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Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part TwoDuration: November 1, 2019 to January 31, 2020
READ: 10/10
✔ 1. Classy Chassis
Read a book where the MC is a gorgeous woman OR with a woman on the cover.
Dragonbound - Chelsea Campbell 11/8
✔ 2. Hunk of junk
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car OR with a title that has two rhyming words.
Hot Wheels and High Heels - Jane Graves 11/20
✔ 3. Peepers
Read a book where a character wears glasses OR whose title begins with P.
Playing with Fire - Tess Gerritsen 12/18
✔ 4. Far out
Read a book with a two word title OR whose author's first or last name is three letters long.
Fallen Rogue - Amy Rench 11/21
✔ 5. Bummer
Read a book with a character that gets bummed out by something OR with a six in the page count.
Cut & Run - Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux (hero gets injured and taken off the case) 12/5
✔ 6. Gimme some skin
Read a book where characters shake hands OR with a hand on the cover.
Danger in a Red Dress - Christina Dodd 11/22
✔ 7. What’s your bag?
Read a book where a character is visibly upset OR with a 12 in the publication date.
Gravity - Melissa West (pub Oct 30, 2012) 11/9
✔ 8. The heat
Read a book where a character is with the police OR with atle that begins with THE.
The Game Warden of Black Swamp - Quentin Wallace 11/17
✔ 9. Old lady
Read a book where the MC is a girlfriend or wife OR where a character gets called a special nickname by their loved one.
The Whole Enchilada - Diane Mott Davidson 11/2
✔ 10. Hang loose
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
By the Shores of the Middle Sea - Dana Stabenow 12/30
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
COMPLETION POSTForgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: November 1 - January 31, 2020
Tasks:
1. Classy Chassis
Read a book where the MC is a gorgeous woman.
The Girl Before - J.P. Delaney - 11/11/2019How it fits: Emma is describes as model-like and beautiful.
2. Hunk of junk
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car.
Don’t You Cry - Cass Green - 11/16/2019How it fits: Nina drives a beat-up car.
3. Peepers
Read a book where a character wears glasses.
Silver Wattle - Belinda Alexandra - 12/31/2019How it fits: Ranjana wears glasses.
4. Far out
Read a book whose author's first or last name is three letters long.
End of the Night Girl - Amy T. Matthews - 11/02/20195. Bummer
Read a book with a six in the page count.
A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald - Natasha Lester - 11/25/2019How it fits: Page count 416
6. Gimme some skin
Read a book where characters shake hands.
Sandstealers - Ben Brown - 11/20/2019How it fits: Reporter Rachel shakes hands with Radovan Karadzic to the annoyance of Danny.
7. What’s your bag?
Read a book where a character is visibly upset.
The Summer Girls - Mary Alice Monroe - 12/03/2019How it fits: Carson is visually upset when Delphine gets injured and also when she remembers her mother's death.
8. The heat
Read a book with a title that begins with THE.
The Six Sacred Stones - Matthew Reilly - 11/30/20199. Old lady
Read a book where the MC is a girlfriend or wife.
The Mother-in-Law - Sally Hepworth - 11/08/2019How it fits: MC Lucy is wife to Ollie.
10. Hang loose
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
The Dream Daughter - Diane Chamberlain - 11/04/2019How it fits: Carly must take it easy when pregnant and on bedrest; watches soapies to beat the time.
Challenge Completed - January 13, 2020Final Post! Goal Reached!
Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: November 1 - January 31, 2020
Date Started: November 1, 2019
Date Completed: January 13, 2020
Tasks Done: 10 / 10 - COMPLETED!
Tasks:
1. Classy Chassis
Read a book with a woman on the cover. - Valentine Special Delivery by Sharon Kleve - 11/14/19
2. Hunk of junk
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car - The Apology by Essa Alroc - 11/14/19 - Jesse Turnblatt drives a Jeep with a leaky tire, doors with rusted hinges that creak when he opens them, and an ignition that shoots blue sparks when he tries to start it up
3. Peepers
Read a book where a character wears glasses - That Old Witch! (Coffee Coven Capers 1) by M.Z. Andrews - 11/11/19 - Pg 56 - Loni blinked again behind her round glasses
4. Far out
Read a book with a two word title - Snuffed Out (Deadline Cozy Mysteries 2) by Sonia Parin - 11/9/19
5. Bummer
Read a book with a six in the page count. - The Case of the Flashing Fashion Queen (Dix Dodd 1) by N.L. Wilson - 11/13/19 - Page Count 226
6. Gimme some skin
Read a book where characters shake hands - Mocha and Murder (Mom & Christy 4) by Christy Murphy - 11/5/19 - LOC 155 - It took a split-second longer than it should have, but I realized he wanted to shake my hand.
7. What’s your bag?
Read a book where a character is visibly upset - Moonshine & Murder (Moonshine Hollow 1) by Kathleen Brooks - 11/8/19 - LOC 938 - Maribelle cried as tears began to stream from her eyes
8. The heat
Read a book where a character is with the police - A Mew To A Kill (Mystic Notch 3) by Leighann Dobbs - 11/5/19 - Augusta Chance is the County Sheriff & is also the MC's sister
9. Old lady
Read a book where the MC is a girlfriend or wife - The Vampire wants a Wife (Supernatural Dating Agency 1) by Andie M. Long - 11/18/19 - MC Shelley is girlfriend in beginning of book (view spoiler)
10. Hang loose
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing. - Born To Love (Jasper Lake 1) by Leah Atwood - 1/13/20 - LOC 783 - An entire day with nothing on her schedule. - MC Jessa sleeps in, watches a 3 hour movie in bed, then meets a friend for coffee and a casual chat
Mod
Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: November 1 - January 31, 2020
Tasks:
1. Classy Chassis
So you want to tell a lady she’s got a great body but you don’t want to sound like a pig? Just compliment her classy chassis. Unless she’s your grandmother, she’ll have no idea what you’re talking about.
Example: “Don’t take this the wrong way, Lucy, but you’ve got a classy chassis.”
Read a book with a woman on the cover.
by Agatha Christie Woman on the cover 11/26/20192. Hunk of junk
When your car has a few too many miles on the odometer, and the engine sounds like a two-pack a day smoker, it may be on the fast track to the junkyard.
Example: “That’s your car? Seriously? It’s a hunk of junk!wher”
Read a book with a title that has two rhyming words.
by Dr. Seuss 1/10/20203. Peepers
It’s as if everybody who puts on a pair of glasses suddenly becomes one of Jim Henson’s muppets. Seriously, doesn’t Peepers sound like an adorable monster who lives next to Mr. Snuffleupagus?
Example: “What do you think of my new peepers? They’re bifocals.”
Read a book whose title begins with P.
by Melissa Bourbon 01/14/20204. Far out
If something is far out or “out of sight,” it’s meant as a compliment. You approve of it. But only in the figurative sense. It’s not literally outside your field of vision or defying gravity.
Example: “Far out! The game has a hidden cow level.”
Read a book whose author's first or last name is three letters long.
by Joy Avon First name is 3 letters long 12/05/20195. Bummer
When things aren’t going your way and you’re a little sad about it, that’s a bummer. It comes from the phrase “bum rap,” which means to be treated unfairly. A bummer is never deserved.
Example: “She cancelled our date again. What a bummer.”
Read a book with a six in the page count.
by Michelle Obama pages 426 11/3/20196. Gimme some skin
Don’t get any crazy ideas. If someone asks you to give them some skin, they’re merely asking you to shake hands.
Example: “Hey man, gimme some skin!”
Read a book with a hand on the cover.
by Cindy Bell 12/07/20197. What’s your bag?
We’re not talking about luggage. Your bag symbolizes your problems, the mysterious annoyance that’s making you so obviously upset.
Example: “Dude, you don’t have to yell at me! What’s your bag?”
Read a book with a 12 in the publication date.
by Jeff Shelby. Published 12/19/2017 11/08/20198. The heat
In the 1960s, you didn’t get in trouble with the police. You got in trouble with the heat.
Example: “Slow down—it’s the heat!”
Read a book with a title that begins with THE.
By Kenneth Grahame. Starts with the 11/3/20199. Old lady
It may sound like a pet name for your grandma, but old lady is actually a term of endearment for your girlfriend or wife.
Example: “Nah, can’t hit the clubs tonight. My old lady is waiting for me at home.”
Read a book where the MC is a girlfriend or wife
by Cindy Bell. She is a girl friend to the Detective who works the homicide. 12/1/2019[10. Hang loose
If you’ve opted to spend your day taking it easy and relaxing, then you are officially hanging loose.
Example: “Nah, I'm gonna hang loose today.”
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing. Spends the weekend walking in the woods, and reading.
[bookcover:Fair Game|8531376] by Josh Lanyon 01/07/2020
Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part TwoDuration: 01/01/20-01/31/20
Read: 10/10
1. Classy Chassis Read a book with a woman on the cover.
The Rancher's Unexpected Pregnant Bride: Historical Western Mail Order Bride Romance by Amelia Rose 01/23/20 *
2. Hunk of junk: Read a book with a title that has two rhyming words.
Never Have I Ever Fallen for a Movie Star by Juliet Bardsley 01/25/20 **1/2 (Never/Ever)
3. Peepers Read a book whose title begins with P.
A Postcard From Hell by Adrienne Blake 01/01/20 ****
4. Far out Read a book with a two word title.
Renaissance Man by Tessa Bailey 01/19/20 ****
5. Bummer Read a book with a six in the page count.
Dead Parrot by Trapper Westing 01/08/20 *** (165pgs)
6. Gimme some skin Read a book with a hand on the cover.
Never Have I Ever Kissed Under the Mistletoe by Juliet Bardsley 01/26/20 **
7. What’s your bag? Read a book where a character is visibly upset
An Unwilling Bride: A Medieval Highland Romance by Avery Maitland 01/17/20 **** (Can't explain without spoilers, but MC is visibly upset several times)
8. The heat Read a book where a character is with the police.
Loose Ends by Morgan Brice 01/06/20 ***** (MC: Vic D'Amato, police detective)
9. Old lady Read a book where a character gets called a special nickname by their loved one.
Juneau to Kenai by Debra Dunbar 01/28/20 *** (Nickname Muscles)
10. Hang loose Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best Friend by Juliet Bardsley 01/11/20 **** (MC and friend spend day in coffee shop)
Mod
You may use books read since Nov. 1, 2019.
FinishedForgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: November 1 - January 31, 2020
19/19
Tasks:
Read a book where the MC is a gorgeous woman
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car
Read a book where a character wears glasses
Read a book with a two word title
Read a book with a character that gets bummed out by something
Read a book where characters shake hands
Read a book where a character is visibly upset
Read a book where a character is with the police
Read a book where the MC is a girlfriend or wife
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
Mod
Only one task needed to be done for each slang word/phrase.
CompletedForgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: November 1 - January 31, 2020 [M22]
10/10
11th Dec 2019 (Woman on Cover) In the Absence of Light 26th Jan 2020
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car
27th Dec 2019 (hand on the cover) Release on 26th Nov 2012 (with a 12 in the publication date)
Example: “Nah, I'm gonna hang loose today.”
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
- Sixty Five Hours 12th Jan 2020
[At the end of the campaign]
Complete! (01/28/20)Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: 01/01/20-01/31/20
Read: 10/10
1. Classy Chassis Read a book with a woman on the cover.
The Rancher's Unexpected Pregnant Bride: Historical Western Mail Order Bride Romance by Amelia Rose 01/23/20 *
2. Hunk of junk: Read a book with a title that has two rhyming words.
Never Have I Ever Fallen for a Movie Star by Juliet Bardsley 01/25/20 **1/2 (Never/Ever)
3. Peepers Read a book whose title begins with P.
A Postcard From Hell by Adrienne Blake 01/01/20 ****
4. Far out Read a book with a two word title.
Renaissance Man by Tessa Bailey 01/19/20 ****
5. Bummer Read a book with a six in the page count.
Dead Parrot by Trapper Westing 01/08/20 *** (165pgs)
6. Gimme some skin Read a book with a hand on the cover.
Never Have I Ever Kissed Under the Mistletoe by Juliet Bardsley 01/26/20 **
7. What’s your bag? Read a book where a character is visibly upset
An Unwilling Bride: A Medieval Highland Romance by Avery Maitland 01/17/20 **** (Can't explain without spoilers, but MC is visibly upset several times)
8. The heat Read a book where a character is with the police.
Loose Ends by Morgan Brice 01/06/20 ***** (MC: Vic D'Amato, police detective)
9. Old lady Read a book where a character gets called a special nickname by their loved one.
Juneau to Kenai by Debra Dunbar 01/28/20 *** (Nickname Muscles)
10. Hang loose Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
Never Have I Ever Kissed My Brother's Best Friend by Juliet Bardsley 01/11/20 **** (MC and friend spend day in coffee shop)
Completion post - I didn't get it1. Classy Chassis
Read a book with a woman on the cover.
Exit, Pursued by a Bear 12/19/19
2. Hunk of junk
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car OR with a title that has two rhyming words.
3. Peepers
Read a book whose title begins with P.
Poison 12/29/19
4. Far out
Read a book with a two word title.
Nyxia Unleashed 1/8/20
5. Bummer
Read a book with a six in the page count.
Nyxia Uprising 1/12/20 (368 pages)
6. Gimme some skin
Read a book where characters shake hands OR with a hand on the cover.
7. What’s your bag?
Read a book with a 12 in the publication date.
Nyxia 1/4/20 (Published September 12, 2017)
8. The heat
Read a book where a character is with the police.
Deadly 12/22/19
9. Old lady
Read a book where a character gets called a special nickname by their loved one.
The Tree of Red Stars 12/9/19 (Marco calls Magdalena "Little Lion")
10. Hang loose
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
Finished!Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: November 1 - January 31, 2020
Tasks:
So you want to tell a lady she’s got a great body but you don’t want to sound like a pig? Just compliment her classy chassis. Unless she’s your grandmother, she’ll have no idea what you’re talking about.
Example: “Don’t take this the wrong way, Lucy, but you’ve got a classy chassis.”
Read a book with a woman on the cover.
Diamond Fire, Ilona Andrews, 07.11.2019
When your car has a few too many miles on the odometer, and the engine sounds like a two-pack a day smoker, it may be on the fast track to the junkyard.
Example: “That’s your car? Seriously? It’s a hunk of junk!”
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car
Beautiful Creatures, Kami Garcia, 09.01.2020
It’s as if everybody who puts on a pair of glasses suddenly becomes one of Jim Henson’s muppets. Seriously, doesn’t Peepers sound like an adorable monster who lives next to Mr. Snuffleupagus?
Example: “What do you think of my new peepers? They’re bifocals.”
Read a book whose title begins with P.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Seth Grahame-Smith, 12.12.2019
If something is far out or “out of sight,” it’s meant as a compliment. You approve of it. But only in the figurative sense. It’s not literally outside your field of vision or defying gravity.
Example: “Far out! The game has a hidden cow level.”
Read a book with a two word title
Tin Man, Sarah Winman, 10.11.2019
When things aren’t going your way and you’re a little sad about it, that’s a bummer. It comes from the phrase “bum rap,” which means to be treated unfairly. A bummer is never deserved.
Example: “She cancelled our date again. What a bummer.”
Read a book with a six in the page count.
The Wasp Factory, Iain Banks, 08.11.2019 - 256 pages
Don’t get any crazy ideas. If someone asks you to give them some skin, they’re merely asking you to shake hands.
Example: “Hey man, gimme some skin!”
Read a book with a hand on the cover.
The Duchess Deal, Tessa Dare, 14.11.2019
We’re not talking about luggage. Your bag symbolizes your problems, the mysterious annoyance that’s making you so obviously upset.
Example: “Dude, you don’t have to yell at me! What’s your bag?”
Read a book where a character is visibly upset
Love You Hate You Miss You, Elizabeth Scott, 09.11.2019
In the 1960s, you didn’t get in trouble with the police. You got in trouble with the heat.
Example: “Slow down—it’s the heat!”
Read a book with a title that begins with THE.
The Ghost Who Loved Diamonds, Bobbi Holmes, 13.11.2019
It may sound like a pet name for your grandma, but old lady is actually a term of endearment for your girlfriend or wife.
Example: “Nah, can’t hit the clubs tonight. My old lady is waiting for me at home.”
Read a book where the MC is a girlfriend or wife
Till Death Do Us Tart, H.Y. Hanna, 31.12.2019
If you’ve opted to spend your day taking it easy and relaxing, then you are officially hanging loose.
Example: “Nah, I'm gonna hang loose today.”
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
Hell and Hexes, Debra Dunbar, 23.12.2019
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Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Two
Duration: November 1 - January 31, 2020
Goal: 10/10
Tasks:
1. Classy Chassis
Read a book with a woman on the cover.
2. Hunk of junk
Read a book where a character drives a beat up car.
The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher – 11/09/2019
3. Peepers
Read a book where a character wears glasses.
The Vicious Deep by Zoraida Córdova – 12/15/2019
Tristan's father: Dad pushes his glasses up the bridge of his nose... (Kindle Location 879)
4. Far out
Read a book with a two word title.
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee – 11/18/2019
5. Bummer
Read a book with a six in the page count.
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by Matt Kracht – 11/15/2019
176 pages
6. Gimme some skin
Read a book with a hand on the cover.
7. What’s your bag?
Read a book with a 12 in the publication date.
By Eastern Windows by Gretta Curran Browne – 11/02/2019
Published June 18th 2012
8. The heat
Read a book with a title that begins with THE.
The Dying Hour by Rick Mofina – 11/01/2019
9. Old lady
Read a book where the MC is a girlfriend or wife.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren – 11/23/2019
Olive Torres
10. Hang loose
Read a book where a character spends the day taking it easy and relaxing.
Hatshepsut's Collar by A.W. Exley – 12/06/2019
Cara in St. Petersburg