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Virtues (Latin) :Chastity (Castitas) - Purity, knowledge, honesty, wisdom. - Read a book where the main character practices abstinence from sexual conduct, or tries. . Reclaiming Maysen by Liberty Parker 1.7
Temperance (Temperantia) - Self control, justice, honor, abstention. - Read a book where the main character practices control over excesses. Trash Talkin by Lani Lynn Vale 1.11
Charity (Caritas) - Will, benevolence, generosity, sacrifice. - Read a book where the main character is generous, charitable, or self-sacrificing. Vanishing Act by AM Madden 1.10
Diligence (Industria) - Persistence, effort, ethics, rectitude. - Read a book where the main character is diligent, decisive, has integrity, has a strong work ethic, or is steadfast. Or is named Dillan or Bensen. Charlie Foxtrot by Lani Lynn Vale 1.9
Patience (Patientia) - Peace, mercy, ahimsa, sufferance. - Read a book where the main character is good at resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence.Pitch Please by Lani Lynn Vale 1.17
Kindness (Humanitas) - Satisfaction, loyalty, compassion, integrity. - Read a book where the main character shows empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment. Divine Grace-Heather Rainier 11.4
Humility (Humilitas) - Bravery, modesty, reverence, altruism. - Read a book where the main character shows modest behavior, bravery, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Or humility (which is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less). Or has a moment of self-examination. Crazy by Eve Langlais 1.5
Vices (Latin)
Lust (Luxuria) - Read a book where a character has excessive sexual desire. (Dante's estimation the soul's detachment from sensual appetites become the vices most difficult to tame, urges not as easily curbed by mere good manners.) Dante put lust in the second circle of hell, so you may read a book that is second in a series. Up in Flames by Jennifer Blackwood 1.19
Gluttony (Gula) - Read a book where a character overindulgence in food, drink or intoxicants, or has a misplaced desire of food as a pleasure for its sensuality. Dante put gluttony in the third circle of hell, so you may read a book that is third in a series. Zero to Sixty by Marie Harte 1.3
Greed/Avarice (Avaritia) - Read a book where a character has a desire to possess more than one has need or use for (or according to Dante, "excessive love of money and power"). Dante put greed in the forth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is forth in a series. My Bad by Lani Lynn Vale 1.11
Sloth (Acedia) - Read a book where a character shows idleness and wastefulness of time or other allotted resources. Or their laziness results in others having to work harder. Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls 1.18
Wrath (Ira) - Read a book where a character has feelings of hatred, revenge, or denial, as well as punitive desires outside of justice (Dante's description was "love of justice perverted to revenge and spite"). Dante put this vice in the fifth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is fifth in a series. Center Mass by Lani Lynn Vale 1.17
Envy (Invidia) - Read a book where a character is resentment of others for their possessions (Dante: "love of one's own good perverted to a desire to deprive other men of theirs"). Once Chance Fancy by Lani Lynn Vale 1.20
Pride (Superbia) - Read a book where a character displays an excessive love of the self - or is holding the self outside of its proper position regarding God or fellows. (Dante's definition was "love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one's neighbor"). Day Care Dragon by ZOe Chant 1.2
Virtues (Latin) :Chastity (Castitas) - Purity, knowledge, honesty, wisdom. - Read a book where the main character practices abstinence from sexual conduct, or tries. Or practices “courtly” love. Or is named Chastity or Chaz.
Temperance (Temperantia) - Self control, justice, honor, abstention. - Read a book where the main character practices control over excesses. Or is named Temperance or Prudence.
Charity (Caritas) - Will, benevolence, generosity, sacrifice. - Read a book where the main character is generous, charitable, or self-sacrificing. Or is named Charity, Cherry, or Rita.
Diligence (Industria) - Persistence, effort, ethics, rectitude. - Read a book where the main character is diligent, decisive, has integrity, has a strong work ethic, or is steadfast. Or is named Dillan or Bensen.
Patience (Patientia) - Peace, mercy, ahimsa, sufferance. - Read a book where the main character is good at resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. Or is named Patience, Pat, or Patty.
Kindness (Humanitas) - Satisfaction, loyalty, compassion, integrity. - Read a book where the main character shows empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment. Or shows unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite; have a positive outlook and cheerful demeanor; inspires kindness in others. Or is named Kim, Mildred, or Rebecca.
Humility (Humilitas) - Bravery, modesty, reverence, altruism. - Read a book where the main character shows modest behavior, bravery, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Or humility (which is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less). Or has a moment of self-examination. Or is named Annas or Anna.
Vices (Latin)
Lust (Luxuria) - Read a book where a character has excessive sexual desire. (Dante's estimation the soul's detachment from sensual appetites become the vices most difficult to tame, urges not as easily curbed by mere good manners.) Dante put lust in the second circle of hell, so you may read a book that is second in a series.
Gluttony (Gula) - Read a book where a character overindulgence in food, drink or intoxicants, or has a misplaced desire of food as a pleasure for its sensuality. Dante put gluttony in the third circle of hell, so you may read a book that is third in a series.
Greed/Avarice (Avaritia) - Read a book where a character has a desire to possess more than one has need or use for (or according to Dante, "excessive love of money and power"). Dante put greed in the forth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is forth in a series.
Sloth (Acedia) - Read a book where a character shows idleness and wastefulness of time or other allotted resources. Or their laziness results in others having to work harder.
Wrath (Ira) - Read a book where a character has feelings of hatred, revenge, or denial, as well as punitive desires outside of justice (Dante's description was "love of justice perverted to revenge and spite"). Dante put this vice in the fifth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is fifth in a series.
Envy (Invidia) - Read a book where a character is resentment of others for their possessions (Dante: "love of one's own good perverted to a desire to deprive other men of theirs").
Pride (Superbia) - Read a book where a character displays an excessive love of the self - or is holding the self outside of its proper position regarding God or fellows. (Dante's definition was "love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one's neighbor").
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VirtuesChastity - Purity, knowledge, honesty, wisdom. - Read a book where the main character practices abstinence from sexual conduct, or tries.
The Poet X (1/2)
Temperance - Self control, justice, honor, abstention. - Read a book where the main character practices control over excesses. Or is named Temperance or Prudence.
Charity - Will, benevolence, generosity, sacrifice. - Read a book where the main character is generous, charitable, or self-sacrificing. Or is named Charity, Cherry, or Rita.
Diligence - Persistence, effort, ethics, rectitude. - Read a book where the main character is diligent, decisive, has integrity, has a strong work ethic, or is steadfast. Or is named Dillan or Bensen.
Educated (1/19)
Patience - Peace, mercy, ahimsa, sufferance. - Read a book where the main character is good at resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. Or is named Patience, Pat, or Patty.
Kindness - Satisfaction, loyalty, compassion, integrity. - Read a book where the main character shows empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment. Or shows unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite; have a positive outlook and cheerful demeanor; inspires kindness in others. Or is named Kim, Mildred, or Rebecca.
Humility - Bravery, modesty, reverence, altruism. - Read a book where the main character shows modest behavior, bravery, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Or humility (which is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less). Or has a moment of self-examination. Or is named Annas or Anna.
Vices
Lust - Read a book where a character has excessive sexual desire. (Dante's estimation the soul's detachment from sensual appetites become the vices most difficult to tame, urges not as easily curbed by mere good manners.) Dante put lust in the second circle of hell, so you may read a book that is second in a series.
Gluttony - Read a book where a character overindulgence in food, drink or intoxicants, or has a misplaced desire of food as a pleasure for its sensuality. Dante put gluttony in the third circle of hell, so you may read a book that is third in a series.
Greed/Avarice - Read a book where a character has a desire to possess more than one has need or use for (or according to Dante, "excessive love of money and power"). Dante put greed in the forth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is forth in a series.
Sloth - Read a book where a character shows idleness and wastefulness of time or other allotted resources. Or their laziness results in others having to work harder.
Wrath - Read a book where a character has feelings of hatred, revenge, or denial, as well as punitive desires outside of justice (Dante's description was "love of justice perverted to revenge and spite"). Dante put this vice in the fifth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is fifth in a series.
Envy - Read a book where a character is resentment of others for their possessions (Dante: "love of one's own good perverted to a desire to deprive other men of theirs").
Pride - Read a book where a character displays an excessive love of the self - or is holding the self outside of its proper position regarding God or fellows. (Dante's definition was "love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one's neighbor").
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Book Angel: 14 or more booksStarting point- 0/14
Chastity
Temperance
Charity
Diligence
Patience
Kindness
Humility
Lust
Gluttony
Greed
Sloth
Wrath
Envy
Pride
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Gem coins have now been added to this challenge! Details above
Vices or Vitues?Duration: Jan 1 - 31
Level: Celestial: 22+ books
Kindness
K - Hunt the Moon 1/4
I - The Island of Dr. Moreau 1/16
N - Norse Mythology 1/10
D - Shadows 1/11
N - The New Hunger 1/18
E - When It's Real 1/15
S - Getting Rid of Bradley - LN Savage - 1/13
S - A Lady's Pleasure 1/22
Sloth
S - The Secret Garden 1/12
L - Farewell My Concubine 1/2
O - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - series - 1/14
T - The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky 1/1
H - Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis 1/7
Temperance
T - The Wicked King 1/9
E - Can You Keep a Secret? - Emma - 1/5
M - The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy 1/2
P - Acheron - Parthenopaeus - 1/23
E - Bone Crossed - Elizaveta - 1/7
R - The Reptile Room 1/3
A - The Affiliate 1/15
N - Stardust 1/24
C - The Cruel Prince 1/8
E - Ella Enchanted 1/13
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Vices or VirtuesDuration: 1 - 31 January, 2022
Level: Celestial: 22+ books
Read 25 books
Completed
Chastity Warmongers and Wands 14/1 Hades 15/1
Temperance Special Delivery 13/1
Charity Tiger's Triumph 10/1 The Dragon's Pregnant Mate 29/1
Diligence Tropical Tiger Spy 1/1 The Golden Griffin's Baby 25/1
Patience The Red Dragon's Baby 8/1
Kindness The Midnight Dragon's Mate 19/1 Once Upon a Maiden Lane 16/1
Humility Jaguar's Joy 11/1
Lust Burn for Me 5/1 First Night 2/1 Caught Up in Us 6/1 Tempting the Beast 24/1 The Man Within 26/1 Best Laid Plans 27/1
Gluttony
Greed Wanderlust 1/1 A Body in the Bathhouse 9/1
Sloth
Wrath Space Deputy 22/1 Hell's Bell 18/1 The Warlord Wants Forever 26/1
Envy
Pride Loving Lies 12/1 Whiskey Ginger 4/1 Cosmopolitan 7/1
Finished: 2023/08/17Gonna try this with 3-4 books for a start.
Level: Devil in the Details: 3 - 4 books
Chastity - Grieche sucht Griechin by Friedrich Dürrenmatt ✓
Temperance - Vega - Der Wind in meinen Händen by Marion Perko ✓
Charity - The Lost Book of the White by Cassandra Clare & Wesley Chu ✓
Diligence - Freddie Mercury: Die Biografie by Lesley-Ann Jones ✓
Patience In seiner frühen Kindheit ein Garten by Christoph Hein ✓
Kindness - Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare ✓
Humility - The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien ✓
Lust - Der Tod in Venedig by Thomas Mann ✓
Gluttony - Alle Teufel dieser Hölle by Barry Eisler ✓
Greed - Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare ✓
Sloth - Ein Fremder im Frühlingswind 04 Harukaze no Étranger 4 by Kii Kanna ✓
Wrath - Der Insasse by Sebastian Fitzek ✓
Envy - The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller ✓
Pride - Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde, read by Jan Josef Liefers ✓
Virtues & VicesDuration: 1/1/22-???
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Temperance
Charity
Diligence
Patience
Kindness
Humility
Vices and Virtues1/1/22-1/31/22
12/22 read
Level: Saint
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A Afro, Laid-Back Camp, Vol. 2
S Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, Vol. 1 by Yu Tomofuji
T This Villainess Wants a Divorce! Season 1 by Nokki
I Izumi: Mitsu Izumi, Magus of the Library, Vol. 5
T Troubled Waters by Sharon Shinn
A Afro, Laid-Back Camp, Vol. 1
S A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck
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I Itokichi, Merman in My Tub, Vol. 1
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L Laid-Back Camp, Vol. 3 by Afro
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I I'm Deleting Them from My Life by miraenavi
R The Red Knight Seeks No Reward by Rosiwon
A Alone in Space - A Collection by Tillie Walden
MONTHLY FINISHED!
Jan. 1-31, 2022
Book Angel Level= 14-21 books
16 out of 14-21
Virtues (Latin) :
++Chastity (Castitas) - Purity, knowledge, honesty, wisdom. - Read a book where the main character practices abstinence from sexual conduct, or tries. Or practices “courtly” love. Or is named Chastity or Chaz.
1) The Last Kids on Earth and the Nightmare King Max Brallier 1-3-22 (abstinence)
++Temperance (Temperantia) - Self control, justice, honor, abstention. - Read a book where the main character practices control over excesses. Or is named Temperance or Prudence.
Genealogical Proof Standard: Building a Solid Case Christine Rose 1-17-22
++Charity (Caritas) - Will, benevolence, generosity, sacrifice. - Read a book where the main character is generous, charitable, or self-sacrificing. Or is named Charity, Cherry, or Rita.
1) The Law and the Lady Wilkie Collins 1-1-22 (the wife)
2) The Voting Booth Brandy Colbert 1-21-22 (the girl)
++Diligence (Industria) - Persistence, effort, ethics, rectitude. - Read a book where the main character is diligent, decisive, has integrity, has a strong work ethic, or is steadfast. Or is named Dillan or Bensen.
It Must Be the Noodles: & Other Wendish Stories from Mama’s Texas Kitchen Ray Spitzenberger 1-17-22
++Patience (Patientia) - Peace, mercy, ahimsa, sufferance. - Read a book where the main character is good at resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence. Or is named Patience, Pat, or Patty.
Stuart Goes to School Sara Pennypacker 1-8-22
++Kindness (Humanitas) - Satisfaction, loyalty, compassion, integrity. - Read a book where the main character shows empathy and trust without prejudice or resentment. Or shows unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite; have a positive outlook and cheerful demeanor; inspires kindness in others. Or is named Kim, Mildred, or Rebecca.
1) Street Dogs Traer Scott 1-9-22 (the people)
2) Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Robert Lewis May 1-17-22
++Humility (Humilitas) - Bravery, modesty, reverence, altruism. - Read a book where the main character shows modest behavior, bravery, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Or humility (which is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less). Or has a moment of self-examination. Or is named Annas or Anna.
E.R. Nurses James Patterson 1-9-22 (the nurses)
Vices (Latin)
++Lust (Luxuria) - Read a book where a character has excessive sexual desire. (Dante's estimation the soul's detachment from sensual appetites become the vices most difficult to tame, urges not as easily curbed by mere good manners.) Dante put lust in the second circle of hell, so you may read a book that is second in a series.
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 Lauren Tarshis 1-17-22 (I Survived #2)
++Gluttony (Gula) - Read a book where a character overindulgence in food, drink or intoxicants, or has a misplaced desire of food as a pleasure for its sensuality. Dante put gluttony in the third circle of hell, so you may read a book that is third in a series.
Mr. Will Needs to Chill! Dan Gutman 1-8-22
++Greed/Avarice (Avaritia) - Read a book where a character has a desire to possess more than one has need or use for (or according to Dante, "excessive love of money and power"). Dante put greed in the forth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is fourth in a series.
1) Pudd'nhead Wilson and Other Tales Mark Twain 1-1-22 (In "The Corruption": the greed of the townspeople)
++Sloth (Acedia) - Read a book where a character shows idleness and wastefulness of time or other allotted resources. Or their laziness results in others having to work harder.
1) The Importance of Being Earnest Oscar Wilde 1-3-22 (all the aristocrats!)
++Wrath (Ira) - Read a book where a character has feelings of hatred, revenge, or denial, as well as punitive desires outside of justice (Dante's description was "love of justice perverted to revenge and spite"). Dante put this vice in the fifth circle of hell, so you may read a book that is fifth in a series.
1) Man of the Year Caroline Louise Walker 1-3-22 (the husband)
++Envy (Invidia) - Read a book where a character is resentment of others for their possessions (Dante: "love of one's own good perverted to a desire to deprive other men of theirs").
The Cats' Burglar Peggy Parish 1-9-22 (the burglar)
++Pride (Superbia) - Read a book where a character displays an excessive love of the self - or is holding the self outside of its proper position regarding God or fellows. (Dante's definition was "love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one's neighbor").
The Map Trap Andrew Clements 1-9-22 (The teacher getting back is contempt for the kid.)
Finished! 23/23
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Virtues (Latin) :
⚖️ Chastity (Castitas) - My So-Called Love Life by Allie Pleiter 1.22.22
⚖️ Temperance (Temperantia) - Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi 01.01.2022
⚖️ Charity (Caritas) - Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb 1.7.22
⚖️ Diligence (Industria) - Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi 1.15.22
⚖️ Patience (Patientia) - Betwixt by Darynda Jones 1.6.22
⚖️ Kindness (Humanitas) - Horrid Charms by Eva Chase 1.16.22
⚖️ Humility (Humilitas) - Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi 1.7.22
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Vices (Latin)
⚖️ Lust (Luxuria) - Sinister Wizardry by Eva Chase 1.16.22
⚖️ Gluttony (Gula) - The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice 1.6.22
⚖️ Greed/Avarice (Avaritia) - Vile Sorcery by Eva Chase 1.16.22
⚖️ Sloth (Acedia) - The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett 1/5/22
⚖️ Wrath (Ira) - Cruel Magic by Eva Chase 1.15.22
⚖️ Envy (Invidia) - Bewitched by Darynda Jones 1.6.22
⚖️ Pride (Superbia) - The Velvet Promise by Jude Deveraux (re-read) 1.7.22
Diligence:
⚖️ D- Beguiled by Darynda Jones1.26.22
⚖️ I- In the Dark of the Night by John Saul1.24.22
⚖️ L- Legacy by Nora Roberts 1.23.22
⚖️ I- In Your Dreams by Kristan Higgins 1.26.22
⚖️ G- Grim Witchery by Eva Chase 1.22.22
⚖️ E- Foul Conjuring by Eva Chase 1.22.22
⚖️ N- Ninja Soccer Moms by Jennifer Apodaca 1.26.22
⚖️ C- Corrupt Alchemy by Eva Chase 1/17/22
⚖️ E- Vicious Arts by Eva Chase 1.22.22
Do we need to post when we finish? If so Finished on #220 :D
Updated post #212Level: Celestial: 22+ books
Read 25 books
Completed
Vices or VirtuesCelestial: 22+ books
22/22
Virtues (Latin) :
Chastity (Castitas) - Read a book where the main character practices abstinence from sexual conduct, or tries. - Sophie
Temperance (Temperantia) - Read a book where the main character practices control over excesses - Teppic
Charity (Caritas) - Read a book where the main character is generous, charitable, or self-sacrificing. - Santi
Diligence (Industria) - Read a book where the main character is diligent, decisive, has integrity, has a strong work ethic, or is steadfast. - Death
Patience (Patientia) - Read a book where the main character is good at resolving conflicts and injustice peacefully, as opposed to resorting to violence.- Allie
Kindness (Humanitas) - Read a book where the main character shows unselfish love and voluntary kindness without bias or spite - Edgar
Humility (Humilitas) - Read a book where the main character humility. - Brutha
Vices (Latin)
Lust (Luxuria) - Read a book where a character has excessive sexual desire - apparently it's a sidhe thing
Gluttony (Gula) - Read a book where a character overindulgence in food, drink or intoxicants. - alcohol
Greed/Avarice (Avaritia) - Read a book where a character has a desire to possess more than one has need or use for. - Eric
Sloth (Acedia) - Read a book where a character shows idleness and wastefulness of time or other allotted resources. - Valerian
Wrath (Ira) - Read a book where a character has feelings of hatred, revenge, or denial, as well as punitive desires outside of justice. - Uncle Max
Envy (Invidia) - Read a book where a character is resentment of others for their possessions. - Roon
Pride (Superbia) - Read a book where a character displays an excessive love of the self - or is holding the self outside of its proper position regarding God or fellows - Artt
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