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Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens OR a book that takes place in space or another planet OR read a book in the science fiction genre
61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title
62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title
63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits OR a book with a ghost on the cover OR a book with the words GHOSTS or SPIRIT intact in the title.
64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with fire on the cover OR a book whose color is red, orange or yellow OR a book where the word FIRE is intact in the title
65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
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Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 2014
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland
~ 2/16/132. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
3. Star Trek
Read a book in the Science Fiction genre
~ 1/20/144. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead O
~ 2/2/145. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches
~ 1/25/146. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book with a main character whose name starts with J
by Tracy Lynn~ 10/4/147. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state
~ 1/11/148. Hunger Games Collection
Read a book set in a time where archers were still used
~ 2/8/149. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
10. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
11. Flintstones Collection
Read read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
by Darren Shan~ 4/15/1412. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga
~ by Michael Crichton~ 8/23/1413. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
14. Patriot Barbie
Read a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
~ by Vicky Alvear Shecter~ 7/12/1415. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
16. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
17. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
18. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's
~ by Robin LaFevers, 11/23/1419. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book whose M.C. is from royalty
by A.G. Howard~ 9/28/1420. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
21. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth
~ by Shay Savage, 10/13/1422. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA
~ 1/11/1423. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre
~ by Justina Ireland~ 6/1/1424. The Lord of The Rings
Read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
~ by Eva Vanrell~ 8/18/1425. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
~ pgs, 2/28/1426. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
~ 2/9/1427. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it)
~ by Atia Abawi~ 9/8/1428. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book
29. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a book whose main character's name begins with a C
by Rick Yancey~ 9/18/1430. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
31. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
~ by Cassandra Clare~ 6/8/1432. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies
~ by Julie Kagawa, 12/3/1433. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires
~ 3/5/1434. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a ghost on the cover
~ by Susan Vaught~ 8/28/1435. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
~ 3/2/1436. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
by Elizabeth Wein, 11/18/14
The Barbie Collector Challenge Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 2014
I'm calling this one done at 13
The Barbies
4. Star Trek
Read a book that takes place on a space ship OR a book in the Science Fiction genre OR book with a main character who is a captain
A Deeper Darkness by J.T. Ellison Finished 1/14/14 ✔5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero OR a comic book OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke Finished 1/18/14 ✔6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead OR a book in the supernatural genre OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4
The Murderers' Club by P.D. Martin ✔ 376 pages15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre
Judas Kiss by J.T. Ellison (Tenn.) Finished 1/4/14 ✔ (a competition sex club game in this book)16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
Hunter's Moon by Dana Stabenow ✔22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella
Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult - Finished 2/1/14 ✔(Made into a Movie)
24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
Evidence of Murder by Lisa Black ✔ (rebels against authority)26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another
Murder is Binding ✔ bookstore owner34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it
Gone Missing by Linda Castillo Finished 1/12/14 ✔39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force
Fatal Secrets: A Novel of Suspense by Allison Brennan ✔ (Noel is a pilot)41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle
Sleep No More by Greg Iles Finished 2/3/14 ✔ (set in Mississippi)45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green
The Halo Effect by M.J. Rose ✔52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn
The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffery Deaver 2/1/14 ✔
Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 20140/66
The Barbies
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland OR read the classic Alice in wonderland book OR read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND
2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book Or Read a book with a spy or assassin in it OR a book with a main character named James.
4. Star Trek
Read a book that takes place on a space ship OR a book in the Science Fiction genre OR book with a main character who is a captain
5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero OR a comic book OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead OR a book in the supernatural genre OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4
7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches OR a book with a super annoying mother in law
8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book that features genies/djinns OR a book with a main character whose name starts with J
9. Dancing with the stars collection
Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot OR a book with a character who is a dancer (but dance doesn't have to be a big part of the plot in this case) OR a book with stars on the cover
10. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, California and Wyoming) OR read a book with a cowboy/cowgirl in it
11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show
12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR a book with a character who works in a cafe
14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan
15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre
16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role
20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title
21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France
22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella
23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War
26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another
27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight
31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen Elizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® DollRead a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it
35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids
36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover
37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a character who is in the marines or read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES
38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover
39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force
40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war
41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany
44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green
46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title
47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title
48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title
49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book with a wise character OR a book with the word GODDESS, WISDOM or WISE intact in the title OR a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel) OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A
52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn
53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover OR a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red) OR takes place in the summer
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a winter scene on the cover OR a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black) OR a book set in the winter
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book
57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a fiction or non- fiction book that features Cleopatra OR read a book set in ancient or present day Egypt OR read a book whose main character's name begins with a C
58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens OR a book that takes place in space or another planet OR read a book in the science fiction genre
61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title
62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title
63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits OR a book with a ghost on the cover OR a book with the words GHOSTS or SPIRIT intact in the title.
64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with fire on the cover OR a book whose color is red, orange or yellow OR a book where the word FIRE is intact in the title
65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
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Jennifer, I saw the update come across my feed this morning, and had to check it out. Lol. I don't know how I missed it, but I'll be back to sign up as soon as I get my updates done for today.
Great challenge, Joanne. I'm looking forward to it.
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Date: 01/01/14 - 12/31/14
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The Barbies
✔1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND.
Epilogue: A Memoir|Anne Roiphe|01.17.14
✔2. Titanic Barbie:
Read a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
In Cold Blood|Truman Capote|01.08.14
(1959)
✔3. Barbie loves Bond Collection:
Read a book with a spy or assassin in it.
The Ice Man|Philip Carlo|01.06.14
✔4. Star Trek:
Read a book with a main character who is a captain.
Murder on the Links|Agatha Christie|02.06.14
Captain Hastings
✔5. MARVELDCUNIVERSE:
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE.
Red Lily|Nora Roberts|02.04.14
✔6. Addams family
Read a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4.
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished|Sarah MacLean|01.01.14
400 pages
✔7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches.
The Witch's Daughter|Paula Brackston|03.19.14
✔8. I dream of Jeannie:
Read a book with a main character whose name starts with J.
The Glass Castle|Jeannette Walls|01.13.14
Jeannette
✔9. Dancing With the Stars:
Read a book with stars on the cover.
All-American Girl|Meg Cabot|01.05.14
✔10. Western Country collection:
Read a book set in a western state.
Columbine|Dave Cullen|01.18.14
Colorado
✔11. Grease collection:
Read a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show.
Anne of Green Gables|L.M. Montgomery|01.22.14
✔12. Harley Davidson collection:
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
Visions of Sugar Plums|Janet Evanovich|01.04.14
✔13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection:
Read a book with with a cup of coffee on the cover.
French Pressed|Cleo Coyle|02.10.14
✔14. Ladies of the 80’s:
Read a book set in the 80's.
D Is for Deadbeat|Sue Grafton|04.17.14
✔15. Hunger Games Collection:
Read a book set in a time where archers were still used.
Romeo and Juliet|William Shakespeare|01.24.14
✔16. Pirates of the Caribbean:
Read a book with a main character named Elizabeth.
The Lucky One|Nicholas Sparks|03.11.14
✔17. Little Red Riding Hood:
Read a book that features werewolves.
Soulless|Gail Carriger|03.10.14
✔18. Flintstones Collection:
Read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES.
The Duke Is Mine|Eloisa James|01.26.14
✔19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover.
Track of the Cat|Nevada Barr|03.21.14
✔20. X-files:
Read a book with an X anywhere in the title.
A Match Made in Texas|Katie Lane|05.05.14
✔21. Phantom of the Opera:
Read a book set in France
The Painted Girls|Cathy Marie Buchanan|04.04.14
✔22. Twilight Saga Collection:
Read a book with a main character whose name is Isabella.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage|Jennifer Ashley|04.18.14
✔23. The Wizard of Oz Collection:
Read a book that features wizards, particularly MALE wizards.
The Color of Magic|Terry Pratchett|04.05.14
✔24. Patriot Barbie:
Read a book book where the main character rebels against something or someone.
Unspoken|Lisa Jackson|05.14.14
(Shelby rebels against her father.)
✔25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book set during the Civil War.
A Blaze of Glory|Jeff Shaara|09.15.14|★★★★
✔26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie:
Read a book where the main character moves from one place to another.
The Time Traveler's Wife|Audrey Niffenegger|03.05.14
(Henry time travels to different places)
✔27. Colonial Barbie:
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period (late 1500's ~ 1760's).
Lord John and the Private Matter|Diana Gabaldon|07.09.14|★★
Set in 1757
✔28. Pilgrim Barbie:
Read a book whose M.C. is a Native American.
Orphan Train|Christina Baker Kline|08.12.14|★★★★★
Molly Ayer is Native American
✔29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901).
Crocodile on the Sandbank|Elizabeth Peters|01.20.14
Set in 1884
✔30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set book that takes place partly in a castle.
Royal Blood|Rhys Bowen|04.11.14
✔31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set in England.
The Anatomist's Apprentice|Tessa Harris|02.15.14
✔32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set in France.
Sarah's Key|Tatiana de Rosnay|10.30.14|★★★★
✔33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth.
Elizabeth the Queen|Sally Bedell Smith|06.17.14
✔34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long.
Brother Ray|Ray Charles|01/15/14
✔35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with any body of water on the cover.
The Crossing Places|Elly Griffiths|01.03.14
✔36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the main character is Native American.
Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch|B.J. Daniels|06.15.14
Hud is Native American
✔37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES.
The Notebook|Nicholas Sparks|01.27.14
✔38. Navy Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY.
The Language of Flowers|Vanessa Diffenbaugh|02.28.14
✔39. Air Force Barbie® Doll:
Read a book kind of aircraft on the cover.
Unbroken|Laura Hillenbrand|01.10.14
✔40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during any war.
The House at Riverton|Kate Morton|07.07.14|★★★
WWI
✔41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll:
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA.
Baby, Drive South|Stephanie Bond|01.14.14
Georgia
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
✔43. Audrey Hepburn:
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society.
Notorious Pleasures|Elizabeth Hoyt|02.24.14
✔44. The Lord of The Rings:
Read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre.
A Game of Thrones|George R.R. Martin|07.25.14|★★★★★
✔45. The Swan Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose cover color is primarily white.
Glitter Baby|Susan Elizabeth Phillips|01.09.14
✔46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with with the word STAR intact in the title.
Follow the Stars Home|Luanne Rice|04.26.14
✔47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with the word MIDNIGHT intact in the title.
Stroke of Midnight|Olivia Drake|01.17.14
✔48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with word SUN intact in the title.
No Sunshine When She's Gone|Kate Angell|04.19.14
✔49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena:
Read a book where the authors first or last name starts with A.
Poirot Investigates|Agatha Christie|03.23.14
✔50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone:
Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with P.
If Fried Chicken Could Fly|Paige Shelton|02.01.14
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✔51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite:
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful.
Wicked Intentions|Elizabeth Hoyt|01.12.14
✔52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose color is an "autumn" color.
Plum Lovin'|Janet Evanovich|01.11.14
Purple
✔53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover.
Summer House|Nancy Thayer|01.07.14
✔54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book that takes place in the spring.
Nefertiti's Heart|A.W. Exley|03.25.14
✔55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose cover is a winter color.
Romeo, Romeo|Robin Kaye|02/08/14
White
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
✔57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra:
Read a book whose main character's name begins with a C.
Chasing Perfect|Susan Mallery|02.09.14
Charity
✔58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose author's first or last name begins with M.
Uncovering the Silveri Secret|Melanie Milburne|02.03.14
✔59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title.
Angels Fall|Nora Roberts|06.08.14
✔60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book in the science fiction genre
Vengeance in Death|J.D. Robb|02.14.14
✔61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll:
Read a book featuring fairies.
Storm Front|Jim Butcher|10.30.14|★★★
✔62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires.
Changeless|Gail Carriger|09.14.14|★★★★
✔63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits.
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - 01/02/14
✔64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose color is red.
Run to Me by Christy Reece - 01/11/14
✔65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll - Camelot:
Read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A.
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts - 02/27/14
Aidan
✔66. Ken® and Barbie® Doll - Romeo & Juliet:
Read read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R.
Moloka'i|Alan Brennert| 05/31/14
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The Barbie Collector Challenge Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 2014
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The Barbies
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland OR read the classic Alice in wonderland book OR read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND
2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book Or Read a book with a spy or assassin in it OR a book with a main character named James.
4. Star Trek
Read a book that takes place on a space ship OR a book in the Science Fiction genre OR book with a main character who is a captain
5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero OR a comic book OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead OR a book in the supernatural genre OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4
7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches OR a book with a super annoying mother in law
8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book that features genies/djinns OR a book with a main character whose name starts with J
9. Dancing with the stars collection
Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot OR a book with a character who is a dancer (but dance doesn't have to be a big part of the plot in this case) OR a book with stars on the cover
10. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, California and Wyoming) OR read a book with a cowboy/cowgirl in it
11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show
12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR a book with a character who works in a cafe
14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan
15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre
16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role
20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title
21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France
22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella
23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War
26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another
27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight
31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it
35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids
36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover
37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a character who is in the marines or read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES
38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover
39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force
40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war
41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany
44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green
46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title
47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title
48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title
49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book with a wise character OR a book with the word GODDESS, WISDOM or WISE intact in the title OR a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel) OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A
52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn
53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover OR a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red) OR takes place in the summer
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a winter scene on the cover OR a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black) OR a book set in the winter
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book
57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a fiction or non- fiction book that features Cleopatra OR read a book set in ancient or present day Egypt OR read a book whose main character's name begins with a C
58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens OR a book that takes place in space or another planet OR read a book in the science fiction genre
61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title
62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title
63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits OR a book with a ghost on the cover OR a book with the words GHOSTS or SPIRIT intact in the title.
64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with fire on the cover OR a book whose color is red, orange or yellow OR a book where the word FIRE is intact in the title
65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
I seriously doubt I'll find them all but I'm in.Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2014
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✔1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland OR read the classic Alice in wonderland book OR read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND
Long, Lean and Lethal - Lorie O'Clare 4/27✔2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
The Navigator - Clive Cussler 1/9✔3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book Or Read a book with a spy or assassin in it OR a book with a main character named James.
Death's Rival - Faith Hunter (assassin) 3/18✔4. Star Trek
Read a book that takes place on a space ship OR a book in the Science Fiction genre OR book with a main character who is a captain
Cold Copper - Devon Monk (airship captain) 1/14✔5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero OR a comic book OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
A Noble Sacrifice - Ciara Gold 3/28✔6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead OR a book in the supernatural genre OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4
One Rainy Night - Kathye Quick (190 pages) 1/10✔7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches OR a book with a super annoying mother in law
Hounded - Kevin Hearne 4/28✔8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book that features genies/djinns OR a book with a main character whose name starts with J
The Hour of Dust and Ashes - Kelly Gay 2/16✔9. Dancing with the stars collection
Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot OR a book with a character who is a dancer (but dance doesn't have to be a big part of the plot in this case) OR a book with stars on the cover
Kill Alex Cross - James Patterson 9/24✔10. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, California and Wyoming) OR read a book with a cowboy/cowgirl in it
Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (California) 1/24✔11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show
The Girl Next Door - Jack Ketchum 6/2✔12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
Born To Darkness - Suzanne Brockmann 4/24✔13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR a book with a character who works in a cafe
The Quartered Sea - Tanya Huff 2/13✔14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan
W is for Wasted - Sue Grafton (1988) 2/8✔15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre
Partials - Dan Wells 1/27✔16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
The Kill Room - Jeffery Deaver (Bahamas) 2/27✔17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
Dark Wolf - Christine Feehan 3/4✔18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4✔19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role
Eat Prey Love - Kerrelyn Sparks (cat shifter) 5/16✔20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title
Dark Stranger - Susan Sizemore 2/5✔21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France
No Longer a Gentleman - Mary Jo Putney 8/30✔22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella
Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins 5/4✔23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
Untold - Sarah Rees Brennan 2/13✔24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
Darkfire Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/2925. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War
✔26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another
Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke (owns cookie store) 3/2027. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
✔28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
Shaman Rises - C.E. Murphy 7/23✔29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901) or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
The Queen of Attolia - Megan Whalen Turner 3/31✔30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which is from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight
MacRieve - Kresley Cole 3/13✔31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England
Swept Away by a Kiss - Katharine Ashe 2/28✔32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
Nightborn - Lynn Viehl 10/31✔33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen Elizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
Who Do, Voodoo? - Rochelle Staab 10/13
continued✔34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it
Spectre - Phaedra Weldon 3/30✔35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids
Lucky in Love - Jill Shalvis 3/23✔36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover
Blood Trade - Faith Hunter 5/29✔37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a character who is in the marines or read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES
Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey 4/27✔38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover
How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7✔39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force
The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine (dirigible) 1/31✔40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war
The Hero and the Crown - Robin McKinley 5/14✔41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle
Break No Bones - Kathy Reichs (South Carolina) 1/22✔42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner 2/10✔43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany
Chains of Fire - Christina Dodd 4/11✔44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
No Quarter - Tanya Huff 1/5✔45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green
Son of the Shadows - Juliet Marillier 3/246. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title
✔47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title
Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell 1/8✔48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cover OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title
The Darkest Surrender - Gena Showalter 4/25✔49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book with a wise character OR a book with the word GODDESS, WISDOM or WISE intact in the title OR a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
Murder Suicide - Keith Ablow 1/3✔50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel) OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
The Falcon at the Portal - Elizabeth Peters 2/18✔51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A
Renegade Most Wanted - Carol Arens 5/27✔52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn
One Hot Mess - Lois Greiman 4/17✔53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover OR a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red) OR takes place in the summer
The Stranger You Know - Andrea Kane 4/1054. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
✔55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a winter scene on the cover OR a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black) OR a book set in the winter
Instant Temptation - Jill Shalvis 3/26✔56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) or a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
Tiger's Voyage - Colleen Houck 3/23✔57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a fiction or non- fiction book that features Cleopatra OR read a book set in ancient or present day Egypt OR read a book whose main character's name begins with a C
Unplugged - Lois Greiman (Chrissy) 1/9✔58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks 1/10✔59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
Reaver - Larissa Ione 1/5✔60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens OR a book that takes place in space or another planet OR read a book in the science fiction genre
Suited - Jo Anderton 3/8✔61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title
Shadows Before the Sun - Kelly Gay 3/29✔62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title
Lothaire - Kresley Cole 2/27✔63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits OR a book with a ghost on the cover OR a book with the words GHOSTS or SPIRIT intact in the title.
Spirit and Dust - Rosemary Clement-Moore 6/30✔64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with fire on the cover OR a book whose color is red, orange or yellow OR a book where the word FIRE is intact in the title
Ashes to Ashes - Tami Hoag 3/9✔65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
The Ape Who Guards the Balance - Elizabeth Peters (Amelia) 1/22✔66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole (Regin) 1/16
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Its read a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
Awww.. this is as cute a challenge as cute as the Barbie Dolls.. let me try this one as a ode to all the girl childhoods.. obviously going in to attempt the complete challenge, but lets see where I end up.Challenge : The Barbie Collector Challenge
Duration : January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014
Task : Complete all 66 tasks
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The Barbies
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland
OR read the classic Alice in wonderland book
OR read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND
2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship
OR a book that has a ship on the cover
OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book
OR Read a book with a spy or assassin in it
OR a book with a main character named James.
4. Star Trek
✔ Read a book that takes place on a space ship
OR a book in the Science Fiction genre
Between Planets - Robert A. Heinlein (1/21/2014)
5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero
OR a comic book
OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead
OR a book in the supernatural genre
OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4
7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches
OR a book with a super annoying mother in law
8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book that features genies/djinns
OR a book with a main character whose name starts with J
9. Dancing with the stars collection
✔ Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot
Loves Music, Loves to Dance - Mary Higgins Clark (3/19/2014)
10. Western Country collection
✔ Read a book set in a western state (California)
Double Indemnity - James M. Cain (2/28/2014)
11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties
OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show
12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover
OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover
OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover
OR a book with a character who works in a cafe
14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan
15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy
OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used
OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)
OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre
16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates
Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean
OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood
OR a book that features werewolves
18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times
OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover
OR a book where a cat plays an important role
20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title
21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic
OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera
OR read a book set in France
22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga
or read a book that was made into a movie
OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella
23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book
OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind)
OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
24. Patriot Barbie
✔ Read a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
Two Boys Kissing - David Levithan (1/21/2014)
25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War
26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's
OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop
OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another
27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's
OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim
OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land
OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American
OR a book set in the 1620's.
29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen)
OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's
OR a book that takes place partly in a castle
OR a book with a character who is a knight
31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book set in England
The Sense of an Ending - Julian Barnes (2/3/2014)
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France
OR a biography of Marie Antoinette
OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth
OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
.. Continued ..
.. Continued.. PART II
34. Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long
The Bridges of Madison County - Robert James Waller (1/11/2014)
35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover
OR a book that features mermaids
36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book where the main character is Native American
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian - Sherman Alexie (3/24/2014)
37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES
Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self - Monica Seles (1/5/2014)
38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat
OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY
OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover
39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot
OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover
OR a book with a character who is in the air force
40. Army Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book set during any war
A Separate Peace - John Knowles (3/31/2014)
41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA
OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre
OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society
OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany
44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book
OR read the Hobbit
OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green
Why Do Men Have Nipples?: Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini - Mark Leyner (3/5/2014)
46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book with the word STAR intact in the title
The Fault in Our Stars - John Green (3/12/2014)
47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover
OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title
48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove
OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title
49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
✔ Read a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
Murder on the Orient Express - Agatha Christie (3/22/2014)
50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover
OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel)
OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with A
52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple)
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet - Jamie Ford (3/27/2014)
53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red)
Netsuke - Rikki Ducornet (3/2/2014)
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring
OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black)
Animal Farm - George Orwell (2/28/2014)
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures)
OR a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
✔ Read a book whose main character's name begins with a C
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon (2/13/2014)
58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
Norwegian Wood - Haruki Murakami (2/8/2014)
59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover
OR a book that features any kind of Angels
OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens
OR a book that takes place in space or another planet
OR read a book in the science fiction genre
61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies
OR a book with a fairy on the cover
OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title
62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires
OR a book with vampires on the cover
OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title
63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (2/25/2014)
64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
✔ Read a book whose color is red, orange or yellow
When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden: What the Government Should Be Telling Us to Help Fight the War on Terrorism - Bill Maher (4/1/2014)
65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling
OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory
OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play
OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet
OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
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Summary
Total Barbies Collected : 19 / 66
Total Books Read : 19
Barbie Challenge!10/10 Completed
1.) Addams Family:
(All Supernatural Beings) 4/28/142.) Bewitched:
5/5/143.) I Dream of Jeannie:
4/9/144.) Hunger Games Collection:
(Archer's Were Used) 8/16/145.) Phantom of the Opera:
(Half in England, half in France) 11/11/146.) Medieval Barbie:
(Set during Henry II's reign) 6/18/147.) Elizabethan Barbie:
5/12/148.) Army Barbie:
5/22/149.) Midnight Moon Barbie:
7/26/1410.) Dancing Fire Barbie:
6/11/14
Barbie Collector's Challenge (I know I'm starting a bit late, but will back date my books)Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 2014
Levels: Read as many books from as many different barbie dolls that you can or want to
The Barbies
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland OR read the classic Alice in wonderland book OR read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND
2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book Or Read a book with a spy or assassin in it OR a book with a main character named James.
4. Star Trek
Read a book that takes place on a space ship OR a book in the Science Fiction genre OR book with a main character who is a captain
5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero OR a comic book OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead OR a book in the supernatural genre OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4
7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches OR a book with a super annoying mother in law
8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book that features genies/djinns OR a book with a main character whose name starts with J
9. Dancing with the stars collection
Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot OR a book with a character who is a dancer (but dance doesn't have to be a big part of the plot in this case) OR a book with stars on the cover
10. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, California and Wyoming) OR read a book with a cowboy/cowgirl in it
11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show
12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR a book with a character who works in a cafe
14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan
15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre
16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role
20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title
21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France
22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella
23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War
26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another
27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight
31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it
35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids
36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover
37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a character who is in the marines or read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES
38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover
39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force
40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war
41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany
44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green
46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title
47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title
48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title
49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book with a wise character OR a book with the word GODDESS, WISDOM or WISE intact in the title OR a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel) OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A
52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn
53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover OR a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red) OR takes place in the summer
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a winter scene on the cover OR a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black) OR a book set in the winter
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a fiction or non- fiction book that features Cleopatra OR read a book set in ancient or present day Egypt OR read a book whose main character's name begins with a C
58. The Mermaid Barbie® DollRead a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that features Aliens OR a book that takes place in space or another planet OR read a book in the science fiction genre
61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title
62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title
63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits OR a book with a ghost on the cover OR a book with the words GHOSTS or SPIRIT intact in the title.
64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with fire on the cover OR a book whose color is red, orange or yellow OR a book where the word FIRE is intact in the title
65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
66. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play OR read any retelling of Romeo and Juliet OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
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The Barbies
11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show
13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR a book with a character who works in a cafe
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan
17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title
21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France
27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
The One by Kiera Cass 7/7/2014
30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight
31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids
5/23/201436. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover
39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force
40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany
44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
by Ellen DeGeneres 3/11/201446. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title
47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title
48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title
51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A
52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
by M.J. Rose 3/16/201456. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these fgures) OR a book
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59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
by Charles Connor 4/6/2014Read any King Arthur retelling OR read the original Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory OR read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
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Date: 01/01/14 - 12/31/14
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The Barbies
✔1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND.
Epilogue: A Memoir by Anne Roiphe - 01/17/14
✔2. Titanic Barbie:
Read a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's) (1959)
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote - 01/08/14
✔3. Barbie loves Bond Collection:
Read a book with a spy or assassin in it.
The Ice Man by Philip Carlo - 01/06/14
✔4. Star Trek:
Read a book with a main character who is a captain. (Captain Hastings)
Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie - 02/06/14
✔5. MARVELDCUNIVERSE:
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE.
Red Lily by Nora Roberts - 02/04/14
✔6. Addams family
Read a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4. (400 pages)
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - 01/01/14
✔7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches.
The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston - 03/19/14
✔8. I dream of Jeannie:
Read a book with a main character whose name starts with J. (JEANNETTE)
The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls - 01/13/14
✔9. Dancing With the Stars:
Read a book with stars on the cover.
All-American Girl by Meg Cabot - 01/05/14
✔10. Western Country collection:
Read a book set in a western state (Colorado).
Columbine by Dave Cullen - 01/18/14
✔11. Grease collection:
Read a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show.
Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - 01/22/14
✔12. Harley Davidson collection:
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich - 01/04/14
✔13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection:
Read a book with with a cup of coffee on the cover.
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle - 02/10/14
✔14. Ladies of the 80’s:
Read a book set in the 80's.
D Is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton - 04/17/14
✔15. Hunger Games Collection:
Read a book set in a time where archers were still used.
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare - 01/24/14
✔16. Pirates of the Caribbean:
Read a book with a main character named Elizabeth.
The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks - 03/11/14
✔17. Little Red Riding Hood:
Read a book that features werewolves.
Soulless by Gail Carriger - 03/10/14
✔18. Flintstones Collection:
Read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES.
The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James - 01/26/14
✔19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover.
Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr - 03/21/14
✔20. X-files:
Read a book with an X anywhere in the title.
A Match Made in Texas|Katie Lane - 05/05/14
✔21. Phantom of the Opera:
Read a book set in France
The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan - 04/04/14
✔22. Twilight Saga Collection:
Read a book with a main character whose name is Isabella.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - 04/18/14
✔23. The Wizard of Oz Collection:
Read a book that features wizards, particularly MALE wizards.
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett - 04/05/14
24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War
✔26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie:
Read a book where the main character moves from one place to another. (Henry time travels to different places)
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger - 03/05/14
27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
✔29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901). (SET IN 1884)
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters - 01/20/14
✔30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set book that takes place partly in a castle.
Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen - 04/11/14
✔31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set in England.
The Anatomist's Apprentice by Tessa Harris - 02/15/14
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
✔34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long.
Brother Ray: Ray Charles' Own Story by Ray Charles - 01/15/14
✔35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with any body of water on the cover.
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths - 01/03/14
36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover
✔37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES.
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks - 01/27/14
✔38. Navy Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY.
The Language of Flowers: A Novel by Vanessa Diffenbaugh - 02/28/14
✔39. Air Force Barbie® Doll:
Read a book kind of aircraft on the cover.
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand - 01/10/14
40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war
✔41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll:
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA. (GEORGIA)
Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond - 01/14/14
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
✔43. Audrey Hepburn:
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society.
Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt - 02/24/14
44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
✔45. The Swan Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose cover color is primarily white.
Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 01/09/14
✔46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with with the word STAR intact in the title.
Follow the Stars Home by Luanne Rice - 04/26/14
✔47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with the word MIDNIGHT intact in the title.
Stroke of Midnight by Olivia Drake - 01/17/14
✔48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with word SUN intact in the title.
No Sunshine When She's Gone by Kate Angell - 04/19/14
✔49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena:
Read a book where the authors first or last name starts with A.
Poirot Investigates by Agatha Christie - 03/23/14
✔50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone:
Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with P.
If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton - 02/01/14
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✔51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite:
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful.
Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt - 01/12/14
✔52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple ).
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich - 01/11/14
✔53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover.
Summer House by Nancy Thayer - 01/07/14
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
✔55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose cover is a winter color (white)
Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye - 02/08/14
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
✔57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra:
Read a book whose main character's name begins with a C. (Charity)
Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery - 02/09/14
✔58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose author's first or last name begins with M.
Uncovering the Silveri Secret by Melanie Milburne - 02/03/14
59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an angel on the cover OR a book that features any kind of Angels OR a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
✔60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book in the science fiction genre
Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb - 02/14/14
61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies OR a book with a fairy on the cover OR a book that has the word FAIRY, FAE, FAY or FAERY in the title
62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires OR a book with vampires on the cover OR a book with the word VAMPIRE(S) intact in the title
✔63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits.
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - 01/02/14
✔64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose color is red.
Run to Me by Christy Reece - 01/11/14
✔65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A. (Aidan)
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts - 02/27/14
✔66. Romeo & Juliet:
Read Shakespeare's original Romeo and Juliet play.
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare - 01/24/14
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9/14-9/15The Barbies
1. Alice in wonderland collection-The Spindlers 9-12-14
2. Titanic Barbie~Salt and Storm 10-17-14
3. Barbie loves Bond Collection-Liberty Letters by Nancy LeSourd 12-9-14
4. Star Trek-In the After 9-14-15
5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern-Evil Librarian 10-14-14
6. Addams family~Caged Graves 9-19-14
7. Bewitched-The Grimm Conclusion 1-5-15
8. I dream of Jeannie~Baby 10-1-14
9. Dancing with the stars collection=Before You 1-19-15
10. Western Country collection-In the End 10-10-14
11. Grease collection-Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis 12-3-14
12. Harley Davidson collection-The Unseemly Education of Anne Merchant 2-9-15
13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection-The Good Sister 11-01-14
14. Ladies of the 80’s A Swift Pure Cry 10-5-14
15. Hunger Games Collection-Love in the Time of Global Warming 10-4-14
16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection- The Night Tourist 10-12-14
18. Flintstones Collection-The Opposite of Love 9-30-14
19. Hello Kitty-The Zoo At The Edge of the World 11-02-14
20. X-files-The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey 12-7-14
21. Phantom of the Opera-Anna and the French Kiss by Perkins 11-18-14
23. The Wizard of Oz Collection-Inkheart 11-21-14
24. Patriot Barbie-Property 1-9-15
25. Civil War Nurse Barbie-A Girl Called Problem 9-28-14
26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie-The Alchemist 11-8-14
27. Colonial Barbie-Spirit Keeper 12-23-14
28. Pilgrim Barbie-Walk Two Moons 11-07-14
29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll-Gathering of Days 12-1-14
30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll-Deluge 11-30-14
31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll-In a Glass Grimmly 12-19-14
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll-Castle Behind Thorns 3-11-15
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll-The Smile 12-29-14
34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll-Rain Reign 10-18-14
35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll-Between the Lines 11-03-14
36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll-Blue Jacket 11-14-14
37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll~Chasing the Milky Way 9-18-14 by Erin Moulton
38. Navy Barbie® Doll-Dont Look Back 10-11-14-Armentrout
39. Air Force Barbie® Doll-The Raft 3-7-15
40. Army Barbie® Doll One Eye Laughing 10-2-14
41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll-Ruined 10-24-14
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll-Honey Queen 10-14-14
43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's-Saving Lucas Biggs 11-11-14
44. The Lord of The Rings-Fiona Thorn and the Carapacem Spell 11-05-14
45. The Swan Barbie® Doll-The Fever 9-21-14
46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll-This Star Wont go Out by Esther Earl 12-5-14
48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll-The Great God Pan 2-17-15
49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena-Antigoddess 12-31-14
50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone-Imaginary Girls 10-28-14
51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~
11-14-14 52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll-Rooms by Oliver 11-20-14
53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll-Neverhome by Laird Hunt 11-25-14
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll- Lies We Tell Ourselves 12-14-14
55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll~Mans Best Hero 9-25-14
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa- The Twilight Prisoner 1-3-15
57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra-Returning to Shore 10-26-14 Clare
58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll~Heart is a Lonely Hunter 9-24-14
59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll-Twelve Impossible Things Before Breakfast 11-22-14
60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll-Blackbird 1-9-15
61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll-The Forbidden Library 1-18-15
63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll-The Girl From the Well 10-7-14
64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll Christmas After All 10-20-14
65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere-A Tale Dark and Grimm 11-23-14-Gretel
66. Ken® and Barbie-A Bad Boy Can Be good for a Girl 10-4-14 Josie
Updated message #24 - FINALLY finished my mini challenge!
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ACATT: The Barbie Collection Challenge (Part 1)
Date: 01/01/14 - 12/31/14
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The Barbies
✔1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND.
Epilogue: A Memoir|Anne Roiphe|01.17.14
✔2. Titanic Barbie:
Read a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
In Cold Blood|Truman Capote|01.08.14
(1959)
✔3. Barbie loves Bond Collection:
Read a book with a spy or assassin in it.
The Ice Man|Philip Carlo|01.06.14
✔4. Star Trek:
Read a book with a main character who is a captain.
Murder on the Links|Agatha Christie|02.06.14
Captain Hastings
✔5. MARVELDCUNIVERSE:
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE.
Red Lily|Nora Roberts|02.04.14
✔6. Addams family
Read a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4.
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished|Sarah MacLean|01.01.14
400 pages
✔7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches.
The Witch's Daughter|Paula Brackston|03.19.14
✔8. I dream of Jeannie:
Read a book with a main character whose name starts with J.
The Glass Castle|Jeannette Walls|01.13.14
Jeannette
✔9. Dancing With the Stars:
Read a book with stars on the cover.
All-American Girl|Meg Cabot|01.05.14
✔10. Western Country collection:
Read a book set in a western state.
Columbine|Dave Cullen|01.18.14
Colorado
✔11. Grease collection:
Read a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show.
Anne of Green Gables|L.M. Montgomery|01.22.14
✔12. Harley Davidson collection:
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
Visions of Sugar Plums|Janet Evanovich|01.04.14
✔13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection:
Read a book with with a cup of coffee on the cover.
French Pressed|Cleo Coyle|02.10.14
✔14. Ladies of the 80’s:
Read a book set in the 80's.
D Is for Deadbeat|Sue Grafton|04.17.14
✔15. Hunger Games Collection:
Read a book set in a time where archers were still used.
Romeo and Juliet|William Shakespeare|01.24.14
✔16. Pirates of the Caribbean:
Read a book with a main character named Elizabeth.
The Lucky One|Nicholas Sparks|03.11.14
✔17. Little Red Riding Hood:
Read a book that features werewolves.
Soulless|Gail Carriger|03.10.14
✔18. Flintstones Collection:
Read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES.
The Duke Is Mine|Eloisa James|01.26.14
✔19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover.
Track of the Cat|Nevada Barr|03.21.14
✔20. X-files:
Read a book with an X anywhere in the title.
A Match Made in Texas|Katie Lane|05.05.14
✔21. Phantom of the Opera:
Read a book set in France
The Painted Girls|Cathy Marie Buchanan|04.04.14
✔22. Twilight Saga Collection:
Read a book with a main character whose name is Isabella.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage|Jennifer Ashley|04.18.14
✔23. The Wizard of Oz Collection:
Read a book that features wizards, particularly MALE wizards.
The Color of Magic|Terry Pratchett|04.05.14
✔24. Patriot Barbie:
Read a book book where the main character rebels against something or someone.
Unspoken|Lisa Jackson|05.14.14
(Shelby rebels against her father.)
✔25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book set during the Civil War.
A Blaze of Glory|Jeff Shaara|09.15.14|★★★★
✔26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie:
Read a book where the main character moves from one place to another.
The Time Traveler's Wife|Audrey Niffenegger|03.05.14
(Henry time travels to different places)
✔27. Colonial Barbie:
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period (late 1500's ~ 1760's).
Lord John and the Private Matter|Diana Gabaldon|07.09.14|★★
Set in 1757
✔28. Pilgrim Barbie:
Read a book whose M.C. is a Native American.
Orphan Train|Christina Baker Kline|08.12.14|★★★★★
Molly Ayer is Native American
✔29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901).
Crocodile on the Sandbank|Elizabeth Peters|01.20.14
Set in 1884
✔30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set book that takes place partly in a castle.
Royal Blood|Rhys Bowen|04.11.14
✔31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set in England.
The Anatomist's Apprentice|Tessa Harris|02.15.14
✔32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll:
Read a book set in France.
Sarah's Key|Tatiana de Rosnay|10.30.14|★★★★
✔33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth.
Elizabeth the Queen|Sally Bedell Smith|06.17.14
✔34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long.
Brother Ray|Ray Charles|01/15/14
✔35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with any body of water on the cover.
The Crossing Places|Elly Griffiths|01.03.14
✔36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the main character is Native American.
Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch|B.J. Daniels|06.15.14
Hud is Native American
✔37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES.
The Notebook|Nicholas Sparks|01.27.14
✔38. Navy Barbie® Doll:
Read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY.
The Language of Flowers|Vanessa Diffenbaugh|02.28.14
✔39. Air Force Barbie® Doll:
Read a book kind of aircraft on the cover.
Unbroken|Laura Hillenbrand|01.10.14
✔40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during any war.
The House at Riverton|Kate Morton|07.07.14|★★★
WWI
✔41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll:
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA.
Baby, Drive South|Stephanie Bond|01.14.14
Georgia
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
✔43. Audrey Hepburn:
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society.
Notorious Pleasures|Elizabeth Hoyt|02.24.14
✔44. The Lord of The Rings:
Read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre.
A Game of Thrones|George R.R. Martin|07.25.14|★★★★★
✔45. The Swan Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose cover color is primarily white.
Glitter Baby|Susan Elizabeth Phillips|01.09.14
✔46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with with the word STAR intact in the title.
Follow the Stars Home|Luanne Rice|04.26.14
✔47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with the word MIDNIGHT intact in the title.
Stroke of Midnight|Olivia Drake|01.17.14
✔48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with word SUN intact in the title.
No Sunshine When She's Gone|Kate Angell|04.19.14
✔49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena:
Read a book where the authors first or last name starts with A.
Poirot Investigates|Agatha Christie|03.23.14
✔50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone:
Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with P.
If Fried Chicken Could Fly|Paige Shelton|02.01.14
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✔51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite:
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful.
Wicked Intentions|Elizabeth Hoyt|01.12.14
✔52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose color is an "autumn" color.
Plum Lovin'|Janet Evanovich|01.11.14
Purple
✔53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover.
Summer House|Nancy Thayer|01.07.14
✔54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book that takes place in the spring.
Nefertiti's Heart|A.W. Exley|03.25.14
✔55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose cover is a winter color.
Romeo, Romeo|Robin Kaye|02/08/14
White
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
✔57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra:
Read a book whose main character's name begins with a C.
Chasing Perfect|Susan Mallery|02.09.14
Charity
✔58. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose author's first or last name begins with M.
Uncovering the Silveri Secret|Melanie Milburne|02.03.14
✔59. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title.
Angels Fall|Nora Roberts|06.08.14
✔60. Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book in the science fiction genre
Vengeance in Death|J.D. Robb|02.14.14
✔61. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll:
Read a book featuring fairies.
Storm Front|Jim Butcher|10.30.14|★★★
✔62. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires.
Changeless|Gail Carriger|09.14.14|★★★★
✔63. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book featuring ghosts or spirits.
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - 01/02/14
✔64. Dancing Fire™ Barbie® Doll:
Read a book whose color is red.
Run to Me by Christy Reece - 01/11/14
✔65. Ken® and Barbie® Doll - Camelot:
Read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A.
Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts - 02/27/14
Aidan
✔66. Ken® and Barbie® Doll - Romeo & Juliet:
Read read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R.
Moloka'i|Alan Brennert| 05/31/14
Rachel
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The Barbie Collector Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 2014
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland
~ 2/16/132. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
3. Star Trek
Read a book in the Science Fiction genre
~ 1/20/144. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead O
~ 2/2/145. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches
~ 1/25/146. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book with a main character whose name starts with J
by Tracy Lynn~ 10/4/147. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state
~ 1/11/148. Hunger Games Collection
Read a book set in a time where archers were still used
~ 2/8/149. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
10. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
11. Flintstones Collection
Read read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
by Darren Shan~ 4/15/1412. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga
~ by Michael Crichton~ 8/23/1413. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
14. Patriot Barbie
Read a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
~ by Vicky Alvear Shecter~ 7/12/1415. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
16. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
17. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
18. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's
~ by Robin LaFevers, 11/23/1419. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book whose M.C. is from royalty
by A.G. Howard~ 9/28/1420. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
21. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth
~ by Shay Savage, 10/13/1422. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA
~ 1/11/1423. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre
~ by Justina Ireland~ 6/1/1424. The Lord of The Rings
Read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
~ by Eva Vanrell~ 8/18/1425. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
~ pgs, 2/28/1426. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
~ 2/9/1427. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it)
~ by Atia Abawi~ 9/8/1428. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book
29. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a book whose main character's name begins with a C
by Rick Yancey~ 9/18/1430. The Mermaid Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a mermaid on the cover OR a book that features Mermaids OR a book whose title or author's first or last name begins with M
31. Couture Angel™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that has the word ANGEL intact in the title
~ by Cassandra Clare~ 6/8/1432. The Enchantress™ Fairytopia™ Doll
Read a book featuring fairies
~ by Julie Kagawa, 12/3/1433. Haunted Beauty Vampire
Read a book that features vampires
~ 3/5/1434. Haunted Beauty Ghost™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a ghost on the cover
~ by Susan Vaught~ 8/28/1435. Ken® and Barbie® Doll as Camelot's King & Queen, Arthur and Guinevere
Read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with a A or G
~ 3/2/1436. Ken® and Barbie® Dolls as Romeo & Juliet
Read a book whose M.C.'s name starts with R or J
by Elizabeth Wein, 11/18/14
All Challenges All The Time
Books mentioned in this topic
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The Hero and the Crown (other topics)
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These dolls come from the "Pop Culture Collection", the "Fantasy Collection", the "World Culture Collection" and the "Hollywood Collection"
Duration: January 1, 2014~ December 31, 2014
Levels: Read as many books from as many different barbie dolls that you can or want to
The Barbies
1. Alice in wonderland collection
Read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland OR read the classic Alice in wonderland book OR read a book whose authors initials can be found in WONDERLAND
2. Titanic Barbie
Read a book that takes place in part on a ship OR a book that has a ship on the cover OR a book that is set in the early 20th century (1990~1920's)
3. Barbie loves Bond Collection
Read a James Bond book Or Read a book with a spy or assassin in it OR a book with a main character named James.
4. Star Trek
Read a book that takes place on a space ship OR a book in the Science Fiction genre OR book with a main character who is a captain
5. Wonderwoman/batman/green lantern
Read a book with any kind of superhero OR a comic book OR a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in MARVELDCUNIVERSE
6. Addams family
Read a book with characters who are dead OR a book in the supernatural genre OR a book whose total number of pages has a 1,9,6 or 4
7. Bewitched
Read a book that features witches OR a book with a super annoying mother in law
8. I dream of Jeannie
Read a book that features genies/djinns OR a book with a main character whose name starts with J
9. Dancing with the stars collection
Read a book where dancing plays a large role in the plot OR a book with a character who is a dancer (but dance doesn't have to be a big part of the plot in this case) OR a book with stars on the cover
10. Western Country collection
Read a book set in a western state (Arizona, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, California and Wyoming) OR read a book with a cowboy/cowgirl in it
11. Grease collection
Read a book set in the fifties OR a book that is a musical or was made into a musical or broadway show
12. Harley Davidson collection
Read a book with any motorcycle on the cover OR with a character who rides a motorcycle
13. Hard Rock Cafe Collection
Read a book with a guitar on the cover OR a book with a cup of coffee on the cover OR a book with a character who works in a cafe
14. Ladies of the 80’s (Cyndi Lauper Doll, Debbie Harry Doll, Joan Jett Doll)
Read a book set in the 80's or read a book whose main character is named Cyndi(y), Debbie or Joan
15. Hunger Games Collection
Read The Hunger Games book or a book from the trilogy OR read a book set in a time where archers were still used OR read a book with some kind of game in it (there are many books with survival game similar to the hunger games)OR read a book in the dystopian/post apocalyptic genre
16. Pirates of the Caribbean collection
Read a book with Pirates Or read a book set at least partly in the Caribbean OR a book with a main character named Jack, Will or Elizabeth
17. Little Red Riding Hood
Read a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood OR a book that features werewolves
18. Flintstones Collection
Read a book set in ancient or prehistoric times OR read a book where the authors first or last initial can be found in FLINTSTONES
19. Hello Kitty
Read a book with a cat on the cover OR a book where a cat plays an important role
20. X-files
Read a book featuring aliens or a book with an X anywhere in the title
21. Phantom of the Opera
Read the original Phantom of the Opera classic OR a retelling of the Phantom of the Opera OR read a book set in France
22. Twilight Saga Collection
Read a book from the Twilight Saga or read a book that was made into a movie OR read a book with a main character whose name is Edward, Jake, or Isabella
23. The Wizard of Oz Collection
Read the original Wizard of Oz book OR read a retelling of the Wizard of Oz (the book Wicked comes to mind) OR read a book that features wizards or sorcerers particularly MALE wizards
24. Patriot Barbie
Read a book set during the American Revolution OR a book where the main character rebels against something or someone
25. Civil War Nurse Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a nurse or a book set during the Civil War
26. Pioneer Shopkeeper Barbie
Read a book during the America Pioneer Age which is between 1820's~1890's OR read a book with a character who owns any kind of shop OR a book where the main character moves from one place to another
27. Colonial Barbie
Read a book set in the American Colonial Period which is from the late 16th century (late 1500's)~1760's OR a book that deals with the colony of Jamestown or Roanoke
28. Pilgrim Barbie
Read a book with a character who is a pilgrim OR a book that somehow involves the pilgrims arriving in the New Land OR a book whose M.C. is a Native American OR a book set in the 1620's.
29. Victorian Elegance® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1837~1901)or a book with a Queen (m.c. is a Queen) OR a book where the main character is named Victoria
30. Medieval Lady® Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in medieval times (aka: Middle Ages) which if from 401 a.d.~ 1500's OR a book that takes place partly in a castle OR a book with a character who is a knight
31. Elizabethan Queen Barbie® Doll
Read a book set during the Elizabethan Age: 1558–1603 OR a book whose M.C. is from royalty OR a book set in England
32. Marie Antoinette Barbie® Doll
Read a book set in France OR a biography of Marie Antoinette OR a fiction book where Marie Antoinette is the main character
33. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a M.C. whose name is Elizabeth OR a biography of Elizabeth I of England or a fiction book with Queen ELizabeth as a character (preferable as the main character)
34 . Spirit of the Sky™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sky on the cover OR read a book with an author's name that is 3 letters long OR read a book with ghosts in it
35. Spirit of Water™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with any body of water on the cover OR a book that features mermaids
36. Spirit of the Earth™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is Native American OR read a book by an author who is Native American OR read a book with Earth on the cover
37. Marine Corps Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a character who is in the marines or read a book where the author's first and last initial can be found in MARINES
38. Navy Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship or boat OR read a book where the author's first or last initial can be found in NAVY OR read a book with any kind of boat on the cover
39. Air Force Barbie® Doll
Read a book where a character is a pilot OR a book with any kind of aircraft on the cover OR a book with a character who is in the air force
40. Army Barbie® Doll
Read a book where the main character is in the army OR a book set during any war
41. Southern Belle Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in any south state of the USA OR a book where the main character is from the south or who can be considered to be a Southern Belle
42. Grecian Goddess Barbie® Doll
Read a book in the mythology genre OR read a book where the main character is a goddess of any mythology
43. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's
Read a book with a character who can be considered to be part of the upper class of society OR read a book whose main character's name is Audrey or Tiffany
44. The Lord of The Rings
Read any of the Lord of the Rings book OR read the Hobbit OR read a book in the epic/high fantasy genre
45. The Swan Barbie® Doll, The Flamingo Barbie® Doll and The Peacock™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a bird on the cover OR read a book whose cover color is primarily white, pink, blue or green
46. Evening Star Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a star(s) on the cover OR a book with the word STAR intact in the title
47. Midnight Moon Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a moon on the cover OR read a book with with word MOON or MIDNIGHT intact in the title
48. Morning Sun Princess™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with the sun on the cove OR read a book with the word MORNING or SUN intact in the title
49. Goddess of Wisdom™ Barbie® Doll~ Athena
Read a book with a wise character OR a book with the word GODDESS, WISDOM or WISE intact in the title OR a book where the authors first or last name starts with A
50. Goddess of Spring™ Barbie® Doll~ Persephone
Read a book with a spring looking cover OR a book that's a spring color (any pastel) OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with P
51. Goddess of Beauty™ Barbie® Doll~ Aphrodite
Read a book with a cover that you think is beautiful (post the book so we can look at it) OR a book that has the words BEAUTY or BEAUTIFUL intact in the title OR a book where the author's first or last name starts with A
52. I Dream of Autumn™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with an autumn scene on the cover OR a book with a book whose color is an "autumn" color (brown, orange, dark green, purple) OR a book that takes place in Autumn
53. I Dream of Summer™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a summer scene on the cover OR a book whose cover color is summery (Sky Blue, Yellow, Red) OR takes place in the summer
54. I Dream of Spring™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book that takes place in the spring OR a book with the word SPRING intact in the title
55. I Dream of Winter™ Barbie® Doll
Read a book with a winter scene on the cover OR a book whose cover is a winter color (white, blue, black) OR a book set in the winter
56. Barbie® as Athena, Barbie® Doll as Aphrodite, Barbie® Doll As Medusa
Read a book with any of these Greek mythological figures in the book (many Y.A. books feature these figures) OR a book with the genre Mythology on the books GR home page
57. Barbie® Doll as Cleopatra
Read a fiction or non- fiction book that features Cleopatra OR read a book set in ancient or present day Egypt OR read a book whose main character's name begins with a C