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~Christmas Cookies~Duration: December 1, 2021 - February 28, 2022
Completed: 10/10
The Cookies
1. Jeweled Coconut Drops
🍪 Read a book with a word ending with -ED in the title.
Unadulterated Something by M.J. Duncan [12/3]
2. Gingerbread Men Cookies
🍪 Read a book where you find the author's initials in name of the cookie.
After Mrs Hamilton by Clare Ashton [12/7]
3. Peppermint Meltaways
🍪 Read a book with a word that represents a scent or flavor in the title.
Mangos and Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera [12/5]
4. Buttery Spritz Cookies
🍪 Read a book where you find the author's initials in name of the cookie.
Trial by Fire by Carsen Taite [12/7]
5. Rum Balls
🍪 Read a book with a drink word in the title.
Coffee Sonata by Gun Brooke [12/2]
6. Vanilla-Butter Sugar Cookies
🍪 Read a book where you find the author's initials in name of the cookie.
South of Heaven by Ali Spooner [12/6]
7. Cranberry-White Chocolate Cookies
🍪 Read a book with a color word in the title.
The Bluest Christmas by Deja Elise [12/4]
8. Scottish Shortbread
🍪 Read a book where you find the author's initials in name of the cookie.
The Tell Tale by Clare Ashton [12/4]
9. Double Whammy Eggnog Cookies
🍪 Read a book where you find the author's initials in name of the cookie.
The Brutal Truth by Lee Winter [12/8]
10. Dipped Gingersnaps
🍪 Read a book with a word ending with -S.
Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan [12/1]
~Monthly Challenges: Diana "The Boss" Ross!~Duration: May 15, 2021- July 14, 2021
Level: 🎤 Endless Love: 6-10 tasks
Completed: 00/10
Tasks:
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1. Read a book with siblings OR read a book with an author or character having a nickname, misspelled name, name error, name irregularity, etc. Open to other interpretations. 😊
2. Read a book that takes place in Michigan. BONUS for Detroit, Michigan OR read a book that has a physician character.
3. Read a book that takes place or was published in the 1940s. OR read a book where a character is sick.
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4. Read a book with a MC in high school OR read a book with one of the following words in the story: fashion, tailoring, clothing, hairdresser, cosmetology, or costume. Give us the sentence and location. Reasonable variations allowed.
5. Read a book with a character name Diane/Diana, Ross, Smokey, William or Robinson (Tell us their name) OR read a book a character that is a musician.
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6. Read a book that takes place or was written in the 1960s OR read a book with a singular main character (as opposed to books that have multiple character perspectives).
7. Read a that starts with a letter in SUPREME OR read a book where love “goes away”. You decide how and tell us.
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8. Read a book with SOMEDAY, FOREVER, TODAY or TOGETHER in the title OR read the end of a series.
9. Read a book with a character that suffers a collapse or illness OR read a book published in January or May of any year.
10. Read a book with the letters DR in the title or author’s name OR read a book with a mountain on the cover OR read a debut book.
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11. Read a re-telling OR read a book that is also a movie OR read a book about Billie Holliday.
12. Read a book with a blue cover OR read a book by two authors: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
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13. Read a book written by an African American author OR read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
14. Read a book where a character gets divorced OR read a book with royalty (empress, king, etc.)
15. Read a book that has two of the following numbers in the page count: 1, 1, 6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9 OR read a book where the character is “first” in something. Tell us what it is.
~Wedding Traditions Challenge~February 1, 2021 - July 31, 2021
Level 2: 2 or more tasks from each country.
10/20
1. ARMENIA
According to the custom, when the bride and groom enter their wedding reception, typically at the groom's house, they break a plate for good luck, then are given lavash and honey by the groom's mother. They balance the bread on their shoulders to ward off evil and eat spoonfuls of honey to symbolize happiness.
💍 Read a book with a MC who is a baker.
💍 Read a book with the word honey in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
💍 Read a book where an item gets broken.
Wings of Ebony by J. Elle [2/5/21] ★★★★★
2. CZECH REPUBLIC
Before a Czech bride and groom tie the knot, an infant is placed on the couple's bed to bless and enhance their fertility. Once they've wed, guests shower them with rice, peas, or lentils—also to promote fertility.
💍 Read a book where a character has a baby.
💍 Read a book where a character takes a shower. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
💍 Read a book where a character is blessed. (Your interpretation).
An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh [2/22/21] ★★★★★
3. CONGO
While most about-to-be marrieds brim with excitement and anticipation, Congolese brides and grooms must keep their happiness in check. During their entire wedding day, from ceremony to reception, the two are not allowed to smile. If they do, it would mean they aren't serious about marriage.
💍 Read a book with a character who is serious. Tell us their name.
The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne (Christopher is a very serious person) [2/26/21] ★★★★
💍 Read a book where the authors initials are in the word
💍 Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title is in the word SMILE. (Must be at least two words)
4. GERMANY
In their first bit of housekeeping together, German couples traditionally clean up piles of porcelain dishes that their guests have thrown on the ground to ward off any evil spirits. The lesson of this "Polterabend": While working together, the two partners can face any challenge thrown their way.
💍 Read a book where the MC has a partner.
💍 Read a book where two people clean up.
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams [3/1/21] ★★
💍 Read a book where someone does a ritual to ward off evil spirits or bad luck. Ex. Throwing salt over your shoulder or avoiding a black cat. (Tell us the ritual)
5. GREECE
Taking the term "groomsman" literally, on his wedding day, a Greek groom's best man, or "koumparos," becomes his barber when he pulls out a razor and shaves his pal's face. But the groom's day also has a sweet side: After he's been freshly shaved, his new mother-in-law will feed him honey and almonds.
💍 Read a book where someone shaves.
💍 Read a book where MC has a best man ( can be a husband, good friend, or any other thing you can think of).
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott [3/2/21] ★★★
💍 Read a book where a character eats either honey or almonds. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
6. GUATEMALA
When the newlyweds arrive, it's a tradition that the groom's mom breaks a white ceramic bell filled with grains like rice and flour to bring prosperity to the couple.
💍 Read a book where a bell is rung (can be a doorbell, church bell or any other bell you can think of).
💍 Read a book where a character eats rice. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
💍 Read a book with a mother in-law as a character. (Who is it?)
7. JAPAN
On her wedding day, a Japanese bride celebrating a traditional Shinto ceremony wears white from head to toe, including makeup, kimono, and a hood called a "tsunokakushi." White denotes her maiden status, and the hood hides the so-called "horns of jealousy" she feels towards her mother-in-law.
💍 Read a book where a character is jealous.
Finale by Stephanie Garber [2/25/21] ★★★
💍 Read a book with a white cover.
💍 Read a book where a character either wears a hood or a kimono. (Tell us who)
8. LEBANON
In Lebanon, the wedding celebration, known as the Zaffe, gets off to a rowdy start with music, belly dancing, and shouting at both the groom's and bride's homes courtesy of the couple's friends, family, and, occasionally, professional dancers and musicians. Eventually, everyone ends up at the bride's house, where the couple is showered with blessings and flower petals as they leave for the ceremony.
💍 Read a book where a character goes dancing.
💍 Read a book where a character shouts. (Who was it?)
Fumbled by Alexa Martin (Poppy shouts at T.K during an argument) [2/2/21] ★★★
💍 Read a book about flowers.
9. PERU
In Peruvian weddings, the cake is typically assembled with ribbons attached to charms, one of which is a fake wedding ring. During the reception, all the single women in attendance participate in the "cake pull." Each participant grabs a ribbon, and the single lady who pulls out the fake wedding ring, per tradition, will be the next to get married.
💍 Read a book where ribbon is in the text. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).
What Big Teeth by Rose Szabo (“…quilt her mother had sewn her to ribbons.” pg. 45) [2/4/21] ★★
💍 Read a book where a character eats cake.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [2/23/21] ★★★★
💍 Read a book where a character is single.
10. ROMANIA
In Romania, before the wedding, guests work together to playfully "abduct" the bride, whisking her away to an undisclosed location and demanding a "ransom" from the groom. Typical requests? A few bottles of alcohol, or—for those looking to really make the groom sweat—singing a love song in front of the entire party.
💍 Read a book where a character is kidnapped.
💍 Read a book where a character sweats. (Tell us whom)
Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata [2/21/21] ★★★★ (Ruby sweats when she's nervous)
💍 Read a book where a character goes to a party.
Finished!~Hidden Homes Semi-Annual Challenge~
Duration: August 1, 2020-February 28, 2021
Completed: 16/16
1. Juniper House, Gotland, Sweden
🏠 Read a book with a 5, 3 or 8 in the number of ratings.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (43,764 ratings) [10/18] ★★★
2. Casa Bahia Azul, Los Vilos, Chile
🏠 Read a book with 2 four letter words in the title.
In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami [10/28] ★★★
3. Concrete Hideaway, New South Wales, Australia
🏠 Read a book with a zombie in the story
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton [1/26/21] ★★★
4. L4 House, Costa Esmerelda, Argentina
🏠 Read a book with a number (of any kind) in the title.
Halloween II by Jack Martin [10/15] ★★★★
5. Mirage House, Tinos Island, Greece
🏠 Read a book with the word HOUSE in the title.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson [10/16] ★★★★
6. Subterranean House, Bolton, UK
🏠 Read a book with a 1, 4 or 8 in the number of reviews.
Halloween III: Season of the Witch by Jack Martin (17 reviews as of 10/15) [10/15] ★★★
7. Edgeland House, Texas, USA
🏠 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in ECOSYSTEM.
Sadie by Courtney Summers [10/13] ★★★★
8. Casa Brutale, Beirut, Lebanon
🏠 Read a book with a cliff on the cover.
The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket [1/21/21] ★★★★
9. Woolbrook Reservoir, Devon, UK
🏠 Read a book with a 9, 2 or 5 in the publication year.
Halloween by Curtis Richards (Published October 1979) [10/14] ★★★★★
10. Villa Vals, Vals, Switzerland
🏠 Read a book with a repeated word in the title.
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James [1/21/21] ★★
11. Cliff Haven, Montezuma Canyon, Utah
🏠 Read a book published in a year ending with a 6.
The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton 1/28/21] (Published January 1, 1996) ★★★★
12. Wishing Park Estate, Hampshire, UK
🏠 Read a Series #3 or #4.
Halloween IV by Nicholas Grabowsky [10/16] ★★★★
13. Cliff House, Victoria, Australia
🏠 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CLIFF.
Doctoring the Single Dad by Marie Ferrarella (MC named Lucas) [10/13] ★★★
14. Steppingstone House, Cheshire, UK
🏠 Read a book with a blue cover.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman [10/17] ★★
15. Jungle House, Paulista, Brazil
🏠 Read a book whose author's initials can be found in CANTILEVER.
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon [10/14] ★★★★
16. Åkrafjorden Cabin, Hordaland, Norway
🏠 Read a book by an author who has a 3 and 5 in the number of members following them.
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb [1/11/21] (As of today has 30,375 people following her) ★★★★
~When I Grow Up Challenge~January 2021 - TBD
Level 3 - The Boss: 3 tasks per profession
Completed: 18/45
ACTOR
1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne [2/26/21] ★★★★
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott [3/2/21] ★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc
ASTRONAUT
1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.
ATHLETE
1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Hard and Fast by Lisa Renee Jones [1/22/21] ★★
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
Rust Creek Falls Cinderella by Melissa Senate [1/14/21] ★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.
Fumbled by Alexa Martin [2/2/21] ★★★
DANCER
1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: Ballerina, Waltz, Rhythm etc.
DETECTIVE
1. Read a mystery book.
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.
DOCTOR
1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata [2/21/21] ★★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.
FIREFIGHTER
1. Read a book with a firefighter.
An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh [2/22/21] ★★★★★
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo [1/19/21] ★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc.
LAWYER
1. Read a book with a lawyer.
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [2/23/21] ★★★★
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort.
Before the Dawn by Beverly Jenkins [1/19/21] ★★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc.
MUSICIAN
1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins [3/5/21] ★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.
PILOT
1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.
POLICE OFFICER
1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Bloody Vows by Lisa Renee Jones [2/7/21] ★★★★
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb [1/11/21] ★★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.
SCIENTIST
1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
2. Read a sci-fi book.
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar [2/1/21] ★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.
TEACHER
1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
Teaching His Babygirl by Rory Reynolds [1/13/21] ★★★
2. Read a Young Adult book.
Fable by Adrienne Young [1/12/21] ★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.
VETERINARIAN
1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count).
Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire [1/13/21] ★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.
WRITER
1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn [1/10/21] ★★★★
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.
~Hidden Homes Semi-Annual Challenge~Duration: August 1, 2020-February 28, 2021
Completed: 16/16
1. Juniper House, Gotland, Sweden
🏠 Read a book with a 5, 3 or 8 in the number of ratings.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (43,764 ratings) [10/18] ★★★
2. Casa Bahia Azul, Los Vilos, Chile
🏠 Read a book with 2 four letter words in the title.
In the Miso Soup by Ryū Murakami [10/28] ★★★
3. Concrete Hideaway, New South Wales, Australia
🏠 Read a book with a zombie in the story
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton [1/26/21] ★★★
4. L4 House, Costa Esmerelda, Argentina
🏠 Read a book with a number (of any kind) in the title.
Halloween II by Jack Martin [10/15] ★★★★
5. Mirage House, Tinos Island, Greece
🏠 Read a book with the word HOUSE in the title.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson [10/16] ★★★★
6. Subterranean House, Bolton, UK
🏠 Read a book with a 1, 4 or 8 in the number of reviews.
Halloween III: Season of the Witch by Jack Martin (17 reviews as of 10/15) [10/15] ★★★
7. Edgeland House, Texas, USA
🏠 Read a book whose title begins with a letter in ECOSYSTEM.
Sadie by Courtney Summers [10/13] ★★★★
8. Casa Brutale, Beirut, Lebanon
🏠 Read a book with a cliff on the cover.
The Slippery Slope by Lemony Snicket [1/21/21] ★★★★
9. Woolbrook Reservoir, Devon, UK
🏠 Read a book with a 9, 2 or 5 in the publication year.
Halloween by Curtis Richards (Published October 1979) [10/14] ★★★★★
10. Villa Vals, Vals, Switzerland
🏠 Read a book with a repeated word in the title.
The Turn of the Screw by Henry James [1/21/21] ★★
11. Cliff Haven, Montezuma Canyon, Utah
🏠 Read a book published in a year ending with a 6.
The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton 1/28/21] (Published January 1, 1996) ★★★★
12. Wishing Park Estate, Hampshire, UK
🏠 Read a Series #3 or #4.
Halloween IV by Nicholas Grabowsky [10/16] ★★★★
13. Cliff House, Victoria, Australia
🏠 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CLIFF.
Doctoring the Single Dad by Marie Ferrarella (MC named Lucas) [10/13] ★★★
14. Steppingstone House, Cheshire, UK
🏠 Read a book with a blue cover.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman [10/17] ★★
15. Jungle House, Paulista, Brazil
🏠 Read a book whose author's initials can be found in CANTILEVER.
Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon [10/14] ★★★★
16. Åkrafjorden Cabin, Hordaland, Norway
🏠 Read a book by an author who has a 3 and 5 in the number of members following them.
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb [1/11/21] (As of today has 30,375 people following her) ★★★★
All done! :)~Hot 100 Movie Songs~
Duration: September 1, 2020-November 30, 2020
10/10
Songs:
1. "You Light Up My Life" - Debby Boone
📀 Read a book with a character that wants to be singer, songwriter or actress
Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson [9/2] ★★★★★
2. "Endless Love" - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
📀 Read a book from the YA genre
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo [9/1] ★★★
3. "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" - Bryan Adams
📀 Read a book with a 7 in the page count.
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado (247 pages) [9/16] ★★★★
4. "The Theme From 'A Summer Place'" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
📀 Read a book with an author whose first name begins with P
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs [9/6] ★★★★
5. "How Deep Is Your Love" - Bee Gees
📀 Read a book with a 3 in the page count.
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare (352 pages) [9/3] ★★★★
6. "Eye Of The Tiger" - Survivor
📀 Read a book with a 6 in the page count.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald (162 pages) [9/10] ★★★
7. "Flashdance. . . What A Feeling" - Irene Cara
📀 Read a Series #6 book.
White Trash Zombie Unchained by Diana Rowland [9/4] ★★★★
8. "Night Fever" - Bee Gees
📀 Read a book with the word NIGHT or FEVER in the title
Night of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine [9/3] ★★★★
9. "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston
📀 Read a book that is #14 in a series.
Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke [9/28] ★★★
10. "End Of The Road" - Boyz II Men
📀 Read a book with a 1 or 3 in the page count
Barbarian's Lady by Ruby Dixon (238 pages) [9/5] ★★
~Hot 100 Movie Songs~Duration: September 1, 2020-November 30, 2020
10/10
Songs:
1. "You Light Up My Life" - Debby Boone
📀 Read a book with a character that wants to be singer, songwriter or actress
Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson [9/2] ★★★★★
2. "Endless Love" - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
📀 Read a book from the YA genre
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo [9/1] ★★★
3. "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" - Bryan Adams
📀 Read a book with a 7 in the page count.
In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado (247 pages) [9/16] ★★★★
4. "The Theme From 'A Summer Place'" - Percy Faith And His Orchestra
📀 Read a book with an author whose first name begins with P
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs [9/6] ★★★★
5. "How Deep Is Your Love" - Bee Gees
📀 Read a book with a 3 in the page count.
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare (352 pages) [9/3] ★★★★
6. "Eye Of The Tiger" - Survivor
📀 Read a book with a 6 in the page count.
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald (162 pages) [9/10] ★★★
7. "Flashdance. . . What A Feeling" - Irene Cara
📀 Read a Series #6 book.
White Trash Zombie Unchained by Diana Rowland [9/4] ★★★★
8. "Night Fever" - Bee Gees
📀 Read a book with the word NIGHT or FEVER in the title
Night of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine [9/3] ★★★★
9. "I Will Always Love You" - Whitney Houston
📀 Read a book that is #14 in a series.
Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke [9/28] ★★★
10. "End Of The Road" - Boyz II Men
📀 Read a book with a 1 or 3 in the page count
Barbarian's Lady by Ruby Dixon (238 pages) [9/5] ★★
~Clean It Out~Duration: July 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020
0/5
TASKS:
1. Read one book from your TBR OR from the pile you have at home.
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
3. Read one book that you bought but have not yet read.
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)
26. MONTANA: Huckleberries🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in HUCKLEBERRY.
Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins (Kansas) [6/10] ★★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Montana.
Cole's Red-Hot Pursuit by Brenda Jackson [5/9] ★★★
27. NEBRASKA: Goodrich ice cream
🍪 Read a book with an eight letter title.
Mechanic by Alexa Riley [5/5] ★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in GOODRICH.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo (Harlem) [7/3] ★★★★★
28. NEVADA: Navajo frybread
🍪 Read a book whose title only has an A, E or O for vowels - No I, U.
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson [5/14] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in NAVAJO.
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han (Virginia) [5/20] ★★
29. NEW HAMPSHIRE: Maple candies
🍟 Read a book with a maple leaf on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with the name of a tree in the title. Ex. Miracles on Maple Hill
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in MAPLE.
Cujo by Stephen King (Maine) [6/19] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in New Hampshire.
30. NEW JERSEY: Sweet and sticky saltwater taffy
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in TAFFY.
Discretion by Karina Halle (France) [5/2] ★★★
🧁 Read a book set in New Jersey.
This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald [6/20] ★★★
31. NEW MEXICO: Bizcochito, a butter- or lard-based cookie that’s flavored with anise and cinnamon.
🍟 Read a book with a star shape on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with a word that ENDS with O in the title.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BIZCOCHITO.
🧁 Read a book set in New Mexico.
32. NEW YORK: Yogurt
🍟 Read a book with a white cover.
🍪 Read a book whose title begins with Y.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in YOGURT.
🧁 Read a book set in New York.
Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb [4/25] ★★★★
33. NORTH CAROLINA: Krispy Kreme donuts
🍟 Read a book with a doughnut on the cover.
🍪 Read a book whose title begins with K.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in KRISPY.
🧁 Read a book set in North Carolina.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks [4/5] ★★★
34. NORTH DAKOTA: "Chippers" from Widman's Candy Shop which are thick-ridged Red River Valley Potato Chips come covered in chocolate, peanut butter, or white almond.
🍪 Read a book with a title word that begins with CH.
Say Cheese and Die! by R.L. Stine [6/7] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in WIDMAN.
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (Washington) [5/16] ★★★★
35. OHIO: Buckeye candy, tasty peanut butter confections dipped in chocolate.
🍟 Read a book with a chocolate candy on the cover.
🍪 Read a book whose title ENDS with Y.
Wild Highway by Devney Perry [7/1] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BUCKEYE.
🧁 Read a book set in Ohio.
36. OKLAHOMA: Fried okra
🍟 Read a book with a vegetable on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with an O word in the title.
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton [4/27] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in OKRA.
🧁 Read a book set in Oklahoma.
37. OREGON: Juanita’s Tortilla chips
🍪 Read a book with a title that begins with J.
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl [5/27] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in JUANITA.
Moonshot by Alessandra Torre (New York) [6/8] ★★
38. PENNSYLVANIA: TastyKake-brand baked snacks
🍪 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with T or last name begins with K.
Two Points to Murder by Carolyn Keene [5/7] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in TASTYKAKE.
Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (San Francisco Bay) [1/16/21] ★★★★
39. RHODE ISLAND: Pizza Strips
🍟 Read a book with a long strip of something on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with the word PIZZA in the title or series name.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in PIZZA.
🧁 Read a book set in Rhode Island.
40. SOUTH CAROLINA: Boiled peanuts
🍪 Read a book whose title begins with B
Barbarian's Redemption by Ruby Dixon [4/16] ★★★
🧁 Read a book set in South Carolina.
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson [5/13] ★★★★
41. SOUTH DAKOTA: Chislic, or bites of grilled meat served with garlic salt and saltine crackers, is a hearty snack.
🍟 Read a book with a grill on the cover.
🍪 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with the same letter.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in CHISLIC.
Heat Wave by Karina Halle (Hawaii) [7/23] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in South Dakota.
42. TENNESSEE: GooGoo Cluster, a disk-shaped candy bar filled with marshmallow nougat, caramel, and roasted peanuts covered in milk chocolate.
🍟 Read a book with a bumpy item on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with a nonsense word in the title. Ex. Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in GOOGOO.
🧁 Read a book set in Tennessee.
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine [6/9] ★★★★
43. TEXAS: Tortilla chips and salsa
🍪 Read a book whose title ends with A.
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston [6/14] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Texas.
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas [6/23] ★★★★
44. UTAH: Jell-O
🍪 Read a book whose author's name begins with J (first or last).
Beautiful Dreamer by Jayda Marx [5/4] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in JELLO.
White Trash Zombie Unchained by Diana Rowland (Louisiana) [9/4] ★★★★
45. VERMONT: Ben & Jerry’s ice cream
🍟 Read a book with blue sky and green hills on the cover.
Across the Green Grass Fields by Seanan McGuire [1/12/21] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BENJERRY.
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin (New York) [6/14] ★★★★★
46. VIRGINIA: Rt 11 Potato Chips' Chesapeake Crab flavor
🍟 Read a book with a road sign on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with a number in the title.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in CHESAPEAKE.
🧁 Read a book set in Virginia.
47. WASHINGTON: Halfpops (popcorn)
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in HALFPOPS.
Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery by Ann M. Martin (Stoneybrooke) [7/4] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Washington.
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs [5/7] ★★★★
48. WEST VIRGINIA: Pepperoni rolls
🍪 Read a book whose title is fourteen letters long (may be more than one word).
Unbreak My Heart by Toni Braxton [4/24] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in West Virginia.
Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/22] ★★★★
49. WISCONSIN: Fried cheese curds
🍪 Read a Series book.
Lost Boy by Athena Steller [5/11] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in CURDS.
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton (Cuba) [7/21] ★★★
50. WYOMING: Buffalo jerky or “cowboy jerky”
🍪 Read a book with a seven letter word in the title.
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin [4/8] ★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Wyoming.
Tempest by Beverly Jenkins [5/12] ★★★★
The Best Snack Food From Every StateDuration: April 1, 2020- March 31, 2022
Treat: 2 tasks from each state. (100 tasks)
80/100
The States
1. ALABAMA: Moon Pies
🍪 Read a book with a two word title.
Deadly Doubles by Carolyn Keene [4/11] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in MOON.
Glass Houses by Rachel Caine (Morganville) [5/24/20] ★★★
2. ALASKA: Salmon Jerky
🍪 Read a book with a 6 letter word in the title.
Dating You / Hating You by Christina Lauren [4/10] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in SALMON.
A Country Wedding: Based On the Hallmark Channel Original Movie by Leigh Duncan (Mill Town) [4/12] ★★★
3. ARIZONA: Prickly Pear Cactus Candy
🍪 Read a book with a four word title.
Her Hot Highland Doc by Annie O'Neil [4/6] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in PRICKLY.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare (Illyria) [4/2] ★★★
4. ARKANSAS: Fried dill pickles
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in DILL.
Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley (Denver) [4/2/20] ★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Arkansas.
The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred [4/9] ★★★★★
5. CALIFORNIA: See’s Candy
🍪 Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Hello, Mallory by Ann M. Martin [5/3] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in California.
Runaway Road by Devney Perry [4/3] ★★★★
6. COLORADO: Perky Jerky
🍟 Read a book with a cow or a turkey on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with rhyming words in the title.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in PERKY.
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (Kent, England) [4/14] ★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Colorado.
7. CONNECTICUT: Famed New Haven pizza spot Frank Pepe’s is home of the white clam pie, which contains oregano, grated cheese, chopped garlic, and fresh littleneck clams.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in CLAM.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson (Los Angeles, California) [5/22] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Connecticut.
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye by Ann M. Martin [4/16] ★★★★
8. DELAWARE: Delaware is famous for its fresh crab and crab puffs.
🍟 Read a book with a crab on the cover.
🍪 Read a book whose title has a word that ENDS with B.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in PUFFS.
The Tempest by William Shakespeare (Scotland) [4/20] ★★
🧁 Read a book set in Delaware.
9. FLORIDA: Anastasia Confections’ Coconut Patties — a creamy coconut filling with a dark chocolate shell.
🍪 Read a book with a woman's name in the title.
Jessi's Secret Language by Ann M. Martin [6/2] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in COCONUT.
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn (New York City) [1/10/21] ★★★★
10. GEORGIA: Pimento cheese
🍪 Read a book whose author's name begins with P (first or last).
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs [4/13] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Georgia.
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews [4/19] ★★★★
11. HAWAII: Crack seed
🍟 Read a book with a glass jar on the cover.
🍪 Read a book whose title has a word ending with -CK.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in CRACK.
Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare (Rome) [5/10] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Hawaii.
12. IDAHO: Boise Fry Co. French Fries
🍪 Read a book whose title has at least two words that begin with the same letter.
Bookstore Barbie by Alexa Riley [4/22] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BOISE.
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson (Brooklyn) [5/12] ★★★★
13. ILLINOIS: Garrett Popcorn
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in GARRETT.
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston (Everglades) [6/13] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Illinois.
Paradise by Judith McNaught [7/4] ★★★★
14. INDIANA: Hinsdale Farms corn dogs
🍪 Read a book whose title has a four letter word and a three letter word.
Stay Out of the Basement by R.L. Stine [4/11] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in HINSDALE.
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas (Hampshire, England) [5/11] ★★★
15. IOWA: The Walking Taco — a bag of Doritos or Fritos crushed up and filled with taco fixings like sour cream salsa, and jalapeños.
🍪 Read a book whose title begins with THE.
The Perfect Catch: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie by Cassidy Carter [4/4] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in WALKING.
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs (Washington) [5/8] ★★★★
16. KANSAS: Stroud's sticky, cinnamon-crusted rolls
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in STROUD.
Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins (Dowd, Kansas) [4/30] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Kansas.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum [4/7] ★★★★
17. KENTUCKY: Bourbon distilleries and bourbon balls
🍟 Read a book with a ball on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with the word BOURBON in the title or series name.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BOURBON.
Winds of the Storm by Beverly Jenkins (New Orleans) [6/4] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Kentucky.
18. LOUISIANA: Zapp’s thick-cut, kettle-cooked potato chips
🍟 Read a book with a streetlight on the cover.
🍪 Read a book with a word in the title that begins with Z.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in ZAPPS.
🧁 Read a book set in Louisiana.
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris [4/29] ★★
19. MAINE: The Whoopie Pie — a creamy filling sandwiched by 2 pieces of round chocolate cake.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in WHOOPIE.
From Sand and Ash by Amy Harmon [7/7] (Italy) ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Maine.
The Colorado Kid by Stephen King [4/27] ★★★
20. MARYLAND: Berger Cookies are cake-like cookies are topped with a thick layer of chocolate fudge.
🍪 Read a book whose title has a plural word.
A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi [4/23] ★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BERGER.
Rust Creek Falls Cinderella by Melissa Senate (Rust Creek Falls) [1/14/21] ★★
21. MASSACHUSETTS: The Hoodsie Cup is a small waxed-paper cup filled with the delicious pairing of chocolate and vanilla ice cream.
🍟 Read a book with red lettering, either the title or the author's name on the cover.
Psycho by Robert Bloch [4/15] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in HOODSIE.
Little Miss Stoneybrook... and Dawn by Ann M. Martin (Stoneybrook) [5/18] ★★★★
22. MICHIGAN: Better Made Potato Chips
🍟 Read a book a waitress on the cover.
🍪 Read a book whose title ENDS with S.
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews [5/19] ★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BETTER.
🧁 Read a book set in Michigan.
23. MINNESOTA: Tater tots
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in TATER.
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs (Aspen Creek) [6/24] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Minnesota.
Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke [7/14] ★★
24. MISSISSIPPI: Cheese Straws
🍪 Read a book whose title has two words with six letters each.
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw [1/8/21] ★★★★★
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in STRAWS.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan (Sinapore) [6/6] ★★★
25. MISSOURI: Fried ravioli
🍟 Read a book with pasta on the cover.
🍪 Read a book whose title has a food word.
🍬 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in RAVIOLI.
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Virginia) [6/21] ★★★★
🧁 Read a book set in Missouri.
Most Iconic Album Covers Part OneDuration: April 1 - September 30, 2020
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1. Bob Dylan — "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" (1963)
🎛️ Read a book with a man and woman on the cover
Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs [4/13] ★★★★
2. The Velvet Underground — "The Velvet Underground & Nico" (1967)
🎛️ Read a book with a character named Lou, Reed, John or Cale
Her Hot Highland Doc by Annie O'Neil [4/6] ★★★ (Character named John)
3. The Beatles — "The White Album" (1968)
🎛️ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with a letter in HELVETICA
Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley [4/2] ★★★ (MC named Hank)
4. Led Zeppelin — "Led Zeppelin" (1969)
🎛️ Read a book whose author's initials are the same letter
The Perfect Catch: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie by Cassidy Carter [4/4] ★★★★
5. The Beatles — "Abbey Road" (1969)
🎛️ Read a book with a street on the cover
Runaway Road by Devney Perry [4/3] ★★★★
6. Captain Beefheart and his Magic Band — "Trout Mask Replica" (1969)
🎛️ Read a book that is tagged humor.
Dating You / Hating You by Christina Lauren [4/10] ★★★★
7. The Rolling Stones — "Sticky Fingers" (1971)
🎛️ Read a book with the title in red lettering.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks [4/5] ★★★
8. Nilsson — "Nilsson Schmilsson" (1971)
🎛️ Read a book with a person in a bathrobe on the cover OR by an author whose first name begins with J
Beautiful Dreamer by Jayda Marx [5/4] ★★★
9. Funkadelic — "Maggot Brain" (1971)
🎛️ Read a book with the title in orange lettering.
The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum [4/7] ★★★★
10. David Bowie — "Aladdin Sane" (1973)
🎛️ Read a book whose story deals with mental illness in some way
Discretion by Karina Halle [5/2] ★★★
11. Pink Floyd — "Dark Side of the Moon" (1973)
🎛️ Read a book with a "weather word" (like Storm) in the title
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/21] ★★★★
12. Joni Mitchell — "Hejira" (1976)
🎛️ Read a book with a woman wearing a hat on the cover
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton [4/27] ★★★
13. Steely Dan — "Aja" (1977)
🎛️ Read a book with a Japanese character
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye by Ann M. Martin [4/16] ★★★★
14. The Clash — "London Calling" (1979)
🎛️ Read a book with a title that is pastel pink or green.
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn [4/14] ★★★
15. Joy Division — "Unknown Pleasures" (1979)
🎛️ Read a book with a title that begins with U
Unbreak My Heart by Toni Braxton [4/24] ★★★★
16. Minor Threat — "Minor Threat" (1981)
🎛️ Read a book with a green cover
Stay Out of the Basement by R.L. Stine [4/11] ★★★★
17. Bruce Springsteen — "Born in the U.S.A." (1984)
🎛️ Read a book by an author who has 2 S's in their last name but not together - like Springsteen.
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare [4/2] ★★★
18. The Smiths — "The Queen is Dead" (1986)
🎛️ Read a book with a title that is in a cursive font.
The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred [4/9] ★★★★★
19. N.W.A. — "Straight Outta Compton" (1988)
🎛️ Read a book with a gun on the cover
Deadly Doubles by Carolyn Keene [4/11] ★★★
20. De La Soul — "3 Feet High and Rising" (1989)
🎛️ Read a debut book.
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin [4/8] ★★★
