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Jan 26, 2022 12:21PM

58421 Current TBR = 1867

Must. stop. book. buying. and. swapping.
Jan 25, 2022 09:14PM

58421 Finished my challenge with 11/10 books :) TY for hosting!!


Jan 25, 2022 12:56PM

58421 Love this challenge!!! And there's so many good celebrities already named here. I have 2 favorite celebs and couldn't decide which to use so I'll pick 2 tasks for each of my wonderful queens!

PROGRESS: 0/4


Melissa McCarthy



-- In 2020, The New York Times ranked her #22 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century. Read a book from the the Best Books of the 21st Century Listopia.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan

-- She has the best smile ever. Read a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Alex Finch Monster Hunter (The Monster Files, #1) by Cate Dean

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Hilary Duff



She starred in the movie A Cinderella Story. Read a fairytale retelling.
Belle A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" (Once Upon a Time) by Cameron Dokey

Not only is she an actress, but she is also a singer-songwriter. Read a book tagged MPG Music.
I’m Glad I Did by Cynthia Weil
Jan 25, 2022 12:40PM

58421 Progress: 2/4

✔️ 1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. -- Real Murders by Charlaine Harris (2/3/22)

3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.

8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.

9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia Chamber of Secrets

✔️ 10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending. -- Fumbled by Alexa Martin (2/16/22)
Jan 25, 2022 12:37PM

58421 Rebecca wrote: "I have read all of the Sookie Stackhouse books but never a single Aurora Teagarden, so I'm kind of reading this one out of curiosity. I didn't know there were TV movies. If I like this book, I'm de..."

Yep, they are produced by Hallmark oddly enough lol They star Candace Cameron Bure as Aurora. Here's the poster for Real Murders:



I *have* heard the books and movies are very different though.
Jan 24, 2022 08:54PM

58421 Really looking forward to this book. I've seen a lot of the Aurora Teagarden TV movies and can't wait to see how the books stack up. Plus, I need to finally clear this off my TBR shelf lol
Jan 16, 2022 11:20PM

58421 3/32 now complete :)
Jan 15, 2022 07:32PM

58421 4/30 books complete :)
Jan 15, 2022 07:30PM

58421 8/10 books complete :)
Jan 15, 2022 01:11PM

58421 I am bummed Fangirl didn't win for Book of the Month. Would anyone like to discuss it in April?
Jan 13, 2022 03:01PM

58421 Beautiful job!!
Jan 11, 2022 09:23PM

58421 Can you remove me from the White Oleander discussion in February? I am 'booked' solid next month & won't have time for it after all. Sorry, thank you.
Jan 11, 2022 09:15PM

58421 Kay wrote: "March or April is fine for Canterwood Crest"

Ooh I'll read this with you! At least book one for sure. Let's try April for Take the Reins
Jan 10, 2022 04:52PM

58421 I am wayyyyy behind everyone, I haven't even started it yet lol I am starting it tonight though, so I'll let you know my thoughts when I'm done.
Jan 10, 2022 01:05PM

58421 Current TBR = 1835
Jan 09, 2022 11:28PM

58421 6/10 complete.
Jan 09, 2022 08:31PM

58421

Books Read: 18
Dread on Arrival (Hemlock Falls Mysteries, #17) by Claudia Bishop Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery (The Baby-Sitters Club #17) by Ann M. Martin Author Day (The Kids in Ms. Colman's Class, #2) by Ann M. Martin The Mystery at Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #4) by Carolyn Keene The Family Remains (The Family Upstairs, #2) by Lisa Jewell Stacey's Mistake (The Baby-Sitters Club, #18) by Ann M. Martin Spirit of the Season by Fern Michaels Cut by Patricia McCormick Animal Attraction (Animal Magnetism, #2) by Jill Shalvis The Rancher's Baby Surprise (Texas Cowboys & K-9s, #3) by Sasha Summers A Story to Kill (Cat Latimer Mystery, #1) by Lynn Cahoon Judy Moody Was in a Mood. Not a Good Mood. A Bad Mood. (Judy Moody #1) by Megan McDonald Hunting for Hidden Gold (The Hardy Boys, #5) by Franklin W. Dixon Kiss the Girls and Make Them Cry by Mary Higgins Clark Claudia and the Bad Joke (The Baby-Sitters Club, #19) by Ann M. Martin Party Line (Point Horror, #3) by A. Bates Hot Stuff (Cate Madigan #1) by Janet Evanovich The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber

Genres Read:
2 Cozy Mystery
3 Middle Grade
2 Children's
1 Thriller
5 Romance
4 Young Adult
1 Suspense

Page Length:
10 Short (<250 pages)
8 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:
The Christmas Spirit

Least Favorite Book:
Spirit of the Season
Jan 09, 2022 08:31PM

58421

Books Read: 8
The Missing Chums (The Hardy Boys, #4) by Franklin W. Dixon Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling I Saw You That Night! by R.L. Stine Bridget Jones's Diary (Bridget Jones, #1) by Helen Fielding Merry Christmas, Baby by Teri Wilson The Surprise Party (Fear Street, #2) by R.L. Stine The Ghost in the Computer (Bobbsey Twins #10) by Laura Lee Hope Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber

Genres Read:
2 Middle Grade
1 Young Adult Fantasy
2 Young Adult
1 Chick Lit
2 Romance

Page Length:
5 Short (<250 pages)
3 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Least Favorite Book:
I Saw You That Night!
Jan 09, 2022 08:31PM

58421

Books Read: 28
Small Town Scandal (Taming The Tulanes #1) by Kay Stockham The House on the Cliff (The Hardy Boys, #2) by Franklin W. Dixon Proof of Innocence (Capitol K-9 Unit #6) by Lenora Worth The Snow White Christmas Cookie (Berger and Mitry, #9) by David Handler Bewitched to Death (The Crayon Kitten Cozy Mystery Series #1) by Constance Barker Resolved You're Dead (Horror High, #2) by Nicholas Adams Second Chances (A Later in Life Love Story Book 1) by Diana Xarissa Death of a Dead Man (Juniper Grove #1) by Karin Kaufman Small-Town Nanny (Rescue River, #3) by Lee Tobin McClain Jessi's Secret Language (The Baby-Sitters Club, #16) by Ann M. Martin Agatha Raisin and the Murderous Marriage (Agatha Raisin, #5) by M.C. Beaton The Missing Pony Mystery (Bobbsey Twins, #4) by Laura Lee Hope Double Trouble (Bobbsey Twins, #7) by Laura Lee Hope Be Mine by Sabrina James Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis Jessi's Secret Language by Ann M. Martin A Coffin For Charlie by Gwendoline Butler The River Murders by James Patterson Goodbye, Best Friend by Cherie Bennett What Happened That Night by Sandra Block Sweet Sixteen by Francesca Jeffries One Dark and Stormy Knight (Avalon Café #1) by Hermione Moon Agatha Raisin and the Terrible Tourist (Agatha Raisin, #6) by M.C. Beaton The Secret of the Old Mill (The Hardy Boys, #3) by Franklin W. Dixon Pines (Wayward Pines, #1) by Blake Crouch A Real Basket Case (Claire Hanover, Gift Basket Designer, #1) by Beth Groundwater A Soldier's Promise (Wings of Refuge, #1) by Cheryl Wyatt The Bungalow Mystery (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #3) by Carolyn Keene

Genres Read:
5 Romance
6 Middle Grade
1 Romantic Suspense
7 Mystery
1 Paranormal
4 Young Adult
1 Graphic Novel
1 Suspense
1 Thriller
1 Science Fiction

Page Length:
19 Short (<250 pages)
9 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:
Jessi's Secret Language

Least Favorite Book:
Second Chances
Jan 09, 2022 08:31PM

58421

Books Read: 9
Wanted! by Caroline B. Cooney Smile (Smile, #1) by Raina Telgemeier Sisters (Smile #2) by Raina Telgemeier Horse Crazy (Saddle Club, #1) by Bonnie Bryant Donna Rose and the Roots of Evil (Five Star Mystery Series) by Norma Tadlock Johnson Drama by Raina Telgemeier Emma, Smile and Say "Cupcake!" (Cupcake Diaries, #11) by Coco Simon Alexis Gets Frosted (Cupcake Diaries, #12) by Coco Simon Krazy 4 U by A. Bates

Genres Read:
2 Young Adult
3 Graphic Novels
3 Middle Grade
1 Mystery

Page Length:
8 Short (<250 pages)
1 Medium (250-500 pages)
0 Long (501-800 pages)
0 Very Long (800+ pages)

Favorite Book:
Horse Crazy

Least Favorite Book:
Krazy 4 U