Scrooge Challenge [15 Dec 2013 - 14 Jan 2014]

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray Daffodil!

Thanks Belinda ;)

[Nichole]

Congrats Belinda, Sandra and anyone else who finished!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Thanks Nichole ;)

[Nichole]

Oh, yay! I didn't think I finished. I love it when that happens.

Scrooge Challenge-Ho, Ho, Humbug!
Duration: 15 Dec 2013 - 14 Jan 2014
Completed: 6/6

Ghost of Christmas Past
⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 1 AM ~ Read a first-in-series book
by Jeanne C. Stein *12/18 ★★★★☆

Ghost of Christmas Present
⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 2 AM ~ Read the 2nd book in a series
by Lara Adrian *12/20 ★★★★☆
⓶ Ebenezer is "... warned of the evils of ignorance and want" ~ Read a book you recently bought and removed from your want list
by Ursula Bauer *12/21 ★★★☆☆
⓷ Scrooge is shocked by the spirit's appearance, which is "... more animal than human in nature" ~ Read a book featuring a shifter of any kind
by Kevin Hearne *12/29 ★★★★☆

Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come
⓵ Scrooge is shown his own death ~ Read a book featuring a tombstone of the cover, a grim reaper-type character, or a ghost
by Darynda Jones *1/6 ★★★★☆
⓷ Ebenezer becomes "... a model of generosity and kindness" ~ Read a book you were gifted this Christmas (either a gift from someone else or one you generously gifted yourself)
by Diana Rowland *1/14 ★★★★☆

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Nichole!

[Lisa Kay]

Congrats, Sandra, Belinda, and Nichole!

[Lisa Kay]

Well, I got three by swapping one out. Not my original goal of six, but really enjoyed planning this one. Thanks for the fun challenge!

Duration: 15 Dec 2013 - 14 Jan 2014

Rules: Read 1 book for each "ghost" category; 3 options are listed for each, but only 1 is req'd to complete the challenge. Members who would like to read all 9, one book for each option, are welcome to do so. (Re-reads are not allowed)

3/3 - Done!

Ghost of Christmas Past
⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 1 AM ~ Read a first-in-series book.
✔ Lending a Paw: A Bookmobile Cat Mystery, by Laurie Cass ★★★★½ PB 1/2/14
⓶ The ghost was extinguished with his hat ~ Read a book that features a hat or ghost on the cover or a ghost-buster/hunter-type character.
✔ Turn Coat, by Jim Butcher ★★★★★ PB 1/13 “buddy read”
⓷ Ebenezer is a schoolboy in his flashback ~ Read a YA book.
Steelheart, by Brandon Sanderson (SJLibrary-eBook)

Ghost of Christmas Present
⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 2 AM ~ Read the 2nd book in a series.
Thereby Hangs a Tail - Chet & Bernie Mystery #2, by Spencer Quinn (OCD)
⓶ Ebenezer is "... warned of the evils of ignorance and want" ~ Read a book you recently bought and removed from your want list.
The Look of Love, by Bella Andre (audible.com)
⓷ Scrooge is shocked by the spirit's appearance, which is "... more animal than human in nature" ~ Read a book featuring a shifter of any kind.
How To Run With A Naked Werewolf, by Molly Harper (audible.com pre-order)

Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come
⓵ Scrooge is shown his own death ~ Read a book featuring a tombstone of the cover, a grim reaper-type character, or a ghost.
The Abandoned - Graveyard Queen 0.5, Amanda Stevens (SFLibrary-eBook)
⓶ Many laugh at his transformation Christmas morning ~ Read a humorous book in any genre.
✔ Vows, Vendettas and a Little Black Dress, by Kyra Davis ★★★½☆ audible.com 12/16
⓷ Ebenezer becomes "... a model of generosity and kindness" ~ Read a book you were gifted this Christmas (either a gift from someone else or one you generously gifted yourself).
Short-Straw Bride, by Karen Witemeyer (audible.com)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Lisa Kay!

Thanks Lisa Kay ;)

[Nichole]

Thanks Sandra and Lisa Kay! And Congrats to you :)

[Lisa Kay]

Thanks, ladies.

[Barbara ★]

I finished in time, though I didn't post in time.


READ: 9/9

Ghost of Christmas Past COMPLETE!
✔⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 1 AM ~ Read a first-in-series book
Beyond the Night - Joss Ware 12/20

✔⓶ The ghost was extinguished with his hat ~ Read a book that features a hator ghost on the cover or a ghost-buster/hunter-type character
The End of the World - Derek Landy 1/12

✔⓷ Ebenezer is a schoolboy in his flashback ~ Read a YA book
Starfire Angels - Melanie Nilles 12/15


Ghost of Christmas Present COMPLETE!
✔⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 2 AM ~ Read the 2nd book in a series
The Hit - David Baldacci 12/23

✔⓶ Ebenezer is "... warned of the evils of ignorance and want" ~ Read a book you recently bought and removed from your want list
Reaver - Larissa Ione 1/5

✔⓷ Scrooge is shocked by the spirit's appearance, which is "... more animal than human in nature" ~ Read a book featuring a shifter of any kind
Seaborne - Katherine Irons (merman) 12/31


Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come COMPLETE!
✔⓵ Scrooge is shown his own death ~ Read a book featuring a ghost
Wraith - Phaedra Weldon 12/27

✔⓶ Many laugh at his transformation Christmas morning ~ Read a humorous book in any genre
How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7

✔⓷ Ebenezer becomes "... a model of generosity and kindness" ~ Read a book you were gifted this Christmas (either a gift from someone else or one you generously gifted yourself)
No Quarter - Tanya Huff 1/5



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[~Melissa~]

Scrooge Challenge
Ho, Ho, Humbug!
Duration: 15 Dec 2013 - 14 Jan 2014

3/3 read

Ghost of Christmas Past
⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 1 AM ~ Read a first-in-series book Tempting Danger 12/29/13 4♥


Ghost of Christmas Present
⓵ The ghost came to Ebenezer at 2 AM ~ Read the 2nd book in a series Sweet Magik 12/17/13 4♥


Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come
⓵ Scrooge is shown his own death ~ Reaver 12/23/13 5♥

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Barbara & Melissa!!

[~Melissa~]

Thanks ~ I totally forgot to post. Crazy holiday season :)

[Lisa Kay]

Congrats, Barbara★ and ~Melissa~!