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Grieving The Greats Duration: February 1 - July 31, 2023
Level: Level 1: Choose one task from each person
READ: 50/27
✔1. Barbara Jill Walters (September 25, 1929 – December 30, 2022)
📺 Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Dragon's Moon - Lucy Monroe (Children of the Moon #4) 3/19
📺 Read a book published in either September or December of any year.
The Avid Angler: The Hot Dog Detective - Mathiya Adams (pub Dec 25, 2014) 2/27
✔2. Pope Benedict XVI was born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger; 16 April 1927 – 31 December 2022)
✝️ Read a book where a character resigns from a job.
The Lost and Found Bookshop - Susan Wiggs (heroine) 3/3
✝️ Read a book with a character who is a professor/teacher.
Saber Tooth - Lou Cadle (Bob O'Brien) 3/4
✔3. Edson Arantes do Nascimento (23 October 1940 – 29 December 2022)Pele
⚽ Read a book published in either 1999 or 2000.
River of Darkness - Rennie Airth (pub 1999) 2/20
✔4. Kirstie Louise Alley (January 12, 1951 – December 5, 2022)
🗣️ Read a book that is second in a series.
Sweet Wild of Mine - Laurel Kerr 3/9
🗣️ Read a book set in a bar.
Boogie Beach - Winnie Winkle 3/6
✔5. Stephen Laurel "tWitch" Boss (September 29, 1982 – December 13, 2022)
🕺 Read a book with a wedding in it.
Moon Craving - Lucy Monroe 2/18
✔6. Takeoff Kirsnick Khari Ball (June 18, 1994 – November 1, 2022)
🎤 Read a book set in Texas.
Grumpy Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/29
🎤 Read a book where someone is shot.
The Avid Angler: The Hot Dog Detective - Mathiya Adams (MacFarland) 2/27
🎤 Read a book tagged music.
XOXO - Axie Oh 3/1
✔7. Dame Angela Brigid Lansbury DBE (October 16, 1925 – October 11, 2022)
🕵️♀️ Read a book where a murder takes place.
Candy Corn Murder - Leslie Meier 2/9
🕵️♀️ Read a book set in either Ireland or England.
Murder in an Irish Churchyard - Carlene O'Connor (Ireland) 2/28
🕵️♀️ Read a book published in October of any year.
Final Lap - Erin McCarthy (pub Oct 7, 2014) 2/21
✔8. Dame Olivia Newton-John AC DBE (26 September 1948 – 8 August 2022)
🐨 Read a book set in summer.
Luck and Last Resorts - Sarah Grunder Ruiz 2/7
🐨 Read a book which is a coming of age story.
A Dark Queen Rises - Ashok K. Banker 3/3
🐨 Read a book set in Australia.
Hades - Candice Fox 4/8
✔9. Anthony Robert McMillan OBE (30 March 1950 – 14 October 2022)
🦄Read a book set in Scotland.
Moon Burning - Lucy Monroe 2/18
🦄 Read a book tagged Humor.
Lies, Damned Lies, and History - Jodi Taylor 2/22
✔10. Raymond Allen Liotta ( December 18, 1954 – May 26, 2022)
🎮 Read a book where a character plays video games.
Moment of Tooth - Lindsay Buroker (Wendy) 3/12
🎮 Read a book with a blue cover.
Buffalo Jump Blues - Keith McCafferty 2/16
✔11. Leslie Allen Jordan (April 29, 1955 – October 24, 2022)
😇 Read a book set in Tennessee.
Basket Bear - Amy Star 3/20
😇 Read a book with a character called Phil, Sid, Kat or Leslie.
The Cure for What Ales You - Ellie Alexander (Kat) 2/23
✔12. Anne Celeste Heche ( May 25, 1969 – August 11, 2022)
🌏 Read a book where a character walks somewhere.
Nine Lives Last Forever - Rebecca M. Hale 3/15
(MC walks through downtown San Francisco)
🌏 Read a book with either a 6 or a 7 in the page count.
Silver Spells - Kate Moseman (has 266 pages) 2/8
✔13. Artist Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio
🕴️ Read a book that is tenth in a series.
Rebel - Cheryl Brooks 4/22
🕴️ Read a book where a character goes on a voyage.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - S.A. Chakraborty (pirates) 3/5
✔14. Joan Maxine Kupchik (née Miller; June 1, 1922 – January 4, 2022), known professionally as Joan Copeland,
🐻 Read a book where the MC has a brother.
The Last Beekeeper - Rebecca L. Fearnley 2/17
🐻 Read a book with a clock on the cover. (Show cover).
And the Rest is History - Jodi Taylor 3/24
🐻 Read a book where the the first letter of each word in the title can be found in GWENDOLYN LORD ABBOTT. (Three word minimum).
Better Late Than Never - Jenn McKinlay 2/5
contined...✔15. Kim Mi-soo (March 16, 1992 – January 5, 2022)
💄 Read a book with lipstick in the text.
The Ladies of the Secret Circus - Constance Sayers 2/15
(the only woman she knew who wore bright red lipstick), p85
💄 Read a a book set in South Korea.
XOXO - Axie Oh 3/1
💄 Read a book with a character who is an activist or about a revolution.
Never Fade - Alexandra Bracken 2/2
✔17. Naomi Judd (born Diana Ellen Judd; January 11, 1946 – April 30, 2022)
👭 Read a book where a character has mental health issues.
The Crossing - Kathryn Lasky 3/10
(Lila criminally insane and institutionalized)
✔18. Andrew John Fletcher (8 July 1961 – 26 May 2022), also known as Fletch,
🎹 Read a book with a character who smokes.
Ghost Ocean - S.M. Peters 4/1
(Babu through his cigarette into a puddle), p4
✔19. James Edmund Caan (March 26, 1940 – July 6, 2022)
🐴 Read a book set in New York.
Darkness, My Old Friend - Lisa Unger 2/6
🐴 Read a book where a character wins an award.
Fall For Me - Ann Lister 4/5
(hero wins award for Best Rock Album of the Year)
✔20. Anthony Lee Dow (April 13, 1945 – July 27, 2022)
🏊 Read a book that a character goes swimming.
An Unthinkable Thing - Nicole Lundrigan (hero) 4/30
🏊 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in BEAVER.
A Spell for Trouble - Esme Addison 3/22
✔21. Robert Francis LuPone (July 29, 1946 – August 27, 2022)
🏆 Read a book with something cold on the cover. (Show cover)
Dead and Gondola - Ann Claire (snow on mountain) 3/25
🏆 Read a book where a character eats sweet potato
Upon a Burning Throne - Ashok K. Banker 2/12
(he would likely have chocked on his sweet potato savory), p206
✔22. Irene Cara Escalera (March 18, 1959– November 25, 2022)
✨ Read a book that makes you feel. (Your interpretation).
The Laughing Policeman - Elizabeth J. Brown 4/3
(women and children were butchered by serial killer)
✨ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in FLASHDANCE.
Music Man - K.L. Montgomery (Claire Sterling) 2/19
✔23. Peter Robinson (17 March 1950 – 4 October 2022)
🕵️♂️ Read a book tagged Crime.
Let Me Go - Kate Bold 4/6
✔24. Dame Hilary Mary Mantel born Thompson; 6 July 1952 – 22 September 2022)
📙 Read a trilogy.
Broken Mate - Jen L. Grey 4/8
Rising Darkness - Jen L. Grey 4/9
Silver Moon - Jen L. Grey 4/11
✔25. Henry "Harry" Patterson (27 July 1929 – 9 April 2022), commonly known by his pen name Jack Higgins,
📚 Read a book with a bird on the cover (Show cover).
Turkey Trot Murder - Leslie Meier 3/26
📚 Read a book where the authors name is a pseudonym.
That Ain’t Witchcraft - Seanan McGuire (writes as Mira Grant) 2/4
✔26. Nicholas Benbow Evans (26 July 1950 – 9 August 2022)
📒 Read a book with a horse on the cover. (Show cover).
Wind Daughter - Joanna Ruth Meyer 2/19
✔27. Peter Francis Straub ( March 2, 1943 – September 4, 2022)
☠️ Read a book with a ghost in it.
Murder at St Margaret - Lynn Morrison 2/15
☠️ Read a book tagged horror.
Hokuloa Road - Elizabeth Hand 2/27
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Year Of The RabbitDuration: February 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023
Level: Level 3: 15 or more
READ: 30/30
1. In Chinese five element theory, each zodiac sign is associated with one of the five elements: Gold (Metal), Wood, Water, Fire, or Earth. 2023 is a year of the Water Rabbit, starting from January 22nd, 2023 and ending on February 9th, 2024.
✔ 🐇 Read a book that was published in either January or February of any year.
Murder in an Irish Churchyard - Carlene O'Connor (pub Feb 27, 2018) 2/28
✔ 🐇 Read a book which is set in a coastal town.
Music Man - K.L. Montgomery (Rehoboth Beach) 2/19
✔ 🐇 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in RABBIT.
River of Darkness - Rennie Airth 2/20
2. The Rabbit is the fourth animal sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle and according to Chinese astrology, they are most compatible with the zodiac signs for Rabbits are Goats, Dogs, and Pigs.
✔ 🐇 Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Dragon's Moon - Lucy Monroe (Children of the Moon #4) 3/19
✔ 🐇 Read a book set in China.
If You Could See the Sun - Ann Liang 2/1
✔ 🐇 Read a book where there is one of the above animals on the cover. (Show Cover)
Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon 4/27
3. Rabbits are predicted to be gentle, quiet, elegant, and alert as well as quick, skillful, kind, patient, and very responsible. Though sometimes they are reluctant to reveal their minds to others and having a tendency to escape reality, but always faithful to those around them.
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a character who is faithful.
Fall For Me - Ann Lister (hero is a one-man man) 4/5
✔ 🐇 Read a book that is quick to read. (Less than 200 pages).
Hidden Blade - Pippa DaCosta (178 pages) 4/18
✔ 🐇 Read a book that helps you escape reality.
Rhapsodic - Laura Thalassa 2/11
4. Male Rabbits are characterized by always treating people politely, with a gentle smile that makes people feel that they are credible and sincere. When encountering tough difficulties, they are never discouraged but instead remain persistent in their endeavors to find solutions. This means they eventually achieve enviable success.
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a character who is polite.
An Unthinkable Thing - Nicole Lundrigan (Edith) 4/30
✔ 🐇 Read a book where a character has success at something.
Upon a Burning Throne - Ashok K. Banker (Shvate, military campaign) 2/12
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a smile on the cover. (Show cover.)
Sweet Trouble - Susan Mallery 2/10
5. Female Rabbits are gentle, considerate, sweet-tempered and seldom lose temper. They love the peaceful life and would meticulously decorate their environment to make it fresh and elegant. Female Rabbits have a strong sense of group honor and they like to participate in group activities. In the face of interests, they would give priority to collective interests rather than their own because they respect and love the collective.
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a character who is a decorator.
The Ice House - Minette Walters (Diana) 4/11
✔ 🐇Read a book where a character participates in a group activity.
Never Fade - Alexandra Bracken (heroine in revolution) 2/2
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a sweet character. (Your interpretation).
The Protector - Elin Peer (heroine) 3/30
6. There are a couple of famous people who are rabbits.
Albert Einstein who was born in 1879 was an Earth Rabbit, and Michael Jordan born in 1963 was a Water Rabbit.
✔ 🐇 Read a book which has water on the cover.
Luck and Last Resorts - Sarah Grunder Ruiz 2/7
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a character called Albert, Michael or Jordan.
Found in the Lost - Tarina Deaton 2/21
(This is Devon, Harrison and Jordan), p96
✔ 🐇 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in EINSTEIN.
Ghosts, Lore & a House by the Shore - Nellie H. Steele 4/21
7. Lucky numbers for a Rabbit are 3, 4, 6, and numbers containing them (like 34 and 46). Their lucky days are the 26th, 27th, and 29th of every month.
✔ 🐇 Read a book that is either 3rd, 4th or 6th in a series.
Moon Burning - Lucy Monroe (Children of the Moon #3) 2/18
✔ 🐇 Read a book where a character has a lucky day.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon 2/26
(MC has a "5 red car day" which he considers lucky)
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a number in the title.
Three Parts Dead - Max Gladstone 2/8
8. Rabbits also have lucky colors which are red, pink, purple, and blue. They also have lucky flowers which are plantain lily, and jasmine. Also they have lucky directions: east, south and northwest.
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a red, pink, purple or blue cover.
Silver Spells - Kate Moseman 2/8
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a flower on the cover. (Show cover.)
A Spell for Trouble - Esme Addison 3/22
✔ 🐇 Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in EAST SOUTH NORTH WEST.
Wind Daughter - Joanna Ruth Meyer (Satu North) 2/19
9. Rabbits unlucky numbers are 1, 7, and 8. Their unlucky colors are dark brown, dark yellow, and white.
✔ 🐇 Read a book that the title or author's name is white, brown or yellow.
Final Lap - Erin McCarthy (in yellow) 2/21
✔ 🐇 Read a book with a character who is unlucky.
Lies, Damned Lies, and History - Jodi Taylor 2/22
(Max, if it can go wrong, it does...always)
✔ 🐇 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in ONE SEVEN EIGHT.
Hokuloa Road - Elizabeth Hand 2/27
10. The sign of Rabbit is a symbol of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. 2023 is predicted to be a year of hope.
✔ 🐇 Read a book that makes you feel peaceful.
Temptation - T.K. Leigh 3/16
✔ 🐇 Read a book where a character is hopeful.
A Sudden Crush - Camilla Isley 3/23
(heroine that her new husband survives the plane crash)
✔ 🐇 Read a book from a series that is long. (10 or more in the series).
Dark Sentinel - Christine Feehan (Dark #28) 2/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Spring FlingStart Date: February 23, 2023
End Date: May 4, 2023
READ: 45/45
✔ D: Read a book where a character goes out for dinner.
Salty Cowboy - Elana Johnson 4/4
✔ A: Read a book by an author whose first name begins with a vowel.
If You Could See the Sun - Ann Liang 2/1
✔ F: Read a book with a flower on the cover (show cover).
A Spell for Trouble - Esme Addison 3/22
✔ F: Read a free book.
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Two - T.M. Frazier 3/8
✔ O: Read a book with a ONE WORD title.
Reckoning - Catherine Coulter 2/3
✔ D: Read a book where the MC is a dad.
Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife - Michelle Styles 4/13
✔ I: Read a book with an Inn as the setting.
Witch Hunt - Sara Bourgeois 4/8
✔ L: Read a book with a word that begins with L in the title.
The Ladies of the Secret Circus - Constance Sayers 2/15
✔ T: Read a book whose title BEGINS with THE (may be the word or just letters).
The Last Beekeeper - Rebecca L. Fearnley 2/17
✔ U: Read a book set in the U.S.
Silver Spells - Kate Moseman (Florida) 2/8
✔ L: Read a book where lunch is eaten.
Hokuloa Road - Elizabeth Hand 2/27
(I'd better head out. Thanks for lunch), p178
✔ I: Read a book with an intelligent character.
And the Rest is History - Jodi Taylor (heroine) 3/24
✔ P: Read a book whose title is a pun.
Dead and Gondola - Ann Claire 3/25
✔ R: Read a book where a book is read.
Half-Blood - Jennifer Armentrout 2/25
(What are you reading?), p144
✔ O: Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with O.
XOXO - Axie Oh 3/1
✔ B: Read a book where a character has a beard.
Fall For Me - Ann Lister (Ryan) 4/5
✔ I: Read a book where someone gets intoxicated.
Sweet Wild of Mine - Laurel Kerr 3/9
(hero when he leaves heroine)
✔ N: Read a book with any type of number in the title.
Nine Lives Last Forever - Rebecca M. Hale 3/15
✔ N: Read a book with a location that is near where you live.
The Pearl Savage - Tamara Rose Blodgett (Ohio) 2/13
✔ E: Read a book where an email is read.
Partners in Lime - Bree Baker 3/23
(then switched gears and opened my email), p230
✔ S: Read a book with a SUNNY cover. (Show cover.)
Grumpy Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/29
✔ T: Read a book whose series name begins with T.
Temptation - T.K. Leigh (Temptation #1) 3/16
✔ L: Read a book set near a lake.
Tempted - Megan Hart 5/4
✔ A: Read a book where a character attends church.
Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold - Nancy Atherton (MC) 3/7
✔ M: Read a book by a male author.
Buffalo Jump Blues - Keith McCafferty 2/16
✔ B: Read a book where a body is found.
Murder in an Irish Churchyard - Carlene O'Connor 2/28
✔ N: Read a book by an author that uses three names.
Luck and Last Resorts - Sarah Grunder Ruiz 2/7
✔ E: Read an ebook.
Caught in the Flames - Kacey Shea 4/29
✔ W: Read a book in a weekend.
A Hint of Heather - Rebecca Hagan Lee 3/17
✔ L: Read a book by an author you love.
Consumed - J.R. Ward 4/20
✔ E: Read a book whose title ENDS with E.
Touched by Fire - Kel Carpenter 4/13
✔ A: Read a book with a tag that begins with A. Tell us the tag.
Unwritten - Alicia J. Novo (adventure) 4/1
✔ V: Read a book where the MC is on vacation.
A Sudden Crush - Camilla Isley 3/23
✔ E: Read a book whose title BEGINS with E.
Earth Spells Are Easy - Renee George 3/19
✔ S: Read a stand alone.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon 2/26
✔ R: Read a book where a character goes for a run.
It takes an Oni - Scott Rhine (hero runs for exercise) 3/16
✔ A: Read a book with an animal in it.
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Three - T.M. Frazier 3/9
(MCs have a pet pig named Oscar)
✔ I: Read a book whose cover is of the inside of a house or building (show cover).
The Book Supremacy - Kate Carlisle 3/11
✔ N: Read a book by a New to You author.
Upon a Burning Throne - Ashok K. Banker 2/12
✔ S: Read a Series book.
Saber Tooth - Lou Cadle (Dawn of Mammals #1) 3/4
✔ P: Read a book where a character has a pet.
Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon (dalmation) 4/27
✔ R: Read a book with a religious character.
Hellbound in Vegas - Boone Brux (Camuel) 4/19
✔ O: Read a book with something open on the cover (show cover).
Kingdoms at War - Lindsay Buroker (dragon portal) 4/21
✔ U: Read a book set in the U.S.
A Dirty Shame - Liliana Hart (Virginia) 4/14
✔ T: Read a book published in a year containing a TWENTY.
The Lost and Found Bookshop - Susan Wiggs (pub July 6, 2020) 3/3
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
10 Weirdest US TaxesDuration: April 1 - June 30, 2023
READ: 10/10
✔ 1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).
Caught in the Flames - Kacey Shea 4/29
✔ 2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Hades - Candice Fox (MC digs a grave) 4/8
✔ 3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
The Rapids - Carla Neggers 4/15
(Maggie had fresh blueberries with water buffalo yogurt), p201
✔ 4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
Touched by Fire - Kel Carpenter (Chicago) 4/13
✔ 5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
Warrior's Moon - Lucy Monroe (pub July 2013) 4/16
✔ 6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Fall For Me - Ann Lister 4/5
(Ryan heard water running, the toilet flushing), p396
✔ 7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
Salty Cowboy - Elana Johnson (hero) 4/4
✔ 8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera 4/12
✔ 9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.
Bad Luck - Brad Younie 5/12
(I thought, scratching my head absently), p70
✔ 10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon (MCs sister has a dog) 4/27
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Colored Cities #2Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2023
READ: 10/10
✔ 1. Blue Ball, Pennsylvania
🔵 Read a book with a blue cover OR with an inn or hotel important to the story OR set more than two hundred years ago.
Witch Hunt - Sara Bourgeois (set at a haunted inn) 4/8
✔ 2. Gray, Georgia
🔘 Read a book with a gray cover OR with 18 or 19 in the publication date.
The Forgotten Child - Melissa Erin Jackson (pub Oct 10, 2018) 3/26
✔ 3. Green Grass, South Dakota
🟢 Read a book with a green cover OR with a Native American character OR whose title is two words beginning with the same letter.
Basket Bear - Amy Star 3/20
✔ 4. Gold Beach, Oregon
🔅 Read a book with a gold cover OR set near a river OR with a mail carrier character.
Alaskan Fire - Sara King (MC lives on the Yentna River in Alaska) 5/14
✔ 5. Orange, Connecticut
🟠 Read a book with an orange cover OR with a prince in the story OR whose title is an address.
The Winter King - C.L. Wilson (Prince Falcon) 4/23
✔ 6. Rose Hill, Kansas
🌸 Read a book with a rose colored cover OR where someone builds a home OR by an author who uses initials.
Ghost Ocean - S.M. Peters 4/1
✔ 7. Vermilion, Ohio
🔴 Read a book with a red cover OR set in a resort community OR where a character has a boat.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - S.A. Chakraborty (pirate ship) 3/5
✔ 8. Silver Plume, Colorado
🔘 Read a book with a silver cover OR where a character is much loved OR with a number (of any kind) in the title.
Nine Lives Last Forever - Rebecca M. Hale 3/15
✔ 9. White Plains, New York
⚪ Read a book with a white cover OR set right after WW2 OR where a character shops at a big box store.
The Butterfly Forest - Tom Lowe 5/7
(I wouldn't have made an unscheduled stop of Walmart), loc208
✔ 10. Yellow Pine, Idaho
🟡 Read a book with a yellow cover OR where a character has apple trees OR set in a small town.
Turkey Trot Murder - Leslie Meier 3/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Hanukkah SongDuration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Level: Two: 13-24 tasks
READ: 22/13+
~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
✔ 🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Christmas Chocolates and Crimes - Cindy Bell 12/6
So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
✔ 🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
A Whisker of Trouble - Sofie Ryan 12/14
(I could hear little voices singing the ABC song), p259
✔ 🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
Lavender House - Lev A.C. Rosen 1/21
Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text.
Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 12/20
(what they wanted for Christmas and/or Hanukkah dinner), p56
✔ 🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
It Ain't Me, Babe - Tillie Cole (heroine) 12/25
Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
✔ 🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover.
Their Christmas Miracle - Lynne Marshall 12/16
✔ 🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series.
Circus of the Dead, Book One - Kimberly Loth (pub Dec 18, 2019) 12/10
✔ 🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
Wild Irish Rebel - Tricia O'Malley (Fiona receives a lace tablecloth) 12/10
When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
✔ 🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
Nightingale's Gate - Linda Francis Lee 12/24
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
✔ 🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Stolen Fury - Elisabeth Naughton (heroine called Cupcake) 12/11
Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
✔ 🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.
Vexatious Voodoo - Willow Mason 12/11
You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
✔ 🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text.
Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O'Connor (Jingle Bells) 12/8
✔ 🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Double Dealer - Barbara McCafferty & Beverly Herald 1/7
(all to buy a t-shirt that reads "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life here), p187
Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
✔ 🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Buried in a Good Book - Tamara Berry (Nikki Nickerson) 12/6
✔ 🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Sisters of Sword and Song - Rebecca Ross 12/22
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
✔ 🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
A Holly Jolly Diwali - Sonya Lalli 12/17
Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
✔ 🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. T
Crypt Suzette - Maya Corrigan (Harry Potter) 12/2
✔ 🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Jodi Taylor 1/29
Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
Sign Here - Claudia Lux (Veronica Sutherland) 12/12
✔ 🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Alaskan Holiday - Debbie Macomber 12/3
So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Live To Tell - Lisa Gardner 1/20
(he would drink gin and tonics), p47
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.
Happy Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Muddled Mutt - Willow Mason 12/13
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.
Celebrate the Century 1990Duration: May 1 - October 31, 2023
READ: 16/16
✔1st row:
1. Major League Baseball
▶️ Read a book set in Arizona, Colorado or Florida OR with a newspaper or baseball on the cover (show cover).
The Butterfly Forest - Tom Lowe (Florida) 5/7
✔ 2. Gulf War
▶️ Read a book where the MC is in the military OR set in the Middle East OR with War listed as a main page genre.
The Protector - Donna Grant (hero is a marine) 5/3
✔ 3. Seinfeld
▶️ Read a book from a series with at least nine books (tell us the series) OR a book set around four main characters.
Inca Gold - Clive Cussler (#12 of 27 in Dirk Pitt series) 5/2
2nd row:
✔ 4. Extreme sports
▶️ Read a book where a character plays an extreme sport OR whose title begins with E or ends with S.
Lady Helena Investigates - Jane Steen 5/18
✔ 5. Improving education
▶️ Read a book where a character is a teacher OR with a child that goes to school in the story.
Immortal Hope - Claire Ashgrove (heroine) 5/18
✔ 6. Computer graphics
Computer graphics deals with generating images and art with the aid of computers. Today, computer graphics is a core technology in digital photography, film, video games, digital art, cell phone and computer displays, and many specialized applications.
▶️ Read a book where someone uses a computer to enhance their art OR has a job in digital photography, film, or video games field OR whose cover is made using computer graphics - examples here - https://99designs.com/inspiration/boo... (show cover).
How to Date a Dragon - Ashlyn Chase 5/6
(heroine is a greeting card designer who uses a computer to enhance her designs)
3rd row:
✔ 7. Peregrine falcon removed from endangered species list
▶️ Read a book with a falcon on the cover (show cover) OR where you find the author's initials in PEREGRINE FALCON.
Raising a Demon - Amy Cissell 5/12
✔ 8. John Glenn returns to space
▶️ Read a book with a character that is in their 70s OR whose title contains the letters - SPACE (in any order).
The Case of the Missing Morris Dancer - Cathy Ace 5/13
(Althea is in her late 70s)
✔ 9. 30th anniversary of the Special Olympics
▶️ Read a book with a 30 (intact) in the page count OR published in July (of any year) or in 1998.
One Hit Wonder - Kristi Rose (pub July 5, 2019) 5/18
✔ 10. Virtual reality
▶️ Read a book whose title begins with V OR set in virtual reality.
The Vixen and the Vet - Katy Regnery 5/5
✔ 11. Jurassic Park
▶️ Read Jurassic Park OR a book where "something goes wrong" (tell us what) ORset on an island.
Death Runs Adrift - Karen MacInerney 5/16
(set on an island off the coast of Maine)
4th row:
✔ 12. Titanic movie
▶️ Read a book that takes place on a ship OR with a character named Rose, Jack, Cal or Ruth OR from the Historical genre.
The Botanist - Liesel Hill (police dispatcher is named Rose) 5/8
✔ 13. Sport utility vehicle
▶️ Read a book where a character drives an SUV OR with the letters SUV (in any order) in the author's name.
Best Laid Plans - Kristi Rose (MC drives an SUV) 5/27
✔ 14. World Wide Web
▶️ Read a book where you find the word INTERNET in the text (share page/loc#) OR with a character named Tim OR where a character gets some information from the web.
Marked - Rebecca Zanetti 5/22
(I googled fault lines on the internet), p15
✔ 15. Mobile phone
▶️ Read a book where a character uses a cell phone.
Deadly Remedy - Gwen Hunter 5/24
(Coreen held a cellular phone to one ear), p37
Background image:
✔ 16. Image of currency superimposed by a graph of the rising economy.
▶️ Read a book with any kind of currency on the cover (show cover) OR with a character that works with money or in finance (EX. banking, stocks, CFO, store, bar, etc.).
Inferno of Love - Erin Wright 5/15
(heroine is the loan manager at the local credit union)
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Chips Anyone?Duration: May 1, 2023 - April 30, 2024
READ: 15/15
✔ 1. Chip definition
A chip is defined as a small piece of something removed in the course of chopping, cutting, or breaking a hard material such as wood or stone.
⚫ Read a book that is small (Under 150 pages) or where a character chops something (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or read a book where the authors initials can be found in STONE.
Kingdom of the Wicked - Kerri Maniscalco 6/2
(Nonna chopped cloves of garlic for the scampi), p68
✔ 2. Chip slang definition
British slang for chip is to jeer or criticize severely or to deride or to taunt. Chip is also a West Coast slang term for money.
🔴 Read a book where a character is criticized or where a character has lots of money or a book set in England.
Wondering Sight - Melissa McShane 5/10
✔ 3, Chipper
A chipper is an occasional recreational-drug user who does not use drugs with the regularity or frequency that is typical of addiction. It is used particularly to refer to occasional users of opiates and tobacco smokers.
🟤 Read a book where a character smokes or a book about drugs or whose MC initials can be found in OPIATES.
Death Runs Adrift - Karen MacInerney 5/16
✔ 4. Potato chips
A potato chip or crisp (British and Irish English) is a thin slice of potato that has been deep fried, baked, or air fried until crunchy.
🟣 Read a book with a fried food on the cover.(Show cover) or that is set in Ireland or that the first letter of the location can be found in POTATO.
Inca Gold - Clive Cussler (Peru) 5/2
✔ 5. Poker Chips
A poker chip is a small disk-shaped counter used to represent money when gambling often when playing card games. Blue poker chips have the highest value.
🟡 Read a book where a character plays cards, or with a blue cover (Show cover) or that the first letter of each title word can be found in POKER CHIPS.
Hide Me - Molly Black 5/3
✔ 6. Chocolate Chips
Chocolate chips or chocolate morsels are small chunks of sweetened chocolate, used as an ingredient in a number of desserts, in trail mix and less commonly in some breakfast foods such as pancakes. They are often manufactured as teardrop-shaped volumes with flat circular bases; another variety of chocolate chips have the shape of rectangular or square blocks.
🟩 Read a book wear a character eats chocolate. (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #), or read a book with a breakfast food on the cover (Show cover), or read a book that the authors initials can be found in TRAIL MIX.
The Butterfly Forest - Tom Lowe 5/7
✔ 7. CHiPS tv show
CHiPs is an American crime drama television series created by Rick Rosner and originally aired on NBC from September 15, 1977, to May 1, 1983. It follows the lives of two motorcycle officers of the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The series ran for 139 episodes over six seasons, plus one reunion television film in October 1998. It starred Erik Estrada as macho, rambunctious Officer Francis ("Frank") Llewellyn "Ponch" Poncherello and Larry Wilcox as his straitlaced partner, Officer Jonathan ("Jon") Andrew Baker.
🔵 Read a book set in California or with a character called Erik, Jonathan, Frank, Jonathan or Andrew, or read a book tagged as crime.
Abandoned in Death - J.D. Robb 5/28
✔ 8. CHips Film
CHiPs is a 2017 American buddy cop action comedy film written and directed by Dax Shepard, based on the television series of the same name created by Rick Rosner. The film was released on 24 March 2017, by Warner Bros. Pictures and grossed $26 million worldwide. Unlike the original series, the movie was produced without the cooperation of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and without a license to use CHP logos.
🔺 Read a book with a cop as a MC, or read a book published in 2017 or read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY.
Believe Me - Molly Black 5/30
✔ 9. Computer Chips
A computer chip is an integrated circuit or small wafer of semiconductor material embedded with integrated circuitry. Chips comprise the processing and memory units of the modern digital computer. They are made from silicon, a common chemical element found in sand. Silicon is a semiconductor, which means its electrical conductivity falls somewhere between metals like copper and insulators like glass.
🟨 Read a book with an object made from glass on the cover (Show cover) or read a book where a character uses a computer, or read a book where the authors initials can be found in PROCESSING.
All Bets Are Off - Kristi Rose 5/20
(MC is a private investigator and uses a computer to search for leads)
✔ 10. Goodbye Mr Chips
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a novella about the life of a school teacher, Mr. Chipping, written by English writer James Hilton and first published by Hodder & Stoughton in October 1934. It has been adapted into two feature films and two television presentations. The story was originally issued in 1933, as a supplement to the British Weekly, an evangelical newspaper. It came to prominence when it was reprinted as the lead piece of the April 1934 issue of The Atlantic Monthly.
🟪 Read a book with a character who is a teacher or read a book that a character reads a newspaper or read a book published in April or October of any year.
Immortal Hope - Claire Ashgrove (heroine) 5/18
✔ 11. Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers is an American animated adventure comedy television series produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series premiered on The Disney Channel on March 4, 1989. Chip and Dale are two chipmunks who start a detective agency, Rescue Rangers, along with their friends Gadget Hackwrench, Monterey Jack, and Zipper. The pint-sized detectives deal with crimes that are often "too small" for the police to handle, usually with other animals as their clients.
🔻Read a book with a detective as a character or read a book published in 1989 or read a book with a furry creature on the cover. (Show cover).
Full Moon Saloon - Aimee Easterling 5/22
✔ 12. Chip Esten
Chip Esten, is an American actor, musician and comedian.
Esten played the role of country singer Deacon Claybourne on the ABC/CMT drama Nashville from 2012 to 2018, which subsequently kickstarted his own musical career. He also played Ward Cameron on the Netflix teen drama series Outer Banks. He appeared in the improvisation show Whose Line Is It Anyway? as a series regular between 1999–2005 and returned with guest appearances from 2017–2020.
🟫 Read a book which is set in Nashville or read a book that is tagged a drama or read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in OUTER BANKS.
How to Date a Dragon - Ashlyn Chase (Bliss Russo) 5/6
✔ 13. Chip Taylor
Chip Taylor was born James Wesley Voight and is an American songwriter and singer noted for writing "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing". He is the brother of actor Jon Voight and geologist Barry Voight and the uncle of actress Angelina Jolie and actor James Haven.
🟠 Read a book with a character who is a singer, or read a book with a character who is wild or read a book with a MC who has a brother.
The Protector - Donna Grant (hero has 2 brothers) 5/3
✔ 14. Chip Franklin
Chip Franklin is an American liberal talk show host, writer, producer, filmmaker, comedian and musician. He has hosted radio talk shows since 1994 to 2021 from Washington DC to San Francisco, on WMAL, WBAL, KOGO and most recently on KGO San Francisco. Franklin is the winner of the National Edward R. Murrow award for writing
🟧 Read a book where a character travels from the east coast to the west cost or read a book about a writer or read a book which you find funny,
Moon Duel - Aimee Easterling (traveled Virginia to California) 5/26
✔ 15. A. A. Chips
AA chips are small, round tokens that are given to people in recovery. They signify how long a person has been sober and serve as a physical reminder to take one day at a time. Although AA sobriety chips are not a mandatory part of the 12-Step Program, it's a common practice to use them and it's a part of AA culture. The first chip is given after a person has remained sober for twenty-four hours, this is the silver chip. A red chip is given for thirty days (one month) of sobriety. A person will receive a gold chip for sixty days of sobriety (two months).
🔹 Read a book with a character who drinks too much or a character who is part of a recovery program or read a book where the author's initials can be found in FIRST CHIP.
War Song of the Wild - Rebecca L. Fearnley 5/21
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Animal NationDuration: April 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024
Level: Level 3: Choose three or more tasks from each country
READ: 64/60
1. Algeria Fennec fox
✔ 🦊 Read a book set in a desert.
The Botanist - Liesel Hill 5/8
✔ 🦊 Read a book with the word ears in the text.
Berlin - Luke Richardson 4/12
(their ears are almost touching), ch50
✔ 🦊Read a book whose author's initials can be found in ALGERIA.
Fall For Me - Ann Lister 4/5
2. Antigua and Barbuda European fallow deer
✔ 🦌 Read a book that has a character who is a twin
Cursed - Keri Arthur (heroine) 5/15
✔ 🦌 Read a book set in Europe.
Wondering Sight - Melissa McShane (England) 5/10
✔ 🦌 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in ANTIGUA BARBUDA.
Unwritten - Alicia J. Novo 4/1
3. Azerbaijan Karabakh horse
✔ 🐴 Read a book where there is a race of some sort
The Cleaner, the Cat and the Space Station - Fay Abernethy 5/25
(MCs are in pilot school, there is a race to see who is the best)
✔ 🐴 Read a book with a 1 and 0 in the page count.
The Priestess and the Dragon - Nicolette Andrews (410 pages) 5/27
✔ 🐴 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in KARABAKH.
Let Me Go - Kate Bold 4/6
4. Bangladesh Bengal tiger
✔ 🐅 Read a book that is tagged history or historical.
Daughter of the Pirate King - Tricia Levenseller 4/7
✔ 🐅 Read a book with a cat on the cover (Show cover).
Witch Hunt - Sara Bourgeois 4/8
✔ 🐅 Read a book with a character who is charismatic.
Caught in the Flames - Kacey Shea (Chase) 4/29
✔ 🐅 Read a book where the MC's first name starts with a letter in BENGAL.
Hidden Blade - Pippa DaCosta (Ace Dante) 4/18
5. Belize Baird's tapir
✔ 🐄 Read a book with a character whose first or last name is Spencer or White.
The Rapids - Carla Neggers (Maggie Spencer) 4/15
✔ 🐄 Read a book set in the mountains.
Inca Gold - Clive Cussler (Andes mountains) 5/2
✔ 🐄 Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in CENTRAL AMERICA.
Midnight Crystal - Jayne Castle 4/16
6. Botswana Plains zebra
✔ 🦓 Read a book with a character who is described as plain.
Of Claws and Inferno - Kyoko M. 4/10
(his features were plain and ordinary), p145
✔ 🦓 Read a book with a character who is a bachelor.
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (Pendergast) 4/28
✔ 🦓 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in BOTSWANA.
Salty Cowboy - Elana Johnson (Texas) 4/4
7. Cambodia Kouprey
✔ 🐂 Read a book with a forest on the cover.
Liar, Liar - Lisa Jackson 4/27
✔ 🐂 Read a book set in France or Cambodia.
Blackbird Fly - Lise McClendon (France) 5/29
✔ 🐂 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in KOUPREY.
Best Laid Plans - Kristi Rose 5/27
8. Canada North American beaver
✔ 🍁 Read a book that is second in a series.
Rising Darkness - Jen L. Grey (Shadow City Silver Wolf #2) 4/9
✔ 🍁 Read a book with the word tail in the text.
Zar - Alana Khan 4/12
(his muscular thighs and limp tail), p22
✔ 🍁 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PADDLED-SHAPED.
Hades - Candice Fox (Eden Archer) 4/8
9. Costa Rica Three-toed sloth & Two-toed sloth
✔ 🦥 Read a book where the word claw is in the text.
Warrior's Moon - Lucy Monroe 4/16
(could tear her apart with its claws and teeth), p67
✔ 🦥 Read a book with legs or arms on the cover.
Broken Mate - Jen L. Grey 4/8
✔ 🦥 Read a longer book.
The Winter King - C.L. Wilson (594 pages) 4/23
10. Denmark Red Squirrel
✔ 🐿️ Read a book with the word squirrel in the text
An Unthinkable Thing - Nicole Lundrigan 4/30
(I see a squirrel), p119
✔ 🐿️ Read a book with an item on the cover with a tail (Show cover).
Lady Helena Investigates - Jane Steen 5/1
✔ 🐿️ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SCIURUS.
Purgatory Chasm - Steve Ulfelder 6/4
11. Finland Brown Bear
✔ 🧸 Read a book set in Spring.
How to Date a Dragon - Ashlyn Chase 5/6
✔ 🧸 Read a book where a character sleeps a long time.
Touched by Fire - Kel Carpenter 4/13
(heroine's magic takes a big toll, knocking her out for days afterwards)
✔ 🧸 Read a book where a character gains weight or is described as overweight.
Consumed - J.R. Ward 4/20
(he was slightly overweight), p361
12. Honduras White-tailed Deer
✔ 🦌 Read a book which the title is in white lettering.
The Laughing Policeman - Elizabeth J. Brown 4/3
✔ 🦌 Read a book with a character who is described as having a long nose.
The Hive Child - Rebecca L. Fearnley 4/15
(an elderly man emerged with a wide middle and a long nose), p113
✔ 🦌 Read a book with a character who has either red or brown hair.
The Ice House - Minette Walters (Phoebe, brown hair) 4/11
✔ 🦌 Read a book with a character who is a predator.
Dark Illusion - Christine Feehan 4/25
(hero hunts and kills out of control vampires)
13 India Tiger
✔ 🐯 Read a book with an item that is striped on the cover.
Viking Warrior, Unwilling Wife - Michelle Styles 4/13
✔ 🐯 Read a book with a character who is a mother.
Silver Moon - Jen L. Grey (Alva) 4/11
✔ 🐯 Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in PANTHERA. (Two word minimum).
The Protector - Donna Grant 5/3
14. Lebanon Striped hyena
✔ 🟢 Read a book where a character stands up to someone bigger.
Burning Bright - Melissa McShane 4/18
(heroine stands up to her abusive father)
✔ 🟢 Read a book where a character is in a monogamous relationship.
A Dirty Shame - Liliana Hart (hero and heroine) 4/14
✔ 🟢 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in the word LEBANON.
Devil of a Chance - Ciara Graves (Las Vegas) 4/5
15. Pakistan Markhor
✔ 🐐 Read a book with a man and woman on the cover.
If Looks Could Chill - Nina Bruhns 4/22
✔ 🐐 Read a book set in Asia.
The Priestess and the Dragon - Nicolette Andrews (Japan) 5/27
✔ 🐐 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in MARKHOR.
Death Runs Adrift - Karen MacInerney 5/16
16. Qatar Arabian Oryx
✔ 🟣 Read a book that is first in a series.
Once Tempted - Laura Moore (Silver Creek #1) 4/26
✔ 🟣 Read a book where some one is held captive.
Kingdoms at War - Lindsay Buroker (MCs) 4/21
✔ 🟣 Read a book where a character goes to the zoo.
Full Moon Saloon - Aimee Easterling (hero) 5/22
17. South Africa Springbok
✔ ⚫ Read a book with the word fan in the text.
Hellbound in Vegas - Boone Brux 4/19
(when the shit hit the ethereal fan), p11
✔ ⚫ Read a book with either grass or leaves on the cover.
Ghosts, Lore & a House by the Shore - Nellie H. Steele 4/21
✔ ⚫ Read a book where the authors initials can be found in SPRINGBOK.
Ghost Ocean - S.M. Peters 4/1
18. Tanzania Giraffe
✔ 🦒 Read a book with a tall character. (Over 6 feet).
Alaskan Fire - Sara King (heroine 6'4") 5/14
✔ 🦒 Read a book with a spotted item on the cover.
Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon (dalmation)4/27
✔ 🦒 Read a book where a character eats fruit.
Rebel - Cheryl Brooks 4/22
(Onca picked up a piece of fruit and bit into it), p217
✔ 🦒 Read a book where a character can't reach something. (Tell us what).
Rogue Moon - Aimee Easterling (ladder hung up high) 5/25
✔ 🦒 Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in TANZANIA.
Inferno of Love - Erin Wright (Idaho) 5/15
19. Thailand Asian Elephant
✔ 🐘 Read a book with two of the following numbers in the page count 5, 6, 7, 0.
Abandoned in Death - J.D. Robb (356 pages) 5/28
✔ 🐘 Read a book that is third in a series.
Hide Me - Molly Black (Katie Winter #3) 5/3
✔ 🐘 Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in ELEPHANT.
The Vixen and the Vet - Katy Regnery (Asher Lee) 5/5
20. United States American Bison
✔ 🤠 Read a book set in the United States.
Shuttered Secrets - Melissa Erin Jackson (New Mexico) 4/2
✔ 🤠 Read a book where a character is sexually active.
History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera (MC) 4/12
✔ 🤠 Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Siren's Surrender - Devyn Quinn 5/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Words in a Word Game #22 - In Theaters 1964 Duration: May 15 - August 14, 2023
Level 3: 21-30 books
TITLE: MARY POPPINS - GOLDFINGER - THE CARPETBAGGERS
READ: 30/30
1. [HARBOR] Unsafe Harbor - Jessica Speart 5/16
2. [ADRIFT] Death Runs Adrift - Karen MacInerney 5/16
3. [REBEL] Rebel - Claire Delacroix 5/17
4. [HOPE] Immortal Hope - Claire Ashgrove 5/18
5. [HELENA] Lady Helena Investigates - Jane Steen 5/18
6. [SALOON] Full Moon Saloon - Aimee Easterling 5/22
7. [IRON] The Iron Wyrm Affair - Lilith Saintcrow 5/23
8. [SPACE] The Cleaner, the Cat and the Space Station - Fay Abernethy 5/25
9. [PLANS] Best Laid Plans - Kristi Rose 5/27
10. [DRAGON] The Priestess and the Dragon - Nicolette Andrews 5/27
11. [DEATH] Abandoned in Death - J.D. Robb 5/28
12. [BELONG] Belong to the Night - Shelly Laurenston 5/31
13. [TIDE] King Tide - A.J. Stewart 6/4
14. [CHASM] Purgatory Chasm - Steve Ulfelder 6/4
15. [MAGIC] Magic Tides - Ilona Andrews 6/5
16. [OSNEN] Dragon Riders of Osnen: Episodes 4-6 - Richard Fierce 6/8
17. [AINT] Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Susan Donovan 6/11
18. [LADY] A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious - Mary Wine 6/12
19. [CORSET} [book:A Captain and a Corset|15927475] - Mary Wine 6/13
20. [OATH] The Dragonfly Oath - Jordan Rivet 6/15
21. [LOST] The Lost Treasure of Drakon - Nellie H. Steele 6/16
22. [BRIDES] Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's - Debbie Young 6/16
23. [LIME] Lime Kiln Road - S.L. Shelton 6/20
24. [SITTER] Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter - Blaize Clement 6/21
25. [CONTROL] Impulse Control - Amanda Usen 6/21
26. [DAMSEL] Damsel In Danger - Olivia Jaymes 6/22
27. [HEART] Heart of Ice - Gregg Olsen 6/23
28. [MISCHIEF] A Nose for Mischief - K.T. Lee 6/24
29. [PRIDE] McKettrick's Pride - Linda Lael Miller 6/24
30. [STARSEA] The Mages of Starsea - Kyle West 6/27
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Paul Walker MoviesDuration: June 1- November 30, 2023
READ: 10/10
✔️Monster in the Closet is a 1986 horror comedy. After a series of murders in San Francisco that all take place inside closets, a reporter and his scientist friend decide to uncover the mystery and save California. The killer is revealed as a monster in the closet and is responsible for the gruesome attacks.
📽️ 1. Read a book with a reporter or scientist character OR set in San Francisco OR from any Mystery genre.
Desperation in Death - J.D. Robb (Nadine Furst ) 6/9
✔️Meet the Deedles is a 1998 American comedy film. Two surfers end up as Yellowstone park rangers and have to stop a former ranger who is out for revenge.
📽️ 2. Read a book with twins in the story OR set in Hawaii, Wyoming, Montana or Idaho OR that makes you laugh out loud.
Kingdom of the Wicked - Kerri Maniscalco (MC and her sister are twins) 6/2
✔️Pleasantville is a 1998 American teen fantasy comedy-drama film. The story centers on two siblings who wind up trapped in a 1950s TV show, set in a small Midwest town, where residents are seemingly perfect.
📽️ 3. Read a book with siblings in the story OR set in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) OR from the Fantasy genre.
The Warrior's Call - Richard Fierce 6/6
✔️Varsity Blues is a 1999 American coming-of-age sports comedy-drama film that follows a small-town high school football team through a tumultuous season, in which the players must deal with the pressures of adolescence and their football-obsessed community while having their overbearing coach constantly on their back. In the small fictional town of West Canaan, Texas, football is a way of life and losing is not an option.
📽️ 4. Read a book where a character plays high school football OR set in Texas OR from the Sports, Drama or Coming-of-Age genres.
Backhand - Elise Faber (sports) 6/3
✔️The Skulls is a 2000 American thriller film. A senior at an ivy league college, who depends on scholarships and working on the side, gets accepted into the secret society The Skulls. He hopes it betters chances at Harvard but The Skulls is not what he thought and comes at a price.
📽️ 5. Read a book with a character that boxes OR set at a college/university OR from the Suspense or Thriller genres.
Purgatory Chasm - Steve Ulfelder (thriller) 6/4
✔️The Fast and the Furious is a 2001 action film. Brian O'Conner (Walker), an LAPD police officer, goes undercover in the street racing world to investigate a string of truck carjackings.
📽️ 6. Read a book with a character that is a cop OR set in California OR from the Action genre or that contains a lot of action.
King Tide - A.J. Stewart (Ronzoni is a cop) 6/4
✔️Timeline is a 2003 science fiction adventure film based on Michael Crichton's 1999 novel Timeline, the screenplay concerns a team of present-day archaeology and history students who are sent back in time to medieval France, to rescue their professor from the middle of a battle.
📽️ 7. Read a book with an archaeologist character OR set in France OR from the SciFi or Time Travel genres.
Burn - Keri Arthur 6/3
✔️Into the Blue is a 2005 American action-thriller film. A group of divers find themselves in deep trouble with a drug lord after they come upon the illicit cargo of a sunken airplane.
📽️ 8. Read a book with scuba diving or a plane crash OR set on an island and it's surrounding water OR with a character named Jared, Sam, Bryce, or Amanda.
Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter - Blaize Clement 6/21
(set on an Siesta Key island off Sarasota, FL)
✔️Eight Below is a 2006 American survival drama film. It tells the story of a guide at an Antarctica research base who risks his life and the lives of his colleagues to save his dogs.
📽️ 9. Read a book with a dog in the story OR set in Antarctica OR where a person or group of people who must brave the elements, natural disasters, weather or other circumstances in order to survive.
Magic Tides - Ilona Andrews (Grendel) 6/5
✔️Flags of Our Fathers is a 2006 American war film. It is based on the 2000 book of the same name written by James Bradley and Ron Powers about the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima, the five Marines and one Navy corpsman who were involved in raising the flag on Iwo Jima, and the after effects of that event on their lives.
📽️ 10. Read a book with a character that was/is in the Marines or the Navy OR set somewhere in the Pacific OR with a genre of War.
Too Hot to Hold - Stephanie Tyler (hero navy SEAL) 6/19
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Most Unpopular Baby NamesDuration: September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Level Three: All 18 names
READ: 18/18
✔️1. Kobe - The Last Beekeeper - Rebecca L. Fearnley 2/17
(Kobi Pre Yuen was different), p 393
✔️2. Jeffrey - Pumpkin Pies & Potions - Polly Holmes 11/18
(if the name Jeffrey Allen means anything), p 165
✔️3. Nigel - My Heart Stood Still - Lynn Kurland 12/26
(I was asking the questions, Nigel), p 22
✔️4. Ashton - Burn the Ship - Sarah Branson 7/5
(but Ashton's eyes were alive with emotion), p 48
✔️5. Graham - Written in Stone - Ellery Adams 9/25
(Graham Wright? that's me), p 122
✔️6. Stuart - Navigating the Storm - Sarah Branson 9/15
(Stuart and I seperated once), loc548
✔️7. Chad - Save Me - Molly Black 10/20
(take it easy Chad), ch25
✔️8. Gary - Dark Legacy - Christine Feehan 9/24
(the name is Gary. I am a Daratrazanoff), p54
✔️9. Bill - Cursed - Lynn C. Ricci 10/15
(my grandmother was living their with my grandfather, Bill), p 56
✔️10. Angela - Annabel Lee - Mike Nappa 10/24
(that Angela would be over shortly), p 116
✔️11. Kimberly - Thistlefoot - GennaRose Nethercott 10/10
(Kimberly owned a pub), p 44
✔️12. Alexa - The Killing Game - Kate Bold 9/22
(MC is named Alexa Chase)
✔️13. Nicole - Sweet Spot - Susan Mallery 10/7
(Nicole Keyes had always believed), p 1
✔️14. Ashley - One of Us Is Dead - Jeneva Rose 9/16
(Ashley and I are engaged), p191
✔️15. Sophia - Cutthroat Cupcakes - Cate Lawley 10/23
(MC is named Sophia Dorchester)
✔️16. Lorraine - I Want Candy - Susan Donovan 9/11
(that hussy Lorraine with stealing my scot), p37
✔️17. Kristen - Rhapsodic - Laura Thalassa 2/11
(ex boyfriend of Kristen Scott), p 105
✔️18. Suzanne - Victim 2117 - Jussi Adler-Olsen 10/8
(his wife, Susanne), p30
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Best Sophomore Albums of All TimeDuration: June 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024
READ: 20/20
✔ 1. 'Nevermind' by Nirvana (1991)
📀 Read a book where a person is still acting like a teen even though they are a grown person OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 42:36 (share page count) OR with a baby on the cover (show cover).
Kingdom of the Wicked - Kerri Maniscalco (372 pages) 6/2
✔ 2. 'Tapestry' by Carole King (1971)
📀 Read a book written by a woman OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 44:31 (share page count) OR with a cat on the cover (show cover).
Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's - Debbie Young (244 pages) 6/16
✔ 3. 'The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan' by Bob Dylan (1963)
📀 Read a book written by a Canadian author OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 44:14 (share page count) OR with a couple on the cover (show cover).
A Captain and a Corset - Mary Wine 6/13
✔ 4. 'The Band' by The Band (1969)
📀 Read a book from any Historical genre OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 43:50 (share page count) OR with a brown cover (show cover).
A Curious Beginning - Deanna Raybourn 6/6
✔ 5. 'It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back' by Public Enemy (1988)
📀 Read a book with politics, economics or civil injustice in the story OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 57:51 (share page count) OR with the title in yellow lettering (show cover).
Tides of Darkness - Richard Fierce 6/14
✔ 6. 'Back to Black' by Amy Winehouse (2006)
📀 Read a book from the Contemporary genre OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 34:56 (share page count) OR with a woman wearing a dress on the cover (show cover).
Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Susan Donovan 6/11
✔ 7. '21' by Adele (2011)
📀 Read a book with a number in the title OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 48:01 (share page count) OR with a black and white cover (show cover).
Killed at the Whim of a Hat - Colin Cotterill (384 pages) 6/10
✔ 8. 'Led Zeppelin II' by Led Zeppelin (1969)
📀 Read a series book #2 OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 41:38 (share page count) OR with the author's name in red lettering (show cover).
Desperation in Death - J.D. Robb 6/9
✔ 9. 'Paul's Boutique' by Beastie Boys (1989)
📀 Read a book with a witty character OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 53:03(share page count) OR with a store/shop on the cover (show cover).
A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious - Mary Wine (320 pages) 6/12
✔ 10. 'Paranoid' by Black Sabbath (1970)
📀 Read a book where a character travels to the future OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 41:51 (share page count) OR with a black cover (show cover).
Magic Tides - Ilona Andrews (156 pages) 6/5
✔ 11. 'The Low End Theory' by A Tribe Called Quest (1991)
📀 Read a book with Humor on the main page OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 48:03 (share page count) OR with the title in green lettering (show cover).
Two Cabins, One Lake - Shaye Marlow 6/29
✔ 12. 'Good Kid, M.A.A.D City' by Kendrick Lamar (2012)
📀 Read a book set in California OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 68:23 (share page count) OR with a photograph on the cover (show cover).
Backhand - Elise Faber 6/3
✔ 13. 'Doolittle' by Pixies (1989)
📀 Read a book with a one word title OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 38:38 (share page count) OR with a monkey or numbers on the cover (show cover).
Burn - Keri Arthur 6/3
✔ 14. 'Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere' by Neil Young with Crazy Horse (1969)
📀 Read a book where a character has a fever OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 40:02 (share page count) OR with a dog on the cover (show cover).
Every Body on Deck - G.A. McKevett (304 pages) 6/30
✔ 15. 'The Bends' by Radiohead (1995)
📀 Read a book with a two word title that begins with the word THE OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 48:33 (share page count) OR with a mannequin on the cover (show cover).
Too Hot to Hold - Stephanie Tyler (384 pages) 6/19
✔ 16. 'Astral Weeks' by Van Morrison (1968)
📀 Read a book by an Irish author OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 47:10 (share page count) OR with a tree on the cover (show cover).
The Body at Blackwell Lake - A.M. Caplan 6/29
✔ 17. 'Like a Virgin' by Madonna (1984)
📀 Read a book by an author that you think is a superstar OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 38:34 (share page count) OR with a woman in a wedding dress on the cover (show cover).
Encore in Death - J.D. Robb 6/30
✔ 18. 'The Colour and the Shape' by Foo Fighters (1997)
📀 Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 46:57 (share page count) OR with the title in cursive writing (show cover).
Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery (496 pages) 6/17
✔ 19. '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?' by Oasis (1995)
📀 Read a book that you gave 4 stars or more OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 50:06 (share page count) OR with a city street on the cover (show cover).
The Mages of Starsea - Kyle West (5 stars) 6/27
✔ 20. 'Siamese Dream' by Smashing Pumpkins (1993)
📀 Read a book with twins in the story OR with one of these numbers in the page count: 62:08 (share page count) OR with little girls on the cover (show cover).
Rainy Day Friends - Jill Shalvis (Samantha and Sierra) 7/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Come Sail AwayDuration: June 1 - August 31, 2023
Level: Level 2: 11 or more tasks
READ: 19/11+
✔️1. CATAMARAN
A Catamaran is a multi-hulled watercraft featuring two parallel hulls of equal size. It is a geometry-stabilized craft, deriving its stability from its wide beam, rather than from a ballasted keel as with a monohull boat.
✔ ⛵ Read a book with a boat on the cover (show cover)
Tides of Darkness - Richard Fierce 6/14
✔ ⛵ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in CATAMARAN.
Wish You Were Here - Catherine Alliott 6/23
✔️2. SCHOONER
A schooner is a type of sailing vessel defined by its rig: fore-and-aft rigged on all of two or more masts and, in the case of a two-masted schooner, the foremast generally being shorter than the mainmast.
✔ ⛵Read a book that is shorter (under 150 pages)
Sword and Crown - Richard Fierce (110 pages) 6/14
✔ ⛵ Read a book that is second in a series
Backhand - Elise Faber (Gold Hockey #2) 6/3
✔ ⛵ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in SCHOONER.
Purgatory Chasm - Steve Ulfelder (Conway Sax) 6/4
✔️3. SLOOP
A sloop is a sailboat with a single mast typically having only one headsail in front of the mast and one mainsail aft of (behind) the mast. Such an arrangement is called a fore-and-aft rig, and can be rigged as a Bermuda rig with triangular sails fore and aft, or as a gaff-rig with triangular foresail(s) and a gaff rigged mainsail.
✔ ⛵ Read a book that is first in a series
Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's - Debbie Young (Gemma Lamb #1) 6/16
✔ ⛵ Read a book that the first letter of each title word can be found in HEADSAIL.
Encore in Death - J.D. Robb 6/30 (
✔️4. KETCH
A ketch is a two-masted sailboat whose mainmast is taller than the mizzen mast (or aft-mast), and whose mizzen mast is stepped forward of the rudder post. In the 19th and 20th centuries, ketch rigs were often employed on larger yachts and working watercraft, but ketches are also used as smaller working watercraft as short as 15 feet, or as small cruising boats, such as Bill Hanna's Tahiti ketches or L. Francis Herreshoff's Rozinante and H-28.
✔ ⛵ Read a book with a character called Bill, Francis or Hannah
The Body at Blackwell Lake - A.M. Caplan 6/29
(Bill gave up and groaned his way to his feet), p21
✔ ⛵ Read a book that two of the following numbers in the page count 1,2, 5, 8.
Never Too Much - Lori Foster (281 pages) 6/18
✔️5. CUTTER
A cutter is a name for various types of watercraft. It can apply to the rig (sail plan) of a sailing vessel (but with regional differences in definition), to a governmental enforcement agency vessel (such as a coast guard or border force cutter), to a type of ship's boat which can be used under sail or oars, or, historically, to a type of fast-sailing vessel introduced in the 18th century, some of which were used as small warships. As a sailing rig, a cutter is a single-masted boat, with two or more headsails.
✔ ⛵ Read a book that is set in a coastal town
King Tide - A.J. Stewart (Palm Beach) 6/4
✔ ⛵ Read a book that the first letter of each title word can be found in COAST GUARD.
Sword and Crown - Richard Fierce 6/14
✔️6. YAWL
A yawl is a type of boat. The term has several meanings. It can apply to the rig (or sailplan), to the hull type or to the use which the vessel is put. As a rig, a yawl is a two masted, fore and aft rigged sailing vessel with the mizzen mast positioned abaft (behind) the rudder stock, or in some instances, very close to the rudder stock.
✔ ⛵ Read a book that someone takes stock of their life
Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Susan Donovan (heroine) 6/11
✔ ⛵ Read a book where the the first letter of the MC's first name can be found in YAWL.
Girl in Trouble - Stacy Claflin (Alex Mercer) 6/27
✔️7. KEELBOAT
A keelboat is a type of usually long, narrow cigar-shaped riverboat, or unsheltered water barge which is sometimes also called a poleboat—that is built about a slight keel and is designed as a boat built for the navigation of rivers, shallow lakes, and sometimes canals that were commonly used in America including use in great numbers by settlers making their way west in the century-plus of wide-open western American frontiers. They were also used extensively for transporting cargo to market, and for exploration and trading expeditions, for water transport was then most effective means to move bulky or heavy cargo.
✔ ⛵ Read a book set in America
Crazy Love You - Lisa Unger (New York) 6/7
✔️8. DINGY
A dinghy is a type of small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel for use as a tender. Utility dinghies are usually rowboats or have an outboard motor. Some are rigged for sailing but a dinghy's main use is for transfers from larger boats, especially when the larger boat cannot dock at a suitably-sized port or marina.
✔ ⛵ Read a book where an object is transferred from one person to another
Dragon Riders of Osnen: Episodes 7-10 - Richard Fierce 6/10
(slave necklace that allows owner to control dragon; Kitori gave to Eldwin)
✔ ⛵ Read a book that is large (Over 300 pages)
Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery (496 pages) 6/17
✔️9. TUGBOAT
A tugboat or tug is a marine vessel that helps move other vessels by pushing or pulling them, with direct contact or a tow line. These boats typically tug ships in circumstances where they cannot or should not move under their own power, such as in crowded harbors or narrow canals. Or where they can't move like barges, disabled ships, log rafts, or oil platforms. Some are ocean-going, and some are icebreakers or salvage tugs. Early models were powered by steam engines, which were later superseded by diesel engines. Many have deluge gun water jets, which help in firefighting, especially in harbors.
✔ ⛵ Read a book where a fire occurs
Magic Tides - Ilona Andrews 6/5
✔️10. JUNK
A junk is a type of Chinese sailing ship with fully battened sails. There are two types of junk in China: northern junk, which developed from Chinese river boats, and southern junk, which developed from Austronesian ships visiting southern Chinese coasts since the 3rd century CE. They continued to evolve in later dynasties and were predominantly used by Chinese traders throughout Southeast Asia. Similar junk sails were also adopted by other East Asian countries, most notably Japan where junks were used as merchant ships to trade goods with China and Southeast Asia.
✔ ⛵ Read a book which you think is good
Desperation in Death - J.D. Robb 6/9
✔ ⛵ Read a book where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in JUNK.
Hidden Pictures - Jason Rekulak (New Jersey) 6/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Won't You Come A Golfing With MeDuration: June 1 - August 31, 2023
Level: Level 2: 9-15 Tasks
READ: 24/15
2.
✔ ⛳ Read a book that is either a 9th or 18th in a series
Smoke and Shadow - Richard Fierce (Dragon Riders of Osnen #9) 6/10
✔ ⛳ Read a book that has a green cover (Show cover)
A Nose for Mischief - K.T. Lee 6/24
✔ ⛳ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in HAZARDS.
King Tide - A.J. Stewart 6/4
3.
✔ ⛳ Read a book where a character tries to hit something
Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery (hero at Fight Club) 6/17
✔ ⛳ Read a book where a character gets shot
Backhand - Elise Faber (heroine) 6/3
✔ ⛳ Read a book where the book title starts with a T.
Tides of Darkness - Richard Fierce 6/14
4.
✔ ⛳ Read a book where two people are equal
Sword and Crown - Richard Fierce (MCs are equal status in dragon riders) 6/14
✔ ⛳ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in STROKES.
Too Hot to Hold - Stephanie Tyler 6/19
5.
✔ ⛳ Read a book with a bird on the cover (Show cover)
Every Body on Deck - G.A. McKevett 6/3
✔ ⛳ Read a book where the word eagle is in the text
A Curious Beginning - Deanna Raybourn 6/6
(with eagle eyes), p151
6.
✔ ⛳ Read a book that is first in a series
Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's - Debbie Young (Gemma Lamb #1) 6/16
✔ ⛳ Read a book with an author whose first and last name start with the same letter
Killed at the Whim of a Hat - Colin Cotterill 6/10
✔ ⛳ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in QUADRUPLE BOGEY.
Dragon Riders of Osnen: Episodes 7-10 - Richard Fierce (Eldwin Baines) 6/10
7.
✔ ⛳ Read a book where a character has a handicap
The Warrior's Call - Richard Fierce (MC has mangled hand) 6/6
✔ ⛳ Read a book where a character carries something for someone else
The Mages of Starsea - Kyle West 6/27
(hero carries heroine's luggage)
✔ ⛳ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in CADDIE.
Magic Tides - Ilona Andrews 6/5
8.
✔ ⛳ Read a book with grass on the cover (Show cover)
Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter - Blaize Clement 6/21
✔ ⛳ Read a book that is shorter (Under 150 pages)
Eyes of Stone - Richard Fierce (118 pages) 6/8
✔ ⛳ Read a book where the first letter of the location can be found in FAIRWAY.
Kingdom of the Wicked - Kerri Maniscalco (Italy) 6/2
9.
✔ ⛳ Read a book where a character lies
Hidden Pictures - Jason Rekulak (Mallory) 6/9
✔ ⛳ Read a book when a character rests
Wrath and Ruin - Richard Fierce (MC from exhaustion) 6/15
✔ ⛳ Read a book with feet on the cover
Trouble in High Heels - Christina Dodd 6/26
10.
✔ ⛳ Read a book with a tree on the cover (Show cover)
Heart of Ice - Gregg Olsen 6/23
✔ ⛳ Read a book that the author's initials can be found in MONTE FOREST
Sword and Crown - Richard Fierce 6/14
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Most Beautiful Small TownsLevel: Charming: 3 tasks from each town. (150 tasks)
Duration: October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2024
READ: 162/150
1. Rocheport, Missouri✔ 🌳 Read a book with a Native American in the story.
Their Christmas Miracle - Lynne Marshall (hero) 12/16
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character stays at a B and B.
Gone with the Twins - Kylie Logan 11/5
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with R.
A Rumor Of Bones - Beverly Connor 10/11
2. Decorah, Iowa✔ 🌳 Read a book with a college student in the story.
Crypt Suzette - Maya Corrigan (Suzette Cripps) 12/2
✔ 🚙 Read a book with an author who has a Norwegian last name.
Close Your Eyes - Iris & Roy Johansen 3/13
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with D.
Dangerous Stakes - G.K. Parks 10/2
3. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania✔ 🌳 Read a book with a waterfall scene.
Six Crimson Cranes - Elizabeth Lim 12/30
(heroine accidentally goes over a waterfall), p125
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Wolf Dreams - Aimee Easterling 10/27
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character goes to a museum.
City of Dark Magic - Magnus Flyte 11/7
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with J.
Just in Time for a Highlander - Gwyn Cready 2/24
4. Cape May, New Jersey✔ 🌳 Read a book with a Victorian house on the cover.
Better Haunts and Garden Gnomes - Michelle M. Pillow 12/9
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character goes to the beach.
Blaze - Lisa Carlisle (heroine) 1/13
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with C.
Capturing a Unicorn - Eve Langlais 11/4
5. Yellow Springs, Ohio✔ 🌳 Read a book with an artist character.
Archangel's Light - Nalini Singh (painter) 11/1
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Ohio.
Gone with the Twins - Kylie Logan 11/5
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a 2, 5, 7 or 8 in the page count.
Relentless in a Kilt - Anna Durand (239 pages) 10/14
6. Rehoboth Beach, Delaware✔ 🌳 Read a book with a character that brews beer.
Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone - Diana Gabaldon (Hiram Crombie) 1/27
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Delaware.
Music Man - K.L. Montgomery 2/19
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character stays at a inn.
Sweet Trouble - Susan Mallery (heroine and son) 2/10
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with H.
Hit Me with Your Best Scot - Suzanne Enoch 11/10
7. Pawleys Island, South Carolina✔ 🏡 Read a book set in South Carolina.
The Three Witches of Burberry - K.M. Waller 10/2
✔ 🚙 Read a book whose author's initials are in PAWLEYS.
Deep Sea Dead - Lori Avocato 10/30
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with P.
Pumpkin Pies & Potions - Polly Holmes 11/18
8. Houghton, Michigan✔ 🌳 Read a book set on a lake.
Glimmerglass - Marly Youmans 12/5
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Michigan.
Geared for the Grave - Duffy Brown 10/21
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character goes out to dinner.
Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff (hero) 11/16
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with H.
Highlander's Desire - Joanne Wadsworth 10/25
9. St. Francisville, Louisiana✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Louisiana.
The Gates of Evangeline - Hester Young 12/7
✔ 🚙 Read a book where the Mississippi River is mentioned in the story.
Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 12/20
(you'll have to go west of the Mississippi or south of Atlanta), p4
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with S.
The Shadow in the North - Philip Pullman 10/29
10. Meredith, New Hampshire✔ 🏡 Read a book set in New Hampshire.
Sign Here - Claudia Lux 12/12
✔ 🚙 Read a large book (450+ pages).
The Starless Crown - James Rollins (560 pages) 10/14
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with M.
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig 10/1
11. Sewanee, Tennessee✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character attends a concert.
Bait - Annie Nicholas (heroine attends jazz concert) 11/29
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Tennessee.
Shattered Souls - Delilah Devlin 1/13
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with E.
Leave No Trace - Mindy Mejia 10/3
12. Cashiers, North Carolina✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character is a cashier.
Murder at St Margaret - Lynn Morrison (Beatrice) 2/15
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in North Carolina.
A Haunting Dream - Jim & Joyce Lavene 10/9
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a mountain on the cover.
Ice Blue - Anne Stuart 10/29
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with S.
Lord of the Vampires - Gena Showalter 11/4
13. Marfa, Texas✔ 🌳 Read a book with an art gallery in the story.
The Guilty Couple - C.L. Taylor 10/19
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Texas.
It Ain't Me, Babe - Tillie Cole 12/25
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with A.
The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea - Axie Oh 12/3
14. Rhinebeck, New York✔ 🏡 Read a book set in New York.
Too Hot To Touch - Louisa Edwards 11/27
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a wealthy character.
Forgotten in Death - J.D. Robb 10/
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with K.
When Demons Walk - Patricia Briggs 10/22
15. Mystic, Connecticut✔ 🌳 Read a book with a tall ship on the cover.
Where Darkness Lies - Bella Jewel 11/7
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Connecticut.
Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo 11/12
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character has a job related to the ocean.
The Sunken City - Emma V.R. Noyes (pirate) 12/27
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with C.
City of Dark Magic - Magnus Flyte 11/7
16. Galena, Illinois✔ 🌳 Read a book published in either April or November.
Heat - Lisa Carlisle (pub Nov 27, 2013) 12/30
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Illinois.
Tortured Dreams - Hadena James 1/31
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a funicular in the story. (like a trolly car)
Nightingale's Gate - Linda Francis Lee 12/24
(where she could catch the trolley), p42
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with G.
Guarding the Mermaid - Eve Langlais 10/15
17. Madison, Georgia✔ 🌳 Read a book tagged Historical.
No Time Like the Past - Jodi Taylor 1/7
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Georgia.
Murder Most Grave - G.A. McKevett 10/31
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a town is named after a person.
Wild Irish Rebel - Tricia O'Malley (Grace's Cove, Grace O'Malley) 12/10
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with N.
Blood Born - Kathryn Fox 10/23
18. Boonville, California✔ 🌳 Read a book with a winemaker.
Heart of the Sun Warrior - Sue Lynn Tan (Haoran) 12/18
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in California.
Why She Lied - H.K. Christie 11/13
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with B.
The Butcher and the Wren - Alaina Urquhart 1/9
19. Nashville, Indiana✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character shops for antiques.
My Heart Stood Still - Lynn Kurland (hero) 12/26
✔ 🚙 Read a book published in a year containing a 0, 1, 7 or 9.
A Witch Too Late - Paula Lester & M.E. Harmon (pub Feb 11, 2019) 11/27
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with N.
Never Fade - Alexandra Bracken 2/2
20. Ketchum, Idaho✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character uses a hot spring.
Blood of an Exile - Brian Naslund (Bershad & Vera) 11/20
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Idaho.
Cutthroat Cupcakes - Cate Lawley 10/23
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a ski resort in the story.
Dead and Gondola - Ann Claire 3/25
continued...21. Leadville, Colorado✔ 🌳 Read a book tagged Food and Drink.
Christmas Chocolates and Crimes - Cindy Bell 12/6
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Colorado.
The Avid Angler: The Hot Dog Detective - Mathiya Adams 2/27
✔ 🚙 Read a book over 10,000 ratings.
The Black Phone - Joe Hill (29,882 ratings) 10/8
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with L.
Luck and Last Resorts - Sarah Grunder Ruiz 2/7
22. Magnolia Springs, Alabama✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character goes boating.
A Death in Door County - Annelise Ryan (Will Stokstad) 1/19
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Alabama.
Annabel Lee - Mike Nappa 10/24
✔ 🚙 Read a book whose author's initials can be found in MAGNOLIA.
Thistlefoot - GennaRose Nethercott 10/10
✔ 🧱 Read a book with a two word title.
The Sculptor - Gregory Funaro 11/5
23. Sitka, Alaska✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character goes fishing.
Fatal Catch - Pauline Rowson (Clive and Lesley) 1/6
✔ 🚙 Read a book where salmon or halibut is eaten.
Bronze Gods - A.A. Aguirre 11/24
(they started with cheese and fruit, followed by salmon and bread), p127
✔ 🧱 Read a book with a one word title.
Leech - Hiron Ennes 10/1
24. Snowmass, Colorado✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character spends the day at a spa.
You Can Hide - Rebecca Zanetti (MCs mother) 1/5
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in a location whose first letter is in SNOWMASS.
The Body in the Bonfire - Katherine Hall Page (Massachusetts) 10/27
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title has a word with a double letter like in MASS.
The Lionman Kidnapping - Eve Langlais 10/22
25. Deadwood, South Dakota✔ 🌳 Read a book with a gold item on the cover.
A Night's Tail - Sofie Kelly 10/15
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a character named Charlie, Seth, Al, Jane, Dora, Bill or Jack.
Gingerbread - Kate Morris (Jack Foster) 12/4
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title has a compound word.
A Nurse for the Wolfman - Eve Langlais 10/10
26. Stowe, Vermont✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Vermont.
Up to No Gouda - Linda Reilly 1/21
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a general store in the story.
Thirteen Chances - Cindy Miles 11/17
(purchased a few postcards from the general store), p58
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with S AND ends with E.
Save Me - Molly Black 10/20
27. Berkeley Springs, West Virginia✔ 🏡 Read a book set in West Virginia.
Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery 6/17
✔ 🚙 Read a book with mineral water springs in the story.
Son of Thunder - S.C. Mitchell 12/21
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title contains a word that begins and ends with the same letter - like SPRINGS.
The Disappeared - Kristina Ohlsson 11/6
28. Chimayó, New Mexico✔ 🌳 Read a book with a Catholic character.
This Same Earth - Elizabeth Hunter (Giovanni) 11/21
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a character that is Hispanic.
Stolen Fury - Elisabeth Naughton (Rafe Sullivan) 12/11
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with O.
Bad Boys Do - Victoria Dahl 10/2
29. Big Sky, Montana✔ 🌳 Read a book with big sky on the cover.
Love at the Northern Lights - Darcie Boleyn 1/30
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Montana.
Buffalo Jump Blues - Keith McCafferty 2/16
✔ 🚙 Read a book where someone goes stargazing
Alaskan Holiday - Debbie Macomber (MC's) 12/3
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with Y.
Green Eyed Envy - Kasey MacKenzie 10/17
30. Eureka Springs, Arkansas✔ 🌳 Read a book tagged LGBT.
Lavender House - Lev A.C. Rosen 1/21
✔ 🚙 Read a book where you find the word downtown in the text (include page/loc#).
The Undead Mr. Tenpenny - Tammie Painter 11/19
(hopped the bus that would take me downtown), p282
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title does not contain an O.
Daybreak - Cheree Alsop 11/11
31. Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Wisconsin.
A Death in Door County - Annelise Ryan 1/19
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a prominent coffee shop in the story.
Broken Mate - Jen L. Grey 4/8
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with R.
Unforeseen Danger - G.K. Parks 10/7
32. Carmel-by-the-Sea, California✔ 🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in CARMEL.
Archangel's Light - Nalini Singh (China) 11/1
✔ 🚙 Read a book where Chardonnay or Pinot Noir is in the text.
Iron Ember - Donna Grant 11/26
(Dreagan whisky and a cheaper pinot noir), p45
✔ 🧱 Read a book with a four word title.
A Curse of Queens - Amanda Bouchet 11/9
33. Seaside, Florida✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Florida.
A Gift of Ghosts - Sarah Wynde 10/28
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a bookstore in the story.
Saved by a Dragon - Lauren Lively 2/24
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title has the vowels A, E, I and O, no U.
Archangel's Resurrection - Nalini Singh 11/3
34. McCall, Idaho✔ 🌳 Read a book where a Winter Carnival takes place.
A Holly Jolly Diwali - Sonya Lalli (Festival of Lights) 12/17
✔ 🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in IDAHO.
Archangel's Resurrection - Nalini Singh (Iran) 11/3
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character has an outdoor job. Tell us the job.
Reindeer Runes - Danielle Garrett (MC works on a reindeer farm) 12/18
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title has only six letters (in any configuration).
Cursed - Lynn C. Ricci 10/15
continued...35. Kennebunkport, Maine✔ 🌳 Read a book where a town depends on tourists for its living.
Gone with the Twins - Kylie Logan 11/5
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Maine.
A Whisker of Trouble - Sofie Ryan 12/14
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with R.
Ravenfall - Kalyn Josephson 10/13
36. Woodstock, Vermont✔ 🌳 Read a book with a bridge on the cover.
The One You Love - Paul Pilkington 1/29
✔ 🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in VERMONT.
The Sculptor - Gregory Funaro (Rhode Island) 11/5
✔ 🚙 Read a book set in the autumn.
Digging Up the Remains - Julia Henry 10/7
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with W.
Where Darkness Lies - Bella Jewel 11/7
37. Seward, Alaska✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character uses a kayak.
Moon Dancer - Aimee Easterling 11/10
✔ 🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in SEWARD.
Generation 18 - Keri Arthur (Australia) 10/20
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a 4 or 0 in the publication year.
Murder Walks the Plank - Carolyn G. Hart (pub 2004) 10/17
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with D.
Tattooed - Pamela Callow 11/11
38. Lake Geneva, Wisconsin✔ 🌳 Read a book with a character from Chicago.
Reckoning - Catherine Coulter (Mason Lord) 2/3
✔ 🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in WISCONSIN.
Hit Me with Your Best Scot - Suzanne Enoch (Scotland) 11/10
✔ 🧱 Read a book with a ten letter title (may be more than one word).
Victim 2117 - Jussi Adler-Olsen 10/8
39. Friday Harbor, Washington✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Washington.
Sweet Spot - Susan Mallery 10/7
✔ 🚙 Read a book where someone goes whale watching.
By Their Cold Fingers - Timothy Brian (Christian & his father) 12/1
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with F.
From the Shadows - McKenzie Burns 10/2
40. Jekyll Island, Georgia✔ 🌳 Read a book where a hotel is very important to the story
The Corpse in the Cabana - Shéa MacLeod 1/12
(convention takes place in hotel; takes place during the entire book)
✔ 🏡 Read a book set on an island.
Circus of the Dead, Book One - Kimberly Loth 12/10
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with L.
Owls Well That Ends Well - Donna Andrews 10/26
41. Manzanita, Oregon✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Oregon.
Consumed - Rebecca Zanetti 10/18
✔ 🚙 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DUNE. Tell us their name.
Nathaniel - John Saul (Nathanial) 11/20
✔ 🧱 Read a book with a Z anywhere in the title.
Zar - Alana Khan 4/12
42. Incline Village, Nevada✔ 🌳 Read a book where someone swims.
Mermaid Fins, Winds & Rolling Pins - Erin Johnson (Imogen) 1/1
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a character who is a tech billionaire or musician.
Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O'Connor (Leah Elliot, musician) 12/8
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with I.
If You Could See the Sun - Ann Liang 2/1
43. Springdale, Utah✔ 🌳 Read a book tagged western.
Cross Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/20
✔ 🚙 Read a book with cliffs on the cover like these Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World - Joan Druett 3/8
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title has a word with -ING (intact) in it.
Capturing a Unicorn - Eve Langlais 11/4
44. Mendocino, California✔ 🏡 Read a book set in a location whose first letter is in MENDOCINO.
Tattooed - Pamela Callow (Nova Scotia) 11/11
✔ 🚙 Read a book whose author's initials can be found in PACIFIC OCEAN.
Moon Dancer - Aimee Easterling 11/10
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with O.
Vexatious Voodoo - Willow Mason 12/11
45. Grand Marais, Minnesota✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character takes a craft class.
Killer, Paper, Cut - Joanna Campbell Slan (Donna) 11/22
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Minnesota.
The Man Burned by Winter - Pete Zacharias 10/6
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a canoe on the cover.
Buried in a Good Book - Tamara Berry 12/6
46. Hanaeli, Hawaii✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Hawaii.
Wired In - Toby Neal 10/16
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a character goes on vacation.
The Vampire Always Rises - Katie MacAlister (heroine) 11/28
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title ends with I.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - S.A. Chakraborty 3/5
47. Jackson, Wyoming✔ 🌳 Read a book with only the outdoors on the cover - no people or buildings.
Hokuloa Road - Elizabeth Hand 2/27
✔ 🚙 Read a book with a character who paints (art not walls).
Wild Irish Soul - Tricia O'Malley (Aislinn, painter) 11/23
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title contains a name.
The Cabinet of Dr. Leng - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child 4/28
48. Alys Beach, Florida✔ 🌳 Read a book from the Urban Fantasy genre.
Lord of the Vampires - Gena Showalter 11/4
✔ 🏡 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in BEACH.
A Chimera's Revenge - Eve Langlais (British Columbia) 11/1
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with A.
Any Witch Way - Lindsay Buroker 12/21
49. Sedona, Arizona✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Arizona.
McKettrick's Pride - Linda Lael Miller 6/24
✔ 🚙 Read a book where a vortex influences the story.
Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo 11/12
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title begins with R.
Raphael - D.B. Reynolds 1/16
50. Stockbridge, Massachusetts✔ 🌳 Read a book where a character runs a dance school.
Pointe and Shoot - Natalie M. Roberts 7/7
✔ 🏡 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Live To Tell - Lisa Gardner 1/20
✔ 🧱 Read a book whose title has a word with CK in it
The Untangled Cassie Black - Tammie Painter 1/3
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Musician: Zac Brown BandDuration: May 15 - July 14, 2023
Level: Comeback: 11-15 tasks
READ: 12/11+
✔ 1. Read a book that takes place in Georgia OR Read a book with a character that is a chef.
Every Body on Deck - G.A. McKevett (Francia) 6/30
✔ 2. Read a book that takes place in the country or other rural setting OR Read a book with a character that is a dentist OR Read a book with a character that is a stepparent.
Lime Kiln Road - S.L. Shelton (in rural Virginia) 6/20
✔ 3. Read a book where a character takes lessons OR Read a book that takes place in a restaurant.
A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious - Mary Wine 6/12
(heroine is taking Asian fighting skills lessons)
✔ 4. Read a book with the letters Z, B, B in any order in the title OR Read a book that is a standalone.
Hidden Pictures - Jason Rekulak 6/9
✔ 5. Read a book that was published in May of any year OR Read a book with siblings OR Read a book with a partnership.
Blackbird Fly - Lise McClendon (pub May 1, 2009) 5/29
6. Read a book that takes place on a college campus OR Read a book where a character moves.
7. Read a book where a character sings OR Read a book with more than one author (short story collection ok).
Encore in Death - J.D. Robb (Eliza Lane) 6/30
✔ 8. Read a book by an author that has an H or G as their initials OR Read a book where a character works two jobs.
Deadly Remedy - Gwen Hunter 5/24
✔ 9. Read a book that is by a debut author OR Read a book with a the word “chicken” in it OR Read a book where a character plays an instrument.
Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery 6/17
(waking up to the smell of fried chicken), p225
✔ 10. Read a book that you got for free (library books count) OR Read a book with feet or a highway on the cover OR Read a book that the title stars with a letter in FOUNDATION. All letters count.
Purgatory Chasm - Steve Ulfelder 6/4
✔ 11. Read a book with a character that is a musician OR Read a book where a character is working on a degree OR Read a bookthat takes place in the fall or spring.
Fool's Moon - Diane A.S. Stuckart (in spring) 7/2
12. Read a book that takes place in the 2000s OR Read a book with a character in his late 40-mid 50s.
✔ 13. Read a book where characters dances OR Read a book where a character is “uncaged” (you decide) OR Read a book that is tagged music.
Desperation in Death - J.D. Robb (slaves are rescued and released) 6/9
✔ 14. Read a book that has won an award OR Read a book with more than 2021 ratings OR Read a book with more than 200 pages.
Killed at the Whim of a Hat - Colin Cotterill (has 3002 ratings) 6/10
✔ 15. Read a book where a character makes a comeback (you decide) OR Read a book a character could be considered a Jekyll/Hyde.
Crazy Love You - Lisa Unger (heroine, Priss) 6/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Tea Anyone?Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2023
READ: 21/20+
1. Black Tea
✔ ☕ Read a book where a character drinks tea.
Lady Helena Investigates - Jane Steen 5/18
(I drank the tea with pleasure), ch7
✔ ☕ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in BREAKFAST.
Zar - Alana Khan 4/12
2. Green Tea
✔ ☕ Read a book with a green cover.
Let Me Go - Kate Bold 4/6
✔ ☕ Read a book set on or near an ocean.
Daughter of the Pirate King - Tricia Levenseller 4/7
✔ ☕ Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in DRAGON WELL.
Rising Darkness - Jen L. Grey 4/9
3. White Tea
✔ ☕ Read a book with a young MC who is under 18.
An Unthinkable Thing - Nicole Lundrigan (MC is 11) 4/30
✔ ☕ Read a book with a character who had silver or white hair.
Ghost Ocean - S.M. Peters (Angrel) 4/1
✔ ☕ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in EASTERN NEPAL
Fall For Me - Ann Lister 4/5
4. Oolong Tea
✔ ☕Read a book where a character drinks milk.
Hades - Candice Fox 4/8
(she licked milk from her lips), p176
✔ ☕ Read a book where the first word of each title word can be found in CHINA TAIWAN. (Two word minimum).
The Rapids - Carla Neggers 4/15
5. Pu-erh Tea
✔ ☕ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in PU- ERH TEA.
Impulse Control - Amanda Usen 6/21
6. Yellow Tea
✔ ☕ Read a book where a character buys something expensive.
Salty Cowboy - Elana Johnson (hero bought a farm) 4/4
✔ ☕ Read a book where the first letter of each word of the title can be found in HUAGCHA HWANGCHA.
Witch Hunt - Sara Bourgeois 4/8
7. PURPLE TEA.
✔ ☕ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in
PURPLE TEA.
Berlin - Luke Richardson 4/12
8. Roobios Tea
✔ ☕ Read a book set in Africa.
Too Hot to Hold - Stephanie Tyler (Congo) 6/19
✔ ☕ Read a book where the first letter of each word in the title can be found in EARL GREY ROOBIOS ROOBiOS CHAI. (Three word minimum).
Of Claws and Inferno - Kyoko M. 4/10
9. Herbal Tea
✔ ☕ Read a book with fruit on the cover. (Show cover).
Never Too Much - Lori Foster (pears) 6/18
✔ ☕ Read a book with the word spice in the text.
Wondering Sight - Melissa McShane 5/10
(the smell of spices filled her again), p136
✔ ☕ Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in HERBAL.
Unwritten - Alicia J. Novo (Beatrice Albi) 4/1
10. Yerba Mate & Guayusa
✔ ☕ Read a book that stimulates you. (Your interpretation).
Kingdoms at War - Lindsay Buroker 4/21
(lotsa characters and lots going on)
✔ ☕ Read a book where the author's initials can be found in YERBA MATE
The Laughing Policeman - Elizabeth J. Brown 4/3
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Women On QuartersDuration: July 1 - September 30, 2023
READ: 10/10
✔️Maya Angelou
*️⃣ 1. Read a book by an African American woman OR from the Christian genre OR by an author whose first or last name begins with M or A.
Lethal Licorice - Amanda Flower 7/3
✔️Sally Ride
*️⃣ 2. Read a book by an American woman OR with a character that teaches elementary or middle school students OR by an author whose first or last name begins with S or R.
Burn the Ship - Sarah Branson 7/6
✔️Wilma Mankiller
*️⃣ 3. Read a book by a Native American author OR with a Native American character OR by an author whose first or last name begins with W or M.
Eerie - Blake Crouch (Sophie half Cherokee) 7/22
✔️Nina Otero-Warren
*️⃣ 4. Read a book by a Hispanic woman OR set in New Mexico OR by an author whose first or last name begins with N or O.
Freefall - Tess Oliver 7/31
✔️Anna May Wong
*️⃣ 5. Read a book by an Asian American woman OR with a character who is an actress OR by an author whose first or last name begins with A or W.
What I'm Looking For - Karen Grey 7/27
✔️Bessie Coleman
*️⃣ 6. Read a book by a woman OR with a character who is a pilot OR by an author whose first or last name begins with B or C.
The Psion of Darkness - Kyle West 7/19
✔️Edith Kanakaʻole
*️⃣ 7. Read a book set in Hawaii OR with a character who is a singer, dancer or teacher OR by an author whose first or last name begins with E or K.
Pointe and Shoot - Natalie M. Roberts (MC a dancer) 7/7
✔️Eleanor Roosevelt
*️⃣ 8. Read a book by or about a First Lady of the US OR with a character who is involved in politics OR by an author whose first or last name begins with E or R.
The Dragon Republic - R.F. Kuang 7/16
✔️Jovita Idar
*️⃣ 9. Read a book by a Mexican American author ORwith a journalist character OR by an author whose first or last name begins with J or I.
Here and Then - Linda Lael Miller (photojournalist)
✔️Maria Tallchief
After retiring from dancing full-time, Tallchief sought to empower
*️⃣ 10. Read a book set in NYC or Chicago OR with a character who is a ballerina OR by an author whose first or last name begins with M or T.
Unnatural Causes - Leah Ruth Robinson 7/29
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
TV Episodes Spell-Out - Game of ThronesDuration: February 1 - July 31, 2023
✅Episode 1 : Winter is Coming
W: Wind Daughter - Joanna Ruth Meyer 2/19
I: If You Could See the Sun - Ann Liang 2/1
N: Never Fade - Alexandra Bracken 2/2
T: That Ain’t Witchcraft - Seanan McGuire 2/4
E: Final Lap - Erin McCarthy 2/21
R: Reckoning - Catherine Coulter 2/3
I: Island of the Lost - Joan Druett 3/8
S: Shattered at Sea - Cheryl Hollon 2/4
C: Dark Sentinel - Christine Feehan 2/8
O: Murder in an Irish Churchyard - Carlene O'Connor 2/28
M: Music Man - K.L. Montgomery 2/19
I: Close Your Eyes - Iris & Roy Johansen 3/13
N: Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold - Nancy Atherton 3/7
G: Just in Time for a Highlander - Gwyn Cready 2/24
✅Episode 2 : The Kingsroad
T: Three Parts Dead - Max Gladstone 2/8
H: Half-Blood - Jennifer Armentrout 2/25
E: The Cure for What Ales You - Ellie Alexander 2/23
K: The Crossing - Kathryn Lasky 3/10
I: It takes an Oni - Scott Rhine 3/16
N: Nine Lives Last Forever - Rebecca M. Hale 3/15
G: Ghost Ocean - S.M. Peters 4/1
S: Silver Spells - Kate Moseman 2/8
R: Luck and Last Resorts - Sarah Grunder Ruiz 2/7
O: XOXO - Axie Oh 3/1
A: A Bunch of Monkey Malarkey - Ann Charles 2/22
D: Dead and Gondola - Ann Claire 3/25
✅Episode 3 : Lord Snow
L: Murder at St Margaret - Lynn Morrison 2/15
O: Of Claws and Inferno - Kyoko M. 4/10
R: Rhapsodic - Laura Thalassa 2/11
D: Dearly - Margaret Atwood 3/27
S: Sweet Trouble - Susan Mallery 2/10
N: No Way Out - Rylie Dark 3/18
O: Once Tempted - Laura Moore 4/26
W: Wanted by the Werewolf Prince - Kara Lockharte 3/14
✅Episode 4 : Cripples, Bastards and Broken Things
C: The Ladies of the Secret Circus - Constance Sayers 2/15
R: The Last Beekeeper - Rebecca L. Fearnley 2/17
I: A Sudden Crush - Camilla Isley 3/23
P: Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Two - T.M. Frazier 3/8
P: Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Three - T.M. Frazier 3/9
L: Moon Craving - Lucy Monroe 2/18
E: Hokuloa Road - Elizabeth Hand 2/27
S: Saved by a Dragon - Lauren Lively 2/24
B: Better Late Than Never - Jenn McKinlay 2/5
A: The Avid Angler: The Hot Dog Detective - Mathiya Adams 2/27
S: Sweet Wild of Mine - Laurel Kerr 3/9
T: The Pearl Savage - Tamara Rose Blodgett 2/13
A: A Dark Queen Rises - Ashok K. Banker 3/3
R: River of Darkness - Rennie Airth 2/20
D: Dragon's Moon - Lucy Monroe 3/19
S: Saber Tooth - Lou Cadle 3/4
A: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - S.A. Chakraborty 3/5
N: Unwritten - Alicia J. Novo 4/1
D: Devil of a Chance - Ciara Graves 4/5
B: Buffalo Jump Blues - Keith McCafferty 2/16
R: The Watermight Thief - Jordan Rivet 2/27
O: One Hit Wonder - Kristi Rose 5/18
K: The Book Supremacy - Kate Carlisle 3/11
E: Earth Spells Are Easy - Renee George 3/19
N: The Rapids - Carla Neggers 4/15
T: Found in the Lost - Tarina Deaton 2/21
H: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon 2/26
I: If I Stay - Gayle Forman 3/29
N: Ghosts, Lore & a House by the Shore - Nellie H. Steele 4/21
G: Broken Mate - Jen L. Grey 4/8
S: Still Alive - Ava Strong 3/12
✅Episode 5 : The Wolf and the Lion
T: Lies, Damned Lies, and History - Jodi Taylor 2/22
H: Hades - Candice Fox 4/8
E: Cross Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/20
W: The Lost and Found Bookshop - Susan Wiggs 3/3
O: Damsel In Danger - Olivia Jaymes 6/22
L: Moon Burning - Lucy Monroe 2/18
F: Fall For Me - Ann Lister 4/5
A: And the Rest is History - Jodi Taylor 3/24
N: An Unthinkable Thing - Nicole Lundrigan 4/30
D: Daughter of the Pirate King - Tricia Levenseller 4/7
T: Temptation - T.K. Leigh 3/16
H: History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera 4/12
E: A Spell for Trouble - Esme Addison 3/22
L: Moment of Tooth - Lindsay Buroker 3/12
I: The Ice House - Minette Walters 4/11
O: Heart of Ice - Gregg Olsen 6/23
N: The Priestess and the Dragon - Nicolette Andrews 5/27
✅Episode 6 : A Golden Crown
A: Zar - Alana Khan 4/12
G: Silver Moon - Jen L. Grey 4/11
O: The Orb of Binding - Kyle West 7/2
L: Kingdoms at War - Lindsay Buroker 4/21
D: A Dirty Shame - Liliana Hart 4/14
E: The Protector - Elin Peer 3/30
N: The Lost Treasure of Drakon - Nellie H. Steele 6/16
C: Candy Corn Murder - Leslie Meier 2/9
R: A Hint of Heather - Rebecca Hagan Lee 3/17
O: Freefall - Tess Oliver 7/31
W: Boogie Beach - Winnie Winkle 3/6
N: Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery 6/17
Episode 7 : You Win or You Die
Y: The Vanquisher of Water - Logan Young 5/7
O:
U: Darkness, My Old Friend - Lisa Unger 2/6
W: Witch Hunt - Sara Bourgeois 4/8
I: Inca Gold - Clive Cussler 5/2
N: Never Too Much - Lori Foster 6/18
O:
R: Rising Darkness - Jen L. Grey 4/9
Y: Bad Luck - Brad Younie 5/12
O:
U: Upon a Burning Throne - Ashok K. Banker 2/12
D: Dark Illusion - Christine Feehan 4/25
I: Inferno of Love - Erin Wright 5/15
E: Surly Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/30
Episode 8 : The Pointy End
T: Turkey Trot Murder - Leslie Meier 3/26
H: Hidden Blade - Pippa DaCosta 4/18
E: Grumpy Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/29
P: The Perfect Wife - Blake Pierce 3/17
O:
I: The Iron Wyrm Affair - Lilith Saintcrow 5/23
N: A Nose for Mischief - K.T. Lee 6/24
T: Touched by Fire - Kel Carpenter 4/13
Y: Dastardly Deeds at St Bride's - Debbie Young 6/16
E: The Laughing Policeman - Elizabeth J. Brown 4/3
N: Pointe and Shoot - Natalie M. Roberts 7/7
D: Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon 4/27
Episode 9 : Baelor
B: Basket Bear - Amy Star 3/20
A: Alaskan Fire - Sara King 5/14
E: Salty Cowboy - Elana Johnson 4/4
L: Let Me Go - Kate Bold 4/6
O:
R: Berlin - Luke Richardson 4/12
Episode 10 : Fire and Blood
F: The Forgotten Child - Melissa Erin Jackson 3/26
I: Magic Tides - Ilona Andrews 6/5
R: The Hive Child - Rebecca L. Fearnley 4/15
E: Flames of Love - Erin Wright 5/5
A: Spooky Business - Addison Creek 3/28
N:
D: Death Runs Adrift - Karen MacInerney 5/16
B: The Perfect Block - Blake Pierce 3/21
L: Warrior's Moon - Lucy Monroe 4/16
O:
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D: Deadly Remedy - Gwen Hunter 5/24
Colored Cities #3 Duration: September 1 - November 30, 2023
READ: 10/10
✔Blackshear, Georgia
📢 1. Read a book where you find the author's initials in DAVID BLACKSHEAR OR that is from the Historical genre OR where the title or author's name is in black lettering (show cover).
Cold Blooded Liar - Karen Rose 9/13
✔Blue Jay, California
📢 2. Read a book where you find the author's initials in PIONEER CHICKEN OR where the town survives on tourist money OR where the title or author's name is in blue lettering (show cover).
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
✔Brownfield, Maine
📢 3. Read a book where you find the author's initials in HENRY YOUNG BROWN OR where a character is a farmer carpenter, singer or musician OR where the title or author's name is in brown lettering (show cover).
Earth Bound - Christine Feehan (heroine is a farmer)9/15
✔Goldsboro, North Carolina
📢 4. Read a book where you find the author's initials in ANDY GRIFFITH OR with a character that is/was in the Air Force OR where the title or author's name is in gold lettering (show cover).
You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen 9/4
✔Greensboro, North Carolina
📢 5. Read a book where you find the author's initials in JOHN MOTLEY MOREHEAD OR read a series book #3 OR where the title or author's name is in green lettering (show cover).
You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson (The Cahills #3) 9/5
✔Orange, California
📢 6. Read a book where you find the author's initials in JUAN PABLO GRIJALVA OR where someone eats an orange or drinks orange juice OR where the title or author's name is in orange lettering (show cover).
Fragile - Lisa Unger 9/19
(Ricky poured himself a glass of orange juice), p9
✔Redwater, Texas
📢 7. Read a book where you find the author's initials in KENNY WAYNE OR from a series of 4 books (share series name) OR where the title or author's name is in red lettering (show cover).
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/6
✔Rose Hill, Fairfax County, Virginia
📢 8. Read a book where you find the author's initials in DANIEL FRENCH OR where someone goes to a grocery store, an elementary school, swimming pool or golf course OR where the title or author's name is in rose or pink lettering (show cover).
For Whom the Book Tolls - Laura Gail Black (MC, grocery store) 9/10
✔Silver Spring, Maryland
📢 9. Read a book where you find the author's initials in FRANCIS BLAIR OR where someone has or uses a vacation home OR where the title or author's name is in silver or gray lettering (show cover).
Cherish Hard - Nalini Singh 9/5
✔Whitefish, Montana
📢 10. Read a book where you find the author's initials in JOHN MORTON OR where a character goes skiing OR where the title or author's name is in white letterin (show cover).
The Vow - Dannika Dark 9/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Words in a Word Game #23 - Fifteen Letter "D" Words Duration: August 15 - November 14, 2023
Level 3: 21-30 books
TITLE: DISCOMBOBULATE - DEHYDROGENATION - DESCRIPTIVENESS
READ: 30/30
1. [BEACHSIDE] Beachside Bullet - Jasmine Webb 8/15
2. [DEATH] Death Down Under - Samantha Silver 8/15
3. [INCENDIARY] Incendiary in a Kilt - Anna Durand 8/17
4. [NEVERLAND] Forever Neverland - Heather Killough-Walden 8/18
5. [BREATH] One Last Breath - Sarah Sutton 8/18
6. [VENDETTA] Vanilla Vendetta - Rosie A. Point 8/19
7. [COCOA] Cocoa Conviction - Rosie A. Point 8/20
8. [BEYOND] Beyond Neverland - Heather Killough-Walden 8/20
9. [REVENGE] Raspberry Revenge - Rosie A. Point 8/20
10. [MURDER] Mint Murder - Rosie A. Point 8/21
11. [CHOCOLATE] Chocolate Chills - Rosie A. Point 8/21
12. [INVISIBLE] Invisible Born - Lucia Ashta 8/23
13. [BOUND] Invisible Bound - Lucia Ashta 8/23
14. [RIDER] Invisible Rider - Lucia Ashta 8/24
15. [SURGE] Resonance Surge - Nalini Singh 8/25
16. [HEART] Sweep of the Heart - Ilona Andrews 8/27
17. [OPAL] Opal Smoke - Stephanie Fazio 8/28
18. [EMBER] Ember X - Jessica Sorensen 8/30
19. [UNDER] Under Suspicion - Rachel Lee 8/31
20. [MAGIC] Flea Market Magic - Bella Falls 9/2
21. [PERIL] Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay 9/3
22. [ALONE] You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen 9/4
23. [HARD] Cherish Hard - Nalini Singh 9/5
24. [CRAVINGS] Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/6
25. [LOVERS] Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
26. [TIDES] Frozen Tides - Morgan Rhodes 9/9
27. [HAVEN'T] Just Haven't Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens 9/9
28. [BLOODED] Cold Blooded Liar - Karen Rose 9/13
29. [NEVER] Under the Never Sky - Veronica Rossi 9/16
30. [UNSEEN] Unseen - Jana Deleon 9/20
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Forgotten 90s Cartoons Duration: September 1 - November 30, 2023
READ: 10/10
✔1. AAAHH!!! Real Monsters
📺 Read a book where someone moves to the city OR where there are humans and "others" OR whose author's first name begins with I, O or K.
The Vow - Dannika Dark (humans and shifters) 9/7
✔2. The Angry Beavers
📺 Read a book set in Oregon OR with brothers in the story OR whose author's first or last name begins with M or S.
Cherish Hard - Nalini Singh 9/5
✔3. Bear in the Big Blue House
📺 Read a book where someone learns a lesson (your interpretation) OR where a bunch of people live together OR whose author's first and/or last name have the letters BEAR in any order.
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 9/29
✔4. Cow and Chicken
📺 Read a book with a brother and sister as main characters OR where there is a villain in the story OR whose author's first or last name begins with C or N.
You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson 9/5
✔5. Dragon Tales
📺 Read a book tagged Children's OR with a dragon in the story OR whose author's first name begins with E or M.
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
✔6. Freakazoid!
📺 Read a book set in Washington, D.C. OR where the MC has a cat OR whose author or main character has the same initials like Colleen Coble.
The Toybox - Charly Cox 10/12
✔7. PB&J Otter
📺 Read a book tagged Music OR set near a lake OR whose author's first or last name begins with P, B or J.
23rd Midnight - James Patterson 10/8
✔8. Pepper Ann
📺 Read a book with a 12 year old girl in the story (does not have to be the MC) OR with a character that wears glasses OR written by a female author.
Flea Market Magic - Bella Falls 9/2
✔9. The Powerpuff Girls
📺 Read a book with a butt-kicking female MC OR where the MC is raised without a mother OR where you find the author's initials in "The Powerpuff Girls".
The Witch Collector - Charissa Weaks 9/1
✔10. Rolie Polie Olie
📺 Read a book tagged Futuristic OR where a character has a dog OR whose author is Canadian.
Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay (Peanut) 9/3
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Scarecrow Spell Out Duration: October 16, 2023 - April 15, 2024
READ: 9/9
✔ S: Swamp Spirits - Jana Deleon 10/19
✔ C: Choosing Theo - Victoria Aveline 10/18
✔ A: Aftershock - Andrew Vachss 10/27
✔ R: Hollowthorn - Kalyn Josephson 11/1
✔ E: Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates 10/22
✔ C: Chasm - Stacey McEwan 10/21
✔ R: Ice Like Fire - Sara Raasch 10/20
✔ O: Other Birds - Sarah Addison Allen 10/12
✔ W: Whales and a Watery Grave - Ruby Loren 11/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Seven Summits Spell OutStart Date: July 1, 2023
End Date: October 2, 2023
COMPLETED: 7/7
1. Kilimanjaro (Africa)K: The Prophecy of the Seven - Kyle West 7/8
I: Ice Song - Kirsten Imani Kasai 7/24
L: Life in the Dead Lane - Lucy Quinn 7/20
I: Incendiary in a Kilt - Anna Durand 8/17
M: Magic and Misrule - K.M. Merritt 7/8
A: Lethal Licorice - Amanda Flower 7/3
N: Pointe and Shoot - Natalie M. Roberts 7/7
J: XOXO Valentina - Jill Brashear 8/13
A: The Murder Code - Ava Strong 7/28
R: Rainy Day Friends - Jill Shalvis 7/1
O: The Orb of Binding - Kyle West 7/2
2. Vinson Massif (Antarctica)V: Vanishing Edge - Claire Kells 7/23
I: Invisible Born - Lucia Ashta 8/23
N: The Becoming - Nora Roberts 8/6
S: Fool's Moon - Diane A.S. Stuckart 7/2
O: Freefall - Tess Oliver 7/31
N: The Choice - Nora Roberts 8/12
M: The Mahogany Ship - Christopher Cartwright 7/29
A: Angels Rising - Harriet Carlton 8/2
S: Burn the Ship - Sarah Branson 7/6
S: Suppression - Laramie Briscoe 7/30
I: Invisible Bound - Lucia Ashta 8/23
F: The Fires of Hephaestus - Kyle West 7/10
3. Everest (Asia)E: Eve of Samhain - Lisa Sanchez 7/17
V: Vanilla Vendetta - Rosie A. Point 8/19
E: Eerie - Blake Crouch 7/22
R: The Rifts of Psyche - Kyle West 7/4
E: An Ear for Trouble - K.T. Lee 7/22
S: The Siege of Earth - Kyle West 7/31
T: Too Late - Rylie Dark 7/21
4. Kosciuszko (Australia)K: The Psion of Darkness - Kyle West 7/19
O: One Last Breath - Sarah Sutton 8/18
S: The Sanatorium - Sarah Pearse 8/8
C: The Chosen of the Manifold - Kyle West 7/7
I: Invisible Rider - Lucia Ashta 8/24
U: Unnatural Causes - Leah Ruth Robinson 7/29
S: Strawberry Sin - Rosie A. Point 8/19
Z: [Sarah Zellaby] Imaginary Numbers - Seanan McGuire 10/25
K: You'd Be Home Now -Kathleen Glasgow 9/24
O: Opal Smoke - Stephanie Fazio 8/28
5. Elbrus (Europe)E: Ember X - Jessica Sorensen 8/30
L: Here and Then - Linda Lael Miller 7/23
B: The Burning God - R.F. Kuang 7/19
R: Cocoa Conviction - Rosie A. Point 8/20
U: Under Suspicion - Rachel Lee 8/31
S: Death Down Under - Samantha Silver 8/15
6. Denali (North America)D: The Dragon Republic - R.F. Kuang 7/16
E: The Last Remains - Elly Griffiths 9/3
N: Resonance Surge - Nalini Singh 8/25
A: Angels Soaring - Harriet Carlton 8/5
L: Blood Trinity - Sherrilyn Kenyon/Diana Love 7/26
I: Sweep of the Heart - Ilona Andrews 8/27
7. Aconcagua (South America)A: Angels Defying - Harriet Carlton 8/8
C: Charmed and Dangerous - Lindsay Buroker 7/9
O: Other Birds - Sarah Addison Allen 10/12
N: Never Lie - Freida McFadden 10/2
C: Cold Midnight - Joyce Lamb 7/28
A: Angels Falling - Harriet Carlton 8/11
G: The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young 10/4
U: Untethered Sky - Fonda Lee 10/7
A: Aftershock - Andrew Vachss 10/27
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Musician: Death Cab for CutieDuration: September 15, 2023- November 14, 2023
Level: Codes and Keys: 11-15 tasks
READ: 32/11+
✔ 1. Read a book that is a standalone or solo book
Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2
✔ 2, Read a book that has the word “cassette” in the text
Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy - Hailey Piper 9/24
(it's cassette silenced), p43
✔ 3. Read a book that takes place in Washington state
Malice House - Megan Shepherd 10/5
✔ 4. Read a book with the letters ATQ in the title (any order)
A Queen of Thieves & Chaos - K.A. Tucker 9/26
✔ 5. Read a book where the environment plays a part (you decide).
Ledge - Stacey McEwan 10/9
(MC lives in an area that is perpetually winter)
✔ 6. Read a book that has a character named Ben or Chris
Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass (Chris Ballou) 10/15
✔ 7. Read a book with a character that plays guitar or a guitar on the cover
Unsettled Ground - Claire Fuller (Jeannie) 9/25
✔ 8. Read a book with two main characters.
You Deserve Each Other - Sarah Hogle 10/19
✔ 11. Read a book with a dog on the cover (show cover) or in the title.
Swamp Spirits - Jana Deleon 10/19
✔ 12. Read a book with an airplane on the cover or in the story
Uncharted - Erin Cashman 10/22
(MC takes airplane to Iceland)
✔ 13. Read a book that has something take place underground somehow.
The Toybox - Charly Cox (the dungeon is underground) 10/12
✔ 14. Read a book with the first letter of each title word can be found in DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE (three word minimum)
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey 10/17
✔ 15. Read a book that is a debut
The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart 10/28
✔ 16. Read a book where someone replaces someone else.
A Queen of Thieves & Chaos - K.A. Tucker 9/26
(heroine time traveled back in time and replaced the queen)
✔ 17. Read a book where a character votes on something
Chasm - Stacey McEwan 10/21
(whether to free the people imprisoned on the "ledge")
✔ 19. Read a book that has a 2, 0, 0 or 2 in the page count
Benyu Born of Ash - Katie Feavel (420 pages) 9/23
✔ 21. Read a book where characters are separated geographically
Calculated Risks - Seanan McGuire 11/11
(a group of characters portal to another dimension and are separated from family)
✔ 22. Read a book with the letters PLANS in the title (any order).
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers - Diane Kelly 10/6
✔ 23. Read a book with a dark cover
Night of the Witch - Sara Raasch & Beth Revis 10/14
✔ 24. Read a book with teeth on the cover (show cover)
Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh 10/31
stop looking at his abs and look at his teeth!!!✔ 25. Read a book published in the 2000s.
The Book of Fire - Marjorie Kellogg (pub July 1, 2000) 10/1
✔ 27. Read a book that where a character is creative
You Say It First - Susan Mallery (hero, a sculptor) 9/28
✔ 29. Read a book with stairs or a door on the cover
Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates 10/22
✔ 30. Read a book that takes place in Japan or Australia
Force of Nature - Jane Harper (Australia) 11/4
✔ 31. Read a book where a character takes a break
City of Ruin - Charissa Weaks 11/15
(MCs are on a quest and take nightly breaks to rest and refuel)
✔ 33. Read a book where a character gets married
Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh (MCs) 10/31
✔ 34. Read a book with a character that is an actress.
Whales and a Watery Grave - Ruby Loren (Leona Richards) 11/2
✔ 35. Read a book where something breaks and is repaired (you decide)
Classics Mutilated - Jeff Conner (pocket watch) 10/31
✔ 36. Read a book where art plays an important part
The Librarian of Crooked Lane - C.J. Archer 10/25
(theft of a painting is the main plot)
✔ 37. Read a book published in 2022.
Swamp Spirits - Jana Deleon (pub August 7, 2022) 10/19
✔ 39. Read a book that has a road on the cover (show cover)
Forced to Flee - Terri Reed 9/17
✔ 40. Read a book that could be tagged more than one genre. Tell us the genres.
All the Crooked Saints - Maggie Stiefvater 11/5
(tagged Fantasy, Young Adult, Magical Realism, Fiction, Paranormal)
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress)Duration: September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Level: Three: 25+ tasks
READ: 34/34
~The Lyrics~
✔ Saturday night, I was downtown
🎹 1. Read a book where you find the words "Saturday night" or "Downtown" in the text
Spells for Forgetting - Adrienne Young 9/2
(on the train downtown), p162
✔ Working for the FBI
🎹 2. Read a book where a character works for the FBI.
23rd Midnight - James Patterson (MCs husband) 10/8
✔ Sitting in a nest of bad men
🎹 3. Read a book where someone is undercover trying to catch the bad guys.
The Vow - Dannika Dark (hero) 9/7
✔ Whiskey bottles piling high
🎹 4. Read a book where a character is doing some heavy drinking.
Malice House - Megan Shepherd (Haven) 10/5
✔ Bootlegging boozer on the west side
🎹 5. Read a book where a character is in a speakeasy or bar.
Chasm - Stacey McEwan (hero and heroine)10/21
✔ Full of people who are doing wrong
🎹 6. Read a book with MPG Crime.
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey 10/17
✔ Just about to call up the D.A. man
🎹 7. Read a book where a character in law enforcement needs to give evidence to the D.A.
Cold Blooded Liar - Karen Rose 9/13
✔ When I heard this woman singing a song
🎹 8. Read a book where a woman sings.
Under the Never Sky - Veronica Rossi (heroine) 9/16
✔ A pair of forty fives made me open my eyes
🎹 9. Read a book where a gun is pointed at someone.
For Whom the Book Tolls - Laura Gail Black (villain at heroine) 9/10
✔ My temperature started to rise
🎹 10. Read a book where a character gets angry.
The Witch Collector - Charissa Weaks (heroine) 9/1
✔She was a long cool woman in a black dress
🎹 11. Read a book with a woman in a black dress on the cover (show cover).
The Little Black Dress - Piper James 11/15
✔ 'Bout a 5'9", beautiful, tall
🎹 12. Read a book where a woman is described as beautiful and tall.
Herc - Phoenicia Rogerson 10/20
(She was beautiful. She stood tall and straight), p7
✔ With just one look I was a bad mess
🎹 13. Read a book where a character is in trouble.
Forced to Flee - Terri Reed (heroine) 9/17
✔ 'Cause that long cool woman had it all
🎹 14. Read a book where instalove occurs.
Earth Bound - Christine Feehan 9/15
✔ Woo!
🎹 15. Read a book whose title begins with W.
Whales and a Watery Grave - Ruby Loren 11/2
✔ I saw her heading to the table
🎹 16. Read a book with a table on the cover (show cover).
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
✔ Well, a tall walking big black cat
🎹 17. Read a book where a character has a cat.
Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass (heroine) 10/15
✔ When Charlie said, "I hope that you're able, boy"
🎹 18. Read a book by an author whose first name starts with a letter in CHARLIE.
The Last Remains - Elly Griffiths 9/3
✔ Well, I'm telling you she knows where it's at
🎹 19. Read a book where someone needs to be alert and know how the world—or some part of it—really works.
Uncharted - Erin Cashman 10/22
(heroine, family members are being kidnapped left and right)
✔ Well, suddenly we hear the sirens
🎹 20. Read a book where sirens are heard.
Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates (Kevin) 10/22
(sirens far away but getting closer) p270
✔And everybody started to run
🎹 21. Read a book where a character is running.
Unseen - Jana Deleon (Madison from killer) 9/20
✔ A-jumping under doors and tables
🎹 22. Read a book where a person hides.
Viking Warrior Rising - Asa Maria Bradley 11/17
(heroine is on the run and hides from incoming warriors after rescuing hero)
✔ Well, I heard somebody shootin' a gun
🎹 23. Read a book where gunshots are heard.
You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson 9/5
(we heard gunshots), p501
✔ Well, the D.A. was pumpin' my left hand
🎹 24. Read a book where someone gets a handshake.
Birder, She Wrote - Donna Andrews 9/30
(gave each of us a firm handshake) ch4
✔ And a-she was a-holding my right
🎹 25. Read a book where characters hold hands.
Benyu Born of Ash - Katie Feavel (9/23
(across Leif's face as he holds Anneyce's hand), p145
✔ Well, I told her, don't get scared 'cause you're gonna be spared
🎹 26. Read a book with an innocent bystander in the story.
The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young 10/4
✔ I've gotta be forgiven if I wanna spend my livin'
🎹 27. Read a book where a character forgives another.
Bound Together - Christine Feehan (heroine forgives hero) 9/22
✔ With a long cool woman in a black dress
🎹 28. Read a book where a woman wears a black dress.
You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen (Shay) 9/4
✔ Just a 5'9", beautiful, tall
🎹 29. Read a series book #5 or #9 (share series name).
Imaginary Numbers - Seanan McGuire (InCryptid #9) 10/25
✔ Well, with just one look I was a bad mess
🎹 30. Read a book where there is love at first sight.
Fire Bound - Christine Feehan 9/18
✔ Cause that long cool woman had it all
🎹 31. Read a book where a female has everything she wants.
Never Lie - Freida McFadden (Tricia) 10/2
Had it all, had it all
Had it all, had it all
Had it all, mmm
Had it all
Ah, she had it all
✔ 🎹 32. Read a book whose title begins with H.
Herc - Phoenicia Rogerson 10/20
✔ 🎹 33. Read a book whose title ends with L.
Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay 9/3
✔ 🎹 34. Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in HAD IT ALL (two word minimum).
The Alpha- Dannika Dark 9/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Calling All WitchesDuration: October 1 - December 31, 2023
Level 2 11-15 Tasks
READ: 31/15
1. Morgan Le Fay
✔ 🧙♀️Read a book with a character who is powerful (your interpretation)
The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young (Torvah) 10/4
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where a character texts someone
Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman (Katie texts Matt) 10/11
2. Aradia
✔ 🧙♀️Read a book with a character who is Roman Catholic
Night of the Witch - Sara Raasch & Beth Revis (Otto) 10/14
3. Marie Laveau
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where a character practices voodoo
Swamp Spirits - Jana Deleon (Destiny) 10/19
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where a character's wish comes true.
Heart of Fire - Bec McMaster 10/28
(MC wishes her very sick father was healed...and he was)
4. Mother Shipton
✔ 🧙♀️Read a book set in England
The Peacock's Poison - Ruby Loren 11/18
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where a character fails a test
Force of Nature - Jane Harper 11/4
(Brianna fails to navigate the forest in a corporate retreat)
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character who is a mother.
23rd Midnight - James Patterson (Lindsay) 10/8
5. La Voisin
✔ 🧙♀️ Read a book where a character practices black magic
Grave Witch - Kalayna Price (Coleman) 11/3
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where someone is murdered
Malice House - Megan Shepherd 10/5
6. Alice Kyteler
✔ 🧙♀️ Read a book where a character is beaten
The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart (Bion) 10/28
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character who is a servant
The September House - Carissa Orlando (Frericka) 11/6
7. Rebecca Nurse
✔ 🧙♀️Read a book where a character is a nurse
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey (Rue Larsen) 10/17
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character called Rebecca, Mary or Sarah
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers - Diane Kelly (Sarah Galloway) 10/6
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character who is well respected.
Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates (Lucy McNeil) 10/22
8. Tituba
✔ 🧙♀️ Read a book where a character is imprisoned
Chasm - Stacey McEwan (Dawsyn) 10/21
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character who is Native American.
Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology - Shane Hawk 10/2
9. Moll Dyer
✔ 🧙♀️Read a book with an object made from stone on the cover (Show cover)
Spotted at the Cemetery - Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom (grave stones) 11/27
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where a character is chased by someone or something.
Ledge - Stacey McEwan (heroine by evil creatures) 10/9
10. Malin Matsdotter
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where a character was burned to death
Classics Mutilated - Jeff Conner (Eilif) 10/31
11. Isobel Gowdie
✔ 🧙♀️ Read a book with a character who is a fairy
Hidden Huntress - Danielle L. Jensen (Tristan) 11/20
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character who is a devil (your interpretation)
Intimate Enemies: A Novel - Shana Abe (Murdoch) 11/23
12. Dion Fortune
✔ 🧙♀️Read a book with a character who is a magician
The Librarian of Crooked Lane - C.J. Archer (Ludlow) 10/25
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a light on the cover
A Merciful Secret - Kendra Elliot 11/26
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where the authors initials can be found in OCCULT.
Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass 10/15
13. Merga Bien
✔ 🧙♀️ Read a book where a character is pregnant
Never Lie - Freida McFadden (Tricia) 10/2
✔ 🧙♀️read a book that the first letter of the location of the book can be found in FULDA.
Dreadful - Jana Deleon (Louisiana)) 11/18
14. Laurie Cabot
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character who is a founder of something (Ex a business, a league)
Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix - C.B. Lee 11/25
(MCs mother is the founder of the Dread Pirates)
✔ 🧙♀️read a book where the MC's initials can be found in WITCHCRAFT.
The Toybox - Charly Cox (Alyssa Wyatt) 10/12
15. Agnes Sampson
✔ 🧙♀️ Read a book where a character shaves
Aftershock - Andrew Vachss 10/27
(let me just shower and shave),p289
✔ 🧙♀️read a book with a character who is tortured.
Uncharted - Erin Cashman (Griffin) 10/22
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Beware of the Bear
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2023
Level 2 Panda Bear 11 or more.
READ: 37/15
1. Paddington Bear
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a coat on the cover
Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman 10/11
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✔ 🐻 Read a book with a book that is tagged children on main page.
Hollowthorn - Kalyn Josephson 11/1
2. Rupert Bear
✔ 🐻Read a book set in a village
The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young 10/4
✔ 🐻 Read a book with with a book published in November of any year
Viking Warrior Rising - Asa Maria Bradley (pub Nov 3, 2015) 11/17
✔ 🐻 Read a book with with a yellow or red cover.
Yes & I Love You - Roni Loren 11/1
3. Winnie The Pooh
✔ 🐻 Read a book where a character has a clever idea
Malice House - Megan Shepherd 10/5
(combine her famous father's writing with her artwork)
✔ 🐻Read a book with a teddy bear on the cover
Belle Manor Haunting - Cheryl Bradshaw 11/30
4. Yogi Bear
✔ 🐻Read a book where a character goes on a picnic
Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass (MCs parents with the kids) 10/15
✔ 🐻 Read a book with where a character is smarter than average
Never Lie - Freida McFadden 10/2
✔ 🐻 Read a book that was published in January of any year.
Spells & Shelves - Elle Adams (pub Jan 26, 2019) 11/29
5. Boo Boo Bear
✔ 🐻 Read a short book (under 150 pages)
Sweep with Me - Ilona Andrews (136 pages) 10/10
✔ 🐻 Read a book with where a character keeps a friend from getting into trouble
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers - Diane Kelly 10/6
✔ 🐻 Read a book with where the first letter of each title word can be found in RANGER SMITH. (Three word minimum).
The September House - Carissa Orlando 11/6
6. Smokey Bear
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a long running series over 13 books (Tell us the series).
23rd Midnight - James Patterson (Women's Murder Club #23) 10/8
7. Baloo
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a publishing year that has 2 of the following numbers 1, 9, 6, 7
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey (pub Sep 19, 2023) 10/17
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a character who is loyal.
City of Ruin - Charissa Weaks (Alexus) 11/15
8. Fozzie Bear
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a pink cover
The Little Black Dress - Piper James 11/15
The Little Black Dress
✔ 🐻 Read a book with the title in white.
Night of the Witch - Sara Raasch & Beth Revis 10/14
9. Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear
✔ 🐻 Read a book where a character goes by a nickname
The Peacock's Poison - Ruby Loren (Madigan, Madi) 11/18
✔ 🐻 Read a book with that is third in a series
A Merciful Secret - Kendra Elliot (Mercy Kilpatrick #3) 11/26
✔ 🐻 Read a book with that someone rules with an iron fist.
The Burning Sky - Sherry Thomas (the Bane) 10/15
10. Care Bears
✔ 🐻 Read a book that is multi-colored (3 or more colors)
Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2
✔ 🐻 Read a book when a character is grumpy
Choosing Theo - Victoria Aveline (Theo) 10/18
11. Po Kung Fu Panda
✔ 🐻 Read a book with either a dragon or a panda bear on the cover (Show cover)
Heart of Fire - Bec McMaster 10/28
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a character who is a champion (Your interpretation).
Intimate Enemies: A Novel - Shana Abe (Arion) 11/23
12. Sooty
✔ 🐻 Read a book tagged fiction
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library - Michiko Aoyama 11/22
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a character who is cheeky
Ledge - Stacey McEwan (heroine) 10/9
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a gun on the cover
Swamp Spirits - Jana Deleon 10/19
13. The Berenstein Bears
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a family in it (2 parents, kids)
Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh (heroine's) 10/31
✔ 🐻 Read a book published in 2000
The Book of Fire - Marjorie Kellogg (pub July 1, 2000) 10/1
✔ 🐻 Read a book where a baby is born.
Herc - Phoenicia Rogerson 10/20
14. Corduroy
✔ 🐻Read a book where a character has a teddy bear
Made in the U.S.A. - Billie Letts (Lutie) 11/16
✔ 🐻 Read a book with an item with a button on it on the cover
Abounding Might - Melissa McShane 11/22
✔ 🐻 Read a book with a character called Lisa.
Twelve Angry Librarians - Miranda James (Lisa Krause) 11/6
15. Bear in the Big Blue House
✔ 🐻 Read a book that has a blue cover
Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates 10/22
✔ 🐻 Read a book that is tagged as Adventure genre
An Argumentation of Historians - Jodi Taylor 11/25
✔ 🐻 Read a book where a character solves a problem
The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart 10/28
(MC Lin is locked in her room and devises a clever way of escaping)
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Is There A Doctor In The House?
Duration: August 1, 2023 - July 31, 2024
Level 2: 21-30 Tasks
READ: 43/21+
1. Dr. Seuss
✔ 📖 Read a book that is set in USA
Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay (Arizona) 9/3
2. Dr. Who
✔ ✳️Read a book that is tagged Science Fiction
Sweep of the Heart - Ilona Andrews 8/27
✔ ✳️Read a book where the author's initials can be found in TARDIS.
Forced to Flee - Terri Reed 9/17
3. Dr. Mark Greene
✔ 🩺 Read a book that is 8th in a series
Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass 10/15
✔ 🩺Read a book with a character called Anthony or Edward.
Never Lie - Freida McFadden (Edward Jameson) 10/2
4. Dr. Hawkeye Pierce
✔ 🩺 Read a book with a character who drinks heavily
Flea Market Magic - Bella Falls (heroine's uncle) 9/2
✔ 🩺Read a book with a character who plays a prank
Classics Mutilated - Jeff Conner (Loki) 10/31
✔ 🩺Read a book where an author's initials who can be found in HOT LIPS.
Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2
5 Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy
✔ 🩺 Read a book with a character who has a good friend
The Becoming - Nora Roberts 8/6
✔ 🩺Read a book with a character who is suspicious of technology
Malice House - Megan Shepherd (Rob) 10/5
✔ 🩺Read a book with either 2 or 6 in the page count.
Invisible Bound - Lucia Ashta (226 pages) 8/23
6. Dr. Doug Ross
✔ 🩺 Read a book set in a hospital
Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman 10/11
✔ 🩺Read a book with a character who works with kids or has a sick kid.
Aftershock - Andrew Vachss (Dolly) 10/27
7. Dr. Gregory House
✔ 🩺 Read a book with a house on the cover (Show cover)
The September House - Carissa Orlando 11/6
✔ 🩺Read a book set in England or set in New Jersey.
The Last Remains - Elly Griffiths (England) 9/3
8. Dr. Watson
✔ 🩺 Read a book with a character or author called John or Watson
Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates (Sam Watson) 10/22
✔ 🩺Read a book where a character watches television or listens to the radio.
Down & Out Witch - Sami Valentine 10/26
(a black and white episode of Star Trek reflected on his eyeballs), loc474
9. Dr. Beverly Crusher
✔ 🛸Read a book with a character who is a mother
XOXO Valentina - Jill Brashear (Gabby) 8/13
✔ 🛸Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in STARFLEET.
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker (Everly Swan) 9/29
10. Dr. Bombay
✔ 🧙♂️ Read a book that makes you laugh
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/6
✔ 🧙♂️Read a book where a character dresses up in a costume
Cocoa Conviction - Rosie A. Point (as a bunny rabbit) 8/20
✔ 🧙♂️Read a book tagged Paranormal.
Angels Soaring - Harriet Carlton 8/5
11. Dr. Sheldon Cooper
✔ 🤖 Read a book with a character who is socially awkward
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey (the Bendy Man) 10/17
✔ 🤖Read a book with a character who is a scientist
Under the Never Sky - Veronica Rossi (Lumina) 9/16
✔ 🤖Read a book that is big (over 300 pages).
Sweep of the Heart - Ilona Andrews (454 pages) 8/27
12. Dr. Leonard Hofstadter
✔ 👩❤️💋👨 Read a book tagged Romance
Resonance Surge - Nalini Singh 8/25
✔ 👩❤️💋👨Read a book where a character gets engaged or married.
One Last Breath - Sarah Sutton 8/18
13. Dr. Robert "Bob" Hartley
✔ 🚄 Read a book about psychology or with a character who is a psychologist
Forever Neverland - Heather Killough-Walden 8/18
(MC sees psychologist weekly)
✔ 🚄Read a book with a character called Emily or Bob.
Death Down Under - Samantha Silver (Emily) 8/15
14. Dr. Gilbert "Gil" Grissom
✔ 🐜 Read a book set in Las Vegas
The Little Black Dress - Piper James 11/15
✔ 🐜Read a book when a father dies
Intimate Enemies: A Novel - Shana Abe (heroine's) 11/23
✔ 🐜Read a book that has a crime scene in it.
The Sanatorium - Sarah Pearse 8/8
15. Dr. Martin Ellingham
✔ 👂Read a book with a character who is middle-aged
Fragile - Lisa Unger (Jones Cooper) 9/19
✔ 👂Read a book with someone who is over 6 feet tall
The Alpha- Dannika Dark (Tak is 6'5") 9/10
✔ 👂Read a book set in a village or small town.
The Witch Collector - Charissa Weaks 9/1
16. Dr. Douglas "Doogie" Howser
✔ 💊Read a book that centers around alcohol or drugs.
You'd Be Home Now - Kathleen Glasgow 9/24
17. Dr. Frasier Crane
✔ 🎧Read a book where there is a love triangle
Just Haven't Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens 9/9
✔ 🎧Read a book where a character breaks up with someone.
You Say It First - Susan Mallery 9/28
18. Dr. Johnny Fever
✔ 🎶Read a book with a character who was fired
You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen (Shay) 9/4
✔ 🎶Read a book set in Ohio.
Fractured Oak - Dannie Boyd 8/12
19. Dr. John McIntyre
✔ 🗡️Read a book with a character who is devoted to their significant other.
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
20. Dr. Quinn
✔ 🤠Read a book set in Colorado
All the Crooked Saints - Maggie Stiefvater (Joaquin) 11/5
✔ 🤠Read a book with a character who has to fight to be accepted somewhere
Earth Bound - Christine Feehan (hero) 9/15
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
African Countries Spell OutStart Date: September 1, 2023
End Date: November 30, 2023
READ: 10/10
1. AlgeriaA - Spells for Forgetting - Adrienne Young 9/2
L - For Whom the Book Tolls - Laura Gail Black 9/10
G - You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen 9/4
E - The Last Remains - Elly Griffiths 9/3
R - Frozen Tides - Morgan Rhodes 9/9
I - Sweep with Me - Ilona Andrews 10/10
A - Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
2. AngolaA - The Alpha - Dannika Dark 9/10
N - Cherish Hard - Nalini Singh 9/5
G - You'd Be Home Now - Kathleen Glasgow 9/24
O - The September House - Carissa Orlando 11/6
L - Fragile - Lisa Unger 9/19
A - Birder, She Wrote - Donna Andrews 9/30
3. BotswanaB - Flea Market Magic - Bella Falls 9/2
O - {Otto] Night of the Witch - Sara Raasch & Beth Revis 10/14
T - Forced to Flee - Terri Reed 9/17
S - Just Haven't Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens 9/9
W - The Witch Collector - Charissa Weaks 9/1
A - Choosing Theo - Victoria Aveline 10/18
N - No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 9/29
A - The Librarian of Crooked Lane - C.J. Archer 10/25
4. ChadC - Fire Bound - Christine Feehan 9/18
H - Hell House - Richard Matheson 9/20
A - The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young 10/4
D - The Vow - Dannika Dark 9/7
5. EgyptE - Earth Bound - Christine Feehan 9/15
G - Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass 10/15
Y - You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson 9/5
P - Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay 9/3
T - A Queen of Thieves & Chaos - K.A. Tucker 9/26
6. EritreaE - Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman 10/11
R - Cold Blooded Liar - Karen Rose 9/13
I - Ice Like Fire - Sara Raasch 10/20
T - The Toybox - Charly Cox 10/12
R - Under the Never Sky - Veronica Rossi 9/16
I - Imaginary Numbers - Seanan McGuire 10/25
A - Aftershock - Andrew Vachss 10/27
7. NamibiaN - Never Lie - Freida McFadden 10/2
A - Viking Warrior Rising - Asa Maria Bradley 11/17
M - Malice House - Megan Shepherd 10/5
I - A Catered Thanksgiving - Isis Crawford 11/20
B - Benyu Born of Ash - Katie Feavel 9/23
I - Intimate Enemies - Shana Abe 11/23
A - Abounding Might - Melissa McShane 11/22
8. GabonG - Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates 10/22
A - The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart 10/28
B - The Burning Sky - Sherry Thomas 10/15
O - Other Birds - Sarah Addison Allen 10/12
N - Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2
9. KenyaK - The Book of Fire - Marjorie Kellogg 10/1
E - Uncharted - Erin Cashman 10/22
N - Night of the Witch - Sara Raasch & Beth Revis 10/14
Y - Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/6
A - [Aaron Falk #1] Force of Nature - Jane Harper 11/4
10. SenegalS - You Say It First - Susan Mallery 9/28
E - Spells & Shelves - Elle Adams 11/29
N - Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh 10/31
E - A Merciful Secret - Kendra Elliot 11/26
G - Grave Witch - Kalayna Price 11/3
A - Spotted at the Cemetery - Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom 11/27
L - Ledge - Stacey McEwan 10/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Pies Please Duration: October 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024
Level 3 21 tasks or more
READ: 30/30
✔1. Apple Pie
🥧Read a book set in the USA or read a book where the word apple can be found in the text or a character who is a Granny.
Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2
(apple head dolls his grandma made), p127
✔2. Pecan Pie
🥧 Read a book set in Southern USA (Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia) or read a book that has pecan in the text or with ice cream on the cover. (Show cover)
Yes & I Love You - Roni Loren (Louisiana) 11/1
✔3 Pumpkin Pie
🥧Read a book set at Thanksgiving or with a pumpkin on the cover or with the title in orange letters.
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers - Diane Kelly 10/6
✔4. Key Lime Pie
🥧Read a book with the word lime in the text or with an egg on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in GRAHAM CRACKER.
Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates 10/22
✔5. Rhubarb Pie
🥧 Read a book set in the United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland) or a book tagged as History or a character who is either sweet or tart.
The Burning Sky - Sherry Thomas (England) 10/15
✔6. Mississippi Mud Pie
🥧Read a book set in Mississippi or with a chocolate item on the cover or read a book with a genre that begins with a letter in MUD PIE.
Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman (mystery) 10/11
✔7. Boston Cream Pie
🥧 Read a book set in Massachusetts or published in 1996 or a 12th in a series.
I.O.U. - Nancy Pickard 12/10
✔8. Pork Pie
🥧Read a book set in Yorkshire England or where a character gets in hot water or where the word pork can be found in the text.
Chasm - Stacey McEwan 10/21
(eggs, pork, a new pair of boots), p268
✔9. Pastilla
🥧Read a book set in Africa or where a character eats seafood or where a character has emigrated.
The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart 10/28
(noodles swimming in a seafood broth), ch36
✔10 Chicken & Mushroom Pie
🥧Read a book where the word chicken can be found in the textor where a character puts cream in something or where the authors initials can be found in PUFF PASTRY.
Night of the Witch - Sara Raasch & Beth Revis 10/14
✔11. Kreatopita
🥧Read a book set in Greece or a book that has two authors or a second in a series.
Herc - Phoenicia Rogerson 10/20
✔12. Canele
🥧 Read a book with a dark cover or where a character drinks rum or set in France.
Ledge - Stacey McEwan 10/9
✔13. Vasterbotten Cheese Pie
🥧 Read a book with cheese on the cover or set in Sweden or where the authors initials can be found in CREAM.
The Librarian of Crooked Lane - C.J. Archer 10/25
✔14. Banoffee Pie
🥧Read a book with banana in the text or where a character eats a biscuit/cookie or where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in TOFFEE.
Hollowthorn - Kalyn Josephson 11/1
(we're already halfway through a plate of gingerbread and maple cookies), p38
✔15 Maple Custard Pie
🥧Read a book set in New England (MA, RI, CT, ME, NH, VT) or with a maple tree or maple leaf on the cover or a book that is 18th in a series.
Death Overdue - Allison Brook (Connecticut) 11/9
✔16. Geraardsbergse mattentaart
🥧Read a book with a dairy product on the cover or that takes place in a village or where the authors initials can be found in GERAARDSBERGEN.
The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young 10/4
✔17. Kljukuša
🥧Read a book with the word potato in the text or where a character is considered traditional (Your interpretation) or where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in KLIUKUSA.
23rd Midnight - James Patterson 10/8
(the man looks like a baked potato), ch36
✔18. Gurian khachapuri
🥧Read a book tagged Christmas or read a book where a character eats a calzone or where the authors initials can be found in GURIAN.
The Peacock's Poison - Ruby Loren 11/18
✔19. Lemon Meringue Pie
🥧Read a book with a yellow cover or with the word fruit in the text or where the MC's initials can be found in MERINGUE.
You Deserve Each Other - Sarah Hogle (Nicholas Rose) 10/19
✔20. Limburgse Vlaai
🥧Read a book where a character bakes something for a special occasion or set in Germany or with the word sugar in the text
Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass 10/15
(strawberry, custard, sugar on my spoon), p159
✔21. Cherry Pie
🥧Read a book with a red cover or tagged as Holiday or where a character is independent.
Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh (hero) 10/31
✔22. Sugar Pie
🥧Read a book where a character eats maple syrup or has the word caramel in the text or is set in Canada.
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey 10/17
(could see the great golden strings of caramel), p111
✔23. Melopita
🥧 Read a book where a character lives on an island or lives in a city or where the authors initials can be found in EASTER,
Other Birds - Sarah Addison Allen (off coast of South Carolina) 10/12
✔24. Shepards Pie
🥧Read a book with either a sheep or cow on the cover, (Show cover) or where a character eats mashed potatoes or a character who is a writer.
Whales and a Watery Grave - Ruby Loren (Madigan) 11/2
✔25. Crostata
🥧Read a book where a character is Italian or read a book that is short (less than 150 pages) or a third in a series.
Sweep with Me - Ilona Andrews (136 pages) 10/10
✔26. Steak and Kidney Pie
🥧 Read a book that has a dish on the cover. Read a book with the word kidney in the text or where the authors initials can be found in STEAK.
Malice House - Megan Shepherd 10/5
(the seven body parts worth harvesting - spleen, kidney, etc), p186
✔27. Blueberry Pie
🥧Read a book with a blue cover, or with a circular item on the cover or a book set in summer.
Ice Like Fire - Sara Raasch 10/20
✔28. Borek or Burek
🥧Read a book set in Asia or with a fried food on the cover (Show cover) or where a character drinks something hot.
Down & Out Witch - Sami Valentine (drinks hot tea) 10/26
✔29. Kvrguša
🥧Read a book with a chicken on the cover or with legs on the cover or where the first letter of each title word can be found in KVGUSA. (Two word minimum).
Uncharted - Erin Cashman 10/22
✔30. Shoofly Pie
🥧Read a book that is 19th in a series or with water on the cover or where the authors initials can be found in SHOOFLY.
Untethered Sky - Fonda Lee 10/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Onscreen CocktailsDuration: December 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
READ: 10/10
✔️The Blues Brothers' Orange Whip
🍸 1. Read a book set in Illinois OR with a character who is in a band OR tagged Music OR where someone drinks an Orange Whip.
Six Months - Dannika Dark (Wheeler) 12/24
✔️Carrie Bradshaw's Cosmopolitan
🍸 2. Read a book set in New York City OR with a female character who is single OR tagged Women's Fiction/Chick Lit OR where someone drinks a Cosmopolitan.
Payback in Death - J.D. Robb 12/5
✔️Don Draper's Old Fashioned
🍸 3. Read a book set in an office OR with a male character who is a womanizer OR tagged Drama OR where someone drinks an Old Fashioned.
Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Julie James (hero) 12/26
✔️The Dude's White Russian
🍸 4. Read a book set in California OR where a person is kidnapped OR that makes you laugh OR where someone drinks a White Russian.
The Best of Friends - Susan Mallery (Los Angeles) 12/27
✔️Hannibal Lecter's Chianti
🍸 5. Read a book set in Maryland OR with a character who is a serial killer OR tagged Thriller OR where someone drinks Chianti.
Murder at the Snowed Inn - Imogen Plimp 12/15
✔️Homer Simpson's Duff Beer
🍸 6. Read a book set in the US OR where a character works at a bar/brewery OR that is Manga/Comics OR where someone drinks a beer.
Wicked Fix - Sarah Graves 12/14
(having a mesclun salad and a Dos Equis), p1
✔️Jake Barnes's Jack Rose
🍸 7. Read a book set in Paris or Spain OR with a character who is a writer OR tagged Classics OR where someone drinks Applejack.
Rock Paper Scissors - Alice Feeney (hero) 12/16
✔️James Bond's Shaken Martini
🍸 8. Read a book set in Europe OR with a character who is a spy (CIA, MI6) OR tagged Mystery or Espionage OR where someone drinks a Martini.
It's Getting Scot in Here - Suzanne Enoch (England) 12/7
✔️Practical Magic's Midnight Margaritas
🍸 9. Read a book set in Massachusetts OR with sisters as the main characters OR tagged Magic OR where someone drinks a Margarita.
I.O.U. - Nancy Pickard 12/10
✔️Phil Connors's Sweet Vermouth on the Rocks with a Twist
🍸 10. Read a book set in Pennsylvania OR with a character in television OR tagged Fantasy OR where someone drinks Sweet Vermouth
Warrior Witch - Danielle L. Jensen 12/10
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Bond .... James BondDuration: November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Level 3: 21 or more tasks.
READ: 30/30
The Author
✔ 1. Ian Lancaster Fleming (28 May 1908 – 12 August 1964)
🍸Read a book where a character is wealthy or is a banker or has gone through several jobs.
Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Julie James (hero) 12/26
✔ 2.🍸Read a book about WW II or a character who is a journalist or a character who is intelligent (Your interpretation).
Viking Warrior Rising - Asa Maria Bradley (Naya, a genius) 11/17
The Books
✔ 1. Casino Royale (1953)
🍸Read Casino Royale or a first in a series or where a character goes to a casino.
The Little Black Dress - Piper James (heroine) 11/15
✔ 2. Live and Let Die (1954)
🍸Read Live and Let Die or read a book set in Jamaica or with a character who can be described as "Mr. Big". (Your interpretation)
It's Getting Scot in Here - Suzanne Enoch (hero 6'4") 12/7
✔ 3. Moonraker (1955)
🍸Read Moonraker or a third in a series or a book set in England.
The Peacock's Poison - Ruby Loren 11/18
✔ 4. Diamonds Are Forever (1956)
🍸Read Diamonds Are Forever or a fourth in a series or a book set in Las Vegas.
Belle Manor Haunting - Cheryl Bradshaw (Addison Lockhart #4) 11/30
✔ 5. From Russia, with Love (1957)
🍸 Read a book where a character looses power (Your interpretation) or where an assassination is attempted or read From Russia With Love.
Calculated Risks - Seanan McGuire (psychic Sarah over uses her power) 11/11
✔ 6. Dr. No (1958)
🍸Read Dr. No or a book that is set in the Caribbean or set on an island.
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library - Michiko Aoyama (Japan) 11/22
✔ 7. Goldfinger (1959)
🍸 Read a book set in the United States or with a gold cover (Show cover) or read Goldfinger.
Hollowthorn - Kalyn Josephson (Oregon) 11/1
✔ 8. Thunderball (1961)
🍸Read Thunderball or with a weapon on the cover (Show cover) or where a character is blackmailed.
Spotted at the Cemetery - Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom (Tabitha) 11/27
✔ 9. The Spy Who Loved Me (1962)
🍸Read The Spy Who Loves Me or a book with two authors or a short novel (under 150 pages).
House of Correction - Nicci French (Nicci Gerrard & Sean French) 11/11
✔ 10. On Her Majesty's Secret Service (1963)
🍸Read On Her Majesty's Secret Service or with a character called Teresa or Tracy or read a character who is disguised.
Statue of Limitations - Kate Collins (Case Donnelly) 12/17
✔ 11 You Only Live Twice (1964)
🍸Read You Only Live Twice or a book that is the last book in a series or a trilogy.
Warrior Witch - Danielle L. Jensen 12/10
✔ 12 The Man With The Golden Gun (1965)
🍸 Read The Man With The Golden Gun or a book that was published posthumously or a book that is a best seller.
Rock Paper Scissors - Alice Feeney 12/16
Short Stories
✔ 1. "Quantum of Solace"
🍸Read "Quantum of Solace" or where a character goes to a party or with a character who is an air hostess.
Better Off Thread - Amanda Lee (MCs to a Christmas party) 12/29
✔ 2 "From a View to a Kill" (1959)
🍸 Read From A View To A Kill or a book set in France or with a character who rides a motorcycle.
Six Months - Dannika Dark (Reno) 12/24
✔ 3. "The Hildebrand Rarity" (1960)
🍸 Read The Hilderbrand Rarity or a character who is abusive or with a fish on the cover (Show cover).
Hidden Huntress - Danielle L. Jensen (the troll king) 11/20
✔ 4. "For Your Eyes Only" (1960)
🍸Read For Your Eyes Only or a book set in Jamaica or where a character is murdered.
The September House - Carissa Orlando 11/6
✔ 5. "Risico" (1960)
🍸Read Risico or where a character uses drugs or with a boat on the cover (Show cover).
Made in the U.S.A. - Billie Letts (Lutie, cocaine) 11/16
✔ 6. " The Living Daylights" (1962)
🍸 Read a book set in Germany or where a character stays in a hotel or with numbers 2 or 7 in the page count.
Twelve Angry Librarians - Miranda James (272 pages) 11/6
✔ 7. "007 in New York" (1963)
🍸Read 007 In New York or read a book where the MC has a boyfriend or that is tagged humor.
Dreadful - Jana Deleon 11/18
✔ 8. "The Property of a Lady" (1963)
🍸 Read "The Property of a Lady" or a book with jewelry on the cover (Show cover) or a book where there is an auction.
Grave Witch - Kalayna Price 11/3
✔ 9. Octopussy (1965)
🍸 Read Octopussy or read a book which has flashbacks in it or where a character has to apprehend someone.
Payback in Death - J.D. Robb (MC) 12/5
The Actors
✔ 1. Sean Connery (1962–1967, 1971, 1983)
🍸 Read a book set in Scotland or that is seventh in a series or with a character who is called Sean or Thomas.
A Catered Thanksgiving - Isis Crawford (Sean Simmons) 11/20
✔ 2. David Niven (1967)
🍸 Read a book with a character who is honorable (Your interpretation) or with a character who is an actor or where the word PEARL can be found in the text.
Books of Blood: Volume One - Clive Barker 11/5
(it was iridescent like mother of pearl), p69
✔ 3. George Lazenby (1969)
🍸 Read a book set in Australia or that is second in a series or with royalty in the story line.
Force of Nature - Jane Harper 11/4
✔ 4. Roger Moore (1973–1985)
🍸Read a book where a character gets a hair cut or a character who wants to lose weight or a character who finally gets what they want, (Your interpretation),
City of Ruin - Charissa Weaks (Alexus) 11/15
✔ 5. Timothy Dalton (1987–1989)
🍸Read a book with a young MC (under 25) or where a character gives an interview or a book you think is wonderful.
Midnight Showing - Megan Shepherd (Haven and Kylie) 11/8
✔ 6. Pierce Brosnan (1995–2002)
🍸Read a book with a character who is Irish or where some one plays a video game or a book that has a 5 or 4 in the publication date.
My Lady Judge - Cora Harrison (MC) 12/24
✔ 7. Daniel Craig (2006–2021)
🍸Read a book that is emotional (Your interpretation) or a book that was published in 2021 or has a character who is called Daniel or Craig.
Yes & I Love You - Roni Loren (pub March 2, 2021) 11/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Musician: Run DMCDuration: November 15, 2023 - January 14, 2024
Level: Codes and Keys: 11-15 tasks
READ: 30/15+
1. Read a book with three main characters or three different point of views in the story The Game Bird - Aidan R. Walsh 12/19
4. Read a book whose title begins with a letter in Run DMC City of Ruin - Charissa Weaks 11/15
5. Read a book that has a character with one of the following names: Joseph, Simmons, Darryl, McDaniels, or Jason Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Julie James (Jason Andrews) 12/26
6. Read a book with brothers.It's Getting Scot in Here - Suzanne Enoch 12/7
7. Read a book with college students as the main character(s) Undraland - Mary E. Twomey 12/28
9. Read a book with a character that has a nickname.Snowed in with Grumpy - Olivia Noble (Avalanche, Ava) 12/20
10. Read a book with an author that has a first or last name with D, M or C A Catered Thanksgiving - Isis Crawford 11/20
11. Read a book where a character has an interest in fashion or a personal style Payback in Death - J.D. Robb (Peabody) 12/5
12. Read a book that is a hybrid of two or more genres/tags(tell us the genres)Delicious Monsters - Liselle Sambury (horror, fantasy, mystery) 12/22
13. Read a book with a character that is royalty.Hidden Huntress - Danielle L. Jensen (Tristan, troll prince) 11/20
14. Read a book with a title that has three Rs (any place in the title) Viking Warrior Rising - Asa Maria Bradley 11/17
15. Read a book that has a box (any kind) on the cover (show cover) Deadly Parcel - Barbara Hinske 1/4
17. Read a book with the word “radio” in the textHope for the Best - Jodi Taylor 12/13
(there wasn't even a tinny little radio), p88
18. Read a book where a character “raises hell” (you decide) Champion of Fate - Kendare Blake (Veridien) 1/13
19. Read a #3 in a series.Wicked Fix - Sarah Graves (Home Repair is Homicide #3) 12/14
20. Read a book where a character faces serious problems Warrior Witch - Danielle L. Jensen 12/10
(MCs released real life monsters on Earth and need to contain them)
21. Read a book with two of the following numbers in the ratings: 1, 9, 9, and 0 Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix - C.B. Lee (4.01 rating) 11/25
22. Read a book where a character is “tough" (you decide) Hot and Badgered - Shelly Laurenston (Max) 1/6
24. Read a book with a house on the cover (show cover).Belle Manor Haunting - Cheryl Bradshaw 11/30
25. Read a book where a character has a “flop” Wed, Read & Dead - V.M. Burns 12/18
(MC falls off a platform wearing a mermaid dress and flops around like a fish)
26. Read a book where there is a car accident Voices in the Snow - Darcy Coates 12/22
27. Read a book with a character that has an addiction.Scot Under the Covers - Suzanne Enoch (Matthew, gambling) 12/11
28. Read a book where religion (any) plays an important part My Lady Judge - Cora Harrison (Medieval times) 12/24
30. Read a book that is #7 or the last in a series (tell us the series).I.O.U. - Nancy Pickard (Jenny Cain #7) 12/10
31. Read a book where a character is adopted Dreadful - Jana Deleon (MC) 11/18
32. Read a book published in April of any year An Argumentation of Historians - Jodi Taylor (pub April 10, 2018) 11/25
33. Read a book that has a 0, 1 or 2 in the page count.Spotted at the Cemetery - Addison Moore & Bellamy Bloom (206 pages) 11/27
34. Read a book where a character dies Murder at the Snowed Inn - Imogen Plimp (James) 12/15
35. Read a book about an unsolved murder When All the Girls Have Gone - Jayne Ann Krentz 12/26
36. Read a book with a shoe/shoes on the cover (show cover).Dead Run - P.J. Tracy 1/6
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Christmas Words Duration: December 1, 2023 - November 30, 2024
READ: 25/25
✔️1. chestnut
noun. any of the several deciduous trees constituting the genus Castanea, of the beech family, having toothed, oblong leaves and bearing edible nuts enclosed in a prickly bur.
🎅🏻 Read a book where nuts are eaten OR whose title begins with C OR where you find the word CHESTNUT in the text
Murder at the Snowed Inn - Imogen Plimp 12/15
(he had short chestnut hair), p32
✔️2. cozy
adjective. snugly warm and comfortable
🎄 Read a book with something cozy in the story OR whose title ends with Y OR where youfind the word COZY in the text
Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Julie James 12/26
(cozy cream-and-brown Pottery Barn decor), p26
✔️3. deck
verb (used with object). to clothe or attire (people) or array (rooms, houses, etc.) in something ornamental or decorative (often followed by out)
🎁 Read a book where a building/house gets decorated for a holiday OR whose title begins with D OR where you find the word DECK in the text
The Olympian Affair - Jim Butcher 12/8
(let them kill any boarders on the deck), p107
✔️4. don
verb (used with object). to put on or dress in
🎅🏻 Read a book where a person wears a costume OR where a person gets dressed up OR where you find the word DON in the text Voices in the Snow - Darcy Coates 12/22
(they would don their jackets), p159
✔️5. eggnog
noun. a drink made of eggs, milk or cream, sugar, and, usually, rum or wine.
🧉 Read a book where someone drinks eggnog OR whose title begins with E OR where you find the word EGGNOG in the text
Come One Come All - Marilynn Harper 1/14
(couldn't wait to sip on some spiked eggnog), p37
✔️6. frankincense and myrhh
noun. an aromatic gum resins used chiefly for burning as incense in religious or ceremonial practices, in perfumery, and in pharmaceutical and fumigating preparations.
🎁 Read a book where a person uses perfume, cologne or incense OR whose title begins with I OR whose author's initials can be found in FRANKINCENSEMYRHH.
I.O.U. - Nancy Pickard 12/10
✔️7. frost
noun. a covering of minute ice needles, formed from the atmosphere at night upon the ground and exposed objects when they have cooled by radiation below the dew point, and when the dew point is below the freezing point.
❄️ Read a book where the weather is cold OR whose title ends with T OR where you find the word FROST in the text
Hope for the Best - Jodi Taylor 12/13
✔️8. gold
noun. a quantity of gold coins
💰 Read a book where someone wears jewelry OR whose title begins with G OR where you find the word GOLD in the text
Warrior Witch - Danielle L. Jensen 12/10
(he would provide an endless supply of gold), p52
✔️9. hibernate
verb (used without object). to spend the winter in close quarters in a dormant condition, as bears and certain other animals.
💤 Read a book where someone sleeps OR whose title begins with H OR where youfind the word HIBERNATE in the text
When All the Girls Have Gone - Jayne Ann Krentz 12/26
(maybe it had been hibernating) ch2
✔️10. holly
noun. the foliage and berries, used for decoration, especially during the Christmas season.
🎅🏻 Read a book with holly on the cover (show cover) OR with a character or author named Holly OR with the word HOLLY in the title.
My Lady Judge - Cora Harrison 12/24
(to the North was a hedge of dark green holly), p4
✔️11. Magi
plural noun. the wise men, generally assumed to be three in number, who paid homage to the infant Jesus.
🐪 Read a book with a wise man OR whose title begins with M OR where you find the word MAGI in the text
The Wolf and the Witch - Charissa Weaks 1/3
(some Magi learned to manipulate the substance), p39
✔️12. nativity
noun. the church festival commemorating the birth of Christ
🎇 Read a book where there is a scene with a nativity OR whose title begins with N OR where you find the word NATIVITY in the text
The Nursery - Sue Watson 12/29
✔️13. partridge
noun. any of several Old World gallinaceous (fowl-like or chickenlike) game birds of the subfamily Perdicinae
🎁 Read a book with a bird on the cover OR whose author's first or last begins with G OR where you find the word PARTRIDGE in the text
A Dawn of Onyx - Kate Golden 12/17
✔️14. peace
noun. freedom from disturbance; tranquility or symbolizes Christian love and unity
⭐ Read a book where a person is at peace or finds peace OR whose title begins with P OR where you find the word PEACE in the text
The Book That Wouldn’t Burn - Mark Lawrence 12/9
(there was a kind of peace to it), p403
✔️15. poinsettia
noun. a plant, Euphorbia (Poinsettia) pulcherrima, of the spurge family, native to Mexico and Central America, having variously lobed leaves and brilliant scarlet, pink, or white petallike bracts.
🌲 Read a book with a scarlet, pink, or white cover OR whose MC's first or last begins with P OR where you find the word POINSETTIA in the text
Payback in Death - J.D. Robb 12/5
✔️16. reindeer
noun. any of several large deer of the genus Rangifer, of northern and Arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America, both male and female of which have antlers.
🦌 Read a book with any deer on the cover OR whose title begins with R OR where you find the word REINDEER in the text
Rock Paper Scissors - Alice Feeney 12/16
✔️17. snowman
noun. a figure of a person made of packed snow.
☃️ Read a book where a snowman is made OR with a snowman on the cover OR where you find the word SNOWMAN in the text
Better Off Thread - Amanda Lee 12/29
✔️18. solstice
noun. Astronomy - either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator
🌟 Read a book where a solstice is celebrated OR whose title begins with S OR where you find the word SOLSTICE in the text
Scot Under the Covers - Suzanne Enoch 12/11
✔️19. sugarplum
noun. a small round candy made of sugar with various flavoring and coloring ingredients
🍬 Read a book where candy is eaten OR where a character is called a term of endearment (share term) OR where you find the word SUGARPLUM in the text
Snowed in with Grumpy - Olivia Noble 12/20
(sugarplum fairy tits [creative swearing]), loc831
✔️20. Tannenbaum
noun. a Christmas tree.
🎄 Read a book where a tree is decorated OR with a Christmas tree on the cover (show cover) OR where you find the words CHRISTMAS TREE in the text
Hollyberry Homicide - Sharon Farrow 12/3
✔️21. tinsel
noun. a glittering metallic substance, as copper or brass, in thin sheets, used in pieces, strips, threads, etc., to produce a sparkling effect cheaply.
🎁 Read a book where tinsel is added to a tree OR whose title begins with T OR where you find the word TINSEL in the text
Long Story Short - Jodi Taylor 1/12
(now sporting a large red tinsel bow), p5
✔️22. toboggan
noun. a long, narrow, flat-bottomed sled made of a thin board curved upward and backward at the front, often with low handrails on the sides, used especially in the sport of coasting over snow or ice.
🛷 Read a book where someone slides down a hill OR whose author's first or last name begins with T OR where you find the word TOBOGGAN in the text
Undraland - Mary E. Twomey 12/28
✔️23. wassail
noun. a salutation wishing health to a person, used in England in early times when presenting a cup of drink or when drinking to the person.
🧉 Read a book where a person makes a toast to someone OR whose title begins with W where you find the word WASSAIL in the text
Let It Crow! Let It Crow! Let It Crow! - Donna Andrews 12/2
(sipping cups of WASSAIL and looking more relaxed than I'd seen her), p130
✔️24. winter
noun. the cold season between autumn and spring in northern latitudes (in the Northern Hemisphere from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
❄️ Read a book set during the winter OR whose title ends with R OR where you find the word WINTER in the text
Pastrami Murder - Patti Benning 12/16
✔️25. yule
noun. Christmas, or the Christmas season.
🎄 Read a book set during Christmas OR whose title begins with Y OR where you find the word CHRISTMAS TREE in the text
Wed, Read & Dead - V.M. Burns 12/18
(I got a real Christmas tree), p250
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Vintage RecipesDuration: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
READ: 20/20
✔️1. Bacon Bow Tie Crackers
🍲 Read a book where someone wears a bow tie OR where you find the word BACON in the text (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CRACKERS (share name).
After She Wrote Him - Sulari Gentill 1/18
(he dressed quickly, shirt, cufflinks, bowtie), p10
✔️2. Best Waldorf Salad
🍲 Read a book where a character stays at a hotel OR where apples or celery are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in WALDORF (share name).
The Ghost Hunter Next Door - Danielle Garrett (Calvin) 1/9
✔️3. Chicken A La King
🍲 Read a book with white, green and red on the cover (show cover) OR with a 1, 8, 9 or 3 in the page count (share count) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CHICKEN (share name).
Home Is Where the Body Is - Jody Holford 1/15
✔️4. Classic Peanut Brittle
🍲 Read a book with a character who is brittle OR a book tagged Classics OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PEANUT (share name).
Guardian of Chaos - Michelle Manus (Nyx Fortuna) 1/17
✔️5. Coca-Cola Cake
🍲 Read a book where someone drinks a Coke OR where a cake is baked OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in CAKE (share name).
Hot and Badgered - Shelly Laurenston 1/6
(heroine takes four migraine pills and drinks a full bottle of coke)
✔️6. Elderberry Syrup
🍲 Read a book with a purple cover (show cover) OR whose title ends with Y OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SYRUP (share name).
Line of Fire - Jo Davis (Shea Ford) 1/1
✔️7. Fried Mush
🍲 Read a book where a character eats mush, grits or polenta OR with the letters CORN in any order in the title OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in MUSH (share name).
Long Story Short - Jodi Taylor (Max) 1/12
✔️8. Fruit Compote
🍲 Read a book where a character eats fruit OR with a footed dish on the cover (show cover) - Examples (A dish with feet) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in COMPOTE (share name).
Champion of Fate - Kendare Blake 1/13
(Veridien eats an apple)
✔️9. Hoover Stew
🍲 Read a book where hotdogs and pasta are served OR with a poor character OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in HOOVER (share name).
Deadly Parcel - Barbara Hinske (Elizabeth) 1/4
✔️10. Magic Jell-O Dessert
🍲 Read a book where someone eats Jell-O OR a book tagged Magic OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DESSERT (share name).
Magic-Price - C.L. Schneider 1/14
✔️11. Mrs. Floyd's Divinity
🍲 Read a book with a married woman in the story OR where something sweet is eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in DIVINITY (share name).
Meet Your Baker - Ellie Alexander (raspberry danish) 1/11
✔️12. Okra Creole
🍲 Read a book set in Louisiana OR tagged Southern OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in OKRA (share name).
Blood Drive - Jeanne C. Stein (Anna) 1/21
✔️13. Oyster Fricassee
🍲 Read a book set near the water OR where oysters are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in FRICASSEE (share name).
Lethally Lit - Amber Boffin (set on a lake) 1/9
✔️14. Pineapple Casserole
🍲 Read a book with a pineapple on the cover (show cover) OR where a casserole is given to another (like after a death in the family) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PINEAPPLE (share name).
The Wolf and the Witch - Charissa Weaks (Nephele) 1/3
✔️15. Porcupine Meatballs
🍲 Read a book where meatballs are served OR with an 18 letter title like It's a Christmas Thing OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in PORCUPINE (share name).
Forever Your Earl - Eva Leigh (Eleanor) 1/22
✔️16. Quiche Lorraine
🍲 Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR where a character eats eggs OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in LORRAINE (share name).
The Rosewood Hunt - Mackenzie Reed 1/7
(Leo, Caleb, Lily and Quinn eat egg omelets)
✔️17. Shaker Lemon Pie
🍲 Read a book with a lemon on the cover (show cover) OR with a religious person in the story OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SHAKER (share name).
In a Badger Way - Shelly Laurenston (Stevie) 1/19
✔️18. Strawberry Pretzel Salad
🍲 Read a book where someone shares food at a church potluck or family reunion or other event OR where strawberries or pretzels are eaten OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in SALAD (share name).
The Little Grave - Carolyn Arnold (Amanda) 1/20
✔️19. Three Bean Salad
🍲 Read a book set in the 1950s OR a Series #3 (share series name) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in BEAN (share name).
Dead Run - P.J. Tracy (Monkeewrench #3) 1/6
✔️20. Tomato Aspic
🍲 Read a book with a red item on the cover (show cover) OR where someone drinks tomato juice (share page/loc#) OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in ASPIC (share name).
Nest Egg - Josi Avari 1/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Mystical CreaturesDuration: August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Level Mermaid 11-19 tasks
READ: 34/15+
1. Unicorn
✔ 🦄 Read a book with a character who is pure and has grace
Heart of Fire - Bec McMaster (both MCs are virgins) 10/28
✔ 🦄Read a book with a character who is a virgin
The Vow - Dannika Dark (hero) 9/7
✔ 🦄Read a book with a character who is recovering from an illness.
Force of Nature - Jane Harper (Brianna) 11/4
2. Centaur
✔ 🐎Read a book where the author's initials can be found in CENTAUR.
Uncharted - Erin Cashman 10/22
3. Dragon
✔ 🐉Read a book with a fire or flames on the cover (Show cover),
Angels Defying - Harriet Carlton 8/8
✔ 🐉Read a book with a character who is intelligent
Cold Blooded Liar - Karen Rose (MC) 9/13
✔ 🐉Read a book about the Middle Ages.
Intimate Enemies - Shana Abe (1177) 11/23
4. Pegasus
✔ ⚡Read a book about Greek Mythology
Herc - Phoenicia Rogerson 10/20
✔ ⚡Read a book where the word thunder is in the text
Spells for Forgetting - Adrienne Young 9/2
(when I heard thunder), p160
✔ ⚡Read a book where the author's initials can be found in PEGASUS.
You Are Not Alone - Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen 9/4
6. Minotaur
✔ 🐂 Read a book where the location of the book starts with either a M, D or I
Fire Bound - Christine Feehan (Italy) 9/18
✔ 🐂Read a book with a maze in it
Frozen Tides - Morgan Rhodes 9/9
✔ 🐂Read a book with a head on the cover (Show cover).
Invisible Rider - Lucia Ashta 8/24
7. Mermaid
✔ 🧜 Read a book with a natural disaster in the book
The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart (earthquake) 10/28
✔ 🧜 Read a book where two characters fall in love.
Resonance Surge - Nalini Singh 8/25
8. Chimera
✔ 🦁Read a book set in Asia.
Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix - C.B. Lee (China) 11/25
9. Fairy
✔ 🧚♀️Read a book with a character who has multiple names (Your interpretation),
The Becoming - Nora Roberts (hero) 8/6
✔ 🧚♀️Read a book with a fairy as a character.
The Choice - Nora Roberts 8/12
10. Griffin
✔ 🦅 Read a book where a treasure is part of the story line (Your interpretation),
Incendiary in a Kilt - Anna Durand 8/17
✔ 🦅Read a book with a King
The Witch Collector - Charissa Weaks ((Frost King) 9/1
✔ 🦅Read a book with a bird on the cover (Show cover).
Birder, She Wrote - Donna Andrews 9/30
11. Banshee
✔ 😢Read a book with a red or green cover (Show cover)
Chocolate Chills - Rosie A. Point 8/21
✔😢Read a book set in Ireland
My Lady Judge - Cora Harrison 12/24
✔ 😢Read a book that makes you cry.
Opal Smoke - Stephanie Fazio 8/28
12. Cyclops
✔ 👁️ Read A book where a character has a brother
Forever Neverland - Heather Killough-Walden (MC has 2) 8/18
✔ 👁️ Read a book with a character who is a builder.
Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh (hero) 10/31
13. Hydra
✔ 🐍 Read a book where a character has a wound
The Alpha- Dannika Dark (Tak mauled by grizzly) 9/10
✔ 🐍 Read a book that is ninth in a series.
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams (Book Retreat #9) 9/8
14. Kraken
✔ 🐙 Read a book set in Norway
Angels Rising - Harriet Carlton 8/2
✔ 🐙Read a book with the number 1, 7, or 0 in the page count
Just Haven't Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens (371 pages) 9/9
✔ 🐙Read a book with a ship on the cover. (Show cover).
Beyond Neverland - Heather Killough-Walden 8/20
15. Harpy
✔ 🐔Read a book with a woman on the cover (Show cover)
Death Down Under - Samantha Silver 8/15
✔ 🐔Read a book about art
Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay 9/3
(about an artist and her death)
✔ 🐔Read a book with with the the word claw in the text
You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson 9/5
(deep gouges, like claw marks), p20
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Words in a Word Game #24 - Crayola Colors Duration: November 15, 2023 - February 14, 2024
Level 3: 21-30 books
TITLE: ANTIQUE BRASS - HOT MAGENTA - OUTER SPACE - SUNGLOW
READ: 30/30
1. [RUIN] City of Ruin - Charissa Weaks 11/15
2. [POISON] The Peacock's Poison - Ruby Loren 11/18
3. [HUNTRESS] Hidden Huntress - Danielle L. Jensen 11/20
4. [MIGHT] Abounding Might - Melissa McShane 11/22
5. [WHAT] What You Are Looking For Is in the Library - Michiko Aoyama 11/22
6. [ENEMIES] Intimate Enemies: A Novel - Shana Abe 11/23
7. [ARGUMENTATION] An Argumentation of Historians - Jodi Taylor 11/25
8. [CLASH] Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix - C.B. Lee 11/25
9. [SECRET] A Merciful Secret - Kendra Elliot 11/26
10. [HAUNTING] Belle Manor Haunting - Cheryl Bradshaw 11/30
11. [CROW] Let It Crow! Let It Crow! Let It Crow! - Donna Andrews 12/2
12. [GETTING] It's Getting Scot in Here - Suzanne Enoch 12/7
13. [BURN] The Book That Wouldn’t Burn - Mark Lawrence 12/9
14. [WITCH] Warrior Witch - Danielle L. Jensen 12/10
15. [HOPE] Hope for the Best - Jodi Taylor 12/13
16. [STATUE] Statue of Limitations - Kate Collins 12/17
17. [GAME] The Game Bird - Aidan R. Walsh 12/19
18. [SNOW] Voices in the Snow - Darcy Coates 12/22
19. [MONSTERS] Delicious Monsters - Liselle Sambury 12/22
20. [MONTHS] Six Months - Dannika Dark 12/24
21. [GIRLS] When All the Girls Have Gone - Jayne Ann Krentz 12/26
22. [BEST] The Best of Friends - Susan Mallery 12/27
23. [BETTER] Better Off Thread - Amanda Lee 12/29
24. [TEMPTING] Tempting Auzed - Victoria Aveline 12/30
25. [WOLF] The Wolf and the Witch - Charissa Weaks 1/3
26. [PARCEL] Deadly Parcel - Barbara Hinske 1/4
27. [MEET] Meet Your Baker - Ellie Alexander 1/11
28. [CHAMPION] Champion of Fate - Kendare Blake 1/13
29. [CHAOS] Guardian of Chaos - Michelle Manus 1/17
30. [WROTE] After She Wrote Him - Sulari Gentill 1/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Broadway Lights Duration: September 1, 2023 - August 31, 2024
Level: Level 2: 21 - 45 tasks
READ: 67/45
1. Phantom of Opera
✔🎭 Read a book where a maze or labyrinth plays a role in the storyline.
Frozen Tides - Morgan Rhodes 9/9
2. Kinky Boots
✔🎭 Read a book published in April of any year.
You Deserve Each Other - Sarah Hogle (pub Apr 7, 2020) 10/19
✔🎭 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in DRAG QUEEN.
The Last Remains - Elly Griffiths 9/3
3. Les Misérables
✔🎭 Read a book that is either 1, 9 or 19 in a series.
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey (Steinbeck and Reed #1) 10/17
✔🎭 Read a book where the word bread is in the text.
Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay 9/3
(the scent of fresh baked bread), ch16
4. Wicked
✔🎭 Read a book that is tagged Paranormal.
The Witch Collector - Charissa Weaks 9/1
✔🎭 Read a book where a relationship struggles.
Chasm - Stacey McEwan 10/21
5. Wizard of Oz
✔🎭 Read a book tagged Children/ YA
Hollowthorn - Kalyn Josephson 11/1
✔🎭 Read a book with a yellow cover. (Show cover).
Guardian of Shadows - Michelle Manus 1/29
6. Rent
✔🎭 Read a book set in New York.
Fragile - Lisa Unger 9/19
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is an artist.
You Say It First - Susan Mallery (Nick, sculptor) 9/28
✔🎭 Read a book where the first letter of each title word can be found in ALPHABET CITY.
Choosing Theo - Victoria Aveline 10/18
7. Mama Mia
✔🎭 Read a book set in either Greece or Sweden.
Herc - Phoenicia Rogerson 10/20
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who doesn't know who their father is.
Just Haven't Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens (heroine) 9/9
✔🎭 Read a book that is third in a series.
You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson (The Cahills #3) 9/5
8. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is poor.
Malice House - Megan Shepherd (Haven) 10/5
9. Chicago
✔🎭 Read a book set in the 1920's or the 1970s.
Uncharted - Erin Cashman (1920) 10/22
✔🎭 Read a book where a character is a criminal.
23rd Midnight - James Patterson (serial killer) 10/8
10 My Fair Lady
✔🎭 Read a book with a character called Rex, Harrison, Julie or Andrew.
Viking Warrior Rising - Asa Maria Bradley (Rex, bodyguard) 11/17
✔🎭 Read a book set in London.
The Librarian of Crooked Lane - C.J. Archer 10/25
11. Oklahoma
✔🎭 Read a book where a love triangle is ongoing.
Grave Witch - Kalayna Price 11/3
✔🎭 Read a book tagged Romance.
Cherish Hard - Nalini Singh 9/5
✔🎭 Read a book set in Oklahoma.
The Vow - Dannika Dark 9/7
12. Miss Saigon
✔🎭 Read a book where a character is abandoned.
Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh (hero as a child) 10/31
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is military.
Abounding Might - Melissa McShane (hero & heroine) 11/22
13. Guys and Dolls
✔🎭 Read a book where a character gambles.
A Catered Thanksgiving - Isis Crawford (Melissa) 11/20
✔🎭 Read a book that has been adapted into a film.
Hell House - Richard Matheson 9/20
✔🎭 Read a short book. (Under 150 pages).
Sweep with Me - Ilona Andrews (136 pages) 10/10
14. Jesus Christ Superstar
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is dissatisfied with something.
A Queen of Thieves & Chaos - K.A. Tucker 9/26
(citizens fed up with the kings rules, there is a revolt)
✔🎭 Read a tag with a character who is a politician.
No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 9/29
(hero's mother in law is a senator)
15. Billy Elliot
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is motherless.
Made in the U.S.A. - Billie Letts (Lutie) 11/16
✔🎭 Read a book where a character strikes.
Force of Nature - Jane Harper (Beth strikes Alice) 11/4
16. Grease
✔🎭 Read a book with a pink cover. (Show cover).
Death, Taxes, and Hot-Pink Leg Warmers - Diane Kelly 10/6
✔🎭 Read a book where the MC is a teenager.
All the Crooked Saints - Maggie Stiefvater 11/5
17. Cabaret
✔🎭 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in KIT KAT KLUB.
book:Death Overdue|40021078] - Allison Brook 11/9
18. Jersey Boys
✔🎭 Read a book that is fourth in a series.
Belle Manor Haunting - Cheryl Bradshaw (Addison Lockhart #4) 11/30
✔🎭 Read a book where a character has success.
Fire Bound - Christine Feehan 9/18
(heroine is a successful artist, glass blower)
✔🎭 Read a book that has one of the four seasons
Under the Never Sky - Veronica Rossi 9/16
(the weather heading fast toward winter), p104
19. Annie
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is an orphan.
Earth Bound - Christine Feehan (MC rescued 4 orphans) 9/15
✔🎭 Read a book where a character pretends to be someone they are not.
Forever Your Earl - Eva Leigh (heroine pretends to be a man) 1/22
✔🎭 Read a book where a character lives in a mansion or has servants.
The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart (Lin and Tallon) 10/28
20. The Sound of Music
✔🎭 Read a book where a character opposes something.
Bound Together - Christine Feehan (pedophiles) 9/22
✔🎭 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in VON TRAPP.
Forced to Flee - Terri Reed 9/17
21. A Chorus Line
✔🎭 Read a book where a character is a dancer.
Spotted at the Cemetery - A. Moore & B. Bloom (Tabitha) 11/27
✔🎭 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in CHORUS LINE.
Gone with the Whisker - Laurie Cass 10/15
22. Starlight Express
✔🎭 Read a book where a character goes roller skating.
Imaginary Numbers - Seanan McGuire 10/25
(Annie and Elsie are on a roller derby team)
✔🎭 Read a book that you consider first class.
Hidden Huntress - Danielle L. Jensen 11/20
23. Cats
✔🎭 Read a book with a cat on the cover.
Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates 10/22
✔🎭 Read a book when a character gets a new life.
Calculated Risks - Seanan McGuire (Artie, resurrected) 11/11
24. Hello Dolly
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is a matchmaker.
It's Getting Scot in Here - Suzanne Enoch (Heroine's mama) 12/7
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who is strong-willed.
The September House - Carissa Orlando (Katherine) 11/6
✔🎭 Read a book with a character called either Dolly or Horace.
For Whom the Book Tolls - Laura Gail Black (Horace Grimes) 9/10
25. Kiss Me Kate
✔🎭 Read a book where a character gets kissed.
Heart of Fire - Bec McMaster (heroine) 10/28
✔🎭 Read a book where there are two different romances going on.
Whales and a Watery Grave - Ruby Loren 11/2
(Madi and Auryn & Ben and Leona)
26. West Side Story
✔🎭 Read a book with a character who has an ethnic background different from your own.
The Alpha - Dannika Dark (Native American) 9/10
✔🎭 Read a book with a blue-covered book (Show cover).
Benyu Born of Ash - Katie Feavel 9/23
✔🎭 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in SHARKS JETS.
Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2
27. 42nd Street
✔🎭 Read a book that makes you cry.
The Toybox - Charly Cox 10/12
✔🎭 Read a book that has won an award.
Intimate Enemies - Shana Abe 11/23
(Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award (RT Award) for Medieval Historical Romance (2000))
✔🎭 Read a book where a character is in a play.
Books of Blood: Volume One - Clive Barker (Diane) 11/5
28. Fame
✔🎭 Read a book with a MC who is a high school student.
You'd Be Home Now - Kathleen Glasgow 9/24
✔🎭 Read a book where a character faces a hardship.
Untethered Sky - Fonda Lee (MCs mother & brother killed) 10/7
✔🎭 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in FAME.
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
29. Singing In The Rain
✔🎭 Read a book about an actress.
Hollyberry Homicide - Sharon Farrow 12/3
✔🎭 Read a book set in California.
23rd Midnight - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 10/8
30. Come From Away
✔🎭 Read a book set in Canada.
Delicious Monsters - Liselle Sambury (Toronto) 12/22
✔🎭 Read a book that has a character who shows kindness to another.
Flea Market Magic - Bella Falls 9/2
(MC to old lady who is possessed by a crystal ball)
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Fly Away Little BirdDuration: September 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Level: Goldcrest 11- 20
READ: 29/20
1. Bee hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) – 5.5cm -6.1cm.✔ 🐤Read a book with a bee on the cover
Birder, She Wrote - Donna Andrews 9/30
✔ 🐤 read a book where a character is called petite
Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman 10/11
(she was petite with dark spiky hair), p8
✔ 🐤 read a book where the author's initials can be found in HUMMINGBIRD.
Hell House - Richard Matheson 9/20
2. Esmeraldas Woodstar (Chaetocercus berlepschi) – 6.4cm✔ 🐤 Read a book set by the coast
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
✔ 🐤 where the first letter of the location of the book can be found in WOODSTAR
Spells for Forgetting - Adrienne Young (Washington) 9/2
3. Calliope hummingbird (Selasphorus calliope) – 7cm/2g✔ 🐤 Read a book set in Canada
Delicious Monsters - Liselle Sambury (Toronto) 12/22
✔ 🐤 read a book with a character who has a beautiful voice
Under the Never Sky - Veronica Rossi (heroine) 9/16
✔ 🐤 read a book where the authors initials can be found in BIC LIGHTER.
For Whom the Book Tolls - Laura Gail Black 9/10
4. Costa’s Hummingbird (Calypte costae) – 7.6 cm/3.05g✔ 🐤Read a book set in the United States or Mexico
The Vow - Dannika Dark (Oklahoma) 9/7
✔ 🐤 read a book with a purple cover
Silver Linings - Jayne Ann Krentz 11/4
✔ 🐤 where the authors initials can be found in COURTSHIP.
Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy - Hailey Piper 9/24
5. Pale-billed flowerpecker (Dicaeum erythrorhynchos) – 8 cm/4g✔ 🐤Read a book with flowers on the cover
Unsettled Ground - Claire Fuller 9/25
✔ 🐤 where two people have a beneficial relationship.
You Say It First - Susan Mallery (friends with benefits) 9/28
✔ 🐤where the first letter of each title word can be found in DENDROPHTHOE FALCATA.
The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey 10/17
6. Weebill (Smicrornis brevirostris) – 8cm/6g✔ 🐤Read a book set in Australia
Force of Nature - Jane Harper 11/4
✔ 🐤 where the MC flies somewhere
Just Haven't Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens (England to Channel Islands) 9/9
✔ 🐤where the location starts with a letter in WEEBILL
Fire Bound - Christine Feehan (Italy) 9/18
7. Cape penduline tit (Anthoscopus minutus) – 8cm/8g✔ 🐤 set in Africa.
Echo in Time - Lindsey Fairleigh (Egypt) 2/2
✔ 🐤Read a book where a character is a thief
You'd Be Home Now - Kathleen Glasgow (Emory) 9/24
✔ 🐤 where the word NEST can be found in the text
You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson 9/5
(an ancient nest of forgotten french fries), p78
8. Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) – 9cm/5.7g✔ 🐤 Read a book that has either an orange or yellow cover
Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/6
✔ 🐤 with a king in the story
Frozen Tides - Morgan Rhodes (King Gaius) 9/9
✔ 🐤 where someone is pregnant.
Cherish Hard - Nalini Singh (heroine) 9/5
9. Common Firecrest (Regulus ignicapilla) – 9.3cm/5.5g✔ 🐤Read a book where the word FIRE can be found in the text
Frozen Tides - Morgan Rhodes 9/9
(before I light you and your friends on fire), p238
✔ 🐤 set in Europe
The Last Remains - Elly Griffiths (England) 9/3
✔ 🐤 where the authors initials can be found in FIRECREST.
Earth Bound - Christine Feehan 9/15
10. Spotted pardalote (Pardalotus punctatus) – 9.5 cm/6g✔ 🐤Read a book where a character has a headache
Forced to Flee - Terri Reed (heroine) 9/17
✔ 🐤 with a colorful cover
Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2
✔ 🐤 where the first letter of each title word can be found in SPOTTED PARDALOTE
Pumpkin Spice Peril - Jenn McKinlay 9/3
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Don't Miss Your Plane Start Date: April 1, 2022
End Date: February 4, 2024
1. Start
Leave the airport and catch a cab to your hotel. Read a book where the main character goes on vacation.
The Trade - Meghan Quinn 5/17
2. Rolled 5
5. Next morning catch a ferry out to Staten Island.
Read a book set on an island.
Hidden - Karen E. Olson 5/22
3. Rolled 6
11. Read a book where a character has a picnic.
When a Princess Proposes - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/29
4. Rolled 1
12. Read a book where a character feels like they are just going around in circles in their life.
The Perfect Murder - Brenda Novak 6/30
5. Rolled 5
17. You decide to walk to see the the Supreme Court, New York’s trial court, located in lower Manhattan’s beautiful Foley Square. There is a film crew filming Law and Order SVU go back three spaces to 14
14. Go back to Manhattan and go for dinner at THE VIEW a revolving restaurant. Read a book with a picturesque cover
Home Again - Mariah Stewart 7/17
6. Rolled 1
15. Read a book with a horse on the cover.
It Happened One Night - Stephanie Laurens 7/23
7. Rolled 6
21. Read a book about genealogy or where a family history plays a major theme in the book.
Kill All the Lawyers - Paul Levine 7/26
(heroes GFs mother was taken in by a smooth talking swindler. Promising she is related to someone famous and is entitled to a huge chunk of his estate. Hero saves "mother's" assets.)
8. Rolled 2
23. Read a book with either a cold or a hot item on the cover
The Ice Lion - Kathleen O'Neal Gear (ice) 8/6
9. Rolled 5
28. Read a book set at a bar or winery.
The Alpine Uproar - Mary Daheim (75% in bar)
9/2
10. Rolled 4
32. Read a book that is set in a city.
Children of the Night - Zan Safra (Venice) 9/3
11. Rolled 5
37. Read a book with the numbers 9 and 1 in the publication date.
Kathmandu - Luke Richardson (pub May 1, 2019) 9/15
12. Rolled 3
40. Read a book that is tagged as humor.
Cutthroat Cupcakes - Cate Lawley 10/23
13. Rolled 5
45. Read a book that has a scene at a park.
The Shadow in the North - Philip Pullman 10/29
IJim and Lady Mary have an intense conversation in Hyde Park)
14. Rolled 2
47. Read a book with a boat on the cover.
Where Darkness Lies - Bella Jewel 11/7
15. Rolled 5
52. You have to replace all your credit cards. Go back 12 spaces to 40.
40. Read a book that is tagged as humor..
Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 11/16
16. Rolled 6
46. Read a book where a character plays tennis.
Gingerbread - Kate Morris (victim's wife plays tennis) 12/4
17. Rolled 1
47. Read a book with a boat on the cover.
Buried in a Good Book - Tamara Berry 12/6
18. Rolled 5
52. You have to replace all your credit cards. Go back 12 spaces to 40.
40. Read a book that is tagged as humor.
Better Haunts and Garden Gnomes - Michelle M. Pillow 12/9
19. Rolled 1
43. Go back eight spaces to 35.
35. Read a book with a train on the cover.
A Whisker of Trouble - Sofie Ryan 12/14
20. Rolled 2
37. Read a book with the numbers 9 and 1 in the publication date
Reindeer Runes - Danielle Garrett (pub 11/9/20) 12/18
21. Rolled 2
39. Read a book where a character eats seafood.
Six Crimson Cranes - Elizabeth Lim 12/30
(after I'd gobbled up a plate of noodles and battered shrimp), p31
22. Rolled 3
42. Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in MAMOUNS.
Murder in the South of France - Susan Kiernan-Lewis (Maggie Newberry) 1/8
23. Rolled 4
46. Read a book where a character plays tennis.
Cold Midnight - Joyce Lamb
(heroine is a tennis player who teaches others to play)
24. Rolled 4
50. Read a book set in Hong Kong or with a dragon in the story line.
The Becoming - Nora Roberts (dragons in story) 8/6
25. Rolled 1
51. Read a book about freedom.
The Choice - Nora Roberts 8/12
(MC is responsible for freeing the world from the demons)
26. Rolled 5
56. Read a book which is set at Halloween or which has a magical theme to the story line
Forever Neverland - Heather Killough-Walden 8/18
27. Rolled 2
58. Read a book with stairs on the cover.
For Whom the Book Tolls - Laura Gail Black 9/10
28. Rolled 3
61. Read a book that is about a family.
Forced to Flee - Terri Reed 9/17
(heroine did a DNA test and her family connections started a whole lot of trouble with a drug cartel)
29. Rolled 4
65. Read a book where the MC's initials can be found in JAZZ MUSEUM
Unseen - Jana Deleon (Shaye Archer) 9/20
30. Rolled 3
68. Read a book with the number 1, 9, 2 or 0 in the page count.
Bound Together - Christine Feehan (416 pages) 9/22
31. Rolled 2
70. Read a book where a character or an animal is abandoned by someone.
The Girl the Sea Gave Back - Adrienne Young (Torvah) 10/4
32. Rolled 1
71. Read a Cozy mystery that is a tea series.
Murder with Earl Grey Tea - Karen Rose Smith 2/3
33. Rolled 6
75. You get to the airport in plenty of time having seen all of New York.
Read a book where a character goes home
Devil and the Deep Blue Lake - Amy Cissell (Genevieve) 2/4
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Halloween Party Menu Spell Out
Start Date: October 15, 2022
End Date: February 27, 2024
READ: 30/30 Menu Items
✔️1. Baked bones
B: Save Me - Molly Black 10/20
A: Generation 18 - Keri Arthur 10/20
K: Gone with the Twins - Kylie Logan 11/5
E: The Lionman Kidnapping - Eve Langlais 10/22
D: The Darkest Day - Britt Bury 11/14
B: Geared for the Grave - Duffy Brown 10/21
O: Owls Well That Ends Well - Donna Andrews 10/26
N: A Night's Tail - Sofie Kelly 10/15
E: Wolf Dreams - Aimee Easterling 10/27
S: The Shadow in the North - Philip Pullman 10/29
✔️2. Beastly beans
B: When Demons Walk - Patricia Briggs 10/22
E: A Chimera's Revenge - Eve Langlais 11/1
A: Deep Sea Dead - Lori Avocato 10/30
S: The Sculptor - Gregory Funaro 11/5
T: The Guilty Couple - C.L. Taylor 10/19
L: Lord of the Vampires - Gena Showalter 11/4
Y: Glimmerglass - Marly Youmans 12/5
B: Blood Born - Kathryn Fox 10/23
E: Capturing a Unicorn - Eve Langlais 11/4
A: A Curse of Queens - Amanda Bouchet 11/9
N: Wired In - Toby Neal 10/16
S: The Path of Thorns - A.G. Slatter 11/30
✔️3. Berserk beets
B: From the Shadows - McKenzie Burns 10/25
E: Moon Dancer - Aimee Easterling 11/10
R: Cursed - Lynn C. Ricci 10/15
S: Selective Spells - Willow Mason 12/9
E: Hit Me with Your Best Scot - Suzanne Enoch 11/10
R: A Whisker of Trouble - Sofie Ryan 12/14
K: Killer, Paper, Cut - Joanna Campbell Slan 11/22
B: The Sweet Smell of Murder - Cindy Bell 10/25
E: This Same Earth - Elizabeth Hunter 11/21
E: Too Hot To Touch - Louisa Edwards 11/27
T: Tattooed - Pamela Callow 11/11
S: Sign Here - Claudia Lux 12/12
✔️4. Black linguini
B: The Body in the Bonfire - Katherine Hall Page 10/27
L: Cutthroat Cupcakes - Cate Lawley 10/23
A: Daybreak - Cheree Alsop 11/11
C: Murder Walks the Plank - Carolyn G. Hart 10/17
K: Circus of the Dead, Book One - Kimberly Loth 12/10
L: The Forgotten House on the Moor - Jane Lovering 11/26
I: Ice Blue - Anne Stuart 10/29
N: Annabel Lee - Mike Nappa 10/24
G: Green Eyed Envy - Kasey MacKenzie 10/17
U: The Undead Mr. Tenpenny - Tammie Painter 11/19
I: Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 11/16
N: Archangel's Light - Nalini Singh 11/1
I: Iron Ember - Donna Grant 11/26
✔️5. Blood orange vinaigrette
B: Where Darkness Lies - Bella Jewel 11/7
L: Left To Die - Blake Pierce 1/9
O: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover - Sarah MacLean 10/30
O: The Disappeared - Kristina Ohlsson 11/6
D: Double Dealer - Barbara McCafferty & Beverly Herald 1/7
O: Wild Irish Soul - Tricia O'Malley 11/23
R: Fatal Catch - Pauline Rowson 1/6
A: Bronze Gods - A.A. Aguirre 11/24
N: Archangel's Resurrection - Nalini Singh 11/3
G: A Gift of Ghosts - Sarah Wynde 10/28
E: Stolen Fury - Elisabeth Naughton 12/11
V: Bad Boys Do - Victoria Dahl 10/28
I: If You Could See the Sun - Ann Liang 2/1
N: Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo 11/12
A: Bait - Annie Nicholas 11/29
I: [Irish Village Mystery #3] Murder in an Irish Churchyard - Carlene O'Connor 2/28
G: Gingerbread - Kate Morris 12/4
R: Reckoning - Catherine Coulter 2/3
E: Mermaid Fins, Winds & Rolling Pins - Erin Johnson 1/1
T: Thirteen Chances - Cindy Miles 11/17
T: By Their Cold Fingers - Timothy Brian 12/1
E: The Dragon's Promise - Elizabeth Lim 1/14
continued...✔️6. Bloody tarts
B: Christmas Chocolates and Crimes - Cindy Bell 12/6
L: My Heart Stood Still - Lynn Kurland 12/26
O: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea - Axie Oh 12/3
O: Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O'Connor 12/8
D: Shattered Souls - Delilah Devlin 1/13
Y: The Gates of Evangeline - Hester Young 12/7
T: Buried in a Good Book - Tamara Berry 12/6
A: Alaskan Holiday - Debbie Macomber 12/3
R: Reindeer Runes - Danielle Garrett 12/18
T: Their Christmas Miracle - Lynne Marshall 12/16
S: Murder in the South of France - Susan Kiernan-Lewis 1/8
✔️7. Candy corn bites
C: City of Dark Magic - Magnus Flyte 11/7
A: Any Witch Way - Lindsay Buroker 12/21
N: Nathaniel - John Saul 11/20
D: Death by the Finish Line - Alexis Morgan 1/26
Y: You Can Hide - Rebecca Zanetti 1/5
C: Why She Lied - H.K. Christie 11/13
O: Once Upon a River - Diane Setterfield 11/25
R: Sisters of Sword and Song - Rebecca Ross 12/22
N: Nightingale's Gate - Linda Francis Lee 12/24
B: Blood of an Exile - Brian Naslund 11/20
I: It Ain't Me, Babe - Tillie Cole 12/25
T: Tinker - Wen Spencer 12/23
E: Six Crimson Cranes - Elizabeth Lim 12/30
S: Shattered at Sea - Cheryl Hollon 2/4
✔️8. Cauldron coffee
C: The Corpse in the Cabana - Shéa MacLeod 1/12
A: The Darkest Minds - Alexandra Bracken 1/15
U: The Uncanny Raven Winston - Tammie Painter 12/31
L: Heat - Lisa Carlisle 12/30
D: Love at the Northern Lights - Darcie Boleyn 1/30
R: Raphael - D.B. Reynolds 1/16
O: Wild Irish Rebel - Tricia O'Malley 12/10
N: The Sunken City - Emma V.R. Noyes 12/27
C: California Girls - Susan Mallery 1/31
O: Opening Gambit - Tilly Wallace 12/28
F: Forging Silver into Stars - Brigid Kemmerer 1/11
F: Found in the Lost - Tarina Deaton 2/21
E: The Crow Girl - Erik Axl Sund 12/30
E: Psychic Dreams - Elizabeth Hunter 1/18
✔️9. Chicken a la Frankenstein
C: Dark Sentinel - Christine Feehan 2/8
H: The Heretic Royal - G.A. Aiken 1/25
I: Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World - Joan Druett 3/8
C: Candy Corn Murder - Leslie Meier 2/9
K: Silver Spells - Kate Moseman 2/8
E: The Cure for What Ales You - Ellie Alexander 2/23
N: No Time Like the Past - Jodi Taylor 1/7
A: A Bunch of Monkey Malarkey - Ann Charles 2/22
L: Blaze - Lisa Carlisle 1/13
A: The Avid Angler: The Hot Dog Detective - Mathiya Adams 2/27
F: The Last Beekeeper - Rebecca L. Fearnley 2/17
R: A Death in Door County - Annelise Ryan 1/19
A: A Dark Queen Rises - Ashok K. Banker 3/3
N: White is the Coldest Colour - John Nicholl 1/18
K: Married by Morning - Lisa Kleypas 1/21
E: Hokuloa Road - Elizabeth Hand 2/27
N: Never Fade - Alexandra Bracken 2/2
S: Sweet Trouble - Susan Mallery 2/10
T: What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Jodi Taylor 1/29
E: Earth Spells Are Easy - Renee George 3/19
I: Close Your Eyes - Iris & Roy Johansen 3/13
N: Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold - Nancy Atherton 3/7
✔️10. Crunchy cupcakes
C: Crypt Suzette - Maya Corrigan 12/2
R: Lavender House - Lev A.C. Rosen 1/21
U: The Untangled Cassie Black - Tammie Painter 1/3
N: Nine Lives Last Forever - Rebecca M. Hale 3/15
C: The Ladies of the Secret Circus - Constance Sayers 2/15
H: A Witch Too Late - Paula Lester & M.E. Harmon 11/27
Y: Bad Luck - Brad Younie 5/12
C: Just in Time for a Highlander - Gwyn Cready 2/24
U: The Butcher and the Wren - Alaina Urquhart 1/9
P: Pumpkin Pies & Potions - Polly Holmes 11/18
C: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon 2/26
A: Half-Blood - Jennifer Armentrout 2/25
K: Buffalo Jump Blues - Keith McCafferty 2/16
E: The Protector - Elin Peer 3/30
S: Saved by a Dragon - Lauren Lively 2/24
✔️11. Eerie eyeballs
E: Cross Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/20
E: A Spell for Trouble - Esme Addison 3/22
R: Luck and Last Resorts - Sarah Grunder Ruiz 2/7
I: It takes an Oni - Scott Rhine 3/16
E: Grumpy Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/29
E: Surly Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/30
Y: The Vanquisher of Water - Logan Young 5/7
E: The Laughing Policeman - Elizabeth J. Brown 4/3
B: Better Haunts and Garden Gnomes - Michelle M. Pillow 12/9
A: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi - S.A. Chakraborty 3/5
L: Live To Tell - Lisa Gardner 1/20
L: Murder at St Margaret - Lynn Morrison 2/15
S: Basket Bear - Amy Star 3/20
continued...✔️18. Macaroni brains
M: Warrior's Moon - Lucy Monroe 4/16
A: Awakening - Jeremy Laszlo 5/28
C: Consumed - J.R. Ward 4/20
A: Alaskan Fire - Sara King 5/14
R: Rebel - Claire Delacroix 5/17
O: Damsel In Danger - Olivia Jaymes 6/22
N: The Priestess and the Dragon - Nicolette Andrews 5/27
I: Inca Gold - Clive Cussler 5/2
B: The Perfect House - Blake Pierce 3/31
R: War Song of the Wild - Rebecca L. Fearnley 5/21
A: All Bets Are Off - Kristi Rose 5/20
I: Immortal Hope - Claire Ashgrove 5/18
N: The Lost Treasure of Drakon - Nellie H. Steele 6/16
S: Hot on Her Heels - Susan Mallery 6/25
✔️19. Mashed bootatoes
M: Midnight Crystal - Jayne Castle 4/16
A: Burn - Keri Arthur 6/3
S: Rainy Day Friends - Jill Shalvis
H: Hellbound in Vegas - Boone Brux 4/19
E: Every Body on Deck - G.A. McKevett 6/30
D: Dark Illusion - Christine Feehan 4/25
B: Believe Me - Molly Black 5/30
O: Heart of Ice - Gregg Olsen 6/23
O: The Orb of Binding - Kyle West 7/2
T: That Ain’t Witchcraft - Seanan McGuire 2/4
A: Ain't Too Proud to Beg - Susan Donovan 6/11
T: Temptation - T.K. Leigh 3/16
O: Freefall - Tess Oliver 7/31
E: Fire and Love - Erin Wright 5/29
S: Girl in Trouble - Stacy Claflin 6/27 (
✔️20. Mummy hot dogs
M: Burning Bright - Melissa McShane 4/18
U: Upon a Burning Throne - Ashok K. Banker 2/12
M: Hide Me - Molly Black 5/3
M: Tempted - Megan Hart 5/4
Y: You Betrayed Me - Lisa Jackson 9/5
H: How to Date a Dragon - Ashlyn Chase 5/6
O: One Last Breath - Sarah Sutton 8/18
T: And the Rest is History - Jodi Taylor 3/24
D: Trouble in High Heels - Christina Dodd 6/26
O: Opal Smoke - Stephanie Fazio 8/28
G: Ghost Ocean - S.M. Peters 4/1
S: Fool's Moon - Diane A.S. Stuckart 7/2
✔️21. Odorous omelets
O: The Olympian Affair - Jim Butcher 12/8
D: The Dragon Republic - R.F. Kuang 7/16
O: Snowed in with Grumpy - Olivia Noble 12/20
R: Marked - Rebecca Zanetti 5/22
O: [Daisy Odlin] Delicious Monsters - Liselle Sambury 12/22
U: Unwritten - Alicia J. Novo 4/1
S: Burn the Ship - Sarah Branson 7/6
O: Oceans Between Us - Helen Scott Taylor 2/27
M: Wondering Sight - Melissa McShane 5/10
E: Burned by Love: - Erin Wright 5/31
L: Wanted by the Werewolf Prince - Kara Lockharte 3/14
E: Encore in Death - J.D. Robb 6/30
T: Turkey Trot Murder - Leslie Meier 3/26
S: The Murder Code - Ava Strong 7/28
✔️22. Putrid pickles
P: The Pearl Savage - Tamara Rose Blodgett 2/13
U: An Unthinkable Thing - Nicole Lundrigan 4/30
T: Daughter of the Pirate King - Tricia Levenseller 4/7
R: Best Laid Plans - Kristi Rose 5/27
I: The Iron Wyrm Affair - Lilith Saintcrow 5/23
D: The Dragonfly Oath - Jordan Rivet 6/15
P: Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Two - T.M. Frazier 3/8
I: Inferno of Love - Erin Wright 5/15
C: Come Get Me - Molly Black 5/10
K: Kingdoms at War - Lindsay Buroker 4/21
L: Let Me Go - Kate Bold 4/6
E: Eve of Samhain - Lisa Sanchez 7/17
S: Suppression - Laramie Briscoe 7/30
✔️23. Rest in peas
R: The Vixen and the Vet - Katy Regnery 5/5
E: Eerie - Blake Crouch 7/22
S: The Siege of Earth - Kyle West 7/31
T: Touched by Fire - Kel Carpenter 4/13
I: Magic Tides - Ilona Andrews 6/5
N: The Choice - Nora Roberts 8/12
P: Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Three - T.M. Frazier 3/9
E: An Ear for Trouble - K.T. Lee 7/22
A: Wish You Were Here - Catherine Alliott 6/23
S: Death Down Under - Samantha Silver 8/15
✔️24. Rotten raspberries
R: The Thunderbird Queen - Jordan Rivet 5/21
O: Other Birds - Sarah Addison Allen 10/12
T: The Butterfly Forest - Tom Lowe 5/7
T: Tides of Darkness - Richard Fierce 6/14
E: Ember X - Jessica Sorensen 8/30
N: Never Let You Go - Katy Regnery 6/17
R: Abandoned in Death - J.D. Robb 5/28
A: Lethal Licorice - Amanda Flower 7/3
S: Strawberry Sin - Rosie A. Point 8/19
P: The Perfect Wife - Blake Pierce 3/17
B: The Botanist - Liesel Hill 5/8
E:Murder in the Book Lover's Loft - Ellery Adams 9/8
R: The Warrior's Call - Richard Fierce 6/6
R: Dragon Riders of Osnen: Episodes 4-6 - Richard Fierce 6/8
I: Ian's Rose - Suzan Tisdale 6/22
E: The Last Remains - Elly Griffiths 9/3
S: The Sanatorium - Sarah Pearse 8/8
continued...✔️25. Scream puffs
S: Resonance Surge - Nalini Singh 8/25
C: Killed at the Whim of a Hat - Colin Cotterill 6/10
R: A Curious Beginning - Deanna Raybourn 6/6
E: Earth Bound - Christine Feehan 9/15
A: Angels Rising - Harriet Carlton 8/2
M: Blackbird Fly - Lise McClendon 5/29
P: The Perfect Block - Blake Pierce 3/21
U: Unsafe Harbor - Jessica Speart 5/16
F: Wrath and Ruin - Richard Fierce 6/15
F: Forever Neverland - Heather Killough-Walden 8/18
S: Southern Sass and Killer Cravings - Kate Young 9/6
✔️26. Skull steak
S: Just Haven't Met You Yet - Sophie Cousens 9/9
K: The Mages of Starsea - Kyle West 6/27
U: Purgatory Chasm - Steve Ulfelder 6/4
L: Liar, Liar - Lisa Jackson 4/27
L: Lime Kiln Road - S.L. Shelton 6/20
S: You Say It First - Susan Mallery 9/28
T: Too Hot to Hold - Stephanie Tyler 6/19
E: Death Knells and Wedding Bells - Eva Gates 10/22
A: Angels Soaring - Harriet Carlton 8/5
K: The Rifts of Psyche - Kyle West 7/4
✔️27. Slime sauce
S: Never Whistle at Night - Shane Hawk 10/2 (
L: A Nose for Mischief - K.T. Lee 6/24
I: Ice Song - Kirsten Imani Kasai 7/24
M: A Captain and a Corset - Mary Wine 6/13
E: Uncharted - Erin Cashman 10/22
S: Malice House - Megan Shepherd 10/5
A: Angels Defying - Harriet Carlton 8/8
U: Crazy Love You - Lisa Unger 6/7
C: Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter - Blaize Clement 6/21
E: Unnatural Causes - Dawn Eastman 10/11
✔️28. Spider deviled eggs
S: Ledge - Stacey McEwan 10/9
P: Partners in Lime - Bree Baker 3/23
I: Incendiary in a Kilt - Anna Durand 8/17
D: Fractured Oak - Dannie Boyd 8/12
E: [Evangeline Reed] The Taken Ones - Jess Lourey 10/17
R: Hidden Pictures - Jason Rekulak 6/9
D: The Vow - Dannika Dark 9/7
E: [Ester] Untethered Sky - Fonda Lee 10/7
V: Vexatious Voodoo - Willow Mason 12/11
I: Sweep of the Heart - Ilona Andrews 8/27
L: McKettrick's Pride - Linda Lael Miller 6/24
E: [Ethan] Never Lie - Freida McFadden 10/2
D: The Alpha - Dannika Dark 9/10
E: [Everly Swan] No Good Tea Goes Unpunished - Bree Baker 9/29
G: The Protector - Donna Grant 5/3
G: Girl Two: Taken - Molly Black 6/28
S: The Bone Shard Daughter - Andrea Stewart 10/28
✔️29. Wicked witch carrots
W: The Winter King - C.L. Wilson 4/23
I: Invisible Born - Lucia Ashta 8/23
C: The Body at Blackwell Lake - A.M. Caplan 6/29
K: Cold Blooded Liar - Karen Rose 9/13
E: [Emory Blackwood] Spells for Forgetting - Adrienne Young 9/2
D: Unseen - Jana Deleon 9/20
W: A Lady Can Never Be Too Curious - Mary Wine 6/12
I: Invisible Bound - Lucia Ashta 8/23
T: Two Cabins, One Lake - Shaye Marlow 6/29
C: The Chosen of the Manifold - Kyle West 7/7
H: Here and Then - Linda Lael Miller 7/23
C: Charmed and Dangerous - Lindsay Buroker 7/9
A: Angels Falling - Harriet Carlton 8/11
R: Desperation in Death - J.D. Robb 6/9
R: Dragon Riders of Osnen: Episodes 7-10 - Richard Fierce 6/10
O: The September House - Carissa Orlando 11/6
T: Too Late - Rylie Dark 7/21
S: Swamp Spirits - Jana Deleon 10/19
✔️30. Zombie zucchini sticks
Z: Consumed - Rebecca Zanetti 10/18
O: [Otto Ernst] Night of the Witch - Sara Raasch & Beth Revis 10/14
M: Mint Murder - Rosie A. Point 8/21
B: The Becoming - Nora Roberts 8/6
I: Invisible Rider - Lucia Ashta 8/24
E: [Elemental Trilogy #1]The Burning Sky - Sherry Thomas 10/15
Z: Song of Silver, Flame Like Night - Amélie Wen Zhao 1/28
U: Impulse Control - Amanda Usen 6/21
C: Vanishing Edge - Claire Kells 7/23
C: Cold Midnight - Joyce Lamb 7/28
H: Highlander's Desire - Joanne Wadsworth 10/25
I: Sweep with Me - Ilona Andrews 10/10
N: Never Too Much - Lori Foster 6/18
I: Ice Like Fire - Sara Raasch 10/20
S: Rebel Hard - Nalini Singh 10/31
T: A Queen of Thieves & Chaos - K.A. Tucker 9/26
I: Imaginary Numbers - Seanan McGuire 10/25
C: The Mahogany Ship - Christopher Cartwright 7/29
K: The Burning God - R.F. Kuang 7/19
S: Chasm - Stacey McEwan 10/21
Barbara's Challenges & Reading Lists
Books mentioned in this topic
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Duration: February 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
READ: 20/20
✔ Blushing Lady
🍹 1. Read a book with a pink cover OR where a grapefruit is eaten OR with the letters PAMA (in any order) in the title.
The Laughing Policeman - Elizabeth J. Brown 4/3
✔ Pama Martini
🍹 2. Read a book where a character drinks a martini OR published after 2006 (tell us when) OR that can be described as uncomplicated.
Sweet Trouble - Susan Mallery (pub Sep 1, 2008) 2/10
✔ Patrón Pomegranate
🍹 3. Read a book with punctuation in the title OR with a cookout or picnic in the story OR where a cocktail is mixed.
River of Darkness - Rennie Airth 2/20
(I thought we'd have a picnic), p116
✔ Pomegranate Margarita
🍹 4. Read a book with an older character OR where some passion occurs OR with an oak (tan) cover (show cover).
The Pearl Savage - Tamara Rose Blodgett (hero & heroine) 2/13
✔ Pomegranate Champagne Punch
🍹 5. Read a book where champagne is consumed OR with a New Year's party in the story OR a book that may be called a crowd favorite (your interpretation).
The Ladies of the Secret Circus - Constance Sayers 2/15
(Emile ordered two glasses of champagne), p143
✔ Saints and Strangers
🍹 6. Read a book with an elegant character OR where the MC meets a "stranger" OR with the word AND in the title.
Lies, Damned Lies, and History - Jodi Taylor 2/22
✔ Pomegranate Poinsettia
🍹 7. Read a book with a poinsettia on the cover OR set in a location that begins with a letter in ORANGE OR with a twist in the story.
Found in the Lost - Tarina Deaton (Guatemala) 2/21
✔ Spiced Pomegranate Martini
🍹 8. Read a book with a word in the title that ends in -ed OR a book you find interesting OR where a character gets tired of something - tell us what.
Shattered at Sea - Cheryl Hollon 2/4
✔ Pama Ginger-tini
🍹 9. Read a book with a character that is sweet, sour or spicy OR where the MC's first name begins with a letter in GINGER OR by a favorite author.
Murder at St Margaret - Lynn Morrison (Natalie) 2/15
✔ Pomegranate Gin Fizz
🍹 10. Read a book with a cover that represents a warm day (show cover) OR where a character works with herbs OR where you find the letters GIN (in any order) in the author's name.
Moon Craving - Lucy Monroe (heroine) 2/18
✔ Belmont Jewel
🍹 11. Read a book set in Kentucky OR where a small party is held OR where someone attends a horse race.
Music Man - K.L. Montgomery 2/19
(a small celebration for winning a music competition)
✔ Pomegranate Grapefruit Frosé
🍹 12. Read a book set in the summer OR where a frozen drink is enjoyed OR where a character needs to cool down.
Luck and Last Resorts - Sarah Grunder Ruiz 2/7
✔ Mrs. Claus' Wildside Punch
🍹 13. Read a book set around Christmas OR where punch is served OR whose title contains the abbreviation MRS.
Aunt Dimity and the Heart of Gold - Nancy Atherton 3/7
(a cut-glass bowl brimming with the potent punch Derek concocted), p19
✔ Winter Warmer Mulled Sangria
🍹 14. Read a book set in winter OR with a 3 in the page count (share page#) OR where a character drinks a warm drink.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time - Mark Haddon 2/26
(MC likes a warm raspberry milkshake)
✔ Pine-Infused Christmas Mimosa
🍹 15. Read a book with a pine on the cover (show cover) OR where a character enjoys a mimosa OR whose title begins with P.
Partners in Lime - Bree Baker 3/23
✔ Red Carpet
🍹 16. Read a book with a red carpet on the cover (show cover) OR where a person has a lovely dinner companion OR an aperitif is consumed.
Saved by a Dragon - Lauren Lively (hero on date with heroine) 2/24
✔ Blushing Rose
🍹 17. Read a Romance OR a book set around Valentine's Day OR with a rose on the cover (show cover).
Dark Sentinel - Christine Feehan 2/8
✔ For the Record
🍹 18. Read a book where cider is consumed OR with the author's initials found in GRENADINE OR where you find the words "for the record" in the text
Buffalo Jump Blues - Keith McCafferty 2/16
(the pot calling the kettle black, for the record), p204
✔ American Dream
🍹 19. Read a book with a crafty character OR where the Fourth of July is celebrated OR with white stars on the cover (show cover).
Grumpy Cowboy - Elana Johnson 3/29
(heroine owns a chocolate shop and is very craft with her creations)
✔ Pomegranate Hula Breeze Cocktail
🍹 20. Read a book set in Hawaii OR where you have a sweet or bitter character OR with toes on the cover (show cover).
Hokuloa Road - Elizabeth Hand 2/27
CHALLENGE COMPLETE