Basil Recipes

[Lali & Michelle]

FINISHED

Basil Recipes
August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

10/10

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name) OR where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market OR with a red, white or green cover (show cover).
🍃 1st name is Sarah - Making Friends Can Be Murder by Kathleen West 8/2/25

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
🍃 Spicy scene - Magic Steals by Ilona Andrews 8/5/25

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) OR set in summer OR with a six word title.
🍃 Margaret - The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield 8/1/25

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name) OR where a characters eats something flat like a pancake, latke or fritter OR with a Jewish or Italian character.
🍃 MC eats pancakes - Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost 8/3/25

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name) OR where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#) OR with a character who has a "salty bite" (your interpretation).
🍃 MC Minnie Harper - A Death on Corfu by Emily Sullivan 8/9/25

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
🍃 Quick easy read - Death of a Bachelorette by Laura Levine 8/6/25

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name) OR where a character eats Thai food OR where something is done in batches (share item).
🍃 MC Willa Lakey - A Walk Along the Beach by Debbie Macomber 8/4/25

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name) OR where someone eats pizza OR with a round item on the cover (show cover).
🍃 MC (and author) Trevor - Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah 8/10/24

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name) OR where someone has a dairy dessert OR with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).
🍃 MC Fortune Redding - Swamp Spirits by Jana Deleon 8/15/25

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name) OR where someone enjoys a cocktail OR published in May of any year.
🍃 MC's Eve - What Does It Feel Like? by Sophie Kinsella 8/5/25

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Michelle!

[Tammie]

completed...thanks JoAnne!

Read: 10/10

Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S -
Clementine
The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston | 8/8

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B - Rachel
Off With The Old Love, Betty Neels | 8/1

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book with a six word title
The Difference Between Somebody and Someone, Aly Martinez | 8/8

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B - Lilah
The Big Chili, Julia Buckley | 8/4

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S - Cyn
A Whole New Light, Sandra Brown | 8/9

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B - Firdaus
Woman at Point Zero, Nawal El Saadawi | 8/5

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C - Sophie
The Awakened Heart, Betty Neels | 8/2

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where someone eats pizza
Fatal Identity, Marie Force | 8/14

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M - Bowen
The Difference Between Somehow and Someway, Aly Martinez | 8/18

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A - Aoyama
Audition: A Novel, Ryū Murakami | 8/7

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Tammie!

[Laura Z]

COMPLETED 08.19.25


Basil Recipes: 10/10
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

🍅 1. Caprese Salad: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S: Back After This | Linda Holmes | 08.06.25 | Cecily Foster
🌽 2. Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil: Read a book where someone eats a salad: Leather & Lark | Brynne Weaver | 08.05.25 | p. 70: We had a simple caprese salad and two thin-crust pizzas...
🍈 3. Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil: Read a book set in summer: The Friendship List | Susan Mallery | 08.07.25
🧀 4. Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B: The Compound | Aisling Rawle | 08.04.25 | Lily
🍄‍🟫 5. Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S: A Summer Affair | Elin Hilderbrand | 08.11.25 | Claire Danner Crispin



🫛 6. Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B: youthjuice | E.K. Sathue | 08.18.25 | Sophia Bannion
🥘 7. Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C: Bewilderment | Richard Powers | 08.19.25 | Theo Byrne
🍕 8. Pizza with Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella: Read a book with a round item on the cover: Convenience Store Woman | Sayaka Murata | 08.02.31
🍮 9. Fresh Basil Mousse: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M: Sag Harbor | Colson Whitehead | 08.13.25 | Benji Cooper
🌿 10. El Derby Ahumado: Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A: The Irresistible Urge to Fall For Your Enemy | Brigitte Knightley | 08.05.25 | Aurienne Fairhaim

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Laura!

[CassieCruel]

Late! But I’m in!

Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 6/10

The Recipes

✅ Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market - Amber Gambler - 11/8 - Frankie’s sister grows tomatoes at their home

✅ Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) - Black Wings, Gray Skies - MCs name is Rue

✅ Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) - Magic Unleashed - K.M. Shea - 9/9 - MC is Hazel

✅Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name) - Shadow Gifts - 28/9 - MCs name is Lenox

✅ Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name) - Strike It Witch - 13/9 - MC is called Betty

✅Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book that can be described as a quick or easy read - The Wolf vs The Vampire - 28/8 - quick and easy

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name) OR where a character eats Thai food OR where something is done in batches (share item).

✅ Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name) - Hunted - 20/9 - MC is called Max

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name) OR where someone has a dairy dessert OR with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name) OR where someone enjoys a cocktail OR published in May of any year

[Barb]

Finished

BASIL RECIPES, 8/1 – 10/31
10/10 COMPLETE

1. CAPRESE SALAD
🍅 Read a book with a green cover (show cover)
Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame, by Olivia Ford, finished 8/9/25 ★★★★


2. RAW CORN SALAD WITH SHISO AND BASIL
🌽 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with B (share name)
Bascot : The Alehouse Murders (Templar Knight #1), by Maureen Ash, finished 8/5/25 ★★★.5

3. FIG, MELON, AND SPANISH HAM SALAD WITH BASIL
🍈 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F
Fidelma : Badger’s Moon (Sister Fidelma #13), by Peter Tremayne, finished 8/20/25 ★★★★

4. ZUCCHINI LATKES WITH PARMESAN, PINE NUTS, AND BASIL
🧀 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z
Zoe : The French Bookshop Murder, by Greg Mosse, finished 8/8/25 ★★★

5. GRILLED CREMINI MUSHROOMS STUFFED WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN MAYO
🍄‍🟫 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S (share name)
Sigrid : Baby Doll Games (Sigrid Harald #5), by Margaret Maron, finished 8/12/25 ★★★★

6. STIR-FRIED SNAP PEAS AND MUSHROOMS WITH FISH SAUCE AND BASIL
🫛 Read a book that can be described as a quick or easy read
Murder at Kensington Gardens (Ginger Gold #6), by Lee Strauss, finished 8/16/25 ★★★★

7. THAI-STYLE BEEF WITH BASIL AND CHILIES
🥘 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with W (share name)
Walt : Any Other Name (Walt Longmire #10), by Craig Johnson, finished 8/6/25 ★★★★

8. PIZZA WITH CHERRY TOMATOES, GARLIC, BASIL, AND MOZZARELLA
🍕 Read a book with a round item on the cover (show cover)
The Berry Pickers, by Amanda Peters, finished 8/4/25 ★★★★


9. FRESH BASIL MOUSSE
🍮 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with M (share name)
Minnie : Book ’Em, Eddie (Bookmobile Cat #13), by Laurie Cass, finished 8/21/25 ★★★★

10. EL DERBY AHUMADO
🌿 Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E (share name)
Elizabeth : The Impossible Fortune (Thursday Murder Club #5), by Richard Osman, finished 8/15/25 ★★★★

[JoAnne]

Welcome Cassie!

WOOHOO Barb!

[Melissa A]

FINISHED! BASIL Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Read: 10/10

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
☑️ 🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name)

The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike 1) Robert Galbraith 08/03/25

OR where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market

OR with a red, white or green cover (show cover).

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
☑️ 🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name)

Bones of Betrayal (The Bone Farm 4) Jefferson Bass (Bill) 08/02/25

OR with a spicy scene

OR where someone eats a salad.

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
☑️ 🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name)

The Diva Runs Out of Thyme (Domestic Diva 1) Krista Davis (Sophie) 08/04/25

OR set in summer

OR with a six word title.

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
☑️ 🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name)

OR where a characters eats something flat like a pancake, latke or fritter

X OR with a Jewish or Italian character.

Tuesday the Rabbi Saw Red (Rabbi Small 5) Harry Kemelman 08/06/25

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
☑️ 🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name)

X OR where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#)

Wedding Bell Blues (Tourist Trap 13) Lynn Cahoon (p. 17 “. . . I stuffed them back in the bag . . .”) 08/01/25

OR with a character who has a "salty bite" (your interpretation).

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
☑️ 🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name)

X OR that can be described as a quick or easy read

Teen Slang Translator: From Groovy to Drippy: A Journey Through Generational Slang Roel van Roozendaal 08/01/25

OR where there is an unexpected addition.

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
☑️ 🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name)
&
OR where something is done in batches (share item).

Aunt Bessie Questions (Isle of Man 17) Diana Xarissa (Bessie; bread & brownies) 08/05/25

OR where a character eats Thai food

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
☑️ 🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name)

OR where someone eats pizza

X OR with a round item on the cover (show cover).

A Library Nikki Giovanni (Hair puffs) 08/05/25

Fresh Basil Mousse
☑️ 🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name)

X OR where someone has a dairy dessert

A Cold-Blooded Business (Kate Shugak 4) Dana Stabenow (p. 93 Sundae) 08/04/25

OR with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).

El Derby Ahumado
☑️ 🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name)

The Poppy Fields Nikki Erlick (Ava) 08/05/25

OR where someone enjoys a cocktail

OR published in May of any year.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Melissa!

[Julesy]

FINISHED!

Basil Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Progress: 10/10
The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name) OR where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market OR with a red, white or green cover (show cover).
Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman - MC's name is Charlie - Aug. 1

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
A Little Step Vol. 1 by Mimi Szeto - MC is Ho-yuet - Aug. 11

Ⓜ️Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name).
Ozy and Millie by Dana Simpson - MC's name is Millie - Aug. 29

🐉Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name).
Stieg Larsson's The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: A Graphic Novel by Denise Mina - MC's name is Lisbeth - Aug. 24

🎡Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name).
PrestonPlayz: The Mystery of the Super Spooky Secret House: A Graphic Novel by Prestonplayz - MC's name is Preston - Aug. 15

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
My Sister's Daughter by Liv Constantine - Aug. 3

🌫️Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name).
Cloud Puppy by Kelly Leigh Miller - Cloud Puppy - Aug. 15

🔵Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name) OR with a round item on the cover (show cover). Realm of the Blue Mist by Amy Kim - MC's name is Tabetha - portal shown on cover - Aug. 5


🌭Fresh Basil Mousse
9. Read a book where someone has a dairy dessert.
Hot Dog Taste Test by Lisa Hanawalt - Aug. 28

⛺El Derby Ahumado
10. Read a book published in May of any year.
Karen's Sleepover by Katy Farina - Aug. 12

[JoAnne]

Julesy wrote: "FINISHED! ..."

Can you fix these? :)

This one isn't right. The MC's name does not begin with the letters listed.
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
A Little Step Vol. 1 by Mimi Szeto - MC is Ho-yuet - Aug. 11

Which option did you read for?
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
My Sister's Daughter by Liv Constantine - Aug. 3

[Connie N.]

All done, with plenty of time to spare!

Basil Recipes
Timeframe: 8/1/25 to 10/31/25
10/10

1. Caprese Salad - MC's first name begins with C or S - Rock Chick Reckoning by Kristen Ashley - 8/11/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Stella

2. Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil - MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B - Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley - 8/15/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Sadie

3. Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil - MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B - Zack by Cheyenne McCray - 8/24/25 ♥♥♥

Skylar

4. Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil - MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B - Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley - 8/4/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Luke

5. Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo - MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S - Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - 8/22/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Gabriel

6. Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil - Quick or easy read - A Palm for Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman - 8/18/25 ♥♥♥♥

Entertaining story, less than 200 pages, amusing characters.

7. Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies - MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C - Shades of Gray by Maya Banks - 8/25/25 ♥♥♥♥

Cole

8. Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella - Someone eats pizza - Creation in Death by J.D. Robb - 8/17/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Pg. 209 – “Listen up, people. I need your full attention. If you can’t eat pizza and think— - You got pizza? Was Jenkinson’s complain in her ear.”

9. Fresh Basil Mousse - MC's first name begins with F, B or M - One True Heart by Jodi Thomas - 8/23/25 ♥♥♥♥

Millanie

10. El Derby Ahumado - Published in May of any year - 22 Seconds by James Patterson - 8/20/25 ♥♥♥

Pub 5/2/22

******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/25/25*****

[Olivermagnus]

~~~ Complete ~~~

Basil Recipes
August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

10 of 10 Complete

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market.
Killer Green Tomatoes - Lynn Cahoon - 3.5 Stars - 8/28/25

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name).
A Week in Winter - Maeve Binchy - 3.5 Stars - 8/6/25 - MC = Chicky Starr

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) OR set in summer OR with a six word title.
The ABC Murders - Agatha Christie - 4 Stars - 8/17/25 - Hercule Poirot

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name).
Overkill - Sandra Brown - 4 Stars - 8/20/25 - Zach Bridger

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name).
Cherry Ames, Student Nurse - Helen Wells - 4 Stars - 8/29/25 - Cherry Ames

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name).
Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich - 2 Stars - 8/25/25 - Stephanie Pum

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name).
Irresistible Force - D.D. Ayres - 2.5 Stars - 8/11/25 - Shay Appleton

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name).
The Winter Sea - Susanna Kearsley - 4 Stars - 8/14/25 - Carrie McClelland

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name).
Whispering Rock - Robyn Carr - 3.5 stars - 8/2/25 - Brie Sheridan

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book published in May of any year.
If You Really Loved Me - Ann Rule - 4 Stars - 8/27/25 - orig pub May 15, 1991

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Connie and Lynda!

[Chrissie]

Update message #10 - finished

Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Progress: 10/10

The Recipes

Caprese Salad
✓ 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S. (Sangwoo) Killing Stalking Season I 1 by Koogi (25/08/17)

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
✓ 2. Read a book with a spicy scene. Touch of Pain by Kano Miyamoto (25/08/05)

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
✓ 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B. (Halvir "Havi") Crimson Spell Bd. 3 by Ayano Yamane (25/09/03)

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
✓ 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B. (Zeko) Hundesohn by Ozan Zakariya Keskinkılıç (25/08/22)

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
✓ 5. Read a book where the word STUFFED can be found in the text. (p. 184 "[...] pretending to have sex with a large stuffed Gumby.") The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky (25/08/17)

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
✓ 6. Read a book that can be described as a quick or easy read. Ein Zeichen der Zuneigung 08 by Suu Morishita (25/08/23)

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
✓ 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C. (Wanda) Achtzehnter Stock by Sara Gmuer (25/08/03)

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
✓ 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M. (Pheobe) Wedding People by Alison Espach (25/08/30)

Fresh Basil Mousse
✓ 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M. (Mary Pat) Sekunden der Gnade by Dennis Lehane (25/08/08)

El Derby Ahumado
✓ 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A. (Elizabeth) Der Donnerstagsmordclub oder Ein Teufel stirbt immer zuletzt by Richard Osman (25/09/09)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Chrissie!

[Susan]

Challenge Completed

Progress: 10/10

The Recipes:
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name) OR where someone grows tomatoes or buys some at a farmers' market OR with a red, white or green cover (show cover).
- 8/17/25

🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, MC is Sophie O'Neill - 8/15/25

🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) OR set in summer OR with a six word title. - I Know This Much Is True 9/4/25

🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name) OR where a characters eats something flat like a pancake, latke or fritter OR with a Jewish or Italian character.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Kume, MC is Linus Baker - 8/8/25

🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name) OR where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#) OR with a character who has a "salty bite" (your interpretation).
Black Notice by Patricia Cornwell, STUFFED found on page 106, "...Ruffin STUFFED a towel in the back pocket..." - 8/2/25

🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
The Maid's Secret by Nita Prose, MC is Molly - 8/19/25

🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name) OR where a character eats Thai food OR where something is done in batches (share item).
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, MC is Charlie - 8/5/25

🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name) OR where someone eats pizza OR with a round item on the cover (show cover).
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn, One of the MC's is Charlie St. Clair - 8/21/25

🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name) OR where someone has a dairy dessert OR with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).
The September House by Carissa Orlanda, MC is Margaret - 9/14/25

🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name) OR where someone enjoys a cocktail OR published in May of any year.
Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry, MC is Alice Scott - 8/1/25

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Susan!

[Denise]

COMPLETED:
8/1-10/31
The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🌮🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name)
The Correspondent Virginia Evans 12 Aug SYBIL

🌮Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad.
A Big Surprise for Valentine's Day Jackie Lau 30 Aug SEBASTIAN has several spicy scenes and eats salad with the object of his spicy scenes

🌮Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book with a six word title.
Dave Barry's Book of Bad Songs Dave Barry 30 Aug

🌮Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name)
The Missing Half Ashley Flowers 4 Aug NIC


🌮Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book with a character who has a "salty bite" (your interpretation).
Sandwich Catherine Newman 13 Sep

🌮🫛 6. Read a book that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
How Steeple Sinderby Wanderers Won the FA Cup J.L. Carr 24 Aug 148 pages and the team gets an unexpected addition

🌮Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name)
The Full Moon Coffee Shop Mai Mochizuki 21 Sep (Takashi)

🌮Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name)
Three Days in June Anne Tyler 30 Aug GAIL

🌮Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name)
Snowdrops in Spring: A Tale of the Sleeping Beauty Penelope Daniels 21 Sep (MIA)

🌮El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name)
Year of Wonders Geraldine Brooks 9 Aug ANNA

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Denise!

[Mary]

Basil Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
FINISHED!!
10/10

The Recipes

🎯Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (Colt)
THE THOUSAND DOLLAR HEIST: A Colt Ryder Thriller J.T. Brannan 08/21

🎯Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name) OR with a spicy scene OR where someone eats a salad. CircumventionDarin Miller 09/18

I was eating salads these days.

Miller, Darin. Circumvention: Dwayne Morrow Mystery #2 (Dwayne Morrow Mysteries) (p. 49). Darin Miller. Kindle Edition.

🎯Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (Harry) (Harry Bauer Thriller #11) Sweet Razor Cut

Sweet Razor CutBlake Banner 08/16

🎯Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a where a character eats something flat like a pancake, latke or fritter --
A waitress came by, busy but professionally patient, and Reacher ordered his default breakfast, which was pancakes, eggs, and bacon, but most of all coffee, first and always.

Child, Lee. Make Me (with bonus short story Small Wars): A Jack Reacher Novel (p. 15). Random House Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. Make MeLee Child 08/24


🎯Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#)
Then he closed the phone again and stuffed it back in his pocket.
Child, Lee. 61 Hours: A Reacher Novel (Jack Reacher Book 14) (p. 252).
61 HoursLee Child 08/02

🎯Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (Max) OR that can be described as a quick or easy read OR where there is an unexpected addition.
(Max Strong #2) Bottom of the WorldMike Donohue 09/11


🎯Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (Tanner) OR where a character eats Thai food OR where something is done in batches (share item).

Inevitable I (Tanner, #1) Inevitable IRemington Kane 09/06

🎯Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (Carrick)
Icing the OmegaHarper B. Cole 08/24

🎯Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (Felix).
Hidden in DarknessAlice Winters 08/27

🎯El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book published in May of any year.
Gone TomorrowLee Child 08/01 was published May7, 2009

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Mary!

[Genevieve]

FINISHED

Basil Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025


The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S (share name) Charlie
Out of Circulation by Miranda James 9/26/2026

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name). Reyla
Loneliest Angel by Aron Lewes 8/14/2025

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, M, S, H, or B (share name) Stratford Wallace
Whiteout by Ann Grech 8/13/2025

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B (share name). Lillie
The Ghost of Redemption: A School for Spirits Story by Aron Lewes 8/18/2025

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S (share name) Beau
Ghosted by Josh Lanyon 8/11/2025

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B (share name) Ponyboy
The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 8/14/2025

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name). Tulia Blake
Deleted in the District by Patti Benning 8/28/2025

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella wheel/biscuit
🍕 8. Read a book with a round item on the cover (show cover).
by J.J. Cook 8/25/2025

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name). Barbara
Pretty Dead Girl by Aron Lewes 8/2/2025

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name). Everett Larkin.
Hudson River Homicides by C.S. Poe 8/8/2025

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Genevieve!

[Ferenc]

Completed!

Basil Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Goal: 10/10

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
✔ 🍅 1. Read a book with a red, white or green cover (show cover).
Life Lessons From The Amazon - Pip Stewart - 08/23/25


✔ Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R, C, S or B (share name).
The Lost Story - Meg Shaffer - 08/28/25 – Rafe Howell

✔ Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book with a six word title.
All the Colors of the Dark - Chris Whitaker - 08/17/25

✔ Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book with a Jewish or Italian character.
The Forbidden Daughter: The True Story of a Holocaust Survivor - Zipora Klein Jakob - 08/27/25 – Elida Friedman (Jewish)

✔ Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#).
Love Blooms - Jennifer Faye - 08/10/25 – “Inside he found a package of cheddar cheese crackers stuffed with peanut butter.” (p. 50)

✔ Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book that can be described as a quick or easy read.
The House of Unexpected Sisters - Alexander McCall Smith - 08/05/25 – Cozy Mystery

✔ Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C (share name).
Geiger, Vol. 3 - Geoff Johns - 09/15/25 – Tariq Geiger

✔ Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with P, W, C, T, G, B or M (share name).
The Wedding People - Alison Espach - 08/22/25 – Phoebe Stone

✔ Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M (share name).
Last to Die - Tess Gerritsen - 09/25/25 – Maura Isles

✔ El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book published in May of any year.
Velvet Kiss Vol. 1 - Chihiro Harumi - 08/29/25 – Published May 7, 2010

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Ferenc!

[Moondance]

Completion Post

Basil Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

10/10

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C.
Resilience After Dark Marie Force 08.27.25 4 stars Cindy Lawry

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with R.
Everything Burns Vincent Zandri 08.06.25 3 stars Reece Johnston

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book with a six word title.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Taylor Jenkins Reid 08.18.25 5 stars

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with L
Shadow's End Keri Arthur 08.08.25 4 stars Lizzie Grace

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the word STUFFED can be found in the text (share page/loc#)
Rainy Day Friends Jill Shalvis 08.04.25 4 stars p 54 River had just stuffed in another bite...

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with M
Wheeler-Dealer Rita Moreau 08.14.25 3 stars Mabel Gold

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S
Amanda Torrey 09.16.25 3 stars Savannah Grace

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book where someone eats pizza
Gone with the Whisker Laurie Cass 08.20.25 4 stars p 216 Rafe had hauled me to my feet, fed me pizza, walked me home..

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book with fresh fruit on the cover (show cover).
Mary Ellen Taylor 09.06.25 4 stars grapes

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where someone enjoys a cocktail
Adorably Dead Lindsay Maracotta 08.12.25 3 stars p 98 He reached for the fresh cocktail the ancient server plunked in front of him.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Cheryl!

[Kimberly]

Done!

Basil Recipes
Duration: August 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Read: 10/10

The Recipes
Caprese Salad
🍅 1. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with C or S.
S - Scarlet - Murder by the Seashore - Samara Yew - 9/2/25

Raw Corn Salad with Shiso and Basil
🌽 2. Read a book with a spicy scene.
Bet on It - Jodie Slaughter - 9/21/25

Fig, Melon, and Spanish Ham Salad with Basil
🍈 3. Read a book set in summer.
June setting - Stowed Away - Barbara Ross - 8/25/25

Zucchini Latkes with Parmesan, Pine Nuts, and Basil
🧀 4. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with Z, L, P, N or B.
L - Lily - Hexes and Hemlines - Juliet Blackwell - 10/7/25

Grilled Cremini Mushrooms Stuffed with Basil and Parmesan Mayo
🍄‍🟫 5. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with G, C, M, B, P or S.
P - Preeti - First Love, Take Two - Sajni Patel - 9/16/25

Stir-Fried Snap Peas and Mushrooms with Fish Sauce and Basil
🫛 6. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with S, F, P, M, F or B.
P - Phoebe - Death by a Thousand Sips - Gretchen Rue - 9/28/25

Thai-Style Beef with Basil and Chilies
🥘 7. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with T, S, B, W, or C.
T - Teddy - What Is This Feeling? - Robby Weber - 9/19/25

Pizza With Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, Basil, and Mozzarella
🍕 8. Read a book with a round item on the cover.
Clock - - Julie Hyzy - 8/8/25

Fresh Basil Mousse
🍮 9. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with F, B or M.
F - Florrie - The Coloring Crook - Krista Davis - 9/23/25

El Derby Ahumado
🌿 10. Read a book where the MC's first name begins with E, D or A (share name)
A - Ashley - A Purrfect Date - Alex Erickson - 8/20/25

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Kimberly!