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Are you ready for Christmas? Well if not take a look at the checklist below and start checking off items!

Duration: 2 months

Option 1- Spell out the words " Christmas Checklist".
Option 2- Complete the tasks below from the checklist
Option 3- Mix & Match

Levels:
Santa: 1- 7 books
Elf: 8-15 books
Scrooge: 16-23 books
Rudolph: 24 books +


1. Get into the holiday spirit and buy presents for your family and friends. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.


2. Its time to show your creativity and wrap those thoughtful presents. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)



3. Its not Christmas without shiny baubles and decorations. Lets check another item off the list by decorating the house. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.



4. Everyone is excited- its time to put up the Christmas tree. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)



5. Company will be coming and tasty treats are needed. Is your Christmas baking complete? Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)



6. Grab a glass of wine, sit by the fire and listen to Christmas music to unwind during this busy season. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.


7. Celebrate with family and friends and eat that Christmas meal.
Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)




message 2: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (last edited Nov 30, 2019 11:28AM) (new)

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Jennifer (jhaltenburger) In!

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6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.


7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)


Bex's Bookshelves | Bookstagram | Book Reviewer (bexsbookshelevs) | 8 comments Count me in!

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7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)


message 7: by Siert (last edited Jan 12, 2020 08:38PM) (new)

Siert | 1 comments My first challenge since joining GR and this group. I'll try to aim for Scrooge.

Progress: 9/18

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Mythos The Greek Myths Retold (Stephen Fry's Great Mythology, #1) by Stephen Fry The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin Kitchen Confidential Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain The Dragon Reborn (Wheel of Time, #3) by Robert Jordan Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson The Chain by Adrian McKinty Life on Earth by David Attenborough The Martian by Andy Weir


message 8: by Navi (last edited Jan 26, 2020 09:33AM) (new)


message 9: by Katherine (last edited Feb 02, 2020 12:07PM) (new)

Katherine Decker | 86 comments Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge
December 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020

Goal: Scrooge 24 Books

13/24 completed.

🎄C - Carlene O'Connor - Murder in an Irish Village: 12/29/19
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🎄S - Sugar and Spite: 12/5/19
🎄T- The Toll: 12/23/19
🎄M - Murder at Beechwood: 1/19/20
🎄A - Ann Cleeves - The Long Call: 12/22/19
🎄S - The Shape of Night: 12/8/19

🎄C - Christmas Cocoa Murder: 1/14/20
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🎄E - Ellie Alexander - Beyond a Reasonable Stout: 12/11/19
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🎄L - The Library Book: 1/19/20
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🎄T - To Paint a Murder: A Veronica Howard Vintage Mystery: 1/7/20

1. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.

2. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)

3. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.

4. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)

🎄5. Read a book that has a baked item on the cover: Christmas Sweets: 12/19/19

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.

7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)


message 10: by LaurLa (last edited Feb 01, 2020 12:30PM) (new)

LaurLa | 2378 comments Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge
December - January

My Christmas Checklist Challenge (msg 10)

Level~ Rudolph ~ 24+ Books | 25 Books Read
Option 3 ~ Mix & Match

Option 1 - Spell out Christmas Checklist

Classified Christmas (Whitehorse Montana, #4) by B.J. Daniels Huge Deal (21 Wall Street, #3) by Lauren Layne Rome's Chance (Reapers MC, #6.6; 1001 Dark Nights, #79) by Joanna Wylde Delusion in Death (In Death, #35) by J.D. Robb Scorch (The MacKenzie Family, #11) by Liliana Hart Things We Never Said (Hart's Boardwalk, #3) by Samantha Young Matchmaking with a Mission (Whitehorse Montana, #5) by B.J. Daniels Accidental Bride (Beaufort Brides, #3) by Noelle Adams Seducing Simon by Maya Banks
Counterpoint by Shay Lacy Hot Bayou SEAL by Cindy Dees Eleventh Grave in Moonlight (Charley Davidson, #11) by Darynda Jones Coulda Been a Cowboy (Dundee, Idaho, #8) by Brenda Novak Dirty Letters by Vi Keeland The Lemon Sisters (Wildstone, #3) by Jill Shalvis Calculated in Death (In Death, #36) by J.D. Robb Shadow of the Hawk by Julie Miller Treasure on Moon Lake (Love on the Lake, #1) by Amy Gamet

✔️🏮C ~ Classified Christmas ~ B.J. Daniels ~ 12.08 ★★★
✔️🏮H ~ Huge Deal ~ Lauren Blakely ~ 01.25 ★★★★
✔️🏮R ~ Rome's Chance ~ Joanna Wylde ~ 12.11 ★★★★
✔️🏮I ~ In Death (series) ~ Delusion in Death ~ 12.01 ★★★★
✔️🏮S ~ Scorch ~ Liliana Hart ~ 12.03 ★★★★
✔️🏮T ~ Things We Never Said ~ Samantha Young ~ 01.26 ★★★★
✔️🏮M ~ Matchmaking with a Mission ~ B.J. Daniels ~ 01.17 ★★★
✔️🏮A ~ Accidental Bride ~ Noelle Adams ~ 12.05 ★★★
✔️🏮S ~ Seducing Simon ~ Maya Banks ~ 12.26 ★★★

✔️🎄C ~ Counterpoint ~ Shay Lacy ~ 12.22 ★★★
✔️🎄H ~ Hot Bayou SEAL ~ Cindy Dees ~ 12.17 ★★★
✔️🎄E ~ Eleventh Grave in Moonlight ~ Darynda Jones ~ 12.14 ★★★★
✔️🎄C ~ Coulda Been a Cowboy ~ Brenda Novak ~ 12.19 ★★★
✔️🎄K ~ Keeland, Vi ~ Dirty Letters ~ 12.07 ★★★★
✔️🎄L ~ The Lemon Sisters ~ Jill Shalvis ~ 01.18 ★★★★
✔️🎄I ~ In Death (series) ~ Calculated in Death ~ 12.31 ★★★★
✔️🎄S ~ Shadow of the Hawk ~ Julie Miller ~ 12.10 ★★★
✔️🎄T ~ Treasure on Moon Lake ~ Amy Gamet ~ 12.27 ★★★


Option 2 - Complete the tasks below from the checklist

Illicit Christmas (One Reckless Night) by Yvette Hines Sweet Dreams (Colorado Mountain, #2) by Kristen Ashley A Mackenzie Yuletide (Mackenzies & McBrides, #11.5) by Jennifer Ashley Holiday Wishes (Heartbreaker Bay, #4.5) by Jill Shalvis Sugar Rush (Cupcake Club #1) by Donna Kauffman Rock My Body (Black Falcon, #4) by Michelle A. Valentine Love, Chocolate, and Beer (Cactus Creek, #1) by Violet Duke

✔️1. Get into the holiday spirit and buy presents for your family and friends ~ Read a book with a gift or present on the cover
🎄Illicit Christmas ~ Yvette Hines ~ 12.20 ★★★
✔️2. Its time to show your creativity and wrap those thoughtful presents ~ Read a book with a pretty cover
🏮Sweet Dreams ~ Kristen Ashley
✔️3. Its not Christmas without shiny baubles and decorations. Lets check another item off the list by decorating the house ~ Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover
🎄A Mackenzie Yuletide ~ Jennifer Ashley ~ 12.07 ★★★★
✔️4. Everyone is excited- its time to put up the Christmas tree ~ Read a book tagged as holidays
🏮Holiday Wishes ~ Jill Shalvis ~ 12.08 ★★★★
✔️5. Company will be coming and tasty treats are needed. Is your Christmas baking complete? ~ Read a book that has a baked item on the cover
🎄Sugar Rush ~ Donna Kauffman ~ 12.31 ★★★★
✔️6. Grab a glass of wine, sit by the fire and listen to Christmas music to unwind during this busy season ~ Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover
🏮Rock My Body ~ Michelle A. Valentine ~ 12.30 ★★★
✔️7. Celebrate with family and friends and eat that Christmas meal ~ Read a book tagged as food
🎄Love, Chocolate, and Beer ~ Violet Duke ~ 12.29 ★★★★


message 11: by Lily (last edited Dec 29, 2019 12:51PM) (new)

Lily (lilygcs) Option 1- Spell out the words " Christmas Checklist".
Option 2- Complete the tasks below from the checklist
Option 3- Mix & Match

Levels:
Santa: 1- 7 books
Elf: 8-15 books
Scrooge: 16-23 books
Rudolph: 24 books +

13/21 - updated Dec 29th

C- The Christmas Dragon's Mate - 12/3 - 3.5★
H- Hensley Manor - 12/11 - 4★
R- A Royal Christmas Cruise - 12/13 - 3.5★
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C- The Christmas Deal - 12/7 - 4★
H- His First Noel - 12/14 - 3.5★
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Pretty cover... Stress and the Modern Dad (Mannies Incorporated #8) by Sean Michael - 12/20 - 4★

Christmas scene on the cover... Snowfall and Romance - 12/27 - 3.5★

Book tagged as holidays... Special Delivery: Christmas - 12/24 - 3.5★


message 12: by Jhmingos (last edited Jan 17, 2020 07:17PM) (new)

Jhmingos | 704 comments Gonna try for Rudolph

Period: Dec. 1, 2019-Jan. 31, 2020

C The Christmas Train
H Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
R Ravishing the Heiress
I I Let You Go
S Sweetwood Bride
T The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
M My Lovely Wife
A Ammie, Come Home
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H Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
E The Ebony Swan
C Cause of Death
K The Killer of Little Shepherds: A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science
L Lonesome Dove
I If We Were Villains
S Skipping Christmas
T The Temptation of the Night Jasmine

The Christmas Train by David Baldacci Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling Ravishing the Heiress (Fitzhugh Trilogy, #2) by Sherry Thomas I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh Sweetwood Bride by Pamela Morsi The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Wayfarers, #1) by Becky Chambers My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing Ammie, Come Home (Georgetown, #1) by Barbara Michaels Someone We Know by Shari Lapena Coraline by Neil Gaiman Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2) by J.K. Rowling The Ebony Swan by Phyllis A. Whitney Cause of Death (Kay Scarpetta, #7) by Patricia Cornwell The Killer of Little Shepherds A True Crime Story and the Birth of Forensic Science by Douglas Starr Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio Skipping Christmas by John Grisham The Temptation of the Night Jasmine (Pink Carnation, #5) by Lauren Willig
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1. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.
Letters from Father Christmas

2. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)
The Wrath and the Dawn

3. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.
Kissing Christmas Goodbye

4. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

5. Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)
There Goes the Bride

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
A Visit from the Goon Squad

7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly

Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn, #1) by Renée Ahdieh Kissing Christmas Goodbye (Agatha Raisin, #18) by M.C. Beaton The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (The Herdmans #1) by Barbara Robinson There Goes the Bride (Agatha Raisin, #20) by M.C. Beaton A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan Kitchen Confidential Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly by Anthony Bourdain


message 13: by Tari (last edited Jan 22, 2020 01:31PM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 313 comments Christmas Checklist
Dec. 1, 2019-Jan. 31, 2020

Option 2
Level 1, 1-7
7/7--finished 1/22/20

1. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.
Mistletoe Murder (Dewberry Farm Mysteries, #4) by Karen MacInerney Karen MacInerney 12/6/19

2. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)
Winter Takes All by M.L. Erdahl ML Erdahl 12/9/19

3. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.
Murder Under the Tree (A Kay Driscoll Mystery #2) by Susan Bernhardt Susan Bernhardt 12/4/19

4. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)
Holiday Roast Mortem Tonya Kappes 12/30/19

5. Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)
Murder Takes the Cake A Daphne Martin Cake Mystery by Gayle Trent Gayle Trent 12/8/19

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover. (guitar)
Bound for Murder (Blue Ridge Library Mysteries #4) by Victoria Gilbert Victoria Gilbert 1/22/20

7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)
(in first column when you go on top shelves) The Diva Takes the Cake Krista Davis 12/31/19


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Welcome to the challenge everyone

Links are in Post 3


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Siert wrote: "My first challenge since joining GR and this group. I'll try to aim for Scrooge.

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Welcome to the group and the challenge! Have fun. Challenges are definitely addicting!


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Reading | 15 comments I would like to join in the challenge. I will be doing option 3, mix and match.

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1. Get into the holiday spirit and buy presents for your family and friends. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.


2. Its time to show your creativity and wrap those thoughtful presents. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)



3. Its not Christmas without shiny baubles and decorations. Lets check another item off the list by decorating the house. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.



4. Everyone is excited- its time to put up the Christmas tree. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)



5. Company will be coming and tasty treats are needed. Is your Christmas baking complete? Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)



6. Grab a glass of wine, sit by the fire and listen to Christmas music to unwind during this busy season. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.


7. Celebrate with family and friends and eat that Christmas meal.
Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)


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Welcome Kaleen!

You are linked up HERE


message 18: by Erin (last edited Jan 24, 2020 09:56PM) (new)

Erin | 158 comments Completed January 24, 2020

Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge
Duration: December 5, 2019-January 31, 2020

Option 1- Spell out the words " Christmas Checklist".
Level: Scrooge: 16-23 books

18/18 read

C Clutch by Piper Scott, read 12/19/19
H Daddy by Jack Harbon, read 1/24/20
R Part & Parcel by Abigail Roux, read 12/10/19
I Fixing Little Red by Izaia Winter, read 12/6/19
S Poison at the Bake Sale by Hollis Shiloh, read 12/6/19
T Fearless Leader by Tricia Owens, read 12/20/19
M Midwinter Night's Dream by Eli Easton, read 12/5/19
A A Pebble for Lewis by Amy Bellows, read 12/18/19
S I'm Your Guy by Hollis Shiloh, read 12/13/19
C The Christmas Dragon's Mate by Silvia Violet, read 12/13/19
H The Body in the Backyard by Hollis Shiloh, read 12/6/19
E The Last September by Elizabeth Bowen, read 12/5/19
C 30-Minute One-Pot Meals: Feed Your Family Incredible Food in Less Time and With Less Cleanup by Jo Cismaru, read 12/6/19
K That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger, read 12/5/19
L Ends, Means, Laws and an Angry Ship by Lyn Gala, read 12/6/19
I The Institute by Stephen King, read 12/30/19
S The Snow Dragon's Mate by Silvia Violet, read 1/11/20
T Tanner by Shaw Montgomery, read 12/30/19


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Welcome Erin!


message 20: by Jillypenny (last edited Dec 09, 2019 02:41PM) (new)

Jillypenny | 193 comments OK, I'll give it a try!

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Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.


Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)


message 21: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Welcome Jillpenny!


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Jhmingos | 704 comments Finished the Challenge, see post 12!


message 23: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

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Congratulations Jhmingos!


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Tari (thann) | 313 comments Updating msg. 13: Finished!


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Congratulations Tari!


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Tari (thann) | 313 comments Moderators of NBRC wrote: "Congratulations Tari!"Thank you!


message 27: by Erin (new)

Erin | 158 comments Completed January 24, 2020

Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge
Duration: December 5, 2019-January 31, 2020

Option 1- Spell out the words " Christmas Checklist".
Level: Scrooge: 16-23 books

18/18 read

C Clutch by Piper Scott, read 12/19/19
H Daddy by Jack Harbon, read 1/24/20
R Part & Parcel by Abigail Roux, read 12/10/19
I Fixing Little Red by Izaia Winter, read 12/6/19
S Poison at the Bake Sale by Hollis Shiloh, read 12/6/19
T Fearless Leader by Tricia Owens, read 12/20/19
M Midwinter Night's Dream by Eli Easton, read 12/5/19
A A Pebble for Lewis by Amy Bellows, read 12/18/19
S I'm Your Guy by Hollis Shiloh, read 12/13/19
C The Christmas Dragon's Mate by Silvia Violet, read 12/13/19
H The Body in the Backyard by Hollis Shiloh, read 12/6/19
E The Last September by Elizabeth Bowen, read 12/5/19
C 30-Minute One-Pot Meals: Feed Your Family Incredible Food in Less Time and With Less Cleanup by Jo Cismaru, read 12/6/19
K That's Not What Happened by Kody Keplinger, read 12/5/19
L Ends, Means, Laws and an Angry Ship by Lyn Gala, read 12/6/19
I The Institute by Stephen King, read 12/30/19
S The Snow Dragon's Mate by Silvia Violet, read 1/11/20
T Tanner by Shaw Montgomery, read 12/30/19


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Navi (nvsahota) | 730 comments Completed this challenge! My Post


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congratulations Erin & Navi!


message 30: by LaurLa (new)

LaurLa | 2378 comments Completed my Checklist!
Updated post: My Christmas Checklist Challenge (msg 10)

Level~ Rudolph ~ 24+ Books | 25 Books Read


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congratulations LaurLa!


message 32: by Helen (last edited Dec 09, 2021 01:41PM) (new)

Helen | 99 comments MONTHLY

November 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
21 out of 25

Are you ready for Christmas? Well if not take a look at the checklist below and start checking off items!

Duration: 2 months

++C: (Carolyn K.) The Secret of Red Gate Farm Carolyn Keene 11-7-21 (author)
++H: Hit Parade of Mystery Stories Norma Ruedi Ainsworth 11-6-21 (title)
++R: (Robert M.) People Get Screwed All the Time: Protecting Yourself From Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft, Fine Print, and More Robert Massi 11-7-21 (author)
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++S: (Spencer Q.) Woof Spencer Quinn 11-5-21 (author)
++T: This Is 18 Jessica Bennett 11-5-21 (title)
++M: (Mark D.) Ella Minnow Pea: A Novel in Letters Mark Dunn 11-7-21 (author)
++A: (R. Alam) Leave the World Behind Rumaan Alam 11-5-21 (author)
++S: (Sharon D.) From Hindsight to Insight: A Traditional to Metaphysical Memoir Sharon S. Darrow 11-11-21 (author)

++C: (P. Chodron) The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times Pema Chödrön 11-11-21 (author)
++H: (Heather Y.) The Distant Dead Heather Young 11-11-21 (author)
++E: Ethical Arguments for Analysis Robert Baum 11-5-21 (title)
++C: (Carolyn K.) Fishing for Clues Carolyn Keene 11-11-21 (author)
++K: (Kenneth L.) The Zen Teachings of Jesus Kenneth S. Leong 11-5-21 (author)
++L: The Lizard José Saramago 11-25-21 (title)
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++S: (J. Sandford) Bloody Genius John Sandford 11-21-21 (author)
++T: This Side of Paradise F. Scott Fitzgerald 11-21-21 (title)


Option 3- Mix & Match

Levels:
Rudolph: 24 books +


++1. Get into the holiday spirit and buy presents for your family and friends. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.
Bad Kitty: Searching for Santa Nick Bruel 12-6-21 Bad Kitty Searching for Santa by Nick Bruel


++2. Its time to show your creativity and wrap those thoughtful presents. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)
Nine Perfect Strangers Liane Moriarty 12-7-21 Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty

++3. Its not Christmas without shiny baubles and decorations. Lets check another item off the list by decorating the house. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.
The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear Stan Berenstain 12-9-21 The Berenstain Bears Meet Santa Bear by Stan Berenstain

++4. Everyone is excited- its time to put up the Christmas tree. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)
Who Is Stealing the 12 Days of Christmas? Martha Freeman 11-6-21 (Tagged as Holiday>Christmas)

5. Company will be coming and tasty treats are needed. Is your Christmas baking complete? Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)

++6. Grab a glass of wine, sit by the fire and listen to Christmas music to unwind during this busy season. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
The Lives of Things José Saramago 12-8-21 The Lives of Things by José Saramago

7. Celebrate with family and friends and eat that Christmas meal.
Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)


message 33: by Catsalive (last edited Dec 23, 2022 04:21PM) (new)

Catsalive | 423 comments Christmas Checklist
1/12/22-31/1/23
Rudolph: 25/25


1. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.
The Girl with All the Gifts by M.R. Carey 18/12 3★

2. Read a book with a pretty cover
Miss Lily's Lovely Ladies by Jackie French 5/12 4.5★

3. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan 11/12 3.5★

4. Read a book tagged as holidays (top shelf)
Gwen's Christmas Ghost by Lynn Kerstan & Alicia Rasley 13/12 3★

5. Read a book that has a baked item on the cover - bread
Reaper Man by Terry Pratchett 13/12 5★

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover - choir
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan 24/12 3.5★

7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)
Heavenly Pleasures by Kerry Greenwood 18/12 5★
The Girl with All the Gifts (The Girl with All the Gifts, #1) by M.R. Carey Miss Lily's Lovely Ladies (Miss Lily's Lovely Ladies, #1) by Jackie French The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Gwen's Christmas Ghost by Lynn Kerstan Reaper Man (Discworld, #11; Death, #2) by Terry Pratchett The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan Heavenly Pleasures (Corinna Chapman, #2) by Kerry Greenwood

C- Christie - A Summer Fling by Milly Johnson 8/12 3.5★
H- The Gin Sisters' Promise by Faith Hogan 10/12 3★
R- The Rose Revived by Katie Fforde 9/12 3.5★
I- Ihaka - Death on Demand by Paul Thomas 6/12 4★
S- A Spring Affair by Milly Johnson 7/12 4★
T- Wild Dogs by Michael Trant 1/12 4.5★
M- Melvina - The Nail Knot by John Galligan 2/12 2.5★
A- Ashling - Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns 12/12 4★
S- Under a Sky of Memories by Soraya M. Lane 15/12 3★
A Summer Fling by Milly Johnson The Gin Sisters' Promise by Faith Hogan The Rose Revived by Katie Fforde Death on Demand (Tito Ihaka, #4) by Paul Thomas A Spring Affair by Milly Johnson Wild Dogs by Michael Trant The Nail Knot by John Galligan Flying the Nest by Rachael Johns Under a Sky of Memories by Soraya M. Lane

C- Cec - Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood 16/12 3.5★
H- Happy Hour by Jacquie Byron 11/12 5★
E- The Escape by Mary Balogh 20/12 3★
C- Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn 20/12 3★
K- The Spotted Dog by Kerry Greenwood 17/12 4.5★
L- Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay 8/12 4★
I- The Counterfeit Heiress by Isobel Linton 21/12 2.5★
S- Scarecrow - Hell Island by Matthew Reilly 19/12 3★
T- Witches Abroad by Terry Pratchett 14/12 5★
Murder in Williamstown (Phryne Fisher #22) by Kerry Greenwood Happy Hour by Jacquie Byron The Escape (The Survivors' Club #3) by Mary Balogh Death at Wentwater Court (Daisy Dalrymple #1) by Carola Dunn The Spotted Dog (Corinna Chapman Mysteries Book 7) by Kerry Greenwood Darkly Dreaming Dexter (Dexter, #1) by Jeff Lindsay The Counterfeit Heiress by Isobel Linton Hell Island (Shane Schofield, #4) by Matthew Reilly Witches Abroad (Discworld, #12) by Terry Pratchett


message 34: by Caraina (last edited Sep 13, 2023 01:04PM) (new)

Caraina (raina79) Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge - COMPLETED
December 5, 2022 - February 28, 2023

Level:
Scrooge: 16-23 books

C: Charley Davidson Series, Summoned to Thirteenth Grave - Darynda Jones 12/16/22
H: Hazelwood, Ali - Love on the Brain 1/2/23
R: Richard Paul Evans - The Mistletoe Promise 12/8/22
I: The Island of Missing Trees - Elif Shafak 1/3/23
S: The Swans of Fifth Avenue - Melanie Benjamin 12/28/22
T: The Thief - Megan Whalen Turner 12/21/22
M: My Beloved World - Sonia Sotomayor 12/30/22
A: Alaskan Holiday - Debbie Macomber 12/14/22
S: Sterling, Erin - The Kiss Curse 12/24/22

C: Christmas at the Amish Market - Shelley Shepard Gray 12/18/22
H: The Hellfire Club - Jake Tapper 12/17/22
E: Eleanor H. Porter - Pollyanna 12/7/22
C: Cry, the Beloved Country - Alan Paton 1/8/23
K: Karp, Marshall - NYPD Red 7: The Murder Sorority 1/7/23
L: Lauren Oliver - Panic 12/6/22
I
S: Slaughter, Karin - Girl, Forgotten 1/2/23
T: To Love and to Loathe - Martha Waters 1/3/23



1. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.

2. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation): Last One Home by Debbie Macomber Last One Home - Debbie Macomber 1/17/23

3. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.: Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber Merry and Bright - Debbie Macomber

4. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf): Twelve Days of Christmas - Debbie Macomber 1/12/23

5. Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc): Brownies and Broomsticks (A Magical Bakery Mystery, #1) by Bailey Cates Brownies and Broomsticks - Bailey Cates 1/5/23

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.

7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf): Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti - Bailey Cates 1/14/23


message 35: by Teri-K (last edited Jan 11, 2023 04:34AM) (new)

Teri-K | 4 comments Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge
December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Level: Rudolph: 24 books +
Completed: 25/25

C Cholmondeley Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory by Ben Macintyre 12/9
H Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie 12/5
R Ruggle In Her Sights by Katie Ruggle 12/12
I I Shot You Babe by Leslie Langtry 12/7
S Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders 12/4
T Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie 12/6
M Murder at the Manor: A 1920s cozy mystery by Catherine Coles 12/24
A Agatha The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie 12/2
S Surfeit Of Lampreys by Ngaio Marsh 12/6

C Christie The Body In The Library by Agatha Christie 12/10
H Holiday Rogue by Rebecca Zanetti 12/14
E Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 12/2
C Courtney Unraveled by Courtney Milan 12/15
K Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 12/9
L Lucy Popcorn and Poltergeists by Nancy Warren 12/7
I An Independent Woman by Betty Neels 12/7
S Shakespeare The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare 12/18
T TJ The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 12/11


1. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.
Holiday Homecoming by Pamela Tracy 12/15
Holiday Homecoming (Scorpion Ridge, Arizona #3) by Pamela Tracy

2. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)
The Christmas Castle in Scotland by Julie Caplin 12/11
The Christmas Castle in Scotland by Julie Caplin

3. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.
A Regency Christmas VIII by Barbara Metzger 11/4
A Regency Christmas VIII by Barbara Metzger

4. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)
Rogue Christmas Operation by Juno Rushdan 12/15

5. Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)
Strawberried Alive by Jenn McKinlay 12/11
Strawberried Alive (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #14) by Jenn McKinlay

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
A Regency Christmas II by Mary Balogh 12/18
A Regency Christmas II by Mary Balogh

7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)
On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 1/10


message 36: by Catsalive (new)

Catsalive | 423 comments Completed at message 33


message 37: by Melissa (last edited Feb 25, 2023 03:02PM) (new)

Melissa (servina) | 8 comments Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge
December 28, 2022 - February 28, 2023

C- Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas 1/2/2023
H-Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford 2/16/2023
R- Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson 1/3/2023
I- Inspection by Josh Malerman 1/8/2023
S- The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling 12/30/2022
T- They'll Never Catch Us by Jessica Goodman 2/14/2023
M- Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel 1/31/2023
A- The Island by Adrian McKinty 1/24/2023
S- The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling 12/31/2022

C - Breakup From Hell by Ann Dávila Cardinal 1/13/2023
H
E - One for the Money Janet Evanovich 1/21/2023
C - Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo 2/10/2023
K - The Feather Thief: Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century by Kirk Wallace Johnson 1/21/2023
L- Love Is a Revolution by Renée Watson 1/16/2023
I- Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 1/16/2023
S- Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy 2/8/2023
T- Think Like a Horse: Lessons in Life, Leadership, and Empathy from an Unconventional Cowboy by Grant Golliher 2/23/2023

Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.

Book: Christmas Revelation A Christmas Revelation by Anne Perry
Author: Anne Perry
Read: 1/4/2023
Fits: There are gifts on the cover.

Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)

Book: The Selection The Selection (The Selection, #1) by Kiera Cass
Author: Kiera Cass
Read: 2/5/2023
Fits: I think this dress is gorgeous

Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.

Book: The White Christmas Inn The White Christmas Inn by Colleen Wright
Author: Colleen Wright
Read: 2/24/2023
Fits: There is a Christmas scene on the cover.

Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)

Book: The Santa Suit The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
Read: 1/3/2023
Fits: It's tagged holiday.

Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)

Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.

Book: Blake Shelton: Happy Anywhere Blake Shelton Happy Anywhere by Carol Cash Large
Author: Carol Cash Large
Read: 2/21/2023
Fits: There's a guitar on the cover

Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)
Book: Lasagna Means I Love You Lasagna Means I Love You by Kate O'Shaughnessy
Author: Kate O'Shaughnessy
Read: 2/23/2023
Fits: It's tagged Food


message 38: by Teri-K (new)

Teri-K | 4 comments I finished this at last. A book of food took me a while!

Christmas Checklist Reading Challenge
December 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023

Level: Rudolph: 24 books +
Completed: 25/25

C Cholmondeley Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory by Ben Macintyre 12/9
H Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie 12/5
R Ruggle In Her Sights by Katie Ruggle 12/12
I I Shot You Babe by Leslie Langtry 12/7
S Seven-Year Witch by Angela M. Sanders 12/4
T Three Act Tragedy by Agatha Christie 12/6
M Murder at the Manor: A 1920s cozy mystery by Catherine Coles 12/24
A Agatha The Pale Horse by Agatha Christie 12/2
S Surfeit Of Lampreys by Ngaio Marsh 12/6

C Christie The Body In The Library by Agatha Christie 12/10
H Holiday Rogue by Rebecca Zanetti 12/14
E Etched in Bone by Anne Bishop 12/2
C Courtney Unraveled by Courtney Milan 12/15
K Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn 12/9
L Lucy Popcorn and Poltergeists by Nancy Warren 12/7
I An Independent Woman by Betty Neels 12/7
S Shakespeare The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare 12/18
T TJ The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 12/11


1. Read a book with a gift or present on the cover.
Holiday Homecoming by Pamela Tracy 12/15
Holiday Homecoming (Scorpion Ridge, Arizona #3) by Pamela Tracy

2. Read a book with a pretty cover ( open to your interpretation)
The Christmas Castle in Scotland by Julie Caplin 12/11
The Christmas Castle in Scotland by Julie Caplin

3. Read a book with a Christmas scene on the cover.
A Regency Christmas VIII by Barbara Metzger 11/4
A Regency Christmas VIII by Barbara Metzger

4. Read a book tagged as holidays ( top shelf)
Rogue Christmas Operation by Juno Rushdan 12/15

5. Read a book that has a baked item on the cover ( pie, brownies, cake, cupcakes, etc)
Strawberried Alive by Jenn McKinlay 12/11
Strawberried Alive (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #14) by Jenn McKinlay

6. Read a book with a musical instrument on the cover.
A Regency Christmas II by Mary Balogh 12/18
A Regency Christmas II by Mary Balogh

7. Read a book tagged as food ( top shelf)
On Thin Icing by Ellie Alexander 1/10


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