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Couch Potato Challenge:Classic TV Edition (Quarterly) NEW!
I had so much fun doing this one! Thanks for all the helpful suggestions!
Thanks, Sandra! I loved this one; I want to do it again!
Thank you! This was fun and helped me read some older books collecting dust!
I really wanted to put
under Mr. Ed, but I didn't have another jungle book, LOL!
RRRC:Couch Potato Challenge:Classic TV Edition
Done 5/18/1120/20 Completed
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011
-- Read a young adult book or a book set in high school or has a teacher as a main character.
-- Read a book categorized as Chick Lit or a book featuring female friendships.
--(in honor of The Fonz) Read a book with a “bad boy” or a motorcycle riding character or a cover with a similar theme
-- Read a book set in Ohio or has a DJ, radio personality or musician as a character.
-- Read a book which includes being stranded/surviving in an island/jungle or involves a shipwrecked or a book that has a beach scene cover.
-- Read a book that has a divorced female or a single mother as a character.
-- Read a book set in Texas or in a ranch or has a rich oil baron or rancher as a character.
-- Read a book that has a military character or set during a war-time period.
-- Read a mystery, a book set in Hawaii or a book that has a detective as a main character
-- Read a book with a hospital setting, or has a doctor or nurse as a main character
-- Read a book that has a green cover, has a farm setting or an ‘opposites attract’ theme.
-- Read a book that has a red cover, or a funny book, or has a redhead as a main character.
-- Read a romance between people who already have children.
-- Read a sci-fi/futuristic romance, or a story that involves aliens and/or space travel.
Read a book that involves a band of warriors or has a mercenary soldier as a character.
BONUS
-- Read a book with a witch as a character or a "mixed" marriage/relationship.
-- Read a book with a djinni/genie or a master/slave relationship.
-- Read a book with a kick-ass heroine or regular human with abilities that were deliberately enhanced.
Read a book that has a Werewolf or Shifter Romance or a book that takes place in New York
-- Read a book with a vampire or other paranormal.
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011Completed 15/15 DONE!
Welcome Back Kotter -- Read a young adult book or a book set in high school or has a teacher as a main character.
Laverne & Shirley -- Read a book categorized as Chick Lit or a book featuring female friendships.
Happy Days -- (in honor of The Fonz) Read a book with a “bad boy” or a motorcycle riding character or a cover with a similar theme.
WKRP in Cincinatti -- Read a book set in Ohio or has a DJ, radio personality or musician as a character.
Gilligan's Island -- Read a book which includes being stranded/surviving in an island/jungle or involves a shipwrecked or a book that has a beach scene cover.
One Day at a Time -- Read a book that has a divorced female or a single mother as a character.
Dallas -- Read a book set in Texas or in a ranch or has a rich oil baron or rancher as a character.
MASH -- Read a book that has a military character or set during a war-time period.
Hawaii 5-0 -- Read a mystery, a book set in Hawaii or a book that has a detective as a main character.
E.R. -- Read a book with a hospital setting, or has a doctor or nurse as a main character
Green Acres -- Read a book that has a green cover, has a farm setting or an ‘opposites attract’ theme.
I Love Lucy! -- Read a book that has a red cover, or a funny book, or has a redhead as a main character.
The Brady Bunch -- Read a romance between people who already have children.
Star Trek -- Read a sci-fi/futuristic romance, or a story that involves aliens and/or space travel.
A- Team - Read a book that involves a band of warriors or has a mercenary soldier as a character.
17/17 COMPLETEThe Brady Bunch: SKIP
BONUS:
Congrats, Judithe, Cathy, & Barbara!
Thanks! And congrats to all the other finishers!
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 20116/10
Welcome Back Kotter:
WKRP in Cincinatti:
One Day at a Time:
Dallas:
Green Acres:
Dark Shadows:Vampire
Barney Miller:Cop
Facts of Life:Boarding School
Highlander:Highlander Romance
The Munsters:Paranormal family
Congrats Lacy, Lisa, Judithe, Cathy, and Barbara!
I'm glad you liked it :). I know I did!
All done :-)Read: 10/10
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It's been a while since I last visited this thread.Congratulations to the following:
Rena
Crystal
Sheila
Diane ~Firefly~
Say
Archer
JenC
Inga
Teresa Jo
Patty
Cathy
Autumn
Penney
Nikki
Lynne
Angie(Mind Malfunction)
Drq
N.L.
Valorie
Lili
niquae
Rebecca
Jane(PS)
Shazzy
Anja
Gen
KarenF
Steph
Crystal S
Sarah
Amanda
Lacy
Lisa Kay
Judithe
Cathy
Barbara
Still a few more days to those working on their list.
Making a bunch of substitutions since I'm running out of time :)13/20 read. :)
1. Kotter - (young-adult) Glimmerglass
4. WKRP - (dj) Kitty and the Midnight Hour (re-read)
5. Gilligan's Island - (beach cover) Perfect For The Beach
6. One day @ a Time - (single parent) Simply Irresistible
8. MASH - (military) All Through the Night
9. Hawaii FiveO - (detective) Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye
Bonus
17. Family Ties (brothers/sisters) Sin and Sensibility
Welcome Back Kotter - Laverne & Shirley -
Happy Days -
WkRP in Cincinati - Backstage Pass
Gillian's Island -
One Day at a Time -
Dallas -
MASH -
Hawaii SO -
ER -
Green Acres -
I love Lucy -
The Brandy Bunch -
Star Trek -
A-team -
RRRC Couch Potato Challenge 20111/3/11 - 31/5/11
10/10 Completed FINISHED 22/5/11
Happy Days -
WKRP in Cinncinati -
Gilligan's Island -
MASH -
Hawaii 5-O -
ER -
Green Acres -
I Love Lucy -
Star Trek -
A-Team -
Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV EditionMarch 1 to May 31
11/15
1. Welcome Back Kotter -
2. Laverne & Shirley -
3. Happy Days -
4. WKRP in Cinncinati -
5. Gilligan's Island -
6. One Day at a Time -
7. Dallas -
8. Mash -
9. Hawaii 5-0 -
10. ER - Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
11. Green Acres -
12. I Love Lucy -
13. The Brady Bunch -
14. Star Trek -
15. A Team -
Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV EditionDURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011/ INCOMPLETE
Welcome Back Kotter -- 13 To Life by Shannon Delany 4/18
Laverne & Shirley -- And One Last Thing by Molly Harper 5/11
Happy Days -- Weekend Warriors by Fern Michaels
WKRP in Cincinatti-- Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 3/4
Gilligan's Island-- Castaways by Cheyenne McCray 5/1
One Day at a Time -- Baby Proof by Emily Giffin 4/8
Dallas -- Back to Texas by Sienna Black 5/4
MASH -- Don’t Look Down by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
Hawaii 5-0 -- Abby Cooper: Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie 5/6
E.R. -- Ascension by Lauren Dane 4/29
Green Acres -- Dakota Home by Debbie Macomber
I Love Lucy! -- The Cinderella Pact by Sarah Strohmeyer 5/19
The Brady Bunch -- Baby Bonanza by Maureen Child 3/29
Star Trek -- The Rowan by Anne McCaffrey
A- Team - Blood Trinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Three’s Company - Honeymoon Castaways by Dawn Halliday 5/23
The Addams Family- Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
Bewitched- Almost to Die For by Tate Hallaway 5/24
Facts of Life- Burning Up by Susan Andersen 3/27
I Dream of Jeannie- Gale Force by Rachel Caine
Don't want to risk not completing this challenge. Changed a book and called it done!!!Couch Potato
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2011
18/18 Completed
Updated 4/30/11
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Bonus:
Congrats, Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess!
I only got to finish 9/10....Welcome Back Kotter Need by Carrie Jones 3/1
Laverne and Shirley Scrooge Wore Spurs by Janet Dailey 3/25
One Day At A Time Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 3/22
Dallas Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 3/1
MASH the Last Champion by Deborah Hale 3/1
ER TLC by Barbara Delinsky 3/8
Green Acres Simply Magic by Mary Balogh 3/6
I Love Lucy the Wicked Games of a Gentleman by Jillian Hunter 3/24
the Brady Bunch Afterglow by Catherine Coulter 4/16
Couch Potato Challenge:Classic TV Edition (Quarterly) NEW! 15/15 DONE
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011
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Congrats to Crystal, Amanda, Sarah, Lacy, Lisa Kay (the overachiever!), Judithe (not far behind LKay), Cathy, Barbara, Sandra, Wan and AVFan!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I had to do some rearranging around but I am completed with this challenge!Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition.
DURATION: March 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011
10 out of 10 complete
Welcome Back Kotter -
Laverne & Shirley -
Happy Days -
One Day at a Time –
Dallas -
MASH -
Hawaii 5-0 -
Green Acres -
I Love Lucy! -
The Brady Bunch -
Hooray, Wan, A_Vishous_Fan & Hayley!!!Thanks Hayley & Jane :)
Finished!RRRC Couch Potato Quarterly Challenge: Classic TV Edition
March 1 - May 31, 2011
Completed: 15/15 + 5
Welcome Back Kotter -- Read a young adult book or a book set in high school or has a teacher as a main character.I Am Not A Serial Killer, Dan Wells, 3-29-11
Laverne & Shirley -- Read a book categorized as Chick Lit or a book featuring female friendships.The Mango Season, Amulya Malladi, 5-18-11
Happy Days -- (in honor of The Fonz) Read a book with a “bad boy” or a motorcycle riding character or a cover with a similar themeMercy Blade, Faith Hunter, 3-18-11
WKRP in Cincinatti -- Read a book set in Ohio or has a DJ, radio personality or musician as a character.Pale Demon, Kim Harrison, 4-27-11
Gilligan's Island -- Read a book which includes being stranded/surviving in an island/jungle or involves a shipwrecked or a book that has a beach scene cover.The Dead-Tossed Waves, Carrie Ryan, 4-4-11
One Day at a Time -- Read a book that has a divorced female or a single mother as a character.Garden Spells, Sarah Addison Allen, 3-20-11
Dallas -- Read a book set in Texas or in a ranch or has a rich oil baron or rancher as a character. Rawhide and Lace, Diana Palmer, 5-31-11
MASH -- Read a book that has a military character or set during a war-time period.Warrior, Zoe Archer, 3-8-11
Hawaii 5-0 -- Read a mystery, a book set in Hawaii or a book that has a detective as a main characterMonkeewrench, P.J. Tracy, 5-16-11
E.R. -- Read a book with a hospital setting, or has a doctor or nurse as a main character Sin Undone, Larissa Ione, 3-26-11
Green Acres -- Read a book that has a green cover, has a farm setting or an ‘opposites attract’ theme.Swan for the Money, Donna Andrews, 3-27-11
I Love Lucy! -- Read a book that has a red cover, or a funny book, or has a redhead as a main character.Visions of Magic, Regan Hastings, 5-10-11
The Brady Bunch -- Read a romance between people who already have children.Don't Talk Back To Your Vampire, Michele Bardsley, 4-21-11
Star Trek -- Read a sci-fi/futuristic romance, or a story that involves aliens and/or space travel.Midnight Crystal, Jayne Castle, 3-1-11
A- Team - Read a book that involves a band of warriors or has a mercenary soldier as a character.The Darkest Hour, Maya Banks, 3-15-11
Bonus 1: Cheers -- Bar setting, Bar ownerMidnight's Master, Cynthia Eden, 4-12-11
Bonus 2: Murder She Wrote -- Mystery set in book related industryIf Books Could Kill, Kate Carlisle, 4-25-11
Bonus 3: Facts of Life -- Boarding School settingLooking For Alaska, John Green, 5-2-11
Bonus 4: Dark Shadows -- VampiresThe Rest Falls Away, Colleen Gleason, 5-3-11
Bonus 5: Lou Grant -- Newspaper setting, editor or reporter characterHard Evidence, Pamela Clare, 5-27-11
Done!!Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Couch Potato Challenge:Classic TV Edition
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011
Rules: You can pick out 10 shows out of the 15 choices, choose all 15, or go for 20.
10 Show Challenge: Done!
Welcome Back Kotter -- Read a young adult book or a book
Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison - 5/4/2011 - ***
Laverne & Shirley -- Read a book categorized as Chick Lit or a book
I Don't Know How She Does It by Allison Pearson - 4/2/2011 - *****
Happy Days -- (in honor of The Fonz) Read a book with
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr - 5/27/2011 - **
WKRP in Cincinatti -- Read a book set in Ohio or
Ready or Not by Meg Cabot
(has an MTV DJ as one of the characters) - 5/5/2011 - *****
Gilligan's Island -- Read a book which includes being stranded/surviving in an island/jungle or involves a shipwrecked or a book that
The Golden Valkyrie by Iris Johansen - 5/25/2011 - *
One Day at a Time -- Read a book that has a divorced female or a single mother or
PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern - 4/28/2011 - *****
Hawaii 5-0 -- Read a mystery, a book set in Hawaii or a book that has a
E.R. -- Read a book with
Green Acres -- Read a book that has a green cover, has a farm setting or an
I Love Lucy! -- Read a book that has a red cover, or a funny book, or
Star Trek -- Read a
A- Team -- Read a book that involves a
Bonus Categories:
The Addams Family -- (Gothic/Horror book) Married with Zombies by Jesse Petersen - 5/19/2011
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Congrats, A_Vishous_Fan, Hayley, Daffodil, Suzanne & anyone else I might have missed!!!!
Thanks Lisa! And Congrats to Daffodil and Suzanne!
'Yay Hayley, Daffodil and Suzanne!!!
I know it's already 2 days late but I am finally finished and the last book was really kind of bad I worked hard to finish it! Welcome Back Kotter -
Laverne & Shirley -
Happy Days -
WkRP in Cincinati -
Gillian's Island -
One Day at a Time -
Dallas -
MASH -
Hawaii SO -
ER -
Green Acres -
I love Lucy -
The Brandy Bunch -
Star Trek -
A-team -
'Yay Tugce! (It was a big list :)
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Grand Total 25/25; Original 15/15; Bonus 10/10 DONE!!
1) ✔ Welcome Back Kotter -- (Heroine is a Sociology professor.)
The Penalty Box ★★★☆☆ PB 4/9
2) ✔ Laverne & Shirley -- [Friendships; plus, I did it as a buddy read! :-) ]
204 Rosewood Lane ★★★★☆ OD audio 5/5
3) ✔ Happy Days -- (Bad boy on motorcycle “seduces” his brother's fiancée.)
Led Astray AND The Devil's Own - re-read ★★★☆☆ 3/16 (2:1, only re-read 1st).
4) ✔ WKRP in Cincinatti -- (Music: Heroine is a concert pianist.)
The Shy Bride (Traditional Greek Husbands, #1) ★★★★☆ PB 3/15
5) ✔ Gilligan's Island -- (Setting: Mostly in a jungle.)
Magic Study – “buddy read” ★★★★½ Kindle 5/9
6) ✔ One Day at a Time -- (Divorced, forty-year-old preschool teacher, Sarah Hurlihy.)
Must Love Dogs – re-read ★★★★☆ PB 3/30
7) ✔ Dallas -- The Texan's Wager ★★★★½ PB 4/12.
8) ✔ MASH -- (Ian Randall is Navy man, a submariner.)
16 Lighthouse Road ★★★★☆ OD audio 4/2
9) ✔ Hawaii 5-0 -- (Sophie Katz’s boyfriend is P.I. Anatoly Darinsky, who helps her solve the murder-mystery.)
Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate ★★★★☆ PB 4/28
10) ✔ E.R. -- (Hero, Eidolon, is a doctor at Underworld General Hospital.)
Pleasure Unbound ★★★★☆ PB 5/23
11) ✔ Green Acres -- (She’s from the city, he’s a farmer. One of my favorite reads!)
Heiress For Hire - re-read ★★★★½ PB read 2/26 & again on 4/26
12) ✔ I Love Lucy! -- (Love, laughter and a woman named Lucy.)
He Loves Lucy ★★★★☆ PB re-read 4/1
13) ✔ The Brady Bunch -- (She doesn’t know it, but her new husband has five children. He doesn’t know it, but she’s bringing one of her own.)
The Trouble With Harry, by Katie MacAlister ★★★★☆ PB 5/8
14) ✔ Star Trek -- (Setting is our future, post-apocalyptic world.)
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels #1), by Ilona Andrews ★★★★☆ audio
15) ✔ A- Team -- Warrior ★★★★★ PB 3/9
BONUS:
16) ✔ The Honeymooners -- (Claire’s on her honeymoon; mystery, mayhem, & murder in Egypt.)
Mummy Dearest ★★★½☆ OD audio 3/31
17) ✔ Northern Exposure -- (Three women all married to the same man and set on tracking him down – even if it takes them to Alaska!)
I Do, I Do, I Do ★★★★½ PB 4/24
18) ✔ I Dream of Jeannie -- (It’s magic; they disappear in a puff of smoke; they fly like Tony.)
The Smoke Thief ★★★★½ PB 4/10
19) ✔ Bewitched -- (witch/wizard/magic/magician)
Poison Study ★★★★½ Kindle 4/23
20) ✔Wonder Woman -- (kick ass heroine)
Halfway to the Grave ★★★★½ OD audio 5/6
21) ✔Law & Order -- (New York Cop)
Naked in Death, by J.D. Robb ★★★★★ OD audio 5/11
22) ✔Monk -- (eccentric hero; defective detective)
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, by Jennifer Ashley ★★★★★ PB 3/22
23) ✔ The Farmer's Daughter -- (Minnesota woman of Swedish descent cares for the children of a widower.)
The Midwife, by Carolyn Davidson ★★★★½ PB 5/22
24) ✔BJ and The Bear -- (animal on cover)
Animal Magnetism (Animal, #1), by Jill Shalvis (PB) ★★★½☆ 5/5
25) ✔Beverly Hillbillies -- (hillbillies, rags to riches)
Redneck Cinderella, by Luann McLane ★★★★☆ PB 2/3 & again 5/16
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