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message 1: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Judge Cover

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018


Did ever see a bookcover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books


Challenge Rules
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*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.
*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.

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

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.


message 2: by JoAnne (last edited Mar 29, 2018 05:05PM) (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Participants:

Allison

Claire

Debbie

Elizabeth FINISHED

Erin FINISHED

Katherine

Kay FINISHED

Lois

Melanie FINISHED

Sandra FINISHED


message 3: by Claire (last edited Mar 09, 2018 05:23AM) (new)

Claire  | 343 comments Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018

Did ever see a bookcover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. In Watermelon Sugar In Watermelon Sugar by Richard Brautigan Richard Brautigan
144 p. 1/3/2018 Rating: 4stars
The cover was intriguing esp. Since it was on the 1001 list and it looked more like a children book
2. Wilde Lake Wilde Lake by Laura Lippman Laura Lippman 368 p. Read: 3/3/2018 3 stars
This cover looked like a dark, intriguing mystery. I was a bit disappointed
3. Alles goed en wel by Mirjam Oldenhave Alles goed en wel Mirjam Oldenhave
256 p. read:4/3/2018 3 stars
I wanted to read a light, contemporary book, and this cover looked exactely right and it was.
4. Brooklyn Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín Colm Tóibín 252 p. 8 march 2018 5 stars
Loved this cover. Looked like a very personal book. It was a great one.

Challenge Rules
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*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.
*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.

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

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over


message 4: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Claire!


message 5: by Sandra (last edited Mar 17, 2018 04:56PM) (new)

Sandra | 1009 comments I'M IN!
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1 Immortal - J.R. Ward - 15 MAR
2 Bait - Jade West - 17 MAR
3 Never Never - Colleen Hoover - 1 MAR
4 Blood & Vows - Bella J. - 6 MAR
5 Madame X - Jasinda Wilder - 10 MAR
6 Cursed - S.J. West - 2 MAR

Immortal (Fallen Angels, #6) by J.R. Ward Bait by Jade West Never Never (Never Never, #1) by Colleen Hoover Blood & Vows (A Twisted Duet, #2) by Bella J. Madame X (Madame X, #1) by Jasinda Wilder Cursed (The Watchers, #1) by S.J. West


message 6: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (debbiegray) | 386 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018


Shallow: Read 1-2 books


message 7: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Sandra and Debbie!


message 8: by Erin (last edited Mar 20, 2018 05:23PM) (new)

Erin | 467 comments Completed 3/20/18

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

6/6 read

1. Winter Ball by Amy Lane, read 3/17/18
2. A Tale of Two Trucks by Thea Nishimori, read 3/16/18
3. Nameless by Lili St Crow, reqd 3/18/18
4. Fit to be Tied by Mary Calmes, read 3/15/18
5. A Day Makes by Mary Calmes, read 3/5/18
6. The Chalk Girl by Carol O'Connell, read 3/20/18

Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane A Tale of Two Trucks by Thea Nishimori Nameless (Tales of Beauty & Madness, #1) by Lili St. Crow Fit to be Tied (Marshals, #2) by Mary Calmes A Day Makes (The Vault, #1) by Mary Calmes The Chalk Girl (Kathleen Mallory, #10) by Carol O'Connell


message 9: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Erin!


message 10: by Elizabeth (last edited Mar 08, 2018 05:54PM) (new)

Elizabeth "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited: Read 5-6 books
Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited: Read 5-6 books
1: Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris 5* by B.A. Paris 3/1
2; Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage 5* by Zoje Stage 3/2
3; Magnificence (Gwarda Warriors #1) by Madison Thorne Grey 1* DNF series by Madison Thorne Grey 3/4
4: The Dolocher by European P. Douglas 4.5* European P. Douglas 3/6
5; The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews 5* Mary Kay Andrews 3/6
6; And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich 5*Dawn Kurtagich 3/6


message 11: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Elizabeth!


message 12: by Melanie (last edited Mar 29, 2018 04:23PM) (new)

Melanie "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration:
March 1, 2018- March 31, 2018 - COMPLETED

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. The Betrayal by Kate Furnivall The Betrayal - Kate Furnivall - 3/5/2018

2. The Phantom Of The Opera by Gaston Leroux The Phantom Of The Opera - Gaston Leroux - 3/10/2018

3. The Good Samaritan by John Marrs The Good Samaritan - John Marrs - 3/16/2018

4. The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff The Danish Girl - David Ebershoff - 3/17/2018

5. The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1) by Graeme Simsion The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion - 3/20/2018
A plain cover but a great book.

6. Bossypants by Tina Fey Bossypants - Tina Fey - 3/30/2018
That image gets me everytime. lol The beautiful woman face with those hairy, hairy arms. lol


message 13: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Melanie!


message 14: by Katherine (new)

Katherine | 220 comments March Judge A Book
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

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message 15: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Katherine!


message 16: by Lois (last edited Mar 02, 2018 04:44PM) (new)

Lois Lane I'm in for five books!


message 17: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Lois!


message 18: by Kay (last edited Mar 11, 2018 01:01PM) (new)

Kay M (angeleyes003) | 485 comments Judge A Book By Its Cover Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited read 5-6 books

1. Veil of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #5) by Lara Adrian by Lara Adrian - 3/3/18
2. Undercover Warrior (Copper Canyon, #5) by Aimée Thurlo by Aimée Thurlo - 6/3/18
3. The Mao Case by Qiu Xiaolong by Qiu Xiaolong - 7/3/18
4. Trouble in Mudbug (Ghost-in-Law, #1) by Jana Deleon by Jana Deleon - 7/3/18
5. Last Breath (The Morganville Vampires, #11) by Rachel Caine by Rachel Caine - 10/3/18
6. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Your Toolkit to Modify Mood, Overcome Obstructions and Improve Your Life by Elaine Iljon Foreman by Elaine Iljon Foreman - 11/3/18


message 19: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Kay!


message 20: by Allison (new)

Allison (allison302) Let's give this challenge a try, since I just picked up a very pretty book at the library today.

Judge a Book
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
March 1-31, 2018


message 21: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
Welcome Allison!!


message 22: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited: Read 5-6 books ( Finished)
Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited: Read 5-6 books
1: Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris 5* by B.A. Paris 3/1
2; Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage 5* by Zoje Stage 3/2
3; Magnificence (Gwarda Warriors #1) by Madison Thorne Grey 1* DNF series by Madison Thorne Grey 3/4
4: The Dolocher by European P. Douglas 4.5* European P. Douglas 3/6
5; The High Tide Club by Mary Kay Andrews 5* Mary Kay Andrews 3/6
6; And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich 5*Dawn Kurtagich 3/6


message 23: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
WOOHOO Elizabeth!

You're fast this month!!

I have to look for your #1 - I just read The Breakdown by B.A. Paris .


message 24: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Elizabeth!

You're fast this month!!

I have to look for your #1 - I just read The Breakdown by B.A. Paris."


It's just as good as The Breakdown is , only book I left of her's I need to read is Behind closed doors. There's something about her books that just pulls you in


message 25: by Kay (new)

Kay M (angeleyes003) | 485 comments Challenge completed!

Judge A Book By Its Cover Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited read 5-6 books

1. Veil of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #5) by Lara Adrian by Lara Adrian - 3/3/18
2. Undercover Warrior (Copper Canyon, #5) by Aimée Thurlo by Aimée Thurlo - 6/3/18
3. The Mao Case by Qiu Xiaolong by Qiu Xiaolong - 7/3/18
4. Trouble in Mudbug (Ghost-in-Law, #1) by Jana Deleon by Jana Deleon - 7/3/18
5. Last Breath (The Morganville Vampires, #11) by Rachel Caine by Rachel Caine - 10/3/18
6. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Your Toolkit to Modify Mood, Overcome Obstructions and Improve Your Life by Elaine Iljon Foreman by Elaine Iljon Foreman - 11/3/18


message 26: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
WOOHOO Kay!


message 27: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 1009 comments FINISHED!
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1 Immortal - J.R. Ward - 15 MAR
2 Bait - Jade West - 17 MAR
3 Never Never - Colleen Hoover - 1 MAR
4 Blood & Vows - Bella J. - 6 MAR
5 Madame X - Jasinda Wilder - 10 MAR
6 Cursed - S.J. West - 2 MAR

Immortal (Fallen Angels, #6) by J.R. Ward Bait by Jade West Never Never (Never Never, #1) by Colleen Hoover Blood & Vows (A Twisted Duet, #2) by Bella J. Madame X (Madame X, #1) by Jasinda Wilder Cursed (The Watchers, #1) by S.J. West


message 28: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
WOOHOO Sandra!


message 29: by Erin (new)

Erin | 467 comments Completed 3/20/18

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2018 - March 31, 2018
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

6/6 read

1. Winter Ball by Amy Lane, read 3/17/18
2. A Tale of Two Trucks by Thea Nishimori, read 3/16/18
3. Nameless by Lili St Crow, reqd 3/18/18
4. Fit to be Tied by Mary Calmes, read 3/15/18
5. A Day Makes by Mary Calmes, read 3/5/18
6. The Chalk Girl by Carol O'Connell, read 3/20/18

Winter Ball (Winter Ball #1) by Amy Lane A Tale of Two Trucks by Thea Nishimori Nameless (Tales of Beauty & Madness, #1) by Lili St. Crow Fit to be Tied (Marshals, #2) by Mary Calmes A Day Makes (The Vault, #1) by Mary Calmes The Chalk Girl (Kathleen Mallory, #10) by Carol O'Connell


message 30: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
WOOHOO Erin!


message 31: by Melanie (new)

Melanie COMPLETION POST

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration:
March 1, 2018- March 31, 2018

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. The Betrayal by Kate Furnivall The Betrayal - Kate Furnivall - 3/5/2018

2. The Phantom Of The Opera by Gaston Leroux The Phantom Of The Opera - Gaston Leroux - 3/10/2018

3. The Good Samaritan by John Marrs The Good Samaritan - John Marrs - 3/16/2018

4. The Danish Girl by David Ebershoff The Danish Girl - David Ebershoff - 3/17/2018

5. The Rosie Project (Don Tillman, #1) by Graeme Simsion The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion - 3/20/2018
A plain cover but a great book.

6. Bossypants by Tina Fey Bossypants - Tina Fey - 3/30/2018
That image gets me everytime. lol The beautiful woman face with those hairy, hairy arms. lol


message 32: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59397 comments Mod
WOOHOO Melanie!


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