Reading The Seasons - Autumn

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
TLC Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017
21+ points - Fantastic Fall
58/21+

TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
1 Point November Nauti Temptress Lora Leigh 9/9/17
1 Point October American Queen Sierra Simone 9/11/17
1 Point September Playboy Pilot Penelope Ward 9/23/17
1 Point September Rock Addiction Nalini Singh 9/30/17
1 Point October Burn for Me Ilona Andrews 10/2/17
1 Point October Cold Blooded Amanda Carlson 10/5/17
3 Points The Summer That Made Us Robyn Carr 10/14/17 Published September 5th 2017
3 Points The Rules of Magic Alice Hoffman 10/14/17 Published October 10th 2017
1 Point October Imprinted By The Alpha Jocelyn Thomas 10/21/17
1 Point October Last Song London Casey (Karolyn James) 10/28/17

2. Read a book set in September, October or November.
1 Point Hit the Spot J. Daniels 9/7/17
1 Point Y is for Yesterday Sue Grafton 9/10/17
1 Point October Pray for Silence Linda Castillo 9/12/17

3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)
1 Point The Study of Seduction Sabrina Jeffries 9/4/17
1 Point Justice for Mackenzie Susan Stoker 9/17/17

4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)
1 Point The Dead Will Tell Linda Castillo 9/27/17 p 212 Any chance I could get a piece of that cherry pie to go with the coffee?
3 Points Bonus: Dying Breath Heather Graham 10/8/17 p 222 "Apple pie for dessert," Lucy announced.
1 Point Nearly Departed in Deadwood Ann Charles 10/20/17 p 184 Between us, we forked down the last few pieces of one of Beatrice Geary’s homemade cherry pies.

5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
1 Point The Bourbon Kings J.R. Ward 9/14/17 trilogy
1 Point The Angels' Share J.R. Ward 9/15/17 trilogy
1 Point Breaking Silence Linda Castillo 9/22/17 Kate Burkholder #3
1 Point White Hot Ilona Andrews 10/9/17 trilogy
1 Point - #3 At Grave's End Jeaniene Frost 10/22/17
1 Point - #3 & Trilogy Wildfire Ilona Andrews 10/27/17

6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
1 Point The Secret Life of Violet Grant Beatriz Williams 9/13/17
1 Point Devil's Cut J.R. Ward 9/15/17
1 Point Midnight Riot Ben Aaronovitch 10/15/17
1 Point Tombstone Courage J.A. Jance 10/26/17

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
1 Point Waiting for Wyatt: A Red Dirt Novel S.D. Hendrickson 9/29/17
1 Point Country Kisses Addison Moore 10/6/17

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.
1 Point - Drink Beer Gone Missing Linda Castillo 9/23/17

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
1 Point Everything We Keep Kerry Lonsdale 9/1/17
1 Point Love You More Lisa Gardner 9/4/17
1 Point Cast in Angelfire S.M. Reine 10/3/17
1 Point Kissing Sin Keri Arthur 10/17/17
1 Point The Whizz Pop Chocolate Shop Kate Saunders 10/17/17
1 Point The Dirt on Ninth Grave Darynda Jones 10/20/17

12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.
1 Point - Boat Wicked Charms Janet Evanovich 9/20/17
1 Point - Both The Firebird Susanna Kearsley 10/5/17
1 Point - Boat Struck Amanda Carlson 10/10/17
1 Point - Boat Red Blooded Amanda Carlson 10/29/17

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)

14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)
1 Point Dark Rites Heather Graham 10/8/17
1 Point First Drop of Crimson Jeaniene Frost 10/31/17

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.
1 Point - Ghost One Stiletto in the Grave Jason Krumbine 10/11/17
1 Point - Ghost One Grave at a Time Jeaniene Frost 10/25/17

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)
1 Point How to Hang a Witch Adriana Mather 10/19/17

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)
1 Point Only Yours Susan Mallery 9/2/17 p 18 He’d seen the damage fireworks could do to the human body.

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
1 Point Map of the Heart Susan Wiggs 9/25/17

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)
1 Point Less than a Treason Dana Stabenow 9/16/17 p 291
Thanksgiving dinner was a lavish affair, fourteen Park rats crowded around a table loaded with everything good to eat.
1 Point Accidental Sire Molly Harper 10/7/17 p 64 There were only a handful of solid-food-eating guests, but Tess had spent the afternoon preparing a full Thanksgiving feast.

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)
1 Point - Character Duet in September Gina Ardito 9/18/17
1 Point - Character Desert Heat J.A. Jance 9/25/17

[Melanie]

Well done. 58 points is amazing.

[JoAnne]

Thanks Melanie! I could not handle another month! LOL Too many new challenges for November.

[Melanie]

I know. I seem to be just doing the minimal number for the highest level then moving on to other challenges.

[JoAnne]

Melanie wrote: "I know. I seem to be just doing the minimal number for the highest level then moving on to other challenges."

I'm in a team challenge in another group and you can only read a certain genre each month. I want to do a great job and have my team win but it's hard to get other challenges done.

November is YA so hopefully I can get more variety.

[Melanie]

What is your favourite genre?

I seem to read a lot of Historical Fiction, Thrillers and Non-fiction.

[JoAnne]

I'll read just about anything that's interesting but it's tough only reading Paranormal/Fantasy for a month. A couple of times I read a romance and then a mystery - just to get a break. In September the genre was mystery/thriller/suspense, which is ok because it's not just the good supes against the bad ones.

I don't read much non-fiction except for food books - cookbooks or biographies about chefs.

[Melanie]

I think you might be in the same group as I am. I'm not doing the monthly themes challenge now but I did when it was part of the ships.

[JoAnne]

Melanie wrote: "I think you might be in the same group as I am. I'm not doing the monthly themes challenge now but I did when it was part of the ships."

It's AMMP. I did not realize what I has signed up for because I must have missed the instructions - I went in as a replacement.

[Melanie]

Yes AMMP. I chose not to sign up for this round as I felt it was too restrictive having to still to one genre.

[JoAnne]

Melanie wrote: "Yes AMMP. I chose not to sign up for this round as I felt it was too restrictive having to still to one genre."

I won't do it again!

[JoAnne]

Finished on post 12 - you have me finishing before this but it should be linked to JoAnne the moderator

TLC Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017
Read 31 books 63 points

21+ points - Fantastic Fall

TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
Maybe This Christmas (Colorado Ice, #3) by Jennifer Snow 9/3/17 4stars (September 26, 2017)
Second Chance Girl (Happily Inc, #2) by Susan Mallery 9/9/17 4stars (September 26, 2017)
Back in the Game (Champion Valley, #2) by Erin Kern 9/10/17 4stars (October 31, 2017)
Can't Walk Away (Nashville Dreams #1) by Sandy James 9/12/17 4stars (October 10, 2017)
A Christmas Affair (Ransom Canyon) by Jodi Thomas 9/22/17 4stars (October 1, 2017)
A Season of You (Cloud Bay #2) by Emma Douglas 9/30/17 3.5stars (October 3, 2017)
A Snow Country Christmas (The Carsons of Mustang Creek, #4) by Linda Lael Miller 10/1/17 4stars (September 26, 2017)
Cowboy Dreamin' by Sandy Sullivan, Allison Merritt, Stephanie Berget, Paty Jager, RaeAnne Hadley and D'Ann Lindun 10/10/17 4stars (September 15, 2017)
Christmastime Cowboy (Copper Ridge #10) by Maisey Yates 10/14/17 4stars (October 24, 2017)
Holiday Spice (The Shaughnessy Brothers, #6) by Samantha Chase 10/15/17 5stars (October 3, 2017)
Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber 10/16/17 4stars
The Quilting Circle (Wells Landing Quilting Circle #1-3) by Amy Lillard 10/27/17 5stars (October 31, 2017)
Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Bluff Point #2, by Jenn McKinlay 10/30/17 4.5stars (September 26, 2017)

2. Read a book set in September, October or November.
A Daughter's a Daughter by Irene Vartanoff 10/1917 4stars (book begins in September)

4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)
Fever by Mary Beth Keane 9/26/17 4stars (pg 236 - ... she knew that sometimes those stale pastries and cookies and slices of pie never made it to Thirty-Third Street. Sometimes those two rascals found a patch of sidewalk, set themselves up on the ground, and ate every last crumb.)
Lakeshore Legend (The McAdams Sisters #2) by Shannyn Leah 10/22/17 4stars (Elaine makes apple pie Kindle location 2992 - Fresh baked apple pie sat on the counter when he returned home and he helped himself. ..."In the kitchen," he replied, between mouthfuls.)

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Lakeshore Secrets (The McAdams Sisters, #1) by Shannyn Leah 9/5/17 4stars (Kate quits job and is opening a business with her sisters)
It Had to be You by Susan Andersen 9/17/17 4stars (Lena/Lola - singer in Booker's speakeasy)
Just a Little Christmas by Janet Dailey 10/4/17 3stars (Ellie working for Merle's yarn store to give it a website, allow online ordering and giving it a presence on social media)
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult 10/24/17 4stars (Ruth at McDonald's)
Any Dream Will Do by Debbie Macomber 11/1/17 5stars (Shay as a waitress)


8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
The Makeover 2 by J.L. Starr 9/2/17 3stars (Jane)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.
Falling for You...Again by Kate Curran 10/5/17 4stars (Ethan, bar)

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
Texas Fierce (The Tylers of Texas) by Janet Dailey 9/17/17 4stars (Bull, Jasper)
The Irishman's Christmas Gamble (Wager of Hearts #2.5) by Nancy Herkness 10/2/17 3stars (Liam and Frankie, Irish Coffee)

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)
No Time to Explain (Barefoot William #6) by Kate Angell 9/6/17 4stars (The Rogues baseball team and team players Joe, Rylan, Halo, Pax amongst others)

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)
Murder Wears Mittens (Seaside Knitters Society, #1) (Seaside Knitters Mystery, #12) by Sally Goldenbaum 9/21/17 4stars (outdoor market)
Need You Now (Cloud Bay #1) by Emma Douglas 9/24/17 4stars (CloudFest Music Festival)
A Blessing and a Curse by ReShonda Tate Billingsley and Victoria Christopher Murray 10/28/17 4stars (Jackson Family Reunion in AL)

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs 9/1/17 5stars (Hank - paratrooper in WWII in France) 3 points
Any Day Now (Sullivan's Crossing #2) by Robyn Carr 9/15/17 5stars (Dakota in the Army deployed to Afghanistan)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO JoAnne!

Sorry, sometimes I am whizzing through these notifications so fast!

Have you read Virginia Kantra or JoAnn Ross?
We seem to like a lot of the same authors.

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO JoAnne!

Sorry, sometimes I am whizzing through these notifications so fast!

Have you read Virginia Kantra or JoAnn Ross?
We seem to like a lot of the same aut..."

I've looked at JoAnn Ross' books a lot but never read any.
Haven't heard of Virginia Kantra
May be adding some books to my TBR pile!

[Karen ♐]

Finished - Thanks for a great Challenge!

TLC Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017
21 pts

21+ points - Fantastic Fall

TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017) - Pub 10/3/17 - Bad Reputation Nicole Edwards - 9/20 - 1 pt / 2 bonus pts

2. Read a book set in September, October or November. - Gansett After Dark Marie Force - 9/7 - 1 pt

3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title) - Dangerous Boys and Their Toy Shayla Black - 9/11 - 1 pt

4. Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc) - Pg 256 - Amy took one look at him and promptly served him a double bacon blue burger and a huge helping of pie. - Head Over Heels Jill Shalvis - 9/24 - 1 pt

5. Read a book in a trilogy. - The Knight Skye Warren - 9/6 - 1 pt

6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose - Yellow-102C. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover) - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 10/8 - 1 pt

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job. - Burnout Tee O'Fallon - 9/29 - 1 pt

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student - Fading E.K. Blair - 9/10 - 1 pt

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover) - Robyn Carr - 10/9 - 1 pt / Bonus pts - 2

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house. - Pg 34 - Beer? Ted says from across the bar. - Wicked Lust Sawyer Bennett - 9/26 - 1 pt

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee. - Midnight Ride Cat Johnson - 9/7 - 1 pt

12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)

14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party) - Sinners at the Altar Olivia Cunning - 9/16 - 1 pt - 2 bonus pt

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night) - Loc 1937 - My eyes closed involuntarily as I released, the fireworks between my legs - Sing C.D. Reiss - 9/4- 1 pt

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2) - Don't Let Go Marliss Melton - 10/17 - 1 pt

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with a character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland) - MC's father - Into the Fire Amanda Usen - 11/3 - 1 pt

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Karen!!

[Sandra]

ALL DONE!

21+ points - Fantastic Fall
POINTS - 86

TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
Seaside Whispers - Melissa Foster (Nov 2016) - 11 SEPT - 1
Yours for the Taking - Robin Kaye (Nov 2010) - 20 SEPT - 1
Takedown Twenty - Janet Evanovich (Nov 2013) - 26 SEPT - 1
Matched - S. E. Lund (Sept 2017) - 1 OCT - 3
Deathless & Divided - Bethany-Kris (Sept 2015) - 7 OCT - 1
Pretty Broken Dolls - Ker Dukey (Sept 2017) - 16 OCT - 3
HOT SEAL Rescue - Lynn Raye Harris (Sept 2016) - 18 OCT - 1
You Do Something to Me - Bella Andre (Oct 2017) - 19 OCT - 3
Origin - Dan Brown (Oct 2017) - 21 OCT - 3
Crushing on Love - Melissa Foster (Sept 2016) - 24 OCT - 1
Mr. President - Katy Evans(Oct 2016) - 25 OCT - 1
Gun Shy - Lili St. Germain (Oct 2017) - 26 OCT - 3
Troublemaker - Deborah Bladon (Sept 2017) - 1 NOV - 3
The Ghostwriter - Alessandra Torre (Oct 2017) - 2 NOV - 3
Ripples - Aleatha Romig (Oct 2107) - 3 NOV - 3
Hard Wood - Lauren Blakely (Oct 2017) - 4 NOV - 3
Red Hot Kisses - Addison Moore (Oct 2017) - 7 NOV - 3
Jax - Cristin Harber (Oct 2017) - 8 NOV - 3
Matched with a Hot SEAL - Cat Johnson (Oct 2017) - 8 NOV - 3
Hooking Up - Helena Hunting (Nov 2017) - 12 NOV - 3
Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich (Nov 2017) - 19 NOV - 3


3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)
Notorious - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 17 SEPT - 1
Survivor In Death - J.D. Robb - 10 OCT - 1
It Ends with Us - Colleen Hoover - 21 OCT - 1


5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
Breakfast in Bed - Robin Kaye (No 3)- 3 SEPT - 1
Troubles and Treats - Tara Sivec (No 3) - 7 SEPT - 1
Wildfire - Ilona Andrews (Trilogy) - 13 SEPT - 1
Scarless & Sacred - Bethany-Kris (No 3) - 8 OCT - 1
Beta - Jasinda Wilder (Trilogy) - 9 OCT - 1
Thunder Horse Redemption - Elle James (No 3) - 13 OCT - 1
Pretty New Doll - Ker Dukey (No 3) - 15 OCT - 1
Rock Redemption - Nalini Singh (No 3) - 27 OCT - 1


7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Chances Are - Christy Reece - 8 SEPT - 1
The Job - Claire Adams - 3 OCT - 1
Becoming a Jett Girl - Meghan Quinn - 17 OCT - 1


8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J.K. Rowling - 1 SEPT - 1
Salacious - A. Zavarelli - 9 SEPT - 1
A Girl by Any Other Name - M.K. Schiller - 15 OCT - 1
Twilight - Stephenie Meyer - 22 OCT - 1
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J.K. Rowling - 28 OCT - 1


9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)
Futures and Frosting - Tara Sivec - 5 SEPT - 1
Cream Puff Killer - Leighann Dobbs - 25 SEPT - 1


10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.
The Mighty Quinns: Kellan - Kate Hoffmann (Drinks beer) - 15 OCT - 1


11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
Big Jack - J.D. Robb - 16 SEPT - 1
Top Secret Twenty-One - Janet Evanovich - 30 SEPT - 1
A Legal Affair: The Complete Series - M.S. Parker - 9 OCT - 1
Origin in Death - J.D. Robb - 14 OCT - 1


12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.
Hard to Hold - Incy Black (Kidnapped & brought to a boat) - 19 SEPT - 1


13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)
The Client - M.S. Parker (Fighter) - 18 SEPT - 1


14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)
Mercy - Debra Anastasia (MC dresses in costumes for work) - 24 SEPT - 1
All of Me: My Extraordinary Life - Barbara Windsor (Barbara goes to Elton John's 50th birthday costume party) - 6 OCT - 1
Pretty Stolen Dolls - Ker Dukey (Kidnapper dresses victims like dolls) - 14 OCT - 1
Pretty Lost Dolls - Ker Dukey(Kidnapper dresses victims like dolls) - 15 OCT - 1


16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)
Evening Class - Maeve Binchy (Set in Ireland) - 10 SEPT - 3


18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
Cover of Darkness - Kaylea Cross - 6 SEPT - 1
Relentless - Kaylea Cross - 25 OCT - 1

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Sandra!

[Melanie]

COMPLETION POST

TLC Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017

5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall

Total points: 24

TASKS
1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
The Seven Sisters - Lucinda Riley - 9/13/2017 - November (1 pt)
The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir - Anh Do - 9/18/2017 - September (1 pt)
The Chemist - Stephenie Meyer - 10/25/2017 - November (1 pt)
Sanctuary - Judy Nunn - 11/8/2017 - October 2017 (3 pts)

2. Read a book set in September, October or November.

3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)

4. Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)
Eleven on Top - Janet Evanovich - 11/7/2017
How it fits: Stephanie eats apple pie ('I settled on a piece of apple pie and carted the coffee and pie back to the dining room' pg 38) - 3 pts

5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
The Knife of Never Letting Go - Patrick Ness - 9/17/2017 - Chaos Walking trilogy (1 pt)

6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
Lullaby Girl - Aly Sidgwick - 9/11/2017 - Neutral Grey (1 pt)

The Choice - Samantha King - 10/09/2017 - Shaded Spruce (1 pt)

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
The Lucky One - Nicholas Sparks - 9/4/2017 - MC Logan starts work at the dog kennels (1 pt)

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
The Lucky One - Caroline Overington - 10/13/2017 - Eden (1 pt)
The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas - 10/18/2017 - Starr (1 pt)

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)
Left Neglected - Lisa Genova - 11/2/2017 - Apple on cover (3 pts)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
China Baby Love: An Australian Grandmother's life-changing mission to help China's orphans - Jane Hutcheon - 10/1/2017
How it fits: MC Linda makes a speciality coffee drink with instant coffee, one part milk and one part water. (1 pt)

The Darkest Secret - Alex Marwood - 10/29/2017
'She goes downstairs to make more coffee... The coffee is good, and strong; filter, the way she likes it.' pgs 474-5 (1 pt)

12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.
The Best We Could Do - Thi Bui - 9/12/2017 - migrates from Vietnam to USA (1 pt)

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)

14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern - 9/30/2017
How it fits: Members of the circus dress in costumes as part of the circus colour pattern. (1 pt)
Pet Sematary - Stephen King - 11/12/2017
How it fits: Ellie dressed up as a witch for trick or treating (3 pts)

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
The Islands - Di Morrissey - 10/23/2017 - Bradley is in the US Navy (1 pt)

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Melanie!

[Suzanne]

Finished!!

The Lost Challenges
Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017

Progress: 18 +4 BONUS out of 21
21+ points - Fantastic Fall

Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

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 orange / brown covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:
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TASK: Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)
You read a book with food on the cover = 1 point for the item : Total 1 point
You read a book with an apple on the cover = 1 point for the item + 2 points for the apple : Total 3 points
Please keep a record of your points total at the top of your post. (hide spoiler)]

CHALLENGE RULES
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*Each book may only be used for one task. (For example, you might read a book that is set in October, where somebody dresses up for Halloween - you can count this book for task 2 OR 11 but not both)
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* 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.
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TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017):
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 10/3/2017 - 586 Pages - October 2012
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/7/2017 - 237 Pages - Published November 2015

2. Read a book set in September, October or November:
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver - ***** - 9/25/2017 - 508 Pages

3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts - ***** - 9/20/2017 - 138 Pages

4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc) *BONUS*
"We are going to dine tonight in our rooms, with our family, sharing hamburgers, french fries, and apple pie a la mode." Page 278
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan - ***** - 11/15/2017 - 288 Pages

5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
End of Days by Susan Ee - *** - 9/5/2017 - 344 Pages

6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer - **** - 9/21/2017 - 316 Pages - Autumn Maple

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts - ***** - 9/19/2017 - 437 Pages

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
Burned by P.C. Cast - ** - 9/11/2017 - 323 Pages

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James - **** - 9/12/2017 - 300 Pages - goes to a bar to drink beer

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee. "Let's gether a chair and some coffee and stop standing around in front of big glass windows making targets of ourselves." Page 77
Side Jobs: Stories from the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher - ***** - 9/28/2017 - 418 Pages

12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed - ***** - 9/1/2017 - 315 Pages

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 9/29/2017 - 400 Pages - Football Player

14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)
Lightning Strikes by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/20/2017 - 384 Pages - Theater Costumes

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 Pages - Fortune told

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland):
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks - ***** - 10/21/2017 - 323 Pages - BONUS Wedding in Scotland

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night): "They say there are only three reasons to go to South Carolina: to get fireworks, to get married, and to get dentures—or if you are having a good day, all three." Page 100
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling - ** - 10/10/2017 - 573 Pages

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Suzanne!

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Sarah!

[JoAnne]

Will there be a Winter challenge starting tomorrow?

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "Will there be a Winter challenge starting tomorrow?"

No, I am holding off until a few days before Dec 21st - to make it a little more seasonal. that way we'll have more time at the end.

[JoAnne]

JoAnne wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Will there be a Winter challenge starting tomorrow?"

No, I am holding off until a few days before Dec 21st - to make it a little more seasonal. that way we'll have more time at the ..."

I like that which is more in keeping with when the season really is
Thanks!

[Rina]

Finished!

TLC Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017
Points: 65

TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
Aschenkind: Thriller, Sofie Rathjens, 05.09.2017 - published in November 2016 - 1 point
Und du kommst auch drin vor, Alina Bronsky, 06.09.2017 - published in September 2017 - 3 points
Pasta mista 1: Fünf Zutaten für die Liebe, Susanne Fülscher, 03.10.2017 - published in September 2017 - 3 points
The Chosen One, Isabell May, 04.10.2017 - published in October 2017 - 3 points
Du Bist Mein Feuer, Isabelle Ronin, 10.11.2017 - published in October 2017 - 3 points
Crimson Lake, Candice Fox, 19.10.2017 - published in October 2017 - 3 points
The Dying Place, Luca Veste, 25.10.2017 - published in October 2014 - 1 point
Alice in Zombieland, Gena Showalter, 27.10.2017 - published in September 2012 - 1 point
Carry On, Rainbow Rowell, 05.11.2017 - published in October 2015 - 1 point
Dunkel Land, Roxann Hill, 11.11.2017 - published in November 2017 - 3 points
Untiefen, Sheena Kamal, 15.11.2017 - published in November 2017 - 3 points
Der Stier und das Mädchen, Stefán Máni, 27.11.2017 - published in November 2017 - 3 points

2. Read a book set in September, October or November.

3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)
Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, 25.09.2017 - 1 point
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing, Marie Kondō, 14.10.2017 - 1 point
From the Earth to the Moon, Direct in Ninety-Seven Hours and Twenty Minutes, Jules Verne, 18.11.2017 - 1 point

4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)
Omens, Kelley Armstrong, 10.09.2017 - Olivia eats an apple pie in the diner - "I would love a slice of apple pie if you get a sec, Trudy.", p. 304 - 3 points
Blutschmuck, Petra Mattfeldt, 19.09.2017 - "Kann ich Ihnen vielleicht etwas anbieten? Ich habe habe einen frischen Apfelkuchen da." (="Can I offer you something? I have a fresh apple pie here"), chapter 6 - 3 points

5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
Boundless, Cynthia Hand, 24.09.2017 - Unearthly #3 - 1 point
The Queen of Zombie Hearts, Gena Showalter, 30.10.2017 - White Rabbit Chronicles #3 - 1 point
Deceptions, Kelley Armstrong, 30.11.2017 - Cainsville #3 - 1 point

6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Invincible Summer, Alice Adams, 13.09.2017 - Eva starts a new job in the beginning of the book - 1 point
Visions, Kelley Armstrong, 18.09.2017 - Olivia starts working for Gabriel. - 1 point
The Devil Wears Prada, Lauren Weisberger, 23.09.2017 - Andy starts a new job in the beginning of the book - 1 point
Moon Called, Patricia Briggs, 12.10.2017 - Gabriel starts a new job at Mercy's garage - 1 point

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
The Woman in Cabin 10, Ruth Ware, 15.09.2017 - MC drinks coffee for breakfast. - 1 point
Vanish: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel, Tess Gerritsen, 22.09.2017 - Jane drinks coffee a couple of times - 1 point
Perfect Strangers, Dani Atkins, 02.10.2017 - Logan drinks coffee at the airport - 1 point
Homegoing, Yaa Gyasi, 03.11.2017 - Marjorie drinks coffee. - 1 point
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, Joanne Fluke, 08.11.2017 - Hannah drinks a lot of coffee - 1 point
Candy for Christmas, Joanne Fluke, 08.11.2017 - Hannah drinks coffee - 1 point

12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.
Die Buchspringer, Mechthild Gläser, 03.09.2017 - Amy and Alexis travel to their home island by boat - 1 point
Three Men in a Boat, Jerome K. Jerome, 29.09.2017 - characters travel by boat - 1 point
Outlander, Diana Gabaldon, 14.11.2017 - Claire, Jamie and Murtagh travel to France by boat. - 1 point

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)

14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)
Leave Me, Gayle Forman, 07.10.2017 - Oscar and Liv dress up for a Halloween Costume Party at school. - 3 points
Through the Zombie Glass, Gena Showalter, 29.10.2017 - Cole, Ali, Kat dress up for a Halloween Party at a night club. - 3 points
Seelendunkel, Rebecca Drake, 31.10.2017 - Sophia dresses up for a Halloween party.

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)
Radiant, Cynthia Hand, 24.09.2017 - "If we were back home in Wyoming we’d be celebrating, eating watermelon, and watching the fireworks over Jackson Hole, making fun of tourists.", p. 4 - 1 point
The Time of Contempt, Andrzej Sapkowski, 29.09.2017 - "But do it quietly, on tiptoe, without any fuss, commotion or fireworks", chapter 4 - 1 point
Gone Without a Trace, Mary Torjussen, 19.11.2017 - "He'd rather be in bed watching the fireworks", p. 264 - 1 point

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Rina!!

[~Melissa~]

Done - thanks for hosting!!

TLC Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
18 points

TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
A Christmas Hex (pub'd 10/31/16) 9/6/17 3♥
Cold Days (pub'd 11/27/12) 9/10/17 4♥
Kill Game (pub'd 10/17) 11/14/17 4♥ (BONUS)
Mending Noel (pub'd 11/12) 11/20/17 3♥
Wild Wild Hex (pub'd 10/17 ) 11/26/17 3♥ (BONUS)
Cronin's Key III (pub'd 9/15) 10/27/17 4♥
The Closer You Get (pub'd 11/11) 10/26/17 3♥
Submissive Angel (pub'd 11/13) 10/23/17 3♥
Dangerous Spirits (pub'd 9/15) 10/19/17 3♥
2. Read a book set in September, October or November.

3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)
Mistletoe Reunion in Loveland 11/19/17 3♥
The Bones of Our Fathers 11/19/17 4♥
The Outlaw Demon Wails 11/16/17 4♥
Nervous: The New Dungeon 11/11/17 3.5♥
4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)

5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
Hexslayer 11/24/17 4♥


6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
Be a Bad Boy (premed student) 9/6/17 3♥

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
Cronin's Key (Alec is a coffee drinker) 9/6/17 4♥

12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)

14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Melissa!

[Hannah]

I got to 37 points....

I'm in. Upping to level Fantastic Fall.
Running total: 37 points

TLC Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017

5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall

TASKS

✔️1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
Blind Spot, Dani Pettrey, 9/6/17
(Review copy of a book coming out in October 2017)
+3 points
An Inconvenient Beauty, Kristi Ann Hunter, 10/21/17, 4 stars; published September 2017
+3 points
The Making of a Marchioness, Frances Hodgson Burnett, 10/26/17, 5 stars; published September 1901
+1 point
12 Days at Bleakly Manor, Michelle Griep, 10/26/17, 5 stars; published September 2017
+ 3 points
A Dangerous Legacy, Elizabeth Camden, 10/17/17, 4 stars; published October 2017
+3 points

2. Read a book set in September, October or November.

✔️✔️3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)
The Nuts, Georg Evers, 9/2/17, 2 stars
+3 points
Under the Country Sky by Grace S. Richmond, 10/16
+1 point

4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)

5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
Force of Nature, Dana Mentink, 10/25/17, 4 stars; #2 in a trilogy
+1 point
For the Record, Regina Jennings, 10/27/17, 4.5 stars; #3 in a trilogy
+1 point

✔️6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
by Joanna Davidson Politano, 10/17
Color: Neutral Gray
+1 point

✔️7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
A Name Unknown, Roseanna M. White, 10/11/17
+1 point
Ladies Must Live, Alice Duer Miller, 10/20/17, 4.5 stars; Riatt changes jobs partway through the story
+1 point

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
Red Like Crimson, Janice Thompson, 10/22/17, 5 stars; Preface shows two MCs in college, plus later section has third major character in grade school
+1 point

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.

✔️✔️11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
Deadly Pursuit, Irene Hannon, 10/6
+1 point
Hope Harbor, Irene Hannon, 10/10
+1 point
Out Of The Blue, Janice Thompson, 10/22/17, 4.5 stars
+1 point


✔️12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.
My Friend the Chauffeur, C.N. and A.M. Williamson, 10/11/17 (being kidnapped by boat counts, right?)
+1 point
My Friend’s Wife: Or, York, You’re Wanted, John Lang, 10/23/17, 1 star; by boat from India to England
+1 point

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)
White As Snow, Janice Thompson, 10/26/17, 4 stars; professional football player
+1 point

✔️14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)
The Circular Staircase, Mary Roberts Rinehart, 9/30/17
(Character in the mystery disguises himself to hide from another. False hair and all.)
+ 1 point

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)
Michaela's Choice, Lisa Harris, 10/15/17, 4.5 stars; MC hosts a fall party for the town
+1 point

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
A Doctor's Heart, Cynthia Hickey, 10/26/17, 3.5 stars; WW2 military doctor
+3 stars
Canteen Dreams, Cara Putman, 10/17/17, 4 stars; WW2: hero's best friend enlists; town serves soldiers
+3 stars

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)

✔️20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)
Canteen Dreams, Cara Putman, 10/17/17: Character named Andrew.
+1 point

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Hannah!

[Hannah]

Thanks!

[Marla]

Reading the Season - Autumn
Duration: 9/1/17 - 11/30/17
Level: Amazing Autumn (11-20 points)
Points: 20
Books: 19

*Books must be started and finished within this time frame*

Levels:
5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall

TASKS

(+1) 1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown (9/15/17) ~ pub. Sept 2009

(+1) 2. Read a book set in September, October or November.
Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout (11/13/17)

(+1) 3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)
If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name: News from Small-Town Alaska by Heather Lende (9/19/17)

(+1) 4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)
Death Without Company by Craig Johnson (9/27/17)
p. 16 "I took the pie..."

(+1) 5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.
Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (11/24/17)

(+1) 6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
by Sue Monk Kidd (8/7/17) ~ Autumn Maple

(+1) 7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Accused by Lisa Scottoline (10/17/17)

(+1) 8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student
Aversion by Kenechi Udogu (read 11/21/17)

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)

(+1) 10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.
Unspeakable by Sandra Brown (9/24/17)

(+1) 11. International Coffee Day - October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.
Till Death by Jennifer Armentrout (8/26/17)

(+1) 12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.
The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies (11/4/17)

(+1) 13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)
Back Spin by Harlan Coben (11/21/17)

(+2) 14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout (11/9/17)

(+1) 15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.
The Hanging Hill by Chris Grabenstein (11/11/17)

(+1) 16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)
The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton (11/29/17)

(+1) 17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)
Disney in Shadow by Ridley Pearson (11/15/17)
p. 275 "...for the IllumiNations Fireworks show."

(+1) 18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
The Black Echo by Michael Connelly (10/26/17)

(+1) 19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout (11/30/17)
p. 145 "I brought a little of everything...There's turkey, yams, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, green-bean casserole, some kind of apple crisp thing and pumpkin-"

(+1) 20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)
I See You by Clare Mackintosh (11/6/17)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Marla!

You actually got 21 points so you get the top level badge. It's 3 points if you get the bonus, not 2!!

[Amanda]

Reading The Seasons - Autumn
The Lost Challenges
Duration: September 1st, 2017 - November 30th, 2017

5-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall

14 points

TASKS

1. Read a book published in September, October or November of any year (Bonus: published in 2017)

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke Completed 12/10/17 Rating 3 stars

Published 8 September 2004

2. Read a book set in September, October or November.

3. Read a book with the letters N U T S somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Nuts' in order in the title)

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll Completed 19/9/17 Rating 3 stars

4. Autumn brings about the return of the pie.
Read a book where a character eats any type of pie. (Bonus: Apple or Pumpkin pie) (Give us a sentence about the pie and Page/Loc)

5. Read a book that is #3 in a series OR a book in a trilogy.

The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman Completed 9/11/17 Rating 3 stars

His Dark Materials #3

6. Read a book with a Pantone Fall Color on the cover. It must be at least 50% of the cover. Tell us the color name you chose. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

7. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

Corduroy Mansions by Alexander McCall Smith Completed 16/9/17 Rating 4 stars

Jenny

8. Back to School – Read a book where the main character is a student

Stoner by John Williams Completed 28/9/17 Rating 4 stars

William Stoner studies English Literature at the University of Missouri

Looking for Alaska by John Green Completed 22/11/17 Rating 4 stars

Miles Halter attends Culver Creek Preparatory High School

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Apple or pumpkin on the cover)

10. Oktoberfest – Read a book where the characters go to a carnival, watch a horse race OR go somewhere to drink beer - not having a beer at someone's house.

11. International Coffee Day October 1st - Read a book where someone drinks coffee.

Big Fish by Daniel Wallace Completed 3/11/17 Rating 4 stars

"You think you've got it made, don't you son?" Willie smiled as he brought the coffee to his lips.
p45

12. October 9th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat.

The Stoker by Franz Kafka Completed 30/9/17 Rating 3 stars

Karl Rossmann travels by ship to America.

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Completed 16/11/17 Rating 4 stars

The characters including Jim Hawkins sail on the schooner Hispaniola to an island.

13. October 24 - World Series Begins - Read a book with a character that is an athlete. (Bonus: The character is a baseball player)

14. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/Trick or Treating)

15. Halloween – Read a ghost story or a book where a character's fortune is told.

16. Samhain – Read a book featuring a fall festival or gathering of some sort. (Bonus: Book set in Scotland or Ireland)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text. Give us the sentence and Page/Loc. (Bonus : specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

18. November 11th & 12th – Veteran's Day (US) - Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

Eva Luna by Isabel Allende Completed 22/10/17 Rating 3 stars

Colonel Tolomeo Rodriguez

La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith
Completed 5/11/17 Rating 4 stars

Tim Honey is an air force officer in WW2 (BONUS)

Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Completed 13/11/17 Rating 4 stars

Colonel Arbuthnot

19. Thanksgiving – Read a book where the characters eat Thanksgiving dinner - (Give us a sentence about dinner and Page/Loc)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Amanda!