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Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Read: 15/15
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where someone shares wine.
The Fine Art of Faking It Lucy Score 11/19/25
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where the main character is a teacher.
One Crazy Week Claire Kingsley 12/8/25
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Someone to Hold Michelle Major 11/30/25
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
The One I Left Behind Piper Rayne 11/20/255. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book where a person plays guitar.
Sweet Music Clara Pines 1/2/26
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City.
Thrown for a Loop Sarina Bowen 11/24/25
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity.
Not Part of the Plan Lucy Score 11/14/25
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life.
Rinkitink in Oz L. Frank Baum 11/6/25
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas AND by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter.
She's Got the Guns M.O. Mack 11/6/25
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on.
Finding Tomorrow Denise Grover Swank Christine Gael 11/5/25
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak.
Behind His Eyes Claire Kingsley 12/7/25
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a Series #8.
As The Crow Flies Craig Johnson 11/3/25 (Walt Longmire #8)
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book that was published in June of any year.
published June 4, 2013 A Serpent's Tooth Craig Johnson 11/11/25
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where a game of poker is played.
Holding On to Chaos Lucy Score 11/15/25
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book with a character who is a truck driver.
Bones in the Blackout Emma Jameson 11/4/25
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
🟣1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine
Killing It: An Education Camas Davis 20 Dec
🟣2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother
Black Candle Women Diane Marie Brown 22 Dec
🟣3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Me Before You Jojo Moyes 14 Dec
🟣4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters
To Paradise Hanya Yanagihara 23 Dec
🟣5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation)
An Old-Fashioned Girl Louisa May Alcott 27 Dec
🟣6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title
March Geraldine Brooks 8 Nov
🟣7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity
The Pumpkin Spice Café Laurie Gilmore 8 Nov
🟣8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Cheryl Strayed 30 Nov (both prompts)
🟣9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read where someone is on the run from the police.
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland Patrick Radden Keefe 27 Dec
🟣10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on
War and Peace Leo Tolstoy 28 Nov
🟣11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak
The Portrait of a Lady Henry James 14 Nov.
🟣12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey
A Secret Sisterhood: The Literary Friendships of Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, George Eliot & Virginia Woolf Emily Midorikawa 22 Nov
🟣13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio
60 Songs That Explain the '90s Rob Harvilla 12 Nov
🟣14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where a game of poker is played.
Consider the Lobster and Other Essays David Foster Wallace 12 Nov
🟣15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Six Days in Bombay Alka Joshi 30 Nov
FINISHED! Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 (11/23/25)
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
15/15
☑️ 1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast
X OR where someone shares wine
The Last Animal Ramona Ausubel (the girls share wine with the Italians who rescue them) 11/07/23
OR where a character makes a call for sex.
☑️ 2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
X 🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother
Peach Pies and Alibis (A Charmed Pie Shop Mystery 1) Ellery Adams (the MC’s mother sacrificed herself) 11/13/25
OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover)
OR where the main character is a teacher.
☑️ 3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic
OR where a character goes to a nightclub
X OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted Suleika Jaouad (p. 173) 11/03/25
☑️ 4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters
OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them
X OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
Wild Alaskan Hearts (Wild River 4.5 ) Jennifer Snow 11/10/25
☑️ 5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation)
X OR where a person plays guitar
Hidden Pictures Jason Rekulak(Gabriella plays guitar) 11/14/25
OR by an author with a Q in their name.
☑️ 6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City
&
OR with a one word title
Falling (Scared Sexy Collection 2) Christina Lauren 11/05/25
OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
☑️ 7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity
X OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#)
Hounded to Death (Melanie Travis 14) Laurien Berenson (p. 59 “. . . Carline rose, excused herself, . . .” ) 11/02/25
OR where a character is a singer.
☑️ 8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
X 🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life
The Vibrant Years Sonali Dev(Bindi) 11/02/25
OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity
OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
☑️ 9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas
OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter
X OR where someone is on the run from the police.
Mint Cookie Murder (Merry Wrath 2) Leslie Langtry (p. 106 - Riley) 11/07/25
☑️ 10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on
The Good Sister Gillian McAllister (Becky cheated on Marcus) 11/01/25
OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover)
OR with a title that begins with U.
☑️ 11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
X 🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music
Hot for Slayer (Scared Sexy 1) Ali Hazelwood (Laslo watches Ethel sing in a club) 11/11/25
OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love
OR where a character has a heartbreak.
☑️ 12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey
OR read a Series #8
OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
We Bought a Zoo Benjamin Mee (There were all kinds of deadlines involved with purchasing and restoring the zoo. The family committed money along with other things to this undertaking.) 11/23/25
☑️ 13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio
&
X OR where an overcoat is worn.
Flashlight Susan Choi (p. 361) 11/09/25
OR that was published in June of any year
☑️ 14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah
OR where someone goes to the beach
X OR where a game of poker is played.
Sconed to Death (Cat Latimer 5) Lynn Cahoon(local poker game with sheriff playing) 11/02/25
☑️ 15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain
OR with a character who is a truck driver
X OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Turkey Day Murder (Lucy Stone Mystery 7) Leslie Meier (p. 84) 11/08/25
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Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
15/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
📌 Share wine - Murder in the Storybook Cottage by Ellery Adams 11/12/25
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
📌 Joan is an overprotective mother - The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang 11/23/25
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
📌 MC goes to a nightclub - Wow, No Thank You.: Essays by Samantha Irby 11/15/25
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
📌 Annabel tells her husband how she feels about them - Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn 11/8/25
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
📌 Author's last name is Quigley - At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley 11/4/25
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
📌 Set in NYC - Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob 11/9/25
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
📌 "...producing a beautiful rose out of pink icing." Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett 11/7/25 68%
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
📌 Jackie is bored with her life - Hark the Herald Angels Slay by Vicki Delany 11/21/25
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
📌 August Neubronner is on the run from the police (MC's father) - The Orphan Band of Springdale by Anne Nesbet 11/17/25
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
📌 Walter Sandling was cheated on - The Fatal Flying Affair by T.E. Kinsey 11/3/25
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
📌 Someone has a heartbreak - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 11/2/25
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
📌 MC is a newspaper editor so she has lots of deadlines and commitments - The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford 11/6/25
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
📌 Listens to the radio - A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib 11/11/25
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
📌 Joe Arnold - Rotten to the Core by T.E. Kinsey 11/19/25
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
📌 "Millie refilled the coffee cups." Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25 23%
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
Completed: 0/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Completion: 13/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where someone shares wine | "We all nod and sip our wine." p. 90 | Yellowface | R.F. Kuang | 11.01
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where the main character is a teacher. | Both Matthew and his wife are teachers | Did I Kill My Husband? | A.J. Campbell | 11.14
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover). | The Love Hypothesis | Ali Hazelwood | 11.08
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a bookwhere a person plays guitar | Music Man | K.L. Montgomery | 11.04
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City | Almost Surely Dead | Amina Akhtar | 11.01
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity | Michael Lewis while this isn't about loving in a relationship manner it is about feeling loved and going for his dreams | The Blind Side | Michael Lewis | 11.05
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life | Martha and her "gang" | The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules | Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg | 11.07
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter | Candace Camp | The Marriage Wager | 11.05
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on | Jake | One of Us Is Lying | Karen M. McManus | 11.08
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak | Nina and Jay | Malibu Rising | Taylor Jenkins Reid | 11.10
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story. | Hockey and the fellowship will end at the end for Rachel | Pucking Around | Emily Rath | 11.15
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio | "I turn on the radio. " Loc. 193 | The Intruder | Freida McFadden | 11.04
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Sarah | Mother and Daughter | James Caine | 11.07
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Read - 151. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where someone shares wine
Irish Thoroughbred, Nora Roberts | 11/18
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where the main character is a teacher - Alex
When Gracie Met The Grump, Mariana Zapata | 11/26
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic
The Witch Queen of Halloween, Kresley Cole | 11/20
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters/where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them/with a couple embracing on the cover
Fatal Invasion, Marie Force | 11/5
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book where a person plays guitar - Sam
One True Loves, Taylor Jenkins Reid | 11/12
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book where a character is looking for fun and freedom
It Happened One Christmas Eve, Jenn McKinlay | 11/16
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity - Gonzo
Fatal Reckoning, Marie Force | 11/10
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life
Uncharted, Tracey Garvis Graves | 11/14
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book where someone is on the run from the police
Black Hills, Nora Roberts | 11/15
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on
Imperfect Chemistry, Mary Frame | 11/23
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak
Someone Like You, Marie Force | 11/1
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story
The Christmas Book Hunt, Jenny Colgan | 11/15
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio
Christmas Presents, Lisa Unger | 11/4
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah
Shadow Ridge, M.E. Browning | 11/8
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain
The Intruder, Freida McFadden | 11/3
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song
Progress: 15/15
🎡1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where a character makes a call for sex.
Tripping Over You, Volume 1 by Suzana Harcum - Nov. 28
🚂2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
Read a book where there is an overprotective mother.
Whistle by Linwood Barclay - Nov. 12
🪄3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Crumbs: A Graphic Novel by Danie Stirling - Nov. 8
🐕4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
Read a book with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
Wagnificent: The Adventures of Thunder and Sage by Bethanie Deeney Murguia - Nov. 30
🎶5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
Read a book where a person plays guitar.
Redbone: The True Story of a Native American Rock Band by Christian Staebler - Nov. 2
🩸6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
Read a book with a one word title.
Flow by Paula Sevenbergen
🗡️7. The Rose by Better Midler
Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity.
This Place Kills Me by Mariko Tamaki - Dec. 3
🏰8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
Read a book where a character is bored with their life.
The Runaway Princess: A Graphic Novel by Johan Troïanowski - Nov. 15
🐈9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
Read a book by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter.
Sue & Tai-chan, Vol. 1 by Kanata Konami - Dec. 3
🏫10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
Read a book with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover).
Lost & Found: Based on a True Story by Mei Yu - Nov. 23
🐺11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
Read a book where a character has a heartbreak.
Rose Wolves (Book 2): Out of the Blue by Natalie Warner - Nov. 15
🥸12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
Spy School: The Graphic Novel by Stuart Gibbs - Nov. 6
🧥13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
Read a book where an overcoat is worn.
On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder - Nov. 2
🥻14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Pashmina by Nidhi Chanani - Nov. 23
🐶15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
Read a book where someone is driving in the rain.
Dogland Rescue by Martin Lloyd - Dec. 5
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Read: 6/15
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
* shots in the dark
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast.
Tide and Punishment - Bree Baker - 12/12/25
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where the main character is a teacher.
Beg, Borrow, or Steal - Sarah Adams - 2/27/26
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic.
In a Witch's Wardrobe - Juliet Blackwell - 3/5/26
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
All I Want For Christmas - Bailey Black - 12/13/25
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book by an author with a Q in their name.
Mindy Quigley - Sleep in Heavenly Pizza - 11/24/25
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title.
James - Percival Everett - 3/23/26
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas.
Rhythm and Clues - Olivia Blacke - 11/21/25
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book with a title that begins with U.
Under Lock & Skeleton Key - Gigi Pandian - 11/12/25
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where someone is hoping to meet a new love.
Like in Love with You - Emma R. Alban - 1/26/26
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a Series #8.
Cookies & Chance Mysteries #8 - Ginger Snapped to Death - Catherine Bruns - 12/20/25
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book that was published in June of any year.
Published June 2, 2020 - The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett - 3/14/26
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
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Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters.
Kelly & the Dog Park by Dianne Harman 11/30/2025
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title.
Transposition by Gregory Ashe 1/6/2026
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Hits of 1980November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
15 of 15 Complete
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
🔹️1. Call Me by Blondie
Read a book set on the coast.
Cure for the Common Breakup - Beth Kendrick - 4 Stars - 12/11/25 - Delaware
🔹️2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
Read a book where there is an overprotective mother.
Dream a Little Dream - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 4 Stars - 3/14/26 - Rachel
🔹️3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
Read a book tagged Magic.
The Library at Mount Char - Scott Hawkins - 4 Stars - 2/3/26
🔹️4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters.
Imitation in Death - J.D. Robb - 5 Stars - 1/26/26
🔹️5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
Read a book by an author with a Q in their name.
Mistress of Rome - Kate Quinn - 4 Stars - 12/6/25
🔹️6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
Read a book with a one word title.
Palomino - Danielle Steel - 4 Stars - 2/10/26
🔹️7. The Rose by Better Midler
Read a book where a character is a singer.
I'm With the Band: Confessions of a Groupie - Pamela Des Barres - 4 Stars - 12/8/25
🔹️8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
Read a book where someone drinks pina coladas.
The Paradise Problem - Christina Lauren - 4 Stars - 3/5/26
🔹️9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
Read a book by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter.
Don't Let the Devil Ride - Ace Atkins - 3.5 Stars - 12/10/25
🔹️10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
Read a book with a title that begins with U.
Under Locke - Mariana Zapata - 3 Stars - 2/5/26
🔹️11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
Read a book where a character has a heartbreak.
Music of the Heart - Katie Ashley - 3 Stars - 4/3/26
🔹️12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
Read a Series #8.
Find Her - Lisa Gardner - 5 Stars - 11/6/25 - #8 DD Warren
🔹️13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
Read a book that was published in June of any year.
Tied - Carian Cole - 5 Stars - 12/6/25 - orig pub Jun 24, 2017
🔹️14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah.
The Crossroads - C.J. Box - 4.5 Stars - 4/14/26 - Joe Pickett
🔹️15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
Read a book where a waitress pours another cup of coffee
Hurricane Force - Jana Deleon - 4 Stars - 3/29/26
15/15✅1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
Queen of Broken Hearts by Cassandra King Read 11/2/25
set on the coast of Alabama
✅2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
The Librarians by Sherry Thomas Read 11/23/25
Lillian Kuang is an over protective mom to Hazel page 132
✅3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor Read 11/3/25
Adalyn goes to a nightclub to spy on the Germans
✅4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Read 11/7/25
Hannah and Nathan Coulter
✅5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
Twice by Mitch Albom Read 11/20/25
Mike Kurtz plays guitar, although not very good
✅6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Read 12/12/25
one word title
✅7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
Highland Hearts Holiday Bookshop by Tricia O'Malley. Read 11/3/25
this describes Rose the MC
✅8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
The Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan Read 11/18/252.
Carmen is bored with her life
✅9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
And to All a Good Bite by David Rosenfelt Read 12/12/25
Tony Bradley was on the run from police
✅10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
This is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper. Read 11/19/25
Judd's wife Jen cheats on him with his boss Wade
✅11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry Read 11.26.25
Hazel and her mom suffered hearbreak when they lose Flora Lea
✅12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki Read 12/8/25
Marjorie Post had many commitments and deadlines due to running a multi million dollar company and also in her many building projects.
✅13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
Overwhelming Odds by Susan O'Leary Read 11/16/25
John listens to the St. Louis Cardinals on the radio
✅14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
Body on Baker Street by Vicki Delany. Read 11/6/25
Gemma goes to the beach
✅15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Rose Anne Clear Mculty pours another cup in the Cafe Cario
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
15/15 Completed. Finish
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where someone shares wine
A Million Times, Yes-Marni Mann 11/10/25
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where the main character is a teacher.
(MMC)
Craft-Adriana Locke 1/01/26
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic
Summoned to Thirteenth Grave-Darynda Jones 11/18/25
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
Crazy in Love-Laura Pavlov 11/03/25
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book by an author with a Q in their name.
Meghan Quinn-Right Man, Right Time 11/14/25
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Coach-Jessica Gadziala 11/11/25
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character is a singer.
Sweet as Sin-J.T. Geissinger 12/20/25
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life
Walking Red Flag-Lani Lynn Vale 11/01/25
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas
Always Salty-Lani Lynn Vale 11/22/25
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book with a title that begins with U.
Unafraid-Nyssa Kathryn 11/04/25
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where someone is hoping to meet a new love
When You Blush-Kristen Proby 11/21/25
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
Cash-Jessica Peterson 11/11/25
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book that was published in June of any year
(06/01/25)
If The Shoe Fits-Gina LaManna 12/18/25
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where someone goes to the beach
Hey, Daddy-Lani Lynn Vale 11/01/25
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Thunder-Lilly Atlas 12/17/25
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
15/15
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
The Tainted Tea Leaves R.A. Muth 11/25/25
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
Bodies in the Bayou Summer Prescott 11/13/25
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Bryce Front Page Murder Dianne Harman 11/2/25
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
Holly & Ben Marshall The Lighthouse Echo Lola Finch 11/8/25
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
Fowl Feast Gwen Taylor Jen Booker 11/2/25
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Murder at Lovebird Manor Bellamy Beck 11/3/25
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
AB (the MC) A Hint of Homicide Emma Ainsley 11/1/25
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
All Spooked Up E.J. Copperman 11/5/25
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
HH Flip-Flops and Murder H.Y. Hanna 11/17/25
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
Crescent City Christmas Chaos Ellen Byron 11/4/25
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
At the festival Froth, Fiction and Felony Lucy Penbrook 11/21/25
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
#8 Sit, Stay, Sleep Mysteries Doggone Dread Patti Benning 11/9/25
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
Sourdough, Suspects and Storms Siobhán Sullivan 11/5/25
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
Sarah Cranberries and Crime Kathleen Suzette 11/16/25
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Train'd in Hiding Summer Prescott 11/4/25
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coastIt's Only Love by A.E. Jensen and Courtney W. Dixon 12/02
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book with a brick wall on the cover (show cover)The Shooting Season by Isobel Starling 17/01
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic Bad Things Come in 3s byJonathan Hawker16/02 MPG Magic
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover). In the Name of the Fatherby Morticia Knight 11/02
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) Merry Little Christmas: An M/X Age Play Novella by Cassidy Lane read 02/11
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title Whit by Cora Rose 28/02
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) Come Back To Me by Ashlynn Mills read 01/11 Loc 16%
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life The Dragon's Devoted Defender by Michele Notaro 02/04
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police. Finding Home in Comfort by Kerry Kilpatrick read 01/11
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book with a title that begins with U. Unwanted by Marley Valentine 22/02
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak.House of Cards by Courtney W. Dixon 16/03
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.Up In Flamesby Jillian D. Wray 13/04
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book that was published in June of any year Icing the Play: A Friends to Lovers Hockey MM Romance byChristie Gordon 16/01 published 17/06/2025
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where someone goes to the beachThe Fallby Tal Bauer 22/01
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain Counterpointby Declan Rhodes 03/04
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
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Hits of 1980
November 2025 - April 2026
My Hits of 1980 Challenge (msg 25)
Books Read ❱❱ 15
☑️1. Call Me by Blondie
🔺Read a book set on the coast
🔺Sink or Swim ❱❱ 11.29 ★★★★
☑️2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🔺Read a book with a brick wall on the cover
🔺At Her Service ❱❱ 11.30 ★★★
☑️3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🔺Read a book tagged Magic
🔺Queen of Dreams ❱❱ 11.22 ★★★★
☑️4. Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🔺Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters
🔺State of Shock ❱❱ 11.16 ★★★★
☑️5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🔺Read a book by an author with a Q in their name
🔺Sweet Abandon ❱❱ 11.03 ★★★
☑️6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🔺Read a book set in New York City
🔺Takedown ❱❱ 11.27 ★★★★
☑️7. The Rose by Better Midler
🔺Read a book where a character is a singer
🔺The Bribe ❱❱ 11.20 ★★★★
☑️8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🔺Read a book where a character is bored with their life
🔺Cowboy, Sing Me Home ❱❱ 12.24 ★★★
☑️9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🔺Read a book set in Texas
🔺Rescue Team ❱❱ 12.07 ★★★★
☑️10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🔺Read a book with a title that begins with U
🔺Undead and Unworthy ❱❱ 11.07 ★★★
☑️11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🔺Read a book where a character has a heartbreak
🔺Delirious ❱❱ 11.13 ★★★★
☑️12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🔺Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story
🔺Sounds Like Love ❱❱ 11.18 ★★★★
☑️13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🔺Read a book that was published in June of any year
🔺Scandalous Virtue ❱❱ 11.05 ★★★★
☑️14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🔺Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah
🔺Out of the Blue ❱❱ 12.13 ★★★
☑️15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🔺Read a book where someone is driving in the rain
🔺Gone From Me ❱❱ 11.30 ★★★★
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Goal: 14/15
✔ 1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where a character makes a call for sex.
Velvet Kiss Vol. 3 - Chihiro Harumi - 12/05/25 – Kano frequently calls Shin Nitta over for sex.
✔ 2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother.
The Trouble with Goodbye - Sarra Cannon - 11/02/25 – Leigh Anne’s mother
✔ 3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic.
Green Witchcraft: A Practical Guide to Discovering the Magic of Plants, Herbs, Crystals, and Beyond - Paige Vanderbeck - 12/30/25
✔ 4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them.
Old School Indian - Aaron John Curtis - 11/20/25 – Alex: “You say you want to be successful. You want people to see your work. But Abe … whenever anyone looks your way, you run and hide. Then you get depressed because you’re not successful. It’s exhausting.” (Kindle Locations 3919-3920)
✔ 5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation).
The Viscount's Tempting Minx - Erica Ridley - 02/06/26 – A short and funny romance.
✔ 6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title.
Bride - Ali Hazelwood - 11/21/25
✔ 7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#).
Sharpe's Waterloo - Bernard Cornwell - 11/30/25 – “…pulled over to be bayoneted among the broken pea plants or in the trampled rose beds.” (Kindle Locations 3504-3505)
✔ 8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book about how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity.
The Favorites - Layne Fargo - 01/15/26
✔ 9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas.
My Mother Cursed My Name: A Novel - Anamely Salgado Reyes - 12/21/25
✔ 10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book with a title that begins with U.
Új Zrínyiász - Kálmán Mikszáth - 12/06/25
✔ 11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak.
The Past - Sawyer Bennett - 01/05/26 – Fiona and Tommy, after they have to separate.
✔ 12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey.
The Wishing Well - Vivian Porter - 12/11/25 – Hannah Jane Grayson
✔ 13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book that was published in June of any year.
The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau - Kristin Harmel - 01/03/26 – Published June 17, 2025
✔ 14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice - Virginia Roberts Giuffre - 12/16/25 – Virginia: For my part, I walked the palm-fringed beaches collecting bits of coral and other treasures. (Kindle Locations 4886-4887)
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Hits of 1980November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
15/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where a character makes a call for sex.
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 12/11 3★
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother - Mrs. Randall
The Darkness & the Deep by Aline Templeton 22/11 3.5★
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic
Vision of Seduction by Cassie Ryan 13/11 2.5★
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters - Maz & Andrew Antonio
The Stranger at the Table by Cassie Hamer 1/11 3.5★
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book by an author with a Q in their name.
The Briar Club by Kate Quinn 20/11 4.5★
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title
Juggling by Barbara Trapido 2/11 1.5★
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where you find the word ROSE in the text - like the rose, unfolding thick petals" p.60
If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl 6/11 3★
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a lack of communication can lead to infidelity - if Margot & Johnny had communicated there wouldn't have been any infidelity
Your Friend and Mine by Jessica Dettmann 7/11 4★
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book where someone is on the run from the police - Slider
Night Watch by Terry Pratchett 4/11 5★
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on - Chris Thomas cheated on his wife repeatedly
No Rest for the Dead by Andrew Gulli et al. 30/11 3★
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak - Cicely
Eternity Ring by Patricia Wentworth 21/11 3★
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
To Die For by David Baldacci 16/11 4★
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book that was published in June of any year - 21/6/04
Wish Upon a Star by Olivia Goldsmith 9/11 3.5★
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe
Open Season by C.J. Box 14/11 3.5★
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain
Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs 23/11 3★
🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
Hits of 1980November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each song.
15/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
Alibi for Murder - Debra Webb (HI #2309 - Sept 2025) (wine) - Dec 2
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
Their First Dance - Laurie Batzel (HHW #580 - Sept 2025) (dance teacher) - Dec 8
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Lyon of Scotland - Susan King (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (dreams) - Feb 11
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
The Marriage Plan - Christine Rimmer (HSE #3119 - Dec 2025) (spouse feelings) - Nov 29
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
Snow Kissed - RaeAnne Thayne (Canary Street/HQN - Oct 2025) (upbeat) - Feb 8
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one-word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Cooper - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Jan 2026) (one-word title) - Jan 16
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
The Highlander's Mysterious Maiden - Nicole Locke (HH #1878 - Sept 2025) (believe) - Nov 12
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
Second Chance Under the Mistletoe – Kandy Shepherd (HR #4973 – Nov 2025) (communication) - Mar 18
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
Forbidden Fling with the Princess - Amy Andrews (HMED #1483 - Sept 2025) (author's initials) - Nov 19
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
The Lyon Returns - Kimberly Keyes (Dragonblade - Oct 2025) (cheated on) - Feb 19
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
Dangerous Affair - Sandra Owens (HRS #2340 - Sept 2025) (heartbreak) - Dec 12
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
Duty Compromised - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2025) (deadline) - Nov 5
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
Christmas with the Heroes - Janie Crouch, Josie Jade, Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Dec 2025) (overcoat) - Dec 30 (no goodreads link)
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
A Hero's Return - Carrie Nichols (HSE #3107 - Sept 2025) (beach) - Nov 22
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Desperate Justice - Bonnie Vanak (HI #2349 - Nov 2025) (rain) - Feb 24
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
COMPLETED!
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast
Murder in an Italian Café by Michael Falco 11/14/2025
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother
Slammed by Colleen Hoover 1/5/2026
with a brick wall on the cover (show cover)
where the main character is a teacher.
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic
where a character goes to a nightclub
where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
The Ballerinas by Rachel Kapelke-Dale 12/22/2025
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters
It's One of Us by J. T. Ellison 12/3/2025
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation)
where a person plays guitar
by an author with a Q in their name.
Slashing Through the Snow by Jacqueline Frost 12/9/2025
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? by Crystal Paul Smith <12/28/2025
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity
where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#)
where a character is a singer.
Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts 11/29/2025 Judy Garland
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life
how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity
where someone drinks pina coladas.
Locust Lane by Stephen Amidon
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas
by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter
where someone is on the run from the police.
The Amazing Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gillman 11/23/2025
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on
Close to Death by Anthony Horowitz 11/19/2025 Giles Kentworthy is being cheated on.
with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover)
with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music
where someone is hoping to meet a new love
Murder Passes the Buck by Deb Baker 11/28/2025 Cora Mae is husband hunting
where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸
where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
Our Italian Summer by Jennifer Probst 1/4/2026
Francesca gets work deadlines while on vacation.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio
The Better Sister by Alafair Burke 11/17/2025 Chloe and Nikki listen to music when driving to the courthouse.
that was published in June of any year
where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah
Five Found Dead by Sulari Gentill 1/11/2026
where someone goes to the beach
where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain.
Through the Snow Globe by Annie Rains 12/26/2025
Diana drives through the rain trying to prevent Linus from being in an accident.
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
Come Tumbling Down by Seanan McGuire (partially set on the coast)✅11/7/25
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher. Never Lie by Freida McFadden✅12/5/25
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer ✅11/2/25
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
by B.K. Borison✅12/21/255. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto✅11/20/25
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
All Boys Aren’t Blue by George M. Johnson✅12/12/25
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
The Names by Florence Knapp✅11/3/25
"She can lose whole hours deadheading the rose garden or reshaping the shrubs into neat domes, oblivious to even her own thoughts." pg 54
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers✅11/4/25
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
Isaac's Song by Daniel Black✅11/5/25
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
by Keezy Young✅11/9/2511. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman✅11/24/25
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
The Ballad of Bonaventure Palmier by Adam Sockel✅11/15/25 (MC has a deadline to create something for the circus.)
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
Murder at Holly Houseby Denzil Meyrick✅12/7/25
"He's dressed in a long overcoat which belongs to me." location 293
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
Sea Legs: A Graphic Novel by Jules Bakes✅12/4/25
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
City of Smoke and Sea by Malia Márquez ✅2/26/26 "The job is to make coffees and teas and plate meals, not to serve customers..."page 100
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
15/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast
Cereal Killer by G.A. McKevett 1/21
Southern California
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother
Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery 12/9
Liz
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book where a character goes to a nightclub
Ivan 2 by Roxie Rivera 1/8
Erin
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters
Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O'Connor 11/30
Siobhan and Macdara
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book by an author with a Q in their name.
Qiu Xiaolong - Inspector Chen and the Private Kitchen Murder 1/23
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title
Alexei by Roxie Rivera 1/3
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character is a singer.
Beautiful Bride by Tammy Falkner 11/2
Emily
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life
The Home Court Advantage by N.M. Silber 1/29
Adam
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas
Kostya by Roxie Rivera 11/30
set in Houston
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on
Sliding Home by Kate Angell 1/14
Dayne
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak.
Danila by Roxie Rivera 1/7
Macy
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown 12/20
publishing deadline
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book that was published in June of any year
Star Spangled Murder by Leslie Meier 12/14
pub 6/7/05
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where a game of poker is played.
Thunderball by Ian Fleming 1/29
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Sweet Spot by Kate Angell 1/18
Mod
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
14/15
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
A Flicker of a Doubt Daryl Wood Gerber 11.04.25 4 stars Set in Carmel, CA
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
Killing in C Sharp Alexia Gordon 11.23.25 4.5 stars Gethsemane Brown teaches music at St Brennan's School for Boys in Dunmullach, Ireland
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Flunked Jen Calonita 11.19.25 4 stars Tagged Magic 105 times
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
B.K. Borison 12.30.25 5 stars Nolan and Harriet Sigh...🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
After Annie Anna Quindlen 12.07.25 3.5 stars
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Framed in Death J.D. Robb 01.01.26 5 stars
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Ransom Riggs 11.26.25 3.5 stars p 34 ...and a chorus of night insects rose up in their place...
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
Now or Never Janet Evanovich 01.06.26 4 stars Eugen Fleck, Bruno Jug and Zoran Djordevic have all skipped bail and are on the run. Zoran is now wanted for murder
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
Abby Jimenez 01.02.26 5 stars🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
Baby Stetson Nikki Lynn Barrett 01.20.26 3 stars Avery Callimer and her band draw a crowd every time she performs.
Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
Dan & Kara Marie Force 11.29.25 4 stars Janey McCarthy Cantrell
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
The Tattered Cover Ellery Adams 01.03.26 5 stars p 27 ...bundled up in a down jacket, she immediately checked the forecast
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
Homecoming Marie Force 01.29.26 4 stars Hallie Gallagher's husband is Joe
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Second Nature Diana Xarissa 01.18.26 3 stars p 152 "...the waitress asked. "Coffee, please," Leanne replied. She filled Leanne's cup then topped up Martin's.
Hits of the 1980sDuration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
READ: 15/15
✔ 1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
A Frightening Fangs-giving - Addison Moore (Maine) 11/24
✔ 2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
The Mythic Dream - Dominik Parisien (Aracely) 11/12
✔ 3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Gray Seas - Hailey Edwards 11/7
✔ 4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
The Traitor Queen - Danielle L. Jensen 12/17
✔ 5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
In My Wildest Dreams - Christina Dodd 11/19
✔ 6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Nirel - Sarah Emmer 11/9
✔ 7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
The Enchanted Lies of Céleste Artois - Ryan Graudin 11/9
(stopped to smell the roses), p23
✔ 8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
Voyage of the Damned - Frances White 11/22
(Ganemedes, living alone, no blessing, power)
✔ 9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
The Outcast Mage - Annabel Campbell (MC) 12/9
✔ 10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
Undone - Kelly Rimmer 12/18
✔ 11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
Retribution - Sarah Emmer (Jace) 11/23
✔ 12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
The Phoenix Keeper - S. A. MacLean 11/4
(MC is under the gun to get the phoenix breeding program installed before deadline)
✔ 13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
The Hearth Witch's Guide to Magic & Murder - Kiri Callaghan 11/27
(his simple gray suit and tan overcoat), p46
✔ 14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
The Nightshade God - Hannah F. Whitten (Lure) 11/15
✔ 15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
City of Gods and Monsters - Kayla Edwards 12/5
(as he drove, feeling the rain on his skin), p304
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
Progress: 13/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
✓
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
✓
Die vierte Macht: Oscar Wilde & Mycroft Holmes, Sonderermittler der Krone 22 by Jonas Maas (26/01/19)3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
✓
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
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5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
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6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
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7. The Rose by Better Midler
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8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
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10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
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11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
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12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
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13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
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14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
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15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Read: 7/15
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt - Completed: 11/15/25 (West Coast in Washington)
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother.
The Inmate by Freida McFadden - Completed: 12/5/25 (Margie)
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry - Completed: 11/20/25 (Poppy is told to find new dreams because she fulfilled all hers and is feeling empty.)
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title.
Verity by Colleen Hoover - Completed: 11/29/25
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity.
A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas - Completed: 11/26/25
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - Completed: 11/24/25 (Olive has a deadline for the paper she committed to sending.)
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where someone goes to the beach.
The Retreat by Sarah Pearse - Completed: 11/30/25 (Several characters.)
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
Hits of 1980Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Read: 6/15
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
🎸 Read a book where a character makes a call for sex.
Commute: An Illustrated Memoir of Female Shame by Erin Williams 2/11/26🎸 Read a book where the main character is a teacher.
Up from Slavery by Booker T Washington 2/16/2026🎸 Read a book where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou 2/4/26🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 1/22/26 5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
🎸 Read a book with a one word title
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen 1/97. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak.
Parable of the Talents by Octavia Butler 4/6/2612. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
FINISHEDHits of 1980
Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
15/15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
📌 Share wine - Murder in the Storybook Cottage by Ellery Adams 11/12/25
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
📌 Joan is an overprotective mother - The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang 11/23/25
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
📌 MC goes to a nightclub - Wow, No Thank You.: Essays by Samantha Irby 11/15/25
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
📌 Annabel tells her husband how she feels about them - Death at Wentwater Court by Carola Dunn 11/8/25
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
📌 Author's last name is Quigley - At Death's Dough: A Deep Dish Mystery by Mindy Quigley 11/4/25
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
📌 Set in NYC - Good Talk: A Memoir in Conversations by Mira Jacob 11/9/25
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
📌 "...producing a beautiful rose out of pink icing." Bookmarked for Death by Lorna Barrett 11/7/25 68%
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
📌 Jackie is bored with her life - Hark the Herald Angels Slay by Vicki Delany 11/21/25
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
📌 August Neubronner is on the run from the police (MC's father) - The Orphan Band of Springdale by Anne Nesbet 11/17/25
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
📌 Walter Sandling was cheated on - The Fatal Flying Affair by T.E. Kinsey 11/3/25
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
📌 Someone has a heartbreak - Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi 11/2/25
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
📌 MC is a newspaper editor so she has lots of deadlines and commitments - The Devil Drinks Coffee by Destiny Ford 11/6/25
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
📌 Listens to the radio - A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib 11/11/25
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
📌 Joe Arnold - Rotten to the Core by T.E. Kinsey 11/19/25
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
📌 "Millie refilled the coffee cups." Buried Bones by Carolyn Haines 11/1/25 23%
COMPLETED 11.24.25Hits of 1980: 15/15
Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
🎸 1. Call Me (Blondie) Read a book where someone shares wine: Small Great Things | Jodi Picoult | 11.14.25
🎸 2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 (Pink Floyd) Read a book where the main character is a teacher: Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder | Kerryn Mayne | 11.14.25
🎸 3. Magic (Olivia Newton-John) Read a book tagged magic: Thornhedge | T. Kingfisher | 11.05.25
🎸 4. Do That to Me One More Time (Captain & Tennille) Read a book with a couple embracing on the cover: A Counterfeit Heart | K.C. Bateman | 11.24.25
🎸 5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Queen) Read a book where a person plays guitar: Jimmy Bluefeather | Kim Heacox | 11.20.25 | p. 157: She gave him a squeeze when she did, and resumed strumming the guitar.
🎸 6. Funkytown (Lipps Inc.) Read a book with a one-word title: Workhorse | Caroline Palmer | 11.23.25
🎸 7. The Rose (Better Midler) Read a book where you find the word rose in the text: Wandering Stars | Tommy Orange | 11.03.25 | p. 104: …it is her word, for her pink rose garden, for her pink wine, and for you…
🎸 8. Escape - The Piña Colada Song (Rupert Holmes) Read a book where a character is bored with their life: Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Investigator | Kelly Gardiner | 11.17.25 | Caroline Bingley
🎸 9. Ride Like the Wind (Christopher Cross) Read a book where someone is on the run from the police: Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts | Julian Rubinstein | 11.24.25
🎸 10. Upside Down (Diana Ross) Read a book where a person has been cheated: Winter in Paradise | Elin Hilderbrand | 11.10.25
🎸 11. Heartache Tonight (The Eagles) Read a book where a character has a heartbreak: Wild Dark Shore | Charlotte McConaghy | 11.22.25
🎸 12. Against the Wind (Bob Seger) Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story: Autoboyography | Christina Lauren | 11.04.25
🎸 13. On the Radio (Donna Summer) Read a book that was published in June of any year: Trailblazer | Carol Moseley Braun | 11.22.25 | published June 24, 2025
🎸 14. Fire Lake (Bob Seger) Read a book where someone goes to the beach: Don’t Forget to Write | Sara Goodman Confino | 11.05.25 | p. 106: I was smiling as I walked to the beach sans umbrella.
🎸 15. Drivin' My Life Away (Eddie Rabbitt) Read a book where someone is driving in the rain: Things You Save in a Fire | Katherine Center | 11.06.25 | p. 255: We drove in silence. The sky drizzled rain the way…
COMPLETED 11.25.25Hits of 1980
Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Progress: 15/15
√ 1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
Release Me: | L.A. Gallagher 11.9.25
√ 2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
John Marrs√ 3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
Vacation Wars | Meghan Quinn 11.21.25
√ 4. Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
The First Witch of Boston | Andrea Catalano 11.22.25
√ 5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
I Do with You | Lauren Landish 11.10.25
√ 6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
Tomboy | Avery Flynn 11.15.25
√ 7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
Butterface | Avery Flynn 11.13.25
√ 8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
When You Disappeared | John Marrs 11.24.25
√ 9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
The Pucking Proposal | Lauren Landish 11.11.25
√ 10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
Avery Flynn 11.15.25√ 11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
Till Summer Do Us Part | Meghan Quinn 11.6.25
√ 12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
Sexual Awakenings | Kate Stewart 11.25.25
√ 13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
Funny Story | Emily Henry 11.18.25
√ 14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
The Highland Fling | Meghan Quinn 11.19.25
√ 15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
A Million Times, Yes | Marni Mann 11.3.25
Completed...thanks JoAnne!Read - 15
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book where someone shares wine
Irish Thoroughbred, Nora Roberts | 11/18
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where the main character is a teacher - Alex
When Gracie Met The Grump, Mariana Zapata | 11/26
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic
The Witch Queen of Halloween, Kresley Cole | 11/20
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters/where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them/with a couple embracing on the cover
Fatal Invasion, Marie Force | 11/5
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book where a person plays guitar - Sam
One True Loves, Taylor Jenkins Reid | 11/12
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book where a character is looking for fun and freedom
It Happened One Christmas Eve, Jenn McKinlay | 11/16
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity - Gonzo
Fatal Reckoning, Marie Force | 11/10
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life
Uncharted, Tracey Garvis Graves | 11/14
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book where someone is on the run from the police
Black Hills, Nora Roberts | 11/15
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on
Imperfect Chemistry, Mary Frame | 11/23
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where a character has a heartbreak
Someone Like You, Marie Force | 11/1
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book where there are deadlines and commitments in the story
The Christmas Book Hunt, Jenny Colgan | 11/15
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio
Christmas Presents, Lisa Unger | 11/4
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah
Shadow Ridge, M.E. Browning | 11/8
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain
The Intruder, Freida McFadden | 11/3
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Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Progress: 15/15
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🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a charact..."
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Hits of 1980
Duration: November 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026
Object: Read one book for each (15) song.
1. Call Me by Blondie
🎸 Read a book set on the coast OR where someone shares wine OR where a character makes a call for sex.
2. Another Brick in the Wall Part 2 by Pink Floyd
🎸 Read a book where there is an overprotective mother OR with a brick wall on the cover (show cover) OR where the main character is a teacher.
3. Magic by Olivia Newton-John
🎸 Read a book tagged Magic OR where a character goes to a nightclub OR where someone is told to keep their dreams alive.
4. "Do That to Me One More Time by Captain & Tennille
🎸 Read a book with a husband and wife as main characters OR where a woman tells her spouse how she feels about them OR with a couple embracing on the cover (show cover).
5. Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen
🎸 Read a book that is upbeat (your interpretation) OR where a person plays guitar OR by an author with a Q in their name.
6. Funkytown by Lipps Inc.
🎸 Read a book set in New York City OR with a one word title OR where a character is looking for fun and freedom.
7. The Rose by Better Midler
🎸 Read a book where a character needs to believe in love, to take chances and to not be discouraged by doubt and insecurity OR where you find the word ROSE in the text (share page/loc#) OR where a character is a singer.
8. Escape (The Piña Colada Song) by Rupert Holmes
🎸 Read a book where a character is bored with their life OR how a lack of communication can lead to infidelity OR where someone drinks pina coladas.
9. Ride Like the Wind by Christopher Cross
🎸 Read a book set in Texas OR by an author whose first and last name begin with the same letter OR where someone is on the run from the police.
10. Upside Down by Diana Ross
🎸 Read a book where a person has been cheated on OR with a woman in jeans on the cover (show cover) OR with a title that begins with U.
11. Heartache Tonight by Eagles
🎸 Read a book where people go out to hear music OR where someone is hoping to meet a new love OR where a character has a heartbreak.
12. Against the Wind by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Jane/Janey OR read a Series #8 OR where there are deadlines and commitments in the story.
13. On the Radio by Donna Summer
🎸 Read a book where someone listens to the radio OR that was published in June of any year OR where an overcoat is worn.
14. Fire Lake by Bob Seger
🎸 Read a book with a character named Joe or Sarah OR where someone goes to the beach OR where a game of poker is played.
15. Drivin' My Life Away by Eddie Rabbitt
🎸 Read a book where someone is driving in the rain OR with a character who is a truck driver OR where a waitress pours another cup of coffee.
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