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message 51: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Well done Frankie


message 52: by Kellene (last edited Dec 01, 2023 02:06AM) (new)

Kellene | 728 comments Coming in late but I know I can at least make the lowest level by the deadline

Duration: July 1,2023 - December 31, 2023
Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.
Each task can be done as often as needed.

BASICS

1. The Parent Trap
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
A Tourist's Guide to Murder V.M. Burns 10/3/23 Christopher and Zaq are twins
A Wee Dose of Death Fran Stewart 10/10/23 Peggy has a twin brother, Drew
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
Peachy Scream Anna Gerard 9/22/23
The Cat Who Saw Red Lilian Jackson Braun 11/12/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.
Hallowe'en Party Agatha Christie 9/24/23 published 11/1/69

2. The movie stars Hayley Mills
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
A Hiss Before Dying Rita Mae Brown 8/20/23. Susan Tucker
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent.
Hiss Me Deadly Miranda James 10/29/23 Charlie Harris
The Ghost and the Stolen Tears Cleo Coyle 11/8/23 Pen McClure
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.
Murder Can Haunt Your Handiwork Rose Pressey 9/26/23
The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse Eva Pohler 10/4/23

3. Produced by Walt Disney Productions
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
A Hint of Mischief Daryl Wood Gerber 11/3/23. published June 28, 2022
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count. 1 9 8 6 1.
Murder by the Book Lauren Elliott 9/6/23 286 p
On Borrowed Crime Kate Young 11/14/23. 311 p
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.

The Plot

4. Teenagers Sharon McKendrick and Susan Evers meet at Miss Inch's Summer Camp for Girls.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping.
Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis Tonya Kappes 9/18/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble.
A Face at the Window Sarah Graves. 10/30/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation).

5. They overcome their mutual dislike when they discover that they are identical twin sisters
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister.
Killer Words V.M. Burns 10/11/23 Jenna is Samantha's sister
Christmas Cake Murder Joanne Fluke 11/22/23. Hannah has 2 sisters
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops and Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales Christine Schiefer 11/23/23
National Park Mysteries & Disappearances: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Steve Stockton 11/18/23

6. Eager to meet the parents from whom they were separated
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where an item gets switched.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.

7. Sharon learns that Mitch is engaged to a beautiful and much younger woman
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft Ellery Adams 10/24/23. Jane and Edwin
Valleys, Vehicles & Victims Tonya Kappes 11/28/23. Shay Moon
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
Looking for Alaska John Green 11/22/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation).

8. After a happy reunion, Maggie brings her to California.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited.
A Cop and a Coop Hillary Avis 9/17/23 Leona & Eli Ramirez
Murder is a Piece of Cake Valerie Burns 10/25/23 April & Clayton Davenport
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set on a ranch.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous.

9. The girls scheme to reunite their parents by recreating Maggie and Mitch's first date.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing Donna Andrews 10/14/23 Rob and Delaney

10. To delay the return to Boston -
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed.
Midnight Snacks are Murder Libby Klein 10/2/23. delivery of the stove for Poppy's kitchen
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)

11. The twins take every opportunity -
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.

12.. Back at the house, the twins apologize for their actions.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents.

13. Later, Mitch tells Maggie everything he misses about her and their marriage.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid


message 53: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Welcome Kellene (you can use books from the start of the challenge) and Well done Sandy


message 54: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 723 comments Retro Movie: The Parent Trap
Duration: July 1,2023 - December 31, 2023


Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2: 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

1.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.

2.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.

3.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count. 1 9 8 6 1.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.

4.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation).

5.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.

6.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where an item gets switched.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.

7.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation).

8.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set on a ranch.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous.

9.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.

10.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)

11.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.

12.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents.

13.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid.


message 55: by Olivermagnus (new)

 Olivermagnus (lynda11282) | 1608 comments ~~~ Complete ~~~

The Parent Trap
July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

37
of 21+ Complete

Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

BASICS
1. The Parent Trap is a 1961 American romantic comedy film written and directed by David Swift. In the movie a pair of teenage twins plot to reunite their divorced parents by switching places with each other.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
🔹Everywhere That Mary Went - Lisa Scottoline - 9/29/23 - Mary
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.
🔹The Ivy Tree - Mary Stewart - 8/24/23 - orig pub 1961

2. The movie stars Hayley Mills (in a dual role) playing both Sharon and Susan. Her parents are played by Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith. The Parent Trap is based on the 1949 book Lisa and Lottie by Erich Kästner.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.
🔹The Five-Star Weekend - Elin Hilderbrand - 7/6/23 - EH
🔹Miss Mechanic - Emma Hart - 7/10/23 - EH
🔹Shipped - Angie Hockman - 7/13/23 - AH
🔹Beach Read - Emily Henry - 7/20/23 - EH
🔹Carolina Moon - Nora Roberts - 7/24/23
🔹The Marlow Murder Club - Robert Thorogood - 7/28/23 - RT
🔹The Redeemers - Ace Atkins - 8/12/23
🔹The Innocents - Ace Atkins - 8/22/23
🔹And Never Let Her Go: Thomas Capano: The Deadly Seducer - Ann Rule - 8/5/23
🔹The Fallen - Ace Atkins - 9/6/23
🔹Whiteout - Adriana Anders - 9/14/23
🔹Hot Ice - Nora Roberts - 9/17/23

3. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, The Parent Trap was released on June 21, 1961, by Buena Vista Distribution. It grossed $25.1 million at the box office and was nominated for two Academy Awards. It was broadcast on television, and three television sequels followed the later adventures of the twins. The film was remade in 1998 with Lindsay Lohan. It was released on VHS, in digital stereo LaserDisc format (1986), and on DVD (2002). The Parent Trap was the second of six films Mills made for Disney.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
🔹Not Dead Yet - Peter James - 7/2/23 - orig pub Jun 07, 2012
🔹My Murder - Katie Williams - 7/14/23 - orig pub Jun 06, 2023
🔹Crow Hollow - Michael Wallace - 8/4/23 - orig pub Jun 01, 2015
🔹New World: Stay with Me - Lily X. - 8/11/23 - orig pub Jun 21, 2022
🔹Suddenly One Summer - Julie James - 6/15/23 - orig pub Jun 2, 2015
🔹A Most Agreeable Murder - Julia Seales - 9/16/23 - orig pub Jun 72, 2023
🔹The Eye of God - James Rollins - 9/21/23 - orig pub Jun 25, 2013
🔹The Silent Wife - A.S.A. Harrison - 9/22/23 - orig pub Jun 25, 2013

👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count. 1 9 8 6 1.
🔹Payback - Fern Michaels - 8/2/23 - 186 pages
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.

The Plot

5. They overcome their mutual dislike when they discover that they are identical twin sisters, whom their parents Mitch Evers and Maggie McKendrick separated upon divorcing shortly after their birth each taking one child.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister.
🔹Above the East China Sea - Sarah Bird - 9/10/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.
🔹The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle - Stuart Turton - 7/5/23
🔹Falling - T.J. Newman - 7/7/23
🔹All That Is Mine I Carry with Me - William Landay - 7/10/23
🔹Carrie Soto Is Back - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 7/12/23
🔹Black Narcissus - Rumer Godden - 7/21/23
🔹The Carpenter's Lady - Barbara Delinsky - 7/23/23
🔹Joyland - Stephen King - 8/7/23
🔹Drowning - T.J. Newman - 8/8/23
🔹Book Lovers - Emily Henry - 8/16/23
🔹Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Jesse Andrews - 8/22/23

7. Sharon learns that Mitch is engaged to a beautiful and much younger woman, gold digger Vicky Robinson, who intends to send Susan to boarding school after the wedding. The girls communicate by phone at night. Susan tells Sharon to break up the couple, but when that fails, Susan decides to end the charade.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
🔹Well-Schooled in Murder - Elizabeth George - 8/18/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation).

9. The girls scheme to reunite their parents by recreating Maggie and Mitch's first date. At first, the ex-spouses are drawn together, but then they argue over why they divorced. They make up before Maggie and Sharon are to leave the next morning, and Maggie wishes Mitch well with Vicky.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
🔹Good Girl - Lauren Layne - 9/22/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.

11. The twins take every opportunity to exploit Vicky's hatred of camping, pulling a series of pranks on her. That night, the twins sneak into her tent and drag her bed into the water. Mitch finally sees Vicky's true nature when she throws a tantrum, makes Mitch chose between them or her and he chooses his daughters and storms off enraged to the city, for good.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
🔹The Missing Sapphire of Zangrabar - Steve Higgs - 8/18/23 - set on a cruise ship
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.


message 56: by Carolyn (new)

Carolyn | 689 comments Finished
The Parent Trap
Duration: July 1,2023 - December 31, 2023
39/39

1. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin. Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry read 7/7/2023 Nod and Fog are twin Lost Boys
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced. The Summer I Found Myself by Colleen French read 7/21/2023 Ellen has been divorced by Tim
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury read 9/24/2023 pub 9/17/1962

2. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan. The House in the Pines by Ana Reyes read 7/10/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent. Popcorn and Panic by Agatha Frost read 7/10/2023 Julia is the mother of Jessie and Olivia
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP. The Seventh Sinner by Elizabeth Peters read 7/5/2023

3.👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year. Murder at Sunrise by Kathi Daley read 8/25/2023 pub 6/1/2016
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count. 1 9 8 6 1. Outdoors, Oars, & Oaths by Tonya Kappes read 7/16/2023 180 pages
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sánchez read 9/8/2023

The Plot

4. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping. First Test by Tamora Pierce read 7/7/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble. Funeral Songs for Dying Girls by Cherie Dimaline read 7/5/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton read 7/3/2023 Lady Jane isolated herself by letting the others know that she knew secrets about them that would harm them if got out.

5. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister. The Poison Garden by Alex Marwood read 7/21/2023 Romy has a sister Eden
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time. Sweethearts Can Be Murder: A Girl and Her Dog Cozy Mystery by Connie Shelton read 7/6/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone. The Fireman by Joe Hill read 7/17/2023

6. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts. The Godwulf Manuscript by Robert B. Parker read 9/23/2023 set in Boston, Massachusetts
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where an item gets switched. To the Tower Born: A Novel of the Lost Princes by Robin Maxwell read 7/14/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character. Rigged for Murder by Brenda Gayle read 7/19/2023 Frank Beanish was a skulling coach

7. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged. The Mouse's Tale by Stacie Whittaker read 7/9/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school. Spare by Prince Harry read 7/20/2023 Harry and William go to Eton
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation). A Diagnosis of Murder by Brenda Gayle read 7/19/2023 (view spoiler)

8.👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited. The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town by John Grisham read 7/10/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set on a ranch. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel read 9/10/2023 set on De la Grazaa ranch, Piedras Negras, Mexico
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous. Death of a Cad by M.C. Beaton read 7/3/2023 Henry is very jealous of the time Priscilla spends with Hamish

9. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it. Pulp Friction by Julie Anne Lindsey read 7/18/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues. Insects, Ivy, & Investigations by Tonya Kappes read 7/15/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up. The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger read 7/18/2023 (view spoiler)

10. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed. Murder & Merino by Reagan Davis read 7/17/2023 Jill's funeral is delayed due to the investigation into her murder.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts. God Save the Child by Robert B. Parker read 9/23/2023 set in Boston, Massachusetts
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman read 7/2/2023 Richard becomes better acquanted with his bride Berengaria

11. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played. Carrot Cake and Concern by Agatha Frost read 7/15/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water. The Only One Left by Riley Sager read 7/4/2023 Hope's End is on a cliff above the Atlantic Ocean
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum. Old World Murder by Kathleen Ernst read 7/6/2023 (view spoiler)

12. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes. Marmee by Sarah Miller read 7/4/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake. The Sirens of Titan by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. read 7/9/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents. Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer read 7/12/2023 (view spoiler)

13. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone. Aunty Lee's Delights by Ovidia Yu read 7/6/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone. The Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson read 7/8/2023 (view spoiler)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid. Marshmallows and Memories by Agatha Frost read 7/14/2023 (view spoiler)


message 57: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Welcome Amanda A and Congrats Olivermagnus and Carolyn


message 58: by Katelyn (new)

Katelyn | 1053 comments Complete

Retro Movie: The Parent Trap
Duration: July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Level 3: 21+

Read: 24/21+

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS
BASICS
1. The Parent Trap
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
Boomerangers - Heather M. Orgeron, 7/8/23
Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga - Sam Maggs, 9/26/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
Show Me the Way - T.C. Matson, 8/2/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.

2. The movie stars
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent.
Justified - Jay Crownover, 8/23/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.

3. Produced by
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
Shift - Ginger Scott, 7/27/23
Wreck - Ginger Scott, 7/30/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count: 1 9 8 6 1.
We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han, 7/6/23 -- 291
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.

The Plot
4. Teenagers
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble.
Heartstopper: Volume Four - Alice Oseman, 8/12/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation).

5. They overcome
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister.
Beyond the Play - Kaylee Ryan, 8/17/23
This Winter - Alice Oseman, 9/7/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
Burn - Ginger Scott, 7/30/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.
To the Moon and Back - NR Walker, 9/10/23

6. Eager to
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where an item gets switched.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.
The Red Zone - Amie Knight, 9/21/23

7. Sharon l
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
Til There Was You - Kait Nolan, 8/25/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation).

8. After a happy
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited.
Beautifully Broken Control - Catherine Cowles, 7/2/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set on a ranch.
Off to the Races - Elsie Silver, 8/29/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous.
Two Truths and a Lyle - DJ Jamison, 10/4/23

9. The girls
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
If Only for Today - Gabbi Grey, 8/5/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.
Bring Me Back - Kristen Granata, 8/6/23

10. To delay
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)

11. The twins
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.

12.. Back at the
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
Heartstopper: Volume Three - Alice Oseman, 8/8/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents.
Just Say When - Aimee N Walker, 8/13/23

13. Later, Mitch
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone.
Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, 7/29/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone.
It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han, 7/5/23
Gage - Sawyer Bennett, 8/20/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid.


message 59: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Finished.

1. character who is a twin
The Sisters of Sea View by Julie Klassen | Viola | 7/18/23

2. MC is a parent
The Laws of Attraction by Mary Connealy | Brand Nolte, father of girls (forgot to jot down their names) | 7/10/23

3. two of these numbers in the page count: 1, 9, 8, 6, 1
Timeline by Michael Crichton | 768 pages | 7/31/23

4. character causes trouble
The Brilliance of Stars by J'nell Ciesielski | Philip | 7/21/23

5. two people are separated for a long time
One More Song to Sing by Lindsay Harrel | Marie and Ellie, 23 years | 7/31/23

6. set in Massachusetts
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner 7/11/23

7. character is engaged
Finding Us by Tracie Peterson | (view spoiler) | 8/14/23

8. character is jealous
The Christmas Bride by Melanie Dobson | Christian was jealous of Elias | 7/30/23

9. a first date in it | a couple argues | a couple makes up
all 3: Under Scottish Stars by Carla Laureano 7/26/23

10. MC becomes better acquainted with someone
Like a Ship on the Sea by Kellyn Roth | Patrick and Cassie, with each other | 7/29/23

11. set near water
The Gray Chamber by Grace Hitchcock | set on Blackwell's Island, surrounded by water | 7/10/23

12. character apologizes
Fairest of Heart by Karen Witemeyer | Titus apologized to Penelope | 8/2/23

13. character misses someone | character realizes they love someone
A Picture of Hope by Liz Tolsma | Nellie and Jean-Paul miss and realize they love one another | 7/31/23


message 60: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Well done Andrea


message 61: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Cox (andreacox) | 907 comments Thanks!


message 62: by Marla (new)

 Marla | 2836 comments Completion Post for Msg #22

Retro Movie: The Parent Trap
Duration: 7/1/23 - 12/31/23
Level 2: 11-20 Tasks
Progress: 25 of 20
Completed: 10/5/23

Each task can be done as often as needed. No page minimum.

1. The Parent Trap
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (7/31/23)
Read a book where the MC is divorced.
Read a book set or published in the 1960s.

2. The movie stars
Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
Read a book where the MC is a parent.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.
The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan (9/27/23)

3. Produced by
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian (7/15/23) ~ pub. 6/8/21
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count: 1 9 8 6 1.
Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian (7/2/23) ~ 398 pages
Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.

The Plot
❤️ 4. Teenagers
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping.
Beach Read by Emily Henry (7/12/23)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble.
City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab (7/24/23)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation).
Winter's Curse by Mary Stone (7/29/23)

❤️ 5. They overcome
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister.
Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert (8/9/23)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher (8/19/23) ~ several years
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger (8/30/23)

6. Eager to
Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Read a book where an item gets switched.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.
Him by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (8/12/23)

❤️ 7. Sharon l
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
A Touch of Minx by Suzanne Enoch (10/4/23) ~ Sam & Rick
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger (9/11/23)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation).
Rich People Problems by Kevin Kwan (8/6/23)

8. After a happy
Read a book where two people are reunited.
Read a book set on a ranch.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous.
Rough Country by John Sandford (8/4/23)

9. The girls
Read a book with a first date in it.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare (9/30/23) ~ Kieran & Mark argue as do Christina & Perfect Diego, even Emma & Julien
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.
Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley (7/19/23)

10. To delay
Read a book where something gets delayed.
Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (7/12/23)

❤️ 11. The twins
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery (9/13/23) ~ poisoning prank was horrible
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han (7/17/23)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.
Morning Star by Pierce Brown (8/15/23)

12. Back at the
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
Violent Crimes by Phillip Margolin (10/5/23) ~ lots of apologies
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake.
Getting Hot with the Scot by Melonie Johnson (7/27/23)
Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents.

13. Later, Mitch
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone.
Fox Forever by Mary E. Pearson (9/18/23) ~ Locke misses Kara & parents & Dot
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone.
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (7/21/23)
Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid.


message 63: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Well done Katelyn and Marla


message 64: by Kellene (new)

Kellene | 728 comments Completion Post

Duration: July 1,2023 - December 31, 2023
Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.

26 books read

1. The Parent Trap
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
A Tourist's Guide to Murder V.M. Burns 10/3/23 Christopher and Zaq are twins
A Wee Dose of Death Fran Stewart 10/10/23 Peggy has a twin brother, Drew
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
Peachy Scream Anna Gerard 9/22/23
The Cat Who Saw Red Lilian Jackson Braun 11/12/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.
Hallowe'en Party Agatha Christie 9/24/23 published 11/1/69

2. The movie stars Hayley Mills
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
A Hiss Before Dying Rita Mae Brown 8/20/23. Susan Tucker
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent.
Hiss Me Deadly Miranda James 10/29/23 Charlie Harris
The Ghost and the Stolen Tears Cleo Coyle 11/8/23 Pen McClure
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.
Murder Can Haunt Your Handiwork Rose Pressey 9/26/23
The Case of the Abandoned Warehouse Eva Pohler 10/4/23

3. Produced by Walt Disney Productions
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
A Hint of Mischief Daryl Wood Gerber 11/3/23. published June 28, 2022
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count. 1 9 8 6 1.
Murder by the Book Lauren Elliott 9/6/23 286 p
On Borrowed Crime Kate Young 11/14/23. 311 p
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.

The Plot

4. Teenagers Sharon McKendrick and Susan Evers meet at Miss Inch's Summer Camp for Girls.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping.
Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis Tonya Kappes 9/18/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble.
A Face at the Window Sarah Graves. 10/30/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation).

5. They overcome their mutual dislike when they discover that they are identical twin sisters
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister.
Killer Words V.M. Burns 10/11/23 Jenna is Samantha's sister
Christmas Cake Murder Joanne Fluke 11/22/23. Hannah has 2 sisters
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops and Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales Christine Schiefer 11/23/23
National Park Mysteries & Disappearances: The Great Smoky Mountains National Park Steve Stockton 11/18/23

6. Eager to meet the parents from whom they were separated
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where an item gets switched.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.

7. Sharon learns that Mitch is engaged to a beautiful and much younger woman
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
Murder in the Book Lover's Loft Ellery Adams 10/24/23. Jane and Edwin
Valleys, Vehicles & Victims Tonya Kappes 11/28/23. Shay Moon
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
Looking for Alaska John Green 11/22/23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation).

8. After a happy reunion, Maggie brings her to California.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited.
A Cop and a Coop Hillary Avis 9/17/23 Leona & Eli Ramirez
Murder is a Piece of Cake Valerie Burns 10/25/23 April & Clayton Davenport
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set on a ranch.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous.

9. The girls scheme to reunite their parents by recreating Maggie and Mitch's first date.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.
Lark! The Herald Angels Sing Donna Andrews 10/14/23 Rob and Delaney

10. To delay the return to Boston -
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed.
Midnight Snacks are Murder Libby Klein 10/2/23. delivery of the stove for Poppy's kitchen
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)

11. The twins take every opportunity -
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.

12.. Back at the house, the twins apologize for their actions.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents.

13. Later, Mitch tells Maggie everything he misses about her and their marriage.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid


message 65: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Good job Kellene


message 66: by Genevieve (new)

Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
FINISHED

Duration: July 1,2023 - December 31, 2023

Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS 21/21+

BASICS

1. The Parent Trap
2. The movie stars Hayley Mills
3. Produced by Walt Disney Productions
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.
Hard Hart by E. Davies 7/15/2023

The Plot
5. They overcome their mutual dislike when they discover that they are identical twin sisters
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.
Variable Onset by Layla Reyne 7/28/2023
Snow White and Rose Red by Jacob Grimm 8/20/2023
Goodnight Lab: A Scientific Parody Bedtime Book for Toddlers (Funny Gift Book for Science Lovers, Teachers, and Nerds) by Chris Ferrie 8/30/2023
Who Is George Lucas? by Pam Pollack 8/31/2023
Unexpected Turn by Ella Frank 9/10/2023
Secrets & Lies by Brooke Blaine 9/15/2023
All I Want for Christmas... Is My Sister's Boyfriend by Brooke Blaine 9/26/2023
Sakamoto's Swim Club: How a Teacher Led an Unlikely Team to Victory by Julie Abery 9/29/2023
The Tooth Mouse by Susan Hood 9/30/2023
How I Was Adopted by Joanna Cole 10/29/2023
Football's Top 10 Quarterbacks by Barry Wilner 10/30/2023
Starlight by Debbie Macomber 11/19/2023
Apples by Jacqueline Farmer by Jacqueline Farmer 11.29/2023

6. Eager to meet the parents from whom they were separated
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Murder at the Lobstah Shack by Maddie Day 11/28/2023
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.
Liver Let Die by Liz Lipperman 12/3/2023

7. Sharon learns that Mitch is engaged to a beautiful and much younger woman
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
The Magnolia Murders by Aimee Nicole Walker 7/13/2023

8. After a happy reunion, Maggie brings her to California.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited.
Mary Poppins Opens the Door by P.L. Travers 7/9/2023

10. To delay the return to Boston -
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)
Madison Square Murders by C.S. Poe 7/1/2023
The Mystery of Nevermore by C.S. Poe 7/6/2023
Danger Zone by Brooke Blaine 9/27/2023

11. The twins take every opportunity -
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
Key to Murder by Tim Myers 9/22/2023


message 67: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 317 comments I got close to getting them all

One of my favorite Disney movies (the original, though the remake was ok)

The Parent Trap
July 1,2023 - December 31, 2023
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2: 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.
Each task can be done as often as needed.


37/21+

TASKS

BASICS

1. The Parent Trap
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
Twilight at Wild Springs - Delores Fossen (Canary Street Press - July 2023) - July 13
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
Tempted at Thoroughbred Lake - Delores Fossen (Canary Street Press - May 2023) - June 14
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.

Twilight at Wild Springs (Last Ride, Texas #6) by Delores Fossen Tempted at Thoroughbred Lake (Last Ride, Texas #5.5) by Delores Fossen c

2. The movie stars Hayley Mills (in a dual role) playing both Sharon and Susan.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
The Soldier's Refuge - Sabrina York (HSE #2986 - June 2023) (Susan) - Dec 4
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent.
How the Duke Met His Match - Sophia Williams (HH #1742 - Aug 2023) - July 21
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.
Lyon of the Ton - Emily Royal (Dragonblade Pub - Oct 2023) - Oct 20

The Soldier's Refuge (The Tuttle Sisters of Coho Cove Book 1) by Sabrina York How the Duke Met His Match by Sophia Williams Lyon of the Ton by Emily Royal

3. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, The Parent Trap was released on June 21, 1961, by Buena Vista Distribution.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
Ozarks Double Homicide - Maggie Wells (HI #2149 - June 2023) - July 6
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count. 1 9 8 6 1.
A Christmas Miracle in the Little Irish Village - Michelle Vernall (Bookouture - Oct 2023) (318 pgs) - Oct 13
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.
Dead on Arrival - Nichole Severn (HI #2099 - Oct 2022) - July 17

Ozarks Double Homicide (Arkansas Special Agents #2) by Maggie Wells Christmas in the Little Irish Village (The Little Irish Village, #1) by Michelle Vernal Dead on Arrival (Defenders of Battle Mountain #3) by Nichole Severn

The Plot

4. Teenagers Sharon McKendrick and Susan Evers meet at Miss Inch's Summer Camp for Girls.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble.
Ilsa's Protector - Regan Black, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2023) - July 5
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation).
Ozarks Witness Protection - Maggie Wells (HI #2155 - July 2023) - July 7

a Ilsa's Protector (Never Too Late For Love Romantic Suspense Ellington Cove Book 6) by Janie Crouch Ozarks Witness Protection (Arkansas Special Agents #3) by Maggie Wells

5. They overcome their mutual dislike
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister.
Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes - Karen Rose Smith (Kensington - Dec 2017) - July 16
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
Seven Birthday Wishes - Melissa Senate (HSE #2990 - July 2023) (8 years) - July 3
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.
A Manhattan Heiress in Paris - Amanda McCabe (HH #1716 - Apr 2023) - July 11

Murder with Lemon Tea Cakes (Daisy's Tea Garden Mystery, #1) by Karen Rose Smith Seven Birthday Wishes (Dawson Family Ranch Book 11) by Melissa Senate A Manhattan Heiress in Paris by Amanda McCabe

6. Eager to meet the parents from whom they were separated, they decide to switch places, cut their hair identically, and coach each other on their lives.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
The Nurse's Holiday Swap - Ann McIntosh (HMED #1351 - Nov 2023) - Oct 31
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where an item gets switched.
The Highlander's Kilted Bride - Vanessa Kelly (Kensington - Aug 2023) - Aug 28
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.
Playing with Danger - Deborah Fletcher Mello (HRS #2236 - July 2023) - July 1

The Nurse's Holiday Swap (Boston Christmas Miracles Book 1) by Ann McIntosh The Highlander's Kilted Bride (Clan Kendrick) by Vanessa Kelly Playing with Danger (The Sorority Detectives Book 1) by Deborah Fletcher Mello

7. Sharon learns that Mitch is engaged to a beautiful and much younger woman, gold digger Vicky Robinson, who intends to send Susan to boarding school after the wedding.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
The Wedding Gift - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks - July 2023) - July 13
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
Their Royal Baby Gift - Kandy Shepherd (HR #4735 - Nov 2020) (attended) - July 10
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation).
The Lucky Shamrock - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2023) - July 9

The Wedding Gift by Carolyn Brown Their Royal Baby Gift (Christmas at the Harrington Park Hotel, #2) by Kandy Shepherd The Lucky Shamrock by Carolyn Brown

8. After a happy reunion, Maggie brings her to California. Mitch is upset by Maggie's unexpected arrival, until he learns the truth and is reunited with both daughters. Vicky is jealous of Maggie, who is staying at the ranch.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited.
Murder at Sunset Rock - Debra Webb (HI #2158 - Aug 2023) - Aug 1
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set on a ranch.
Montana Silence - Josie Jade, Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2023) - July 18
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous.
Dark Side of the River - B.J. Daniels (Canary Street Press - Aug 2023) - Aug 2

Murder at Sunset Rock by Debra Webb Montana Silence (Resting Warrior Ranch #7) by Josie Jade Dark Side of the River (Powder River #1) by B.J. Daniels

9. The girls scheme to reunite their parents by recreating Maggie and Mitch's first date. At first, the ex-spouses are drawn together, but then they argue over why they divorced. They make up before Maggie and Sharon are to leave the next morning, and Maggie wishes Mitch well with Vicky.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
Her Younger Man - Shannon Stacey (HSE #2999 - Aug 2023) - Aug 1
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
The Yard Rose - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2013) - Aug 4
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.
Presumed Dead - Nichole Severn (HI #2107 - Nov 2022) - Aug 6

Her Younger Man (Sutton's Place #5) by Shannon Stacey The Yard Rose by Carolyn Brown Presumed Dead (Defenders of Battle Mountain #4) by Nichole Severn

10. To delay the return to Boston, the twins dress alike, so their parents cannot tell them apart. They refuse to reveal their identities unless the family takes a camping trip. Mitch and Maggie reluctantly agree, and Vicky, who loathes the outdoors, is furious. Maggie cajoles Vicky into taking her place "so that Vicky can become better acquainted with the twins."
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed.
A Match Made in London - Michelle Willingham (Dragonblade Pub - Apr 2023) (shipment) - Aug 11
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
An Off-Limits Merger - Naima Simone (HD #2978 - Nov 2023) - Oct 31
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)
Awakening His Shy Duchess - Christine Merrill (HH #1732 - July 2023) - July 5

A Match Made in London (The School for Spinsters #1) by Michelle Willingham An Off-Limits Merger A Forbidden Secret Relationship Romance by Naima Simone Awakening His Shy Duchess (The Irresistible Dukes #1) by Christine Merrill

11. The twins take every opportunity to exploit Vicky's hatred of camping, pulling a series of pranks on her. That night, the twins sneak into her tent and drag her bed into the water. Mitch finally sees Vicky's true nature when she throws a tantrum, makes Mitch chose between them or her and he chooses his daughters and storms off enraged to the city, for good.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
The Lyon and The Bluestocking - E.L. Johnson (Dragonblade Pub - Sept 2023) - Sep 28
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
The Final Countdown - Martin Caidin (Bantam - Jan 1980) - Aug 4
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.
Early Sunday Morning - Barry Denenberg (Scholastic - Oct 2001) - Oct 21

The Lyon and The Bluestocking (The Lyon's Den) by E.L. Johnson The Final Countdown by Martin Caidin Early Sunday Morning the Pearl Harbor Diary of Amber Billows, Hawaii, 1941 (Dear America) by Barry Denenberg

12.. Back at the house, the twins apologize for their actions. Mitch also thank them from making a huge mistake. Maggie and Sharon prepare to return to Boston the next day, the twins now resigned to seeing each other only during visits and shuttling back and forth between parents.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
Texas Bodyguard: Weston - Janie Crouch (HI #2160 - Aug 2023) - July 31
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake.
Hero Unbound - Janie Crouch (Calamitte Jane Pub - Aug 2023) - Aug 1
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents.
Love's Secret Ingredient - Michele Dunaway (HSE #2985 - June 2023) - Aug 13

Texas Bodyguard Weston (San Antonio Security #3) by Janie Crouch Hero Unbound (Heroes of Oak Creek) by Janie Crouch Love's Secret Ingredient by Michele Dunaway

13. Later, Mitch tells Maggie everything he misses about her and their marriage. They realize that they still love each other. Susan wakes up during the night and tells Sharon about a beautiful dream she has, where they are bridesmaids at their parents' wedding, a dream destined to come true.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone.
Hidden Amish Target - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1048 - Aug 2023) - July 20
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone.
Don't Wake a Sleeping Lyon - Sara Adrien (Dragonblade Pub - July 2023) - July 17
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid.
Hunted at Christmas - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1061 - Oct 2023) - Sept 14

Hidden Amish Target (Amish Country Justice #16) by Dana R. Lynn Don't Wake a Sleeping Lyon (The Lyon's Den) by Sara Adrien Hunted at Christmas (Amish Country Justice #17) by Dana R. Lynn


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Dita | 159 comments FINISHED
Retro Movie: The Parent Trap
Duration: July 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Level 1: 5-10 Tasks
Level 2: 11-20 Tasks
Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.

Read: 10/5-10

Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS
BASICS
1. The Parent Trap
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.

2. The movie stars
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character called either Sharon or Susan.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP.

3. Produced by
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count: 1 9 8 6 1.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.

The Plot
4. Teenagers
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character goes camping.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble. - City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab 17.11.23.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation). - Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 08.08.23.

5. They overcome
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister. - Heartstopper: Volume Two by Alice Oseman 10.08.23.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time. - The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter 29.12.23.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone.

6. Eager to
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where an item gets switched.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a Coach as a character.

7. Sharon l
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a gold digger. (Your interpretation). - Nāve mākoņos by Agatha Christie 26.10.23.

8. After a happy
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited. - Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton 23.12.23.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set on a ranch.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous. - Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton 25.11.23.

9. The girls
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.

10. To delay
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.) - Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs 23.10.23.

11. The twins
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a prank is played.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character throws a tantrum.

12.. Back at the
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character makes a big mistake.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a child goes back and forth between two parents.

13. Later, Mitch
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone. - I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy 30.09.23.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone. - Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman 10.08.23.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is a bridesmaid.


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Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Well done Susan and Dita


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Amber (arboan) | 326 comments Completed!
Duration: July 1,2023 - December 31, 2023
Level 3: 21 or more Tasks.
Each task can be done as often as needed.

TASKS

BASICS
1. The Parent Trap is a 1961 American romantic comedy film written and directed by David Swift. In the movie a pair of teenage twins plot to reunite their divorced parents by switching places with each other.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a character who is a twin.
Bellweather Rhapsody by Kate Racculia 09.17.23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is divorced.
Hot Enough to Kill by Paula Boyd 07.10.23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦Read a book set or published in the 1960s.
A Room to Die in by Ellery Queen 08.31.23 (published 1965)

2. The movie stars Hayley Mills (in a dual role) playing both Sharon and Susan. Her parents are played by Maureen O'Hara, and Brian Keith. The Parent Trap is based on the 1949 book Lisa and Lottie by Erich Kästner.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC is a parent. Cocktails for Three by Madeleine Wickham 07.05.23 (Maggie has a baby in the book)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in THE PARENT TRAP. The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice 07.10.23

3. Produced by Walt Disney Productions, The Parent Trap was released on June 21, 1961, by Buena Vista Distribution. It grossed $25.1 million at the box office and was nominated for two Academy Awards. It was broadcast on television, and three television sequels followed the later adventures of the twins. The film was remade in 1998 with Lindsay Lohan. It was released on VHS, in digital stereo LaserDisc format (1986), and on DVD (2002). The Parent Trap was the second of six films Mills made for Disney.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book published in June of any year.
The Wesley Challenge Participant Book: 21 Days to a More Authentic Faith by Chris Folmsbee 08.15.23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with two of these numbers in the page count. 1 9 8 6 1.A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle 07.17.23 (pages 311)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book that the author's initials can be found in DISNEY.
Ever the Brave by Erin Summerill 09.05.23

The Plot

4. Teenagers Sharon McKendrick and Susan Evers meet at Miss Inch's Summer Camp for Girls. Their identical appearance causes jealousy, resentment, and a rivalry in which they continually get each other into trouble and disrupt camp activities. As punishment, they must spend the remainder of the camp season rooming and dining together in isolation.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character causes trouble.
Dead and Berried by Peg Cochran 08.01.23 (character poisons another)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character isolates themselves. (Your interpretation).How the Grinch Stole My Heart by Annabelle Costa 12.24.23 (Jeremy has a disability and has pretty much isolated himself in his apartment)

5. They overcome their mutual dislike when they discover that they are identical twin sisters, whom their parents Mitch Evers and Maggie McKendrick separated upon divorcing shortly after their birth each taking one child.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC has a sister. Dead Wrong by Leighann Dobbs 07.28.23 (4 sisters)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are separated for a long time.
The Bookstore Sisters by Alice Hoffman 07.23.23 (sisters are separated for over a decade)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a stand alone. Finding Chika: A heart-breaking and hopeful story about family, adversity and unconditional love by Mitch Albom 07.14.23

6. Eager to meet the parents from whom they were separated, they decide to switch places, cut their hair identically, and coach each other on their lives. In Boston with her mother and grandparents, Susan poses as Sharon, while Sharon goes to Mitch's California ranch as Susan.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.Death of a Celebrity by Eleanor Calder 07.13.23 (Cape Cod)

7. Sharon learns that Mitch is engaged to a beautiful and much younger woman, gold digger Vicky Robinson, who intends to send Susan to boarding school after the wedding. The girls communicate by phone at night. Susan tells Sharon to break up the couple, but when that fails, Susan decides to end the charade.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is engaged.
Deadly Ever After by Eva Gates 09.11.23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character attends boarding school.
The Librarian of Burned Books by Brianna Labuskes 09.27.23 (Viv Childs)

8. After a happy reunion, Maggie brings her to California. Mitch is upset by Maggie's unexpected arrival, until he learns the truth and is reunited with both daughters. Vicky is jealous of Maggie, who is staying at the ranch.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where two people are reunited.
The Five-Star Weekend by Elin Hilderbrand 09.06.23 (MC and high school sweetheart are reconnected)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character is jealous.
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 10.11.23 (Montgomery gets jealous when Carlotta meets Eduardo)

9. The girls scheme to reunite their parents by recreating Maggie and Mitch's first date. At first, the ex-spouses are drawn together, but then they argue over why they divorced. They make up before Maggie and Sharon are to leave the next morning, and Maggie wishes Mitch well with Vicky.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book with a first date in it.
Farewell, My Cuckoo by Marty Wingate 10.18.23 (Pammy and Guy)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple argues.
Dangerous Creatures by Kami Garcia 10.10.23 (Ridley and Link fight a lot)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a couple make up.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus 09.29.23 (Nate and Bronwyn)

10. To delay the return to Boston, the twins dress alike, so their parents cannot tell them apart. They refuse to reveal their identities unless the family takes a camping trip. Mitch and Maggie reluctantly agree, and Vicky, who loathes the outdoors, is furious. Maggie cajoles Vicky into taking her place "so that Vicky can become better acquainted with the twins."
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where something gets delayed.
Strawberry Cream Cupcake & Murder by Ann S. Marie 10.12.23 (Cupcake Cafe Grand Opening gets delayed several times)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set in Massachusetts.
Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner 07.31.23
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where the MC becomes better acquainted with someone. (Your interpretation.)
The Maid by Nita Prose 08.14.23 (MC has a relationship with a hotel guest)

11. The twins take every opportunity to exploit Vicky's hatred of camping, pulling a series of pranks on her. That night, the twins sneak into her tent and drag her bed into the water. Mitch finally sees Vicky's true nature when she throws a tantrum, makes Mitch chose between them or her and he chooses his daughters and storms off enraged to the city, for good.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book set near water.This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle 07.25.23 (Lighthouse Cove, CA)

12.. Back at the house, the twins apologize for their actions. Mitch also thank them from making a huge mistake. Maggie and Sharon prepare to return to Boston the next day, the twins now resigned to seeing each other only during visits and shuttling back and forth between parents.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character apologizes.
Shopping for a Turkey by Julia Kent 08.29.23 (character apologizes to another for walking in on them in the bathroom)

13. Later, Mitch tells Maggie everything he misses about her and their marriage. They realize that they still love each other. Susan wakes up during the night and tells Sharon about a beautiful dream she has, where they are bridesmaids at their parents' wedding, a dream destined to come true.
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character misses someone.
Dead to the Last Drop by Cleo Coyle 09.21.23 (MC misses BF while he is out of town)
👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 Read a book where a character realizes they love someone.
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros 11.20.23 (Violet realizes she loves Xaden)


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Genevieve | 10352 comments Mod
Well done Amber


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