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BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
14/14 inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Known Devil by Justin Gustainis (7/22/16)
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England - Death By The Half Dozen by Matthew Hole (7/5/16)
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA - UnEnchanted by Chanda Hahn (7/6/16)
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village - A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes (7/9/16)
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author - Agatha Christie wrote Taken at the Flood (7/23/16)
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
14/14 inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England - Death By The Half Dozen by Matthew Hole (7/5/16)
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA - UnEnchanted by Chanda Hahn (7/6/16)
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village - A Charming Crime by Tonya Kappes (7/9/16)
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
BOOK it to the finish line! - July200 page minimum
15/14 Inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages Mister O ~ 7/6/16 ~ ★★★★
that starts with the letter 'S' Smoke & Mirrors ~ 7/8/16 ~ ★★★★★
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover Family Unit ~ 7/12/16 ~ ★★★★
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover Catch a Tiger by the Tail ~ 7/2/16 ~ ★★★★
that is set in the summertime Big Rock ~ 7/6/16 ~ ★★★★
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Mod
Duration: July 1 - 31, 2016
inches moved: 16
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S' Serpentauria: Ark of Extinction 7/4/16 ***
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S' Island of the Blue Dolphins 7/8/16 ***
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
To go 6 inches, read a book: (just 1 of these)
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
Completed: 15/13
***COMPLETED 7-7-2016***
To go 2 inches, read a book:
✔ that is 200+ pages
American Wife: Love, War, Faith, and Renewal|Taya Kyle 7-2-2016 | 5*
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
✔ that is considered YA
Finding Audrey|Sophie Kinsella 7-7-2016 | 3*
✔ that is a standalone
Me Talk Pretty One Day|David Sedaris 7-4-2016 | 3*
set in a very small town or village
✔ where someone receives 'snail mail'
When I'm Gone|Emily Bleeker 7-6-2016 | 4*
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
✔ that you think might be a slow story
Steady as You Go|Cheryl Murnane 7-5-2016 | 4*
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
First Time 14 inches
2 inches: that is 200+ pagesFirst Grave on the Right
2 inches: published in 2013 Tarnished And Torn
3 inches: that is a standalone Happiness for Beginners
3 inches: where someone receives 'snail mail' Diamonds In The Sky
4 inches: written by a British author The Thirteenth Tale
Second Time: 14 inches
Six inches: that contains recipes (must be fiction) Recipe for Disaster
4 inches: with the author's name on the top of the cover
2 inches: that starts with the letter 'S' Summer House
2 inches: that is set in England Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid
15/13+ inchesTo go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England - Everland (7/12) 3.5 Stars
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover - The Underdogs (7/22) 3 Stars
that is considered YA - Avalon (7/23) 4.5 Stars
that is a standalone - On the Edge of Gone (7/8) 4 Stars
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S' - The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover - If I Was Your Girl
that is set in the summertime - Summer Days & Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories (7/24) 3.5 Stars
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Is it bad that I would totally go watch that?BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016
Duration: 7/1/16-7/31/16
Progress: 24/13 inches (completed)
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
written by a British author
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016July 1 - 31, 2016
200 pages.
17 inches DONE
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages 354 Into the Fury 7/1 ★★★
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical Letters of a Woman Homesteader 7/1 ★★★★
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village City of the Lost 7/2 ★★★★
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover 7/1 ★★★★
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is a childrens book The Message in the Hollow Oak 7/2 ★★
BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016Duration: 7/1/16-7/31/16
Progress: 23/13 inches CHALLENGE COMPLETE
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages Dangerous Protector 7/13 ★★★
that starts with the letter 'S' Sworn to Protect 7/11 ★★★★
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013 Yuri 7/27 ★★★
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone The Mighty Quinn 7/27 ★★
set in a very small town or village Repressed 7/26 ★★★
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S' Unleashed Temptation 7/17 ★★★
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover The Survivors 7/23 ★★★
that is set in the summertime Her Summer with the Marine 7/19 ★★★★
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
17/14 inchesTo go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
with the author's name on the top of the cover
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016. Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016. 22/22 Inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages: The Princess Bride ✔
that is set in England: Capturing Miss Bennet's Heart: A Pride & Prejudice Variation ✔
that is historical: Emma: Bride of Kentucky ✔
To go 3 inches, read a book:
that is considered YA: The Son of Neptune ✔
that is a standalone: Claiming Her Geeks ✔
To go 4 inches, read a book:
that you think might be a slow story: Beauty ✔
To go 6 inches, read a book:
that is a children's book: Paddington Goes to Hospital ✔
Book It to the Finish LineDuration: July 1 - 31, 2016
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
KRISSY'S SPOT(200+ pgs)
**COMPLETED**
5 Books
16 Inches
that is 200+ pages:
Dying to Tell
(7/03)★★★
+2
that contains recipes (must be fiction):
An Intoxicating Crush
(7/04)★★
+6
that starts with the letter 'S':
Silk Is for Seduction
(7/04)★★★★
+2
where someone receives 'snail mail':
The Japanese Lover
(7/04)★★
+3
that is a standalone:
Big Rock
(7/04)★★★★
+3
Progress: COMPLETE 7/73 Books
14 Inches
Book It to the Finish Line
WHAT THE SHELL? World Snail Racing Championships 2014
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
BOOK it to the finish line! - July200 page minimum
15/13 Inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages, Red Queen
that starts with the letter 'S', The Smaller Evil
that is set in England
that is historical, Lilac Girls
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone, Dark Matter
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry, The Vegetarian
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Sounds Fun!!Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
Travelled: 20 inches
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
-that is 200+ pages
-that starts with the letter 'S'
-that is set in England
-that is historical
-where a garden is important
-published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
✓
✓
-that is a standalone
-set in a very small town or village
-where someone receives 'snail mail'
-written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
-with a French character in it
-that you think might be a slow story
✓
-written by a British author
✓
-that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
-where someone goes hungry
-that is a childrens book
-that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
✓
(Walnuts Shell on the cover)
-that contains recipes (must be fiction)
-where the main character wins a prize
Mod
Every time I look at the picture I posted for this challenge, I chuckle. That lady judge in the white shirt looks so serious :)
Book it to the Finish Line - Grand Championship Snail RaceBegins: 01July16 / Ends: 31July16
12 books read
39 / 14 inches moved
To Win Your Snail must go past 13 inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Diva Runs Out of Thyme ✔ - 23July16 (292 pg)
that starts with the letter 'S' - Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down ✔ – 10July16
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013 - The Golem and the Jinni ✔ – 07July16
To go 3 inches, read a book:
water on the cover -
✔ – 20July16 (in background, next to lighthouse)that is considered YA
that is a standalone - Ghost Soldiers ✔ – 22July16
set in a very small town or village - The Last Runaway ✔ - 07July16
where someone receives 'snail mail' - 84, Charing Cross Road ✔ – 10July16
Author name starts with a 'S' - STABENOW, Dana / Cold-Blooded Business ✔ – 14July16
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it - The Little Paris Bookshop ✔ - 21July16
that you think might be a slow story - Brain on Fire ✔ – 12July16
someone eats gourmet food - Lunch in Paris ✔ - 17July16
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes - Death of a Kitchen Diva ✔ - 13July16
where the main character wins a prize
Sounds ex-shell-ent! I shall try not to go at a snail's pace though4 inches - Crystal Flame, with an author's name on the top, 7/6
3 inches - Mistress, stand alone novel 7/8
3 inches - The Family Way, snail mail, 7/9
4 inches - The Stolen Princess , author's name on the top, 7/11
Mod
*groan*
Here's another:
Lanelle wrote: "Leslie wrote: "Sounds ex-shell-ent! I shall try not to go at a snail's pace though"*groan*
Here's another:
"
bah hahahahahahaha, nice one
BOOK IT TO THE FINISH LINE **by the way, this one is hilarious**
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
Lethal Consequences by Elisabeth Naughton 7/21/16that starts with the letter 'S'
SEAL of Honor by Tonya Burrows 7/18/16that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan 7/22/16that is considered YA
that is a standalone
The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg 7/31/16set in a very small town or village
Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning 7/10/16where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 7/7/16written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 7/10/16that is set in the summertime
Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis 7/26/16To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
Shadow Rider by Christine Feehan 7/14/16that is a children's book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
***Took my snail 31 INCHES!***
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
Achieved: 27 inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
✓that is 200+ pages Another One Bites the Dust 16 July
that starts with the letter 'S'
✓that is set in England The Queen of Swords 18 July
that is historical
where a garden is important
✓published in 2013 A Cursed Embrace 31 July
To go 3 inches, read a book:
✓with water on the cover - Wicked
22 July✓that is considered YA I Am Forever 7 July
✓that is a standalone November 9 9 July
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
✓that you think might be a slow story Burn for Me 29 July
where someone eats gourmet food
✓written by a British author Hidden Blade 12 July
✓ with the author's name on the top of the cover The Curse of Tenth Grave 4 July
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Status: 14 inches/13 inches
* * COMPLETE * *
Book It to the Finish Line - July 2016Grand Championship Snail Race
Inches Moved: 12
Books Read: 0 of 4
To go 2 inches:
✧Witness in Death - J.D. Robb - 200+ pages
To go 3 inches:
✧Under the Covers - Rita Herron- standalone
✧There Goes the Bride - Lori Wilde- h receives snail mail
To go 4 inches:
✧The Marcelli Bride - Susan Mallery- name on top of cover
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
15/13 inches - Completed 7/22/16
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
14/13 Inches completed Finished 07/11/2016 Total: 31/13
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is set in England
that is historical
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
where someone receives 'snail mail'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Book It to the Finish LineJuly 2016
14/13 inches completed
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Birdy by William Wharton - 7/9 ★★★★
that starts with the letter 'S' - Serious Men by Manu Joseph - 7/27 ★★★
To go 3 inches, read a book:
that is considered YA - Echo Boy by Matt Haig - 7/7 ★★★★
that is a standalone - The Martian by Andy Weir - 7/13 ★★★★
To go 4 inches, read a book:
written by a British author - So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson - 7/21 ★★★★★
BOOK it to the finish line! July 2016Duration: 7/1/16 - 7/31/16
Inches: 2+2+3+3+4+6+6=26 of 13
Completed: 7/25/16
The "Grand Championship Snail Race" began in Cambridgeshire in 1992 in the village of Snailwell. It regularly attracts up to 400 people to the village, more than doubling its usual population. This year's race is scheduled for July 16th.
The snails compete on a 13-inch surface covered in cotton cloth. The racers are placed at a center circle and, when the command is given—"Ready, Steady, Slow!"—they're let loose toward the finish line.
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
The Viper Club by E.L. Young (7/19/16)
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn (7/24/16)
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
Reached by Ally Condie (7/25/16)
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver (7/8/16)
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
by Terry Pratchett (6/7/16)that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
World After by Susan Ee (7/21/16)
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
The Fiend and the Forge by Henry H. Neff (7/12/16)
COMPLETEJuly Book It Challenge
July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
Inches: 17/14
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover: Mysterious
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it: Going Home: Unfinished Business / Island of Flowers / Mind over Matter
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover: With Open Arms: Song of the West / Her Mother's Keeper
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book:
that is a children's book: Little House in the Big Woods [07/03]
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.14/13
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA - The Awakening **** 7/15
that is a standalone The Ocean at the End of the Lane **** 7/30
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author - The Isle of... Where? by Sue Brown **** 7/25
with the author's name on the top of the cover Colorado Wild by Sara York ** 7/27
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
BOOK it to the finish line! July 2016Duration: 7/1/16 - 7/31/16
Inches: 19 of 13
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
To go 3 inches, read a book:
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016Duration: 1st July 2016 - 31st July 2016
Books: 8/8
Inches: 24/13
Savour the Moment by Nora Roberts - (02/07/16) - That is set in the summertime - 4 Inches
Country Mouse by Amy Lane, Aleksandr Voinov (06/07/16) Where someone eats gourmet food - 4 Inches
No! Jocks Don't Date Guys by Wade Kelly - (10/07/16) - That is set in the summertime - 4 Inches
In The Absence Of Light by Adrienne Wilder (13/07/16) - That is a standalone - 3 Inches
Breeding Stations by Chris T. Kat (14/07/16) - That is 200+ pages - 2 Inches
Seizing It by Chris T. Kat (15/07/16) - That is 200+ pages - 2 Inches
One Small Thing by Piper Vaughn, M.J. O'Shea (16/07/16) - That is 200+ pages - 2 Inches
Rescue Me by Scarlet Blackwell (19/07/16) - That is a standalone - 3 Inches
COMPLETED
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
Total Inches:
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Lanelle wrote: "Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Sounds Fun!!"Every time I look at the picture I posted for this challenge, I chuckle. That lady judge in the white shirt looks so serious :)"
Maybe she know something we don't :O)
The Challenge FactoryBOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016
Duration: 7/1/2016 - 7/31/2016
The "Grand Championship Snail Race" began in Cambridgeshire in 1992 in the village of Snailwell. It regularly attracts up to 400 people to the village, more than doubling its usual population. This year's race is scheduled for July 16th.
The snails compete on a 13-inch surface covered in cotton cloth. The racers are placed at a center circle and, when the command is given—"Ready, Steady, Slow!"—they're let loose toward the finish line.
WHAT THE SHELL? World Snail Racing Championships 2014
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
Progress: 15 out of 13
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
That is 200+ pages:
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux - *** - 7/7/2016
that starts with the letter 'S'':
Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 7/8/2016
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S':
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - **** - 7/11/2016
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it:
Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren - ***** - 7/19/2016
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
That is set in the summertime: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - ***** - 7/5/2016
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
I've been reading like crazy for WOBBLE this month, so I'm done early!Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
Completed: 15/13
***COMPLETED 7-7-2016***
To go 2 inches, read a book:
✔ that is 200+ pages
American Wife: Love, War, Faith, and Renewal|Taya Kyle 7-2-2016 | 5*
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
✔ that is considered YA
Finding Audrey|Sophie Kinsella 7-7-2016 | 3*
✔ that is a standalone
Me Talk Pretty One Day|David Sedaris 7-4-2016 | 3*
set in a very small town or village
✔ where someone receives 'snail mail'
When I'm Gone|Emily Bleeker 7-6-2016 | 4*
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
✔ that you think might be a slow story
Steady as You Go|Cheryl Murnane 7-5-2016 | 4*
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Mod
And you didn't even read a 6 inch book! Way to go!
Book It To The Finish Line: July - The "Grand Championship Snail Race"Goal: 0/13 inches
July 1 - 31, 2016
200 page limit
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that is set in England
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
where someone receives 'snail mail'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story The Fellowship of the Ring
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Update message # 19 - Challenge Completed - 12July16Book it to the Finish Line - Grand Championship Snail Race
Begins: 01July16 / Ends: 31July16
5 books read
14 / 14 inches moved
To Win Your Snail must go past 13 inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S' - Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down ✔ – 10July16
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013 - The Golem and the Jinni ✔ – 07July16
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village - The Last Runaway ✔ - 07July16
where someone receives 'snail mail' - 84, Charing Cross Road ✔ – 10July16
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story - Brain on Fire ✔ – 12July16
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Done!The Challenge Factory
BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016
Duration: 7/1/2016 - 7/31/2016
The "Grand Championship Snail Race" began in Cambridgeshire in 1992 in the village of Snailwell. It regularly attracts up to 400 people to the village, more than doubling its usual population. This year's race is scheduled for July 16th.
The snails compete on a 13-inch surface covered in cotton cloth. The racers are placed at a center circle and, when the command is given—"Ready, Steady, Slow!"—they're let loose toward the finish line.
WHAT THE SHELL? World Snail Racing Championships 2014
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
Progress: 13 out of 13
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
That is 200+ pages:
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux - *** - 7/7/2016
that starts with the letter 'S'':
Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 7/8/2016
To go 3 inches, read a book:
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S':
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - **** - 7/11/2016
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it:
Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren - ***** - 7/19/2016
That is set in the summertime:
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - ***** - 7/5/2016
To go 2 inches, read a book:that is set in England
7/23/16To go 3 inches, read a book:
that is considered YA
7/24/16To go 4 inches, read a book:
with the author's name on the top of the cover
7/21/16To go 6 inches, read a book:
that is a children's book
7/23/16Total: 15 inches
Woohoo!
WHAT THE SHELL?Duration: July 1-31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
*14/13 Challenge Complete!
To go 2 inches, read a book:
-that is 200+ pages
-that starts with the letter 'S' Shift (finished 7/19)
-that is set in England
-that is historical
-where a garden is important
-published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
-with water on the cover
-that is considered YA United as One (finished 7/6)
-that is a standalone
-set in a very small town or village
-where someone receives 'snail mail'
-written by an author whose name starts with a 'S' Infected by Scott Sigler (finished 7/27)
To go 4 inches, read a book:
-with a French character in it
-that you think might be a slow story
-where someone eats gourmet food
-written by a British author
-with the author's name on the top of the cover
-that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
-where someone goes hungry
-that is a childrens book Heidi (finished 7/24)
-that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
-with some sort of shell on the cover
-that contains recipes (must be fiction)
-where the main character wins a prize
BOOK it to the finish line! - July 2016Duration: 7/1/16-7/31/16
Progress: 23/13 inches CHALLENGE COMPLETE
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages Dangerous Protector 7/13 ★★★
that starts with the letter 'S' Sworn to Protect 7/11 ★★★★
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013 Yuri 7/27 ★★★
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone The Mighty Quinn 7/27 ★★
set in a very small town or village Repressed 7/26 ★★★
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S' Unleashed Temptation 7/17 ★★★
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover The Survivors 7/23 ★★★
that is set in the summertime Her Summer with the Marine 7/19 ★★★★
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Update Message # 19 - Challenge Completed (and then some) - 23July16Book it to the Finish Line - Grand Championship Snail Race
Begins: 01July16 / Ends: 31July16
12 books read
39 / 14 inches moved
To Win Your Snail must go past 13 inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Diva Runs Out of Thyme ✔ - 23July16 (292 pg)
that starts with the letter 'S' - Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down ✔ – 10July16
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013 - The Golem and the Jinni ✔ – 07July16
To go 3 inches, read a book:
water on the cover -
✔ – 20July16 (in background, next to lighthouse)that is considered YA
that is a standalone - Ghost Soldiers ✔ – 22July16
set in a very small town or village - The Last Runaway ✔ - 07July16
where someone receives 'snail mail' - 84, Charing Cross Road ✔ – 10July16
Author name starts with a 'S' - STABENOW, Dana / Cold-Blooded Business ✔ – 14July16
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it - The Little Paris Bookshop ✔ - 21July16
that you think might be a slow story - Brain on Fire ✔ – 12July16
someone eats gourmet food - Lunch in Paris ✔ - 17July16
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes - Death of a Kitchen Diva ✔ - 13July16
where the main character wins a prize
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Ready for August's race!
Updating Message 24. Completed with 27 inches achieved. Loving this challenge!Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
Achieved: 27 inches
To go 2 inches, read a book:
✓that is 200+ pages Another One Bites the Dust 16 July
that starts with the letter 'S'
✓that is set in England The Queen of Swords 18 July
that is historical
where a garden is important
✓published in 2013 A Cursed Embrace 31 July
To go 3 inches, read a book:
✓with water on the cover - Wicked
22 July✓that is considered YA I Am Forever 7 July
✓that is a standalone November 9 9 July
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
✓that you think might be a slow story Burn for Me 29 July
where someone eats gourmet food
✓written by a British author Hidden Blade 12 July
✓ with the author's name on the top of the cover The Curse of Tenth Grave 4 July
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
BOOK IT TO THE FINISH LINE **by the way, this one is hilarious**
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
Lethal Consequences by Elisabeth Naughton 7/21/16that starts with the letter 'S'
SEAL of Honor by Tonya Burrows 7/18/16that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan 7/22/16that is considered YA
that is a standalone
The View from Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg 7/31/16set in a very small town or village
Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning 7/10/16where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 7/7/16written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 7/10/16that is set in the summertime
Sweet Little Lies by Jill Shalvis 7/26/16To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
Shadow Rider by Christine Feehan 7/14/16that is a children's book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
***Took my snail 31 INCHES!***
Book it to the Finish Line July
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that starts with the letter 'S' - Smut by Karina Halle - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 7/3/16
To go 3 inches, read a book:
set in a very small town or village - Heart Like Mine by Maggie McGinnis (Echo Lake) - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/7/16
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with the author's name on the top of the cover - Bitter Bite by Jennifer Estep (Elemental Assassin) - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/7/16
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry - Unseen Messages by Pepper Winters - ♥♥♥♥ - 7/5/16
The Challenge Factory
Books mentioned in this topic
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Seizing It (other topics)
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The "Grand Championship Snail Race" began in Cambridgeshire in 1992 in the village of Snailwell. It regularly attracts up to 400 people to the village, more than doubling its usual population. This year's race is scheduled for July 16th.
The snails compete on a 13-inch surface covered in cotton cloth. The racers are placed at a center circle and, when the command is given—"Ready, Steady, Slow!"—they're let loose toward the finish line.
WHAT THE SHELL? World Snail Racing Championships 2014
Duration : July 1 - 31, 2016
Books must be at least 200 pages. Re-reads are okay.
You must read books that will take your snail past 13 inches.
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
that starts with the letter 'S'
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
that is considered YA
that is a standalone
set in a very small town or village
where someone receives 'snail mail'
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
where someone eats gourmet food
written by a British author
with the author's name on the top of the cover
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize