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Read in Pink! xx / 20
1. Nurse Barbie
a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
b. Read a book that heals your soul (your interpretation)
2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
b. Read a book that energizes you
3. Vet Barbie
a. Read a book with an animal having some important role in the story
b. Read a book with a caring character
4. Rapper Barbie
a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
b. Read a book with lyrical or poetic writing
5. Jillaroo Barbie
a. Read a book with animal on cover
b. Read a book set in Australia
6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
b. Read a graphic novel or comic book
7. Detective Barbie
a. Read a book with a shocking twist
b. Read a book with red text on cover
8. Matador Barboe
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
b. Read a book set in Spain
9. Pilot Barbie
a. Read a book with something that flies on cover (not birds or something living but more like aeroplane / helicopter / paper planes..)
b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear an uniform
10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text
b. Read a book involving politics in some form
11. Cowgirl Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg Western
b. Read a book with horse on cover
12. Maid Barbie
a. Read a book with MC who is not rich
b. Read a book set in a grand house or mansion
13. Lifeguard Barbie
a. Read a book with water on cover
b. Read a book where someone saves a life
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job
b. Read a book with a bold, innovative cover
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi
b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
b. Read a book with a black cover
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
b. Read a book that has a romance like a fairytale
18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
b. Read a book that features a strong mentor figure
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction
b. Read a book with very strong female MC
20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before 2000s
b. Read a book with a character wearing swimsuit on cover
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✿ Anastasia : 20/20 - 35 points - Completed
✿ Jasmine : 20/20 - 35 points - Completed
✿ Runenmädchen : 03/20 - 03 points
✿ Richard : 20/20 - 35 points - Completed
✿ Fiona : 20/20 - 35 points - Completed
✿ Nistha : 20/20 - 35 points - Completed
✿ Kari : 20/20 - 35 points - Completed
✿ Cat : 20/20 - 35 points - Completed
✿ Nadine : 19/20 - 24 points
✿ Aya : 19/20 - 24 points
Read in Pink!Tasks completed: 20 / 20 COMPLETED 11/07/2025
✅1. Nurse Barbie
✅a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
Title:
Fear on the FensAuthor: Joy Ellis
Date Completed: 03/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
How it fits: p16 "Rory pushed his glasses further up on the bridge of his nose."
b. Read a book that heals your soul (your interpretation)
✅2. Aerobics Barbie
✅a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
Title:
The Witches of East MallingAuthor: Steve Higgs
Date Completed: 13/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
How it fits: Tempest Michaels is a strong athletic character
b. Read a book that energizes you
✅3. Vet Barbie
a. Read a book with an animal having some important role in the story
✅b. Read a book with a caring character
Title:
HiddenAuthor: Kendra Elliot
Date Completed: 24/03/2025
Task: b. Read a book with a caring character
How it fits: Lacey Campbell is a caring character
✅4. Rapper Barbie
✅a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
Title:
Sirens and Sea Monsters: Blue Moon Australia Book 2Author: S.C. Stokes
Date Completed: 08/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
How it fits: p2 "The ancient jukebox clacked as it changed tracks, and the Beach Boys flooded the bar. Good music and the smell of salt air relaxed him."
b. Read a book with lyrical or poetic writing
✅5. Jillaroo Barbie
✅a. Read a book with animal on cover
Title:
The Great Witches Baking ShowAuthor: Nancy Warren
Date Completed: 14/04/2025
Task: a. Read a book with animal on cover
How it fits: Cat on cover
b. Read a book set in Australia
✅6. Superhero Barbie
✅a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
Title:
Magic LessonsAuthor: Alice Hoffman
Date Completed: 10/07/2025
Task: a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
How it fits: MPG Magic Realism
b. Read a graphic novel or comic book
✅7. Detective Barbie
✅a. Read a book with a shocking twist
Title:
The Sentence is DeathAuthor: Anthony Horowitz
Date Completed: 03/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book with a shocking twist
How it fits: Murderer is a complete surprise and not who was suspected
b. Read a book with red text on cover
✅8. Matador Barboe
✅a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
Title:
Early Shift: Don't Challenge the Werewolf Book 1 Author: Steve Higgs
Date Completed: 07/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
How it fits: Zachary Barnabus, the werewolf, is a physically strong MC
b. Read a book set in Spain
✅9. Pilot Barbie
✅a. Read a book with something that flies on cover (not birds or something living but more like aeroplane / helicopter / paper planes..)
Title:
Inside the Black Vault: The Government's UFO Secrets RevealedAuthor: John Greenewald Jr.
Date Completed: 01/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book with something that flies on cover (not birds or something living but more like aeroplane / helicopter / paper planes..)
How it fits: Flying UFO on cover
b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear an uniform
✅10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text
✅b. Read a book involving politics in some form
Title:
Three Little PigsAuthor: Alex Smith
Date Completed: 14/03/2025
Task: b. Read a book involving politics in some form
How it fits: DCI Kett receives information from an MP and suspect is a Lord
✅11. Cowgirl Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg Western
✅b. Read a book with horse on cover
Title:
Wings Above The DiamantinaAuthor: Arthur W. Upfield
Date Completed: 11/07/2025
Task: b. Read a book with horse on cover
How it fits:
Horse on cover✅12. Maid Barbie
✅a. Read a book with MC who is not rich
Title:
Hidden in SnowAuthor: Viveca Sten
Date Completed: 16/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book with MC who is not rich
How it fits: Hanna Ahlander is not rich
b. Read a book set in a grand house or mansion
✅13. Lifeguard Barbie
a. Read a book with water on cover
✅b. Read a book where someone saves a life
Title:
The Night BirdAuthor: Brian Freeman
Date Completed: 17/03/2025
Task: b. Read a book where someone saves a life
How it fits: Detective Frost Easton saves Lucy's life
✅14. Entrepreneur Barbie
✅a. Read a book where someone quits their job
Title:
Don't TellAuthor: Karen Rose
Date Completed: 29/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book where someone quits their job
How it fits: Caroline Stewart quits her job as secretary for Max when they begin a relationship
b. Read a book with a bold, innovative cover
✅15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi
✅b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
Title:
The Unpleasantness at the Bellona ClubAuthor: Dorothy L. Sayers
Date Completed: 28/03/2025
Task: b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
How it fits: Lord Peter Wimsey is a nerdy MC
✅16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
✅b. Read a book with a black cover
Title:
Whip CrackAuthor: Alex Smith
Date Completed: 01/04/2025
Task: b. Read a book with a black cover
How it fits: Black cover
✅17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
✅a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
Title:
The Lion, the Witch and the WardrobeAuthor: C.S. Lewis
Date Completed: 28/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
How it fits: MPG Fantasy
b. Read a book that has a romance like a fairytale
✅18. Ballerina Barbie
✅a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
Title:
Such a Bad InfluenceAuthor: Olivia Muenter
Date Completed: 25/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
How it fits: MC Hazel faces challenges of discovering why her sister disappeared and self-doubts herself
b. Read a book that features a strong mentor figure
✅19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction
✅b. Read a book with very strong female MC
Title:
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's NestAuthor: Stieg Larsson
Date Completed: 22/03/2025
Task: b. Read a book with very strong female MC
How it fits: Lisbeth Salander is a strong female MC
✅20. Original Barbie
✅a. Read a book published before 2000
Title:
Christmas Cookie MurderAuthor: Leslie Meier
Date Completed: 20/03/2025
Task: a. Read a book published before 2000
How it fits: First published January 1, 1999
b. Read a book with a character wearing swimsuit on cover
Read in Pink! 20/201. Nurse Barbie
a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
All the Stars in the Sky Sarah Lyons Fleming
Hank and Nell both wear glasses in this zombie apocalypse story 4* 22/04/25
2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
b. Read a book that energizes you
Title: Retribution
Author: Sarah Barrie
Date completed: 01/05/25
Task: b
How it fits: Lexi Winter is a very enthusiastic and energetic trainee police officer
3. Vet Barbie
a. Read a book with an animal having some important role in the story
b. Read a book with a caring character
Title: The Good Dog
Author: Simon Rowell
Date completed: 07/03/25
Task: a
How it fits: Harry is a service dog to Detective Zoe Mayer. Harry finds a second body in the bushes at a crime scene.
4. Rapper Barbie
a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
b. Read a book with lyrical or poetic writing
Title: Cat & Mouse
Author: James Patterson
Date completed: 07/01/25
Task: a
How it fits: Alex Cross is a music lover and every book I've read in this series so far has a music reference at some point. He plays the piano at home, sings and loves to listen to Gershwin tunes.
5. Jillaroo Barbie
a. Read a book with animal on cover
b. Read a book set in Australia
Title: The Seven
Author: Chris Hammer
Date Completed: 12/04/25
Task: B
How it fits: Australian story and author
6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
b. Read a graphic novel or comic book
Title: Spells for Forgetting
Author: Adrienne Young
Date Completed: 09/03/25
Task: a
How it fits: book has MPG Magical Realism
7. Detective Barbie
a. Read a book with a shocking twist
b. Read a book with red text on cover
Title: The Chain
Author: Adrian McKinty
Date Completed: 31/03/25
Task: a and b
How it fits: very twisty story line
8. Matador Barboe
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
b. Read a book set in Spain
Title: Texas Ranger
Author: James Patterson
Date completed: 09/05/25
Task: A
How it fits: There are only approx 170 Texas Rangers in Texas. They are the best of the best at getting criminals.
9. Pilot Barbie
a. Read a book with something that flies on cover (not birds or something living but more like aeroplane / helicopter / paper planes..)
Finding Eadie Caroline Beecham 4* 26/04/25
10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text
b. Read a book involving politics in some form
Title: Red Famine: Stalin's War on Ukraine
Author: Anne Applebaum
Date completed: 16/03/25
Task: b
How it fits: Soviet Union persecuting Ukraine 1932-33 committing genocide to 4 million people through the great famine and suppression.
11. Cowgirl Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg Western
b. Read a book with horse on cover
Title: Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family
Author: Paul David Tripp
Date completed: 28/04/25
Task: B
12. Maid Barbie
a. Read a book with MC who is not rich
b. Read a book set in a grand house or mansion
Title: The Briar Club
Author: Kate Quinn
Date Completed: 16/04/25
Task: A
How it fits: the ladies who live at Briar House all rent rooms and some have more than one job all have tragic stories as to why they are there.
13. Lifeguard Barbie
a. Read a book with water on cover
b. Read a book where someone saves a life
Title: The Ghost Ship
Author: Kate Mosse
Date Completed: 12/03/25
Task: a
How it fits: book with water on cover
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job
b. Read a book with a bold, innovative cover
Title: Legacy Of Hunters Ridge
Author: Sarah Barrie
Date Completed: 18/04/25
Task: A
How it fits: Alissa quits her profession as a horse trainer after her husband and horses are murdered in a fire.
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi
b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
Title:
Author: Crystal Smith Paul
Date completed: 24/04/25
Task: fits general guide lines
16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
b. Read a book with a black cover
Title: The Mountain Shadow
Author: Gregory David Roberts
Date Completed: 18/03/25
Task: b
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
b. Read a book that has a romance like a fairytale
Title: Cinder
Author: Marissa Meyer
Date completed: 27/04/25
Task: A
How it fits: Fantasy MPG
18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
b. Read a book that features a strong mentor figure
Title: Graves on the Fens
Author: Joy Ellis
Date completed: 03/03/25
Task: B
How it fits: DI Nikki Galena is a strong independent career woman who is admired by her colleagues.
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction
b. Read a book with very strong female MC
Title: Identity
Author: Nora Roberts
Date completed: 03/03/25
Task: B
How it fits: Morgan's identity and life are ruined by an evil man who doesn't want to leave any loose ends (he normally kills his victims). Morgan learns self defense, trains and gets brave to defend herself and those she loves.
20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before 2000s
b. Read a book with a character wearing swimsuit on cover
Title: Pop Goes the Weasel
Author: James Patterson
Date completed: 13/04/25
Task: A
How it fits: Published Oct 19, 1999
Read in Pink!3 / 20
1. Nurse Barbie
a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
b. Read a book that heals your soul (your interpretation)
✔️ 2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
Running Wild in Afrika by Rafael Fuchsgruber
March 10, about two runners
3. Vet Barbie
a. Read a book with an animal having some important role in the story
b. Read a book with a caring character
4. Rapper Barbie
a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
b. Read a book with lyrical or poetic writing
5. Jillaroo Barbie
a. Read a book with animal on cover
b. Read a book set in Australia
6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
b. Read a graphic novel or comic book
7. Detective Barbie
a. Read a book with a shocking twist
b. Read a book with red text on cover
8. Matador Barboe
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
b. Read a book set in Spain
9. Pilot Barbie
a. Read a book with something that flies on cover (not birds or something living but more like aeroplane / helicopter / paper planes..)
b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear an uniform
10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text
b. Read a book involving politics in some form
✔️ 11. Cowgirl Barbie
b. Read a book with horse on cover
The Little White Horse byElizabeth Goudge, March 24th
Horse on cover
12. Maid Barbie
a. Read a book with MC who is not rich
b. Read a book set in a grand house or mansion
13. Lifeguard Barbie
a. Read a book with water on cover
b. Read a book where someone saves a life
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job
b. Read a book with a bold, innovative cover
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi
b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
b. Read a book with a black cover
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
b. Read a book that has a romance like a fairytale
18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
b. Read a book that features a strong mentor figure
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction
b. Read a book with very strong female MC
✔️ 20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before 2000s
Die unendliche Geschichte by Michael Ende, June 28th, first published in 1979
BC - 2025 March: I'm a Barbie Girl✅ Total: 30/30
1. Nurse Barbie
Book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Author: J.K. Rowling
Date Read: Mar 3rd
Task: Char - wears glasses
How it Fits: Harry Potter wears glasses
2. Aerobics Barbie
Book: Unbeaten: The Triumphs and Tragedies of Rocky Marciano
Author: Mike Stanton
Date Read: Mar 3rd
Task: Char - athletic
How it Fits: "Rocky needed the money and was confident of his athletic ability." p.54
3. Vet Barbie
Book: Dancing with Cats
Author: Burton Silver
Date Read: Mar 1st
Task: Plot - an animal has a big role
How it Fits: Many cats dancing with their owners
Book: Wired Differently – 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know
Author: Joe Wells
Date Read: Mar 4th
Task: Char - caring
How it Fits: "His hyper-focused empathy meant that he cared about all racial injustice he saw, heard or read about." p.25
4. Rapper Barbie
Book: Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II
Author: Elyse Graham
Date Read: Mar 3rd
Task: Text - type of music
How it Fits: "spiky metal contraptions" p.205
Book: A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allan Poe
Author: Mark Dawidziak
Date Read: Mar 2nd
Task: Text - poetry
How it Fits: "For the heart whose woes are legion
’Tis a peaceful, soothing region" p.21
5. Jillaroo Barbie
Book: Notes from New Zealand
Author: Edward Kanze
Date Read: Mar 7th
Task: Cover - animal
How it Fits:
Book: The Censor's Library: Uncovering the Lost History of Australia's Banned Books
Author: Nicole Moore
Date Read: Mar 13th
Task: Set - Australia
How it Fits: It's in the subtitle
6. Superhero Barbie
Book: Through the Woods
Author: Emily Carroll
Date Read: Mar 27th
Task: Genre - graphic novel
How it Fits: It is
7. Detective Barbie
Book: Horror Films of the 1980s
Author: John Kenneth Muir
Date Read: Mar 12th
Task: Cover - red text
How it Fits:
8. Matador Barbie
Book: Play Like a Girl: How a Soccer School in Kenya's Slums Started a Revolution
Author: Ellie Roscher
Date Read: Mar 4th
Task: MC - physically strong
How it Fits: "Claris was short and strong and carried herself like an athlete." p.25
Book: 1494: How a Family Feud in Medieval Spain Divided the World in Half
Author: Stephen R. Bown
Date Read: Mar 6th
Task: Set - Spain
How it Fits: It's in the subtitle
9. Pilot Barbie
Book: The Case for Mars: The Plan to Settle the Red Planet and Why We Must
Author: Robert Zubrin
Date Read: Mar 14th
Task: Cover - inanimate flying object
How it Fits:
Book: On Sunset Boulevard: The Life and Times of Billy Wilder
Author: Ed Sikov
Date Read: Mar 6th
Task: Plot - MC wears uniform
How it Fits: "Wilder, wearing the uniform issued to civilian employees of the Army" p.414
10. US Presidential Candidate BarbieBook: Luck by Design: The Science and Serendipity of a Well-Lived Life
Author: Adam Tank
Date Read: Mar 1st
Task: Text - 'president'
How it Fits: "President Lyndon B. Johnson" p.136
Book: Over Ruled: The Human Toll of Too Much Law
Author: Neil Gorsuch
Date Read: Mar 3rd
Task: MPG - politics
How it Fits: It is
11. Cowgirl Barbie
Book: Collision of Empires: The War on the Eastern Front in 1914
Author: Prit Buttar
Date Read: Mar 1st
Task: Cover - horse
How it Fits:
12. Maid Barbie
Book: I Am Brian Wilson: A Memoir
Author: Brian Wilson
Date Read: Mar 2nd
Task: MC - not rich
How it Fits: "We weren’t rich, but I never felt like we needed money." p.38
13. Lifeguard Barbie
Book: Animal Moves: How to Move Like an Animal to Get You Leaner, Fitter, Stronger and Healthier for Life
Author: Darryl Edwards
Date Read: Mar 2nd
Task: Cover - water
How it Fits:
Book: Philanthropy: From Aristotle to Zuckerberg
Author: Paul Vallely
Date Read: Mar 11th
Task: Plot - char saves a life
How it Fits: "the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation which, since it began in 2000, has given away more than $45 billion. Its work includes a Global Health programme which has helped virtually eradicate polio, is combatting malaria and tuberculosis, and has taken on treating HIV/AIDS in the developing world. Gates’s gifts have – without doubt – saved tens of millions of lives." p.458
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
Book: Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life
Author: Brigid Schulte
Date Read: Mar 2nd
Task: Plot - char quits job
How it Fits: "she had no option other than to quit her paid job to care for her children" p.18
Book: An Architectural Approach to Level Design
Author: Christopher W. Totten
Date Read: Mar 6th
Task: Cover - bold & innovative
How it Fits:
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
Book: Design Your Work: Praxis Volume 1
Author: Tiago Forte
Date Read: Mar 2nd
Task: MC - nerdy
How it Fits: "greetings fellow productivity nerd" p.65
16. Judge Barbie
Book: Cleopatra and Antony: Power, Love, and Politics in the Ancient World
Author: Diana Preston
Date Read: Mar 7th
Task: Cover - black
How it Fits:
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
Book: Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet
Author: Jennifer Homans
Date Read: Mar 4th
Task: Plot - a romance like a fairytale
How it Fits: "In 1948 he created Cinderella....It was a heartwarming romance" p.495
18. Ballerina Barbie
Book: Trespassing Across America: One Man's Epic, Never-Done-Before (and Sort of Illegal) Hike Across the Heartland
Author: Ken Ilgunas
Date Read: Mar 4th
Task: Plot - MC faces self-doubt
How it Fits: "In a moment of self-doubt-induced self-examination, I asked myself, "Am I the sort of person who leaves everything behind and goes on a grand, uncertain, never-done-before adventure?" " p.24
Book: Superior: Creating a Superior Culture of Excellence
Author: Rusty Komori
Date Read: Mar 8th
Task: Char - mentor
How it Fits: "I’m so proud to have helped develop and mentor Ikaika Jobe." p.329
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
Book: When Women Ruled the World: Making the Renaissance in Europe
Author: Maureen Quilligan
Date Read: Mar 3rd
Task: MC - strong female
How it Fits: Many strong women
20. Original Barbie
Book: Different Loving: A Complete Exploration of the World of Sexual Dominance and Submission
Author: Gloria G. Brame
Date Read: Mar 4th
Task: Published - before 2000
How it Fits: 1993
Book: Fitter. Calmer. Stronger.: A Mindful Approach to Exercise and Nutrition
Author: Ellie Goulding
Date Read: Mar 6th
Task: Cover - swimsuit
How it Fits:
Read in Pink!20/20
1. Nurse Barbie
a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez May 23 - Tio Ricardo wears glasses
2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
Fake As Puck by Sarah Smith March 4 - MMC is an ice hockey player
3. Vet Barbie
b. Read a book with a caring character
Heartless by Elsie Silver May 28 - both MCs are very caring
4. Rapper Barbie
b. Read a book with lyrical or poetic writing
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo May 25 - MPG Poetry
5. Jillaroo Barbie
a. Read a book with animal on cover
The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez May 21 - frogs and fish on cover
6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
Bees in June by Elizabeth Bass Parman August 30 - MPG Magical Realism
7. Detective Barbie
a. Read a book with a shocking twist
The Crash by Freida McFadden March 6 - book has a shocking twist
8. Matador Barboe
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas March 3 - MC is a strong assassin
9. Pilot Barbie
b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear an uniform
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros May 3 - cadets are wearing flight leather uniforms
10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text
A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James May 21 - "Or five boxes of rubber bands, a picture of Farrah Fawcett, a picture of President Carter or a box full of liquor as if they don’t have liquor in America." 38%
11. Cowgirl Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg Western
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage July 19 - MPG Westerns
12. Maid Barbie
b. Read a book set in a grand house or mansion
Truly, Devious by Maureen Johnson May 17 - set in a grand house
13. Lifeguard Barbie
a. Read a book with water on cover
Home: Haus der bösen Schatten by Riley Sager May 24 -
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job
The World's Greatest Detective and Her Just Okay Assistant by Liza Tully July 14 - MC quits her job
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi
This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar June 9 - MPG Science Fiction
16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
Der Fremde by Albert Camus May 17 - court scene during MC's trial
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
Elevation by Stephen King June 9 - MPG Fantasy
18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
The Rule Book by Sarah Adams June 3 - MC Derek faces self-doubt after an injury
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction
Tausend strahlende Sonnen by Khaled Hosseini June 7 - MPG Historical Fiction
20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before 2000s
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov June 1 - published September 1, 1955
Read in Pink!20 / 20
1. Nurse Barbie
a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
b. Read a book that heals your soul (your interpretation)
Mr. Masters by T.L. Swan - free skip
2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character The Favourites by Layne Fargo - athletic characters
b. Read a book that energizes you
3. Vet Barbie
a. Read a book with an animal having some important role in the story
b. Read a book with a caring character Still Beating by Jennifer Hartmann - MC Dean is very caring
4. Rapper Barbie
a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper - MC becomes musician and plays music
b. Read a book with lyrical or poetic writing
5. Jillaroo Barbie
a. Read a book with animal on cover Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings - deer on cover
b. Read a book set in Australia
6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
b. Read a graphic novel or comic book Alice in Borderland, vol. 7 by Haro Aso - graphic novel
7. Detective Barbie
a. Read a book with a shocking twist Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera - twist at the end
b. Read a book with red text on cover
8. Matador Barboe
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club - one of the MCs is very strong and fit
b. Read a book set in Spain
9. Pilot Barbie
a. Read a book with something that flies on cover (not birds or something living but more like aeroplane / helicopter / paper planes..) Falling by T.J. Newman - plane on cover
b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear an uniform
10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text The Death and Life of Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood Ch 1 CHARLIE ST. CLOUD WASN’T THE BEST OR BRIGHTEST BOY in Essex County, but he was surely the most promising. He was junior-class vice president, shortstop of the Marblehead Magicians, and co-captain of the debate club.
b. Read a book involving politics in some form
11. Cowgirl Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg Western
b. Read a book with horse on cover The Bedroom Window by K.L. Slater Horse on cover
12. Maid Barbie
a. Read a book with MC who is not rich The Walnut Mansion by Miljenko Jergović - the family is not rich throughout
b. Read a book set in a grand house or mansion
13. Lifeguard Barbie
a. Read a book with water on cover Just My Luck by Adele Parks water on cover
b. Read a book where someone saves a life
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job
b. Read a book with a bold, innovative cover A Curious History of Sex by Kate Lister - bold cover
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi In the Lives of Puppets by T.J. Klune - mpg sci fi
b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
b. Read a book with a black cover
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
b. Read a book that has a romance like a fairytale Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson - fairytale like romance
18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
b. Read a book that features a strong mentor figure The Mystery Guest by Nita Prose - Molly's grandma was a very strong mentor figure for her
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
. a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See - mpg historical fiction
b. Read a book with very strong female MC
20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before 2000s The Wind Whales of Ishmael by Philip José Farmer - publ 1971
b. Read a book with a character wearing swimsuit on cover
2025 March - I'm a Barbie Girl!Completed 20/20
1. Nurse Barbie
Title: Hidden Truth
Author: Samuel York
Date Completed: 3/11
a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
How it fits: Ethan wears glasses
2. Aerobics Barbie
Title: Jingle Bell Beard
Author: Julie Kriss
Date Completed: 3/25
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
How it fits: MC was a hockey player
3. Vet Barbie
Title: Slain in Cherry Hills
Author: Paige Sleuth
Date Completed: 3/9
Task: b. Read a book with a caring character
How it fits: Katherine is very caring, she volunteers at an animal foster association and spends a lot of time helping to find homes for homeless cats.
4. Rapper Barbie
Title: Not That Complicated
Author: Isabel Murray
Date Completed: 3/6
Task: a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
How it fits: Pg 181 “the station was playing classical music”
5. Jillaroo Barbie
Title: Bowling for Turkeys
Author: Amy Lane
Date Completed: 3/1
Task: a. Read a book with animal on cover
How it fits: Dog and turkeys on the cover
6. Superhero Barbie
Title: The Encyclopedia of Early Earth
Author: Isabel Greenberg
Date Completed: 3/3
Task: b. Read a graphic novel or comic book
How it fits: Graphic novel
7. Detective Barbie
Title: Kaden
Author: R.J. Scott
Date Completed: 3/10
Task: b. Read a book with red text on cover
How it fits: Red text on cover
8. Matador Barbie
Title: Wolf Soul
Author: T.J. Nichols
Date Completed: 3/21
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
How it fits: MC shifters are exceptionally strong
9. Pilot Barbie
Title: The Nobleman and the Spy
Author: Bonnie Dee
Date Completed: 3/2
Task: b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear an uniform
How it fits: Karl was a soldier, he wore a navy blue dress uniform with epaulets, gold cords, and beribboned medals.
10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
Title: Gary of a Hundred Days
Author: Isabel Murray
Date Completed: 3/8
Task: b. Read a book involving politics in some form
How it fits: Political intrigue and plots to kill the king.
11. Cowgirl Barbie
Title: Wrangled
Author: K.C. Wells
Date Completed: 3/16
Task: a. Read a book with mpg Western
How it fits: mpg Western
12. Maid Barbie
Title: A Soldier's Wish
Author: N.R. Walker
Date Completed: 3/25
Task: a. Read a book with MC who is not rich
How it fits: Richard is not rich
13. Lifeguard Barbie
Title: Conspiracy Theory
Author: Elle Keaton
Date Completed: 3/7
Task: a. Read a book with water on cover
How it fits: Water on the cover
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
Title: Tentacles Rock
Author: K.C. Carmine
Date Completed: 3/24
a. Read a book where someone quits their job
How it fits: Nereus quits his job at the restaurant to pursue music.
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
Title: Mann Hunt
Author: Peter E. Fenton
Date Completed: 3/13
Task: b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
How it fits: Charlie is nerdy, and he says he’s also a bit of a geek.
16. Judge Barbie
Title: That Alien Feeling
Author: Alessandra Hazard
Date Completed: 3/18
b. Read a book with a black cover
How it fits: Black cover
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
Title: That Irresistible Poison
Author: Alessandra Hazard
Date Completed: 3/20
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
How it fits: MPG Fantasy
18. Ballerina Barbie
Title: The Heart of St. Nick
Author: A.D. Ellis
Date Completed: 3/18
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
How it fits: Gannon faces challenges and self-doubt when his grandfather dies and he goes to the small town to pack up his things. He has to make hard decisions about his future.
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
Title: Scheming Sphynx
Author: Molly Fitz
Date Completed: 3/3
Task: b. Read a book with very strong female MC
How it fits: Angie is very strong, her family and animals depend on her and she always comes through for everyone.
20. Original Barbie
Title: Team Phison
Author: Chace Verity
Date Completed: 3/27
Task: Skip
How it fits: Free Skip.
Barbie Girl: Read in Pink!1/3/25 - open
20/20
(1 free skip)
1. Nurse Barbie
b. Read a book that heals your soul - makes me go 'ah! that's nice'
The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett 23/3 5★
2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
Riverboat Point by Tricia Stringer 17/3 3★
MC Savannah is a gym instructor
3. Vet Barbie
b. Read a book with a caring character - MC
As the River Rises by Fiona McArthur 22/3 5★
4. Rapper Barbie
a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
The Northern Lights Lodge by Julie Caplin 21/3 3★
"I don't know any Icelandic music" p.96
5. Jillaroo Barbie
b. Read a book set in Australia
A Town Called Treachery by Mitch Jennings 7/3 4★
6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
The Rabbits by Sophie Overett 11/3 2★
7. Detective Barbie
b. Read a book with red text on cover
by Pauline McLynn 16/3 4★8. Matador Barboe
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
King of the Murgos by David Eddings 13/3 3★
9. Pilot Barbie
a. Read a book with something that flies on cover
by Mike Hollow 9/3 4★10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text
The Skeleton Takes a Bow by Leigh Perry 2/3 3★
"including the President of the PTO" p.83
11. Cowgirl Barbie
b. Read a book with horse on cover
The Blitz Detective by Mike Hollow 9/3 4★
12. Maid Barbie
a. Read a book with MC who is not rich - MC Fanny
by Juliette Leigh 15/4 2.5★13. Lifeguard Barbie
b. Read a book where someone saves a life - Eve saves Charity's life
Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 20/3 4.5★
14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job - Theo
The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill 26/3 3.5★
15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi
Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb 20/3 4★
16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
b. Read a book with a black cover
Once upon a Christmas by Nancy Lawrence 15/4 3★
Fit: using free skip
17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
Guardians of the West by David Eddings 4/3 3.5★
18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
One Day by David Nicholls 1/3 3★
both MCs do but particularly Dexter
19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction
The Frangipani Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu 5/3 4★
20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before 2000s - 1976
Sleeping Murder by Agatha Christie 15/3 4★
Read in Pink!19/20 completed
✓ 1. Nurse Barbie
b. Read a book that heals your soul (your interpretation) - The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, Michelle Obama, finished 31-Mar. I found this book both comforting and inspiring.
✓ 2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character - Firekeeper’s Daughter, Angeline Boulley, finished 12-Mar. Dauney played on her local hockey team and went for runs every morning.
✓ 3. Vet Barbie
b. Read a book with a caring character - Beyond the Door of No Return, David Diop, finished 28-Mar. Maram cares for Michel and nurses him back to health.
✓ 4. Rapper Barbie
a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned - Funny Story, Emily Henry, finished 21-Mar. In ch.1 "Jamie O'Neal's rendition of 'All By Myself' plays loudly enough to make the coffee table shiver".
✓ 5. Jillaroo Barbie
a. Read a book with animal on cover - Pig, Matilde Pratesi, finished 02-Apr
✓ 6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism - The Ten Thousand Doors of January, Alix E. Harrow, finished 06-Mar.
✓ 7. Detective Barbie
b. Read a book with red text on the cover - We Solve Murders, Richard Osman, finished 10-Apr.
✓ 8. Matador Barbie
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC - A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Becky Chambers, finished 25-Apr. Mosscap is very strong and can lift a water tank with ease.
✓ 9. Pilot Barbie
b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear a uniform - Gold Rush, Olivia Petter, finished 21-Apr. Rose has to ware a uniform for the StandFirst launch party.
✓ 10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text - The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Arthur Conan Doyle, finished 03-Mar. "...the tracking and arrest of Huret, the Boulevard assassin - an exploit which won for Holmes an autograph letter of thanks from the French President..." (ch. X)
11. Cowgirl Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg Western
b. Read a book with horse on cover
✓ 12. Maid Barbie
a. Read a book with MC who is not rich - Three Rooms, Jo Hamya, finished 22-Mar. The protagonist is not well-off, must couch surf and cannot afford her own place.
✓ 13. Lifeguard Barbie
b. Read a book where someone saves a life - The Weight of Blood, Tiffany D. Jackson, finished 14-Mar. (view spoiler)
✓ 14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job - Brotherless Night, V.V. Ganeshananthan, finished 11-May. Sashi eventually quits her job assisting at the field hospital.
✓ 15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi - Never Let Me Go, Kazuo Ishiguro, finished 02-Jun.
✓ 16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene - The Fraud, Zadie Smith, finished 17-Mar. There are several court scenes as the characters attend the Tichborne trial.
✓ 17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG fantasy - Book of Night, Holly Black, finished 18-Apr.
✓ 18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt - Evil Eye, Etaf Rum, finished 23-Mar. Yara faces self-doubt and mental health challenges throughout the novel.
✓ 19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG historical fiction - Bitter Orange Tree, Jokha Alarthi, finished 07-Apr.
✓ 20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before the 2000s - Sula, Toni Morrison, finished 22-Apr. Published 1973.
19/20✔ Nurse Barbie
a. Read a book where the character wears glasses
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay (14 Jun) － the MC wears glasses
b. Read a book that heals your soul (your interpretation)
✔ 2. Aerobics Barbie
a. Read a book with an athletic/sporty character
Conversations on Love by Natasha Lunn (14 Jun) － Melanie Reid lived an athletic life before the accident
b. Read a book that energizes you
✔ 3. Vet Barbie
a. Read a book with an animal having some important role in the story
b. Read a book with a caring character
Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards (3 Apr) － Mrs. Fitzgerald is a caring person
✔ 4. Rapper Barbie
a. Read a book where any type of music is mentioned
b. Read a book with lyrical or poetic writing
Great Goddesses: Life Lessons from Myths and Monsters by Nikita Gill (21 Apr) － it's a poetry
✔ 5. Jillaroo Barbie
a. Read a book with animal on cover
Five On Kirrin Island Again by Enid Blyton (14 Jun)
b. Read a book set in Australia
✔ 6. Superhero Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg magical realism
b. Read a graphic novel or comic book
Buku Harian Maki by Subaru Ueno (5 Mar)
✔ 7. Detective Barbie
a. Read a book with a shocking twist
Twisted by Steve Cavanagh (9 Jun) － there are many unexpected twists
b. Read a book with red text on cover
✔ 8. Matador Barboe
a. Read a book with a physically strong MC
Lovely Decoration by Kaoru Igarashi (10 Ags) － the MC has karate ability
b. Read a book set in Spain
✔ 9. Pilot Barbie
a. Read a book with something that flies on cover (not birds or something living but more like aeroplane / helicopter / paper planes..)
b. Read a book with an MC who has to wear an uniform
Mrs England by Stacey Halls (16 Apr) － the MC is a nurse from Norland Institute
✔ 10. US Presidential Candidate Barbie
a. Read a book with "President" mentioned in the text
b. Read a book involving politics in some form
Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham (8 May) － the story involving politics in court bodies
11. Cowgirl Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg Western
b. Read a book with horse on cover
✔ 12. Maid Barbie
a. Read a book with MC who is not rich
Seed by Ania Ahlborn (11 Jul) － the MC lived in a trailer as a kid and in a small house as an adult
b. Read a book set in a grand house or mansion
✔ 13. Lifeguard Barbie
a. Read a book with water on cover
b. Read a book where someone saves a life
The Wild Way Home by Sophie Kirtley (24 May) － Charlie and Harby saved each other's life
✔ 14. Entrepreneur Barbie
a. Read a book where someone quits their job
The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani (12 Jun) － the MC's father quit his job at the hospital
b. Read a book with a bold, innovative cover
✔ 15. Astrophysicist Barbie
a. Read a book with MPG SciFi
The Troop by Nick Cutter (9 Mar)
b. Read a book with a nerdy MC
✔ 16. Judge Barbie
a. Read a book with a court scene
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult (29 Jul) － there are scenes at the courtroom
b. Read a book with a black cover
✔ 17. Tooth Fairy Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg fantasy
The Witches by Roald Dahl (13 May)
b. Read a book that has a romance like a fairytale
✔ 18. Ballerina Barbie
a. Read a book where MC faces challenges or self-doubt
b. Read a book that features a strong mentor figure
The Magic Library - Perpustakaan Ajaib Bibbi Bokken by Jostein Gaarder (15 Mar) － one of the character is constantly leading the MC and helps them finishing the book
✔ 19. Queen Elizabeth I Barbie
a. Read a book with mpg historical fiction
Arabella by Georgette Heyer (22 Jul)
b. Read a book with very strong female MC
✔ 20. Original Barbie
a. Read a book published before 2000s
Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson (28 May) － first published in 1882
b. Read a book with a character wearing swimsuit on cover
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