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⭐️ SEASON 1: (17/17) ⭐️Completed: 9/29/22
⭐️ 1. Pilot:
Two socially awkward physicists meet their new neighbor, Penny.
☄ Read a book where an awkward situation occurs, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins with 'P'.
Touch the Dark by Karen Chance (3/27/22) ~ cassandra Palmer
⭐️ 2. The Big Bran Hypothesis:
Penny gets mad when Leonard and Sheldon sneak into her apartment and clean it while she sleeps.
☄ Read a book where someone is sneaky or where house cleaning is mentioned, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
Ladder of Years by Anne Tyler (1/8/22)
⭐️ 3. The Fuzzy Boots Corollary:
Leonard tries to trick Penny into a date when he discovers she's seeing a new guy.
☄Read a book where two people go on a date, a book with boots on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood (6/15/22)
⭐️ 4. The Luminous Fish Effect:
Sheldon is fired for being disrespectful to his boss.
☄ Read a book where someone is fired from their job, a book with a fish on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf (8/2/22)
⭐️ 5. The Hamburger Postulate:
Leslie seduces Leonard but she only wanted a one-night stand.
☄Read a book where a one-night stand occurs, or a book with some type of food representation for beef on the cover (a hamburger would be great, but a cow will work), or a book whose title begins or ends with 'B'.
Blood Pact by Tanya Huff (5/25/22)
⭐️ 6. The Middle-Earth Paradigm:
The guys are invited to Penny's Halloween party.
☄Read a book in which a party takes place, or a book with the Earth or a map shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
Ill Wind by Nevada Barr (3/17/22) ~ title starts with T
⭐️ 7. The Dumpling Paradox:
Howard hooks up with Penny's old friend.
☄Read a book where an old friend is mentioned or where an old friend returns to town, a book with friends shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'G'.
Fragile by Lisa Unger (9/29/22)
⭐️ 8. The Grasshopper Experiment:
Raj goes on a blind date and finds the use of alcohol very helpful.
☄Read a book where a character goes on a blind date, a book with a drink shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'B'.
Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb (7/26/22)
⭐️ 9. The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization:
Leonard and Sheldon's friendship is tested when they disagree on presenting their paper at a physics convention.
☄Read a book where a disagreement takes place, a book with the letter 'Z' found on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris (6/20/22)
⭐️ 10. The Loobenfeld Decay:
Leonard and Sheldon find themselves caught up in some complex lies they've told so they wouldn't have to watch Penny perform.
☄Read a book where someone tells a lie, a book showing something related to performing on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
The Summer Children by Dot Hutchison (2/23/22) ~ title ends with N
⭐️ 11. The Pancake Batter Anomaly:
Sheldon gets sick and Penny must deal with him since everyone else has gone AWOL.
☄Read a book where someone is ill or gets sick, a book with pancakes on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'G'.
The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (1/6/22) ~ moninG
⭐️ 12. The Jerusalem Duality:
Sheldon decides to quit work to focus on other things when a 15 year-old prodigy joins the university.
☄Read a book with a teenager in the story, or a book with a building on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T'.
Faithful Place by Tana French (1/7/22) ~ Tana
⭐️ 13. The Bat Jar Conjecture:
Sheldon is kicked off the bowl team.
☄Read a book where bowling is mentioned or takes place, or a book with a bat or jar on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'H'.
Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (2/28/22) ~ Harris
⭐️ 14. The Nerdvana Annihilation:
Leonard is prompted to give up all his nerd memorabilia when a time machine causes Penny to miss work.
☄Read a book where someone misses work, a book with someone wearing glasses shown on the cover, or a book by and author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Dark Ambitions by Irene Hannon (8/13/22) ~ irenE
⭐️ 15. The Pork Chop Indeterminacy:
Sheldon's twin sister arrives in town and the guys fight over her.
☄Read a book where twins are part of the story, or a book with a pork chop shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
One Shot by Lee Child (4/13/22)
⭐️ 16. The Peanut Reaction:
A surprise party is planned for Leonard when Penny discovers he has never had a birthday party.
☄Read a book where someone's birthday is mentioned, a book with a peanut or something related to a birthday party is shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Rules of Prey by John Sandford (7/23/22)
⭐️ 17. The Tangerine Factor:
After a breakup, Penny finally decides to go out on a date with Leonard. After having doubts though, they both turn to Sheldon for advice.
☄Read a book where a breakup occurs, or a book with an orange or tangerine on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'Y'.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle (7/17/22)
⭐️ SEASON 2: (23/23) ⭐️Completed: 1/4/23
⭐️ 1. The Bad Fish Paradigm:
Leonard's date with Penny ends abruptly.
☄Read a book where something ends abruptly, or a book with a geometric shape on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (10/19/22)
⭐️ 2. The Codpiece Topology:
Sheldon is annoyed when Leonard turns to Leslie for comfort after seeing Penny with another guy.
☄ Read a book with a love triangle, or a book with more than 2 people on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
by Chris Morphew (3/30/22) ⭐️ 3. The Barbarian Sublimation:
Penny becomes addicted to online gaming.
☄Read a book where someone has an addiction, or a book with something old or antique on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
The Lemonade Crime by Jacqueline Davies (1/10/22) ~ ends in E
⭐️ 4. The Griffin Equivalency:
Raj is featured in a People magazine article.
☄ Read a book where a famous person (real or imaginative) is part of the story, or a book with a magazine or newspaper on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Lock In by John Scalzi (3/28/22) ~ Chris Shane is famous
⭐️ 5. The Euclid Alternative:
The guys try to teach Sheldon how to drive.
☄ Read a book where someone learns a lesson or learns something new, or a book with a vehicle on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'D'.
Hungry Like the Wolf by Paige Tyler (7/14/22)
⭐️ 6. The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem:
Sheldon is flattered when a graduate student takes a shine to him; however, her extreme devotion becomes too much.
☄ Read a book that mentions a graduate student, or a book with a female on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
by Kim Harrison (2/8/22) ⭐️ 7. The Panty Pinata Polarization:
Penny is out for revenge when Sheldon bans her from his and Leonard's apartment.
☄Read a book where someone is out for revenge, or a book a piece of underwear shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Eruption by Ivy Smoak (3/5/22) ~ ends in N
⭐️ 8. The Lizard-Spock Expansion:
Leonard steals a girl from Howard, jeopardizing their friendship.
☄Read a book where something is stolen, or a book with a lizard or snake on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'C'.
Flawless by Heather Graham (10/1/22) ~ diamond
⭐️ 9. The White Asparagus Triangulation:
Sheldon believes Leonard will wreck his relationship with Stephanie.
☄Read a book in which something is wrecked or ruined, or a book with asparagus shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
A Killer's Mind by Mike Omer (2/5/22) ~ Omer
⭐️ 10. The Vartabedian Conundrum:
Leonard tries to slow down his relationship with Stephanie, while Sheldon becomes convinced he has an untraceable disease.
☄Read a book where someone is convinced something is wrong or where someone has a disease, or a book with a man and a woman on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
by Elizabeth Eulberg (7/10/22)⭐️ 11. The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis:
Sheldon struggles to find the right Christmas gift for Penny.
☄Read a book where some type of struggle takes place (inner struggle, outer struggle, real or imagined), or a book with a bath item found on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'P'.
Playing with Fire by C.J. Hill (9/14/22)
⭐️ 12. The Killer Robot Instability:
Howard gets depressed when Penny makes a cruel statement about his love live.
☄Read a book where someone is depressed or a book with a killer as part of the story, or a book with a red cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Memory Man by David Baldacci (8/12/22)
⭐️ 13. The Friendship Algorithm:
Sheldon tries to make friends with Kripke hoping to gain access to a coveted computer at the university.
☄Read a book where a new friendship develops, or a book with a computer on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Find Her by Lisa Gardner (5/17/22)
⭐️ 14. The Financial Permeability:
When Penny can't pay her rent, Leonard and Sheldon try to help out.
☄Read a book where someone is in financial trouble, or a book with money shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'J'.
Jackal by Tarryn Fisher & Willow Aster (9/15/22)
⭐️ 15. The Maternal Capacitance:
Sheldon hits it off with Leonard's mother, but the mother drives Leonard and Penny to the bottle.
☄Read a book with a difficult mother as part of the story, or a book with a bottle shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner (6/21/22)
⭐️ 16. The Cushion Saturation:
Penny accidentally ruins Sheldon's spot on the couch.
☄Read a book where something is ruined, or a book with a cushion shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'M'.
A Merciful Death by Kendra Elliot (10/5/22)
⭐️ 17. The Terminator Decoupling:
Bound for San Francisco on a train, Howard, Raj and Leonard fight for the attention of a sci-fi star.
☄Read a book tagged sci-fi, or a book with a train or part of a train shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'P'.
Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff (8/23/22)
⭐️ 18. The Work Song Nanocluster:
Sheldon tries to help Penny with her home based business, but disaster ensues.
☄Read a book where someone works from home, or a book with a craft item shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
by Laura Childs (2/11/22) ⭐️ 19. The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition:
When a gorgeous new neighbor shows up, Penny gets jealous.
☄Read a book where jealousy is part of the story, or a book with two women shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
by James Patterson (2/24/22) ⭐️ 20. The Hofstadter Isotope:
Leonard becomes so upset when a friend from the comic store begins dating Penny that he convinces Howard and Raj to take him to a bar to find a woman of his own.
☄Read a book where two friends start dating, or a book where something bar related is shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'S'.
See Her Die by Melinda Leigh (9/23/22)
⭐️ 21. The Vegas Renormalization:
Howard heads to Vegas with Leonard and Raj after being dumped by Leslie.
☄Read a book where Vegas is mentioned or is part of the story, or a book with a key shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
Francis: The People's Pope: The Most Moving Images and Words Going Straight to the Heart by Vincenzo Sansonetti (12/20/22) ~ author's first name ends with O
⭐️ 22. The Classified Materials Turbulence:
Howard gets help from the guys with one of his NASA projects.
☄Read a book where someone helps another person, or a book with some type of metal or a metal device shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'N'.
Mine!: A Practical Guide to Resource Guarding in Dogs by Jean Donaldson (2/18/22) ~ both names end in N
🚀 23. The Monopolar Expedition:
Penny becomes upset when she learns the guys plan to work at the North Pole all summer.
☄Read a book where someone travels, or a book with a summer related item found on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'S'.
Lethal White by Robert Galbraith (1/4/23) ~ Cormoran Strike - last name starts with S
⭐️ SEASON 3: (24/24) ⭐️Completed: 3/18/23
⭐️ 1. The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation:
A conflict between the guys after returning from the North Pole sends Sheldon back to Texas and interferes with the reunion between Leonard and Penny.
☄Read a book set in Texas, or a book with a bearded guy shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
by Lori Sjoberg (9/20/22) ⭐️ 2. The Jiminy Conjecture:
Sheldon and Howard wager on the species of a cricket.
☄Read a book where a wager takes place, or a book with a flashlight on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
The Earl Next Door by Charis Michaels (9/1/22)
⭐️ 3. The Gothowitz Deviation:
Howard and Raj try their luck at meeting women at a Goth style club.
☄Read a book tagged goth or gothic, or a book with a fork, spoon or knife shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
The Seventh Bride by T. Kingfisher (9/9/22)
⭐️ 4. The Pirate Solution:
Raj has to find a new job or be sent back to India.
☄Read a book set in India or one where a character must find a new job, or a book with a man dressed in a suit shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill (10/27/22) ~ title ends with N
⭐️ 5. The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary:
Sheldon seeks payback against sci-fi star Wil Wheaton. Leonard has to ask Penny to set Howard up with a friend.
☄Read a book where someone is set up, or a book with playing cards shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
A Not So Meet Cute by Meghan Quinn (12/1/22)
⭐️ 6. The Cornhusker Vortex:
Leonard tries to learn about football, while the friendship between Raj and Howard is threatened.
☄Read a book where a friendship is threatened, or a book with something related to football shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (11/24/22) ~ title ends with R
⭐️ 7. The Guitarist Amplification:
Leonard and Penny argue about a friend staying at her apartment, and Sheldon is caught in the middle.
☄Read a book where an argument takes place, or a book with a guitar or a board game shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'D'.
Defy Me by Tahereh Mafi (3/3/22)
⭐️ 8. The Adhesive Duck Deficiency:
Penny has to turn to Sheldon for help after dislocating her shoulder in the bathtub.
☄Read a book where a character is injured, or a book with a bathroom item shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
Hercule Poirot's Christmas by Agatha Christie (11/29/22) ~ title starts with H
⭐️ 9. The Vengeance Formulation:
Sheldon is out for revenge after being humiliated on the radio.
☄Read a book where someone suffers humiliation, or a book with some type of plant shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
Hell Hath No Fury by Annabelle Anders (11/10/22) ~ Cecily's husband humiliates her several times
⭐️ 10. The Gorilla Experiment:
Sheldon tries to help Penny understand physics to impress Leonard.
☄Read a book where someone tries to make an impression, or a book with a black board or a piece of gum shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'F'.
Trapped with the Duke by Annabelle Anders (10/29/22) ~ Collette is trying to be good teacher, & Addison is trying to be a good duke
⭐️ 11. The Maternal Congruence:
To his dismay, Leonard's mother makes a visit.
☄Read a book where someone's mother visits, or a book with two people hugging shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
by Larissa Ione (3/2/22) ⭐️ 12. The Psychic Vortex:
Penny consults a psychic and Leonard is troubled.
☄Read a book where a psychic is mentioned, or a book with a musical instrument shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
Out of the Shadows by Kay Hooper (4/30/22)
⭐️ 13. The Bozeman Reaction:
After their apartment is robbed, Leonard and Sheldon turn to Raj and Howard to help them create a state-of-the-art security system.
☄Read a book where a robbery takes place, or a book with a net shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
The Watchmaker's Daughter by C.J. Archer (12/30/22) ~ robbed of her father's shop, author's last name starts with A
⭐️ 14. The Einstein Approximation:
When Sheldon is stumped by a difficult physics question, he starts wreaking havoc.
☄Read a book where havoc or chaos occurs, or a book with a waiter or waitress shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'D'.
The Whispering Room by Dean Koontz (12/1/22) ~ Jane creates havoc wherever she goes, author's first name begins with D
⭐️ 15. The Large Hadron Collision:
Leonard is offered a trip to Switzerland on Valentine's Day to visit the CREN Laboratory.
☄Read a book set in Switzerland, or a book with an occupied vehicle shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T'.
Imagine Me by Tahereh Mafi (12/10/22) ~ author's first name starts with T
⭐️ 16. The Excelsior Acquisition:
Sheldon has to appear in traffic court and misses an opportunity to meet Stan Lee.
☄Read a book where someone gets a ticket or is stopped by a policeman, or a book with either stripes or a comic book shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
A Dangerous Love by Bertrice Small (12/13/22) ~ author's first name ends with E
⭐️ 17. The Precious Fragmentation:
The guys find a ring from the Lord or the Rings trilogy and their friendship is threatened.
☄Read a book where something precious is found, or a book with a ring shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
by Cinda Williams Chima (11/30/22) ~ ring on the cover, Han finds the princess⭐️ 18. The Pants Alternative:
Sheldon must overcome his fear of public speaking when he receives an award.
☄Read a book where someone overcomes a fear, or a book showing someone dressed in something white on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'G'.
The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima (11/3/22) ~ title ends in G
⭐️ 19. The Wheaton Recurrence:
Sheldon and Wil Wheaton compete in a game of bowling, while Penny and Leonard find themselves at a crossroads.
☄Read a book where someone is at a crossroads, or a book with something connected to bowling shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman (10/19/22) ~ Nina is confronted with her biological father and that family and also whether she wants to get involved in a romance, and Nina ends in A
⭐️ 20. The Spaghetti Catalyst:
Following the breakup of Penny and Leonard, Sheldon has to go behind Leonard's back to spend time with Penny.
☄Read a book where a breakup occurs or is mentioned, or a book with spaghetti shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'L'.
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo (12/22/22) ~ author's first name starts with L
⭐️ 21. The Plimpton Stimulation:
When a nymphomaniac physicist visiting Sheldon hooks up with Leonard, chaos ensues.
☄Read a book where something bad happens, or a book with the colors purple and orange shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R.J. Palacio (12/14/22) ~ Auggie ends in E
🚀 22. The Staircase Implementation:
Leonard tells Penny how he and Sheldon became roommates.
☄Read a book where someone mentions a roommate or where roommates are part of the story, or a book with a television or stairs shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'C'.
Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson (3/1/23) ~ Betsy's roommates Dr. Marc, then Marc & Jessica
🚀 23. The Lunar Excitation:
Penny has a night of angry, drunken sex with Leonard. Howard and Raj search for Sheldon's perfect match online.
☄Read a book where two people meet online, or a book with a cup shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
Troubled Blood by Robert Galbraith (3/18/23) ~ Robin finds witnesses online then contacts them
🚀 24. Trivia 3.25:
The original pilot used Thomas Dolby's hit "She Blinded Me With Science" as its theme song.
☄Read a book where a song is mentioned, or a book with sunglasses shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
If I Die by Rachel Vincent (3/7/23) ~ title starts with I
🚀 SEASON 4: (25/25) 🚀Completed: 4/4/23
🚀 1. The Robotic Manipulation:
Howard finds an unusual use for a robotic arm.
☄Read a book in which the word robot or robotic appears in the text, or a book with an arm shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'P'.
by Christopher Pike (1/7/23)⭐️ 2. The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification:
Sheldon desperately tries to find a way to increase his lifespan.
☄Read a book where technology or science plays a part in the story, or a book with a vegetable on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (12/27/22) ~ inventing
⭐️ 3. The Zazzy Substitution:
After his breakup with Amy, Sheldon becomes obsessive in his search for non-human companionship.
☄Read a book where someone shows obsessive behavior, or a book with a person wearing glasses shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Beware the Past by Joy Ellis (11/9/22) ~ obsessed with case
🚀 4. The Hot Toll Deviation:
Howard asks for Penny's help to win back Bernadette, but first he must confess the embarrassing reason for the breakup.
☄Read a book where something embarrassing happens, or a book with a mask or birdcage shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'N'.
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (2/25/23) ~ people notice Mercy's hickey, author's first name starts with N
🚀 5. The Desperation Emanation:
Amy asks Sheldon to meet her mother.
☄Read a book where one character meet's another character's mother or father, or a book with a picture or photograph shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'Y'.
Promise Not to Tell by Jayne Ann Krentz (1/26/23) ~ Virginia meets Cabot's adopted father, Anson Salinas
🚀 6. The Irish Pub Formulation:
Leonard spends the night with Raj's sister, but tries to keep everyone from finding out. Sheldon creates an elaborate story to help cover it up.
☄Read a book where someone tries to keep a secret or where a cover up takes place, or a book with a dark cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
by Toni Anderson (3/5/23) ~ most of story is secrets or cover ups⭐️ 7. The Apology Insufficiency:
When Howard needs a security clearance, the FBI interviews the guys.
☄Read a book where an interview takes place or a book involving law enforcement, or a book with a well dressed woman on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
by Irene Hannon (7/6/22)⭐️ 8. The 21-Second Excitation:
The guys camp out all night waiting to see an extended cut of Indiana Jones. Penny, Amy and Bernadette have a girls' night out.
☄Read a book in which a movie is mentioned or where a girl's night out takes place, or a book with a bottle of wine on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'F'.
Blood Rites by Jim Butcher (12/23/22) ~ lots of movies referenced & on set of adult film
⭐️ 9. The Boyfriend Complexity:
When Penny's father pays a visit, she asks Leonard to pose as her boyfriend.
☄Read a book where a fake boyfriend is part of the story, or a book with some type of paper shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
One Week 'Til Christmas by Belinda Missen (12/19/22) ~ title ends in S
⭐️ 10. The Alien Parasite Hypothesis:
Howard and Raj try to prove who would be a better superhero.
☄Read a book with a heroic character or where someone takes heroic action, or a book with a stool, purse or napkin shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
Being Jamie Baker by Kelly Oram (5/23/22)
🚀 11. The Justice League Recombination:
The guys enter a costume contest as members of the Justice League.
☄Read a book where someone dresses up or wears a costume, or a book with a mask shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff (2/24/23) ~ Kal wears a costume & title begins with A
🚀 12. The Bus Pants Utilization:
Sheldon tries to take over Leonard's smartphone app project and gets fired.
☄Read a book where some sort of take over occurs, or a book with a phone shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'D'.
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard (2/11/23) ~ nomination gets hijacked & title starts with D
🚀 13. The Love Car Displacement:
The gang spends the weekend together at a science convention and chaos ensues.
☄Read a book where a convention takes place or where travel is involved, or a book with a travel bag, suitcase or bath robe is shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T.
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn (2/17/23) ~ travel by necessity on the run and author's first name begins with T
🚀 14. The Thespian Catalyst:
Sheldon needs to improve his skills as an instructor and asks Penny for acting lessons.
☄Read a book with an instructor or an actor, or a book with someone dancing shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (1/13/23) ~ financial advisers and journalist and author's first name ends in E
🚀 15. The Benefactor Factor:
Sheldon convinces Leonard to get friendly with a wealthy benefactor in order to secure funding for the university.
☄Read a book in which a benefactor is part of the story, or a book with two people shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Billionaire in Wolf's Clothing by Terry Spear (3/2/23) ~ Rafe funds his twin's research
🚀 16. The Cohabitation Formulation:
Howard is forced to choose between Bernadette and his mother.
☄Read a book where someone is forced to choose between two people, or a book with a restaurant or store scene shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
The Murder House by James Patterson & David Ellis (2/22/23) ~ love triangle
⭐️ 17. The Toast Derivation:
Sheldon becomes concerned when he discovers everyone is hanging out at Raj's place, and that Leonard is at the center of it all.
☄Read a book where a get together takes place or where a hang out is mentioned, or a book with some type of party food shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
by Barthe DeClements (5/5/22) ⭐️ 18. The Prestidigitation Approximation:
Leonard is forced to choose between Priya and Penny. A magic trick by Howard has Sheldon fooled.
☄Read a book tagged magic or a book where magic is mentioned, or a book with a man wearing a tie shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
The Spook's Blood by Joseph Delaney (10/13/22)
🚀 19. The Zarnecki Incursion:
The guys try to help Sheldon discover who hacked his online gaming account.
☄Read a book where some type of online theft takes place, or a book with liquor, a bowl or a computer shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
You’ve Got Murder by Donna Andrews (1/31/23) ~ Turing steals herself and Maude ends in E
⭐️ 20. The Herb Garden Germination:
Amy and Sheldon conduct a secret experiment on everyone else by spreading rumors, after hearing that Bernadette is thinking about breaking up with Howard.
☄ Read a book where a rumor is mentioned or gets started, or a book with a plant on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'Y'.
This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live by Melody Warnick (3/16/22) ~ melodY
⭐️ 21. The Agreement Dissection:
Penny, Amy and Bernadette take Sheldon to a night club after he's thrown out of the apartment for the night.
☄Read a book where someone is thrown out or removed from something, or a book with a shower curtain on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'C'.
Champion by Marie Lu (5/20/22)
⭐️ 22. The Wildebeest Implementation:
Raj tries a new drug for his social anxiety. Penny and Amy use Bernadette to spy on Leonard and Priya. Sheldon invents a three-player chess game.
☄Read a book in which drugs are mentioned in the story or where spying takes place, or a book with a chess board shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'U'.
Unlucky 13 by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro (7/29/22)
🚀 23. The Engagement Reaction:
Sheldon freaks out over germs. Howard thinks his mom has had a heart attack.
☄Read a book where someone has a fear of germs or where someone suffers a heart attack, or a book with someone wearing a sling or cast shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo (1/8/23)
🚀 24. The Roommate Transmogrification:
Bernadette receives her doctorate. Raj moves in with Sheldon.
☄Read a book where someone has either earned a degree or is attending school, or a book with pillow, blanket or robe shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'C'.
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (1/19/23) ~ going to college
🚀 25. Trivia 4.25:
In episode 24 after Raj and Penny toast their friendship, Raj's glass switched hands between shots.
☄Read a book where a toast is made in the story, or a book with a glass or hand shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
The Soul Catcher by Alex Kava (4/4/23) ~ Maggie O'Dell
🚀 SEASON 5: (26/26) 🚀Completed: 7/27/23
⭐️ 1. The Skank Reflex Analysis:
Sheldon takes charge of the paintball team. Amy counsels Penny about moving back to Nebraska.
☄Read a book where someone takes charge of something or a book set in Nebraska, or a book with a gun shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
by Craig Johnson (9/3/22)🚀 2. The Infestation Hypothesis:
Amy gets caught up in a fight between Penny and Sheldon over a chair.
☄Read a book in which a fight or disagreement takes place, or a book with a candle or chair shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
Oh Say, I Can't See by Jon Scieszka (1/28/23) ~ battle and title begins with O
⭐️ 3. The Pulled Groin Extrapolation:
Leonard accompanies Amy to a colleague's wedding.
☄Read a book where a wedding takes place, or a book with flowers shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'W'.
If Looks Could Kill by Heather Graham Pozzessere (9/24/22)
🚀 4. The Wiggly Finger Catalyst:
Sheldon decides to let his minor decisions rest on a roll of the dice.
☄Read a book where a dice roll takes place, or a book with a finger shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
by Sarah MacLean (1/25/23) ~ craps tables and title begins with A⭐️ 5. The Russian Rocket Reaction:
Bernadette tries to block Howard's opportunity to go into outer space.
☄Read a book where someone passes up a good opportunity, or a book with a sword shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R.
by Rick Riordan (5/5/22)🚀 6. The Rhinitis Revelation:
Sheldon gets upset when his mother comes for a visit and refuses to cook for him.
☄Read a book where someone refuses to do something, or a book with tissue or a cross shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'D'.
Drift by L.T. Ryan & Brian Shea (4/23/23)
⭐️ 7. The Good Guy Fluctuation:
Sheldon tries to get into the spirit of Halloween.
☄Read a book tagged horror, or a book with a tattoo shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'W'.
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire (8/26/22)
🚀 8. The Isolation Permutation:
Amy is hurt when Penny and Bernadette go bridesmaid dress shopping without her, so she turns to Sheldon for comfort.
☄Read a book where someone goes shopping, or a book with a musical instrument shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
When We Believed in Mermaids by Barbara O'Neal (5/16/23)
⭐️ 9. The Ornithophobia Diffusion:
Sheldon tries to overcome his fear of birds; Leonard and Penny attempt hanging out together as strictly friends.
☄Read a book where friends become romantically involved or a book where someone has a phobia, or a book with a bird shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Touching Evil by Kay Hooper (11/8/22) ~ Maggie fears locations of death and title ends with L
🚀 10. The Flaming Spittoon Acquisition:
The guys become obsessed with a new card game involving wild west heroes.
☄Read a book tagged western, or a book with a cowboy hat shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
by June Rae Wood (4/8/23)🚀 11. The Speckerman Recurrence:
Leonard confronts an old bully.
☄Read a book where someone is bullied or where a confrontation takes place, or a book with a "messy" or "busy" cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with W.
Holy Moments: A handbook for the rest of your life by Matthew Kelly (1/23/23) ~ author's first name ends in W
🚀 12. The Shiny Trinket Maneauver:
Penny helps Sheldon work on his relationship with Amy. Howard is irked by Bernadette's dislike of children.
☄Read a book where children a part of the story, or a book with something shiny or bright shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
by Christina Baker Kline (1/15/23) ~ infant, children, orphans⭐️ 13. The Recombination Hypothesis:
Leonard and Penny are thinking of reviving their romantic relationship.
☄Read a book where a new relationship begins, or a book with a green cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
by Darynda Jones (4/20/22) 🚀 14. The Beta Test Initiation:
Leonard and Penny develop a system to ensure their dates go smoothly. Raj finally finds a woman he can talk to --the virtual assistant on his mobile.
☄Read a book with a shy character, or a book with bare feet shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'Z'.
by Tami Hoag (4/9/23) 🚀 15. The Friendship Contraction:
Leonard signs out of his roommate agreement, reducing himself and Sheldon to mere acquaintances.
☄Read a book where a document of some sort is signed or where there are roommates in the story, or a book with chocolate or marshmallows shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant (2/12/23) ~ confession and notes are signed and title ends with S
🚀 16. The Vacation Solution:
The university forces Sheldon to use his vacation days so he decides to hang out in Amy's lab. Howard gets upset when he finds out Bernadette wants him to sign a prenuptial agreement.
☄Read a book where someone goes on vacation or where a prenuptial agreement is mentioned, or a book with a lab coat on shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
Getting Hot with the Scot by Melonie Johnson (7/27/23) ~ Cassie is on vacation in Scotland
🚀 17. The Rothman Disintegration:
Sheldon and Kripke battle over a coveted office at the university.
☄Read a book where some type of battle takes place, or a book with a painting shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'M'.
Magic Triumphs by Ilona Andrews (3/31/23)
🚀 18. The Werewolf Transformation:
When Sheldon goes to get a haircut and finds his regular barber is ill, he starts wreaking havoc. Howard runs into problems with astronaut training.
☄Read a book where someone gets a hair cut or where some type of training takes place, or a book with a smiling face shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
Touch & Go by Lisa Gardner (4/24/23)
🚀 19. The Weekend Vortex:
Sheldon has to choose between playing video games all weekend or attending a birthday party with Amy.
☄Read a book that mentions a video game or a birthday party, or a book with a bicycle shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Roxaboxen by Alice McLerran (1/4/23) ~ title ends with N
🚀 20. The Transporter Malfunction:
Penny buys Leonard and Sheldon a pair of Star Trek collectibles.
☄Read a book where someone gives a gift or where something surprising happens, or a book with a watch shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'H'.
Broken Harbor by Tana French (2/20/23) ~ childhood friend leaves gift for mother in story, surprises in story and author's last name ends with H
🚀 21. The Hawking Excitation:
Sheldon goes to any and all means to meet his hero, Dr. Stephen Hawking.
☄Read a book where someone famous is mentioned or is part of the story, or a book with a basket shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
The Last Mile by David Baldacci (1/27/23) ~ football player is famous and infamous and title ends with E
🚀 22. The Stag Convergence:
The guys throw a bachelor party for Howard.
☄Read a book where a bachelor party takes place or is mentioned, or a book with a gift shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'L'.
Warcross by Marie Lu (3/29/23)
🚀 23. The Launch Acceleration:
NASA cancels, then reinstates Howard's mission into space - which coincides with his wedding.
☄Read a book about space or where someone is on a mission, or a book with a telescope shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'B'.
Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren (5/1/23)
🚀 24. The Countdown Reflection:
Howard prepares for his space mission while flashbacks show recent events leading up to his and Bernadette's wedding.
☄Read a book with two different time lines or where flashbacks occur, or a book with a crown shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Dragon by Rustin Petrae (4/26/23)
🚀 25. Trivia 5.25:
Howard's mother is from New Jersey.
☄Read a book set in New Jersey, or a book with a mother and child shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
The Thirteenth Skull by Rick Yancey (4/5/23)
🚀 26. Trivia 5.26:
Episode 24 shows that Howard understands Russian.
☄Read a book where a character speaks more than one language, or a book with a ring shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'G'.
Gone by Shirlee McCoy (4/12/23)
🚀 SEASON 6: (24/24) 🚀Completed: 8/9/23
🚀 1. The Date Night Variable:
Raj crashes Sheldon and Amy's second anniversary, and interferes in Leonard and Penny's relationship.
☄Read a book where there is a busy body or nosy person, or a book with a pair of sandals shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare (3/12/23) ~ architect is quite the busy body and title ends with R
🚀 2. The Decoupling Fluctuation:
Howard becomes the target of practical jokes.
☄Read a book where someone tells a joke or where someone is laughed at, or a book with a wrapped gift shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
All Systems Red by Martha Wells (7/28/23)
🚀 3. The Higgs Boson Observation:
Sheldon hires a female grad student to assist him, and jealous Amy asks Penny to help her spy on them.
☄Read a book where spying takes place, or a book with a notebook shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'J'.
Renegades by Marissa Meyer (4/11/23) ~ Nova is spying on the Renegades
🚀 4. The Re-Entry Minimization:
When his return from space is met with little fan fare, Howard is offended.
☄Read a book where someone returns from a trip, or a book with a skeleton shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
The Dark Horse by Craig Johnson (3/31/23)
⭐️ 5. The Holographic Excitation:
Raj plans Stuarts Halloween party, Howard annoys everyone by constantly talking about space, Penny tries to take more of an interest in Leonard's work.
☄Read a book with an annoying character, or a book with a jack-o-lantern or pumpkin shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Vampire in the Woods by Carl Waters (12/6/22) ~ both sisters are annoying in their own way and title ends with S
🚀 6. The Extract Obliteration:
Penny enrolls in a college class but keeps it secret from Leonard.
☄Read a book where someone is going to college, or a book with popcorn shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
Her Final Breath by Robert Dugoni (5/5/23)
🚀 7. The Habitation Configuration:
Howard tries to decide whether or not to move out of his mother's house.
☄Read a book where someone lives with their parent(s), or a book with a fist shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks (6/24/23)
🚀 8. The 43 Peculiarity:
Leonard feels threatened by Penny's study partner.
☄Read a book where someone is or feels threatened, or a book with a fire extinguisher shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
Wolfhunter River by Rachel Caine (4/18/23) ~ lots of threats against Gwen and her family
🚀 9. The Parking Spot Escalation:
The gang is caught up in a fight over Sheldon's vacant parking spot at the university.
☄Read a book where a fight takes place, or a book with a tongue or someone sticking out their tongue shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
The Hunted One by Brittney Sahin (5/20/23) ~ fights as they track Savanna
🚀 10. The Fish Guts Displacement:
Howard tries to bond with Bernadette's dad during a fishing trip.
☄Read a book where a fishing trip takes place, or a book with a backpack shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian (7/2/23)
🚀 11. The Santa Simulation:
A game of Dungeons and Dragons brings back memories of Santa for Sheldon.
☄Read a book where Santa is mentioned in the story, or a book with a Christmas tree shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'H'.
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (4/25/23)
🚀 12. The Egg Salad Equivalency:
Penny finds out Alex has a crush on Leonard; Sheldon tries to solve the problem, but gets himself and the gang in trouble with Human Resources.
☄Read a book where someone has a crush, or a book with a desk shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (7/31/23)
🚀 13. The Bakersfield Expedition:
The guys find themselves stranded when Leonard's car is stolen on the way to Bakersfield.
☄Read a book where someone is stranded, or a book with a cow shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
The Shadows by Alex North (4/15/23)
🚀 14. The Cooper/Kripke Inversion:
Sheldon is forced to work with Kripke on a project, but has to come up with an elaborate lie when he can't do his part.
☄Read a book where two people have to work together on something, or a book with a doll shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'P'.
So Not Meant To Be by Meghan Quinn (5/19/23) ~ Kelsey & JP working on SF project
⭐️ 15. The Spoiler Alert Segmentation:
Leonard moves in with Penny after a fight with Sheldon.
☄Read a book where an argument takes place, or a book with a window shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'P'.
by Susan Wiggs (4/17/22)🚀 16. The Tangible Affection Proof:
Sheldon gets Alex to buy a Valentine's Day gift for Amy.
☄Read a book where Valentine's Day is mentioned or a book with flowers shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
by Aprilynne Pike (5/25/23) 🚀 17. The Monster Isolation:
Raj falls apart after his date sneaks out on him.
☄Read a book where someone sneaks away from something or someone, or a book with something messy shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb (6/27/23)
🚀 18. The Contractual Obligation Implementation:
Leonard, Sheldon and Howard give science lectures to junior high students; the girls ditch work to go to Disneyland.
☄Read a book where junior high or Disneyland is mentioned, or a book with a stool shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends 'I'.
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates (5/4/23)
🚀 19. The Closet Reconfiguration:
Howard gets upset when Sheldon finds a letter from his estranged father while cleaning out a closet.
☄Read a book where cleaning or a closet is mentioned, or a book with a glove(s) shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Run for Your Life by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge (5/15/23) ~ cleaning up after sick kids
🚀 20. The Tenure Turbulence:
Leonard, Sheldon, Raj and Kripke battle for tenure at the university.
☄Read a book where a struggle of some sort takes place, or a book with a file folder(s) shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (8/9/23) ~ Jacob & Eve are struggling and arguing from first sight and title begins with A
⭐️ 21. The Closure Alternative:
When one of his favorite TV shows is cancelled, Amy tries to help a depressed Sheldon find closure.
☄Read a book where something gets cancelled, or a book with a pencil shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'Y'.
by Molly Harper (2/3/22) ~ session cancelled⭐️ 22. The Proton Resurgence:
Bernadette and Howard offer to dog sit Raj's dog, but live to regret it.
☄Read a book where a dog is part of the story, or a book with a dog shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'Y'.
by Erika Tamar (1/14/22) 🚀 23. The Love Spell Potential:
A date between Raj and Lucy takes them both out of their comfort zone.
☄Read a book where something uncomfortable happens, or a book with a tool box shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley (7/19/23) ~ Lee comes home & finds Indy in his condo in his bed & last name starts with A
🚀 24. The Bon Voyage Reaction:
Penny is thrown for a loop when Leonard is offered a job overseas.
☄Read a book where someone works overseas, or a book with an apron shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
The Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen (6/1/23) ~ Rizzoli
🚀 SEASON 7: (24/24) 🚀Completed: 10/18/23
🚀 1. The Hofstadter Insufficiency:
Sheldon and Penny bond over missing Leonard.
☄Read a book where missing someone is mentioned, or a book with a book shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'D'.
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han (7/17/23) ~ Belly misses Conrad & Savannah
🚀 2. The Deception Verification:
When Leonard returns from the North Sea and wants to spend time with Penny, Sheldon feels betrayed.
☄Read a book where someone is betrayed, or a book with a vase shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (7/12/23) ~ title ends with R
⭐️ 3. The Scavenger Vortex:
When the gang is forced to take part in Raj's scavenger hunt, they get competitive.
☄Read a book where a scavenger hunt takes place, or a book with a puzzle or puzzle pieces shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'B'.
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman (10/19/22)
⭐️ 4. The Raiders Minimization:
Sheldon gets mad at Amy for ruining one of his favorite movies.
☄Read a book where going to the movies is mentioned, or a book with a number shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware (3/18/22)
🚀 5. The Workplace Proximity:
When Amy takes a job at the university, she and Sheldon clash.
☄Read a book where someone starts a new job, or a book with a balloon(s) shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
The Moonlight School by Suzanne Woods Fisher (4/1/23) ~ Lucy arrives to work for Cora & author's last name ends in R
🚀 6. The Romance Resonance:
To celebrate the anniversary of his first date with Bernadette, Howard tries to do something special.
☄Read a book where an anniversary occurs or is mentioned, or a book with a candle shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Beach Read by Emily Henry (7/12/23)
🚀 7. The Proton Displacement:
Sheldon is looking for payback when "Professor Proton" asks for Leonard's help instead of him.
☄Read a book where someone seeks or gives payback for something, or a book with a bow tie shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian (7/15/23) ~ most of book is about revenge and payback
🚀 8. The Itchy Brain Simulation:
Sheldon demands Leonard make up for a mistake from their past; meanwhile, Penny confronts Raj's ex-girlfriend, Lucy.
☄Read a book where someone makes a mistake or where a confrontation occurs, or a book with a bar stool shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'D'.
The Book of Life by Deborah Harkness (10/14/23)
🚀 9. The Thanksgiving Decoupling:
The gang spends Thanksgiving at Mrs. Wolowitz's house.
☄Read a book where the Thanksgiving holiday is mentioned, or a book with a cooking utensil shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (7/21/23)
⭐️ 10. The Discovery Dissipation:
Leonard has to deal with the fallout of disproving Sheldon's new scientific discovery.
☄Read a book where something is discovered, or a book with a microphone or earphones shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
Think Right, Live Well: Daily Reflections with Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen by Fulton J. Sheen (10/16/22)
🚀 11. The Cooper Extraction:
While Sheldon is in Texas, the rest of the gang decorates for Christmas.
☄Read a book set in Texas, or a books with a Santa hat shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T'.
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher (8/19/23)
⭐️ 12. The Hesitation Ramification:
Penny makes an important decision.
☄Read a book where a character is forced to decide on something or has to make a choice, or a book with a black cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Paranoid by Lisa Jackson (2/18/22) ~ Cade
🚀 13. The Occupation Recalibration:
Sheldon tries to relax after being forced into taking a vacation; Leonard struggles to be supportive after Penny quits her job.
☄Read a book where someone goes on vacation or where someone quits their job, or a book with an arm shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (9/27/23) ~ Carter ends with R
🚀 14. The Convention Conundrum:
When the guys can't get Comic-Con tickets, Sheldon decides to hold his own convention, but ends up spending a wild night with James Earl Jones instead.
☄Read a book where a wild night happens or is mentioned, or a book with a tea pot shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn (5/23/23)
🚀 15. The Locomotive Manipulation:
Sheldon, Amy, Howard and Bernadette take a train ride to Napa Valley on Valentine's Day.
☄Read a book where a train or traveling is mentioned, or a book with a heart shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab (7/24/23) ~ family went to Scotland to film
🚀 16. The Table Polarization:
Leonard purchases a dining room table which causes Sheldon to re-evaluate life's changes.
☄Read a book where something life-changing occurs, or a book with a table shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T'.
The Missing Prince by John Flanagan (8/16/23) ~ Will Treaty
🚀 17. The Friendship Turbulence:
After an argument between Howard and Sheldon, Howard tries to make amends with Sheldon by taking him to NASA headquarters in Houston.
☄Read a book set in Houston, or a book with something colorful shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
Deserves To Die by Lisa Jackson (10/18/23) ~ title ends with E
🚀 18. The Mommy Observation:
Sheldon is forced to face a new reality while visiting his mother.
☄Read a book with the phrase "reality check" found in the text, or a book with a person lying down shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'N'.
Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel (5/16/23)
🚀 19. The Indecision Amalgamation:
Raj is wracked with guilt while trying to date Lucy and Emily at the same time.
☄Read a book where multiple dates are mentioned or where someone dates more than one person at a time, or a book with circles or a circular object shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima (9/2/23) ~ Raisa is being courted by multiple guys
⭐️ 20. The Relationship Diremption:
When Sheldon reconsiders his "relationship" with String Theory, Penny tries to help.
☄Read a book where a relationship goes through a difficult phase, or a book with a door shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
by Alyssa Cole (4/22/22)🚀 21. The Anything Can Happen Recurrence:
When Sheldon tries to be spontaneous, it causes unexpected friction between the girls.
☄Read a book where someone acts spontaneously or where something unexpected occurs, or a book with a jacket shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'W'.
Winter's Curse by Mary Stone (7/29/23) ~ several characters do unexpected things & title starts with W
🚀 22. The Proton Transmogrification:
As the gang celebrates Star Wars Day, Sheldon has trouble dealing with the death of "Professor Proton".
☄Read a book that mentions Star Wars or a book where someone dies, or a book with an owl shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'S'.
Shadow Study by Maria V. Snyder (6/19/23)
🚀 23. The Gorilla Dissolution:
Penny takes a serious look at her life after being fired from her movie.
☄Read a book where someone gets fired from a job, or a book with some type of cage shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'K'.
Beautiful Hope: Finding Hope Every Day in a Broken World by Matthew Kelly (3/27/23)
⭐️ 24. The Status Quo Combustion:
Sheldon gets upset about his career, the destruction of the comic book store, as well as Penny and Leonard's future living arrangements.
☄Read a book where something is destroyed, or a book with several people shown on the cover (more than two), or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
by Chris Morphew (7/3/22)
🚀 SEASON 8: (26/26) 🚀Completed: 12/28/23
🚀 1. The Locomotion Interruption:
Sheldon's trip comes to an end when he is robbed.
☄Read a book where a robbery takes place, or a book with a person in uniform shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
A Touch of Minx by Suzanne Enoch (10/4/23) ~ Samantha robs the people who have the stolen armor
🚀 2. The Junior Professor Solution:
Sheldon is forced to teach as a junior professor.
☄Read a book where students are part of the story, or a book with a pencil, pen or notebook shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'M'.
Firestorm by Nevada Barr (6/9/23)
🚀 3. The First Pitch Insufficiency:
Howard becomes nervous when NASA asks him to throw out the first pitch of an Angels game.
☄Read a book where a ball game takes place or where someone is very nervous, or a book with a baseball shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'Y'.
Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh (10/31/23) ~ title ends with Y
⭐️ 4. The Hook-Up Reverberation:
Raj's honesty about his past comes back to haunt him after Emily takes a dislike to Penny.
☄Read a book where there is dislike between characters, or a book with stairs shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'F'.
Fear Nothing by Lisa Gardner (5/10/22)
⭐️ 5. The Focus Attenuation:
The girls take a trip to Las Vegas. The guys try to invent something cool.
☄Read a book where someone goes to Las Vegas or a book where something is invented, or a book with a yellow cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
by Patricia D. Cornwell (3/15/22)🚀 6. The Expedition Approximation:
Sheldon and Raj test whether they could survive a dark-matter research expedition.
☄Read a book where an experiment of some sort takes place, or a book flashlight shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Rough Country by John Sandford (8/4/23)
⭐️ 7. The Misinterpretation Agitation:
The guys befriend a client of Penny's when he shows up at her apartment.
☄Read a book where the word "client" is in the text, or a book with roses shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
Evil Thirst by Christopher Pike (10/13/23) ~ Christopher ends with R
⭐️ 8. The Prom Equivalency:
The girls decide to re-enact their high school proms.
☄Read a book that mentions a prom, or a book with a dress shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
by Sherry Thomas (10/10/22)🚀 9. The Septum Deviation:
Sheldon panics when Leonard has to go into the hospital for surgery.
☄Read a book where someone is hospitalized or where someone has surgery, or a book with a phone shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
Home for the Holidays by Sara Richardson (12/28/23)
🚀 10. The Champagne Reflection:
Bernadette finds out what her colleagues really think of her.
☄Read a book where someone finds out something surprising, or a book with the American flag shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'F'.
Escape from Falaise by John Flanagan (11/22/23) ~ Flanagan starts with F
🚀 11. The Clean Room Infiltration:
The guys try to get rid of a bird they let into the university's clean room.
☄Read a book with the word "shoo" found in the text, or a book with a bird shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
by David Benioff (11/29/23)🚀 12. The Space Probe Disintegration:
Raj is worried that a probe he designed will not work in outer space.
☄Read a book where someone is worried about something, or a book with a mannequin shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'W'.
White Hot by Ilona Andrews (11/3/23) ~ starts with W
🚀 13. The Anxiety Optimization:
The gang tries to help Sheldon by raising his stress levels, after he becomes stuck in a rut at work.
☄Read a book where someone faces a stressful situation, or a book with a game/game board shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon (8/27/23)
🚀 14. The Troll Manifestation:
Leonard and Sheldon defend themselves against an online bully.
☄Read a book where someone is forced to defend themselves, or a book with something glittery shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King (11/13/23)
🚀 15. The Comic Book Store Regeneration:
As everyone prepares for the comic bookstore re-opening, Howard receives some shocking news.
☄Read a book where a new business is opened, or a book with a bottle of wine shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
Fox Forever by Mary E. Pearson (9/18/23) ~ Raine
⭐️ 16. The Intimacy Acceleration:
Leonard, Amy, Raj and Emily spend the evening trying to escape a room with a zombie.
☄Read a book where someone tries to escape something, or a book with a scary cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'M'.
by Tanya Huff (5/18/22) ⭐️ 17. The Colonization Application:
Amy finds out that Sheldon has applied for a one-way mission to colonize Mars.
☄Read a book where someone discovers a secret or where two people get into an argument, or a book with an animal shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
by Janet Evanovich (10/6/22) 🚀 18. The Leftover Thermalization:
Tension follows when a magazine fails to mention Leonard in an article about the paper he co-wrote with Sheldon.
☄Read a book written by more than one author, or a book with a magazine shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'Y'.
Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (8/12/23)
🚀 19. The Skywalker Incursion:
Leonard and Sheldon are invited to speak at UC Berkeley, and they try to take a detour to meet an idol.
☄Read a book where some type of detour takes place, or a book with a scarf shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
Talking to Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede (6/15/23) ~ invisible house blocking the shortcut makes the group take a detour
🚀 20. The Fortification Implementation:
Howard meets a half brother he never knew he had.
☄Read a book where someone finds out about a long lost relative, or a book with someone wearing glasses shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'M'.
Dead Beat by Jim Butcher (9/5/23) ~ Karin Murphy
🚀 21. The Communication Deterioration:
The guys fight over what Raj should do when he is asked to create a message on the off-chance NASA discovers alien life.
☄Read a book where the word "alien" is found in the text, or a book with flip flops shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'B'.
Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews (9/22/23)
🚀 22. The Graduation Transmission:
A cancelled flight almost prevents Leonard from giving the commencement address at his old high school.
☄Read a book where a graduation takes place, or a book with a piece of luggage shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (12/25/23)
⭐️ 23. The Maternal Combustion:
Personalities collide when Leonard and Sheldon's mothers meet for the first time.
☄Read a book where some sort of collision takes place, or a book with a broom shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
by Polly Shulman (1/13/22) ⭐️ 24. The Commitment Determination:
Sheldon presses Leonard and Penny to set a wedding date, and encounters major changes in his own relationship with Amy.
☄Read a book where a struggle of some sort happens with a relationship, or a book with a gravestone shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'L'.
by D.R. Shoultz (3/12/22) ~ title starts with A⭐️ 25. Trivia 8.25:
Penny is the only main character whose last name is still a mystery.
☄Read a book tagged mystery, or a book with something orange shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'I'.
by Jennifer Armentrout (6/1/22)🚀 26. Trivia 8.26:
Penny has been using the same purse since the second episode of the first season.
☄Read a book with a character who doesn't like change, or a book with a purse shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke (10/30/23)
🛸 SEASON 9: (24/24) 🛸Completed: 1/3/24
🚀 1. The Matrimonial Momentum:
Penny struggles with Leonard's confession of kissing another woman as they prepare to marry in Las Vegas.
☄Read a book where a character is caught kissing someone they shouldn't be, or a book with a bowl of fruit shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare (9/30/23) ~ Mark caught kissing Kierran
🚀 2. The Separation Oscillation:
Sheldon and Amy break up.
☄Read a book where a break up takes place, or a book with a wheel shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger (8/30/23)
⭐️ 3. The Bachelor Party Corrosion:
The guys have a flat tire on the way to Mexico for Leonard's bachelor party.
☄Read a book set in Mexico or a book where a flat tire is mentioned, or a book with a mirror shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'U'.
by Mary Burton (4/11/22)🚀 4. The 2003 Approximation:
Sheldon is inspired to revert to 2003 because of the impending change to his current living arrangement.
☄Read a book where a character meets someone new, or a book with a guitar shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
A Simple Path by Mother Teresa (9/19/23)
⭐️ 5. The Perspiration Implementation:
Kripke shows interest in Amy while teaching the guys to fence.
☄Read a book where some type of lesson is taught, or a book with a knife or sword shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
by Faith Hunter (8/29/22) 🚀 6. The Helium Insufficiency:
Leonard and Sheldon go to great lengths to secure the helium they need during a nation-wide shortage.
☄Read a book where a shortage of some type is mentioned, or a book with an envelope shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T'.
Paladin's Strength by T. Kingfisher (12/24/23)
⭐️ 7. The Spock Resonance:
While being interviewed for a documentary about Spock, Sheldon struggles to suppress his emotions about his recent breakup with Amy.
☄Read a book where an interview takes place, or a book with a necklace shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'B'.
by Kevin Kwan (2/16/22) 🚀 8. The Mystery Date Observation:
Sheldon, Howard and Raj post an online add to find Sheldon a new girlfriend.
☄Read a book that mentions an online date, or a book with a pair of shoes shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Before Evil by Alex Kava (10/31/23) ~ title ends in L
⭐️ 9. The Platonic Permutation:
Sheldon and Amy try to spend time together on Thanksgiving as friends, and visit an aquarium.
☄Read a book where an aquarium is mentioned, or a book with water shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
by Wynne Channing (8/31/22) 🚀 10. The Earworm Reverberation:
Sheldon has a revelation when he realizes why a song is stuck in his head.
☄Read a book where something is revealed, or a book with a cake or brownies shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan (8/6/23) ~ secret passages revealed
⭐️ 11. The Opening Night Excitation:
Leonard, Howard and Raj have to decide who will get their extra Star Wars movie ticket.
☄Read a book where going to the movies is mentioned, or a book with a white cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'M'.
by Patricia Gibney (4/5/22)🛸 12. The Sales Call Sublimation:
Penny gets more than she bargained for as Leonard meets with a psychiatrist on her behalf to make a sale.
☄Read a book where a psychiatrist is mentioned, or a book with a couch shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
The Treatment by Suzanne Young (1/3/24)
🚀 13. The Empathy Optimization:
The gang is forced to deal with a sick Sheldon.
☄Read a book where someone gets sick, or a book with bread shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or end with 'E'.
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher (8/19/23) ~ poisoned
🚀 14. The Meemaw Materializaiton:
Sheldon is thrilled when his grandmother comes to visit.
☄Read a book where a grandmother is mentioned, or a book with a spoon shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'V'.
Violent Crimes by Phillip Margolin (10/5/23)
⭐️ 15. The Valentino Submergence:
Sheldon and Amy host a Valentine's Day episode of Fun With Flags.
☄Read a book where a party takes place, or a book with a towel shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
by M. Merin (9/21/22)🚀 16. The Positive Negative Reaction:
Bernadette reveals her pregnancy.
☄Read a book where someone is pregnant, or a book with a microphone shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Odd Apocalypse by Dean Koontz (11/1/23)
🚀 17. The Celebration Experimentation:
The gang convince Sheldon to celebrate his birthday.
☄Read a book where a celebration or birthday takes place, or a book with streamers or confetti shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'S'.
The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel: The Lost Stories Collection by Michael Scott (9/30/23)
🚀 18. The Application Deterioration:
Leonard, Sheldon and Howard run into a problem when filing a patent.
☄Read a book where someone experiences a problem of some type, or a book with a dart or dart board shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'U'.
Morning Star by Pierce Brown (8/15/23) ~ trying to beat Jackal
🚀 19. The Solder Excursion Diversion:
Amy buys Sheldon a new laptop, but is shocked at a revelation from him.
☄Read a book where someone experiences some type of shock, or a book with a computer shown on the cover, or a book with a c character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'S'.
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (9/11/23) ~ Sophronia, electrical shock
🚀 20. The Big Bear Precipitation:
Raj is more excited about Howard and Bernadette's impending parenthood than they are.
☄Read a book where a toy is mentioned in the story, or a book with a stuffed animal shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Savage Run by C.J. Box (10/18/23)
🚀 21. The Viewing Party Combustion:
The gang pick sides when an argument erupts.
☄Read a book where someone is forced to choose sides, or a book with a sandwich shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'M'.
Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery (9/13/23)
🚀 22. The Fermentation Bifurcation:
Sheldon and Bernadette spend the evening together while everyone else attends a wine tasting party.
☄Read a book where wine is mentioned, or a book with a bottle of wine shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
Mastermind by Andrew Mayne (12/29/23)
⭐️ 23. The Line Substitution Solution:
Sheldon hires Stuart to spend the day with Amy.
☄Read a book where someone is hired to do something, or a book with a blue cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'N'.
by Toni Anderson (2/25/22) ⭐️ 24. The Convergence Convergence:
Leonard and Penny try to have a wedding ceremony that everyone can attend.
☄Read a book where a wedding takes place, or a book with a bed shown on the cover, or a book whose title has two words that begin with the same letter.
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (4/27/22)
🛸 SEASON 10: (24/24) 🛸Completed: 2/7/24
⭐️ 1. The Conjugal Conjecture:
As Penny and Leonard attempt another wedding ceremony everyone can attend, they have to deal with Penny's family arriving, and Leonard's father spending the night with Sheldon's mother.
☄Read a book where someone's family makes a visit, or a book with a dog shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
by Nicole Wilde (3/28/22)⭐️ 2. The Military Miniaturization:
Howard receives a visit from an Air Force colonel regarding his invention.
☄Read a book where something is invented, or a book with someone shown in uniform on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
by Kristine Allen (9/18/22)🚀 3. The Dependence Transcendence:
Bernadette confides to Raj she isn't sure she is ready to become a mother.
☄Read a book where someone is apprehensive about something, or a book with a baby shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine (12/7/23) ~ title ends with S
🚀 4. The Cohabitation Experimentation:
Amy must vacate her apartment for repairs, and she makes living arrangements with Leonard, Sheldon and Penny.
☄Read a book that mentions home repairs, or a book with a tool shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'L'.
With No Regrets by Lisa Jackson (11/30/23)
🛸 5. The Hot Tub Contamination:
Howard and Bernadette are forced to vacation at home, but keep it a secret. Unaware of the change in plans, Raj and Stuart planned to use their hot tub.
☄Read a book where something is cancelled, or a book with ice cream shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini (2/1/24)
🚀 6. The Fetal Kick Catalyst:
Sheldon and Amy host a brunch.
☄Read a book where the work "brunch" is found in the text, or a book with a bag of some type shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
The Truth Seeker by Dee Henderson (10/22/23) ~ Dee ends in E
⭐️ 7. The Veracity Elasticity:
Amy neglects to tell Sheldon her apartment has been repaired.
☄Read a book where someone neglects to communicate something important, or a book with a flag shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'W'.
The Watcher in the Wall by Owen Laukkanen (10/16/22)
⭐️ 8. The Brain Bowl Incubation:
A proposition by Sheldon shocks Amy.
☄Read a book where some type of proposal takes place, or a book with a box shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'I'.
Deceived by Irene Hannon (6/10/22)
🚀 9. The Geology Elevation:
Sheldon can't contain his jealousy when Bert from the Geology Department wins the MacArthur Genius Grant.
☄Read a book that has won an award, or a book with bare feet shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Fallen by Rebecca Zanetti (11/10/23) ~ title ends with N
🚀 10. The Property Division Collision:
An all out war takes place as Leonard and Sheldon start dividing up their possessions.
☄Read a book where dividing property or possessions is mentioned, or a book with a painting shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
The Ring of Wind by Chris Bradford (11/19/23) ~ pirates are always dividing booty
🛸 11. The Birthday Synchronicity:
Amy's plans to have an intimate night with Sheldon on her birthday is interrupted when Bernadette goes into labor.
☄Read a book where a birth takes place, or a book with a robe shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Never Tell by Lisa Gardner (1/12/24)
⭐️ 12. The Holiday Summation:
After spending the holidays apart, the gang gets together to hear about: Sheldon and Amy's trip to his mother's, Leonard and Penny's Christmas adventures, and Howard and Bernadette's first days as parents.
☄Read a book set during the Christmas holiday season, or a book with a Christmas cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake (8/16/22) ~ JestinE
🚀 13. The Romance Recalibration:
Leonard and Penny ask Sheldon and Amy's help on putting romance back into their marriage.
☄Read a book tagged romance, or a book that shows a couple on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'S'.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion (12/3/23) ~ Simsion starts with S
🚀 14. The Emotion Detection Automation:
Sheldon learns about a machine that will help him understand human emotions.
☄Read a book with an emotional character, or a book with someone laughing or smiling shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells (11/26/23)
🛸 15. The Locomotion Reverberation:
Leonard and Howard's attempt to keep Sheldon away from their Air Force project backfires.
☄Read a book where someone travels by train, or a book with a toothbrush shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Rogue Protocol by Martha Wells (2/7/24)
🚀 16. The Allowance Evaporation:
Raj is shocked at the reality of financial independence when he stops receiving support from his father.
☄Read a book where finances are part of the story, or a book with money shown on the cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
Double Exposure by Lisa Jackson (12/1/23) ~ Lisa ends in A
🛸 17. The Comic-Con Conundrum:
The guys annual trip to Comic-Con is in doubt when Raj can't afford to go.
☄Read a book where someone has trouble paying for something, or a book with a green cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'G'.
Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent (1/16/24) ~ money problems after adoption
🚀 18. The Escape Hatch Identification:
The gang offers a place for Raj to live, but it creates an unexpected conflict.
☄Read a book where someone is homeless, or a book with stars shown on the cover, or a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'I'.
D is for Dani's Baby by Susan Lynn Crose/Lisa Jackson (12/2/23) ~ Dani ends with I
⭐️ 19. The Collaboration Fluctuation:
Leonard, Penny and Raj adjust to their new living arrangements.
☄Read a book where someone is forced to make an adjustment of some kind, or a book with a stroller shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs (4/14/22)
⭐️ 20. The Recolleciton Dissipation:
Sheldon reaches his limit after working on projects with Leonard, Wolowitz and Amy in one day.
☄Read a book where the characters have to work together on something, or a book with a red cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'B'.
by Kelley Armstrong (8/12/22)⭐️ 21. The Separation Agitation:
Howard and Bernadette have a hard time leaving Halley in day care when Bernadette returns to work.
☄Read a book where a baby is part of the story, or a book with a purse shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
Look For Me by Lisa Gardner (6/16/22)
⭐️ 22. The Cognition Regeneration:
Leonard is not happy when Penny considers accepting a job offer from former boyfriend, Zack.
☄Read a book where someone meets an old boyfriend/girlfriend, or a book with a purple cover, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
The Last Echo by Kimberly Derting (9/5/22)
⭐️ 23. The Gyroscopic Collapse:
After celebrating the completion of the top-secret Air Force project, Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz get an unwelcome surprise.
☄Read a book where someone is surprised in a bad way, or a book with trees shown on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
by C.J. Box (5/10/22)⭐️ 24. The Long Distance Dissonance:
The gang is concerned when Sheldon's former admirer resurfaces while Amy is away.
☄Read a book where someone returns after a long absence, or a book with some type of candy shown on the cover, or a book whose title has two words that begin with the same letter.
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz (7/12/22)
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Start: 1/1/22
Level: 3 (All tasks for 3 complete seasons)
Completed Level 3: 3/18/23
Level 4 (All tasks for all complete seasons)
Progress: 10 of 10 seasons
End: 2/7/24
⭐️ - 2022
🚀 - 2023
🛸 - 2024
I liked the Second Chance Challenges reading challenge inspired by this challenge and decided to do this original (and longer) challenge.
Information for this challenge obtained from
imdb.com ~ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898266/
and wikipedia.org ~ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
Welcome to The Big Bang Theory challenge! Thank you NayNay for suggesting this one.
This is a task based challenge.
There are currently ten seasons of The Big Bang Theory that have aired. So far there are 12 seasons total. For each season - 1 through 10 plus the Overview, there are a list of tasks to complete.
Levels of Play:
Level 1: All tasks for 1 complete season
Level 2: All tasks for 2 complete seasons
Level 3: All tasks for 3 complete seasons
Level 4: All tasks for all complete seasons
Please Note: the Overview is NOT a season and is optional for completing the challenge.
Special Note: Many of the tasks are open to interpretation. For example, if the task calls for reading a book where someone is betrayed - if it's betrayal to you, it works.
Tasks for at least one full, complete season must be done in order to count the challenge as being completed.
The challenge begins August 1, 2017. There is no end date.
***If you sign up to do all the tasks for all the seasons, you will need to reserve at least 3 posts to have your entire challenge posted together. There are approximately 242 tasks total.***
Enjoy the show!
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⭐️OVERVIEW: (5/5) ⭐️
Completed: 8/1/22
⭐️ 1. The Big Bang Theory:
The Big Bang Theory is an American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady.
☄Read a book whose title that has two words beginning with the same letter, or a book by an author whose LAST name begins with L or P.
Thunderhead by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child (3/2/22) ~ Preston
⭐️ 2. Premier:
The show premiered on the CBS network on September 24, 2007.
☄Read a book in which the letters C, B and S are found in the title (any order), or a book published in either September (any year) or 2007.
Nyxia by Scott Reintgen (1/26/22) ~ pub. SEPTEMBER 2017
⭐️ 3. Seasons:
To date, the show has a total of 12 seasons, ten of which have aired. It is set to run at least through the 2018-2019 television season.
☄Read a series book #12 or above, or a book from your TBR that is in position #12 or above.
The Burial Hour by Jeffery Deaver (8/1/22) ~ Lincoln Rhyme #13
⭐️ 4. Setting:
The show centers primarily around five characters living in Pasadena, California.
☄Read a book set in California, or a book with a total page count containing the number 5.
Duel at Araluen by John Flanagan (4/1/22) ~ 275 pages
⭐️ 5. Characters:
Two of the characters are physicists, one is a waitress and aspiring actress who later becomes a pharmaceutical rep, one is an aerospace engineer, and one is an astrophysicist.
☄Read a book with a character who works in a similar field as one of the characters, or a book that has won an award.
There There by Tommy Orange (4/25/22)