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message 501: by KSMary (new)

KSMary | 304 comments Carri Carey wrote: "Sophia wrote: "Did someone delete a post? I thought I was message 33 but now it says 32."

Probably. It happens. I will update your number :)"


That makes sense. Mine was off by 1 too.


message 502: by Sue (new)

Sue Tirone | 21 comments Update: #140
18/36
I spy in the closet: Keep the memories, Lose the stuff by Matt Paxton


Valerie Book Valkyrie | 14 comments update to message #36: 25/36 🙋🏼, thank you!


message 504: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 508 comments Update to Message 53: 24/36.


message 505: by Caroline (new)

Caroline Feller | 17 comments May I sign up for 10 please?


message 506: by Berengaria (new)

Berengaria | 119 comments Update to msg #20: 36/36 Challenge COMPLETED!


message 507: by Ursula (new)

Ursula | 599 comments update to message 13: 21/36 books done


message 508: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Swan | 648 comments Updating message #38

11/36 completed

14. In the library - book, video game, record
Notes from the Porch Tiny True Stories to Make You Feel Better about the World by Thomas Christopher Greene (stories) DONE

17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
The Serviceberry Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer (plant) DONE


message 509: by AJ (new)

AJ (aj76) | 417 comments Update to #81
14/18
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur On Our Best Behavior The Seven Deadly Sins and the Price Women Pay to Be Good by Elise Loehnen I was torn about whether to do museum or church, but museum felt slightly more accurate.


message 510: by Shirley (new)

Shirley | 21 comments Update #284
13/20


Susan (dalmatian21) (dalmatian21) | 405 comments Update to Message #98

Progress 23/24


message 512: by Chalmation (new)

Chalmation | 3752 comments Updated message #7

18/30


message 513: by TerryJane, Challenges (new)

TerryJane | 4055 comments Update to Message #31 : 36/36

Challenge complete! I am so happy that I Spy made a comeback. It's so much fun. Thank you, Carri! 🤗😊


message 514: by Carri Carey, TBR Twins (new)

Carri Carey | 1036 comments Caroline wrote: "May I sign up for 10 please?"

Of course! Welcome!


message 515: by Debra (new)

Debra | 495 comments UPDATE MSG 79: 18/25 + I Spy in Autumn (The Better Sister)= 19/25


message 516: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte | 333 comments Update Message #481
30/60


message 517: by Laureen (new)

Laureen | 1050 comments Update Message #38

36. In music - cello, notes, melody: Bel Canto by Ann Patchett

26/36


message 518: by Ursula (new)

Ursula | 599 comments update to message 13: 22/36 books read


message 519: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3804 comments Updated message 42-- 16/36


message 520: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte | 333 comments Update Message #481
Progress: 31/60


message 521: by Zita (last edited Jun 12, 2025 11:49AM) (new)

Zita H. K. | 538 comments Update msg. 57 (previously msg. 58) - 4/12 :)


message 522: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 508 comments Update to Message 53: 25/36.


message 523: by Debra Diggs (new)

Debra Diggs | 502 comments Update to message #16: 36/36
Challenge completed!


message 524: by Debra (new)

Debra | 495 comments UPDATE MSG 79: 19/25 + I Spy “in your free time” (A Conspiracy of Aunts)= 20/25


message 525: by Whitney (last edited Sep 30, 2025 10:25AM) (new)

Whitney Biggs | 520 comments I'd like to join for 36. I have already completed 27. Thanks!

Progress: 30/36

✔️1. In your heart - happy (Completed Feb 26, 2025)
Happy Place by Emily Henry
✔️2. In the color wheel - blue, yellow, and red (Completed Jan 19, 2025)
Carry On (Simon Snow, #1) by Rainbow Rowell
✔️3. In the living room - library, book, chess piece (Completed Apr 26, 2025)
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
4. In autumn - boot(s) (October)
If the Boot Fits (Cowboys of California, #2) by Rebekah Weatherspoon
✔️5. In a cave - snake (Completed Aug 04, 2025)
From Bad to Cursed (The Witches of Thistle Grove, #2) by Lana Harper
✔️6. Of the body - heart (Completed Sep 11, 2025)
The Heart Principle (The Kiss Quotient, #3) by Helen Hoang
✔️7. At the amusement park - haunted house (Completed Feb 05, 2025)
How to Sell a Haunted House by Grady Hendrix
✔️8. On the table - jar (Completed Jul 27, 2025)
Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson
✔️9. On the farm - horse (Completed Jun 18, 2025)
Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women, #1) by Evie Dunmore
✔️10. In the church - candelabras (Completed Jun 19, 2025)
The Coven Tendency by Zoe Hana Mikuta
✔️11. In communication - letters (Completed Apr 10, 2025)
These Letters End in Tears by Musih Tedji Xaviere
✔️12. In the toy box - crown, sunglasses (Completed May 22, 2025)
Reign (American Royals, #4) by Katharine McGee
✔️13. On the beach - ocean, sand (Completed Jun 26, 2025)
The Sixth Wedding (28 Summers #1.5) by Elin Hilderbrand
✔️14. In the library - book (Completed Apr 05, 2025)
The Book of Magic (Practical Magic, #2) by Alice Hoffman
✔️15. In celebration - party, fireworks (Completed Aug 12, 2025)
Party of Two (The Wedding Date, #5) by Jasmine Guillory
✔️16. At the zoo - bird (Completed Jul 21, 2025)
Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1) by Octavia E. Butler
17. In the garden - tobacco, tobacco leaves (December)
The Tobacco Wives by Adele Myers
✔️18. In a glass - cocktail (Completed May 28, 2025)
Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour
✔️19. At the ballpark - rivals as in the rival team and/or fans (Completed May 04, 2025)
Rivals (American Royals, #3) by Katharine McGee
✔️20. In the castle - queen (Completed Jan 27, 2025)
Majesty (American Royals, #2) by Katharine McGee
✔️21. In the hospital - apothecary (Completed Feb 18, 2025)
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
✔️22. In fiction - werewolf, vampire (Completed Jun 23, 2025)
Bride (Bride, #1) by Ali Hazelwood
✔️23. In your free time - letter writing (Completed Apr 19, 2025)
Yours Truly (Part of Your World, #2) by Abby Jimenez
✔️24. In school - lessons, chemistry, pencil (Completed Mar 25, 2025)
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
25. At the museum - portrait (October)
Portrait of a Scotsman (A League of Extraordinary Women, #3) by Evie Dunmore
✔️26. In the closet - cardigan (Completed Sep 04, 2025)
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
27. At the police station - handcuffs (November)
Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3) by E.L. James
✔️28. In the family - mom (Completed Apr 26, 2025)
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
✔️29. In the city - city skyline (Completed Mar 06, 2025)
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
30. In time - a date (December)
November 9 by Colleen Hoover
✔️31. Under the sea - seashells (Completed Feb 11, 2025)
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han
✔️32. In the sky - clouds (Completed Jul 27, 2025)
The Razor’s Edge by W. Somerset Maugham
33. In the armory - sword (October)
Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
✔️34. In space - space, non-human entity (Completed Jun 08, 2025)
The Stardust Grail by Yume Kitasei
✔️35. In the world - America(n) (Completed Mar 02, 2025)
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones
✔️36. In music - microphone (Completed Mar 19, 2025)
Hana Khan Carries On by Uzma Jalaluddin


message 526: by Shari (last edited Jun 16, 2025 07:45AM) (new)

Shari | 494 comments Update msg # 76:

Progress: 18 / 36

Half-way there!

P.S. I noticed on the "leaderboard" I'm listed as msg #77


message 527: by Julie (new)

Julie Farmer | 791 comments updated message 59
3/30


message 528: by Shalini (new)

Shalini Chandrasekharan | 44 comments Hello!
Update to Message 56: 18/30

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine -All the Colors of the Dark
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop - Under the Whispering Door
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween - The Pumpkin Spice Café
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye -Silver Nitrate - eyes on the cover
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown -The Circus at the End of the Sea
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp - A Deal with the Bossy Devil
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep - The Bodyguard- they stay on the ranch with cows
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle - Parable of the Sower
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal - Hot Toy
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel - House of Salt and Sorrows
14. In the library - book, video game, record - Apprentice to the Villain (spell books)
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake - The Unhoneymooners
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water - Funny Story
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown - Assistant to the Villain
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient - The Women
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy - Iron Flame
23. In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps
24. In school - book, locker, pencil
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell - Purrfect Murder
28. In the family - brother, dad, aunt
29. In the city - people, street light, school
30. In time - hour, year, later
31. Under the sea - fish, seaweed, coral
32. In the sky - bird, kite, cloud
33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet
34. In space - star, asteroid, alien - Cold Eternity
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody


message 529: by Shirley (new)

Shirley | 21 comments Update #284 please.
14/20


message 530: by Patty (new)

Patty Smith (pinkpurlandprose) | 905 comments update message 11

24/36


message 531: by Echo (new)

Echo | 779 comments Message 55 updated: 16 of 36 completed


message 532: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte | 333 comments Update Message #481

Progress: 33/60


message 533: by Susan, Games & Events (last edited Sep 30, 2025 10:40AM) (new)

Susan | 630 comments I don't know why I didn't join this challenge at the beginning of '25, but I'd like to sign up for 30 books for the remainder of the year. Thanks!

Progress: 20/30

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
The Enchanted Greenhouse (Spellshop, #2) by Sarah Beth Durst (Happiness)
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (Vera Wong, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto (Window Blinds)
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
Feel the Bern (Bernie Sanders Mystery #1) by Andrew Shaffer (Vermont Autumn Leaves)
6. Of the body
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough (Eye)
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
The Word is Murder (Hawthorne & Horowitz, #1) by Anthony Horowitz (knife)
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
Intermezzo by Sally Rooney (Chess)
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy (Waves)
14. In the library - book, video game, record
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry (book)
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
Party Girl (The Girls, #1) by Rachel Hollis (Balloons)
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) by L. Frank Baum (Lion)
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
The God of the Woods by Liz Moore (Trees)
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
The Knight and the Moth (The Stonewater Kingdom, #1) by Rachel Gillig (Diviner)
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson (Suitecase)
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
The Last Precinct (Kay Scarpetta, #11) by Patricia Cornwell (Hand Gun)
29. In the city - people, street light, school
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (Subway)
30. In time - hour, year, later
Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie (Clock)
32. In the sky - bird, kite, cloud
Homeseeking by Karissa Chen (Sky, Clouds, Bird)
33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet
Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett (Stiletto)
34. In space - star, asteroid, alien
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (Astronaut)


message 534: by Shelley (new)

Shelley | 508 comments Update to Message 53: 27/36.


message 535: by Susan, Games & Events (new)

Susan | 630 comments Update message 533

Progress: 1/30


message 536: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte | 333 comments Update Message #481

Progress: 34/60


message 537: by Chalmation (new)

Chalmation | 3752 comments Updated message #7

19/30


message 538: by Susan, Games & Events (new)

Susan | 630 comments Update message 533

Progress: 2/30


message 539: by Denise (new)

Denise | 439 comments Update to msg. #15:

24/36


message 540: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte | 333 comments Update to message #481

Progress: 35/60


message 541: by Darinda (new)

Darinda (nightcapbooks) | 321 comments updated message 60

19/36 completed


message 542: by Blakie (new)

Blakie | 60 comments I would like to sign up for 10 books please. So fun!!
Thank you, ~Blakie


message 543: by Debra (new)

Debra | 495 comments UPDATE MSG 79: 20/25 + I spy "in the city" (The Pact)= 21/25


message 544: by Julie (new)

Julie Farmer | 791 comments updated message 59
4/30


message 545: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Swan | 648 comments Updating message #38:

13/36 completed

18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese (water) DONE

22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries (Emily Wilde, #1) by Heather Fawcett (faeries) DONE


message 546: by Laureen (new)

Laureen | 1050 comments Update Message #38

33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet: Red Queen by Juan Gomez-Jurado (6/29/25)

28/36


message 547: by Ursula (new)

Ursula | 599 comments update to message 13: 23/36 books read


message 548: by Amy (new)

Amy Ingalls | 3804 comments Updated message 42-- 17/36


message 549: by JennH, Cheerleader (new)

JennH | 1037 comments Looks like my message # was changed, too.

Update to message #43 (was #44)

26/36


message 550: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte | 333 comments Update to message #481

Progress: 36/60


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