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53. Lucky Smurf- Read a book with a character who has had a streak of bad luck. 54. Lumberjack Smurf- Read a book where a character is a man who puts on womens's clothing or hangs around in bars. Ben and Shiloh by John Inman 12-5-16
55. Nanny Smurf- Read a book with a grandmother, or other person who tells stories.
56. Archeologist Smurf- Read a book where there is a search for an artifact or temple.
57. Explorer Smurf- Read a book that takes place partially on a boat.
58. Miller Smurf- Read a book with "flour" or "flower" on the cover.
59. Traveler Smurf- Read a book that takes place in more than 1 country.
60. Liar Smurf- Read a book with a relationship built on a lie.
61. Hunter Smurf- Read a book where a bow and arrow are used.
62. Astro Smurf- Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
63. Barber Smurf- Read a book where a character has a lot of hair (or fur).
64. Cobbler Smurf- Read a book where a character has a shoe fetish, or a shoe on the cover.
65. Marco Smurf a.k.a Submariner Smurf- Read a book with pirates.
66. Flighty Smurf- Read a book with a character who is easily distracted by anything and tends to forget things
67. Don Smurfo- Read a book where a character is good with a sword. Defender Dragon by Zoe Chant 11-20-16
68. Nobody Smurf- Read a book where a character has very low self-esteem Serenading Stanley by John Inman 12-6-16
69. Pushover Smurf- read a book where a character has problems telling others no.
70. Gusty Smurf- Read a book with a Scottish character.
71. Panicky Smurf- Read a book where a character has a panic attack. Crosstalk by Connie Willis 12-4-16
72. Crazy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is refered to as crazy.
73. Narrator Smurf- Read a book written in first person.
74. Passive- Aggressive Smurf- Read a book with a passive or aggressive character.
75. Disabled Smurf- Read a book with a character who has some kind of disability.
76. Weepy Smurf- Read a book that made you cry.
77. Bored Smurf- Read a book a friend rated 2 stars or less.
78*. Twin Smurfs- Read a book with twins and a 2nd in a series.
79. Acrobat Smurf- Read a book where a charaacter helps out in a time of danger. Bodyguard Bear by Zoe Chant 11-20-16
80. Musical Smurf- Read a book where a character is a musician Hollywood Dragon by Zoe Chant 12-4-16
81. Black Smurf- Read a book with a black cover.
82. Sculptor Smurf- Read a book with a character named Clay, David, Mary or Don
83. Equilibrist Smurf- Read a book where a character rides a unicycle or bike.
84. Peasant Smurf- Read a book with a poor character, or one who grew up poor. The Closet Boy by Sean Michael 12-1-16
85. Fallen Smurf- Read a book with a character has "fallen" either from a height or in love.
86. Quesy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets drunk.
87. Pusher Smurf- Read a book where a character has an addiction.
88. Upside down Smurf- Read a book where the main character's life gets turned upside down. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 11-26-16
89. Camper Smurf- Read a book where characters sleep outside or in a tent.
90. Show off Smurf- Read a book with a collector.
91. Impolite Smurf- Read a book where a character makes a bad first impression. Velvet Quartet: A VG Resurrection Story by Sean Michael 11-22-16
92. Annoying Smurf- Read a book that has been haunting your TBR pile. Vision in White by Nora Roberts 11-27-16
93. Simple Minded Smurf- Read a book that calls your name as you walk on by but you just can't forget about.
94. Reveler Smurf- Read a book where a character goes to a party.
95. Thinker Smurf- Read a book that leaves you with questions at the end of it. Once You Go Demon by Sean Michael 11-23-16
96. Dancer Smurf- Read a book that has a dancer or the characters go to a dance. Race Against Time by Stormy Glenn 12-3-16
97. Pointer Smurf- Read a book you are so excited to read.
98. Disguised Smurf- Read a book where a character wears a disguise.
99. Tuffy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets in to shape or gooes to a gym. Rose and Thorne by Sean Michael 12-3-16
100. Stoic Smurf- Read a book where a character hides thier emotions.
101. Postman Smurf- Read a book where a letter or package plays a role in the story When All The Girls Have Gone by Jayne Ann Krentz 11-26-16
102. Suicide Mission Smurf- Read a book where a character has a seemingly hopeless goal.
103. Blacksmith Smurf- Read a historical book.
The Smurfs Challenge — continuedJanuary 1 – December 31, 2016
Level — Hard (one year from start date)
Completed — 103/103!
Papa Smurf ➔ male main character has a child or becomes a father
Demon from the Dark, Kresley Cole – 11/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Smurfette ➔ female main character is blonde
Lovegame, Tracy Wolff – 10/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Hefty Smurf ➔ “hefty” guy on the front cover
The Hurricane, R.J. Prescott – 1/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Brainy Smurf ➔ features a smart character
Overruled, Emma Chase – 1/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Clumsy Smurf ➔ features a clumsy character
Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift, Jennifer Ashley – 4/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Jokey Smurf ➔ makes you laugh
Tamed, Emma Chase – 1/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Grouchy Smurf ➔ Read a book with a grouchy character
Master of the Mountain, Cherise Sinclair – 2/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Dreamy Smurf ➔ features a main character who mentions their dreams
Simply Irresistible, Jill Shalvis – 12/31/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Greedy Smurf ➔ features a character who is fond of food
Seducing the Playboy, Amanda Usen – 11/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Chef Smurf ➔ features a main character who is a chef
Glutton for Pleasure, Alisha Rai – 12/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Vanity Smurf ➔ includes a mirror in the story line
Dark Needs at Night’s Edge, Kresley Cole – 1/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Scaredy Smurf ➔ includes a horror element
Grave Peril, Jim Butcher – 6/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Tracker Smurf ➔ plot involves a hunt for someone
Pleasure of a Dark Prince, Kresley Cole – 10/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Sloppy Smurf a.k.a. Stinky Smurf ➔ features a character who doesn’t like to clean up
Summer Knight, Jim Butcher – 9/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Harmony Smurf ➔ features a “harmonious” happy ever after
Mai Tai’d Up, Alice Clayton – 5/31/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Painter Smurf ➔ features a main character who is an artist
Secrets, Ella Steele – 9/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Poet Smurf ➔ references poetry (T.S. Elliot)
Love Irresistibly, Julie James – 10/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Baby Smurf ➔ includes a pregnant heroine
One Night with a Hero, Laura Kaye – 11/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Nat Smurfling a.k.a. Natural Smurf ➔ green cover
Shock & Awe, Abigail Roux – 1/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Snappy Smurfling ➔ features a character with a short temper
Dragon Actually, G.A. Aiken – 3/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Slouchy Smurfling ➔ features a laid-back character
The Playful Prince, Michelle Pillow – 1/9/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Grandpa Smurf ➔ features a main character who is more than 100 years old
Fated, Rebecca Zanetti – 1/11/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Farmer Smurf ➔ set in a rural area
Pack Challenge, Shelly Laurenston – 1/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Sassette Smurfling ➔ features a tom-boy/little sister
Checkmate, R.L. Mathewson – 11/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Alchemist Smurf ➔ includes magic
Fool Moon, Jim Butcher – 5/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Timid Smurf a.k.a. Actor Smurf ➔ has been made into a movie
Matilda, Roald Dahl – 12/23/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Architect Smurf ➔ includes the mention of a skyscraper
Holiday in Death, J.D. Robb – 7/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Baker Smurf ➔ something sweet on the cover
Cupcakes, Trinkets, and Other Deadly Magic, Meghan Ciana Doidge – 6/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Clockwork Smurf ➔ tagged steampunk
Cinder, Marissa Meyer – 6/15/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Dabbler Smurf a.k.a. Doctor Smurf ➔ features a character with a doctorate degree
Uncivilized, Sawyer Bennett – 1/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Complimentary Smurf ➔ GR friend gave a complimentary review
Truth & Tenderness, Tere Michaels – 1/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Wild Smurf ➔ Read a book where a main character was raised away from their biological family
Ceremony In Death, J.D. Robb – 5/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Enamored Smurf ➔ tagged romance
Kiss of Crimson, Lara Adrian – 1/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Finance Smurf ➔ Read a book with a character who is having trouble with money
The Ghost and the Graveyard, Genevieve Jack – 12/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Fisher Smurf ➔ features a character who goes fishing
Surrender, Pamela Clare – 2/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Flying Smurf a.k.a. Aviator ➔ includes an airplane
Their Virgin Captive, Shayla Black – 1/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
King Smurf ➔ Read a book that involves a monarch
Kiss of a Demon King, Kresley Cole – 4/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Lazy Smurf a.k.a. Sleepy ➔ features a character who oversleeps
Trying to Score, Toni Aleo – 2/15/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Miner Smurf ➔ features a character who has a dirty job
Tied Up, Tied Down, Lorelei James – 5/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Fakir Smurf ➔ set where snake charming is common (Morocco)
Archangel’s Heart, Nalini Singh – 11/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Nosy Smurf ➔ features a character who peeks around through others things
The Dom Who Loved Me, Lexi Blake – 2/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Reflection Smurf a.k.a. Hundredth ➔ lightning/storms is a key plot element
Riding the Storm, Sydney Croft – 2/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Reporter Smurf ➔ Read a book where a character is involved in the media
Naked Edge, Pamela Clare – 9/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Sneezy Smurf a.k.a Sickly Smurf or Chilly Smurf ➔ features a character that gets sick
Shadow Falling, Rebecca Zanetti – 9/21/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Handy Smurf ➔ includes a handy man that makes an appearance
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious, Christie Craig – 6/27/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Sweepy Smurf ➔ features a character who wears black from head to toe
Born to be Bound, Addison Cain – 8/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Tailor Smurf ➔ features a character who is in the fashion industry
Melting the Ice, Jaci Burton – 1/20/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Weakling Smurf ➔ includes a game
Taking Shots, Toni Aleo – 1/21/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Editor Smurf ➔ features a character who writes for a newspaper
Extreme Exposure (reread), Pamela Clare – 2/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Wooley Smurf ➔ set in Texas
Nikolai, Roxie Rivera – 2/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
The Smurfs Challenge — continuedJanuary 1 – December 31, 2016
Level — Hard (one year from start date)
Completed — 103/103!
Weather Smurf ➔ includes a prediction
Eternal Rider, Larissa Ione – 9/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Nurse Smurf ➔ includes a boo boo that is tended to
Stars & Stripes, Abigail Roux – 9/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Lucky Smurf ➔ features a character who has had a streak of bad luck
Sustained, Emma Chase – 10/20/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Lumberjack Smurf ➔ features a character who hangs around in bars
Dirty, Kylie Scott – 12/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Nanny Smurf ➔ features a character who tells stories
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor, Lisa Kleypas – 12/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Archeologist Smurf ➔ includes a search for a temple
Animus, Ophelia Bell – 12/23/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Explorer Smurf ➔ set partially on a boat
Clockworks and Corsets, Tonia Brown – 8/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Miller Smurf ➔ “flower” on the cover
Wife by Wednesday, Catherine Bybee – 2/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Traveler Smurf ➔ set in more than one country
Scarlet, Marissa Meyer – 8/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Liar Smurf ➔ features a relationship built on a lie
On the Plus Side, Tabatha Vargo – 4/9/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Hunter Smurf ➔ includes the use of a bow and arrow
Broken Dove, Kristen Ashley – 7/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Astro Smurf ➔ set somewhere other than earth
Grabbed by Vicious, Lolita Lopez – 3/25/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Barber Smurf ➔ includes a character with a lot of hair/fur
Tempting the Beast, Lora Leigh – 7/20/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Cobbler Smurf ➔ shoes on the cover
Sugar Rush, Sawyer Bennett – 9/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Marco Smurf a.k.a Submariner Smurf ➔ features pirates
Enslaved by the Ocean, Bella Jewel – 9/28/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Flighty Smurf ➔ features a character who is easily distracted by anything
Dreams of a Dark Warrior, Kresley Cole – 12/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Don Smurfo ➔ features a character who is good with a sword
Immortal Rider, Larissa Ione – 10/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Nobody Smurf ➔ features a character with very low self-esteem
At Love’s Command, Samantha Kane – 5/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Pushover Smurf ➔ features a character who has problems telling others no
Moonlight on Nightingale Way, Samantha Young – 7/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Gusty Smurf ➔ features a Scottish character
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie, Jennifer Ashley – 11/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Panicky Smurf ➔ features a character who has a panic attack
Sugar Free, Sawyer Bennett – 10/20/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Crazy Smurf ➔ features a character who is referred to as crazy
Neanderthal Seeks Human, Penny Reid – 10/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Narrator Smurf ➔ written in first person
At Grave’s End, Jeaniene Frost – 3/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Passive-Aggressive Smurf ➔ features an aggressive character
Manwhore, Katy Evans – 7/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Disabled Smurf ➔ features a character with a disability
The Rebuilding Year, Kaje Harper – 9/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Weepy Smurf ➔ made you cry
Walk Through Fire, Kristen Ashley – 2/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Bored Smurf ➔ GR friend rated 2 stars or less
Void, Cassy Roop – 1/9/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Twin Smurfs ➔ features twins
Final Lap, Erin McCarthy – 2/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Acrobat Smurf ➔ features a character who helps out in a time of danger
A Dom is Forever, Lexi Blake – 11/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Musical Smurf ➔ features a character who is a musician
Rock Hard, Olivia Cunning – 1/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Black Smurf ➔ black cover
El Diablo, M. Robinson – 11/9/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Sculptor Smurf ➔ character named Mary
The Beast, J.R. Ward – 12/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Equilibrist Smurf ➔ features a character who rides a bike
Screwdrivered, Alice Clayton – 2/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Peasant Smurf ➔ features a character who grew up poor
Their Virgin Concubine, Shayla Black & Lexi Blake – 8/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Fallen Smurf ➔ features a character who has “fallen” in love
Amaury’s Hellion, Tina Folsom – 1/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Queasy Smurf ➔ features a character who gets drunk
The Mistake, Elle Kennedy – 6/21/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Pusher Smurf ➔ features a character with an addiction
Cut & Run, Madeleine Urban – 1/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Upside Down Smurf ➔ features the main character’s life getting turned upside down
Unfiltered & Unlawful, Payge Gavin – 4/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Camper Smurf ➔ features characters who sleep outside/in a tent
Sticks & Stones, Madeleine Urban – 2/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Show-Off Smurf ➔ includes a collector
Possession, J.R. Ward – 3/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Impolite Smurf ➔ features a character who makes a bad first impression
Mercury Striking, Rebecca Zanetti – 7/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Annoying Smurf ➔ book that has been haunting your TBR pile
The Chief, Monica McCarty – 10/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Simple-Minded Smurf ➔ book that calls your name as you walk on by but you just can’t forget about
It Ain’t Me, Babe, Tillie Cole – 6/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Reveler Smurf ➔ includes a character who goes to a party
The Deal, Elle Kennedy – 4/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Thinker Smurf ➔ leaves you with questions at the end
Sugar Daddy, Sawyer Bennett – 6/11/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Dancer Smurf ➔ features a main character who is a dancer
Holiday on Ice, Jaci Burton – 1/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Pointer Smurf ➔ book you are so excited to read
Allegiance of Honor, Nalini Singh – 9/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Disguised Smurf ➔ features a character who wears a disguise
Six Brothers, Lili St. Germain – 4/25/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Tuffy Smurf ➔ features a character who goes to the gym
Body Check, Elle Kennedy – 1/23/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Stoic Smurf ➔ features a character who hides their emotions
Fracture, Callie Hart – 1/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Postman Smurf ➔ includes a letter or package as part of the story
The Duke’s Perfect Wife, Jennifer Ashley – 3/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Suicide Mission Smurf ➔ features a character with a seemingly hopeless goal
Seven Sons, Lily St. Germain – 2/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Blacksmith Smurf ➔ tagged historical
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron, Jennifer Ashley – 1/25/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
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This looks like so much fun! Starting 02/06/17
Easy - 2 years
Dates- Hard= 1 year from start date; Medium= year and a half from start date; Easy= 2 years from start date
Rules- Read 1 book for each smurf listed. Audiobooks, re-reads and novellas count.
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ETA: Note that 78 is two books for two smurfs so there is a total of 104 books to be read.
Welcome to the challenge Ebony :)
Part 251. Weather Smurf- Read a book that involves a prediction. - The Lady of the Rivers
52. Nurse Smurf- Read a book where a boo boo is tended to. - Inherit the Stars
53. Lucky Smurf- Read a book with a character who has had a streak of bad luck. - Dragon's Bait
54. Lumberjack Smurf- Read a book where a character skips & jumps, or presses flowers, or is a man who puts on womens's clothing or hangs around in bars. - The Song of Achilles
55. Nanny Smurf- Read a book with a grandmother, or other person who tells stories. - Ivory and Bone
56. Archeologist Smurf- Read a book where there is a search for an artifact or temple. - The Dragon and the Unicorn
57. Explorer Smurf- Read a book that takes place partially on a boat. - The Eye of the World
58. Miller Smurf- Read a book with "flour" or "flower" on the cover. -
59. Traveler Smurf- Read a book that takes place in more than 1 country. - Between Two Queens
60. Liar Smurf- Read a book with a relationship built on a lie. - Madame Bovary
61. Hunter Smurf- Read a book where a bow and arrow are used. - The Great Hunt
62. Astro Smurf- Read a book set somewhere other than earth. - Aurora
63. Barber Smurf- Read a book where a character has a lot of hair (or fur). - Homer's Odyssey
64. Cobbler Smurf- Read a book where a character has a shoe fetish, or a shoe on the cover. -
65. Marco Smurf a.k.a Submariner Smurf- Read a book with pirates. - Under the Bloody Flag: Pirates of the Tudor Age
66. Flighty Smurf- Read a book with a character who is easily distracted by anything and tends to forget things - A Random Traveler
67. Don Smurfo- Read a book where a character is good with a sword. - A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
68. Nobody Smurf- Read a book where a character has very low self-esteem - The Young Elites
69. Pushover Smurf- read a book where a character has problems telling others no. - Of Metal and Wishes
70. Gusty Smurf- Read a book with a Scottish character. - Steelheart
71. Panicky Smurf- Read a book where a character has a panic attack. - Chimera
72. Crazy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is referred to as crazy. - House of Leaves
73. Narrator Smurf- Read a book written in first person. - Hunter
74. Passive- Aggressive Smurf- Read a book with a passive or aggressive character. - Abundance
75. Disabled Smurf- Read a book with a character who has some kind of disability. - The Proposal
76. Weepy Smurf- Read a book that made you cry. - The Fault in Our Stars
77. Bored Smurf- Read a book a friend rated 2 stars or less. - Go Set a Watchman
78*. Twin Smurfs- Read a book with twins and a 2nd in a series. - Talon and The Red Queen (The Cousins' War #2)
79. Acrobat Smurf- Read a book where a character helps out in a time of danger. - Henry IV, Part 1
80. Musical Smurf- Read a book where a character is a musician - Seraphina
81. Black Smurf- Read a book with a black cover. -
82. Sculptor Smurf- Read a book with a character named Clay, David, Mary or Don - Lady Jane Grey: A Tudor Mystery
83. Equilibrist Smurf- Read a book where a character rides a unicycle or bike. - Graduation Day
84. Peasant Smurf- Read a book with a poor character, or one who grew up poor. - 1984
85. Fallen Smurf- Read a book with a character has "fallen" either from a height or in love. - Titus Andronicus
86. Queasy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets drunk. - Monument 14
87. Pusher Smurf- Read a book where a character has an addiction. - Impulse
88. Upside down Smurf- Read a book where the main character's life gets turned upside down. - The Taming of the Queen
89. Camper Smurf- Read a book where characters sleep outside or in a tent. - Henry V
90. Show off Smurf- Read a book with a collector. - The Dragon Behind the Glass: A True Story of Power, Obsession, and the World’s Most Coveted Fish
91. Impolite Smurf- Read a book where a character makes a bad first impression. - How I Live Now
92. Annoying Smurf- Read a book that has been haunting your TBR pile. - White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America
93. Simple Minded Smurf- Read a book that calls your name as you walk on by but you just can't forget about. - Eye of Newt and Toe of Frog, Adder's Fork and Lizard's Leg: The Lore and Mythology of Amphibians and Reptiles
94. Reveler Smurf- Read a book where a character goes to a party. - After Midnight
95. Thinker Smurf- Read a book that leaves you with questions at the end of it. - Palimpsest
96. Dancer Smurf- Read a book that has a dancer or the characters go to a dance. - Seven Black Diamonds
97. Pointer Smurf- Read a book you are so excited to read. - The Lost Tudor Princess: The Life of Lady Margaret Douglas
98. Disguised Smurf- Read a book where a character wears a disguise. - Heist Society
99. Tuffy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets in to shape or goes to a gym. - Scythe
100. Stoic Smurf- Read a book where a character hides their emotions. - The Kingmaker's Daughter
101. Postman Smurf- Read a book where a letter or package plays a role in the story - Maid of Secrets
102. Suicide Mission Smurf- Read a book where a character has a seemingly hopeless goal. - The Witch Hunter
103. Blacksmith Smurf- Read a historical book. - Becoming Charlemagne: Europe, Baghdad, and the Empires of A.D. 800
The Smurfs ChallengeDuration: 16/7/17 - 16/7/19
Level: Easy
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PART ONE
1.Papa Smurf- Read a book where the male lead has a child: Main character has a son - Odysseus: The Return: Book 2 by Valerio Massimo Manfredi (17/7/17)
2. Smurfette - Read a book with a blonde female lead: Female character has blonde hair - Promises, Promises by Josie Bordeaux (24/9/17)
3. Hefty Smurf- Read a book with a "hefty" guy on the front cover.
4. Brainy Smurf - Read a book with a smart character: Main male character is very smart as he's an accountant and talented with number sequences - Deep Space Accountant by Mjke Wood (6/9/17)
5. Clumsy Smurf- Read a book with a clumsy character.
6. Jokey Smurf - Read a book that makes you laugh: Love...Under Different Skies by Nick Spalding (8/9/17)
7. Grouchy Smurf- Read a book with a grouchy character.
8. Dreamy Smurf- Read a book where a main character mentions their dreams.
9. Greedy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is fond of food.
10. Chef Smurf- Read a book where the main character is a chef or works in the food industry
11. Vanity Smurf- Read a book that has a mirror in the story line.
12. Scaredy Smurf- Read a book that has a horror element.
13. Tracker Smurf - Read a book where the plot involves a hunt for someone : Main character is on the hunt for Number Neidermeyer's murderer - Lucky Stiff by Deborah Coonts (26/8/17)
14. Sloppy Smurf a.k.a. Stinky Smurf - Read a book with a character that doesn't like to clean up: Main female character leaves her room and clothes in disarray and doesn't bother to tidy up - If You Desire by Kresley Cole (10/9/17)
15. Harmony Smurf - Read a book with a Harmoneous happy ever after: Both main characters are happily married by the end of the story - Temptation by Design by Andrea Dalling (10/9/17)
16. Painter Smurf - Read a book where the main character is some sort of artist: Main character is a painter/decorator - Up to Date by Susan Hatler (28/8/17)
17. Poet Smurf- Read a book that makes a reference to poetry.
18. Baby Smurf - Read a book with a pregnant heroine: Main character is pregnant - Love... And Sleepless Nights by Nick Spalding (4/9/17)
19. Nat Smurfling a.k.a. Natural Smurf- Read a book with a green cover or the majority of the story takes place in nature.
20. Snappy Smurfling- Read a book where a character has a short temper.
21. Slouchy Smurfling- Read a book that has a laid-back character.
22. Grandpa Smurf- Read a book with a main character who is over 100 years old.
23. Farmer Smurf - Read a book set in a rural setting: Set in the agricultural town of Salinas Valley, California - Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (16/9/17)
24. Sassette Smurfling- Read a book with a tom-boy or little sister.
25. Alchemist Smurf- Read a book with a magic: Characters are wizards and witches - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (6/8/17)
26. Timid Smurf a.k.a. Actor Smurf- Read a book that has been made into a movie or play.
27. Architect Smurf- Read a book that has a skyscraper mentioned in it.
28. Baker Smurf- Read a book with something sweet on the cover.
29. Clockwork Smurf- Read a book from the steam punk genre.
30. Dabbler Smurf a.k.a. Doctor Smurf- Read a book where a character has a doctorate degree
31. Complimentary Smurf- Read a book one of your friends gave a complimentary review.
32. Wild Smurf - Read a book where a main character was raised away from their biological family: Male main character was given up by his mother at birth and spent his life in foster care up until the age of 18 - Officer off Limits by Tessa Bailey (28/8/17)
33. Enamored Smurf- Read a romance: Tagged as Romance - A Little Harmless Sex by Melissa Schroeder (7/8/17)
34. Finance Smurf- Read a book with a character who is having trouble with money.
35. Fisher Smurf- Read a book where someone goes fishing.
36. Flying Smurf a.k.a. Aviator- Read a book that involves an airplane
37. King Smurf - Read a book that involves a monarch: The main character goes on a quest on behalf of the king in order to put an end to the curse - Blast of the Dragon's Fury by L.R.W. Lee (22/9/17)
38. Lazy Smurf a.k.a. Sleepy- Read a book where a character oversleeps.
39. Miner Smurf- read a book where a character has a dirty job.
40. Fakir Smurf- Read a book set where snake charming is common such as India, though other Asian nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as the North African countries of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
41. Nosy Smurf - Read a book where a character peeks around through the others things: Main female character goes through the male main character's things in his room while he is invisible - Lothaire by Kresley Cole (15/8/17)
42. Reflection Smurf a.k.a. Hundredth - Read a book where lightning or a storm is a key element: The main female character is a Valkyrie and she gets her power from lightning - Struck by Amanda Carlson (2/9/17)
43. Reporter Smurf- Read a book where a character is involved in the media.
44. Sneezy Smurf a.k.a Sickly Smurf or Chilly Smurf- Read a book where a character gets sick.
45. Handy Smurf - Read a book that a handy man makes an appearance: Main female character's brother is the family plumber - Man Candy by Elise Sax (28/8/17)
46. Sweepy Smurf - Read a book where a character wears black from head to toe: Main female character wears a black dress and black boots when invited to a ball/party - Elfin by Quinn Loftis (9/8/17)
47. Tailor Smurf- Read a book where a character sews or is in the fashion industry.
48. Weakling Smurf- Read a book where there is a competition or game: Characters compete in a legendary contest called the Talisman’s Hie - No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole (22/7/17)
49. Editor Smurf- Read a book where a character is a writer or works for a newspaper or magazine.
50. Wooley Smurf - Read a book set in Texas: Set in various parts of Texas - Boys by Scott Semegran (16/9/17)
PART 251. Weather Smurf- Read a book that involves a prediction.
52. Nurse Smurf- Read a book where a boo boo is tended to.
53. Lucky Smurf- Read a book with a character who has had a streak of bad luck.
54. Lumberjack Smurf- Read a book where a character skips & jumps, or presses flowers, or is a man who puts on womens's clothing or hangs around in bars.
55. Nanny Smurf- Read a book with a grandmother, or other person who tells stories.
56. Archeologist Smurf- Read a book where there is a search for an artifact or temple.
57. Explorer Smurf - Read a book that takes place partially on a boat: Book is heavily focused on a boat race known as the Great Circle Race from England to Australia - The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole (16/9/17)
58. Miller Smurf- Read a book with "flour" or "flower" on the cover.
59. Traveler Smurf- Read a book that takes place in more than 1 country.
60. Liar Smurf- Read a book with a relationship built on a lie.
61. Hunter Smurf- Read a book where a bow and arrow are used.
62. Astro Smurf- Read a book set somewhere other than earth.
63. Barber Smurf- Read a book where a character has a lot of hair (or fur).
64. Cobbler Smurf- Read a book where a character has a shoe fetish, or a shoe on the cover.
65. Marco Smurf a.k.a Submariner Smurf- Read a book with pirates: Main character travels back in time and encounters pirates - Swept Away by Kamery Solomon (20/7/17)
66. Flighty Smurf- Read a book with a character who is easily distracted by anything and tends to forget things
67. Don Smurfo- Read a book where a character is good with a sword.
68. Nobody Smurf- Read a book where a character has very low self-esteem
69. Pushover Smurf- read a book where a character has problems telling others no.
70. Gusty Smurf - Read a book with a Scottish character: Main male character is Scottish - Scotland Lovers - Book 1 by Nadine Travers (16/9/17)
71. Panicky Smurf - Read a book where a character has a panic attack: Main female character has a panic attack when the elevator breaks down and is trapped with the main male character - Going Down by Elise Sax (27/8/17)
72. Crazy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is referred to as crazy.
73. Narrator Smurf - Read a book written in first person: Super Awkward by Beth Garrod (19/8/17)
74. Passive- Aggressive Smurf- Read a book with a passive or aggressive character.
75. Disabled Smurf- Read a book with a character who has some kind of disability.
76. Weepy Smurf- Read a book that made you cry.
77. Bored Smurf- Read a book a friend rated 2 stars or less.
78*. Twin Smurfs - Read a book with twins and a 2nd in a series: Second book in a Rosa Thorn Thriller Series: The Art of Dying by Vena Cork (29/8/17)
79. Acrobat Smurf- Read a book where a character helps out in a time of danger: The main female character's foster son manages to save her just in time before her best friend turns on her with a gun - A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber (20/9/17)
80. Musical Smurf- Read a book where a character is a musician
81. Black Smurf- Read a book with a black cover.
82. Sculptor Smurf- Read a book with a character named Clay, David, Mary or Don
83. Equilibrist Smurf- Read a book where a character rides a unicycle or bike.
84. Peasant Smurf- Read a book with a poor character, or one who grew up poor.
85. Fallen Smurf- Read a book with a character has "fallen" either from a height or in love.
86. Quesy Smurf - Read a book where a character gets drunk: Main character's ex boyfriend gets really drunk at a social event - Champagne and Lemon Drops by Jean Oram (5/8/17)
87. Pusher Smurf- Read a book where a character has an addiction.
88. Upside down Smurf- Read a book where the main character's life gets turned upside down.
89. Camper Smurf - Read a book where characters sleep outside or in a tent: Main female character sleeps outside in a tent when going camping with her two male friends - Menage: Friends with Benefits by Kathleen Hope (29/8/17)
90. Show off Smurf- Read a book with a collector.
91. Impolite Smurf - Read a book where a character makes a bad first impression: Main male character has sex with some random woman before he met the heroine and he also threatened to sexually use his prisoner's sisters as vengeance - Beauty and the Beast by May Sage (7/9/17)
92. Annoying Smurf- Read a book that has been haunting your TBR pile.
93. Simple Minded Smurf- Read a book that calls your name as you walk on by but you just can't forget about.
94. Reveler Smurf - Read a book where a character goes to a party: Main female character goes to a party in order to seduce/kill her vampire target - Wanted Undead or Alive by Natalie Severine (2/9/17)
95. Thinker Smurf- Read a book that leaves you with questions at the end of it: The ending needed an epilogue in my opinion just to explain what happened to the characters - Cade by Margery Scott (23/9/17)
96. Dancer Smurf- Read a book that has a dancer or the characters go to a dance.
97. Pointer Smurf- Read a book you are so excited to read.
98. Disguised Smurf- Read a book where a character wears a disguise.
99. Tuffy Smurf- Read a book where a character gets in to shape or gooes to a gym.
100. Stoic Smurf- Read a book where a character hides thier emotions.
101. Postman Smurf- Read a book where a letter or package plays a role in the story
102. Suicide Mission Smurf- Read a book where a character has a seemingly hopeless goal.
103. Blacksmith Smurf - Read a historical book: Book is set in Arthurian times - Yseult: A Tale of Love in the Age of King Arthur by Ruth Nestvold (CURRENTLY READING)
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Challenge Accepted: November 20, 2016
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: no later than November 19, 2017
Level: Hard
1.Papa Smurf- Read a book where the male lead has a child or becomes a father.
2. Smurfette- Read a book with a blonde female lead.
3. Hefty Smurf- Read a book with a "hefty" guy on the front cover.
4. Brainy Smurf- Read a book with a smart character.
5. Clumsy Smurf- Read a book with a clumsy character.
6. Jokey Smurf- Read a book that makes you laugh.
7. Grouchy Smurf- Read a book with a grouchy character. Cut & Run by Abigail Roux 12-3-16
8. Dreamy Smurf- Read a book where a main character mentions thier dreams.
9. Greedy Smurf- Read a book with a character who is fond of food.
10. Chef Smurf- Read a book where the main character works in the food industry Heart of a Mountain by Stormy Glenn 12-4-16
11. Vanity Smurf- Read a book that has a mirror in the story line. Hero Bear by Zoe Chant 12-4-16
12. Scaredy Smurf- Read a book that has a horror element. Reclaiming by Sean Michael 12-3-16
13. Tracker Smurf- Read a book where the plot involves a hunt for someone. Not Your Ordinary Faerie Tale by Christine Warren 11-24-16
14. Sloppy Smurf a.k.a. Stinky Smurf- Read a book with a character that doesn't like to clean up. Reed by Madison Stevens 11-24-16 (Heroine's brother is a slob)
15. Harmony Smurf- Read a book with a Harmoneous happy ever after. Freckles by Amy Lane 11-29-16
16. Painter Smurf- Read a book where the main character is some sort of artist.
17. Poet Smurf- Read a book that makes a refrence to poetry.
18. Baby Smurf- Read a book with a pregnant heroine.
19. Nat Smurfling a.k.a. Natural Smurf- Read a book with a green cover or the majority of the story takes place in nature.
20. Snappy Smurfling- Read a book where a character has a short temper.
21. Slouchy Smurfling- Read a book that has a laid-back character.
22. Grandpa Smurf- Read a book with a main character who is over 100 years old. Alliance in Blood by Ariel Tachna 12-8-16
23. Farmer Smurf- Read a book set in a rural setting.
24. Sassette Smurfling- Read a book with a little sister. Reed by Madison Stevens 12-4-16
25. Alchemist Smurf- Read a book with a magic. Untouched by Sara Humphreys 11-24-16
26. Timid Smurf a.k.a. Actor Smurf- Read a book that has been made into a movie or play.
27. Architect Smurf- Read a book that has a skyscraper mentioned in it. His Fairy Godfather by Cate Ashwood 12-2-16
28. Baker Smurf- Read a book with something sweet on the cover.
29. Clockwork Smurf- Read a book from the steam punk genre.
30. Dabbler Smurf a.k.a. Doctor Smurf- Read a book where a character has a doctorate degree In the Middle of Somewhere by Roan Parrish 12-10-16
31. Complimentary Smurf- Read a book one of your friends gave a complimentary review.
32. Wild Smurf- Read a book where a main character was raised away from thier biological family.
33. Enamored Smurf- Read a romance.
34. Finance Smurf- Read a book with a character who is having trouble with money.
35. Fisher Smurf- Read a book where someone goes fishing.
36. Flying Smurf a.k.a. Aviator- Read a book that involves an airplane
37. King Smurf- Read a book that involves a monarch.
38. Lazy Smurf a.k.a. Sleepy- Read a book where a character oversleeps.
39. Miner Smurf- read a book where a character has a dirty job.
40. Fakir Smurf- Read a book set where snake charming is common such as India, though other Asian nations such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as the North African countries of Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.
41. Nosy Smurf- Read a book where a character peeks around through the others things.
42. Reflection Smurf a.k.a. Hundredth- Read a book where lightning or a storm is a key element.
43. Reporter Smurf- Read a book where a character is involved in the media.
44. Sneezy Smurf a.k.a Sickly Smurf or Chilly Smurf- Read a book where a character gets sick.
45. Handy Smurf- Read a book that a handy man makes an appearance.
46. Sweepy Smurf- Read a book where a character wears black from head to toe. Edge of Control by Trish Loye 11-26-16
47. Tailor Smurf- Read a book where a character sews or is in the fashion industry.
48. Weakling Smurf- Read a book where there is a competition or game.
49. Editor Smurf- Read a book where a character is a writer Coming Back John Inman 11-30-16
50. Wooley Smurf- Read a book set in Texas. Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan 12-10-16
51. Weather Smurf- Read a book that involves a prediction.
52. Nurse Smurf- Read a book where a boo boo is tended to. All the Things I Didn't See by Cindy Sutherland 12-2-16