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Lexi wrote: "What are people reading for "Read a book with a word in the title that is a synonym of "sleep" ? I could use some suggestions, thanks"I used dream as a synonym of sleep. There are quite a few books with dream in the title.
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It's a MM Romance Slumber
I haven't read it yet, but I've got it planned for next month.
I hadn't thought of dream, thank you. I was looking at rest books and feeling uninspired.
I read My Year of Rest and Relaxation. It is a pretty quick read and I really liked it
I'll read Do androids dream of electric sheep? for that task.
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Micky Mouse bonus claimRead:
A Man on the Moon by Andrew ChaikinTasks:
✨ Read a book with a character named "Mickey" - Features Mickey Herkowitz
✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text. - "felt a swell of patriotic pride" p212
✨ Read a book with any mention of a mouse in the book. - "She would have loved to be a mouse in the corner" p532
✨ Read a book with white gloves on the cover.
✨ Read a book whose title starts with the letter M.
✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!).
✨ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show. - the basis for the acclaimed miniseries produced by Tom Hanks, From the Earth to the Moon
Used on line 116 - First A in Aladdin
Excellent read by the way! Thanks for setting this task Ashley, it's the first "not on my tbr and read purely for a task" book I actually enjoyed this year! 😆
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✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!).
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We’re almost ready to unveil next year’s (Impossible) Reading Challenge theme! 🎉🎉 Here’s your FINAL clue:
🔍 Guess the Theme: Clue #4 🔍
I am vast, yet I am but a small part of something even greater. Many have tried to map my reaches, but I am still largely unknown.
Hint: I am everywhere above, yet no one can hold me.
Share your last guesses in the comments! Have you pieced together the clues and uncover our theme? 🤔📚 The Grand Reveal and Sign Ups will be posted on November 28th!
The Milky Way galaxy?
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After weeks of cryptic clues and brilliant guesses, the moment has arrived! Each hint has been a piece of the puzzle, all leading to a theme as vast and awe-inspiring as the night sky itself. 🌠
Drumroll, please… 🥁
✨ Our theme for next year is...
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🌕
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⭐️
✨
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🌎
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The Solar System! 🌍🌌
Here’s how each clue brought us closer to the answer:
Clue #1: "A web of whispers, scattered across endless reaches."
This hinted at the countless stars, planets, and cosmic wonders within our Solar System, each holding its own story of fire, ice, and mystery.
Clue #2: "A beacon of change... I shape tides, mark time, and guide travelers."
This described the Moon, a constant presence in the night sky that influences the Earth and has guided people for centuries.
Clue #3: "A giant among many, circled by companions who orbit in harmony."
This pointed to our Sun, the center of the Solar System, with planets orbiting in a cosmic dance.
Clue #4: "Vast, yet a small part of something even greater."
This represented the Solar System itself—a grand expanse, but just one part of an even larger galaxy and universe.
Get ready for a stellar reading adventure as we explore the vast, mysterious, and beautiful realms of the Solar System together in 2025! 🌌📚
Visit the (Impossible) Solar System Challenge thread for more details and sign-up information!
Looks fun Ashley, thanks :)
Wow well done with all the planning of the challenge & logistics of the spreadsheet, Ashley!
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Thank you!
Mickey Mouse Bonus Book: Dreams Lie Beneath - completed 11/29/24✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text.
page 226: "Phelan turned, and I felt a swell of cold air wash over me as he put some distance between us."
✨ Read a book with any mention of a mouse in the book.
page 134: "I wouldn't have turned him into a mouse."
✨ Read a book that includes a magical or fantastical element.
MPG = Magic
I'm using it for two prompts in main challenge - "unconditional" in text and synonym for sleep.
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✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text.
page 226: "Phelan turned, and I felt a swell of cold air wash over..."
Awesome! I added your bonus points to line 63!
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Book Read:
- The Ruins by Scott Smith Date finished: 11/24
Used for Moana #7 (row 179)
📚 Book Challenge Tasks:
✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text.
~ "His leg was still bleeding and had started to swell; it was hard to put weight on it." pg 226
✨ Read a book with any mention of a mouse in the book.
~ "...taking tiny mouse like bites..." pg 255
✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!).
~ only those colors present (see book cover above)
✨ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show.
~ Movie adaption
✨ Read a book that includes a magical or fantastical element.
~ Sentient plants
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Book Read:
- The Ruins by Scott Smith Date finished: 11/24
Used for Moana #7 (row 179)
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Book Challenge Tasks:..."
Great Job! Bonus points added!
Mickey Mouse Bonus CompletionCinder by Marissa Meyer
Finished 11-29-24,
Used for Read a book that is a "retelling" of Cinderella, Cinderella, Line 38
BONUS:
✨ Read a book whose author's initials are "MM". - Marissa Meyer
✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text.
If other counts, whispers scattering in the crowd. Relief swelled in Cinder - Amazon search in book link (not listing pg number) - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/125...
✨ Read a book with any mention of a mouse in the book.
displeased as a cat who’d just cornered a mouse. “My mistress sends her condolences
Amazon Search inside link https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/125...
✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!).
Fits - Black and shadow, red shoe, yellow foot, white letters
✨ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show.
The Lunar Chronicles being adapted into an animated tv film series
✨ Read a book that includes a magical or fantastical element.
Has fantasy elements / magical due to Lunar heritage
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Ashley wrote: "Great Job Erin!"Thank you, I knew I was running out of time and had to prioritize this one today! Was good, have had it sitting on shelf for years so I'm glad to have finally read it.
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Thank you, I knew I was running out of time and had to prioritize this one today! Was good, have had it sitting on shelf for years so I'm glad to have finally read it."
It's a great series!
Mickey Mouse Bonus CompletionDer Meister und Margarita
Finished reading on: 29/11/24
The Little Mermaid Spellout D
Tasks
✨ Read a book with any mention of a mouse in the book.
Chapter 2: Abgeschlossen ist der Garten, abgesperrt der Palast, keine Maus kommt hier durch!
Maus= Mouse in german
✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!).
✨ Read a book that has been adapted into a movie or TV show.
✨ Read a book that includes a magical or fantastical element.
(Not sure if this one counts, since I used it for starting with D in Die, which is an article in german, in the SS)
✨ Read a book whose title starts with the letter M.
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✨ Read a book whose title starts with the letter M."
Definitely counts, under the use or ignore articles rule.
❡Risa wrote: "✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!)."
However, this one is pushing it, as there really isn't "yellow" on the cover. That being said, I'm going to allow the yellowy-tanish color to be yellow and the bottom off-white ish color to stand as white and give you the point.
I was lenient with the almost impossible to see red (but still there) on another cover, so I'll be lenient here.
Your 5 bonus points were added!
Read Nov 30, used in spell out, line 41 📚 Book Challenge Tasks:
✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text. - "It makes my heart swell" (page 33)
✨ Read a book with any mention of a mouse in the book. - "I find a dead mouse" (page 212)
✨ Read a book whose title starts with the letter M. - title M
✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!). - see cover
✨ Read a book that includes a magical or fantastical element. - demon and witch
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Read Nov 30, used in spell out, line 41 📚 Book Challenge Tasks:
✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text. - "It makes my ..."
Great job!
Ashley wrote: "❡Risa wrote: "(Not sure if this one counts, since I used it for starting with D in Die, which is an article in german, in the SS)✨ Read a book whose title starts with the letter M."
Definitely co..."
Oh right thank you, I didn't even think of that!
Maddy wrote: " Read Nov 30, used in spell out, line 41 📚 Book Challenge Tasks:
✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text. - "It makes my ..."
This looks really good - I'm going to steal the idea from you and read this one today!
Have fun! :) And pay attention to triggers, there is a whole list of those ;)
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Cinderella: Geekerella
Mulan: The Night Ends with Fire
The Little Mermaid: Part of Your World
The Lion King: Scarred
Two that I used that were not from your retellings list were Frozen Stiff by Annelise Ryan for Frozen and Sweet Briar Rose by Alex Smith for Sleeping Beauty. Both of these were excellent especially for those that like murder mysteries.
My loan came in today from the library for The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón for Tagged Arabic at least!
Mickey Mouse Bonus Completion
Book: My Demon Charming: The Complete Collection
Date Read: 11/30
Task Used For: Cinderella Retelling, Line 38
✨ Read a book with the word "SWELL" in the text. - "It makes my heart swell" (page 33)
✨ Read a book with any mention of a mouse in the book. - "I find a dead mouse" (page 212)
✨ Read a book whose title starts with the letter M. - title M
✨ Read a book with ONLY black, red, white, & yellow on the cover (NO EXCEPTIONS!). - see cover
✨ Read a book that includes a magical or fantastical element. - demon and witch
Other Retellings:Snow White: Driven Snow
Princess & Frog: Charmed
Sleeping Beauty: Slumber
Beauty & The Beast: Beauty and His Beast
Mulan: The Last Concubine
Aladdin: The Misfit Mage and His Dashing Devil
The Little Mermaid: A Naiad's Heart
Retellings I used that were not on the list Ashley (thankfully) provided:Sleeping Beauty - Enchantment by Orson Scott Card
Moana - Robinson Crusoe
Lion King - The Dead Fathers Club by Matt Haig
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Book: My Demon Charming: The Complete Collection
Date Read: 11/30
Task Used For: Cin..."
Bonus added :)
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🎊 December is Here: Double the Magic for Our Final Month! 🎊
As we approach the grand finale of the (Impossible) Disney Challenge, we’re excited to announce two thrilling bonus tasks for December that will make this month unforgettable! Let’s celebrate the magic of reading and the joy of family with these enchanting challenges!
🌟 Special Bonus Task: Magical Adventures
Dive into fantastical realms where anything is possible! This task invites you to explore the whimsical adventures that define beloved Disney stories, allowing you to experience the thrill of magic with every page.
Task: Read a book that features magical elements or creatures.
🏡 December Bonus Task: Encanto!
Celebrate the beauty of family ties intertwined with magic, just like the enchanting Madrigal family in Encanto. Discover heartwarming stories that highlight love, unity, and the extraordinary gifts that make each family unique.
Task: Read a book about a magical family.
Important Dates: Both tasks must be completed between December 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024.
This is your chance to wrap up the year with stories that inspire and ignite your imagination. Choose one or both tasks to complete this month!
Happy reading and may your December be filled with wonder and joy! 📚💖
Task 1 I have covered this coming week. Task 2 is going to need a little thought. Will appreciate recs!
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I think I'm going to do Legacy of Magick for the Encanto bonus - I think it's free on Audible Plus :)
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The Owens sisters are part of a magical family cursed when it comes to love, weaving together themes of magic, family, and resilience.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
A heartwarming tale of found family, featuring magical children and the man tasked with caring for them.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
A magical romance that explores family legacies, power, and love across centuries.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
A whimsical story of witches coming together to form a found family and overcome personal insecurities.
The Vine Witch by Luanne G. Smith
A story of magic, curses, and familial legacies surrounding a magical vineyard.
Thanks!I read The House in the Cerulean Sea earlier this year. Super sweet.
I may do a re-read of A Discovery of Witches if I can't find anything in my tbr.
Ashley wrote: "Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "Mickey Mouse Bonus CompletionBook: My Demon Charming: The Complete Collection
Date Re..."
Thanks - that was an interesting book - very violent one minute and then sappy the next.
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I haven't gotten around to reading it yet, but was going to go with Fever Dream by Lincoln Child and Douglas Preston - but it's #10 in a series (Pendergast), so unless you are already reading that series may be a wash. Figured "Dream" was synonym that works with sleep.