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January Symbols of the Month
READ: 5/5
✔️Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities.
💧Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16
✔️Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust.
💧Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
✔️Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty.
💧Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer 1/12
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress:
💧Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option.
💧Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
✔️Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well.
💧Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith 1/9
✔️Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build.
💧Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner (pub Jan 30, 2018) 1/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
January/February 2021 Bonus Scavenger HuntDuration: January 1 - February 28, 2021
READ: 40/40
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
Balcony - on the balcony, p222
Butter - garlic and burned butter, p195
Chime - the faint chime of holiday music, p16
Exam - waiting for rectal exams, p16
Habit - give up my smoking habit, p60
Numb - my left leg went numb, p203
Seep - I allowed the woman's psyche to seep into mine, p31
Thousand - I wouldn't tell you that in a thousand years, p198
SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
Essential - was an essential skill for a SEAL, p244
Fork - coming back with the forgotten forks, p180
Package - a suspicious package, p39
Source - searched for the source of the stench, p39
Tote - whipped some super-sized tea bags from her tote, p177
Zone - courage had put him in the kill zone, p2
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 1/3
Bicycle - what about a bicycle, p243
Educate - designed to educate and inform, p30
Luxury - Morrigan didn't have that luxury, p428
Normal - causes normal brain function to shut down, p191
Puff - trailing puffs of white steam, p3
Shelter - dashed for the dubious shelter of Whingeing Woods, p8
The Diva Haunts the House - Krista Davis 1/5
Alert - you need to be on alert, loc1128
Selfish - it was totally selfish of me, loc2763
Storm warning - Natasha's eyes flashed a stormy warning, loc3165
Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner 1/7
Nightgown - it's wearing a white nightgown, p52
Sanity - he was wearing the face of sanity, ch41
Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
Crust - surrounded by a thick crust of dried blood, p307
Fiance - the enclosure that held Chanda's fiance, p60
Lamp - did you turn on the heat lamp, p13
Jog - I broke into a jog, p300
Robe - Shelby, how's the robe, p274
Scented - the loud snake-scented office, p60
The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
Engagement - on the one year anniversary of their engagement, p41
Red car - a beatup red Mazda, p170
The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
Deem - which my commanders deem aggressive, p276
Goal - no barred door shall stand between you and your goal, p194
Honorable - strong, honorable, impossibly handsome, p38
Killer Physique - G.A. McKevett 1/13
Average - just your average feud, p207
Chef - she had married a closet chef, p119
Tabs - I keep tabs on everything, p144
Calamity Jayne Rides Again - Kathleen Bacus 1/14
Appreciate - Rick appreciated my accomplishments, p45
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Hard Scavenger Hunt VIIDuration: January 1 - June 30, 2021
READ: 28/30
Adolescent - The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
(he winced at the adolescent connotations), p11
Bale - The Diva Haunts the House - Krista Davis 1/5
(uninspired effort of hay bales and plastic ghosts), loc151
Black Beans - Moondance Beach - Susan Donovan 6/16
(her homemade black bean and quinoa salad), p23
Blue moon - The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
(Ella Fitzgerald and "blue moon"), p148
Breath mint - Calamity Jayne Rides Again - Kathleen Bacus 1/14
(some breath mints and that latest Rush Hour DVD), p149
Chameleon - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 1/3
(like a human chameleon hybrid), p222
Clarinet - The Dragon Book - Jack Dann 4/21
(he could hear the clarinet solo), p198
Cliche - The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
(I know that's cliche), loc644
Duvet - Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
(getting bloodstains on the duvet), p111
Formica - The Legend Makers - Catherine Lanigan 1/15
(the old formica topped folding table), p64
Haughty - The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
(sent them a haughty look), p165
Hawaiian name or word -
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Hibernate - Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
(she and her mate will hibernate), p22
Husk - The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
(sparks flew from the golem's impenetrable husk), p367
Leek - Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 1/3
(making a truly excellent leek and potato soup), p32
Lineage - The Hidden World - Alison Baird 1/6
(you came from a famous lineage), p19
Mellow - SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
(into the mellow light of late evening), p320
Pewter - SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
(lowered thick pewter eyebrows), p361
Radioactive - Blind Eye - Jan Coffey 2/19
(of the radioactive materials), p17
Rebate - Universal Harvester - John Darnielle 1/30
(a tax rebate), p25
Scapegoat - The Dirty Secrets Club - Meg Gardiner 2/4
(to scapegoat my office), ch32
Treasure Trove - One Cold Night - Kate Pepper 4/1
(had been a treasure trove of information), p227
Trombone -
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Valiant - The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
(to be some valiant knight), p144
Void - The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
(an empty void stretched into the ether), p47
Bonus Words
Paraffin - Busy Bodies - Joan Hess 5/29
(submitted to a paraffin test), p135
Formaldehyde - Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
(despite the smell of formaldehyde), p24
Elvis impersonator - Wednesday's Child - Peter Robinson 3/20
(Poole worked on his Elvis Presley sneer), p206
Scintillation - A Darkness Absolute - Kelley Armstrong 2/20
(you missed my scintillating conversation), p43
Boorish - A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer 1/12
(he's loud and boorish), p42
The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt, Part XXXVII Duration: January 1 - March 30, 2021
READ: 48/50
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
Connection - the connection was broken, p271
Mist - she leaned back, inhaled the mist, p5
SEALed Forever - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 1/2
Manners - you know your manners, p171
Squint - squinting through her fingers, p60
Treat - she ought to treat the whole thing lightly, p141
Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow - Jessica Townsend 1/3
Beetle - glittering like beetles, p20
Border - have been under attack across the border, p323
Craft - dedicate their lifetimes to mastering their craft, p26
Litter - the walls were littered with photographs, p112
Patience - you might just need to have patience, p143
Public - who will pass it on to the public, p42
Script - they're going to flip the script, p355
Squirrel - squirrels to help fluff her pillows, p163
Yearn - she'd been yearning for a bit of fun, p307
Zoom - zoom goes the big red sleigh, p72
The Diva Haunts the House - Krista Davis 1/5
Sweetheart - Mars, would you be a sweetheart, loc3272
Variety - untold variety of sweets threatened to spill out, loc3540
Western - pretend he's a big bad western hero, loc3732
The Hidden World - Alison Baird 1/6
Affection - their mutual affection was as natural as sunlight, p65
Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner 1/7
Exit (highway) - at an exit for a state part, ch38
Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
Commitment - a serious commitment of energy and resources, p298
Lettuce - the wilted lettuce in the vegetable crisper, p109
Parrot - the small screeches of an angry parrot, p236
Upgrade - I realized they were a relationship upgrade, p75
The Considerate Killer - Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnette Friis 1/8
Super - maybe if he had been super flexible, p264
The Tower of Armaethia - Andrenik Sergoyan 1/10
Dash - several others made a dash to assist, p267
Flash - in a flash the veil was torn back, p161
Fortnight - we should make port within a fortnight, p18
Sausage - raised one of the giant sausages, p140
Killer Physique - G.A. McKevett 1/13
Brownie - like a double dark fudge brownie, p43
Ranch - the income from a ranch like this, p128
Speaker - from the speaker mounted over their heads,, p73
Calamity Jayne Rides Again - Kathleen Bacus 1/14
Channel - sliding along the channel eight stage, p120
The Legend Makers - Catherine Lanigan 1/15
Chuck - you can't chuck four years, p13
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
Plot - a casket, a plot and a stone to mark the spot, loc2476
Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16
Foster - tagging along with my older foster brother, p34
Crystal Sage - Kara Dalkey 1/23
Clutter - I don't like to clutter up my own nest, p34
A New Leash on Death - Susan Conant 1/23
Adhesive - in big letters on adhesive tape, p114
Chow - supermarket dog chow instead of Eukanuba, p2
The Memory Collector - Meg Gardiner 2/20
Reboot - we can't reboot his system, p52
Bonus list
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
Aloof - sophisticated but achingly aloof, p40
Coy - Aliena had played coy in the past, p60
Crescent - and a crescent moon, p110
Ethic - the ethics of teasing someone, p104
Tiptoe - she stood on her tiptoes, p128
Calamity Jayne Rides Again - Kathleen Bacus 1/14
Pivot - I jumped the height of a stalk of corn and pivoted, p92
The Awakening - Nora Roberts 1/22
Minivan - pile every one into the minivan, p85
Thrive - so they grow and thrive, p189
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February Symbols of the Month
READ: 7/7
✔️Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Aquarius until February 18-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others or Pisces from February 19-The Fish (The Pisces sign symbol usually depicts two fish swimming in opposite directions and connected by a cord).:
☀Read a book where a character catches at least two fish on a fishing trip, has at least two pet fish, or a book where there are two fish on the cover
Just Fine with Caroline - Annie England Noblin (Caroline) 2/26
✔️Gemstone-Amethyst: Amethyst is believed to bring the wearer courage, clarity and quick wit. The stone has long been associated with royalty in addition to myths and legends across many cultures.
☀Read a book where a character is royalty or acts in a courageous manner
A Vow So Bold and Deadly - Brigid Kemmerer (hero is a prince) 2/24
✔️Flower: Violet, Primrose: The violet stands for loyalty and faithfulness. Another February flower, a gift of a primrose lets the recipient know you can't live without them.
☀Read a bookwith a violet or primrose on the cover or where a character is grateful, loyal, faithful, or says that they can't live without someone else.
Best Wishes Always - Lucy Finn 2/26
✔️Color-Purple: Purple was a hard to obtain from sources like shellfish in ancient times that it became the color for kings and the very wealthy. The idea that purple is a luxurious color remains to this day. Purple represents magic and spirituality in the metaphysical world. It vibrates with the energy of honor and inventiveness. Shades of purple also have various meanings. The light purple represents mirth and romance while dark shades embody logic and nobility. Psychologically children react to purple as a joyful color, free of worries.
☀Read a book with a purple cover (any shade)
Not That Kind of Girl - Susan Donovan 2/18
✔️Icons- Rowan and/or Ash Tree: Ash represents change (perfect for this month), renewal and increased awareness. It is a marvelous tree for inventiveness and enthusiasm too. The Celts admired the Rowan tree for not only its beauty but also its durability. The general symbolic values given to Rowan include renewal, safety, positive change, stability, psychic awareness and health. One of the interesting things about Rowan trees is that they appear to thrive in the most unlikely locations, making the best of whatever spot they root!
☀Read a book featuring a change, a character that shows enthusiasm or inventiveness, or the stability or renewal of a character
Shadow Zone - Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen 2/26
✔️Number-2: The number 2 in Numerology has ties with the sacred Feminine. This is the energy of a peace keeper, filled with forgiveness and tact. Two’s language of love is service. To that end there is great humility in this number’s vibrations. In modern terms, Two is the strong woman behind a man, in the backdrop aiding success. February’s energy is never presumptuous in its lessons but it is present for good advice and a little shrewdness.
☀Read a book where one character forgives another, is humble about an accomplishment or ability, aids another's success, or where the character works in a service industry type job (Food service, Customer Service, Hospitality, etc). Participants can also read a book published in February of any year or published in any month of 2002 for this task.
A Darkness Absolute - Kelley Armstrong (pub Feb 7, 2017) 2/20
✔️Spell Out Words: February or Two
T: Tiffany Blues - M.J. Rose 2/10
W: WWW: Wake - Robert J. Sawyer 2/28
O: Lost Without You - Molly O'Keefe 2/21
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
March Symbols of the Month
READ: 6/6
March Symbols:
✔️Naming: The month of March was originally called Mars, a Roman God. The persona of Mars is one as staunch and determined as the Roman spirit. He represents prowess in battle, fighting for a cause (kin and country) and courage. Originally a god of agriculture associated with spring, this visage changed along with the overall atmosphere in Rome. Mind you, the fact that most wars couldn’t be engaged in foul weather didn’t hurt any. Men were eager to strut their skills. Even with all this posturing, March remains a month of promise. Those first tidbits of growth pop through the soil and remind us that renewal is at hand.
*Read a bookwith a warrior like character, a farmer character, or a book with a garden or farm on the cover.
The Princess Knight - G.A. Aiken (heroine is a war monk) 3/10
✔️Gemstone-Aquamarine & Bloodstone: A nickname for Aquamarine is the poor man’s diamond. It derives its name from the Latin term “aqua” (water) and “marina” (from the sea). The beautiful pale blue stone was believed to protect sailors as well as guarantee a safe voyage. Many lightworkers admire the Aquamarine for its tempering nature, keeping emotions on an even keel. Our ancestors felt that wearing Aquamarine could prevent poisoning. Romans carved it into jewelry worn to advance the cause of peace and friendship. In some settings brides would receive a gift of aquamarine for strengthening love. Bloodstone is dark green with bright red spots thanks to the presence of iron oxide. An older name for Bloodstone is heliotrope, a Greek word that means “turn the sun”. Historians think that name came about because of the way Bloodstone reflects light. The Babylonians favored Bloodstone for healing amulets, magical seals and as a divination tool. Egyptians wore it into battle for great success (purportedly the stone made them invisible). Other metaphysical uses for Bloodstone include weather workings, legal success and foreknowledge.
*Read a book with a light blue or dark green cover, a book with a sailor, lighthouse keeper, lawyer, or meteorologist character, or a book where a character works for peace.
Limitations - Scott Turow (MC is a lawyer) 3/15
✔️Flower: Daffodil The daffodil symbolizes forgiveness, honesty, trust and true love. Victorians regarded it as a symbol of truthfulness, the quality of mercy and abiding love. The bright yellow hue of the Daffodil speaks of joy and renewal. This flower is fresh and positive. It inspires clear thinking, high principles and faith.
*Read a book with a Daffodil on the cover, a book with a yellow cover, a book where a character forgives or shows mercy to another character, or a book where a character is joyful or positive
Guys & Dogs - Elaine Fox 3/19
✔️Color-Red: Overall, red is very warm, active, stimulating and tied closely to our passions. Symbolically, Red represents leadership, drive and resolve. It also boosts confidence, particularly for proverbial wallflowers.
*Read a book with a red cover (any shade)
Immortal Champion - Lisa Hendrix 3/30
✔️Number: 3 In Numerology the meaning of sacred Number 3 has a child-like aspect to it. While creative and expressive, the visionary nature of 3 Neurologically can be misunderstood. It is like the little girl who sees a whole world in a dandelion. 3 is a talkative number. The vibrations of three sustain effective communication and social acumen. Three can also bring out a hearty portion of charisma for some folks. Read a book with a child in it, where a character has to use communication skills effectively, or where a character is creatively expressive in some way. Participants can also
*read a book published in March of any year or published in any month of 2003 for this task.
To Kill a Kingdom - Alexandra Christo (published March 6, 2018) 3/19
✔️Spell Out Words: March or Three
M: The Malfeasance Occasional: Girl Trouble - Clare Toohey 3/22
A: Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews 3/20
R: Rebel Spring - Morgan Rhodes & Michelle Rowen 3/4
C: Caged - Ellison Cooper 3/6
H: Hard to Come By - Laura Kaye 3/17
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
March/April 2021 Bonus Scavenger HuntDuration: March 1 - April 30, 2021
READ: 40/40
To Kill a Kingdom - Alexandra Christo 3/19
Charm - your charm must have masked it, p117
Desperately - his heart pumps desperately against my palm, p59
Soldier - Elian is as much a soldier as I am, p96
Thrill - it's like the thrill of the hunt, p84
Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews 3/20
Assumption - it wasn't a bad assumption, p67
Downtown - ran next to the ruined downtown, p43
Lamp - electric lamps dotted the walls, p26
Rain - thick clouds pregnant with rain, p193
Waddle - he's handler waddled into view, p83
Wednesday's Child - Peter Robinson 3/20
Artist - organizing that local artist's exhibition, p27
Pint - I'll have a pint, p18
Property - I'll sue her for damage to property, p254
Rental - better check with the car rental agencies, p33
Toothbrush - his razor, shaving cream, toothbrush, p227
Watch - he looked at his watch, p44
Wool - like balls of black wool, p172
Yellow flower - dotted with yellow flowers - buttercups and dandelions, p38
Siren's Secret - Debbie Herbert 3/22
Avenue - exploring every avenue, p313
Vest - holding up a vest, p29
The Malfeasance Occasional: Girl Trouble - Clare Toohey 3/22
Lush - flanked by lush velvety lawns, loc2896
Obligation - with no real responsibilities or obligations, loc2184
Immortal Protector - Ursula Bauer 3/24
Illusion - the safety was all an illusion, p91
Hard to Let Go - Laura Kaye 3/24
Boulder - Easy yelled pointing to a boulder, p286
Executive - Kat was making an executive decision, p152
The Silvered - Tanya Huff 3/26
Cork - like a cork in a wine bottle, p119
The Ruby Brooch - Katherine Lowry Logan 3/27
Guitar - he's partial to banjos and guitars, p47
Shuttle - he'll shuttle to the southern hemisphere, p17
Torn - Chris Jordan 3/29
Drone - the drone with the homely face p8
Immortal Champion - Lisa Hendrix 3/30
Confess - faced the priest and had to confess, p30
Health - on the Duchess notions of health, p5
Gathering Darkness - Morgan Rhodes 3/31
Thorn - carefully avoiding it's thorns, p45
Stolen Soul - Alex Rivers 3/31
Inspire - can inspire confidence, p297
Mowed - a green carpet of perfectly mowed grass, p87
Dark Water Dive - Kathy Brandt 4/3
Ivy - dirt and a dying ivy littered the floor, p120
Mast - two wooden masts, p52
Sticks - Joan Bauer 4/4
Raisin - she brings raisins, p53
The Burning Page - Genevieve Cogman 4/10
Waltz -such as this little waltz, p13
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
Hop - hop your legs up to your hands, p87
Staple - it was a campy staple at graduate school, p53
The Snowman - Jo Nesbø 4/17
Pegs - a pink scarf was hanging on one peg, p449
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
April Symbols of the Month
READ: 6/6
✔️Gemstone-Diamond & Quartz: Meaning invincible (translated from the Greek work "adamas"), the diamond is one of the hardest substances on earth. Diamonds represent deep abiding love even in the most difficult of circumstances. The "healing powers" attributed to diamonds include balance, clarity and energy. The Quartz crystal is somewhat of a diamond impersonator. It’s facets and clarity probably fooled more than one hopeful miner. Quartz offers similar benefits as the diamond but only “dialed down” a bit. We know that Quartz produces energy (think watches). This means that whatever magical vibration of your intent, Quartz magnifies it. This stone aids with manifestation. Tales of old said that Quartz was actually alive, and could be the reincarnation of a God or Goddess. Read a book with a white cover, a book where someone gets engaged, a book where quartz crystals are used in a ceremony of some type, or a book where a character works for clarity in a situation or their life.
The Snowman - Jo Nesbø 4/17
✔️Flower: Daisy and Sweet Pea Daisies symbolize innocence, purity and love that conquers all. The white petals speak of purity and childlike innocence. When you give a Daisy to a friend you are saying that you will keep their secret dutifully.
The other flower for April is Sweet Pea. This flower has an odd dichotomy in that they were sometimes given as a farewell between lovers while also representing bliss. Gardeners love Sweet Pea because they deter flies. Read a book with a Daisy or Sweet Pea on the cover, a book with a white, yellow, or pink cover, a book where a character has an innocent quality to themselves, a book where a secret is kept, or a book where a character is forced to say goodbye to someone or something
Sorcery and the Single Girl - Mindy Klasky 4/15
✔️Color-Red and Pink: Overall, red is very warm, active, stimulating and tied closely to our passions. Symbolically, Red represents leadership, drive and resolve. It also boosts confidence, particularly for proverbial wallflowers. Pink, by comparison, is far gentler. Rather than boisterous, pink symbolizes compassion and a heart full of giving. It is the hue of friendship. Because Pink is a lighter form of Red, there is still an ambiance of intimacy here filled with sensitivity and tenderness. Pink makes us feel comfortable and positive. It calms aggression and anxiety. Read a book with a red or pink cover (any shade)
Dangerous Attachments - Sarah Lovett 4/16
✔️Icons- Wilson Warbler: Besides April’s flowers and birthstones there is a bird associated with this month, namely Wilson’s Warbler. The Warbler has happy feet, often seen dancing among the willows particularly near water. The rhythm of their be-bop matches their song. This music is how you can find them, as they are adept hiders otherwise. As a Spirit Animal or Guide, Warbler brings a message of socialization and cherry days.
Warbler is all about communication and the way in which you deliver messages. Read a book featuring a bird, a character that works with/performs music or dance, or where a character has to open up lines of communication or communicate effectively
Tristan - Liz Gavin (MC is a musician) 4/25
✔️Number: 4 The Four corners of creation, the Four Winds, Four phases of the Moon, Four Elements and seasons – these are stable constants on which we can depend. That stability is the very foundation of the number in Numerology the sacred number Four is predictable – you never have to guess with this energy around. Pythagorean Theorems claim that Four marks perfection, and represents the Divine. In nature we have the Four-leaf clover that conveys luck. Each of the Four leaves has a different meaning – Luck, Faith, Hope and Love. In the Higher Arcana of the Tarot, Four is the Emperor whose power rules over prosperity and power in the Earthly realms. Read a book with a character that strives for perfection, where a character has to use math skills, or where a character is stable or dependable in some way. Participants can also read a book published in April of any year or published in any month of 2004 for this task.
Dark Water Dive - Kathy Brandt (pub in 2004) 4/3
✔️Spell Out Words: April or Four
F: The Fire King - Marjorie M. Liu 4/30
O; One Cold Night - Kate Pepper 4/1
U; The Unexpected Bride - Elizabeth Rolls 4/23
R; Deadly Silence - Rebecca Zanetti 4/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt, Part XXXVIII Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2021
READ: 49/50
One Cold Night - Kate Pepper 4/1
Adrenaline - her adrenaline would be pumping, p203
Copper - a gleaming copper espresso machine, p110
Curfew - overlooked her ten o'clock curfew, p27
Fact - but thought's aren't facts, p106
Bitter Harvest - Sheila Connolly 4/3
Carrier - do you think you're a carrier, p251
Delivery - had paid for the speedy delivery herself, p210
Fresh - she added some fresh vegetables, p22
Ignition - furnace has an electronic ignition, p52
Intruder - make the intruder wait while I boil water, p78
Register - in line at the cash register, p22
Scholarship - with a combination of scholarship and loans, p46
Sidewalk - an older man was kneeling on the sidewalk, p86
Dark Water Dive - Kathy Brandt 4/3
Boat - sitting on a boat, p47
Bowling - belong to a bowling league, p164
Deposit - putting down a deposit, p100
Lake - I swam deeper into the lake, p6
Lemonade - insisted on bringing us lemonade and cookies, p47
Tequila - a shot glass filled with tequila, p1
Tortilla - tortilla chips crunched under my feet, p139
Woodwork - can't just disappear into the woodwork, p204
Sticks - Joan Bauer 4/4
Opinion - to give an informed opinion, p14
Shifters and Vampires and Demigods, OH MY! - Nancy Corrigan 4/6
Ford - you drive a Ford, p53
Hiss - and hiss at the human, p310
Loop - across the communications loop, p139
Partial - a partial bond was enough, p99
The Lantern Men - Elly Griffiths 4/8
Alternative - the alternative seems to be sleeping in a ditch, p2
Assemble - assembled a portfolio of evidence, p13
Biscuit - we say biscuit when we mean cake, p270
Mission - I realized that this was my mission, p323
Wrapper - an incriminating Green and Block's wrapper,, p44
Wild Irish Heart - Tricia O'Malley 4/9
Destiny - she was staring at her destiny, p20
The Burning Page - Genevieve Cogman 4/10
Brand - to someone who doesn't have the library brand, p22
Getaway - that would speed up our getaway, p146
The Stone Demon - Karen Mahoney 4/10
Someone calls their mother - when her mother picked up on the second ring, p30
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
Family Reunion - come with me to my family reunion, p335
Mailbox - on one of the benches beside the mailboxes, p353
Mischief in Mudbug - Jana Deleon 4/14
Utmost - the utmost respect for your wishes, p242
A Glimpse of Evil - Victoria Laurie 4/19
Resolve - we might be able to resolve, p32
Gray Ghost - William G. Tapply 5/31
Modem - no floppy disks, no CD's, no modem, p115
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Bulb (flower) -
Bonus list
Bitter Harvest - Sheila Connolly 4/3
Federal - the first year of the federal census, p169
Skillet - she swabbed out the skillet they had used, p65
Dark Water Dive - Kathy Brandt 4/3
Preliminary - will do a preliminary search of the area, p11
Sticks - Joan Bauer 4/4
Autograph - it's my autograph collection, p59
The Heir of Night - Helen Lowe 4/10
Messenger - the Derai had their own messenger corps, p24
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft - Mindy Klasky 4/12
Chinatown - have dinner down in Chinatown, p283
I Am Your Judge - Nele Neuhaus 4/15
Mixer - along with a bowl, a mixer and metal cookie cutters, p42
The Snowman - Jo Nesbø 4/17
Avail - yet to no avail, p364
Into Aether - L.M. Fry 4/23
Typewriter - ivory keys of her mother's typewriter, p9
Gray Ghost - William G. Tapply 5/31
Iodine - soaked another hunk of gauze with iodine, p286
May Symbols of the Month
READ: 7/7
✔️Naming: Its name derives from the Latin term Maia who was the Goddess of Spring in Italy, and later married Vulcan. Her Roman counterpart was Bon Dea, associated with fertility. Her festival was held annually in May. ☀Read a book with a pregnant character, a farmer character, or a book with a flower or flowers, a vegetable garden, or a farm on the cover.
Heartless - Gail Carriger (MC is pregnant) 5/25
✔️Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Taurus until May 20-The Bull (The Taurus sign symbol is usually depicted as a very simple graphic meant to resemble the head of the Bull.): Read a book with a bull on the cover or a book where a character raises cattle for a living Gemini from May 21-The Twins (The Gemini sign symbol is usually depicted as a very simple graphic meant to resemble the Roman numeral II to represent duality.): ☀Read the second book in a series or a book featuring twins somehow
Lethal Lies - Rebecca Zanetti (blood brothers #2) 5/10
✔️Gemstone-Emerald & Agate: Emerald is the traditional birthstone for May and it is sacred to Venus, the Goddess of love, fertility and success. Wearing Emerald inspires hope in the weary heart and acts like a mental tonic. Agate is one of the earliest stones used as a talisman or amulet. It protects the bearer and gives them strength. If you have night terrors, place an Agate under your pillow. Babylonians used Agate to stave off storms. Light Workers tell us that Agate helps us process our feelings more effectively. Agate occurs in a wide range of colors, which include brown, white, red, gray, pink, black, and yellow. The colors are caused by impurities and occur as alternating bands within the agate. ☀Read a book with a brown, white, red, gray, pink, black, yellow or dark green cover, a book with a storm or a character has a nightmare, or a book where a character is strong or holds out hope for something.
All the Tides of Fate - Adalyn Grace 5/7
✔️Flower: Lily of the Valley & Hawthorn The birth flower for May is Lily of the Valley also known as the Mayflower. In the Language of Flowers it represents the return to happiness. It also denotes purity, joy, good fortune and modesty. Hawthorn has strong associations with the Beltane festival. In Celtic tradition it represents safety, balance and love. Fairies live beneath Hawthorn, whose spirit guards them dutifully. ☀Read a book with a Lily of the Valley or a Hawthorn blossom on the cover, a book with a white, pink, or red cover, a bookwhere a character is a virgin, or a book where a character is a bodyguard
The Watchers of Eden - T.C. Edge 5/20
✔️Color-Yellow & Green: Yellow is a very happy, warm color. It’s welcoming and cheerful. Green represents growth, newness and productivity, and is also associated with money and getting the “go ahead” (as in a green light). Green is soothing to the human soul and offers a sense of stability. ☀Read a book with a yellow or green cover (any shade)
Dangerous Prey - Lindsay McKenna 5/14
✔️Icons- Nightingale: One of the symbols for May is the Nightingale. Legend tells us that a Lily of the Valley loved a Nightingale. Night after night she listed to his song. Finally when the Nightingale became lonely and wearied of his singing alone, he asked the Lily of the Valley to raise her melodious voice every May so he could happily sing once more. Spiritually speaking, Nightingale speaks of liberation and immortality. ☀Read a book featuring a nightingale, a character that is a singer, or where a character is lonely
Outfoxed by Love - Eve Langlais (villain is lonely and misunderstood) 5/17
✔️Number: 5 In Numerology the sacred number Five is restless and doesn’t like settling down. This energetic figure is in perpetual motion, mixing up change. Working with Five vibrations means releasing constraints on your mind and spirit. If you have trouble taking risks, May is the month for that unusual leap of faith. Five is flexible, charming, forward thinking and very resourceful. When you are stuck in a rut, Five’s energy can dig you out. ☀Read a book with a change of some sort in it, where a character has to be flexible or charming, or where a character steps out of their comfort zone and takes a risk. Participants can also read a bookpublished in May of any year or published in any month of 2005 for this task.
The Dry - Jane Harper (pub May 31, 2016) 5/1
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
May/June 2021 Bonus Scavenger Hunt Duration: May 1 - June 30, 2021
READ: 40/40
The Dry - Jane Harper 5/1
Knocking - knocking off early, p111
Nugget - traded nuggets of gossip, p112
Paramedic - paramedics said he was already dead, p219
Spoils of the Dead - Dana Stabenow 5/2
Confine - I am to confine myself, p119
Cure - out of the weather for the 54paint to cure, p226
Data - should you require data to backup my words, p162
Iris - cranesbill, arctic iris, sedum, star flowers, p92
How to Woo a Reluctant Lady - Sabrina Jeffries 5/4
Escape - looking for an escape and not finding one, p175
Planting - planting her hands on her hips, p19
Potential - shocking all her potential suitors, p11
Sensation - the same strange sensation, p226
The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum - Kirsten Weiss 5/5
Concrete - had been stripped to its concrete floor, p9
Trap - that ridiculous little tourist trap, p46
All the Tides of Fate - Adalyn Grace 5/7
Darkness - even as darkness peppers my vision, p123
Hip - his hand drops to her hip, p120
Vision - as I blink the fog from my vision, p124
Wax - to melt the wax and stuff my ears, p132
Tsumiko and the Enslaved Fox - Forthright 5/8
Formal - all formal attire, p138
Horse - from one of the horse clans, p183
Logo - stitched with a school logo, p17
Rummage - while the woman rummaged, p134
Sum - the sum total of his part, p375
Taking Chase - Lauren Dane 5/8
Someone trips - but I tripped leaving my bedroom, p153
The Stupidest Angel - Christopher Moore 5/9
Broken window - two men were coming to the broken window, p218
Spell Weaver - Roxi Ashe 5/10
Stink - it stinks of the Briton, p65
Hard Ever After - Laura Kaye 5/11
Alternative - the alternative is that we cancel the wedding, p78
When Books Went to War - Molly Guptill Manning 5/12
Radio station - while domestic radio stations included sales pitches, p14
Twisted Truths - Rebecca Zanetti 5/13
Roller - to a wooden spoke above the roller, p384
Dangerous Prey - Lindsay McKenna 5/14
Classmate - worshipped his red-haired, green-eyed classmate, p45
Destined for an Early Grave - Jeaniene Frost 5/17
Fund - enough silver to fund someone's college plans, p22
Interstate - Juan exited off the interstate, p37
Upgrade -there was a price to pay for those upgrades, p227
The Watchers of Eden - T.C. Edge 5/20
Server - servers carrying plates of delicacies, p189
The Harp and The Fiddle - Lila Dubois 5/21
Jug - the jug of milk, p36
BoneMan's Daughters - Ted Dekker 5/22
Graph - to string together dots on a graph, p82
The Corpse Wore Tartan - Kaitlyn Dunnett 5/24
Ridge - on a ridge overlooking Moostookalook, p162
Heartless - Gail Carriger 5/25
Tassel - anything more taxing than a pillow tassel, p49
Red Hot Fury - Kasey MacKenzie 5/28
Hamper - sat on top of a battered hamper, p103
Busy Bodies - Joan Hess 5/29
Excessive - imbibed an excessive amount of caffeine, p11
If You Give A Girl A Viscount - Kieran Kramer 5/30
Bee - in that honey-bee voice of hers, p48
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
July/August 2021 Bonus Scavenger HuntDuration: July 1 - August 31, 2021
READ: 37/40
Ambulance - A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
(as they approached the waiting ambulance), p202
Bass - Romancing the Dead - Tate Hallaway 7/22
(when his bass voice purred in my ear), p65
Border - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(that their side of the border), p123
Braid - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(long hair done in a single braid), p267
Brew - A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
(fill it with her famously strong brew), p5
Bundle - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(we'd bundle into the van), p262
Button - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(with all its fashionable layers and buttons), p250
Celebrate - Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/16
(maybe I can take you out to celebrate), p7
Champion - Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/16
(that I was a champion to animals), p40
Comb - A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
(Camila would comb out her long dark tresses), p52
Cuff - The Unkindness of Ravens - M.E. Hilliard 8/6
(ended at the cuff of a black sweater), p119
Dance floor - The Warlord - Gena Showalter 8/21
(at the edge of the dance floor), p151
Dunk -
(), p
Feud - Maybe This Time - Jennifer Crusie 7/8
(where the two of you can continue to feud), ch15
Frozen treat -
(), p
Gold - Really Unusual Bad Boys - MaryJanice Davidson 7/16
(a bright gold circle of light), p82
Grain - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(the grain scattered for the hens), p163
Group - Dragon Fever - Elsa Jade 7/17
(their ragtag group headed up the stairs), p116
Grudge - Yellow Brick War - Danielle Paige 7/16
(it was like holding a grudge against your grandmother), p11
Heatwave -
(), p
Hero - Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/16
(he's a good bet as a hero today), p36
Magical - Dragon Fate - Elsa Jade 7/17
(not understanding the strange magical heritage), loc3184
Mirror - A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
(wiping it away in the mirror), p14
Mouse - A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
(directed her mouse to google home page), p38
Original - The Unkindness of Ravens - M.E. Hilliard 8/6
(on the original wood doors of the manor), p131
Powder - Dragon Fall - Elsa Jade 7/17
(nerves blazed like lines of black powder), loc4120
Profile - The Mad King - Jovee Winters 8/3
(I know flavor profiles), p89
Ruby - Firestorm - Donna Grant 8/13
(a pair of jeans and a ruby red sweater), p286
Sandy - Dragon Fate - Elsa Jade 7/17
(murmuring green waves over sandy beaches), loc2129
Sew - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(I've offered to sew her curtains), p144
Shack - A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
(brew pub meets crab shack), p251
Sliver - Across the Green Grass Fields - Seanan McGuire 7/24
(chasing away the last slivers), ch15
Softly - Dragon Fever - Elsa Jade 7/17
(Torch said softly), p51
Soldier - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(before one of the soldiers arrived), p245
Spin - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(as she spins below him), p267
Spoon - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(walk and talk and hold a spoon), p271
Sympathy - Dragon Fate - Elsa Jade 7/17
(she actually felt sympathy for the suckers), loc3414
Trumpet - Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea - Gary Kinder 8/10
(trumpets blared and drums rolled), p20
Website - Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/16
(I have a website and testimonials), p82
Wrinkle - A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
(and smoothed out the wrinkles), p5
Hard Scavenger Hunt VIIIDuration: July 1 - December 31, 2021
READ: 23/30
✔ Army surplus - The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
(from the back room of an army surplus store), p86
✔ Balaclava - The Girl in the Glass - James Hayman 10/13
(a bloack balaclava with small holes), p76
✔ Belt buckle - They Never Learn - Layne Fargo 9/30
(his hands go to his belt buckle), p142
Caldera -
(), p
Cenote -
(), p
✔ Cilantro - The Fifth Petal - Brunonia Barry 9/20
(and just a hint of cilantro), p93
✔ Color blind - The Edge of the Crazies - Jamie Harrison 12/19
(turned out the witness was color blind), p164
Cribbage -
(), p
✔ Enterprise - Lions and the Living Dead - Ruby Loren 9/8
(to a successful enterprise), p67
✔ Frenetic - Red Rising - Pierce Brown 8/13
(frenetic excitement shimmers in those eyes), p39
✔ Guise - Once You Go This Far - Kristen Lepionka 7/31
(it was always guise for a bible study), p139
✔ Hex - Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6
(no one had made a hex sign), p150
✔ Illustrious - Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal - Mike Mignola & Tom Sniegoski 10/19
(that illustrious Abraham Hawthorne), p45
✔ Iridescent - Yellow Brick War - Danielle Paige 7/16
(dissolved in a puff of iridescent glitter), p6
Machu Picchu -
(), p
✔ Motley - The Mad King - Jovee Winters 8/3
(to study her motley crew), p128
✔ Nary - Total Rush - Deirdre Martin 8/7
(nary a speck of dust could be found), p177
✔ Rasta - Dragon Fate - Elsa Jade 7/17
(Torch had expected a loose rasta sort), loc3576
✔ Speed dating - Into the Night - Janelle Denison 10/11
(this is a speed dating charity event), p15
✔ Swath - Total Rush - Deirdre Martin 8/7
(cutting her own slow swath through the breeze), p12
Teriyaki -
(), p
✔ Time capsule - Lay It Down - Cara McKenna 8/30
(far from that look of surprise she'd time capsule'd), p67
✔ Trench - Child of the Grove - Tanya Huff 8/25
(his chin digging a trench in the sod), p107
Trivet -
(), p
✔ Veneer - Come Tumbling Down - Seanan McGuire 7/15
(the veneer of calmn broke), ch3
Bonus Words
✔ Dongle - Bryant & May and The Bleeding Heart - Christopher Fowler 11/9
(one of those computer things. a dingle? a dongle?), p345
✔ Giraffe - Red Rising - Pierce Brown 8/13
(you look like a baby giraffe), p89
✔ Labyrinth - Dragon Fever - Elsa Jade 7/17
(he led her through the confusing labyrinth), p30
✔ Obfuscate - The Killing Hills - Chris Offutt 8/15
(classic obfuscation and displacement activity), p84
Precambrian -
(), p
The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt, Part XXXIX Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2021
READ: 47/50
Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6
Grandmother - went to school with your grandmother, p61
Hush - the hush of the new day, p4
Laundry - and there's a laundry room, p111
Shorts - in the pocket of her khaki shorts, p15
A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
Albeit - albeit shallowly, p233
Bait - tanned jail bait, p21
Butcher - under Michel's butcher block, p85
Puppet - from behind the wooden puppet theater, p119
The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
Hull - pocked hull of the Aetheric's craft, p249
Ink - with quill and ink, p2710
Jungle - you would think we were growing a jungle, p143
Snarl - snarl and snatch up their clubs, p274
Youth - even in his youth, p99
Much Ado About You - Samantha Young 7/16
Brittle - I was brittle with confusion, p135
Fishing - small bookshop in the quant fishing village, p20
Yellow Brick War - Danielle Paige 7/16
Slice - I almost dropped my slice of pizza, p54
Really Unusual Bad Boys - MaryJanice Davidson 7/16
Olive - pulling a young woman in an olive green uniform, p87
Pear - tasted like strawberries mated with a pear, p36
Weep - does she still weep, p105
Dragon Fever - Elsa Jade 7/17
Curious - too curious for her own good, p15
Era - into a new era of hope, p102
Glory - return the garden to its glory, p103
Kept - Piper kept her tone light, p5
Task - his pointless, hopeless task, p46
Dragon Fate - Elsa Jade 7/17
Brace - to brace herself with a flattened palm, loc3497
Napkin - she grabbed a paper napkin, loc2482
Dragon Fall - Elsa Jade 7/17
Reel - the three reels eased to a stop, loc4458
Panther's Claim - Eve Langlais 7/20
Drool - I do not drool, ch7
Romancing the Dead - Tate Hallaway 7/22
Cord - I gave the cord a tug, p46
One Tequila - Tricia O'Malley 7/24
Polka dot - over her polka dotted dress, p42
Sip - taking another sip of my drink, p167
In the Blood - Lisa Unger 7/28
Tour - the historical society offered a haunted tour, p108
Upon - once upon a time, p109
Notorious - Diana Palmer 7/31
Meadow - in a beautiful meadow, ch16
Once You Go This Far - Kristen Lepionka 7/31
Foster - to foster a sense of community, p169
Ruse - I hope this isn't an elaborate ruse, p154
The Unkindness of Ravens - M.E. Hilliard 8/6
Victory - but I smelled victory, p79
Night Child - Jes Battis 8/26
Hotdog - of kids eating hotdogs and fried, p2
Bonus list
Hometown Girl - Mariah Stewart 7/6
Remnant - remnants of the day's earlier rainstorm, p69
A Killer Plot - Ellery Adams 7/10
Smug - exchanged smug nods, p141
The Mad Scientist's Guide to World Domination - John Joseph Adams 7/11
Alzheimer's - everything from arthritis to allegergies to alzheimer's, p102
The Unkindness of Ravens - M.E. Hilliard 8/6
Snoop - I wanted to snoop through them, p60
Death on Windmill Way - Carrie Doyle 8/12
Parfait - dishing raspberry parfait into her mouth, p223
Red Rising - Pierce Brown 8/13
Commerce - a riotous place of commerce, p75
Strum - his right thumb strums the strings, p21
Night Child - Jes Battis 8/26
Iconic - he had those iconic middle-aged looks, p17
book:The Walled City|24396882] - Ryan Graudi
Chopsticks - I'm just putting my chopsticks down, p173
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Advisory -
Blue swimwear -
ZIP Code -
September/October 2021 Bonus Scavenger HuntDuration: September 1 - October 31, 2021
READ: 38/40
The Walled City - Ryan Graudin 9/25
Carve - wants to carve out an eye or an ear, p362
Deja vu - I've seen this before - deja vu, p421
Field - running past fields and fields of grass, p208
Lamp - adrift under the lamps, p407
Lock - slides through Mama-san's lock, p208
Sticky - the sticky slivers of rice candy, p289
Sweatshirt - the sweatshirt there in tatters, p393
Watcher in the Woods - Kelley Armstrong 9/28
Grease - on the counter is a jar of grease, ch39
Silent Night - J.D. Robb 9/28
Bucket - no hand pump for water and no bucket, p27
Crust - the marshmallow has grown a crust, p193
Foundation - rescued through the Grayson Foundation, p166
Instrument - crushed with a smooth, heavy instrument, p297
Scary - it can be very scary, p39
Sloppy - Peterson was sloppy, p175
They Never Learn - Layne Fargo 9/30
Dread - driving fills me with stomach-churning dread, p71
Tile - blood drips on to the floor tiles, p322
Treat - before the EMTs treat them, p328
Blaze - Donna Grant 10/2
Treaty - we signed a treaty, p172
Yoga - before doing some yoga, p92
Security - Gina Wohlsdorf 10/3
Zero - got through UCLA with zero debt, p43
Mystical Warrior - Janet Chapman 10/5
Orange - the shorter orange belts from the display, p33
Society - unless she realizes society is a blessing, p13
The Look of Love - Bella Andre 10/6
Hint - you don't take a hint very well, p31
Darkest Journey - Heather Graham 10/7
Trophy - his trophy from his last murder, ch2
Murder Packs a Suitcase - Cynthia Baxter 10/9
Bowtie - his yellow bowtie, p40
Drain - it was also a financial drain, p225
Legend - according to legend, he never got paid, p97
Playing Dead - Allison Brennan 10/9
Stout - a pint of stout, p132
The Darkest Hour - Maya Banks 10/10
Bacon - then started the bacon to frying, p37
Lite beer - not the prissy lite beer some of the men were drinking, p119
Heat - Donna Grant 10/10
Saddle - tucked into her saddle brown boots, p129
Fortune and Fate - Sharon Shinn 10/15
Stall - leave newborn calves out of stalls, p82
The Haunting of Josie - Kay Hooper 10/15
Sports - isn't Dr. Neil a rather famous sports doctor, p145
Killer Insight - Victoria Laurie 10/15
Grill - still smoking away on the grill, p19
SEALed with a Ring - Mary-Margret Daughtridge 10/17
Bronze - a strapless bronze green bridesmaid dress, p3
Frightfully Fortune - Jana Deleon 10/21
Railroad - not about to let them railroad me, p41
Pulse - Jeremy Robinson 10/23
Rank - you Delta pipsqueaks might not use rank, p119
Imprudence - Gail Carriger 10/31
Post =- and a few bits of other post, ch9
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Opal
Pretzel
The Incredible Challenge Factory Scavenger Hunt, Part XL Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2021
READ: 48/50
Blaze - Donna Grant 10/2
Brave - she's frightened but also brave, p89
Compliment - except she knew it wasn't a compliment, p127
Flip - she's not going to be an easy flip, p9
Gem - you losing such a gem, p216
Treacherous - didn't realize how treacherous all of this is, p87
Security - Gina Wohlsdorf 10/3
Cabinet - from the special cabinet on the wall, p34
Centerpiece - serves as the tables centerpiece, p3
Granite - carved in gray granite, p13
Strip - sticks a strip to Brian's finger, p38
Vista - illustrated with the cliche ocean vistas, p12
Mystical Warrior - Janet Chapman 10/5
Civilized - is acting civilized beyond the ken of modern warriors, p15
Hunter - a three-time grand champion field hunter, p28
Mug - replace the bog water in his mug, p149
Every Dead Thing - John Connolly 10/8
Stage - the stage of some terrible tragedy, p9
Tone - in quiet measured tones, p22
Murder Packs a Suitcase - Cynthia Baxter 10/9
Garden - from the West Chester Garden Club, p5
Guide - much more than just your tour guide, p46
Meal -and any meals that aren't comped, p13
Rum - especially if rum is involved, p90
Service - killing Phil was a public service, p266
Playing Dead - Allison Brennan 10/9
Cement - then leaned against a cement wall, p9
Plush - walked down the quiet plush hall, p202
The Darkest Hour - Maya Banks 10/10
Vital - hold onto that one vital piece of information, p21
Into the Night - Janelle Denison 10/11
Sapphire - waiting for you in the sapphire room, p112
The Mortal Word - Genevieve Cogman 10/12
Pure - the dragons embodied pure natural forces, p25
Fortune and Fate - Sharon Shinn 10/15
Complement - now that she had a full complement of guards, p114
Delighted - who delighted in a scandal, p146
Display - we have displays like that most nights, p168
The Haunting of Josie - Kay Hooper 10/15
Urgent - he had been urgent, p161
The Girl in the Ice - Robert Bryndza 10/16
Lullaby - as a lullaby played, p270
Vast - on either side of a vast canyon, p347
Wrought - the ornate wrought iron and glass building, p13
Snow Like Ashes - Sara Raasch 10/21
Berry - but it's the berry bowl, p54
Pulse - Jeremy Robinson 10/23
Clump - clump around the wound, p16
Plume -as a plume of fire and smoke mushroomed, p32
Imprudence - Gail Carriger 10/31
Scurvy - Prim was very paranoid about scurvy, ch11
A Merciful Truth - Kendra Elliot 11/11
Exclaim - she exclaimed under her breath, p257
Stranger in the Moonlight - Jude Deveraux 11/18
Opal - I'm planning to use Australian opals in it, p126
The Fourth Monkey - J.D. Barker 11/19
Cherish - we cherished such family time, p19
The Forever Sea - Joshua Phillip Johnson 11/22
Distribute - to collect and distribute water stores, p44
Bonus list
You Are Dead - Peter James 12/17
Blacksmith - contacting all the blacksmiths in the area, p215
Brie -
Corncob -
You Will Remember Me - Hannah Mary McKinnon 11/15
Dilapidated - an unloved dilapidated piece of furniture, p71
The Fourth Monkey - J.D. Barker 11/19
Gloom - disappeared into the gloom, p122
Immortal Illusions - Ursula Bauer 12/30
Lest - lest she tip her hand, loc65
Unbroken Cowboy - Maisey Yates 12/25
Platform - depositing it on the platform, p81
Ovation by Death - Dorian Yeager 12/20
Scaffold - the scaffolding let loose upstage, p39
The Child Finder - Rene Denfeld 11/25
Woodland - looked up and down the quiet woodland lane, p29
Untamed - Elizabeth Lowell 11/20
Yonder - in yonder church, p60
Funny November Holidays
READ: 14/10+
4 November: Read a book with the term "common sense" in it.A Merciful Truth - Kendra Elliot 11/11
(excellent grades and a lot of common sense), p40
4 November: Read a book with a dark cover.The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E. Schwab 11/6
9 November: Read a book in which things get chaotic.Bryant & May and The Bleeding Heart - Christopher Fowler 11/9
10 November: Read a second chance romance.Stranger in the Moonlight - Jude Deveraux 11/18
10 November: Read a book with "vanilla" in the text.The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnes 11/12
(scented with cinnamon and vanilla and sugar), p37
11 November: Read a book set in Japan or featuring a Japanese character.Reticence - Gail Carriger 11/27
12 November: Read a book in which the MC goes to a bar.Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge 11/25
14 November: Read a book in which the MC "gets into a pickle" a lot.Competence - Gail Carriger 11/17
17 November: Read a book with a nature scene on the cover.The Jungle - Clive Cussler 11/27
22 November: the MC rides a bicycle or motorbike The Child Finder - Rene Denfeld 11/25
24 November: Read a book where the MC has an unusual talentWitchmark - C.L. Polk (witch) 11/28
26 November: Read a book you didn't buy.Blood Song - Cat Adams 11/5
29 November: Read an e-book.Mind Games - Carolyn Crane 11/26
30 November: Read a book in which someone's computer is hackedThe Secret Chapter - Genevieve Cogman 11/13
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
November/December 2021 Bonus Scavenger Hunt Duration: November 1 - December 31, 2021
READ: 39/40
Bryant & May and The Bleeding Heart - Christopher Fowler 11/9
Spin - you have spin doctors now, p203
A Merciful Truth - Kendra Elliot 11/11
Celebrate - would they celebrate together this year, p54
Chandelier - required a down payment for a chandelier, p113
Elegant - in her elegant navy suit, p93
Harbor - the items could harbor DNA, p215
Interior - the bare lightbulb that lit the interior, p269
Mull - I'll mull it over, p151
Oil - the olive oil ice cream was unique, p120
Paint - or gold-colored paint, p15
Pass - he'd never seen her pass up the dessert, p120
Quality - his opinion of lumber quality, p100
Scheme - he'd planned some elaborate scheme, p183
Shiny - if those marks are large and shiny, p10
Sketch - looking at a sketch of a scene, p55
Wealth - keeping her wealth hidden, p7
The Naturals - Jennifer Lynn Barnes 11/12
Butcher - temporary employment in their restaurant butcher shop, p7
Foster - I was in foster care, p159
Gifts - I'll accept gifts in lieu of an apology, p210
Journal - academic journals and the oddest assortment of fiction, p149
Pancake - I grabbed a plate of pancakes, p7
To-do List - she compulsively writes to-do lists, p137
Venue - they can change venues, p109
The Secret Chapter - Genevieve Cogman 11/13
Candle - the spirit behind their eyes like a candle flame, p51
Fetch - please could you fetch some more champagne, p11
Miracle - at least not immediate miracles, p328
You Will Remember Me - Hannah Mary McKinnon 11/15
Bell - a bell rang at the front desk, p190
Kindness - the random act of kindness, p204
The Fourth Monkey - J.D. Barker 11/19
Ceremony - right after the awards ceremony, p189
Feast - for the pigs to feast on, p19
Log - they'd try to log it at the lineup, p213
Untamed - Elizabeth Lowell 11/20
Fig - only to have a gif slipped between her lips, p148
Ruffle - was ruffle the feathers he had soothed, p97
The Forever Sea - Joshua Phillip Johnson 11/22
Strive - every day we strive more, p66
Hekla's Children - James Brogden 11/23
Holly - through dense brakes of holly, p19
Eeny Meeny - M.J. Arlidge 11/25
Decorations - cheap decorations at the smell of fear, p95
Flannel - laying a cold flannel on his head, p379
Mind Games - Carolyn Crane 11/26
Extravagant - i do so enjoy his extravagant talk, p41
Unfinished Business - J.A. Jance 12/17
Root beer - to finish his rootbeer float, ch3
Cold Blood - Theresa Monsour 12/27
Antacid - sucking on the antacid tablet, p194
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Yearly -
Weird & Funny Holidays - December
READ: 11/10+
✔ 01 December: Eat a Red Apple Day Read a book with fruit on the cover.
It Takes Two to Mango - Carrie Doyle 12/3
✔ 04 December: Wear Brown Shoes Day Read a book with a brown cover.
In the Company of Witches - Joey W. Hill 12/26
✔ 06 December: Put on Your Own Shoes Day Read a book with shoes on the cover.
Ovation by Death - Dorian Yeager 12/20
✔ 08 December: Pretend to Be a Time Traveler Day Read a book involving time travel.
Over the Faery Hill - Jennifer L. Hart 12/24
✔ 10 December: Official Lost and Found Day Read a book in which something important is lost or found.
Immortal Illusions - Ursula Bauer (arcane artifacts) 12/30
✔ 14 December: Monkey Day Read a book with an animal on the cover.
The Edge of the Crazies - Jamie Harrison 12/19
✔ 17 December: Ugly Sweater Day Read a book with a cover you find ugly.
Afterthought - Janet Clare 12/21
✔ 22 December: Date Nut Bread Day Read a book in which the MC bakes something.
Cookies and Clairvoyance - Bailey Cates 12/23
✔ 25 December: A'phabet Day or No "L" Day Read a book with no "L" in title or author's name.
You’ve Got Murder - Donna Andrews 12/15
✔ 27 December: No Interruptions Day Read a book in one sitting.
Don't Look - Alexandra Ivy 12/25
✔ 31 December: Make Up Your Mind Day Grab a random book from your TBR (or physical bookshelf) and read it. No second-guessing.
Zoo - Tara Elizabeth 12/13
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
How to Bake Bread
Duration: March 1 - August 31, 2021
READ: 14/14
Step 1Book: Town in a Wild Moose Chase - B.B. Haywood
Task: within 24 hours
Fits: read within 24 hours
Bread reference: johnny cakes and brown bread, p164
Date Read: 3/2
Step 2Book: Rebel Spring - Morgan Rhodes & Michelle Rowen
Task: that is the 2nd book in a series
Fits: #2 in series
Bread: the aromas of baking bread, p10
Date Read: 3/4
Step 3Book: To Kill a Kingdom - Alexandra Christo
Task: that is a standalone
Fits: not part of a series
Bread: I'm hit by the smell of sugar bread and peppermint, p141
Date Read: 3/19
Step 4Book: The Princess Knight - G.A. Aiken
Task: that is tagged "humor" or "humorous"
Fits: MPG humor
Bread: Gemma had picked up some fresh bread from town, p192
Date Read: 3/10
Step 5Book: Siren's Secret - Debbie Herbert
Task: with a 3 and 0 in the publication date
Fits: published November 5, 2013
Bread: I'll have a tuna salad, no bread, p208
Date Read: 3/22
Step 6Book: Sticks - Joan Bauer
Task: with 'chemical' in the text
Fits: building a chemical purification plant or an electric car
Bread: Mickey's famous banana bread, p50
Date Read: 4/4
Step 7Book: Dark Water Dive - Kathy Brandt
Task: where the MC is an expert in a subject
Fits: MC is an expert scuba diver
Bread: a loaf of fresh bread, p27
Date Read: 4/3
Step 8Book: The Silvered - Tanya Huff
Task: where the MC has a strong personality
Fits: MC is an alpha and has a very strong personality
Bread: held out a small, round loaf of bread, p202
Date Read: 3/26
Step 9
Book: Bitter Harvest - Sheila Connolly
Task: with an object that is a circle, square, or rectangle on the cover
Fits: rectangluar sampler on porch
Bread: basics like bread and milk and batteries, p21
Date Read: 4/3
Step 10Book: An Apple for the Creature - Charlaine Harris
Task: where the MC is 'a bit different'
Fits: all the MCs were a bit different (shifter, vampire, psychic, witch)
Bread: smelled like warm bread and coffee, p116
Date Read: 3/12
Step 11Book: Blood Heir - Ilona Andrews
Task: where the MC uses a knife
Fits: MC uses a knife to defend herself
Bread: with the bread I made last night, p190
Date Read: 3/20
Step 12Book: Buried in a Book - Lucy Arlington
Task: where two words in the title begin with the same letter
Bread: the comforting aroma of baking bread, p54
Date Read: 3/6
Step 13Book: Tart of Darkness - Denise Swanson
Task: where the MC spends a lot of time in a kitchen
Fits: MC runs a catering business
Bread: flooded with the yeasty scent of homemade bread, p89
Date Read: 3/7
Step 14Book: Torn - Chris Jordan
Task: within 48 hours
Fits: read in 2 days
Bread: for a loaf of bread and some deli items, p23
Date Read: 3/29
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Studying for Your O.W.L.s 1. Anteoculatia
read a book with 'antlers' in the text of the book
Highlander's Bride - Lexy Timms 12/19
(a rack of heavy antlers crowned it's head), p10
2. Bombarda
Read a book where there is an explosion
Illumination - Susannah Sandlin 12/24
3. Furnunculus
Read a book with a hyphen in the title or in the author's name
Close-Up - Virginia Kantra 12/28
4. Crinus Muto
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in CRINUS MUTO
To Kill a Sorcerer - Greg Mongrain 1/1
5. Tarantallegra
Read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
The Hidden World - Alison Baird 1/6
6. Rictusempra
read a book where the MC belongs to a club, association or organization
Half-Off Ragnarok - Seanan McGuire 1/8
7. Dranconifors
read a book with small objects on the cover
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
8. Obliviate
3. read a book with 'attempt' in the text of the story
The Unhandsome Prince - John Moore 1/17
9. Arania Exumai
2. read a book that others thought was repelling (DNF)
The Shape of Night - Tess Gerritsen 1/23
10. Herbifors
3. read a book set in England
A Second Chance - Jodi Taylor 1/29
11. Fianto Duri
4. read a book with 'castle' in the text of the story
Smoke and Fire - Donna Grant 1/30
12. Slugulus Eructo
2. read a book with lots of plants on the cover
Tiffany Blues - M.J. Rose 2/10
13. Glisseo
3. read a book that you have been evading (putting off for a while)
Jinn - Matthew B.J. Delaney 2/13
14. Alohomora
4. read a book where the MC has an office
Wrong Alibi - Christina Dodd 2/22
15. Legilimens
2. read a book about a fascinating person
Call of the Colossus - K.C. May 3/5
16. Langlock
2. read a book with a roof prominent on the cover
Open Season - C.J. Box 3/11
17. Periculum
4. read a book with 'dragged' in the text of the book
Southern Fried - Tonya Kappes 3/13
18. Vera Verto
2. read a book with an animal on the cover
Plover Island Breakdown - Joel Brown 3/16
19. Cave Inimicum
2. read a book with 'beware' in the text of the story
The Heir of Night - Helen Lowe 4/10
20. Morsmordre
1. read a book that has a dark cover
Into Aether - L.M. Fry 4/23
21. Melofors
1. read a book with a verb in the title
How to Woo a Reluctant Lady - Sabrina Jeffries 5/4
22. Serpensortia
2. read a book with all the letters of SERPENT in the title (2 E's)
The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror - Christopher Moore 5/8
23. Brackium Emendo
1. read a book with the author's first and last initials in BRACCHIUM
Spell Weaver - Roxi Ashe 5/10
24. Partis Temporus
Read a book with flames on the cover
The Watchers of Eden - T.C. Edge 5/20
25. Brachiabindo
read a book with 'opponent' in the text
Red Hot Fury - Kasey MacKenzie 5/28
26. Expecto Patronum
2. read a book where the MC needs protection
Rook - Sharon Cameron 5/29
27. Geminio
2. read a book from a duology
The Clockwork Dagger - Beth Kato 6/12
28. Flagrante
1. read a book where the MC gets burned
Beneath the Thirteen Moons - Kathryne Kennedy 6/26
29. Peskipiksi Pesternomi
3. read a book where the MC attends school
In an Absent Dream - Seanan McGuire 7/11
30. Sectumsempra
1. read a book that might deeply move you
The Upstairs House - Julia Fine 7/13
31. Finite Incantatem
5. read a book with Fantasy, Paranormal or Supernatural on the book's main page
Across the Green Grass Fields - Seanan McGuire 7/24
32. Specialis Revelio
2. read a book without reading any reviews first
The Unkindness of Ravens - M.E. Hilliard 8/6
33. Incarcerous
1. read a book where the MC uses a rope
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea - Gary Kinder 8/10
34. Lumos Solem
1. read a book with 'narrow' in the text of the book
The Last Namsara - Kristen Ciccarelli 8/14
35. Wingardium Leviosa
3. read a book with a weapon on the cover
The Warlord - Gena Showalter 8/21
36. Relashio
2. read a book about a topic that you object to
The Girl in the Tower - Katherine Arden 8/27
37. Episkey
2. read a book with 'repair' in the text of the story
Pocket Apocalypse - Seanan McGuire 9/5
38. Impedimenta
1. read a book where the cover suggests movement
One of Those Malibu Nights - Elizabeth Adler 9/15
39. Reparifarge
3. read a book where the MC is in bad shape
Savage: The Awakening of Lizzie Danton - L.A. Fiore 9/17
40. Locomotor Mortis
1. read a book where legs are prominent on the cover
Getting It! - Rhonda Nelson 10/1
41. Defodio
3. read a book with 'escape' in the text of the story
Security - Gina Wohlsdorf 10/3
(she'll merely use a hidden talent for contortion and escape), p61
42. Scourgify
4. read a book that you have to hold with your fingers
Every Dead Thing - John Connolly 10/8
43. Crucio
4. read a book with a title that has all the letters of TAUNT in it
Fortune and Fate - Sharon Shinn 10/15
44. Obscuro
2. read a book where someone important is hidden
Snow Like Ashes - Sara Raasch 10/21
45. Confringo
1. read a book with 'explosion' in the text of the story
Pulse - Jeremy Robinson 10/23
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
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