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BOOK it to the finish line! - December 2017To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
To go 8 miles, read a book:
published in 2017 - Miss Frost Cracks A Caper 12/18
that is set in your country - Kitty Goes to Washington 12/6
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - The Renegade Hunter (357) 12/3
whose starts with the letter 'I' - Isla and the Happily Ever After 12/20
4/4 ~ finished Dec 24thTo go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages: Guns n' Boys: Bloodbath by K.A. Merikan ~ 12/19/17 ~ 3.5★
published in 2017: Tender Mercies by Eli Easton ~ 12/6/17 ~ 5★
that is set in your country: Red Fish, Dead Fish by Amy Lane ~ 12/18/17 ~ 4★
To go 10 miles, read a book:
near where you live (Florida): Finding Home by Meg Harding ~ 12/24/17 ~ 3.5★
Book It To the Finish Line - MarathonBegins: 01Dec17 / Ends: 31Dec17
3 books read
28 / 26.2 miles run
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Love, Life, and Elephants ✔ – 06Dec17
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - Rio Grande Fall ✔ – 05Dec17 (368 pg)
whose starts with the letter 'I' - Imaginary Men ✔ – 07Dec17
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Book It To the Finish Line - MarathonDecember 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
66/26.2 miles
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Searching For Harmony Kelly Elliott - 12/22
whose starts with the letter 'D' - Devlin's Dare Sabrina York - 12/15
published in 2017 - pub Oct, 2017 - Bountiful Sarina Bowen - 12/6
that is set in your country - Tell Me No Lies Rachel Ann Nunes - 12/2
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - 360 pgs - Hard as It Gets Laura Kaye - 12/3
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live - So Over You Kate Meader - 12/19
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages - 404 pgs - Tough Customer Sandra Brown - 12/17
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
I'm in! :)To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
FINISHED 28/26.2!
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country finished 12/10/2017 Vespertine by Leta Blake Indra Vaughn
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages finished 12/11/2017 At Attention by Annabeth Albert
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime finished 12/6/2017 The Prince's Consort by Revella Hawthorne
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Duration : December 1 - 31, 2017Current: 93 miles
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
The Woman in Black
Kerry WilkinsonPages:300 p. Date read:1/12/2017 Rating: 4 stars
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
Verwachting
Michael RobothamPages: 416 p. Date read:6/12/2017 Rating:4 stars
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
*'Tis The Season
Robyn CarrPages: 336 p. Date read: 4/12/2017 Rating 3 stars
*Mistletoe and Murder
Robin StevensPages: 322 p. Dat read: 18/2017 Rating: 3 stars
*Off piste
Linda van RijnPages: 224 p. Date read: 17/12/2017 Rating: 3 stars
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
Hannibal Rising
Thomas HarrisPages:400 p. Date read: 5/12/2017 Rating:2 stars
whose starts with the letter 'I'
I Am China
Xiaolu GuoPages:384 p. Date read:8/12/2017 Rating:5 stars
set near where you live
The Elegance of the Hedgehog
Muriel BarberyPages:325 p. Date read: 2/12/2017 Rating: 5 stars
that is set in the wintertime
Winterzon
Linda van RijnPages: 217 p. Date read: 5/12/2017 Rating:2 stars
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
The Burning
Jane CaseyPages: 498 p. Date read:4/12/2017 Rating:4 stars
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Book It To the Finish Line - MarathonBegins: 01Dec17 / Ends: 31Dec17
9 books read
83 / 26.2 miles run
8 Mile Books:
Storm Gathering 12/2
New York Christmas 12/5
Christmas Kitsch 12/8
Vampires in America: The Vignettes - Volume 2 12/13
Sleigh Ride 12/19
10 Mile Books:
Rugged Texas Cowboy 12/3
Kiss Kiss Bang 12/5
New Hand 12/17
13 Mile Books:
Amid the Winter Snow 12/12
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
BOOK it to the finish line! - December 2017
Do-It-Yourself Marathon
My Challenge (msg 12)
6 of 6 Books
🏮Marathon 1🏮
🎄To go 8 miles: Read a book that starts with the letter 'D'
🏮Dating-ish - Penny Reid
🏮Read: 12.15 ★★★★★
🎄To go 10 miles: Read a book that is 300+ pages
🏮Seduction Game - Pamela Clare
🏮Read: 12.19 ★★★★
🎄To go 13 miles: Read a book that is 400+ pages
🏮Fancy Pants - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
🏮Read: 12.07 ★★★★
🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄🏮🎄
🏮Marathon 2🏮
🎄To go 8 miles: Read a book where a major holiday is celebrated
🏮The Color of the Season - Julianne MacLean
🏮Read: 12.19 ★★★
🎄To go 10 miles: Read a book that is set near where you live
🏮Biting Bad - Chloe Neill
🏮Read: 12.09 ★★★★
🎄To go 13 miles: Read a book that is Self-published
🏮Zane's Redemption - Tina Folsom
🏮Read: 12.11 ★★★★
Duration : December 1 - 31, 2017Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
To go 10 miles, read a book:
whose starts with the letter 'I'
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
CURRENT TOTAL MILES: 73
BOOK it to the finish line! - December 2017 December 1 - 31, 2017
200 pages
DONE 73 miles
To go 8 miles, read a book: 40 miles
that is 200+ pages 256 Bearing Gifts 12/3
starts with 'D' Deliverance at Cardwell Ranch (Mills & Boon Intrigue) 12/1
published in 2017 Hook, Line and Blinker 12/10
that is set in your country Farmed and Dangerous 12/3
where a major holiday is celebrated Christmas Caramel Murder 12/2
To go 10 miles, read a book: 20 miles
that is 300+ pages 304 A Gala Event 12/5
that is set in the wintertime Bell, Book & Candlemas 12/4
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: 13 miles
that is 400+ pages 400 The Midnight Line 12/2
Book it to the Finish Line!Duration: 1/12/17 - 31/12/17
Miles so far: 93
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages: The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams (3/12/17) - 250 pages.
whose starts with the letter 'D': Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole (24/12/17)
published in 2017: Naughty Mummy and the Bad Anniversary by Mummies Anonymous (16/12/17) - Published in April 2017.
that is set in your country: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens (14/12/17) - Set in UK.
where a major holiday is celebrated: Merry Random Christmas by Julia Kent (18/12/17) - Set during Christmas.
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages: Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds (7/12/17) - 348 pages.
whose starts with the letter 'I': In Too Deep by Mara Jacobs (23/12/17)
set near where you live: Scandalous Desires by Elizabeth Hoyt (26/12/17) - Set in London.
that is set in the wintertime: A HEAVENLY CHRISTMAS by Patrice Wilton (16/12/17) - Set in December.
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages: The Naughty Girls Book Club by Sophie Hart (11/12/17) - 464 pages.
The Challenge FactoryBOOK it to the finish line! - December 2017
Duration: December 1 - 31, 2017
Progress: 0 out of 1+
As I was searching on the internet for inspiration for this month's race, I came across
an article. It was about a woman creating her own marathon. I found the insights she gave fascinating.
So this month, we'll be running our own Do-It-Yourself marathon.
Fitness Magazine - "I Ran a Marathon on a Treadmill"
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Duration : December 1 - 31, 2017Books must be at least 200 pages.
47/26.2 miles
To go 8 miles, read a book:
★that is 200+ pages Pinocchio 16/12
whose starts with the letter 'D'
★published in 2017 The Crims 17/12
★that is set in your country Goth Girl and the Sinister Symphony 14/12
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
★where the mc never leaves their hometown American Vampire 2/12
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
★that is 400+ pages Runemarks 29/12
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Book it to the Finish Line! December 2017Do-It-Yourself marathon
Duration: 12/1/17 - 12/31/17
Progress: 67 of 26.2 miles
As I was searching on the internet for inspiration for this month's race, I came across
an article. It was about a woman creating her own marathon. I found the insights she gave fascinating.
So this month, we'll be running our own Do-It-Yourself marathon.
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris (12/13/17) ~ 280 pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
The Black Ice by Michael Connelly (12/4/17)
where a major holiday is celebrated
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout (12/1/17) ~ Thanksgiving
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes (12/31/17) ~ 369 pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas (12/6/17)
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
Criminal Enterprise by Owen Laukkanen (12/12/17)
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire edited by Trisha Telep (12/10/17) ~ 408 pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Duration : December 1 - 31, 2017Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
26/34 mi. (10+8x3) OR
I'm in!December 1 - 31, 2017
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize
Duration : December 1 - 31, 2017Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
80 / 26.2 miles run
To go 8 miles, read a book: 24/40 miles
that is 200+ pages - Rev It Up by Julie Ann Walker – 12/10/17
whose starts with the letter 'D' - Deep Extraction by DiAnn Mills – 12/1/17 (CF)
X - published in 2017 -
that is set in your country - Thrill Ride by Julie Ann Walker – 12/10/17
X - where a major holiday is celebrated -
To go 10 miles, read a book: 30/50 miles
that is 300+ pages - Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker – 12/4/17
whose starts with the letter 'I' – In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker – 12/7/17
X - set near where you live –
X - that is set in the wintertime -
where the mc never leaves their hometown - Holiday Spice by Samantha Chase – 12/9/17
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these) 26/65 miles
that is 400+ pages - Right Where We Belong by Brenda Novak - 12/2/17
that is self-published – Beginnings: A Magnolia Creek Novel by Terri Depue – 12/10/17
X - whose starts with the letter 'Y' -
X - written by an author from your city/state -
X - where the main character wins a prize -
I had to correct my post because I missed the 200 page requirement. Still have a double marathon. Great Challenge.
Message 22 Complete - Double Marathon. :-)
Finished, see message 8! Thank you, Lanelle, for a year of marathons! :)
Update message # 6 - Marathon Completed (Though I'll keep reading ...)Book It To the Finish Line - Marathon
Begins: 01Dec17 / Ends: 31Dec17
3 books read
28 / 26.2 miles run
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Love, Life, and Elephants ✔ – 06Dec17
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - Rio Grande Fall ✔ – 05Dec17 (368 pg)
whose starts with the letter 'I' - Imaginary Men ✔ – 07Dec17
Finished!!! Great challenges - always interesting! Thanks for hosting!Original post: My Challenge (msg 12)
6 of 6 Books (2 marathons)
Message 12... 73 miles! if my math is right.. lol
Updated message 14 - challenge complete. Managed to do 93 miles! :)
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Me Before You (other topics)
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As I was searching on the internet for inspiration for this month's race, I came across
an article. It was about a woman creating her own marathon. I found the insights she gave fascinating.
So this month, we'll be running our own Do-It-Yourself marathon.
Fitness Magazine - "I Ran a Marathon on a Treadmill"
Duration : December 1 - 31, 2017
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Re-reads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character
To finish your marathon, you must run at least 26.2 miles.
To go 8 miles, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'D'
published in 2017
that is set in your country
where a major holiday is celebrated
To go 10 miles, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
whose starts with the letter 'I'
set near where you live
that is set in the wintertime
where the mc never leaves their hometown
To go 13 miles, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 400+ pages
that is self-published
whose starts with the letter 'Y'
written by an author from your city/state
where the main character wins a prize