Grooving through the Decade Quarterly Challenge-Dec. 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020

[Fran, Moderator]

Grooving through the Decade
December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020

Level 2- 10 books- I sing along with the radio in the car
10/10 Read- DONE!

Tasks-

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010)- long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle)- Inside Out- 272 pages- 12/22

2 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010)- single parent or one person on cover- Family Camp 1/9

3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010)- character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover

4. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011)- celebration of any kind in story or item on cover you might find at a party (i.e. drink, food, people, fireplace)

5. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011)- unrequited love ( i.e. one person interested in another but so far not reciprocated or they have no idea someone is interested in them) in story or a means of communication on the cover (i.e. phone, computer, mouth)

6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011)- second chance romance or friends to lovers story or reread or a book with a theme you have read in the past and abandoned for awhile.

7. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011)- mystery or road trip romance or red on the cover

8. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011)- a cover your consider beautiful or a book with what you think has a beautiful message or character

9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011)- YA or child(ren) in story or a new release (under one year)-A Pebble for Lewis= 1/29

10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)- book you bought on sale or for a great price or a book by an author you love to revisit.- Banking Her 1/19

11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012)- a paranormal or sci-fi story or a book with an 'electrifying' character- Bearly Breathing- 1/3

12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013)- nobility in the story or a book with a crown or castle on the cover

13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013)- blue collar worker in story or a book with a round object on the cover

14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013)- a character who is headed in the wrong direction or a character who is finding their way or a title with the word 'north' south' 'east' or 'west' included in it (i.e. western, southern, beast, least)

15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013)- a book you borrowed, or a title with the word 'go' or a word that rhymes with 'go' in - The Lost Slipper-12/27

16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013)- historical romance or a form of transportation on the cover or in the story- Her Every Wish- 1/5

17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014)- a romance with an athlete or an athletic character or a story with a scene at an athletic event or a book with a cover you don't care for.

18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)- a story that takes place in a city or a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky )

19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015)- a scientist or geeky or nerdy character or a book with a 'loud' cover (your interpretation)

20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015)- a wealthy character or a book with jewelry on the cover- The Boss: Book One 1/12

21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016)- a book that is closer to the top of your tbr than the bottom (in the top 51%) or a book in a series you are close to completing.

22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016)- a story where religion or a religious holiday is mentioned or a book with a one word title- Lumberjack- 12/25

23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016)- an embrace on the cover or a scene in a story where there is kissing

24. "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber (2017)- a book that has been translated into a language not your own or a book you want to read slowly (despacito) so you can savor it.

25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018)- read the next book in a series you have started or the newest release by an author you love- Beauty Sleeps-12/27

26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018)- book that contains a scene on or near water (bonus points if it's a pool) or has water on the cover

27. "Tequila" by Dan + Shay (2018)- bar or bartender in story or a drink on the cover or a title with a word that contains the letter 'q' in it.

28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)- small-town romance or a road on the cover

[Sandra]

ALL DONE!

Level 4- 28 books- I dance and sing along to the tunes as often as possible!

Tasks-

1. long book (over 250 pages) - She Can Tell - Melinda Leigh (337 pgs) - 15 DEC
2. one person on cover - Hitting It It - Kathy Lyons - 19 DEC
3. something shiny on cover - Conscience - Cecilia London - 12 JAN
4. item on cover you might find at a party - Butterface - Avery Flynn (Balloons) - 11 JAN
5. means of communication on the cover - Kiss Me Tonight - Emma Hart (Mouth) - 17 JAN
6. second chance romance - Holding Out For A Hero - Amy Andrews - 19 JAN
7. mystery romance - She Can Hide - Melinda Leigh - 24 DEC
8. cover your consider beautiful - While I Was Away - Stylo Fantome - 14 JAN
9. new release - The Dugout - Meghan Quinn (Sept 19) - 27 DEC
10. author you love to revisit - Frosted - Allison Brennan - 10 JAN


11. paranormal story - Darkness Rising - Katie Reus - 17 DEC
12. nobility in the story - Return of the Prince - Nana Malone - 20 DEC
13. round object on the cover - The Banker - Penelope Sky - 12 JAN
14. title with the word 'east' - Beast - A. Zavarelli - 28 DEC
15. book you borrowed - City of the Lost - Kelley Armstrong - 20 JAN
16. transportation on the cover - Boomtown - Lani Lynn Vale - 6 JAN
17. a cover you don't care for - A Beautiful Lie - T.E. Sivec - 18 JAN
18. title that begins with a vowel - Alex - Sawyer Bennett - 2 JAN
19. geeky character - The Geek Tycoon - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 10 JAN
20. jewelry on the cover - Sojourn - Cecilia London - 17 JAN


21. series you are close to completing - Stolen Chances - Elisabeth Naughton - 19 DEC
22. one word title - Phoenix - Cecilia London - 21 JAN
23. embrace on the cover - Swinging On A Star - Olivia Jaymes - 16 JAN
24. translated into a language not your own - Silent Creed - Alex Kava - 18 JAN
25. newest release by an author you love - The Virgin Gift - Lauren Blakely - 16 DEC
26. water on the cover - Along the Broken Bay - Flora J. Solomon - 7 JAN
27. drink on the cover - Trick Roller - Cordelia Kingsbridge - 23 JAN
28. road on the cover - Freefall - Tess Oliver - 7 JAN


BONUS

B The Hunted - Bethany-Kris - 8 JAN
O Only You - Denise Grover Swank - 21 DEC
N Never Forget - Marliss Melton - 26 DEC
J The Billionaire and the Virgin - Jessica Clare - 19 JAN
O The One You Can't Forget - Roni Loren - 17 DEC
V The Bones of Others - Vickie McKeehan - 14 JAN
I In Hot Fudge And Cold Blood - A.R. Winters - 6 JAN

[Courtney]

All done!

Grooving through the Decade
December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020
10/10 COMPLETE
Level 2- 10 books- I sing along with the radio in the car

Tasks-

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010)- long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle) Sword and Pen

3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010)- character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover Lady Mechanika: La Dama de la Muerte

6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011)- second chance romance or friends to lovers story or reread or a book with a theme you have read in the past and abandoned for awhile. Mansfield Park

9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011)- YA or child(ren) in story or a new release (under one year) Monstress, Vol. 4: The Chosen

10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)- book you bought on sale or for a great price or a book by an author you love to revisit. Heartless

11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012)- a paranormal or sci-fi story or a book with an 'electrifying' character Folsom

13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013)- blue collar worker in story or a book with a round object on the cover Emma, Vol. 1

15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013)- a book you borrowed, or a title with the word 'go' or a word that rhymes with 'go' in it Persuasion

17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014)- a romance with an athlete or an athletic character or a story with a scene at an athletic event or a book with a cover you don't care for. Wicked Ugly Bad

18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)- a story that takes place in a city or a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky ) Get a Life, Chloe Brown

[Ro]

All done!
I love this one!
Level 4- 28 books- I dance and sing along to the tunes as often as possible!

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010)- long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle) Blackbird Knitting in a Bunny's Lair

2 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010)- The Twelve Dates of Christmas

3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010)- Redesigning Max

4. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011)- A Christmas Cabin for Two

5. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (Forgotten Desserts

6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011)- Dances Long Forgotten

7. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011)- The Proof Is In The Pudding

8. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011)- Bite Me, Santa

9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011)- Angels Sing

10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)- Zest

11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012)- Just in Time

12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013)- The Earl of Klesamor Hall

13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013)- Man Candy

14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013)- Holiday Gridlock

15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013)- No Place Like Home

16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013)- Acts of Service

17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014)- Counting Curves

18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)- A Christmas Chance )

19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015)- Acts of Service

20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015)- Sugar Cookie Kisses

21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016)- Step Up with Me

22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016)- The Key to his Heart for Christmas
23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016)- Mistletoe Kisses

24. "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi Knitter in His Natural Habitat

25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018)- Snickerdoodle Sweetie

26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018)- The Christmas Deal

27. "Tequila" by Dan + Shay (2018)- Candy Hearts

28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas Snickerdoodle Sweetie

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations Sandra, Courtney and Lucy!!!

[☘KathyD☘]

Grooving through the Decade
December 15, 2019 – March 14, 2020

Level 4 — I dance and sing along to the tunes as often as possible! (28 books + bonus)
Completed — 33/33

1. “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele (2010) ➔ long book (250+ pages)
Dark in Death, J.D. Robb – 1/29/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

2 .“Dancing on My Own” by Robyn (2010) ➔ one person on cover
Where Winter Finds You, J.R. Ward – 12/30/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

3. “Firework” by Katy Perry (2010) ➔ character with a big personality
The Dirt on Ninth Grave, Darynda Jones – 1/17/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

4. “Party Rock Anthem” by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011) ➔ celebration of any kind in story (annual gathering)
Gabriella (reread), Celia Kyle – 12/24/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

5. “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011) ➔ unrequited love
Ignited (reread), Julie Kenner – 12/21/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

6. “Somebody That I Used To Know” by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011) ➔ reread
Heated (reread), Julie Kenner – 12/19/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

7. “We Found Love” by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011) ➔ tagged mystery
Secrets in Death, J.D. Robb – 1/7/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

8. “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction (2011) ➔ has a beautiful character
Chasin’ Eight, Lorelei James – 2/6/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

9. “We Are Young” by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011) ➔ child in the story
Liam Takes Manhattan, Thea Harrison – 12/26/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

10. “Thrift Shop” by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012) ➔ book you bought for a great price (free)
Unblocked – Episode One, Marni Mann – 1/10/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

11. “Radioactive” by Imagine Dragons (2012) ➔ tagged paranormal
Whitney, Celia Kyle – 12/24/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

12. “Royals” by Lorde (2013) ➔ nobility in the story
First Drop of Crimson, Jeaniene Frost – 1/2/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

13. “Wrecking Ball” by Miley Cyrus (2013) ➔ round object on the cover
Pride Mates (reread), Jennifer Ashley – 12/22/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

14. “Follow Your Arrow” by Kacey Musgraves (2013) ➔ character who is finding their way
Rebecca, Celia Kyle – 12/26/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

15. “Let It Go” (From the “Frozen” Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013) ➔ borrowed book
Practice Makes Perfect, Julie James – 1/5/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

16. “Wagon Wheel” by Darius Rucker (2013) ➔ form of transportation on the cover
Fight or Flight, Samantha Young – 1/11/20 – ✮✮✮✰✰

17. “Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift (2014) ➔ features an athletic character
Lover Undercover, Samanthe Beck – 1/12/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

18. “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014) ➔ set in a city
Magic Slays, Ilona Andrews – 1/3/20 – ✮✮✮✮✮

19. “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran (2015) ➔ geeky/nerdy character
All About the D, Lex Martin & Leslie McAdams – 1/24/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

20. “Hotline Bling” by Drake (2015) ➔ a wealthy character or a book with jewelry on the cover
Have Me, Julie Kenner – 2/10/19 – ✮✮✮✰✰

21. “Closer” by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016) ➔ book in a series you are close to completing
Paisley, Celia Kyle – 12/27/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

22. “Heathens” by Twenty One Pilots (2016) ➔ one-word title
Scarlet (reread), Celia Kyle – 12/23/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

23. “Shut up Kiss Me” by Angel Olsen (2016) ➔ an embrace on the cover
Whiskey Secrets, Carrie Ann Ryan – 12/15/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

24. “Despacito (Remix)” by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber (2017) ➔ translated into a language not your own (French, Italian, Czeck, German, Hebrew, Dutch, Hungarian)
King, T.M. Frazier – 2/12/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

25. “thank u, next” by Ariana Grande (2018) ➔ next book in a started series
Lucky in Love, Jill Shalvis – 1/9/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

26. “Shallow” by Lady Gaga (2018) ➔ book that has a scene near water
Beyond the Night, Colleen Gleason – 1/18/20 – ✮✮✮✮✰

27. “Tequila” by Dan + Shay (2018) ➔ title with a word that contains the letter ‘q’
Quinn’s Undying Rose, Tina Folsom – 1/15/20 – ✮✮✮✰✰

28. “Old Town Road (Remix)” by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019) ➔ small-town romance
The Badge And The Bear Heather Hildenbrand – 12/31/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰



Spell-Out Bonus
Lorelei, Celia Kyle – 12/26/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Omega Saved and Claimed, Lance Briggs – 1/25/20 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Ryan, Carrie Ann – Finding Abigail – 1/26/20 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Dirty Sexy Inked, Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde – 1/20/20 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Elder Races – The Chosen, Thea Harrison – 12/28/19 – ✮✮✮✮✰

[Angie]

Grooving Through The Decade
15/12/19 – 14/3/20
Level 3 – I Play Music While Lots of Things
22/22

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010): A Million Suns – Beth Revis 386 pages - 26/12/19
2 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010): Down Home Cowboy – Maisey Yates - 27/1/20
3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010): Spinning Silver – Naomi Novik - 2/1/20
4. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011): Storm and Fury – Jennifer L Armentrout - 12/1/20
6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011): Slow Burn Cowboy – Maisey Yates - 17/1/20
7. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011): A Madness of Sunshine – Nalini Singh - 16/1/20
8. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011): Forgive My Fins – Tera Lynn Childs - 2/2/20
9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011): A Million Suns – Beth Revis - 27/12/19
11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012): Shades of Earth – Beth Revis - 8/1/20
12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013)- The Wicked King – Holly Black - 25/12/19
13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013): Barracuda's Heart – Jayne Rylon - 3/1/20
14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013): Rules of Attraction – Simone Elkeles - 6/1/20
15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013): A Curse So Dark and Lonely – Brigid Kemmerer - 3/1/20
16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013): Redeeming Jack – Kate Pearce - 20/1/20
18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014): Unbuttoned – Maisey Yates - 28/12/19
19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015): The Harder You Fall – Gena Showalter - 4/1/20
20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015): Torn – Lauren Dane - 23/12/19
21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016): Love Me – Bella Andre - 21/1/20
22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016): Pumpkinheads – Rainbow Rowell - 6/1/20
23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016): Can't Hardly Breathe – Gena Showalter - 5/1/20
25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018): Fallen – Rebecca Zanetti - 31/12/19
28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019): Last Chance Rebel – Maisey Yates - 9/1/20

[Georgina]

Finished on post #19.

[Tammie]

All done...thanks Fran!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Frankie]

Grooving through the Decade
December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020

Level 4- 28 books- I dance and sing along to the tunes as often as possible!

28/28 + 5/5 Bonus Completed. Finish!

Tasks-

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010)- long book (over 250 pages)
Where the Blame Lies-Mia Sheridan 12/18


2 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010)- single parent
This Is Forever-Natasha Madison 1/29


3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010)- a book with something shiny on cover
Aries-Gemma James 1/01


4. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011)- celebration of any kind in story
(MC's birthday)
Written with You-Aly Martinez 12/16


5. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011)- unrequited love ( i.e. one person interested in another but so far not reciprocated or they have no idea someone is interested in them) in story
Wrecked & Restless-Bink Cummings 1/05


6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011)- second chance romance or friends to lovers story.
Getting Over You-Jaxson Kidman 12/29


7. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011)-red on the cover
The Red Ledger: Part 1-Meredith Wild 12/15


8. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011)- a cover your consider beautiful
The Consequence of Falling-Claire Contreras 1/30


9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011)- a new release (under one year)
(January 2020)
King of the Causeway-T.M. Frazier 1/09


10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)- by an author you love to revisit.
Corinne Michaels-Beloved 12/19


11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012)- a book with an 'electrifying' character
'MANIK-Amo Jones 2/29


12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013)- a book with a crown or castle on the cover
The Controversial Princess-Jodi Ellen Malpas 1/04


13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013)- blue collar worker in story
Just Kidding-Lani Lynn Vale 1/08


14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013)- a character who is headed in the wrong direction or a character who is finding their way
Release-Aly Martinez 1/16


15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013)- a title with a word that rhymes with 'go' in it
Forever Lo-Winter Travers 2/09


16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013)- a form of transportation on the cover or in the story
Dancing With Danger-Christine Michelle 1/12


17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014)- a romance with an athlete.
Beyond the Bases-Kaylee Ryan 12/22


18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)- a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky )
Only Ever You-Siobhan Davis 1/21



19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015)- a scientist or geeky or nerdy character
The Best Friend-Leanne Davis 12/17


20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015)- a wealthy character.
Black Lies-Alessandra Torre 12/28


21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016)- a book in a series you are close to completing.
(Kingmaker Saga Series)
Dark Horse-London Miller 1/30


22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016)- a book with a one word title
Raphael-Tillie Cole 12/19


23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016)- an embrace on the cover
My Maddie-Tillie Cole 2/06


24. "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber (2017)- a book that has been translated into a language not your own
Beneath These Scars-Meghan March 1/23


25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018)- the newest release by an author you love
Autumn Jones Lake-Swagger and Sass 12/20


26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018)- book that has water on the cover
Someone Else's Ocean-Kate Stewart 2/21


27. "Tequila" by Dan + Shay (2018)- a title with a word that contains the letter 'q' in it.
Catastrophe Queen-Emma Hart 12/26


28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)- small-town romance
Burndown-Winter Travers 2/01


Bonus-
1.A:Acceptance-K.E. Osborn 1/02
2.D:The Dust and the Roar-Cat Porter 12/18
3.E:Even If It Hurts-Marni Mann 2/07
4.L:Loathe Me-L.P. Lovell 1/02
5.E:Enough-Stephanie Nicole Norris 12/29

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations KathyD, Frankie, Angie, Georgina, and Tammie!!
Great job!!

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Grooving through the Decade Quarterly Challenge-Dec. 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020
Duration: December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020

Progress: 28 out of 28
Level 4- 28 books- I dance and sing along to the tunes as often as possible!

As the decade comes to an end here is one magazine's take on the music we listened to.......

The 28 Top Songs of the 2010s, for Better or Worse
From "Call Me Maybe" to "Hotline Bling," Good Housekeeping Magazine rounded up some of the top hits of the past decade.

Bonus- Using the letters of one of your favorite singer's names (first or last) or favorite group name, you may read a book by an author whose first or last name starts with that letter or you may read a book whose title or series title starts with that letter.
Books for the Bonus must be different than the books used for the regular part of the challenge.

Bonus examples-

M- Marriage Material
I- Inked
L- Lisa Renee Jones- If I Were You
E- Escaping Reality
Y- Samantha Young- Out of the Shallows

C-Calendar Girls series- Snow Angels-
O-On Pointe
L- Laura Kaye- Hearts in Darkness
D- Dare Me series- Down for the Count
P- Juliette Poe- Gimme Some Sugar
L- Lady Derring Takes a Lover
A- A Cowboy for Christmas
Y- The Yes Rule

**There is no minimum page requirement for this challenge.
Audiobooks and rereads are allowed.
You can always add levels as you go.
Bonus can be added to any level.
You may update your original post with your progress or repost , it is your choice. But please repost upon completion**

[Suzanne]

1. "Rolling in the Deep" - Long book (over 250 pages)
Love and Lists by Tara Sivec - *** - 12/17/2019 - 254 Pages

2 ."Dancing on My Own" - single parent or one person on cover
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams - ***** - 12/19/2019 - 330 Pages

3. "Firework" - Character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover
Glitter Baby by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 3/10/2020 - 429 Pages

4. "Party Rock Anthem" - Celebration of any kind in story or item on cover you might find at a party (i.e. drink, food, people, fireplace)
For One More Day by Mitch Albom - ***** - 1/4/2020 - 197 Pages - Birthday party in story

5. "Call Me Maybe" - Unrequited love in story or a means of communication on the cover (i.e. phone, computer, mouth)
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley - ***** - 1/24/2019 - 884 Pages - Unrequited love

6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" - Second chance romance or friends to lovers story
One Day in December by Josie Silver - ***** - 2/5/2020 - 390 Pages

7. "We Found Love" - Mystery or road trip romance or red on the cover
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle - ***** - 12/24/2019 - 275 Pages - Mystery

8. "What Makes You Beautiful" - A cover your consider beautiful or a book with what you think has a beautiful message or character
American Gods, Volume 1: Shadows by Neil Gaiman - ***** - 1/2/2020 - 262 Pages - Beautiful Cover

9. "We Are Young" - YA or child(ren) in story or a new release (under one year)
The Worm Whisperer by Betty Hicks - ***** - 1/5/2020 - 192 Pages - YA Children in Story

10. "Thrift Shop" - Book you bought on sale or for a great price or a book by an author you love to revisit.
The Professional by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/6/2020 - 400 Pages - Revisit

11. "Radioactive" - A paranormal or sci-fi story or a book with an 'electrifying' character
MacRieve by Kresley Cole - ***** - 1/30/2020 - 358 Pages - Paranormal Romance

12. "Royals" - Nobility in the story or a book with a crown or castle on the cover
Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole - ***** - 1/15/2019 - 481 Pages

13. "Wrecking Ball" - Blue collar worker in story or a book with a round object on the cover
Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 1/2/2020 - 304 Pages - Round object

14. "Follow Your Arrow" - A character who is finding their way
Unchained by Shayne Silvers - ***** - 1/3/2020 - 282 Pages

15. "Let It Go" - A book you borrowed
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate - **** - 2/12/2020 - 307 Pages

16. "Wagon Wheel" - Historical romance or a form of transportation on the cover or in the story
Never Marry a Viscount by Anne Stuart - ***** - 2/12/2020 - 320 Pages - Historical Romance

17. "Shake It Off" - A romance with an athlete or a book with a cover you don't care for:
Fancy Pants by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - *** - 3/13/2020 - 495 Pages

18. "Uptown Funk" - A story that takes place in a city or a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky)
Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - ***** - 1/9/2020 - 291 Pages - City

19. "Thinking Out Loud" - A scientist or geeky or nerdy character or a book with a 'loud' cover (your interpretation)
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald - ***** - 2/7/2020 - 394 Pages - Book Nerd Character

20. "Hotline Bling" - A wealthy character or a book with jewelry on the cover
Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins - **** - 3/25/2020 - 490 Pages

21. "Closer" - A book that is closer to the top of your tbr than the bottom (in the top 51%) or a book in a series you are close to completing
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews - **** - 3/3/2020 - 372 Pages - Close to completing

22. "Heathens" - A story where religion or a religious holiday is mentioned or a book with a one word title
Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen - **** - 3/15/2020 - 284 Pages - Christmas Mentioned

23. "Shut up Kiss Me" - An embrace on the cover or a scene in a story where there is kissing
Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren - ***** - 3/30/2020 - 345 Pages

24. "Despacito (Remix)" - A book that has been translated into a language not your own or a book you want to read slowly so you can savor it:
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch - ***** - 3/6/2020 - 499 Pages - Savor

25. "thank u, next" - Read the next book in a series you have started or the newest release by an author you love
A Longer Fall by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 2/13/2020 - 304 Pages - Newest Release

26. "Shallow" - Book that contains a scene on or near water or has water on the cover
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr - **** - 2/24/2020 - 531 Pages

27. "Tequila" - Bar or bartender in story or a title with a word that contains the letter 'q' in it.
Whiskey Secrets by Carrie Ann Ryan - **** - 2/3/2020 - 238 Pages

28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" - Small-town romance or a road on the cover
Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 3/28/2020 - 384 Pages

[Susan]

DONE!!!!

28/28

Tasks-

💿1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010) - long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle)
Catch Me If You Can - Donna Kauffman (Kensington/Zebra - Dec 2019) (tire) - Jan 5

💿2 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010) - single parent or one person on cover
A Mistletoe Kiss for the Single Dad - Traci Douglass (HMED #1062 - Oct 2019) - Dec 29

💿3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010) - character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover
The Christmas Dare - Lori Wilde (HarperCollins - Oct 2019) (shiny ornaments) - Jan 12

💿4. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011) - celebration of any kind in story or item on cover you might find at a party (i.e. drink, food, people, fireplace)
A Highlander Walks into a Bar - Laura Trentham (St. Martin - Aug 2019) (Highland games) - Dec 20

💿5. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011) - unrequited love ( i.e. one person interested in another but so far not reciprocated or they have no idea someone is interested in them) in story or a means of communication on the cover (i.e. phone, computer, mouth)
Snowed in with the Cowboy - Maisey Yates (HQN - Sept 2018) - Dec 27

💿6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011) - second chance romance or friends to lovers story or reread or a book with a theme you have read in the past and abandoned for a while.
Her Homerun Hottie - Wynter Daniels (CPC Publishing - Sept 2019) (friends to lovers) - Jan 2

💿7. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011) - mystery or road trip romance or red on the cover
Dearly Beloved - Mary Jo Putney (Zebra - June 2019) (red dress on cover) - Dec 17

💿8. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011) - a cover your consider beautiful or a book with what you think has a beautiful message or character
Cowboy Christmas Redemption - Maisey Yates (HQN - Sept 2019) (beautiful cover) - Jan 15

💿9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011) - YA or child(ren) in story or a new release (under one year)
Family Under Fire - Jan Godman (HRS #2068 - Dec 2019) (baby) - Jan 10

💿10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012) - book you bought on sale or for a great price or a book by an author you love to revisit.
Colton 911: Caught in the Crossfire - Linda O. Johnston (HRS #2016 - Nov 2019) (library book) - Jan 9

💿11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012) - a paranormal or sci-fi story or a book with an 'electrifying' character
Hot Magic - Catherine Kean (CPC Publishing - Dec 2019) - Jan 28

💿12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013) - nobility in the story or a book with a crown or castle on the cover
Their Christmas Royal Wedding- Nina Milne (HR #4691 - Dec 2019) (contemporary) - Jan 13

💿13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013) - blue collar worker in story or a book with a round object on the cover
The Story Of Us: Based On the Hallmark Channel Original Movie - Teri Wilson (Hallmark - Feb 2020) (cups) - Feb 12

💿14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013) - a character who is headed in the wrong direction or a character who is finding their way or a title with the word 'north' south' 'east' or 'west' included in it (i.e. western, southern, beast, least)
Seduce Me with Sapphires - Jane Feather (Zebra - Feb 2020) (finding her way) - Feb 6

💿15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013) - a book you borrowed, or a title with the word 'go' or a word that rhymes with 'go' in it
Safety Breach - Delores Fossen (HI #1893 - Dec 2019) (borrowed from library) - Jan 22

💿16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013) - historical romance or a form of transportation on the cover or in the story
Anyone But a Duke - Betina Krahn (Zebra - Nov 2019) (1890) - Dec 20

💿17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014) - a romance with an athlete or an athletic character or a story with a scene at an athletic event or a book with a cover you don't care for.
Ho, Humbug, Ho - Kate Angell (Smashwords - Sept 2012) (baseball player) - Dec 27

💿18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014) - a story that takes place in a city or a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky)
A Tall, Dark Cowboy Christmas - Maisey Yates (HQN - Oct 2018) - Dec 26

💿19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015) - a scientist or geeky or nerdy character or a book with a 'loud' cover (your interpretation)
Tangled Up in Texas - Delores Fossen (HQN - Feb 2020) (stepson Ryan - geeky) - Mar 3

💿20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015) - a wealthy character or a book with jewelry on the cover
His Convenient Marchioness - Elizabeth Rolls (HHSS #468 - Jan 2018) (wealthy character) - Jan 21

💿21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016) - a book that is closer to the top of your tbr than the bottom (in the top 51%) or a book in a series you are close to completing.
Finding Home Again - Brenda Jackson (HQN - Nov 2019) - Feb 7

💿22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016) - a story where religion or a religious holiday is mentioned or a book with a one word title
Coming Home for Christmas - RaeAnne Thayne (HQN - Sept 2019) - Jan 21

💿23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016) - an embrace on the cover or a scene in a story where there is kissing
Her Rags-to-Riches Christmas - Laura Martin (HH #1475 - Dec 2019) - Jan 21

💿24. "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber (2017) - a book that has been translated into a language not your own or a book you want to read slowly (despacito) so you can savor it.
Nicholas: Lord of Secrets - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - May 2013) (French) - Feb 19

💿25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018) - read the next book in a series you have started or the newest release by an author you love
A Threat To His Family - Delores Fossen (HI #1899 - Jan 2020) (next book) - Jan 23

💿26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018) - book that contains a scene on or near water (bonus points if it's a pool) or has water on the cover
Huckleberry Lake - Catherine Anderson (Berkley - Dec 2019) - Jan 27

💿27. "Tequila" by Dan + Shay (2018) - bar or bartender in story or a drink on the cover or a title with a word that contains the letter 'q' in it.
Savannah's Secrets - Reese Ryan (HD #2580 - Mar 2018) - Feb 10

💿28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019) - small-town romance or a road on the cover
The Country Guesthouse - Robyn Carr (Mira - Jan 2020) - Jan 30




Bonus:
11/11

C - Cornered at Christmas - Barb Han (HI #1882 - Oct 2019) - Dec 29
E - Driving Force - Elle James (HI #1881 - Oct 2019) - Feb 4
L - My Favorite Things: A Christmas Collection - Lynsay Sands (Avon - Oct 2019) - Jan 8
T - Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich (Penguin - Nov 2019) - Jan 6
I - Ignite on Contact - Jaci Burton (Berkley - Feb 2020) - Feb 11
C - Christmas in Winter Valley - Jodi Thomas (HQN - Sept 2019) - Dec 31


W - Reimagining Mr. Right - Wynter Daniels (CPC Publishing - Jan 2020) (Florida) - Feb 1
O - The Other Miss Bridgerton - Julia Quinn (Avon - Nov 2018) - Feb 21
M - Meows and Mistletoe A Holiday Anthology - Sue-Ellen Welfonder, Kristal Hollis, Sharon Buchbinder, Candace Colt, Debra Jess, Kerry Evelyn, Mia Ellas, Darcy Devlon (CPC Publishing - Nov 2019) - Dec 24
A - A Cowboy for All Seasons - Caitlin Crews, Nicole Helm, Jackie Ashenden, Maisey Yates (HQN - Feb 2020) - Winter by Jackie Ashenden - Mar 11
N - Let It Snow - Nancy Thayer (Ballantine - Oct 2019) - Feb 21

[Bookchaser]

Grooving through the Decade Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2019 - March 14, 2020
Level 4: 28 books - I dance and sing along to the tunes as often as possible!



**There is no minimum page requirement for this challenge.
Audiobooks and rereads are allowed.
You can always add levels as you go.
Bonus can be added to any level.
You may update your original post with your progress or repost, it is your choice. But please repost upon completion**


I’m finished!!! Thanks for another fun challenge!!!


28/28 Completed


Please read one book that corresponds to one of the descriptions for each task.

Tasks:

01. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010): long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle).
In Dog We Trust by Beth Kendrick - 01/09/20
02 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010): single parent or one person on cover
Chance's Joy by Patricia Thayer - 12/31/19
03. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010): character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover
It's In His Christmas Wish by Shelly Alexander - 01/06/20
04. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011): celebration of any kind in story or item on cover you might find at a party (i.e. drink, food, people, fireplace)
Montana Mistletoe by Kim Law - 01/09/20
05. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011): unrequited love ( i.e. one person interested in another but so far not reciprocated or they have no idea someone is interested in them) in story or a means of communication on the cover (i.e. phone, computer, mouth)
Love at First Bark by Debbie Burns - 02/05/20
06. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011): second chance romance or friends to lovers story or reread or a book with a theme you have read in the past and abandoned for awhile
His First and Last by Terri Osburn - 01/20/20
07. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011): mystery or road trip romance or red on the cover
Twisted Twenty-Six by Janet Evanovich - 12/19/19
08. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011): a cover you consider beautiful or a book with what you think has a beautiful message or character
A Wedding on Lavender Hill by Annie Rains - 01/01/20
09. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011): YA or child(ren) in story or a new release (under one year)
Seduction on a Snowy Night by Madeline Hunter - 12/18/19
10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012): book you bought on sale or for a great price or a book by an author you love to revisit.
Carolina Christmas by Sherryl Woods - 01/03/20
11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012): a paranormal or sci-fi story or a book with an 'electrifying' character
Shifter's Paradox by Lisa Ladew - 12/24/19
12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013): nobility in the story or a book with a crown or castle on the cover
A Wild Pursuit by Eloisa James - 02/26/20
13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013): blue collar worker in story or a book with a round object on the cover
Recipe for Romance by Olivia Miles - 02/09/20
14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013): a character who is headed in the wrong direction or a character who is finding their way or a title with the word 'north' south' 'east' or 'west' included in it (i.e. western, southern, beast, least)
Simple Gone South by Alicia Hunter Pace - 02/03/20
15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013): a book you borrowed, or a title with the word 'go' or a word that rhymes with 'go' in it.
The Valentine's Curse by Jodi Thomas - 02/04/20
16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013): historical romance or a form of transportation on the cover or in the story
My Lady de Burgh by Deborah Simmons - 12/29/19
17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014): a romance with an athlete or an athletic character or a story with a scene at an athletic event or a book with a cover you don't care for
Just Come Over by Rosalind James - 12/26/19
18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014): a story that takes place in a city or a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky).
Hot Response by Shannon Stacey - 01/11/20
19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015): a scientist or geeky or nerdy character or a book with a 'loud' cover (your interpretation)
One Christmas Eve by Shannon Stacey - 12/16/19
20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015): a wealthy character or a book with jewelry on the cover
The Heiress by Lynsay Sands - 03/03/20
21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016): a book that is closer to the top of your tbr than the bottom (in the top 51%) or a book in a series you are close to completing
Every Little Kiss by Kim Amos - 02/23/20
22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016): a story where religion or a religious holiday is mentioned or a book with a one word title
Intoxicating by Heather Heyford - 03/11/20
23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016): an embrace on the cover or a scene in a story where there is kissing.
Mail-Order Bride by Sandra Donovan - 01/16/20
24. "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber (2017): a book that has been translated into a language not your own or a book you want to read slowly (despacito) so you can savor it.
Simply Love by Mary Balogh - 02/10/20
25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018): read the next book in a series you have started or the newest release by an author you love
Double Hexed by Allyson James - 02/17/20
26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018): book that contains a scene on or near water (bonus points if it's a pool) or has water on the cover.
Hot & Bothered by Susan Andersen - 01/28/20
27. "Tequila" by Dan + Shay (2018): bar or bartender in story or a drink on the cover or a title with a word that contains the letter 'q' in it.
Raider by Justine Davis - 02/15/20
28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019): small-town romance or a road on the cover.
Miracle in Bellaroo Creek by Barbara Hannay - 01/30/20

[Fran, Moderator]

Congratulations Susan and Bookchaser!!

[LaurLa]

Finished!!! Thanks for hosting - great topic :-)
Updated post: My Grooving through the Decade Challenge (msg 34)

Level 4- 28 books- I dance and sing along to the tunes as often as possible!
28 of 28 Books Read
10 of 10 Bonus Books Read

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats LaurLa!!

[Fran, Moderator]

I hope everyone enjoyed this Quarterly Challenge!!

Here is the link for the new Quarterly- Please stop by and join us!

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[Anne]

Grooving through the Decade
December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020

Level 1 - 5 books

5/5 DONE
1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele - long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle) -

12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013)- nobility in the story or a book with a crown or castle on the cover -

14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013)- a character who is headed in the wrong direction or a character who is finding their way or a title with the word 'north' south' 'east' or 'west' included in it (i.e. western, southern, beast, least) -

20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015)- a wealthy character or a book with jewelry on the cover –

26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018)- book that contains a scene on or near water (bonus points if it's a pool) or has water on the cover -

[Karen ♐]

Finished!

🎵 🎶Grooving through the Decade 🎶🎵
December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020
**There is no minimum page requirement for this challenge.

Level 3- 22 books- I play music while doing lots of things
Completed: 25/22

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010)- long book (over 250 pages) - 352 pgs - Racked and Stacked Lorelei James - 12/23

2 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010)- single parent or one person on cover - Em Petrova - 12/17

3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010)- character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover

4. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011)- item on cover you might find at a party (i.e. drink, food, people, fireplace) - glass of wine - J.D. Robb - 2/24

5. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011)- unrequited love ( i.e. one person interested in another but so far not reciprocated or they have no idea someone is interested in them) in story - The Girl & Her Ren Pepper Winters - 12/19

6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011)- second chance romance - Reclaimed Kaylea Cross - 12/16

7. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011)- mystery or road trip romance or red on the cover - Mona Ingram - 12/19

8. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011)- a cover your consider beautiful - Kaki Warner - 2/7

9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011)- child(ren) in story - Dane: A Christmas Wish Liliana Hart - 12/21

10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)- book by an author you love to revisit. - Love & Friendship: A Signal Bend Byway Susan Fanetti - 12/15

11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012)- a paranormal - Winter of the Wolf Cherise Sinclair - 12/31

12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013)- nobility in the story - The Hunter Kerrigan Byrne - 12/31

13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013)- a book with a round object on the cover - Penelope Sky - 2/13

14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013)- a character who is finding their way - Dane Liliana Hart - 12/20

15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013)- a book you borrowed, or a title with the word 'go' or a word that rhymes with 'go' in it

16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013)- historical romance - The Promise of Jenny Jones Maggie Osborne - 1/7

17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014)- a romance with an athlete or an athletic character or a story with a scene at an athletic event - Outmatched Samantha Young - 1/19

18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)- a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky ) - Eventide of the Bear Cherise Sinclair - 12/26

19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015)- a scientist or geeky or nerdy character or a book with a 'loud' cover (your interpretation)

20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015)- a wealthy character - Solstice Burn Kym Grosso - 1/4/20

21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016)- a book that is closer to the top of your tbr than the bottom (in the top 51%) - Stanton Bliss T.L. Swan - 1/3/20

22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016)- a book with a one word title - March Audrey Carlan - 1/1/20

23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016)- a scene in a story where there is kissing - Mr. Romantic J.A. Huss - 12/23

24. "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber (2017)- a book that has been translated into a language not your own - Gabriel's Angel Nora Roberts - 1/29

25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018)- read the next book in a series you have started - Tempting Evil Allison Brennan - 12/28

26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018)- book that contains a scene on or near water (on a yacht) (bonus points if it's a pool) - Outfox Sandra Brown - 3/9

27. "Tequila" by Dan + Shay (2018)- a title with a word that contains the letter 'q' in it. - The Queen of Carnage Candice M. Wright - 2/15

28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)- small-town romance - Open Season Linda Howard - 1/17

[Amanda A]

Grooving through the Decade
December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020
Level 4: 28/28 + Bonus 15/15

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010)- long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle)
The Christmas Keeper by Jenn McKinlay 1/11

2 ."Dancing on My Own" by Robyn (2010)- single parent or one person on cover
Mountain Man by Sherilee Gray 12/15

3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010)- character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover
Inappropriate by Vi Keeland 2/13

4. "Party Rock Anthem" by LMFAO feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock (2011)- celebration of any kind in story or item on cover you might find at a party (i.e. drink, food, people, fireplace)
Sorry Not Sorry by Sophie Ranald 2/5


5. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen (2011)- unrequited love ( i.e. one person interested in another but so far not reciprocated or they have no idea someone is interested in them) in story or a means of communication on the cover (i.e. phone, computer, mouth)
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay 12/24


6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011)- second chance romance or friends to lovers story or reread or a book with a theme you have read in the past and abandoned for awhile.
Once Upon A Sure Thing by Lauren Blakely 12/16

7. "We Found Love" by Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris (2011)- mystery or road trip romance or red on the cover
Unlucky by Jana DeLeon 12/28

8. "What Makes You Beautiful" by One Direction (2011)- a cover you consider beautiful or a book with what you think has a beautiful message or character
Nightingale Way by Emily March 1/16

9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011)- YA or child(ren) in story or a new release (under one year)
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott 1/19

10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)- book you bought on sale or for a great price or a book by an author you love to revisit.
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 12/17

11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012)- a paranormal or sci-fi story or a book with an 'electrifying' character
The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter 1/7

12. "Royals" by Lorde (2013)- nobility in the story or a book with a crown or castle on the cover
The Duke of Paris by Merry Farmer 1/26

13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013)- blue collar worker in story or a book with a round object on the cover
Let It Snow by Nancy Thayer 1/9


14. "Follow Your Arrow" by Kacey Musgraves (2013)- a character who is headed in the wrong direction or a character who is finding their way or a title with the word 'north' south' 'east' or 'west' included in it (i.e. western, southern, beast, least)
Lawfully Gifted by Ginny Sterling 12/21

15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013)- a book you borrowed, or a title with the word 'go' or a word that rhymes with 'go' in it
Just This Once by Rosalind James 1/14

16. "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker (2013)- historical romance or a form of transportation on the cover or in the story
The Christmas Mail Order Bride by Kit Morgan 12/31

17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014)- a romance with an athlete or an athletic character or a story with a scene at an athletic event or a book with a cover you don't care for.
Easy Charm by Kristen Proby 12/23

18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)- a story that takes place in a city or a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky)
Fatal Justice by Marie Force 12/31

19. "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran (2015)- a scientist or geeky or nerdy character or a book with a 'loud' cover (your interpretation)
2/2

20. "Hotline Bling" by Drake (2015)- a wealthy character or a book with jewelry on the cover
The Billionaire's Email-Order Date by Vivi Holt 12/22

21. "Closer" by The Chainsmokers feat. Halsey (2016)- a book that is closer to the top of your tbr than the bottom (in the top 51%) or a book in a series you are close to completing.
Beneath These Lies by Meghan March 1/2

22. "Heathens" by Twenty One Pilots (2016)- a story where religion or a religious holiday is mentioned or a book with a one word title
Silence by Natasha Preston 12/17

23. "Shut up Kiss Me" by Angel Olsen (2016)- an embrace on the cover or a scene in a story where there is kissing
It Started With Joy by Cindy Kirk 1/5


24. "Despacito (Remix)" by Luis Fonsi feat. Justin Bieber (2017)- a book that has been translated into a language not your own or a book you want to read slowly (despacito) so you can savor it.
Verity by Colleen Hoover 12/18

25. "thank u, next" by Ariana Grande (2018)- read the next book in a series you have started or the newest release by an author you love
Ruff Around the Edges by Roxanne St. Claire 1/5

26. "Shallow" by Lady Gaga (2018)- book that contains a scene on or near water (bonus points if it's a pool) or has water on the cover
Confessions of an Improper Bride by Jennifer Haymore 12/18

27. "Tequila" by Dan + Shay (2018)- bar or bartender in story or a drink on the cover or a title with a word that contains the letter 'q' in it.
When the Marquess Was Mine by Caroline Linden 2/11

28. "Old Town Road (Remix)" by Lil Nas X feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (2019)- small-town romance or a road on the cover
The Fall Up by Aly Martinez 12/27


Bonus:

C - Christmas on Mistletoe Lane by Annie Rains 1/4
A - The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak 12/26
R - Merry Christmas, Baby by Katie Reus 12/23
R - Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid 1/11
I - Spider by Ilsa Madden-Mills 1/21
E - Holiday Homecoming Secrets by Lynette Eason 1/6

U - Unleashing Mr. Darcy by Teri Wilson 1/10
N - Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton 12/21
D - Dancing to the Altar by Christi Bortner 12/24
E - Every Last Breath by Juno Rushdan 1/25
R - Remember Hope by Ginny Sterling 12/30
W - Wild Card by Karina Halle 12/27
O - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb 12/20
O - One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews 1/19
D - Dancing with the Doc by Jennifer Youngblood 1/14

[Suzanne]

Finished! Just now updating :)

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