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Read - 111. Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy by a group of provincial English Catholics to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and VI of Scotland and replace him with a Catholic head of state.
🎇 Read a book with a character called James
Christmas Presents, Lisa Unger | 11/4
2. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes, caught guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords, James's Council allowed the public to celebrate the king's survival with bonfires, so long as they were "without any danger or disorder". This made 1605 the first year the plot's failure was celebrated.
🎇 Read book where a character has a bonfire
Uncharted, Tracey Garvis Graves | 11/14
3. One notable aspect of the Victorians' commemoration of Guy Fawkes Night was its move away from the centres of communities, to their margins. Gathering wood for the bonfire increasingly became the province of working-class children, who solicited combustible materials, money, food and drink from wealthier neighbours, often with the aid of songs like the song belong or a version of it.
🎇 Read a book where a character sings
It Happened One Christmas Eve, Jenn McKinlay | 11/16
4. Organised entertainments also became popular in the late 19th century, and 20th-century pyrotechnic manufacturers renamed Guy Fawkes Day as Firework Night. Sales of fireworks dwindled somewhat during the First World War, but resumed in the following peace.
🎇 Read a book which is first in a series
Shadow Ridge, M.E. Browning | 11/8
5. At the start of the Second World War celebrations were again suspended, resuming in November 1945. For many families, Guy Fawkes Night became a domestic celebration, and children often congregated on street corners, accompanied by their own effigy of Guy Fawkes. This was sometimes ornately dressed and sometimes a barely recognisable bundle of rags stuffed with whatever filling was suitable.
🎇 Read a book published in November of any year - 2018
Fatal Invasion, Marie Force | 11/5
6. Collecting money was a popular reason for their creation, the children taking their effigy from door to door, or displaying it on street corners. But mainly, they were built to go on the bonfire, itself sometimes comprising wood stolen from other pyres—"an acceptable convention" that helped bolster another November tradition, Mischief Night.
🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night
The Intruder, Freida McFadden | 11/3
7. Lately, however, the custom of begging for a "penny for the Guy" has almost completely disappeared.In contrast, some older customs still survive; in Ottery St Mary residents run through the streets carrying flaming tar barrels, and since 1679 Lewes has been the setting of some of England's most extravagant 5 November celebrations, the Lewes Bonfire.
🎇 Read a book where a character runs - Coop
Black Hills, Nora Roberts | 11/15
8 In modern times many towns and villages host large, organized celebrations featuring fireworks, funfairs, and food stalls. A lot of families also celebrate at home, enjoying smaller garden fireworks and sparklers.
🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home - Thanksgiving
Someone Like You, Marie Force | 11/1
POEM
9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something - about the cold
One True Loves, Taylor Jenkins Reid | 11/12
10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
🎇 Read a book set in England
The Christmas Book Hunt, Jenny Colgan | 11/15
11. By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring
Holler boys, holler boys
God save the King!
🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man - Scotty
Fatal Reckoning, Marie Force | 11/10
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Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Tasks
1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered.
It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake 11/2/2025
2. 🎇 Read book where a character is arrested.
Transposition by Gregory Ashe 1/6/2026
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
Batcat: The Ghostly Guest by Meggie Ramm 11/5/2025
4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
Let It Snow by Heidi Cullinan 12/18/2025
5. 🎇 Read a book where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
Wrapped Up in You by Ella Frank 1/6/2026
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief.
Second Form at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton 11/3/2025
7. 🎇 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
A Brew for Chaos by Esme Addison 1/13/2026
8. 🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home.
Brokered Betrayals by Aimee Nicole Walker 12/28/2025
POEM
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character plots with another
Flowers, Felons, & Families by Lucia Kuhl 1/16/2026
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England.
Quality Street: A Comedy by J.M. Barrie 11/19/2025
11. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
Wacky Wednesday by Theo LeSieg 11/4/2025
Mod
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Read: 11/11
1. 🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered.
She's Got the Guns M.O. Mack 11/6/25
2. 🎇 Read book where a character is arrested.
Fallen Star Lee Goldberg 11/2/25
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
Rinkitink in Oz L. Frank Baum 11/6/25
4. 🎇 Read a Series #1.
The One I Left Behind Piper Rayne 11/20/25 (Plain Daisy Ranch #1)
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year.
2025 Chasing Trouble Brandy Golden 11/5/25
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief.
The Fine Art of Faking It Lucy Score 11/19/25
7. 🎇 Read a book with money on the cover.
She's Got the Money M.O. Mack 11/7/258. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival.
Not Part of the Plan Lucy Score 11/14/25
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character plots with another.
A Serpent's Tooth Craig Johnson 11/11/25
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England AND where something is blown up.
Bones in the Blackout Emma Jameson 11/4/25
11. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
All the Missing Pieces Catherine Cowles 11/10/25
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
1. 🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland.
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the author's initials can be found in GUY FAWKES.
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/someone asking for donations)
7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the author's initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Do one task for each fact.
* 10 blind dates
1.🎇 Read a book set in Scotland.
Murder at the Scottish Games - Traci Hall - 11/15/25
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series.
Witch Way Librarian Mysteries #5 - Gone with the Witch - Angela M. Sanders - 11/15/25
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
Beau sings “All of Me” at karaoke night - Rhythm and Clues - Olivia Blacke - 11/21/25
4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
Maple Syrup Mysteries #1 - A Doomful of Sugar Catherine Bruns - 11/20/25
5. 🎇 Read a book where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
AG - Alexia Gordon - Death in D Minor - 12/4/25
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
7. 🎇 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
SM - Mistletoe and Mr. Right - Sarah Morgenthaler - 12/14/25
8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
POEM
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England.
Like in Love with You - Emma R. Alban - 1/26/26
11. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
Charlie, Wes and Griffin are all teenage boys - 10 Blind Dates - Ashley Elston - 12/15/25
Tasks 11/11✅1.🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley. Read 11/3/25
set in Scotland
✅2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Body on Baker Street by Vicki Delany. Read 11/6/25
Danny was arrested for Ruth's murder
✅3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
Twice by Mitch Albom Read 11/20/25
Alfie sings to Gianna
✅4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
In the Blood by Lisa Unger Read 11/11/25
Lane Crowe changes his name to Lana Granger than back to Lane Crowe
✅5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Read 11/18/252.
Published 11/16/2021
✅6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
The Dark Library by Mary Anna Evans Read 11.26.25
A big dinner party welcoming Estelle's mother home is held at night in their home
✅7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Read 11/7/25 Virgie runs away from home for a few years
✅8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
Queen of Broken Hearts by Cassandra King Read 11/2/25
Dory is a very accomplished gardener
POEM
✅9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
Adalyn plots with people in the French Resistance to help the war effort against the Nazis.
✅10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Read 11.25.26
set in England
✅11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through the End of This Age by Max Lucado Read 11/4/25
Tagged religion
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
11/11
1. 🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland.
A Hint of Homicide Emma Ainsley 11/1/25
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
#5 Loon Lodge Mysteries Murder at Lovebird Manor Bellamy Beck 11/3/25
3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
Crescent City Christmas Chaos Ellen Byron 11/4/25
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
All Spooked Up E.J. Copperman 11/5/25
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the author's initials can be found in GUY FAWKES.
pub 11/30/23 Fowl Feast Gwen Taylor Jen Booker 11/2/25
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/someone asking for donations)
A Ruined Reception Cindy Bell 11/30/25
7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the author's initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Allie Cranberries and Crime Kathleen Suzette 11/16/25
8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
Della gardens Front Page Murder Dianne Harman 11/2/25
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
Mulberry Bushed Patti Benning 11/3/25
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
Elected official Train'd in Hiding Summer Prescott 11/4/25
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
Thumbprint Cookie Tragedy Angela Mayble 11/6/25
Guy Fawkes NightNovember 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
11 of 11 Complete
Do one task for each fact.
Tasks
1. Read a book where a character is murdered.
The Zodiac Killer - W.L. Knightly - 1 Star - 12/18/25
2. Read book that is fifth in a series.
Speaking from Among the Bones - Alan Bradley - 4 Stars - 1/17/26 - #5 Flavia de Luce
3. Read a book set in the Victorian age.
Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - 5 Stars - 11/16/25
4. Read a book that is first in a series.
Paper, Scissors, Death - Joanna Campbell Slan - 3 Stars - 12/9/25 - #1 Kiki Lowenstein Scrap-n-Craft Mystery
5. Read a book where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
The Second Mrs. Astor - Shana Abe - 4 Stars - 11/11/25 - SA
6. Read a book where a character goes door to door for some reason.
Missing and Endangered - J.A. Jance - 4 Stars - 12/18/25 - search for missing child
7. Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Morality for Beautiful Girls - Alexander McCall Smith - 4 Stars - 12/5/25 - AMS
8. Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration.
Memorial Day - Vince Flynn - 4 Stars - 1/8/26
POEM
9. Read a book where a character plots with another.
Protect and Defend - Vince Flynn - 5 Stars - 1/10/26
10. Read a book set in England.
The Mirror & the Light - Hilary Mantel - 4 Stars - 12/7/25
11. Read a book tagged religion.
The Pillars of the Earth - Ken Follett - 5 Stars - 1/14/26 - tagged Religion 161 times
Guy Fawkes NightDuration: November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Completed: 11/11
Tasks
1.🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland Body of Evidence - Patricia Cornwell 11/5/25
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire. Time Bomb - Jonathan Kellerman 11/2/25 (Alex Delaware Series)
3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings. Rock Hard - Olivia Cunning 11/28/25
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series. Dead Air - Jon Schafer 11/2/25 (The Dead Series)
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES. Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich 11/5/25 (Published on November 14, 2017)
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations) Wicked Beat - Olivia Cunning 12/23/25
7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY. The Crimson Throne - Sara Raasch 11/1/25
8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens. Candy Cane Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses - Karen Jackson 12/20/25
POEM
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum) Rules Of Prey - John Sandford 11/1/25
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up. Northanger Abbey - Jane Austen 11/9/25
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man. Stained in Sin - Ivy Thorne 11/5/25
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Progress: 11/11
🧑🏻🌾1. Read a book where a character is murdered.
George Orwell's Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel by Christina Dumalasova - Nov. 5
🔥2. Read book where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Order of the Night Jay: The Forest Beckons by Jonathan Schnapp - Nov. 6
🎶3. Read a book where a character sings.
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder - Nov. 2
🐻❄️4. Read a book where is first in a series.
Polar Bear Café: Collector's Edition Vol. 1 by Aloha Higa - Nov. 22
🦸♀️5. Read a book published in November of any year.
Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons by Shannon Hale - Nov. 20
🧹6. Read a book where an event happens at night.
Crumbs: A Graphic Novel by Danie Stirling - Nov. 8
🏰7. Read a book where a character runs.
The Runaway Princess: A Graphic Novel by Johan Troïanowski - Nov. 15
🦃8. Read a book where a character celebrates something at home.
Thanksgiving Dinner Death by Leighann Dobbs - Nov. 16
POEM
🚂9. Read a book where a character plots with another.
Whistle by Linwood Barclay - Nov. 12
🎡10. Read a book set in England.
Tripping Over You, Volume 1 by Suzana Harcum - Nov. 28
👦🏻11. Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
Spy School: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs - Nov. 6
FINISHED!!! Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025 (11/08/25)
Do one task for each fact.
Tasks 11/11
☑️ 1. Guy Fawkes Night originates -
🎇 Read a book with a character called James
X or where a character is murdered
Hounded to Death (Melanie Travis 14) Laurien Berenson (Charles) 11/02/25
or set in Scotland
☑️ 2. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes -
X 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series
Sconed to Death (Cat Latimer 5) Lynn Cahoon11/02/25
or where a character is arrested
or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
☑️ 3. One notable aspect of the Victorians' commemoration of Guy Fawkes Night -
🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age
X or where a character raises money for the poor
The Good Sister Gillian McAllister (Margaret runs a charity that assists refugees in Kos) 11/01/25
or where a character sings.
☑️ 4. Organised entertainments also became popular in the late 19th century -
🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name
or with fireworks on the cover
X or is first in a series.
The Cornish Wedding Murder (The Nosy Parker Mysteries 1) Fiona Leitch 11/08/25
☑️ 5. At the start of the Second World War celebrations were again suspended -
🎇 Read a book published in November of any year
X or where a character does a craft
Mint Cookie Murder (Merry Wrath 2) Leslie Langtry (p. 113) 11/07/25
or where the author’s initials can be found in GUY FAWKES.
☑️ 6. Collecting money was a popular reason for their creation -
X 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation)
The Vibrant Years Sonali Dev(Bindi likes annoying the HOA) 11/01/25
or where an event happens at night
or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
☑️ 7. Lately, however, the custom of begging for a "penny for the Guy" has almost completely disappeared -
🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title
X or where a character runs
Vanishing Edge (National Parks Mystery 1) Claire Kells (the killer flees once discovers) 11/03/25
or where the author’s initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
☑️ 8 In modern times many towns and villages host large, organized celebrations featuring fireworks -
🎇 Read a book where a town hold a festival or celebration
X or where a character celebrates something at home
The Last Animal Ramona Ausubel (Helen threw a party after her husband was released from the hospital) 11/07/23
or where a character gardens.
POEM
☑️ 9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
X 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something
Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted Suleika Jaouad(p. 339 - forgets to do car maintenance) 11/03/25
or where a character plots with another
or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
☑️ 10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
🎇 Read a book set in England
X or with a character who is either a king or an elected official
Falling Bodies (Far Reaches 3) Rebecca Roanhorse (Ira’s father is a senator) 11/07/25
or where something is blown up.
☑️ 11. By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring
Holler boys, holler boys
God save the King!
X 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts
Turkey Day Murder (Lucy Stone Mystery 7) Leslie Meier (there was a protest at a funeral) 11/08/25
or a book tagged religion
or with a character who is a boy not a man.
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Tasks🔥1. 🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered
Hercule Poirot's Christmas Agatha Christie 12 Dec
🔥2.🎇 Read book where a character has a bonfire or fire.
An Old-Fashioned Girl Louisa May Alcott 27 Dec
🔥3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age
The Portrait of a Lady Henry James 14 Nov
🔥4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
The Pumpkin Spice Café Laurie Gilmore 8 Nov
🔥5.🎇 Read a book published in November of any year
60 Songs That Explain the '90s Rob Harvilla 12 Nov
🔥6. 🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night
Consider the Lobster and Other Essays David Foster Wallace 12 Nov
🔥7.🎇 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
A Secret Sisterhood: The Literary Friendships of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot & Virginia Woolf Emily Midorikawa 22 Nov
🔥8 🎇 Read a book where a celebration occurs at home
Black Candle Women Diane Marie Brown 22 Dec
🔥9.🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another
To Paradise Hanya Yanagihara 23 Dec (both prompts)
🔥10. 🎇 Read a book where something is blown up.
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland Patrick Radden Keefe 27 Dec
🔥11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts
March Geraldine Brooks 8 Nov
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Tasks
1. 🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
Sign Here|Claudia Lux|9/11/25|Sarah is murdered
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Lady’s Knight|Amie Kaufman|22/11/25|Gwen was arrested+there was a bonfire
3.🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
4.🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
6.🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Becoming|Michelle Obama|2/11/25|author initials
8 🎇 Read a book where a town hold a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
POEM
9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
Rule of Wolves|Leigh Bardugo|29/10/25|Nikolai is king
11. By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring
Holler boys, holler boys
God save the King!
🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
11/11 Completed. Finish
1. 🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered.
Dead Center-Danielle Girard 11/01/25
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series.
(King Family)
Just Say Yes-Lena Hendrix 11/02/25
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
(Nico)
Sweet as Sin-J.T. Geissinger 12/20/25
4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
(Brooks & Banks)
Violent Echoes: A Brooks & Banks Novel-PJ Mouchet 11/02/25
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year
(11/08/17)
Crank-Adriana Locke 11/06/25
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation)
Sizzling Sixteen-Janet Evanovich 11/03/25
7. 🎇 Read a book where a character runs or where the author's initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Mary Stone-Winter's Peak 11/28/25
8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration
How the Grump Saved Christmas-Claire Kingsley 11/17/25
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character plots with another
Thunder-Lilly Atlas 12/17/25
10. 🎇 Read a book where something is blown up.
Always Salty-Lani Lynn Vale 11/22/25
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts
Brave Enough-Kelly Elliott 11/09/25
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025Tasks
1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered Taste of Blood by A.J. Church 08.11.
2. 🎇 Read book where a character is arrested Snapping the Ice: The Games We Play - Season 2 Christie Gordon 09.11 Ezra's ex gets arrested
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings. Zachary by Louisa Masters read 06/11 Garret as a hellhound loves karaoke and singing
4. 🎇 Read a book which is first in a series. Goals & Holes byJem Wendel 13/11
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year Merry Little Christmas: An M/X Age Play Novella by Cassidy Lane read 02/11 published 01/11/2025
6. 🎇 where an event happens at night Come Back To Me by Ashlynn Mills read 01/11 ( Riley brings back his deceased husband)
7. 🎇 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY. Seductive Architect Ryder O'Malley 11/11
8. 🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home Finding Home in Comfort by Kerry Kilpatrick read 01/11 (Jasper celebrates the opening of his B&B)
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something Bear with Me by Edie Monte 08/11 Blake leaves his coat at work
10. 🎇 Read a book set in EnglandMelting His Grumpy Heart: A grumpy/sunshine, snowed-in Christmas MM romance byAli Ryecart 15/11
11. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man. Sleigh Bells and Second Chances by Gabbi Grey listened 14.11 Angus is a child who teaches Simeon to play video games
Guy Fawkes Night
November 2025 - January 2026
My Guy Fawkes Night Challenge (msg 23)
Books Read ❱❱ 11
FACTS
1. Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605
🔺Read a book with a character called James
🔺State of Shock ❱❱ 11.16 ★★★★
2. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes,
🔺Read book where a character has a bonfire or fire
🔺Sink or Swim ❱❱ 11.29 ★★★★
3. One notable aspect of the Victorians' commemoration of Guy Fawkes Night was its move away from the centres of communities, to their margins.
🔺Read a book where a character sings
🔺Cowboy, Sing Me Home ❱❱ 12.24 ★★★
☑️4. Organised entertainments also became popular in the late 19th century, and 20th-century pyrotechnic manufacturers renamed Guy Fawkes Day as Firework Night.
🔺Read a book that is first in a series
🔺Reckless Nights in Rome ❱❱ 11.02 ★★★
5. At the start of the Second World War celebrations were again suspended, resuming in November 1945.
🔺Read a book published in November
🔺Finding Southern Comfort ❱❱ 11.29 ★★★
☑️6. Collecting money was a popular reason for their creation, the children taking their effigy from door to door, or displaying it on street corners.
🔺Read a book where a character goes door to door for some reason
🔺Just Evil ❱❱ 12.17 ★★★★
☑️7. Lately, however, the custom of begging for a "penny for the Guy" has almost completely disappeared.
🔺Read a book where a character runs
🔺Gone From Me ❱❱ 11.30 ★★★★
☑️8. In modern times many towns and villages host large, organized celebrations featuring fireworks, funfairs, and food stalls.
🔺Read a book where a town holds a festival
🔺Love to Go ❱❱ 12.20 ★★★★
POEM
☑️9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
🔺Read a book where a character plots with another
🔺Beware the Darkness ❱❱ 11.01 ★★★★
☑️10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
🔺Read a book set in England
🔺The Invitation ❱❱ 11.15 ★★★★
☑️11. By God's providence he was catch'd
🔺Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man
🔺Undeniable Rogue ❱❱ 12.04 ★★★
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
11/11
1.🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
🧨 Murder - Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
🧨 Deep Dish Mystery #5 - At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley 11/4/25
3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
🧨 Multiple singers - A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib 11/11/25
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
🧨 Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Before the Coffee Gets Cold #1) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 11/2/25
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
🧨 Published 11/24/2013 - The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford 11/6/25
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
🧨 Many events happen at night - Wow, No Thank You.: Essays by Samantha Irby 11/15/25
7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
🧨 Author's initials EA - Murder in the Storybook Cottage by Ellery Adams 11/12/25
8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
🧨 Lady Hardcastle gardens - The Fatal Flying Affair by T.E. Kinsey 11/3/25
POEM
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
🧨 "...Tricia forgot she had taken the cat and all her equipment home." - Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett 11/7/25 60%
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
🧨 Set in England - Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn 11/8/25
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
🧨 Willie Lincoln is a boy - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 11/13/25
Mod
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Goal: 11/11
✔ 1. 🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered.
The Frozen River - Ariel Lawhon - 12/27/25 – Joshua Burgess is beaten and hanged.
✔ 2. 🎇 Read book where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Sharpe's Waterloo - Bernard Cornwell - 11/30/25 - Richard Sharpe and his men: "Men made fires, sacrificing cartridges to ignite the damp wood." (Kindle Location 2770).
✔ 3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
Old School Indian - Aaron John Curtis - 11/20/25 – Abe: Abe sings the same refrain several times, his confidence and volume increasing with each repetition. (Kindle Locations 2924-2925)
✔ 4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
The Trouble with Goodbye - Sarra Cannon - 11/02/25 – Fairhope #1
✔ 5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year.
Ice Cream Man, Volume 8: Subjects & Objects - W. Maxwell Prince - 12/29/25 – Published November 2, 2022
✔ 6. 🎇 Read a book wwhere an event happens at night
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau - Kristin Harmel - 01/03/26 – “The night my mother was arrested, Liliane was taken through our bedroom window, and she never came home. She was just four years old.” (Kindle Locations 979-980)
✔ 7. 🎇 Read a bookbwhere a character runs.
The Wishing Well - Vivian Porter - 12/11/25 – Hannah: “Satisfied that my efforts to save the plants had been successful, I decided to finish my morning run.” (p. 183)
✔ 8. 🎇 Read a book where a character gardens.
Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond - Paige Vanderbeck - 12/30/25 – The author has a small garden for plants and herbs.
✔ 9. 🎇 Read a book where a character plots with another.
Bride - Ali Hazelwood - 11/21/25 – Owen and Lowe plot to overthrow Owen’s father from the Vampyre Council.
✔ 10. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is either a king or an elected official.
Új Zrínyiász - Kálmán Mikszáth - 12/06/25 - Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary
✔ 11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts.
My Mother Cursed My Name: A Novel - Anamely Salgado Reyes - 12/21/25 - Angustias: Suddenly, the song comes to a halt. “That was not funny, Felicitas,” she hollers. (Kindle Locations 1561-1562)
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
11/11
1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 12/11 3★
2. 🎇 Read book where a character is arrested
The Devil's Steps by Arthur W. Upfield 8/11 4★
3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age
Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens 19/11 4★
4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl 6/11 3★
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett 4/11 5★
6. 🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night
Wish Upon a Star by Olivia Goldsmith 9/11 3.5★
7. 🎇 Read a book where a character runs - MC runs
To Die For by David Baldacci 16/11 4★
8. 🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home - Christmas
The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer 1/11 3.5★
POEM
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something - her true identity
Vision of Seduction by Cassie Ryan 13/11 2.5★
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England
Juggling by Barbara Trapido 2/11 1.5★
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts
Open Season by C.J. Box 14/11 3.5★
Guy Fawkes NightNovember 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
11/11
Tasks
1. Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy by a group of provincial English Catholics to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and VI of Scotland and replace him with a Catholic head of state.
🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
Alibi for Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2309 - Sept 2025) (murdered) - Dec 2
2. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes, caught guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords, James's Council allowed the public to celebrate the king's survival with bonfires, so long as they were "without any danger or disorder". This made 1605 the first year the plot's failure was celebrated.
🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
The Highlander's Mysterious Maiden - Nicole Locke (HH #1878 - Sept 2025) (bonfire) - Nov 12
3. One notable aspect of the Victorians' commemoration of Guy Fawkes Night was its move away from the centres of communities, to their margins. Gathering wood for the bonfire increasingly became the province of working-class children, who solicited combustible materials, money, food and drink from wealthier neighbours, often with the aid of songs like the song belong or a version of it.
🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
Amish Midwife Witness - Dana R. Lynn (LIS #1217 - Dec 2025) (sings) - Nov 23
4. Organised entertainments also became popular in the late 19th century, and 20th-century pyrotechnic manufacturers renamed Guy Fawkes Day as Firework Night. Sales of fireworks dwindled somewhat during the First World War, but resumed in the following peace.
🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
A Hero's Return - Carrie Nichols (HSE #3107 - Sept 2025) (first in series) - Nov 22
5. At the start of the Second World War celebrations were again suspended, resuming in November 1945. For many families, Guy Fawkes Night became a domestic celebration, and children often congregated on street corners, accompanied by their own effigy of Guy Fawkes. This was sometimes ornately dressed and sometimes a barely recognisable bundle of rags stuffed with whatever filling was suitable.
🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the author's initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
Enchanted by the Lyon - Sherry Ewing (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (initials) - Jan 30
6. Collecting money was a popular reason for their creation, the children taking their effigy from door to door, or displaying it on street corners. But mainly, they were built to go on the bonfire, itself sometimes comprising wood stolen from other pyres—"an acceptable convention" that helped bolster another November tradition, Mischief Night.
🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
Cooper - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Jan 2026) (night event) - Jan 16
7. Lately, however, the custom of begging for a "penny for the Guy" has almost completely disappeared.In contrast, some older customs still survive; in Ottery St Mary residents run through the streets carrying flaming tar barrels, and since 1679 Lewes has been the setting of some of England's most extravagant 5 November celebrations, the Lewes Bonfire.
🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the author's initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Dangerous Affair - Sandra Owens (HRS #2340 - Sept 2025) (author) - Dec 12
8 In modern times many towns and villages host large, organized celebrations featuring fireworks, funfairs, and food stalls. A lot of families also celebrate at home, enjoying smaller garden fireworks and sparklers.
🎇 Read a book where a town hold a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
The Marriage Plan - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3119 - Dec 2025) (celebrates) - Nov 29
POEM
9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three-word minimum)
Lyon's Obsession - Regina Jeffers (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) (plots) - Dec 23
10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
Duty Compromised - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2025) (blown up)- Nov 5
11. By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring
Holler boys, holler boys
God save the King!
🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
Tracing Her Stolen Identity - Katie Mettner (HI #2318 - Oct 2025) (shouts) - Jan 19
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
33/33
Tasks
POEM
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
11/11
Tasks
*1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered.
A Flicker of a Doubt Daryl Wood Gerber 11.04.25 4 stars Artist, Nicolas Buley is murfered
*2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series
The Trapped Ones Stacy Green 11.12.25 5 stars Nikki Hunt #5
*3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
Baby Stetson Nikki Lynn Barrett 01.20.26 3 stars Avery Callimer p 15 Avery "Baby Stetson" Callimer smiled and high fived the crowd of people...she yearned for more water after putting her all in the last song.
*4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Ransom Riggs 11.26.25 3.5 stars Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #1
*5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year
Cupcakes, Bats, and Scaredy Cats Pamela DuMond 11.13.25 2.5 stars Published 11.11.15
*6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
Her Last Tear Stacy Green 01.13.26 5 stars Thea and Abby are kidnapped during the Fourth of July fireworks. p 5 "Please, help me. Someone took my babies!"
*7. 🎇 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
A Hex for Danger Esme Addison 12.06.25 4 stars EA
*8. 🎇 Read a book where a character gardens.
Fatality in F Alexia Gordon 11.30.25 5 stars Frankie Grennan gardens and creates hybrid roses
POEM
*9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
Now or Never Janet Evanovich 01.06.26 4 stars Stephanie and Lula plot to sneak into the country estate where Bruno Jug's henchmen have hidden him.
*10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
A December to Remember Jenny Bayliss 12.20.25 5 stars the village of Rowan Thorp
*11. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
Flunked Jen Calonita 11.19.25 4 stars Jax is a teenage boy
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Tasks
1. Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy by a group of provincial English Catholics to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and VI of Scotland and replace him with a Catholic head of state.
🎇 Read a book with a character called James
The Spy Who Loved Me by Ian Fleming 11/30
James Bond
2. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes, caught guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords, James's Council allowed the public to celebrate the king's survival with bonfires, so long as they were "without any danger or disorder". This made 1605 the first year the plot's failure was celebrated.
🎇 Read book where a character is arrested
Murder at an Irish Chipper by Carlene O'Connor 11/29
(Corman)
3. One notable aspect of the Victorians' commemoration of Guy Fawkes Night was its move away from the centres of communities, to their margins. Gathering wood for the bonfire increasingly became the province of working-class children, who solicited combustible materials, money, food and drink from wealthier neighbours, often with the aid of songs like the song belong or a version of it.
🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
Beautiful Bride by Tammy Falkner 11/2
Emily sings at a wedding
4. Organised entertainments also became popular in the late 19th century, and 20th-century pyrotechnic manufacturers renamed Guy Fawkes Day as Firework Night. Sales of fireworks dwindled somewhat during the First World War, but resumed in the following peace.
🎇 Read a book is first in a series.
Take Me, Cowboy by Maisey Yates 11/4
Copper Ridge Desire #1
5. At the start of the Second World War celebrations were again suspended, resuming in November 1945. For many families, Guy Fawkes Night became a domestic celebration, and children often congregated on street corners, accompanied by their own effigy of Guy Fawkes. This was sometimes ornately dressed and sometimes a barely recognisable bundle of rags stuffed with whatever filling was suitable.
🎇 Read a book where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
Kate Angell - Sliding Home 1/14
6. Collecting money was a popular reason for their creation, the children taking their effigy from door to door, or displaying it on street corners. But mainly, they were built to go on the bonfire, itself sometimes comprising wood stolen from other pyres—"an acceptable convention" that helped bolster another November tradition, Mischief Night.
🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night
Cereal Killer by G.A. McKevett 1/21
fund raising dinner
7. Lately, however, the custom of begging for a "penny for the Guy" has almost completely disappeared.In contrast, some older customs still survive; in Ottery St Mary residents run through the streets carrying flaming tar barrels, and since 1679 Lewes has been the setting of some of England's most extravagant 5 November celebrations, the Lewes Bonfire.
🎇 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Roxie Rivera - Kostya 11/30
8 In modern times many towns and villages host large, organized celebrations featuring fireworks, funfairs, and food stalls. A lot of families also celebrate at home, enjoying smaller garden fireworks and sparklers.
🎇 Read a book where a town hold a festival or celebration
Star Spangled Murder by Leslie Meier 12/14
POEM
9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
🎇 Read a book where a character plots with another
Inspector Chen and the Private Kitchen Murder by Qiu Xiaolong 1/23
Inspector Chen and Old Hunter
10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
🎇 Read a book where something is blown up.
The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown 12/20
(hotel)
11. By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring
Holler boys, holler boys
God save the King!
🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery 12/9
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Completion 11/11
Tasks
1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered | (view spoiler) | The Intruder | Freida McFadden | 11.04
2.🎇 Read book where a character has a bonfire or fire. "So we sat in silence while the fire crackled and the truth washed over us." p. 37 | Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy | Ally Carter | 11.03
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings. | Jack | "Wow, he's really absorbed in this singing contest." p. 17 | Music Man | K.L. Montgomery | 11.04
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name | June changes her name from June Hayward to Juniper Song | Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 11.01
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year | November 11, 1954 | The Two Towers | J.R.R. Tolkien | 11.06
6. 🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night | Football Games | The Blind Side | Michael Lewis | 11.05
7. 🎇 Read a book where a character runs | "She runs towards it, grabbing it off the ground." p. 44 | Kennedy| Play Along | Liz Tomforde | 11.09
8 🎇 Read a book where a character gardens. | Reuven | The Secrets My Mother Kept: A gripping heart-wrenching historical novel based on a true story | Elana Milman | 11.14
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something | Everyone forgets Addie except... | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V.E. Schwab | 11.12
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England | Close Your Eyes | Teresa Driscoll | 11.06
11.🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts | "....and Director Mattson had shouted at them in such an irascible manner." p. 19 | The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules | Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg | 11.07
Guy Fawkes NightDuration: November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
READ: 11/11
✔ 1.🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
The Mythic Dream - Dominik Parisien 11/12
✔ 2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Imperial Towers - Ashley Capes 11/15
✔ 3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
Voyage of the Damned - Frances White (Yewanda) 11/22
✔ 4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
They Call Me Crazy - Kelly Stone Gamble (Casws Adams #1) 11/1
✔ 5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
Gun in the Gardenias - Dale Mayer (pub Nov 2019) 11/2
✔ 6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
The Shadow Murders - Jussi Adler-Olsen (Gordon, cop) 11/8
✔ 7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Nirel - Sarah Emmer 11/9
✔ 8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
The Nightshade God - Hannah F. Whitten (Dani) 11/15
POEM
✔ 9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
Scorched Skies - E.J. Mellow (MC and Azla) 11/7
✔ 10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
Gray Seas - Hailey Edwards (restaurant) 11/7
✔ 11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
Rise Against - Hailey Edwards 11/16
(Maggie's joyous shout carried from the porch), p54
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Mod
Guy Fawkes NightDuration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Read: 7/11
1. 🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland.
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - Completed: 11/20/25 (Poppy and Alex sing karaoke.)
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name.
The Retreat by Sarah Pearse - Completed: 11/30/25
5. 🎇 Read a book where a character does a craft.
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - Completed: 11/26/25 (Feyre paints.)
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - Completed: 11/15/25 (Marcellus escapes his tank repeatedly to eat other animals in the aquarium.)
7. 🎇 Read a book where a character runs.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - Completed: 11/24/25 (Adam)
8. 🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home.
Verity by Colleen Hoover - Completed: 11/29/25 (Lowen celebrates her new book deal at home.)
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character plots with another.
The Inmate by Freida McFadden - Completed: 12/5/25 (Margie and Shane)
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
CompletedGuy Fawkes Night
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Completion 11/11
Tasks
1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered | (view spoiler) | The Intruder | Freida McFadden | 11.04
2.🎇 Read book where a character has a bonfire or fire. "So we sat in silence while the fire crackled and the truth washed over us." p. 37 | Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy | Ally Carter | 11.03
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings. | Jack | "Wow, he's really absorbed in this singing contest." p. 17 | Music Man | K.L. Montgomery | 11.04
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name | June changes her name from June Hayward to Juniper Song | Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 11.01
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year | November 11, 1954 | The Two Towers | J.R.R. Tolkien | 11.06
6. 🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night | Football Games | The Blind Side | Michael Lewis | 11.05
7. 🎇 Read a book where a character runs | "She runs towards it, grabbing it off the ground." p. 44 | Kennedy| Play Along | Liz Tomforde | 11.09
8 🎇 Read a book where a character gardens. | Reuven | The Secrets My Mother Kept: A gripping heart-wrenching historical novel based on a true story | Elana Milman | 11.14
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something | Everyone forgets Addie except... | The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue | V.E. Schwab | 11.12
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England | Close Your Eyes | Teresa Driscoll | 11.06
11.🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts | "....and Director Mattson had shouted at them in such an irascible manner." p. 19 | The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules | Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg | 11.07
Completed Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Tasks
1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered Taste of Blood by A.J. Church 08.11.
2. 🎇 Read book where a character is arrested Snapping the Ice: The Games We Play - Season 2 Christie Gordon 09.11 Ezra's ex gets arrested
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings. Zachary by Louisa Masters read 06/11 Garret as a hellhound loves karaoke and singing
4. 🎇 Read a book which is first in a series. Goals & Holes byJem Wendel 13/11
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year Merry Little Christmas: An M/X Age Play Novella by Cassidy Lane read 02/11 published 01/11/2025
6. 🎇 where an event happens at night Come Back To Me by Ashlynn Mills read 01/11 ( Riley brings back his deceased husband)
7. 🎇 Read a book where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY. Seductive Architect Ryder O'Malley 11/11
8. 🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home Finding Home in Comfort by Kerry Kilpatrick read 01/11 (Jasper celebrates the opening of his B&B)
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something Bear with Me by Edie Monte 08/11 Blake leaves his coat at work
10. 🎇 Read a book set in EnglandMelting His Grumpy Heart: A grumpy/sunshine, snowed-in Christmas MM romance byAli Ryecart 15/11
11. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man. Sleigh Bells and Second Chances by Gabbi Grey listened 14.11 Angus is a child who teaches Simeon to play video games
Completed | Read - 11…thanks Genevieve!1. Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy by a group of provincial English Catholics to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and VI of Scotland and replace him with a Catholic head of state.
🎇 Read a book with a character called James
Christmas Presents, Lisa Unger | 11/4
2. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes, caught guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords, James's Council allowed the public to celebrate the king's survival with bonfires, so long as they were "without any danger or disorder". This made 1605 the first year the plot's failure was celebrated.
🎇 Read book where a character has a bonfire
Uncharted, Tracey Garvis Graves | 11/14
3. One notable aspect of the Victorians' commemoration of Guy Fawkes Night was its move away from the centres of communities, to their margins. Gathering wood for the bonfire increasingly became the province of working-class children, who solicited combustible materials, money, food and drink from wealthier neighbours, often with the aid of songs like the song belong or a version of it.
🎇 Read a book where a character sings
It Happened One Christmas Eve, Jenn McKinlay | 11/16
4. Organised entertainments also became popular in the late 19th century, and 20th-century pyrotechnic manufacturers renamed Guy Fawkes Day as Firework Night. Sales of fireworks dwindled somewhat during the First World War, but resumed in the following peace.
🎇 Read a book which is first in a series
Shadow Ridge, M.E. Browning | 11/8
5. At the start of the Second World War celebrations were again suspended, resuming in November 1945. For many families, Guy Fawkes Night became a domestic celebration, and children often congregated on street corners, accompanied by their own effigy of Guy Fawkes. This was sometimes ornately dressed and sometimes a barely recognisable bundle of rags stuffed with whatever filling was suitable.
🎇 Read a book published in November of any year - 2018
Fatal Invasion, Marie Force | 11/5
6. Collecting money was a popular reason for their creation, the children taking their effigy from door to door, or displaying it on street corners. But mainly, they were built to go on the bonfire, itself sometimes comprising wood stolen from other pyres—"an acceptable convention" that helped bolster another November tradition, Mischief Night.
🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night
The Intruder, Freida McFadden | 11/3
7. Lately, however, the custom of begging for a "penny for the Guy" has almost completely disappeared.In contrast, some older customs still survive; in Ottery St Mary residents run through the streets carrying flaming tar barrels, and since 1679 Lewes has been the setting of some of England's most extravagant 5 November celebrations, the Lewes Bonfire.
🎇 Read a book where a character runs - Coop
Black Hills, Nora Roberts | 11/15
8 In modern times many towns and villages host large, organized celebrations featuring fireworks, funfairs, and food stalls. A lot of families also celebrate at home, enjoying smaller garden fireworks and sparklers.
🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home - Thanksgiving
Someone Like You, Marie Force | 11/1
POEM
9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something - about the cold
One True Loves, Taylor Jenkins Reid | 11/12
10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
🎇 Read a book set in England
The Christmas Book Hunt, Jenny Colgan | 11/15
11. By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring
Holler boys, holler boys
God save the King!
🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man - Scotty
Fatal Reckoning, Marie Force | 11/10
🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇
FINISHEDGuy Fawkes Night
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
11/11
1.🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
🧨 Murder - Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25
2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
🧨 Deep Dish Mystery #5 - At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley 11/4/25
3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
🧨 Multiple singers - A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib 11/11/25
4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
🧨 Before the Coffee Gets Cold (Before the Coffee Gets Cold #1) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 11/2/25
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
🧨 Published 11/24/2013 - The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford 11/6/25
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
🧨 Many events happen at night - Wow, No Thank You.: Essays by Samantha Irby 11/15/25
7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
🧨 Author's initials EA - Murder in the Storybook Cottage by Ellery Adams 11/12/25
8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
🧨 Lady Hardcastle gardens - The Fatal Flying Affair by T.E. Kinsey 11/3/25
POEM
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
🧨 "...Tricia forgot she had taken the cat and all her equipment home." - Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett 11/7/25 60%
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
🧨 Set in England - Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn 11/8/25
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
🧨 Willie Lincoln is a boy - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 11/13/25
DoneGuy Fawkes Night
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
11/11
1.🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 12/11 3★
2. 🎇 Read book where a character is arrested
The Devil's Steps by Arthur W. Upfield 8/11 4★
3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age
Master Humphrey's Clock by Charles Dickens 19/11 4★
4. 🎇 Read a book that is first in a series.
If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl 6/11 3★
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett 4/11 5★
6. 🎇 Read a book where an event happens at night
Wish Upon a Star by Olivia Goldsmith 9/11 3.5★
7. 🎇 Read a book where a character runs - MC runs
To Die For by David Baldacci 16/11 4★
8. 🎇 Read a book where a character celebrates something at home - Christmas
The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer 1/11 3.5★
POEM
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something - her true identity
Vision of Seduction by Cassie Ryan 13/11 2.5★
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England
Juggling by Barbara Trapido 2/11 1.5★
11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts
Open Season by C.J. Box 14/11 3.5★
Mod
Guy Fawkes Night
Duration November 1-20, 2025
Read: 11/11
1. 🎇 Read a book where a character is murdered.
She's Got the Guns M.O. Mack 11/6/25
2. 🎇 Read book where a character is arrested.
Fallen Star Lee Goldberg 11/2/25
3. 🎇 Read a book where a character sings.
Rinkitink in Oz L. Frank Baum 11/6/25
4. 🎇 Read a Series #1.
The One I Left Behind Piper Rayne 11/20/25 (Plain Daisy Ranch #1)
5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year.
2025 Chasing Trouble Brandy Golden 11/5/25
6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief.
The Fine Art of Faking It Lucy Score 11/19/25
7. 🎇 Read a book with money on the cover.
She's Got the Money M.O. Mack 11/7/258. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival.
Not Part of the Plan Lucy Score 11/14/25
9. 🎇 Read a book where a character plots with another.
A Serpent's Tooth Craig Johnson 11/11/25
10. 🎇 Read a book set in England AND where something is blown up.
Bones in the Blackout Emma Jameson 11/4/25
11. 🎇 Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
All the Missing Pieces Catherine Cowles 11/10/25
Mod
Guy Fawkes NightDuration: November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
READ: 11/11
✔ 1.🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
The Mythic Dream - Dominik Parisien 11/12
✔ 2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Imperial Towers - Ashley Capes 11/15
✔ 3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
Voyage of the Damned - Frances White (Yewanda) 11/22
✔ 4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
They Call Me Crazy - Kelly Stone Gamble (Casws Adams #1) 11/1
✔ 5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
Gun in the Gardenias - Dale Mayer (pub Nov 2019) 11/2
✔ 6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
The Shadow Murders - Jussi Adler-Olsen (Gordon, cop) 11/8
✔ 7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Nirel - Sarah Emmer 11/9
✔ 8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
The Nightshade God - Hannah F. Whitten (Dani) 11/15
POEM
✔ 9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
Scorched Skies - E.J. Mellow (MC and Azla) 11/7
✔ 10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
Gray Seas - Hailey Edwards (restaurant) 11/7
✔ 11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
Rise Against - Hailey Edwards 11/16
(Maggie's joyous shout carried from the porch), p54
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
COMPLETED 11.26.25Guy Fawkes Night: 11/11
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
🎇 1. The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - Read a book where a character is murdered: Everyone Is Lying to You | Jo Piazza | 11.19.25
🎇 2. The First Guy Fawkes Night - Read a book where a character has a bonfire or fire: Wandering Stars | Tommy Orange | 11.03.25 | p. 15: I sharpened a branch on a rock, then made a fire.
🎇 3. Victorian Commemorations of Guy Fawkes Night - Read a book where a character sings: Jimmy Bluefeather | Kim Heacox | 11.20.25 | p. 92: …Tommy began to sing in a beautiful tenor voice.
🎇 4. Firework Night - Read a book that is first in a series: Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand | 11.10.25 | Paradise, #1
🎇 5. Guy Fawkes During the Second World War - Read a book where a character does a craft: Things You Save in a Fire | Katherine Center | 11.06.25 | p. 177: “Maybe it was the rookie,” I said then, and they both lowered their crochet.
🎇 6. Mischief Night - Read a book where a character causes mischief: I Hope This Finds You Well | Natalie Sue | 11.19.25
🎇 7. The Lewes Bonfire - Read a book where the author's initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY: Sin Bravely: A Memoir of Spiritual Disobedience | Maggie Rowe | 11.08.25
🎇 8. Modern Celebrations - Read a book where a character celebrates something at home: Among Friends | Hal Ebbott | 11.26.25
🎇 9. Remember, Remember, the 5th of November - Read a book where a character plots with another: Four Ruined Realms | Mai Corland | 11.10.25
🎇 10. To Blow Up the King and the Parliament - Read a book set in England: The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh | Molly Greeley | 11.07.25
🎇 11. Holler Boys, Holler Boys, Let the Bells Ring - Read a book where a character hollers or shouts: Autoboyography | Christina Lauren | 11.04.25 | p. 376: …Faith – unable to keep the secret any longer shouts, “It’s pizza!”
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!COMPLETION POST
Tasks 11/11
✅1.🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley. Read 11/3/25
set in Scotland
✅2. 🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Body on Baker Street by Vicki Delany. Read 11/6/25
Danny was arrested for Ruth's murder
✅3. 🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
Twice by Mitch Albom Read 11/20/25
Alfie sings to Gianna
✅4. 🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
In the Blood by Lisa Unger Read 11/11/25
Lane Crowe changes his name to Lana Granger than back to Lane Crowe
✅5. 🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Read 11/18/252.
Published 11/16/2021
✅6. 🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
The Dark Library by Mary Anna Evans Read 11.26.25
A big dinner party welcoming Estelle's mother home is held at night in their home
✅7. 🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Read 11/7/25 Virgie runs away from home for a few years
✅8. 🎇 Read a book where a town holds a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
Queen of Broken Hearts by Cassandra King Read 11/2/25
Dory is a very accomplished gardener
POEM
✅9. 🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
Adalyn plots with people in the French Resistance to help the war effort against the Nazis.
✅10. 🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Read 11.26.25
set in England
✅11. 🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
What Happens Next: A Traveler’s Guide Through the End of This Age by Max Lucado Read 11/4/25
Tagged religion
FINISHED!Guy Fawkes Night
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Progress: 11/11
🧑🏻🌾1. Read a book where a character is murdered.
George Orwell's Animal Farm: The Graphic Novel by Christina Dumalasova - Nov. 5
🔥2. Read book where a character has a bonfire or fire.
Order of the Night Jay: The Forest Beckons by Jonathan Schnapp - Nov. 6
🎶3. Read a book where a character sings.
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder - Nov. 2
🐻❄️4. Read a book where is first in a series.
Polar Bear Café: Collector's Edition Vol. 1 by Aloha Higa - Nov. 22
🦸♀️5. Read a book published in November of any year.
Diana and Nubia: Princesses of the Amazons by Shannon Hale - Nov. 20
🧹6. Read a book where an event happens at night.
Crumbs: A Graphic Novel by Danie Stirling - Nov. 8
🏰7. Read a book where a character runs.
The Runaway Princess: A Graphic Novel by Johan Troïanowski - Nov. 15
🦃8. Read a book where a character celebrates something at home.
Thanksgiving Dinner Death by Leighann Dobbs - Nov. 16
POEM
🚂9. Read a book where a character plots with another.
Whistle by Linwood Barclay - Nov. 12
🎡10. Read a book set in England.
Tripping Over You, Volume 1 by Suzana Harcum - Nov. 28
👦🏻11. Read a book with a character who is a boy not a man.
Spy School: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs - Nov. 6
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Bonfire night or Guy Fawkes night was a favorite night of mine when I was growing up. Saving my pocket money to buy fireworks and going to the big bonfire to see the guy burning then going home to light off fireworks. So this is a challenge about Guy Fawkes and bonfire night.
Guy Fawkes Night
Duration November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
Do one task for each fact.
Tasks
1. Guy Fawkes Night originates from the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, a failed conspiracy by a group of provincial English Catholics to assassinate the Protestant King James I of England and VI of Scotland and replace him with a Catholic head of state.
🎇 Read a book with a character called James or where a character is murdered or set in Scotland
2. In the immediate aftermath of the 5 November arrest of Guy Fawkes, caught guarding a cache of explosives placed beneath the House of Lords, James's Council allowed the public to celebrate the king's survival with bonfires, so long as they were "without any danger or disorder". This made 1605 the first year the plot's failure was celebrated.
🎇 Read book that is fifth in a series or where a character is arrested or where a character has a bonfire or fire.
3. One notable aspect of the Victorians' commemoration of Guy Fawkes Night was its move away from the centres of communities, to their margins. Gathering wood for the bonfire increasingly became the province of working-class children, who solicited combustible materials, money, food and drink from wealthier neighbours, often with the aid of songs like the song belong or a version of it.
🎇 Read a book set in the Victorian age or where a character raises money for the poor or where a character sings.
4. Organised entertainments also became popular in the late 19th century, and 20th-century pyrotechnic manufacturers renamed Guy Fawkes Day as Firework Night. Sales of fireworks dwindled somewhat during the First World War, but resumed in the following peace.
🎇 Read a book where a character changes their name or with fireworks on the cover or is first in a series.
5. At the start of the Second World War celebrations were again suspended, resuming in November 1945. For many families, Guy Fawkes Night became a domestic celebration, and children often congregated on street corners, accompanied by their own effigy of Guy Fawkes. This was sometimes ornately dressed and sometimes a barely recognisable bundle of rags stuffed with whatever filling was suitable.
🎇 Read a book published in November of any year or where a character does a craft or where the authors initial can be found in GUY FAWKES.
6. Collecting money was a popular reason for their creation, the children taking their effigy from door to door, or displaying it on street corners. But mainly, they were built to go on the bonfire, itself sometimes comprising wood stolen from other pyres—"an acceptable convention" that helped bolster another November tradition, Mischief Night.
🎇 Read a book where a character causes mischief (your interpretation) or where an event happens at night or where a character goes door to door for some reason. (Example police officer looking for witnesses/ someone asking for donations)
7. Lately, however, the custom of begging for a "penny for the Guy" has almost completely disappeared.In contrast, some older customs still survive; in Ottery St Mary residents run through the streets carrying flaming tar barrels, and since 1679 Lewes has been the setting of some of England's most extravagant 5 November celebrations, the Lewes Bonfire.
🎇 Read a book with either money on the cover or a money word in the title or where a character runs or where the authors initials can be found in OTTERY ST MARY.
8 In modern times many towns and villages host large, organized celebrations featuring fireworks, funfairs, and food stalls. A lot of families also celebrate at home, enjoying smaller garden fireworks and sparklers.
🎇 Read a book where a town hold a festival or celebration or where a character celebrates something at home or where a character gardens.
POEM
9. Remember, remember, the 5th of November,
Gunpowder, treason and plot.
I see no reason
Why gunpowder treason
Should ever be forgot.
🎇 Read a book where a character forgets something or where a character plots with another or where the first letter of each title word can be found in GUNPOWDER. (Three word minimum)
10. Guy Fawkes, Guy Fawkes, 'twas his intent
To blow up the King and the Parliament
Three score barrels of powder below
Poor old England to overthrow
🎇 Read a book set in England or with a character who is either a king or an elected official or where something is blown up.
11. By God's providence he was catch'd
With a dark lantern and burning match
Holler boys, holler boys, let the bells ring
Holler boys, holler boys
God save the King!
🎇 Read a book where a character hollers or shouts or a book tagged religion or with a character who is a boy not a man.
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(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
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If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.