Sally's ultimate challenge thread!

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To complete this challenge, you must read 12 books. You are required to select 12 different cards and read one task of your choice from that card. This is the only level you need to complete the challenge. Any additional reading is optional 12/12

Subsequent Challenges

If you complete the challenge, there are subsequent challenges you may attempt.

Badge 2 - From the remaining 18 cards, read one task of your choice from each card.

Badge 3 - Complete 5 cards. You will already have completed one task in each card after you earn Badge 2. This badge will have you reading 25 books. 1/25

Badge 4 - Complete 10 more cards. This badge will have you reading 50 books.

Badge 5 - Complete the final 15 cards. This badge will have you reading 75 books.

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1. Geography:
Nay Set in Vietnam or written by Vietnamese author The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Vietnam War Phillip Jennings Dec 25

2. Entertainment:
Yay Genre is Epic or High Fantasy The Lies of Locke Lamora Scott Lynch Jan 30

3. History:
Yay Michael is the name of a character, the author, or is in the title Wonder Boys Michael Chabon jan 3 Author name is Michael

4: Art/Literature: Which play explores the lives of Harry Potter and his family 19 years after the end of Deathly Hallows?
Yay The word "Cursed" "Curse" or "Child" is in the title. Child's Play Danielle Steel Dec 14

5: Science: What is the name of the first animal cloned from an adult somatic cell?
Yay There is one or more sheep on the cover. Off Kilter Hannah Reed Dec 9

6: Sport: In 2014, which April road race boasted its first win by an American since 1983?
Nay Setting is during the month of April, or the word "April" is in the title The Cruelest Month Louise Penny July 28 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Which city became the first to die its river green on St. Patrick's Day, a tradition that dates back to 1962?
Yay Setting is Chicago or Illinois. On the Island Tracey Garvis Graves Feb 9

2. Entertainment:
Yay Task - The theme is the American Civil War. Cold Mountain Charles Frazier Mar 6

3. History: What horrible disaster in NYC saw the deaths of 146 women in 1911 and led to the enactment of laws to better protect workers?
Yay Task - There is fire on the cover. Jan 20

4: Art/Literature: What is the title of Tom Clancy's debut novel, which President Ronald Reagan said was his "kind of yarn"?
Nay Task - Genre is Thriller. The Hiding Place: A Thriller David Bell Jan 18

5: Science: The skeletal discorder rickets is caused by a lack of which vitamin?
Yay Task - The title is one word only, and starts with the letter "D".Dirty Kylie Scott Jan 7

6: Sport: What is a "biscuit" in ice hockey?
Nay Task - The cover has wheat or tall grass. Second Chance Pass Robyn Carr Mar 16 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Which of the five Great Lakes does not have a border with Canada?
Yay Task - Set in Michigan. The Marsh King's Daughter Karen Dionne Mar 3


2. Entertainment: With which part of his body does Mario hit those overhead bricks and blocks during a Nintendo Game?

Nay Task -The word "Body" is in the title. Patricia Cornwell Oct 11

3. History: Who was the first member of the Republican Party to be elected U.S. President?
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Yay Task - Theme is Abraham Lincoln. Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever Bill O'Reilly July 26


4: Art/Literature: L. Frank Baum wrote which fantasy children's book that was first published in 1900?

Yay Task - The word "Wizard" is in the title. Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz L. Frank Baum Jan 31


5: Science: Which tiny, spotted critter can fly 37 mph at altitudes of 3600 feet when it's not busy defending gardens from pests?

Nay Task - The word "Garden" is in the title. Garden of Shadows V.C. Andrews June 21

6: Sport: In tennis, when players are tied 40-40, it's called what?
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Nay Task - The book is positioned 0-40 on your Goodreads TBR shelf. After the Storm Linda Castillo Feb 6 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Which two countries share the island of Hispaniola?

Nay Task - Book is set on an island. No Judgments Meg Cabot Jan 9 (Small Bridge Island)

2. Entertainment: Joss Whedon, the genius behind TV gems Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly and Angel, has his own universe, named what?
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Nay Task - The word "Vampire" or "Angel" is in the title. Dark Angel V.C. Andrews Feb 7

3. History: Which item made for popes, cardinals, & bishops by Gammerelli tailors since 1798 is now available online for a mere $27 per pair?

Yay Task - Cover is Red, Purple or Black. 75% rule applies. Fudge Cupcake Murder Joanne Fluke Feb 15


4: Art/Literature: Which trio of letters sponsored the first episode of Sesame Street on Nov 10, 1969? AFT, WSE, or UMG

Yay Task - The author's last name starts with W, S, or E. A Nearly Normal Family M.T. Edvardsson Jan 23


5: Science: Which poisonous brown spider sports a violin-shaped mark on its head & neck, which explains its musical nickname, fiddleback spider?

Nay Task -Cover has a musical instrument. Runnin' with the Devil: A Backstage Pass to the Wild Times, Loud Rock, and the Down and Dirty Truth Behind the Making of Van Halen Noel E. Monk May 28

6: Sport: The "rational dress" movement in the 19th century gained momentum when women became interested in which sport?

Nay Task - Set in the 19th century (1801 - 1900) A Night to Surrender Tessa Dare Jan 1 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Firenze is the Italian name for which Tuscan City?.
Nay Task - The book is set in Italy, or written by an Italian author. The Third Secret Steve Berry Mar 10

2. Entertainment: What is the name of Eric's vampire bar in HBO's steamy supernatural series "True Blood"?

Nay Task - Genre is Paranormal Fantasy. Wickedly Wonderful Deborah Blake mar 8

3. History: Which university hosts the annual "Ig Nobel Prize Awards, which recognize questionable scientific achievements like the invention of Beano?

Nay Task - Read a book written by a Nobel Prize in Literature winner. You may use this list or this resource as a tool. Pygmalion George Bernard Shaw Sep 14

4: Art/Literature: Which kind of animal hair is used to make the finest artist paint brushes?

Nay Task - There is a painting on cover. The Da Vinci Code Dan Brown Mar 28 2020

5: Science: Which crazy illness meant that folks living in Great Britain between 1980 and 1996 couldn't donate blood in the U.S.?
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Yay Task The title contains one of the following British cattle breeds: Highland, Galloway, Longhorn, Red Poll, British White, Aberdeen Angus, South Devon. Any word in the list is allowed, regardless if the breed is two words. eg. You may chose "red" or "poll", "British" or "white", etc. You may not divide a compound word like "longhorn". Red Clocks Leni Zumas July 19


6: Sport: What brand of shoe was made popular with the help of Mario Batali?
Yay Task - The title is one word, exactly. No articles allowed. Heartless Marissa Meyer jan 5 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Crocodiles and alligators both live in the Florida Everglades. True or False?

Nay Task Book is set in Florida. And Then There Were Crumbs Eve Calder May 19

2. Entertainment: What title of a 007 movie that stars Pierce Brosnan is the English translation of the Bond family's Latin motto, "Orbis non Sufficient"

Nay Task - The book has the same title as one of Pierce Brosnan's movies. Pierce's Filmography False Positive Andrew Grant Jan 26

3. History: How many minutes long was Martin Luther King, Jr's stirring "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial in 1963 - 6, 11, 16?
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Yay Task -Read the 16th book on your TBR shelf. The Perks of Being a Wallflower Stephen Chbosky Oct 21


4: Art/Literature: In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The White Witch lures Edmund with which sweet treat?
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Yay Task - The title has the word Lion, Witch, Wardrobe, or White in it. The Witch of Blackbird Pond Elizabeth George Speare Feb 12


5: Science: What was the first Internet Search engine called?

Nay Task - The title contains a word in which "search" is the root word. Eg - Search, Searches, Searched, Searching, etc. John Steinbeck Feb 27

6: Sport: What Ben & Jerry's popular ice cream flavour of peanut butter, pretzels, and fudge was renamed in 2009 to support same-sex marriage?

Nay Task - Title contains the word Peanut, Butter, Pretzel, or Fudge Double Fudge Brownie Murder Joanne Fluke Jan 29 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Which mineral-rich material is trucked into Boryeong, in South Korea, for an annual festival that attracts more than a million people?
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Yay Task - Theme of the book is sports related. The Mighty Johns and Other Stories David Baldacci May 21
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2. Entertainment: What are the first names of the three Crawley sisters in Downton Abbey?

Nay Task -Genre is historical fiction about WWI. The Alice Network Dec 16

3. History: Meriwether Lewis was accidentally shot in the butt on his historic expedition when one of the men mistook him for an elk. True or False?
Nay Task - The cover has a hand gun or rifle on it. Louisiana Longshot Jana Deleon Dec 17

4: Art/Literature: Which Victorian man of letters wrote a quest poem that inspired Stephen King to write his series, "The Dark Tower"

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Nay Task - The book is in a series of 8 primary works. Trying To Live With The Dead B.L. Brunnemer Mar 21

5: Science: In surface area, the country of Russia is larger than the dwarf planet of Pluto. True or False?
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Nay Task - Book is set in Space. Cress Marissa Meyer Mar 31

6: Sport: Which of these is the biggest size of bottle of wine: Magnum, Imperial, or Nebuchadnezzar?

Yay Task - Book is set in Prehistory up to Birth of Christ The Clan of the Cave Bear Jean M. Auel Mar 2 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Which U.S. State is closest to the continent of Africa?

Yay Task - Book is set in Maine. That Second Chance Meghan Quinn Mar 9


2. Entertainment: Which infamous feathered ensemble worn by Bjork was displayed at the Museum of Modern Art in 2015?
[Swan dress - She wore it to the 2001 Oscars, and laid eggs along the red carpet.
Yay Task - Cover has a swan on it, or title contains the word "Swan". [book:Swan for the Money|6090428] Donna Andrews July 10
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3. History: What was the last of the primary and secondary colours to be named.

Nay Task - The book is first or second in a series. Life As We Knew It Susan Beth Pfeffer Jan 2

4: Art/Literature: The Statue of Liberty is taller than the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. True or False?

Yay Task - The edition you read has 300-350 pages. Every Little Step: My Story Bobby Brown Jan 22


5: Science: What is the name of the transparent layer that forms the front of the human eye?
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Nay Task - The title contains the word "Eye" or "Eyes". I've Got My Eyes on You Mary Higgins Clark May 1

6: Sport: What two Scrabble game tiles are worth 10 points each?
[Q and Z
Yay Task - The title of the book starts with Q or Z. [book:Z for Zachariah|69477] Robert C. O'Brien Mar 26 (hide spoiler)]

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Card 9 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: Which country is the final resting place of Dian Fossey, the mountain gorilla researcher who inspired the film Gorillas in the Mist?

Nay Task - The theme is animal research or preservation. Imago N.R. Walker June 22

2. Entertainment: According to The Simpsons series creator, Matt Groening, who are Homer, Marge, Lisa, & Maggie named after?
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Yay Task - Theme is family saga. The Santangelos Jackie Collins Jan 8 2020

3. History: Name the German aviator in a red Fokker tri-plane, shot down over the Somme River, on Apr 21, 1918 in WW1?

Yay Task - The cover has an airplane on it. Tomorrow, When the War Began John Marsden June 5 2020


4: Art/Literature: An old Yiddish proverb states that "a nickel will get you on the subway," but what food will get you a seat?
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Yay Task - The theme of the book is vampires. Wayward Son Rainbow Rowell Mar 27


5: Science: Why don't astronauts eat bread in space?

Nay Task - There is a significant character who is an astronaut or space explorer (think James T. Kirk wannabe). The Martian Chronicles Ray Bradbury Mar 31

6: Sport: Which physicist loved sailing, and did it for 50 years, but ran aground, lost direction, and had many near miss collisions?

Yay Task - The genre is non-fiction or humour. Holly Banks Full of Angst Julie Valerie Jan 4 (hide spoiler)]

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Card 10 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: The flag of which country is known as the Saltire or St Andrew's Cross?

Yay Task - The book is set in Scotland, or written by a Scottish author. On Dublin Street Samantha Young Feb 19


2. Entertainment: Ryan Gosling & Justin Timberlake appeared in which TV show together as kids?
(Yay Task - The book was made into a Disney movie or tv show. Specify name of movie/tv show if different from the title of the book. Pollyanna Eleanor H. Porter July 10
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3. History: What religious leader was named Jorge Mario Bergoglio?

Yay Task - The name Francis is in the title, or is the author's name St. Francis Society for Wayward Pets Annie England Noblin Dec 20


4: Art/Literature: Richard Preston's 1994 book, "The Hot Zone", is about which modern-day pandemic?
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Nay Task - The author's first or last name is either Richard or Preston. Old Bones Douglas Preston April 21

5: Science: Which "living fossil" is harvested by the millions each year so its blood can be used to test new medicines?

Nay Task - The theme of the book is dinosaurs. Dry Bones Craig Johnson Dec 27

6: Sport: What NBA Hall of Famer is nicknamed "the Hick from French Lick"?

Nay Task - The book was originally published in French Cyrano de Bergerac Edmond Rostand April 11 (hide spoiler)]

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Card 11 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: Which nation, often called "the Switzerland of Central America", has no standing army and an ex-president who won the Nobel Peace Prize?

Nay Task - The setting is Switzerland, or written by a Swiss author. The Swiss Family Robinson Johann David Wyss Aug 19

2. Entertainment: New Zealander Lucy Lawless rose to stardom for her role as sword-wielding royalty in what TV series?

Yay Task - Read a book from the first 5 pages of Badass Female Leads list. Specify the location number on the list. When Demons Walk Patricia Briggs Mar 17 #194 on list


3. History: Mohammed Mosaddaq was the democratically appointed leader of the parliament of which nation?
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Nay task - Two of the words in the title start with the letter M. The Case of the Missing Marquess Nancy Springer Jan 7

4: Art/Literature: Which American author's first novel is set in Pamplona, Spain?

Yay Task - Read The Sun Also Rises or another book by Hemingway. The Sun Also Rises Ernest Hemingway Dec 21


5: Science: Which engine component reuses exhaust to increase the power output, allowing the vehicle to accelerate faster?

Nay Task - There is a car or truck on the cover. Baby, Drive South Stephanie Bond May 12, 2020

6: Sport: Which form of entertainment was deemed free speech after the 2011 Supreme Court case Brown v. Entertainment Merchants Assn?

Yay Task - The genre is science fiction. Specials Scott Westerfeld Feb 23 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: In which European city would you find the Luxembourg Gardens and the Latin Quarter?

Yay Task - The book is set in Paris. The Elegance of the Hedgehog Muriel Barbery July 1


2. Entertainment: Which actress is recognized by her humanitarian work as special envoy of the U.N. Commissioner for Refugees?

Yay Task - Make a 4-letter word or greater from "Angelina Jolie" and read a book with that word in the title. Use only the letters available and as many time as it appears. Ie - your word could have two a's since there are 2 of them. Before Jamaica Lane Samantha Young Feb 28


3. History: Which politician dubbed Diana, Princess of Wales, "The People's Princess" in the days following her death in 1997?
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Nay Task - The main character is a princess. Fairest of All Sarah Mlynowski Marc 2

4: Art/Literature: Who are Andy and Don in the eponymous book about the long time friendship of two actors, whose 1960's sitcom is an ode to small-town values?

Yay Task - There is a character named Andy or Don in the book. The Bride Test Helen Hoang Feb 19
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5: Science: What is generally the brightest star in the night sky?

Nay Task - There are stars on the cover. Terry Pratchett Mar 11

6: Sport: What does the acronym "TL:DR" stand for?

Nay Task - The first and last name of the author start with T, L, D, or R. You may only use the letter once in the combo. The author's initials may not be TT, LL, DD, or RR. A Week to Be Wicked Tessa Dare Jan 12 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: What chilly Island nation straddles two tectonic plates, subjecting it to occasional fiery volcanic action?
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Nay Task - The word "Volcano" is in the title or a volcano is featured in the book. Pompeii Robert Harris June 7

2. Entertainment: Which 1960 dance hit sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of All Time?
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Nay Task - Dance is the theme of the book. Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina Michaela DePrince April 7

3. History: Who was the first U.S. vice-president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize after he raised awareness of climate change?

Yay Task - The book was a prize winner in 2007. It may be any prize Still Life Louise Penny Feb 24

4: Art/Literature: What literary mash-up features Jane Austen's Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy fighting against a growing tide of reanimated dead?

Nay Task - The genre is classic literature and must have been written by a woman. Little Women Louisa May Alcott May 26

5: Science: At sea level, at which temperature in Fahrenheit, does water boil?

Yay Task - The book is on your tbr as any combination of digits found in 212. It may be 1, 2, 12, 22, 21, 122, 212.
The Murder on the Links Agatha Christie Jan 15 was 22 on my TBR
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6: Sport: Which women's fashion piece, popularized by British royals, is a cross between a hair accessory and a mini hat?
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Nay Task - The genre is Historical Fiction set in Britain. Lady Jayne Disappears Joanna Davidson Politano feb 10 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: What country's flag features a cedar tree?
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Nay Task - The cover has a large tree on it.[bo[author:Mona Awad|7104825]ok:The Witch Elm|39720991] Tana French April 16

2. Entertainment: Which bizarre, low budget horror flick stars an Esperanto-speaking cast, led by a pre-Kirk William Shatner?
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Nay Task - The genre is horror. Bunny Mona Awad May 18

3. History: From which root vegetable were Jack-o-lanterns originally made?

Nay Task - The cover has a pumpkin on it,. Author Leslie Meier June 27

4: Art/Literature: Hilary Mantel's Bring Up the Bodies about Thomas Crowell and the downfall of Anne Boleyn is the sequel to which book?

Yay Task -There is a wolf on the cover or the word "Wolf" is in the title. A Bad Day for Sunshine Darynda Jones June 8
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5: Science: Nearly how many billions of years ago did the universe expand, according to the theme song on TV's The Big Bang Theory - 10, 14, or 18?

Yay Task - The cover has more than one woman on it. A Simple Favor Darcey Bell Jan 4


6: Sport: Which two former figure skaters teamed up as NBC commentators for the Olympic Games and the Kentucky Derby?

Yay Task - There is a character with the name John, Johnny, or Tara. The Vanishing Year Kate Moretti Jan 24 Tara is a character. (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: How many time zones does China use - 1, 3, 5, or 7?

Nay Task - The book is set in China or written by a Chinese author. Double Cup Love Eddie Huang Feb 6

2. Entertainment: What is the first anime film to win an Academy Award?
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Nay Task - The genre is listed as anime or manga OR read a book from Books for Anime Manga Lovers list. Specify position on list. Clean Sweep Ilona Andrews Oct 3

3. History: Which religious figure, always seen in red and yellow, is the spiritual leader of Tibet?

Yay Task -The book is set in Tibet or written by a Tibetan author. Murder in the High Himalaya: Loyalty, Tragedy and Escape from Tibet Jonathan Green Nov 24


4: Art/Literature: Which Pulitzer Prize winning biologist wrote a novel in part from the lowly standpoint of an ant?

Nay Task - The book is written from an animal's point of view. Young Fredle Cynthia Voigt Jan 22

5: Science: What is the name of the hard case that protects a butterfly which it matures into an adult?
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Nay Task - The cover has a butterfly on it. Say Goodbye Lisa Gardner Feb 4

6: Sport: What is the name of the vehicle used to resurface the rink in an ice hockey game?

Yay Task -The book is set between 1939 and 1949. The Reckoning John Grisham June 28 (hide spoiler)]

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Card 16 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: What is located at zero degrees north latitude?

Yay Task - Book is set during Christmas. Ali Cross James Patterson Feb 11


2. Entertainment: What TV show's 522 episodes were aired on FXX on August 21, 2014, and played for 12 straight days for your binge-watching pleasure?

Yay Task - There is a season in the title - Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall. Summer House Nancy Thayer Sep 23


3. History: What method of fastening shoes was patented by Whitcomb Judson in the 1880's - laces, buckles, or zippers?

Yay Task - Any word in the title starts with Z, including a one letter word. Zorgamazoo Robert Paul Weston Mar 27


4: Art/Literature:

Nay Task -The book's genre is time travel. Dark Matter Blake Crouch Feb 24

5: Science: Which type of engine uses the same basic technology as a pressure cooker?

Nay Task - The genre is non-fiction excluding memoir, biography, or autobiography. Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death Caitlin Doughty Jan 10

6: Sport: Which city, chosen to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, became the first to be selected to host both the Summer and Winter Games?

Yay Task - The book was originally published in 2008. The Devil's Bones Jefferson Bass Feb 13 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: What large, cold country has more than half of all the natural lakes in the world?

Yay Task - Set in Canada or written by a Canadian author. The Broken Girls Simone St. James jan 27


2. Entertainment: Which TV variety show star tangoed away on Dancing With the Stars to become the oldest wJ.A. Janceinning champ in 2009, at age 52?

Nay Task - The title has the word "Tango" or "Dance" in it. Dance of the Bones Apr 7 355 pages

3. History: Who served as British Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990?

Yay Task - The title has the word "Iron" in it. Sub-titles are included in this task. Revenge of the Wrought Iron Flamingos Donna Andrews Mar 5
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4: Art/Literature: In Egyptian hieroglyphs, the symbol of a decorated eye most commonly represents the Eye of which god?

Yay Task -Set in Ancient Eqypt Mara, Daughter of the Nile Eloise Jarvis McGraw Oct 27


5: Science: Which bird's extinct relative, whose bones were found in Antarctica, stood as tall as LeBron James and weighed about as much, too?

Yay Task - The book was published by Penguin Books. You may find this resource useful. The Fault in Our Stars John Green Jan 16


6: Sport: Which social crossword gaming app lets players compete against friends, total strangers, or a computer?

Yay Task - The book is about childhood friends. Summer Sisters Judy Blume Jan 15
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Card 18 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: Which country is the home of the cookie-like krumkake?

Nay Task - There is a cookie on the cover or the word "Cookie" is in the title. Sugar Cookie Murder Joanne Fluke Feb 15

2. Entertainment: Which Academy Award nominated actor made a 1999 cameo on Sex and the City as one of Carrie's dates?

Yay Task - The book has the same title as any of Bradley's movies. Bradley Cooper Filmography The Silver Linings Playbook Matthew Quick May 6
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3. History: Which international humanitarian organization has won the Nobel Peace Prize three times, in 1917, 1944, & 1963?

Nay Task - The book is a prize winner of one of the following awards: Pulitzer, Audie, National Book, Booker, Hugo, Nebula, Edgar, Rita, Scotia Giller, or Bram Stoker Award. The Killer Angels Michael Shaara Mar 24

4: Art/Literature: Which bald, mute drumming sensation got their start creating impromptu performance art on the streets of NYC in the late 80's?

Yay Task - Cover is 75% blue. Jan 14


5: Science: What’s the name of the region between Mars and Jupiter where large, irregularly shaped objects orbit the sun?

Yay Task - There is an asteroid (not a planet) on the cover.


6: Sport: In which style of horseback riding should the rider post during a trot - English or Western?

Nay Task - The genre is western Girl from New Hope John Duncklee Jan 17

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Card 19 Questions & Recommendations.

1. Geography: Which drink, popular in Polynesian culture, numbs the mouth and is said to have soothing qualities?

Nay Task - There are lips on the cover. May 17

2. Entertainment: The film Ghost World, which features Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch as two outsider teens, is based on a graphic novel by whom?

Nay Task - The book is a ghost story. Interviewing The Dead David Field July 7

3. History: Which English Monarch was on the throne at the time of the American Civil War?

Nay Task- The story is about the American Civil War. Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy: Four Women Undercover in the Civil War Karen Abbott Oct 30

4: Art/Literature: In 1971, astronaut Dave Scott left a small metal sculpture on the Moon that depicts what - a Coke bottle, an astronaut, or a globe?

Nay Task - There is a globe or map on the cover. A Darker Shade of Magic V.E. Schwab Nov 10

5: Science: Edison's Electric Pen became the inspiration for which modern-day tool?
Yay Task - There is a tattoo on the cover. Rock with Me Kristen Proby Sep 8


6: Sport:Linen fabric is made from the fibres of which plant?
Yay Task - The cover depicts a person with flaxen coloured hair (yellowish). Jan 9 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: What mythical horned creature is the national animal of Scotland?

Yay Task - Cover has a unicorn, or any horned animal. The Last Unicorn Peter S. Beagle Sept 23
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2. Entertainment: What band smashed the Billboard record for most weeks at the top of the charts with their 80's inspired anthem, "Shut Up And Dance"?

Nay Task - The book is set in the 1980's. Unspeakable Things Jess Lourey Jan 1

3. History: Which forward thinking Russian ruler taxed any citizen with a beard, because being clean-shaven was all the rage in Europe in 1698?

Nay Task - The book is about the Russian ruler or his family. The Kitchen Boy: A Novel of the Last Tsar Robert Alexander Nov 2

4: Art/Literature: The 293 poems in the book Leaves of Grass were penned by which American poet?

Yay Task - The book is set between 1880 and 1889. The Duke's Perfect Wife Jennifer Ashley Feb 14


5: Science: What was the mythical sea beastie described in 17th-century Scandaniavian accounts that may have been inspired by the elusive giant squid?

Yay Task - A main character is a pirate Dead Reckoning: A Caribbean Pirate Adventure Karen Perkins May 25


6: Sport: Which of the following is not a yoga pose - kite, torch, plow or chair?

Yay Task - The cover has a torch, flashlight, or lantern on it. The Hidden Staircase Carolyn Keene Oct 10 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: As of 2018, which two countries, both in North Africa, boast the only two subway systems on the whole continent?

Nay Task - The book was originally published in 2018. Look For Me Lisa Gardner Jan 17

2. Entertainment: The 1980's hit film Pretty in Pink was based on a song by which band of the same name?

Nay Task - The cover is 75% pink. Unpregnant Jenni Hendriks Feb 8

3. History: Who became the Duchess of Cambridge upon her marriage in April 2011?

Nay Task - The book is set in the month of April, or the word "April" is in the title. The Enchanted April Elizabeth von Arnim Sept 26

4: Art/Literature: Which 1963 Anthony Burgess novel depicts a nightmarish future, aptly portrayed in the 1971 film starring Malcolm McDowell as a "droog"?

Yay Task Read the book, A Clockwork Orange. Or, there is a clock on the cover. Rodney Jones Mar 18


5: Science: In which Scandinavian country is the 13-foot Norwegian Spruce that's the oldest tree on earth, having seen 9500 birthdays?
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Nay Task - Read the book that has been on your TBR the longest.

6: Sport: On which side of his face does Mike Tyson sport a tribal tattoo?

Yay Task - The word "Left" is in the title. Left Fur Dead J.M. Griffin Sep 26

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1. Geography: Britain's Prince William married Katie Middleton in which London church?
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Nay Task - The book is set in London. Wicked Intentions Elizabeth Hoyt Feb 15

2. Entertainment: What part did the stuntman Glenn Ennis play in the award-winning film, the Revenant?

Nay Task - The theme of the book is survival that does not involve war situations. The Survivors Club Lisa Gardner Feb 1

3. History: In which year was the first successful human heart transplant performed? - 1967, 1970, or 1977?

Nay Task - The cover has a heart on it, or the title has the word "Heart" in it. The Heart of Christmas Brenda Novak Jan 19

4: Art/Literature: Which of the Beatles asked Isaac Asimov to write a screenplay for a sci-fi movie musical in 1974?

Yay Task - A main character is a knight. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court Mark Twain Dec 12
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5: Science: What medicinal and landscaping plant is called a "living fossil" having hardly changed in over 200 million years?

Nay Task - The theme of the book is medical. Genesis Robin Cook Feb 9

6: Sport: In poker, what is it called when your hand includes an ace, king, queen , jack and ten all in the same suit?

Yay Task The theme is about a royal family. Royally Screwed Emma Chase Feb 8 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Whose body was buried in the Smithsonian in 1905, making it the first time the British gent who founded the museum ever "visited" the US?
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Nay task - The setting is a museum. Pressed to Death Kirsten Weiss Sept 29

2. Entertainment: On which animated 1960's TV series were the household appliances powered by animals?

Yay Task - A main character's name is Fred, Wilma, Barney, or Betty. Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World's Most Dangerous Man Mary L. Trump July 19
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3. History: What canine breed is not only the state dog of Pennsylvania, but was also used by nobility in the 16th Century to hunt boar?

Nay Task - The book is set in Pennsylvania. Every Fifteen Minutes Lisa Scottoline Mar 5

4: Art/Literature: Whose 1981 engagement ring, valued then at $47,000, is a 12 carat blue sapphire surrounded by 14 diamonds in a white gold setting?

Yay Task - The cover has a crown on it.Macbeth William Shakespeare Marcn 2


5: Science: What "leggy" cluster of space dust in the Taurus constellation is the remains of a star that exploded in 1054?

Yay Task - The cover has a grouping of stars depicting a nebula or galaxy. The Brightest Stars Anna Todd July 7


6: Sport: Which one of these critters was added to Barnum's Animal Crackers per a 2002 consumer poll - koala, penguin, or walrus?
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Nay Task - There is a wild animal on the cover. Lost and Found Carolyn Parkhurst aJan 21 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: The ancient Roman town of Pompeii was destroyed - and preserved - by the eruption of which volcano in 79 C.E.?

Yay Task - There are mountains on the cover. Mar 13
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2. Entertainment: What is the name of the ginger tabby in the 1979 film, Alien?

Nay Task - The main character has ginger coloured hair (red). Lavender Lies Susan Wittig Albert Feb 20

3. History: Who was captured on Aug 4, 1944 in a warehouse on the Prinsengracht Canal in Amsterdam?

Yay Task - The book is written as a diary. Tempest Julie Cross May 17


4: Art/Literature: What is the nationality of Bram Stoker, the author of Dracula - German, Irish, or Transylvanian?

Nay Task - The genre is classic horror. Flowers in the Attic V.C. Andrews Feb 17

5: Science: Alfred Nobel, father of the Nobel Peace Prize, made his fortune with the invention of which powerful tool?

Nay Task -The cover has a tool on it. Does not include cutlery or writing implements. Tessa Bailey Jan 14

6: Sport: What is the name of the Japanese dish of slivered raw fish served without rice?

Yay Task - The book was originally published in Japanese. Confessions Kanae Minato May 20 2020 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: Which actor was effectively banned from China after portraying Heinrich Harner in the 1997 movie Seven Years in Tibet?

Yay Task - Read a book with the same title as one of Brad Pitt's movies. Brad Pitt Filmography Vice Jane Feather Sep 25


2. Entertainment: Which director has cameos in his classic films, Halloween, Escape from New York, and The Thing?

Nay Task - The title has the word "Halloween", "Escape", or "Thing" in it. Things You Save in a Fire Katherine Center July 23

3. History: What French explorer claimed what is now known as Canada for France in 1534?

Nay Task - The book is set in the 1500's. The King's Curse Philippa Gregory Dec 4

4: Art/Literature: Which eccentric poet friend of Shelley would not allow any of his numerous romantic conquests to eat in front of him?
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Nay Task - The genre is classic romance. Pride and Prejudice Jane Austen May 15

5: Science: What is the term for a natural depression in a land surface formed by the dissolution and collapse of a cavern roof?
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Nay Task - The title has the word "Cavern" or "Cave" in it. The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand Matt Gutman Mar 9

6: Sport: Which product's labelling once depicted an image of a Native American chief with the politically incorrect slogan, "Don't be a Paleface"?

Yay Task - The cover has a beach scene. The Summer I Met Jack Michelle Gable jan 25
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Card 26 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: What North African stew is also the name of the dish it is cooked in?

Nay Task - Cover has a stove, oven, or cooking pots on it. Cast Iron Alibi Victoria Hamilton Dec 23

2. Entertainment: Who played George VI in The King's Speech?
Yay Task -The book was made into a movie that won an academy award. Slumdog Millionaire Vikas Swarup July 10


3. History: Who is the Pre-Civil War author of a short story about a beating heart beneath the floorboards?
Yay Task - Read an anthology of Poe's stories, or a book about Poe. The Raven's Tale Cat Winters Sept 20


4: Art/Literature: Which trio of countries, allE.M. Forster starting with the same letter, does Elizabeth Gilbert journey to in her memoir Eat Pray Love?
Yay Task - The book is set in Italy, India or Indonesia. A Room with a View Sep 28


5: Science: The cacao tree, whose botanical name translates to "food of the gods" produces a bean used to make what?
Yay Task - The title has the word "Cocoa" or "Chocolate" in it. The Chocolate War Robert Cormier Sept 1


6: Sport: Which Scottish competition includes contests in Highland dancing, hammer throwing, and caber tossing?
Yay Task The cover has telegraph, telephone, or electric poles on it. Supernova Marissa Meyer Feb 29 (hide spoiler)]

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Card 27 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: Which African country gained its independence from Sudan in 2011?

Nay Task - The book was originally published in 2011. Cross Fire James Patterson Feb 20

2. Entertainment: Which HBO World War II miniseries stars a bunch of Brits as American soldiers in the US Army's Easy Company?

Yay Task - Title has the word "Band" or "Brother" in it. Brother Odd Dean Koontz April 19


3. History: Historically, parts from which animal were used to stiffen corsets?

Nay Task - The cover has a corset on it. The Corset Diaries Katie MacAlister Dec 5 2020

4: Art/Literature: In which Canadian Province does Anna of Green Gables live?

Yay Task - The book is set in one of the 4 Maritime Provinces of Canada (Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Newfoundland/Labrador). The Troop Nick Cutter Feb 18


5: Science: Which lake in Central Asia, once the fourth largest in the world, has shrunk by 90% because of drought and diversion of the rivers that once fed it?

Nay Task - The word "Lake" is in the title. On Tall Pine Lake Dorothy Garlock May 14

6: Sport: Jigs, spoons, and flies are used in which sport?
Yay Task - The title contains a word in which ""Fish" or "Lure" is the root word. Eg. Fishes, Fishing, Luring, Lured. Fish Perfume Feb 25 (hide spoiler)]

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1. Geography: The capital city of which island was the starting point of Diana Nyad's epic 103 mile swim to Key West in 2013?

Nay Task - The book was originally published in 2013. Any Duchess Will Do Tessa Dare Jan 28

2. Entertainment: What legendary singer, absent from the late night talk show circuit for 47 years, paid Jimmy Fallon a visit in 2014?

Nay Task - Title contains the word "Legend" or "Legendary". The Legend of Bagger Vance: A Novel of Golf and the Game of Life Steven Pressfield Dec 22

3. History: Which company gave away free dessert molds to Ellis Island Immigrants in the early 1900's as a welcoming gift?

Yay Task - The title's first word starts with a J. Just Watch Me Jeff Lindsay Mar 8


4: Art/Literature: Which Broadway musical and 2014 movie is based on Grimm Brother's fairy tales?
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Nay Task - Genre is a retelling of a fairy tale. Part of Your World Liz Braswell Feb 22

5: Science: Which type of flower do vanilla beans come from?

Yay Task - The title has the word "Orchid" on it, or there are Orchids on the cover. Orchid Beach Stuart Woods May 2
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6: Sport: In 2013, which Monopoly piece was replaced with a cat?

Yay Task - The cover has a Robot, Helicopter, Ring, or Guitar on it.
Book The Kept Woman Karin Slaughter Jan 13
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Card 29 Questions & Recommendations

1. Geography: What flag is yellow and white and features two crossed gold keys that were mentioned in the New Testament?

Nay Task - The cover has a key on it. The Secrets of Mary Bowser Lois Leveen April 18

2. Entertainment: Which actress claims she cried when she was shown her wardrobe for the role of the monarch in the 2006 film, The Queen?

Yay Task - The book won a Goodreads award in any year. The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper Hallie Rubenhold June 9


3. History: Which June 4, 1989 Chinese military crackdown effectively ended a vibrant student democracy movement?

Nay Task - A main character is a student.#Nerd Cambria Hebert Feb 2

4: Art/Literature: Which play won a Tony Award in 1980 that depicted the rivalry between Salieri & Mozart?

Nay Task - The book is set in Austria or Italy.

5: Science: In Argentina in the 1890's, which type of evidence was first used to accurately solve a crime?

Yay Task - The genre is crime that is solved by the police. "Crime" needs to be on the main book page and it's required that you explain that it is a police procedural. A Minute to Midnight David Baldacci Feb 5
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6: Sport: What scientist wore her blue lab dress instead of a wedding gown when she married her husband Pierre in 1895?

nay Task - Nay Task - There is a blue or white dress on the cover.
Book A Lady by Midnight Tessa Dare Jan 21 2020
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1. Geography: At which French landmark would you find the Hall of Mirrors?

Nay Task - The cover has a historic or landmark building on it. We'll Always Have Paris: Stories Ray Bradbury Feb 22

2. Entertainment: Which of the following is not a Wes Anderson movie - Fantastic Mr Fox, Moonrise Kingdom, or Napoleon Dynamite?

Yay Task - The book is set between 1760 and 1820. Rogues Rush In Tessa Dare Jan 23


3. History: Which 16th-century Italian astronomer's middle finger is displayed at the Florence History of Science Museum?

Nay Task - The title has the word "Museum" in it. The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum Kirsten Weiss Sept 29

4: Art/Literature: What author of Something Wicked This Way Comes is descended from a Salem witch, who luckily avoided the hangman's noose in 1692?

Yay Task - The book is set in Illinois. A Raisin in the Sun Lorraine Hansberry May 31
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5: Science: Which unlikely phrase describes the creepy feeling we might get when we see a robot the looks just a little too human?

Nay Task -Theme is artificial intelligence. Scarlet Marissa Meyer Mar 29

6: Sport: In which sport do you wear a lame, a plastron, and a mask?

Yay Task - there is a sword on the cover. As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride Cary Elwes Aug 31 (hide spoiler)]

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History
Yay Michael is the name of a character, the author, or is in the title
Book Wonder Boys
Author Michael Chabon
date Read Jan 3
Pages 388
how fits Author name is Michael

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5: Science: The skeletal discorder rickets is caused by a lack of which vitamin?
Yay Task - The title is one word only, and starts with the letter "D".
Book Dirty
Author Kylie Scott
Date Read Jan 7
Pages 275
how fits one word title that starts with D

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6: Sport: The "rational dress" movement in the 19th century gained momentum when women became interested in which sport?

Nay Task - Set in the 19th century (1801 - 1900)
Book A Night to Surrender
Author Tessa Dare
Date Read Jan 1
pages 372
How fits set in 1812

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1. Geography: Which two countries share the island of Hispaniola?

Nay Task - Book is set on an island.
Book No Judgments
Author Meg Cabot
Date read Jan 9
Pages 384
how fits takes place on (Small Bridge Island)

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6: Sport: What brand of shoe was made popular with the help of Mario Batali?
Yay Task - The title is one word, exactly. No articles allowed.
BookHeartless
Author Marissa Meyer
date read jan 5
Pages 453
How fits One word title

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3. History: What was the last of the primary and secondary colours to be named.

Nay Task - The book is first or second in a series.
Book Life As We Knew It
Author Susan Beth Pfeffer
date Read Jan 2
pages 337
how fits It is the first in a series

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6: Sport: Which physicist loved sailing, and did it for 50 years, but ran aground, lost direction, and had many near miss collisions?

Yay Task - The genre is non-fiction or humour.
Book Holly Banks Full of Angst
Author Julie Valerie
date read Jan 4
Pages 378
Mpg of Humor

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3. History: Mohammed Mosaddaq was the democratically appointed leader of the parliament of which nation?
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Nay task - Two of the words in the title start with the letter M.
Book The Case of the Missing Marquess
Author Nancy Springer
date read Jan 7
Pages 224
How fits Missing and Marquess

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6: Sport: What does the acronym "TL:DR" stand for?

Nay Task - The first and last name of the author start with T, L, D, or R. You may only use the letter once in the combo. The author's initials may not be TT, LL, DD, or RR.
Book A Week to Be Wicked
Author Tessa Dare
Date read Jan 12
pages 356
How fits Tessa Dare intials are TD

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5: Science: Nearly how many billions of years ago did the universe expand, according to the theme song on TV's The Big Bang Theory - 10, 14, or 18?

Yay Task - The cover has more than one woman on it.
Book A Simple Favor
Author Darcey Bell
Date read Jan 4
pages 304
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5: Science: Which type of engine uses the same basic technology as a pressure cooker?

Nay Task - The genre is non-fiction excluding memoir, biography, or autobiography.
Book Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? Big Questions from Tiny Mortals About Death
Author Caitlin Doughty
Date read Jan 10
pages 237
how fits MPG Non-fiction Not a Memoir, biography or autobiography

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6: Sport:Linen fabric is made from the fibres of which plant?
Yay Task - The cover depicts a person with flaxen coloured hair (yellowish).
Book Who, What, Where, When, Die
Author Amanda M. Lee
Date read Jan 9
pages 180
how fits

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2. Entertainment: What band smashed the Billboard record for most weeks at the top of the charts with their 80's inspired anthem, "Shut Up And Dance"?

Nay Task - The book is set in the 1980's.
Book Unspeakable Things
Author Jess Lourey
Date read Jan 1
pages 300
How it fits Set in the late 1980's

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Earned Badge One!

[Janice, Moderator]

You must have missed the memo about not posting more than 3 reports at a time. My preference is that you log into the group and post as you finish a book (or two), not save them all up and post 12 books.

It's going to take me about 1/2 hour to set you up on the tracker, verify all your books. I don't have the badge ready yet, and I'm sick with the flu. So bear with me because I'm not going to get to this right away.

[Janice, Moderator]

One thing you're missing from all your reports are the page numbers. Please go back and edit them to add the page numbers, keeping in mind that there are requirements for ebooks and audiobooks. Thanks.

[Sally]

Janice wrote: "You must have missed the memo about not posting more than 3 reports at a time. My preference is that you log into the group and post as you finish a book (or two), not save them all up and post 12 ..."

Please Take you time! Drink some tea, rest... I am not worried about the badge AT ALL!
I did miss the memo about making a post for each book until I realized I finished enough for the first badge, so my bad.
I really want you to take care of you and not worry about getting this done for me! I can wait until you are better!
I will add pages now...

[Janice, Moderator]

Thanks for understanding, Sally. I know I put more pressure on myself about keeping up with the reports. I'll get yours done in the next few days.

[Janice, Moderator]

Sally, go ahead and request your badge in this thread. Then I can give you your badge as soon as I verify your books.