Musician: Carole King

[JoAnne]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

A big THANK YOU to Jessica for writing this challenge for us!!


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Choose your level:
🎧 “It’s Too Late”: 2-5 tasks
🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

🎧 Born Carole Klein in Brooklyn, New York in 1942, Carole’s parents met on an elevator at Brooklyn College in 1936. Carole showed an early aptitude for music and learned how to play the piano from her mother around the age of three. Starting kindergarten at the age of four, Carole also skipped first grade after showing exceptional skills with words and numbers. While attending James Madison High School in the 1950s, she formed her first band called the Co-Sines.

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

🎧 Eventually Carole changed her name to Carole King. While attending Queens College, she met Gerry Goffin, who became her songwriting partner and eventually husband. They married in a Jewish ceremony in 1959, having daughter Louise in 1960 (eventually having a second child together). They both quit college and got day jobs while writing songs together in the evening. King & Goffin joined Al Nevins and Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music company and composed hundreds of songs together. Their first hit was in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” performed by the Shirelles. King was not yet 20. Throughout the Sixties, King & Goffin continued to write a string a hits and now classic songs for a variety of artists, including “One Fine Day” for the Chiffons and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman for Aretha Franklin.

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).

🎧 By 1968 King & Goffin were divorced and she had moved to Los Angeles. She formed a musical trio with Charles Larkey, her future husband, and Danny Kortchmar, but she was reluctant to perform on stage and eventually the group disbanded. In the early 1970s, King meet James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Taylor collaborated with King for her first solo album, Writer. King also play keyboards for one of BB King’s albums.

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.

🎧 In 1971, King released Tapestry which featured new compositions as wells as reinterpretations of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tapestry was a success, winning four Grammy Awards including the Song of the Year with “You’ve Got a Friend.” King was the first female to win that category.

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.

🎧 King went on to release eleven albums between 1970-1979. In the 1980s, she released four different albums, and she and Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. The 80s also brought about a change with her moving from Ode Records to Atlantic. During this time, she also wrote and performed several songs for movie soundtracks, including “Now and Forever” for the movie A League of Their Own. Altogether, King has released 25 solo albums, written or co-written hundreds of songs, and received number awards and honors.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.

🎧 Over time, King has collaborated with or written songs for a wide range of musicians from Eric Clapton to Mariah Carey. She has also made appearances in several movies and TV shows, such as A League of Their Own and Gilmore Girls, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King has been married four different times and has four children. After relocating to Idaho in the late 70s, she became involved in environmental issues. Additionally, in 2013, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a musical about her life and career came out and was performed on Broadway.

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.



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[JoAnne]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks
Read: 14/11-15

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR

Read a book with a child as a character.
Again, Alabama Susan Sands 3/17/21

2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name.
The Lost Husband Katherine Center 3/29/21

OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding.
Small Town Siren Sophie Oak 3/19/21

OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s
Read a standalone.
The Lucky Ones Tiffany Reisz 3/31/21

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
ALL Written in My Own Heart's Blood Diana Gabaldon 3/30/21

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY.
Pucked Love Helena Hunting 4/5/21

OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books.
Spring Texas Bride Katie Lane 3/24/21 (Brides of Bliss Texas #1)

OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.

11. Read a book that involves baseball.
Lover's Leap Emily March 4/29/21

or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.

12. Read a book that has won an award
Daphne du Maurier Award for OVERALL WINNER and Single Title Romantic Mystery/Suspense (2015) Vanished Kendra Elliot 4/12/21

Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
2,302 ratings Nixon's Promise Riley Edwards 3/21/21

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR

Read a book written by two (or more) authors.
Good Boy Sarina Bowen Elle Kennedy 4/18/21
Stay Sarina Bowen Elle Kennedy 4/22/21

14. Read a book where a character has children.
The Little Cornish Kitchen Jane Linfoot 4/21/21

OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).

15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR
Read a book written in the 2010s.
2016 Love, Alabama Susan Sands 3/18/21

[Frankie]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

Choose your level:
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

12/12 Completed. Finish!!

🎧 Born Carole Klein in Brooklyn, New York in 1942, Carole’s parents met on an elevator at Brooklyn College in 1936. Carole showed an early aptitude for music and learned how to play the piano from her mother around the age of three. Starting kindergarten at the age of four, Carole also skipped first grade after showing exceptional skills with words and numbers. While attending James Madison High School in the 1950s, she formed her first band called the Co-Sines.

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument.
(Violin)
01.A Reckless Note-Lisa Renee Jones 3/17

2. Read a book that takes place in New York.
02.Illicit Intent-Debbie Baldwin 4/09

3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name.
03.McGarvey Black-I Never Left 5/06


🎧 Eventually Carole changed her name to Carole King. While attending Queens College, she met Gerry Goffin, who became her songwriting partner and eventually husband. They married in a Jewish ceremony in 1959, having daughter Louise in 1960 (eventually having a second child together). They both quit college and got day jobs while writing songs together in the evening. King & Goffin joined Al Nevins and Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music company and composed hundreds of songs together. Their first hit was in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” performed by the Shirelles. King was not yet 20. Throughout the Sixties, King & Goffin continued to write a string a hits and now classic songs for a variety of artists, including “One Fine Day” for the Chiffons and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman for Aretha Franklin.

4. Read a book where a character has an alias.
04.Reaper's Wrath-Jamie Begley 4/15

5. Read a book with a wedding.
05.Ready to Run-Rebecca Sharp 5/02


🎧 By 1968 King & Goffin were divorced and she had moved to Los Angeles. She formed a musical trio with Charles Larkey, her future husband, and Danny Kortchmar, but she was reluctant to perform on stage and eventually the group disbanded. In the early 1970s, King meet James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Taylor collaborated with King for her first solo album, Writer. King also play keyboards for one of BB King’s albums.

6. Read a book with a divorce.
06.All Your Perfects-Colleen Hoover 5/01

7. Read a standalone.
07.The Wreckage of Us-Brittainy C. Cherry 4/23


🎧 In 1971, King released Tapestry which featured new compositions as wells as reinterpretations of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tapestry was a success, winning four Grammy Awards including the Song of the Year with “You’ve Got a Friend.” King was the first female to win that category.

8. Read a book written by a female.
08.Lani Lynn Vale-Jailbait 4/07

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY.
09.Return to Us-Corinne Michaels 5/03


🎧 King went on to release eleven albums between 1970-1979. In the 1980s, she released four different albums, and she and Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. The 80s also brought about a change with her moving from Ode Records to Atlantic. During this time, she also wrote and performed several songs for movie soundtracks, including “Now and Forever” for the movie A League of Their Own. Altogether, King has released 25 solo albums, written or co-written hundreds of songs, and received number awards and honors.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books.
(Fatal Series) #9
10.Fatal Frenzy-Marie Force 5/12

11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
(258)
11.Swerve-Inglath Cooper 3/18


🎧 Over time, King has collaborated with or written songs for a wide range of musicians from Eric Clapton to Mariah Carey. She has also made appearances in several movies and TV shows, such as A League of Their Own and Gilmore Girls, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King has been married four different times and has four children. After relocating to Idaho in the late 70s, she became involved in environmental issues. Additionally, in 2013, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a musical about her life and career came out and was performed on Broadway.

13. Read a book that is also a movie.
12.365 Days-Blanka Lipińska 5/03

[SANDYE]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
Date Started: March 15, 2021
Date Completed: April 12, 2021

A big THANK YOU to Jessica for writing this challenge for us!!

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:
🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks ( 10 )

Tasks Completed:

3. Read a gook by author with C & K in their name
a.) Fluffy and her love for chocolate (Adventures of Fluffy (Adventures of Fluffy) by Kat Malecka - 3/28/21

4. Read a book with a character that has an alias .
a.) Game of Bones (A Witch and Her Cats 8.5) by Pearl Goodfellow - 4/11/21 - (view spoiler)[Alistair Frost's criminal pseudonym is Dwight White (hide spoiler)]

6. Read a book with a character that is shy or has stage fright
a.) Board to Death (Amanda Blakemore 2) by Amy Phipps - 3/21/21 - Jonah is shy about asking Amanda for a date

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female
a. ) Red Velvet, Dead Velvet (Sky High Pies 3) by Mary Maxwell - 3/15/21
b.) Cupcakes and Corpses (Cupcake Capers 3) by P.L. Harris - 3/27/21

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
a.) The St. Valentine's Day Cookie Massacre (Hatter's Cove Gazette 1) by Elisabeth Crabtree - 3/18/21

10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer .
a.) The Mystery of Aunt Carol's Disappearance (Dog Detective 2) by Sandra Baublitz - 4/10/21 - Clarissa Hayes is a freelance writer for a magazine


12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
a.) The Last Single Girl (Brew Ha Ha 1) by Bria Quinlan - 4/2/21 - 2685 ratings

14. Read a book where a character has children
a.) Once Upon A Rose by Lorri Moulton - 3/23/21 - The King and Queen in the story have 3 children, The Kings & Queens of the neighboring Kingdoms have children, as do quite a few of the villagers
b.) The Bodies in the Library (First Edition Library 1) by Marty Wingate - 4/12/21 - MC Hayley Burke has a daughter, Val Moffat has two twin daughters

15. Read a book written in the 2010s
a.) Only Twenty-Five (Madison Musicians 1) by Jennifer McCoy Blaske - 4/3/21 - Published in April 24, 2017
b.) The Mystery of the Blue Dolphins (Dog Detective 1) by Sandra Baublitz - 4/10/21 - Published 2014

[Emeli]

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:
🎧 “It’s Too Late”: 2-5 tasks
🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

🎧 Born Carole Klein in Brooklyn, New York in 1942, Carole’s parents met on an elevator at Brooklyn College in 1936. Carole showed an early aptitude for music and learned how to play the piano from her mother around the age of three. Starting kindergarten at the age of four, Carole also skipped first grade after showing exceptional skills with words and numbers. While attending James Madison High School in the 1950s, she formed her first band called the Co-Sines.

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

🎧 Eventually Carole changed her name to Carole King. While attending Queens College, she met Gerry Goffin, who became her songwriting partner and eventually husband. They married in a Jewish ceremony in 1959, having daughter Louise in 1960 (eventually having a second child together). They both quit college and got day jobs while writing songs together in the evening. King & Goffin joined Al Nevins and Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music company and composed hundreds of songs together. Their first hit was in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” performed by the Shirelles. King was not yet 20. Throughout the Sixties, King & Goffin continued to write a string a hits and now classic songs for a variety of artists, including “One Fine Day” for the Chiffons and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman for Aretha Franklin.

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).

🎧 By 1968 King & Goffin were divorced and she had moved to Los Angeles. She formed a musical trio with Charles Larkey, her future husband, and Danny Kortchmar, but she was reluctant to perform on stage and eventually the group disbanded. In the early 1970s, King meet James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Taylor collaborated with King for her first solo album, Writer. King also play keyboards for one of BB King’s albums.

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.

🎧 In 1971, King released Tapestry which featured new compositions as wells as reinterpretations of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tapestry was a success, winning four Grammy Awards including the Song of the Year with “You’ve Got a Friend.” King was the first female to win that category.

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.

🎧 King went on to release eleven albums between 1970-1979. In the 1980s, she released four different albums, and she and Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. The 80s also brought about a change with her moving from Ode Records to Atlantic. During this time, she also wrote and performed several songs for movie soundtracks, including “Now and Forever” for the movie A League of Their Own. Altogether, King has released 25 solo albums, written or co-written hundreds of songs, and received number awards and honors.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.

🎧 Over time, King has collaborated with or written songs for a wide range of musicians from Eric Clapton to Mariah Carey. She has also made appearances in several movies and TV shows, such as A League of Their Own and Gilmore Girls, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King has been married four different times and has four children. After relocating to Idaho in the late 70s, she became involved in environmental issues. Additionally, in 2013, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a musical about her life and career came out and was performed on Broadway.

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Frankie, SANDYE and Emeli!

[Barbara ★]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15 - May 14, 2021
Level: 🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks

READ: 14/10

✔️1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
Sticks - Joan Bauer (MC is 12) 4/4

✔️2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
The Ruby Brooch - Katherine Lowry Logan 3/27

✔️3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.
Dangerous Prey - Lindsay McKenna 5/14

✔️4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
Blameless - Gail Carriger (Alexia Maccon is going by Alexia Tarabotti) 4/26

✔️5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).
Hard Ever After - Laura Kaye 5/11

✔️6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
The Unexpected Bride - Elizabeth Rolls (heroine is blind and very shy) 4/23

✔️7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.
Dangerous Attachments - Sarah Lovett 4/16

✔️8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
The Burning Page - Genevieve Cogman 4/10

✔️9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.
Sorcery and the Single Girl - Mindy Klasky 4/15

✔️11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Bound By Sin - Jenna Maclaine (352 pages) 4/18

✔️12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings.
Gathering Darkness - Morgan Rhodes (24,488 ratings) 3/31

✔️13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
Shifters and Vampires and Demigods, OH MY!: Treasured Find / Mist Revealed / Hunter Sacrificed - Nancy Corrigan (anthology) 4/6

✔️14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
Torn - Chris Jordan 3/29

✔️15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.
To Kill a Kingdom - Alexandra Christo (pub March 2018) 3/19



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Kendra]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: Mar. 15th, 2021 - May 14th, 2021

🎧 “It’s Too Late”: 2-5 tasks
🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

27/15

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument
Wild Sign by Patricia Briggs - Mar. 17th
1. Read a book with a child as a character.
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop - Mar. 19th
2. Read a book that takes place in New York
Discount Armageddon by Seanan McGuire - May 8th
2. Read a book tagged historical fiction
To Love and to Loathe by Martha Waters - Apr. 16th
2. Read a book tagged music
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name
3. Read a book that takes place on a college campus
4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist
Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo - Apr. 11th
4. Read a book where a character has an alias
She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman by Erica Armstrong Dunbar - Apr. 28th
5. Read a book with a wedding
Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop - Mar. 26th
5. Read a book that is considered a classic or a "hit" (you decide)
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen - Apr. 26th
6. Read a book with a divorce
Princesses Behaving Badly: Real Stories from History Without the Fairy-Tale Endings by Linda Rodríguez McRobbie - Mar. 21st
6. Read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune - Apr. 20th
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s
7. Read a standalone
Death in the Baltic: The World War II Sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff by Cathryn J. Prince - Apr. 5th
8. Read a book with a female protagonist
The Shadow Queen by Anne Bishop - Mar. 29th
8. Read a book written by a female
The Queen's Weapons by Anne Bishop - Apr. 4th
8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
All Systems Red by Martha Wells - May 2nd
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
Shalador's Lady by Anne Bishop - Mar. 29th
9. Read a book tagged or considered a retelling
Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin - May 13th
10. Read a book from a series that has four books
10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer
Tangled Webs by Anne Bishop - Mar. 28th
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover
11. Read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title
Nine Nasty Words: English in the Gutter: Then, Now, and Forever by John McWhorter - May 5th
11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Blood in the Water: A True Story of Revenge in the Maritimes by Silver Donald Cameron - Mar. 15th
256 pages.
12. Read a book that has won an award
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor - Apr. 1st
12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop - Mar. 21st
24 771 ratings.
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show
Generations by Tim Lebbon - Apr. 28th
13. Read a book written by two (or more) authors
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar & Max Gladstone - Mar. 25th
14. Read a book where a character has children
The Queen's Bargain by Anne Bishop - Apr. 3rd
14. Read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide)
Isabella: The Warrior Queen by Kirstin Downey - Apr. 13th
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times
15. Read a book that is tagged memoir
A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost - Apr. 23rd
15. Read a book written in the 2010s
Twilight's Dawn by Anne Bishop - Mar. 31st

[Grace]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: Mar. 15th, 2021 - May 14th, 2021
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks
11/11-15

1. Read a book with a child as a character- The Baby Shift: Ohio-Becca Fanning 3/24
2. Read a book tagged historical fiction or music- Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 2-Makoto Yukimura 3/15
4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist- L-DK 22-Ayu Watanabe 3/19
7. Read a standalone- Bright Minds Empty Souls-Jennae Cecelia 3/30
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female- L-DK 23-Ayu Watanabe 3/19
8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio)- Tomie-Junji Ito 3/26 (Released in Japanese and re-released in English)
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY- Spell on Wheels, Vol. 2: Just to Get to You-Kate Leth 4/2
10. Read a book from a series that has four books- L-DK, Vol 24-Ayu Watanabe 3/19
11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count- Vinland Saga, Volume 3: A Bloody Coming of Age-Makoto Yukimura 3/25 (pg. 452)
12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number- One Piece, Volume 29: Oratorio-Eiichiro Oda 3/28 (2,991)
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show- One Piece, Volume 28: Wyper the Berserker-Eiichiro Oda 3/27

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Musician: Carole King COMPLETED
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

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

Choose your level: 🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks - trying for this one
Got 12 books

1. Read a book with a child as a character.
Th curious incident of the dog in the night Mark haddon 17.03.21
4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist
Running on the cracks Julia Donaldson 17.03.21
4. Read a book where a character has an alias
The apprentice - Tess gerristen 25.03.21
5. Read a book with a wedding
Light a penny candle Maeve binchy 18.03.21
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeRunning on the CracksThe ApprenticeLight a Penny Candle

6. Read a book with a divorce
Best day ever Kaira rouda 23.03.21
6. Read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright
Don’t stop believin’ Olivia newton-john 20.03.21
Best Day EverBest Day EverDon't Stop Believin'

7. Read a standalone
Mudlark: in search of london’s past along the river thames Lara maiklem 19.03.21
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female
Elizabeth is missing Emma Healey 25.03.21
8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
17 church row James carol 21.03.21
Mudlark: In Search of London's Past Along the River ThamesElizabeth Is Missing17 Church Row

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
The shape of water Andrea camilleri 25.03.21
The Shape of Water
14. Read a book where a character has children
The babysitter Phoebe morgan 20.03.21
15. Read a book written in the 2010s
Poison pen Tanya landman 16.03.21 pub: 01.11.10
The BabysitterPoison Pen

[JoAnne]

Welcome Barbara, Kendra, Grace and Den!

[Genevieve]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

A big THANK YOU to Jessica for writing this challenge for us!!


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🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks
Read 12

🎧 1. Read a book with a child as a character.
The Wishing-Chair Again By Enid Blyton 4/25/2021
🎧 2. Read a book that takes place in New York
Stranger on the Shore by Josh Lanyon 4/18/2021
🎧 3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name.
Moon Signs by Helen Haught Fanick 4/13/2021
🎧 4. Read a book a teenage protagonist.
Five on a Treasure Island by Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton 4/27/2021
🎧 7. Read a book that is a standalone.
Stranger in the House by Josh Lanyon 3/16/2021
Raymond's Uncut Diamond by A.M. Marcus 3/30/2021
🎧 8. Read a book with a female protagonist
I Scream, You Scream by Wendy Lyn Watson 3/18/2021
Read a book written by a female.
Lights. Camera. Murder. by C.S. Poe 3/16/2021
🎧 9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY.
Southern Magic Thanksgiving by Amy Boyles 3/30/2021
🎧 10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer.
Fearless by Brynley Bush 4/25/2021

🎧 14. Read a book where a character has children.
How I Met Your Father by L.B. Gregg 4/20/2021
🎧 15. Read a book hat is tagged memoir.
The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life by Alex Trebek 3/30/2021

[Beth]

Musician: Carole King
March 15 – May 14, 2021

🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

14 completed

1. Read a book with a child as a character.
Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor - 4/1 ★★★

2. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
The Fallen Architect by Charles Belfoure - 3/15 ★★★★

3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name.

4. Read a book where a character has an alias.
Black Wings Has My Angel by Elliott Chaze - 3/20 ★★★★

5. Read a book that is considered a classic.
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - 4/12 ★★★★

6. Read a book with a divorce.
Nocturnes by Kazuo Ishiguro - 5/12 ★★★★

7. Read a standalone.
The City & the City by China Miéville - 3/27 ★★★★

8. Read a book written by a female.
Postern of Fate by Agatha Christie - 4/27 ★★★

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY.
Thinking in Numbers by Daniel Tammet - 3/25 ★★★

10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer.
Wonder Boys by Michael Chabon - 3/23 ★★★★★

11. Read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title.
The Forever War by Joe Haldeman - 5/5 ★★★★

12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings.
The Doors of His Face, the Lamps of His Mouth by Roger Zelazny (3,708 ratings) - 3/27 ★★★★

13. Read a book written by two (or more) authors.
The Mote in God's Eye by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle - 3/31 ★★★★

14. Read a book where a character has children.
Teranesia by Greg Egan - 3/23 ★★★

15. Read a book written in the 2010s.
Dollars and Sense by Dan Ariely and Jeff Kreisler (2017) - 4/2 ★★★

[Helen]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
Date Started: March 15, 2021
Date Completed:



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15 out of 11-15

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument
++1. Read a book with a child as a character.
Friends: Stories About New Friends, Old Friends, And Unexpectedly True Friends Ann M. Martin 3-13-21
2. Read a book that takes place in New York
++2. Read a book tagged historical fiction or music
Park's Quest Katherine Paterson 3-14-21 (historical fiction)
++3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name
Guinea Pigs Katie Marsico 3-13-21 (Katie marsiCo)
3. Read a book that takes place on a college campus
++4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist
Project Princess Meg Cabot 3-13-21
4. Read a book where a character has an alias
5. Read a book with a wedding
++5. Read a book that is considered a classic or a "hit" (you decide)
Best-Loved Short Stories: Flaubert, Chekhov, Kipling, Joyce, Fitzgerald, Poe and Others Evan Bates 3-22-21
6. Read a book with a divorce
6. Read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s
++7. Read a standalone
Those Terrible Toy-Breakers David McPhail 3-14-21
++8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female
The Princess Present Meg Cabot 3-14-21 (both)
++8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
Elevation Stephen King 3-25-21
++9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
The Prisons Le Carceri : The Complete First and Second States) Giovanni Battista Piranesi 3-22-21 (P in taPestry)
9. Read a book tagged or considered a retelling
++10. Read a book from a series that has four books
Hamstersaurus Rex Tom O'Donnell 3-25-21 (Hamstersaurus Rex series)
++10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer
Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig Deborah Hopkinson 3-13-21 (Beatrix Potter)
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover
11. Read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title
++11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Princess in Pink Meg Cabot 3-22-21
12. Read a book that has won an award
12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show
13. Read a book written by two (or more) authors
++14. Read a book where a character has children
The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand Matt Gutman 3-20-21
++14. Read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide)
Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog Lisa Papp 3-25-21 (animal care)
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times
15. Read a book that is tagged memoir
++15. Read a book written in the 2010s
Thea Stilton and the Journey to the Lion's Den Thea Stilton 3-2-21 (2012)

[JoAnne]

Welcome Genevieve, Beth and Helen!

[Melissa A]

I’m FINISHED!
Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

A big THANK YOU to Jessica for writing this challenge for us!!

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15/15

🎧 Born Carole Klein in Brooklyn, New York in 1942, Carole’s parents met on an elevator at Brooklyn College in 1936. Carole showed an early aptitude for music and learned how to play the piano from her mother around the age of three. Starting kindergarten at the age of four, Carole also skipped first grade after showing exceptional skills with words and numbers. While attending James Madison High School in the 1950s, she formed her first band called the Co-Sines.

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.

No One Is Talking About This Patricia Lockwood (The second half of the book focuses on the narrator’s sister’s child.) 03/23/21

2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.

A Woman Is No Man Etaf Rum (The book takes place primarily in Brooklyn and Manhattan.) 03/20/21

3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

Fit to Be French Fried Celia Kinsey (Author’s initials) 03/15/21

🎧 Eventually Carole changed her name to Carole King. While attending Queens College, she met Gerry Goffin, who became her songwriting partner and eventually husband. They married in a Jewish ceremony in 1959, having daughter Louise in 1960 (eventually having a second child together). They both quit college and got day jobs while writing songs together in the evening. King & Goffin joined Al Nevins and Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music company and composed hundreds of songs together. Their first hit was in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” performed by the Shirelles. King was not yet 20. Throughout the Sixties, King & Goffin continued to write a string a hits and now classic songs for a variety of artists, including “One Fine Day” for the Chiffons and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman for Aretha Franklin.

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.

Dear Martin Nic Stone (teenage protagonist) 03/20/21

5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).

The Bride Test Helen Hoang (Khai and Esme attend Sars’s - and other - weddings.) 03/21/21

🎧 By 1968 King & Goffin were divorced and she had moved to Los Angeles. She formed a musical trio with Charles Larkey, her future husband, and Danny Kortchmar, but she was reluctant to perform on stage and eventually the group disbanded. In the early 1970s, King meet James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Taylor collaborated with King for her first solo album, Writer. King also play keyboards for one of BB King’s albums.

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.

Sweets and a Stabbing Harper Lin (Divorced Amelia’s daughter is very shy.) 03/16/21

7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.

The Lost Apothecary Sarah Penner (Standalone) 04/25/21

🎧 In 1971, King released Tapestry which featured new compositions as wells as reinterpretations of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tapestry was a success, winning four Grammy Awards including the Song of the Year with “You’ve Got a Friend.” King was the first female to win that category.

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).

The Four Winds Kristin Hannah (Female Protagonist/Author & multiple editions) 03/16/21

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.

Pachinko Min Jin Lee (Starts with P) 03/18/21

🎧 King went on to release eleven albums between 1970-1979. In the 1980s, she released four different albums, and she and Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. The 80s also brought about a change with her moving from Ode Records to Atlantic. During this time, she also wrote and performed several songs for movie soundtracks, including “Now and Forever” for the movie A League of Their Own. Altogether, King has released 25 solo albums, written or co-written hundreds of songs, and received number awards and honors.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.

The Calligrapher's Daughter Eugenia Kim (Han is a respected scholar and calligrapher) 03/23/21

11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.

The Kiss Quotient Helen Hoang (352 pages) 03/25/21

12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.

The Song of Achilles Madeline Miller (Women’s Prize for Fiction) 05/12/21

🎧 Over time, King has collaborated with or written songs for a wide range of musicians from Eric Clapton to Mariah Carey. She has also made appearances in several movies and TV shows, such as A League of Their Own and Gilmore Girls, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King has been married four different times and has four children. After relocating to Idaho in the late 70s, she became involved in environmental issues. Additionally, in 2013, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a musical about her life and career came out and was performed on Broadway.

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.

Danny the Champion of the World Roald Dahl Roald Dahl 05/14/21

14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).

Magic Hour Kristin Hannah (Dr. Julia Cates adopts a child.) 03/17/21

15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.

Fly Away Kristin Hannah (Published in 2013) 03/24/21


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[JoAnne]

Welcome Melissa!

[Vanessa]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: Mar. 15th, 2021 - May 14th, 2021
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks
16/15

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument
Killing in C Sharp by Alexia Gordon 3/20
1. Read a book with a child as a character.
Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley 4/15
2. Read a book that takes place in New York
2. Read a book tagged historical fiction or music
Original Gangstas: The Untold Story of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, Tupac Shakur, and the Birth of West Coast Rap by Ben Westhoff 3/29
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name
A Demon-Haunted Land: Witches, Wonder Doctors, and the Ghosts of the Past in Post-WWII Germany by Monica Black 3/30
3. Read a book that takes place on a college campus
The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn 4/19
4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist
Final Exam by A. Bates 4/11
4. Read a book where a character has an alias
Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh 5/9
5. Read a book with a wedding
5. Read a book that is considered a classic or a "hit" (you decide)
6. Read a book with a divorce
6. Read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s
Death Going Down by María Angélica Bosco 3/31
7. Read a standalone
The Lost Village by Camilla Sten 5/6
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female
Dead Space 4/22
8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
Sleeping With Anemone by Kate Collins 5/10
9. Read a book tagged or considered a retelling
10. Read a book from a series that has four books
10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer
The Last Word by Ellery Adams 5/6
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover
11. Read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title
11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page coung. Tell us the page count.
A Game of Cones by Abby Collette 3/16
12. Read a book that has won an award
12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show
13. Read a book written by two (or more) authors
Stay Sexy & Don’t Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide by Karen Kilgariff Georgia Hardstark 5/13
14. Read a book where a character has children
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 4/20
14. Read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide)
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times
15. Read a book that is tagged memoir
15. Read a book written in the 2010s
Wonton Terror by Vivien Chien 4/29

[Shash]

Musician: Carole King
March 15, 2021 - May 14, 2021

You may do as many tasks as you wish.
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Choose your level:
🎧 “It’s Too Late”: 2-5 tasks
🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

13/11-15 Tasks Completed

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.
4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
Beauty and the Beast by K.M. Shea (3/19/21) - alias
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).
Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea (3/17/21) - wedding
6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
Snow White by K.M. Shea (3/26/21) - shy
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.
A Longtime -and at one point illegal- Crush by Janette Rallison (3/30/21) - standalone
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
The Frog Prince by K.M. Shea (3/20/21) - re-released/multiple editions
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.
Swan Lake by K.M. Shea (3/23/21) - tapeStry
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by K.M. Shea (3/24/21) - retelling
10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
A Messed-Up Match by Jessica R. Patch (3/27/21) - writer
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Sacrifice by K.M. Shea (3/15/21) - 254 pages
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
Cinderella and the Colonel by K.M. Shea (3/22/21) - 3926 Ratings
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
Girl in the Red Hood by Brittany Fichter (3/28/21) - children
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.
Snowflakes by K.M. Shea (3/16/21) - 2017
Son of War, Daughter of Chaos by Janette Rallison (3/30/21) - married multiple times

[JoAnne]

Welcome Vanessa and Shash!

[Lexi]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

Read: 15/15

🎧
1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/9/2021 (A child character)
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 3/23/2021 (takes place in NY)
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

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4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna - Completed: 4/7/2021 (Teenage Protagonist)
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco - Completed: 3/27/2021 (Considered a Classic)
Kalyana by Rajni Mala Khelawan - Completed: 4/7/2021 (Has a wedding)

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6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler - Completed: 3/29/2021 (Standalone)
Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho - Completed: 4/2/2021 (Standalone)

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8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
Death Overdue by Allison Brook - Completed: 3/22/2021 (Female Author)
Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 3/30/2021 (Female Protagonist)
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/2/2021 (Female Author)
Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 4/9/2021 (Female Protagonist)
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.
Too Good to Be Real by Melonie Johnson - Completed: 3/28/2021 (Title Starts with T)
Remember When by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/1/2021 (Female Author)
Visions in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/4/2021 (Female Author)

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10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer - Completed: 4/10/2021 (Involves Baseball)
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/6/2021 (27,030 ratings)

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13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Lex!

Anything read after March 15th is good for this challenge!

[Helen]

Finished!

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
Date Started: March 15, 2021
Date Completed:



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15 out of 11-15

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument
++1. Read a book with a child as a character.
Friends: Stories About New Friends, Old Friends, And Unexpectedly True Friends Ann M. Martin 3-13-21
2. Read a book that takes place in New York
++2. Read a book tagged historical fiction or music
Park's Quest Katherine Paterson 3-14-21 (historical fiction)
++3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name
Guinea Pigs Katie Marsico 3-13-21 (Katie marsiCo)
3. Read a book that takes place on a college campus
++4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist
Project Princess Meg Cabot 3-13-21
4. Read a book where a character has an alias
5. Read a book with a wedding
++5. Read a book that is considered a classic or a "hit" (you decide)
Best-Loved Short Stories: Flaubert, Chekhov, Kipling, Joyce, Fitzgerald, Poe and Others Evan Bates 3-22-21
6. Read a book with a divorce
6. Read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s
++7. Read a standalone
Those Terrible Toy-Breakers David McPhail 3-14-21
++8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female
The Princess Present Meg Cabot 3-14-21 (both)
++8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
Elevation Stephen King 3-25-21
++9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
The Prisons Le Carceri : The Complete First and Second States) Giovanni Battista Piranesi 3-22-21 (P in taPestry)
9. Read a book tagged or considered a retelling
++10. Read a book from a series that has four books
Hamstersaurus Rex Tom O'Donnell 3-25-21 (Hamstersaurus Rex series)
++10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer
Beatrix Potter and the Unfortunate Tale of a Borrowed Guinea Pig Deborah Hopkinson 3-13-21 (Beatrix Potter)
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover
11. Read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title
++11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Princess in Pink Meg Cabot 3-22-21
12. Read a book that has won an award
12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show
13. Read a book written by two (or more) authors
++14. Read a book where a character has children
The Boys in the Cave: Deep Inside the Impossible Rescue in Thailand Matt Gutman 3-20-21
++14. Read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide)
Madeline Finn and the Shelter Dog Lisa Papp 3-25-21 (animal care)
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times
15. Read a book that is tagged memoir
++15. Read a book written in the 2010s
Thea Stilton and the Journey to the Lion's Den Thea Stilton 3-2-21 (2012)

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Musician: Carole King COMPLETED
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

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

Choose your level: 🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks - trying for this one
Got 12 books

1. Read a book with a child as a character.
Th curious incident of the dog in the night Mark haddon 17.03.21
4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist
Running on the cracks Julia Donaldson 17.03.21
4. Read a book where a character has an alias
The apprentice - Tess gerristen 25.03.21
5. Read a book with a wedding
Light a penny candle Maeve binchy 18.03.21
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-TimeRunning on the CracksThe ApprenticeLight a Penny Candle

6. Read a book with a divorce
Best day ever Kaira rouda 23.03.21
6. Read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright
Don’t stop believin’ Olivia newton-john 20.03.21
Best Day EverBest Day EverDon't Stop Believin'

7. Read a standalone
Mudlark: in search of london’s past along the river thames Lara maiklem 19.03.21
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female
Elizabeth is missing Emma Healey 25.03.21
8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
17 church row James carol 21.03.21
Mudlark: In Search of London's Past Along the River ThamesElizabeth Is Missing17 Church Row

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
The shape of water Andrea camilleri 25.03.21
The Shape of Water
14. Read a book where a character has children
The babysitter Phoebe morgan 20.03.21
15. Read a book written in the 2010s
Poison pen Tanya landman 16.03.21 pub: 01.11.10
The BabysitterPoison Pen

[JoAnne]

Helen wrote: "Finished!

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
Date Started: March 15, 2021
Date Completed:..."

You have 8 books read before the challenge started.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Helen and Den!

[Kellene]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15 - May 14, 2021
Level: 🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks

READ: 12/10

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
Child character: The Velveteen Rabbit Margery Williams Bianco. 4/14/21
Child character: Live and Let Chai Bree Baker 4/25/21. Denver
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
Historical fiction: Widow's Tears Susan Wittig Albert 4/17/21
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.
4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).
6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
Female protagonist: Deep Fried Revenge. Lynn Cahoon. 4/11/21
Female protagonist: Ghost on the Case Carolyn G. Hart 3/27/21
Multiple editions: Stiffs and Swine J.B. Stanley (Ellery Adams). 4/20/21
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
State of the Onion. Julie Hyzy 4/9/21
Sweet Tea and Secrets Joy Avon 4/24/21
10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
Writer character: Murder in Season Jessica Fletcher 4/12/21
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
Over 1987 ratings: Murder in an Irish Village Carlene O'Connor (5821 ratings) 4/7/21
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.
Written in the 2010's: Jealousy Filled Donuts. Ginger Bolton (2019) 4/14/21
Written in the 2010's: Lemon Pies and Little White Lies. Ellery Adams (2015). 3/31/21

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kellene!

Books read since the 15th may be used for this challenge.

[Jessica]

✅Done!!!✅ 14/15


Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021


Choose your level:
🎧 “It’s Too Late”: 2-5 tasks
🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

1. A book with a child as a character: Free Lunch ★★★★ 8 April
2. Historical fiction: The Glorious Guinness Girls ★★ 10 April
3. Author with C & K in their name ~Jacqueline Kelly ~ The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate ★★★★ 14 April
4. A character has an alias ~Josef~ The Storyteller ★★★★ 18 March
5. Read a book with a wedding: If I Never Met You ★★★ 21 March
6. Read a book with a divorce: Never Have I Ever ★★★ 1 April
7. A standalone: The Library of Lost and Found ★★★ 25 March
8. A female protagonist AND written by a female: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle ★★★★ 23 March
9. Title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY: American Betiya ★★★ 02 April
10. A character that is a writer ~Liliana~ Don't Ask Me Where I'm From ★★★★ 7 April


11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.


12. Has over 1987 ratings: ~6606~ Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know ★★★★ 22 March
13. A movie: Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice ★★★★★ 3 April
14. A character has children: The Book of Lost Names ★★★★ 28 March
15. Tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s. Almost American Girl ★★★★ 30 March



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[JoAnne]

Welcome Jessica!

[Donna]

March 15 - May14

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
The People of Sparks 19/3/21 . Child is main character

2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
Step on a Crack 25/4/21 - New York

3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus
4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).
6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
Memory 29/3/21 - Female author

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.
The Throwaway Children 13/4/21

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.
Clover Moon 20/4/21 - 2016

[JoAnne]

Welcome Donna!

[Ferenc]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

Goal: 12/15
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

1. Read a book with a child as a character.

2. Read a book tagged historical fiction.
Nász és téboly - Gyula Böszörményi - 03/27/2

3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name.
The Other Mrs. - Mary Kubica - 04/26/21

4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist.
The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek - Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal - 03/21/21

5. Read a book that is considered a classic.
Édes Anna - Dezső Kosztolányi - 23/03/21

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.

7. Read a standalone.
Hogy volt: Emlékek, portrék, vallomások a szerző előadásában - Miklós Vámos - 03/26/21

8. Read a book that has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
The Hidden Girl and Other Stories - Ken Liu - 03/20/21

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY.
The Year of the Witching - Alexis Henderson - 04/21/21

10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer.
The Dark Design - Philip José Farmer - 04/17/21 - Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain)

11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Aged for Murder - Fiona Grace - 04/03/21 - 205 pages

12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
Csillagtalan tenger - Erin Morgenstern - 04/10/21 - 116271 ratings on 04/30/2021

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.

14. Read a book where a character has children.
The Other Mrs. - Mary Kubica - 04/26/21 - Sadie Foust

15. Read a book written in the 2010s.
Broken Stars: Contemporary Chinese Science Fiction in Translation - Ken Liu - 03/30/21

[JoAnne]

Welcome Ferenc!

[Jim]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

A big THANK YOU to Jessica for writing this challenge for us!!


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:
🎧 “It’s Too Late”: 2-5 tasks
🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

🎧 Born Carole Klein in Brooklyn, New York in 1942, Carole’s parents met on an elevator at Brooklyn College in 1936. Carole showed an early aptitude for music and learned how to play the piano from her mother around the age of three. Starting kindergarten at the age of four, Carole also skipped first grade after showing exceptional skills with words and numbers. While attending James Madison High School in the 1950s, she formed her first band called the Co-Sines.

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

🎧 Eventually Carole changed her name to Carole King. While attending Queens College, she met Gerry Goffin, who became her songwriting partner and eventually husband. They married in a Jewish ceremony in 1959, having daughter Louise in 1960 (eventually having a second child together). They both quit college and got day jobs while writing songs together in the evening. King & Goffin joined Al Nevins and Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music company and composed hundreds of songs together. Their first hit was in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” performed by the Shirelles. King was not yet 20. Throughout the Sixties, King & Goffin continued to write a string a hits and now classic songs for a variety of artists, including “One Fine Day” for the Chiffons and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman for Aretha Franklin.

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide). The Radetzky March (1932) by Joseph Roth (1894-1939). Finished March 15, 2021. If a book published prior to 1972 (i.e., 50 or more years old) qualifies as a classic, then it's a classic.

🎧 By 1968 King & Goffin were divorced and she had moved to Los Angeles. She formed a musical trio with Charles Larkey, her future husband, and Danny Kortchmar, but she was reluctant to perform on stage and eventually the group disbanded. In the early 1970s, King meet James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Taylor collaborated with King for her first solo album, Writer. King also play keyboards for one of BB King’s albums.

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.

🎧 In 1971, King released Tapestry which featured new compositions as wells as reinterpretations of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tapestry was a success, winning four Grammy Awards including the Song of the Year with “You’ve Got a Friend.” King was the first female to win that category.

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.

🎧 King went on to release eleven albums between 1970-1979. In the 1980s, she released four different albums, and she and Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. The 80s also brought about a change with her moving from Ode Records to Atlantic. During this time, she also wrote and performed several songs for movie soundtracks, including “Now and Forever” for the movie A League of Their Own. Altogether, King has released 25 solo albums, written or co-written hundreds of songs, and received number awards and honors.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count. The Name of the Rose (1980) by Umberto Eco (1932-2016), which I finished on April 5, 2021, has 512 pages.
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.

🎧 Over time, King has collaborated with or written songs for a wide range of musicians from Eric Clapton to Mariah Carey. She has also made appearances in several movies and TV shows, such as A League of Their Own and Gilmore Girls, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King has been married four different times and has four children. After relocating to Idaho in the late 70s, she became involved in environmental issues. Additionally, in 2013, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a musical about her life and career came out and was performed on Broadway.

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.



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Good evening, or probably morning when I finish this post,

I know I'm late to the challenge, and I have Carole King's album Tapestry on, of all formats, Sony MiniDisc, but may I join this challenge?

"It's Too Late" Read 2/2-5

[JoAnne]

Welcome Jim!

Any books read since March 15th will count for this challenge. :)

I love Tapestry too!

[Jim]

What about books finished ON March 15? If the classic (published 1932) The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth (1894-1939), which I finished on that date, counts; then it not only completes task #5, but at 352 pages, also completes task #11.

On March 31, 2021 I finished The Name of the Rose (1980) by Umberto Eco, which at 512 pages, also fulfills task #11.

[Shash]

Finished! :) - March

Musician: Carole King
March 15, 2021 - May 14, 2021

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

Choose your level:
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

13/11-15 Tasks Completed

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
Beauty and the Beast by K.M. Shea (3/19/21) - alias

5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).
Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea (3/17/21) - wedding

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
Snow White by K.M. Shea (3/26/21) - shy

7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.
A Longtime -and at one point illegal- Crush by Janette Rallison (3/30/21) - standalone

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
The Frog Prince by K.M. Shea (3/20/21) - re-released/multiple editions

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.
Swan Lake by K.M. Shea (3/23/21) - tapeStry
The Twelve Dancing Princesses by K.M. Shea (3/24/21) - retelling

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
A Messed-Up Match by Jessica R. Patch (3/27/21) - writer

11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Sacrifice by K.M. Shea (3/15/21) - 254 pages

12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
Cinderella and the Colonel by K.M. Shea (3/22/21) - 3926 Ratings

14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
Girl in the Red Hood by Brittany Fichter (3/28/21) - children

15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.
Snowflakes by K.M. Shea (3/16/21) - 2017
Son of War, Daughter of Chaos by Janette Rallison (3/30/21) - married multiple times

[JoAnne]

Jim wrote: "What about books finished ON March 15? If the classic (published 1932) The Radetzky March by Joseph Roth (1894-1939), which I finished on that date, counts; then it not..."

You can use both for #11. You may use the tasks as many times as you wish. :)

Also, if you would like to collect badges in this group, set up a badge thread! - Start Collecting Badges

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Shash!

[Kathy]

COMPLETED
Musician: Carole King
March 15, 2021 - May 14, 2021

🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks
11/15

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument. The Final Reconciliation by Todd Keisling. Read 4/15.

2. Read a book that takes place in New York. Followers by Megan Angelo. Read 4/5.

3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

4. Read a book about a teenage protagonist. Catfishing on CatNet by Naomi Kritzer. Read 4/21.

5. Read a book that is considered a classic. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark. Read 4/23.

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.

7. Read a standalone. The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. Read 4/25/21.

8. Read a book written by a female. The Pursuit of William Abbey by Claire North. Read 4/18/21.

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY. Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia by Christina Thompson. Read 4/24/21.

10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer. Murder in Old Bombay by Nev March. Read 4/30/21.

11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count. Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare. 352 pages. Read 5/4/21.

12. Read a book that has won an award. Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu. Read 5/9.National Book Award for Fiction (2020).

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show. Lovecraft Country by Matt Ruff. Read 5/13.

14. Read a book where a character is involved in social issues.

15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks
Read: 0/11-15

🎧 Born Carole Klein in Brooklyn, New York in 1942, Carole’s parents met on an elevator at Brooklyn College in 1936. Carole showed an early aptitude for music and learned how to play the piano from her mother around the age of three. Starting kindergarten at the age of four, Carole also skipped first grade after showing exceptional skills with words and numbers. While attending James Madison High School in the 1950s, she formed her first band called the Co-Sines.

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

🎧 Eventually Carole changed her name to Carole King. While attending Queens College, she met Gerry Goffin, who became her songwriting partner and eventually husband. They married in a Jewish ceremony in 1959, having daughter Louise in 1960 (eventually having a second child together). They both quit college and got day jobs while writing songs together in the evening. King & Goffin joined Al Nevins and Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music company and composed hundreds of songs together. Their first hit was in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” performed by the Shirelles. King was not yet 20. Throughout the Sixties, King & Goffin continued to write a string a hits and now classic songs for a variety of artists, including “One Fine Day” for the Chiffons and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman for Aretha Franklin.

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).

🎧 By 1968 King & Goffin were divorced and she had moved to Los Angeles. She formed a musical trio with Charles Larkey, her future husband, and Danny Kortchmar, but she was reluctant to perform on stage and eventually the group disbanded. In the early 1970s, King meet James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Taylor collaborated with King for her first solo album, Writer. King also play keyboards for one of BB King’s albums.

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.

🎧 In 1971, King released Tapestry which featured new compositions as wells as reinterpretations of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tapestry was a success, winning four Grammy Awards including the Song of the Year with “You’ve Got a Friend.” King was the first female to win that category.

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.

🎧 King went on to release eleven albums between 1970-1979. In the 1980s, she released four different albums, and she and Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. The 80s also brought about a change with her moving from Ode Records to Atlantic. During this time, she also wrote and performed several songs for movie soundtracks, including “Now and Forever” for the movie A League of Their Own. Altogether, King has released 25 solo albums, written or co-written hundreds of songs, and received number awards and honors.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.

🎧 Over time, King has collaborated with or written songs for a wide range of musicians from Eric Clapton to Mariah Carey. She has also made appearances in several movies and TV shows, such as A League of Their Own and Gilmore Girls, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King has been married four different times and has four children. After relocating to Idaho in the late 70s, she became involved in environmental issues. Additionally, in 2013, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a musical about her life and career came out and was performed on Broadway.

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.

[Grace]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: Mar. 15th, 2021 - May 14th, 2021
🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks
11/11-15
FINISHED

1. Read a book with a child as a character- The Baby Shift: Ohio-Becca Fanning 3/24
2. Read a book tagged historical fiction or music- Vinland Saga Omnibus, Vol. 2-Makoto Yukimura 3/15
4. Read a book with a teenage protagonist- L-DK 22-Ayu Watanabe 3/19
7. Read a standalone- Bright Minds Empty Souls-Jennae Cecelia 3/30
8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female- L-DK 23-Ayu Watanabe 3/19
8. Read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio)- Tomie-Junji Ito 3/26 (Released in Japanese and re-released in English)
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY- Spell on Wheels, Vol. 2: Just to Get to You-Kate Leth 4/2
10. Read a book from a series that has four books- L-DK, Vol 24-Ayu Watanabe 3/19
11. Read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count- Vinland Saga, Volume 3: A Bloody Coming of Age-Makoto Yukimura 3/25 (pg. 452)
12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number- One Piece, Volume 29: Oratorio-Eiichiro Oda 3/28 (2,991)
13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show- One Piece, Volume 28: Wyper the Berserker-Eiichiro Oda 3/27

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kathy and Sallie!

As usual, you may use books read since March 15th.

WOOHOO Grace!

[Jess]

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
🎧 “It’s Too Late”: 2-5 tasks
Read: 4/5

🎧 Born Carole Klein in Brooklyn, New York in 1942, Carole’s parents met on an elevator at Brooklyn College in 1936. Carole showed an early aptitude for music and learned how to play the piano from her mother around the age of three. Starting kindergarten at the age of four, Carole also skipped first grade after showing exceptional skills with words and numbers. While attending James Madison High School in the 1950s, she formed her first band called the Co-Sines.

1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell 02/03/21
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

🎧 Eventually Carole changed her name to Carole King. While attending Queens College, she met Gerry Goffin, who became her songwriting partner and eventually husband. They married in a Jewish ceremony in 1959, having daughter Louise in 1960 (eventually having a second child together). They both quit college and got day jobs while writing songs together in the evening. King & Goffin joined Al Nevins and Don Kirshner’s Aldon Music company and composed hundreds of songs together. Their first hit was in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” performed by the Shirelles. King was not yet 20. Throughout the Sixties, King & Goffin continued to write a string a hits and now classic songs for a variety of artists, including “One Fine Day” for the Chiffons and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman for Aretha Franklin.

4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).

🎧 By 1968 King & Goffin were divorced and she had moved to Los Angeles. She formed a musical trio with Charles Larkey, her future husband, and Danny Kortchmar, but she was reluctant to perform on stage and eventually the group disbanded. In the early 1970s, King meet James Taylor and Joni Mitchell. Taylor collaborated with King for her first solo album, Writer. King also play keyboards for one of BB King’s albums.

6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.

🎧 In 1971, King released Tapestry which featured new compositions as wells as reinterpretations of “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” and “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.” Tapestry was a success, winning four Grammy Awards including the Song of the Year with “You’ve Got a Friend.” King was the first female to win that category.

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
Don't Touch My Hair by Emma Dabiri 19/03/21

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.

🎧 King went on to release eleven albums between 1970-1979. In the 1980s, she released four different albums, and she and Goffin were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1987. The 80s also brought about a change with her moving from Ode Records to Atlantic. During this time, she also wrote and performed several songs for movie soundtracks, including “Now and Forever” for the movie A League of Their Own. Altogether, King has released 25 solo albums, written or co-written hundreds of songs, and received number awards and honors.

10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
12. Read a book that has won an award At Swim, Two Boys by Jamie O'Neill 21/03/21 - winner of the International Dublin Literary Award Winners

🎧 Over time, King has collaborated with or written songs for a wide range of musicians from Eric Clapton to Mariah Carey. She has also made appearances in several movies and TV shows, such as A League of Their Own and Gilmore Girls, eventually earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. King has been married four different times and has four children. After relocating to Idaho in the late 70s, she became involved in environmental issues. Additionally, in 2013, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, a musical about her life and career came out and was performed on Broadway.

13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.
Days Without End by Sebastian Barry 30/03/21 - 2016

[JoAnne]

Welcome Jess!

I think your date for #1 Hamnet isn't correct. :)

[Lexi]

Finished!

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021

🎧 Tapestry: 11-15 tasks

Read: 15/15

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1. Read a book where a character plays an instrument OR read a book with a child as a character.
Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/9/2021 (A child character)
2. Read a book that takes place in New York OR read a book tagged historical fiction or music.
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 3/23/2021 (takes place in NY)
3. Read a book by author with the letters C & K in their name OR read a book that takes place on a college campus.

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4. Read a book a teenage protagonist OR read a book where a character has an alias.
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna - Completed: 4/7/2021 (Teenage Protagonist)
5. Read a book with a wedding OR read a book that is considered a classic or a “hit” (you decide).
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco - Completed: 3/27/2021 (Considered a Classic)
Kalyana by Rajni Mala Khelawan - Completed: 4/7/2021 (Has a wedding)

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6. Read a book with a divorce OR read a book where a character is shy or has stage fright.
7. Read a book that takes place in the 1950s, 1960s, or 1970s OR read a standalone.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler - Completed: 3/29/2021 (Standalone)
Eleven Minutes by Paulo Coelho - Completed: 4/2/2021 (Standalone)

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8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female OR read a book that has been re-released or has multiple editions (hardcover, paperback, or audio).
Death Overdue by Allison Brook - Completed: 3/22/2021 (Female Author)
Imitation in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 3/30/2021 (Female Protagonist)
Divided in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/2/2021 (Female Author)
Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett - Completed: 4/9/2021 (Female Protagonist)
9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY OR read a book tagged or considered a retelling.
Too Good to Be Real by Melonie Johnson - Completed: 3/28/2021 (Title Starts with T)
Remember When by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/1/2021 (Female Author)
Visions in Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/4/2021 (Female Author)

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10. Read a book from a series that has four books OR read a book that has a character that is a writer.
11. Read a book that involves baseball or has a baseball item on the cover OR read a book that has the words NOW or FOREVER in the title OR read a book that has the numbers 2 and 5 in the page count. Tell us the page count.
Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer - Completed: 4/10/2021 (Involves Baseball)
12. Read a book that has won an award OR read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb - Completed: 4/6/2021 (27,030 ratings)

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13. Read a book that is also a movie or TV show OR read a book written by two (or more) authors.
14. Read a book where a character has children OR read a book where a character is involved in social issues (you decide).
15. Read a book where a character has been married several times OR read a book that is tagged memoir OR read a book written in the 2010s.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Lex!

[SANDYE]

Challenge Completed - April 12, 2021
Final Post! Goal Reached!
You've Got A Friend - one of my favorite songs!

Musician: Carole King
Duration: March 15, 2021- May 14, 2021
Date Started: March 15, 2021
Date Completed: April 12, 2021

A big THANK YOU to Jessica for writing this challenge for us!!

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🎧 “You’ve Got a Friend”: 6-10 tasks ( 10 )

Tasks Completed:

3. Read a gook by author with C & K in their name
a.) Fluffy and her love for chocolate (Adventures of Fluffy (Adventures of Fluffy) by Kat Malecka - 3/28/21

4. Read a book with a character that has an alias .
a.) Game of Bones (A Witch and Her Cats 8.5) by Pearl Goodfellow - 4/11/21 - (view spoiler)[Alistair Frost's criminal pseudonym is Dwight White (hide spoiler)]

6. Read a book with a character that is shy or has stage fright
a.) Board to Death (Amanda Blakemore 2) by Amy Phipps - 3/21/21 - Jonah is shy about asking Amanda for a date

8. Read a book with a female protagonist or written by a female
a. ) Red Velvet, Dead Velvet (Sky High Pies 3) by Mary Maxwell - 3/15/21
b.) Cupcakes and Corpses (Cupcake Capers 3) by P.L. Harris - 3/27/21

9. Read a book where the title begins with a letter in TAPESTRY
a.) The St. Valentine's Day Cookie Massacre (Hatter's Cove Gazette 1) by Elisabeth Crabtree - 3/18/21

10. Read a book that has a character that is a writer .
a.) The Mystery of Aunt Carol's Disappearance (Dog Detective 2) by Sandra Baublitz - 4/10/21 - Clarissa Hayes is a freelance writer for a magazine


12. Read a book that has over 1987 ratings. Tell us the number.
a.) The Last Single Girl (Brew Ha Ha 1) by Bria Quinlan - 4/2/21 - 2685 ratings

14. Read a book where a character has children
a.) Once Upon A Rose by Lorri Moulton - 3/23/21 - The King and Queen in the story have 3 children, The Kings & Queens of the neighboring Kingdoms have children, as do quite a few of the villagers
b.) The Bodies in the Library (First Edition Library 1) by Marty Wingate - 4/12/21 - MC Hayley Burke has a daughter, Val Moffat has two twin daughters

15. Read a book written in the 2010s
a.) Only Twenty-Five (Madison Musicians 1) by Jennifer McCoy Blaske - 4/3/21 - Published in April 24, 2017
b.) The Mystery of the Blue Dolphins (Dog Detective 1) by Sandra Baublitz - 4/10/21 - Published 2014