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January Scavenger Hunt
READ: 15/15
The Baby-Snatcher - Ann Cleeves 1/7
New - she hasn't come up with anything new, p30
First - he always puts his mother first, p159
Young - they were very young, p29
Himself - Jess Kidd 1/9
Start - when to stop and start, p17
Broken Ascension - Dave Walsh 1/9
Unique - every building was beautiful and unique, p162
Cinco de Mayhem - Ann Myers 1/11
Perfect - judging the perfect glossy stiff peaks, p11
Vengeful - V.E. Schwab 1/13
Forgive - she could forgive a lot, p17
Current - when the current peaked, p26
Untouched - unscathed, untouched, p279
Reading Up a Storm - Eva Gates 1/14
Fresh - took a few moments to breathe the fresh sea air, p144
Excellent - your timing's excellent, p138
All I Want for Christmas Eve - Olivia Noble 1/15
Begin - I crouch down and begin to arrange the logs, p16
Devil Days in Deadwood - Ann Charles 1/19
Original - that's not very original, p111
Clean - freeze solid and break clean off, p1
The Langoliers - Stephen King 1/21
Renew - an excellent time to renew old acquaintances, p111
January Genre of the MonthFANTASY
~Read a book with ‘Fantasy’ in the first 3 MPGs.
Vengeful - V.E. Schwab (tagged 2361 times) 1/13
~Read a book with ‘Urban Fantasy’ as any of the MPGs.
Secret of the Gargoyles - Rebecca Chastain 1/15
~Read a book from a Fantasy series that you already started
Devil Days in Deadwood - Ann Charles 1/19
February Fill-in-the-blank
# 1
Every NIGHT with you gives me a thrill;
All my BLOOD you richly fulfill.
I'm a fool for your BACK;
You belong in my HOME;
CAUTION me; please say that you will.
Death on the Night of Lost Lizards - Julia Buckley 2/3
Not My Blood - Barbara Cleverly 2/12
Hold Back The Storm - Lynn Hanna 2/1
Stealing Home - Jennifer Seasons 2/3
Yews with Caution - Kate Collins 2/2
💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋
# 2
A million LIZARDS up in the sky,
one shines FAIR I can't
deny, A love so UNTOLD a love
so BEYOND a love that comes
from PACK to you...
Death on the Night of Lost Lizards - Julia Buckley 2/3
Fair Game - Annette Dashofy 2/4
The Untold Story - Genevieve Cogman 2/13
Beyond the Gate - Susan Gourley 2/9
Julie's Wolf Pack - Jean Craighead George 2/11
💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋 💋
# 3
I never knew about INK;
I didn't think MAGIC came true;
I couldn't really believe in YEWS,
Until I finally met JULIE.
Ink, Red, Dead - Joanna Campbell Slan 2/5
Oceans of Magic - Brian M. Thomsen 2/13
Yews with Caution - Kate Collins 2/2
Julie's Wolf Pack - Jean Craighead George 2/11
February Genre of the MonthROMANCE
~Read a book with ‘Romance’ as one of the first 3 MPGs
Stealing Home - Jennifer Seasons 2/3
~Read a book with the word ‘February’ in the text.
Sheer Dynamite - Jennifer Skully 2/25
(you were both born on February 25th), p64
~Read a book with a heart on the cover.
Hello, Gorgeous! - MaryJanice Davidson 2/7
March Mardi Gras Spell-Out
✔️Mask
M: Urgle - Meaghan McIsaac 3/2
A: The Shadows - Alex North 3/3
S: Last Guard - Nalini Singh 3/4
K: The Devil You Know - Kit Rocha 3/30
✔️Beads
B: Bloodstone - Nate Kenyon 3/23
E: The Edge of Normal - Carla Norton 3/20
A: The Deepest of Secrets - Kelley Armstrong 3/17
D: Dark Vow - Shona Husk 3/7
S: Shewolf - Teresa D'Amario 3/4
✔️Parade
P: Steel Crow Saga - Paul Krueger 3/7
A: Crowbones - Anne Bishop 3/14
R: Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby Dixon 3/5
A: Ascendant - Michael R. Miller 3/20
D: Dead in Dublin - Catie Murphy 3/28
E: Chilled to the Cone - Ellie Alexander 3/31
Genre of the MonthMYSTERY
Tasks: (All books must be tagged Mystery at 5 least times to count for tasks.)
~Read a book with ‘Mystery’ in the first 3 MPGs
The Farm - Tom Rob Smith 3/3
~Read a book with ‘Cozy Mystery’ as any of the MPGs
Death of an Irish Mummy - Catie Murphy 3/9
~Read a book where the title starts with a letter found in the word MARCH
Curse of Salem - Kay Hooper 3/5
~Read a book published in March
Family Practice - Charlene Weir 3/8
April Gardening Challenge
Daffodil - Dead Wrong - Mariah Stewart 4/15
Hyacinth -
Impatiens - I'm Not Lion To You - Krystal Shannan 4/22
Lilac - Lipstick & Lattes - Tracy Krimmer 4/1
Marigold - Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith 4/8
Petunia -
Rose - Reptile Memoirs - Silje Ulstein 4/7
Snapdragon - The Second Blind Son - Amy Harmon 4/6
Tulip - A Trail Through Time - Jodi Taylor 4/9
April Genre of the MonthYoung Adult
~Read a book with ‘Young Adult’ in the first 3 MPGs
Gallant - V.E. Schwab 4/10
~Read a book an MC under 18 years of age
The Second Blind Son - Amy Harmon (14-18) 4/6
~Read a book with teenage romance in the story.
The Gilded Wolves - Roshani Chokshi 4/28
~Read a book that takes place in the spring. (Any amount of time.)
Cinco de Mayo Scavenger Hunt
READ: 15/15
Obsidio - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/2
Celebration - they could manage a small celebration, p184
Sting - Sandra Brown 5/3
Tequila - I gave the shot glass of Tequila a couple turns, ch1
Ground to a Halt - Claudia Bishop 5/3
Battle - the battle hymn of the republic, p102
Beer - in the bar nursing the one beer, p85
Festive - with the inn's most festive tablecloths and flowers, p240
Money Hungry - Joseph Browning & Suzi Yee 5/5
Holiday - there was no holiday party, p37
Taco - the best taco truck in town, p23
Nursery Crimes - Ayelet Waldman 5/7
Mexico - on its way to Mexico or China, p170
California - the smartest cybergeek in all of California, p152
Victory - my victory meant that someone else lost, p171
Empire - the dissolution of the Soviet empire, p72
The Cartographers - Peng Shepherd 5/8
Chili - until the heat from the chilis finally registered, p160
Murder in Galway - Carlene O'Connor 5/9
Culture - so many cultures and colors, p44
Touch If You Dare - Stephanie Rowe 5/13
Heritage - great heritage if you want a business in the dessert industry, p129
Hunted - Rebecca Zanetti 5/27
Lime - limes to the right, p31
Carnival Food Tour
Start Date: June 1, 2022
End Date: June 30, 2022
READ: 12/12
✔️🌭🌭 Corn Dogs
** Moderator Amber *The Page Turner* is stepping up to the Corn Dog booth; Amber started the Turn of the Page challenge group and is “head honcho” —
Read a book with a dog on the cover or where the MC has a pet.
The Gates - John Connolly (dog, Boswell) 6/26
✔️🍡🍡 Cotton Candy
** Cotton Candy is where Mod Deborah’s headed first!! Deborah became a TOAP moderator in 2022 —
Read a book with something sweet on the cover.
Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic - Meghan Ciana Doidge 6/5
✔️🍿🍿 Caramel Corn
** You might find Moderator Gustaf standing in line to buy some Caramel Corn; Gustaf hails from Scotland --
Read a book with a title that begins with a letter in CARAMEL and ends with a letter in CORN.
Cursed Moon - Jaye Wells 6/10
✔️🍎🍎 Candy Apples
** Moderator Patti loves Candy Apples! Patti's GR name is Maddielucy(Patti) and many people think her name is Maddie, but Maddie & Lucy are actually the names of Patti's dogs!
Read a book with a red cover.
Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal - Forthright 6/9
✔️🍟🍟 French Fries
** French Fries are the perfect accompaniment to Amber *The Page Turner*’s Corn Dog; Amber organizes the TOAP Book of the Month and all Buddy Reads —
Read a book set in France or has “French” in the text.
The Dragon's Temptation - Lily Cahill 6/5
(and French braided her hair), loc335
✔️🍕🍕 Pizza
** Pizza was chosen by Moderator Deborah as her favorite food on the list. Deborah’s GR profile states she’s from New York — Read a book with Pizza on the cover, in the title or in the text.
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts - Kate Racculia 6/4
(and maybe a pizza), p54
✔️🍌🍌 Frozen Bananas
** Gustaf headed to the Frozen Banana booth next. He is the only male moderator of TOAP--
Read a book with a male MC.
Assassin's Quest - Robin Hobb 6/8
✔️🧇🧇 Funnel Cakes
** Patti was craving something sweet, so she headed to the Funnel Cake booth. Patti organizes the Series of the Month --
Read a book in which the author's first and last name initials are in FUNNEL CAKES.
Endless Evil - Amanda Feyerbend 6/14
✔️🍋🍋 Lemonade
** Amber *The Page Turner* needed some Lemonade before she went back on the Carnival Rides—
Read a book that earns a button for Amber’s Day at the Fair Challenge.
Wildfire - Ilona Andrews 6/19
✔️🍧🍧 Sno Cones
** Sno Cones are Moderator Deborah’s second favorite carnival food; Deborah created the TOAP Cafe challenge — read a book that earns a button in that challenge (if you are participating) or a book in which someone drinks coffee.
Sound Tracks - Marcia Simpson (heroine) 6/3
✔️🧀🧀 Nachos
** Nachos are always a crowd favorite and Gustaf decided the long line was worth it! Gustaf created TOAP's Eurovision Challenge --
read a book that earns a button in that challenge
Hide and Sneak - G.A. McKevett 6/25
✔️🥨🥨 Soft Pretzels
** Patti is ending the day with a Soft Pretzel. Patti created the TOAP Sassy 70's Challenge -Read a book that earns a button in that challenge or a book set in the 1970's.
Death of an Eye - Dana Stabenow 6/26
June Genre of the MonthJUNE - Science Fiction
~Read a book that has ‘Science Fiction’ in the first 3 MPGs
Gunpowder Alchemy - Jeannie Lin 6/6
~Read a book with ‘Dystopia or Apocalyptic’ as any of the MPGs
Crossing in Time - D.L. Orton 6/20
~Read a book with where the author’s first initial can be found in SCIENCE and their last initial is found in FICTION.
Taken by the Storm - Cyndi Friberg 6/24
~Read book that takes place in space.
Shifter Planet - D.B. Reynolds 6/6
Summer Picnic Scavenger Hunt
Start Date: July 1, 2022
End Date: August 4, 2022
READ: 15/15
✔️Basket - A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett 7/1
(what's in the basket), p221
✔️Blanket - Murder Most Frothy - Cleo Coyle 7/2
(David lying under a tangle of blankets), p104
✔️Bread - A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett 7/1
(the smell of freshly baked bread), p50
✔️Cheese - A Wrench in the Works - Kate Carlisle 7/4
(slathered in blue cheese dressing), p82
✔️Dessert - Up the Seine Without a Paddle - Eliza Watson 7/24
(she was bringing dessert), p173
✔️Glasses - A Wrench in the Works - Kate Carlisle 7/4
(the busboy brought us glasses of water), p69
✔️Grapes - A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett 7/1
(grapes aren't what the state is known for), p51
✔️Plates - Ordinary Monsters - J.M. Miro 7/4
(the scraping of plates), p334
✔️Potato Salad - The Angels' Share - J.R. Ward 7/31
(and potato salad in the summer), p211
✔️Sandwiches - A Wrench in the Works - Kate Carlisle 7/4
(she made the absolute best sandwiches), p10
✔️Silverware - Murder Most Frothy - Cleo Coyle 7/2
(to help Suzi lay out the silverware), p156
✔️Sparkling water - Kill All the Lawyers - Paul Levine 7/26
(just what were they putting in the sparkling water), loc2991
✔️Strawberries - Murder Most Frothy - Cleo Coyle 7/2
(freshly picked strawberries the size of lemons), p7
✔️Watermelon - Operation Tropical Affair - Kimberli A. Bindschatel 8/4
(and Doug carrying a watermelon), loc1783
✔️Wine - Up the Seine Without a Paddle - Eliza Watson 7/24
(including a carafe of red wine), p157
Facts of August
READ: 13/13
✔️1. ~The birthstones for the month of August are peridot and sardonyx.
Read a book with a green cover OR Read a book with a brown/tan cover.
April Fool Dead - Carolyn G. Hart 8/14
✔️2. ~Flowers that honor the month are the gladiolus and the poppy.
Read a book with flowers on the cover OR Read a book with 5 or more colors on the cover.
A Curse of Blood & Stone - K.A. Tucker 8/16
✔️3. ~If you follow the signs of the Zodiac, August 1 to 22 is associated with Leo and August 23 to 31 with Virgo.
Read a book with lion in the story OR Read a book with a V in the title.
The Ice Lion - Kathleen O'Neal Gear 8/6
✔️4. ~Thomas Edison invented the phonograph on 12th August in 1877
Read a book with an MPG of Historical Fiction OR Read a book with a character in the story named Tom or Ed.
Operation Tropical Affair - Kimberli A. Bindschatel (Tom Garcia) 8/4
✔️5.~On August 1, 1944, Anne Frank wrote her last entry in her famous diary. .
Read a book by a deceased author OR Read a book where the MC writes in a diary.
Riveted - Meljean Brook (hero) 8/7
✔️6.~In Philadelphia, on August 1, 1776, most of the 55 members of the Continental Congress signed a parchment copy of the Declaration of Independence.
Read a book that is set in Pennsylvania OR Read a book with a page count that ends with a 5.
Stroke of Midnight - Olivia Drake (345 pages) 8/24
✔️7.~Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos, Spain, with three ships – the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria.
Read a book with a boat or ship on the cover OR Read a book where a major character speaks Spanish.
Mind over Magic - Lindsay Buroker (hero speaks Spanish) 8/9
✔️8.~Louis Armstrong was born on August 4, 1901, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Read a book with a musician MC OR Read a book that takes place in New Orleans.
Wicked - Jana Deleon 8/13
✔️9.~Barack Obama, 44th President of the U.S. was born on August 4, 1961.
Read a book tagged Political or Politics OR Read a book written by an author of color.
Murder in G Major - Alexia Gordon 8/21
✔️10.~Mata Hari – famous international spy, was born in the Netherlands on August 7, 1876.
Read a book with a spy of some sort in the story OR Read a book with a European author.
Trial by Sorcery - Richard Fierce 8/26
(Josephine is spying for the false king)
✔️11.~The Klondike Gold Rush started after gold was discovered on August 16, 1896 in Rabbit Creek, a tributary of the Klondike River in Alaska.
Read a book with water on the cover OR Read a book set in a cold climate.
After She Left - Claire Amarti 8/5
✔️12.~On August 17, 1786 Davy Crockett was born in Hawkins County, Tennessee.
Read a book with a character named Dave (or any variation) OR Read a book with a hat on the cover.
Who's Dead, Doc? - J.M. Griffin (David Murphy) 8/25
✔️13.~Bonus Task - August was named after Augustus Caesar in 8 B. C.
Read a book published in August of any year. (Edition you read)
Devil's Cut - J.R. Ward (pub August 1, 2017) 8/12
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
August Genre of the MonthThriller
~Read a book with ‘Thriller’ as one of the first 3 MPGs
After She Left - Claire Amarti 8/5
~Read a book with ‘Psychological Thriller’ as any of the MPGs
~Read a book that is tagged ‘Suspense’ AND ‘Thriller’.
Stiff Arm Steal - A.J. Stewart 8/4
~Read a book with a serial killer in the story
Wicked - Jana Deleon 8/13
September Genre of the MonthPARANORMAL
~Read a book with ‘Paranormal’ as one of the first 5 MPGs
Long Live the Queen - Kate Locke 9/10
~Read a book with ‘Vampire’ or ‘Shapeshifter’ as any of the MPGs
Storm Echo - Nalini Singh 9/4
~Read a book with a ghost in the story.
A Stitch in Time - Kelley Armstrong 9/29
~Read a book published in September of any year
Dark Legacy - Christine Feehan (pub September 5, 2017) 9/24
October Read-A-Thon
✔️October 1:
The Midnight Library - Matt Haig (288 pages) 10/1
Leech - Hiron Ennes (336 pages) 10/1
✔️October 2:
Dangerous Stakes - G.K. Parks (251 pages) 10/2
The Three Witches of Burberry - K.M. Waller (220 pages) 10/2
✔️October 3:
Leave No Trace - Mindy Mejia (322 pages) 10/3
October 4: nothing finished
✔️October 5:
Forgotten in Death - J.D. Robb (384 pages) 10/5
✔️October 6:
The Man Burned by Winter - Pete Zacharias (336 pages) 10/6
✔️October 7:
Unforeseen Danger - G.K. Parks (256 pages) 10/7
Sweet Spot - Susan Mallery (370 pages) 10/7
Digging Up the Remains - Julia Henry (280 pages)10/7
✔️October 8:
Victim 2117 - Jussi Adler-Olsen (468 pages) 10/8
The Black Phone - Joe Hill (316 pages) 10/8
✔️October 9:
A Haunting Dream - Jim & Joyce Lavene (304 pages) 10/9
✔️October 10:
A Nurse for the Wolfman - Eve Langlais (256 pages) 10/10
Thistlefoot - GennaRose Nethercott (448 pages) 10/10
✔️October 11:
A Rumor Of Bones - Beverly Connor (320 pages) 10/11
October 12: nothing finished
✔️October 13:
Ravenfall - Kalyn Josephson (256 pages) 10/13
✔️October 14:
Relentless in a Kilt - Anna Durand (239 pages)10/14
The Starless Crown - James Rollins (560 pages) 10/14
✔️October 15:
Guarding the Mermaid - Eve Langlais (250 pages) 10/15
Cursed - Lynn C. Ricci (252 pages) 10/15
A Night's Tail - Sofie Kelly (288 pages) 10/15
✔️October 16:
Wired In - Toby Neal (270 pages) 10/16
✔️October 17:
Green Eyed Envy - Kasey MacKenzie (295 pages) 10/17
Murder Walks the Plank - Carolyn G. Hart (304 pages) 10/17
✔️October 18:
Consumed - Rebecca Zanetti (317 pages) 10/18
✔️October 19:
The Guilty Couple - C.L. Taylor (352 pages) 10/19
✔️October 20:
Save Me - Molly Black (163 pages)10/20
Generation 18 - Keri Arthur (232 pages) 10/20
✔️October 21:
Geared for the Grave - Duffy Brown (288 pages) 10/21
✔️October 22:
The Lionman Kidnapping - Eve Langlais (250 pages) 10/22
When Demons Walk - Patricia Briggs (272 pages) 10/22
✔️October 23:
Blood Born - Kathryn Fox (352 pages) 10/23
Cutthroat Cupcakes - Cate Lawley (270 pages) 10/23
✔️October 24:
Annabel Lee - Mike Nappa (363 pages) 10/24
✔️October 25:
Highlander's Desire - Joanne Wadsworth (156 pages) 10/25
From the Shadows - McKenzie Burns (312 pages) 10/25
The Sweet Smell of Murder - Cindy Bell (254 pages) 10/25
✔️October 26:
Owls Well That Ends Well - Donna Andrews (326 pages) 10/26
✔️October 27:
Wolf Dreams - Aimee Easterling (224 pages) 10/27
The Body in the Bonfire - Katherine Hall Page (256 pages) 10/27
✔️October 28:
Bad Boys Do - Victoria Dahl (384 pages) 10/28
A Gift of Ghosts - Sarah Wynde (212 pages) 10/28
✔️October 29:
Ice Blue - Anne Stuart (378 pages) 10/29
The Shadow in the North - Philip Pullman (361 pages) 10/29
✔️October 30:
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover - Sarah MacLean (376 pages) 10/30
Deep Sea Dead - Lori Avocato (320 pages) 10/30
✔️October 31:
Murder Most Grave - G.A. McKevett (304 pages) 10/31
Total Pages Read: 14,591
Total Books: 48
October Genre of the MonthHorror
~Read a book with ‘Horror’ as one of the first 3 MPGs
Leech - Hiron Ennes 10/1
~Read a book with tagged ‘Ghost(s)’ at least 5 times.
The Black Phone - Joe Hill 10/8
~Read a book with a night scene on the cover
Guarding the Mermaid - Eve Langlais 10/15
~Read a book where Halloween is mentioned in the story
Ravenfall - Kalyn Josephson 10/13
November Days
Start Date: November 1, 2022
End Date: December 20, 2022
READ: 12/12
✔️Nov. 1st - Author's Day
~Read a book written by your favorite author
Archangel's Resurrection - Nalini Singh 11/3
✔️Nov. 4th - Candy Day
~Read a book where the MC's name starts with a C.
The Sculptor - Gregory Funaro (Cathy Hildebrant) 11/5
✔️Nov. 6th - Saxophone Day
~Read a book tagged Music at least 3 times.
City of Dark Magic - Magnus Flyte 11/7
✔️Nov. 9th - Art Museum Day
~Read a book with an artist as a major character in the story.
Wild Irish Soul - Tricia O'Malley (Aislinn, painter) 11/23
✔️Nov. 11th - Veterans Day
~Read a book with a war that takes place during the story.
Heart of the Sun Warrior - Sue Lynn Tan 12/18
✔️Nov. 13th - Kindness Day
~Read a book where someone in the story is described as 'kind'.
Archangel's Light - Nalini Singh 11/1
(but she was innately good and kind), loc4457
✔️Nov. 16th - Button Day
~Read a book with a title that starts with a 'B'
Blood of an Exile - Brian Naslund 11/20
✔️Nov. 19th - Adoption Day
~Read a book where the MC is adopted or the MC has adopted a child.
Where Darkness Lies - Bella Jewel (Jess) 11/7
✔️Nov. 24th - Thanksgiving Day
~Read a book with any bird on the cover.
Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 12/20
✔️Nov. 25th - Parfait Day
~Read a book where both author's initials can be found in PARFAIT DAY.
The Undead Mr. Tenpenny - Tammie Painter 11/19
✔️Nov. 26th - Cake Day
~Read a book with Cozy Mystery as an MPG.
Gone with the Twins - Kylie Logan 11/5
✔️Nov. 30th - Mason Jar Day
~Read a book with something made of glass on the cover.
A Curse of Queens - Amanda Bouchet 11/9
November Genre of the MonthHistorical Fiction
~Read a book with ‘Historical’ or ‘Historical Fiction’ in the first 3 MPGs
Hit Me with Your Best Scot - Suzanne Enoch 11/10
~Read a book with both author’s initials found in HISTORICAL
~Read a book that takes place during WWII.
~Read a book that is set in a time or world without any kind of electricity.
December Genre of the MonthContemporary
~Read a book with ‘Contemporary’ as any of the MPGs
Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O'Connor 12/8
~Read a book that is set in the last decade.
A Whisker of Trouble - Sofie Ryan 12/14
~Read a book with snow on the cover
Alaskan Holiday - Debbie Macomber 12/3
~Read a book that was first published in the last 3 years.
Buried in a Good Book - Tamara Berry (pub 2022) 12/6
February Cover HuntREAD: 9/9
Heart on the cover-Hello, Gorgeous! - MaryJanice Davidson 2/7
Flowers on the cover-Yews with Caution - Kate Collins 2/2
Drink on the cover- Death on the Night of Lost Lizards - Julia Buckley 2/3
Candy on the cover- A Cup of Holiday Fear - Ellie Alexander 2/17
Jewelry on the cover-Sapphire Dream - Pamela Montgomerie 2/26
Couple kissing on the cover-Sheer Dynamite - Jennifer Skully 2/25
Pink Cover (50%+)- A Date with the Other Side - Erin McCarthy 2/14
Red Cover (50%+)- The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko - Scott Stambach 2/26
Envelope on the cover- A Most Dangerous Profession - Karen Hawkins 2/22
TOAP Spring CleaningStart Date: May 1, 2022
End Date: May 20, 2022
READ: 9/9
🧹Dusting 3 Books
Read a book that's been on your TBR shelf for over one year.
1. Sting - Sandra Brown (added 2020) 5/3
2. Ground to a Halt - Claudia Bishop (added 2019) 5/3
3. Crimson Lake - Candice Fox (added 2020) 5/6
🧹Vacuuming 3 Books
Read a book that's on your TBR shelf AND from a series in which you've already read at least one book.
1. Obsidio - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (added 2020, #3 in series) 5/2
2. The Silvered Serpents - Roshani Chokshi (added April 28, 2022, #2) 5/15
3. Blood Bargain - Maria Lima (added 2009, #2) 5/20
🧹Make it Sparkle!! 3 Books
Read a book that's only been on your TBR shelf for 6 months or less (must have been on your TBR shelf at the start of this challenge).
1. Money Hungry - Joseph Browning & Suzi Yee (added April 12, 2022) 5/5
2. Nursery Crimes - Ayelet Waldman (added April 29, 2022) 5/7
3. The Cartographers - Peng Shepherd (added March 20 , 2022) 5/8
Baskets and Buttons
1. #28. Read a book where the first letter in the series name starts with a letter found in SPRING.
Key to Conflict - Talia Gryphon 4/5
2. #25. Read a book with 400+ pages.
The Second Blind Son - Amy Harmon (446 pages) 4/6
3. #20. Read a book with a double letter in the author’s first OR last name.
Kindred Spirits - C.B. Scott 4/6
4. #24. Read a book with the word ‘egg(s)’ in the text.
Last Licks - Cynthia Baxter 4/7
5. #7. Read a book with a pastel cover of any color.
Reptile Memoirs - Silje Ulstein 4/7
6. #16. Read a book where the MC has underaged children.
20th Victim - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 4/8
7. #2. Read a book with a yellow cover
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith 4/8
8. #29. Read a book with over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads.
A Trail Through Time - Jodi Taylor 4/9
9. #12. Read a book with a page count that ends in ‘4’
Gallant - V.E. Schwab 4/10
10. #10. Read a book with baked goods on the cover.
Nothing Bundt Trouble - Ellie Alexander 4/10
11. #17. Read a book with the word ‘hunt’ in the text.
Magic for Nothing - Seanan McGuire 4/11
12. #18. Read a book with Contemporary as and MPG
Sinister - Jana Deleon 4/12
13. #9. Read a book where ‘Easter’ is mentioned in the text.
Elysium Dreams - Hadena James 4/13
14. #5. Read a book that is part of a trilogy.
Savage - Robyn Wideman 4/14
15. #4. Read a book with a ‘0’ in the average Goodreads rating.
Dead Wrong - Mariah Stewart 4/15
16. #27. Read a book with something pink on the cover
Southern Spirits - Angie Fox 4/16
17. #8. Read a book with BOTH author’s initials from in BASKETS
Lowcountry Boil - Susan M. Boyer 4/17
18. #15. Read a book with flowers on the cover
Under the Cover of Murder - Lauren Elliott 4/17
19. #21. Read a book with Romance as an MPG.
Dragonfire - Donna Grant 4/20
20. #3. Read a book that was published in April.
The Burning Pages - Paige Shelton 4/22
21. #11. Read a book with a word in the title that starts with the letter ‘B’.
Fresh Brewed Murder - Emmeline Duncan 4/23
22. #23. Read a book with a white cover.
The Importance of Being Alice - Katie MacAlister 4/24
23. #19. Read a book large family get-together in the story.
Die Me a River - Denise Swanson 4/24
24. #22. Read a book with a married MC.
Ground to a Halt - Claudia Bishop 5/3
25. #6. Read a book with Chick Lit as an MPG.
Nursery Crimes - Ayelet Waldman 5/7
26. #14. Read a book that takes place in spring for at least 50% of the story.
One for Sorrow - Sarah A. Denzil 5/12
27. #13. Read a book with a green cover. (At least 50%)
Touch If You Dare - Stephanie Rowe 5/13
28. #26. Read a book with something oval or egg-shaped on the cover.
When a Princess Proposes - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/29
29. #1. Read a book with a Rabbit or Chicken on the cover.
Good At Games - Jill Mansell 5/30
30. #30. Read a book with 100-199 pages in it.
The Dragon's Temptation - Lily Cahill 6/5
31. #33 Read a book where the first letter of the title starts with a letter found in APRIL.
Assassin's Quest - Robin Hobb 6/8
32. #31. Read a book where someone eats something sweet in the story
Flame - Donna Grant 6/17
33. #32. Read a book where the MC lives or stays on a farm.
A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett 7/1
34. #34. Read any book of your choice.
Murder Most Frothy - Cleo Coyle 7/2
Road to the Masters
1. The History of The Masters
Read a book with any sport mentioned in the text.
Flowers Over the Inferno - Ilaria Tuti 3/11
2. Augusta National Golf Club
Read a book with two of these numbers (any order) in the page count: 1932
The Deepest of Secrets - Kelley Armstrong (341 pages) 3/17
3. The First Masters
Read a book with 1,9,3 or 4 in the publication date.
Moonlight Masquerade - Jude Deveraux 3/18
4. The Green Jacket
Read a book with "jacket" in the text
The Edge of Normal - Carla Norton 3/20
5. The Trophy
Read a book with something made of silver on the cover
All the Murmuring Bones - Angela Slatter 3/25
6. The Champion's Dinner
Read a book with food on the cover
Chilled to the Cone - Ellie Alexander 3/31
7. The Par-3 Challenge
Read a book that is a 3rd in a series.
Last Licks - Cynthia Baxter 4/7
8. Jim Nantz
Read a book with "tradition" in the text
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith 4/8
9. The Course at Augusta National
Read a book that you consider "tough"
The Shadow People - Graham Masterton 4/8
10. Bonus - Who got a hole-in-one during the tournament?
A Trail Through Time - Jodi Taylor 4/9
11. The Beauty
Read a book with "azalea" in text
Lowcountry Boil - Susan M. Boyer 4/17
(did you girls get a look at my azaleas), p150
12. The Clubhouse
Read a book in which someone takes a picture
No Nest for the Wicket - Donna Andrews 4/19
13. Amen Corner
Read a book in which someone spies on someone else.
The Importance of Being Alice - Katie MacAlister 4/24
14. The Golden Bell
Read a book with "12" in tact in either the page count or publication date.
Tome of the Undergates - Sam Sykes 4/30
15. The Bridges
Read a book in which someone crosses something
Gemina - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/1
16. The Water
Read a book with a named body of water in the text
Ground to a Halt - Claudia Bishop 5/3
17. Butler Cabin
Read a book with "basement" in the text
Redemption Point - Candice Fox 5/7
18. The Champions
Read a book with "champion" in the text
Honey and the Hired Hand - Joan Johnston 5/20
19. Horton Smith – The 1st Champion
Read a book with all of the letters of FIRST in the title
Nefertiti's Heart - A.W. Exley 5/21
20. Jack Nicklaus
Read a book that has won an award
Resurrection Bay - Emma Viskic 5/22
21. Arnold Palmer
Read a book that has the colors red, yellow, white and green on the cover
Mystic Pieces - Ada Bell 5/23
22. Phil Mickelson
Read a book with an MPG Magic
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas 5/26
23. Freddie Couples
Read a book in your favorite genre
Hunted - Rebecca Zanetti 5/27
24. Tiger Woods
Read a book in which the MC is followed by paparazzi
The Dragon's Temptation - Lily Cahill 6/5
25. Hideki Mastsuyama – 2021 Champion
Read a book in which a character bows out of respect
Gunpowder Alchemy - Jeannie Lin 6/6
26. The 19th Hole
read a book of your choice
Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal - Forthright 6/9
Eurovision
26. Introduction
Read a book with the numbers 6 or 5 iin either the page count or the publication date
Urgle - Meaghan McIsaac 3/2
25. Occidentali’s Karma - Francesco Gabbani
Read a book where a God is mentioned
Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby Dixon 3/5
24. You Let Me Walk Alone - Michael Schulte
Read a book that somehow handles grief
Death of an Irish Mummy - Catie Murphy 3/9
23. Nobody But You - Cesar Sampson
Read a book with 300+ pages
Flowers Over the Inferno - Ilaria Tuti 3/11
22. I Can’t Go On - Robin Bengtsson
Read a book released in 2017
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith 4/8
21. City Lights - Blanche
Read a book with an electrical source of light on the cover
Southern Spirits - Angie Fox 4/16
20. Shum - Go_A
Read a book with something green on it’s cover
No Nest for the Wicket - Donna Andrews 4/19
19. She Got Me - Luca Hänni
Read a book with 200+ pages
The Importance of Being Alice - Katie MacAlister 4/24
18. Heroes - Måns Zelmerlöw
Read a book where all the letters of H E R O can be found in the title
'Twas the Knife Before Christmas - Jacqueline Frost 4/27
17. Scream - Sergey Lazarev
Read a book where the word mirror is mentioned in the text
The Gilded Wolves - Roshani Chokshi 4/28
16. Euphoria - Loreen
Read a book with a blue cover
Tome of the Undergates - Sam Sykes 4/30
15. Hey Mamma - SunStroke Project
Read a book with the MGP tag humor
Nursery Crimes - Ayelet Waldman 5/7
14. 10 Years - Dadi Freyr og Gagnamagnid
Read a book with the word ten mentioned in the text.
Hotel Silence - Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir 5/9
13. Fairytale - Alexander Rybak
Read a book with a 7 in the publication date or page count
One for Sorrow - Sarah A. Denzil 5/12
12. Tout l’Univers - Gjon’s Tears
Read a book with the word tears found in the text
Sky in the Deep - Adrienne Young 5/13
11. Fuego - Eleni Foureira
Read a book where the word fire can be found in the text.
The Book Stops Here - Ian Sansom 5/14
10. Soldi - Mahmood
Read the second book in a series
The Silvered Serpents - Roshani Chokshi 5/15
9. You Are the Only One - Sergey Lazarev
Read an MGP tagged Paranormal book
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft - Mandy M. Roth 5/16
8. Arcade - Duncan Laurence
Read a book that has or a book by an author that has won a prize
Hidden - Karen E. Olson 5/22
7. Voila - Barbara Pravi
Read a book where the MC has a pet
Bury Your Dead - Louise Penny 5/28
6. Sound of Silence - Dami Im
Read a book with a Royal MC
When a Princess Proposes - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/29
5. Zitti e Buoni - Måneskin
Read a main page Romance book
Good At Games - Jill Mansell 5/30
4. Toy - Netta
Read a book with a toy on the cover
Hide and Sneak - G.A. McKevett 6/25
3. 1944 - Jamala
Read a book which title starts with N, J or U
The Unquiet - J.D. Robb 6/30
2. Beautiful Mess - Kristian Kostov
Read a book with the word beautiful mentioned in the text.
A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett 7/1
1. Amar Pelos Dois - Salvador Sobral
Read a book with an 8 in the page count
A Wrench in the Works - Kate Carlisle 7/4
Cafe ChallengeStart Date: April 1, 2022
End Date: July 22, 2022
1. Arabica Coffee Beans
Read a book with one of these words “Chocolate”, “Nuts” or “Caramel” in the text.
A Fate of Wrath & Flame - K.A. Tucker 4/3
2. Robusta Coffee Beans
Read a book set in Europe
Key to Conflict - Talia Gryphon 4/5
3. Liberica Coffee Beans
Read a book with flowers or fruit on the cover
Under the Cover of Murder - Lauren Elliott 4/17
4. Excelsa Coffee Beans
Read a medium book 250-400 pages
No Nest for the Wicket - Donna Andrews 4/19
5. Black Coffee
Read a book that has a black cover
The Atlas Six - Olivie Blake 4/19
6. Cashier/Order Taker Promotion
Read a book where the main character works in the food service industry
Fresh Brewed Murder - Emmeline Duncan 4/23
7. Espresso
Read a book with the word “Shot” in the text
The Importance of Being Alice - Katie MacAlister 4/24
8. Americano
Read a book with a Historical Fiction MPG.
The Gilded Wolves - Roshani Chokshi 4/28
9. Cappuccino
Read a book with a Cap or Hat on the cover
Night of the Wolves - Heather Graham 4/29
10. Latte
Read a book with a White cover (at least 50%)
Sting - Sandra Brown 5/3
11. Macchiato
Read a book that has the word “STAIN” in the text.
Money Hungry - Joseph Browning & Suzi Yee 5/5
12. Coffee Server Promotion
Read a book where the MC serves a meal to someone
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas 5/26
13. Cortado
Read a book with something made of glass on the cover
Good At Games - Jill Mansell 5/30
14. Café au lait
Read a book where the title begins with a letter in the word “Beignet”
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts - Kate Racculia 6/4
15. Breve
Read a book that has the word “Short” in the text
Gunpowder Alchemy - Jeannie Lin 6/6
16. Affogato
Read a book that takes place in winter
Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal - Forthright 6/9
17. Cold Brew
Read a long book over 400 pages
These Toxic Things - Rachel Howzell Hall 6/10
18. Turkish Coffee
Read a book where the MC gets married
Romancing the Duke - Tessa Dare 7/12
19. Vienna Coffee
Read a book that the “Series Title” begins with a letter in the word “Vienna”
Apple Die - Chelsea Thomas 7/16
20. Irish Coffee
Read a book where either the first or last initial of the author is in the word “Whiskey”
The Library of the Unwritten - A.J. Hackwith 7/17
21. Vietnamese Coffee
Read a book with a strong MC
Bad Penny - Sharon Sala 7/18
22. Barista Promotion
Read a book where someone visits a coffee house or cafe Perfectly Matched - Heather Webber 7/22
Going to the ChapelStart Date: June 1, 2022
End Date: July 24, 2022
READ: 20/20
✅Ring
R: Assassin's Quest - Robin Hobb 6/8
I: Inferno - Donna Grant 6/18
N: Gilding the Lady - Nicole Byrd 6/14
G: The Gates - John Connolly 6/26
✅Toast
T: Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts - Kate Racculia 6/4
O: Crossing in Time - D.L. Orton 6/20
A: Axel of Evil - Alina Adams 6/23
S: Sound Tracks - Marcia Simpson 6/3
T: These Toxic Things - Rachel Howzell Hall 6/10
✅Bouquet
B: The Iron Duke - Meljean Brook 6/27
O: Ordinary Monsters - J.M. Miro 7/4
U: The Perfect Murder - Brenda Novak 6/30
Q: The Queen Is Dead - Kate Locke 7/21
U: Up the Seine Without a Paddle - Eliza Watson 7/24
E: Endless Evil - Amanda Feyerbend 6/14
T: Taken by the Storm - Cyndi Friberg 6/24
***Bonus Button***
✅Cake
C: The Dragon's Temptation - Lily Cahill 6/5
A: Wildfire - Ilona Andrews 6/19
K: Kimiko and the Accidental Proposal - Forthright 6/9
E: Escape Clause - James O. Born 6/12
Ocean Layers Team Challenge
Week 1
Read a book with over 4,000 reviews on Goodreads.
Obsidio - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/2
Bonus: Read a book over 500 pages long.
Gemina - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/1
Week 2
Read a book with a page count that ends in a 7 or 0.
Murder in Galway - Carlene O'Connor 5/9
Week 3
Read a book with all the letters of CLEAR in the title.
As the Crow Flies - Robin Lythgoe 5/19
Read a book with a double letter in the SERIES name.
Cloudy with a Chance of Witchcraft - Mandy M. Roth 5/16
Week 4
Read a book that has between 5000-10,000 ratings
Hunted - Rebecca Zanetti 5/27
Week 5
Read a book with an animal on the cover that lives in the ocean.
Sound Tracks - Marcia Simpson 6/3
Bonus: Read a book with water on the cover
Drift - L.T. Ryan & Brian Shea 5/30
Week 6
Read a book that takes place on a planet other than Earth.
Shifter Planet - D.B. Reynolds (on planet Harp) 6/6
Bonus Read a book with at least 65,000 ratings on Goodreads
Assassin's Quest - Robin Hobb (135,285 ratings) 6/8
Week 7
Read a book with a key or keyhole on the cover
Escape Clause - James O. Born 6/12
Week 8
Read a book that takes place near a river or lake.
Murder at Sunrise Lake - Christine Feehan 6/22
Bonus ~Read a book with an X or a Y in the title
Axel of Evil - Alina Adams 6/23
Week 9
Read a book where someone is competing with someone else.
Death of an Eye - Dana Stabenow 6/26
Week 10
Read a book with a map in it.
God Save the Queen - Kate Locke 7/6
Week 11
Read a book with all the letters of TNT in the SERIES name
Camera Obscura - Lavie Tidhar 7/11
Week 12
Read a book that is the 3rd book in any series.
Bad Penny - Sharon Sala 7/18
Bonus - Read a book with a 9 in the average star rating of the book's Goodreads page.
Second Edition Death - Elizabeth Penney 7/19
Love Potions
1. Perfect Pink Potion
Read a book with exactly 3 words in the title
Julie's Wolf Pack - Jean Craighead George 2/11
2. Sweet and Sour Tonic
Read a book under 3.70 average Goodreads rating.
A Date with the Other Side - Erin McCarthy 2/14
3. Unicorn Heart
Read a book that has Children or Middle-grade as a Main Page Genre.
Urgle - Meaghan McIsaac 3/2
4. Red Berry Brew
Read a book with any berry mentioned in the text.
Ice Planet Barbarians - Ruby Dixon 3/5
5. Red Heart Crush
Read a book without a ‘0’ in the average Goodreads rating.
Family Practice - Charlene Weir 3/8
6. Red Hot Love
Read a book with something red on the cover.
Curse of the Specter Queen - Jenny Elder Moke 3/10
7. Vial of Pink Carnation
Read a book with a pink cover.
Mayhem in High Heels - Gemma Halliday 3/26
8. Sweetheart Potion
Read a book where the MC has something sweet to eat or drink.
Chilled to the Cone - Ellie Alexander 3/31
9. Cotton Candy Cupid
Read a book with 3 or more of the same letter in the title.
Lipstick & Lattes - Tracy Krimmer 4/1
10. Curly Cupids
Read a book where someone uses a bow and arrow
The Second Blind Son - Amy Harmon 4/6
11. Cupid Floats
Read a book where someone eats ice cream
Last Licks - Cynthia Baxter 4/7
12. Valentine Vial
Read a book with the word ‘valentine’ or ‘vial’ in the text.
Magic for Nothing - Seanan McGuire 4/11
13. Sweet Cream Sip
Read a book that has the word ‘sip’ in the text.
Savage - Robyn Wideman 4/14
14. Flask of Dreams
Read a book with an author whose first or last initial is F
Southern Spirits - Angie Fox 4/16
15. Brew of Romantic Spark
Read a book with fire on the cover.
The Burning Pages - Paige Shelton 4/22
16. Hot Pink Brew
Read a book where all the letters of HOT can be found in the title.
Be My Ghost - Carol J. Perry 4/23
17. Red Obsession
Read a book with the word ‘dangerous’ in the text
The Gilded Wolves - Roshani Chokshi 4/28
18. Rose Honey Draught
Read a book with either the Author’s first or last initial found in ROSE.
Touch If You Dare - Stephanie Rowe 5/13
19. Dirty Pink Elixir
Read a book where someone ‘fights dirty’.
Resurrection Bay - Emma Viskic 5/22
20. Phial of True Beauty
Read a book with LESS than 10,000 ratings
Game. Set. Match. - Jennifer Iacopelli 5/24
21. Rose Cheek Elixir
Read a book with an Adult MPG.
Hunted - Rebecca Zanetti 5/27
22. Tropical Getaway
Read a book with the word ‘island’ in the text.
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts - Kate Racculia 6/4
23. Floating Pinks
Read a book where both the author’s First and Last initial can be found in FLOATING
Endless Evil - Amanda Feyerbend 6/14
24. Seeds of Love
Read a book with the word ‘seed’ in the text.
Inferno - Donna Grant 6/18
(It was too bad she hadn't been able to bring Con's seed to life), p141
25. Cupids Arrow
Read a book with LESS than 5,000 reviews.
Axel of Evil - Alina Adams (has 4 reviews) 6/23
26. Fairy Song
Read a book with a 2 and 7 in the publication date.
A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett (pub April 7, 2015) 7/1
27. Sparkling Smile Potion
Read a book with the word ‘sparkling’ in the text.
God Save the Queen - Kate Locke 7/6
(Penny Dreadful batted her false eyelashes, dark eyes sparkling), p127
28. Pretty Thing Potion
Read a book where someone is called pretty in the text.
Emerald Blaze - Ilona Andrews 7/9
(I'll tell him you think he's pretty), p161
29. Chocolate Crush
Read a book that is part of a series, that has more than 5 PRIMARY books.
Malice - Keigo Higashino (10 books so far) 7/13
30. Love Heart
Read a book with ‘Romance’ as one of the first 3 MPGs.
Every Whispered Word - Karyn Monk 7/16
31. Persephone’s Innocence
Read a book with a virgin MC.
It Happened One Night - Stephanie Laurens 7/23
32. Sweet Spirit
Read a book with a ghost or spirit in the story.
Munro - Kresley Cole 7/25
33. Baby Doll
Read a book where the MC has an underaged child
Kill All the Lawyers - Paul Levine 7/26
34. Be Mine Tonic
Read a book that you own.
Shadow Fallen - Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/1
35. Sweet Kisses Tonic
Read a book where someone drinks wine.
Riveted - Meljean Brook 8/7
36. Sweet Kisses Tonic
Read a book with a 4 in the page count.
Mind over Magic - Lindsay Buroker 8/9
37. Love Beam Potion
Read a book with an outdoor daytime scene on the cover.
From Garden To Grave - Rickie Blair 8/17
38. Hot Heart Healing
Read a book where a Major character needs healing for a serious injury.
Stroke of Midnight - Olivia Drake 8/24
39. Pink Fairy
Read a book that is a fairytale retelling.
Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault - Candace Robinson 9/13
40. Love Bug
Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in BUG.
Bride of Glass - Candace Robinson 9/17
TOAP Ice Cream Truck Cover HuntStart Date: August 1, 2022
End Date: September 30, 2022
READ: 16/15
✔️1. SpongeBob Bar ~ Read a book with something square on the cover.
April Fool Dead - Carolyn G. Hart (Jack-in-the-box) 8/14
✔️2. Choco Taco ~ Read a book with an item that begins with a C or T on the cover.
Blood Law - Karin Tabke (tattoo) 8/8
✔️3. Strawberry Shortcake ~ Read a book with a strawberry or some kind of fruit on the cover.
Peach Clobbered - Anna Gerard (peaches) 8/26
✔️4. Sno-Cone ~ Read a book with snow or ice on the cover.
Riveted - Meljean Brook 8/7
✔️5. Firecracker ~ Read a book with the colors red, white & blue on the cover — all 3 colors!
Uncharted - Adriana Anders 8/15
✔️6. Screw Ball ~ Read a book with any type of ball on the cover.
The Alpine Uproar - Mary Daheim 9/2
✔️7. King Cone ~ Read a book crown, throne or something made of gold (the metal) on the cover.
Who's Dead, Doc? - J.M. Griffin 8/25
✔️8. Chipwich ~ Read a book with a witch’s hat or any kind of hat on the cover.
Night Shift Witch - Cate Lawley (witch's hat) 8/27
✔️9. Ice Cream Sandwich ~ Read a book with beach or sand on the cover.
Written in Stone - Ellery Adams 9/25
✔️10. Push Up Pops ~ Read a book with a physically fit male cover model.
Blood Law - Karin Tabke 8/8
✔️11. Drum Stick ~ Read a book with a musical instrument or symbol of any kind on the cover.
Murder in G Major - Alexia Gordon 8/21
✔️12. Powerpuff Girls Bar ~ Read a book with a female cover model.
After She Left - Claire Amarti 8/5
✔️13. Creamsicle ~ Read a book with an orange cover or something orange on the cover.
Ghost Gone Wild - Carolyn G. Hart 8/20
✔️14. Chocolate Eclair ~ Read a book with any kind of cookie or cake on the cover.
Maple Mayhem - Jessie Crockett (cookies) 8/10
✔️15. Fudgesicle ~ Read a book with chocolate or something that's chocolate brown on the cover.
A Treacherous Tasty Trail - Cindy Bell 8/22
Bonus: Find any of these items on the cover and substitute them for another item (each bonus item may be used only once)
✔️1. Truck or Car
Lowcountry Bombshell - Susan M. Boyer 8/30
Top Dog Challenge
45. Rhodesian Ridgeback
Read a book where the first letter of the SERIES name is in the word RIDGE
The Baby-Snatcher - Ann Cleeves 1/7
44. Newfoundland
Read a book with the word ‘giant’ in the text
Broken Ascension - Dave Walsh 1/9
43. Miniature Pinscher
Read a book with the word ‘king’ or ‘toy’ in the text.
Cinco de Mayhem - Ann Myers 1/11
42. St. Bernard
Read a book with snow on the cover
The 19th Christmas - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 2/14
41. Bernese Mountain Dog
Read a book that takes place on a farm.
Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery - Brom 2/19
40. Samoyed
Read a book that is part of a series with at least 6 primary books in it
Never Say Sever in Deadwood - Ann Charles 2/22
39. Dalmation
Read a book with either the number ‘19’ or ‘23’ are intact in the publication date.
The Invisible Life of Ivan Isaenko - Scott Stambach 2/26
38. Alaskan Malamute
Read a book with something that is in motion on the cover.
A Notorious Love - Sabrina Jeffries 2/24
37. Australian Cattle Dog
Read a book that is 300-399 pages long.
Chill Factor - Rachel Caine 2/28
36. Cocker Spaniel
Read a book with a heart on the cover.
Curse of the Specter Queen - Jenny Elder Moke 3/10
35. Shar Pei
Read a book where wrinkles are mentioned in the text.
Flowers Over the Inferno - Ilaria Tuti 3/11
34. Bichon Frise
Read a book where a word in the title begins or ends with the letter ‘O’.
One Poison Pie - Lynn Cahoon 3/15
33. Basset Hound
Read a book with a double letter in a word in the title.
The Deepest of Secrets - Kelley Armstrong 3/17
32. Boston Terrier
Read a book with Urban Fantasy as an MPG.
Chaos Choreography - Seanan McGuire 3/19
31. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Read a book with a character or author named Charles or Charley.
Gemina - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff 5/1
30. English Mastiff
Read a very large book. 500+ pages
Obsidio - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (618 pages) 5/2
29. Australian Shepard
Read a book that takes place in Australia at any point during the story.
Crimson Lake - Candice Fox 5/6
28. Malinois
Read a book with an MC who is a police officer or in the military.
Sky in the Deep - Adrienne Young 5/13
27. Great Dane
Read a book with the word ‘cartoon(s)’ in the text.
Pleading the Fish - Bree Baker 5/14
26. Bull Terrier
Read a book with a major character that seems mean but is actually sweet and gentle.
A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas 5/26
25. Chow Chow
Read a book set in China.
Gunpowder Alchemy - Jeannie Lin 6/6
24. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Read a book with a Fantasy MPG tag.
Assassin's Quest - Robin Hobb 6/8
23. Dobermann
Read a book with a character whose physique is described in a positive way.
These Toxic Things - Rachel Howzell Hall 6/10
22. Akita
Read a book with a 2 or 3 in the page count. (NOT both)
A Court of Mist and Fury - Sarah J. Maas 6/11
21. Cane Corso
Read a book with a character who works as a bodyguard
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20. Shiba Inu
Read a book where the first letter of the title starts with a letter found in INU.
The Iron Duke - Meljean Brook 6/27
19. Shih Tzu
Read a book with an MC who has at least one child
The Perfect Murder - Brenda Novak 6/30
18. Beagle
Read a book with an MPG Mystery tag.
A Sticky Situation - Jessie Crockett 7/1
17. American Pit Bull Terrier
Read a book where someone is rescued from some sort of situation.
Ordinary Monsters - J.M. Miro 7/4
16. Dachshund
Read a book where someone eats a hotdog.
Tempting Acquisitions - Addison Fox 7/5
15. Yorkshire Terrier
Read a book with something that looks ‘silky’ on the cover.
Sapphire Flames - Ilona Andrews 7/8
14. Boxer
Read a book with an athletic MC.
Tricks for Free - Seanan McGuire 7/10
13. Golden Retriever
Read a book set in the 1800’s
Camera Obscura - Lavie Tidhar 7/11
12. Labrador Retriever
Read a book with an MC who is very sociable.
Romancing the Duke - Tessa Dare 7/12
11. Siberian Husky
Read a book between 300-400 pages.
Change of Heart - Jude Deveraux 7/14
10. Border Collie
Read a book with a major character who is a workaholic.
Home Again - Mariah Stewart 7/17
9. Poodle
Read a book with THREE of the same letters in the title.
Second Edition Death - Elizabeth Penney 7/19
8. German Shepherd
Read a book with 9 in the average Goodreads rating.
The Girl Before - Rena Olsen 7/21
7. French Bulldog
Read a book that takes place in a large city for at least half the story.
Perfectly Matched - Heather Webber 7/22
6. English Bulldog
Read a book with a major character that is ‘plus sized’
Murder al Dente - Jennifer L. Hart 7/25
5. Pomeranian
Read a book where someone plays a game.
The Ballad of Perilous Graves - Alex Jennings 7/27
4. Chihuahua
Read a book with an apple on the cover.
Cold Clay - Juneau Black 7/29
3. Pug
Read a book with all the letters of PUG in the title.
Lost Souls ParaAgency and the Three Witches of Burberry - K.M. Waller 10/2
2. Maltese
Read a book where a specific type of candy is mentioned. Sweet Spot - Susan Mallery 10/7
1. Rottweiler
Read a book where someone is described as physically strong.
The Black Phone - Joe Hill 10/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Fall ClampingStart Date: October 1, 2022
End Date: October 17, 2022
F: [Becky Fredrickson] Guarding the Mermaid - Eve Langlais 10/15
A: [Assad] Victim 2117 - Jussi Adler-Olsen 10/8
L: [Lex Dimas] The Three Witches of Burberry - K.M. Waller 10/2
L: [Rooker Lindstrom] The Man Burned by Winter - Pete Zacharias 10/6
G: [Graylin] The Starless Crown - James Rollins 10/14
L: [Liv DeMarco] Unforeseen Danger - G.K. Parks 10/7
A: [Alika Wolcott] Wired In - Toby Neal 10/16
M: [Maya Stark] Leave No Trace - Mindy Mejia 10/3
P: [Peabody] Forgotten in Death - J.D. Robb 10/5
I: [Isaac Yaga] Thistlefoot - GennaRose Nethercott 10/10
N: [Nora Seed] The Midnight Library - Matt Haig 10/1
G: Green Eyed Envy - Kasey MacKenzie 10/17
Bonus: Dangerous Stakes - G.K. Parks 10/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Back to School S&S ChallengeStart Date: September 1, 2022
End Date: October 31, 2022
READ: 14/15
✔️Notebook - The Kraken King - Meljean Brook 9/6
(she scribbled impressions in her notebook), p51
✔️Pencil - The Alpine Uproar - Mary Daheim 9/2
(knocked over a ceramic pen and pencil holder), p327
✔️Pen - The Alpine Uproar - Mary Daheim 9/2
(pick up a pen from the end table), p222
✔️Crayon - The Oceanography of the Moon - Glendy Vanderah 9/4
(had colored blue crayon all over that sea), p70
✔️Ruler - Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault - Candace Robinson 9/13
(about a ruler length apart), p193
✔️Paper - Whiteout - Adriana Anders 9/10
(swaying like a sheet of paper in the wind), p225
✔️Folder - Dance with the Devil - Kit Rocha 9/8
(he's keeping it in an unlocked file folder), p222
✔️Glue - The Kraken King - Meljean Brook 9/6
(might as well have been glue), p206
✔️Eraser - The Guilty Couple - C.L. Taylor 10/19
(an ice cream eraser I'd accidentally borrowed), p70
✔️Stapler - A Night's Tail - Sofie Kelly 10/15
(Mary walked by carrying a stapler), p236
✔️Marker - 22 Seconds - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 9/30
(were written on his forehead in marker), p108
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✔️Calculator - Storm Echo - Nalini Singh 9/4
(wouldn't be able to answer that one with a calculator), p92
✔️Backpack - Girl One: Murder - Molly Black 9/8
(Ann had a backpack to take with her), ch5
Bonus
✔️Lunch Box - Marked for Life - Emelie Schepp 9/28
(he took his lunchbox into the staff kitchen), p299
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