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Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 10/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2.
The Mendocino Beach House Nellie Brooks 8/6/26 (Mendocino Beach #2)
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
The Mendocino Book Club Nellie Brooks 8/5/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
The Mendocino Reunion Nellie Brooks 8/6/264. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first name starts with the letter W.
Wynonna Crowne Rumors & Whiskey Victoria Wilder 8/13/26
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
ED Love & Order Elsie Davis 8/4/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Hunting Season Nevada Barr 8/22/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title.
Mendocino Island Hope Nellie Brooks 8/7/26
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text.
p 7 A Saltwater Christmas Laurie Beach 9/4/26
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves.
Daybreak Sharon Sala 8/5/26
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
One Big Little Secret Nicole Snow 9/7/26
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Object: Complete 9 tasks. Bonus task #10 is optional.
Completed: 0/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
TASKS: 10/10 - Completed
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 264 pages - Finished 9/7/26
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh - 9/16/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
- Finished 8/15/264. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Gingerbread Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke MC's name is Hannah - Finished 9/22/26
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Death of a Flapper by Nancy Warren - Finished 8/4/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Harvest Season by Brynee Weaver - 8/20/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison - 9/14/26
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Red Mist by Patricia Cornwell, pg? "I hope you got me the barbecue shrimp."
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich - 8/21/26
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton - 10/9/26
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 0/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
10/10 Completed. Finish
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24
(Kings of the Ice)
Watch Your Mouth-Kandi Steiner 8/15/26
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Marsh Mystics-Jana Deleon 8/02/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Sacrifice-Carolyn Arnold 8/07/26
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
(Winifred)
Evil Elves-Mildred Abbott 8/09/26
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Elle Gray-The Forgotten Girls 8/11/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Storm's Endgame-Mary Stone 8/05/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count)
Three Blind Dates-Meghan Quinn 8/08/26
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Pg.168"...Nova's unpacking turned into a family barbeque."
Into the Fading Twilight-Catherine Cowles 8/18/26
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves
Be The Full Problem-Lani Lynn Vale 8/07/26
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Night Fall-Nancy Mehl 9/30/26
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 10/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
The Odyssey by Homer - 9/6/26 - Book #2 in series
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by Doreen Rappaport - 8/4/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
This Book Is Seriously Silly! by Ben Clanton - 8/29/264. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
The Stray Dog by Marc Simont - 8/19/26 - the dog is named Willy
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
My Friend Rabbit: A Picture Book by Eric Rohmann - 10/8/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
The Map Trap by Andrew Clements - 8/5/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
The High King by Lloyd Alexander - 8/30/26 - three word title
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Take Me to Your BBQ by Kathy Duval - 10/8/26 - from about halfway through the book (p. 22-ish) - "... We don't want your leader, Willy, just your BARBECUE and chili."
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
What Santa Can't Do by Douglas Wood - 10/19/26 - Santa flies while driving his sleigh
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
S is for Show Me: A Missouri Alphabet by Judy Young - 10/7/26
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
10/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
#4 Christmas in July Mysteries The Christmas Tree Farm Fiasco Maisy Marple 8/2/26
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Missing the Mark Patti Benning 8/18/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Lyla Blue 8/1/264. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Margaret Willow Murder Before Willowbrook Elanor Whitcomb 8/9/26
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
LD The Spy Who Loved Tea Leighann Dobbs 8/8/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
MATW Murder at the Wedding Holly Finch 9/11/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
An Unforeseen Murder Daisy Belle 8/21/26
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
barbecue p 87 “There was a table full of barbecue…” Thief in the Theatre Summer Prescott 9/1/26
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
Purses and Poison Dorothy Howell 9/15/26
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fictional Dogwood Springs MO Books, Betrayal & Blame Sally Bayless 9/17/26
TASKS1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
Necessary Evils #2
Finished 14/8
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
The Marriage Blunder Finished 25/8
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
9/9
TASKS
👖1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
Read a book with a page count that includes 2 and 4 (share page count).
Hand-Me-Down: A Graphic Memoir by Damian Alexander - 224 pages - Aug. 7
👩🏽🤝🧑🏽2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
My Giant Nerd Boyfriend, Vol. 1: Big Love in Small Moments by Fishball - Aug. 9
☕3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Steam by Shaenon K. Garrity - Aug. 7
🎤4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Hikaru in the Light!: Volume 1 by Mai Matsuda - MC's name is Hikaru - Aug. 9
👦🏿5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Safe Passage by G. Neri - Aug. 15
👧🏿6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Akissi: Tales of Mischief by Marguerite Abouet - Aug. 5
🎴7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
Read a book with a three word title (all words count).
My Tokyo Summer by Abby Denson - Aug. 2
🍖8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Books, Iced Coffee & a Side of Dragons: A Graphic Novel by Amanda Lovelace - p. 74 There is a banner at the bookstore that announces "BBQ at Little Lighthouse Books" - Aug. 16
🪒9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
Read a book where someone shaves.
Lovers of the Empire: Vol. 1 by Yudori - Aug. 14
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 0/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24.
Baker's Treat Mystery #2 - Murder Gone A-Rye - Nancy J. Parra - 8/29/26
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M.
Mastering the Art of French Murder - Colleen Cambridge - 8/19/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Tokyo Ever After - Emiko Jean - 8/15/26
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Hazel - A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage - Asia Mackay - 8/6/26
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
DWG - Daryl Wood Gerber - Murder in a Lavender Daze - 8/16/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Shield of Sparrows - Devney Perry - 9/16/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count).
Gluten for Punishment - Nancy J. Parra - 8/8/26
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Q | Completed - 91. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #4
#4 A Rule Against Murder, Louise Penny | 8/10
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M
Most of All You, Mia Sheridan | 9/1
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover
Game Changer, Rachel Reid | 8/7
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H - Hugo
The Governess Affair, Courtney Milan | 8/6
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD - DR
Coming in Hot, Deany Ray | 8/2
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
The Horse, Willy Vlautin | 8/11
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title
Lift Me Up, Milly Johnson | 8/13
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text, p227
“You smell like barbecue,” Amren said, cringing a bit.
A Court of Mist and Fury, Sarah J. Maas | 8/5
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves - Jasper
Off the Hook, Julie Olivia | 8/23
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
FINISHED! Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 (08/11/26)
Read: 9/9
Bonus: 1/1
TASKS
☑️ 1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
Read a series book #2, #4, or #24
The Things We Never Say Elizabeth Strout (224 pages) 08/03/26
OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
☑️ 2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Murder at Christmas (Armstrong and Oscar 16) T.A. Williams 08/06/26
☑️ 3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Resort, Two, Murder (Kiki Lowenstein 20) Joanna Campbell Slan 08/02/26
☑️ 4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name). - Haley Snow
The Mango Murders (Key Wrst Food Critic 15) Lucy Burdette 08/09/26
☑️ 5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Summer Edith Wharton 08/08/26
☑️ 6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Soul Searching (Sweet Water Peaks 1) Lyla Sage 08/02/26
☑️ 7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
X Read a book with a three word title (all words count)
Three of Hearts (The Edge of Everything 5) Katie Cotugno 07/31/26
OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
☑️ 8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
Read a book where someone eats ribs
X OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Dolly All the Time Annabel Monaghan (p. 179 “. . . minding the coals on the barbecue . . .”) 08/08/26
☑️ 9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
Read a book where someone shaves
X OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
The Devil Is a Southpaw Brandon Hobson (hallucinating Death, Frieda Kalaheo, etc. ) 08/01/26
☑️ 10. Optional Bonus Task
Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
The Deep End (Country Club Murders 1) Julie Mulhern 08/11/26
TASKS1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
For help finding a book set in Missouri, check out these two GR lists.
Set in Missouri
Books Set in Missouri
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Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2.
Elusive Relations by Nicky James 8/9/2026
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Murder on the Rocks by Karen MacInerney 9/27/2026
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
by Rachel Beattie 8/13/20264. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name). Harry Dresden
Dead Beat by Jim Butcher 8/6/2026
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Deck the Fire Halls by N.R. Walker 8/26/2026
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Sex and Salmonella by Kathleen Taylor 9/15/2026
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count).
Sixty Five Hours by N.R. Walker 8/18/2026
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Jack and the Giant Barbecue by Eric A. Kimmel 10/14/2026 p1 "Jack who loved barbecue"
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves.
Does This Baby Make Me Look Straight?: Confessions of a Gay Dad by Dan Bucatinsky 8/31/2026
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
COMPLETEFifty Nifty US States: Missouri
Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
√1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 The Dead Sister by Jonathan Dunsky 8.2.26 Is #2 in the Adam Lapid Mysteries series
√2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The). The Maid's Version by Daniel Woodrell 8.14.26
√3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
The Chosenby Kristina Ohlsson 9.10.26
√4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name). The Celluloid Sentry
by Anna Elliott 8.16.26 Harry is a MC
√5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD. Nicholas Lemann author of Returning: A Search for Home Across Three Centuries 9.4.25
√6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum). Slow Horses by. Mick Herron 9.6.26
√7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) A Drowning Tide by Sarah Lawton
8.7.26
√8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).Framed in Death 8.8.26 :"Let's have a barbecue thing" p. 232
√9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves - Karitas' husband, Sigmar, shaves often in the book - Karitas Untitled by Kristín Marja Baldursdóttir 8.4.26
√10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri. The Maid's Version by Daniel Woodrell 8.14.26 in West Table, Missouri
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriAugust 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
10 of 10 Complete
TASKS
🔹️1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
Read a series book #2, #4, or #24.
The Brass Verdict - Michael Connelly - 4 Stars - 9/11/26 - #2 -Lincoln Lawyer
🔹️2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Memory in Death - J.D. Robb - 4 Stars - 9/23/26
🔹️3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Breathless - Amy McCulloch - 3.5 Stars - 10/12/26
🔹️4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
A Touch of Darkness - Scarlett St. Clair - 3.5 Stars - 8/7/26 - MC = Hades
🔹️5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Black Site - Dalton Fury - 4 Stars - 8/22/26 - DF
🔹️6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Hot Milk - Deborah Levy - 3 Stars - 8/21/26
🔹️7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
Read a book with a three word title (all words count).
Twenty Years Later - Charlie Donlea - 4 Stars - 8/11/26
🔹️8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Natural Born Charmer - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 3.5 Stars - 10/10/26 - p274 - "Dean settled on the barbecue chicken with a side salad.
🔹️9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
Read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
Web of Evil - J.A. Jance - 3.5 Stars - 10/14/26 - someone drives a car onto train tracks with a man in the trunk. Later, the car is hit by a train.
🔹️10. Optional Bonus Task
Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
If Mashed Potatoes Could Dance - Paige Shelton - 3 Stars - 10/11/26
Thanks so much for the links JoAnne :)Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri
Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
9/9
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriAugust 01 - October 31, 2026
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 ==> #2
The Case of the Body on the Orient Express, Kelly Oliver 08/13
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Marsh Mystics, Jana Deleon 08/02
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover
The Old Ducks' Club, Maddie Please 08/054. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H ==> Hillary
Murder in the Village, Faith Martin08/20
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Deadly Advice, Roberta Isleib 08/18
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Welcome Home to Murder, Rosalie Spielman 08/21
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count)
Enter the Nightmare, Jayne Castle 08/08
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book with the word BARBEQUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
"Apparently, he and his wife barbeque..." pg 206
Bewildered in Florida, Diana Xarissa 09/29
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves
A Farewell to Arfs, Spencer Quinn 09/14
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri
Rich Girl, Julie Mulhern 08/24
TASKS🔺1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24
These Alien Skies C.T. Rwizi 8/21/26 #4
🔺2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Margo's Got Money Troubles Rufi Thorpe 9/18/26
🔺3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Rebecca Serle 8/8/26🔺4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife Anna Johnston 8/29/26
🔺5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Earl Grave Tea Gretchen Rue 10/6/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
🔺7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count)
One Italian Summer Rebecca Serle 8/3/26
🔺8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs
Vineland Thomas Pynchon 9/5/26
🔺9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves
The Secret to Superhuman Strength Alison Bechdel 8/29/26
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
For help finding a book set in Missouri, check out these two GR lists.
Set in Missouri
Books Set in Missouri
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
10/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24.
#2- Booked for Revenge-Karen Rose Smith-5/9/2026
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Murder at a Scottish Castle-Traci Hall-25/8/2026
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
- La piccola libreria sul mare (Micklewick Bay Vol. 1)-Eliza J. Scott-28/8/20264. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Casey White- Their Resting Place-B.R. Spangler-20/8/2026
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
The Couple's Secret-Lisa Regan-27/9/2026
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Eyes Tight Shut-D.K. Hood-18/8/2026
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count).
Nacho Average Murder-Maddie Day-6/8/2026
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
"...(he) grabbed his BARBECUE tongs" (33% kindle)- Death Knells and Wedding Bells-Eva Gates-2/8/2026
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves.
MC shaves after the shower- Artifacts of Death-Rich Curtin-16/9/2026
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
St. Louis- Fatal, Family, Album-Joanna Campbell Slan-14/9/2026
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriAugust 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
9/9 + Bonus
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2 and 4 (share page count).
🟧 Candy-Coated Mystery #2 - To Fudge or Not to Fudge by Nancy CoCo 8/2/26
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
🟧 Magic Tides by Ilona Andrews 8/15/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
🟧 Blue cover - When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén 8/14/26
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
🟧 MC Tara Holloway - Death, Taxes, and a Shotgun Wedding by Diane Kelly 8/5/26
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
🟧 Author's initials are LG - Lost Hills by Lee Goldberg 8/13/26
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
🟧 First letters of title words are OSS - One Sharp Stitch by Allie Pleiter 8/9/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
🟧 Three-word title - Lavender Lies Bleeding by Leslie Budewitz 8/4/26
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
🟧 "...it was a western theme party, complete with square dancing and barbecue." 30% - Pay Dirt by Rita Mae Brown 8/11/26
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
🟧 William Johnson shaves Richard Ten Broeck - Horse by Geraldine Brooks 8/18/26
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
🟧 Split between Missouri and Florida - A Little Bit of Grace by Phoebe Fox 8/8/26
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 1/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri
James by Percival Everett 8/7/26
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 10/10 COMPLETED!
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2
Dead in the Doorway byDiane Kelly 8/15/2026 House Flipping Mysteries #2
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
More Than Words by Jill Santopolo 8/29/2026
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack 8/31/2026
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Her Dark Lies by J. T. Ellison 9/6/2026 Claire Hunter
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham 9/18/2026
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
The Writer by James Patterson 8/28/2026
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count)
Pleading the Fish by Bree Baker 8/21/2026
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Meet Me in Paradise by Libby Hubscher 8/22/2026
Page 4 The ribs were still steaming, sending sweet, spicy scented notes into the air.
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves.
Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline 9/8/2026
Mary shaves her legs in honor of making partner (page 158)
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Accessory to Murder by Elaine Viets 9/6/2026
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriAugust 1 - October 31, 2026
10/10 DONE
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* series book #2 (Glass Library, #2) The Medici Manuscript C.J. Archer 8/6
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* title starts with M Mirage City Lev A.C. Rosen 8/8
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* predominantly blue cover Crisis of the Common Good Chris Murphy 8/10
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* MC first name starts with H -- Hugo Marston The Crypt Thief Mark Pryor 8/21
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* author initials in FLOWERING DOGWOOD Zoo Station David Downing 8/7
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* 1st letter of every title word in SHOW ME STATE Wayward Stars Tim Rangnow 8/22
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* three word title Eight Enchanting Elixirs Lynn Cahoon 8/11
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* someone eats ribs - Jake "must've had too many spare ribs" pg 219 Eleven Little Piggies Elizabeth Gunn 8/24
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving
* someone shaves Cath keeps her head shaved The Exquisite Torment of Loving Your Enemy Brigitte Knightley 8/24
10. * takes place in Missouri -- St. Louis Dying in Style Elaine Viets 8/24
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 0/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Mod
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
9/9
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 - 402p
The Burn by Jessica Mansour-Nahra 8/8 3.5★
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie 2/8 4.5★
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
by Patricia Wentworth 28/8 4★4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H - Hugh
The Unquiet Bones by Melvin R. Starr 13/8 4★
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine 22/8 2.5★
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Whispers of her Memories by Iris Blobel 7/8 3★
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
* Read a book with a three word title
Golden in Death by J.D. Robb 6/8 4★
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text - "turned into dragon barbecue" p.194
The Dragons of Ordinary Farm by Tad Williams 13/9 3.5★
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves - Yorky
Bony Buys a Woman by Arthur W. Upfield 15/8 4★
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
For help finding a book set in Missouri, check out these two GR lists.
Set in Missouri
Books Set in Missouri
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Goal: 8+1/9 +1
TASKS
✔ 1. * Read a series book #2, #4, or #24.
Xena Vol. 2: Mindgames - Erica Schultz - 08/15/26 – Xena: Warrior Princess (volume 4), #2
✔ 2. * Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
The Memory of Things - Gae Polisner - 09/05/26
✔ 3.* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Sunset Cove - Amelia Addler - 08/10/26
✔ 4. * Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J. Maas - 09/17/26 – Hunt Athalar
✔ 5. * Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Take The Shot - Danica Flynn - 09/19/26 – D F
✔ 6. * Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
The Easy Way to Stop Smoking - Allen Carr - 08/31/26
✔ 7. * Read a book with a three word title (all words count).
The Half Life - Rachel Beanland - 08/17/26
✔ 8. * Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Deep End - Ali Hazelwood - 08/06/26 - “Thank you for getting Mrs. Sima off my back at the barbecue so that I wouldn’t have to talk about my mother.” (p. 84)
9. * Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
✔ 10. BONUS: * Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
The Flower Sisters - Michelle Collins Anderson - 09/30/26
🐸Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026🐸
Read: 10/10
✅COMPLETE 5/9/26-Thanks JoAnne!
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
The Janus StonebyElly Griffiths(Ruth Galloway #2)
⭐✔4/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Memorial DaysbyGeraldine Brooks(Title starts M)
⭐✔1/8/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
The Great AlonebyKristin Hannah(Mostly Blue Cover)⭐✔5/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
That Eye, the SkybyTim Winton
(A main character is called Henry Warburton)
⭐✔4/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Robinson CrusoebyDaniel Defoe(D.D. in FLOWERING DOGWOOD)
⭐✔24/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
The Sunflower HousebyAdriana Allegri( TSH in SHOW ME STATE)
⭐✔8/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
The Crossing PlacesbyElly Griffiths(3 WORD TITLE)
⭐✔2/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text:
OutbackbyPatricia Wolf
. (Ch.29,section ii: "In the back garden a barbecue is burning with high flames...").
⭐✔11/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.The House at Sea's EndbyElly Griffiths
(While driving to an isolated cottage at 2am on the Norfolk Saltmarshes,Detective Sergeant Judy Johnson meets Cathbad,a modern Druid,who explains that he had a psychic urge which told him to go to the same cottage.Instead of a typical police reaction, Judy accepts his bizarre explanation, lets him into her 4x4, and they drive the rest of the way together.)
⭐✔20/8/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Calamity Jane: A Life from Beginning to EndbyHourly History(Set in Missouri)
⭐✔17/8/26★ ★ ★ ★
Mod
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 0/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
10/10
TASKS
*1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
The Chihuahua Always Sniffs Twice Waverly Curtis 08.14.26 4 stars The Barking Detective #4
*2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
Mr. January Ann Roth 08.25.26 3 stars
*3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Elsie Silver 08.26.26 3.5 stars*4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Sally Hepworth 09.16.26 5 stars Birth name Mabel Waller*5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Robyn Grimm 08.28.26 5 stars RG*6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Amanda Flower 09.05.26 5 stars*7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
Stacy Green 08.09.26 5 stars*8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Brynne Weaver 10.04.26 4 stars loc 310 She slips the end of the rib into her mouth and sucks the meat right off the bone...*9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
Patricia Watters 08.17.26 3 stars p 5 The man holding the woman's hand was freshly shaven.*10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Threads of Deceit Mae Fox 10.23.26 3.5 stars set in Strassberg, Missouri
Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026Progress: 4/10
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
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2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
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3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
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5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
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7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
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This looks interesting - I'll give it a try.Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri
Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Progress: 0/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri
August - October 2026
My Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri Challenge (msg 40)
Books Read ❱❱
☑️1 Number: 24th State to Join the Union
💥Read a series book #2, #4, or #24
💥Peyton Clark #2 ❱❱ Once Haunted, Twice Shy ❱❱ 08.01 ★★★
☑️2 State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
💥Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M
💥Monsoon Wedding Fever ❱❱ 08.03 ★★★
☑️3 State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
💥Read a book with a predominantly blue cover
💥Picnic Perfect ❱❱ 08.10 ★★★
☑️4 State Flower: White Hawthorn
💥Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H
💥MC Scott Hunter ❱❱ Game Changer ❱❱ 08.09 ★★★
5 State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
💥Read a book by an author with first and last initial in FLOWERING DOGWOOD
💥author initials GF ❱❱ The Chemistry Test
6 Official State Nickname: Show Me State
💥Read a book with the first letter of each word in the title in SHOW ME STATE
💥letters H-A in title ❱❱ Hart Attack
☑️7 Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
💥Read a book with a three word title
💥The Pecker Briefs ❱❱ 08.10 ★★★★
8 Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
💥Read a book where someone eats ribs
💥Speaking of the upcoming barbecue. [loc 60.2]
💥The Dixon Rule
☑️9 Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving
💥Read a book where someone shaves
💥I shaved. Why? [loc 284.7]
💥Things We Hide from the Light ❱❱ 08.15 ★★★★
10 Optional Bonus Task
💥Read a book that takes place in Missouri
💥Bloody Bones
Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri - COMPLETEDDuration: August 1 - October 31
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union ✔️
Task: Read a series book #2, #4, or #24
Book read: Miss Knight and the Fourth Mandate by Vered Ehsani - 03/08/26 - 2★s
How it fits: Is book #4 in the “Society for Paranormals” Series
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule ✔️
Task: Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M
Book read: Mother Trucking Monsters by A.L. Tippett - 10/09/26 - 5★s
How it fits: Title starts with an M
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird ✔️
Task: Read a book with a predominantly blue cover
Book read:
Sacred Slaying by Penelope Cress - 08/08/26 - 4★sHow it fits: Predominately Blue
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn ✔️
Task: Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H
Book read: The Barrington Book Club by Susan Mackie - 06/08/26 - 5★s
How it fits: One of the 8 MCs who tell the story is Rose Hamilton, another is Harriet Drummond and we round up with Meggie Hamilton
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood ✔️
Task: Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD
Book read: Doctor's Snowflake Bride by Lacy Williams - 22/08/26 - 5★
How it fits: author initials - LW
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State ✔️
Task: Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum)
Book read: The Holiday Arrangement by Dineen Miller - 13/08/26 - 4★s
How it fits: T H A
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch ✔️
Task: Read a book with a three word title
Book read: Mail Order Mukluks: Book 1 in Alaskan Brides by Kirsten Osbourne- 21/08/26 - 5★s
How it fits: Three word title
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs ✔️
Task: Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text
Book read: My Best Friend's Ex by Meghan Quinn - 17/08/26 - 2★s
How it fits: Page 97 “…You had me at Barbeque…”
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving ✔️
Task: Read a book where someone shaves
Book read: To Have and To Code by Debora Geary - 04/08/26 - 5★s
How it fits: Nell shaves her legs for a first date - Page 130 “…I shaved my legs for this?…”
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriDuration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Read: 8/10
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2 - Fallen Angel Sadie Kincaid - 8/11/26
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The). - Master of the Wilderness Cherise Sinclair - 9/6/26
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover). -
Marie Force - 8/21/264. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name). - Hunter - Fall Dirty Zoe York - 8/11/26
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum). - Here With Me Samantha Young - 8/16/26
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) - King of Pride Ana Huang - 8/8/26
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#). - Pg 204-need anyone to man a barbecue - Hard Knock Hero Hannah Shield - 8/22/26
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves - Amanda shaved in the shower - Blush Helen Hardt - 8/3/26
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
Fifty Nifty US States: MissouriAugust 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
We are heading to Missouri for our next nifty state.
Challenge title inspired by the song "Fifty Nifty States" written by Ray Charles.
Object: Complete 9 tasks. Bonus task #10 is optional.
2/9
TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).
Personal Bodyguard - Danielle M. Haas (HRS #2364 - Mar 2026) (#2 - Sunrise Security) - Sept 7
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2-word minimum).
The Maverick's Homecoming - Christine Rimmer (Harlequin - Aug 2026) - Aug 6
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three-word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
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The Lost ChallengesFifty Nifty US States: Missouri
Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
Progress: 0 out of 10
We are heading to Missouri for our next nifty state.
Challenge title inspired by the song "Fifty Nifty States" written by Ray Charles.
Object: Complete 9 tasks. Bonus task #10 is optional.
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Challenge Rules
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TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2 and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
A little late, but I wouldn't want to miss one of these!Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri
Timeframe: 8/1/26 to 10/31/26
0/10
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2 and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
FINISHED! Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri
Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
9/9
TASKS
👖1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
Read a book with a page count that includes 2 and 4 (share page count).
Hand-Me-Down: A Graphic Memoir by Damian Alexander - 224 pages - Aug. 7
👩🏽🤝🧑🏽2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
My Giant Nerd Boyfriend, Vol. 1: Big Love in Small Moments by Fishball - Aug. 9
☕3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
Steam by Shaenon K. Garrity - Aug. 7
🎤4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
Hikaru in the Light!: Volume 1 by Mai Matsuda - MC's name is Hikaru - Aug. 9
👦🏿5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
Safe Passage by G. Neri - Aug. 15
👧🏿6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
Akissi: Tales of Mischief by Marguerite Abouet - Aug. 5
🎴7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
Read a book with a three word title (all words count).
My Tokyo Summer by Abby Denson - Aug. 2
🍖8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
Read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
Books, Iced Coffee & a Side of Dragons: A Graphic Novel by Amanda Lovelace - p. 74 There is a banner at the bookstore that announces "BBQ at Little Lighthouse Books" - Aug. 16
🪒9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
Read a book where someone shaves.
Lovers of the Empire: Vol. 1 by Yudori - Aug. 14
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
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Fifty Nifty US States: Missouri
Duration: August 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026
We are heading to Missouri for our next nifty state.
Challenge title inspired by the song "Fifty Nifty States" written by Ray Charles.
Object: Complete 9 tasks. Bonus task #10 is optional.
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Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
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*Each book may only be used for one task or letter.
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*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
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TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2 and 4 (share page count).
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).
4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).
5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.
6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).
7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).
8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).
9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.
10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri.
For help finding a book set in Missouri, check out these two GR lists.
Set in Missouri
Books Set in Missouri