I Spy - 2025

[Lynette]

Fun! I'm going for 36.

Completed September 2nd

1. In your heart -fear

2. In the color wheel - "Greenglass" and monochromatic color scheme

3. In the living room - my edition shows a woman standing at the ornate hearth of a livingroom

4. In autumn - fall vines

5. In a cave - literally in a cave

6. Of the body - bust

7. At the amusement park - my edition shows a view of the amusement park seen from the vantage point of high up in a ferris wheel (requested my edition to be added to GR)

8. On the table - absent setting for a family meal

9. On the farm - horse

10. In the church - (waiting for my edition to be added, which shows a gold-leaf enhanced painted alcove of the Madonna and Child

11. In communication - windmill WWII secret code

12. In the toy box old-time tin soldier

13. On the beach - sea, sand, lighthouse

14. In the library Defense Against the Dark Arts library provided by the Room of Requirement

15. In celebration - fireworks

16. At the zoo - beaver, mouse, parrot

17. In the garden - tree

18. In a glass - crystal ball

19. At the ballpark - player at bat in a baseball stadium

20. In the castle - crown and turrets

21. In the hospital - nurse and patient

22. (my LV edition requested to be added) In fiction - magic horse goddess from the sea

23. In your free time - cadence soldier sitting for a smoke break

24. In school - students in class

25. At the museum - 13th century Mayan art from Chichen Itza

26. In the closet - clothing items

27. At the police station - K-9 officer and his handler

28. In the family - words: Fathers and Sons, image: Son


29. In the city - NYC

30. In time - "Through the Years" and an old daguerrotype image

31. Under the sea - dolphins

32. In the sky - "sky" and clouds

33. In the armory - pistol

34. In space - space cadets in space

35. In the world - a problem the whole world had to fight

36. In music - pan-pipes

[Shelley]

I'm in for 36!

Status: 34/36
Updated: 08/07/2025

NEED TO CLEAN-UP PERSONAL CHALLENGE - ANYTHING LISTED HERE SHOULD NOT BE READERS CHOICE

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame - Not Nothing (love/friendship) - 03/27/2025
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine - Primer (paint) - 06/26/2025
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop - Invisible Kitties (Cat) - 02/07/2025
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween - Guilt and Ginataan (corn maze) - 01/19/2025
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider - The Undermining of Twyla and Frank (dragons) - 05/13/2025
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye - Loose Lips (lips) - 02/25/2025
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown - Station Eleven (tents) - 07/13/2025
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp - The Maid's Secret (book) - 07/01/2025
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep - The Oregon Trail (mules) - 01/20/2025
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle - Ordinary Grace (grace) - 02/09/2025
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter - On the Come Up (microphone) - 01/28/2025
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel - Moloka'i (Rachel - character) - 03/16/2025
14. In the library - book, video game, record - The Jane Austen Book Club (books) - 01/21/2025
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake - The Measure (flowers) - 02/16/2025
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (lion) - 01/09/2025
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree - The Spellshop (plants) - 01/11/2025
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water - Kills Well with Others (wine) - 07/18/2025
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown - Games Untold (sword) - 06/24/2025
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient - The Tangled Tale of the Woolgathering Castoffs (yarn) - 03/01/2025
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy - Father Christmas and Me (Easter Bunny) - 01/12/2025
23. In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps - Matilda (books) - 02/10/2025
24. In school - book, locker, pencil - My Friends (teenagers) - 05/30/2025
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur - The Silent Patient (painting) - 05/31/2025
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum - Table for Two (tuxedo) - 07/13/2025
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man (Vera Wong) - 05/03/2025
28. In the family - brother, dad, aunt - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers (mother) - 02/04/2025
29. In the city - people, street light, school - Night of the Twisters (houses) - 06/08/2025
30. In time - hour, year, later - Sunrise on the Reaping (sunrise) - 04/15/2025
31. Under the sea - fish, seaweed, coral - How To Be A Good Creature: A Memoir in Thirteen Animals (octopus) - 05/07/2025
32. In the sky - bird, kite, cloud - Pioneer Girl (clouds) - 01/25/2025
33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet - The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (gun) - 06/30/2025
34. In space - star, asteroid, alien - Simon Sort of Says (stars) - 07/29/2025
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta - Things Fall Apart (Africa) - 01/29/2025
36. In music - cello, notes, melody - The Art Thief (instrument) - 06/19/2025

Update to Message 53: #/36.

[Lara]

I'm in please (for as many as I can) :)

[Lara]

I SPY CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

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What can you spy with your little eye? This challenge invites you to take a closer look at the covers and titles on your shelves and see what hidden treasures you can uncover!

Read a book that contains a word in the title or item on the cover that fits each of the categories below. This is YOUR challenge, so you can interpret the categories in ways that work best for you. You can use the title or the cover to fulfill each category.

We have listed some ideas/examples of what we are looking for but you DO NOT have to use them; these are just to get you started - anything that fits the category is fair game.
(hide spoiler)]
1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
28. In the family - brother, dad, aunt
29. In the city - people, street light, school
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

COMPLETE
30. In time - hour, year, later The Midnight Feast

[Echo]

I'm in! I'm going to try for all 36!

23/36 Completed:

1. In your heart - literal heart
2. In the color wheel - scarlet
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - foot
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - chopsticks
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel
11. In communication - phone
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - beach
14. In the library - book
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear
17. In the garden - tree
18. In a glass - Latte
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - prince
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon
23. In your free time - gardening
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
28. In the family - Parents
29. In the city - City Skyline
30. In time - Night
31. Under the sea - Octopus
32. In the sky - Birds
33. In the armory - Swords
34. In space - Earth from space
35. In the world - America
36. In music - music

[Shalini]

Helloo! please put me down for 30 books in 2025!

[Zita]

I'm in for 10.

5/10

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame - 1/6/25
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine -
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop -
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween -
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider -
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye - 1/7/25
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown -
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp -
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep -
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle -
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter -
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal -
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel - 6/12/25
14. In the library - book, video game, record -
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake -
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant -
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree - 8/22/25
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water -
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat -
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown -
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient -
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy -
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 -
28. In the family - brother, dad, aunt -
29. In the city - people, street light, school - 1/27/25
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 -
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta -
36. In music - cello, notes, melody -

[Lynette]

No idea how I had a duplicate post. This is a dead spot now.

[Julie]

I'm in for 30
6/30

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame Sweetwater Creek
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown Wonderland
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record

15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake Murder at an Irish Christmas
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
28. In the family - brother, dad, aunt Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
29. In the city - people, street light, school The Marlow Murder Club
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Darinda]

I'm in for 36 books.

Completed: 36/36



1. In your heart - The Fall Risk
2. In the color wheel - Yellowface
3. In the living room - The Sublet
4. In autumn - The Halloween Tree
5. In a cave - Bridge to Bat City
6. Of the body - Last Girl Ghosted
7. At the amusement park - Exiles
8. On the table - Funny Story
9. On the farm - Breaking Silence
10. In the church - The Book of Candlelight
11. In communication - The Anxious Generation
12. In the toy box - Incidents Around the House
13. On the beach - Haunted Ever After
14. In the library - The Cartographers
15. In celebration - The True Love Experiment
16. At the zoo - The Safari
17. In the garden - Blood on the Vine
18. In a glass - A Charming Touch of Tarot
19. At the ballpark - Batting Order
20. In the castle - Casters and Crowns
21. In the hospital - Fatal Intent
22. In fiction - Legends & Lattes
23. In your free time - The Busybody Book Club
24. In school - End of Story
25. At the museum - Her Knight at the Museum
26. In the closet - I Was a Teenage Slasher
27. At the police station - Making Friends Can Be Murder
28. In the family - Vera Wong's Guide to Snooping On a Dead Man
29. In the city - Trial by Fire
30. In time - On Borrowed Time
31. Under the sea - Big Breath In
32. In the sky - The Skydivers
33. In the armory - One Death at a Time
34. In space - Blood Moon
35. In the world - The Ten Worst People in New York
36. In music - Vice and Virtue

[Amy]

Such a fun challenge! Thank you for hosting. I am in for all 36!

Progress - 36/36

1 - In your heart - Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

2 - In the color wheel - The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich

3 - In the living room - Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto

4 - In autumn - The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling

5 - In a cave - The Body in the Web by Katherine Hall Page

6 - Of the body - Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

7 - At the amusement park - Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall

8 - On the table - Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin

9 - On the farm - Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden

10 - In the church - A Sudden Death at the Norfolk Cafe by Winona Sullivan

11 - In communication - Landline by Rainbow Rowell

12 - In the toy box - Rumbles: A Curious History of the Gut: The Secret Story of the Body's Most Fascinating Organ by Elsa Richardson

13 - At the beach - The Starfish Sisters by Barbara O'Neal

14 - In the library - What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

15 - In celebration - Drunk on Love by Jasmine Guillory

16 - At the zoo - Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr

17 - In the garden - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

18 - In a glass - Homicide and Halo-Halo by Mia P. Manansala

19 - At the ballpark - The Grind: Inside Baseball's Endless Season by Barry Svrluga

20 - In the castle - The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot

21 - In the hospital - Dyscalculia: A Love Story of Epic Miscalculation by Camonghne Felix

22 - In fiction The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick by Mallory O'Meara

23 - In your free time - Congratulations, the Best is Over! by R. Eric Thomas

24 - In school - Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier

25 - At the museum - The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant

26 - In the closet - Sula by Toni Morrison

27 - At the police station - A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder by Shamini Flint

28 - In the family - Four Aunties and a Wedding by Jesse Q. Sutanto

29 - In the city - The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin

30 - In time - Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan

31 - Under the sea - How Far the Light Reaches: A Life in Ten Sea Creatures by Sabrina Imbler

32 - In the sky - The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

33 - In the armory - My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

34 - In space - The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley

35 - In the world - Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín

36 - In music - Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert

[Wiltshire Hermit]

N/A

[Jessica]

Please put me down for 15 :)

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

0/15

[Carrie]

36 for me please!

🔍 I SPY - Yearly Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2025
Progress: 20/36

✔️1. In your heart: LOVE

The Love Hypothesis 3/6/25

✔️2. In the color wheel: CERULEAN

The House in the Cerulean Sea 1/10/25

✔️3. In the living room: SOFA

Never Lie 3/22/25

4. In autumn

✔️5. In a cave: SPIDER

Demon Copperhead 3/28/25

✔️6. Of the body: EYES

Shatter Me 1/1/25

✔️7. At the amusement park: CLOWN

It 2/19/25

✔️8. On the table: TEA AND SCONES/TABLE

The Secret, Book & Scone Society 1/26/25

✔️9. On the farm: WHEAT

The Four Winds 2/8/25

10. In the church

11. In communication

12. In the toy box

✔️13. On the beach: LAKE/FLOATIES

Happy Place 2/5/25

✔️14. In the library: BOOK

Finders Keepers 1/5/25

15. In celebration

✔️16. At the zoo: SNAKE

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes 3/13/25

✔️17. In the garden: TREES AND VINES

The Spellshop 1/19/25

✔️18. In a glass: ICE

Icebreaker 1/24/25

19. At the ballpark

20. In the castle

21. In the hospital

✔️22. In fiction: DRAGON

Fourth Wing 3/12/25

23. In your free time

24. In school

25. At the museum

26. In the closet

27. At the police station

28. In the family

✔️29. In the city: SKYSCRAPERS

Part of Your World 1/3/25

✔️30. In time: YEARS

One Hundred Years of Solitude 2/11/25

✔️31. Under the sea: FISH

End of Watch 3/20/25

✔️32. In the sky: PLANES

Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers 2/13/25

✔️33. In the armory: SWORD

A Court of Wings and Ruin 2/2/25

34. In space

35. In the world

✔️36. In music: SING

Where the Crawdads Sing 3/16/25

[Gretchen]

I'm in for 10

1.) In the color wheel (violet)

2.) Of the body

3.) In the church

4.) On the beach

5.) In the library

6.) At the zoo

7.) In the garden

8.) In the castle

9.) In fiction

10.) In the city

[Patty]

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[TEE]

I love this challenge! Please sign me up for 30.

3 / 30

6. Of the body: All of Us Villains hands
10. In the church: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever angel
16. At the zoo: The Cruelest Mercy snake

[Mary]

Carri Carey wrote: "
How to Participate:


1. Post here telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read.
You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can joi..."

[Mary]

I plan to read 500 books as usual

[Mary]

Carri Carey wrote: "
How to Participate:


1. Post here telling the challenge leader how many books you plan to read.
You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can joi..."

[Mary]

Sorry I gave you a wrong reply. I will do all 36

[Laura]

This looks like fun! I'll do all 36.

Progress 17/36

January
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp The Whole Cat and Caboodle by Sofie Ryan
1. In your heart - happy, love, shame- You Are a Theologian: An Invitation to Know and Love God Well by Jen Wilkin

February
36. In music - cello, notes, melody "The Beginner's Mind" by Yo Yo Ma
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye- Rumble Fish by S.E. Hinton
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal- Broken by Jenny Lawson
14. In the library - book, video game, record- Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson

March
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween- Go as a River by Shelley Read
33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet- Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat- The House of Hidden Meanings by RuPaul

April
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant- Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
32. In the sky - bird, kite, cloud- A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas

May
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

July
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur: Eliza and Her Monsters by Francesca Zappia

August
34. In space - star, asteroid, alien- The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis

September
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree- The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
23. In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps
24. In school - book, locker, pencil
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta

[Sunny]

🔎I'm in for 36

1. In your heart
2. In the color wheel
3. In the living room
4. In autumn
5. In a cave
6. Of the body
7. At the amusement park
8. On the table
9. On the farm
10. In the church
11. In communication
12. In the toy box
13. On the beach
14. In the library
15. In celebration
16. At the zoo
17. In the garden
18. In a glass
19. At the ballpark
20. In the castle
21. In the hospital
22. In fiction
23. In your free time
24. In school
25. At the museum
26. In the closet
27. At the police station
28. In the family
29. In the city
30. In time
31. Under the sea
32. In the sky
33. In the armory
34. In space
35. In the world
36. In music

Progress: 0/36🔍

[Joslyn]

I am in for 36

[Barb]

I'm in for 12!
12/12 read

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp- Cards on the Table (Agatha Christie)- READ 1/18
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep- Eggs (Jerry Spinelli)- READ 5/3
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter- The Charity Shop Detective Agency (phone)- READ 5/25
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel- Evil Under the Sun (Agatha Christie)- READ 2/19
14. In the library - book, video game, record- How Can I Help You? (Laura Sims)- READ 1/21
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake- The Widows' Guide to Backstabbing (Amanda Ashby)- cake- READ 4/27
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree- Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil- READ 1/6
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water- Bridal Shower Murder (champagne)- READ 4/24
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
23. In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps- The Murders in Great Diddling (book, tea cup)- READ 2/16
24. In school - book, locker, pencil- The A.B.C. Murders- READ 5/27
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum- The Boyfriend (necktie)- READ 1/25
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
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- Death in the Clouds- Read 2/5
33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet
34. In space - star, asteroid, alien
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Shari]

I'm going to try for all 36!

Read a book that contains a word in the title or item on the cover that fits each of the categories below.

I Spy

Progress: 21 / 36

🔎 1. In your heart - happy, love, shame Interpretations of Love - word love
🔎 2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine The Joy Luck Club - crimson cover
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
🔎 4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween Running Blind - leaves
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
🔎 6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye The Codebreaker's Secret - Arm
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
🔎 8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp Before We Forget Kindness - coffee cups
🔎 9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep Almost Heaven - horse
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
🔎 13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel Child of Mine - sand pail and shovel
🔎 14. In the library - book, video game, record Miss Morgan's Book Brigade - books
🔎 15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake A Tangle of Knots - cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
🔎 17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree The Magnolia Sisters - word magnolia (flower)
🔎 18. In a glass - wine, milk, water All the Water in the World - word water
🔎 19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat The Retirement Plan - hat
🔎 20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown Princess Elizabeth's Spy - word princess
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
🔎 23. In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps Murder Tightly Knit - knitting needles & yarn
🔎 24. In school - book, locker, pencil Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris - books
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
🔎 28. In the family - brother, dad, aunt Band of Sisters - word sisters
🔎 29. In the city - people, street light, school Meet Me at the Starlight - people
🔎 30. In time - hour, year, later The Midnight Feast - word midnight
31. Under the sea - fish, seaweed, coral
🔎 32. In the sky - bird, kite, cloud Daughter of the Moon Goddess - Moon
33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet
🔎 34. In space - star, asteroid, alien Swimming in a Sea of Stars - Stars
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
🔎 36. In music - cello, notes, melody Auschwitz Lullaby - violin

[✨ Brianna Raquel ✨]

I Spy

36/36

1. In your heart – romance 🌱
Romantic Comedy
2. In the color wheel – purple 🌱
I’ll Have What He’s Having
3. In the living room – sofa 🌱
Margo's Got Money Troubles
4. In autumn – ghost 🌱
Ghost Roast
5. In a cave – rocks 🌱
Places We’ve Never Been
6. Of the body – hand 🌱
Amari and the Great Game
7. At the amusement park – ball 🌱
Defensive Stance
8. On the table – fish bowl 🌱
Life in a Fishbowl
9. On the farm – boots 🌱
Out of the Woods
10. In the church – bench 🌱
A Love Hate Thing
11. In communication – skywriter 🌱
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating
12. In the toy box – snow globe 🌱
A Winter in New York
13. On the beach – sand 🌱
Take A Chance
14. In the library – book 🌱
The Part I Let With You
15. In celebration – balloons 🌱
Woke Up Like This
16. At the zoo – snake 🌱
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
17. In the garden – rose 🌱
Here for the Wrong Reasons
18. In a glass – water 🌱
The Suite Life
19. At the ballpark – hat 🌱
Life’s A Beach
20. In the castle – Prince 🌱
Buddy Reads
21. In the hospital – patient 🌱
So Much For Love
22. In fiction – powers 🌱
HoverGirls
23. In your free time – collectable cards 🌱
Jump Ball
24. In school – pen 🌱
The Sticky Note Manifesto of Aisha Agarwal
25. At the museum – art 🌱
Song of My Softening
26. In the closet – dress 🌱
Center Stage
27. At the police station – thief 🌱
Where Your Eyes Linger
28. In the family – brother 🌱
Amari and the Night Brothers
29. In the city – people 🌱
Amari and the Despicable Wonders
30. In time – age 🌱
The House of Broken Angels
31. Under the sea – fish 🌱
Is She Really Going Out With Him?
32. In the sky – clouds 🌱
What the Hex
33. In the armory – gun 🌱
Call Back
34. In space – moon 🌱
ASAP
35. In the world – China 🌱
The Chinese Groove
36. In music – microphone 🌱
The Breakup Tour

[Debra]

Please sign me up for 25, you can put me in as Debra P. 😊

[Chika]

I'm in for 10, please!

0/10 read

[AJ]

In for half (18 of 36) with the hope to do all 36 if I meet that goal. Excited to join with you all!

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[[deleted user]]

I’m all in for 36.

I SPY CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Read a book that contains a word in the title or item on the cover that fits each of the categories below. This is YOUR challenge, so you can interpret the categories in ways that work best for you. You can use the title or the cover to fulfill each category.

Completed: 0/36

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Darcy]

I'm in for 20, please :)

Progress: 1/20

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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 - Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham (hat on the cover) - 4 Jan 2025
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Anna]

Oh, I love this challenge! I will sign up for 24.

[Jessica]

I'd like to sign up for 20 books please.

Progress: 20/20

1. In your heart - Forgotten in the title The Forgotten Home Child

2. In the color wheel - Blue in the title The Blue Fox

3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - Snake Ninth House

6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - Fig - The Island of Missing Trees

9. On the farm - Horse in title - Indian Horse

10. In the church - Background of cover is a Nunnery - The Wise Woman

11. In communication - Radio in the title Radio Girls

12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - Book - The Lost Bookshop

15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - Giraffes - West with Giraffes

17. In the garden - Plant - All of Us in Our Own Lives

18. In a glass - Lemons - Advocate

19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - Flag - Corsair

21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
23. In your free time - Stained Glass - Mistborn: The Final Empire

24. In school - Orphan in title - The Dutch Orphan: A Novel

25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur
26. In the closet - Suitcase - Remember Me: A Novel of the Spanish Civil War

27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
28. In the family - Girls - The Girls

29. In the city - House in title - The House of Broken Bricks

30. In time - hour, year, later
31. Under the sea - fish, seaweed, coral
32. In the sky - Crow on cover - Weyward

33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet
34. In space - star, asteroid, alien
35. In the world - Rome - Daughters of Rome

36. In music - Instrumentalist - The Instrumentalist

[Ninette]

I will try for 25

2/25

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Laureen]

I'll try for 36! Thank you!

[Makayla]

Makayla's Corner
I will do 10!

Progress 1/10
1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - The God of the Woodsvine, rose, tree-
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Kara]

I'm in for 36!!

Progress: 0/36

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Ann]

I'm in for 20!

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
FINISHED. Funny Story. Emily Henry
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
FINISHED. The Mistletoe Mystery. Nita Prose
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
FINISHED. I Hope This Finds You Well. Natalie Sue
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
FINISHED. Inside Out. Demi Moore
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
FINISHED. Hector and the Search for Happiness. François Lelord
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
FINISHED. Small Things Like These. Claire Keegan
14. In the library - book, video game, record
FINISHED. The Lost Library. Rebecca Stead, Wendy Mass
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
FINISHED. The Elephants of Thula Thula. Françoise Malby-Anthony
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
FINISHED. We All Live Here. Jojo Moyes
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
FINISHED. The House of Hidden Meanings. RuPaul
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
23. In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps
24. In school - book, locker, pencil
FINISHED. The Booklover's Library. Madeline Martin
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
28. In the family - brother, dad, aunt
29. In the city - people, street light, school
FINISHED. The 6:20 Man. David Baldacci
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
FINISHED. We Solve Murders. Richard Osman
34. In space - star, asteroid, alien
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

13/20

[Lisa Marie]

Please sign me up for all 36 prompts :)

GOAL: 36 books

Progress: 20/36

√ 1. In your heart (happy, love, shame) ~ "GUILT" in the title: We Are All Guilty Here by Karin Slaughter

√ 2. In the color wheel (crimson, green, sunshine) ~ "BLACK" in the title: Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell

3. In the living room (sofa, television, laptop) ~ "LAPTOP" on the cover: Cross My Heart by Megan Collins
4. In autumn (leaf, pumpkin, Halloween) ~ "CIDER" in the title: The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert
5. In a cave (crystal, bat, spider) ~ "COLD" in the title: The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James
√ 6. Of the body (arm, heart, eye) ~ "EYES" on the cover: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden

√ 7. At the amusement park (rollercoaster, balloons, clown) ~ "FERRIS WHEEL" on the cover: All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda

√ 8. On the table (napkin, hamburger, lamp) ~ "CAKE" on the cover: Heiress Takes All by Emily Wibberley

√ 9. On the farm (hay, tractor, sheep) ~ "GARDEN" in the title: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah

√ 10. In the church (angel, pew, candle) ~ "CHURCH" on the cover: Vinegar Hill by A. Manette Ansay

11. In communication (phone, typewriter, letter) ~ "CELLPHONE" on the cover: The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
12. In the toy box (jacks, blocks, stuffed animal) ~ "BLOCK" in the title: The Block Party by Jamie Day
√ 13. On the beach (sea, umbrella, towel) ~ "SAND" on the cover: I Found You byLisa Jewell

√ 14. In the library (book, video game, record) ~ "BOOK" in the title & on the cover: The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel

√ 15. In celebration (balloons, fireworks, cake) ~ "GUEST LIST" in the title: The Guest List by Lucy Foley

√ 16. At the zoo (bear, snake, elephant) ~ "MONKEY" on the cover: Elphie: A Wicked Childhood by Gregory Maguire

√ 17. In the garden (vine, rose, tree) ~ "DAISY" in the title: Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

18. In a glass (wine, milk, water) ~ "MARTINI" in the title: Three-Martini Afternoons at the Ritz: The Rebellion of Sylvia Plath & Anne Sexton by Gail Crowther
19. At the ballpark (ball, hot dog, hat) -
20. In the castle (throne, princess, crown) ~ "MAID" in the title: Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive by Stephanie Land
√ 21. In the hospital (doctor, needle, patient) ~ "SURGEON" in the title: The Last Surgeon by Michael Palmer

22. In fiction (dragon, satyr, fairy) ~ "DRAGON" on the cover: The Sleepless by Jen Williams
√ 23. In your free time (puzzle, sewing machine, stamps) ~ "PAINT/PAINTBRUSH" on the cover: I Mean You No Harm by Beth Castrodale

24: In school (book, locker, pencil) ~ "BOOKS" on the cover: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
25. At the museum (art, statue, dinosaur) - STATUE: The Maidens by Alex Michaelides
√ 26. In the closet (jacket, scarf, vacuum) ~ "SUITCASE" on the cover: Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris

√ 27. At the police station (detective, case, cell) ~ "EVIDENCE" in the title: Body of Evidence by Patricia Cornwell

28. In the family (brother, dad, aunt) ~ "AUNT" in the title:Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
29. In the city (people, street light, school) ~ "BROWNSTONE" on the cover: Prospect Park West by Amy Sohn
√ 30. In time (hour, year, later) ~ "NIGHT" in the title: Survive the Night by Riley Sager

√ 31. Under the sea (fish, seaweed, coral) ~ "WHALE" in the title: Moby-Dick; or, the Whale by Herman Melville

√ 32. In the sky (bird, kite, cloud) ~ "CLOUDS" on the cover: Flower Net by Lisa See

33. In the armory (gun, sword, helmet) -
34. In space (star, asteroid, alien) ~ "ASTRONAUNT" on the cover: Girlfriend on Mars by Deborah Willis
√ 35. In the world (Canada, Asia, Atlanta) ~ "NANTUCKET" in the title: The Hotel Nantucket by Elin Hilderbrand

36. In music (cello, notes, melody) ~ "MELODY" in the title: The Truth About Melody Browne by Lisa Jewell

[ReGina]

I'm in for 24!

[Vicki]

I SPY CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

Read a book that contains a word in the title or item on the cover that fits each of the categories below. You can interpret the categories in ways that work best for you.

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration- balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world- Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Michelle]

I'm in for 36!

[Ashley]

update message #45
1/36

[Megan BG]

message 6

1/12

27. At the police station - detective, case, cell: The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

[Mariana]

I'm aiming for 25!
Completed: 3/25


1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
✓ 2. In the color wheel - green Mythos: Hulk #1
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
✓ 5. In a cave - spider(man/web) Mythos: Spider-Man #1
✓ 6. Of the body - eye Mythos: X-Men #1
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Marissa]

I Spy Challenge 2025
Progress: 7/36

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
✔️4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween - All the Dead Lie Down by Kyrie McCauley (1/16)
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
✔️13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel - The Favorite Sister by Jessica Knoll (2/10)
14. In the library - book, video game, record
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
✔️19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat - The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine (1/19)
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
✔️21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient - Pandora's Lab: Seven Stories of Science Gone Wrong by Paul A. Offit (2/22)
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
23. In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps
✔️24. In school - book, locker, pencil - The Ivies by Alexa Donne (2/21)
25. At the museum - art, statue, dinosaur
26. In the closet - jacket, scarf, vacuum
27. At the police station - detective, case, cell
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 - Needful Things by Stephen King (2/2)
33. In the armory - gun, sword, helmet
✔️34. In space - star, asteroid, alien - I Remember You by Cathleen Davitt Bell (1/7)
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Susan (dalmatian21)]

I'm in for 12 (to start)

Initial goal met (I'm shocked this quick). Not sure I'll hit all 36, so I'll bump my goal to 24.

I've hit 24, so let's see if I can get all 36!!

Progress 25/36

In the garden - vine, rose, tree. Ignite
In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake. Squeak
In the city - people, street light, school. The Nanny Diaries
At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown. Squeal: The Squeakquel
Of the body - arm, heart, eye. Skin
In music - cello, notes, melody. The Scum of the Earth: Melody's Awakening
In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween. Pumpkin Spice and All Things Nice
On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep. Stuffed by the Were-Turkey
On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel. Nanny Returns
In the armory - gun, sword, helmet. Taming Seraphine
In a glass - wine, milk, water. The 30-Day Money Cleanse: Take Control of Your Finances, Manage Your Spending, and De-Stress Your Money for Good
In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient. Breaking Rosalind
In the sky - bird, kite, cloud. Fool Moon
In the castle - throne, princess, crown. Dawn and Quartered
In the living room - sofa, television, laptop. A Pocket Full of Mischief
In your heart - happy, love, shame Because You Love to Hate Me: 13 Tales of Villainy
Under the sea - fish, seaweed, coral Remarkably Bright Creatures
In time - hour, year, later Now or Never
In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy Legends & Lattes
In the library - book, video game, record Bookshops & Bonedust
In school - book, locker, pencil An Academy for Liars
In the church - angel, pew, candle - The House of Cross
In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine - True Blue Cowboy
In communication - phone, typewriter, letter - The Diary of a Young Girl
At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant - The Serpent and the Wings of Night
In your free time - puzzle, sewing machine, stamps - Book Lovers

[Kara]

I'm in for 36!!!

Progress: 1/26

1. In your heart - happy, love, shame
2. In the color wheel - crimson, green, sunshine
3. In the living room - sofa, television, laptop
4. In autumn - leaf, pumpkin, Halloween
5. In a cave - crystal, bat, spider
6. Of the body - arm, heart, eye
7. At the amusement park - rollercoaster, balloons, clown
8. On the table - napkin, hamburger, lamp
9. On the farm - hay, tractor, sheep
10. In the church - angel, pew, candle
11. In communication - phone, typewriter, letter
12. In the toy box - jacks, blocks, stuffed animal
13. On the beach - sea, umbrella, towel
14. In the library - book, video game, record Murder by the Book
15. In celebration - balloons, fireworks, cake
16. At the zoo - bear, snake, elephant
17. In the garden - vine, rose, tree
18. In a glass - wine, milk, water
19. At the ballpark - ball, hot dog, hat
20. In the castle - throne, princess, crown
21. In the hospital - doctor, needle, patient
22. In fiction - dragon, satyr, fairy
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
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
35. In the world - Canada, Asia, Atlanta
36. In music - cello, notes, melody

[Robynne]

OK I have done my first book 1/12 - see msg #35