Reading The Seasons - Winter

[[deleted user]]

No worries, I'll get your badge awarded soon then. Well done :)

[Bonita]

Thanks, Caroline!

[JoAnne]

Is there a page requirement? I finally found a Mardi Gras parade but it's a novella - 100 pages long.

[[deleted user]]

No page minimum JoAnne :)

[JoAnne]

Caroline wrote: "No page minimum JoAnne :)"

Thanks!

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 1st 2016 - January 17th 2017
20/20 32 points

TASKS

1. Read a book originally published in December
Snow Belle Jackie Castle 12/3/16

2. Read a book set in December and January.
31 Days of Winter C.J. Fallowfield 1/10/17

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title.
Cowboy, It's Cold Outside Katherine Garbera 12/9/16

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
Snow Angel Melanie Shawn 12/22/16

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
A Werewolf in Manhattan Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/12/16

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in) - Storm hits just as last guest arrives.
Greenglass House Kate Milford 12/2/16

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with a character named Nicholas. Faith Nicholas
Quick Trick Skye Jordan 12/1/16

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character
A Death in Summer Benjamin Black 12/14/16

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
An Island Christmas Nancy Thayer 1/3/17

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
Home For Christmas Melissa McClone 12/14/16

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party
Your Irresistible Love Layla Hagen 12/30/16

12. New Year –
Read a book that is first in a series
Seduction and Snacks Tara Sivec 12/1/16

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution.
Well Hung Lauren Blakely 12/5/16

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title
31 Days of Summer C.J. Fallowfield 1/12/17

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis) The characters travel to Atlanta many times. Story is set south of Atlanta in Margrave, GA.
Killing Floor Lee Child 12/13/16

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.
Victoria Daisy Goodwin 12/11/16

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
Cold Days Jim Butcher 12/10/16 p 98 Songbirds, rooster, whatever.

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)
Reckoning Jeaniene Frost 1/15/17

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with 'LOVE' in the title.
Game of Love Melissa Foster 12/18/16

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Contemporary Romance,
A Lot like Love Julie James 12/20/16

[[deleted user]]

Congratulations JoAnne :)

[[deleted user]]

I've finished with 38 points.

I haven't found a book for all of the tasks but I wont get any more done this month


TASKS

1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017)
A Cereal Killer by Morgana Best (publ. Jan '15) (1/13/17)
Unbound by Jim C. Hines (publ. Jan '15) (1/15/17)

2. Read a book set in December, January or February.
Sliced Up by Lyndsey Cole (set in February) (1/7/17)

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
Rain on Your Wedding Day by Curtis Edmonds (8/12/16)


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
Sharpe Edge by Lisa B. Thomas (winter scene) (12/4/16)

A Yorkshire Christmas by Kate Hewitt (winter scene) (12/23/16)


6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
Stranded: A Winter Romance Duet by Samantha Chase (they get snowed in) (12/29/16)

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.
Mayhem in Christmas River by Meg Muldoon (Nick Calder) (12/18/16)

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)
Murder at Yaquina Head: A Thomas Martindale Mystery by Ron Lovell (Nate Golden) (1/1/17)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh (12/17/16)

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (Christopher gets a dog from his dad) (12/8/16)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Dip & Devour by Mary Kate Kopec (museum exhibition opening and ending party) (1/6/17)
Maple Frosted Murder by Susan Gillard (Christmas Party) (1/8/17)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
April's Busman Holiday by Kerry Frith (Maxwell Mysteries #1 + Bonus new author) (12/3/16)
Shifty Magic by Judy Teel (Shifty Magic #1 + Bonus new author) (1/1/17)
Leave It All by April Kelley (Saint Lakes #1 + Bonus new author) (1/9/17)
Shadow Scars by Zoe Perdita (Haven City #1 + Bonus new author) (1/12/17)

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)
Light Thickens by Ngaio Marsh (on page 26, Nina makes the resolution not to talk about "the Scots play" anymore) (12/28/16)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (12/30/16)

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)
Bells On Her Toes by ReGina Welling (USA) (12/14/16)
Hamton Pigs by Aaron Steinmetz (USA) (1/4/17)
A Cutthroat Business by Jenna Bennett (USA) (1/20/17)

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
"The Rooster" is what Paul calls himself when he's feeling threatened. (p 61) Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris(12/26/16)

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.
Into Love and Out Again: Stories by Elinor Lipman (1/5/17)

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.

[[deleted user]]

Rosa wrote: "I've finished with 38 points.

I haven't found a book for all of the tasks but I wont get any more done this month"

Are you sure Rosa? This challenge doesn't finish till the end of February. But if you're sure you're done I'll award your badge. Well done :)

[[deleted user]]

yes, I'm sure :) I have my upcoming books pretty well planned for this month and nothing will fit

[[deleted user]]

Well you're more organised than me - I just tend to read and hope it fits in somewhere!

I'll get your badge awarded soon :)

[[deleted user]]

thanks, Caroline.... Ahh, it's just that I REALLY need to do some work on some challenges, so I try and plan ahead a little bit.. doesn't mean that I wouldn't read some odd ones between when the mood strucks me :D

[[deleted user]]

I always intend to plan ahead but I never do and then when deadline approaches I start frantically hunting for books that will fill the gaps!

[[deleted user]]

I do that as well... I'm just on too many challenges, like probably all of us :D

[[deleted user]]

Too many challenges? No such thing ;)

[Joann]

Finished!

Points: 75

TASKS

1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017)
The Good Neighbour - 1 point
Pirate Vishnu - 1 point
India Black and the Shadows of Anarchy - 1 point
Color Me Dead - 3 pts
2. Read a book set in December, January or February.
The Gravity of Birds - 1 point
3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Coco Pinchard, The Consequences Of Love And Sex - 1 point
The Ocean at the End of the Lane - 1 point
4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
Death of a Dapper Snowman - 3 points
5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
- 3 pts
- 3 pts
6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea - 1 point
Between Shades of Gray - 3 pts - Story takes place in Siberia where they are living in huts and many die as a result of the conditions.
7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.
8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - 1 point
The Book Thief - 1 point
9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
Finding Noel - 1 point
Christmas Letters - 1 point
10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
Deadly Patterns - 3 points
Sweet Masterpiece - 1 point
India Black and the Widow of Windsor - 3 point
The Angel's Game - 1 pt
11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
A Useful Woman - 3 points
India Black - 3 points
Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen - 3 points
Armed and Fabulous - 3 points
The Gray and Guilty Sea - 3 points
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - 3 points
A Hoe Lot of Trouble- 1 point
Yarn to Go - 3 points
Elusive - 3 points
All-Butter Short Dead - 3 points
A Field of Red - 3 pts
Murder of a Small-Town Honey - 3pts
13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)
Victoria - 1 point
14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)
Turbo Twenty-Three - 1 point
Three Blind Mice and Other Stories - 1 point
15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)
The Lemoncholy Life of Annie Aster - 1 point
Trouble in Spades - 1 point
The Passenger - 1 point
Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race - 1 point
16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.
17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)
19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.
20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.

[JoAnne]

Could you have read more than 1 book per task as long as you only used the book once?

[Joann]

JoAnne wrote: "Could you have read more than 1 book per task as long as you only used the book once?"

This was stated in the first post:

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on task 5 and read books with white covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

[JoAnne]

Joann wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Could you have read more than 1 book per task as long as you only used the book once?"

This was stated in the first post:

You can read one book for every task or read multiple book..."

Thanks - must have missed it and I even read it multiple times!
I'll do better on the spring one.

[Hazel]

Think that is all the points for me. I was hoping to reach 100 but just couldn't quite get there!


21+ points - Fantastically Frosty
96 Points

TASKS

1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017)

✔ December's Wine by Linda Shaw **published Jan. 1988** 12/8/16 1Point
✔ Daughters-in-Law by Joanna Trollope **first published Jan. 2011** 1/20/17 1 Point
✔ Feversong by Karen Marie Moning **published Jan. 17th 2017** 1/25/17 3 Points

2. Read a book set in December, January or February.

✔ Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb**set in December** 12/6 1 point
✔ Fly Me to the Moon by Mindy Klasky **set in December** 12/24 1 Point

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

✔ Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand 12/1/16 3 Points

✔ Holiday Defenders: Mission: Christmas Rescue\Special Ops Christmas\Homefront Holiday Hero by Debby Giusti 12/8/16 3 Points

✔ Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb 12/11/16 3Points

✔ Mistletoe at Moonglow by Deborah Garner 12/16/16 3 Points

✔ Covert Christmas by Hope White 12/16/16 3 Points

✔ The Christmas Thief by Mary Higgins Clark 12/31/16 3 Points

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.

✔ The Right Path by Nora Roberts **characters name is Nicholas** 1/29/17 1 Point

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.

✔ Oklahoma Christmas Blues: A Prequel to The McIntyre Men Series by Maggie Shayne 12/13/16 1 Point

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)

✔ Christmas Light by Jolyse Barnett **Ben gives Jade tickets to Williamsburg, and Jade gives Ben an outdoor thermometer with a picture of a golden retriever on it.** 12/2/16 3 points
✔ Christmas Crime in Colorado by Cassie Miles **Brooke receives the deed to an A-frame house for Christmas** 12/10/16 3 Points
✔ Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich **Stephanie receives a friendship ring from Morelli** 12/30/16 3 Points
✔ Just in Time for Christmas by Kim Boykin **Logan gives Miranda snow for Christmas** 1/5/17 3 Points
✔ The Gift by Julie Hodgson **Joe receives a snowglobe from Santa for his unborn daughter as her first Christmas present** 1/14/17 3 Points
✔ One Cowboy, One Christmas by Kathleen Eagle **Zach makes Annie new planters, Annie gives Zach homemade felted slippers** 2/3/17 3 Points

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)

✔ Welcome to Last Chance by Cathleen Armstrong **first time reading Cathleen Armstrong** 12/17/16 3 Points
✔ Second Chances by Bria Marche**first book in the Southern Comfort series and first book read by this author** 1/2/16 3 Points
✔ A Dad of His Own by Gail Gaymer Martin **first book in Dreams Come True series and new author to me** 1/31/17 3 Points
✔ If I Stay by Gayle Forman **first book in the If I Stay series and new author to me** 2/21/17 3 Points

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)

✔ The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware 12/15/16 1 Point
✔ High Five by Janet Evanovich 12/23/16 1 Point
✔ Hot Six by Janet Evanovich 12/24/16 1 Point
✔ Seven Up by Janet Evanovich 12/25/16 1 Point
✔ Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 12/28/16 1 Point
✔ To the Nines by Janet Evanovich 1/3/16 1 Point
✔ Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 1/6/17 1 Point
✔ Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich 1/7/17 1 Point
✔ Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 1/19/17 3 Points
✔ Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich 1/29/17 1 Point
✔ Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich 2/23/17 1 Point

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)

✔ Desperate Measures by Elle Casey **set in Florida** 12/7/16 1 point
✔ L is for Lawless by Sue Grafton **set in California ** 12/7/16 1 point
✔ Turn Coat by Jim Butcher **set in Chicago** 12/14/16 1 Point
✔ The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion **set in New York** 12/19/16 1 Point
✔ A Stranger in the Family by Patricia McLinn **set in Wyoming** 12/21/16 1 Point
✔ Finding Home by Lois Greiman **set in South Dakota** 12/28/16 1 Point
✔ Remember Me by Mary Higgins Clark **set in Cape Cod** 12/30/16 1 Point
✔ Good as Gone by Amy Gentry**set in Texas** 1/1/17 1 Point
✔ Post Mortem by Patricia Cornwell **set in Virginia ** 1/5/17 1 Point
✔ Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb **set in New York** 1/11/17 1 Point
✔ M is for Malice by Sue Grafton **set in California** 1/17/17 1 Point
✔ East of Eden by John Steinbeck *set in California** 1/17/17 1 Point
✔ The Cake Therapist by Judith Fertig **set in Ohio** 1/26/17 1 Point
✔ Temptation by Nora Roberts **set in Pennsylvania** 1/26/17 1 Point
✔ Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich **set in New Jersey** 1 Point
✔ Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich **set in New Jersey** 1 Point
✔ N is for Noose by Sue Grafton **set in California** 1 Point
✔ Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb **set in New York** 2/6/17 1 Point
✔ Body of Evidence by Patricia Cornwell **set in Virginia** 2/7/17 1 Point
✔ The Art of Deception by Nora Roberts **set in New York** 2/7/17 1 Point
✔ Kindred by Octavia E. Butler **set in Maryland** 2/9/17 1 Point
✔ Treasures Lost, Treasures Found by Nora Roberts **set in North Carolina** 2/11/17 1 Point
✔ A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler **set in Maryland** 2/16/17 1 Point
✔ Where She Went by Gayle Forman **set in New York** 2/22/17 1 Point

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.

✔ by Glenda Larke 12/22/16 1 Point

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.

✔ Divorced, Desperate And Dating by Christie Craig 12/12/16 1 Point

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.

[JoAnne]

Read 18/20 with 28 points on post 28

Done with this challenge. On to spring!

[[deleted user]]

JoAnne wrote: "Could you have read more than 1 book per task as long as you only used the book once?"

Joann wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Could you have read more than 1 book per task as long as you only used the book once?"

This was stated in the first post:

You can read one book for every task or read multiple book..."

That's right Joann :)

JoAnne wrote: "Read 18/20 with 28 points on post 28

Done with this challenge. On to spring!"

Could you repost your finished challenge as a new message please and then I can award you the badge. Thanks :)

[[deleted user]]

Mary wrote: "Think that is all the points for me. I was hoping to reach 100 but just couldn't quite get there!..."

You did great Mary! Congratulations :)

[[deleted user]]

Joann wrote: "Finished!

Points: 75 ..."

Well done Joann! I just need you to fix a couple of things for me and then I can award the badge. On task #5 can you post the covers of the books please?
We also ask that if it is not obvious how a book fits a task that you give a quick explanation, for example task #6 - read a book where bad weather is important, I can see how 'The Perfect Storm' fits from the title but if you could tell us how 'Between Shades of Grey' fits? Thanks :)

[[deleted user]]

I'm all done :)


Start Date: 1/12/16
Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017
Books Read: 63
Points: 115

Level: 21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS

1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017)
Jake & The Gingerbread Wars - E.G. Foley (14/12/16) - Dec 2013 = 1 point
Sister Sister - Sue Fortin (10/2/17) - Jan 2017 = 3 points

2. Read a book set in December, January or February.
Creepy Christmas - Jaimie Admans (7/12/16) - December = 1 point
Skipping Christmas - John Grisham (16/12/16) - December = 1 point
A Very Coco Christmas - Robert Bryndza (23/12/16) - December = 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Cold Fear - Rick Mofina (28/1/17) = 3 points
The Couple Next Door - Shari Lapena (31/1/17) = 1 point
Friends, Lovers And Other Indiscretions - Fiona Neill (9/2/17) = 1 point

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
The Snow Rose - Lulu Taylor (4/2/17) = 3 points

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
- A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16) = 3 points
- The Christmas Party - Carole Matthews (4/12/16) = 3 points
- Pastures New - Julia Williams (6/12/16) = 3 points
- Just for Christmas - Scarlett Bailey (8/12/16) = 3 points
- Kissing Christmas Goodbye - M.C. Beaton (10/12/16) = 3 points
- A Merry Mistletoe Wedding - Judy Astley (12/12/16) = 3 points
- A Wedding at Christmas - Chrissie Manby (14/12/16) = 3 points
- The Winter Wedding - Abby Clements (16/12/16) = 3 points
- A Yorkshire Christmas - Kate Hewitt (22/12/16) = 3 points

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
Falling for Christmas - Kate Hewitt (22/12/16) - Hannah is snowed in with Sam over Christmas = 3 points
Beauty and the Beast - K.M. Shea (4/2/17) - Elle is about to leave Severin's castle when a blizzard stops her travelling = 3 points

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.
The Night Before Christmas - Clement C. Moore (23/12/16) - Character: St Nicholas = 1 point
My Cousin Rachel - Daphne du Maurier (13/1/17) - Character: Nick Kendall = 1 point
Second-Hand Jane - Michelle Vernal (18/1/17) - Character: Nick Jameson = 1 point

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)
Death Turns a Trick - Julie Smith (5/2/17) - Rebecca Schwartz = 1 point

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
Rosemary - A Christmas Story - C.N. Williamson (7/12/16) = 1 point
A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (21/12/16) = 1 point

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
Christmas Light - Jolyse Barnett (11/12/16) - Jade & Ben exchange Christmas gifts = 3 points
The Story Of Holly And Ivy - Rumer Godden (18/12/16) - Ivy is given a doll for Christmas = 3 points
All Over the Place - Serena Clarke (24/2/17) - Cam gives Livi a copy of her favourite painting = 1 point

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
The Great Escape - Fiona Gibson (11/1/17) - Hannah, Sadie & Lou throw a party for Hannah's last night in their shared flat = 1 point
The Good Girl - Fiona Neill (6/2/17) - Romy and Luke attend Marley's 18th birthday party = 1 point
Cupid's Way - Joanne Phillips (13/2/17) - Evie attends her grandfather's 80th birthday party = 1 point

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
She Belongs to Me - Carmen DeSousa (5/1/17) - Southern Suspense #1 + New author = 3 points
The North Pole Challenge - Kevin George (6/1/17) - Flea's Five Christmases #1 + New author = 3 points
The One You Love - Paul Pilkington (12/1/17) - Emma Holden #1 + New author = 3 points
Natural Causes - James Oswald (20/1/17) - Inspector McLean #1 = 1 point
The Surrogate - Tania Carver (3/2/17) - Brennan & Esposito #1 + New author = 3 points
Lure - Alyssa Rose Ivy (12/2/17) - Allure Chronicles #1 = 1 point
In the Woods - Tana French (14/2/17) - Dublin Murder Squad #1 = 1 point
A View to Die For - Richard Houston (15/2/17) - To Die For #1 + New author = 3 points
Friends With Partial Benefits - Luke Young (22/2/17) - Friends with Benefits #1 + New author = 3 points
A Discovery Of Witches - Deborah Harkness (23/2/17) - All Souls #1 + New author = 3 points

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)
Take a Load Off, Mona Jamborski - Joanna Franklin Bell (21/1/17) - Mona loses weight = 3 points
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry - Rachel Joyce (16/2/17) - Harold sets himself a goal of walking from Devon to Berwick-Upon-Tweed (627 miles) = 1 point

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)
The Clock Strikes Twelve - Patricia Wentworth (25/1/17) = 3 points
Ready Player One - Ernest Cline (10/2/17) = 1 point
Three Sisters, Three Queens - Philippa Gregory (19/2/17) = 1 point

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)
Crash & Burn - Lisa Gardner (4/1/17) - New Hampshire = 1 point
Some Degree of Murder - Frank Zafiro (16/1/17) - Washington = 1 point
Careful What You Wish For - Michelle Escamilla (22/1/17) - San Francisco = 1 point
Reflection - Diane Chamberlain (30/1/17) - Pennsylvania = 1 point
Black Out - Lisa Unger (1/2/17) - Florida = 1 point
A Zen for Murder - Leighann Dobbs (1/2/17) - Maine = 1 point
Murder House - James Patterson (12/2/17) - New York = 1 point
Killer Profile - Max Allan Collins (27/2/17) - Chicago = 1 point

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.
I Hate Christmas: A Manifesto for the Modern Day Scrooge - Daniel Blythe (9/12/16) = 1 point
- Crime For Christmas - Richard Dalby (16/12/16) = 1 point
- The Christmas Queen - Elaine Spires (23/12/16) = 1 point

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16) = 1 point - "...like a rooster trying to give a hen lessons... (pg 153)
Deception Point - Dan Brown (2/1/17) = 1 point - ...sending a rooster tail of ice shards... (pg 251)

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)
Cajun Spirit - M.A. Harper (22/1/17) - The family live in New Orleans and attend a Mardi Gras parade = 3 points

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.
Strictly Love - Julia Williams (26/1/17) = 1 point

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.
Sense and Sensibility - Jane Austen (7/2/17) - #15 on 'Love Stories' = 1 point

[[deleted user]]

Today is the last day for this challenge. Reading The Seasons - Spring begins tomorrow (March 1st).

Could all players please update and repost their challenges (with points totals) so I can award you all your 'Hall of Fame' badges. The 'Champion' badge will be awarded in one week to allow everybody enough time for updating :)

Points Scored:

Mary - 96 points (badge awarded)

Lauren - 91 points (badge awarded)

Joann - 75 points (badge awarded)

Rosa - 38 points (badge awarded)

Ana - 32 points (badge awarded)

JoAnne (NC) - 32 points (badge awarded)

JoAnne - 28 points (badge awarded)

Bonita - 23 points (badge awarded)

Melike - 23 points (badge awarded)

If you have already finished and re-posted and I've missed you please let me know!

[Joann]

Caroline wrote: "Joann wrote: "Finished!

Points: 75 ..."

Well done Joann! I just need you to fix a couple of things for me and then I can award the badge. On task #5 can you post the covers of the books please?
W..."

Fixed on original post, and here is that portion again!

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
- 3 pts
- 3 pts
6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea - 1 point
Between Shades of Gray - 3 pts - Story takes place in Siberia where they are living in huts and many die as a result of the conditions.

[[deleted user]]

Thanks so much Joann. Badge on the way :)

[Lauren]

Done!

Reading The Seasons - Winter
*Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017*

Points: 91

Tasks Completed: 19/20

TASKS
1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017)
Envy 12/8 - originally published 1/27/09
Diva 12/23 - originally published 1/1/12
Stian's Mistake 1/8 - originally published 2/17/15
All the Birds in the Sky 1/9 - originally published 1/26/16
The Girl on the Train 2/16 - originally published 1/13/15
The Unbound 2/25 - originally published 1/28/14

2. Read a book set in December, January or February.
Choir of Angels 12/23

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Lily and the Octopus 12/10
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder 2/16

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
Let it Snow 1/26/17 - Snow +2

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
12/11 - winter scene on cover +2

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
The Glittering Court 1/7/17 - storms at sea (x2)
The 5th Wave 1/17/17 - Cassie gets snowed into a car +2

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.
Ruby Red 1/22/17 - Nick Shepard
Sapphire Blue 2/18/17 - Nick Shepard
Emerald Green 2/19/17 - Nick Shepard

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)
The Nightingale 2/8/17 - Ari / Ariel de Champlain
City of Ashes 2/10/17 - Simon Lewis
City of Glass 2/11/17 - Simon Lewis

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
The Reading Group: December 12/24
A Christmas Gift 12/24
Christmas at The Mysterious Bookshop 12/25

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
Heartless 12/4 - The King of Hearts gives Cath many gifts as he's courting her.
The One 12/19 - America receives jewelry from Maxon
Happily Ever After - several girls receive Christmas gifts from Maxon +2
Underdogs 1/15 - Cam gives Octavia several shells

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Splendor 12/13 - Carolina throws a house warming party
Bitterblue 12/17 - Bitterblue attends a kissing holiday party
Three Dark Crowns 12/26 - three queen's birthday parties, Beltane party

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Justice Buried 12/10 - author I haven't read before +2
City of Bones 12/15
Graceling 12/16
The Selection 12/18 - author I haven't read before +2
Vixen 12/22 - author I haven't read before +2
An Ember in the Ashes 1/12 - author I haven't read before +2
The Lightning Thief 1/14 - author I haven't read before +2
The Bone Season 2/2 - author I haven't read before +2
The Archived 2/2 - author I haven't read before +2
A Court of Thorns and Roses 2/4 - author I haven't read before +2
The Eye of Minds 2/6
Gossip Girl 2/6 - author I haven't read before +2
Across the Universe 2/21 - author I haven't read before +2

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)
The Secret Garden 2/20/17 - Colin resolves to live

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)
1st to Die 1/24/17
2nd Chance 2/9/17

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)
The Unexpected Everything 12/3 Set in Connecticut
Ingenue 12/22 Set in NYC
Zeroes 1/7/17 Set in California
The Kill Order 1/12/17 set in North Carolina
The Sea of Monsters 1/17/17 set in New York and Florida
Vassa in the Night 2/16/17 set in New York
The Rule of Thoughts 2/22/17 set in Atlanta, GA
The Titan's Curse 2/23/17 set in New York and California

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.
12/18/16
12/19/16
1/31/17
2/8/17
2/28/17

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
Fire 12/16 page 65 The guards set a brisk pace, skirting the edges of the town, close enough to hear roosters crowing but far enough not to be seen.

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)
The Heir 12/25 There is a parade for the selection

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.
The Siren - 1/22

[[deleted user]]

Congratulations Lauren. I'll get your badge awarded soon :)

[Ana]

Reading the Seasons - Winter
Start Date: December 1st, 2016
End Date: February 28th, 2017
Points: 24 / Fantastically Frosty

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
- 1p :: In the Closed Room by Frances Hodgson Burnett

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
- 1p :: by Rick Riordan
- 2p :: by Jolyse Barnett

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
- 1p :: The Return of Kris Kringle by Caroline Mickelson
- 1p :: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
- 1p :: Le Bal by Irène Némirovsky

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
- 1p :: The Awakening by L.J. Smith
- 2p :: Unhinged by Chani Lynn Feener
- 2p :: Enlightenment by Liz Keel
- 2p :: Human Again: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Novel by Moran Chaim
- 2p :: Miss Kane's Christmas by Caroline Mickelson

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)
- 1p :: Fosca by Iginio Ugo Tarchetti :: (view spoiler)[Fosca confirms that hear goal was to make Giorgio love her. Giorgio tries to break up with her since he was pretending in this relationship in order to keep her alive. Both of them fail. (hide spoiler)]
- 2p :: Amore e Psiche by Lucio Apuleio :: (view spoiler)[Psiche begins a journey to earn forgiveness and be reunited with Amore and she manages to do it. (hide spoiler)]
- 2p :: The Taming by A.M. Rycroft :: (view spoiler)[Thystle revenges her friend's death. (hide spoiler)]

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)
- 1p :: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephenie Meyer
- 2p :: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan

[JoAnne]

Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017
Books must be started and finished within this time frame*
Read 18/20 28 points DONE!

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS
1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017) 3 points
Wrong Brother, Right Match (Anyone But You #3) by Jennifer Shirk 12/1/16 4stars (December 5, 2016 - I was given an ARC to read/review)

2. Read a book set in December, January or February.
Miles to Go (The Walk #2) by Evans, Richard Paul 12/31/16 5stars (all three months plus others)

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Something Wild in Anchorage by Renee Hart 1/30/17 4stars

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
Mountain Men: Brothers Dupree by Tara Nina 12/4/16 4stars (snowy mountain cabin)

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
Searching For Santa by Janet Dailey 12/11/16 3stars (storm that caused Casey's horse to run away) Casey gets snowed in while Flint helps emergency services get families into shelters and goes one better)

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.
Tangled Up (Taking Chances #2) by Erin Nicholas 1/14/17 4stars (author)

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)
A Million Little Things (Mischief Bay #3) by Susan Mallery 1/17/17 5stars (Caitlyn)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
Tessa's Garden: Four Book Collection by J L Starr 1/24/17 4stars (Tessa's Winter is set partially at Christmas)

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
The Christmas Surprise (Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop #3) by Jenny Colgan 12/3/16 3.5stars (Christmas gifts were exchanged at the home where Lilian lives; Henrietta brings a gift for Apostil - her grandchild)

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly (Goodreads Author), Martin Dugard 12/7/16 5stars (Grants for War Dept employees)

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
The CEO's Seduction (Hamilton Family, #1) by Diane Alberts 12/9/16 4stars (new to me author)

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)
Ellis Island (Ellis Island, #1) by Kate Kerrigan 12/21/16 3stars (Ellie to get to NY from Ireland)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)
Alaska Adventure Romance Collection: (4 Book Series of Clean Romance Novellas) (Women's Adventure Romance) by Renee Hart 2/19/17 4stars

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)
BREAKING AMISH Tradition (9 Sweet Clean Amish Romance stories) by Sandra Becker 12/10/16 4stars (PA)

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
Going My Way by Janet Dailey 12/31/16 3stars (Kona Winds; page 284 - A rooster strutted out of their way.)

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)
Somebody Like You (Darling, VT #1) by Donna Alward 1/8/17 4stars (Memorial Day Parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover.
Wedding Date for Hire (Anyone But You #2) by Jennifer Shirk 1/5/16 4stars (look at their hands)

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.
Fiance by Fate (Anyone But You, #1) by Jennifer Shirk 1/3/17 4stars (2014 Contemporary Romance)

[Melike]

15 out of 20
Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017
scored 19 points
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017) Golden Son
published in January 2015 1 pt
2. Read a book set in December, January or February. Christmas Confessions & Cocktails finished 12/23/16 1 pt

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc) A Cold Creek Christmas Story finished 12/21/16 1 pt

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
finished 12/17/16 1 pt

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in) Unexpected Gifts finished 12/20/16 Main characters get snowed in at a mountain lodge and fall in love. 1 pt

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. Christmas in Cedar Cove: 5-B Poppy Lane\A Cedar Cove Christmas 1 pt

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift) Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe 3 pts? Lots of people receive Christmas gifts in the book.

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Heartless Characters attend a tea party. 12/30/16 1 pt

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
3 pts Never read a book by the author before
13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title) Slaughterhouse-Five finished 12/12/16
1 pt
15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis) Small Great Things finished 12/19/16 1 pt

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.

1 pt
17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
"all the big red roosters are in love with...p 72" The End of Your Life Book Club 1 pt

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.
Love Warrior 1 pt

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance. Dragonfly in Amber 1 pt

[[deleted user]]

Ana wrote: "Reading the Seasons - Winter
Start Date: December 1st, 2016
End Date: February 28th, 2017
Points: 24 / Fantastically Frosty

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not..."

Congrats Ana! You actually scored 32 points as bonus books are worth 3 points each :)

[[deleted user]]

Thanks for re-posting JoAnne and well done :)

[[deleted user]]

Melike wrote: "15 out of 20
Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017

21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: or..."

Hi Melike, can you please post your points total at the top of your challenge? You haven't said how many points you're claiming on each task (whether they are bonus tasks or not), so I can't add it up.
Also, on #6, could you explain how your book fits and #17, can you post the relevant sentence please and then I can get your badge awarded. Thanks :)

[Melike]

15 out of 20
Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017
scored 19 points
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017) Golden Son
published in January 2015 1 pt
2. Read a book set in December, January or February. Christmas Confessions & Cocktails finished 12/23/16 1 pt

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc) A Cold Creek Christmas Story finished 12/21/16 1 pt

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
finished 12/17/16 1 pt

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in) Unexpected Gifts finished 12/20/16 Main characters get snowed in at a mountain lodge and fall in love. 1 pt

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas. Christmas in Cedar Cove: 5-B Poppy Lane\A Cedar Cove Christmas 1 pt

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift) Christmas at the Comfort Food Cafe 3 pts? Lots of people receive Christmas gifts in the book.

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Heartless Characters attend a tea party. 12/30/16 1 pt

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
The Tea Planter's Daughter (Tyneside Sagas #1)
3 pts Never read a book by the author before
13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title) Slaughterhouse-Five finished 12/12/16
1 pt
15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis) Small Great Things finished 12/19/16 1 pt

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.

1 pt
17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.
"all the big red roosters are in love with...p 72" The End of Your Life Book Club 1 pt

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.
Love Warrior 1 pt

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance. Dragonfly in Amber 1 pt

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Melike wrote: "15 out of 20
Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017
scored 19 points
21+ points - Fantastically Frosty

TASKS:
1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any..."

Thanks for the repost Melike. I think you actually have 23 points as #3 counts as a bonus ('Cold' in order) and #6 counts as a bonus (characters are snowed in) - so I'm going to award you the 'Fantastically Frosty' badge :)

[Melike]

Thank you, Caroline!

[[deleted user]]

Points Update!



Mary - 96 points (badge awarded)

Lauren - 91 points (badge awarded)

Joann - 75 points (badge awarded)

Sunshine - 43 points (badge awarded)

Rosa - 38 points (badge awarded)

Ana - 32 points (badge awarded)

JoAnne (NC) - 32 points (badge awarded)

JoAnne - 28 points (badge awarded)

Bonita - 23 points (badge awarded)

Melike - 23 points (badge awarded)

Could all players please update and repost their challenges (with points totals) so I can award you all your 'Hall of Fame' badges. The 'Champion' badge will be awarded on (or around!) March 7th to allow everybody enough time for updating :)

If you have already finished and re-posted and I've missed you please let me know!

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

Reading the Seasons
Duration: Dec 1st 2016 - Feb 28th 2017
Points: 34


1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017)
Zomblog by T.W. Brown 12/31/16 - 1 Pts
Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead 12/22/16 - 1 Pts
Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland 1/9/17 - 1 Pts
The Weight of Blood by David Dalglish 2/17/17 - 1 Pts

2. Read a book set in December, January or February.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 2/3/17 - 1 Pts

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
Finding Snow by Alexa Riley 12/19/16 - 2 Pts

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)
by J.R. Ward 12/30/16 - 1 Pts

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
Moseh's Staff by A.W. Exley 12/15/16 - 1 Pts (Unusual cold weather keeping the inlet frozen, disrupting ships)
Taking Chances by Ann Omasta 2/17/17 - 1 Pts (Caught in the rain with a sprained ankle)

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.
Deadly Magic by Elisabeth Crabtree 2/6/17 - 1 Pts

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
Quarantined by Joe McKinney 12/13/16 - 1 Pts
Blood Promise by Richelle Mead 2/15/17 - 1 Pts

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
Lost and Fondue by Avery Aames 1/14/17 - 1 Pts

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
Flip That Haunted House by Rose Pressey 12/9/16 - 2 Pts
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook 12/28/16 - 2 Pts
Killer Cupcakes by Leighann Dobbs 12/31/16 - 2 Pts
Murder to Go by Chloe Kendrick 2/10/17 - 2 Pts
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane 1/28/17 - 2 Pts
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 1/5/17 - 1 Pts
What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie 1/2/17 - 2 Pts
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien 1/31/17 - 1 Pts
Ever Shade by Alexia Purdy 1/18/17 - 1 Pts
Genesis by Michaelbrent Collings 2/21/17 - 2 Pts
Marked by P.C. Cast 2/26/17 - 2 Pts

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.
by Maria V. Snyder 1/24/17 - 1 Pts

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.

[[deleted user]]

Congratulations Sunshine! Can I just ask you to briefly explain how your books fit for task #6 and then I can award the badge. Thanks :)

Also, bonus tasks are worth 3 points each so by my count you have scored 43 points!

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

Oh, Nice! LOL!

And I fixed #6

[[deleted user]]

Sunshine✰✰✰ wrote: "Oh, Nice! LOL!

And I fixed #6"

Thanks Sunshine. Badge on the way :)

[Ana]

Caroline wrote:
Congrats Ana! You actually scored 32 points as bonus books are worth 3 points each :)

Thank you! I'm sorry, I must have been really tired yesterday filling it!

[[deleted user]]

Ana wrote: "Caroline wrote:
Congrats Ana! You actually scored 32 points as bonus books are worth 3 points each :)

Thank you! I'm sorry, I must have been really tired yesterday filling it!"

No problem Ana :)

[[deleted user]]

Well I think everybody has had plenty of time to update so here are the final scores!

The 'Champion' badge for the winter season goes to.... Mary with 96 points!

Congratulations Mary, I'll get the badge posted to your thread soon :)

Mary - 96 points

Lauren - 91 points

Joann - 75 points

Sunshine - 43 points

Rosa - 38 points

Ana - 32 points

JoAnne (NC) - 32 points

JoAnne - 28 points

Bonita - 23 points

Melike - 23 points

Well done to all our players :)

[AndaM]

Quarterly Challenges > Reading The Seasons - Winter
Duration: December 1st 2016 - February 28th 2017
11 + 2 Bonus

1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017) - Blood Vow (Black Dagger Legacy #2) by J.R. Ward 02/08/17

2. Read a book set in December, January or February.

3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover) - Impulse Control (Men of the Zodiac #1) by Amanda Usen 12/03/16

6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in) - Broken (LOST #1) by Cynthia Eden 02/09/17

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.

10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift) - Adam (Riding Hard #1) by Jennifer Ashley 02/18/17

11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party) - Shifter Planet by D.B. Reynolds 12/04/16

12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before) - Queen of Shadows (Shadow World #1) by Dianne Sylvan 12/08/16

13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight) - Heart Fire (Celta's Heartmates #13) by Robin D. Owens 12/06/16

14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)

15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis) - Jagged (Colorado Mountain #5) by Kristen Ashley 01/28/17

16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text. - Come Home to Me (Whiskey Creek #6) by Brenda Novak 01/29/17

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title. - Love Irresistibly (FBI/US Attorney #4) by Julie James 01/31/17

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance. -
Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways #1) by Lisa Kleypas 02/02/17

[[deleted user]]

Well done AndaM :)

[Marla]

Sorry, I never did a completion post for Msg #39:

Read the Season - Winter
Duration: 12/1/16 - 2/28/17
Level: Winter Wonderful (11-20 points)
Points: 13
Books: 12


TASKS

♥ 1. Read a book originally published in December, January or February of any year. (Bonus: originally published in December 2016 or Jan/Feb 2017)
This Is Where It Ends by Marieke Nijkamp (12/30/16) ~ Pub. January

♥ 2. Read a book set in December, January or February.
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han (12/6/16) ~ New Year's Day & Valentine's Day

♥ 3. Read a book with the letters C O L D somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Cold' in order in the title, so Cold, Colder, Scold etc)
Charlie Bone and the Red Knight by Jenny Nimmo (12/20/16)

♥ 4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Snow' in the title)
Sandstorm by James Rollins (2/5/17)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of winter. This can be as simple as a white cover. (Bonus: Actual winter scene on cover)

♥ 6. Snow – Read a book where bad weather is important to the story. (Bonus: Someone gets snowed in)
I Am Grimalkin by Joseph Delaney (12/26/16) ~ storm stops ship

7. Saint Nicholas - Read a book with an author OR character named Nicholas or Nick.

8. Hanukkah – Read a book with a Jewish character (Bonus: Hanukkah is celebrated in the story)

9. Christmas – Read a book set during Christmas.

♥ 10. Christmas – Read a book where somebody receives a gift. (Bonus: A Christmas gift)
Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare (1/10/17)

♥ 11. New Year's Eve - Read a book where characters attend a party (Bonus: A New Years Eve Party)
The Tokyo Cover Girls by Jackie Amsden (12/1/16)

♥ ♥ 12. New Year – Read a book that is first in a series (Bonus: Also by an author you have not read before)
The Healer by C.J. Anaya (12/16/16) - Healer #1 + Bonus

♥ 13. Resolutions - Read a book where somebody makes a resolution or sets a goal. (Bonus: The resolution made is - Stop smoking, cut down on alcohol, or lose weight)
Shadows in Flight by Orson Scott Card (12/5/16) ~ Bean's goal is the survival of his children

♥ 14. Twelfth Night (Jan 5/6) – Read a book with a number in the title (Bonus: The number 12 in the title)
The Revenge of Seven by Pittacus Lore (12/1/16)

♥ 15. Martin Luther King Day (US) – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in Atlanta or Memphis)
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (12/13/16) ~ Ohio

♥ 16. Chinese New Year - Read a book with a red cover.
by Matt de la Peña (1/22/17)

17. Chinese New Year - Read a book with the word 'rooster' somewhere in the text.

18. Mardi Gras – Read a book featuring a parade or carnival. (Bonus: A Mardi Gras parade)

19. Valentine's Day – Read a book with a heart on the cover or 'LOVE' in the title.

20. Valentine's Day – Read a book from one of these listopias - Love Stories, Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance.