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BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
8/8
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Tattooed Person on cover
Rough Skye Warren 1/31/19
2. Button Tree
Tree on cover
Field of Bones J.A. Jance 1/14/19
3. London Pop Art
Cityscape on cover
Family Jewels Stuart Woods 1/23/19
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Author's 1st name begins with M
Luna and the Lie Mariana Zapata 2/22/19
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Book Title is the same as artist's first name
Lee Sydney Landon 1/19/19
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Cowboy on cover
Bad News Cowboy Maisey Yates 1/2/19
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Lantern on cover
Carpe Corpus Rachel Caine 2/13/19
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Window on cover
Nightflyers George R.R. Martin 1/14/19
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
8/8
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Tattooed Person on cover
Rough Skye Warren 1/31/19 2. Button Tree
Tree on cover
Field of Bones J.A. Jance 1/14/19 3. London Pop Art
Cityscape on cover
Family Jewels Stuart Woods 1/23/19 4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Author's 1st name begins with M
Luna and the Lie Mariana Zapata 2/22/19
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Book Title is the same as artist's first name
Lee Sydney Landon 1/19/19
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Cowboy on cover
Bad News Cowboy Maisey Yates 1/2/197. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Lantern on cover
Carpe Corpus Rachel Caine 2/13/198. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Window on cover
Nightflyers George R.R. Martin 1/14/19
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
5/24
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn 4/15/19 (Seth is a tatoo artist)
2. Button Tree
Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr 4/24/19 (trees on the cover)3. London Pop Art
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn 3/31/19 (set in London
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
The Big Kahuna by Janet Evanovich 6/11/19 (published in May 2019)
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Happy Pants Cafe by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 3/31/19 (set in a cafe)
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
0/24
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
2. Button Tree
3. London Pop Art
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: 24/24
Current level: Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019How it relates: Woman in bra on the cover.
The Silver Dream by Neil Gaiman– 02/05/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the first word of the title (NG).
Sunstone Vol. 4 by Stjepan Šejić – 02/17/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
2. Button Tree
The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin – 01/14/2019How it relates: Blue colored cover
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold – 02/07/2019How it relates: Blue colored cover
Brief Lives by Anita Brookner – 03/06/2019Title starts with the same letter (B)
3. London Pop Art
Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere by Mike Carey – 01/23/2019How it relates: Set in London.
The Last Temptation by Neil Gaiman – 2/13/2019How it relates: Collage on the cover.
Lucifer, Vol. 1: Devil in the Gateway by Mike Carey – 02/24/2019How it relates: Lucifer is a (fallen) angel.
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
KIN by Kealan Patrick Burke – 01/05/2019How it relates: House on the cover.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 02/12/2019How it relates: It rains throughout the story.
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi – 02/23/2019How it relates: Ivy-like plants on the cover/painting.
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
Unorthodox Therapy by Lilah E. Noir – 02/03/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen – 02/19/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Interworld by Neil Gaiman – 01/02/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the title (N.G.)
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Sara Richardson – 02/08/2019How it relates: Cowboy on the cover.
Eternity's Wheel by Neil Gaiman, Michael Reaves and Mallory Reaves – 02/28/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the title (N.G.)
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Condemn Me Not: Accused of Witchcraft by Heather B. Moore – 01/08/2019How it relates: Lantern on the cover.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman – 01/24/2019How it relates: Ship/boat on the cover.
The Littlest Pirate King by David B. and Pierre Mac Orlan – 02/06/2019How it relates: Skeletons aboard a ship on the cover.
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
The Stranded by Hugh Howey – 01/07/2019How it relates: Author/artist last name starts with the same letter (H).
Chocolate Kisses by Judith Arnold – 02/10/2019How it relates: Titles with the same letter (C).
Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood – 03/18/2019How it relates: Titles with the same letter (C).
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
Completed: 4/24
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Curtsies & Conspiracies, Gail Carriger, 13.01.2019 - woman on the cover
2. Button Tree
3. London Pop Art
The Improbability of Love, Hannah Mary Rothschild, 13.01.2019 - set in London
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
In the Land of the Long White Cloud, Sarah Lark, 03.01.2019 - outside scene on the cover
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
The Accidentals, Sarina Bowen, 17.01.2019 - music instrument on the cover
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
Completed: 0/24
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
2. Button Tree
3. London Pop Art
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Welcome Banshee, Ferenc, Rina and Claire!
@Banshee - He is an amazing artist! http://www.alexanderjansson.com/
@Banshee - He is an amazing artist! http://www.alexanderjansson.com/
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Progress 16/16 CHALLENGE COMPLETE 4/18/2019
~The Art~
✎✎1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Dandelion Fire 2/25/2019 {a character has an intricate design imprinted onto his stomach}
4/18/2019 {horseshoe tattoo/horse}✎✎2. Button Tree
The Lions of Little Rock 1/25/2019 {There are two important scenes in the book involving the characters climbing a tree.}
The Secret of the Seven Crows 2/9/2019 {a tree is an important clue in solving the mystery}
✎✎3. London Pop Art
Underdog 1/26/2019 {character rides a bus, uses a telephone, and keeps an eye on the time}
4/6/2019 {bright colors}✎✎4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
And Then There Were None 1/30/2019 {mysterious lone house, also rain}
Remembering Mrs. Rossi 2/15/2019 {a pivotal scene takes place during a rainstorm}
✎✎5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
1/2/2019 {pretty lady in pretty dress, holding something and facing to the right}
4/10/2019 {black dress}✎✎6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
1/18/2019 {on cover: several women, little boy, reading material, weapon}The Shy Ones 1/21/2019 {main character gets a new hairdo, also 1960's}
✎✎7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander 1/4/2019 {Alexander}
The Castle of Llyr 1/6/2019 {characters take a nighttime boat trip to a small island with spooky castle}
✎✎8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Alida's Song 2/17/2019 {character plays a musical instrument}
Eddie's Menagerie by Carolyn Haywood 4/4/2019 {artist/author have same initials}
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art. Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Year of Wonders - Geraldine Brooks - 1/11/19 - cover colors & woman
Casino Royale - Ian Fleming - 3/1/19 - book is kind of “vintage” also woman on cover and similar colors
The Prisoner of Heaven - Carlos Ruiz Zafon - 5/18/19 - words on banners or ribbons
2. Button Tree
A Year on Ladybug Farm - Donna Ball - 1/16/18 - branch with flower on cover
Opal's Story - Phyllis H Moore - 2/15/19 - solitary branch with leaves as opposed to flowers
Family Tree - Susan Wiggs - 3/17/19 - TREE in title
3. London Pop Art
No Fixed Address - Susin Nielsen - 1/26/19 - orange bus/van on cover
The Rookery - Emily Organ - 4/16/19 takes place in London
Limehouse Text - Will Thomas - 4/14/19 - takes place in London
Just add Salt - Jinx Schwartz - 4/17/19 - circles on cover
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Rock Point - Carla Neggers - 1/1/19 -
cover is similar with scene edged with trees along
The Road to Bittersweet- Donna Everhart -1/19/19- story is about flood as result of excessive rains
The Shadow Year- Hannah Richell - 1/14/19 cover is scene through a window, similar to through keyhole
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
The Lost Diaries of Susanna Moodie: A Novel - Cecily Ross - 1/7/19 - lone woman in profile and flowers on cover
Anne of Avonlea - L.M. Montgomery - 2/8/19- holding bouquet on cover
Mariana - Susanna Kearsley - 4/2/19 - Woman on cover, hands prominent
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Uncommon Type: Some Stories - Tom Hanks - 1/6/19 - blue & yellow colors & 3 yellow circles
The Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth Ware - 3/2/19 -MC is a journalist
Ghostly Grave - Tonya Kappes - 5/19/19 - time spent in salon
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Just Add Water - Jinx Schwartz - 1/3/19 - lot of story about a MC living on a boat
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer - Fredrik Backman - 1/24/19 - lake and boat on cover
Voyage on the Great Titanic - Ellen Emerson White - 3/10/19 - ship on cover
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Murder in an Irish Village - Carlene O’Connor - 1/10/19 - Set in a bistro/cafe
Baker’s Secret - Stephen Kiernan - 4/21/19- MC is a baker
Baker’s Daughter - Sarah McCoy - 4/25/19 - Set in a baker/cafe
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
Completed: 0/24
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
2. Button Tree
3. London Pop Art
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Level: Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Read: 16/16 - Finished!
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Read a book featuring an unconventional woman
Lost in a Good Book (Thursday Next #2) by Jasper Fforde, read Feb 8th
Read a book with someone looking at you on the cover
by Emily Murdoch, read Apr 13th2. Button Tree
Read a book with a tree on the cover
by Amy Lane, read Apr 7thRead a book with a title that describes its cover
by Nora Roberts, read Apr 2nd3. London Pop Art
Read a book with clashing colors on the cover
by Eric Lindstrom, read May 24thRead a book where someone uses public transport
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman, read Jan 29th
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Read a book whose cover has a more interesting background than foreground
by Ruta Sepetys, read Mar 21stRead a book with a title that refers to the weather
Storm Warning by E. Lee, read Apr 30th
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Read a book originally written in Spanish
Existir Todavía by Mario Benedetti, read June 4th
Read a book with a portrait on the cover
by Zora Neale Hurston, read Feb 13th6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Read a book with an important mother-child relationship
Portrait in Death (In death #16) by J.D. Robb, read March 7th
Read a book as quick to read as a magazine
Saga, Vol. 4 by Brian K. Vaughan, read June 3rd
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Read a book with a spooky cover
by Sarah Pinborough, read Feb 22ndRead a book set on an island
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, read Jan 20th
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Read a book with a title in which each word starts with the same letter
The Terrible Tudors by Terry Deary, read Apr 4th
Read a book that reflects a part of your life
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, read Mar 5th
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
Completed: 0/24
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
*]Hearts of the MissingCarol Potenza Author 1/30
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Naomi Novik Woman on cover 1/8*
Beatriz Williams woman on the cover 1/72. Button Tree
*BlackwingEd McDonaldtitle 1/12
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3. London Pop Art
*I Owe You OneSophie Kinsella
setting is London 2/15
*The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax
Dorothy Gilman round object on the cover 2/5 *
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
*Glass HousesLouise Penny
House in the title and on the art 2/11
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Why Not TonightSusan Mallery umbrella on the cover 2/2*Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape CultureRoxane Gay author 1/10
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
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Michael Eric Dysoncolors of the cover are similar 1/31*To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Jenny Han1/31 cover is a woman*This is How It Always IsLaurie Frankel author1/22
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
*The Sun Does Shine: How I Found Life and Freedom on Death RowAnthony Ray Hinton2/15
(Title)
*The Color of MagicTerry Pratchettauthor 1/19
*The Seven SistersLucinda Riley
title 1/17
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
*The Dinner ListRebecca Serleauthor 1/24
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Tyrell Johnson trees on cover 1/9*
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
*Chocolate Chip Cookie MurderJoanne Fluke MC owns a cafe/bakery 2/5
*Death by Chocolate Cherry CheesecakeSarah Graves
murder takes place at a cafe 2/8
*Cherry Pies & Deadly Lies Darci Hannah1/24 Title
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
Completed: 19/24
Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
1.
- Completed 7th FebruaryHow it fits: Modified woman on cover and book about body modification
2.
- Completed 7th MayHow it fits: Title - skin
Button Tree
1.
- Completed 24th FebruaryHow it fits: Blue/purple flowers on cover
London Pop Art
1.
- Completed 25th JanuaryHow it fits: MPG "British Literature"
2.
- Completed 12th FebruaryHow it fits: British author
3.
- Completed 2nd MarchHow it fits: Set in England
Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
1.
- Completed 11th JanuaryHow it fits: Door leading to a secret world
2.
- Completed 21st JanuaryHow it fits: Water on the cover
3.
- Completed 5th JanuaryHow it fits: Cover very similar to the painting - looking through an archway of nature
Las Flores by Lee Bogle
1.
- Completed 23rd MarchHow it fits: Title "woman in black" - this painting is of a woman in black
2.
- Completed 27th MarchHow it fits: Single woman on the cover
3.
- Completed 12th AprilHow it fits: Book about women's issues and choices
Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
1.
- Completed 4th JanuaryHow it fits: MC is a mother
2.
- Completed 19th JuneHow it fits: Book about a mother and her young boy
Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
1.
- Completed 17th JanuaryHow it fits: MPG Horror
2.
- Completed 16th JuneHow it fits: Green/Blue Cover
3.
- Completed 24th JuneHow it fits: Cover is very similar to the painting
Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
1.
- Completed 20th FebruaryHow it fits: Male MC wants to be a musician
2.
- Completed 5th MayHow it fits: Person seen through a window on the cover
~The Art~ 21. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
2. Button Tree
3. London Pop Art
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Chalk Stick Figure: one book per art piece (8)
Water Color: two books per art piece (16)
Acrylic Paint: three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
1.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs - 1/23/2019How it fits: Characters have unique talents like circus members.
2.
Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes - 4/18/2019How it fits: MC's life is as crazy as a circus; full frontal model on cover.
3.
The Titanic Secret - Jack Steel - 1/29/2019How it fits: Title initial same as art title.
2. Button Tree
1.
In Every Moment We Are Still Alive - Tom Malmquist - 3/24/2019How it fits: Similar cover art.
2.
Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon - 1/3/2019How it fits: Similar cover art; cluster of flowers.
3.
Her Mother's Secret - Natasha Lester - 2/25/2019How it fits: Leaves on cover similar to button tree.
3. London Pop Art
1.
The Betrayal - Laura Elliot - 1/11/2019How it fits: MC moves to London.
2.
Here Comes the Sun - Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn - 1/20/2019How it fits: Bright, vibrant colours on cover.
3.
Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich - 1/25/2019How it fits: Bright, vibrant colours on cover.
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
1.
Matilda is Missing -Caroline Overington - 1/7/2019How it fits: Turned back symbolizes hiding something (as does the key hole.)
2.
The Wife Between Us - Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen - 5/5/2019How it fits: Key hole symbolizes hiding something; male MC hiding secrets.
3.
Snowblind - Ragnar Jónasson - 5/17/2019How it fits: Snow falling on cover (as rain is on art.)
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
1.
Red Lotus - Pai Kit Fai - 3/30/2019How it fits: Portrait style setting of cover model (similar to art.)
2.
The Longest Ride - Nicholas Sparks - 4/3/2019How it fits: Cover colours muted as is art.
3.
A Simple Favour - Darcey Bell - 4/5/2019How it fits: Similar colour palette, vignette edges similar to art.
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
1.
The Cry - Helen Fitzgerald - 3/17/2019How it fits:Muted colours, white background.
2.
Briar Rose - Jane Yolen - 4/21/2019How it fits: Muted colours, pop of colour.
3.
The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides - 4/29/2019How it fits: Sterile cover similar to art.
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
1.
Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia - Jean Sasson - 1/15/2019How it fits: Title begins with same letter as art.
2.
Playing Dead - Allison Brennan - 4/17/2019How it fits: Similar colour palette as art.
3.
Life or Death - Michael Robotham - 3/11/2019How it fits: Wasteland feel to cover as similar to art.
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
1.
Call After Midnight - Tess Gerritsen - 2/01/2019How it fits: Title initial same as art.
2.
Cuba - Stephen Coonts - 3/3/2019How it fits: Title initial same as art.
3.
No Turning Back - Susan Lewis - 3/16/2019How it fits: Cover appears to be spying on model (as does art.)
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
✓ Il meraviglioso vinile di Penny Lane by Giordano Criscuolo 08/01 - 10/01
There is a girl on orange background on the book cover
✓ Vox by Christina Dalcher 14/01 - 16/01
The word eletric on the picture - In the book women wear bracelets that give them electric shocks.
2. Button Tree
( Un regalo sotto la neve )
There is a tree on the cover
3. London Pop Art
( La donna di ghiaccio )
Set in London.
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
( La profezia dell'armadillo )
MC is stuck in the rain at some point.
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
✓ Poirot a Styles Court by Agatha Christie 22/01 - 23/01
Flowers turn out to be relevant during the investigation.
( Danze dall'inferno )
An enchanted bouquet is relevant in one of the stories.
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
✓ Ho chiesto rifugio al mondo by Anna Faiola 01/01 - 08/01
In the book the main character travels to Italy by boat.
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
( L'ora di punta )
MC has several meeting at cafè.
( The Art Collector of Le Marais )
MC hangs out with his BFFs and future girlfriend in a cafè
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2 COMPLETE
Duration: January 16, 2019 - July 16, 2019
Aiming for a Chalk Stick Figure but managed to find 3 books for each piece of art Read 24 /8
Goal: Read a book(s) that links to each piece of art.
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
The Marriage of Opposites – Alice Hoffman – 08.03.19 – a single lady on the cover
The Corset– Laura Purcell – 12.01.19 – a feather on the cover
An April Shroud – Reginald Hill – 05.02.19 – a rose on the cover
2. Button Tree
The Memory – Lucy Dawson – 09.02.19 – lots of blue on the cover The Memory
The Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown – 17.01.19 – authors initials are in the title The Witchfinder's Sister
Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18.01.19 – plants on the coverGiovanni's Room
3. London Pop Art
Colourful cover: Small Great Things – Jodi Picoult - 03.02.19
Lots of colours on the cover - A Spark Of Light – Jodi Picoult – 04.03.19A Spark of Light
The Crow Girl – Erik Axl Sund – 28.01.19 – part of the story takes place at a fair and on a ferris wheel The Crow Girl
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
The Town – Shaun Prescott – 14.01.19 – similar cut out coverThe Town
A house on the cover - Black Sheep - Georgette Heyer – 24.02.19Black Sheep
A Cold Season – Alison Littlewood – 04.03.19 – a splash of colour on cover A Cold Season
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Single women on cover
Becoming – Michelle Obama -16.03.19Becoming
The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19 The Sealwoman's Gift
- Authors initials are in the title of the art - Black Beauty – Anna Sewell 01.03.19 Black Beauty
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Author initials in title of artwork
Three Sisters, Three Queens – Philippa Gregory – 04.01.19Three Sisters, Three Queens
Author initials in title of artwork
Lost In The Jungle – Yossi Ghinsberg – 29.01.19 Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival
Author initials in title of artwork
Saints Of The Shadow Bible – Ian Rankin – 14.01.19 Saints of the Shadow Bible
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Strange light on cover – The Night Stalker – Clare Donoghue – 21.02.19 The Night Stalker
Boat on cover - She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie – 13.02.19 She's Leaving Home
Dracula – Bram Stoker – Audio – 14.03.19 – looks like a place Dracula would live Dracula
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Both these books are set in café / restaurants
A Dash Of Love – Liz Isaacson 22.02.19 A Dash Of Love
Sugar And Spice And All Those Lies – Evy Journey – 24.02.19 Sugar and Spice and All Those Lies
Starts with same initials as does title of the artwork - Mystery Mile – Margery Allingham 14.02.19 Mystery Mile
Duration: January 16, 2019 - July 16, 2019
Aiming for a Chalk Stick Figure but managed to find 3 books for each piece of art Read 24 /8
Goal: Read a book(s) that links to each piece of art.
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
The Marriage of Opposites – Alice Hoffman – 08.03.19 – a single lady on the cover
The Corset– Laura Purcell – 12.01.19 – a feather on the cover
An April Shroud – Reginald Hill – 05.02.19 – a rose on the cover
2. Button Tree
The Memory – Lucy Dawson – 09.02.19 – lots of blue on the cover The Memory
The Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown – 17.01.19 – authors initials are in the title The Witchfinder's Sister
Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18.01.19 – plants on the coverGiovanni's Room
3. London Pop Art
Colourful cover: Small Great Things – Jodi Picoult - 03.02.19
Lots of colours on the cover - A Spark Of Light – Jodi Picoult – 04.03.19A Spark of Light
The Crow Girl – Erik Axl Sund – 28.01.19 – part of the story takes place at a fair and on a ferris wheel The Crow Girl
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
The Town – Shaun Prescott – 14.01.19 – similar cut out coverThe Town
A house on the cover - Black Sheep - Georgette Heyer – 24.02.19Black Sheep
A Cold Season – Alison Littlewood – 04.03.19 – a splash of colour on cover A Cold Season
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Single women on cover
Becoming – Michelle Obama -16.03.19Becoming
The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19 The Sealwoman's Gift
- Authors initials are in the title of the art - Black Beauty – Anna Sewell 01.03.19 Black Beauty
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Author initials in title of artwork
Three Sisters, Three Queens – Philippa Gregory – 04.01.19Three Sisters, Three Queens
Author initials in title of artwork
Lost In The Jungle – Yossi Ghinsberg – 29.01.19 Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival
Author initials in title of artwork
Saints Of The Shadow Bible – Ian Rankin – 14.01.19 Saints of the Shadow Bible
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Strange light on cover – The Night Stalker – Clare Donoghue – 21.02.19 The Night Stalker
Boat on cover - She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie – 13.02.19 She's Leaving Home
Dracula – Bram Stoker – Audio – 14.03.19 – looks like a place Dracula would live Dracula
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Both these books are set in café / restaurants
A Dash Of Love – Liz Isaacson 22.02.19 A Dash Of Love
Sugar And Spice And All Those Lies – Evy Journey – 24.02.19 Sugar and Spice and All Those Lies
Starts with same initials as does title of the artwork - Mystery Mile – Margery Allingham 14.02.19 Mystery Mile
FINISHED
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
8/8
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Tattooed Person on cover
Rough Skye Warren 1/31/19
2. Button Tree
Tree on cover
Field of Bones J.A. Jance 1/14/19
3. London Pop Art
Cityscape on cover
Family Jewels Stuart Woods 1/23/19
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Author's 1st name begins with M
Luna and the Lie Mariana Zapata 2/22/19
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Book Title is the same as artist's first name
Lee Sydney Landon 1/19/19
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Cowboy on cover
Bad News Cowboy Maisey Yates 1/2/19
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Lantern on cover
Carpe Corpus Rachel Caine 2/13/19
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Window on cover
Nightflyers George R.R. Martin 1/14/19
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
8/8
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Tattooed Person on cover
Rough Skye Warren 1/31/19 2. Button Tree
Tree on cover
Field of Bones J.A. Jance 1/14/19 3. London Pop Art
Cityscape on cover
Family Jewels Stuart Woods 1/23/19 4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Author's 1st name begins with M
Luna and the Lie Mariana Zapata 2/22/19
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Book Title is the same as artist's first name
Lee Sydney Landon 1/19/19
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Cowboy on cover
Bad News Cowboy Maisey Yates 1/2/197. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Lantern on cover
Carpe Corpus Rachel Caine 2/13/198. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Window on cover
Nightflyers George R.R. Martin 1/14/19
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2 COMPLETE
Duration: January 16, 2019 - July 16, 2019
Aiming for a Chalk Stick Figure but managed to find 3 books for each piece of art Read 24 /8
Goal: Read a book(s) that links to each piece of art.
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
The Marriage of Opposites – Alice Hoffman – 08.03.19 – a single lady on the cover
The Corset– Laura Purcell – 12.01.19 – a feather on the cover
An April Shroud – Reginald Hill – 05.02.19 – a rose on the cover
2. Button Tree
The Memory – Lucy Dawson – 09.02.19 – lots of blue on the cover The Memory
The Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown – 17.01.19 – authors initials are in the title The Witchfinder's Sister
Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18.01.19 – plants on the coverGiovanni's Room
3. London Pop Art
Colourful cover: Small Great Things – Jodi Picoult - 03.02.19
Lots of colours on the cover - A Spark Of Light – Jodi Picoult – 04.03.19A Spark of Light
The Crow Girl – Erik Axl Sund – 28.01.19 – part of the story takes place at a fair and on a ferris wheel The Crow Girl
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
The Town – Shaun Prescott – 14.01.19 – similar cut out coverThe Town
A house on the cover - Black Sheep - Georgette Heyer – 24.02.19Black Sheep
A Cold Season – Alison Littlewood – 04.03.19 – a splash of colour on cover A Cold Season
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Single women on cover
Becoming – Michelle Obama -16.03.19Becoming
The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19 The Sealwoman's Gift
- Authors initials are in the title of the art - Black Beauty – Anna Sewell 01.03.19 Black Beauty
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Author initials in title of artwork
Three Sisters, Three Queens – Philippa Gregory – 04.01.19Three Sisters, Three Queens
Author initials in title of artwork
Lost In The Jungle – Yossi Ghinsberg – 29.01.19 Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival
Author initials in title of artwork
Saints Of The Shadow Bible – Ian Rankin – 14.01.19 Saints of the Shadow Bible
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Strange light on cover – The Night Stalker – Clare Donoghue – 21.02.19 The Night Stalker
Boat on cover - She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie – 13.02.19 She's Leaving Home
Dracula – Bram Stoker – Audio – 14.03.19 – looks like a place Dracula would live Dracula
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Both these books are set in café / restaurants
A Dash Of Love – Liz Isaacson 22.02.19 A Dash Of Love
Sugar And Spice And All Those Lies – Evy Journey – 24.02.19 Sugar and Spice and All Those Lies
Starts with same initials as does title of the artwork - Mystery Mile – Margery Allingham 14.02.19 Mystery Mile
Duration: January 16, 2019 - July 16, 2019
Aiming for a Chalk Stick Figure but managed to find 3 books for each piece of art Read 24 /8
Goal: Read a book(s) that links to each piece of art.
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
The Marriage of Opposites – Alice Hoffman – 08.03.19 – a single lady on the cover
The Corset– Laura Purcell – 12.01.19 – a feather on the cover
An April Shroud – Reginald Hill – 05.02.19 – a rose on the cover
2. Button Tree
The Memory – Lucy Dawson – 09.02.19 – lots of blue on the cover The Memory
The Witchfinder’s Sister – Beth Underdown – 17.01.19 – authors initials are in the title The Witchfinder's Sister
Giovanni’s Room – James Baldwin – 18.01.19 – plants on the coverGiovanni's Room
3. London Pop Art
Colourful cover: Small Great Things – Jodi Picoult - 03.02.19
Lots of colours on the cover - A Spark Of Light – Jodi Picoult – 04.03.19A Spark of Light
The Crow Girl – Erik Axl Sund – 28.01.19 – part of the story takes place at a fair and on a ferris wheel The Crow Girl
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
The Town – Shaun Prescott – 14.01.19 – similar cut out coverThe Town
A house on the cover - Black Sheep - Georgette Heyer – 24.02.19Black Sheep
A Cold Season – Alison Littlewood – 04.03.19 – a splash of colour on cover A Cold Season
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Single women on cover
Becoming – Michelle Obama -16.03.19Becoming
The Sealwoman’s Gift – Sally Magnusson – 21.02.19 The Sealwoman's Gift
- Authors initials are in the title of the art - Black Beauty – Anna Sewell 01.03.19 Black Beauty
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Author initials in title of artwork
Three Sisters, Three Queens – Philippa Gregory – 04.01.19Three Sisters, Three Queens
Author initials in title of artwork
Lost In The Jungle – Yossi Ghinsberg – 29.01.19 Jungle: A Harrowing True Story of Survival
Author initials in title of artwork
Saints Of The Shadow Bible – Ian Rankin – 14.01.19 Saints of the Shadow Bible
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Strange light on cover – The Night Stalker – Clare Donoghue – 21.02.19 The Night Stalker
Boat on cover - She’s Leaving Home – Edwina Currie – 13.02.19 She's Leaving Home
Dracula – Bram Stoker – Audio – 14.03.19 – looks like a place Dracula would live Dracula
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Both these books are set in café / restaurants
A Dash Of Love – Liz Isaacson 22.02.19 A Dash Of Love
Sugar And Spice And All Those Lies – Evy Journey – 24.02.19 Sugar and Spice and All Those Lies
Starts with same initials as does title of the artwork - Mystery Mile – Margery Allingham 14.02.19 Mystery Mile
COMPLETED!BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: 24/24
Current level: Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019How it relates: Woman in bra on the cover.
The Silver Dream by Neil Gaiman– 02/05/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the first word of the title (NG).
Sunstone Vol. 4 by Stjepan Šejić – 02/17/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
2. Button Tree
The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin – 01/14/2019How it relates: Blue colored cover
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold – 02/07/2019How it relates: Blue colored cover
Brief Lives by Anita Brookner – 03/06/2019Title starts with the same letter (B)
3. London Pop Art
Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere by Mike Carey – 01/23/2019How it relates: Set in London.
The Last Temptation by Neil Gaiman – 2/13/2019How it relates: Collage on the cover.
Lucifer, Vol. 1: Devil in the Gateway by Mike Carey – 02/24/2019How it relates: Lucifer is a (fallen) angel.
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
KIN by Kealan Patrick Burke – 01/05/2019How it relates: House on the cover.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 02/12/2019How it relates: It rains throughout the story.
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi – 02/23/2019How it relates: Ivy-like plants on the cover/painting.
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Sunstone Vol. 3 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/28/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
Unorthodox Therapy by Lilah E. Noir – 02/03/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen – 02/19/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Interworld by Neil Gaiman – 01/02/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the title (N.G.)
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Sara Richardson – 02/08/2019How it relates: Cowboy on the cover.
Eternity's Wheel by Neil Gaiman, Michael Reaves and Mallory Reaves – 02/28/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the title (N.G.)
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Condemn Me Not: Accused of Witchcraft by Heather B. Moore – 01/08/2019How it relates: Lantern on the cover.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman – 01/24/2019How it relates: Ship/boat on the cover.
The Littlest Pirate King by David B. and Pierre Mac Orlan – 02/06/2019How it relates: Skeletons aboard a ship on the cover.
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
The Stranded by Hugh Howey – 01/07/2019How it relates: Author/artist last name starts with the same letter (H).
Chocolate Kisses by Judith Arnold – 02/10/2019How it relates: Titles with the same letter (C).
Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood – 03/18/2019How it relates: Titles with the same letter (C).
Ferenc wrote: "COMPLETED!
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: 24/24
Current level: Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Post..."
You have this book - Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019 - listed in #1 and #5.
Do you have another book that would work for either of these??
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: 24/24
Current level: Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Post..."
You have this book - Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019 - listed in #1 and #5.
Do you have another book that would work for either of these??
CHALLENGE COMPLETE (original post #14)BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Progress 16/16
~The Art~
✎✎1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Dandelion Fire 2/25/2019 {a character has an intricate design imprinted onto his stomach}
4/18/2019 {horseshoe tattoo/horse}✎✎2. Button Tree
The Lions of Little Rock 1/25/2019 {There are two important scenes in the book involving the characters climbing a tree.}
The Secret of the Seven Crows 2/9/2019 {a tree is an important clue in solving the mystery}
✎✎3. London Pop Art
Underdog 1/26/2019 {character rides a bus, uses a telephone, and keeps an eye on the time}
4/6/2019 {bright colors}✎✎4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
And Then There Were None 1/30/2019 {mysterious lone house, also rain}
Remembering Mrs. Rossi 2/15/2019 {a pivotal scene takes place during a rainstorm}
✎✎5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
1/2/2019 {pretty lady in pretty dress, holding something and facing to the right}
4/10/2019 {black dress}✎✎6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
1/18/2019 {on cover: several women, little boy, reading material, weapon}The Shy Ones 1/21/2019 {main character gets a new hairdo, also 1960's}
✎✎7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander 1/4/2019 {Alexander}
The Castle of Llyr 1/6/2019 {characters take a nighttime boat trip to a small island with spooky castle}
✎✎8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Alida's Song 2/17/2019 {character plays a musical instrument}
Eddie's Menagerie by Carolyn Haywood 4/4/2019 {artist/author have same initials}
JoAnne wrote: You have this book - Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019 - listed in #1 and #5.
Do you have another book that would work for either of these??
I mixed up the links for Sunstone Vol. 2 and Vol. 3. Thanks for pointing it out.
COMPLETED!
BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: 24/24
Current level: Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019How it relates: Woman in bra on the cover.
The Silver Dream by Neil Gaiman– 02/05/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the first word of the title (NG).
Sunstone Vol. 4 by Stjepan Šejić – 02/17/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
2. Button Tree
The Ice Dragon by George R.R. Martin – 01/14/2019How it relates: Blue colored cover
The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold – 02/07/2019How it relates: Blue colored cover
Brief Lives by Anita Brookner – 03/06/2019Title starts with the same letter (B)
3. London Pop Art
Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere by Mike Carey – 01/23/2019How it relates: Set in London.
The Last Temptation by Neil Gaiman – 2/13/2019How it relates: Collage on the cover.
Lucifer, Vol. 1: Devil in the Gateway by Mike Carey – 02/24/2019How it relates: Lucifer is a (fallen) angel.
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
KIN by Kealan Patrick Burke – 01/05/2019How it relates: House on the cover.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 02/12/2019How it relates: It rains throughout the story.
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi – 02/23/2019How it relates: Ivy-like plants on the cover/painting.
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Sunstone Vol. 3 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/28/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
Unorthodox Therapy by Lilah E. Noir – 02/03/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen – 02/19/2019How it relates: Woman on the cover.
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Interworld by Neil Gaiman – 01/02/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the title (N.G.)
Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas by Sara Richardson – 02/08/2019How it relates: Cowboy on the cover.
Eternity's Wheel by Neil Gaiman, Michael Reaves and Mallory Reaves – 02/28/2019How it relates: Author's initials in the title (N.G.)
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Condemn Me Not: Accused of Witchcraft by Heather B. Moore – 01/08/2019How it relates: Lantern on the cover.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman – 01/24/2019How it relates: Ship/boat on the cover.
The Littlest Pirate King by David B. and Pierre Mac Orlan – 02/06/2019How it relates: Skeletons aboard a ship on the cover.
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
The Stranded by Hugh Howey – 01/07/2019How it relates: Author/artist last name starts with the same letter (H).
Chocolate Kisses by Judith Arnold – 02/10/2019How it relates: Titles with the same letter (C).
Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood – 03/18/2019How it relates: Titles with the same letter (C).
COMPLETION POST - Level 3BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Level: Acrylic Paint: three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
1.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs - 1/23/2019How it fits: Characters have unique talents like circus members.
2.
Working Class Man - Jimmy Barnes - 4/18/2019How it fits: MC's life is as crazy as a circus; full frontal model on cover.
3.
The Titanic Secret - Jack Steel - 1/29/2019How it fits: Title initial same as art title.
2. Button Tree
1.
In Every Moment We Are Still Alive - Tom Malmquist - 3/24/2019How it fits: Similar cover art.
2.
Everything, Everything - Nicola Yoon - 1/3/2019How it fits: Similar cover art; cluster of flowers.
3.
Her Mother's Secret - Natasha Lester - 2/25/2019How it fits: Leaves on cover similar to button tree.
3. London Pop Art
1.
The Betrayal - Laura Elliot - 1/11/2019How it fits: MC moves to London.
2.
Here Comes the Sun - Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn - 1/20/2019How it fits: Bright, vibrant colours on cover.
3.
Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich - 1/25/2019How it fits: Bright, vibrant colours on cover.
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
1.
Matilda is Missing -Caroline Overington - 1/7/2019How it fits: Turned back symbolizes hiding something (as does the key hole.)
2.
The Wife Between Us - Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen - 5/5/2019How it fits: Key hole symbolizes hiding something; male MC hiding secrets.
3.
Snowblind - Ragnar Jónasson - 5/17/2019How it fits: Snow falling on cover (as rain is on art.)
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
1.
Red Lotus - Pai Kit Fai - 3/30/2019How it fits: Portrait style setting of cover model (similar to art.)
2.
The Longest Ride - Nicholas Sparks - 4/3/2019How it fits: Cover colours muted as is art.
3.
A Simple Favour - Darcey Bell - 4/5/2019How it fits: Similar colour palette, vignette edges similar to art.
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
1.
The Cry - Helen Fitzgerald - 3/17/2019How it fits:Muted colours, white background.
2.
Briar Rose - Jane Yolen - 4/21/2019How it fits: Muted colours, pop of colour.
3.
The Silent Patient - Alex Michaelides - 4/29/2019How it fits: Sterile cover similar to art.
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
1.
Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia - Jean Sasson - 1/15/2019How it fits: Title begins with same letter as art.
2.
Playing Dead - Allison Brennan - 4/17/2019How it fits: Similar colour palette as art.
3.
Life or Death - Michael Robotham - 3/11/2019How it fits: Wasteland feel to cover as similar to art.
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
1.
Call After Midnight - Tess Gerritsen - 2/01/2019How it fits: Title initial same as art.
2.
Cuba - Stephen Coonts - 3/3/2019How it fits: Title initial same as art.
3.
No Turning Back - Susan Lewis - 3/16/2019How it fits: Cover appears to be spying on model (as does art.)
finishedYou can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Year of Wonders - Geraldine Brooks - 1/11/19 - cover colors & woman
Casino Royale - Ian Fleming - 3/1/19 - book is kind of “vintage” also woman on cover and similar colors
The Prisoner of Heaven - Carlos Ruiz Zafon - 5/18/19 - words on banners or ribbons
2. Button Tree
A Year on Ladybug Farm - Donna Ball - 1/16/18 - branch with flower on cover
Opal's Story - Phyllis H Moore - 2/15/19 - solitary branch with leaves as opposed to flowers
Family Tree - Susan Wiggs - 3/17/19 - TREE in title
3. London Pop Art
No Fixed Address - Susin Nielsen - 1/26/19 - orange bus/van on cover
The Rookery - Emily Organ - 4/16/19 takes place in London
Limehouse Text - Will Thomas - 4/14/19 - takes place in London
Just add Salt - Jinx Schwartz - 4/17/19 - circles on cover
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Rock Point - Carla Neggers - 1/1/19 -
cover is similar with scene edged with trees along
The Road to Bittersweet- Donna Everhart -1/19/19- story is about flood as result of excessive rains
The Shadow Year- Hannah Richell - 1/14/19 cover is scene through a window, similar to through keyhole
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
The Lost Diaries of Susanna Moodie: A Novel - Cecily Ross - 1/7/19 - lone woman in profile and flowers on cover
Anne of Avonlea - L.M. Montgomery - 2/8/19- holding bouquet on cover
Mariana - Susanna Kearsley - 4/2/19 - Woman on cover, hands prominent
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Uncommon Type: Some Stories - Tom Hanks - 1/6/19 - blue & yellow colors & 3 yellow circles
The Woman in Cabin 10 - Ruth Ware - 3/2/19 -MC is a journalist
Ghostly Grave - Tonya Kappes - 5/19/19 - time spent in salon
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Just Add Water - Jinx Schwartz - 1/3/19 - lot of story about a MC living on a boat
And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer - Fredrik Backman - 1/24/19 - lake and boat on cover
Voyage on the Great Titanic - Ellen Emerson White - 3/10/19 - ship on cover
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Murder in an Irish Village - Carlene O’Connor - 1/10/19 - Set in a bistro/cafe
Baker’s Secret - Stephen Kiernan - 4/21/19- MC is a baker
Baker’s Daughter - Sarah McCoy - 4/25/19 - Set in a baker/cafe
FINISHED!BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Level: Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Read: 16/16
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
Read a book featuring an unconventional woman
Lost in a Good Book (Thursday Next #2) by Jasper Fforde, read Feb 8th
Read a book with someone looking at you on the cover
by Emily Murdoch, read Apr 13th2. Button Tree
Read a book with a tree on the cover
by Amy Lane, read Apr 7thRead a book with a title that describes its cover
by Nora Roberts, read Apr 2nd3. London Pop Art
Read a book with clashing colors on the cover
by Eric Lindstrom, read May 24thRead a book where someone uses public transport
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman, read Jan 29th
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
Read a book whose cover has a more interesting background than foreground
by Ruta Sepetys, read Mar 21stRead a book with a title that refers to the weather
Storm Warning by E. Lee, read Apr 30th
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
Read a book originally written in Spanish
Existir Todavía by Mario Benedetti, read June 4th
Read a book with a portrait on the cover
by Zora Neale Hurston, read Feb 13th6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
Read a book with an important mother-child relationship
Portrait in Death (In death #16) by J.D. Robb, read March 7th
Read a book as quick to read as a magazine
Saga, Vol. 4 by Brian K. Vaughan, read June 3rd
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
Read a book with a spooky cover
by Sarah Pinborough, read Feb 22ndRead a book set on an island
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie, read Jan 20th
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
Read a book with a title in which each word starts with the same letter
The Terrible Tudors by Terry Deary, read Apr 4th
Read a book that reflects a part of your life
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman, read Mar 5th
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BFTP: Art Extravaganza Part 2
Duration: January 1, 2019 - June 30, 2019
Goal: Read a book that links to each piece of art.
You can link by title, theme, artist or cover art.
Tell us how each book relates to the art.
Levels:
Chalk Stick Figure: Read one book per art piece (8)
Water Color: Read two books per art piece (16)
Acrylic Paint: Read three books per art piece (24)
Example:
Edsel B. Ford by Diego Rivera
Read a book where a male character wears a suit.
Read a book where a character works on cars.
Read a book with a car on the cover.
Read a book with the same color on the cover as in the piece of art.
Read a book whose title begins with the same letter as the art or artist.
Read a book where the author's initials are found in the title of the art piece.
Read a book with a word in the title of the piece of art that's also in the title of the book.
Read a book whose genre is similar to the genre of the piece of art.
~The Art~
1. Vintage Circus Posters - Tattooed Lady
2. Button Tree
3. London Pop Art
4. Look It's Raining by Marge Nelk
5. Las Flores by Lee Bogle
6. Saturday Evening Post May 6, 1961
7. Party at the Haunted Islet by Alexander Jansson
8. Central Cafe by Consuelo Hernández
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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.
*When you have finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.