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Duration: 2/1/16-2/29/16
Level: Album (7-10 books)
Progress: 9/10
Tasks:
Buddy Holly Hits
Oh, Boy!: Read a book where the characters know they are meant for each other
Ritchie Valens Hits
La Bamba: Read a book with a Mexican/Spanish character, one set in Mexico, or where the characters attend a dance
Donna: Read a book by an author named Donna or has a character named Donna
J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson Hits
Flower of the Day - Alyssum, Gold Dust: Read a book with flowers on the cover or has a cover that is gold or yellow
Recipe of the Day - Beef Stroganoff: Read a book where a character likes to cook
Gone Too Soon
While Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper are the ones that left us on February 3, 1959, we've lost so many good musical voices in recent years. This section is devoted to them and is by no means a complete list.
Ben E. King: Read a book with Stand in the title
Natalie Cole: Read a book with a pink cover, or a car on the cover
Duration: 2/1/16-2/29/16
Minimum Page Number: 200
Progress: 4/4 (completed)
To get from Egan Canyon to Ruby Valley, read a book:
To get from Ruby Valley to Eureka, read a book:
To get from Eureka to Stillwater*, read a book:
To get from Stillwater to Silver City, read a book:
*Stillwater is a 19th-century ghost town of Churchill County, Nevada. Stillwater became the county seat of Churchill County in 1868, when the town was an important mail stage stop. In 1903 the seat of government moved to Fallon, Nevada and the decline of Stillwater began.
Duration: 2/1/16-2/29/16
Progress: 9/15
Big Wild Goose Pagoda - read a book with a bird on the cover
Muslim Quarter - read a book that is 4th in a series
Dayan Pagoda Northern Square - read a book set north of you
TangBo Art Museum - read a book with an artistic cover
Temple of the Eight Immortals - read a book published in 2008
Tomb of Emperor Jingdi - read a book by an author whose name starts with 'J'
Duration: 1/31/16-4/30/16
Level: (downgrade to) Easy - 3 books (called it)
Progress: 2/3 (didn't finish in time)
1. Could Never Make it Fit: * Pick a book for this category that you’ve been wanting to read, but could never make it fit into a challenge. Until now!
Lancaster House (didn't finish in time)
2. The Right Time: * Pick a book for this category that you’ve been waiting for the right time to read…which is now!
3. 6 Months: *Pick a book that has been on your shelf for 6 months.
4. 1 Year: *Pick a book that has been on your shelf for a year.
5. 1 + Year: *Pick a book that has been on your shelf for over a year.
6. Redo!: *Pick a book that you started, put down (for whatever reason) and didn’t finish.
I choose for Karen:
and
Debbie Doc chooses for me:
and
★★★★★ finished 3/14/16
★★★★★ finished 3/29/16
Duration: 3/1/16-3/31/16
Level: Goomba (1-3 books)
Progress (history): 3/3 (completed)
Progress (spell out): 4/5
Short History:
In 1985, there was a sequel released: Super Mario Brothers. The setting changes to the Mushroom Kingdom where you still play as Mario (or Luigi in two player mode), but have to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser: Read a book where a character has to rescue another person or animal
In 1990, Mario switched from being a plumber to being a Doctor in the game Dr. Mario: Read a book where someone switches professions or is a doctor
Also in 1990, the character of Yoshi was introduced to be a sidekick to Mario and Luigi: Read a book where a secondary character has to tag along on a trip the main characters are taking
In 1992, the character of Wario was introduced into the games as the final boss and main antagonist. He is thought to be a rival of Mario and Luigi’s and jealous of their success: Read a book where a character has a rival or is jealous of someone else.
Again in 1992, Super Mario Kart was released: Read a book where a character enjoys racing
Spell Out Option:
Y: You Wish finished 3/24/16
O: Of Mice and Men finished 3/18/16
S: The Summer I Became a Nerd finished 3/31/16
H:
I: The Imposter Bride: A Novel finished 3/29/16
VampAmber's The Dewey Decimal System Is My Friend ChallengeDuration: 3/1/16-8/31/16
Minimum Page Number: 100
Level: Just Got My Card Today (1-2 books)
Bonus: Library Devotee
Progress: 8/20
Search the stacks
000-099: Class 000 – Computer science, information & general works
001.942 - The Roswell Legacy: The Untold Story of the First Military Officer at the 1947 Crash Site finished 5/6/16
100-199: Class 100 – Philosophy and psychology
133.109771 - Ghosthunting Ohio: On the Road Again finished 7/9/16
200-299: Class 200 – Religion
200.207 - Me of Little Faith finished 3/16/16
299.94 - Samhain: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Halloween finished 4/20/16
300-399: Class 300 – Social sciences
302 - Freedom from Toxic Relationships: Moving On from the Family, Work, and Relationship Issues That Bring You Down finished 7/19/16
400-499: Class 400 – Language
500-599: Class 500 – Science
600-699: Class 600 – Technology
636.8 - Cat Sense: How the New Feline Science Can Make You a Better Friend to Your Pet finished 4/10/16
700-799: Class 700 – Arts & recreation
800-899: Class 800 – Literature
818.602 - The Zen of Zombie: (Even) Better Living through the Undead finished 4/4/16
900-999: Class 900 – History & geography
978.00722 - Lewis and Clark Through Indian Eyes finished 6/11/16
Duration: 3/1/16-3/31/16
Progress: 9/20
Here is a list of books available to kids in the United Kingdom:
Kipper's Visitor
a)
b) read a book where someone gets dirty
Supertato : Hap-Pea Ever After
a) read a book with a character that you consider super
b) read a book where there is grocery shopping
Daisy and the Trouble with Jack
a) read a book with flowers on the cover
b) read a book where the main characters do not like each other
The Great Mouse Plot
a) read a book based on a true story
b) read a book where there is a prank played on someone
Welcome to the World of Norm
a) read a book with rain or an umbrella on the cover
b)
Star Wars: Adventures in Wild Space
a) read a science fiction book
b)
Harper and the Sea of Secrets
a) read a book with a musician
b)
The Boy Who Could Do What He Liked
a)
b)
Spot the Difference
a)
b)
Kindred Spirits
a)
b) read a book with an unlikely friendship
Duration: 3/1/16-3/31/16
Progress: 5/14
Temple of Concordia -
a)
b) read a book with a musician
Temple of Juno -
a)
b) read a book with any type of queen
Temple of Heracles -
a) read a book about a strong person
b) read a book with a heroic deed
Temple of Zeus -
a) read a book with a 'Z' on the cover
b)
Temple of Castor and Pollux -
a) read a book with two or more authors
b) read a book about brothers
Temple of Vulcan -
a) read a book where fire plays an important part
b)
Temple of Asclepius -
a) read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character
b)
Duration: 3/1/16-3/31/16
Minimum Page Number: 200
Progress: 4/4 (completed)
To get to Lakes Sils and Silvaplana, read a book:
To get to Pontresina, read a book:
To get to Samedan Airport, read a book:
To get to the finish line at S-chanf, read a book:
My books:
I choose for Kristy:
and
Leo chooses for me:
and
★★★★✰ finished 4/10/16
★★★✰✰ finished 4/4/16
Duration: 4/1/16-4/30/16
Progress: 11/19
small business - read a book with a small business owner
stacks - read a book with a pile of things on the cover
I - read a book written in the first person
month - read a book set in the month of April (Abril)
Mexican - read a book where they eat Mexican food
heritage - read a book where someone receives an inheritance
history - read a historical book
fables - read a book where someone learns a lesson
Duration: 4/1/16-4/30/16
Progress: 8/18
Mane Six:
Pinkie Pie - Read a book where a character loves to throw parties or attend them
Rarity - Read a book where a character is a fashion designer or has a diamond on the cover
Rainbow Dash - Read a book with a blue cover or that has a character that loves to race
Supporting Characters:
Spike - Read a book where dragons feature prominently (dragon shifters count)
Princess Celestia - Read a book with the sun on the cover or read a book where a character is a teacher
Princess Luna - Read a book with the moon on the cover or an historical novel
Spitfire - Read a book with a person in the military, is a pilot, or loves to fly
Granny Smith - Read a book where a character has to take care of an Elderly character or learns something from one
Muffins aka Derpy Hooves - Read a book where the main character is a cook or loves baked goods
Vinyl Scratch aka DJ Pon-3 - Read a book with a musician
Duration: 4/1/16-4/30/16
Progress: 3/10
Progress (#10): 2/4
1. Hawaii was the 50th state to join the union. – Read book 5 in a series.
2. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. – Read a book with a character that can’t live without coffee or one who works in a coffee shop.
3.
4. Oahu’s island color is yellow. Read a book with a yellow cover.
5.
6. One-third of Hawaii’s best surfing beaches are on Oahu. - Read a book with a character who surfs or goes to the beach.
7. Waikiki attracts 72,000 visitors each day. That is 44 percent of all visitors on all of the islands. - Read a book where someone goes on vacation to Hawaii.
8.
9. More people live on the island of Oahu than in the entire state of Alaska. Read a book with a character who lives in Hawaii or an author who lives there.
10. Hawaii is made up of 132 islands, 8 main ones and 124 smaller ones Spell out Hawaii, Oahu or both using author, title or series
O:
A: An Amish Noel finished 4/14/16
H: The Haunted finished 4/21/16
U:
Duration: 4/1/16-4/30/16
Minimum Page Number: 200
Progress: 14/6 hours (completed)
Songs that will count for one hour of dancing:
Love Shack (The B-52′s) - read a romance
Sweet Caroline (Neil Diamond) - read a book with a sweet character
Brown Eyed Girl (Van Morrison) - read a book with brown eyes on the cover
We Are Family (Sister Sledge) - read a book where family is important
Songs that will count for 2 hours of dancing:
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (Cyndi Lauper) - read a book that you think is/will be fun
Play That Funky Music (Wild Cherry) – read a book with a musician in it
Single Ladies (Beyonce) – read a book where the main character is unmarried
Footloose (Kenny Loggins) - read a book where the main character has little or no responsibilities
Y.M.C.A. (The Village People) - read a book whose title starts with 'Y'
1999 (Prince) - read a book published in 1999
Duration: 4/1/16-4/30/16
Progress: 6/17
Tiergarten Schönbrunn (Vienna Zoo) – read a book with a zoo animal on the cover
Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral) – read a book by an author named Stephan or a variation of Stephan
Kaisergruft/Kapuzinergruft (Imperial Crypt/Chapuchin Crypt) – read a book where someone goes to a cemetery
Heldenplatz (Hero's Square) – read a book about someone you consider a hero
Maria-Theresien-Platz (a large public square) – read a book that is public domain
Schloss Belvedere (an art museum) – read a book with artwork on the work
Donauturm (Danube Tower) – read a book where a major river is mentioned
Naschmarkt (a market place) – read a book where someone shops
OsterKlang Wien (Vienna Easter Music Festival) – read a book set in the Springtime
Sisi Museum (a museum for Empress Elisabeth) – read a book with a character named Elizabeth or a variation of it
Österreichische Postsparkasse (Postal Savings Bank) – read a book where the main character writes a check or uses a credit/debit card
I choose for Trea:
and
Debbie (Doc) chooses for me:
and
★★★★✰ finished 5/29/16
DNF
Duration: 5/1/16-5/31/16
Progress: 10/20
Atlantic Terrace Houses - read a book set on the Atlantic shore
J.R. Evans House - read a book with an author who uses initials
Francis Hill House - read a book with a hill or mountain on the cover
House at 817 Kearney - read a book with a number in the title
Dr. Henry Hunt House - read a book where the main character hunts
Jackson's Clubhouse - read a book where the main character parties at night
E.C. Knight House - read a book with something shiny on the cover
New Jersey Trust and Safe Deposit - read a book where someone goes to a bank
Emlen Physick Estate - read a book where someone takes medicine
Aaron Roseman Cottage - read a book with roses on the cover
Duration: 5/1/16-5/31/16
Level: Just Enough Meal: 4-6 books
Progress: 6/6 (completed)
Tasks:
Grilled Food
Chicken: Read a book with a white cover
Hamburgers: Read a book where a character eats hamburgers or cooks with hamburger (any ground meat will do)
Kebabs: Read a book where a character grills out or goes to a cookout
Corn: Read a book with a yellow cover
Side Dishes
Potato/Macaroni/Pasta Salad: Read a book set in Ireland or Italy
Bean Salad: Read a book where a character gets/is pregnant (Bonus points if the embryo is referred to as a "Little Bean"!)
Macaroni and Cheese: Read a book set in England or that you consider a comfort read
Desserts
Cupcakes: Read a book where a character works in or owns a bakery
Brownies: Read a book you consider sweet
Cookies: Read a book that makes you feel all crumbly
Ice Cream: Read a book where Ice Cream features somehow
Duration: 5/1/16-5/31/16
Minimum Page Number: 200
Progress: 92/50 meters (completed)
Books that will go 5 meters:
read a book with a flower on the cover
Books that will go 8 meters:
read a book with a weapon on the cover
read a book with a subtitle
read a science fiction novel
read a book that has won an award
Books that will go 12 meters:
read a book that is not the first in a series
read a book with a mother as a main character
read a book that has less than 50 reviews here on goodreads
Books that will go 20 meters: (you can only read 2 of these)
read a book that is at least 400 pages
read a book from a genre you don't usually read
read a book someone gave you as a gift
Duration:5/1/16-5/31/16
Progress: 7/13
Mazatlan Aquarium (the largest aquarium in Mexico) - read a book with water on the cover
Angela Peralta Theater (a stunning Colonial-era building) - read a book with someone who you think is angelic
Stone Island - read a book with rocks on the cover
El Faro Lighthouse - read a book with a sailor
El Presidio (the fortress) restaurant - read a book with a chef or cook
the Pedro Infante Monument (a Mexican singer and actor, born in Mazatlan) - read a book with any kind of performer in it
A Long Time Ago In a Galaxy Far, Far Away…May The Fourth Be With You! ChallengeDuration: 5/1/16-11/1/16
Minimum Page Number: 100
Level: Sith Master
Progress (total): 32/25 (completed, but I'm gonna rule the galaxy, bwahahaha!)
Progress (spell out):
Light Side: 7/7 (completed)
Dark Side: 8/10
A) Spell Challenges:
Light Side
H: Heat Rises finished 6/26/16
A: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass finished 6/7/16
N: The New Hunger finished 6/15/16
S: The Skeleton in the Closet finished 6/12/16
O: The Obituary Society finished 5/17/16
L: Love in Lowercase finished 5/11/16
O: Outlaw Hunter finished 5/22/16
Dark Side
D: Divine Misfortune finished 5/24/16
A: The Austere Academy finished 6/18/16
R: Resenting the Hero finished 5/4/16
T: To Kill a Mockingbird finished 8/6/16
H: The Hobbit or There and Back Again finished 8/5/16
V:
A: All Together Dead finished 7/19/16
D: Dead as a Doornail finished 6/9/16
E:
R: The Roswell Legacy: The Untold Story of the First Military Officer at the 1947 Crash Site finished 5/6/16
B) Scavenger Hunt:
Episode I: The Phantom Menace 2/2 (completed)
Podracing - Read a book that involves a race of some kind
Author's initials found in "Qui Gon Jin"
Slavery- Read a book that involves slavery somehow
Read a book with a child in it
Read a book published in 1999
Episode II: Attack of the Clones and Both The Clone Wars Animated Series 2/2 (completed)
Read a book that is the second in a series
Read a book with an assassin in it (An assassination attempt on a main character will count here)
Read a book where a war starts or characters have gone to war
Read a book where the characters spend time by a lake or ocean
Read a book that features robots or clones somehow
Episode III: Revenge of the Sith 2/2 (completed)
Read a book that is the third in a series
Read a book published in 2005
Read a book where a character is pregnant or gives birth
Read a book where two friends have parted ways
Read a book set in an empire
Star Wars: Rebels Animated Series 2/2 (completed)
Read a novella that is part of a series where it comes in between books of the series (i.e. #1.5, #2.5, #3.5, etc. Does not have to be 100 pages in length.)
Read a book published in 2014
Read a book where a character sparks or is fighting in a rebellion
Read a book where a character is a pilot or has worked with explosives
Read a book where a character is a con-artist
Star Wars: Rogue One 1/2
Read a novella that is book 3.5 in a series (Must be a different novella than the one used in Rebels! Does not have to be 100 pages in length.)
Read a book published in 2016
Read a book where something gets stolen or a character is a thief
Read a book where a character goes into battle
Read a book where a character is on their own from their teenage years on
Read a book where a character has to change allegiances
Episode IV: A New Hope 2/2 (completed)
Read a book that is the fourth in a series
Read a book published in 1977 or in 1989 (the year it was selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry)
Read a book where a character leaves home
Read a book where a main character has a best friend they are close to/joke with/insult
Read a book where a character is in prison
Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back 2/2 (completed)
Read a book that is the fifth in a series
Read a book published in 1980 or in 2010 (the year it was selected to be preserved in the National Film Registry)
Read a book set in space or in a swamp
Read a romance
Read a book where characters have to flee to save themselves or their cause
Episode VI: Return of the Jedi 2/2 (completed)
Read a book that is sixth in a series
Read a book published in 1983
Read a book where a character is a slave
Read a book where a main character has a brother or sister that they talk to/work with
Read a book with a young child in it (After all, Ewoks are childlike, aren’t they?)
Episode VII: The Force Awakens 2/2 (completed)
Read a book that is seventh in a series
Read a book where a character uses a quarterstaff as a weapon
Read a book where a main character defects/deserts a military unit
Read a book where a character is reunited with something or someone they had lost
Read a book where a parent is disappointed with their child’s choices
I choose for ~Michelle~:
and
AvidReader1987 chooses for me:
and
★★★★✰ finished 6/7/16
didn't finish in time
Duration: 6/1/16-6/30/16
Progress: 11/23
Books
From the Heart - read a book that was a gift to you
Among My Klediments - read a biography
Mother Maybelle's Cookbook: A Kitchen Visit with America's First Family of Country Song - read a book with a chef or professional cook
Singles
Grandma Told Me So - read a book where a main character is older
He Don't Love Me Anymore - read a book with a serious breakup
Albums
Wildwood Flower - read a book with a flower on the cover
Keep on the Sunny Side - read a book with a positive character
Return to the Promised Land - read a book where someone returns home
Movies and TV Shows
All My Friends are Cowboys - read a book about friendship
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman - read a book with a doctor or surgeon in it
The Baron and the Kid - read a book with nobility in it
Murder in Coweta County - read a murder mystery
Duration: 6/1/16-6/30/16
Minimum Page Number: 200
Progress: 8/3 (completed)
Evel Knievel - read a book where someone has a broken bone
Marlon Brando - read a book with a dangerous criminal in it
P!nk - read a book with lots of pink on the cover
David Beckham - read a book with a professional athlete in it
Angelina Jolie - read a book where someone is a refugee
Hugh Laurie - read a book that is funny
Charles Lindbergh - read a book where time is spent in an airplane
Buddy Holly - read a book where someone has a nickname
Queen Latifah - read a book with an unmarried main character
George Clooney - read a book where the main character is a doctor
Orlando Bloom - read a book that is a bestseller
Hugh Jackman - read a book with a very poor main character
Bessie Stringfield (The Motorcycle Queen of Miami) - read a book that is the first in a series
Duration: 6/1/16-6/30/16
Progress: 9/16
Kings Park & Botanic Garden - read a book with royalty in it
The Perth Mint (world's oldest gold mint) - read a book that you think is 'golden'
Swan Bell Tower - read a book with a bird on the cover
Fremantle Prison (a decommissioned gaol) - read a book where a main character goes to jail or prison
Nostalgia Box Museum (video games) - read a book where someone plays a game
Cottlesoe beach - read a book with a title that starts with a 'C'
Cohunu Koala Park - read a book with a zoo animal in it
Duration: 6/1/16-6/30/16
Level: TBR Novice (1-3 books)
Progress: 3/3 (completed)
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2.
3.
Duration: 6/1/16-8/31/16 (completed)
Level: Hard
Minimum Page Number: 150
Progress -
Books
~What to Pack~
June: sleeping bag - Y finished 6/4/16
July: sunscreen - All Together Dead finished 7/19/16
August: flashlight - The Sword in the Stone finished 8/14/16
~Camp Activities~
June: horseback riding - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass finished 6/7/16
July: canoeing - Prom and Prejudice finished 7/14/16
August: hiking - To Kill a Mockingbird finished 8/6/16
~Camp Pranks~
June: short sheeting a bed - Light This Candle finished 6/5/16
July: underwear up the flagpole - The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things finished 7/12/16
August: Tabasco sauce in the Kool-aid - Scary Stories Treasury finished 8/19/16
~Food at Camp~
June: S'mores - Dead as a Doornail finished 6/9/16
July: foil dinners - Freedom from Toxic Relationships: Moving On from the Family, Work, and Relationship Issues That Bring You Down finished 7/19/16
August: hamburgers - Austenland finished 8/1/16
~Camp Songs~
June: The Ants Go Marching - The Skeleton in the Closet finished 6/12/16
July: He's Got the Whole World - The Cat Who Could Read Backwards finished 7/5/16
August: Princess Pat - The Princess Diaries finished 8/12/16
~Creatures Found at Camp~
June: horses - Lewis and Clark Through Indian Eyes finished 6/11/16
July: deer - Definitely Dead finished 7/7/16
August: raccoon - The Hobbit or There and Back Again finished 8/5/16
Supplies List
(view spoiler)
I choose for Kay (Brigidsmomma):
and
Nikki (Nyx) chooses for me:
and
★★★★★ finished 7/30/16
★★★★✰ finished 7/5/16
I pick for ~Melissa~: the Elder Races series
❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Lothaire Dacianoღ♥ღ picks for me: the Sookie Stackhouse series
Finished
7/7/16 - Definitely Dead ★★★★★
7/19/16 - All Together Dead ★★★★★
My Series:
1. Sookie Stackhouse series (6-13)
2. A Series Of Unfortunate Events series (6-13)
3. The Cat Who series (just the ones I own but haven't read yet)
4. I Bring The Fire series (6-6.5)
5. Fates series (2-6)
Duration: 7/1/16-7/31/16
Progress: 10/20
fantastic - read a book that you think will be wonderful
experience - read a book from a genre that is new to you
Europe - read a book set in Europe
patty - read a book written by a Pat, Patty, Patricia or Patrick
massive - read a book that has 400+ pages
cheese - read a book that you think will be cheesy
parents - read a book that your parents might have read
excitement - read a bestseller book
food - read a book with food on the cover
recommend - read a book that was recommended to you
Duration: 7/1/16-7/31/16
Level: Easy (5 or less books)
Progress: 5/5 (completed)
Sense Specific Tasks
Humor: Read a humorous book
Itch: Read a book where a character has allergies
Thermoception (Sense of Hot and Cold): Read a book with hot or cold in the title (variations on the words will count!)
Proprioception (Sense of Body Part Location, relative to other body parts): Read a book with a character that is a police man or sheriff
Thirst: Read a book set in a bar or where a character is a bartender
Hunger: Read a book where a character is a chef
Magnetoception (Sense that detects magnetic fields and tells us direction): Read a book where the characters get lost
Time: Read a time-travel novel or one that the plot moves through a significant amount of time like 3 months to a year
Duration: 7/1/16-7/31/16
Progress: 9/18
Bull's Eye - read a book where someone hunts
Le Tabasco - read a book that you think will be hot
Aperitivo (Italian bistro) - read a book with an Italian character
CoCo Jungle - read a book with a lot of brown on the cover
The Cellar - read a book where someone drinks wine
Pullman Bar - read a book where someone travels by train
Dream Park - read a book with nighttime on the cover
The Oasis Food Court - read a book set in the desert
The Music Tent - read a book where someone goes camping
Duration: 7/1/16-7/31/16
Minimum Page Number: 200
Progress: 24/13 inches (completed)
To go 2 inches, read a book:
that is set in England
that is historical
where a garden is important
published in 2013
To go 3 inches, read a book:
with water on the cover
written by an author whose name starts with a 'S'
To go 4 inches, read a book:
with a French character in it
that you think might be a slow story
written by a British author
that is set in the summertime
To go 6 inches, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
where someone goes hungry
that is a childrens book
that has a meal in the title (i.e., breakfast, lunch, dinner, supper, brunch)
with some sort of shell on the cover
that contains recipes (must be fiction)
where the main character wins a prize
Pow, Bam, Crunch!: A Book Homage to the Marvel Cinematic Television Universe ChallengeDuration: 7/1/16-12/31/16
Level: S.H.I.E.L.D. Recruit (Complete 1 task per category)
Minimum Page Count: 100
Progress: 4/7
Tasks:
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
The show is unique in that it airs episodes that directly relate to what is seen in the Marvel Movies - Read a book that is a tie in or spin off from a movie or one that you have found unique
S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement, and Logistics Division) is a peacekeeping and spy agency in a world of superheroes - Read a book where a character tries to play peacekeeper or is a spy
Agent Phil Coulson has been resurrected from his death in The Avengers - Read a book where a character comes back from the dead or has a resurrection of spirit or faith
Due to plot events in the series, Agent Coulson is now Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., not Nick Fury - Read a book where a character gets a sudden promotion
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. also introduces the Inhumans and Coulson attempts to form a team of them - Read a book where a diverse group of people have to work together and form a team
Agent Carter
Marvel's Damage Control
Damage Control is a construction company that is considered to be the "Clean Up Crew" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Read a book where a character works in construction or has to clean up a big mess
The Damage Control team is often overworked and underpaid - Read a book where a character works in a job that they are overworked, underpaid, or unvalued
Damage Control was originally owned by Tony Stark (Iron Man, Hero) and Wilson Fisk (Kingpin, Villain) - Read a book where two characters form an uneasy partnership
Damage Control has a Search and Rescue Division - Read a book where a character works for Search and Rescue, has Search or Rescue in the title or series title, or specializes in finding lost items
Marvel's The Defenders
Television Series grouping the listed heroes below into a cohesive team
Daredevil, aka Matt Murdock (Superhumanly Enhanced Senses, due to blinding) - Read a book with a blind hero
Jessica Jones, aka Jewel (Former Superheroine suffering from PTSD) - Read a book with a character that opens a detective agency or suffers from PTSD
Luke Cage (Super Strength and Unbreakable Skin, pulled himself out of gang life) - Read a book where a character seeks to better themselves and leave unfortunate circumstances
Iron Fist, aka Danny Rand (Orphan, using supernatural martial arts) - Read a book where a character grew up in a foster family or defends themselves using martial arts
Marvel's The Punisher
Marvel's Cloak and Dagger
Marvel's Most Wanted
VampAmber's Dusty Bookshelf Challenge August 2016
I choose for Debbie (Doc):
and
EnglishElle chooses for me:
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VampAmber's Finish What You've Started (Series) Challenge August 2016I pick for LaurLa: the Loving The Doctor series
Robyn-Lee picks for me: the Nikki Heat series
My Series:
1. The Cat Who series (just the ones I own but haven't read yet)
2. White Trash Zombie series (2-5)
3. Nikki Heat series (4-8)
4. Harlequin's More Than Words series (just the ones I own but haven't read yet)
5. Oz series (2-14)
Foreman Trea’s Back to Kindergarten ChallengeDuration: 8/1/16-8/31/16
Level: Medium (5-8 books)
Progress: 5/8
Spell Out Option:
P: The Princess Diaries finished 8/12/16
H: The Hobbit or There and Back Again finished 8/5/16
O:
N:
I:
C:
S: The Sword in the Stone finished 8/14/16
M:
A: Austenland finished 8/1/16
T: To Kill a Mockingbird finished 8/6/16
H:
Foreman Lanelle - Auguste Groner ChallengeDuration: 8/1/16-8/31/16
Progress: 5/18
The Secret of the New Year's Eve
Who Is It?
The Confession
The Old Man
The Pharaoh's Bracelet
The Blue Lady
Lush Grass
The Black Cord
The Red Mercury
The Secret of the Hermitage
The Case of the Lamp That Went Out
The Case of the Registered Letter
The Case of the Golden Bullet
Summer Olympics Mini-ChallengeDuration: 8/1/16-8/31/16
Level: Medium (4 books)
Progress: 2/4
Categories:
#1 Location: Read a book set in a location Summer Olympics have been held in.
#2 Olympic Year: Read a book published in a year Summer Olympics have been held in.
1960 - To Kill a Mockingbird finished 8/6/16
2000 - The Princess Diaries finished 8/12/16
#3 Medals: Read a book with a cover with gold, silver or bronze on it (writing counts) OR read a book with a title containing one of the words "gold", "silver" or "bronze".
#4 Disciplines: Read a book in which an Olympic discipline plays a role (e.g. character is an athlete, trainer, sports fan,...).
#5 Olympic Facts: Read a non-fiction book related to the Olympics.
#6 Gimme All The Gold: The most successful Olympic athlete of all time is swimmer Michael Phelps, who has won 18 gold medals to date. Read a book that is #18 in a series, an author's 18th published work, or was published on the 18th of any month (any year).
Duration: 8/1/16-8/31/16
Minimum Page Count: 200
Progress: 5/3 (completed)
Tour-d-Todd - read a book with a road trip
Mini Yacht - read a story that is less than 25 pages
Rowing 4's - read a book that is the 4th in a series
Anchor the Boat - read a book that is the last in a series
Boogie Board - read a book written or set in the 1970's
Sand Shoveling - read a book where the main character uses a hand tool
Mixed Maxi Yachts - read a book told from more than one perspective
Lolly Scramble - read a book with a sweet main character
Sand Skis - read a book set in the wintertime
Rowing 8's - read a book published in 2008
Bring Your Own Boat - read a book that you own
The Years in Your Life ChallengeStarted: 8/1/16
Progress: 0/10
Dem Years
1954: mother was born -
1974: Toby (brother) was born -
1984: I was born -
1989: started kindergarten -
1999: first boyfriend (not that it lasted very long) -
2002: started at Wright State (wanna finish some day) -
2005: left Wright State (sad face) -
2013: got asked out by Ben (my future husband) -
2014: moved in with Ben -
2016: married Ben -
Cities of the World Challenge - Rio de Janeiro, BrazilDuration: 8/1/16-8/31/16
Progress: 6/16
Christ the Redeemer Statue - read a book that you find inspirational
Jardim Botânico - read a book with lots of trees on the cover
Ipanema Beach - read a book with a title starts with an 'I'
Sugar Loaf Mountain - read a book with a sweet character
Maracana Stadium - read a book with an athlete in it
Ilha Fiscal (neo-Gothic castle) - read a book with a large building on the cover
Sao Bento Monastery - read a book where a main character vows to do something
Chácara do Céu Museu (modern art museum) - read a book published in 2015 or 2016
Palácio Tiradentes (legislative building) - read a book with an elected official in it
Rio Water Park (South America's largest water park) - read a book with over 400 pages
Based On A Book Mini ChallengeDuration: 8/1/16-8/31/16
Level: Hard (because I have officially gone insane)
Completed: 5/6+
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6. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
7. 12 Years a Slave by Solomon Northup
VampAmber's Dusty Bookshelf Challenge September 2016
I choose for Colleen the Avid Reader, Geek Girl, and Jedi's Mom:
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Debbie (Doc) chooses for me:
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VampAmber's Finish What You've Started (Series) Challenge September 2016I pick for _____:
_____ picks for me:
My Series:
1. Elemental Masters series (2-11)
2. The Cat Who series (just the ones I own but haven't read yet)
3. Sookie Stackhouse series (8-13)
4. The Princess Diaries series (2-11)
5. Harlequin's More Than Words (just the ones I own but haven't read yet)
The Challenge Factory
Books mentioned in this topic
The Book of Life (other topics)A Fashionable Indulgence (other topics)
Scary Stories Treasury (other topics)
Scary Stories Treasury (other topics)
Scary Stories Treasury (other topics)
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Start Date: 1/17/16
Progress: 25/34
Unagi
U:
N: Not My Wolf finished 1/30/16
A: The Académie finished 2/27/16
G: Goddess Boot Camp finished 1/30/16
I: The Imposter Bride: A Novel finished 3/29/16
Mochi
M: Me of Little Faith finished 3/16/16
O: Orphan Train finished 2/19/16
C: The Cat Who Played Brahms finished 1/24/16
H: Heat Wave finished 2/22/16
I:
Free Kittens
F: Fairest finished 1/29/16
R: The Reptile Room finished 2/14/16
E:
E:
K: Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly finished 1/27/16
I:
T: Three Reasons to Wed finished 2/6/16
T: Tears of the Moon finished 3/14/16
E:
N: Not Otherwise Specified finished 4/3/16
S: Shadowed Summer finished 1/22/16
Purr Bugs
P: Plague Town finished 4/20/16
U:
R: Resenting the Hero finished 5/4/16
R: The Roswell Legacy: The Untold Story of the First Military Officer at the 1947 Crash Site finished 5/6/16
B: The Bad Beginning finished 1/20/16
U:
G: Guards! Guards! finished 2/15/16
S: The Summer I Became a Nerd finished 3/31/16
Brats
B: Beneath the Mall of Madness finished 3/19/16
R:
A: An Amish Noel finished 4/14/16
T: To Kill a Mockingbird finished 8/6/16
S: Samhain: Rituals, Recipes & Lore for Halloween finished 4/20/16