When I Grow Up Challenge

[Mary-Megan]

I'd forgotten about/given up on this challenge but now I've finished it! Oddly harder than I thought...

When I Grow Up...
Level 2 - Hired Hand - 2 tasks per profession

First task - 15/15
Second task - 15/15

ACTOR

√ 1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
Gorgeous by Paul Rudnick (10/8)
√ 2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (7/15)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc


ASTRONAUT

√ 1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
The Disappeared by Kristine Kathryn Rusch [the moon] (7/26)
√ 2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London (9/15)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.


ATHLETE

√ 1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Here We Go by Shannon Stacey (4/19)
√ 2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
Under the Lights by Shannon Stacey (9/28/20)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.


DANCER

1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
√ 2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball.
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (1/18)
√ 3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: Ballerina, Waltz, Rhythm etc.
Dance Away with Me by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (8/8)


DETECTIVE

√ 1. Read a mystery book.
When You See Me by Lisa Gardner (12/9/20)
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
√ 3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.
Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams (7/7/20)


DOCTOR

√ 1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
Moonlight in the Morning by Jude Deveraux (7/20/20)
√ 2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
Small Wars by Sadie Jones (twins had measles) (7/29)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.


FIREFIGHTER

√ 1. Read a book with a firefighter.
Just One of the Guys by Kristan Higgins (8/27/20)
√ 2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
Orphan X by Gregg Hurwitz (8/30/20)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc.


LAWYER

√ 1. Read a book with a lawyer.
Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson (9/24/20)
√ 2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort.
I'll Stand By You by Sharon Sala (9/10/20)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc.


MUSICIAN

√ 1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman (1/5)
√ 2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
The Day of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean (8/29)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.


PILOT

√ 1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
The Book of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult (10/11/20)
√ 2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman (4/6)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.


POLICE OFFICER

√ 1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
The Gallery of the Dead by Chris Carter (9/29/20)
√ 2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
The Fix by David Baldacci (8/31/20)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.


SCIENTIST

√ 1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn (1/27)
√ 2. Read a sci-fi book.
Redshirts by John Scalzi (10/4)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.


TEACHER

√ 1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
Emma, Mr. Knightley, and Chili-Slaw Dogs by Mary Jane Hathaway (8/21)
√ 2. Read a Young Adult book.
Zombies Don't Cry by Rusty Fischer (10/30)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.


VETERINARIAN

√ 1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
Unbroken Cowboy by Maisey Yates (7/12)
√ 2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count).
The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman (10/15)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.


WRITER

√ 1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton (9/17)
√ 2. Read a book by a New To You author.
The Ones Who Got Away by Roni Loren (12/9/20)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Mary-Megan!


I guess you have to read the right books. I haven't done this one....

[Katelyn]

Start: 7/1/21

Level 2 - Hired Hand - 2 tasks per profession

13/15

ACTOR

1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc
🎭Playing for Keeps - Samantha Lind, 8/24/21

✅ASTRONAUT
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
🚗Daybreak - Kate Hawthorne, 7/9/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.
🌞Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun-Jonny Garza Villa, 8/14/21

✅ATHLETE
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
⚾Catching Caden - Samantha Christy, 7/10/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.
⚾The Ninth Inning-J. Sterling, 7/25/21

✅DANCER
1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
👗All In - Bella Matthews, 1/28/22
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball.
💃My Second Chance Player: A Romantic Comedy - Elyse Riggs, 9/14/21

✅DETECTIVE
1. Read a mystery book.
🚔Bad Idea - Max Walker, 8/21/21
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
🕵️‍♀️Motorcycles and Macarons - Ashton Cade, 8/1/21

✅DOCTOR
1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
🩺Sweet Love - K.C. Lynn, 9/14/21
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
😷Just Friends - Saxon James, 7/21/21

✅FIREFIGHTER
1. Read a book with a firefighter.
👩‍🚒Just Friends - Saxon James, 7/21/21
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
🔥 - Kelly Jamieson, 7/14/21

✅ LAWYER
1. Read a book with a lawyer.
⚖Always a Bridesmaid - Cindi Madsen, 8/4/21
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort.
📜Eyeful - C.R. Grissom, 7/17/21

✅MUSICIAN
1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
🎸Wild Irish - C.M. Seabrook, 8/19/21
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
🎤Dirty - Kylie Scott, 8/6/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.

✅PILOT
1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
✈Off Base - Annabeth Albert, 8/2/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.
✈Any Way the Wind Blows - Rainbow Rowell, 1/22/22

✅POLICE OFFICER
1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
👮‍♀️Wilde Fire-Lucy Lennox, 8/10/21
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
🚔It Happened One Summer - Tessa Bailey, 8/7/21

✅SCIENTIST
1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
👩‍🔬Mine Until Moonrise - Jennifer Bernard, 10/12/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.
💙My Heart to Touch - S.B. Alexander, 1/9/21

✅TEACHER
2. Read a Young Adult book.
🎒We Contain Multitudes - Sarah Henstra
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.
📝Line Mates & Study Dates - Eden Finley, 7/19/21 (CU (Colchester UNIVERSITY) hockey)

✅VETERINARIAN
1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
🐴 Keeping Him - Kennedy Fox, 7/5/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.
🐎 Bare Ass in Love - Sasha Burke, 8/27/21 (ASS = DONKEY = ANIMAL)

✅WRITER
1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
📄One More Time - Aurora Rose Reynolds, 8/19/21
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
🖊You Were Meant For Me - Kait Nolan, 8/13/21

[JoAnne]

Welcome Katelyn!

[Elle]

When I Grow Up ...
July 24, 2021 - ?(March 12, 2022)

Level 2 - Hired Hand - 2 tasks per profession
Completed: 30/30

ACTOR
1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson - Oct 18
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting.
Archer's Voice | Mia Sheridan - Oct 19

ASTRONAUT
1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
Nephilius | Jaymin Eve - Aug 14
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space.
Fool Moon | Jim Butcher - Oct 15

ATHLETE
1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Grinder | Samantha Whiskey - Aug 2 (professional hockey player)
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport.
The Westing Game | Ellen Raskin - Jan 18

DANCER
1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball.
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening | Caroline Peckham - Aug 23
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance.
Cotillion | Georgette Heyer - Jan 13

DETECTIVE
1. Read a mystery book.
The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman - Dec 11
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
Cole | Tijan - Aug 28
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.

DOCTOR
1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
Carter Reed | Tijan - Aug 26
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
Saving Francesca | Melina Marchetta - Sep 24
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.

FIREFIGHTER
1. Read a book with a firefighter.
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
The Spanish Love Deception | Elena Armas - Sep 20
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire
A Promise of Fire | Amanda Bouchet - Aug 13

LAWYER
1. Read a book with a lawyer.
The Hawthorne Legacy | Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Sep 16
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law.
Judge Dee and the Limits of the Law | Lavie Tidhar - Dec 3

MUSICIAN
1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
Wild Sign | Patricia Briggs - Sep 4
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built | Becky Chambers - Aug 4

PILOT
1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
Scarlet Stone | Jewel E. Ann - Aug 12
2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying
The Horrid Glory of Its Wings | Elizabeth Bear - Mar 12

POLICE OFFICER
1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Biting Bad | Chloe Neill - Aug 31
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants | Annette Marie - Aug 25
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.

SCIENTIST
1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
2. Read a sci-fi book.
The Past Is Red | Catherynne M. Valente - Aug 10 (dystopian)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science.
The Love Hypothesis | Ali Hazelwood - Sep 28

TEACHER
1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
Confessions | Kanae Minato - Sep 8
2. Read a Young Adult book.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education.
The Last Graduate | Naomi Novik - Oct 2

VETERINARIAN
1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
2. Read a book with animal characters.
Louis | Jaymin Eve - Jul 24 (Werewolves)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals
Cat Problems | Jory John - Aug 29

WRITER
1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
The Cat Who Came in from the Cold | Deric Longden - Dec 20
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
84, Charing Cross Road | Helene Hanff - Jan 2
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Elle!

[Frankie]

When I Grow Up Challenge
Duration: September 22, 2021, Open Ended

Choose your level:
Level 3 - The Boss - 3 tasks per profession

45/45 Completed. Finished

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ACTOR

1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
Reel-Kennedy Ryan 10/13/21
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
This Day-Blanka Lipińska 1/03/22
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc
Vanishing Act-A.M. Madden 11/23/22


ASTRONAUT

1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
The Conquest-Jessie Donovan 10/17/22
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
Truths That Saints Believe-Anne Malcom 11/29/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.
Craving Constellations-Nicole Jacquelyn 10/15/21


ATHLETE

1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Hands Down-Mariana Zapata 5/25/22
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
Flagrant-Alexandria House 11/17/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.
Love & Football: Tre & Charity-Shanel 9/28/21


DANCER

1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
His Perfect Partner-Priscilla Oliveras 10/01/21
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance.
Swagger and Sass-Autumn Jones Lake 10/08/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: Ballerina, Waltz, Rhythm etc.
Rhythm of the Road-Autumn Jones Lake 12/07/21


DETECTIVE

1. Read a mystery book.
Hide and Seek-Mary Burton 12/20/21
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
Keeping What’s His: Tate-Jamie Begley 11/01/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.
Her Perfect Crime-Elle Gray 10/12/22


DOCTOR

1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
Forever and a Day-Jill Shalvis 3/04/22
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
Bring Down the Stars-Emma Scott 10/16/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.
The Healer-Jessica Gadziala 9/30/21


FIREFIGHTER

1. Read a book with a firefighter.
Sparking Sara-Samantha Christy 9/22/21
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
To Die For-Willow Rose 10/14/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc.
Dr. Hot Stuff-Tawna Fenske 11/13/22


LAWYER

1. Read a book with a lawyer.
The Lawyer-Marni Mann 3/02/22
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom.
Zero Apologies-Autumn Jones Lake 10/02/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc.
Body of Evidence-Rachel Grant 2/12/22


MUSICIAN

1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
Unspoken Words-H.P. Davenport 11/12/21
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
Whirlwind-Cat Porter 10/18/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.
Tarnished Soul-Beth Flynn 3/04/22


PILOT

1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
Tequila-Rebecca Sharp 12/19/21
2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
Island Affair-Priscilla Oliveras 10/29/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.
Eyes Turned Skyward-Rebecca Yarros 11/24/21


POLICE OFFICER

1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Fatal Accusation-Marie Force 9/30/21
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
Run Girl Run-Willow Rose 10/08/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.
Inmate of the Month-Lani Lynn Vale 9/22/21


SCIENTIST

1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
Cold Evidence-Rachel Grant 8/24/22
2. Read a sci-fi book.
Dark Stranger: The Dream-I.T. Lucas 10/06/22
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.
The Love Hypothesis-Ali Hazelwood 1/29/22


TEACHER

1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
Victorious-M.S. Force 9/25/21
2. Read a Young Adult book.
Art & Soul-Brittainy C. Cherry 10/23/22
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.
Learn to Love You-Jade Hernandez 4/22/23


VETERINARIAN

1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
Texas Orchids-Samantha Christy 12/14/21
2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count).
Raber Wolf Pack Book One-Ryan Michele 11/30/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.
The Shark-Mary Burton 11/12/21


WRITER

1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
Playing with Words-Kelly Elliott 1/30/22
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
Helen Hoang-The Kiss Quotient 10/06/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.
Beyond Words-Abby Brooks 3/27/23

[JoAnne]

Welcome Frankie!

[Amber J (Thereadingwitch)]

ACTOR

1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc

ASTRONAUT

1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.

ATHLETE

1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.

DANCER

1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: Ballerina, Waltz, Rhythm etc.

DETECTIVE

1. Read a mystery book.
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.

DOCTOR

1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.

FIREFIGHTER

1. Read a book with a firefighter.
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc.

LAWYER

1. Read a book with a lawyer.
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc.

MUSICIAN

1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins 11/3/21 - Kai is a drummer
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.

PILOT

1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.

POLICE OFFICER

1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.

SCIENTIST

1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
2. Read a sci-fi book.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.

TEACHER

1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
2. Read a Young Adult book.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.

VETERINARIAN

1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count).
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.

WRITER

1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.

[JoAnne]

Welcome Amber!

[Suzanne]

Finished!

The Lost Challenges
When I Grow Up Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2016 - Til Done!

Progress: 45 out of 45

ACTOR

1. Read a book with an actor or actress character:
Lucky Us by Amy Bloom - *** - 9/15/2016 - 256 Pages
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie:
The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling - ** - 3/21/2017 - 503 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc.
Get Smart!: How to Think, Decide, Act, and Get Better Results in Everything You Do by Brian Tracy - *** - 8/8/2020 - 224 Pages



ASTRONAUT

1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth:
Winter by Marissa Meyer - **** - 2/8/2017 - 823 Pages
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance:
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - ***** - 1/9/2017 - 328 Pages - Traveled cross country
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.:
Bitch Planet, Vol. 2: President Bitch by Kelly Sue DeConnick - ***** - 3/31/2018



ATHLETE
1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete:
Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 9/29/2017 - 400 Pages
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition:
Fat Chance by Nick Spalding - *** - 10/3/2016 - 288 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.:
The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock - **** - 3/18/2018 - 277 Pages - SEASON



DANCER

1. Read a book with character who is a dancer:
American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee by Karen Abbott - ***** - 11/8/2016 - 353 Pages
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball:
Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 1/25/2017 - 743 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: Ballerina, Waltz, Rhythm etc.:
Midnight Waltz by Barbara Stephens - *** - 9/9/2018 - 176 Pages



DETECTIVE

1. Read a mystery book.
Heart of Evil by Heather Graham - *** - 7/25/2016
2. Read a book with a nosey character:
Seven Up by Janet Evanovich - *** - 1/12/2017 - 337 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.:
The Search by Nora Roberts - ***** - 9/28/2021 - 488 Pages



DOCTOR

1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs - ***** - 12/4/2017 - 411 Pages
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick:
A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr - **** - 12/7/2017 - 285 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.
I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse by Lee Gutkind - **** - 9/8/2016 - 320 Pages



FIREFIGHTER

1. Read a book with a firefighter:
Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts - ***** - 9/19/2017 - 437 Pages
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover:
Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 10/11/2016 - 328 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc.:
Tinderbox by Rachel Grant - **** - 4/4/2020 - 302 Pages



LAWYER

1. Read a book with a lawyer.
Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren - ***** - 7/19/2016
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort:
His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis - **** - 3/7/2018 - 352 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc.:
E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton - *** - 10/7/2016 - 320 Pages



MUSICIAN

1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua - **** - 6/11/2017 - 237 Pages
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
Sinner by Maggie Stiefvater - *** - 7/8/2016
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.:
Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley - ***** - 11/9/2017 - 426 Pages



PILOT

1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane:
A Night of No Return by Sarah Morgan - *** - 11/15/2016 - 192 Pages
2. Read a book set in an exotic location:
Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/13/2016 - 336 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.:
Rainbow in the Cloud: The Wisdom and Spirit of Maya Angelou by Maya Angelou - ***** - 5/13/2021 - 128 Pages



POLICE OFFICER

1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb - ***** - 3/28/2018 - 354 Pages
2. Read a book where a crime takes place:
Cut & Run by Abigail Roux - *** - 7/7/2016
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.
House Arrest by K.A. Holt - **** - 12/17/2021 - 304 Pages



SCIENTIST

1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - **** - 7/11/2016
2. Read a sci-fi book.
Origins by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 8/4/2016 - 157 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.:
Living Oprah: My One-Year Experiment to Live as TV's Most Influential Guru Advises by Robyn Okrant - **** - 11/8/2021 - 288 Pages



TEACHER

1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
The Immortals by Jordanna Max Brodsky - ***** - 7/29/2016
2. Read a Young Adult book:
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire - **** - 11/11/2016 - 173 Pages
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.:
I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai - ***** - 11/3/2016 - 327 Pages



VETERINARIAN

1. Read a book with a character who works with animals:
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis - **** - 12/9/2016 - 293 Pages
2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count):
Soulless by Gail Carriger - ***** - 11/6/2016 - 365 Pages - Werewolf character
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.:
Black Dog by Rachel Neumeier - ***** - 12/25/2016 - 448 Pages



WRITER

1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author:
Knowing Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're Worth by Mika Brzezinski - ***** - 10/15/2016 - 208 Pages
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford - *** - 8/1/2016
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: STORIES
You Gotta Get Bigger Dreams: My Life in Stories and Pictures by Alan Cumming - ***** - 4/2/2018 - 304 Pages

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Suzanne!

[Marla]

WTG Suzanne!

[Elle]

Finished!

When I Grow Up ...
July 24, 2021 - ?(March 12, 2022)

Level 2 - Hired Hand - 2 tasks per profession
Completed: 30/30

ACTOR
1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
The Haunting of Hill House | Shirley Jackson - Oct 18
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting.
Archer's Voice | Mia Sheridan - Oct 19

ASTRONAUT
1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
Nephilius | Jaymin Eve - Aug 14
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space.
Fool Moon | Jim Butcher - Oct 15

ATHLETE
1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Grinder | Samantha Whiskey - Aug 2 (professional hockey player)
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport.
The Westing Game | Ellen Raskin - Jan 18

DANCER
1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball.
Zodiac Academy: The Awakening | Caroline Peckham - Aug 23
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance.
Cotillion | Georgette Heyer - Jan 13

DETECTIVE
1. Read a mystery book.
The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman - Dec 11
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
Cole | Tijan - Aug 28
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.

DOCTOR
1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
Carter Reed | Tijan - Aug 26
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
Saving Francesca | Melina Marchetta - Sep 24
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.

FIREFIGHTER
1. Read a book with a firefighter.
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
The Spanish Love Deception | Elena Armas - Sep 20
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire
A Promise of Fire | Amanda Bouchet - Aug 13

LAWYER
1. Read a book with a lawyer.
The Hawthorne Legacy | Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Sep 16
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law.
Judge Dee and the Limits of the Law | Lavie Tidhar - Dec 3

MUSICIAN
1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
Wild Sign | Patricia Briggs - Sep 4
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music.
A Psalm for the Wild-Built | Becky Chambers - Aug 4

PILOT
1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
Scarlet Stone | Jewel E. Ann - Aug 12
2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying
The Horrid Glory of Its Wings | Elizabeth Bear - Mar 12

POLICE OFFICER
1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Biting Bad | Chloe Neill - Aug 31
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants | Annette Marie - Aug 25
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.

SCIENTIST
1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
2. Read a sci-fi book.
The Past Is Red | Catherynne M. Valente - Aug 10 (dystopian)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science.
The Love Hypothesis | Ali Hazelwood - Sep 28

TEACHER
1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
Confessions | Kanae Minato - Sep 8
2. Read a Young Adult book.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education.
The Last Graduate | Naomi Novik - Oct 2

VETERINARIAN
1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
2. Read a book with animal characters.
Louis | Jaymin Eve - Jul 24 (Werewolves)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals
Cat Problems | Jory John - Aug 29

WRITER
1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
The Cat Who Came in from the Cold | Deric Longden - Dec 20
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
84, Charing Cross Road | Helene Hanff - Jan 2
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.

[Julia]

When I Grow Up Challenge
✔Level 1 - Apprentice- 1 task per profession: 15 of 15 completed
Level 2 - Hired Hand - 2 tasks per profession: 13 of 15 completed
Level 3 - The Boss - 3 tasks per profession: 7 of 15 completed
Open-ended: begun 3/12/2022
34 of 45 tasks completed

ACTOR: ✔✔✔

✔1. Read a book with an actor or actress character: Robin in All Through the Night (3/17/22)
✔2. Read a book that has been made into a movie: The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 1 (7/29/22)
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc: Drama: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier (3/14/22)

ASTRONAUT: ✔✔✔

✔1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth: Saga, Volume 8 (3/15/22)
✔2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance: from Spain to California in Spoiler Alert Olivia Dade (4/1/22)
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc: Street of the Five Moons Elizabeth Peters (8/19/22)

ATHLETE: ✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete: Home Fire Inferno by Suzanne Brockmann (3/30/22)
✔2. Read a book that involves a game or competition: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (11/15/22)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

DANCER: ✔

1. Read a book with character who is a dancer: Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
✔2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling (2/7/23)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: march: Dead Light March by Daniel Jose Older

DETECTIVE: ✔✔

✔1. Read a mystery book: Friend of the Devil by Ed Brubaker (4/12/22)
✔2. Read a book with a nosey character: Anna in Reckless by Ed Brubaker (4/5/22)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc: one of these: Detection Unlimited or The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

DOCTOR: ✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor: We Were Dreamers by Simu Liu (1/19/23)
✔2. Read a book where somebody gets sick: Tony in When Tony Met Adam by Suzanne Brockmann (3/30/22)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc: The Memory Thief: The Secrets Behind How We Remember—A Medical Mystery Lauren Aguirre

FIREFIGHTER: ✔✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a firefighter: Destroy All Monsters by Ed Brubaker (4/14/22)
✔2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover: Flashpoint Suzanne Brockmann (3/12/22)
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin (1/13/23)

LAWYER: ✔✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a lawyer: Guldana in Flashpoint (3/12/22)
✔2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort: Alex in All the Feels by Olivia Dade (4/3/22)
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc: code: The Oracle Code by Marieke Nijkamp (4/27/22)

MUSICIAN✔✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument: Toby in Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt (4/18/22)
✔2. Read a book with a character who is a singer: author/MC of Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner (5/4/22)
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc: Music Is History by Ahmir Questlove Thompson (5/7/22)

PILOT: ✔✔

✔1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane: Free Fall Suzanne Brockmann (4/2/22)
✔2. Read a book set in an exotic location: a resort in the Florida Keys: 40-Love by Olivia Dade (4/13/22)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc: A Cloud of Outrageous Blue by Vesper Stamper

POLICE OFFICER: ✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a law enforcement character: the police chief in Copenhagen Connection by Elizabeth Peters (12/9/22)
✔2. Read a book where a crime takes place: Love On the Brain by Ali Hazelwood (9/27/22)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc: The Memory Police Yōko Ogawa

SCIENTIST: ✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist: the author of and main character in Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest Suzanne Simard (11/20/22)
2. Read a sci-fi book: Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang (5/15/22)

TEACHER: ✔✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer: Why Religion?: A Personal Story Elaine Pagels (12/7/22)
✔2. Read a Young Adult book: Himawari House by Harmony Becker (3/14/22)
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc: Teach Me Olivia Dade (4/24/22)

VETERINARIAN: ✔✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a character who works with animals: Esmee in Band of Sisters Lauren Willig (1/16/23)
✔2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count): Ghüs (a talking seal) in Saga, Volume 9 by Brian K. Vaughan (3/15/22)
✔3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa (5/23/22)

WRITER: ✔✔

✔1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author: Broken Resolutions Olivia Dade (4/4/22)
✔2. Read a book by a New To You author: I Couldn't Love You More by Esther Freud (3/27/22)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc: Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Elle!


Welcome Julia!

[Frankie]

When I Grow Up Challenge
Duration: September 22, 2021, Open Ended

Choose your level:
Level 3 - The Boss - 3 tasks per profession

45/45 Completed. Finished

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ACTOR

1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
Reel-Kennedy Ryan 10/13/21
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
This Day-Blanka Lipińska 1/03/22
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc
Vanishing Act-A.M. Madden 11/23/22


ASTRONAUT

1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
The Conquest-Jessie Donovan 10/17/22
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
Truths That Saints Believe-Anne Malcom 11/29/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.
Craving Constellations-Nicole Jacquelyn 10/15/21


ATHLETE

1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
Hands Down-Mariana Zapata 5/25/22
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
Flagrant-Alexandria House 11/17/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.
Love & Football: Tre & Charity-Shanel 9/28/21


DANCER

1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
His Perfect Partner-Priscilla Oliveras 10/01/21
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance.
Swagger and Sass-Autumn Jones Lake 10/08/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: Ballerina, Waltz, Rhythm etc.
Rhythm of the Road-Autumn Jones Lake 12/07/21


DETECTIVE

1. Read a mystery book.
Hide and Seek-Mary Burton 12/20/21
2. Read a book with a nosey character.
Keeping What’s His: Tate-Jamie Begley 11/01/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.
Her Perfect Crime-Elle Gray 10/12/22


DOCTOR

1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
Forever and a Day-Jill Shalvis 3/04/22
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
Bring Down the Stars-Emma Scott 10/16/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.
The Healer-Jessica Gadziala 9/30/21


FIREFIGHTER

1. Read a book with a firefighter.
Sparking Sara-Samantha Christy 9/22/21
2. Read a book with a Red or Orange cover.
To Die For-Willow Rose 10/14/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc.
Dr. Hot Stuff-Tawna Fenske 11/13/22


LAWYER

1. Read a book with a lawyer.
The Lawyer-Marni Mann 3/02/22
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom.
Zero Apologies-Autumn Jones Lake 10/02/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc.
Body of Evidence-Rachel Grant 2/12/22


MUSICIAN

1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
Unspoken Words-H.P. Davenport 11/12/21
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
Whirlwind-Cat Porter 10/18/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.
Tarnished Soul-Beth Flynn 3/04/22


PILOT

1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
Tequila-Rebecca Sharp 12/19/21
2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
Island Affair-Priscilla Oliveras 10/29/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.
Eyes Turned Skyward-Rebecca Yarros 11/24/21


POLICE OFFICER

1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Fatal Accusation-Marie Force 9/30/21
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
Run Girl Run-Willow Rose 10/08/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.
Inmate of the Month-Lani Lynn Vale 9/22/21


SCIENTIST

1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
Cold Evidence-Rachel Grant 8/24/22
2. Read a sci-fi book.
Dark Stranger: The Dream-I.T. Lucas 10/06/22
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.
The Love Hypothesis-Ali Hazelwood 1/29/22


TEACHER

1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
Victorious-M.S. Force 9/25/21
2. Read a Young Adult book.
Art & Soul-Brittainy C. Cherry 10/23/22
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.
Learn to Love You-Jade Hernandez 4/22/23


VETERINARIAN

1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
Texas Orchids-Samantha Christy 12/14/21
2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count).
Raber Wolf Pack Book One-Ryan Michele 11/30/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.
The Shark-Mary Burton 11/12/21


WRITER

1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
Playing with Words-Kelly Elliott 1/30/22
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
Helen Hoang-The Kiss Quotient 10/06/21
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.
Beyond Words-Abby Brooks 3/27/23

[JoAnne]

Great job Frankie!

[JoAnne]

****NO MORE SIGN UPS FOR THIS CHALLENGE****

[*Dawn]

Original post m.25.

TLC, When I Grow Up Challenge
Start Date: 11-7-15
FINAL UPDATE: 3-28-24
Level 3 - The Boss - 3 tasks per profession

✔ACTOR
1. Read a book with an actor or actress character.
Yes Please by Amy Poehler, 11-13-15 (*4)
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie.
Anna Karenina Leo Tolstoy, 11-30-15, (3*)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to acting: Act, Play, Theatre etc.
Venetia Kelly's Traveling Show: A Novel of Ireland Frank Delaney, 3-30-16 (3-1/2*)

✔ASTRONAUT
1. Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Douglas Adams, #1 HHG series, 1-20-16 (4*)
2. Read a book where someone travels a long distance.
On Our Own Terms Adelaide Hipwell, 1-27-16 (3-1/2*) Sydney, Australia to Los Angeles, CA
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to space: Moon, Star, Planet etc.
First Star I See Tonight Susan Elizabeth Phillips, #8 Chicago Stars, 1-27-18, 4*

✔ATHLETE
1. Read a book with a character who is an athlete.
One Wish Robyn Carr, 12-3-15 (3-1/2*) h was a successful figure skater
2. Read a book that involves a game or competition.
Rapture in Death J.D. Robb, #4 “In Death” series, 1-19-16 (4*) pg 58, Now they were a set. A set that could be destroyed on a whim. But not yet. Not for some little time yet. After all, the game had just begun.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to sport: Football, Run, Games etc.
Game of Love Melissa Foster, (3*) 11-22-15 review

✔DANCER
1. Read a book with character who is a dancer.
Sweet Filthy Boy Christina Lauren, #1 Wild Season, 4-2-16 (3-12*) MC, Mia Holland, injured dancer
2. Read a book where the characters attend a dance or ball.
Sucks to Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe) Kimberly Pauley, 1-5-16 (3*) attends prom
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to dance: Ballerina, Waltz, Rhythm etc.
Dance to the Piper Nora Roberts, #2 O'Hurleys, 1-25-16 (3-1/2*)

✔DETECTIVE
1. Read a mystery book.
Immortal in Death J.D. Robb, #3 “In Death” series, 1-8-16 (3-1/2*)
2. Read a book with a nosy character.
Unexpected Treasure Melody Anne, The Lost Andersons Book 1, Billionaire Bachelors #8, 12-29-15 (3*) meddlesome father and uncle Loc 2592 "You guys are so nosy."
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to detectives: Sleuth, Private Eye, Puzzle etc.
Top Secret Twenty-One Janet Evanovich, 11-29-15 (3-1/2*)

✔DOCTOR
1. Read a book with a character who is a doctor.
The First Love Cookie Club Lori Wilde, 12-12-15 (3*) Both of h's parents are renowned cardiac surgeons.
2. Read a book where somebody gets sick.
Beautiful Bastard Christina Lauren, 11-24-15, (4*) pg 248 Bennett Ryan gets either a stomach flu or food poisoning (blames it on bad sushi) when they are at a conference in San Diego.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to doctors: Medicine, Nurse, Healer etc.
Stitch L. Wilder, #2 Satan's Fury MC, 5-26-16 (3*)

✔FIREFIGHTER
1. Read a book with a firefighter.
Back to Buckhorn Lori Foster, 1-15-16 (3*) MC is a firefighter.
2. Read a book with a Red cover.
Christmas Sucks: What to Do When Fruitcake, Family, and Finding the Perfect Gift Make You Miserable Joanne Kimes, "Sucks" series #13?, 12-27-15, (3*)

3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to fire: Flame, Hot, Burn etc.
Hot in Here: Uncovered\Tailspin\An Honorable Man Lori Foster 11-8-15 (3*)

✔LAWYER
1. Read a book with a lawyer.
I'll Be Home for Christmas Lori Wilde, #6 Twilight, Texas, 12-27-15 (4*) h just dropped out of her law school; both of her parents are high-profile L.A. attorneys
2. Read a book with scenes that take place in a courtroom OR involving a contract of some sort.
Hard Sosie Frost, 12-9-15 (3*) Sorting out probate issues/terms of will.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to law: Legal, Crime, Judge etc.
Judgment in Death J.D. Robb, #11 In Death, 7-28-16 (3*)

✔MUSICIAN
1. Read a book with a character who plays an instrument.
Maybe Someday Colleen Hoover, 1-13-16 (5*) MC plays guitar.
2. Read a book with a character who is a singer.
Faking It Cora Carmack, 12-10-15, (3*) MC is a singer in a band.
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to music: Melody, Tune, Rock, Soul etc.
Yellowstone Heart Song Peggy L. Henderson, Yellowstone Romance Bk 1, 12-30-15 (5*)

✔PILOT
1. Read a book where the characters travel on a plane.
The Kiss Kathryn Harrison, 11-15-15 (5*) pg 121, At the airport, we say good-bye with the stiff formal kiss we always use.
2. Read a book set in an exotic location.
Captive Witness Carolyn Keene, #64 Nancy Drew Mysteries, 3-2-16, 3* - Vienna, Austria
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to flying: Sky, Clouds, Flight etc.
Hanna Who Fell from the Sky Christopher Meades, 5-14-17, 4*

✔POLICE OFFICER
1. Read a book with a law enforcement character.
Naked in Death J.D. Robb, 11-18-15, (4*) Lt. Eve Dallas is a NYC homicide detective in the year 2058.
2. Read a book where a crime takes place.
Glory in Death #2 In Death series, J.D. Robb (4*) 12-17-15
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to police: Inspector, Criminal, Arrest etc.
Witness in Death J.D. Robb, #10 In Death, 10-31-16 (3*)

✔SCIENTIST
1. Read a book with a character who is a scientist.
A New Hope Robyn Carr, 12-23-15 (4*) (MC) Matt Lacoumette is a farmer but also a scientist with an advanced degree. He lectures part-time at the local college re agriculture, animal husbandry, etc.
2. Read a sci-fi book.
Q Evan Mandery, 2-19-16, 3* Time Travel
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to science: Research, Formula, Experiment etc.
Evolution, Me & Other Freaks of Nature, Robin Brande, 12-2-15 (3-1/2*)

✔TEACHER
1. Read a book with a character who is a teacher or lecturer.
Never Too Late Robyn Carr, 1-2-16 (3-1/2*) MCs Clare & Pete: high school English teacher and football coach.
2. Read a Young Adult book.
Matilda by Roald Dahl, 11-12-15, 240 pgs, (3*)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to education: School, Learn, Knowledge etc.
Geek Girl Holly Smale 6-16-16 (3*)

✔VETERINARIAN
1. Read a book with a character who works with animals.
Dream a Little Dream Susan Elizabeth Phillips, 12-5-15 (5*) MC, Gabriel Donner, is a veterinarian. He's abandoned the practice due to personal grief but in his healing, we see him working with animals again and ready to go back to his profession.
2. Read a book with animal characters. (Werewolves etc will count).
Walking in Circles Before Lying Down Merrill Markoe, 1-29-16 (3-1/2*)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to animals: Wolf, Farm, Zoo etc.
Back to Buckhorn Lori Foster, 1-15-16 (3*), Buck horn

✔WRITER
1. Read a book with a character who is a writer/author.
The Trouble With Harry Katie MacAlister, 12-7-15 (4*), Lord Rosse's new wife, Frederica "Plum" Pelham, wrote a sex guide for married couples entitled Guide to Connubial Calisthenics!
2. Read a book by a New To You author.
The Air He Breathes Brittainy Cherry, 11-20-15, (5*)
3. Read a book with a word in the title relating to writing: Pen, Book, Story etc.
The True Story of Hansel and Gretel Louise Murphy, 2-11-16 (5*)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Dawn!