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Author: Jenn Faulk
Title: Christmas Surprises
Task 1: Read a book with a Christmas tree on the cover
Page count: 172
Pages read this segment: 172
Date finished: 12-30-18
Rating 3 stars
Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Title: Sheperds Abiding
Author: Jan Karon
Task #3: Read a book with a wreath on the cover.
Page Count: 304
Pages read during this challenge segment: 285
Date finished: 12-30-18
Author: Janette Oke
Title: Winter is not Forever
Page Count: 218
Pages read during this challenge segment: 218
Date finished: 12-30-2018
Read by: Lilian
Title: Decree
Author: Tricia Mingerink
Task #5: Read a book with a red and/or green cover.
Pages: 327 pages
Pages read during this challenge segment: 327
Rating: 4 stars
Date finished: 12-23-18
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Title: Dare
Author: Tricia Mingerink
Task 4: Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover or in the title.
Pages: 340
Pages read during this challenge segment: 340
Rating: 4 stars
Date Finished: 12-13-2018
Lilian wrote: "@Melanie, oops, sorry! I didn't realize Karis already added them for me. Thanks, Karis! :)"No, that's fine. I just deleted my extra post for Dare, so you're good!
I wasn't sure if you would get my message before tomorrow.
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(last edited Jan 01, 2019 10:44PM)
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Round Two Has Ended
Christmas
December 10th-December 30th
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1. Read a book with a Christmas tree on the cover.
-Karis | One Enchanted Christmas by Melissa Tagg | 160
-Dawn | Christmas Surprises by Jenn Faulk | 172
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2. Read a book with a baby on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Baby Island by Carol Ryrie Brink | 160
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3. Read a book with a wreath on the cover.
-Karis | Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon | 285
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4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Winter Cottage by Carol Ryrie Brink | 178
-Dawn | The Lieutenant's Bargain (Fort Reno, #2) by Regina Jennings | 352
-Lillian | Dare (The Blades of Acktar #1) by Tricia Mingerink | 340
5. Read a book with red and/or green cover (i.e. when you see the cover, you think "red" and/or "green". I'm leaving this up to each individual person's interpretation).
-Karis | Lacy (Ilyon Chronicles, #5.5) by Jaye L. Knight | 112
-Dawn | The Lady Chapel The Owen Archer Series - Book Two by Candace Robb | 322
-Lillian | Decree (The Blades of Acktar #5) by Tricia Mingerink | 327
6. Read a book with presents/gifts on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock | 304
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7. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: C,H,R,I,S,T,M,A.
-Dawn | Searching for You (Orphan Train, #3) by Jody Hedlund | 384
-Karis | A Thousand Perfect Notes by C.G. Drews | 288
-Lillian | The Coffee Club Mysteries: 6 Whodunits Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas | 112
8. Read a book with a sleigh on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Winter is Not Forever (Seasons of the Heart, #3) by Janette Oke | 218
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9. Read a book published in December.
-Lillian | Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #1) by Nancy Mehl | 336
-Karis | Bitter Winter (Ilyon Chronicles, #5) by Jaye L. Knight | 241
-Dawn | Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #1) by Nancy Mehl | 336
10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Karis | Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1) by Shannon Hale | 314
-Lillian | Deliver | 432
-Dawn | Code of Valor (Blue Justice #3) by Lynette Eason | 336
Task points: 42
Page points: 111
Total points: 153
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Christmas
December 10th-December 30th
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1. Read a book with a Christmas tree on the cover.
-Karis | One Enchanted Christmas by Melissa Tagg | 160
-Dawn | Christmas Surprises by Jenn Faulk | 172
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2. Read a book with a baby on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Baby Island by Carol Ryrie Brink | 160
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3. Read a book with a wreath on the cover.
-Karis | Shepherds Abiding by Jan Karon | 285
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4. Read a book with snow/snowflakes on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Winter Cottage by Carol Ryrie Brink | 178
-Dawn | The Lieutenant's Bargain (Fort Reno, #2) by Regina Jennings | 352
-Lillian | Dare (The Blades of Acktar #1) by Tricia Mingerink | 340
5. Read a book with red and/or green cover (i.e. when you see the cover, you think "red" and/or "green". I'm leaving this up to each individual person's interpretation).
-Karis | Lacy (Ilyon Chronicles, #5.5) by Jaye L. Knight | 112
-Dawn | The Lady Chapel The Owen Archer Series - Book Two by Candace Robb | 322
-Lillian | Decree (The Blades of Acktar #5) by Tricia Mingerink | 327
6. Read a book with presents/gifts on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Catching Christmas by Terri Blackstock | 304
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7. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: C,H,R,I,S,T,M,A.
-Dawn | Searching for You (Orphan Train, #3) by Jody Hedlund | 384
-Karis | A Thousand Perfect Notes by C.G. Drews | 288
-Lillian | The Coffee Club Mysteries: 6 Whodunits Are Brewing in Small-Town Kansas | 112
8. Read a book with a sleigh on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Winter is Not Forever (Seasons of the Heart, #3) by Janette Oke | 218
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9. Read a book published in December.
-Lillian | Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #1) by Nancy Mehl | 336
-Karis | Bitter Winter (Ilyon Chronicles, #5) by Jaye L. Knight | 241
-Dawn | Mind Games (Kaely Quinn Profiler, #1) by Nancy Mehl | 336
10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Karis | Princess Academy (Princess Academy, #1) by Shannon Hale | 314
-Lillian | Deliver | 432
-Dawn | Code of Valor (Blue Justice #3) by Lynette Eason | 336
Task points: 42
Page points: 111
Total points: 153
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Melanie, ✞Moderator, Avid Reader, & Blogger ✞
(last edited Jan 01, 2019 10:47PM)
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Final Round Ends January 20th!
New Years
December 31st-January 20th
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1. Read a new book (i.e. published in 2018/2019)
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
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5. Read a book with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any hot beverage on the cover or in the title.
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6. Read a book set in New York.
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7. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
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8. Read a book by a new-to-you author.
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9. Read a book that is first in its series.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 42
Page points: 111
Total points: 153
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New Years
December 31st-January 20th
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1. Read a new book (i.e. published in 2018/2019)
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
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4. Read a book with fireworks or fire on the cover or in the title.
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5. Read a book with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any hot beverage on the cover or in the title.
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8. Read a book by a new-to-you author.
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9. Read a book that is first in its series.
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
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Task points: 42
Page points: 111
Total points: 153
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Title: A Time To Die
Author: Nadine Brandes
Task 7: Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Pages: 389
Pages read during this challenge segment: 389
Rating: 5 stars
Date Finished: 1/3/19
Final Round
A Time to Die (Out of Time, #1) by Nadine Brandes
Title: Never Vie for a Viscount
Author: Regina Scott
Task 7: Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Pages: 242
Pages read during this challenge segment: 242
Rating: 4 stars
Date Finished: 1/4/19
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Wait, am I missing something, or do we have a new team member (Brittany)? xD
Title: A Time To Rise
Author: Nadine Brandes
Task 10: Freebie
Pages: 400
Pages read during this challenge segment: 400
Rating: 5 stars
Date Finished: 1/4/19
Title: We Hope for Better Things
Author: Erin Bartles
Task 1: Read a new book (2018/2019)
Pages: 400
Pages read during this segment: 400
Rating: 5 stars
Date finished: 1/6/19
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Title: Double Shot
Author: Erynn Mangum
Task 5: Read a book with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any hot beverage on the cover or in the title.
Pages: 285
Pages read during this challenge segment: 285
Rating: 4 stars
Date Finished: 1/7/19
Title: Phantoms
Author: Denver Evans
Task #1 Read a new book (i.e. published in 2018/2019).
Pages: 178
Pages read during this challenge segment: 178
Rating: 4.5 stars
Date finished: 01-08-19
Title: Finding Fireflies
Author: A. C. Williams
Task #8: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
Pages: 335
Pages read during this challenge segment: 335
Rating: 3.5 stars
Date finished: 01-08-19
Title: Gone-Away Lake
Author: Elizabeth Enright
Task #6: Read a book set in New York
Pages: 256
Pages read during this challenge segment: 256
Rating: 4. 5 stars
Date finished: 01-09-2019
Title: If I Run
Author: Terri Blackstock
Task 9. Read a book that is first in its series.
Pages: 302
Pages read during this challenge segment: 302
Rating: 5 stars
Date finished: 01-09-2019
Title: If I'm Found
Author: Terri Blackstock
Task #10: Freebie
Pages: 359
Pages read during this challenge segment: 359
Rating: 4 stars
Date finished: 01-09-2019
Title - Bound Heart
Author - Laura Frantz
Task 4 - Read a book with a dress on the cover
Pages - 411
Pages read during this segment - 411
Date finished - 1/8/19
Rating - 5 stars
Review - https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Title - A Love to Behold
Author - Sharlene MacLaren
Task 2- Read a book published in January.
Pages - 336
Pages read during this segment - 336
Date finished - 1/10/19
Rating - 5 stars
Title: Snow and Rose
Author: Emily Winfield Martin
Task #7. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
Pages: 205
Pages read during this challenge segment: 205
Date Finished: 01-11-2019
Final Round Ends January 20th!
New Years
December 31st-January 20th
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1. Read a new book (i.e. published in 2018/2019)
-Dawn | We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels| 400
-Karis | Phantoms (Shallows, #2) by Denver Evans|178
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2. Read a book published in January.
-Lillian | A Love to Behold by Sharlene MacLaren | 336
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
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4. Read a book with fireworks or fire on the cover or in the title.
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5. Read a book with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any hot beverage on the cover or in the title.
- Lillian | Double Shot (Maya Davis, #3) by Erynn Mangum| 285
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6. Read a book set in New York.
-Karis | Gone-Away Lake (Gone-Away Lake, #1) by Elizabeth Enright | 256
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7. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
-Lillian | A Time to Die (Out of Time, #1) by Nadine Brandes | 389
-Dawn | A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz| 411
-Karis | Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin| 205
8. Read a book by a new-to-you author.
-Lillian | Finding Fireflies by A.C. Williams | 335
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9. Read a book that is first in its series.
-Karis | If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock|302
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Lillian | A Time to Rise (Out of Time, #3) by Nadine Brandes| 400
-Karis | If I'm Found (If I Run #2) by Terri Blackstock | 359
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Task points: 54
Page points: 145
Total points: 199
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New Years
December 31st-January 20th
-Tasks-
1. Read a new book (i.e. published in 2018/2019)
-Dawn | We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels| 400
-Karis | Phantoms (Shallows, #2) by Denver Evans|178
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2. Read a book published in January.
-Lillian | A Love to Behold by Sharlene MacLaren | 336
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
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4. Read a book with fireworks or fire on the cover or in the title.
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5. Read a book with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any hot beverage on the cover or in the title.
- Lillian | Double Shot (Maya Davis, #3) by Erynn Mangum| 285
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6. Read a book set in New York.
-Karis | Gone-Away Lake (Gone-Away Lake, #1) by Elizabeth Enright | 256
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7. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
-Lillian | A Time to Die (Out of Time, #1) by Nadine Brandes | 389
-Dawn | A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz| 411
-Karis | Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin| 205
8. Read a book by a new-to-you author.
-Lillian | Finding Fireflies by A.C. Williams | 335
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9. Read a book that is first in its series.
-Karis | If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock|302
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10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Lillian | A Time to Rise (Out of Time, #3) by Nadine Brandes| 400
-Karis | If I'm Found (If I Run #2) by Terri Blackstock | 359
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Task points: 54
Page points: 145
Total points: 199
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Title: Unblemished
Author: Sara Ella
Task #8: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
Pages: 352
Pages read during this challenge segment: 352
Rating: 2.5 stars
Date finished: 01-12-19
Title: Resistance
Author: Jaye L. Knight
Task #9: Read a book that is first in its series.
Pages: 524
Pages read during this challenge segment: 524
Rating: 5 stars
Date finished: 01-12-19
Title: A Place to Belong
Author: Melissa Tagg
Task #3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
Pages: 135
Pages read during this challenge segment: 135
Date finished: 01-12-2019
Title: Retrieve
Author: Sarah Addison-Fox
Task 3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
Pages: 170
Pages read during this segment: 170
Date finished: 1/1/19
Title: Love and the Sea and Everything in Between
Author: Brian McBride
Task 1: read a new book (pub. 2018/19)
Pages: 257
Pages read during this segment: 257
Date finished: 1/8/19
Title: Exiles
Author: Jaye L. Knight
Task #4. Read a book with fireworks or fire on the cover or in the title.
Pages: 532
Pages read during this segment: 532
Date finished: 01-19-2019
Rating: 5 stars
Title: The Burning Bridge
Author: John Flanagan
Task #4. Read a book with fireworks or fire on the cover or in the title.
Pages: 262
Pages read during this segment: 262
Date finished: 01-19-2019
Rating: 5 stars
Title - Serpent
Author- Clive Cussler
Task 8- read a book by a new to me author
Pages- 564
Pages read this segment- 564
Date finished- 1/4/19
Rating- 4 stars
Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Title- The Curse of Misty Wayfair
Author- Jamie Jo Wright
Task 2- read a book published in January
Pages- 352
Pages read this segment- 352
Date finished- 1/9/19
Rating 4 stars
Title - Dangerous Illusions
Author- Irene Hannon
Task 9- read a book that is first in the series
Pages - 352
Pages read this segment- 352
Date finished- 1/10/19
Rating 4 stars
Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Title - Life After
Author - Katie Ganshert
Task 10- freebie
Pages- 352
Pages read this segment- 352
Date finished- 1/15/19
Rating 5 stars
Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Title- The Lightning Thief
Author- Rick Riordan
Task 6- read a book set in New York
Pages- 375
Pages read this segment- 375
Date finished- 1/18/19
Rating 5 stars
Title- The Battle of the Labyrinth
Author - Rick Riordan
Task 4- read a book with fire/fireworks in the title or on the cover
Pages -361
Pages read this segment- 361
Date finished- 1/20/19
Rating 5 stars
Final Round Ends January 20th!
New Years
December 31st-January 20th
-Tasks-
1. Read a new book (i.e. published in 2018/2019)
-Dawn | We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels| 400
-Karis | Phantoms (Shallows, #2) by Denver Evans|178
-Lillian | Love and the Sea and Everything in Between by Brian McBride | 257
2. Read a book published in January.
-Lillian | A Love to Behold by Sharlene MacLaren | 336
-Dawn | The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright | 352
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
-Karis | A Place to Belong (Maple Valley) by Melissa Tagg | 135
-Lillian | Retrieve (The Stormers Trilogy, #1) by Sarah Addison-Fox | 170
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4. Read a book with fireworks or fire on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Exiles (Ilyon Chronicles #4) by Jaye L. Knight | 532
-Lillian | The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice, #2) by John Flanagan | 262
-Dawn | The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) by Rick Riordan | 365
5. Read a book with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any hot beverage on the cover or in the title.
- Lillian | Double Shot (Maya Davis, #3) by Erynn Mangum| 285
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6. Read a book set in New York.
-Karis | Gone-Away Lake (Gone-Away Lake, #1) by Elizabeth Enright | 256
-Dawn | The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan | 375
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7. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
-Lillian | A Time to Die (Out of Time, #1) by Nadine Brandes | 389
-Dawn | A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz| 411
-Karis | Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin| 205
8. Read a book by a new-to-you author.
-Karis | Finding Fireflies by A.C. Williams | 335
-Lillian | Unblemished (Unblemished #1) by Sara Ella | 352
-Dawn | Serpent (NUMA Files, #1) by Clive Cussler | 564
9. Read a book that is first in its series.
-Karis | If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock|302
-Lillian | Resistance (Ilyon Chronicles, #1) by Jaye L. Knight | 524
-Dawn | Dangerous Illusions (Code of Honor #1) by Irene Hannon | 352
10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Lillian | A Time to Rise (Out of Time, #3) by Nadine Brandes| 400
-Karis | If I'm Found (If I Run #2) by Terri Blackstock | 359
-Dawn | Life After by Katie Ganshert | 352
Task points: 67
Page points: 184
Total points: 251
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New Years
December 31st-January 20th
-Tasks-
1. Read a new book (i.e. published in 2018/2019)
-Dawn | We Hope for Better Things by Erin Bartels| 400
-Karis | Phantoms (Shallows, #2) by Denver Evans|178
-Lillian | Love and the Sea and Everything in Between by Brian McBride | 257
2. Read a book published in January.
-Lillian | A Love to Behold by Sharlene MacLaren | 336
-Dawn | The Curse of Misty Wayfair by Jaime Jo Wright | 352
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3. Read a book that starts with one of these letters: N,E,W,Y,A,R.
-Karis | A Place to Belong (Maple Valley) by Melissa Tagg | 135
-Lillian | Retrieve (The Stormers Trilogy, #1) by Sarah Addison-Fox | 170
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4. Read a book with fireworks or fire on the cover or in the title.
-Karis | Exiles (Ilyon Chronicles #4) by Jaye L. Knight | 532
-Lillian | The Burning Bridge (Ranger's Apprentice, #2) by John Flanagan | 262
-Dawn | The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) by Rick Riordan | 365
5. Read a book with tea, coffee, hot chocolate, or any hot beverage on the cover or in the title.
- Lillian | Double Shot (Maya Davis, #3) by Erynn Mangum| 285
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6. Read a book set in New York.
-Karis | Gone-Away Lake (Gone-Away Lake, #1) by Elizabeth Enright | 256
-Dawn | The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan | 375
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7. Read a book with a dress on the cover.
-Lillian | A Time to Die (Out of Time, #1) by Nadine Brandes | 389
-Dawn | A Bound Heart by Laura Frantz| 411
-Karis | Snow & Rose by Emily Winfield Martin| 205
8. Read a book by a new-to-you author.
-Karis | Finding Fireflies by A.C. Williams | 335
-Lillian | Unblemished (Unblemished #1) by Sara Ella | 352
-Dawn | Serpent (NUMA Files, #1) by Clive Cussler | 564
9. Read a book that is first in its series.
-Karis | If I Run (If I Run, #1) by Terri Blackstock|302
-Lillian | Resistance (Ilyon Chronicles, #1) by Jaye L. Knight | 524
-Dawn | Dangerous Illusions (Code of Honor #1) by Irene Hannon | 352
10. FREEBIE ( read any book you want )
-Lillian | A Time to Rise (Out of Time, #3) by Nadine Brandes| 400
-Karis | If I'm Found (If I Run #2) by Terri Blackstock | 359
-Dawn | Life After by Katie Ganshert | 352
Task points: 67
Page points: 184
Total points: 251
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Battle of the Labyrinth (other topics)The Lightning Thief (other topics)
Life After (other topics)
Dangerous Illusions (other topics)
The Curse of Misty Wayfair (other topics)
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Title: Code of Valor
Author: Lynette Eason
Task 10: Freebie
Page count: 336
Pages read this segment: 336
Date finished: 12-28-18
Rating 4 stars
Review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...