The Lost Challenges discussion
Archives - Monthly Challenges
>
Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
date
newest »
newest »
Helen A.11-5-19 to 12-14-19
As many as I want
16 out of 22
Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
Judy Garland
TASKS
1. Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922 in Minnesota. She was the youngest child of two vaudevillians who ran a movie theater that featured vaudeville acts. Judy, called Baby by her family, shared her family's flair for song and dance. Her first appearance came at the age of two-and-a-half, when she joined her older sisters on the stage of her father's movie theater during a Christmas show.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
++🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
The Sinner 11-13-19 (MC called "Queen of the Dead")
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2. Between 1936 & 1963, Garland acted and sang in over 30 movies, but perhaps her most well-known role was as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In 1939, Garland won an Academy Award, the juvenile award, for her films, including The Wizard of Oz and Babes in Arms.
++🎭Read a fantasy. Moominvalley in November 11-16-19
++🎭Read a book that is also a movie. The Boxcar Children 12-1-19
3. By 1950, Garland had recorded over 80 sides for Decca Records. She also made almost 300 radio appearances between 1935 and 1953. She also made several tours to entertain stateside servicemen and women during WWII.
++🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
Charlie And the Great Glass Elevator 11-23-19 (The Chief of the Army)
++🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Jannah Jewels Book 1: The Treasure of Timbuktu 11-13-19 (Has 88 pages)
4. In 1951, Garland began a four-month concert UK tour, where she played to sold-out audiences. The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks, with performances that focused on songs by Al Jolson and the revival of vaudeville. Garland was honored with a Special Tony Award for her contribution to the revival of vaudeville.
++🎭Read a book that takes place UK. Menagerie Manor 11-22-19 (On the Channel Island of Jersey)
++🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
Wife of the Gods 11-27-19 (The MC is suspended from duty & then solves the case)
5. Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for A Star Is Born. She was unable to attend because she had just given birth to her son, so a television crew was in her hospital room. However, Grace Kelly won. Groucho Marx sent Garland a telegram after the awards ceremony, declaring her loss "the biggest robbery since Brinks".
++🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos 11-19-19 (The MC loses her cash box)
++🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
James and the Giant Peach 11-18-19 (In a peach!)
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6. Garland appeared in a number of television specials. Her first was the 1955 debut episode of Ford Star Jubilee; it was a triumph, scoring a 34.8 Nielsen rating. Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". The two-record album Judy at Carnegie Hall was certified gold, charting for 95 weeks on Billboard, including 13 weeks at number one. It won four Grammy Awards.
++🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48. Journey on a Runaway Train 11-13-19 (Rated 3.91)
++🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year. The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll 11-17-19 (Published April of 2017)
++🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
Tales from Moominvalley 11-19-19 (Valtion kirjallisuuspalkinto (1963), Anni Swan -mitali (1964))
7. Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, including "Over the Rainbow". Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. 76), "Get Happy" (No. 61), "The Trolley Song" (No. 26), and "The Man That Got Away" (No. 11).
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
++🎭Read a posthumously published book.
Lamb to the Slaughter and Other Stories 11-14-19 (He died in 1990 & this book was published in 1995)
8. Garland made one of her last appearances at New York's Palace Theatre in July, a 27-show stand, performing with her children Lorna and Joey Luft. She wore a sequined pantsuit on stage, which was part of the original wardrobe for her character in Valley of the Dolls.
++🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism 11-17-19
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9. Garland continued working until her death in 1969 from an accidental overdose. Close friends of Garland's have insisted that she never truly wanted to be a movie star and would have much rather devoted her career entirely to singing and recording records. Garland was known for interacting with her audiences during live performances and herself explained in 1961: "A really great reception makes me feel like I have a great big warm heating pad all over me ... I truly have a great love for an audience.
++🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change. Born Both: An Intersex Life 11-16-19 (She does all sorts of jobs: security guard, baker, writer)
++🎭Read a love story. The Holy Twins: Benedict and Scholastica 11-23-19 (Great love between the twins)
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Date Started: November 15, 2019
Date Completed: December 14, 2019
Tasks Done: 10
TASKS
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
a.) Pastrami Murder (Darling Deli 1) by Patti Benning - 11/20/19 - set in Michigan
b.) A Final Slice of Crime: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 13) by Donna Doyle - 12/1/19 - set in Indiana
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
a.) All That Glitters (All That 1) by Tracy Krimmer -11/21/19 - MC Dory Walker goes by Desiree when she's performing on stage
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
a.) Adventures of a Vegan Vamp (Vegan Vamp Mysteries 1) by Cate Lawley - 11/28/19
3.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
a.) I Remember My First Time: A Sword and Sorcery Story by Dylan Doose - 11/29/19
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
a.) The Vampire wants a Wife (Supernatural Dating Agency 1) by Andie M. Long - 11/18/19 - Rating 3.75
b.) Blue Ribbon Revenge: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 8) by Donna Doyle - 11/30/19 - Rating 4.50
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
a.) Journey to Mermaid Kingdom (Tails of the Mermaids 1) by Celesta Thiessen - 11/29/19
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
a.) Set at Christmas - The Christmas Letter (Tess and Tilly 1) by by Kathi Daley - 12/2/19
b.) Set at Christmas - The Earl's Christmas Consultant (Wedding Trouble 3) by Bianca Blythe - 12/14/19
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest Majoring In Murder by Jessica Fletcher 11/17/19 . set in Indiana
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title. In a Witch's Wardrobe Juliet Blackwell 322 p . 11/21/19
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK. Nemesis by Agatha Christie . 12/1/19
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery. Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies . Harper Lin 11/25/19
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48. A Killer Collection J.B. Stanley 3.75 rating . 11/19/19
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
Harper Lin 11/30/19🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York. Holiday Grind . Cleo Coyle . 11/29/19
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Mod
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read: 14
TASKS
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
Mistake, Wisconsin Kersti Niebruegge 11/29/19
3.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
432 pages Wild Like the Wind Kristen Ashley 11/19/19
570 pages Free Kristen Ashley 12/3/19
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
The Other Woman Sandie Jones 11/21/19
5.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
Blackberry Summer RaeAnne Thayne 12/7/19
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
4.41 Spun Out Lorelei James 11/20/19
3.91 Thin Air Lisa Gray 12/8/19
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
April 2012 The Good Father Diane Chamberlain 11/22/19
April 2019 Promise Me Robin Bielman Samanthe Beck 12/12/19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
The Story of Arthur Truluv Elizabeth Berg 11/22/19🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
It Started One Christmas Susan Mallery 12/4/19
Eggnog Makes Her Easy Erin Nicholas 12/6/19
9.
🎭Read a love story.
Night Moves Nora Roberts 11/18/19
No Stranger to Love Pamela Aares 11/27/19
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American Midwest: American Midwest States
Where Willows Grow by Kim Vogel Sawyer 11/25/19
Kansas
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
Mary Poppins by Mrs. P.L. Travers 11/21/19
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (GM) 11/19/19
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Protecting Tanner Hollow by Lynette Eason 11/19/19
Pages: 384
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Buying Samir by Kimberly Rae 11/20/19
Jasmina lost a heap of money.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
Christopher Robin: The Little Book of Pooh-isms: With help from Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, and Tigger, too! by Brittany Rubiano 11/15/19
The Hundred-Acre Wood (fictional)
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall 11/21/19
Rating: 4.32
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall 11/21/19
April 8, 2008
🎭Read a book that has won multiple awards.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall 11/20/19
4 awards
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover.
by A.A. Milne 11/21/19red
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy.
The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall 12/2/19
Batty Penderwick
🎭Read a love story.
The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall 12/4/19
included romance and a double wedding
Musician of the Month: Judy GarlandDuration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
Goal: 6/22
🎭 1. Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭 2. Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Kick-Ass by Mark Millar – 11/25/2019
Dave Lizewski as Kick-Ass.
🎭 3. Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
🎭 4. Read a fantasy.
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee – 11/18/2019
🎭 5. Read a book that is also a movie.
🎭 6. Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭 7. Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
🎭 8. Read a book that takes place UK.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – 11/19/2019
London, UK
🎭 9. Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
🎭 10. Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭 11. Read a book with an unusual setting.
Hatshepsut's Collar by A.W. Exley – 12/06/2019
Steampunk Victorian London
🎭 12. Read a book that involves a robbery.
🎭 13. Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren – 11/23/2019
4.01 (on 11.28.2019)
🎭 14. Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭 15. Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
🎭 16. Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭 17. Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭 18. Read a posthumously published book.
🎭 19. Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭 20. Read a book with a sparkly cover.
🎭 21. Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭 22. Read a love story.
The Unicorn's Tail by A.W. Exley – 12/07/2019
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 11/27/19
5 of 5 -- COMPLETED
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
The Impersonator by Mary Miley 11/18/2019
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith 11/26/2019 320 pages
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett 11/24/2019
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter 11/22/2019 Currently 4.10
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
Yule Be Dead by Lorraine Bartlett 11/22/2019
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Musician of the Month: Judy GarlandNovember 15, 2019 - December 14, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
14 Tasks Completed
TASKS
1.
The Billionaire's Stray Heart by Rachelle J. Christensen (11/15/19)
Illinois
Faceoff by Rebecca Connolly (11/17/19)
Clint McCarthy -> Fido
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2.
A Midwinter's Wedding by Melanie Cellier (11/17/19)
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
The Risky Groom by Carly Morgan (11/21/19)
178 pages
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
Keeping Christmas by Shanna Hatfield (11/27/19)
Gage comes back from an injury to win the world championship at the rodeo.
5.
The Hunter's Tale by RaShelle Workman (11/18/19)
MC loses his memory
The Midnight Groom by Taylor Hart (11/22/19)
Cruise Ship
The Haunted Groom by Karly Stratford (11/22/19)
6.
Her Hollywood Fake Fiance by Taylor Hart (11/20/19)
4.26 Rating
The Broken Warrior by Taylor Hart (11/19/19)
Published April 6, 2018
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
Married by Christmas by Taylor Hart (11/20/19)
Gingerbread Wishes by Linda Carroll-Bradd (11/20/19)
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
A Snowy White Christmas by Josie Riviera (11/24/19)
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The Redeemed Groom by Taylor Hart (11/19/19)
Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 - 12/14/19
5/22
Tasks:
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname. - Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes - 12/12/19
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
2.
🎭Read a fantasy. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - 11/18/19
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title. - Fearless by Elvira Woodruff - 11/20/19
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting. - Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn - Mount Olympus - 11/29/19
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards. - Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell - 12/8/19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Duration: 11/15/19 - 12/14/19
5/22
Tasks:
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
2.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read: 10
1.
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname- Teen Titans, Volume 1: Damian Knows Best-Benjamin Percy 11/24
2.
🎭Read a fantasy- Avatar: The Last Airbender: Smoke and Shadow-Gene Luen Yang 11/23
🎭Read a book that is also a movie- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader-C.S. Lewis 11/27
3.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title- Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 21: Includes Vols. 61, 62 63-Masashi Kishimoto 11/14- pg, 608
5.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting- Uzumaki: Deluxe-Junji Ito 11/21
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48- Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 23: Includes vols. 67, 68 69-Masashi Kishimoto 11/15
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year- Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 22: Includes vols. 64, 65 66-Masashi Kishimoto 11/14
Boruto - Naruto the next Generation 5: Naruto - the next generation-Ukyo Kodachi 11/26
8.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover- Reveal Me-Tahereh Mafi 11/26
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy- Fragments of Horror-Junji Ito 11/26
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read:
TASKS
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
Crazy Cool by Tara Janzen 12/10/19 (Hawkins is in the military)
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
I loved her!Musician of the Month - Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read:
TASKS
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
GOAL: 5 books
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American Midwest
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Musician of the Month: Judy GarlandDuration: Nov. 15th, 2019 - Dec. 14th, 2019
Read: 13
🎭
Zombies Vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black - Nov. 28thIndiana
🎭
Well Met by Jen DeLuca - Nov. 23rd🎭 3. Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
🎭
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Dec. 4th🎭 5. Read a book that is also a movie.
🎭 6. Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich - Nov. 22nd322 pages
🎭
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows - Nov. 17th🎭
The Winter Long by Seanan McGuire - Nov. 15th(view spoiler)
🎭
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black - Nov. 21stJude misses (view spoiler) her husband.
🎭
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 6th🎭 12. Read a book that involves a robbery.
🎭
Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCulloch - Nov. 26th4.12 rating
🎭
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 5th🎭
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant - Nov. 20th🎭
Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve: What the Numbers Reveal About the Classics, Bestsellers, and Our Own Writing by Ben Blatt - Nov. 29th🎭 17. Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭 18. Read a posthumously published book.
🎭 19. Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭 20. Read a book with a sparkly cover.
🎭
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 6th🎭 22. Read a love story.
Musician of the Month: Judy Garland - FINISHEDDuration: Nov. 15th, 2019 - Dec. 14th, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish. You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
Read: 15
✔ 🎭 1. Read a book that takes place in the American midwest.
Shiver, Jocelynn Drake -11/19
Takes place in Cincinnati, OH
✔ 🎭 2. Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Written in Red, Anne Bishop -12/1
Meg Corbin is also know as CS759.
✔ 🎭 4. Read a fantasy.
Deployed, Brenda Cothern -12/6
Is a fantasy - has werewolves, vampires, griffins, and these cyclops thingies.
✔ 🎭 6. Read a book that has a character in the military.
Sixth, Brenda Cothern -12/5
All the characters are in the Army.
✔ 🎭 7. Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Ignite, Jocelynn Drake -12/3
230 pages
✔ 🎭 8. Read a book that takes place UK.
Dark, Witch & Creamy, H.Y. Hanna -11/19
Takes place in Tillyhenge, England
✔ 🎭 9. Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
I.N.E.T. 3, Brenda Cothern -12/6
The MC comes back home and faces his childhood abuser.
✔ 🎭 10. Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Tallowwood, N.R. Walker -12/4
The MC misses his murdered boyfriend.
✔ 🎭 11. Read a book with an unusual setting.
The Ghosts of Mystic Springs, Mona Marple -11/19
Takes place in a town full of ghosts.
✔ 🎭 13. Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters -12/5
Rating: 4.02
✔ 🎭 14. Read a book that was published in April of any year.
Shatter, Jocelynn Drake -11/20
Published: Apr 25, 2016
✔ 🎭 16. Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover.
Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters -12/5
Violet
✔ 🎭 17. Read a book with a Christmas setting.
Murder for Christmas, Francis Duncan -12/3
Takes places over Christmas.
✔ 🎭 21. Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
Torch, Jocelynn Drake -11/21
Noah goes from being an army ranger to working for a private security firm.
✔ 🎭 22. Read a love story.
Devour, Jocelynn Drake -11/24
MPG: romance
Welcome Andrea, Ferenc, Anne, Sash, Hannah, Grace, Bonita, Karen, Katharine, Kendra, & Jenny R!I've always been fascinated by her, Karen. I love Meet Me in St. Louis. :)
✅Done!!!✅Musician of the Month - Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read: 7/9
TASKS
✔1. 🎭MC goes by another name/alias/nickname: Supernova ★★★★★ 21 November
✔2. 🎭Read a fantasy: The Diviners ★★★ 22 November
✔3. 🎭Has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers ~304~:Genius: The Game ★★★ 27 November
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place in the UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
✔5. 🎭MC misses/loses something ~loses old life/lifestyle~: Uninvited
✔6. 🎭Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48 ~4.38~: Naruto, Vol. 01: Uzumaki Naruto ★★ 27 November
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
✔8. 🎭Takes place in New York: Pop ★★★ 22 November
✔9. 🎭 An unhappy character ~all of them~: The Nest ★★★ 3 December
🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭
Musician of the Month: Judy GarlandDuration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
TASKS
1. 🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2. 🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3. 🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
4. 🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5. 🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6. 🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7. 🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8. 🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9. 🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Musician of the Month: Judy GarlandDuration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
TASKS
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
The Storm Sister - Lucinda Riley - 12/11/2019How it fits: MC is named Alcyone but goes by Ally.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald - Natasha Lester - 11/25/2019🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
The Six Sacred Stones - Matthew Reilly - 11/30/2019How it fits: Zoe is an Irish Special Force soldier.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
Don’t You Cry - Cass Green - 11/16/2019How it fits: Set in England.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Sandstealers - Ben Brown - 11/20/2019How it fits: Rachel loses her media pass.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The Summer Girls - Mary Alice Monroe - 12/03/2019How it fits: Dora is unhappy in her marriage and unhappy with her weight.
Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich - 12/04/2019How it fits: Stephanie is unhappy with her job.
🎭Read a love story.
Jessica wrote: "Welcome Andrea, Ferenc, Anne, Sash, Hannah, Grace, Bonita, Karen, Katharine, Kendra, & Jenny R!I've always been fascinated by her, Karen. I love Meet Me in St. Louis. :)"
I also LOVE Meet Me in St. Louis!!
Mod
Musician of the Month - Judy Garland COMPLETED
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Angels – Darren shan -14.12.19 Raj is his nickname, Bee’s real name is Betty too
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
An unsuitable woman – kat Gordon - 23.12.19
2.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
Mary Queen of scots - john guy – 23.11.19
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
Cilka’s Journey – Heather Morris -01.12.19
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers
The List – Siobhan Vivian 16.11.19 pages 336
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
A question of identity – susan hill 15.11.19
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
My Friend Walter – Michael Morpurgo – 03.12.19
Walter Rayleigh comes back as a ghost
6.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
In her wake – Amanda Jennings – 27.11.19 pub april 2016
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
Noughts and Crosses – Malorie Blackman - 01.12.19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
Don’t let go – Harlan coben – 24.11.19 – blue on cover
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
A boy called Christmas – matt haig 12.12.19
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
One – sarah crossan - 13.12.19
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The swap – Fiona Mitchell 13.12.19
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Angels – Darren shan -14.12.19 Raj is his nickname, Bee’s real name is Betty too
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
An unsuitable woman – kat Gordon - 23.12.19
2.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
Mary Queen of scots - john guy – 23.11.19
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
Cilka’s Journey – Heather Morris -01.12.19
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers
The List – Siobhan Vivian 16.11.19 pages 336
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
A question of identity – susan hill 15.11.19
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
My Friend Walter – Michael Morpurgo – 03.12.19
Walter Rayleigh comes back as a ghost
6.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
In her wake – Amanda Jennings – 27.11.19 pub april 2016
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
Noughts and Crosses – Malorie Blackman - 01.12.19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
Don’t let go – Harlan coben – 24.11.19 – blue on cover
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
A boy called Christmas – matt haig 12.12.19
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
One – sarah crossan - 13.12.19
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The swap – Fiona Mitchell 13.12.19
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 11/27/19
5 of 5 -- COMPLETED
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
The Impersonator by Mary Miley 11/18/2019
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes by Karen Rose Smith 11/26/2019 320 pages
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
The Uncommon Reader by Alan Bennett 11/24/2019
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter 11/22/2019 Currently 4.10
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
Yule Be Dead by Lorraine Bartlett 11/22/2019
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Musician of the Month - Judy GarlandDuration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read: 10
FINISHED
1.
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname- Teen Titans, Volume 1: Damian Knows Best-Benjamin Percy 11/24
2.
🎭Read a fantasy- Avatar: The Last Airbender: Smoke and Shadow-Gene Luen Yang 11/23
🎭Read a book that is also a movie- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader-C.S. Lewis 11/27
3.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title- Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 21: Includes Vols. 61, 62 63-Masashi Kishimoto 11/14- pg, 608
5.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting- Uzumaki: Deluxe-Junji Ito 11/21
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48- Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 23: Includes vols. 67, 68 69-Masashi Kishimoto 11/15
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year- Naruto (3-in-1 Edition), Vol. 22: Includes vols. 64, 65 66-Masashi Kishimoto 11/14
Boruto - Naruto the next Generation 5: Naruto - the next generation-Ukyo Kodachi 11/26
8.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover- Reveal Me-Tahereh Mafi 11/26
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy- Fragments of Horror-Junji Ito 11/26
Finished! :)Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
November 15, 2019 - December 14, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
14 Tasks Completed
TASKS
1.
The Billionaire's Stray Heart by Rachelle J. Christensen (11/15/19)
Illinois
Faceoff by Rebecca Connolly (11/17/19)
Clint McCarthy -> Fido
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2.
A Midwinter's Wedding by Melanie Cellier (11/17/19)
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
The Risky Groom by Carly Morgan (11/21/19)
178 pages
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
Keeping Christmas by Shanna Hatfield (11/27/19)
Gage comes back from an injury to win the world championship at the rodeo.
5.
The Hunter's Tale by RaShelle Workman (11/18/19)
MC loses his memory
The Midnight Groom by Taylor Hart (11/22/19)
Cruise Ship
The Haunted Groom by Karly Stratford (11/22/19)
6.
Her Hollywood Fake Fiance by Taylor Hart (11/20/19)
4.26 Rating
The Broken Warrior by Taylor Hart (11/19/19)
Published April 6, 2018
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7.
Married by Christmas by Taylor Hart (11/20/19)
Gingerbread Wishes by Linda Carroll-Bradd (11/20/19)
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
A Snowy White Christmas by Josie Riviera (11/24/19)
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The Redeemed Groom by Taylor Hart (11/19/19)
Mod
Mod
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Date Completed:
Tasks Done: 16/22
TASKS
1. Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
by Nancy J. Parra Set in Kansas. 12/06/20192. Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
by Ed Gorman MC is known as Counselor 12/08/20193. Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
4. Read a fantasy. Tagged as fantasy
by Rachel Hawkins 11/22/20195 Read a book that is also a movie.
by Agatha Christie was made into a BBC film. 11/26/20196. Read a book that has a character in the military. The son/brother is in Vietnam
by Elin Hilderbrand 11/24/20197. Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title. Pages 236
by Cindy Bell 12/01/20198. Read a book that takes place UK set in England
9. Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is. Main character moves home after being dumped by a cheating boyfriend to take over a new business only to be arrested for murder. She ends up out of jail with a new job and new potential boyfriend
by Cindy Bell 12/07/201910. Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
11. Read a book with an unusual setting. The White House
by C. Brian Kelly 11/15/201912. Read a book that involves a robbery. An engagement ring
by Joy Avon 12/05/201913. Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
by Cindy Bell 12/01/201914. Read a book that was published in April of any year.
by L.M. Montgomery Published April 1st 1989 by Bantam Starfire (first published 1926) 12/09/201915. Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
16. Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Red is in the rainbow
by Cindy Bell 11/25/201917. Read a book with a Christmas setting. All about Santa coming
12/06/2-19 18. Read a posthumously published book.
by Jane Austen 11/15/201519. Read a book that takes place in New York.
20 Read a book with a sparkly cover. Has little lights sparkling.
by Lisa Kleypas 11/17/201921. Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change. At the start of the book she has just got a new career.
by Marty Wingate 12/3/201922. Read a love story. It is on shelf as romance
Musician of the Month: Judy GarlandDuration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
TASKS
1. Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922 in Minnesota. She was the youngest child of two vaudevillians who ran a movie theater that featured vaudeville acts. Judy, called Baby by her family, shared her family's flair for song and dance. Her first appearance came at the age of two-and-a-half, when she joined her older sisters on the stage of her father's movie theater during a Christmas show.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2. Between 1936 & 1963, Garland acted and sang in over 30 movies, but perhaps her most well-known role was as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In 1939, Garland won an Academy Award, the juvenile award, for her films, including The Wizard of Oz and Babes in Arms.
🎭Read a fantasy.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Seth Grahame-Smith, 12.12.2019
3. By 1950, Garland had recorded over 80 sides for Decca Records. She also made almost 300 radio appearances between 1935 and 1953. She also made several tours to entertain stateside servicemen and women during WWII.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
4. In 1951, Garland began a four-month concert UK tour, where she played to sold-out audiences. The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks, with performances that focused on songs by Al Jolson and the revival of vaudeville. Garland was honored with a Special Tony Award for her contribution to the revival of vaudeville.
Just Like Heaven, Julia Quinn, 09.12.2019
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5. Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for A Star Is Born. She was unable to attend because she had just given birth to her son, so a television crew was in her hospital room. However, Grace Kelly won. Groucho Marx sent Garland a telegram after the awards ceremony, declaring her loss "the biggest robbery since Brinks".
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6. Garland appeared in a number of television specials. Her first was the 1955 debut episode of Ford Star Jubilee; it was a triumph, scoring a 34.8 Nielsen rating. Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". The two-record album Judy at Carnegie Hall was certified gold, charting for 95 weeks on Billboard, including 13 weeks at number one. It won four Grammy Awards.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7. Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, including "Over the Rainbow". Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. 76), "Get Happy" (No. 61), "The Trolley Song" (No. 26), and "The Man That Got Away" (No. 11).
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8. Garland made one of her last appearances at New York's Palace Theatre in July, a 27-show stand, performing with her children Lorna and Joey Luft. She wore a sequined pantsuit on stage, which was part of the original wardrobe for her character in Valley of the Dolls.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9. Garland continued working until her death in 1969 from an accidental overdose. Close friends of Garland's have insisted that she never truly wanted to be a movie star and would have much rather devoted her career entirely to singing and recording records. Garland was known for interacting with her audiences during live performances and herself explained in 1961: "A really great reception makes me feel like I have a great big warm heating pad all over me ... I truly have a great love for an audience.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
Dragon to the Rescue, Terry Bolryder, 05.12.2019
FINISHED!Helen A.
11-5-19 to 12-14-19
As many as I want
16 out of 22
Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
Judy Garland
TASKS
1. Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922 in Minnesota. She was the youngest child of two vaudevillians who ran a movie theater that featured vaudeville acts. Judy, called Baby by her family, shared her family's flair for song and dance. Her first appearance came at the age of two-and-a-half, when she joined her older sisters on the stage of her father's movie theater during a Christmas show.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
++🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
The Sinner 11-13-19 (MC called "Queen of the Dead")
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2. Between 1936 & 1963, Garland acted and sang in over 30 movies, but perhaps her most well-known role was as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In 1939, Garland won an Academy Award, the juvenile award, for her films, including The Wizard of Oz and Babes in Arms.
++🎭Read a fantasy. Moominvalley in November 11-16-19
++🎭Read a book that is also a movie. The Boxcar Children 12-1-19
3. By 1950, Garland had recorded over 80 sides for Decca Records. She also made almost 300 radio appearances between 1935 and 1953. She also made several tours to entertain stateside servicemen and women during WWII.
++🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
Charlie And the Great Glass Elevator 11-23-19 (The Chief of the Army)
++🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Jannah Jewels Book 1: The Treasure of Timbuktu 11-13-19 (Has 88 pages)
4. In 1951, Garland began a four-month concert UK tour, where she played to sold-out audiences. The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks, with performances that focused on songs by Al Jolson and the revival of vaudeville. Garland was honored with a Special Tony Award for her contribution to the revival of vaudeville.
++🎭Read a book that takes place UK. Menagerie Manor 11-22-19 (On the Channel Island of Jersey)
++🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
Wife of the Gods 11-27-19 (The MC is suspended from duty & then solves the case)
5. Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for A Star Is Born. She was unable to attend because she had just given birth to her son, so a television crew was in her hospital room. However, Grace Kelly won. Groucho Marx sent Garland a telegram after the awards ceremony, declaring her loss "the biggest robbery since Brinks".
++🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos 11-19-19 (The MC loses her cash box)
++🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
James and the Giant Peach 11-18-19 (In a peach!)
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6. Garland appeared in a number of television specials. Her first was the 1955 debut episode of Ford Star Jubilee; it was a triumph, scoring a 34.8 Nielsen rating. Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". The two-record album Judy at Carnegie Hall was certified gold, charting for 95 weeks on Billboard, including 13 weeks at number one. It won four Grammy Awards.
++🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48. Journey on a Runaway Train 11-13-19 (Rated 3.91)
++🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year. The Clue in the Papyrus Scroll 11-17-19 (Published April of 2017)
++🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
Tales from Moominvalley 11-19-19 (Valtion kirjallisuuspalkinto (1963), Anni Swan -mitali (1964))
7. Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, including "Over the Rainbow". Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. 76), "Get Happy" (No. 61), "The Trolley Song" (No. 26), and "The Man That Got Away" (No. 11).
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
++🎭Read a posthumously published book.
Lamb to the Slaughter and Other Stories 11-14-19 (He died in 1990 & this book was published in 1995)
8. Garland made one of her last appearances at New York's Palace Theatre in July, a 27-show stand, performing with her children Lorna and Joey Luft. She wore a sequined pantsuit on stage, which was part of the original wardrobe for her character in Valley of the Dolls.
++🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism 11-17-19
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9. Garland continued working until her death in 1969 from an accidental overdose. Close friends of Garland's have insisted that she never truly wanted to be a movie star and would have much rather devoted her career entirely to singing and recording records. Garland was known for interacting with her audiences during live performances and herself explained in 1961: "A really great reception makes me feel like I have a great big warm heating pad all over me ... I truly have a great love for an audience.
++🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change. Born Both: An Intersex Life 11-16-19 (She does all sorts of jobs: security guard, baker, writer)
++🎭Read a love story. The Holy Twins: Benedict and Scholastica 11-23-19 (Great love between the twins)
FinishedMusician of the Month - Judy Garland
completed 7 tasks
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest Majoring In Murder by Jessica Fletcher 11/17/19 . set in Indiana
3.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title. In a Witch's Wardrobe Juliet Blackwell 322 p . 11/21/19
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK. Nemesis by Agatha Christie . 12/1/19
5.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery. Lattes, Ladyfingers, and Lies . Harper Lin 11/25/19
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48. A Killer Collection J.B. Stanley 3.75 rating . 11/19/19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
Harper Lin 11/30/198.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York. Holiday Grind . Cleo Coyle . 11/29/19
Musician of the Month: Judy Garland - FINISHEDDuration: Nov. 15th, 2019 - Dec. 14th, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish. You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
Read: 15
✔ 🎭 1. Read a book that takes place in the American midwest.
Shiver, Jocelynn Drake -11/19
Takes place in Cincinnati, OH
✔ 🎭 2. Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Written in Red, Anne Bishop -12/1
Meg Corbin is also know as CS759.
✔ 🎭 4. Read a fantasy.
Deployed, Brenda Cothern -12/6
Is a fantasy - has werewolves, vampires, griffins, and these cyclops thingies.
✔ 🎭 6. Read a book that has a character in the military.
Sixth, Brenda Cothern -12/5
All the characters are in the Army.
✔ 🎭 7. Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Ignite, Jocelynn Drake -12/3
230 pages
✔ 🎭 8. Read a book that takes place UK.
Dark, Witch & Creamy, H.Y. Hanna -11/19
Takes place in Tillyhenge, England
✔ 🎭 9. Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
I.N.E.T. 3, Brenda Cothern -12/6
The MC comes back home and faces his childhood abuser.
✔ 🎭 10. Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Tallowwood, N.R. Walker -12/4
The MC misses his murdered boyfriend.
✔ 🎭 11. Read a book with an unusual setting.
The Ghosts of Mystic Springs, Mona Marple -11/19
Takes place in a town full of ghosts.
✔ 🎭 13. Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters -12/5
Rating: 4.02
✔ 🎭 14. Read a book that was published in April of any year.
Shatter, Jocelynn Drake -11/20
Published: Apr 25, 2016
✔ 🎭 16. Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover.
Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters -12/5
Violet
✔ 🎭 17. Read a book with a Christmas setting.
Murder for Christmas, Francis Duncan -12/3
Takes places over Christmas.
✔ 🎭 21. Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
Torch, Jocelynn Drake -11/21
Noah goes from being an army ranger to working for a private security firm.
✔ 🎭 22. Read a love story.
Devour, Jocelynn Drake -11/24
MPG: romance
Mod
Musician of the Month - Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Date Completed:
Tasks Done: 16/22
TASKS
1. Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
by Nancy J. Parra Set in Kansas. 12/06/20192. Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
by Ed Gorman MC is known as Counselor 12/08/20193. Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
4. Read a fantasy. Tagged as fantasy
by Rachel Hawkins 11/22/20195 Read a book that is also a movie.
by Agatha Christie was made into a BBC film. 11/26/20196. Read a book that has a character in the military. The son/brother is in Vietnam
by Elin Hilderbrand 11/24/20197. Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title. Pages 236
by Cindy Bell 12/01/20198. Read a book that takes place UK set in England
9. Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is. Main character moves home after being dumped by a cheating boyfriend to take over a new business only to be arrested for murder. She ends up out of jail with a new job and new potential boyfriend
by Cindy Bell 12/07/201910. Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
11. Read a book with an unusual setting. The White House
by C. Brian Kelly 11/15/201912. Read a book that involves a robbery. An engagement ring
by Joy Avon 12/05/201913. Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
by Cindy Bell 12/01/201914. Read a book that was published in April of any year.
by L.M. Montgomery Published April 1st 1989 by Bantam Starfire (first published 1926) 12/09/201915. Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
16. Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Red is in the rainbow
by Cindy Bell 11/25/201917. Read a book with a Christmas setting. All about Santa coming
12/06/2-19 18. Read a posthumously published book.
by Jane Austen 11/15/201519. Read a book that takes place in New York.
20 Read a book with a sparkly cover. Has little lights sparkling.
by Lisa Kleypas 11/17/201921. Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change. At the start of the book she has just got a new career.
by Marty Wingate 12/3/201922. Read a love story. It is on shelf as romance
COMPLETION POSTMusician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
TASKS
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
The Storm Sister - Lucinda Riley - 12/11/2019How it fits: MC is named Alcyone but goes by Ally.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
A Kiss from Mr Fitzgerald - Natasha Lester - 11/25/2019🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
The Six Sacred Stones - Matthew Reilly - 11/30/2019How it fits: Zoe is an Irish Special Force soldier.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
Don’t You Cry - Cass Green - 11/16/2019How it fits: Set in England.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Sandstealers - Ben Brown - 11/20/2019How it fits: Rachel loses her media pass.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The Summer Girls - Mary Alice Monroe - 12/03/2019How it fits: Dora is unhappy in her marriage and unhappy with her weight.
Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich - 12/04/2019How it fits: Stephanie is unhappy with her job.
🎭Read a love story.
Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 - 12/14/19
5/22
Tasks:
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname. - Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes - 12/12/19
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
2.
🎭Read a fantasy. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - 11/18/19
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title. - Fearless by Elvira Woodruff - 11/20/19
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting. - Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn - Mount Olympus - 11/29/19
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards. - Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell - 12/8/19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Duration: 11/15/19 - 12/14/19
5/22
Tasks:
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
2.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
Completion PostMusician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: Nov. 15th, 2019 - Dec. 14th, 2019
Read: 13
🎭
Zombies Vs. Unicorns edited by Holly Black - Nov. 28thIndiana
🎭
Well Met by Jen DeLuca - Nov. 23rd🎭 3. Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
🎭
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Dec. 4th🎭 5. Read a book that is also a movie.
🎭 6. Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭
Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich - Nov. 22nd322 pages
🎭
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows - Nov. 17th🎭
The Winter Long by Seanan McGuire - Nov. 15th(view spoiler)
🎭
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black - Nov. 21stJude misses (view spoiler) her husband.
🎭
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 6th🎭 12. Read a book that involves a robbery.
🎭
Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCulloch - Nov. 26th4.12 rating
🎭
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 5th🎭
Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant - Nov. 20th🎭
Nabokov's Favorite Word Is Mauve: What the Numbers Reveal About the Classics, Bestsellers, and Our Own Writing by Ben Blatt - Nov. 29th🎭 17. Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭 18. Read a posthumously published book.
🎭 19. Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭 20. Read a book with a sparkly cover.
🎭
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 6th🎭 22. Read a love story.
Challenge Completed - December 14, 2019Final Post! Goal Reached!
Musician of the Month - Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Date Started: November 15, 2019
Date Completed: December 14, 2019
Tasks Done: 10
TASKS
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
a.) Pastrami Murder (Darling Deli 1) by Patti Benning - 11/20/19 - set in Michigan
b.) A Final Slice of Crime: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 13) by Donna Doyle - 12/1/19 - set in Indiana
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
a.) All That Glitters (All That 1) by Tracy Krimmer -11/21/19 - MC Dory Walker goes by Desiree when she's performing on stage
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
a.) Adventures of a Vegan Vamp (Vegan Vamp Mysteries 1) by Cate Lawley - 11/28/19
3.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
a.) I Remember My First Time: A Sword and Sorcery Story by Dylan Doose - 11/29/19
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
a.) The Vampire wants a Wife (Supernatural Dating Agency 1) by Andie M. Long - 11/18/19 - Rating 3.75
b.) Blue Ribbon Revenge: Christian Cozy Mystery (Baker's Dozen 8) by Donna Doyle - 11/30/19 - Rating 4.50
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
a.) Journey to Mermaid Kingdom (Tails of the Mermaids 1) by Celesta Thiessen - 11/29/19
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
a.) Set at Christmas - The Christmas Letter (Tess and Tilly 1) by by Kathi Daley - 12/2/19
b.) Set at Christmas - The Earl's Christmas Consultant (Wedding Trouble 3) by Bianca Blythe - 12/14/19
Finished!Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
TASKS
1. Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922 in Minnesota. She was the youngest child of two vaudevillians who ran a movie theater that featured vaudeville acts. Judy, called Baby by her family, shared her family's flair for song and dance. Her first appearance came at the age of two-and-a-half, when she joined her older sisters on the stage of her father's movie theater during a Christmas show.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2. Between 1936 & 1963, Garland acted and sang in over 30 movies, but perhaps her most well-known role was as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In 1939, Garland won an Academy Award, the juvenile award, for her films, including The Wizard of Oz and Babes in Arms.
🎭Read a fantasy.
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Seth Grahame-Smith, 12.12.2019
3. By 1950, Garland had recorded over 80 sides for Decca Records. She also made almost 300 radio appearances between 1935 and 1953. She also made several tours to entertain stateside servicemen and women during WWII.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
4. In 1951, Garland began a four-month concert UK tour, where she played to sold-out audiences. The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks, with performances that focused on songs by Al Jolson and the revival of vaudeville. Garland was honored with a Special Tony Award for her contribution to the revival of vaudeville.
Just Like Heaven, Julia Quinn, 09.12.2019
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5. Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for A Star Is Born. She was unable to attend because she had just given birth to her son, so a television crew was in her hospital room. However, Grace Kelly won. Groucho Marx sent Garland a telegram after the awards ceremony, declaring her loss "the biggest robbery since Brinks".
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6. Garland appeared in a number of television specials. Her first was the 1955 debut episode of Ford Star Jubilee; it was a triumph, scoring a 34.8 Nielsen rating. Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". The two-record album Judy at Carnegie Hall was certified gold, charting for 95 weeks on Billboard, including 13 weeks at number one. It won four Grammy Awards.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7. Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, including "Over the Rainbow". Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. 76), "Get Happy" (No. 61), "The Trolley Song" (No. 26), and "The Man That Got Away" (No. 11).
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8. Garland made one of her last appearances at New York's Palace Theatre in July, a 27-show stand, performing with her children Lorna and Joey Luft. She wore a sequined pantsuit on stage, which was part of the original wardrobe for her character in Valley of the Dolls.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9. Garland continued working until her death in 1969 from an accidental overdose. Close friends of Garland's have insisted that she never truly wanted to be a movie star and would have much rather devoted her career entirely to singing and recording records. Garland was known for interacting with her audiences during live performances and herself explained in 1961: "A really great reception makes me feel like I have a great big warm heating pad all over me ... I truly have a great love for an audience.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
Dragon to the Rescue, Terry Bolryder, 05.12.2019
✅Done!!!✅Musician of the Month - Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read: 7/9
TASKS
✔1. 🎭MC goes by another name/alias/nickname: Supernova ★★★★★ 21 November
✔2. 🎭Read a fantasy: The Diviners ★★★ 22 November
✔3. 🎭Has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers ~304~:Genius: The Game ★★★ 27 November
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place in the UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
✔5. 🎭MC misses/loses something ~loses old life/lifestyle~: Uninvited
✔6. 🎭Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48 ~4.38~: Naruto, Vol. 01: Uzumaki Naruto ★★ 27 November
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
✔8. 🎭Takes place in New York: Pop ★★★ 22 November
✔9. 🎭 An unhappy character ~all of them~: The Nest ★★★ 3 December
🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭
Mod
Musician of the Month - Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
Read: 14
TASKS
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
Mistake, Wisconsin Kersti Niebruegge 11/29/19
3.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
432 pages Wild Like the Wind Kristen Ashley 11/19/19
570 pages Free Kristen Ashley 12/3/19
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
The Other Woman Sandie Jones 11/21/19
5.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
Blackberry Summer RaeAnne Thayne 12/7/19
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
4.41 Spun Out Lorelei James 11/20/19
3.91 Thin Air Lisa Gray 12/8/19
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
April 2012 The Good Father Diane Chamberlain 11/22/19
April 2019 Promise Me Robin Bielman Samanthe Beck 12/12/19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
The Story of Arthur Truluv Elizabeth Berg 11/22/19🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
It Started One Christmas Susan Mallery 12/4/19
Eggnog Makes Her Easy Erin Nicholas 12/6/19
9.
🎭Read a love story.
Night Moves Nora Roberts 11/18/19
No Stranger to Love Pamela Aares 11/27/19
Done.Musician of the Month - Judy Garland
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American Midwest: American Midwest States
Where Willows Grow by Kim Vogel Sawyer 11/25/19
Kansas
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2.
🎭Read a fantasy.
Mary Poppins by Mrs. P.L. Travers 11/21/19
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman (GM) 11/19/19
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
Protecting Tanner Hollow by Lynette Eason 11/19/19
Pages: 384
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
Buying Samir by Kimberly Rae 11/20/19
Jasmina lost a heap of money.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
Christopher Robin: The Little Book of Pooh-isms: With help from Piglet, Eeyore, Rabbit, Owl, and Tigger, too! by Brittany Rubiano 11/15/19
The Hundred-Acre Wood (fictional)
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall 11/21/19
Rating: 4.32
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall 11/21/19
April 8, 2008
🎭Read a book that has won multiple awards.
The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall 11/20/19
4 awards
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover.
by A.A. Milne 11/21/19red
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy.
The Penderwicks in Spring by Jeanne Birdsall 12/2/19
Batty Penderwick
🎭Read a love story.
The Penderwicks at Last by Jeanne Birdsall 12/4/19
included romance and a double wedding
FINISHED!Musician of the Month: Judy Garland
Duration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
Tasks: 6/22
🎭 2. Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Kick-Ass by Mark Millar – 11/25/2019
Dave Lizewski as Kick-Ass.
🎭 4. Read a fantasy.
Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee – 11/18/2019
🎭 8. Read a book that takes place UK.
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – 11/19/2019
London, UK
🎭 11. Read a book with an unusual setting.
Hatshepsut's Collar by A.W. Exley – 12/06/2019
Steampunk Victorian London
🎭 13. Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren – 11/23/2019
4.01 (on 11.28.2019)
🎭 22. Read a love story.
The Unicorn's Tail by A.W. Exley – 12/07/2019
Musician of the Month - Judy Garland COMPLETED
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Angels – Darren shan -14.12.19 Raj is his nickname, Bee’s real name is Betty too
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
An unsuitable woman – kat Gordon - 23.12.19
2.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
Mary Queen of scots - john guy – 23.11.19
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
Cilka’s Journey – Heather Morris -01.12.19
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers
The List – Siobhan Vivian 16.11.19 pages 336
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
A question of identity – susan hill 15.11.19
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
My Friend Walter – Michael Morpurgo – 03.12.19
Walter Rayleigh comes back as a ghost
6.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
In her wake – Amanda Jennings – 27.11.19 pub april 2016
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
Noughts and Crosses – Malorie Blackman - 01.12.19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
Don’t let go – Harlan coben – 24.11.19 – blue on cover
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
A boy called Christmas – matt haig 12.12.19
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
One – sarah crossan - 13.12.19
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The swap – Fiona Mitchell 13.12.19
Duration: 11/15/19 -- 12/14/19
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
Angels – Darren shan -14.12.19 Raj is his nickname, Bee’s real name is Betty too
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties
An unsuitable woman – kat Gordon - 23.12.19
2.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
Mary Queen of scots - john guy – 23.11.19
3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
Cilka’s Journey – Heather Morris -01.12.19
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers
The List – Siobhan Vivian 16.11.19 pages 336
4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
A question of identity – susan hill 15.11.19
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
My Friend Walter – Michael Morpurgo – 03.12.19
Walter Rayleigh comes back as a ghost
6.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
In her wake – Amanda Jennings – 27.11.19 pub april 2016
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
Noughts and Crosses – Malorie Blackman - 01.12.19
7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
Don’t let go – Harlan coben – 24.11.19 – blue on cover
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
A boy called Christmas – matt haig 12.12.19
8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
One – sarah crossan - 13.12.19
9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
The swap – Fiona Mitchell 13.12.19
The Lost Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Cilka's Journey (other topics)The List (other topics)
Zom-B Angels (other topics)
Unsuitable Woman (other topics)
The Swap (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
A.W. Exley (other topics)Yoon Ha Lee (other topics)
Mark Millar (other topics)
Alex Michaelides (other topics)
Christina Lauren (other topics)
More...
Duration: November 15, 2019- December 14, 2019
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
TASKS
1. Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922 in Minnesota. She was the youngest child of two vaudevillians who ran a movie theater that featured vaudeville acts. Judy, called Baby by her family, shared her family's flair for song and dance. Her first appearance came at the age of two-and-a-half, when she joined her older sisters on the stage of her father's movie theater during a Christmas show.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest: American Midwest States
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname.
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties: Fiction set in 1920s.
2. Between 1936 & 1963, Garland acted and sang in over 30 movies, but perhaps her most well-known role was as Dorothy Gale in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In 1939, Garland won an Academy Award, the juvenile award, for her films, including The Wizard of Oz and Babes in Arms.
🎭Read a fantasy.
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.
3. By 1950, Garland had recorded over 80 sides for Decca Records. She also made almost 300 radio appearances between 1935 and 1953. She also made several tours to entertain stateside servicemen and women during WWII.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title.
4. In 1951, Garland began a four-month concert UK tour, where she played to sold-out audiences. The successful concert tour was the first of her many comebacks, with performances that focused on songs by Al Jolson and the revival of vaudeville. Garland was honored with a Special Tony Award for her contribution to the revival of vaudeville.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.
5. Garland was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for A Star Is Born. She was unable to attend because she had just given birth to her son, so a television crew was in her hospital room. However, Grace Kelly won. Groucho Marx sent Garland a telegram after the awards ceremony, declaring her loss "the biggest robbery since Brinks".
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting.
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.
6. Garland appeared in a number of television specials. Her first was the 1955 debut episode of Ford Star Jubilee; it was a triumph, scoring a 34.8 Nielsen rating. Her concert appearance at Carnegie Hall on April 23, 1961, was a considerable highlight, called by many "the greatest night in show business history". The two-record album Judy at Carnegie Hall was certified gold, charting for 95 weeks on Billboard, including 13 weeks at number one. It won four Grammy Awards.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards.
7. Garland was posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997. Several of her recordings have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, including "Over the Rainbow". Four more Garland songs are featured on the list: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" (No. 76), "Get Happy" (No. 61), "The Trolley Song" (No. 26), and "The Man That Got Away" (No. 11).
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover: Some ideas here: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/7...
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.
8. Garland made one of her last appearances at New York's Palace Theatre in July, a 27-show stand, performing with her children Lorna and Joey Luft. She wore a sequined pantsuit on stage, which was part of the original wardrobe for her character in Valley of the Dolls.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.
9. Garland continued working until her death in 1969 from an accidental overdose. Close friends of Garland's have insisted that she never truly wanted to be a movie star and would have much rather devoted her career entirely to singing and recording records. Garland was known for interacting with her audiences during live performances and herself explained in 1961: "A really great reception makes me feel like I have a great big warm heating pad all over me ... I truly have a great love for an audience.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.
🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭🎭
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.