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Tofu's (Tamara) Challenge SpotπSummer Fruitsπ
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
TASKS: 9/20
1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea OR with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else) OR with a 5 letter word in the title.
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) OR with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
Author Names: J.K. Rowling / Robert Galbraith
Book: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (8/13/18)
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title OR with a character that is trying to lose weight.
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
Consecutive Double R's - Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (8/13/18)
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order) OR with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
Book with F I G - Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut (8/4/18)
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough OR with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover.
A Harsh Character (Charlotte) - A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Caravallo (8/3/18)
10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine OR with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover.
β Read a book set in the spring OR whose title begins with G.
Title Begins with G - Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki (8/4/18)
12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert OR with a pale green cover.
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK OR with a character that is a native of North America.
β Read a book published in May OR with a title that begins with M.
Book Published in May - The Color Purple by Alice Walker (8/6/18)
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
16. Papaya
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) OR with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long OR set in California.
Author's Last Name (7 Letters) - They Both Die at the End by Adam SILVERA (8/10/18)
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
Stand Alone - We Are Okay by Nina LaCour (8/6/18)
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months) OR a Series #3.
Series #3: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (8/14/18)
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages) OR a book set in the summer.
Book Covers:
Hey, is it to late to join?1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea OR with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else) OR with a 5 letter word in the title.
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.
4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) OR with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title OR with a character that is trying to lose weight.
The Call by Peadar Γ GuilΓn (8/7/18)
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order) OR with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough OR with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine OR with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover.
11. Guava
β Read a book set in the spring OR whose title begins with G.
12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert OR with a pale green cover.
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK OR with a character that is a native of North America.
14. Mango
β Read a book published in May OR with a title that begins with M.
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
16. Papaya
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) OR with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.
17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long OR set in California.
18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months) OR a Series #3.
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages) OR a book set in the summer.
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finishedTASKS:
1. Apricot
Read a book with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Jamie Ford - 9/13/18 - the sun on the water and also the one parasol is gold2. Asian Pear
Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title. Death of a Dentist - MC Beaton - 8/6/18
3. Blackberry
Read a book with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word. The Deep End- Julie Mulhern - 8/21/18
4. Cantaloupe
Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.) Spider's Web - Agatha Christie - 8/9/18 - 241 pages
5. Casaba Melon
Read a book with a TWO word title Amy Snow - Tracy Rees - 8/30/18
6. Cherry
Read a book where a character is a runner. The Silver Witch - Paula Brackston - 8/17/18
7. Currant
Read a book with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Hannah Tinti - 10/23/188. Fig
Read a book with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Debra Burroughs - 8/12/18 9. Gooseberry
Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough Sworn to Silence - Linda Castillo - 9/15/18
10. Grape
Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine The Cafe by the Sea - Jenny Colgan - 8/14/18 - Eck makes wine
11. Guava
Read a book set in the spring Theft of Life - Imogen Robertson - 10/12/18
12. Honeydew
Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert The Cat Who Could Read Backwards - Lilian Jackson Braun - 10/20/18 - pineapple and mint
13. Huckleberry
Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK Mrs. Jeffries Rocks the Boat - Emily Brightwell - 9/11/18
14. Mango
Read a book published in May The Secret Life of Violet Grant - Beatriz Williams- 8/24/18 - May 2014
15. Nectarine
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P. The Atlas of Us - Tracy Buchanan - 10/17/18 - Claire
16. Papaya
Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) Single Malt Murder - Melinda Mullet - 9/3/18 rare old whiskey
17. Plum
Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long River of Destiny - Barbara Erskine - 8/11/18
18. Raspberry
Read a stand alone book The Dress Lodger - Sheri Holman - 8/2/18
19. Strawberry
Read a Series #3. Deceptive - Sara Rosette - 9/24/18 - #3 On the Run series
20. Watermelon
Read a book set in the summer. Take Me with You - Catherine Ryan Hyde - 8/9/18
I'M IN!1. Apricot
β gold item on the cover - The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah - 21 NOV
2. Asian Pear
β 5 letter word in the title - Wrong - Jana Aston - 26 AUG
3. Blackberry
β skin on the cover - Bayside Heat - Melissa Foster - 30 AUG
4. Cantaloupe
β author has another name - Mentor's Match - Tara Sue Me (Tara Thomas) - 7 SEPT
5. Casaba Melon
β TWO word title - Something Nice - Tiffany Reisz - 19 SEPT
6. Cherry
set in a "humid" climate - Shielding Her - Kelly Lucille - 23 SEPT
7. Currant
β title word that has consecutive double Rs - Stirred - J.A. Konrath - 30 SEPT
8. Fig
β F I G in the title - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever - Molly Harper - 6 NOV
9. Gooseberry
β item with stripes on the cover - Cold Innocence - Karolyn James - 9 NOV
10. Grape
β character makes jelly - Love on the Outskirts of Town - Zoe York - 8 NOV
11. Guava
β title begins with G - Glitter and Gunfire - Cynthia Eden - 5 OCT
12. Honeydew
β pale green cover - Cocky Roommate - Claire Kingsley - 11 SEPT
13. Huckleberry
β word in the title that contains CK - Outback Lovers - Mari Carr - 10 NOV
14. Mango
β title that begins with M - Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian - 2 OCT
15. Nectarine
β MC's first name begins with F - Faith, Hope & Love - Rachel Hanna (Faith McLemore) - 24 SEPT
16. Papaya
β cover that can be described as SUNLIT - Wee William's Woman - Suzan Tisdale - 14 NOV
17. Plum
β author's last name is 7 letters long - Abandoned - Allison Brennan - 29 AUG
18. Raspberry
β stand alone - Birthday Girl - Penelope Douglas - 18 NOV
19. Strawberry
β a NEW book - Stygian - Sherrilyn Kenyon (Aug 18) - 22 SEPT
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book - The President Is Missing - Bill Clinton (513 pgs) - 6 SEPT
Summer FruitsDuration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
TASKS:
1. Apricot
Apricots originally came from China. This golden fruit has been around for more than 4,000 years. Apricots progressively made their way through the Persian Empire to the Mediterranean where they were fondly adopted. Spanish explorers introduced the apricot to the New World, and they were planted in the gardens of Spanish missions all over California. The first recorded major production of apricots in America was in 1792 south of San Francisco.
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea OR with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
2. Asian Pear
Asian Pears are yummy fruits that are related to apple and it is a group of pear varieties having crispy and juicy fruit. In Korea, the fruit is known as bae, and it is grown and consumed in great quantity.
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else) OR with a 5 letter word in the title.
3. Blackberry
Blackberries are very dark purple with smooth and brittle skin. The blackberry fruit contains polyphenol antioxidants and it also reduces the risk of esophageal cancer. Ageing can be delayed with the help of regular consumption of blackberries.
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.
4. Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe fruit is also called as mushmelon, muskmelon, cantalope, rockmelon or spanspek which all together refers a variety of Cucumis melo, comes under the family Cucurbitaceae which includes nearly all melons and squashes.
Cantaloupe has lusciously rich flavor, fragrance and minimal number of calories. It is also referred to as a netted melon because it has a rib less rind with a distinct netted skin. It is generally eaten as a fresh fruit, as a salad, or custard, or as a dessert with ice cream.
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) OR with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
5. Casaba Melon
Casaba melons are a tremendous source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and also a good source of potassium. It mainly helps in maintaining optimum health and weight loss.
β Read a book with a TWO word title OR with a character that is trying to lose weight.
6. Cherry
Cherry is a fleshy stone fruit. Cherries taste best consumed "humid" from the tree. Cherries have a powerful pain relief benefits especially for runners and other athletes. It also has a considerable impact on relieving muscle and joint soreness more quickly and effectively.
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.
7. Currant
Currant fruits are small, rounded in shape with smooth skin which can be red, yellow, green, or black in color. Currant fruits are almost sweet in taste and also used in several food preparations.
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. Fig
Fig fruits are in bell-shaped, with a wide, flat bottom narrowing top. When the fruit ripens, the top will bend, forming like a "neck". Figs can be of varieties of colors such as brown, purple, green, yellow or black, and vary in size. The skin is slightly wrinkled and leathery.
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order) OR with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
9. Gooseberry
Indian gooseberry fruits are of small size and light green in color. They have 6 vertical grooves on them. The taste of the fruit can be described as strong, harsh, and rough. This fruit is round shaped with vertical stripes and has a hard seed inside.
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough OR with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover.
10. Grape
Grapes are grown for fresh eating, juice, jelly or wine. Seedless grapes are preferred for fresh eating or for raisins. Grapes have good vigor to cover trellis rapidly with thick foliage, perfect for adding some green to a home landscape. Grapes many laterals can easily and quickly spread over a fence, wall trellis, pergola, etc.
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine OR with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover.
11. Guava
Guava fruit is light yellow and blushed in the midst of pink. Guava is accessible from late spring through early fall. Guava fruits are sodium free, low in fat and calories. It also reduces the possibility of coronary heart disease. These fruits are often called as "super fruits." It is an evergreen, tropical shrub or low-growing small tree probably originated in Middle Americas.
β Read a book set in the spring OR whose title begins with G.
12. Honeydew
Honeydew is a part of the melon family which is slightly oval in shape. It is the sweetest of every melon when ripe. The flesh is usually pale green in color, while the smooth peel ranges from greenish to yellow. Like most fruit, honeydew has seeds. The inner flesh is eaten, often for dessert.
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert OR with a pale green cover.
13. Huckleberry
Huckleberry otherwise called hurtleberry is the native fruit of North America. The fruit appear in various dark colors such as red, blue and black and each berry measures 5-10mm in diameter. The fruit is completely edible and possesses a unique sweet taste.
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK OR with a character that is a native of North America.
14. Mango
Mango fruit is one of the most trendy, nutritionally rich fruit with distinctive flavor, smell and taste. Mangos are seasonal fruits that begin in the month of May. It is a very rich source of potassium, vitamin C and E.
β Read a book published in May OR with a title that begins with M.
15. Nectarine
Nectarines are basically the same fruit as Peaches, the primary difference is that nectarines are smooth-skinned and peaches are blurry. Nectarines are sweeter, firmer and juicier. It provides a good source of carotenes, flavonoids and potassium.
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
16. Papaya
Papaya flesh is an orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Papayas bid the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics. Papaya also contains rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C & carotenes.
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) OR with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.
17. Plum
Plums have a flabby, round shape, very soft and shiny. In the early 1900s Luther Burbank, a prolific horticulturist, crossed a partially stoneless wild plum with California French prune varieties.
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long OR set in California.
18. Raspberry
Raspberries are lower in calories, wonderfully delicious and are nutrient-dense. The most familiar type of raspberry is red-pink in color. Raspberries are solitary fruits.
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
19. Strawberry
Most of the species send out long slender runners that actually produce a new bud at the extremity. The leaves typically have three leaflets, but the number of leaflets may be five or one.
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months) OR a Series #3.
20. Watermelon
Watermelon fruit is very large, smooth and the edible part is usually red pinkish color. Watermelon is the yummy, flavored fruit and it contains 90% water that we usually have during summer in sort to keep our bodies hydrated.
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages) OR a book set in the summer.
Summer FruitsDuration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
20/20
1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea OR with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.-The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafΓ³n (set in Barcelona, Spain) Finished 11/5/18*****
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else) OR with a 5 letter word in the title.-The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay (book fits both criteria) Finished 8/22/2018****
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.-
by Liane Moriarty Finished 8/28/18****4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) OR with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) Finished 8/15/18*****
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title OR with a character that is trying to lose weight.-Red Moon by Benjamin Percy Finished 8/4/18**
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.-Fallen by Karin Slaughter Finished 8/24/2018***
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough (the picture is comprised of small gray, black and white dots) Finished 9/9/18**
8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order) OR with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.-
by S.E. Hinton Finished 9/4/18****9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough OR with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover.-Little Heaven by Nick Cutter Finished 9/2/18****
10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine OR with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover.-
by Dennis Lehane (hard to see but there is a black wrought iron fence in the lower left) Finished 9/3/18****11. Guava
β Read a book set in the spring OR whose title begins with G.-Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry Finished 9/23/18***
12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert OR with a pale green cover.-Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Finished 9/10/18***
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK OR with a character that is a native of North America.-Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris Finished 8/9/18**
14. Mango
β Read a book published in May OR with a title that begins with M.-Snatched by Karin Slaughter (May 14, 2012) Finished 8/29/18****
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.-The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry (MC's first name is Cotton) Finished 8/17/18***
16. Papaya
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) OR with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.-
by William Kent Krueger Finished 8/12/18*****17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long OR set in California.-Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Finished 8/26/18****
18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).-I See You by Clare Mackintosh Finished 8/19/18***
19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months) OR a Series #3.-Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage (Released 7/17/18) Finished 8/25/18***
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages) OR a book set in the summer.-Feed by Mira Grant (593 pages) Finished 8/7/18****
Finished! :)Summer Fruits
August 1, 2018 - July 31, 2019
20/20 Tasks Completed
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea OR with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
Veins of Gold by Charlie N. Holmberg (8/13/18)
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else) OR with a 5 letter word in the title.
Strike a Match by Lindzee Armstrong (8/8/18)
Match has 5 letters
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.
The Resilient One by Cami Checketts (8/10/18)
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) OR with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
The Coffee Girl by Shanna Hatfield (8/16/18)
251 pages
β Read a book with a TWO word title OR with a character that is trying to lose weight.
Frontier Hearts by Angelica Rose (8/2/18)
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.
Paige's Turn by Jennifer Peel (8/4/18)
Set in Florida in the summer
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
The Business Arrangement by Angelica Rose (8/2/18)
aRRangement
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order) OR with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
A Family for the Cowboy by Linda Goodnight (8/11/18)
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough OR with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover.
A Great Catch by Lorna Seilstad (8/6/18)
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine OR with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover.
Caught Kissing the Cowboy by Cindy Roland Anderson (8/26/18)
β Read a book set in the spring OR whose title begins with G.
The Encore Bride by Denise Devine (8/21/18)
Set in the spring
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert OR with a pale green cover.
That Gift! by Sheryl Fawcett (8/16/18)
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK OR with a character that is a native of North America.
Don't Rock the Boat by Janice Thompson (8/3/18)
roCK
β Read a book published in May OR with a title that begins with M.
Saving Marilee by Annette K. Larsen (8/10/18)
Published May 1, 2015
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George (8/1/18)
Petunia
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) OR with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.
Time Stands Still by Kyra Alexander (8/6/18)
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long OR set in California.
Take a Walk With Me by Marcia Lynn McClure (8/9/18)
McClure has 7 letters
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
Settling Up by Eryn Scott (8/8/18)
stand alone book
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months) OR a Series #3.
If We Were a Movie by Kelly Oram (8/12/18)
#3 in Power of the Matchmaker series
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages) OR a book set in the summer.
Raspberry Kisses by Cecelia Dowdy (8/7/18)
Set in the summer
I'm in.Summer Fruits
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
Read 20/20
TASKS:
Apricots originally came from China. This golden fruit has been around for more than 4,000 years. Apricots progressively made their way through the Persian Empire to the Mediterranean where they were fondly adopted. Spanish explorers introduced the apricot to the New World, and they were planted in the gardens of Spanish missions all over California. The first recorded major production of apricots in America was in 1792 south of San Francisco.
β Read a book with a gold item on the cover
- 05/08/18Asian Pears are yummy fruits that are related to apple and it is a group of pear varieties having crispy and juicy fruit. In Korea, the fruit is known as bae, and it is grown and consumed in great quantity.
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title
Blackberries are very dark purple with smooth and brittle skin. The blackberry fruit contains polyphenol antioxidants and it also reduces the risk of esophageal cancer. Ageing can be delayed with the help of regular consumption of blackberries.
β Read a book with skin on the cover
- 30/12/18Cantaloupe fruit is also called as mushmelon, muskmelon, cantalope, rockmelon or spanspek which all together refers a variety of Cucumis melo, comes under the family Cucurbitaceae which includes nearly all melons and squashes.
Cantaloupe has lusciously rich flavor, fragrance and minimal number of calories. It is also referred to as a netted melon because it has a rib less rind with a distinct netted skin. It is generally eaten as a fresh fruit, as a salad, or custard, or as a dessert with ice cream.
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 0
Casaba melons are a tremendous source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and also a good source of potassium. It mainly helps in maintaining optimum health and weight loss.
β Read a book with a TWO word title
Cherry is a fleshy stone fruit. Cherries taste best consumed "humid" from the tree. Cherries have a powerful pain relief benefits especially for runners and other athletes. It also has a considerable impact on relieving muscle and joint soreness more quickly and effectively.
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate
Currant fruits are small, rounded in shape with smooth skin which can be red, yellow, green, or black in color. Currant fruits are almost sweet in taste and also used in several food preparations.
β Read a book with many small round shapes on the cover
- 06/05/19Fig fruits are in bell-shaped, with a wide, flat bottom narrowing top. When the fruit ripens, the top will bend, forming like a "neck". Figs can be of varieties of colors such as brown, purple, green, yellow or black, and vary in size. The skin is slightly wrinkled and leathery.
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order)
Indian gooseberry fruits are of small size and light green in color. They have 6 vertical grooves on them. The taste of the fruit can be described as strong, harsh, and rough. This fruit is round shaped with vertical stripes and has a hard seed inside.
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough
Grapes are grown for fresh eating, juice, jelly or wine. Seedless grapes are preferred for fresh eating or for raisins. Grapes have good vigor to cover trellis rapidly with thick foliage, perfect for adding some green to a home landscape. Grapes many laterals can easily and quickly spread over a fence, wall trellis, pergola, etc.
β Read a book with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover
- 15/07/19Guava fruit is light yellow and blushed in the midst of pink. Guava is accessible from late spring through early fall. Guava fruits are sodium free, low in fat and calories. It also reduces the possibility of coronary heart disease. These fruits are often called as "super fruits." It is an evergreen, tropical shrub or low-growing small tree probably originated in Middle Americas.
β Read a book whose title begins with G
Honeydew is a part of the melon family which is slightly oval in shape. It is the sweetest of every melon when ripe. The flesh is usually pale green in color, while the smooth peel ranges from greenish to yellow. Like most fruit, honeydew has seeds. The inner flesh is eaten, often for dessert.
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert
Huckleberry otherwise called hurtleberry is the native fruit of North America. The fruit appear in various dark colors such as red, blue and black and each berry measures 5-10mm in diameter. The fruit is completely edible and possesses a unique sweet taste.
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK
Mango fruit is one of the most trendy, nutritionally rich fruit with distinctive flavor, smell and taste. Mangos are seasonal fruits that begin in the month of May. It is a very rich source of potassium, vitamin C and E.
β Read a book published in May
15. Nectarine
Nectarines are basically the same fruit as Peaches, the primary difference is that nectarines are smooth-skinned and peaches are blurry. Nectarines are sweeter, firmer and juicier. It provides a good source of carotenes, flavonoids and potassium.
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P - Dom marzeΕ by Erich Maria Remarque - 19/07/19
Papaya flesh is an orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Papayas bid the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics. Papaya also contains rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C & carotenes.
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT
- 10/06/19Plums have a flabby, round shape, very soft and shiny. In the early 1900s Luther Burbank, a prolific horticulturist, crossed a partially stoneless wild plum with California French prune varieties.
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long
Raspberries are lower in calories, wonderfully delicious and are nutrient-dense. The most familiar type of raspberry is red-pink in color. Raspberries are solitary fruits.
β Read a stand alone book
<>19. Strawberry
Most of the species send out long slender runners that actually produce a new bud at the extremity. The leaves typically have three leaflets, but the number of leaflets may be five or one.
β Read a Series #3 - Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery - 22/04/19 ("Anne of Green Gables" # 3)
Watermelon fruit is very large, smooth and the edible part is usually red pinkish color. Watermelon is the yummy, flavored fruit and it contains 90% water that we usually have during summer in sort to keep our bodies hydrated.
β Read a book set in the summer
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Summer Fruits
Duration: August 1, 2018-Sept 18, 2018
20/20
1. Apricot
β Read a book with a gold item on the cover.
The Harder You Fall Gena Showalter 8/3/182. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
Born in Blood Alexandra Ivy 8/10/18
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with a title that has 10 letters.
Easy Nights Kristen Proby 8/4/18
4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
188 pages Love, Ruby Lavender Deborah Wiles 8/20/18
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title.
Mulberry Moon Catherine Anderson 8/5/18
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate.
Seattle, Washington When We Found Home Susan Mallery 8/11/18
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs.
The Marriage Pact Michelle Richmond 9/18/18
8. Fig
β Read a book with a NECK on the cover.
Dreams of Falling Karen White 8/27/189. Gooseberry
β Read a book with an item with stripes on the cover.
Better To Rest Dana Stabenow 8/31/1810. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes jelly.
By Invitation Only Dorothea Benton Frank 8/16/18
11. Guava
β Read a book whose title begins with G.
A Gathering of Secrets Linda Castillo 8/19/18
12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert.
Blessed Are the Meek Kristi Belcamino 8/12/18
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK.
No Turning Back Tiffany Snow 8/4/18
14. Mango
β Read a book with a title that begins with M.
Meant to Be Melody Grace 8/14/18
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C.
Carmen Lucky Charmed Sharla Lovelace 8/9/18
16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT.
Kiss My Boots Harper Sloan 8/16/1817. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long.
Kiss Me, Kill Me Allison Brennan 8/2/18
18. Raspberry
β Read a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
One Night of Trouble Elle Kennedy 8/4/18
19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months).
August 7, 2018 Racked and Stacked Lorelei James 8/11/18
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages).
481 pages The Perfect Couple Elin Hilderbrand 8/2/18
Summer Fruits - Completed PostDuration: August 1, 2018-October 5, 2018
TASKS: 20/20
β 1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea
Magic Rises, Ilona Andrews -8/22/18
Takes place in a post-apocalyptic Earth in a country by the Mediterranean Sea. The cover also has a gold lion on the cover.
β 2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
Magic Bites, Ilona Andrews -8/6/18
Magic is a 5-letter word.
β 3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters.
Magic Slays, Ilona Andrews -8/18/18
Has skin on the cover and the title has 10 letters.
β 4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
Magic Mourns, Ilona Andrews -8/12/18
100 Pages
β 5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title.
Magic Burns, Ilona Andrews -8/8/18
β 6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate.
Magic Bleeds, Ilona Andrews -8/11/18
Takes place in Atlanta - a humid climate.
β 7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs.
Curran POV Collection, Gordan Andrews -8/12/18
β 8. Fig
β Read a book with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
Magic Breaks, Ilona Andrews 8/24/18
β 9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough.
Iron and Magic, Ilona Andrews -8/28/18
Hugh d'Ambry is described as strong, harsh, and rough.
β 10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine.
Magic Triumphs, Ilona Andrews -8/29/18
Kate makes sangria wine.
β 11. Guava
β Read a book whose title begins with G.
Gunmetal Magic, Ilona Andrews -8/22/18
β 12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert.
Amazonia, James Rollins -9/13/18
The MC eats fruit for dessert more than once.
β 13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK
A Flicker of Steel, Steve McHugh -8/13/18
β 14. Mango
β Read a book published in May OR with a title that begins with M.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles, Agatha Christie -9/19/18
Begins with M.
β 15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
Stone Bear: Sentinel, Amelia Jade -8/8/18
MC's name is Caia.
β 16. Papaya
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.).
Wildfire, Ilona Andrews -9/22/18
The MC eats red snapper that she describes as divine.
β 17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long OR set in California.
Magic Shifts, Ilona Andrews -8/26/18
Andrews is 7 letters long.
β 18. Raspberry
β Read a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
Magic Binds, Ilona Andrews -8/27/18
Ilona Andrews is well known. This book has over 20,000 ratings.
β 19. Strawberry
β Read a Series #3.
Magic Strikes, Ilona Andrews -8/10/18
#3 in the Kate Daniels series
β 20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages).
The Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice -10/5/18
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Finished!Summer Fruits
Completed 20/20
βοΈ1. Apricot
β Read a book with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover. (gold bow)
Tracking Trisha by S.E. Smith - 11/08/2018βοΈ2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
Ambushing Ariel by S.E. Smith - 12/08/2018βοΈ3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover
Twin Dragons by S.E. Smith - 15/08/2018βοΈ4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (310 pgs)
Cornering Carmen by S.E. Smith - 13/08/2018βοΈ5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title
At Last by Jill Shalvis - 03/08/2018βοΈ6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate (St. Lucia).
Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands - 22/08/2018βοΈ7. Currant
β Read a book with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
The Great Easter Bunny Hunt by S.E. Smith - 20/08/2018βοΈ8. Fig
β Read a book with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
Paul's Pursuit by S.E. Smith - 14/08/2018βοΈ9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews - 14/08/2018βοΈ10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine (housekeeper makes jelly/jam)
Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands - 01/09/2018βοΈ11. Guava
β Read a whose title begins with G
The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes - 23/08/2018βοΈ12. Honeydew
β Read a book with a pale green cover.
Beneath the Skin: by Lauren Dane - 09/10/2018βοΈ13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK
A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands - 16/08/2018βοΈ14. Mango
β Read a book published in May (2015)
Capturing Cara by S.E. Smith - 08/08/2018βοΈ15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P. (Ford)
The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis - 01/08/2018βοΈ16. Papaya
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Cream Puffs)
Always on My Mind by Jill Shalvis - 05/08/2018βοΈ17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long
Under the Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis - 04/08/2018βοΈ18. Raspberry
β Read a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
Vampires are Forever by Lynsay Sands - 20/08/2018βοΈ19. Strawberry
β Read a Series #3.
Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis - 02/08/2018βοΈ20. Watermelon
β Read a book set in the summer.
Casey by Lori Foster - 06/09/2018
finishedTASKS:
1. Apricot
Read a book with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Jamie Ford - 9/13/18 - the sun on the water and also the one parasol is gold2. Asian Pear
Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title. Death of a Dentist - MC Beaton - 8/6/18
3. Blackberry
Read a book with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word. The Deep End- Julie Mulhern - 8/21/18
4. Cantaloupe
Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.) Spider's Web - Agatha Christie - 8/9/18 - 241 pages
5. Casaba Melon
Read a book with a TWO word title Amy Snow - Tracy Rees - 8/30/18
6. Cherry
Read a book where a character is a runner. The Silver Witch - Paula Brackston - 8/17/18
7. Currant
Read a book with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Hannah Tinti - 10/23/188. Fig
Read a book with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Debra Burroughs - 8/12/18 9. Gooseberry
Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough Sworn to Silence - Linda Castillo - 9/15/18
10. Grape
Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine The Cafe by the Sea - Jenny Colgan - 8/14/18 - Eck makes wine
11. Guava
Read a book set in the spring Theft of Life - Imogen Robertson - 10/12/18
12. Honeydew
Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert The Cat Who Could Read Backwards - Lilian Jackson Braun - 10/20/18 - pineapple and mint
13. Huckleberry
Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK Mrs. Jeffries Rocks the Boat - Emily Brightwell - 9/11/18
14. Mango
Read a book published in May The Secret Life of Violet Grant - Beatriz Williams- 8/24/18 - May 2014
15. Nectarine
Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P. The Atlas of Us - Tracy Buchanan - 10/17/18 - Claire
16. Papaya
Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) Single Malt Murder - Melinda Mullet - 9/3/18 rare old whiskey
17. Plum
Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long River of Destiny - Barbara Erskine - 8/11/18
18. Raspberry
Read a stand alone book The Dress Lodger - Sheri Holman - 8/2/18
19. Strawberry
Read a Series #3. Deceptive - Sara Rosette - 9/24/18 - #3 On the Run series
20. Watermelon
Read a book set in the summer. Take Me with You - Catherine Ryan Hyde - 8/9/18
Finished; thanks for a fun challenge :) SUMMER FRUITS, 8/1/18 β 7/31/19
20/20 COMPLETE
1. APRICOT
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea
set in France : Out of Sorts, by AurΓ©lie Valognes, finished 8/3 β β .5
2. ASIAN PEAR
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title
Thereby HANGS a Tail (Chet & Bernie #2), by Spencer Quinn, finished 8/7 β β β β
3. BLACKBERRY
β Read a book with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word
In the Drink (Mack's Bar #3), by Allyson K. Abbott, finished 8/21 β β β .5
4. CANTALOUPE
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count)
416 pages : Once Upon a Grind (Coffeehouse #14), by Cleo Coyle, finished 8/26 β β β .5
5. CASABA MELON
β Read a book with a TWO word title
Agent Zigzag , by Ben Macintyre, finished 8/5 β β β .5
6. CHERRY
β Read a book where a character is a runner
Savannah : Shattered at Sea (Webb's Glass Shop #5), by Cheryl Hollon, finished 8/18 β β β β
7. CURRANT
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover
both : Almost Harrisburg, by Cooper H. Wingert, finished 8/20 β β β
8. FIG
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order)
The Etymologicon: A Circular Stroll Through the Hidden Connections of the English Language, by Mark Forsyth, finished 9/1 β β β .5
9. GOOSEBERRY
β Read a book with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover
The Big Kitty (Sunny & Shadow #1), by Claire Donally, finished 8/31 β β β β β the cat
10. GRAPE
β Read a book where a character makes wine
Derek : A Toast to Murder (Wine Lover's #6), by Michele Scott, finished 10/22 β β β .5
11. GUAVA
β Read a book whose title begins with G
The Guilty Dead (Monkeewrench #9), by P.J. Tracy, finished 8/9 β β β β .5
12. HONEYDEW
β Read a book with a pale green cover
You Don't Look Your Age ... And Other Fairy Tales, by Sheila Nevins, finished 10/20 β β β
13. HUCKLEBERRY
β Read a book with a character that is a native of North America
John Raintree : A Taste for Murder (Hemlock Falls #1), by Claudia Bishop, finished 8/22 β β β β
14. MANGO
β Read a book published in May
publ May 2016 : You May Also Like: Taste in an Age of Endless Choice, by Tom Vanderbilt, finished 8/23 β β β .5
15. NECTARINE
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P
Cindy : Beside Still Waters (Psalm 23 #4), by Debbie ViguiΓ©, finished 8/14 β β β .5
16. PAPAYA
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover
Second Chance Pass (Virgin River #5), by Robyn Carr, finished 8/11 β β β .5
17. PLUM
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long
author James D. Shipman β It Is Well, finished 8/15 β β .5
18. RASPBERRY
β Read a stand-alone book
Catalyst:, by James Luceno, finished 8/4 β β β .5
19. STRAWBERRY
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months) OR a Series #3
Royally Dead (A Stitch in Time #3), by Greta McKennan, finished 8/12 β β β β both (publ 9/11/18)
20. WATERMELON
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages)
513 pages : Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy, by Karen Abbott, finished 8/10 β β β .5
***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 10/22/18 *****
COMPLETED!Goal: 20/20
TASKS:
1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea.
The Tournament by Matthew Reilly - 8/5/2018
Set in the medieval Byzantine Empire.
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
Signal to Noise by Neil Gaiman β 8/2/2018
Noise - 5 letters
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover.
Cutting Edge by C.D. Reiss - 8/3/20184. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
On the Edge by C.D. Reiss β 8/6/2018
193 pages
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title.
Violent Cases by Neil Gaiman - 8/1/2018
Violent Cases - 2 words
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.
A Cross to Bear: A Jack Sheridan Mystery by Vince Vogel - 10/21/2018
Set in London. It is raining throughout the story.
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling - 8/17/2018
HaRRy
8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order).
Fragile Things: Short Fictions and Wonders by Neil Gaiman - 8/4/2018
FraGIle Things: Short Fictions and Wonders
9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough
Fevre Dream by George R.R. Martin - 8/13/2018
Captain Abner Marsh
10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine.
Rust & Stardust by T. Greenwood - 9/13/2018
Ruth: At least he got to keep as many oranges as he could carry...She squeezed them for their juice (Kindle Locations 3631-3632)
11. Guava
β Read a book whose title begins with G.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - 8/8/2018
12. Honeydew
β Read a book with a pale green cover.
Season of Mists by Neil Gaiman - 8/15/201813. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - 8/2/2018
Mockingbird - word with CK.
14. Mango
β Read a book published in May.
Rough Edge by C.D. Reiss - 8/3/2018
Published May 22nd 2018.
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith - 8/24/2018
Precious Ramotswe
16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.
Planet Urth by Jennifer Martucci - 9/2/201817. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long.
The Stone Sky by N.K. Jemisin - 8/18/2018
Jemisin
18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book.
The Missing Girl by Jenny Quintana - 8/9/2018
19. Strawberry
β Read a Series #3.
Dream Country by Neil Gaiman - 8/12/2018
The Sandman #3.
20. Watermelon
β Read a book set in the summer.
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen - 9/1/2018
Completed.Summer Fruits
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
20/20
1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea OR with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.-The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz ZafΓ³n (set in Barcelona, Spain) Finished 11/5/18*****
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else) OR with a 5 letter word in the title.-The Cabin at the End of the World by Paul Tremblay (book fits both criteria) Finished 8/22/2018****
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.-
by Liane Moriarty Finished 8/28/18****4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) OR with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King) Finished 8/15/18*****
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title OR with a character that is trying to lose weight.-Red Moon by Benjamin Percy Finished 8/4/18**
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.-Fallen by Karin Slaughter Finished 8/24/2018***
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough (the picture is comprised of small gray, black and white dots) Finished 9/9/18**
8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order) OR with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.-
by S.E. Hinton Finished 9/4/18****9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough OR with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover.-Little Heaven by Nick Cutter Finished 9/2/18****
10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine OR with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover.-
by Dennis Lehane (hard to see but there is a black wrought iron fence in the lower left) Finished 9/3/18****11. Guava
β Read a book set in the spring OR whose title begins with G.-Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry Finished 9/23/18***
12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert OR with a pale green cover.-Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Finished 9/10/18***
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK OR with a character that is a native of North America.-Bring Me Back by B.A. Paris Finished 8/9/18**
14. Mango
β Read a book published in May OR with a title that begins with M.-Snatched by Karin Slaughter (May 14, 2012) Finished 8/29/18****
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.-The Templar Legacy by Steve Berry (MC's first name is Cotton) Finished 8/17/18***
16. Papaya
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.) OR with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.-
by William Kent Krueger Finished 8/12/18*****17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long OR set in California.-Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Finished 8/26/18****
18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).-I See You by Clare Mackintosh Finished 8/19/18***
19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months) OR a Series #3.-Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage (Released 7/17/18) Finished 8/25/18***
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages) OR a book set in the summer.-Feed by Mira Grant (593 pages) Finished 8/7/18****
Finished!Summer Fruits
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
20/20
TASKS:
Apricots originally came from China. This golden fruit has been around for more than 4,000 years. Apricots progressively made their way through the Persian Empire to the Mediterranean where they were fondly adopted. Spanish explorers introduced the apricot to the New World, and they were planted in the gardens of Spanish missions all over California. The first recorded major production of apricots in America was in 1792 south of San Francisco.
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea.
Scarlet, Marissa Meyer, 04.08.2018 - Set in France
Asian Pears are yummy fruits that are related to apple and it is a group of pear varieties having crispy and juicy fruit. In Korea, the fruit is known as bae, and it is grown and consumed in great quantity.
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
Throne of Glass, Sarah J. Maas, 05.08.2018
Blackberries are very dark purple with smooth and brittle skin. The blackberry fruit contains polyphenol antioxidants and it also reduces the risk of esophageal cancer. Ageing can be delayed with the help of regular consumption of blackberries.
β Read a book with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.
Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly, 08.08.2018
Cantaloupe fruit is also called as mushmelon, muskmelon, cantalope, rockmelon or spanspek which all together refers a variety of Cucumis melo, comes under the family Cucurbitaceae which includes nearly all melons and squashes.
Cantaloupe has lusciously rich flavor, fragrance and minimal number of calories. It is also referred to as a netted melon because it has a rib less rind with a distinct netted skin. It is generally eaten as a fresh fruit, as a salad, or custard, or as a dessert with ice cream.
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
Fer-de-Lance, Rex Stout, 10.08.2018 - 304 pages
Casaba melons are a tremendous source of vitamin C, vitamin B6 and also a good source of potassium. It mainly helps in maintaining optimum health and weight loss.
β Read a book with a TWO word title.
Shatter Me, Tahereh Mafi, 23.08.2018
Cherry is a fleshy stone fruit. Cherries taste best consumed "humid" from the tree. Cherries have a powerful pain relief benefits especially for runners and other athletes. It also has a considerable impact on relieving muscle and joint soreness more quickly and effectively.
β Read a book where a character is a runner.
Say Yes to the Marquess, Tessa Dare, 31.08.2018
Currant fruits are small, rounded in shape with smooth skin which can be red, yellow, green, or black in color. Currant fruits are almost sweet in taste and also used in several food preparations.
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs.
Zorro, Isabel Allende, 09.09.2018
Fig fruits are in bell-shaped, with a wide, flat bottom narrowing top. When the fruit ripens, the top will bend, forming like a "neck". Figs can be of varieties of colors such as brown, purple, green, yellow or black, and vary in size. The skin is slightly wrinkled and leathery.
β Read a book with a NECK on the cover. Please post the cover.
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Lisa See, 02.08.2018
Indian gooseberry fruits are of small size and light green in color. They have 6 vertical grooves on them. The taste of the fruit can be described as strong, harsh, and rough. This fruit is round shaped with vertical stripes and has a hard seed inside.
β Read a book with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover.
Miss Spelled, Morgana Best, 12.09.2018
Grapes are grown for fresh eating, juice, jelly or wine. Seedless grapes are preferred for fresh eating or for raisins. Grapes have good vigor to cover trellis rapidly with thick foliage, perfect for adding some green to a home landscape. Grapes many laterals can easily and quickly spread over a fence, wall trellis, pergola, etc.
β Read a book where a character makes juice.
Adventures of a Vegan Vamp, Cate Lawley, 03.09.2018 - MC's friend make juice for her
Guava fruit is light yellow and blushed in the midst of pink. Guava is accessible from late spring through early fall. Guava fruits are sodium free, low in fat and calories. It also reduces the possibility of coronary heart disease. These fruits are often called as "super fruits." It is an evergreen, tropical shrub or low-growing small tree probably originated in Middle Americas.
β Read a book whose title begins with G.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon, Sarah Addison Allen, 06.08.2018
Honeydew is a part of the melon family which is slightly oval in shape. It is the sweetest of every melon when ripe. The flesh is usually pale green in color, while the smooth peel ranges from greenish to yellow. Like most fruit, honeydew has seeds. The inner flesh is eaten, often for dessert.
β Read a book with a pale green cover.
Courting Catherine, Nora Roberts, 10.11.2018
Huckleberry otherwise called hurtleberry is the native fruit of North America. The fruit appear in various dark colors such as red, blue and black and each berry measures 5-10mm in diameter. The fruit is completely edible and possesses a unique sweet taste.
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Agatha Christie, 02.09.2018
Mango fruit is one of the most trendy, nutritionally rich fruit with distinctive flavor, smell and taste. Mangos are seasonal fruits that begin in the month of May. It is a very rich source of potassium, vitamin C and E.
β Read a book with a title that begins with M.
My Name Is Memory, Ann Brashares, 07.08.2018
Nectarines are basically the same fruit as Peaches, the primary difference is that nectarines are smooth-skinned and peaches are blurry. Nectarines are sweeter, firmer and juicier. It provides a good source of carotenes, flavonoids and potassium.
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
Cress, Marissa Meyer, 13.08.2018 - MC is Cress
Papaya flesh is an orange color with either yellow or pink hues. Papayas bid the luscious taste and sunlit color of the tropics. Papaya also contains rich sources of antioxidant nutrients such as vitamin C & carotenes.
β Read a book where a character tastes something luscious (Tell us what that is.).
Trick or Treat, K.L. Phelps, 10.11.2018 - MC eats chicken tacos, pizza, pasta alfredo etc.
Plums have a flabby, round shape, very soft and shiny. In the early 1900s Luther Burbank, a prolific horticulturist, crossed a partially stoneless wild plum with California French prune varieties.
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long.
Death Masks, Jim Butcher, 15.08.2018
Raspberries are lower in calories, wonderfully delicious and are nutrient-dense. The most familiar type of raspberry is red-pink in color. Raspberries are solitary fruits.
β Read a stand alone book.
A History of Pi, Petr Beckmann, 15.08.2018
Most of the species send out long slender runners that actually produce a new bud at the extremity. The leaves typically have three leaflets, but the number of leaflets may be five or one.
β Read a Series #3.
Poirot Investigates, Agatha Christie, 07.08.2018 - Hercule Poirot #3
Watermelon fruit is very large, smooth and the edible part is usually red pinkish color. Watermelon is the yummy, flavored fruit and it contains 90% water that we usually have during summer in sort to keep our bodies hydrated.
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages)
Todesreigen, Andreas Gruber, 11.08.2018 - 576 pages
FINISHED!1. Apricot
β gold item on the cover - The Nightingale - Kristin Hannah - 21 NOV
2. Asian Pear
β 5 letter word in the title - Wrong - Jana Aston - 26 AUG
3. Blackberry
β skin on the cover - Bayside Heat - Melissa Foster - 30 AUG
4. Cantaloupe
β author has another name - Mentor's Match - Tara Sue Me (Tara Thomas) - 7 SEPT
5. Casaba Melon
β TWO word title - Something Nice - Tiffany Reisz - 19 SEPT
6. Cherry
set in a "humid" climate - Shielding Her - Kelly Lucille - 23 SEPT
7. Currant
β title word that has consecutive double Rs - Stirred - J.A. Konrath - 30 SEPT
8. Fig
β F I G in the title - Nice Girls Don't Live Forever - Molly Harper - 6 NOV
9. Gooseberry
β item with stripes on the cover - Cold Innocence - Karolyn James - 9 NOV
10. Grape
β character makes jelly - Love on the Outskirts of Town - Zoe York - 8 NOV
11. Guava
β title begins with G - Glitter and Gunfire - Cynthia Eden - 5 OCT
12. Honeydew
β pale green cover - Cocky Roommate - Claire Kingsley - 11 SEPT
13. Huckleberry
β word in the title that contains CK - Outback Lovers - Mari Carr - 10 NOV
14. Mango
β title that begins with M - Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian - 2 OCT
15. Nectarine
β MC's first name begins with F - Faith, Hope & Love - Rachel Hanna (Faith McLemore) - 24 SEPT
16. Papaya
β cover that can be described as SUNLIT - Wee William's Woman - Suzan Tisdale - 14 NOV
17. Plum
β author's last name is 7 letters long - Abandoned - Allison Brennan - 29 AUG
18. Raspberry
β stand alone - Birthday Girl - Penelope Douglas - 18 NOV
19. Strawberry
β a NEW book - Stygian - Sherrilyn Kenyon (Aug 18) - 22 SEPT
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book - The President Is Missing - Bill Clinton (513 pgs) - 6 SEPT
Summer Fruits FINISHED
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
Read 20 / 20
1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea
Court of Lions β Jane Johnson read 12 august
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
An April Shroud β Reginald Hill β 5 Feb 2019
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover
The Witchfinder's Sister β Beth Underdown β 17 Jan 2019
4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0.
Charity Ends at Home Colin Watsonβ 30 Jan 2019 β pages 192
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title
The Falls β Ian Rankin - 9 Feb 2019
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate
Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival Yossi Ghinsberg 29 Jan 2019
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs
The Durrells of Corfu Michael Haag16 oct 2018
8. Fig
β Read a book with a NECK on the cover.
David Attenborough New Life Storiesβ David Attenborough β 2 Jan 2019
9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough
Macbethβ Jo Nesbo β 28 Jan 2019
10. Grape
β Read a book with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Born Badβ Josephine cox β read3 oct 2018
11. Guava
β Read a book whose title begins with G.
Giovanni's Roomβ James Baldwin β 18 Jan 2019
12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert
Where The Wild Cherries Grow Laura Madeleinedec 12 2018
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK
The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock - Imogen Hermes Gowar - Read Sept 27th
14. Mango
β Read a book published in May - read Feb 2019
One Hundred Years of Solitudeβ Gabriel GarcΓa MΓ‘rquez
published may 1967
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's name begins with C, F, or P.
Doctor Proctor's Fart PowderDoctor Proctorβs Fart Powder β Jo Nesbo β 24 Jan 2019
16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT.
Sidney Sheldonβs The Silent WidowSidney Sheldonβs The Silent Widow 19 nov
17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long
Philippa Gregory -
4 Jan 2019 Three Sisters, Three Queens
18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book
- Patrick Ness - 7 Feb 2019 The Rest of Us Just Live Here
19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months)
the corset β laura Purcell 12 Jan 2019
The Corset
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages)
Erik Axl Sund 28 Jan 2019 The Crow Girl
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
Read 20 / 20
1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea
Court of Lions β Jane Johnson read 12 august
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
An April Shroud β Reginald Hill β 5 Feb 2019
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover
The Witchfinder's Sister β Beth Underdown β 17 Jan 2019
4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0.
Charity Ends at Home Colin Watsonβ 30 Jan 2019 β pages 192
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title
The Falls β Ian Rankin - 9 Feb 2019
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate
Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival Yossi Ghinsberg 29 Jan 2019
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs
The Durrells of Corfu Michael Haag16 oct 2018
8. Fig
β Read a book with a NECK on the cover.
David Attenborough New Life Storiesβ David Attenborough β 2 Jan 2019
9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough
Macbethβ Jo Nesbo β 28 Jan 2019
10. Grape
β Read a book with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Born Badβ Josephine cox β read3 oct 2018
11. Guava
β Read a book whose title begins with G.
Giovanni's Roomβ James Baldwin β 18 Jan 2019
12. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert
Where The Wild Cherries Grow Laura Madeleinedec 12 2018
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK
The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock - Imogen Hermes Gowar - Read Sept 27th
14. Mango
β Read a book published in May - read Feb 2019
One Hundred Years of Solitudeβ Gabriel GarcΓa MΓ‘rquez
published may 1967
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's name begins with C, F, or P.
Doctor Proctor's Fart PowderDoctor Proctorβs Fart Powder β Jo Nesbo β 24 Jan 2019
16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT.
Sidney Sheldonβs The Silent WidowSidney Sheldonβs The Silent Widow 19 nov
17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long
Philippa Gregory -
4 Jan 2019 Three Sisters, Three Queens18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book
- Patrick Ness - 7 Feb 2019 The Rest of Us Just Live Here19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months)
the corset β laura Purcell 12 Jan 2019
The Corset20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages)
Erik Axl Sund 28 Jan 2019 The Crow Girl
COMPLETION POST.Summer Fruits
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
TASKS:
1. Apricot
β Read a book with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
The Puma's Shadow - Antoine B. Daniel - 8/07/2018How it fits: Gold sun statue.
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title.
Only Child - Rhiannon Navin - 8/28/2018How it fits: Child is five letters.
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.
The Hope Jar - Wanda E. Brunstetter - 11/4/2018How it fits: 10 letters in title.
4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0.
The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group - Catherine Jinks - 10/5/2018How it fits: Page count 380
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title.
The Dogs - Robert Calder - 8/24/20186. Cherry
β Read a book where a character is a runner.
Indigo Heat - Vickie McKeehan - 11/14/2018How it fits: Garett and Anniston are runners.
7. Currant
β Read a book with many small round shapes on the cover.
Friend Request - Laura Marshall - 11/17/2018How it fits" Small water bubbles on cover.
8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order.)
Secrets of Southern Girls - Haley Harrigan - 10/19/2018How it fits: Secrets of Southern Girls.
9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough.
The Captain's Daughter - Leah Fleming - 10/29/2018How it fits: Grover is rough, strong and harsh to his wife.
10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine.
Love Anthony - Lisa Genova - 8/18/2018How it fits: Olivia does a big bake for the winter and bottles up jelly (jam.)
11. Guava
β Read a book whose title begins with G.
The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah - 10/13/201812. Honeydew
β Read a book where a character eats fruit for dessert.
The Betrayal - Laura Elliot - 1/11/2019How it fits: Jake and Karin eat raspberries for dessert.
'Dessert was simple and delicious, fresh raspberries and homemade ice cream served in blue-rimmed bowls.' - pg 140
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK.
Women of the Outback - Sue Williams - 9/13/201814. Mango
β Read a book with a title that begins with M.
Mean Girls - Micol Ostow - 10/7/201815. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
Inconceivable: A Medical Mistake, the Baby We Couldn't Keep, and Our Choice to Deliver the Ultimate Gift - Carolyn Savage and Sean Savage - 12/18/2018How it fits: MC Carolyn.
16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT.
The Year of Fog - Michelle Richmond - 9/28/201817. Plum
β Read a book set in California.
Brownie Points - Jennifer Coburn - 8/13/2018How it fits: Set in Los Corderos, California.
18. Raspberry
β Read a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
All Around The Town - Mary Higgins Clark - 11/7/201819. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months.)
The Good Daughter - Karin Slaughter - 9/20/2018How it fits: Released May 3 2018; 3 months before start of challenge.
20. Watermelon
β Read a book set in the summer.
Sizzling Sixteen - Janet Evanovich - 8/10/2018How it fits: Set in the summer.
8/1/18 - 7/31/19 (backlogging)βοΈ1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea
Eternal Life (partially set in Israel) (8/9)
β2. Asian Pear
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else)
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (1/20)
β3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover
Between Shades of Gray (1/23)
βοΈ4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name
Ordeal by Innocence (Agatha Christie also wrote under the name Mary Westmacott) (9/3)
βοΈ5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a character that is trying to lose weight.
Night of Miracles (1/12)
β6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate.
Never Sorry Ever Jolly (3/4)
β7. Currant
β Read a book with many small round shapes on the cover.
Meet Cute (2/16)
βοΈ8. Fig
β Read a book with a neck on the cover. Please post the cover.
The Hope Jar (8/29)
β9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough.
Things Fall Apart (3/1)
β10. Grape
β Read a book where a character makes juice, jelly or wine.
The God of Small Things (9/26)
βοΈ11. Guava
β Read a book set in the spring
The Rest of Us Just Live Here (4/24)
β12. Honeydew
β Read a book with a pale green cover.
The Study of Animal Languages (3/15)
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK OR with a character that is a native of North America.
βοΈ14. Mango
β Read a book published in May
Please Don't Go Before I Get Better: Poems (published 5/1/18) (read 8/2)
15. Nectarine
βοΈβ Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
Scythe - MC Citra (3/22)
βοΈ16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.
Sofi Mendoza's Guide to Getting Lost in Mexico (5/21)
βοΈ17. Plum
β Read a book set in California.
Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup (8/4)
βοΈ18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well known author).
Macbeth by William Shakespeare (10/24)
βοΈ19. Strawberry
β Read a Series #3.
Rogue (8/19)
βοΈ20. Watermelon
β Read a book over 450 pages
The Paladin Prophecy (8/13) (528 pages)
Mod
WOOHOO Melanie!!
Summer FruitsDuration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
FINISHED
1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea- Destined for an Early Grave- Jeaniene Frost- 10/11- Italy
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title- Red at Night-Katie McGarry 8/2
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover-
Until November-Aurora Rose Reynolds 8/134. Cantaloupe
β Read a book with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.) - Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft-Joe Hill- 8/2- pg. 152
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title- Until Trevor-Aurora Rose Reynolds 11/18
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate- Nameless-Jessica Sorensen 9/15
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs- Resistance to Interrogation-Anthony Horowitz 11/7
8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title- Falling for Hadley: A Novel-Jessica Sorensen 8/20
9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough- Star Wars: Darth Vader, Vol. 2: Shadows and Secrets-Kieron Gillen 8/9
10. Grape
β Read a book with a fence on the cover-
Runaways (2017-) #14-Rainbow Rowell 1/14/1911. Guava
β Read a book whose title begins with G- Goldie Vance Vol. 3-Hope Larson 11/6
12. Honeydew
β Read a book with a pale green cover-
Chasing River-K.A. Tucker 9/2613. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK- Locke & Key, Volume 3: Crown of Shadows-Joe Hill 9/2
14. Mango
β Read a book with a title that begins with M- Ms. Marvel, Vol. 9: Teenage Wasteland-G. Willow Wilson 8/2
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C- Captain Marvel, Volume 3: Alis Volat Propriis-Kelly Sue DeConnick 9/5- Carol
16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT-
Every Heart a Doorway-Seanan McGuire 7/2117. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long- The Diabolic-S.J. Kincaid 8/10
18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book- Too Late-Colleen Hoover 8/13
19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months)- Chasing Magic-Jessica Sorensen 8/5- Pub: May 2018
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages)- Legendary-Stephanie Garber 11/22
Completed 1/20/19Summer Fruits
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
20/20 read
TASKS:
1. Apricot
β Read a book with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover. Death Come Quickly by Susan Wittig Albert, sundial is gold, read 9/12/18
2. Asian Pear
β Read a book with a 5 letter word in the title. Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole, read 8/31/18
3. Blackberry
β Read a book with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word. Angels Of Darkness by Ilona Andrews, read 8/7/18
4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb, also writes under Nora Roberts, read 8/3/18
5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title. Emperor's Consort by Scarlett Hyacinth, read 8/29/18
6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate. Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole, set in New Orleans, Louisiana, read 8/31/18
7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs. Irresistible by Caitlin Ricci, read 1/6/19
8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order.) Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls: A Handbook for Unapologetic Living by Jes Baker, read 8/30/18
9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with an item with stripes on the cover. Please post the cover. A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay, vertical blinds, read 10/25/18
10. Grape
β Read a book with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover. Tender Mercies by Eli Easton, fence is to the left of the horse's head, read 9/17/18
11. Guava
β Read whose title begins with G. Getting It Right by A.M. Arthur, read 8/25/18
12. Honeydew
β Read a book with a pale green cover. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, read 12/25/18
13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a character that is a native of North America. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs, Mercy is Native American, read 9/15/18
14. Mango
β Read a book with a title that begins with M. The Mitfords: Letters between Six Sisters by Charlotte Mosley, read 8/22/18
15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, one MC is Charles Cornick, read 8/5/18
16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover. Young Pioneers by Rose Wilder Lane, read 8/28/18
17. Plum
β Read a book whose author's last name is 7 letters long. Richard Nixon: The Life by John A. Farrell, read 9/18/18
18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book. Targeted: A Deputy, Her Love Affairs, A Brutal Murder by M. William Phelps, read 8/22/18
19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months). Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts, published May 29, 2018, read 8/5/18
20. Watermelon
β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages). The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan, 783 pages, read 1/20/19
Mod
Perfect cover for #16!!
FinishedSummer Fruits
Duration: August 1, 2018-July 31, 2019
20/20
π1. Apricot
β Read a book set in a country that touches the Mediterranean Sea OR with a gold item on the cover. Please post the cover.
Catullus' Bedspread: The Life of Rome's Most Erotic Poet
Daisy Dunn 320 p, 5 september 2018Italy
π2. Asian Pear
β Read a book where a character has a BAE (Before Anyone Else) OR with a 5 letter word in the title.
Restoring Grace
Katie Fforde 422 p. 2 september 2018 3 starsGrace 5 letters
π3. Blackberry
β Read a book with skin on the cover OR with a title that has 10 letters. May be more than one word.
Still Alice
Lisa Genova 353 p. 1 september 2018 4 stars 10 letters in title
π4. Cantaloupe
β Read a book by an author who also writes under another name - (Tell us both names.) OR with a page count that contains a 1 or 0. (Tell us the page count.)
Elephants Can Remember Agatha Christie 299 p. 9 september 2018 3 stars Agatha Christie also writes as Mary Westmacott
π5. Casaba Melon
β Read a book with a TWO word title OR with a character that is trying to lose weight.
The Warden Anthony Trollope 292 p. 4 stars 10 september 2018Two word title
π6. Cherry
β Read a book set in a "humid" climate OR where a character is a runner.
Nora Webster
Colm TΓ³ibΓn 4 stars 311 p. 7 september 2018Set in Ireland with a humid, rainy climate
π7. Currant
β Read a book with a title word that has consecutive double Rs OR with many small round shapes on the cover. Please post the cover.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Mark Twain 416 p. 19 january 2019 3 stars Wheels
π8. Fig
β Read a book with the letters F I G in the title (does not have to be in order)
Bodies from the Library: Lost Classic Stories by Masters of the Golden Age
Tony Medawar 240 p. 3 january 2019 4 starsπ9. Gooseberry
β Read a book with a character that can be described as strong, harsh, and rough
Dochter van het moeras Karen Dionne 304 p. 18 december 2018 3 starsThe father of the MC is a very harsh man
π10. Grape
β Read a book with a fence, wall trellis, or pergola on the cover. Please post the cover.
That Darkness
Lisa Black 363 p. 3 december 2018 3 starsπ11. Guava
β read a book whose title begins with G.
Glansrol
Loes den Hollander 351 p. 1/11/19π12. Honeydew
β Read a book with a pale green cover.
Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks Harper Lin 278 p. 30 december 2018 3 starsπ13. Huckleberry
β Read a book with a word in the title that contains CK
One, Two, Buckle My Shoe
Agatha Christie 294 p. 17 january 2019 3 stars π14. Mango
β Read a book published in May
New Boy: William Shakespeare's Othello Retold: A Novel
Tracy Chevalier 224 p.18 january 2019 3 starsPublished may 2017
π15. Nectarine
β Read a book whose MC's first name begins with C, F, or P.
Fangirl
Rainbow Rowell 459 p. 1/11/19 4 starsCath
π16. Papaya
β Read a book with a cover that can be described as SUNLIT. Please post the cover.
Conversations with Friends
Sally Rooney 336 p. 9 january 2019 5 starsπ17. Plum
β Read a book set in California.
Shadowland Meg Cabot 287 p. 1/13/19 2 starsπ18. Raspberry
β Read a stand alone book OR a book by a "familiar" author (well know author).
The Comfort of Strangers Ian McEwan 127 p. 4 january 2019 4 starsWorks for both
π19. Strawberry
β Read a NEW book (released in the last 6 months)
Mooi doodliggen
A.F.Th. van der Heijden 358 p. 17 january 2019 4 stars Published November 15th 2018
π20. β Read a "large" book (over 450 pages)
The Good Soldier Ε vejk
Jaroslav HaΕ‘ek 752 p. 20 january 2019 5 stars
Summer Fruits1/8/18 β 31/7/19
1 β Apricot:
2 - Asian Pear:
3 β Blackberry:
4 β Cantaloupe -
5 - Casaba Melon:
6 β Cherry:
7 β Currant:
8 β Fig:
9 β Gooseberry:
10 β Grape:
11 β Guava:
12 β Honeydew:
13 β Huckleberry:
14 β Mango:
15 β Nectarine:
16 β Papaya:
17 β Plum:
18 β Raspberry:
19 β Strawberry:
20 β Watermelon:
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