Movie Songs: Part 1

[JoAnne]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.



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[JoAnne]

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Christina (AKA Babbling)

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[JoAnne]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Read: 25/25

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book with a character named Bill.
Growing Season Melanie Lageschulte 10/2/26

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where country music is listened to.
Melody Whispers Ronnie Mathews 9/18/26

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book with a five word title.
Most Likely to Doubt Love Mary Waterford 9/30/26

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
One Big Little Secret Nicole Snow 9/7/26

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book with a title that has punctuation.
Happily Ever... Maybe? Hailey Shore 9/3/26

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book set at the beach.
The Coastal Book Club Fiona Baker 10/17/26

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances.
The Dogwood Days of Summer Laurie Beach 9/6/26

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with the word THE.
The White Oak Lodge Katie Winters 9/9/26

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a military character.
Shield of Sparrows Devney Perry 9/17/26

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.
Falling for Peachtree Bluff Kristy Woodson Harvey 10/8/26

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with U.
Under Nantucket Skies Katie Winters 9/24/26

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B.
Never Say Dead Blair Howard 10/4/26

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book tagged Fantasy.
Southern Magic Amy Boyles 10/22/26

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book where a person is called girl instead of their name.
Problems at the Pub Kirsten Fullmer 9/19/26

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life.
Ignite Chelle Bliss 10/12/26

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book where someone rides a subway.
Nobody’s Fool Harlan Coben 9/5/26

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book where someone goes in a pantry.
Sheltered By My Alpha Strangers Lark Bellamy 9/13/26

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book with a scene where there is moonlight.
Song of the Witch Deanna Chase 10/19/26

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book with a school principal character.
Chasing Love Piper Rayne 10/16/26

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a book where the bad guys sell drugs.
Heather Caitlin Mullen 9/29/26

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding.
Three Reckless Words Nicole Snow 9/8/26

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book where someone has a terrible disease.
Unspoken Secrets Katie Winters 10/20/26

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book where the author's initials are the same letter.
I Still Drive Your Truck Sherri Storey 9/16/26

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3.
Ocean of Secrets Katie Winters 9/21/26 (Whitmore #3)

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where a female has a dog.
25 Library Terrace Natalie Fergie 9/22/26

[Vicky]

🎤Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027🎤
Object: Read one book for each song.

✅Read: 25/25
Finished!16/10/26-Many thanks, JoAnne!



1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.
The SurvivorsbyJane Harper
⭐✔11/10/26★ ★ ★ ★
(SUMMER IS ENDING:
Ch 1:"Kieran.. braced himself as a fresh wave broke against his skin.
The water wasn’t even too bad, he told himself. Not at the tail end of summer with the afternoon sun doing its best to take the edge off.")


2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.
The Woman In Blue: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 8byElly Griffiths(Several female vicars are stalked)
⭐✔1/10/26★ ★ ★ ★



3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.
A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths(5 word title)
⭐✔1/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
The President Is Missingby James Patterson; Bill Clinton(The President has a job in The Oval OFFICE)
⭐✔24/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.
Once There Were WolvesbyCharlotte McConaghy(Relationship problems between Inti and Duncan)
⭐✔14/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.
The Lady's MinebyFrancine Rivers
(Matthias Beck is a a classic Western and Romance "Alpha hero.")
⭐✔15/10/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.
The Valley of FearbyArthur Conan Doyle(JACK McMurdo)
⭐✔4/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.
The Great AlonebyKristin Hannah(Begins with THE)
⭐✔5/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.
The Murder at the VicaragebyAgatha Christie(Military Character:Colonel Lucius Protheroe)
⭐✔12/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.
A Dying FallbyElly Griffiths(Set in England)
⭐✔3/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.
The Outcast Deadby Elly Griffiths(DCI Nelson engages a psychic to help find a lost child)
⭐✔16/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.
If Beale Street Could TalkbyJames Baldwin9Set in 70's Harlem)
⭐✔12/9/26★ ★ ★


13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.
The Canterville GhostbyOscar Wilde(Tagged Fantasy)
⭐✔12/10/26★ ★ ★ ★


14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.
HorsebyGeraldine Brooks(Joint winner of Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction,2023).
⭐✔6/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.
The JunglebyUpton Sinclair(GRATEFUL:Ch 5"...tired as they were, Jurgis and Ona sat up late, contented simply to hold each other and gaze in rapture about the room. ..It was in truth a never-ending delight...")
⭐✔7/10/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.
The Dead of Jericho: The Fifth Case in the Classic Inspector Morse SeriesbyColin Dexter(In this novel Morse Listens appreciatively to "old"Classical music by Chopin,Mozart and Hubert Parry.)
⭐✔21/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.
Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemenby O. Henry(Set in NYC)
⭐✔16/10/26★ ★ ★ ★


18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.
Sloop of War: 6byAlexander Kent(Ch 8 Bolitho walks to meet Viola Raymond on a night with "pale, silver MOONLIGHT" filtering through the trees and reflecting off the dark water. )
⭐✔20/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.
The Secrets Below: The Whispering Sea Mysteries, Book 1byCamilla Sten(Y.A.Genre)
⭐✔14/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.
The High Window (BBC Audio Collection) by Raymond Chandler (2011) Audio CDbyRaymond Chandler
(BAD GUYS SELL DRUGS:
Ch 26 Marlowe,describing unfavourably the gritty streets and residents of Bunker Hill,explicitly observes the local underworld, noting that the neighborhood is home to "cokies [cocaine addicts] and coke peddlers")
⭐✔28/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.
Notes of a Native SonbyJames Baldwin(In part 2 of the book the author attends his fathers funeral)
⭐✔9/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.
Tallulah Bankhead: A Life from Beginning to EndbyHourly History(Tallulah has several very serious illnesses in her lifetime.One resulted in sterility.)
⭐✔8/9/26★ ★ ★ ★

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.
Lady Audley's SecretbyMary Elizabeth Braddon(Luke Marks is an alcoholic-lazy,greedy and indulged by wife and Mother. )
⭐✔3/10/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

byDolly Parton(Gold Title)
⭐✔16/10/26★ ★ ★ ★

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.
The Chalk PitbyElly Griffiths
(Michelle Nelson (Mum) cares for the Nelson family's dog,Bruno)
⭐✔13/10/26★ ★ ★ ★

[Holly]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.

16/25

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.
These Summer Storms by Sarah MacLean - 9/28/26 - summer is ending as the book ends

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.
Lake Michigan Gales and Tales: Vanishing Ships, Tragic Wrecks and Historic Rescues by Michael Passwater - 9/28/26 - set on a ship

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
Hiroshima, 8:15: The Lost Memoir by Kiyoshi Tanimoto - 9/29/26

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.
Noah's Ark by Jerry Pinkney - 9/25/26 - title punctuation

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.
My Friend Rabbit: A Picture Book by Eric Rohmann - 10/8/26 - Best friends

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.
Wicked: The Outstandiful Official Guide to Oz by Melissa Lagonegro - 10/5/26 - dancing at the Ozdust

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon - 9/21/26 - Title begins with "The"

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.
The Spider and the Fly by Mary Botham Howitt - 10/3/26 - Ghosts of the bugs Spider has eaten

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.
Papilio by Ben Clanton - 9/14/26 - Author's first name starts with B.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.
Sounder by William H. Armstrong - 9/11/26 - Won the Newbery

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.
Take Me to Your BBQ by Kathy Duval - 10/8/26 - tagged Sci-Fi

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.
Hondo & Fabian by Peter McCarty - 9/29/26 - Ampersand

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi - 9/30/26 - Author's initials

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.
Nuts to You by Lynne Rae Perkins - 10/22/26 - Large cast of characters - soooo many squirrels with names!

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.
K Is for Keystone: A Pennsylvania Alphabet by Kristen Kane - 10/20/26 - partly set in Philadelphia
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser - 10/9/26 - gay characters

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Jonquil]

Movie Songs: Part 1
9/1/26 - 8/31/27

0/25

1. someone has had the time of their life OR character named Bill or Jennifer OR scene where summer is ending.

2. breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR woman is stalked OR country music is listened to

3. five word title Be Still My Unbeating Heart Josh Winning

4. number in the title Three Reasons for Revenge Dervla McTiernan

5. title that has punctuation Framed! James Ponti

6. best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach

7. someone dances OR character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR person tells another to relax.

8. someone rides a train == the murder victim on his way to the airport The Tailor Tim Sullivan

9. road on the cover OR military character

10. set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure

11. title begins with U Unpredictable Magic Faith Hunter

12. author last name begins with G Equivocal Death Amy Gutman

13. tagged Fantasy Vow of Eternal Night Lily Crozier

14. character who is a singer country music star Ben King Wild Montana Skies Susan May Warren 9/12

15. title begins with I AND tagged Sci-Fi I Punched an Alien and Now We're in Couples Therapy Kimberly Lemming

16. ampersand in title OR someone listens to "old" music

17. 'set in NYC Desperation in Death J.D. Robb

18. there is moonlight "a flash of something gleaming in the moonlight" pg 201 A Tangled Magic Andrea Eames

19. set in Illinois The Aubrey Rules Aven Ellis 9/6

20. Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR the bad guys sell drugs.

21. a wedding or a funeral OR man cannot grow up and commit OR large cast of characters.

22. set in Philadelphia OR someone has a terrible disease OR gay character.

23. author's initials are the same letter

24.Series #3

25. someone feels the rhythm OR character dances for an audience OR female has a dog

[JoAnne]

Welcome Laura, Vicky, Holly and Jonquil!

[Frankie]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.

00/25 Completed

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Julesy]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.
24/25

🎥1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
Read a book where someone has had the time of their life.
Raise the Bar by Fernanda Frick - Sep. 10

👱🏼‍♀️2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
Read a book where a woman is stalked.
Goldilocks: Wanted Dead or Alive by Chris Colfer - Oct. 1

🛳️3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
Read a book set on a ship.
Baby-sitters on Board! by Raina Telgemeier - Sep. 29

👠4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
Read a book where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
Bounce Back 4: Double Trouble: Lost in Japan: A Kid-Friendly Manga Adventure by Misako Rocks! - Sep. 23

🍭5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
Read a book set in the 1950s.
Life Is Sweet (A Graphic Novel) by Wendy Mass - Sep. 1

🪰6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
Read a book set at the beach.
Lord of the Flies: The Graphic Novel by Aimée de Jongh - Sep. 12

🏋️‍♀️7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
Read a book with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo.
Colossal (Volume 1): A Graphic Novel by Rutile - Sep. 11

🚄8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
Read a book where someone rides a train.
Red Threads by Ila Nguyen-Hayama - Sep. 2

0️⃣9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
Read a book with a military character.
And Then There Were None, Vol. 1 by Aya Nikaido - Sep. 7

👹10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Read a book tagged Action or Adventure.
Monster Locker by Jorge Aguirre - Sep. 13

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
👻Read a book with a ghost.
The Ghost in Cabin 13 by J.C. Phillipps - Oct. 13, 2026

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

🎤14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
Read a book with a character who is a singer.
Death of a Pop Star, Vol. 1 by Violet Karim - Sep. 18

🏀15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
Read a book whose title begins with I.
Indoor Kid by Mat Heagerty - Sep. 8

♾️16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
Read a book with an ampersand in the title.
Emmie & Friends: Seriously, Celia?: A Graphic Novel by Terri Libenson - Oct. 7, 2026

🏮17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
Read a book whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.
Last Night I Dreamed of Home by Sophie Li - Sep. 7

🎺18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
Read a book with a scene where there is moonlight.
Crescent Moon Marching by Hamachi Yamada - Sep. 19


🧜‍♀️19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
Read a book with a school principal character.
Amphitrite the Bubbly by Joan Holub - Sep. 4

🎑20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
Read where the bad guys sell drugs.
Hmong by Vicky Lyfoung - Sep. 14

👰‍♀️21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
Read a book where there is a wedding.
Names and Faces: A Graphic Memoir by Leise Hook - Sep. 6

🐍22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
Read a book with a gay character.
Song for Medusa: A Graphic Novel by Grace Desmarais - Oct. 16, 2026

🏋️‍♀️23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
Read a book where the author's initials are the same letter.
Raise the Bar by Fernanda Frick - Sep. 10

🧕24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
Read a Series #3.
Huda F Wants to Know? by Huda Fahmy – Sep. 5

🎶25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
Read a book where someone feels the rhythm.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World by Bryan Lee O'Malley - Sep. 22

[Kassandra]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Read: 0/25

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Kimberly]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Read: 0/25

Object: Read one book for each song.

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Mary]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax. MC name is Jack Logan
A Snowball's Chance in Hell J.D. Kirk 09/06/26

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Denise]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.


🔹1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book with a scene where summer is ending.
Anne of Windy Poplars L.M. Montgomery 5 Sep 26

🔹2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a bookwhere a woman is stalked
Vineland Thomas Pynchon 5 Sep 26

🔹3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book with a five word title.
The Last of the Mohicans. James Fenimore Cooper. 12 Sep 26

🔹4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book with a number (of any kind) in the title
84, Charing Cross Road Helene Hanff 19 Sep 26

🔹5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book with a title that has punctuation.
Margo's Got Money Troubles Rufi Thorpe 18 Sep 26

🔹6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with a hero.
Baseball as a Road to God: Seeing Beyond the Game John Sexton 3 Oct 26

🔹7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald Therese Anne Fowler 27 Sep 26

🔹8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with the word THE.
The War of the Worlds: H. G. Wells' Sci-Fi Invasion Classic H.G. Wells 20 Sep 26

🔹9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with the word EAGLES in the text
Life, Loss, and Puffins Catherine Ryan Hyde 11 Oct 26 ("...caribou and bald eagles" page 176)

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

🔹12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G
The Overcoat and Other Short Stories Nikolai Gogol 10/11/26

🔹13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book tagged Fantasy
The In-Between Bookstore Edward Underhill 10/17/26

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

🔹15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book tagged Sci-Fi.
Foundation Isaac Asimov 5 Oct 26

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

🔹18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book with a scene where there is moonlight.
Earl Grave Tea Gretchen Rue 6 Oct 26

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

🔹21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral
Castle Rackrent Maria Edgeworth 20 Sep 26

🔹22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book where someone has a terrible disease AND with a gay character.
Benediction Kent Haruf 10/13/26

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Melissa A]

FINISHED! Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 (09/27/26)

Object: Read one book for each song.
25/25

☑️ 1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life

OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer

X OR with a scene where summer is ending.

Husbands & Lovers Beatriz Williams 09/09/26

☑️ 2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect

X OR where a woman is stalked

When You Loved Me Beatriz Williams 09/04/26

OR where country music is listened to.

☑️ 3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies

OR set on a ship

X OR with a five word title.

A Heartbeat at My Feet Kristin Judd 09/05/26

☑️ 4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job

OR with a number (of any kind) in the title

X OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

Pineapple Premeditation (Charlotte Gibson 13) Jasmine Webb 09/94/26

☑️ 5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
X 🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in

My Husband Maud Ventura 09/03/26

OR set in the 1950s

OR with a title that has punctuation.

☑️ 6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
X 🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters

Calling Invisible Women Jeanne Ray 09/11/26

OR set at the beach

OR with a hero.

☑️ 7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances

OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo

X OR where a person tells another to relax.

The Music of Bees Eileen Garvin 09/06/26

☑️ 8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love

X OR where someone rides a train

The Glass Room (Vera Stanhope 5) Ann Cleeves (Vera takes the train to London) 09/03/26

OR whose title begins with the word THE.

☑️ 9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
X 🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover)

Silent Voices (Vera Stanhope 4) Ann Cleeves 09/02/26


OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc)

OR with a military character.

☑️ 10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England

Harbour Street (Vera Stanhope 6) Ann Cleeves 09/05/26

OR tagged Action or Adventure

OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

☑️ 11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost

Where Reasons End Yiyun Li 09/07/26

OR whose title begins with U

OR with a psychic.

☑️ 12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
X 🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G

Helen of Nowhere Makenna Goodman 09/01/26

OR with a ladies' man character

OR set in the 1970s.

☑️ 13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover)

X OR tagged Fantasy

The Blanks (Shivers Collection 3) Grady Hendrix 09/27/26

OR read an Oz book.

☑️ 14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award)

X OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name

Girl Edna O'Brien 09/01/26

OR with a character who is a singer.

☑️ 15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
X 🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life

Summer Thaw (Summer Lovin’ 6) Rebecca Jenshak 09/02/26

OR whose title begins with I

OR tagged Sci-Fi.

☑️ 16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title

OR where someone listens to "old" music

X OR where someone rides a subway.

Weather Jenny Offill 09/04/26

☑️ 17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
X 🎤 Read a book set in NYC

Younger (Younger 1) Pamela Redmond 09/08/26

OR where someone goes in a pantry

OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

☑️ 18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco

X OR set during WWII

The Underground Library Jennifer Ryan 09/22/26

OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

☑️ 19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult

X OR set in Illinois

In Charm's Way (Witches of Thistle Grove 4) Lana Harper 09/19/26

OR with a school principal character.

☑️ 20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
X 🎤 Read a Series #8

A Thief of Time (Leaphorn and Chee 8) Tony Hillerman 09/09/26

OR set in New Orleans

OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

☑️ 21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral

OR where a man cannot grow up and commit

X OR with a large cast of characters.

The Sweet Life (The Sweet Life 1) Francine Pascal 09/06/26

☑️ 22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia

X OR where someone has a terrible disease
&
OR with a gay character.

Switzy Emma Cline 09/12/26

☑️ 23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
X 🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child

The Palm House Gwendoline Riley 09/10/26

OR where a woman is jilted

OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

☑️ 24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3

X OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb

Talking God (Leaphorn & Chee 9) Tony Hillerman 09/14/26

OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

☑️ 25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm

OR where a character dances for an audience

X OR where a female has a dog.

Midnight Come Again (Kate Shugak 10) Dana Stabenow 09/09/26

[JoAnne]

Welcome Frankie, Julesy, Kassandra, Kimberly, Mary, Denise and Melissa!

[Caraina]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.

Completed: 0/25


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.



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[Anne]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Read: 16/25

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where a woman is stalked.
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans 9/30/2026
Sybil is stalked by a former defendent's son.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book set on a ship.
American Fantasy by Emma Straub 9/26/2026

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
Family Trust by Kathy Wang 10/10/2026 Kate has plans to open a company specializing in women's foundation garments.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in.
Her Dark Lies by J. T. Ellison 9/6/2026
Claire has doubts.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book set at the beach.
Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks 10/7/2026

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past by Traci Wilton 10/21/2026 Jack is the ghost.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with the word THE.
The Parisian Heist by Jo Piazza 10/23/2026

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost.
The Lady on Esplanade by Karen White 9/28/2026

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name.
Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham 9/18/2026
Dan's fiancee is named Everett

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.
Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera 10/11/2026

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.
Spitfire by M. L. Huie 9/18/2026

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a book where the bad guys sell drugs.
And When She Was Good by Laura Lippmann 10/2/2026

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral.
Accessory to Murder by Elaine Viets 9/6/2026
Josie and Alyce attend Halley's funeral.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia.
Think Twice by Lisa Scottoline 9/8/2026

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child.
The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey 10/17/2026 Cyril

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb.
Elevator Pitch by Linwood Barclay 9/15/2026

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Genevieve]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Read: 0/25

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog

[Meg]

Movie Songs: Part 1
September 01, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Read one book for each song.

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Olivermagnus]

Movie Songs: Part 1
September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Read: 0/25

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Emeli]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

Finished 6/9 both mc are gay

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[Tari]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
23/25
Object: Read one book for each song.
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1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.
Summer's end barbecue Barbecue Bedlam Patti Benning 10/4/26

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.
Accidental Crime Club Mary Umans 10/21/26

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.
Missy & Chas's love's never died Thief in the Theatre Summer Prescott 9/1/26

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
Irene Wedding Dress Murder Avery Kent 9/2/26

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.
Comma Popcorn, Pumpkins and Peril Kathleen Suzette 10/8/26

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.
Cora and Julian Pinned and Needled Emma Ainsley Blair Merrin 9/28/26

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.
Sienna told Cora to relax Secrets and Snags Emma Ainsley Susie Gayle 9/26/26

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.
Melinda Fright and Family Emma Ainsley Susie Gayle 10/9/26

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.
Reg Death by Stolen Stallion Tess Marlowe 9/4/26

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.
The Man with the Golden Bun Adelaide Mills 9/19/26

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.
Fiona, psychic Danger and Demons J.A. Whiting 9/4/26

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.
Connor Where There's a Will Elizabeth Spann Craig 9/3/26

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.
Havoc and Hauntings Izzy Wilder 9/13/26

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.
Girl Books, Betrayal & Blame Sally Bayless 9/17/26

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.
Death by Downward Dog Tess Marlowe 9/25/26

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.
Murder & Other Misfortunes Bellamy Beck 9/23/26

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.
'Tis the Season to Be Scary Vicki Delany 9/8/26

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.
Near Springfield Blueberries, Beagles and Bodies Liz Lamar 9/22/26

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.
Killer Ghost P.J. Peterson 9/14/26

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.
Lance The Pumpkin Vice Café Ellie Alexander 9/29/26

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.
JJ Curdled Justine Jacobs 9/3/26

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).
#3 Fog Harbor Mysteries Circulation Ceased Dani Wood 9/6/26

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.
Gwen's dog is Sadie Funny Money Dianne Harman 9/7/26
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[JoAnne]

Welcome Caraina, Christina, Anne, Genevieve, Meg, Lynda, Emeli and Tari!

[Susan]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Susan!

[Ferenc]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Goal: 9/25

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

✔ 3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book with a five word title.
House of Earth and Blood - Sarah J. Maas - 09/17/26

✔ 4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
Troubles in Paradise - Elin Hilderbrand - 09/14/26 – Irene Steele: “I’m going to get my captain’s license,” Irene said. “I have that money coming from your grandmother. I’m going to buy my own boat and start my own charter.” (p.187)

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

✔ 8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with the word THE.
The Memory of Things - Gae Polisner - 09/05/26

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

✔ 12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book set in the 1970s.
The Flower Sisters - Michelle Collins Anderson - 09/30/26 – Set during the summer of 1978.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

✔ 14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award).
Angel Down - Daniel Kraus - 09/09/26 – Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (2026)

✔ 15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with I.
Ivar, Timewalker, Vol. 2: Breaking History - Fred Van Lente - 09/27/26

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

✔ 21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral.
Defiant Dreams: The Journey of an Afghan Girl Who Risked Everything for Education - Sola Mahfouz - 09/03/26 – “The wedding was held in Karachi, where Kashif’s parents now lived. As a sign of respect, Kashif’s brother came to Kandahar to accompany us to Pakistan.” (p. 73)

✔ 22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia.
Take The Shot - Danica Flynn - 09/19/26

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

✔ 24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3.
Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer Vol. 3: Of Wood and Blood - Van Jensen - 09/05/26

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Ferenc!

[Chrissie]

Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.

Progress: 2/25

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
✓ Read a book with a hero. Magnus Knut Hansen by Mikkel Robrahn (26/09/07)

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
✓ Read a book with a large cast of characters. (7) Broder by Dörte Hansen (26/10/17)

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[LaurLa]

Movie Songs: Part 1
September 2026 - August 2027

My Movie Songs Challenge (msg 31)

Books Read ❱❱



☑️1 '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
💥Read a book with a scene where summer is ending
💥The Friendship Pact ❱❱ 09.03 ★★★★

☑️2 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
💥Read a book where country music is listened to
💥A Meddled Match ❱❱ 09.06 ★★★

3 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
💥Read a book set on a ship
💥Love At Sea

4 '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
💥Read a book with a number (of any kind) in the title
💥107 Days

5 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
💥Read a book with a title that has punctuation
💥Trouble with a Capital 'M'

☑️6 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
💥Read a book with a hero
💥Ravaged ❱❱ 09.09 ★★★

☑️7 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
💥Read a book with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie
💥Immortal in Death ❱❱ 09.05 ★★★★

8 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
💥Read a book whose title begins with the word THE
💥The Chemistry Test




9 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
💥Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover)
💥Cold Curses

10 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
💥Read a book tagged Action or Adventure
💥Hart Attack

11 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
💥Read a book with a ghost
💥Never Forgotten

12 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
💥Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G
💥Light the Lamp

13 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
💥Read a book tagged Fantasy
💥Rage and Redemption

14 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
💥Read a book with a character who is a singer
💥Face the Music

15 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
💥Read a book tagged Sci-Fi
💥Heroic Abduction

☑️16 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
💥Read a book where someone listens to "old" music
💥Seems Like Old Times ❱❱ 09.11 ★★★




17 'Mrs Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
💥Read a book whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT
💥The Comeback Kiss

18 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
💥Read a book with a scene where there is moonlight
💥Release

19 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
💥Read a book tagged Young Adult
💥Kiss and Repeat

20 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
💥Read a Series #8
💥Wolf Rising

21 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
💥Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral
💥The Sweetness of Honey

22 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
💥Read a book set in Philadelphia
💥Final Appeal

23 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
💥Read a book where the author's initials are the same letter
💥Inspire

24 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
💥Read a Series #3
💥One in Vermillion

25 'Flashdance What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
💥Read a book where a female has a dog
💥Game of Bones

[Lali & Michelle]

Movie Songs: Part 1
September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

25/25

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.
🎼 Set in late summer - Probable Caws by Donna Andrews 9/17/26

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.
🎼 Panos and Rhea end their relationship with mutual respect - Those Summer Nights by Mandy Baggot 9/30/26

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.
🎼 5 word title - Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O'Connor 9/1/26

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
🎼 Sydney and her sister are opening a book/quilt shop - Murder UnShelved by Vannetta Chapman 9/13/26

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.
🎼 Title has punctuation - Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb 9/23/26

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.
🎼 Flo and Lady Hardcastle are best friends - The Beast of Littleton Woods by T.E. Kinsey 9/11/26

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.
🎼 Jack Sheridan - Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr 9/8/26

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.
🎼 The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston 9/2/26

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.
🎼 Master Sergeant Carter LeBlanc - Marsh Madness by Jana Deleon 9/6/26

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.
🎼 Set in England - The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley 9/28/26

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.
🎼 Paul and Maxie are ghosts - An Uninvited Ghost by E.J. Copperman 9/4/26

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.
🎼 Set in 1974 - Stealing Mt. Rushmore by Daphne Kalmar 9/24/26

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.
🎼 Tagged Fantasy - Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews 9/15/26

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.
🎼 National Book Award 2014 - Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 9/3/26

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.
🎼 Tagged Sci-Fi - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 9/16/26

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.
🎼 MC Emily listens to "Harbor Lights" and "The Tennessee Waltz" from the 1950s - Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton 10/2/26

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.
🎼 Author's initials are ER - Let There Be Suspects by Emilie Richards 9/29/26

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.
🎼 "Moonlight defined more clearly the details of the lake and the shoreline." 84% - Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 9/26/26

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.
🎼 Tagged Young Adult - Mosquitoland by David Arnold 9/10/26

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.
🎼 The Devil Wears Tank Tops by Destiny Ford 9/5/26

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.
🎼 A funeral and a large cast of characters - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 9/7/26

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.
🎼 (view spoiler)[Robert has AIDS (hide spoiler)] - Just Kids by Patti Smith 10/5/26

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.
🎼 (view spoiler)[MC Marilyn's mother was jilted by the man who impregnated her (hide spoiler)] - Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino 10/3/26

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).
🎼 Gold title - Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear 9/27/26


25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.
🎼 Esme's dog is named Sinead - Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews 9/18/26

[Moondance]

Movie Songs: Part 1
September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

0/25

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Chrissie, Michelle, LaurLa and Cheryl!

[Catsalive]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
25/25

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life - Emmy at her wedding
Yours Cheerfully by A.J. Pearce 5/9 4.5★

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where a woman is stalked - Clarissa by St. Albans
A Dangerous Compromise by Shannon Donnelly 1/9 2.5★

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book with a five word title.
The Dragons of Ordinary Farm by Tad Williams 13/9 3.5★

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
Chocolate Muse by Zelda Benjamin 25/9 2★

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book with a title that has punctuation.
Dear Mrs. Bird by A.J. Pearce 3/9 4★

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with a hero.
A Touch of Magic by Juliette Leigh 8/9 2★

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where a person tells another to relax - Roarke to Eve
Faithless in Death by J.D. Robb 7/9 4.5★

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with the word THE.
The Village Spinster by Laura Matthews 9/9 3★

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a military character.
Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child 27/9 4★

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book tagged Action or Adventure
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 14/9 4★

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book whose title begins with U
An Unsuitable Match by Patricia Oliver 18/9 3.5★

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book set in the 1970s.
Touch Not the Cat by Mary Stewart 26/2 3★

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book tagged Fantasy
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang 24/9 4★

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name - Tony is called boy
Bony and the Mouse by Arthur W. Upfield 11/9 4★

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life - Henry is grateful for Emmy
Night Ferry to Death by Patricia Moyes 11/10 3.5★

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book where someone rides a subway.
The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina 30/9 3★

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC
Forgotten in Death by J.D. Robb 10/9 4★

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book with a scene where there is moonlight.
Madalena by Sheila Walsh 30/9 4★

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book with a school principal character - Miss Pudence Dimm
The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham 3/10 5★

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8
Platform Decay by Martha Wells 8/10 3.5★

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where a man cannot grow up and commit
The Conquest by Edith Layton 5/10 2.5★

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book where someone has a terrible disease - Ian has Alzheimer's
Look After Your Feet by Rosalie Ham 16/9 4★

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child
Murder on North Terrace by Lainie Anderson 18/10 5★

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a book with a gold title
by J.D. Robb 6/10 3.5★

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where a female has a dog - Alethea has the lovely mastiff, Nelson
Bewitching Lady by Margaret Summerville 23/10 3★

[JoAnne]

Welcome Cat!

[Tricia]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027
Read: 0/25

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Tricia!

[Susan]

Movie Songs: Part 1
September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.

1/25


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.
Personal Bodyguard - Danielle M. Haas (HRS #2364 - Mar 2026) (stalked) - Sept 7

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five-word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

1 3 4 5

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

6 7 8 9 10

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

11 12 13 14 15

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

16 17 18 19 20

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

21 22 23 24 25

[JoAnne]

Welcome Susan!

[Suzanne]

The Lost Challenges
Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Progress: 0 out of 25

Object: Read one book for each song.

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

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[JoAnne]

Welcome Suzanne!

[Vanessa]

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Vanessa!

[Melissa A]

FINISHED! Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027 (09/27/26)

Object: Read one book for each song.
25/25

☑️ 1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life

OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer

X OR with a scene where summer is ending.

Husbands & Lovers Beatriz Williams 09/09/26

☑️ 2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect

X OR where a woman is stalked

When You Loved Me Beatriz Williams 09/04/26

OR where country music is listened to.

☑️ 3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies

OR set on a ship

X OR with a five word title.

A Heartbeat at My Feet Kristin Judd 09/05/26

☑️ 4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job

OR with a number (of any kind) in the title

X OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

Pineapple Premeditation (Charlotte Gibson 13) Jasmine Webb 09/94/26

☑️ 5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
X 🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in

My Husband Maud Ventura 09/03/26

OR set in the 1950s

OR with a title that has punctuation.

☑️ 6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
X 🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters

Calling Invisible Women Jeanne Ray 09/11/26

OR set at the beach

OR with a hero.

☑️ 7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances

OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo

X OR where a person tells another to relax.

The Music of Bees Eileen Garvin 09/06/26

☑️ 8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love

X OR where someone rides a train

The Glass Room (Vera Stanhope 5) Ann Cleeves (Vera takes the train to London) 09/03/26

OR whose title begins with the word THE.

☑️ 9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
X 🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover)

Silent Voices (Vera Stanhope 4) Ann Cleeves 09/02/26


OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc)

OR with a military character.

☑️ 10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England

Harbour Street (Vera Stanhope 6) Ann Cleeves 09/05/26

OR tagged Action or Adventure

OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

☑️ 11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost

Where Reasons End Yiyun Li 09/07/26

OR whose title begins with U

OR with a psychic.

☑️ 12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
X 🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G

Helen of Nowhere Makenna Goodman 09/01/26

OR with a ladies' man character

OR set in the 1970s.

☑️ 13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover)

X OR tagged Fantasy

The Blanks (Shivers Collection 3) Grady Hendrix 09/27/26

OR read an Oz book.

☑️ 14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award)

X OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name

Girl Edna O'Brien 09/01/26

OR with a character who is a singer.

☑️ 15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
X 🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life

Summer Thaw (Summer Lovin’ 6) Rebecca Jenshak 09/02/26

OR whose title begins with I

OR tagged Sci-Fi.

☑️ 16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title

OR where someone listens to "old" music

X OR where someone rides a subway.

Weather Jenny Offill 09/04/26

☑️ 17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
X 🎤 Read a book set in NYC

Younger (Younger 1) Pamela Redmond 09/08/26

OR where someone goes in a pantry

OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

☑️ 18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco

X OR set during WWII

The Underground Library Jennifer Ryan 09/22/26

OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

☑️ 19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult

X OR set in Illinois

In Charm's Way (Witches of Thistle Grove 4) Lana Harper 09/19/26

OR with a school principal character.

☑️ 20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
X 🎤 Read a Series #8

A Thief of Time (Leaphorn and Chee 8) Tony Hillerman 09/09/26

OR set in New Orleans

OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

☑️ 21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral

OR where a man cannot grow up and commit

X OR with a large cast of characters.

The Sweet Life (The Sweet Life 1) Francine Pascal 09/06/26

☑️ 22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia

X OR where someone has a terrible disease
&
OR with a gay character.

Switzy Emma Cline 09/12/26

☑️ 23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
X 🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child

The Palm House Gwendoline Riley 09/10/26

OR where a woman is jilted

OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

☑️ 24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3

X OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb

Talking God (Leaphorn & Chee 9) Tony Hillerman 09/14/26

OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

☑️ 25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm

OR where a character dances for an audience

X OR where a female has a dog.

Midnight Come Again (Kate Shugak 10) Dana Stabenow 09/09/26

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Melissa !

[Lali & Michelle]

FINISHED

Movie Songs: Part 1
September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

25/25

1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.
🎼 Set in late summer - Probable Caws by Donna Andrews 9/17/26

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.
🎼 Panos and Rhea end their relationship with mutual respect - Those Summer Nights by Mandy Baggot 9/30/26

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.
🎼 5 word title - Murder in an Irish Garden by Carlene O'Connor 9/1/26

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
🎼 Sydney and her sister are opening a book/quilt shop - Murder UnShelved by Vannetta Chapman 9/13/26

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.
🎼 Title has punctuation - Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb 9/23/26

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.
🎼 Flo and Lady Hardcastle are best friends - The Beast of Littleton Woods by T.E. Kinsey 9/11/26

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.
🎼 Jack Sheridan - Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr 9/8/26

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.
🎼 The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston 9/2/26

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.
🎼 Master Sergeant Carter LeBlanc - Marsh Madness by Jana Deleon 9/6/26

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.
🎼 Set in England - The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley 9/28/26

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.
🎼 Paul and Maxie are ghosts - An Uninvited Ghost by E.J. Copperman 9/4/26

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.
🎼 Set in 1974 - Stealing Mt. Rushmore by Daphne Kalmar 9/24/26

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.
🎼 Tagged Fantasy - Magic Claims by Ilona Andrews 9/15/26

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.
🎼 National Book Award 2014 - Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson 9/3/26

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.
🎼 Tagged Sci-Fi - The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 9/16/26

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.
🎼 MC Emily listens to "Harbor Lights" and "The Tennessee Waltz" from the 1950s - Goodbye Cruller World by Ginger Bolton 10/2/26

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.
🎼 Author's initials are ER - Let There Be Suspects by Emilie Richards 9/29/26

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.
🎼 "Moonlight defined more clearly the details of the lake and the shoreline." 84% - Iron Lake by William Kent Krueger 9/26/26

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.
🎼 Tagged Young Adult - Mosquitoland by David Arnold 9/10/26

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.
🎼 The Devil Wears Tank Tops by Destiny Ford 9/5/26

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.
🎼 A funeral and a large cast of characters - Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 9/7/26

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.
🎼 (view spoiler)[Robert has AIDS (hide spoiler)] - Just Kids by Patti Smith 10/5/26

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.
🎼 (view spoiler)[MC Marilyn's mother was jilted by the man who impregnated her (hide spoiler)] - Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino 10/3/26

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).
🎼 Gold title - Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear 9/27/26


25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.
🎼 Esme's dog is named Sinead - Road Trip by Mary Kay Andrews 9/18/26

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Michelle!

[Vicky]

🎤Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027🎤
Object: Read one book for each song.

✅Read: 25/25
Finished!16/10/26-Many thanks, JoAnne!



1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.
The SurvivorsbyJane Harper
⭐✔11/10/26★ ★ ★ ★
(SUMMER IS ENDING:
Ch 1:"Kieran.. braced himself as a fresh wave broke against his skin.
The water wasn’t even too bad, he told himself. Not at the tail end of summer with the afternoon sun doing its best to take the edge off.")


2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.
The Woman In Blue: The Dr Ruth Galloway Mysteries 8byElly Griffiths(Several female vicars are stalked)
⭐✔1/10/26★ ★ ★ ★



3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.
A Room Full of Bones by Elly Griffiths(5 word title)
⭐✔1/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.
The President Is Missingby James Patterson; Bill Clinton(The President has a job in The Oval OFFICE)
⭐✔24/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.
Once There Were WolvesbyCharlotte McConaghy(Relationship problems between Inti and Duncan)
⭐✔14/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.
The Lady's MinebyFrancine Rivers
(Matthias Beck is a a classic Western and Romance "Alpha hero.")
⭐✔15/10/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.
The Valley of FearbyArthur Conan Doyle(JACK McMurdo)
⭐✔4/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.
The Great AlonebyKristin Hannah(Begins with THE)
⭐✔5/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.
The Murder at the VicaragebyAgatha Christie(Military Character:Colonel Lucius Protheroe)
⭐✔12/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.
A Dying FallbyElly Griffiths(Set in England)
⭐✔3/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.
The Outcast Deadby Elly Griffiths(DCI Nelson engages a psychic to help find a lost child)
⭐✔16/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.
If Beale Street Could TalkbyJames Baldwin9Set in 70's Harlem)
⭐✔12/9/26★ ★ ★


13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.
The Canterville GhostbyOscar Wilde(Tagged Fantasy)
⭐✔12/10/26★ ★ ★ ★


14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.
HorsebyGeraldine Brooks(Joint winner of Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Fiction,2023).
⭐✔6/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.
The JunglebyUpton Sinclair(GRATEFUL:Ch 5"...tired as they were, Jurgis and Ona sat up late, contented simply to hold each other and gaze in rapture about the room. ..It was in truth a never-ending delight...")
⭐✔7/10/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.
The Dead of Jericho: The Fifth Case in the Classic Inspector Morse SeriesbyColin Dexter(In this novel Morse Listens appreciatively to "old"Classical music by Chopin,Mozart and Hubert Parry.)
⭐✔21/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.
Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemenby O. Henry(Set in NYC)
⭐✔16/10/26★ ★ ★ ★


18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.
Sloop of War: 6byAlexander Kent(Ch 8 Bolitho walks to meet Viola Raymond on a night with "pale, silver MOONLIGHT" filtering through the trees and reflecting off the dark water. )
⭐✔20/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.
The Secrets Below: The Whispering Sea Mysteries, Book 1byCamilla Sten(Y.A.Genre)
⭐✔14/9/26★ ★ ★ ★


20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.
The High Window (BBC Audio Collection) by Raymond Chandler (2011) Audio CDbyRaymond Chandler
(BAD GUYS SELL DRUGS:
Ch 26 Marlowe,describing unfavourably the gritty streets and residents of Bunker Hill,explicitly observes the local underworld, noting that the neighborhood is home to "cokies [cocaine addicts] and coke peddlers")
⭐✔28/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.
Notes of a Native SonbyJames Baldwin(In part 2 of the book the author attends his fathers funeral)
⭐✔9/9/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.
Tallulah Bankhead: A Life from Beginning to EndbyHourly History(Tallulah has several very serious illnesses in her lifetime.One resulted in sterility.)
⭐✔8/9/26★ ★ ★ ★

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.
Lady Audley's SecretbyMary Elizabeth Braddon(Luke Marks is an alcoholic-lazy,greedy and indulged by wife and Mother. )
⭐✔3/10/26★ ★ ★ ★ ★


24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

byDolly Parton(Gold Title)
⭐✔16/10/26★ ★ ★ ★

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.
The Chalk PitbyElly Griffiths
(Michelle Nelson (Mum) cares for the Nelson family's dog,Bruno)
⭐✔13/10/26★ ★ ★ ★

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Vicky!

[Laura Z]

COMPLETED 10.21.26


Movie Songs – Part 1: 25/25
Duration: September 1, 2026 – August 31, 2027

🎤 1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing – Read a book with a scene where summer is ending: The Amateur | Chris Bohjalian | 09.04.26 | Kenny’s death occurs at the end of summer just before Mira is scheduled to leave for college
🎤 2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard – Read a book where a woman is stalked: Furious Violet | Sarai Walker | 09.12.26
🎤 3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic – Read a book with a five word title: The Earl That Got Away | Diana Quincy | 09.11.26
🎤 4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5 – Read a book with a number (of any kind) in the title: Summer of '49 | David Halberstam | 09.21.26
🎤 5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease – Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in: Free From Sin | Karen Ann Hopkins | 09.09.26 | Lucinda Coblentz questions her relationship with her husband



🎤 6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches – Read a book set at the beach: Once and Again | Rebecca Serle | 09.18.26
🎤 7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose – Read a book where a person tells another to relax: Eloise and the Grump Next Door | Emma St. Clair | 09.03.26 | p. 160: “Relax,” he mutters to me.
🎤 8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future – Read a book whose title begins with the word THE: The Summer Job | Lizzy Dent | 09.09.26
🎤 9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman – Read a book with the word EAGLES in the text: Is a River Alive? | Robert Macfarlane | 09.18.26 | p. 200: Two eagles spiral the thermals that rise off the rock cliffs.
🎤 10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves – Read a book set in England: Emma | Jane Austen | 09.04.26



🎤 11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost – Read a book whose title begins with U: The Unmaking of June Farrow | Adrienne Young | 09.06.26
🎤 12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever – Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic | Breanne Randall | 09.14.26
🎤 13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz – Read a book tagged Fantasy: The Thief | Megan Whalen Turner | 09.03.26
🎤 14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from A Star is Born (2018) – Read a book that has won an award: Native Nations: A Millennium in North America | Kathleen DuVal | 09.10.26 | 2025 Pulitzer Prize for History
🎤 15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon – Read a book tagged Sci-Fi: Of Monsters and Mainframes | Barbara Truelove | 09.08.26



🎤 16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business – Read a book where someone listens to "old" music: Life's Too Short: A Memoir | Darius Rucker | 09.15.26
🎤 17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate – Read a book whose author's initials can be found in ELEANOR ROOSEVELT: Practice Makes Perfect | Sarah Adams | 09.14.26
🎤 18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca – Read a book with a scene where there is moonlight: Chasing the Ring | Lauren Rowe | 09.05.26 | Chasing the Ring | Lauren Rowe | 09.05.26 | p. 243: …Iris’s chest is heaving and her blue eyes are sparkling in the moonlight.
🎤 19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club – Read a book set in Illinois: The Secret of the Old Clock | Carolyn Keene | 09.22.26
🎤 20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die – Read a series #8: Nancy's Mysterious Letter | Carolyn Keene | 10.21.26



🎤 21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral – Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral: The Foursome | Christina Baker Kline | 09.23.26 | Chang and Eng Bunker marry Sarah and Adelaide Yates in a double wedding
🎤 22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia – Read a book with a gay character: The Open Era | Edward Schmit | 09.30.26 | Austin Hardy
🎤 23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur – Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child: Hidden Bodies | Caroline Kepnes | 09.24.26 | Forty Quinn
🎤 24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger – Read a series #3: A Duchess by Midnight | Charis Michaels | 09.21.26 | Awakened By a Kiss, #3
🎤 25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance – Read a book where a female has a dog: Death in the Dark Woods | Annelise Ryan | 09.29.26 | Morgan Carter has a giant, lovable mutt called Newt