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message 51: by Rina (new)

Rina | 1084 comments Finished!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019

LEVEL:
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Completed: 15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.

The Shadow Walker, Michael Walters, 01.02.2019

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are celebrating a birthday.

Some Girls Bite, Chloe Neill, 11.02.2019

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.

The Improbability of Love, Hannah Mary Rothschild, 13.01.2019

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy

Stars Above, Marissa Meyer, 14.01.2019

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book by an author who uses initials.

The Light Between Oceans, M.L. Stedman, 08.01.2019

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

Not So Sweet Maria, Jessica Spencer, 31.01.2019

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.

In the Land of the Long White Cloud, Sarah Lark, 03.01.2019

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor

Murder After Midnight, Dianne Harman, 30.01.2019 - Jerry is an actor

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.

The Bone Season, Samantha Shannon, 20.01.2019

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.

Wraith, Angel Lawson, 02.01.2019

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.

The Accidentals, Sarina Bowen, 17.01.2019

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book with a horse on the cover.

Wenn die Nacht verstummt: Thriller, Linda Castillo, 26.01.2019
Wenn die Nacht verstummt Thriller (Kate Burkholder ermittelt 3) by Linda Castillo

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic

Northanger Abbey, Jane Austen, 28.01.2019

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker

Beard in Mind, Penny Reid, 19.01.2019 - some of the characters are from a biker gang

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.

Arthur und seine Freunde: Neues vom Hund, der den Dschungel durchquerte, um ein Zuhause zu finden, Mikael Lindnord, 16.02.2019 - set in Sweden


message 52: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Rina!


message 53: by Kat (last edited Feb 21, 2019 05:57PM) (new)

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message 54: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
Kat wrote: "Finished

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: Jan 1 – Mar 31

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Read: 11

1. Read a book where a crime scene is in..."


In this challenge, you may only use each task once.
You still have 5 more weeks to get more tasks completed. :)


message 55: by Kat (new)

Kat Ah, didn't notice that. Thanks.


message 56: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
Kat wrote: "Ah, didn't notice that. Thanks."

It's ok !! :)


message 57: by Shash (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Finished! :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

11/11-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
The Lucky Cat by Lisa Shea (1/24/19)

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are celebrating a birthday.
The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen (1/6/19)

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the word LOVE in the title.
A Love Like Ours by Becky Wade (1/16/19)

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a book from a trilogy.
No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig (1/12/19)

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title OR by an author who uses initials.

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.
My Brother's Bride by Rachael Anderson (2/25/19)

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
A Heart Made of Indigo by Shaela Kay (1/7/19)

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor.
Dating the Prince by Lindzee Armstrong (1/25/19)

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
Hallows Gate by Michelle Erickson (1/3/19)

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.
Let's Begin Again by Heather B. Moore (1/24/19)

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book whose title begins with P.
Pimpernel by Sheralyn Pratt (2/3/19)

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic OR with a car on the cover.

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker.
Summer of '65 by Brooke St. James (1/2/19)

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.


message 58: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Shash!


message 59: by [deleted user] (last edited Mar 02, 2019 08:01AM) (new)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003 ... COMPLETE
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019
Level: Reminiscing (6-10 tasks)
Progress: 12 of 10
.... so have progressed to Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

1 - Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
Charity Ends at Home – Colin Watson – 30.01.19

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are celebrating a birthday.
On Betsy’s birthday saw her other half kissing someone else – Even Money– Dick Francis & Felix Francis – 22.02.19

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.
A Dash Of Love – Liz Isaacson – 22.02.19

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a book from a trilogy.
The Crow Girl – Erik Axl Sund – 28.01.19
This is 3 books in one

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book by an author who uses initials.
Death of a Dreamer – M.C. Beaton 25.02.19

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
Black SheepBlack Sheep - Georgette Heyer – 24.02.19

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor.
Tim is an actor in The Memory – Lucy Dawson – 09.02.19

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
James BaldwinGiovanni's Room 16/01/19

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
The Broken BridgePhilip Pullman
20/01/19

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod. Trust No One– Clare Donoghue – Feb 2019 – the teens Harvey and Olive use listen to music on their iPods

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book with a horse on the cover - Enquiry– Dick Francis 21.02.19 Enquiry by Dick Francis

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.
Doctor Proctor's Fart Powder– Jo Nesbo – 24.01.19


message 60: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Den!

Remember to post the cover when you choose that option! :)

Most Dick Francis covers have a horse.


message 61: by [deleted user] (new)

JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Den!

Remember to post the cover when you choose that option! :)

Most Dick Francis covers have a horse."


I've added it.


message 62: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
Den wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Den!

Remember to post the cover when you choose that option! :)

Most Dick Francis covers have a horse."

I've added it."


Thanks Den. It's easier for me see without having to check.

I appreciate it.


message 63: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Banshee!


message 64: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
FINISHED
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 10th March 2019

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
15/11-15

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
Carved in Bone Jefferson Bass 1/1/19

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club" AND celebrating a birthday.
Nothing Stays In Vegas Elena Aitken 1/10/19

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.
Can't Buy Me Love Marie Force 2/10/19

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a book from a trilogy.
Rough Skye Warren 1/31/19

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book by an author who uses initials.
Until Proven Guilty J.A. Jance 1/8/19

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.
Ryan Seacrest A Disconnected Christmas Ryan Ringbloom 2/20/19

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
Copper River William Kent Krueger 1/6/19

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor.
The Beach at Painter's Cove Shelley Noble 1/11/19

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
A Very Lucky Christmas Lilac Mills 1/7/19

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
Mercy Falls William Kent Krueger 1/4/19

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.
The Neighbor Lisa Gardner 1/24/19

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book whose title begins with P.
Playboy Katy Evans 1/20/19

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book with a car on the cover.
Cruel Intent (Ali Reynolds, #4) by J.A. Jance Cruel Intent J.A. Jance 2/17/19

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker.
Palm Beach Poison Tom Turner 3/4/19

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.
The Ice Princess Camilla Läckberg 3/10/19


message 65: by Frankie (new)

Frankie Johnson | 4312 comments Congratulations JoAnne


message 66: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
Thanks!


message 67: by Kat (last edited Mar 12, 2019 10:21AM) (new)

Kat Finished

Duration: Jan 1 – Mar 31
Read one book for each task.

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks Completed: 11

1. Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
Light on Snow by Anita Shreve 1/2/19

2. Read a book where characters are "In da Club" OR celebrating a birthday.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 1/1/19

3. Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.
Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl by Stacey O'Brien 3/4/19

4. Read a Fantasy OR a book from a trilogy.
Wings by Aprilynne Pike 1/3/19

5. Read a book with a first and last name in the title OR by an author who uses initials.
Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of Lydia Amelia Pierce, Portland, Maine, 1918 by Lois Lowry 1/10/19

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Read a book with a color word in the title.
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls 3/6/19

8. Read a book with a character who is an actor OR a TBR#100.
What the Dog Saw and Other Adventures by Malcolm Gladwell 3/12/19

9. Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.

10. Read a book where a character is abducted and found.

11. Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.

12. Read a book with a horse on the cover OR whose title begins with P.
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard 2/26/19

13. Read a book that is a Classic OR with a car on the cover.
Heidi by Johanna Spyri 1/18/19

14. Read a book with a character that is a biker OR a book set in Wisconsin.
Hazards of Time Travel by Joyce Carol Oates 2/4/19

15. Read a book set in Scandinavia.
Beartown by Fredrik Backman 3/3/19


message 68: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Kat!


message 69: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
Sarah E wrote: "Hey JoAnne,

Would you accept the word Dangerous in the title for task #3?"


Yes!


message 70: by Grace (new)

Grace | 1652 comments A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
11/11-15

FINISHED

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated- Until Ashlyn-Aurora Rose Reynolds 1/15

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are celebrating a birthday- Bad Habit-Charleigh Rose 1/20

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words LOVE in the title- The Year of Falling in Love-Jessica Sorensen 3/20

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children-Ransom Riggs 1/13

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title- Isabella Anders-Jessica Sorensen 2/2

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people- Iridescent Chaos-Jessica Sorensen 2/1- Jessica

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title- Black Science, Vol. 4: Godworld-Rick Remender 1/9

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character- Paper Girls, Vol. 5-Brian K. Vaughan 1/9

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found- Until July-Aurora Rose Reynolds 1/9

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod- Isabella Anders 2-Jessica Sorensen 2/3

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker- Reaper's Property-Joanna Wylde 2/7


message 71: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Grace!


message 72: by Joann (new)

Joann Completed 12

Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


Tasks:
1. Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
Mrs. Jeffries and the Silent Knight - Emily Brightwell - 1/12/19

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club"
Just Add Water - Jinx Schwartz - 1/3/19

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy
Relatively Dead- Sheila Connolly - 2/5/2019

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title
The Lost Diaries of Susanna Moodie: A Novel - Cecily Ross - 1/7/19

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor
Uncommon Type: Some Stories - Tom Hanks - 1/6/19

IN THE NEWS

9. Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
The Forever Summer- Jamie Brenner - 1/21/19

10. Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
Bad Sons - Oliver Tidy - 2/20/19

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.
Before the Fall - Noah Hawley - 3/14/19

12. Read a book with a horse on the cover OR whose title begins with P.
Pray for Silence - Linda Castillo - 2/3/2019 - horse & starts with P

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic
Anne of Avonlea - L.M. Montgomery - 2/8/19

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker
Murder in an Irish Village - Carlene O’Connor - 1/10/19 - Seamus

15. Read a book set in Scandinavia
My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry - Fredrik Backman - 2/11/19


message 73: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Joann and Sarah!


message 74: by Ferenc (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2789 comments FINISHED!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019


Goal: 11/15
Current level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold – 02/07/2019

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club" .
Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/08/2019
Lisa and Ally go to a BDSM club

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.
Songs of Love and Death: All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love by George R.R. Martin and Gardner Dozois (editors) – 02/26/2019

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy.
Stardust by Neil Gaiman – 01/24/2019

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title OR by an author who uses initials.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling – 01/25/2019

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
The Silver Dream by Neil Gaiman, Michael Reaves and Mallory Reaves – 02/05/2019

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
Sunstone Vol. 3 by Stjepan Šejić – 01/28/2019
Ally and Lisa

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
KIN by Kealan Patrick Burke – 01/05/2019
Claire Lambert

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen – 02/15/2019
Emily: She’d finally turned on her MP3 player (Kindle Locations 255-256).

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book whose title begins with P.
Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen – 02/19/2019

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic.
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie – 02/12/2019

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold Sunstone Vol. 2 by Stjepan Šejić Songs of Love and Death All-Original Tales of Star-Crossed Love ( The Dresden Files, #11.5, Outlander, #8.5, Kushiel's Legacy, #1.5, Phèdre's Trilogy, #1.5) by George R.R. Martin Csillagpor by Neil Gaiman Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) by J.K. Rowling The Silver Dream (Interworld, Book 2) by Michael Reaves Sunstone Vol. 3 by Stjepan Šejić KIN by Kealan Patrick Burke The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie


message 75: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Ferenc!


message 76: by Melanie (new)

Melanie COMPLETION POST - 7 tasks

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration:
1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019

LEVEL: Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
The Cry by Helen Fitzgerald The Cry - Helen Fitzgerald - 3/17/2019
How it fits: The crime scene where Noah was abducted from was searched.

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club" OR celebrating a birthday.

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy OR a book from a trilogy.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs - 1/23/2019
How it fits: MPG Fantasy by 11,321 users.

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title OR by an author who uses initials.

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
Red Lotus by Pai Kit Fai Red Lotus - Pai Kit Fai - 3/30/2019
How it fits: Red in title.

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor OR a TBR#100.

IN THE NEWS
9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn Here Comes the Sun - Nicole Y. Dennis-Benn - 1/20/2019
How it fits: Margot is a Lesbian.

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
Fires of Alexandria by Thomas K. Carpenter Fires of Alexandria - Thomas K. Carpenter - 2/8/2019
How it fits: Heron's niece is abducted and found.

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book with a horse on the cover OR whose title begins with P.
Princess A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia by Jean Sasson Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia - Jean Sasson - 1/15/2019
How it fits: Title begins with P.

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic OR with a car on the cover.

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker OR a book set in Wisconsin.

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.
In Every Moment We Are Still Alive by Tom Malmquist In Every Moment We Are Still Alive - Tom Malmquist - 3/24/2019
How it fits: Set in Sweden.


message 77: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Melanie!


message 78: by Celia (last edited Mar 31, 2019 10:29AM) (new)

Celia Buell (semi hiatus) (celiareadsbooks) | 1191 comments Completion post (post #31)
Level: reminiscing - six books

1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club" OR celebrating a birthday.

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.

✔4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy.
Three Dark Crowns (2/8)
5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title OR by an author who uses initials.

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

✔7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
The Yellow Wall-Paper (1/27)
8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor

✔9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (1/20)
10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.

✔11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.
The Poet X (1/2)
✔12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book whose title begins with P.
Princess of the Midnight Ball (3/24)
✔13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic
Things Fall Apart (3/1)
14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker OR a book set in Wisconsin.

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.
Three Dark Crowns (Three Dark Crowns, #1) by Kendare Blake The Yellow Wall-Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Creekwood, #1) by Becky Albertalli The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo Princess of the Midnight Ball (The Princesses of Westfalin Trilogy, #1) by Jessica Day George Things Fall Apart (The African Trilogy, #1) by Chinua Achebe


message 79: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Celia!


message 80: by Karen ♐ (new)

Karen ♐ (kmk1214) | 1176 comments Finished!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019

Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
10 Read

Tasks:

1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
- Fantasy in Death J.D. Robb - 1/7

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club"
- Stanton Completely T.L. Swan - 1/14

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a book from a trilogy.
- Raw: Rebirth Belle Aurora - 1/8

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title
- The Heart of Devin MacKade Nora Roberts - 1/11

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.
- Heaven Can't Wait Pamela Clare - 1/3

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
- Black Hills Nora Roberts - 3/15

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
- The Mighty Storm Samantha Towle - 1/23

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
- A Yellowstone Christmas Peggy L. Henderson - 1/3

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book whose title begins with P.
- The Pride of Jared MacKade Nora Roberts - 1/10

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker
- Knife & Flesh Susan Fanetti - 2/9


message 81: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Karen!


message 82: by Bonita (new)

Bonita | 30 comments Finished!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019


Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks

7 books completed

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.

Night Prey by John Sandford 2/8/19

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.

Dangerously Bad by Eden Bradley 1/31/19

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy

How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks 1/7/19

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book by an author who uses initials.

Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb 1/30/19

IN THE NEWS

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.

Voyager by Diana Gabaldon 2/17/19 (Ian)

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book whose title begins with P.

Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren 3/29/19

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic

The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene 1/2/19


message 83: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Bonita!


message 84: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3213 comments All done.

READ: 11/10

✔ 1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.
Better Off Wed - Laura Durham 2/2

✔ 4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy OR a book from a trilogy.

✔ 5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title OR by an author who uses initials.
Fighting to Forgive - JD Salsbury 2/18

✔ 6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.
Man Flu - Shari J. Ryan 2/21

✔ 7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.
The Blue Edge of Midnight - Jonathon King 2/8

✔ 8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor OR a TBR#100.
Upside Down - Fern Michaels 2/4

Better Off Wed (Annabelle Archer, #1) by Laura Durham Fighting to Forgive (Fighting, #2) by J.B. Salsbury Man Flu (Man Cave, #2) by Shari J. Ryan The Blue Edge of Midnight (Max Freeman, #1) by Jonathon King Upside Down (Men of the Sisterhood, #1A) by Fern Michaels

IN THE NEWS

✔ 9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.
Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs - Jeanne Marcella 2/22

✔ 10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.
Dark Saturday - Nicci French 2/14

✔ 12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book with a horse on the cover OR whose title begins with P.
Priestess Dreaming - Yasmine Galenorn 3/17

✔ 13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic OR with a car on the cover.
Aunt Dimity's Good Deed - Nancy Atherton 2/25

✔ 15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.
A Conspiracy of Faith - Jussi Adler-Olsen (Denmark) 2/11

Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs (Elemental Rain #1) by Jeanne Marcella Dark Saturday (Frieda Klein, #6) by Nicci French Priestess Dreaming (Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon, #16) by Yasmine Galenorn A Conspiracy of Faith (Department Q, #3) by Jussi Adler-Olsen Aunt Dimity's Good Deed (Aunt Dimity Mystery, #3) by Nancy Atherton

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 85: by JoAnne (last edited Apr 05, 2019 04:43AM) (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Barbara!
Only 10 though.


message 86: by Debbie (new)

Debbie (debbiegray) | 386 comments Done #24

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019

LEVELS
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks 8/10
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated. Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford 1/13/19
Hearse and Buggy (An Amish Mystery, #1) by Laura Bradford

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club" OR celebrating a birthday.

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a book from a trilogy. Happiness Key by Emilie Richards 2/23/19
Happiness Key (Happiness Key, #1) by Emilie Richards

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title The Russia Hoax: The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump by Gregg Jarrett 2/6/19
The Russia Hoax The Illicit Scheme to Clear Hillary Clinton and Frame Donald Trump by Gregg Jarrett

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book TBR#100. Recipes & Wooden Spoons by Judy Baer 3/17/19
Recipes & Wooden Spoons (Tales from Grace Chapel Inn, #3) by Judy Baer

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character. Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins 1/1/19
Now That You Mention It by Kristan Higgins

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found. The Hidden Staircase by Carolyn Keene 1/17/19
The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2) by Carolyn Keene

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book whose title begins with P. Picked to Die by Sheila Connolly 2/25/19
Picked to Die (Orchard, #8) by Sheila Connolly

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book with a car on the cover. The Good Husband of Zebra Drive by Alexander McCall Smith 3/23/19
The Good Husband of Zebra Drive (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #08) by Alexander McCall Smith

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker OR a book set in Wisconsin.

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia.


message 87: by Cindy III (new)

Cindy III | 474 comments Finished
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 2003
Duration: 1st January 2019 - 31st March 2019

LEVELS
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks, 7/10

Tasks:
1. Most watched TV show –CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Read a book where a crime scene is investigated.

2. Best selling single (US) – "In da Club" by 50 Cent
Read a book where characters are "In da Club" OR celebrating a birthday.

3. Best selling album (UK) – Beyoncé – Dangerously in Love
Read a book with the words DANGER or LOVE in the title.

All's Fair in Love and Scandal - Caroline Linden 2.2 - 4

4. Most popular film – Lord of the Rings: The Return Of The King
Read a Fantasy OR a book from a trilogy.

Noragami: Stray God, Vol. 19 - Adachitoka 3.24

5. Best selling book – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - J. K. Rowling
Read a book with a first and last name in the title OR by an author who uses initials.

Clayton Byrd Goes Underground - Rita Williams-Garcia 2.12 - 17

6. People's Sexiest Man Alive/50 Most Beautiful People – Johnny Depp/Ryan Seacrest/Nick Carter/Pamela Anderson/Kelly Clarkson/Jessica Simpson
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – May 1st - Lizzy Greene (Actor)
Read a book with a color word in the title.

Black and white : the confrontation of Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor - Larry Dane Brimner 2.27 - 3.11

8. Died this year – July 27th – Bob Hope, legendary actor-comedian at age 100
Read a book with a character who is an actor OR a TBR#100.

IN THE NEWS

9. Jan 30th – Belgium legally recognizes same-sex marriage, becoming the second country in the world to do so.
Read a book with a GLBTIQ character.

Strange Grace - Tessa Gratton 2.11 - 14

10. Mar 12th - Police recover Elizabeth Smart and arrest her abductors.
Read a book where a character is abducted and found.

11. April - Apple introduced the iTunes Store
Read a book where a character listens to music on a phone or ipod.

12. May 28 – Prometea, the first horse cloned by Italian scientists, is born.
Read a book with a horse on the cover OR whose title begins with P.

The Prince's Romance Gambit Vol. 1 - Nikki Asada 2.28

13. July 30th - The last classic Volkswagen Beetle rolls off its production line in Puebla, Mexico.
Read a book that is a Classic OR with a car on the cover.

14. Sept 3rd - Harley Owners gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to celebrate 100 years of Harley-Davidson Motor Cycles.
Read a book with a character that is a biker OR a book set in Wisconsin.

15. Dec 12th - Keiko the Orca made famous by the "Free Willy" movies, dies
Read a book set in Scandinavia

Number the Stars - Lois Lowry 1.4 - 6


message 88: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59935 comments Mod
WOOHOO Cindy!


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