Musical City: Chicago

[JoAnne]

A big THANK YOU to Jessica for writing this challenge!

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020






Chicago, Illinois in the United States has a varied musical background.

Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

🌆Although New Orleans is the acknowledged birthplace of jazz, Chicago is regarded as the first place other than the South where jazz was heard, and New Orleans–style jazz was first recorded in Chicago. When World War I increased employment opportunities for African Americans living outside the South, Chicago became a center of the black community. Jazz moved to Chicago to fill the need for familiar entertainment.
1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

🌆While the Blues weren’t invented in Chicago, Chicago has definitely earned a reputation as a hub of exploration and inspiration for a variety of artists. From 1916 through 1970, large numbers of African Americas moved North in search of better opportunities in as what is known as the Great Migration, and many famous artists, such as Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, and Kingston Mines helped put Chicago in the blues spotlight.
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.

🌆Every June one of the largest free concert events occurs in Chicago. In 1984, to honor Muddy Waters, who had passed away the year before, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs created the Chicago Blues Festival. Every year the festival has a theme, often to honor a recently deceased blues musician. In 2017 the festival grounds moved from Grant Park to Millenium Park.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.

🌆Well-known rappers and hip hop stars, such as Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Chance the Rapper have all come from Chicago or surrounding suburbs. In July of 2019, an alligator shocked Chicago residents in a neighborhood. The people of the city named the alligator Chance the Snapper. Chance the Snapper evaded capture for a week.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.

🌆 Originally designed as a traveling music festival, Chicago has been home to Lollapalooza since 2005. Creator, Perry Farrell originally thought of it as a farewell tour for his band, Jane’s Addiction. Early events focused on non-mainstream artists, as well as indie and alternative acts. Lollapalooza’s inclusion of numerous nonmusical features helped secure its success. The word Lollapalooza was first recorded in 1896 and is American idiomatic phrase meaning "an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.”
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.

🌆 Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups, and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. The group has received ten Grammy Award nominations, winning one for the song, "If You Leave Me Now" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.

🌆 Chicago has been home to or the birthplace of many musicians such as Bo Didley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Benny Goodman, Buddy Guy, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, Curtis Mayfield, the rapper Common, Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Muddy Waters, Styx, Minnie Riperton, Koko Taylor, Patti Smith, Kim Thayil from Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, the band Wilco, Cheap Trick, Earth Wind & Fire, Kill Hannah, OK GO, The Buckinghams, etc.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.


Sources:
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Sources: Salamone, Frank A. "Chicago Jazz." St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture Online, Gale, 2013. Gale In Context: High School,
https://go.gale.com/ps/i.do?p=SUIC&am... Accessed 2 Mar. 2020.


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[JoAnne]

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[JoAnne]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks
18/11-15

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Cherish Hard Nalini Singh 4/13/20

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Parting Shot Linwood Barclay 4/22/20

4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Moving Target J.A. Jance 3/18/20
A Faint Cold Fear Karin Slaughter 3/20/20
When You See Me Lisa Gardner 3/22/20
Manitou Canyon William Kent Krueger 3/28/20
Ready to Fall Daisy Prescott 4/28/20

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

6. Read a book where someone dies.
A Merciful Truth Kendra Elliot 4/5/20
Faithless Karin Slaughter 4/9/20
Final Assignment Linwood Barclay 4/17/20

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).

8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Windigo Island William Kent Krueger 3/17/20 MC's name Corcoran but called Cork.
Lorraine/Rainie The Third Victim Lisa Gardner 4/22/20

9. Read a book that involves traveling.

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
The Perfect Husband Lisa Gardner 4/10/20

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.

12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
Beyond Reach Karin Slaughter 4/16/20 Zilveren Vingerafdruk (2008)

13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
5063 ratings Mr. Nobody: A Novel Catherine Steadman 4/2/20
6907 ratings Far From True Linwood Barclay 4/19/20

14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.

15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.
Flirting with Fire Kate Meader 4/7/20
Melting Point Kate Meader 4/8/20

[Amanda A]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 15/11-15 tasks


1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
Clara Callan by Richard B. Wright 4/5
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson 3/20
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Under a Georgia Moon by Cindy Roland Anderson 3/27
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Murder on Cape Cod by Maddie Day 3/22

The Scent Keeper by Erica Bauermeister 3/28

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
Reservation with Death by Diane Capri 3/15
An Ale of Two Cities by Sarah Fox 3/22
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
The Mother's Day Mishap by Kathi Daley 3/23
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage 3/24 {Mo}
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne 4/8
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
The Tail of Emily Windsnap by Liz Kessler 4/17
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
Too Good to Be True by Kristan Higgins 4/21 {RITA award}
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received
Lawless by T.M. Frazier 3/16 {17,032 ratings}
Snow Creek by Gregg Olsen 3/17 {4,129 ratings}
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.
Brand by Leanne Tyler 4/28

[Sandy]

Sandy's Thread COMPLETE

Musical City: Chicago 6 tasks
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

u may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.

Choose your level:

The Metro: 6-10 tasks


1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations. Address to Die For by Mary Feliz 4/9/20 MC moves.
4. Read a book with a blue cover. The Silent Corner by Dean Koontz 4/23/20 Cover
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies. Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle 3/22/20 Lots of customer die.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed). Tea & Croakies by Sam Cheever 3/24/20
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is. Under Lock & Key by Sam Short man turn into a goat. 5/8/20
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 4/22/20 - 6,780,553 and counting ratings.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Barbara ★]

Musical City: Chicago

Duration: March 15 - May 14, 2020
Level: The Metro: 6-10 tasks

READ: 11/10

✔ 1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
The Heart's Invisible Furies - John Boyne 5/9

✔ 3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Unsafe Haven - Char Chaffin (from Oregon to Alaska) 3/28

✔ 4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Now You See Her - Linda Howard 3/27


✔ 5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
The Cat's Meow - Robert Wright Campbell (pub 1988) 4/9

✔ 6. Read a book where someone dies.
One Potion in the Grave - Heather Blake 3/22

✔ 7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
Snow Blood - Carol McKibben (MC is a dog) 3/25

✔ 8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
The Darkest King - Gena Showalter (heroines name is Sunday, goes by Sunny) 3/20

✔ 9. Read a book that involves traveling.
A Beginner's Guide to Paradise - Alex Sheshunoff 5/7

✔ 10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
Split Feather - Deborah Wolf 3/21

✔ 13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
A Thousand Pieces of You - Claudia Grey 3/22

✔ 15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago
Betrayals - Kelley Armstrong 4/3

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Shash]

Musical City: Chicago
March 15, 2020 - May 14, 2020

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

15/11-15 Tasks Completed

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
On My Honour by Elizabeth Johns (3/28/20)

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
An Agent for Camille by Parker J. Cole (3/29/20)
An Agent for Danielle by Parker J. Cole (3/29/20)

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
A Summer of Stars by Lisa Watson (3/23/20)
Summer Serenade by Melissa McClone (3/30/20)

4. Read a book with a blue cover.

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

6. Read a book where someone dies.
Melbourne Memories by Marion Ueckermann (3/22/20)

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main
character (shifters allowed).
Scent of an Angel by Mimi Milan (3/26/20)

8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Saving His Heart by Jennifer Youngblood (3/21/20) - Amy -> Amy-cakes
Watson by L.L. Muir (3/30/20) - Robert -> Rat

9. Read a book that involves traveling.
A Note of Change by Esther Hatch, et. al. (3/20/20)
An Agent for Charity by Patricia PacJac Carroll (3/27/20)

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
Drowning Sandy by Sarah Daley (3/23/20)
Sandy becomes a mermaid in a finning ceremony.
An Uncertain Future by Laura Beers (3/25/20)
Characters time travel

12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.

13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
Loving the Bad Boy by Shanae Johnson (3/15/20) - 39 Ratings
A Fiancé for the Firefighter by Liz Isaacson (3/17/20) - 149 Ratings

14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.

15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Grace]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Choose your level:
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks
12/11-15

4. Read a book with a blue cover- The Upside of Falling-Alex Light 3/20
6. Read a book where someone dies- Cross Her Heart-Sarah Pinborough 3/25
Cage of Eden, Vol. 1-Yoshinobu Yamada 3/31
Two Little Girls In Blue-Mary Higgins Clark 4/6
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname- Until December-Aurora Rose Reynolds 3/17- Ember
Baiting Him-Aurora Rose Reynolds 4/3- Gus
9. Read a book that involves traveling- Black Widow, Volume 3: Last Days-Nathan Edmondson 3/26
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name- Paper Butterflies-Lisa Heathfield 3/16
Crescendo-Becca Fitzpatrick 3/25
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it- Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 7-Rei Toma 3/16- 1,644
Break Your Glass Slippers-Amanda Lovelace 3/21- 1,050
Obligation-Aurora Rose Reynolds 3/30- 11,193

[Emeli]

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Ferenc]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Goal: Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks
Done: 11/15

🌆 1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes – 03/19/2020

🌆 2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

🌆 3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center – 04/03/2020
MC Cassie Hanwell moves to Rockport, Massachusetts.

🌆 4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Repressed by Elisabeth Naughton – 04/26/2020

🌆 5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

🌆 6. Read a book where someone dies.
The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib – 04/23/2020
Valerie

🌆 7. Read a book featuring an animal.
The Captive Maiden by Melanie Dickerson – 03/28/2020
Horses are important in the story.

🌆 8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
The Green Mile by Stephen King – 04/19/2020
Brutus "Brutal" Howell

🌆 9. Read a book that involves traveling.
book:Followers|43800177] by Megan Angelo – 04/14/2020
Marlow travels from Constellation, California to New York City

🌆 10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
Topics of Conversation by Miranda Popkey – 05/05/2020

🌆 11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
The Sign of the Four by Arthur Conan Doyle – 04/04/2020
Sherlock Holmes (rather extraordinary and unusual character, no?)

🌆 12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
Why Resist a Rebel? by Leah Ashton – 04/28/2020
RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Short Contemporary Romance (2014)

🌆 13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received.
The Geek Feminist Revolution by Kameron Hurley – 03/23/2020
3796 ratings on 03/30/2020

🌆 14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
🌆 15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Genevieve]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks
15/15

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
by Barack Obama 03/24/2020

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
by Ellery Adams She moves home from New York back to Georgia 03/16/2020

4. Read a book with a blue cover.
by Michael Brandman 03/22/2020
by Walt Disney Company 03/19/2020

5. Read a book published in the 1980s. Published June 1st 1988
by L.M. Montgomery 03/21/2020

6. Read a book where someone dies.
by Cindy Bell 03/16/2020
by Cleo Coyle 3/23/2020
by Mollie Cox Bryan 04/16/2020
by Denise Swanson 04/30/2020
by Daryl Wood Gerber 3/29/2020
7. Read a book featuring an animal. A pig and cat play a big part in the story they find the body and protect the MC when she is in danger.
by Cindy Bell 3/17/2020

9. Read a book that involves traveling. She goes on a business trip with her boss.
by Jana Aston 4/06/2020

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title
by Dianne Harman 3/27/2020

13. Read a book with 1, or 9 in the number of ratings the book Ratings 192
by Summer Prescott 03/18/2020

14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
by Steve Marinucci 04/24/2020

[Genevieve]

And I thought this was going to be about the group Chicago not the city :-)

[Tari]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
10/10

Participation badge
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

🌆 1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.-A Fatal Finale Kathleen Marple Kalb 4/28/20

🌆 2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

🌆 3. Read a book where the MC moves locations. Clare moved from NJ to NY--On What Grounds Cleo Coyle 3/26/20

🌆 4. Read a book with a blue cover.-- Maddie Day 3/18/20

🌆 5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

🌆 6. Read a book where someone dies.
Killer Green Tomatoes Lynn Cahoon 3/16/20

🌆 7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed). Salty the cat is the main narrator--Pirate Tales Richard Stephens 3/25/20

🌆 8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname. Angela goes by Angie--Murder, Plain and Simple Isabella Alan 3/21/20

🌆 9. Read a book that involves traveling. (road trip) Don't Stop Bewitching Mandy M. Roth 3/30/20

🌆 10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name. Bump Off Big Bunny Bump Off Kathi Daley 4/9/20

🌆 11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.--Max the talking donkey is really a 16th century baron turned into a donkey by an Irish witch who thought that was more fitting than his human self--Sweet Murder Tegan Maher 3/20/20

🌆 12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.

🌆 13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
145 ratings as of this posting--Death by Tea Alex Erickson 3/15/20

🌆 14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.

🌆 15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Kendra]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: Mar. 15th, 2020 - May 14th, 2020

Level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

14/15

🌆 1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - Apr. 1st

🌆 2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi - Mar. 17th

🌆 3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Imaginary Numbers by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 16th

🌆 4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Funny, You Don't Look Autistic: A Comedian's Guide to Life on the Spectrum by Michael McCreary - Mar. 25th

🌆 5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

🌆 6. Read a book where someone dies.
Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come by Richard Preston - Mar. 16th

🌆 7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
Smoke Bitten by Patricia Briggs - Mar. 20th

🌆 8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Queen Victoria: Twenty-Four Days That Changed Her Life by Lucy Worsley - Apr. 5th
King Edward VII - Bertie.

🌆 9. Read a book that involves traveling.
Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson: Moon Called Vol. 1 by Patricia Briggs - Apr. 3rd

🌆 10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum - Apr. 10th

🌆 11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
Black Heart by Holly Black - Mar. 22nd
Cassel can transform anything he touches into anything he wants - an very rare ability in the world this is set in.

🌆 12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - Mar. 27th
Locus Award for Best Fantasy 2014 & Goodreads Choice Award for Fantasy 2013.

🌆 13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
The Queen's Bargain by Anne Bishop - Mar. 19th
652 ratings.

🌆 14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
Me by Elton John - Apr. 18th

🌆 15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.
Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby - Apr. 8th

[Angie]

Musical City: Chicago
15/3/20 – 14/5/20
Level: The Metro (6-10 tasks)

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Kellene]

Count me in.

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
The Metro: 6-10 tasks (10 completed)

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
Murphy's Law. Rhys Bowen. 3/15/20
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Blanche on the Lam. Barbara Neely. 4/18/20
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Dead on the Vine: A Finn Family Farm Mystery. Elle Brooke White. 4/15/20. Charlotte moves from Chicago to Little Acorn, CA
Arsenic in the Azaleas. Dale Mayer. 4/22/20. MC moves to grandmother's house after husband dumps her
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Kate Carlisle 4/9/20
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
A Frosty Mug of Murder Constance Barker. 3/27/20 Donna Holland is murdered
Matchmaking Can Be Murder. Amanda Flower. 4/22/20. Zeke Miller is murdered
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
Reading Up a Storm. Eva Gates 3/20/20 Charles, the library cat
Curiosity Thrilled the Cat Sofie Kelly 4/2/20. Owen and Hercules are the magical cats for whom the series is named
Cookies and Clairvoyance Bailey Cates. 3/31/20 Mungo, Katie's Cairn Terrier familiar
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
A Toxic Trousseau Juliet Blackwell 4/10/20 Oscar, Lily's gobgoyle familiar, definitely qualifies as unusual
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
Sweet Murder. Tegan Maher. 3/31/20. 1,222 ratings
Them Bones. Carolyn Haines. 4/14/20. 4,594 ratings
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome everyone!

[Jessica]

✅Done!!!✅
14/15

Chicago, Illinois in the United States has a varied musical background.

Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
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1. Historical fiction: Resistance ★★★★ 26 March
2. Written by an author of color (AOC): Blitzed ★★★ 11 April
3. MC moves locations: Station Eleven ★★★★ 21 March
4. Blue cover: The Beauty of Darkness ★★★★ 22 March
5. Read a book published in the 1980s:
6. Someone dies: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows ★★★★★ 3 April
7. Featuring an animal: Crenshaw ★★★ 23 April
8. Character has a nickname ~Jezalia/Lia~: The Kiss of Deception ★★★★ 17 March
9. Involves traveling: Loveboat, Taipei
10. Letters P&F in the title or author’s name: Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer ★★★★ 12 March
11. Extraordinary or unusual character or event ~Antichrist~: Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch ★★ 2 April
12. Won an award ~Winner of the 2020 Asian/Pacific American Award for Young Adult Literature~: They Called Us Enemy ★★★★ 22 April
13. 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received ~10,337 at time read~: Not If I Save You First ★★★★ 27 March
14. Biography of a famous musician: Just Kids ★★★ 29 April
15. Takes place in Chicago: The Good Girl ★★★ 3 May

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Books Read:
5

[Charlotte]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction. 5/4/2020
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations. 23/3/2020
4. Read a book with a blue cover. 18/3/2020
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies. 22/3/2020
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed). 21/3/2020
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname. 26/3/2020 (Luffy is called Strawhat)
9. Read a book that involves traveling. 31/3/2020
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name. 6/4/2020
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is. 27/3/2020 (There's a cyborg character)
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words. 28/3/2020 (2747 ratings)
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Jessica and Charlotte!!

[Jamie (TheRebelliousReader)]

Musical City: Chicago Challenge
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Level: Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

Completed: 14/15

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
Frenchman's Creek by Daphne du Maurier [3/19] ★★★★

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Taming Clint Westmoreland by Brenda Jackson [3/15] ★★★★

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley ★★★

4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center [3/21] ★★

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
White Water Terror by Carolyn Keene [3/24] ★★★

6. Read a book where someone dies.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas [3/28] ★★★

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
Sleepless in Las Vegas by Colleen Collins [3/27] ★★

8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout (Daemon calls Katy 'Kitten') [3/15] ★★★★

9. Read a book that involves traveling.
All In by Raine Miller (Ethan and Brynne travel to his sister's house) [3/17] ★★★

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction by Gabrielle Moss [3/18] ★★★★

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher [3/22] ★★★ (No spoilers but the truth about Thursday's relationship with Seth is very unusual and shocking)

12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews [4/19] ★★★★ (Winner of the RT Award for Urban Fantasy (2010))

13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare [4/2] (151,180 ratings) ★★★

14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
Open Book by Jessica Simpson [3/23] ★★★★

15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Karen ♐]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
0/2-5

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Marscha]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.

Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks


1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[Cindy III]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Choose your level: School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.

4. Read a book with a blue cover.

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

6. Read a book where someone dies.

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).

8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.

9. Read a book that involves traveling.

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.

12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.

13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.

14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.

15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Jamie, Karen, Marscha and Cindy!!!

[[deleted user]]

Musical City: Chicago COMPLETED
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks - 12/15

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
The three kings of cologne – kate Sedley 31.03.20
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Black Flamingo – Dean Atta – 21.03.20
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Mummy told me not to tell – cathy glass – 26.03.20
The Three Kings of CologneThe Black FlamingoMummy Told Me Not to Tell
4. Read a book with a blue cover.

The wedding girl – madeleine wickham 09.04.20 336

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
The skull beneath the skin – pd james 10.04.20
published 1982
6. Read a book where someone dies.
Lynda la plante – good Friday 30.03.20

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
White fang – jack London – 27.03.20
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Salmarina is the characters real name but everyone calls her Sal
Sal – mick kitson – 01.04.20 / 240 pages


9. Read a book that involves traveling.

on the road with kids - john ahern 13.04.20

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. It has many unusual characters

Harry potter and the philosophers stone – jk rowling – 08.04.20
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
A taste for death – pd james - #7 adam dalgliesh – 07.04.20 459
Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel (1987)
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received
109 ratings
deposed - david barbaree 12.04.20

[JoAnne]

Welcome Den!

[Kathryn]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

u may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.

Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks


1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kathryn!

[Melanie]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.

4. Read a book with a blue cover.

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

6. Read a book where someone dies.

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).

8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.

9. Read a book that involves traveling.

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.

12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.

13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.

14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.

15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Melanie!

[Shash]

Finished! :)

Musical City: Chicago
March 15, 2020 - May 14, 2020

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

Choose your level:
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

15/11-15 Tasks Completed

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
On My Honour by Elizabeth Johns (3/28/20)

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
An Agent for Camille by Parker J. Cole (3/29/20)
An Agent for Danielle by Parker J. Cole (3/29/20)

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
A Summer of Stars by Lisa Watson (3/23/20)
Summer Serenade by Melissa McClone (3/30/20)

4. Read a book with a blue cover.

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

6. Read a book where someone dies.
Melbourne Memories by Marion Ueckermann (3/22/20)

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main
character (shifters allowed).
Scent of an Angel by Mimi Milan (3/26/20)

8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Saving His Heart by Jennifer Youngblood (3/21/20) - Amy -> Amy-cakes
Watson by L.L. Muir (3/30/20) - Robert -> Rat

9. Read a book that involves traveling.
A Note of Change by Esther Hatch, et. al. (3/20/20)
An Agent for Charity by Patricia PacJac Carroll (3/27/20)

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
Drowning Sandy by Sarah Daley (3/23/20)
Sandy becomes a mermaid in a finning ceremony.
An Uncertain Future by Laura Beers (3/25/20)
Characters time travel

12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.

13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
Loving the Bad Boy by Shanae Johnson (3/15/20) - 39 Ratings
A Fiancé for the Firefighter by Liz Isaacson (3/17/20) - 149 Ratings

14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.

15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Shash!

[Agnieszka]

Finally I decided to join!

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: 3/15/20 - 5/14/20
Level: Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion (11-15 tasks)
Completed tasks: 12/15
Books read: 44
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish, no page minimum, re-reads ok, 50+% read after 4/1, re-post when finished

Chicago, Illinois in the United States has a varied musical background.
🌆Although New Orleans is the acknowledged birthplace of jazz, Chicago is regarded as the first place other than the South where jazz was heard, and New Orleans–style jazz was first recorded in Chicago. When World War I increased employment opportunities for African Americans living outside the South, Chicago became a center of the black community. Jazz moved to Chicago to fill the need for familiar entertainment.
1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
The Silver Shawl by Elisabeth Grace Foley 3* 3/15 - historical mystery
An Easter Ball at Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Katherine Green 3* 4/1 - historical P&P-variation
The Singing Of The Dead by Dana Stabenow 4* 5/7 - secondary plot set during the gold rush in Alaska
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Cheeky Prince by Nana Malone 4* 5/14

🌆While the Blues weren’t invented in Chicago, Chicago has definitely earned a reputation as a hub of exploration and inspiration for a variety of artists. From 1916 through 1970, large numbers of African Americas moved North in search of better opportunities in as what is known as the Great Migration, and many famous artists, such as Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, and Kingston Mines helped put Chicago in the blues spotlight.
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
An Easter Ball at Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Variation by Katherine Green 3* 4/1 - Longburn, London & Pemberley
In seinen Händen=Caught by Harlan Coben 5* 4/14 - Dan Mercer moved from one motel/hotel to another one after he was 'caught' on camera as pedophile because of threats to his life
Ein Buchladen zum Verlieben=The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald 3* 4/21 - MC comes from Sweden to Broken Wheel, Iowa
Midnight Come Again by Dana Stabenow 4* 4/30 - set in a different part of Alaska than the MCs are usually living
Not Husband Material book 1 in Not Marriage Material 4* 5/4 - female MC moves from Georgia to NYC (after the MCs elopment)
Five Spot by Cindy Blackburn 3* 5/14 - the MCs go to an even in Georgia (they live in North Carolina)

4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Killing Grounds by Dana Stabenow 4* 4/14
The Fix by David Baldacci 4* 5/3

🌆Every June one of the largest free concert events occurs in Chicago. In 1984, to honor Muddy Waters, who had passed away the year before, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs created the Chicago Blues Festival. Every year the festival has a theme, often to honor a recently deceased blues musician. In 2017 the festival grounds moved from Grant Park to Millenium Park.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
Die Trying by Lee Child 4* 3/20
Sein wahres Gesicht=Tripwire by Lee Child 4* 3/23
Hot Sauce & A Hot Sauce Halloween by Tabatha Kiss 4* (both) 3/26
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? by Hope Callaghan 2* 3/29
Flora, Fauna, and Foul Play by Carolyn L. Dean 3* 4/5
Death Indoors by Nikki Haverstock 3* 4/14
Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon 4* 4/20
Hunter's Moon book 9 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 5* 4/28

🌆Well-known rappers and hip hop stars, such as Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Chance the Rapper have all come from Chicago or surrounding suburbs. In July of 2019, an alligator shocked Chicago residents in a neighborhood. The people of the city named the alligator Chance the Snapper. Chance the Snapper evaded capture for a week.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
Deadly Dog Days by Jamie Blair 3* 4/1 - several dogs (each with a different personality)
the following books by Dana Stabenow include all Mutt (a half wolf & half husky) as vital character (and at least one death)
Breakup by Dana Stabenow 5* 4/7
Killing Grounds book 8 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4* 4/14
A Fine and Bitter Snow by Dana Stabenow 5* 5/8
A Grave Denied by Dana Stabenow 5* 5/9
A Taint in the Blood book 5 in The Kate Shugak Investigation Books 10-20 Box Set by Dana Stabenow 4* 5/12
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname.
Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich 2* 3/18 - Ranger
Saving Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 5* 4/4 - Gator, Turtle, Kord
Marshmallow by Megan Wade 4* 4/21 - Marsha was named 'Marshmallow' in childhood and claimed that name
Fifty Dates with Captain Cavedweller by Shanna Hatfield 4* 5/1 - the author's name for her husband (not only in this book) is Captain Cavedweller or CC

🌆 Originally designed as a traveling music festival, Chicago has been home to Lollapalooza since 2005. Creator, Perry Farrell originally thought of it as a farewell tour for his band, Jane’s Addiction. Early events focused on non-mainstream artists, as well as indie and alternative acts. Lollapalooza’s inclusion of numerous nonmusical features helped secure its success. The word Lollapalooza was first recorded in 1896 and is American idiomatic phrase meaning "an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.”
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
Signed, Sealed, & Delighted by Crystal L. Barnes 3* 3/20
Hook, Line and Blinker by Jana Deleon 4* 4/16
Zeit der Rache=Running Blind by Lee Child 3* 4/25
Not Daddy Material book 2 in Not Marriage Material 4* 5/5 - the MCs go to Tahiti on their honeymoon and visit female MC's family in Georgia (they live in NYC)
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
The Soldier Who Killed a King: A True Retelling of the Passion by David Kitz 5* 4/13 - in sub-title ...retelling oF the Passion
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
The Meanest Cop In Town book 4 in Christmas Suspense: Boxed Set by V. B. Tenery 5* 4/5 major spoiler (view spoiler)[A girl without a driving licence took her mother's car (with mother's consent) and was involved in an accident on the way to town. The police officer shown mercy. (hide spoiler)]
Christ Arose: A Tomb's Tale by Faith Blum 4* 4/12 - MC: a tomb
Change of Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 4/18 - a 'tamed' wild gator
The Queen's Birthday Telegram by Jeffrey Archer 3* 4/30 - the MC and his wife celebrates their 100th birthday (in a time span of three years)

🌆 Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups, and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. The group has received ten Grammy Award nominations, winning one for the song, "If You Leave Me Now" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
Faster Than Fast Food by Mary Connealy 2* 3/19 - 9 ratings
Dinner Is In The Jar: Quick and Easy Dinner Mixes in Mason Jars or Mylar Bags by Kathy Clark 3* 4/9 - 69 ratings
Miss Fix-It by Emma Hart 3* 5/4 - 5,290 ratings

🌆 Chicago has been home to or the birthplace of many musicians such as Bo Didley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Benny Goodman, Buddy Guy, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, Curtis Mayfield, the rapper Common, Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Muddy Waters, Styx, Minnie Riperton, Koko Taylor, Patti Smith, Kim Thayil from Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, the band Wilco, Cheap Trick, Earth Wind & Fire, Kill Hannah, OK GO, The Buckinghams, etc.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.
Something About You by Julie James 4* 4/3
A Fatal Affair by Carolyn L. Dean 2* 4/23
Undercover ins Glück=A Lot Like Love by Julie James 3* 5/1
*

[JoAnne]

Welcome Agnieszka!

The challenge runs - Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020.

You may used books read after March 15th.

[Rina]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Choose your level:
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

Completed: 11

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

🌆Although New Orleans is the acknowledged birthplace of jazz, Chicago is regarded as the first place other than the South where jazz was heard, and New Orleans–style jazz was first recorded in Chicago. When World War I increased employment opportunities for African Americans living outside the South, Chicago became a center of the black community. Jazz moved to Chicago to fill the need for familiar entertainment.
1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
- After the Wedding, Courtney Milan, 08.04.2020
- The Horrific Sufferings Of The Mind-Reading Monster Hercules Barefoot: His Wonderful Love and his Terrible Hatred, Carl-Johan Vallgren, 13.04.2020

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

🌆While the Blues weren’t invented in Chicago, Chicago has definitely earned a reputation as a hub of exploration and inspiration for a variety of artists. From 1916 through 1970, large numbers of African Americas moved North in search of better opportunities in as what is known as the Great Migration, and many famous artists, such as Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, and Kingston Mines helped put Chicago in the blues spotlight.
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.

🌆Every June one of the largest free concert events occurs in Chicago. In 1984, to honor Muddy Waters, who had passed away the year before, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs created the Chicago Blues Festival. Every year the festival has a theme, often to honor a recently deceased blues musician. In 2017 the festival grounds moved from Grant Park to Millenium Park.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

6. Read a book where someone dies.
- Muffins and Mourning Tea, H.Y. Hanna, 04.04.2020
- The Case of the Sulky Girl, Erle Stanley Gardner, 09.04.2020
- Three for the Chair, Rex Stout, 14.04.2020
- And Four to Go, Rex Stout, 15.04.2020
- A Study in Charlotte, Brittany Cavallaro, 28.04.2020
- Fangs in Fondant, Melissa Monroe, 07.04.2020

🌆Well-known rappers and hip hop stars, such as Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Chance the Rapper have all come from Chicago or surrounding suburbs. In July of 2019, an alligator shocked Chicago residents in a neighborhood. The people of the city named the alligator Chance the Snapper. Chance the Snapper evaded capture for a week.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.

🌆 Originally designed as a traveling music festival, Chicago has been home to Lollapalooza since 2005. Creator, Perry Farrell originally thought of it as a farewell tour for his band, Jane’s Addiction. Early events focused on non-mainstream artists, as well as indie and alternative acts. Lollapalooza’s inclusion of numerous nonmusical features helped secure its success. The word Lollapalooza was first recorded in 1896 and is American idiomatic phrase meaning "an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.”
9. Read a book that involves traveling.

10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
- Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch, Terry Pratchett, 06.04.2020
- Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes, Jonathan Auxier, 07.04.2020
- The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, Catherynne M. Valente, 29.04.2020

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.

🌆 Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups, and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. The group has received ten Grammy Award nominations, winning one for the song, "If You Leave Me Now" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.

🌆 Chicago has been home to or the birthplace of many musicians such as Bo Didley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Benny Goodman, Buddy Guy, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, Curtis Mayfield, the rapper Common, Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Muddy Waters, Styx, Minnie Riperton, Koko Taylor, Patti Smith, Kim Thayil from Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, the band Wilco, Cheap Trick, Earth Wind & Fire, Kill Hannah, OK GO, The Buckinghams, etc.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Rina!

[Kelsey]

Finished!!

Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
Choose your level:
The Metro: 6-10 tasks

Books read: 8

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Zoot Suit and Other Plays by:Luis Valdez (4/27/2020)
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.
Decaffeinated Corpse by: Cleo Coyle (4/5/2020)
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Girl Meets Boy by: Ali Smith - Midge short for Imogen (4/14/2020)
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by: Cheryl Strayed (03/28/2020)
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by: Stephen Chbosky (4/7/2020)
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
The Neverending Story by: Michael Ende - MC is sucked into a book to save the characters of the story (4/25/2020)
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by: Cassandra Clare - has many unusual characters like warlocks and vampires (5/11/2020)
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received
The Aenied by: Virgil - 103,046 ratings (4/18/2020)
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kelsey!

You may use books read since March 15th!

[[deleted user]]

Musical City: Chicago COMPLETED
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks - 12/15

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
The three kings of cologne – kate Sedley 31.03.20
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Black Flamingo – Dean Atta – 21.03.20
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Mummy told me not to tell – cathy glass – 26.03.20
The Three Kings of CologneThe Black FlamingoMummy Told Me Not to Tell
4. Read a book with a blue cover.

The wedding girl – madeleine wickham 09.04.20 336

5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
The skull beneath the skin – pd james 10.04.20
published 1982
6. Read a book where someone dies.
Lynda la plante – good Friday 30.03.20

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
White fang – jack London – 27.03.20
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.
Salmarina is the characters real name but everyone calls her Sal
Sal – mick kitson – 01.04.20 / 240 pages


9. Read a book that involves traveling.

on the road with kids - john ahern 13.04.20

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. It has many unusual characters

Harry potter and the philosophers stone – jk rowling – 08.04.20
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
A taste for death – pd james - #7 adam dalgliesh – 07.04.20 459
Macavity Award for Best Mystery Novel (1987)
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received
109 ratings
deposed - david barbaree 12.04.20

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Den!

[Kellene]

Finished. 4/23/20
Musical City: Chicago
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks (completed 13 tasks)

1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
Murphy's Law. Rhys Bowen. 3/15/20

2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).
Blanche on the Lam. Barbara Neely. 4/18/20

3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
Dead on the Vine: A Finn Family Farm Mystery. Elle Brooke White. 4/15/20. Charlotte moves from Chicago to Little Acorn, CA
Arsenic in the Azaleas. Dale Mayer. 4/22/20. MC moves to grandmother's house after husband dumps her

4. Read a book with a blue cover.
Kate Carlisle 4/9/20

6. Read a book where someone dies.
A Frosty Mug of Murder Constance Barker. 3/27/20 Donna Holland is murdered
Matchmaking Can Be Murder. Amanda Flower. 4/22/20. Zeke Miller is murdered

7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
Reading Up a Storm. Eva Gates 3/20/20 Charles, the library cat
Curiosity Thrilled the Cat Sofie Kelly 4/2/20. Owen and Hercules are the magical cats for whom the series is named
Cookies and Clairvoyance Bailey Cates. 3/31/20 Mungo, Katie's Cairn Terrier familiar

11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.
A Toxic Trousseau Juliet Blackwell 4/10/20 Oscar, Lily's gobgoyle familiar, definitely qualifies as unusual

13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
Sweet Murder. Tegan Maher. 3/31/20. 1,222 ratings
Them Bones. Carolyn Haines. 4/14/20. 4,594 ratings

[Grace]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Choose your level:
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks
12/11-15
FINISHED

4. Read a book with a blue cover- The Upside of Falling-Alex Light 3/20
6. Read a book where someone dies- Cross Her Heart-Sarah Pinborough 3/25
Cage of Eden, Vol. 1-Yoshinobu Yamada 3/31
Two Little Girls In Blue-Mary Higgins Clark 4/6
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname- Until December-Aurora Rose Reynolds 3/17- Ember
Baiting Him-Aurora Rose Reynolds 4/3- Gus
9. Read a book that involves traveling- Black Widow, Volume 3: Last Days-Nathan Edmondson 3/26
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name- Paper Butterflies-Lisa Heathfield 3/16
Crescendo-Becca Fitzpatrick 3/25
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it- Dawn of the Arcana, Vol. 7-Rei Toma 3/16- 1,644
Break Your Glass Slippers-Amanda Lovelace 3/21- 1,050
Obligation-Aurora Rose Reynolds 3/30- 11,193

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Kellene and Grace!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Chicago, Illinois in the United States has a varied musical background.

Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

🌆Although New Orleans is the acknowledged birthplace of jazz, Chicago is regarded as the first place other than the South where jazz was heard, and New Orleans–style jazz was first recorded in Chicago. When World War I increased employment opportunities for African Americans living outside the South, Chicago became a center of the black community. Jazz moved to Chicago to fill the need for familiar entertainment.
1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

🌆While the Blues weren’t invented in Chicago, Chicago has definitely earned a reputation as a hub of exploration and inspiration for a variety of artists. From 1916 through 1970, large numbers of African Americas moved North in search of better opportunities in as what is known as the Great Migration, and many famous artists, such as Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, and Kingston Mines helped put Chicago in the blues spotlight.
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations.
4. Read a book with a blue cover.

🌆Every June one of the largest free concert events occurs in Chicago. In 1984, to honor Muddy Waters, who had passed away the year before, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs created the Chicago Blues Festival. Every year the festival has a theme, often to honor a recently deceased blues musician. In 2017 the festival grounds moved from Grant Park to Millenium Park.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s.
6. Read a book where someone dies.

🌆Well-known rappers and hip hop stars, such as Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Chance the Rapper have all come from Chicago or surrounding suburbs. In July of 2019, an alligator shocked Chicago residents in a neighborhood. The people of the city named the alligator Chance the Snapper. Chance the Snapper evaded capture for a week.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname.

🌆 Originally designed as a traveling music festival, Chicago has been home to Lollapalooza since 2005. Creator, Perry Farrell originally thought of it as a farewell tour for his band, Jane’s Addiction. Early events focused on non-mainstream artists, as well as indie and alternative acts. Lollapalooza’s inclusion of numerous nonmusical features helped secure its success. The word Lollapalooza was first recorded in 1896 and is American idiomatic phrase meaning "an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.”
9. Read a book that involves traveling.
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name.
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.

🌆 Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups, and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. The group has received ten Grammy Award nominations, winning one for the song, "If You Leave Me Now" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.

🌆 Chicago has been home to or the birthplace of many musicians such as Bo Didley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Benny Goodman, Buddy Guy, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, Curtis Mayfield, the rapper Common, Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Muddy Waters, Styx, Minnie Riperton, Koko Taylor, Patti Smith, Kim Thayil from Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, the band Wilco, Cheap Trick, Earth Wind & Fire, Kill Hannah, OK GO, The Buckinghams, etc.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Sallie!

Books read after March 15th count for this challenge!

[Tari]

Finished 2nd level The Metro

Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020
10/10 finished 5/3/20
The Metro: 6-10 tasks


🌆 1. Read a book tagged historical fiction.-A Fatal Finale Kathleen Marple Kalb 4/28/20

🌆 2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC).

🌆 3. Read a book where the MC moves locations. Clare moved from NJ to NY--On What Grounds Cleo Coyle 3/26/20

🌆 4. Read a book with a blue cover.-- Maddie Day 3/18/20

🌆 5. Read a book published in the 1980s.

🌆 6. Read a book where someone dies.
Killer Green Tomatoes Lynn Cahoon 3/16/20

🌆 7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed). Salty the cat is the main narrator--Pirate Tales Richard Stephens 3/25/20

🌆 8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname. Angela goes by Angie--Murder, Plain and Simple Isabella Alan 3/21/20

🌆 9. Read a book that involves traveling. (road trip) Don't Stop Bewitching Mandy M. Roth 3/30/20

🌆 10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name. Bump Off Big Bunny Bump Off Kathi Daley 4/9/20

🌆 11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is.--Max the talking donkey is really a 16th century baron turned into a donkey by an Irish witch who thought that was more fitting than his human self--Sweet Murder Tegan Maher 3/20/20

🌆 12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award.

🌆 13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
145 ratings as of this posting--Death by Tea Alex Erickson 3/15/20

🌆 14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.

🌆 15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Tari!

[Tari]

JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Tari!"
Thanks, JoAnne!

[Suzanne]

The Lost Challenges
Musical City: Chicago
Duration: March 15, 2020- May 14, 2020

Progress: 13 out of 13
Choose your level:
School Music Class: 2-5 tasks
The Metro: 6-10 tasks
Millennium Park's Pritzker Pavilion: 11-15 tasks

Chicago, Illinois in the United States has a varied musical background.

You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

🌆Although New Orleans is the acknowledged birthplace of jazz, Chicago is regarded as the first place other than the South where jazz was heard, and New Orleans–style jazz was first recorded in Chicago. When World War I increased employment opportunities for African Americans living outside the South, Chicago became a center of the black community. Jazz moved to Chicago to fill the need for familiar entertainment.
1. Read a book tagged historical fiction:
Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 4/11/2020 - 370 Pages
2. Read a book written by an author of color (AOC):
Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen - **** - 3/15/2020 - 284 Pages



🌆While the Blues weren’t invented in Chicago, Chicago has definitely earned a reputation as a hub of exploration and inspiration for a variety of artists. From 1916 through 1970, large numbers of African Americas moved North in search of better opportunities in as what is known as the Great Migration, and many famous artists, such as Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, and Kingston Mines helped put Chicago in the blues spotlight.
3. Read a book where the MC moves locations:
Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren - ***** - 3/30/2020 - 345 Pages
4. Read a book with a blue cover:
Rising Strong by Brené Brown - ***** - 4/10/2020 - 336 Pages



🌆Every June one of the largest free concert events occurs in Chicago. In 1984, to honor Muddy Waters, who had passed away the year before, the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs created the Chicago Blues Festival. Every year the festival has a theme, often to honor a recently deceased blues musician. In 2017 the festival grounds moved from Grant Park to Millenium Park.
5. Read a book published in the 1980s:
Hollywood Wives by Jackie Collins - **** - 3/25/2020 - 490 Pages
6. Read a book where someone dies:
Tinderbox by Rachel Grant - **** - 4/4/2020 - 302 Pages



🌆Well-known rappers and hip hop stars, such as Common, Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, and Chance the Rapper have all come from Chicago or surrounding suburbs. In July of 2019, an alligator shocked Chicago residents in a neighborhood. The people of the city named the alligator Chance the Snapper. Chance the Snapper evaded capture for a week.
7. Read a book featuring an animal or an animal is the main character (shifters allowed).
8. Read a book where a character has a nickname. Tell us the nickname: Abby
Mum's the Word by Kate Collins - **** - 4/7/2020 - 304 Pages



🌆 Originally designed as a traveling music festival, Chicago has been home to Lollapalooza since 2005. Creator, Perry Farrell originally thought of it as a farewell tour for his band, Jane’s Addiction. Early events focused on non-mainstream artists, as well as indie and alternative acts. Lollapalooza’s inclusion of numerous nonmusical features helped secure its success. The word Lollapalooza was first recorded in 1896 and is American idiomatic phrase meaning "an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.”
9. Read a book that involves traveling:
Notes from a Small Island by Bill Bryson - ** - 4/21/2020 - 324 Pages
10. Read a book with the letters P&F in the title or author’s name:
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 4/22/2020 - 144 Pages
11. Read a book with an extraordinary or unusual character or event. Tell us what it is:
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - ***** - 4/15/2020 - 370 Pages - Girl is abandoned in the swamp to fend for herself



🌆 Chicago is an American rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago is one of the longest-running and most successful rock groups, and one of the world's best-selling groups of all time, having sold more than 100 million records. The group has received ten Grammy Award nominations, winning one for the song, "If You Leave Me Now" and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
12. Read a book that has won an award. Tell us the award:
The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden - ***** -4/13/2020 - 323 Pages - Multiple awards
13. Read a book with 1, 6, 7 or 9 in the number of ratings the book has received OR a page count with 10 (intact) in it OR "If You Leave Me Now" a title with one of these words.
Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 3/28/2020 - 384 Pages



🌆 Chicago has been home to or the birthplace of many musicians such as Bo Didley, The Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair, Benny Goodman, Buddy Guy, Lupe Fiasco, Jennifer Hudson, Curtis Mayfield, the rapper Common, Ray Manzarek of the Doors, Muddy Waters, Styx, Minnie Riperton, Koko Taylor, Patti Smith, Kim Thayil from Soundgarden, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, the band Wilco, Cheap Trick, Earth Wind & Fire, Kill Hannah, OK GO, The Buckinghams, etc.
14. Read a biography of a famous musician or band.
15. Read a book that takes place in Chicago:
Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath - ***** - 5/3/2020 - 292 Pages




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