10 Weirdest US Taxes

[JoAnne]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
As the saying goes, the only two constant things in life are death and taxes. It is not surprising to find yourself taxed for your final resting place in New Hampshire. Specifically, they may charge you for digging your own grave. The state of New Hampshire collects a $0.02 tax per cubic yard of dirt excavated if you move more than 1,000 cubic yards. This strange state tax might make you want to dig up just enough dirt for your grave.
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
Sweet tooths may find Illinois a very expensive state, thanks to one of the most unusual tax deductions in the U.S. The State of Illinois taxes all candy items, but weirdly excludes candies that use flour as an ingredient. A funny example is Twix, a Mars Candy Company product. Since it lists flour as an ingredient, the state does not bother taxing it. However, other products such as Snickers bars get taxed because they do not have flour content. If you’re thinking of selling candy in Illinois, better make it with flour.
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
Now, this is truly one of the more odd taxes in America. The state of Connecticut used to excise a tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products, making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. However, as of July 1, 2018, Connecticut has made diapers and feminine hygiene products tax-free, much to the relief of its citizens.
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
New Yorkers love their bagels. A lot of residents start off their day with a hot coffee and a toasted bagel or two and then head off into New York’s chaotic streets. They love their bagels so much that the State of New York started charging taxes for “altered bagels.” It costs $0.08 extra to have an “altered” bagel, which means slicing, toasting, or serving it with cream cheese and butter. So yes, enjoy that bagel, knowing that the government profited from you smearing all that butter on it.
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
North Carolinians must really love their pets because they will brave anything – even taxes – just to get a hold of them. North Carolina requires its residents to declare their pets as personal property, therefore opening them up for tax charges. Spayed and neutered pets pay a $10 tax, while pets that aren’t fixed go for a hefty $75. Come to think of it, this strange state tax actually forces owners to be very responsible with their pets.
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).



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[JoAnne]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Read: 10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book from a four book series (share series name).
Silver Brewer L.B. Dunbar 4/21/23 The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave.
Local Woman Missing Mary Kubica 4/2/23

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberries in the text.
p 41 The Heirloom Garden Viola Shipman 4/5/23

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows Piper Rayne 4/6/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers mentioned in the story.
Rough Enough Frankie Love 4/8/23

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 in the publication year.
2020 Nothing Bundt Trouble Ellie Alexander 4/3/23

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy AND with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover.
Unbridled Cowboy Maisey Yates 5/1/23

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count.
208 pages Before That Night Violet Duke 4/14/23

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head.
Mary Poppins P.L. Travers 4/15/23

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet AND set in North Carolina AND with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count.
335 pages Bookshop by the Sea Denise Hunter 4/4/23

[Frankie]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book from a four book series (share series name).
(Morgans of Nashville #4)
Vulnerable-Mary Burton 4/13/23

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book set in New Hampshire.
Small Town Secrets-Andrew G. Nelson 5/21/23

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
(400)
Fix Her Up-Tessa Bailey 4/29/23

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book set in Illinois.
Storm's Wrath-Mary Stone 4/14/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
(7/30/2019)
Double Blind-Dan Alatorre 5/05/23

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book set in Maryland.
The Mechanic-Tom Fowler 5/05/23

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy.
(MC Rhett)
Flawless-Elsie Silver 4/12/23

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book set in New York.
One Perfect Touch-Layla Hagen 5/13/23

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Find Her Alive-Lisa Regan 4/03/23

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
(317)
Mothered-Zoje Stage 4/23/23

[Tari]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).
Port Sunset Mysteries-Penthouse, Pools & Poison Louise Stevens 4/5/23

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Rolling in the Dough Emma Ainsley 4/3/23

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
loc 551 “…with strawberries and blueberries arranged to emulate the stars and stripes…” Four Parties and a Funeral Maria DiRico 4/4/23

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
LoTempio-Eat, Drink and Drop Dead T.C. LoTempio 4/6/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
July 2, 2022-It's Nacho Funeral Mona Marple 5/5/23

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
The cat drinks from the toilet and has the humans trained to flush it for her Fatal Fudge Swirl Meri Allen 6/25/23 (loc 1237)

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
The Bark of Zorro Kathleen Y'Barbo 4/4/23

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Cake or Death Maisy Marple 6/23/23

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.
The Incorruptible Ivy Jackson and the Museum Murder Rosie A. Point 4/7/23

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Dog named Goldilocks-Breakups and Bodies Patti Benning 4/2/23

[Melissa A]

Finished! - 10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

10/10

☑️ 1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
X 🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story
p. 297 “. . . ‘The milk comes from
Churra Sheep.’ . . .” - Lost and Fondue (A Cheese Shop Mystery 2) Avery Aames 04/05/23

☑️ 2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
X 🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave
p. 268 “. . . ‘Or dig up a grave?’” & 279 “. . . Nalan had already started digging . . .” 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World Elif Shafak 04/08/23

☑️ 3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
X 🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #)
p. 10 “. . . tasted like freshly picked blueberries . . .” Deep Fried Revenge (Farm-To-Fork 4) Lynn Cahoon 04/10/23

☑️ 4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
X 🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy
Where the Heart Is Billie Letts (Novalee is eating Lifesavers when she meets Moses) 04/02/23

☑️ 5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
X 👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane Lisa See (using rags for feminine care, and diapers being strung all over the orphanage are mentioned in the book) 04/01/23

☑️ 6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
X 🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story
@8% (Elise flushes the toilet) - The Return Rachel Harrison 04/03/23

☑️ 7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy
⚫ OR set in Texas
⚫ OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
(All three - Hat, boots & buckle also set in Texas and with a cowboy) Enchanted by Joji (Stargazer Ranch 2) Remi Carrington 06/04/23

☑️ 8. New York’s Bagel Tax
X 🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten
(p. 275 “. . . chewing a bagel . . .”) - Little Secrets Jennifer Hillier 04/16/23

☑️ 9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
X ⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head
(@28% Mcdara scratches his head) - Murder in an Irish Bookshop (Irish Bookshop 7) Carlene O'Connor 04/25/23

☑️ 10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
X 🐾 OR set in North Carolina
The Tobacco Wives Adele Myers 04/22/23

[Kellene]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book set in Virginia
The Ghosts of St. Albans Sanatorium: Black and White Edition. Pat Bussard O'Keefe. 4/20/23

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
A Ghostly Undertaking Tonya Kappes. 4/20/23

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
Men, Murder & Makeup. Shane K. Morton. 5/5/23. 250 p

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
The White House Pantry Murder. Elliott Roosevelt. 4/7/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story
Witch Slapped. Dakota Cassidy. 4/12/23. p 94. "...I'm gonna fly up out of this musty den of lipstick and tampons..."

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Four Leaf Felony Tonya Kappes 4/5/23. pub 2022

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in Texas.
Vinyl Resting Place. Olivia Blacke 5/27/23

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Marry Christmas Murder Stephanie Blackmoore 4/30/23 320 p

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book set in Pennsylvania
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes. Karen Rose Smith. 4/18/23.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet
Stamped Out. Tonya Kappes. 4/12/23

[Emeli]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
As the saying goes, the only two constant things in life are death and taxes. It is not surprising to find yourself taxed for your final resting place in New Hampshire. Specifically, they may charge you for digging your own grave. The state of New Hampshire collects a $0.02 tax per cubic yard of dirt excavated if you move more than 1,000 cubic yards. This strange state tax might make you want to dig up just enough dirt for your grave.
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).


4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
Sweet tooths may find Illinois a very expensive state, thanks to one of the most unusual tax deductions in the U.S. The State of Illinois taxes all candy items, but weirdly excludes candies that use flour as an ingredient. A funny example is Twix, a Mars Candy Company product. Since it lists flour as an ingredient, the state does not bother taxing it. However, other products such as Snickers bars get taxed because they do not have flour content. If you’re thinking of selling candy in Illinois, better make it with flour.
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

A. Little
Finished 9/4

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
Now, this is truly one of the more odd taxes in America. The state of Connecticut used to excise a tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products, making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. However, as of July 1, 2018, Connecticut has made diapers and feminine hygiene products tax-free, much to the relief of its citizens.
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

Finished 16/4
Page 145 It was a teddy bear sitting in a diaper surrounded by play blocks,

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

Finished 5/4
8. New York’s Bagel Tax
New Yorkers love their bagels. A lot of residents start off their day with a hot coffee and a toasted bagel or two and then head off into New York’s chaotic streets. They love their bagels so much that the State of New York started charging taxes for “altered bagels.” It costs $0.08 extra to have an “altered” bagel, which means slicing, toasting, or serving it with cream cheese and butter. So yes, enjoy that bagel, knowing that the government profited from you smearing all that butter on it.
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
North Carolinians must really love their pets because they will brave anything – even taxes – just to get a hold of them. North Carolina requires its residents to declare their pets as personal property, therefore opening them up for tax charges. Spayed and neutered pets pay a $10 tax, while pets that aren’t fixed go for a hefty $75. Come to think of it, this strange state tax actually forces owners to be very responsible with their pets.
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).

[Bobbi]

Start: April 1, 2023
End: June 30, 2023
Read: 9/10

✔1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book from a four book series (Foils and Fury series). Oops I Ate a Vengeance Demon - Lauretta Hignett 💰💰💰💰 4/23/23

✔2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order. I'm Glad My Mom Died - Jennette McCurdy 💰💰💰💰💰 4/2/23

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

✔4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR. Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six - Lisa Unger 💰💰💰 5/5/23

✔5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (June 26, 2018). The Cabin at the End of the World - Paul Tremblay 💰💰💰 4/7/23

✔6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (2005). Final Destination #1: Dead Reckoning - Natasha Rhodes 💰💰💰 4/13/23

✔7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in TexasV-Wars - Jonathan Maberry 💰💰💰💰 5/10/23.

✔8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count (384 pgs). Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone - Benjamin Stevenson 💰💰💰💰💰 4/16/23

✔9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head. The Daughter of Doctor Moreau - Silvia Moreno-Garcia 💰💰💰💰 5/20/23

✔10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page 319 pgs). How to Sell a Haunted House - Grady Hendrix 💰💰💰💰 4/6/23

[Olivermagnus]

Weirdest US Taxes
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

10 of 10 Complete

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story.
In the Land of the Long White Cloud - Sarah Lark - 4/13/23- set on a New Zealand sheep ranch

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Braiding Sweetgrass - Robin Wall Kimmerer - 5/17/23 - braiDInG

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
The Sun Sister - Lucinda Riley - 4/1/23 - 850 pages

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book set in Illinois.
Paradise - Judith McNaught - 4/29/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
The Bishop's Pawn - Steve Berry - 5/15/23 - orig pub March 20, 2018

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Everyone Brave is Forgiven - Chris Cleave - 5/20/23 - orig pub May 2016

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
Claiming the Rancher's Heir - Maisey Yates - 4/25/23


8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Seduce Me at Sunrise - Lisa Kleypas - 5/4/23 - orig pub Sep 30, 2008

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Cold Pursuit - Carla Neggers - 5/16/23

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
One of Us Is Lying - Karen M. McManus - 4/14/23 - May 30, 2017

[Anne]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 10/10

COMPLETED!

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep in the story.
Behind You by Rylie Dark 4/13/2023
A missing sheep at the Tate farm leads to Chastity, the murder victim being found.

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave.
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley 5/9/2023
The Concierge digs a grave, pretending to garden.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book set in Maine.
Dead Man Talking by Jana DeLeon 4/6/2023

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
The Crime That Binds by Laurie Cass 4/25/2023

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
New Corpse In Town by Lucy Quinn 4/28/2023
Pub'd in July

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber 5/16/2023
Pub'd in 2004

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in Texas.
Lineage Most Lethal by S C Perkins 5/14/2023

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Murder on the Class Trip by Lee Hollis 4/13/2023
388 pages

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Dead Ringer by Lisa Scottoline 5/8/2023

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani 4/20/2023
447 pages

[JoAnne]

Welcome Frankie, Tari, Kellene, Emeli, Bobbi, Lynda, and Anne!

[Ferenc]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Goal: 10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book set in Virginia.
A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe - Mark Dawidziak - 04/28/23 - Richmond, Virginia

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave.
The Shadow Sister - Lucinda Riley - 05/14/23 - Flora and Beatrix

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
Reef Road - Deborah Goodrich Royce - 05/04/23 - 350 pages

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
The Storm Sister - Lucinda Riley - 04/06/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story.
King of Scars - Leigh Bardugo - 04/17/23 - "She could smell bodies, the tang of sour milk, soiled diapers" (Kindle Location 6418)

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
The Sandman: Act I - Dirk Maggs & Neil Gaiman - 04/05/23 - Published 2020

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in Texas.
Dead On Time - W.L. Knightly - 05/06/23 - Aldridge, Texas

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore – The Complete Screenplay - J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves - 04/09/23 - 258 pages

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
We Are the Light - Matthew Quick - 05/19/23 - Majestic, Pennsylvania

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet.
In Love & Pajamas: A Collection of Comics about Being Yourself Together - Catana Chetwynd - 04/30/23 - Catana and John have a dog.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
As the saying goes, the only two constant things in life are death and taxes. It is not surprising to find yourself taxed for your final resting place in New Hampshire. Specifically, they may charge you for digging your own grave. The state of New Hampshire collects a $0.02 tax per cubic yard of dirt excavated if you move more than 1,000 cubic yards. This strange state tax might make you want to dig up just enough dirt for your grave.
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
Sweet tooths may find Illinois a very expensive state, thanks to one of the most unusual tax deductions in the U.S. The State of Illinois taxes all candy items, but weirdly excludes candies that use flour as an ingredient. A funny example is Twix, a Mars Candy Company product. Since it lists flour as an ingredient, the state does not bother taxing it. However, other products such as Snickers bars get taxed because they do not have flour content. If you’re thinking of selling candy in Illinois, better make it with flour.
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
Now, this is truly one of the more odd taxes in America. The state of Connecticut used to excise a tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products, making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. However, as of July 1, 2018, Connecticut has made diapers and feminine hygiene products tax-free, much to the relief of its citizens.
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
New Yorkers love their bagels. A lot of residents start off their day with a hot coffee and a toasted bagel or two and then head off into New York’s chaotic streets. They love their bagels so much that the State of New York started charging taxes for “altered bagels.” It costs $0.08 extra to have an “altered” bagel, which means slicing, toasting, or serving it with cream cheese and butter. So yes, enjoy that bagel, knowing that the government profited from you smearing all that butter on it.
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
North Carolinians must really love their pets because they will brave anything – even taxes – just to get a hold of them. North Carolina requires its residents to declare their pets as personal property, therefore opening them up for tax charges. Spayed and neutered pets pay a $10 tax, while pets that aren’t fixed go for a hefty $75. Come to think of it, this strange state tax actually forces owners to be very responsible with their pets.
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).

[Shash]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

10/10 Tasks Completed

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).
Deception by Patricia Bradley (4/5/23) - Natchez Trace Park Rangers

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson (4/13/23)

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
Standoff by Patricia Bradley (4/3/23) - 400 pages

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
Pure as Snow by Laura Burton (4/2/23)

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
Ryder Revisited by Pamela M. Kelley (4/6/23) - 10/21/18

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Above the Sea by Laura Burton, Jessie Cal (4/4/23) - 2022

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
Ranger Protection by Lynn Shannon (4/7/23)
set in TX

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Twilight at Moorington Cross by Abigail Wilson (4/1/23) - 320 pages

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.
Obsession by Patricia Bradley (4/3/23)
scratches head

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley (4/4/23) - 372 pages

[Katelyn]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 8/10

✅1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).
>>Beyond the Game - Kaylee Ryan, 5/18/23 -- Out of Reach

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

✅3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
>>Returning Home - Kelly Elliott, 6/5/23

✅4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
>>Decker's Dilemma - Chantal Fernando, 4/3/23

✅5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
>>The Last Thing He Needs - J.H. Knight, 4/15/23

✅6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
>>Unnecessary Roughness - Rheland Richmond, 4/27/23 -- 2022

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

✅8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
>>Timeless - Devney Perry, 4/11/23

✅9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.
>>More Than A Game - Bella Matthews, 4/7/23

✅10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
>>Until May - Aurora Rose Reynolds, 5/23/23

[Barbara ★]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2023

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).
Caught in the Flames - Kacey Shea 4/29

✔ 2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Hades - Candice Fox (MC digs a grave) 4/8

✔ 3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
The Rapids - Carla Neggers 4/15
(Maggie had fresh blueberries with water buffalo yogurt), p201

✔ 4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
Touched by Fire - Kel Carpenter (Chicago) 4/13

✔ 5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
Warrior's Moon - Lucy Monroe (pub July 2013) 4/16

✔ 6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Fall For Me - Ann Lister 4/5
(Ryan heard water running, the toilet flushing), p396

✔ 7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
Salty Cowboy - Elana Johnson (hero) 4/4

✔ 8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera 4/12

✔ 9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.
Bad Luck - Brad Younie 5/12
(I thought, scratching my head absently), p70

✔ 10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon (MCs sister has a dog) 4/27

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[JoAnne]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Completed 10/10 tasks DONE!

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep in the story
page 489 - Quinn watched fields of cows and sheep whip past the windows of the sedan on the way to dinner...
Royal Caleva: Gabriel (Royal Caleva #1) by Nancy Herkness 4/23/23 4stars

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
As the saying goes, the only two constant things in life are death and taxes. It is not surprising to find yourself taxed for your final resting place in New Hampshire. Specifically, they may charge you for digging your own grave. The state of New Hampshire collects a $0.02 tax per cubic yard of dirt excavated if you move more than 1,000 cubic yards. This strange state tax might make you want to dig up just enough dirt for your grave.
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Digging Up Daisy (A Mainely Murder Mystery #1) by Sherry Lynn 4/4/23 4stars (in digging)

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #)
Kindle location page 46- "How about coffee and blueberry scones?"
Just Beachy (A Barefoot William/Sunkissed Key novel Book 1) by Kate Angell 4/2/23 5stars

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
Sweet tooths may find Illinois a very expensive state, thanks to one of the most unusual tax deductions in the U.S. The State of Illinois taxes all candy items, but weirdly excludes candies that use flour as an ingredient. A funny example is Twix, a Mars Candy Company product. Since it lists flour as an ingredient, the state does not bother taxing it. However, other products such as Snickers bars get taxed because they do not have flour content. If you’re thinking of selling candy in Illinois, better make it with flour.
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
One More Time for Joy (Paradise Valley, #3) by Amy Lillard 4/1/23 4stars (L - Lillard)

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
Now, this is truly one of the more odd taxes in America. The state of Connecticut used to excise a tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products, making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. However, as of July 1, 2018, Connecticut has made diapers and feminine hygiene products tax-free, much to the relief of its citizens.
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story - pad
page 123 - ...when I rise to go to the lavatory in the hall to change my pad and use the toilet.
Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner 4/16/23 4.5stars

Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Negotiating With Mary by G.L. Robinson 5/27/23 4stars (0 - 2023)

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
Betting on a Good Luck Cowboy (Star Valley, #2) by Sara Richardson 5/23/23 4stars (Silas and others; cowboy hat and belt on cover)

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
New Yorkers love their bagels. A lot of residents start off their day with a hot coffee and a toasted bagel or two and then head off into New York’s chaotic streets. They love their bagels so much that the State of New York started charging taxes for “altered bagels.” It costs $0.08 extra to have an “altered” bagel, which means slicing, toasting, or serving it with cream cheese and butter. So yes, enjoy that bagel, knowing that the government profited from you smearing all that butter on it.
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York
Ride for Glory (North Oak #8) by Ann Hunter 4/8/23 3stars (North eats on way to track; set at Belmont, Saratoga and Aqueduct all in NY)

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head
The Little Shop of Murders by J. New, Millie Ravensworth, A.C.F. Bookens, Geraldine Moorkens Byrne, Rachel McLean, Diane Kelly, Nikki Knight, London Lovett, Lise McClendon, Flora McGowan, Kathryn Mykel, Eryn Scott, Debbie Young, Victoria Tait, Carlene O’Connor 4/11/23 4stars (in 3 of the stories in the anthology - The Forget-Me-Not Antiques Mystery; Architect of a Murder; The Lady of the House)

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
North Carolinians must really love their pets because they will brave anything – even taxes – just to get a hold of them. North Carolina requires its residents to declare their pets as personal property, therefore opening them up for tax charges. Spayed and neutered pets pay a $10 tax, while pets that aren’t fixed go for a hefty $75. Come to think of it, this strange state tax actually forces owners to be very responsible with their pets.
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Baby for my Billionaire Enemy: An Age Gap Romance by Jade Styles 4/9/23 4stars (1 - 164 pages)

[Agnieszka]

Wow that’s a fun one. I’m in.

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: 4/1/23 - 6/30/23
Completed: 10/10
no page minimum, re-reads are ok, 50+% read after 3/31, re-post after finished


✔ 1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book from a four book series Chelsea's Costa Rica Escape by Ruby Nadine 2* 4/4 - Vacation Destination #2

✔ 2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order. Gardenias and a Grave Mistake by Ruby Loren 3* 5/29 - GarDenIas

✔ 3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text “It’s Thursday,” Ida Belle said. “What does that mean?” Blanchet asked. “Free blueberry muffin with the chicken fried steak breakfast,” I said. Gertie grinned. “I’ll work on eating less tomorrow.” (p. 177)

✔ 4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book whose last name begins with a letter in FLOUR. Tracks of Her Tears by Melinda Leigh 3* 4/1

✔ 5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story My Valentine Seduction by Serenity Woods 3* 4/8 - I buy some ultra-thin regular pads that she can take home in her bag. (p. 189)

✔ 6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year Third Son's a Charm by Shana Galen 4* 4/7 - published 2017

✔ 7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in Texas The Perfect Dress by Carolyn Brown 3* 5/6 - Celeste, Greenville & Dallas, Texas

✔ 8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count Darby O'Kill by Zara Keane book 5 in Passport to Murder: A Collection of Travel Cozy Mystery Shorts 3* 4/7 - 40 pages

✔ 9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head Some Like It Shot by Zara Keane 3* 4/5 - Noel scratched his temples. (p. 226)

✔10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet Bullets and Beads by Jana Deleon 5* 4/14 - Fortune has a cat called Merlin, Gertie a parrot called Francis
*

[Melissa]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 0/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

Book: Gilded
Author: Marissa Meyer
Read: 4/8/2023
Fits: There are sheep in the story

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

Book: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Author: Rachel Joyce
Read: 4/6/2023
Fits: DIG is in title

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

Book: Still Life
Author: Louise Penny
Read: 3/30/2023
Fits: Louise is in FLOUR

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count)

Book: The Appalachian Trail
Author: Philip D'Anieri
Read: 4/4/2023
Fits: Page count is 272

[Hilary (A Wytch's Book Review)]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order. - The Case of the Itinerant Ibizan by B.R. Snow 2/4/23 (body found in shallow grave)

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count). - Murder in a Cape Cottage by Maddie Day 26/4/23 (blueberry scones on page 204)

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR. - The Case of the Jaded Jack Russell by B.R. Snow 1/4/23 (Suzy and Josie are addicted to bite sized Snickers!)

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when). - Death on the Argyle by Anne Canadeo 5/4/23 (Lucy and Matt are setting up the nursery and diapers are mentioned)

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count). - Courtesy Call by Barbara Barrett 20/4/23 (260 pages)

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count). - Verse and Vengeance by Amanda Flower 1/4/23 (Emerson the Cat and Faulkner the Crow)

[Moondance]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

0/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).

[JoAnne]

Welcome Ferenc, Christina, Shash, Barbara, JoAnne, Agnieszka, Melissa, Hilary, and Cheryl!

[Moondance]

Once you are considered a senior citizen in NC, the pet tax goes away for spayed/neutered pets. I think this may be the year mine does. Thank goodness!

[Catsalive]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story - Gilly has to free a sheep from the brambles
Thornyhold by Mary Stewart 12/4 4★

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book set in New Hampshire
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 7/4 4★

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 - 400p
Firewatching by Russ Thomas 21/4 3.5★

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
The Orchard Murders by Robert Gott 3/4 3★

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story - when Holly gets her first period the different FHP are discussed
Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe 2/4 4★

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year - 2020
A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell 1/4 3.5★

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy
Blood Sport by Dick Francis 25/4 4★

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count - 368
Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel by Glenda Young 4/4 3★

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet -Fluffy, cat
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 6/4 4★

[Barb]

10 WEIRDEST US TAXES, 4/1 – 6/30
10/10 COMPLETE

1. VIRGINIA’S SHEEP / LAMB TAX
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story
Death at Gallows Green (Kathryn Ardleigh #2), by Robin Paige, finished 4/7 ★★★★
p. 200 : “A pair of sheep tethered on the new grass shied as he and Charles...”

2. NEW HAMPSHIRE’S DIRT TAX
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order
Einstein’s Fr*IDG*e: How the Difference Between Hot and Cold Explains the Universe, by Paul Sen, finished 4/3 ★★★.5

3. MAINE’S BLUEBERRY TAX
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #)
Blueberry Blunder (Amish Candy Shop #8), by Amanda Flower, finished 5/2 ★★★★
loc. 263 “First Annual BLUEBERRY Bash...”

4. ILLINOIS’ CANDY TAX
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR
author Ian Rankin – Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus #1), finished 4/13 ★★★.5

5. CONNECTICUT’S DIAPER TAX
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when)
publ Jan 2018 : The Hostess with the Ghostess (Haunted Guesthouse #9), by E.J. Copperman, finished 4/12 ★★★★

6. MARYLAND’S FLUSH TAX
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year)
publ 1/1/96 : Dog Eat Dog (Melanie Travis #3), by Laurien Berenson, finished 4/9 ★★★.5

7. TEXAS’ BELT BUCKLE TAX
⚫ Read a book set in Texas
Ranchero TX : Liver Let Die (Clueless Cook/Jordan McAllister #1), by Liz Lipperman, finished 4/23 ★★★

8. NEW YORK’S BAGEL TAX
🥯 Read a book set in New York
Look Both Ways, by Jason Reynolds, finished 4/2 ★★★★

9. PENNSYLVANIA’S AIR TAX
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head
Charlie : The Good Thief’s Guide to Vegas (Good Thief’s Guide #3), by Chris Ewan, finished 4/5 ★★★.5
“I looked at my watch and scratched the back of my head...” (audiobook, no page/location # available)

10. NORTH CAROLINA’S PET TAX
🐾 Read a book set in North Carolina
Paper Cuts (Secret, Book & Scone Society #6), by Ellery Adams, finished 4/4 ★★★★



***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/2 *****

[Grace]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 0/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count)

[Genevieve]

0 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 0/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book from a four book series (share series name).
Tart and Sweet by Amy Lane (Candy Man) 5/31/2023

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count). P 50
Requiem for Mr. Busybody by Josh Lanyon 4/23/2023

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book set in Illinois
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 4/22/2023

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in 2018 (tell us when).
Strange Medicine by S.C. Wynne 5/19/2023 (First published April 1, 2018)

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 in the publication year (share year).
Boyfriend Goals by Riley Hart 5/28/2023 (First published May 4, 2022)

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in Texas.
Death, Taxes, and Green Tea Ice Cream by Diane Kelly 5/30/2023

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 8 in the page count (include page count).
Murder in Michigan by Patti Benning 5/18/2023 (82 pages)

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet.
Body at Buccaneer's Bay by Josh Lanyon 5/14/2023

[JoAnne]

Moondance wrote: "Once you are considered a senior citizen in NC, the pet tax goes away for spayed/neutered pets. I think this may be the year mine does. Thank goodness!"

I knew we moved away from NC too soon! LOL!

[JoAnne]

Welcome Catsalive, Barb, Grace and Genevieve!

[Pinar]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 8/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order:
Hong Gildong'un Hikayesi (The Story of Hong Gildong) by Heo Gyun 5/20/23

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count):
The Fall of the House of Usher (50 pages) by Edgar Allan Poe 4/4/23

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR:
Dişlerimin Hikâyesi (The Story of My Teeth) by Valeria Luiselli 4/2/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when):
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher (First published in July 2022) 5/1/23

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year):
Aile Sözlüğü (Family Lexicon) by Natalia Ginzburg (First published in 1963) 4/15/23

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count):
Plaj (The Beach) by Cesare Pavese (120 pages) 4/6/23

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head:
Burn (Steel Brothers Saga, #5) by Helen Hardt 5/29/23

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count):
Üç Aynalı Kırk Oda (Turkish literature) by Murathan Mungan (391 pages) 4/20/23

[JoAnne]

Welcome Pinar!

[Shash]

Finished! :)

10 Weirdest US Taxes
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

10/10 Tasks Completed

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book from a four book series (share series name).
Deception by Patricia Bradley (4/5/23) - Natchez Trace Park Rangers

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Midnight on the River Grey by Abigail Wilson (4/13/23) - miDnIGht

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
Standoff by Patricia Bradley (4/3/23) - 400 pages

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
Pure as Snow by Laura Burton (4/2/23)

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
Ryder Revisited by Pamela M. Kelley (4/6/23) - 10/21/2018

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Above the Sea by Laura Burton, Jessie Cal (4/4/23) - 2022

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in Texas
Ranger Protection by Lynn Shannon (4/7/23)

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Twilight at Moorington Cross by Abigail Wilson (4/1/23) - 320 pages

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head
Obsession by Patricia Bradley (4/3/23)

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Crosshairs by Patricia Bradley (4/4/23) - 372 pages

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Shash!

[Catsalive]

Finished

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story - Gilly has to free a sheep from the brambles
Thornyhold by Mary Stewart 12/4 4★

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book set in New Hampshire
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson 7/4 4★

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 - 400p
Firewatching by Russ Thomas 21/4 3.5★

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
The Orchard Murders by Robert Gott 3/4 3★

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story - when Holly gets her first period the different FHP are discussed
Just an Ordinary Family by Fiona Lowe 2/4 4★

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year - 2020
A Gift in December by Jenny Gladwell 1/4 3.5★

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy
Blood Sport by Dick Francis 25/4 4★

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count - 368
Curtain Call at the Seaview Hotel by Glenda Young 4/4 3★

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet -Fluffy, cat
The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 6/4 4★

[Suzanne]

The Lost Challenges
10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name):
The Source by J.D. Horn - ***** - 8/23/2023 - 352 Pages - four book series



2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
As the saying goes, the only two constant things in life are death and taxes. It is not surprising to find yourself taxed for your final resting place in New Hampshire. Specifically, they may charge you for digging your own grave. The state of New Hampshire collects a $0.02 tax per cubic yard of dirt excavated if you move more than 1,000 cubic yards. This strange state tax might make you want to dig up just enough dirt for your grave.
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult - ***** - 4/24/2023 - 464 Pages - Set in New Hampshire



3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count):
Taste: My Life through Food by Stanley Tucci - ***** - 6/3/2023 - 291 Pages - Blueberries on Page 254



4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
Sweet tooths may find Illinois a very expensive state, thanks to one of the most unusual tax deductions in the U.S. The State of Illinois taxes all candy items, but weirdly excludes candies that use flour as an ingredient. A funny example is Twix, a Mars Candy Company product. Since it lists flour as an ingredient, the state does not bother taxing it. However, other products such as Snickers bars get taxed because they do not have flour content. If you’re thinking of selling candy in Illinois, better make it with flour.
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
The Owl & Moon Cafe by Jo-Ann Mapson - **** - 5/1/2023 - 357 Pages - Eats Halloween Candy



5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
Now, this is truly one of the more odd taxes in America. The state of Connecticut used to excise a tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products, making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. However, as of July 1, 2018, Connecticut has made diapers and feminine hygiene products tax-free, much to the relief of its citizens.
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
Artificial Condition by Martha Wells - ***** - 4/4/2023 - 158 Pages - Published May 08, 2018



6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Untangled: Guiding Teenage Girls Through the Seven Transitions into Adulthood by Lisa Damour - **** - 4/7/2023 - 352 Pages - Published Feb 02, 2016



7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
Enemies by Tijan - ***** - 11/2/2023 - 379 Pages - Set in Texas



8. New York’s Bagel Tax
New Yorkers love their bagels. A lot of residents start off their day with a hot coffee and a toasted bagel or two and then head off into New York’s chaotic streets. They love their bagels so much that the State of New York started charging taxes for “altered bagels.” It costs $0.08 extra to have an “altered” bagel, which means slicing, toasting, or serving it with cream cheese and butter. So yes, enjoy that bagel, knowing that the government profited from you smearing all that butter on it.
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
No Land's Man by Aasif Mandvi - **** - 4/13/2023 - 192 Pages - Set in NY



9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.
Round Robin by Jennifer Chiaverini - **** - 4/18/2023 - 304 Pages - Set in Pennsylvania



10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
North Carolinians must really love their pets because they will brave anything – even taxes – just to get a hold of them. North Carolina requires its residents to declare their pets as personal property, therefore opening them up for tax charges. Spayed and neutered pets pay a $10 tax, while pets that aren’t fixed go for a hefty $75. Come to think of it, this strange state tax actually forces owners to be very responsible with their pets.
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Under the Boardwalk by Carly Phillips - **** - 4/11/2023 - 271 Pages - Has a pet Monkey



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Catsalive wrote: "Finished

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story - Gilly has to free a sheep from t..."

There's no book listed for #9!

[JoAnne]

Welcome Suzanne!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
As the saying goes, the only two constant things in life are death and taxes. It is not surprising to find yourself taxed for your final resting place in New Hampshire. Specifically, they may charge you for digging your own grave. The state of New Hampshire collects a $0.02 tax per cubic yard of dirt excavated if you move more than 1,000 cubic yards. This strange state tax might make you want to dig up just enough dirt for your grave.
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
Sweet tooths may find Illinois a very expensive state, thanks to one of the most unusual tax deductions in the U.S. The State of Illinois taxes all candy items, but weirdly excludes candies that use flour as an ingredient. A funny example is Twix, a Mars Candy Company product. Since it lists flour as an ingredient, the state does not bother taxing it. However, other products such as Snickers bars get taxed because they do not have flour content. If you’re thinking of selling candy in Illinois, better make it with flour.
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
Now, this is truly one of the more odd taxes in America. The state of Connecticut used to excise a tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products, making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. However, as of July 1, 2018, Connecticut has made diapers and feminine hygiene products tax-free, much to the relief of its citizens.
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
New Yorkers love their bagels. A lot of residents start off their day with a hot coffee and a toasted bagel or two and then head off into New York’s chaotic streets. They love their bagels so much that the State of New York started charging taxes for “altered bagels.” It costs $0.08 extra to have an “altered” bagel, which means slicing, toasting, or serving it with cream cheese and butter. So yes, enjoy that bagel, knowing that the government profited from you smearing all that butter on it.
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
North Carolinians must really love their pets because they will brave anything – even taxes – just to get a hold of them. North Carolina requires its residents to declare their pets as personal property, therefore opening them up for tax charges. Spayed and neutered pets pay a $10 tax, while pets that aren’t fixed go for a hefty $75. Come to think of it, this strange state tax actually forces owners to be very responsible with their pets.
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).

[JoAnne]

Welcome Sallie!

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Read: 10/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book from a four book series (share series name).
Silver Brewer L.B. Dunbar 4/21/23 The Silver Foxes of Blue Ridge

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave.
Local Woman Missing Mary Kubica 4/2/23

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberries in the text.
p 41 The Heirloom Garden Viola Shipman 4/5/23

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
You Had Your Chance, Lee Burrows Piper Rayne 4/6/23

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers mentioned in the story.
Rough Enough Frankie Love 4/8/23

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 in the publication year.
2020 Nothing Bundt Trouble Ellie Alexander 4/3/23

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy AND with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover.
Unbridled Cowboy Maisey Yates 5/1/23

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count.
208 pages Before That Night Violet Duke 4/14/23

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head.
Mary Poppins P.L. Travers 4/15/23

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet AND set in North Carolina AND with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count.
335 pages Bookshop by the Sea Denise Hunter 4/4/23

[Caraina]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Completed: 0/10

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
The state of Virginia imposes a $0.50 excise tax on every sheep or lamb sold within the state. Virginia already imposes taxes on eggs, peanuts, and soft drinks. These raise $1.8 million, $172,000, and $191,000 respectively, annually. A little-known fact is the sheep and lamb tax raises $8,000 for the state every year. In fact, handlers file these taxes quarterly.
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
As the saying goes, the only two constant things in life are death and taxes. It is not surprising to find yourself taxed for your final resting place in New Hampshire. Specifically, they may charge you for digging your own grave. The state of New Hampshire collects a $0.02 tax per cubic yard of dirt excavated if you move more than 1,000 cubic yards. This strange state tax might make you want to dig up just enough dirt for your grave.
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
When you think of Maine, you think blueberries. Maine provides the U.S. with the bulk of its blueberries. The blueberry industry is heavily taxed in Maine. The state taxes anyone growing, handling, processing, selling, or purchasing blueberries. The tax is to the tune of $1.50 per 100 pounds of blueberries sold.
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #) OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
Sweet tooths may find Illinois a very expensive state, thanks to one of the most unusual tax deductions in the U.S. The State of Illinois taxes all candy items, but weirdly excludes candies that use flour as an ingredient. A funny example is Twix, a Mars Candy Company product. Since it lists flour as an ingredient, the state does not bother taxing it. However, other products such as Snickers bars get taxed because they do not have flour content. If you’re thinking of selling candy in Illinois, better make it with flour.
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
Now, this is truly one of the more odd taxes in America. The state of Connecticut used to excise a tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products, making hundreds of thousands of dollars off them. However, as of July 1, 2018, Connecticut has made diapers and feminine hygiene products tax-free, much to the relief of its citizens.
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
If we’re talking weird US taxes, you can’t leave out Maryland from the list. The state charges its residents $60 per year for flushing their toilets. While you may think this is one of those strange state taxes made for the government to rip people off, you’re in for a surprise. The proceeds actually go towards the improvement of sewer and water treatment facilities in the state. All these efforts benefit the rehabilitation and improvement of the health of the Chesapeake Bay, one of Maryland’s most important bodies of water.
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
Cowboys take pride in many things, including their apparel. An essential part of the cowboy getup is the belt buckle, which cowboys proudly show off. A lot of belt buckles have intricate designs that require a lot of hours to produce… which is probably why Texas excises a tax on these items. Yes, Texas taxes belt buckles, to the dismay of its cowboys. Thankfully, the belt itself, boots, and ten-gallon hats are exempt from this tax.
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
New Yorkers love their bagels. A lot of residents start off their day with a hot coffee and a toasted bagel or two and then head off into New York’s chaotic streets. They love their bagels so much that the State of New York started charging taxes for “altered bagels.” It costs $0.08 extra to have an “altered” bagel, which means slicing, toasting, or serving it with cream cheese and butter. So yes, enjoy that bagel, knowing that the government profited from you smearing all that butter on it.
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
This has got to be a major contender for the title of weirdest tax in the U.S. You may think that the air you breathe is non-taxable, but you’ll end up scratching your head with what governments can come up with. Pennsylvania taxes air, as long as it comes out of compressed air vending machines, or a vacuuming vending machine. For example, you drive into a gas station and use their compressor to fill up your tires. That air is literally taxed by the state, even though they had no business in running the air compressor itself.
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
North Carolinians must really love their pets because they will brave anything – even taxes – just to get a hold of them. North Carolina requires its residents to declare their pets as personal property, therefore opening them up for tax charges. Spayed and neutered pets pay a $10 tax, while pets that aren’t fixed go for a hefty $75. Come to think of it, this strange state tax actually forces owners to be very responsible with their pets.
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).

[JoAnne]

Welcome Caraina!

[Barb]

Finished

10 WEIRDEST US TAXES, 4/1 – 6/30
10/10 COMPLETE

1. VIRGINIA’S SHEEP / LAMB TAX
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story
Death at Gallows Green (Kathryn Ardleigh #2), by Robin Paige, finished 4/7 ★★★★
p. 200 : “A pair of sheep tethered on the new grass shied as he and Charles...”

2. NEW HAMPSHIRE’S DIRT TAX
🟤 Read a book with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order
Einstein’s Fr*IDG*e: How the Difference Between Hot and Cold Explains the Universe, by Paul Sen, finished 4/3 ★★★.5

3. MAINE’S BLUEBERRY TAX
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text (share page #)
Blueberry Blunder (Amish Candy Shop #8), by Amanda Flower, finished 5/2 ★★★★
loc. 263 “First Annual BLUEBERRY Bash...”

4. ILLINOIS’ CANDY TAX
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR
author Ian Rankin – Knots and Crosses (Inspector Rebus #1), finished 4/13 ★★★.5

5. CONNECTICUT’S DIAPER TAX
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when)
publ Jan 2018 : The Hostess with the Ghostess (Haunted Guesthouse #9), by E.J. Copperman, finished 4/12 ★★★★

6. MARYLAND’S FLUSH TAX
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year)
publ 1/1/96 : Dog Eat Dog (Melanie Travis #3), by Laurien Berenson, finished 4/9 ★★★.5

7. TEXAS’ BELT BUCKLE TAX
⚫ Read a book set in Texas
Ranchero TX : Liver Let Die (Clueless Cook/Jordan McAllister #1), by Liz Lipperman, finished 4/23 ★★★

8. NEW YORK’S BAGEL TAX
🥯 Read a book set in New York
Look Both Ways, by Jason Reynolds, finished 4/2 ★★★★

9. PENNSYLVANIA’S AIR TAX
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head
Charlie : The Good Thief’s Guide to Vegas (Good Thief’s Guide #3), by Chris Ewan, finished 4/5 ★★★.5
“I looked at my watch and scratched the back of my head...” (audiobook, no page/location # available)

10. NORTH CAROLINA’S PET TAX
🐾 Read a book set in North Carolina
Paper Cuts (Secret, Book & Scone Society #6), by Ellery Adams, finished 4/4 ★★★★



***** CHALLENGE COMPLETE 5/2 *****

[JoAnne]

Wonderful Barb!

[Barb]

Thanks, JoAnne :)

[Anne]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023
Read: 10/10

COMPLETED!

1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep in the story.
Behind You by Rylie Dark 4/13/2023
A missing sheep at the Tate farm leads to Chastity, the murder victim being found.

2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave.
The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley 5/9/2023
The Concierge digs a grave, pretending to garden.

3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book set in Maine.
Dead Man Talking by Jana DeLeon 4/6/2023

4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
The Crime That Binds by Laurie Cass 4/25/2023

5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
New Corpse In Town by Lucy Quinn 4/28/2023
Pub'd in July

6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber 5/16/2023
Pub'd in 2004

7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book set in Texas.
Lineage Most Lethal by S C Perkins 5/14/2023

8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
Murder on the Class Trip by Lee Hollis 4/13/2023
388 pages

9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Dead Ringer by Lisa Scottoline 5/8/2023

10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
All the Stars in the Heavens by Adriana Trigiani 4/20/2023
447 pages

[JoAnne]

Awesome Anne!

[Barbara ★]

10 Weirdest US Taxes
Duration: April 1 - June 30, 2023

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Virginia’s Sheep / Lamb Tax
🐑 Read a book with a sheep or lamb in the story OR set in Virginia OR from a four book series (share series name).
Caught in the Flames - Kacey Shea 4/29

✔ 2. New Hampshire’s Dirt Tax
🟤 Read a book where someone digs a grave OR set in New Hampshire OR with a word in the title that contains the letters DIG in any order.
Hades - Candice Fox (MC digs a grave) 4/8

✔ 3. Maine’s Blueberry Tax
🔵 Read a book with blueberry/blueberries in the text OR set in Maine OR with a page count that ends with 50 or 00 (share page count).
The Rapids - Carla Neggers 4/15
(Maggie had fresh blueberries with water buffalo yogurt), p201

✔ 4. Illinois’ Candy Tax
🍬 Read a book where a character eats candy OR set in Illinois OR by an author whose first or last name begins with a letter in FLOUR.
Touched by Fire - Kel Carpenter (Chicago) 4/13

✔ 5. Connecticut’s Diaper Tax
👶 Read a book with diapers and/or feminine hygiene products mentioned in the story OR set in Connecticut OR published in July or 2018 (tell us when).
Warrior's Moon - Lucy Monroe (pub July 2013) 4/16

✔ 6. Maryland’s Flush Tax
🚽 Read a book where a toilet flushes in the story OR set in Maryland OR with a 0 or 6 in the publication year (share year).
Fall For Me - Ann Lister 4/5
(Ryan heard water running, the toilet flushing), p396

✔ 7. Texas’ Belt Buckle Tax
⚫ Read a book with a character who is a cowboy OR set in Texas OR with a belt, western boots or cowboy hat on the cover (show cover).
Salty Cowboy - Elana Johnson (hero) 4/4

✔ 8. New York’s Bagel Tax
🥯 Read a book where a bagel is eaten OR set in New York OR with a 0 or 8 in the page count (include page count).
History Is All You Left Me - Adam Silvera 4/12

✔ 9. Pennsylvania’s Air Tax
⚪ Read a book where a character scratches their head OR set in Pennsylvania OR from Original Stories . . . a Breath of Fresh Air.
Bad Luck - Brad Younie 5/12
(I thought, scratching my head absently), p70

✔ 10. North Carolina’s Pet Tax
🐾 Read a book where a character has a pet OR set in North Carolina OR with a 0, 1, 5 or 7 in the page count (include page count).
Find Her Alive - Diane Saxon (MCs sister has a dog) 4/27

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[JoAnne]

Fantastic Barbara!