BFTP: Jim Henson Tribute Challenge

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kendra!

[Suzanne]

The Lost Challenges
BFTP: Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2022 - 12/31/2022 (Duration: 6 months from your start date)

Progress: 20 out of 20

Join us in a 'Reading Tribute' to the greatest puppeteer of modern times, Jim Henson.

Read one book for each character listed.

RULES
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*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
*Each book may only be used for one task
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.

*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

Please see TLC Standard Challenge Rules for further details. (hide spoiler)]

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book OR a book with a bear shifter:
The Guncle by Steven Rowley - ***** - 7/6/2022 - 326 Pages

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover OR a book with a soft-spoken hero:
Joust by Mercedes Lackey - ***** - 7/21/2022 - 448 Pages - Soft-Spoken Hero

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair OR is a martial arts expert/assassin/warrior.
Kirk and Anne: Letters of Love, Laughter, and a Lifetime in Hollywood by Kirk Douglas - **** - 8/15/2022 - 240 Pages - Anne is blonde

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician OR a wolf shifter:
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker - ***** - 7/2/2022 - 280 Pages

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins OR an immortal main character:
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 7/9/2022 - 368 Pages - Immortal MC

6. Beaker: A book with a main character who has rotten luck or is an 'underdog'. (Always screws up before making it better.) OR a main character with red hair.
Irish Rose by Nora Roberts - *** - 8/4/2022 - 250 Pages - Red Hair

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military or police OR is called Sam, Samuel or Samantha:
In the Woods by Tana French - ***** - 7/18/2022 - 429 Pages - Police

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - ***** - 7/1/2022 - 382 Pages

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry OR is European (but not British)
Noel Street by Richard Paul Evans - **** - 7/26/2022 - 304 Pages - MC is a Waitress at a diner

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person' or some type of sea creature OR a sailor / pirate
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 9/21/2022 - 468 Pages - Sailor/Pirate

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet OR semi-human:
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - ***** - 8/1/2022 - 85 Pages

12. Camilla the Chicken: Main character is a bird shifter or dragon shifter OR a book with a bird on the cover
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston - ***** - 11/12/2022 - 368 Pages - Bird on Cover

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A sci-fi book OR a lady's man/heartthrob hero:
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red by Joyce Reardon - ***** - 7/24/2022 - 252 Pages - Lady's Man

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate OR a criminal of some sort:
Pachinko by Lee Min-jin - *** - 7/26/2022 - 490 Pages

SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber - ***** - 10/11/2022 - 336 Pages - Doesn't know where she came from

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood OR a book with a 'bromance'.
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - **** - 12/5/2022 - 359 Pages

3. Oscar the Grouch: Main character had a tortured past and is a grouch (or violent or bitter) because of it OR a book with a title or author that begins with O:
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel - **** - 7/11/2022 - 302 Pages - Tortured Past

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire OR a titled person (Lord, Count, Earl, Lady etc)
In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries - ***** - 11/15/2022 - 390 Pages

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover:
Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker - ***** - 7/29/2022 - 346 Pages

6. Elmo: A book with an annoying main character OR a red cover:
The Round House by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/28/2022 - 323 Pages

[JoAnne]

Welcome Suzanne!

[SANDYE]

BFTP - Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration - June 27 - December 27, 2019
Date Started: June 27, 2019
Date Completed: December 1, 2019

20 / 20

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book - Bed & Breakfast Bedlam (Logan Dickerson 1) by Abby L. Vandiver - 8/6/19

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover - At the Foot of the Rainbow by Gene Stratton-Porter - 7/20/19


3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde hair Purrfect Murder (Mysteries of Max 1) by Nic Saint - 7/18/19 - blonde haired Odelia Poole (MC) solves the crime and saves Chase from the killer

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician
All That Glitters (All That 1) by Tracy Krimmer - 11/21/19

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins I Am Girl Power by Katie Cross - 6/29/19 - Mark & JJ, twin brothers running a summer camp they created together

6. Beaker: A book with a main character who has rotten luck --The Final Arrangement (Flower Shop 1) by Annie Adams - 7/27/19

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is police - Gangs and Outlaws of Western Pennsylvania by Thomas White - 7/5/19

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' - Treated as Murder (Edith Horton 1) by Noreen Wainwright - 7/3/19 - MC, Edith Horton spends 20 years in an asylum after having a nervous breakdown - my personal favorite Muppet

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry - Strawberries & Crème Murder (Donut Hole 1) by Susan Gillard - 7/28/19 - Female MC, Heather Janke, owns her own donut shop

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a sailor / pirate - I Remember My First Time: A Sword and Sorcery Story by Dylan Doose - 11/29/19

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character semi-human. - Journey to Mermaid Kingdom (Tails of the Mermaids 1) by Celesta Thiessen - 11/29/19

12. Camilla the Chicken: Book with a bird on the cover
A Final Slice of Crime: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 13) by Donna Doyle - 12/1/19


13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): a lady's man /heartthrob hero.
Sunny Side Up (Deadline 1) by Sonia Parin - 6/29/19

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate - The Associate (Harper Ross 6) by Rachel Sinclair - 7/22/19 - Erik Gregorian is the boss of the Gregorian Clan in MI, which is part of the Armenian Power an organized crime organization in LA


SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character doesn't know who they are/where they come from. - Meredith Potts Halloween Cozy Mystery Set - Killer Amnesia by Meredith Potts - 10/16/19

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood - One Way Out (Red Crows MC 1) by Iris Sweetwater - 10/27/19 - Jade, male MC, is in a motorcycle gang

3. Oscar the Grouch: A book with a title or author that begins with O. - THE KING NEARLY DEAD: Satirical tale by Orlando Fernandes - 10/26/19

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire - Adventures of a Vegan Vamp (Vegan Vamp Mysteries 1) by Cate Lawley - 11/28/19

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight - Divorcees.Biz by Eileen Thornton - 7/11/19 - Lucy is on a diet and almost every dress she owns is too tight and won't zipper

6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
Blue Ribbon Revenge: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 8) by Donna Doyle - 11/30/19

[JoAnne]

Welcome SANDYE!

[SANDYE]

Challenge Completed - 12/1/19
Final Post! Goal Reached!

BFTP - Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration - June 27 - December 27, 2019
Date Started: June 27, 2019
Date Completed: December 1, 2019

20 / 20

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book - Bed & Breakfast Bedlam (Logan Dickerson 1) by Abby L. Vandiver - 8/6/19

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover - At the Foot of the Rainbow by Gene Stratton-Porter - 7/20/19


3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde hair Purrfect Murder (Mysteries of Max 1) by Nic Saint - 7/18/19 - blonde haired Odelia Poole (MC) solves the crime and saves Chase from the killer

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician
All That Glitters (All That 1) by Tracy Krimmer - 11/21/19

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins I Am Girl Power by Katie Cross - 6/29/19 - Mark & JJ, twin brothers running a summer camp they created together

6. Beaker: A book with a main character who has rotten luck --The Final Arrangement (Flower Shop 1) by Annie Adams - 7/27/19

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is police - Gangs and Outlaws of Western Pennsylvania by Thomas White - 7/5/19

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' - Treated as Murder (Edith Horton 1) by Noreen Wainwright - 7/3/19 - MC, Edith Horton spends 20 years in an asylum after having a nervous breakdown - my personal favorite Muppet

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry - Strawberries & Crème Murder (Donut Hole 1) by Susan Gillard - 7/28/19 - Female MC, Heather Janke, owns her own donut shop

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a sailor / pirate - I Remember My First Time: A Sword and Sorcery Story by Dylan Doose - 11/29/19

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character semi-human. - Journey to Mermaid Kingdom (Tails of the Mermaids 1) by Celesta Thiessen - 11/29/19

12. Camilla the Chicken: Book with a bird on the cover
A Final Slice of Crime: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 13) by Donna Doyle - 12/1/19


13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): a lady's man /heartthrob hero.
Sunny Side Up (Deadline 1) by Sonia Parin - 6/29/19

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate - The Associate (Harper Ross 6) by Rachel Sinclair - 7/22/19 - Erik Gregorian is the boss of the Gregorian Clan in MI, which is part of the Armenian Power an organized crime organization in LA


SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character doesn't know who they are/where they come from. - Meredith Potts Halloween Cozy Mystery Set - Killer Amnesia by Meredith Potts - 10/16/19

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood - One Way Out (Red Crows MC 1) by Iris Sweetwater - 10/27/19 - Jade, male MC, is in a motorcycle gang

3. Oscar the Grouch: A book with a title or author that begins with O. - THE KING NEARLY DEAD: Satirical tale by Orlando Fernandes - 10/26/19

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire - Adventures of a Vegan Vamp (Vegan Vamp Mysteries 1) by Cate Lawley - 11/28/19

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight - Divorcees.Biz by Eileen Thornton - 7/11/19 - Lucy is on a diet and almost every dress she owns is too tight and won't zipper

6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
Blue Ribbon Revenge: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 8) by Donna Doyle - 11/30/19

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO SANDYE!

[Kendra]

Completion Post:

Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: June 24th, 2019 to Dec. 23rd, 2019
20/20

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book OR a book with a bear shifter.
The Bride Test by Helen Hoang - Sept. 7th

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover OR a book with a soft-spoken hero.
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen - Oct. 20th

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair OR is a martial arts expert/assassin/warrior.
Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs - June 28th

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician OR a wolf shifter.
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs - July 2nd

5. Statler and Waldorf: A book with twins OR an immortal main character.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren - July 12th

6. Beaker: A book with a main character who has rotten luck or is an 'underdog'. (Always screws up before making it better.) OR a main character with red hair.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman - July 30th

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military or police OR is called Sam, Samuel or Samantha.
City of Golden Shadow by Tad Williams - Aug. 18th

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover.
Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs - June 30th

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry OR is European (but not British)
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman - June 27th

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person' or some type of sea creature OR a sailor / pirate
The Kingdom of Copper by S.A. Chakraborty - July 27th

11. Gonzo the Great: The main character is from another planet OR semi-human.
Storm Cursed by Patricia Briggs - July 5th

12. Camilla the Chicken: Main character is a bird shifter or dragon shifter OR a book with a bird on the cover
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia - Dec. 14th

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A sci-fi book OR a lady's man /heartthrob hero.
Not Our Kind by Kitty Zeldis - July 7th

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate OR a criminal of some sort.
Visions by Kelley Armstrong - July 18th

15. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from.
The Bird Tribunal by Agnes Ravatn - July 4th

16. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood OR a book with a 'bromance'.
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life: A Sortabiography by Eric Idle - July 13th

17. Oscar the Grouch: Main character had a tortured past and is a grouch (or violent or bitter) because of it OR a book with a title or author that begins with O.
Omens by Kelley Armstrong - July 16th

18. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire OR a titled person (Lord, Count, Earl, Lady etc)
Midnight Reckoning by Kendra Leigh Castle - July 4th

19. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover.
Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser - Aug. 26th

20. Elmo: A book with an annoying main character OR a red cover.
Betrayals by Kelley Armstrong - July 22nd

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Kendra!

[Frankie]

BFTP: Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: October 12, 2020-April 11, 2021

20/20 Completed. Finish!!

THE MUPPET SHOW
1. Fozzy Bear: Read a book with a bear shifter.
01.The Baby Shift: Delaware-Becca Fanning 3/16/21

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover.
02.Halo-R.C. Stephens 11/02/20

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
03.Wanting Shaw-Terri Anne Browning 12/22/20

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician.
04.Rocking Kin-Terri Anne Browning 1/03/21

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins.
05.Seeking Worthy Pursuits-MariaLisa deMora 3/13/21

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
06.Dirty Red-Tarryn Fisher 11/16/20

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is police and is called Sam.
07.Fatal Affair-Marie Force 10/31/20

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons'.
08.Protecting Sam-Abbie Zanders 4/07/21

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character is European (but not British)
(Irish)
09.Unintended-Georgia Cates 10/23/20

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person'.
10.Underneath -M.N. Arzu 3/31/21

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet.
11.Amaryllis-Jayne Castle 4/05/21

12. Camilla the Chicken: Main character is a dragon shifter.
12.Dragons Need Love, Too-Lani Lynn Vale 10/13/20

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A sci-fi book.
13.Dark Guardian Craved-I.T. Lucas 10/12/20

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate.
14.Bound by the Past-Cora Reilly 11/18/20


SESAME STREET
1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past.
15.False Front-Debbie Baldwin 3/05/21

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood.
16.Redemption-Georgia Cates 10/30/20

3. Oscar the Grouch: Read a book with a title or author that begins with O.
17.Old Fashioned-Kandi Steiner 10/17/20

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire.
18.Carnal Thirst: Dark Kisses-Sylvia Day 3/08/21

5. Cookie Monster: A book with food on the cover.
19.All for You-Melody Grace 4/06/21

6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
20.Dark Lover-J.R. Ward 11/23/20

[JoAnne]

Welcome Frankie!

[Frankie]

BFTP: Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: October 12, 2020-April 11, 2021

20/20 Completed. Finish!!

THE MUPPET SHOW
1. Fozzy Bear: Read a book with a bear shifter.
01.The Baby Shift: Delaware-Becca Fanning 3/16/21

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover.
02.Halo-R.C. Stephens 11/02/20

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
03.Wanting Shaw-Terri Anne Browning 12/22/20

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician.
04.Rocking Kin-Terri Anne Browning 1/03/21

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins.
05.Seeking Worthy Pursuits-MariaLisa deMora 3/13/21

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
06.Dirty Red-Tarryn Fisher 11/16/20

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is police and is called Sam.
07.Fatal Affair-Marie Force 10/31/20

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons'.
08.Protecting Sam-Abbie Zanders 4/07/21

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character is European (but not British)
(Irish)
09.Unintended-Georgia Cates 10/23/20

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person'.
10.Underneath -M.N. Arzu 3/31/21

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet.
11.Amaryllis-Jayne Castle 4/05/21

12. Camilla the Chicken: Main character is a dragon shifter.
12.Dragons Need Love, Too-Lani Lynn Vale 10/13/20

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A sci-fi book.
13.Dark Guardian Craved-I.T. Lucas 10/12/20

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate.
14.Bound by the Past-Cora Reilly 11/18/20


SESAME STREET
1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past.
15.False Front-Debbie Baldwin 3/05/21

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood.
16.Redemption-Georgia Cates 10/30/20

3. Oscar the Grouch: Read a book with a title or author that begins with O.
17.Old Fashioned-Kandi Steiner 10/17/20

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire.
18.Carnal Thirst: Dark Kisses-Sylvia Day 3/08/21

5. Cookie Monster: A book with food on the cover.
19.All for You-Melody Grace 4/06/21

6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
20.Dark Lover-J.R. Ward 11/23/20

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Frankie!

[Flying Snow]

Jim Henson Tribute Challenge

Join us in a 'Reading Tribute' to the greatest puppeteer of modern times, Jim Henson.

Read one book for each character listed.

Duration: 6 months from your start date


THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book OR a book with a bear shifter.

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover OR a book with a soft-spoken hero.

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair OR is a martial arts expert/assassin/warrior.

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician OR a wolf shifter.

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins OR an immortal main character.

6. Beaker: A book with a main character who has rotten luck or is an 'underdog'. (Always screws up before making it better.) OR a main character with red hair.

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military or police OR is called Sam, Samuel or Samantha.

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover.

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry OR is European (but not British)

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person' or some type of sea creature OR a sailor / pirate

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet OR semi-human.

12. Camilla the Chicken: Main character is a bird shifter or dragon shifter OR a book with a bird on the cover

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A sci-fi book OR a lady's man /heartthrob hero.

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate OR a criminal of some sort.


SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from.

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood OR a book with a 'bromance'.

3. Oscar the Grouch: Main character had a tortured past and is a grouch (or violent or bitter) because of it OR a book with a title or author that begins with O.

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire OR a titled person (Lord, Count, Earl, Lady etc)

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover.

6. Elmo: A book with an annoying main character OR a red cover.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Flying Snow!

[Shelly]

FINISHED

JIM HENSON

Join us in a 'Reading Tribute' to the greatest puppeteer of modern times, Jim Henson.

Read one book for each character listed.

Duration: 6 months from your start date

09/19/21 - 03/18/22

20/20 TASKS


THE MUPPET SHOW

🦃1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book.
Ukulele Murder - Leslie Langtry 11/28/21


🎃2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a soft-spoken hero.
Mrs. Morris and the Sorceress - Traci Wilton 10/29/21


🦃3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
That Touch of Ink - Diane Vallere 11/04/21


☃️4. Rowlf: Main character is a wolf shifter. The Accidental Werewolf - Dakota Cassidy 01/29/22


☃️5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins. Read and Buried - Eva Gates 01/23/22 Emily & Charlotte Washington


🦃6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
Seven Deadly Sequins - Julie Anne Lindsey 11/14/21


🍀7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military. Book, Line and Sinker - Jenn McKinlay 03/06/22 MIKE “Sully” Sullivan was a Navy Seal.


🎃8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover. Stitches and Witches - Nancy Warren 10/03/21 CAT


🍎9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry
Topped Chef Lucy Burdette 09/22/21 Hayley Snow is a Food Critic for Key Zest magazine


🎃10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person' or some type of sea creature. Sleeping with the Fishes - MaryJanice Davidson 10/11/21


🍎11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet OR 🍎semi-human. Cinder/Marissa Meyer 09/25/21 main character, CINDER, is a Cyborg. A cyborg is part human and part machine


🎃12. Camilla the Chicken: a book with a bird on the cover - Partners in Lime - Bree Baker 10/13/21


🎅🏻13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A lady's man /heartthrob hero.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder - Maria DiRico 12/21/21 SHANE


🎃14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a criminal of some sort.
Two Wicked Desserts - Lynn Cahoon 10/21/21 John Lewis is a murderer.



SESAME STREET

🦃1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from. The Pint of No Return - Ellie Alexander 11/25/21 SLOAN was in foster care most of her life and has no idea about her birth family


🎅🏻2. Bert & Ernie: Read a book with a 'bromance'. The Christmas Letter - Kathi Daley 12/14/21 - TONY & SHAGGY


🎃3. Oscar the Grouch: a book with a title or author that begins with O. Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 10/05/21


☃️4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire OR a titled person (Lord, Count, Earl, Lady etc) Mrs. Morris and the Vampire - Traci Wilton 01/13/22


🍎5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover. Engaged in Death - Stephanie Blackmoore 09/27/21


🎃6. Elmo: A book with a red cover. A Cast-Off Coven - Juliet Blackwell 10/10/21

[JoAnne]

Welcome Shelly!

[Shelly]

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Shelly!"

Thanks!

[Shelly]

FINISHED

JIM HENSON

Join us in a 'Reading Tribute' to the greatest puppeteer of modern times, Jim Henson.

Read one book for each character listed.

Duration: 6 months from your start date

09/19/21 - 03/18/22

20/20 TASKS


THE MUPPET SHOW

🦃1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book.
Ukulele Murder - Leslie Langtry 11/28/21


🎃2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a soft-spoken hero.
Mrs. Morris and the Sorceress - Traci Wilton 10/29/21


🦃3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
That Touch of Ink - Diane Vallere 11/04/21


☃️4. Rowlf: Main character is a wolf shifter. The Accidental Werewolf - Dakota Cassidy 01/29/22


☃️5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins. Read and Buried - Eva Gates 01/23/22 Emily & Charlotte Washington


🦃6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
Seven Deadly Sequins - Julie Anne Lindsey 11/14/21


🍀7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military. Book, Line and Sinker - Jenn McKinlay 03/06/22 MIKE “Sully” Sullivan was a Navy Seal.


🎃8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover. Stitches and Witches - Nancy Warren 10/03/21 CAT


🍎9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry
Topped Chef Lucy Burdette 09/22/21 Hayley Snow is a Food Critic for Key Zest magazine


🎃10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person' or some type of sea creature. Sleeping with the Fishes - MaryJanice Davidson 10/11/21


🍎11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet OR 🍎semi-human. Cinder/Marissa Meyer 09/25/21 main character, CINDER, is a Cyborg. A cyborg is part human and part machine


🎃12. Camilla the Chicken: a book with a bird on the cover - Partners in Lime - Bree Baker 10/13/21


🎅🏻13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A lady's man /heartthrob hero.
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Murder - Maria DiRico 12/21/21 SHANE


🎃14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a criminal of some sort.
Two Wicked Desserts - Lynn Cahoon 10/21/21 John Lewis is a murderer.



SESAME STREET

🦃1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from. The Pint of No Return - Ellie Alexander 11/25/21 SLOAN was in foster care most of her life and has no idea about her birth family


🎅🏻2. Bert & Ernie: Read a book with a 'bromance'. The Christmas Letter - Kathi Daley 12/14/21 - TONY & SHAGGY


🎃3. Oscar the Grouch: a book with a title or author that begins with O. Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 10/05/21


☃️4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire OR a titled person (Lord, Count, Earl, Lady etc) Mrs. Morris and the Vampire - Traci Wilton 01/13/22


🍎5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover. Engaged in Death - Stephanie Blackmoore 09/27/21


🎃6. Elmo: A book with a red cover. A Cast-Off Coven - Juliet Blackwell 10/10/21

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Shelly!

[Shannon]

Challenge dates: 3/18/22-9/18/22
Read: 20/20

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book. Based on a True Story by Norm Macdonald

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a soft-spoken hero The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle 4/13/22

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde . . . hair Just Haven't Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens 4/22/22

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician. The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak, 4/28/22

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with an immortal main character. Lovely War by Julie Berry 3/23/22

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair. Sunburn by Laura Lippman 4/18/22

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is called Sam, Samuel or Samantha. Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis 4/6/22 -- hero named Sam

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 4/5/22 -- Misfit main character and a cat on the cover!

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character is European (but not British) Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie 4/4/22 -- Hercule Poirot is Belgian.

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is . . . a sailor / pirate Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates by Howard Pyle 4/20/22

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet. The Humans by Matt Haig 3/29/22

12. Camilla the Chicken: bird on the cover Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 3/28/22

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A lady's man /heartthrob hero. I Hate You, Fuller James by Kelly Anne Blount 3/28/22

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is a criminal of some sort. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders by Stella Sands 3/24/22


SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past. I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh 3/30/22 (Jenna keeps her past secret.)

2. Bert & Ernie: A book with a 'bromance'. Mind Over Magic by William Rabkin 4/6/22 (Shawn/Gus bromance)

3. Oscar the Grouch: Main character had a tortured past and is a grouch (or violent or bitter) because of it. Don't Ever Get Old by Daniel Friedman 4/8/22 Buck Schatz is a grouch after surviving a POW camp and losing his son.

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a titled person Fancy Pants by Cathy Marie Hake 4/19/22 -- Lady Sydney Hartwell

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover. The Summons by Peter Lovesey 4/15/22 -- Peter Diamond is overweight and can't move as quickly as he should be able to.

6. Elmo: A book with an annoying main character:
Fallout by Sara Paretsky 3/31/22 (V.I. Warshawski annoys the people she questions: "It annoyed her when I knew something she thought belonged to her as an insider. I wanted her annoyed." -Part 13, 3:37)

[JoAnne]

Welcome Shannon!

[Shannon]

FINISHED!
Challenge dates: 3/18/22-9/18/22
Read: 20/20

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book. Based on a True Story by Norm Macdonald

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a soft-spoken hero The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle 4/13/22

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde . . . hair Just Haven't Met You Yet by Sophie Cousens 4/22/22

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician. The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak, 4/28/22

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with an immortal main character. Lovely War by Julie Berry 3/23/22

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair. Sunburn by Laura Lippman 4/18/22

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is called Sam, Samuel or Samantha. Eight Perfect Hours by Lia Louis 4/6/22 -- hero named Sam

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover. We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson 4/5/22 -- Misfit main character and a cat on the cover!

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character is European (but not British) Death on the Nile by Agatha Christie 4/4/22 -- Hercule Poirot is Belgian.

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is . . . a sailor / pirate Howard Pyle's Book of Pirates by Howard Pyle 4/20/22

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet. The Humans by Matt Haig 3/29/22

12. Camilla the Chicken: bird on the cover Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz 3/28/22

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A lady's man /heartthrob hero. I Hate You, Fuller James by Kelly Anne Blount 3/28/22

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is a criminal of some sort. The Dating Game Killer: The True Story of a TV Dating Show, a Violent Sociopath, and a Series of Brutal Murders by Stella Sands 3/24/22


SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past. I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh 3/30/22 (Jenna keeps her past secret.)

2. Bert & Ernie: A book with a 'bromance'. Mind Over Magic by William Rabkin 4/6/22 (Shawn/Gus bromance)

3. Oscar the Grouch: Main character had a tortured past and is a grouch (or violent or bitter) because of it. Don't Ever Get Old by Daniel Friedman 4/8/22 Buck Schatz is a grouch after surviving a POW camp and losing his son.

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a titled person Fancy Pants by Cathy Marie Hake 4/19/22 -- Lady Sydney Hartwell

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover. The Summons by Peter Lovesey 4/15/22 -- Peter Diamond is overweight and can't move as quickly as he should be able to.

6. Elmo: A book with an annoying main character:
Fallout by Sara Paretsky 3/31/22 (V.I. Warshawski annoys the people she questions: "It annoyed her when I knew something she thought belonged to her as an insider. I wanted her annoyed." -Part 13, 3:37)

[Frankie]

Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2022-October 31, 2022

20/20 Completed. Finished

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book.
Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet-Lucy Score 5/08/22

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover.
Fallen-Rebecca Zanetti 8/12/22


3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
(Jordan Poe)
Don't Look Now-Mary Burton 5/02/22

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician.
The Mixtape-Brittainy C. Cherry 5/06/22

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins.
(Kyle and Greer)
Looking for You-Kelly Elliott 6/08/22

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
(Charlotte)
Reckless Truths-Autumn Jones Lake 7/20/22

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military.
(Sterling)
Right To My Wrong-Lani Lynn Vale 6/05/22

8. Animal: Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Remy-Jessica Gadziala 5/07/22


9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry.
Lost and Found Sisters-Jill Shalvis 6/04/22

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a sailor / pirate
Captain Dreamboat-Tawna Fenske 10/01/22

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet OR semi-human.
You've Got Aliens-Fiona Roarke 5/11/22

12. Camilla the Chicken: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Linda's Midlife Crisis-Toni Pike 5/04/22


13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): Read a book with a lady's man /heartthrob hero.
King-Jamie Begley 5/12/22

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate OR a criminal of some sort.
Renegade Path-Autumn Jones Lake 8/15/22

SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from.
Winter's Redemption-Mary Stone 6/02/22

2. Bert & Ernie: Read a book with a 'bromance'.
Call Me Crazy-Melanie Harlow 5/01/22

3. Oscar the Grouch: Read a book with a title or author that begins with O.
Heather M. Orgeron-Alcohol You Later 5/06/22

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire.
Dark Stranger: The Dream-I.T. Lucas 10/06/22

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight.
Western Waves-Brittainy C. Cherry 5/12/22

6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
The Morning After-Lisa Jackson 5/26/22

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Shannon!


Welcome Frankie!

[Frankie]

Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2022-October 31, 2022

20/20 Completed. Finished

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book.
Riley Thorn and the Corpse in the Closet-Lucy Score 5/08/22

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover.
Fallen-Rebecca Zanetti 8/12/22


3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
(Jordan Poe)
Don't Look Now-Mary Burton 5/02/22

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician.
The Mixtape-Brittainy C. Cherry 5/06/22

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins.
(Kyle and Greer)
Looking for You-Kelly Elliott 6/08/22

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
(Charlotte)
Reckless Truths-Autumn Jones Lake 7/20/22

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military.
(Sterling)
Right To My Wrong-Lani Lynn Vale 6/05/22

8. Animal: Read a book with an animal on the cover.
Remy-Jessica Gadziala 5/07/22


9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry.
Lost and Found Sisters-Jill Shalvis 6/04/22

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a sailor / pirate
Captain Dreamboat-Tawna Fenske 10/01/22

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet OR semi-human.
You've Got Aliens-Fiona Roarke 5/11/22

12. Camilla the Chicken: Read a book with a bird on the cover.
Linda's Midlife Crisis-Toni Pike 5/04/22


13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): Read a book with a lady's man /heartthrob hero.
King-Jamie Begley 5/12/22

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate OR a criminal of some sort.
Renegade Path-Autumn Jones Lake 8/15/22

SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from.
Winter's Redemption-Mary Stone 6/02/22

2. Bert & Ernie: Read a book with a 'bromance'.
Call Me Crazy-Melanie Harlow 5/01/22

3. Oscar the Grouch: Read a book with a title or author that begins with O.
Heather M. Orgeron-Alcohol You Later 5/06/22

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire.
Dark Stranger: The Dream-I.T. Lucas 10/06/22

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight.
Western Waves-Brittainy C. Cherry 5/12/22

6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
The Morning After-Lisa Jackson 5/26/22

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Frankie!

[Suzanne]

Finished!

The Lost Challenges
BFTP: Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2022 - 12/31/2022 (Duration: 6 months from your start date)

Progress: 20 out of 20

Join us in a 'Reading Tribute' to the greatest puppeteer of modern times, Jim Henson.

Read one book for each character listed.

RULES
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*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
*Each book may only be used for one task
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.

*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

Please see TLC Standard Challenge Rules for further details. (hide spoiler)]

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book OR a book with a bear shifter:
The Guncle by Steven Rowley - ***** - 7/6/2022 - 326 Pages

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover OR a book with a soft-spoken hero:
Joust by Mercedes Lackey - ***** - 7/21/2022 - 448 Pages - Soft-Spoken Hero

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair OR is a martial arts expert/assassin/warrior.
Kirk and Anne: Letters of Love, Laughter, and a Lifetime in Hollywood by Kirk Douglas - **** - 8/15/2022 - 240 Pages - Anne is blonde

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician OR a wolf shifter:
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker - ***** - 7/2/2022 - 280 Pages

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins OR an immortal main character:
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 7/9/2022 - 368 Pages - Immortal MC

6. Beaker: A book with a main character who has rotten luck or is an 'underdog'. (Always screws up before making it better.) OR a main character with red hair.
Irish Rose by Nora Roberts - *** - 8/4/2022 - 250 Pages - Red Hair

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military or police OR is called Sam, Samuel or Samantha:
In the Woods by Tana French - ***** - 7/18/2022 - 429 Pages - Police

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons' or is a 'misfit' OR with an animal on the cover:
The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman - ***** - 7/1/2022 - 382 Pages

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry OR is European (but not British)
Noel Street by Richard Paul Evans - **** - 7/26/2022 - 304 Pages - MC is a Waitress at a diner

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person' or some type of sea creature OR a sailor / pirate
The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin - **** - 9/21/2022 - 468 Pages - Sailor/Pirate

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet OR semi-human:
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - ***** - 8/1/2022 - 85 Pages

12. Camilla the Chicken: Main character is a bird shifter or dragon shifter OR a book with a bird on the cover
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston - ***** - 11/12/2022 - 368 Pages - Bird on Cover

13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A sci-fi book OR a lady's man/heartthrob hero:
The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red by Joyce Reardon - ***** - 7/24/2022 - 252 Pages - Lady's Man

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate OR a criminal of some sort:
Pachinko by Lee Min-jin - *** - 7/26/2022 - 490 Pages

SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past OR doesn't know who they are/where they come from.
Midnight at the Blackbird Café by Heather Webber - ***** - 10/11/2022 - 336 Pages - Doesn't know where she came from

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood OR a book with a 'bromance'.
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - **** - 12/5/2022 - 359 Pages

3. Oscar the Grouch: Main character had a tortured past and is a grouch (or violent or bitter) because of it OR a book with a title or author that begins with O:
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel - **** - 7/11/2022 - 302 Pages - Tortured Past

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire OR a titled person (Lord, Count, Earl, Lady etc)
In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries - ***** - 11/15/2022 - 390 Pages

5. Cookie Monster: A character who struggles with their weight OR a book with food on the cover:
Live and Let Chai by Bree Baker - ***** - 7/29/2022 - 346 Pages

6. Elmo: A book with an annoying main character OR a red cover:
The Round House by Louise Erdrich - **** - 7/28/2022 - 323 Pages

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Suzanne!

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kathleen!

[Pinar]

Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: 4/6/2023 - 10/5/2023

18/20

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book:
Muhteşem Maurice ve Değişmiş Fareleri (The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents) by Terry Pratchett 4/22/23

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover OR a book with a soft-spoken hero.

3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair:
Altın Gözlü Kız (The Girl with the Golden Eyes) by Honoré de Balzac 5/7/23


4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician:
Üç Aynalı Kırk Oda (Turkish literature) by Murathan Mungan 4/20/23

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins:
Bende Ölen Sensin (Turkish literature) by Irmak Zileli 4/14/23

6. Beaker: A book with a main character who has rotten luck:
Âşık Kadınlar (Women As Lovers) by Elfriede Jelinek 5/1/23

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is military or police:
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher 5/1/23

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons':
Sığınak (The Hideout) by Egon Hostovský 4/18/23

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character is European (but not British):
Plaj (The Beach) by Cesare Pavese (MC, Doro is Italian) 4/6/23

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a mer-'person' or some type of sea creature OR a sailor / pirate

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet:
Into the Land of Unicorns (The Unicorn Chronicles, #1) by Bruce Coville 8/26/23

12. Camilla the Chicken: A book with a bird on the cover:
Zorbaların Elinde (The Violent Bear It Away) by Flannery O'Connor 6/4/23


13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): A sci-fi book:
Zaman Makinesi (The Time Machine) by H.G. Wells 6/26/23

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a character who is part of 'the mob' or a crime syndicate OR a criminal of some sort:
Pietr the Latvian by Georges Simenon 4/28/23

SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past:
Dolandırıcı Felix Krull'un İtirafları (Confessions of Felix Krull) by Thomas Mann 5/16/23

2. Bert & Ernie: Hero is pledged to a band of warriors/brotherhood:
Hong Gildong'un Hikayesi (The Story of Hong Gildong) by Heo Gyun 5/20/23

3. Oscar the Grouch: Main character had a tortured past and is a grouch (or violent or bitter) because of it:
Craving (Steel Brothers Saga, #1) by Helen Hardt 5/4/23

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a titled person (Lord, Count, Earl, Lady etc):
Lady Susan by Jane Austen 5/5/23

5. Cookie Monster: A book with food on the cover:
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo 7/24/23


6. Elmo: A book with an annoying main character:
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 5/20/23

[JoAnne]

Welcome Pinar!

[Frankie]

BFTP: Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: April 7, 2023-October 6, 2023

20/20 Completed. Finished

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book.
Fix Her Up-Tessa Bailey 4/29/23

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover.
Pall Bearers and Pepperoni-Patti Benning 6/17/23


3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
(Blonde Hair)
The One Real Thing-Samantha Young 4/09/23

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician.
Beneath the Stars-A.L. Jackson 6/10/23

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins.
Make You Mine-Laura Pavlov 5/10/23

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
Agony to Ashes-Autumn Jones Lake 6/22/23

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is police.
Save Her Soul-Lisa Regan 5/11/23

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons'.
Hollywood Taken-M.Z. Kelly 4/15/23

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry.
Code Name: Libra-Janie Crouch 4/09/23

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a sailor.
Annoyed At First Sight-Lani Lynn Vale 4/08/23

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet.
House of Gold-C.T. Rwizi 6/13/23

12. Camilla the Chicken: A book with a bird on the cover
Bickering Birds-Mildred Abbott 5/12/23


13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): Read a lady's man /heartthrob hero.
The Bachelor-Marni Mann 8/24/23

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a criminal of some sort.
Everybody Dies-J.A. Konrath 5/25/23


SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past.
Hollywood Underworld-M.Z. Kelly 5/13/23

2. Bert & Ernie: a book with a 'bromance'.
The Voices Are Back-Lani Lynn Vale 7/24/23

3. Oscar the Grouch: A book with a title or author that begins with O.
One Perfect Touch-Layla Hagen 5/13/23

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire
Dark Encounters of the Unexpected Kind-I.T. Lucas 9/25/23

5. Cookie Monster: A book with food on the cover.
Devil's Food Cake Murder-Joanne Fluke 4/11/23


6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
Fractured-Karin Slaughter 4/20/23

[JoAnne]

Welcome Frankie!

[JoAnne]

Wonderful Kathleen!

[Frankie]

BFTP: Jim Henson Tribute Challenge
Duration: April 7, 2023-October 6, 2023

20/20 Completed. Finished

THE MUPPET SHOW

1. Fozzy Bear: Read a funny book.
Fix Her Up-Tessa Bailey 4/29/23

2. Kermit the Frog: A book with a green cover.
Pall Bearers and Pepperoni-Patti Benning 6/17/23


3. Miss Piggy: A book with a heroine who has blonde/white/silver hair.
(Blonde Hair)
The One Real Thing-Samantha Young 4/09/23

4. Rowlf: Main character is a musician.
Beneath the Stars-A.L. Jackson 6/10/23

5. Statler and Waldorf: (the two old dudes): A book with twins.
Make You Mine-Laura Pavlov 5/10/23

6. Beaker: A book with a main character with red hair.
Agony to Ashes-Autumn Jones Lake 6/22/23

7. Sam the Eagle: Main character is police.
Save Her Soul-Lisa Regan 5/11/23

8. Animal: Main character is battling their 'inner demons'.
Hollywood Taken-M.Z. Kelly 4/15/23

9. The Swedish Chef: Main character works in the food industry.
Code Name: Libra-Janie Crouch 4/09/23

10. Pepe, The King Prawn: Main character is a sailor.
Annoyed At First Sight-Lani Lynn Vale 4/08/23

11. Gonzo the Great: (an alien of some sort): The main character is from another planet.
House of Gold-C.T. Rwizi 6/13/23

12. Camilla the Chicken: A book with a bird on the cover
Bickering Birds-Mildred Abbott 5/12/23


13. Link Hogthrob (Pigs in Space): Read a lady's man /heartthrob hero.
The Bachelor-Marni Mann 8/24/23

14. Johnny Fiama: A book with a criminal of some sort.
Everybody Dies-J.A. Konrath 5/25/23


SESAME STREET

1. Snuffleupagus: The main character has a secret past.
Hollywood Underworld-M.Z. Kelly 5/13/23

2. Bert & Ernie: a book with a 'bromance'.
The Voices Are Back-Lani Lynn Vale 7/24/23

3. Oscar the Grouch: A book with a title or author that begins with O.
One Perfect Touch-Layla Hagen 5/13/23

4. Count Von Count: Main character is a vampire
Dark Encounters of the Unexpected Kind-I.T. Lucas 9/25/23

5. Cookie Monster: A book with food on the cover.
Devil's Food Cake Murder-Joanne Fluke 4/11/23


6. Elmo: A book with a red cover.
Fractured-Karin Slaughter 4/20/23

[JoAnne]

Way to go Frankie!