a book set in a rural setting. - A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
24. Sassette Smurfling- Read a book with a tom-boy or little sister. - The White Princess
25. Alchemist Smurf- Read a book with a magic. - The Lord of the Rings
26. Timid Smurf a.k.a. Actor Smurf- Read a book that has been made into a movie or play. - League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth
27. Architect Smurf- Read a book that has a skyscraper mentioned in it. - Red Glove
28. Baker Smurf- Read a book with something sweet on the cover. -
29. Clockwork Smurf- Read a book from the steam punk genre. - Timekeeper
30. Dabbler Smurf a.k.a. Doctor Smurf- Read a book where a character has a doctorate degree - Seveneves
31. Complimentary Smurf- Read a book one of your friends gave a complimentary review. - A Game of Thrones
32. Wild Smurf- Read a book where a main character was raised away from their biological family. - Crown of Midnight
33. Enamored Smurf- Read a romance. - First Comes Marriage
34. Finance Smurf- Read a book with a character who is having trouble with money. - White Cat
35. Fisher Smurf- Read a book where someone goes fishing. - Days of Infamy
36. Flying Smurf a.k.a. Aviator- Read a book that involves an airplane - How to Make a Spaceship: A Band of Renegades, an Epic Race, and the Birth of Private Space Flight
37. King Smurf- Read a book that involves a monarch. - Richard II
38. Lazy Smurf a.k.a. Sleepy- Read a book where a character oversleeps. - Assassin's Apprentice
39. Miner Smurf- read a book where a character has a dirty job. - Red Rising
40. Fakir Smurf- Read a book set where snake charming is common such as India, though other Asian nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as the North African countries of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. - India's War: World War II and the Making of Modern South Asia
41. Nosy Smurf- Read a book where a character peeks around through the others things. - Rasputin's Daughter
42. Reflection Smurf a.k.a. Hundredth- Read a book where lightning or a storm is a key element. - Newt's Emerald
43. Reporter Smurf- Read a book where a character is involved in the media. - Pain, Parties, Work: Sylvia Plath in New York, Summer 1953
44. Sneezy Smurf a.k.a Sickly Smurf or Chilly Smurf- Read a book where a character gets sick. - The Secret Diary Of Anne Boleyn
45. Handy Smurf- Read a book that a handy man makes an appearance. - Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?
46. Sweepy Smurf- Read a book where a character wears black from head to toe. - A Court of Thorns and Roses
47. Tailor Smurf- Read a book where a character sews or is in the fashion industry. - Epitaph
48. Weakling Smurf- Read a book where there is a competition or game. - The Scorpio Races
49. Editor Smurf- Read a book where a character is a writer or works for a newspaper or magazine. - Blackberry Wine
50. Wooley Smurf- Read a book set in Texas. - No Country for Old Men

Bands & Books Challenge

Duration: 10/28/15 - 10/27/16
Level: Cassette Tape

16/16 books

Bad English~Books set in England (4/4)
1. Richard II
2. The Taming of the Queen
3. The Six Wives of Henry VIII
4. Henry IV, Part 1

New Kids on the Block~First in Series (4/4)
1. Heist Society
2. The Long Earth
3. Crank
4. Monument 14

Queens of the Stone Age~Historical (4/4)
1. Rasputin's Daughter
2. The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn
3. The Song of Achilles
4. Ivory and Bone

Kid Rock~Young Adult (4/4)
1. A Breath of Eyre
2. Crown of Midnight
3. The Scorpio Races
4. Hunter

Junk Food Day Challenge: 16 oz or more?

Duration: 10/28/15 - 4/28/16
Level: 24 ounces

11/18 books

Cola: (1/2)
Coke: Read a book from an author you are addicted to. - Poems and Stories
Pepsi: Read a book with a “peppy” character.
RC Cola: Read a book with an author or character who has the initials R.C.

Diet: (1/2)
Coke Zero: Read a book that is a prequel.
Pepsi one: Read a first in series. - Way Walkers: Tangled Paths
Diet Rite: Read a novella (less than 200 pages)

"Pepper"-style: (2/2)
Dr. Pepper: Read a book with a character with a PHD
Pibb Xtra: Read a book that is an extra in a series (half step books) - The Slow Regard of Silent Things
Dr Slice: Read a book from a series/or trilogy that is done being written. - The Red Queen

Orange: (0/2)
Tropicana Twister: Read a book set in a tropical location.
Minute Maid: Read a book with a virgin character.
Crush: Read a book with a character you have a book-crush on.

Lemon/Lime: (1/2)
Sprite: Read a book with some kind of fae. - Crown of Midnight
7 up: Read a book in a series that is #7 or above.
Sierra Mist:Read a book with water on the cover.

Other citrus flavors: (0/2)
Mellow Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover
Mountain Dew: Read a book set in a mountainous region.
Sun Drop: Read a book with a sun or other heat source on the cover

Ginger ale: (2/2)
Seagram's Ginger Ale: Read a book that takes place near the sea. - The Scorpio Races
Canada Dry: Read a book set in Canada or written by a Canadian author.
Patio: "Dances with flavor" Read a book with a dancer or a character goes to a dance. - A Breath of Eyre

Root beer: (2/2)
Barq’s: Read a book with a character who has “bite”.
Mug Root Beer: Read a book where something is stolen. - Untamed City
A&W Root Beer: Read a book where the author or a character’s initials are A.W. - The Six Wives of Henry VIII

Sports drinks: (2/2)
Gatorade: Read a book set in the south (near the gators) - Go Set a Watchman
Powerade: Read a book with a character with a special power. - The Witch Hunter
All Sport: Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

Open Ended/No Set Duration

Don't Get Fined! A Library Adventure
Back to School: College Edition
A Color Scavenger Hunt

2019
Monthly:
Stand Alone Monthly Challenge
"Easy as 1, 2, 3" Monthly Challenge
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Quarterly:
Crazy Doughnuts Flavors - Part One - August to October
Haunted Europe - October to December

Yearly:
Purge That Pile

2019-2020
2019 Colossal Challenge

Semi-Annually:
Fall Countdown - August to January 2020

My name is Natasha and I adore reading and reading challenges. When I'm not reading, I enjoy playing video games, watching tv, doing jigsaw puzzles, playing with my lizards, and watching hockey.