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The Lore Vault: May 2025
Lore Vault will include several favorites poll of various genres. Hopefully you will see yours soon. First off Dystopian:https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
Without looking guess who wrote the following stories.The Little Mermaid
The Ugly Duckling
The Emperors New Clothes
and Thumbelina
Hint: Danish Poet
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Seconded!
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I actually have the complete illustrated works of H.C. Andersen at home, so I am pretty sure it is him xD Additionally, I am Norwegian, so we learned about him and read many of his stories in elementary school.
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Great Job lets try a harderr one.......What are the four houses at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry?
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Upcoming poll to watch out for 5/7/25. Romance Tropes.......Are you playing in the Romance Trope challenge?
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
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Are you playing in the Romance Trope challenge?
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...-..."
Catherine, the poll doesn't start until 6/7 :D
ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Upcoming poll to watch out for 5/7/25. Romance Tropes.......Are you playing in the Romance Trope challenge?
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3......"
Apologies. It's up now
Trivia time:1-A young boy takes a train to the North Pole on Christmas Eve in what classic 1985 children's book by Chris Van Allsburg.
2-Thestrals and Floo Powder are both forms of transportation invented by what internationally renowned author?
3- The international publishing group Random House merged with what "aviary" publisher in 2013 resulting in a new, merged publishing conglomerate?
4-"The Cricket on the Hearth" is a holiday novel, not nearly as well known as "A Christmas Carol," by what British author?
5-What literary "S" term is intended to be both critical and humorous while poking fun at an institution or idea?
Bonus-The Imagination Library is a free children's book gifting program started by what famous singer in 1995? The program started by offering a monthly book to each child in Sevier County, Tennessee regardless of family income.
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Didn't know the bonus though...
It's one of very many reasons why Dolly is awesome! (huge fan here! lol)
Trivia Time1. Who is-American poet, novelist, and short story writer, widely regarded as one of the most influential and emotionally powerful authors of the 20th century. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, she demonstrated literary talent from an early age, publishing her first poem at the age of eight.
Hint: Died by suicide at the age of 30. Her death shocked the literary world and sparked a lasting fascination with her life and work.
Hint 2- Initials are S.P.
Bonus- Have you read anything by her
2. What writer owes a portion of his writing career to his wife as she fished a manuscript from the garbage that he had given up on?
Hint 1. Her name is Tabitha
Hint 2. He was an English Teacher at Hampden Academy.
Bonus- What book was thrown in the trash? What your favorite by him?
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In addition for the book fished out of the trash, the author had only written a few pages of the book before deciding it wasn't worth finishing!
I can't pick a favorite book, as this is one of my favorite authors.
New poll up and yup you have to choose one answer 🤣https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
Next Poll 5/15/2025
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
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Thank You Teresa. With that said Trivia Time!!1. What author wrote this classic in only six weeks?
Hint- He infused his signature rhymes and whimsical illustrations that have captivated readers for decades.
Hint 2-The book became an original 1966 animated special and it was the first color television special ever produced by the Author.
Hint 3-In the 2000 a live-action movie, featuring Taylor Momsen.
ok last one- Featuring Jim Carey.
2. What book and Author is known for the tow of Forks, WA?
No hints you should know 🤣
3. What author/book series is such a good linguist he created his own Elvish and Dwarvish.
Hint 1. BORN January 3, 1892
Hint 2. He has major motion pictures featuring this language.
Bonus- To the author of question #3. What is his most rated Book on Good Reads with over 4 Million ratings
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2. Stephenie Meyer (Twilight)
3. J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings)
Bonus. The Hobbit
I knew 1, 3 & 4, but didn't have a clue about 2. Haven't read/watched it, and don't ever intend to 😆
Hehe and thats the one I am like no clues for you. That is funny Sammy but understandable, not everyone was surrounded by Twilight like others were.
Trivia Time........1. In The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown which famous museum hosts the murder in the opening scenes?
2. Which U.S. city is Veronica Roths Divergent series centered around?
3. Do you know what J. D. stand for in author J. D. Salinger’s name, take a guess.
4. In Nicholas Sparks’ Dear John, what is the name of John’s true love?
5. Who is the FMC and series name who is an animator/vampire hunter in Laurell K. Hamilton’s The Harlequin?
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2. Chicago
3. This is pure guessing, Jonathan David? 😅
Have not read 4 or 5…"
*Copies off Benedicte because I can't remember them all* :D
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No idea on #4, so I looked.
For #3 - Benedicte has 1 of the 2 correct!
Here are all the answers. Great team work1. The Louvre
2. Chicago
3. Jerome David
4. Savannah
5. Anita Blake
I didn't know 3 & 4 either
Trivia Time........ This one is a bit harder so I will make it multiple choice.1. What is the occupation of Janet Evanovich’s character Stephanie Plum in the series by the same name?
a. cop
b. accountant
c. bounty hunter
d. lady of the night
2. what year was Of Mice and Men published?
Hint- it starts with 19 😍
a. 1988
b. 1992
c. 1937
d. 1956
3. What is the name of the heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter?
1. Scarlet
2. Hester Prynne
3. Mr Hugh
4. Lester Pyre
4. What classic novelist wrote the short story that the 2008 movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button was based on?
a. Jane Austin
b. Herman Melville
c. F. Scott Fitzgerald
d. George Elliott
5. What is the name of the top-secret government project in Michael Crichton’s The Andromeda Strain?
1. Project Wildfire
2. Project X
3. The A-Strain Project
4. Demonio
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1. What is the occupation of Janet Evanovich’s character Stephanie Plum in the series by the same name?
a. cop
b. ac..."
Not sure on some of these but let's try!
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Nice love all the guesses 😍Answers
c. bounty hunter
c. 1937
2. Hester Prynne
c. F. Scott Fitzgerald
1. Project Wildfire
I need to think of some poll ideas so lets do an easier Trivia, eh!1. Who is Harry Potter’s best female friend?
2. What color is Pippi’s hair in Pippi Longstocking? (Trick-what is it really?)
3. What kind (Color) of hat does the cat wear in the Dr. Seuss book The Cat in the Hat?
4. In the book Curious George, who is the monkey’s companion?
5. Which author wrote about a boy visiting a chocolate factory after winning a golden ticket?
Bonus- Book name?
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https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3..."
I chose dual audio and Kindle because that's how I read for the most part, but I love paper books, too. I can just carry more on my phone and Kindle, and I can listen to books at work.
Same Audio helps me read while I am working. But when I want to listen to music, I seem to reach for my kindle more. Mostly because I am blind!!
🥀🥀Share your thoughts with us 🥀🥀1.Share a book quote that has stayed with you.
2. What's the last book that made you cry?
3. What's your favorite reading spot?
4. Who is your all-time favorite author/authors?
5. What's your most anticipated book release of the year?
Bonus: Do you rate 5 stars easily or are you a hard critic? What kind of book is an automatic 5?
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