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Quarterly Back to School Challenge
Christine wrote: "I shouldn't. I really shouldn't....but I'm going to anyway. Count me in! I'll pick my level after I look through my books. I can back date books read since Aug 13?"Yes you can back date.
Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Hina wrote: "Can you clarify...What do you mean by a different angle....10. Protractor-Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read."
A genre you usually don't read, or don't re..."
Oh Thanks! I was thinking Point of View/Narration. This makes it easier. LOL
I didn't think of those but Point of View/Narration would work as well.
Completed: 3/18Category 1: Elementary School Supplies
Level: 5-9 items (Glue Eater)
1. #2 Pencil:
2. Box of Tissues:
3. Crayon:
4. Yellow Highlighter:
5. Book Cover:
Category 2: High School Cool
Back Pack
B: Boyfriends with Girlfriends August 23 (3♥)
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K: Quinn by Kathi Barton August 26 (2♥)
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K: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa August 31 (4♥)
Category 3: College Major
Level: 4-5 Books (Bachelor Degree)
Major: YA Contemporary
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Will try to squeeze in this challenge! posting soon.
This challenge looks like fun. I'm going to sign up as a "Glue Eater." (although as a kid I preferred eating paste!) Will post my challenge soon.
This is a fun idea. I'm going to go for the highest numbers, just because that's how I roll. Unrealistically. :) I'm hoping I can backtrack and get a few titles already. ETA - Yup, I could. :)Back to School Quarterly Challenge
August 13 - November 15, 2012
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Category 1 - Elementary School Supplies
Starting with the basics pick out supplies you may need for school.
20+ items- Honor Roll
1. # 2 Pencils - Read the second book in a series, or a book with a yellow cover.
Kiss the Girls by James Patterson - 08/21/12
Alex Cross #2.
2. Glue Sticks- Read a book that has characters who have been together forever, friends or lovers; or has a character named Elmer
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn - 08/20/12
The main character has had the same BFF since infancy and has been in love with that BFF's brother since she was 10.
3. Box of Tissues- Read a tear jerker or any book that made you tear up.
4. Pink Eraser- Read a pink book or a book where a character loses their memory.
Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella - 08/22/12
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper- Read a book that you wish had more pages.
6. Crayons - Read a book with a character who is not the sharpest crayon in the box or a colorful cover.
McNally's Trial by Lawrence Sanders - 08/31/12
Binky Watrose, you moron.
7. Ruler-Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
8. Red Pen-Read a book with a red cover or a character who keeps making mistakes.
9. Yellow Highlighter-Read a book with a yellow cover or where a character gets hair done.
Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes by Denise Grover Swank - 08/24/12
The main character gets her hair cut and styled right before her mother's funeral - ohhh the old biddies of the town have a field day.
10. Protractor-Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read.
I Am America by Stephen Colbert - 08/19/12
Not my usual read at all and no I didn't like it.
11. 3 Brad Folder- Read a book that is part of a trilogy.
12. Zip Lock Bags- Read a book that is the last in a series or a stand alone.
Before Sunrise by Diana Palmer - 08/15/12
13. Old Shirt-Read a book with a character who is some sort of artist.
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes-Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning, and the Water by Daniel J. Boyne - 08/29/12
Nonfiction about sculling.
15. Markers- Read a novella, the kind you typically don’t need a book marker for.
16. Scissors-Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover, or as a prominent item in the story.
17. Pencil Pouch - Read a book with a character who keeps their emotions all bottled up or is good at multitasking.
Shakespeare's Counselor by Charlaine Harris - 08/13/12
Lily goes to a therapy group because not talking about her rape is now giving her nightmares.
18. Book Cover - Read a book whose cover you really like.
19. Calculator - Read a book with a number in the title.
The 500 by Matthew Quirk - 08/17/12
20. Recorder- Read a book where music is a main plot point.
21. Dictionary- Read a book with 400+ pages.
22. Dry Erase Markers- Read a book with a character who has a big change happen in their life.
Room by Emma Donoghue - 08/25/12
Escaping after 9 years in captivity is a big change I suspect.
23. Colored Pencils- Read a book with a drawn/cartoon cover.
Category 2 - High School Cool
Back in my days of high school how you carried your supplies said a lot about you. For this section spell out how you would carry your stuff to class, or were you too cool and left your books in your locker? You can use Title, Author, Series or Character name.
I carried my books in my arms so I guess I'll go for the first option.
A - All That Remains by Patricia Cornwell - 08/27/12
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A - All Together in One Place by Jane Kirkpatrick - 08/31/12
N - The Next Always by Nora Roberts - 08/25/12
D - Decider by Dick Francis - 08/27/12
Category - 3 College Major
Now that you have your supplies pick a focus. Read the set number of books with something in common to earn your degree. Be sure to let us know what your degree will be in (History, Paranormal Studies, Education, The Color Blue, The letter K etc. )
8-9 Books- Doctoral Degree
I'm going to get my doctorate in mysteries.
1. McNally's Secret by Lawrence Sanders - 08/14/12
2. McNally's Luck by Lawrence Sanders - 08/17/12
3. McNally's Risk by Lawrence Sanders - 08/18/12
4. McNally's Caper by Lawrence Sanders - 08/23/12
5. The Old Buzzard Had It Coming by Donis Casey - 08/23/12
6. Off Season by Philip R. Craig - 08/28/12
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Back to School ChallengeDuration: 8/13/12-11/15/12
42/45 Completed
Category 1-Elementary School Supplies
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes-Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
16. Scissors-Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover, or as a prominent item in the story.
Category 2-High School Cool
P - Simply Sexy by Carly Phillips.
Doctorate - Harlequin Studies (Love Inspired/Desire/Presents/Temptation/American Romance/Romance/Super Romance/Intrigue/Silhouette Special Edition)
updatingBack to School Quarterly
Back to School Quarterly (TLC)
Duration:Aug 13-Nov 15
5/25 Books Completed
Category 1-Elementary School Supplies
Class Clown 4/14 items
1. # 2 Pencils- Read the second book in a series, or a book with a yellow cover.
2. Glue Sticks- Read a book that has characters who have been together forever, friends or lovers; or has a character named Elmer
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4. Pink Eraser- Read a pink book or a book where a character loses their memory.
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper- Read a book that you wish had more pages.
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7. Ruler-Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
8. Red Pen-Read a book with a red cover or a character who keeps making mistakes.
9. Yellow Highlighter-Read a book with a yellow cover or where a character gets hair done.
10. Protractor-Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read.
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12. Zip Lock Bags- Read a book that is the last in a series or a stand alone.
13. Old Shirt-Read a book with a character who is some sort of artist.
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes-Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
15. Markers- Read a novella, the kind you typically don’t need a book marker for.
16. Scissors-Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover, or as a prominent item in the story.
17. Pencil Pouch- Read a book with a character who keeps their emotions all bottled up, or is good at multitasking.
18. Book Cover- Read a book whose cover you really like.
19. Calculator- Read a book with a number in the title.
20. Recorder- Read a book where music is a main plot point.
21. Dictionary- Read a book with 400+ pages.
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23. Colored Pencils- Read a book with a drawn/cartoon cover.
Category 2-High School Cool
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I just need to finish up Elementary School :)Gina's Back to School Quarterly Challenge
Duration 8/13-11/15
Category 1-Elementary School Supplies
16/23 COMPLETE
1. # 2 Pencils- Read the second book in a series, or a book with a yellow cover.
2. Glue Sticks- Read a book that has characters who have been together forever, friends or lovers; or has a character named Elmer
Reunion by Jeff Bennington- FINISHED 8/21/12
3. Box of Tissues- Read a tear jerker or any book that made you tear up.
4. Pink Eraser- Read a pink book or a book where a character loses their memory.
The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie by Kim Carpenter- FINISHED 8/15/12
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper- Read a book that you wish had more pages.
The Girl Who Swam to Atlantis by Elle Thornton- FINISHED 8/16/12
6. Crayons- Read a book with a character who is not the sharpest crayon in the box or a colorful cover.
Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack
- FINISHED 8/31/127. Ruler-Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
8. Red Pen-Read a book with a red cover or a character who keeps making mistakes.
9. Yellow Highlighter-Read a book with a yellow cover or where a character gets hair done.
10. Protractor-Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read.
CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain- FINISHED 9/1/12
11. 3 Brad Folder- Read a book that is part of a trilogy.
12. Zip Lock Bags- Read a book that is the last in a series or a stand alone.
13. Old Shirt-Read a book with a character who is some sort of artist.
The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed- FINISHED 8/23/12
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes-Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky- FINISHED 8/17/12
15. Markers- Read a novella, the kind you typically don’t need a book marker for.
Emergence by Denise Grover Swank- FINISHED 8/22/12
16. Scissors-Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover, or as a prominent item in the story.
The Psych Ward Killer by Michael Price- The killer uses a knife to carve symbols into his victims bodies - FINISHED 8/30/12
17. Pencil Pouch- Read a book with a character who keeps their emotions all bottled up, or is good at multitasking.
In The Dark by Brian Freeman Bottled up feelings- FINISHED 8/14/12
18. Book Cover- Read a book whose cover you really like.
The Lake Shore Limited by Sue Miller
-FINISHED 9/2/1219. Calculator- Read a book with a number in the title.
15 Seconds by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 8/19/12
20. Recorder- Read a book where music is a main plot point.
Eyes Wide Open by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 9/3/12
21. Dictionary- Read a book with 400+ pages.
22. Dry Erase Markers- Read a book with a character who has a big change happen in their life.
The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan- FINISHED 8/13/12
23. Colored Pencils- Read a book with a drawn/cartoon cover.
Memoirs of an Antihero by Drew Blank
- FINISHED 8/29/12Category 2-High School Cool
12/12
M- Mary The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie by Kim Carpenter- FINISHED 8/15/12
E- Elle Thornton - The Girl Who Swam to Atlantis- FINISHED 8/16/12
S- Denise Grover Swank - Emergence- FINISHED 8/22/12
S- Samantha The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed- FINISHED 8/23/12
I- In The Dark by Brian Freeman- FINISHED 8/14/12
N- Nick Reunion by Jeff Bennington- FINISHED 8/21/12
G- Grace The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan- FINISHED 8/13/12
E- Erica Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack- FINISHED 8/31/12
R- Robin While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky- FINISHED 8/17/12
B- Drew Blank - Memoirs of an Antihero- FINISHED 8/29/12
A- Andrew Gross - 15 Seconds- FINISHED 8/19/12
G- Ginny CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain- FINISHED 9/1/12
Category -3 College Major
Now that you have your supplies pick a focus. Read the set number of books with something in common to earn your degree. Be sure to let us know what your degree will be in (History, Paranormal Studies, Education, The Color Blue, The letter K etc.
Mystery/Thriller/Paranormal Thriller/Suspense Degree
8/8
1 In The Dark by Brian Freeman- FINISHED 8/14/12
2 Reunion by Jeff Bennington- FINISHED 8/21/12
3 15 Seconds by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 8/19/12
4 Emergence by Denise Grover Swank- FINISHED 8/22/12
5 The Psych Ward Killer by Michael Price- FINISHED 8/30/12
6 CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain- FINISHED 9/1/12
7 Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack- FINISHED 8/31/12
8 Eyes Wide Open by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 9/3/12
"Back To School" Quarterly ChallengeDuration: 8/13/12 - 11/15/12
Updated: 9/5/12
Category 1 - Elementary School Supplies
Level: Teacher's Pet (15-19 items)
Books Read: 2
1. Red Pen The Treasure Map of Boys: Noel, Jackson, Finn, Hutch, Gideon—and me, Ruby Oliver by e. Lockhart (8/26/12)
Ruby did make a lot of mistakes until she learned to stand up for yourself.
2. Box of Tissues The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (9/3/12)
You definitely need a box of tissues for this one!
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Level: Master Degree (6-7 Books)
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Would you accept this as a yellow cover? or is it more gold?
Katya wrote: "Would you accept this as a yellow cover? or is it more gold? "I would call it gold. But I am not going to be picky in this challenge. Gold is a version of yellow so I would count it.
Would a hero who is a Sultan be considered king? Are they considered equivalent?
Hina wrote: "Would a hero who is a Sultan be considered king? Are they considered equivalent?"I would say they are the equivilent. It would work.
So quite accidentally, I found myself reading a bunch of books in a specific area. So my question is, can I move books around after I've assigned them (I've already used the first, since the pattern hadn't emerged yet), or are they stuck where they are? I'd like to group this lot together for my college section. :)
Celticoracle wrote: "So quite accidentally, I found myself reading a bunch of books in a specific area. So my question is, can I move books around after I've assigned them (I've already used the first, since the patter..."You can move them around.
Updating:
BACK TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE, 8/13 - 11/15
PROGRESS: 26/30ish
CATEGORY 1 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
I'm going to start with Class Clown, 10-14 items, but may attempt to move up to Teacher's Pet or even the Honor Roll
1. # 2 Pencils - yellow cover - Shoofly Pie, (Bug Man series #1), by Tim Downs, finished 9/4
2. Glue Sticks - Don't Ever Get Old, by Daniel Feldman, finished 8/20 – Buck & Rose married for over 60 years
3. Box of Tissues
4. Pink Eraser - pink cover - Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery series #1), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 8/31 
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper - Then Sings My Soul, by Robert J. Morgan, finished 10/1 - I've since learned there's a second volume to go with this book!
6. Crayons
7. Ruler
8. Red Pen
9. Yellow Highlighter
10. Protractor - Spin, by Catherine McKenzie, finished 9/12 – YA book, and I rarely read YA
11. 3 Brad Folder - The Giver, by Lois Lowry, finished 10/6 - others in the trilogy are
Gathering Blue and Messengerr
12. Zip Lock Bags - Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, by Chester Nez, finished 8/29 - stand alone
13. Old Shirt - The Baker Street Letters, by Michael Robertson, finished 9/3 – Mara is an painter
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes - Love's Winning Plays, by Inman Majors, finished 10/7 - about a college football coaching staff
15. Markers
16. Scissors - 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy (Bombay Assassins #1), by Leslie Langtry, finished 8/31 - knives are among the weapons used
17. Pencil Pouch - Off the Grid (Monkeewrench series #6), by P.J. Tracy, finished 8/14 – Grace always keeps her feelings to herself
18. Book Cover - Silent Thunder, by Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen, finished 9/28
19. Calculator - One Clown Short, by Linda C. Wright, finished 9/7 – ONE in title
20. Recorder - Second Sight Brady Coyne/J.W. Jackson series #2), by Philip R. Craig & William G. Tapply, finished 9/12 – story centered on huge music festival coming to Martha’s Vineyard
21. Dictionary - The Secrets of Mary Bowser, by Lois Leveen, finished 8/18 – 450 pages
22. Dry Erase Markers - The Front Porch Prophet, by Raymond L. Atkins, finished 8/15 – Eugene is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, definitely a big change in his life
23. Colored Pencils
To Sir, With Love, by E.R. Braithwaite, finished 9/1
Goodreads doesn't have a photo of the cover for the edition I read, so I found it on Amazon: To Sir, With Love
CATEGORY 2 - HIGH SCHOOL COOL
A - character Abby Shaw, Candy Apple Dead (Candy Shop series #1), by Sammi Carter, finished 9/7
H - author H.W. "Buzz" Bernard - Eyewall, finished 9/20
A - author Abraham B. Yehoshua - A Woman in Jerusalem, finished 8/29
N - character Ben Novak - Photo, Snap, Shot, by Joanna Campbell Slan, finished 9/17
D - author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon, finished 8/24
CATEGORY 3 - COLLEGE MAJOR
I'm going to focus on series books and start with a bachelor's degree, 4-5 books
1 - Eye Of The Storm (Sean Dillon series #1), by Jack Higgins, finished 8/27
2 - Eggs Benedict Arnold (Cackleberry Club series #2), by Laura Childs, finished 9/30
3 - A Lady of High Regard (Ladies of Liberty series #1), by Tracie Peterson, finished 9/30
4 - Postcards from the Dead (Scrapbooking Mysteries #10), by Laura Childs, finished 10/4
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I finally finished this one up today :)Gina's Back to School Quarterly Challenge
Duration 8/13-11/15
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Category 1-Elementary School Supplies
23/23 COMPLETE
1. # 2 Pencils- Read the second book in a series, or a book with a yellow cover.
Injustice For All by J.A. Jance- FINISHED 9/11/12 Second in a Series
2. Glue Sticks- Read a book that has characters who have been together forever, friends or lovers; or has a character named Elmer
Reunion by Jeff Bennington- FINISHED 8/21/12
3. Box of Tissues- Read a tear jerker or any book that made you tear up.
Bloodroot by Amy Greene- FINISHED 9/7/12
4. Pink Eraser- Read a pink book or a book where a character loses their memory.
The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie by Kim Carpenter- FINISHED 8/15/12
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper- Read a book that you wish had more pages.
The Girl Who Swam to Atlantis by Elle Thornton- FINISHED 8/16/12
6. Crayons- Read a book with a character who is not the sharpest crayon in the box or a colorful cover.
Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack
- FINISHED 8/31/127. Ruler-Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
The Postmistress by Sarah Blake- FINISHED 10/17/12
8. Red Pen-Read a book with a red cover or a character who keeps making mistakes.
Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner- FINISHED 9/17/12 All 4 characters make mistakes. Its pretty much the theme of the book.
9. Yellow Highlighter-Read a book with a yellow cover or where a character gets hair done.
Turtle Moon by Alice Hoffman- FINISHED 9/8/12 Characters get their hair done at a salon in the book
10. Protractor-Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read.
CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain- FINISHED 9/1/12
11. 3 Brad Folder- Read a book that is part of a trilogy.
The Keeper by Sarah Langan- FINISHED 9/24/12
12. Zip Lock Bags- Read a book that is a stand alone.
Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell- FINISHED 9/14/12
13. Old Shirt-Read a book with a character who is some sort of artist.
The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed- FINISHED 8/23/12
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes-Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky- FINISHED 8/17/12
15. Markers- Read a novella, the kind you typically don’t need a book marker for.
Emergence by Denise Grover Swank- FINISHED 8/22/12
16. Scissors-Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover, or as a prominent item in the story.
The Psych Ward Killer by Michael Price- The killer uses a knife to carve symbols into his victims bodies - FINISHED 8/30/12
17. Pencil Pouch- Read a book with a character who keeps their emotions all bottled up, or is good at multitasking.
In The Dark by Brian Freeman Bottled up feelings- FINISHED 8/14/12
18. Book Cover- Read a book whose cover you really like.
The Lake Shore Limited by Sue Miller
-FINISHED 9/2/1219. Calculator- Read a book with a number in the title.
15 Seconds by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 8/19/12
20. Recorder- Read a book where music is a main plot point.
Eyes Wide Open by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 9/3/12
21. Dictionary- Read a book with 400+ pages.
Never Look Away: A Thriller by Linwood Barclay- FINISHED 9/13/12
22. Dry Erase Markers- Read a book with a character who has a big change happen in their life.
The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan- FINISHED 8/13/12
23. Colored Pencils- Read a book with a drawn/cartoon cover.
Memoirs of an Antihero by Drew Blank
- FINISHED 8/29/12Category 2-High School Cool
12/12
M- Mary The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie by Kim Carpenter- FINISHED 8/15/12
E- Elle Thornton - The Girl Who Swam to Atlantis- FINISHED 8/16/12
S- Denise Grover Swank - Emergence- FINISHED 8/22/12
S- Samantha The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed- FINISHED 8/23/12
I- In The Dark by Brian Freeman- FINISHED 8/14/12
N- Nick Reunion by Jeff Bennington- FINISHED 8/21/12
G- Grace The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan- FINISHED 8/13/12
E- Erica Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack- FINISHED 8/31/12
R- Robin While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky- FINISHED 8/17/12
B- Drew Blank - Memoirs of an Antihero- FINISHED 8/29/12
A- Andrew Gross - 15 Seconds- FINISHED 8/19/12
G- Ginny CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain- FINISHED 9/1/12
Category -3 College Major
Now that you have your supplies pick a focus. Read the set number of books with something in common to earn your degree. Be sure to let us know what your degree will be in (History, Paranormal Studies, Education, The Color Blue, The letter K etc.
Mystery/Thriller/Paranormal Thriller/Suspense Degree
8/8
1 In The Dark by Brian Freeman- FINISHED 8/14/12
2 Reunion by Jeff Bennington- FINISHED 8/21/12
3 15 Seconds by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 8/19/12
4 Emergence by Denise Grover Swank- FINISHED 8/22/12
5 The Psych Ward Killer by Michael Price- FINISHED 8/30/12
6 CLUB JUSTICE by Mara McBain- FINISHED 9/1/12
7 Identity Crisis by Debbi Mack- FINISHED 8/31/12
8 Eyes Wide Open by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 9/3/12
Missyb wrote: "PART 1 - Honor Roll1.
- 2nd book in series2.
- Lex & Shaz are friends3. [bookcover:Silver-Tongued Devil..."
Finished, Yahoooooo. This was a tough challenge, there were so many books for it, but it was fun. Thanks for coming up with it.
Back to School ChallengeDuration: 8/13/12-11/15/12
43/45 Completed
Category 1-Elementary School Supplies
16. Scissors-Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover, or as a prominent item in the story.
Category 2-High School Cool
P - Simply Sexy by Carly Phillips.
Doctorate - Harlequin Studies (Love Inspired/Desire/Presents/Temptation/American Romance/Romance/Super Romance/Intrigue/Silhouette Special Edition)
Back to School Challenge Duration: 08/13/12 - 11/15/12
Category 1-Elementary School Supplies
Glue Eater 5/5
2. Glue Sticks Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel finished 20/09/12
4. Pink Eraser Still Alice by Lisa Genova finished 09/09/12
8. Red Pen Small Vices by Robert B. Parker finished 19/10/12
11. 3 Brad Folder Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater finished 11/10/12
12. Zip Lock Bags Room by Emma Donoghue finished 05/09/12
Category 2-High School Cool
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A - Black Coffee by Agatha Christie finished 12/09/12
H - Henk The Twin by Gerbrand Bakker finished 21/10/12
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Category -3 College Major
5/5 Books- Bachelor Degree
Series reads.
1.Private by James Patterson #1 Jack Morgan finished 02/09/12
2. Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella #1 Shopaholic finished 22/09/12
3. E is For Evidence by Sue Grafton #5 Kinsey Millhone finished 24/08/12
4. Black Ice by Michael Connelly #2Harry Bosch finished 28/10/12
5. An Ideal Wife by Gemma Townley #3Jessica Wild finished 30/10/12
Finished! Since I don't read novellas, I'm calling this one complete. Thanks for such a fun challenge :)
BACK TO SCHOOL CHALLENGE, 8/13 - 11/15
PROGRESS: 36/37
CATEGORY 1 - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
I'm going to start with Class Clown, 10-14 items, but may attempt to move up to Teacher's Pet or even the Honor Roll
ETA: Since I've already reached the Class Clown level, I'm going to see if I can reach Teacher's Pet or even Honor Roll before challenge ends :)
1. # 2 Pencils - yellow cover - Shoofly Pie, (Bug Man series #1), by Tim Downs, finished 9/4
2. Glue Sticks - Don't Ever Get Old, by Daniel Feldman, finished 8/20 – Buck & Rose married for over 60 years
3. Box of Tissues - book that made you tear up
The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe, finished 10/22
4. Pink Eraser - pink cover - Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery series #1), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 8/31
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper - Then Sings My Soul, by Robert J. Morgan, finished 10/1 - I've since learned there's a second volume to go with this book!
6. Crayons - colorful cover - The Pumpkin Muffin Murder Fresh Baked series #5), by Livia J. Washburn, finished 10/28
7. Ruler - Urchin of the Riding Stars (Mistmantle series #1), by M.I. McAllister, finished 10/15 – Urchin helps figure out who murdered King Brushen’s son
8. Red Pen - Restorations, by Bonnie Blythe, finished 10/8 – Sara makes a lot of mistakes in judgement
9. Yellow Highlighter - Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, by Robin Sloan, finished 10/19 - yellow cover
10. Protractor - Spin, by Catherine McKenzie, finished 9/12 – YA book, and I rarely read YA
11. 3 Brad Folder - The Giver, by Lois Lowry, finished 10/6 - others in the trilogy are
Gathering Blue and Messenger
12. Zip Lock Bags - Code Talker: The First and Only Memoir By One of the Original Navajo Code Talkers of WWII, by Chester Nez, finished 8/29 - stand alone
13. Old Shirt - The Baker Street Letters, by Michael Robertson, finished 9/3 – Mara is an painter
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes - Love's Winning Plays, by Inman Majors, finished 10/7 - about a college football coaching staff
15. Markers
16. Scissors - 'Scuse Me While I Kill This Guy (Bombay Assassins #1), by Leslie Langtry, finished 8/31 - knives are among the weapons used
17. Pencil Pouch - Off the Grid (Monkeewrench series #6), by P.J. Tracy, finished 8/14 – Grace always keeps her feelings to herself
18. Book Cover - Silent Thunder, by Iris Johansen & Roy Johansen, finished 9/28
19. Calculator - One Clown Short, by Linda C. Wright, finished 9/7 – ONE in title
20. Recorder - Second Sight Brady Coyne/J.W. Jackson series #2), by Philip R. Craig & William G. Tapply, finished 9/12 – story centered on huge music festival coming to Martha’s Vineyard
21. Dictionary - The Secrets of Mary Bowser, by Lois Leveen, finished 8/18 – 450 pages
22. Dry Erase Markers - The Front Porch Prophet, by Raymond L. Atkins, finished 8/15 – Eugene is diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, definitely a big change in his life
23. Colored Pencils
To Sir, With Love, by E.R. Braithwaite, finished 9/1
Goodreads doesn't have a photo of the cover for the edition I read, so I found it on Amazon: To Sir, With Love
CATEGORY 2 - HIGH SCHOOL COOL
A - character Abby Shaw, Candy Apple Dead (Candy Shop series #1), by Sammi Carter, finished 9/7
H - author H.W. "Buzz" Bernard - Eyewall, finished 9/20
A - author Abraham B. Yehoshua - A Woman in Jerusalem, finished 8/29
N - character Ben Novak - Photo, Snap, Shot, by Joanna Campbell Slan, finished 9/17
D - author Dashiell Hammett, The Maltese Falcon, finished 8/24
CATEGORY 3 - COLLEGE MAJOR
I'm going to focus on series books and start with a bachelor's degree, 4-5 books
ETA: Since I've already earned my bachelor's degree, I'm going to see if I can get complete a master's or even doctoral degree before the challenge ends :)
1 - Eye Of The Storm (Sean Dillon series #1), by Jack Higgins, finished 8/27
2 - Eggs Benedict Arnold (Cackleberry Club series #2), by Laura Childs, finished 9/30
3 - A Lady of High Regard (Ladies of Liberty series #1), by Tracie Peterson, finished 9/30
4 - Postcards from the Dead (Scrapbooking Mysteries #10), by Laura Childs, finished 10/4
5 - Latte Trouble (Coffeeshop series #3), by Cleo Coyle, finished 10/9
6 - Due or Die (Library Lovers series #2), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 10/12
7 - A Spoonful of Murder (Soup Lovers series #1), by Connie Archer, finished 10/14
8 - Blood Orange Brewing (Tea Shop series #7), by Laura Childs, finished 10/26
9 - The Emperor's Tomb (Cotton Malone series #6), by Steve Berry, finished 10/27 
***** COMPLETED 10/28 *****
Finished! Thanks for the challenge.Back to School Quarterly Challenge
August 13 - November 15, 2012
Finished 37/37 on 10/25/12
Category 1 - Elementary School Supplies
Starting with the basics pick out supplies you may need for school.
20+ items- Honor Roll
1. # 2 Pencils - Read the second book in a series, or a book with a yellow cover.
Kiss the Girls by James Patterson - 08/21/12
Alex Cross #2.
2. Glue Sticks - Read a book that has characters who have been together forever, friends or lovers; or has a character named Elmer
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn - 08/20/12
The main character has had the same BFF since infancy and has been in love with that BFF's brother since she was 10.
3. Box of Tissues - Read a tear jerker or any book that made you tear up.
On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves - 09/07/12 - 4 stars
I cried when Chicken died, poor Chicken.
4. Pink Eraser - Read a pink book or a book where a character loses their memory.
Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella - 08/22/12
5. Notebook/Filler Paper - Read a book that you wish had more pages.
Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski - 09/18/12 - 4 stars
A sweet children's book I've loved since I was a child.
6. Crayons - Read a book with a character who is not the sharpest crayon in the box or a colorful cover.
McNally's Trial by Lawrence Sanders - 08/31/12
Binky Watrose, you moron.
7. Ruler - Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
The Queen's Governess by Karen Harper - 10/05/12 - 5 stars
8. Red Pen - Read a book with a red cover or a character who keeps making mistakes.
by Tami Hoag - 09/06/12 - 3 stars9. Yellow Highlighter - Read a book with a yellow cover or where a character gets hair done.
Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes by Denise Grover Swank - 08/24/12
The main character gets her hair cut and styled right before her mother's funeral - ohhh the old biddies of the town have a field day.
10. Protractor - Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read.
I Am America by Stephen Colbert - 08/19/12
Not my usual read at all and no I didn't like it.
11. 3 Brad Folder - Read a book that is part of a trilogy.
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts - 09/17/12 - 3 stars
#2 of the Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy
12. Zip Lock Bags - Read a book that is the last in a series or a stand alone.
Before Sunrise by Diana Palmer - 08/15/12
13. Old Shirt - Read a book with a character who is some sort of artist.
Shattered by Dick Francis - 10/06/12 - 2 stars
MC is a glass artist.
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes - Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
The Red Rose Crew: A True Story of Women, Winning, and the Water by Daniel J. Boyne - 08/29/12
Nonfiction about sculling.
15. Markers - Read a novella, the kind you typically don’t need a book marker for.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson - 09/30/12
16. Scissors - Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover, or as a prominent item in the story.
by Lilian Jackson Braun - 10/25/12 - 4 stars17. Pencil Pouch - Read a book with a character who keeps their emotions all bottled up or is good at multitasking.
Shakespeare's Counselor by Charlaine Harris - 08/13/12
Lily goes to a therapy group because not talking about her rape is now giving her nightmares.
18. Book Cover - Read a book whose cover you really like.
Play It Safe by Kristen Ashley - 09/13/12 - 2 stars
I love horses, I just wish they weren't usually found on crappy romance novels. ;)
19. Calculator - Read a book with a number in the title.
The 500 by Matthew Quirk - 08/17/12
20. Recorder - Read a book where music is a main plot point.
XO by Jeffery Deaver - 09/29/12
21. Dictionary - Read a book with 400+ pages.
The Thorn Birds by Colleen McCullough - 09/17/12 - 4 stars
530 pp.
22. Dry Erase Markers - Read a book with a character who has a big change happen in their life.
Room by Emma Donoghue - 08/25/12
Escaping after 9 years in captivity is a big change I suspect.
23. Colored Pencils - Read a book with a drawn/cartoon cover.
by Ruth Ross - 09/06/12 - 3 starsCategory 2 - High School Cool
Back in my days of high school how you carried your supplies said a lot about you. For this section spell out how you would carry your stuff to class, or were you too cool and left your books in your locker? You can use Title, Author, Series or Character name.
I carried my books in my arms so I guess I'll go for the first option.
A - All That Remains by Patricia Cornwell - 08/27/12
H - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford - 09/07/12 - 4 stars
A - All Together in One Place by Jane Kirkpatrick - 08/31/12
N - The Next Always by Nora Roberts - 08/25/12
D - Decider by Dick Francis - 08/27/12
Category - 3 College Major
Now that you have your supplies pick a focus. Read the set number of books with something in common to earn your degree. Be sure to let us know what your degree will be in (History, Paranormal Studies, Education, The Color Blue, The letter K etc. )
8-9 Books- Doctoral Degree
I'm going to get my doctorate in mysteries.
1. McNally's Secret by Lawrence Sanders - 08/14/12
2. McNally's Luck by Lawrence Sanders - 08/17/12
3. McNally's Risk by Lawrence Sanders - 08/18/12
4. McNally's Caper by Lawrence Sanders - 08/23/12
5. The Old Buzzard Had It Coming by Donis Casey - 08/23/12
6. Off Season by Philip R. Craig - 08/28/12
7. Cruel and Unusual by Patricia Cornwell - 09/02/12 - 3 stars
8. The Prostitutes' Ball by Stephen J. Cannell - 09/03/12
9. Die Trying by Lee Child - 09/29/12 - 3 stars
TLC - BACK TO SCHOOL Challenge Duration: Aug 13, 2012 - Nov 15, 2012
Completed: 34/34
ALL DONE!!
CATEGORY 1-ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUPPLIES
34/34
1. # 2 Pencils (2nd in Series):
2. Glue Sticks (Longtime friends):
3. Box of Tissues:
4. Pink Eraser:
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper:
6. Crayons (h is a ditzy girl):
7. Ruler (King or Queen as an influential character):
8. Red Pen:
9. Yellow Highlighter:
10. Protractor:
11. 3 Brad Folder:
12. Zip Lock Bags (Last in series):
13. Old Shirt:
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes (sport: Boxing/MMA):
15. Markers (Novella):
16. Scissors:
17. Pencil Pouch:
18. Book Cover:
19. Calculator (number in the title):
20. Recorder (Music):
21. Dictionary (402 pages):
22. Dry Erase Markers:
23. Colored Pencils:
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CATEGORY 3: COLLEGE
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I don't know if I'll make it, but I'm getting close...34/36 completed
Category 1 - Elementary School Supplies
1. # 2 Pencils- (second book) Alien Tango by Gini Koch – Aug 21
2. Glue Sticks- Blood, Body and Mind by Kathi Barton – Aug 30
3. Box of Tissues- City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane – Sep 16
4. Pink Eraser- character loses their memory: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh – Aug 26
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper- Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair – Sep 08
6. Crayons- Vampires Drool! Zombies Rule! by Rusty Fischer – Sep 05.
7. Ruler-Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
8. Red Pen- Rogue by Rachel Vincent – Sep 05
9. Yellow Highlighter- (yellow cover) Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister – Sep 26
10. Protractor – (straight, contemporary romance) On the Verge of I Do by Heidi Betts – Aug 31
11. 3 Brad Folder- (trilogy) Blazing the Trail by Deborah Cooke – Aug 22
12. Zip Lock Bags- Read a book that is the last in a series: Taken by Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 28
13. Old Shirt- Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 05
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes-Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
15. Markers- Let it Bleed by Jeri Smith-Ready – Aug 22
16. Scissors- A Devil in the Details by K.A. Stewart – Sep 22
17. Pencil Pouch- (emotions bottled up) Mage in Black by Jaye Wells – Aug 16
18. Book Cover- Love Lies Bleeding by Meghan Ciana Doidge – Oct 26
19. Calculator- Year Zero by Rob Reid – Aug 31
20. Recorder- Read a book where music is a main plot point.
21. Dictionary- Read a book with 400+ pages. What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken – Sep 12
22. Dry Erase Markers- Dark Citadel by Cherise Sinclair – Sep 30
23. Colored Pencils- The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett – Sep 28
Category 2 - High School Cool
Spell using Title, Author, Series or Character name.
I don’t really think I can spell this in the next three months, but I have to try!
T: Trial by Fire by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 10
R: Rowland, Diana – Mark of the Demon – Oct 25
A: Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh – Sep 13
P: Pratchett, Terry – Equal Rites – Oct 11
P: Putnam, Chess in Sacrificial Magic – Oct 20
E: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card – Sep 19
R: Rachel Vincent - Pride – Oct 08
K: K.A. Stewart – A Shot in the Dark – Sep 24
E: Eve Dallas in Witness in Death by J.D. Robb – Aug 26
E: Eve Dallas in Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb – Sep 18
P: Prey by Rachel Vincent - TBR
E: Eve Dallas in Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb - TBR
R: Rebecca York – Sudden Insight – Oct 08
Category 3 - College Major: Associate Degree in ‘Nice Guy Heroes’
1. A Wolf at the Door by K.A. Stewart – Sep 29
2. Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs by Molly Harper – Oct 21
3. Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men by Molly Harper – Oct 25
Updated list. Looks like I'm not going to finish this one in time, even with the other couple books I have on the go. :S
Back to School ChallengeDuration: 8/13/12-11/15/12
45/45 Completed
Category 1-Elementary School Supplies
Category 2-High School Cool
Doctorate - Harlequin Studies (Love Inspired/Desire/Presents/Temptation/American Romance/Romance/Super Romance/Intrigue/Silhouette Special Edition)
TLC BACK TO SCHOOL Duration: Aug 13, 2012 - Nov 15, 2012
Completed: 44/44
Category 1: Elementary School Supplies
23/23
1. #2 Pencils - Read the second book in a series
2. Glue Sticks - Read a book that has characters who have been together forever, friends or lovers or has a character named Elmer
3. Box of Tissues - Read a tear jerker or any book that made you tear up.
4. Pink Eraser - Read a book where a character loses their memory.
5. Notebook/Filler Paper - Read a book that you wish had more pages.
6. Crayons - Read a book with a character who is not the sharpest crayon in the box or a colorful cover.
7. Ruler - Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
8. Red Pen - Read a book with a red cover
9. Yellow Highlighter - Read a book with a yellow cover
10. Protractor - Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read.
11. 3 Brad Folder - Read a book that is part of a trilogy.
12. Zip Lock Bags - Read a book that is the last in a series or a stand alone.
13. Old Shirt -Read a book with a character who is some sort of artist.
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes -Read a book with a character who plays a sport.
15. Markers - Read a novella, the kind you typically don’t need a book marker for.
16. Scissors - Read a book with a sword or knife on the cover
17. Pencil Pouch - Read a book with a character who keeps their emotions all bottled up, or is good at multitasking.
18. Book Cover - Read a book whose cover you really like.
19. Calculator - Read a book with a number in the title.
20. Recorder - Read a book where music is a main plot point.
21. Dictionary - Read a book with 400+ pages.
22. Dry Erase Markers - Read a book with a character who has a big change happen in their life.
23. Colored Pencils - Read a book with a drawn/cartoon cover.
Category 2: High School Cool
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Done!39/39 completed for the Honor Roll
Category 1 - Elementary School Supplies
1. # 2 Pencils - (second book) Alien Tango by Gini Koch – Aug 21
2. Glue Sticks - Blood, Body and Mind by Kathi Barton – Aug 30
3. Box of Tissues - City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane – Sep 16
4. Pink Eraser - character loses their memory: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh – Aug 26
5. Notebook/ Filler Paper - Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair – Sep 08
6. Crayons - Vampires Drool! Zombies Rule! by Rusty Fischer – Sep 05.
7. Ruler -Read a book with a King or Queen as an influential character.
8. Red Pen - Rogue by Rachel Vincent – Sep 05
9. Yellow Highlighter - (yellow cover) Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister – Sep 26
10. Protractor – (straight, contemporary romance) On the Verge of I Do by Heidi Betts – Aug 31
11. 3 Brad Folder - (trilogy) Blazing the Trail by Deborah Cooke – Aug 22
12. Zip Lock Bags - Read a book that is the last in a series: Taken by Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 28
13. Old Shirt - Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 05
14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes-Nice Girls Don’t Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper – Nov 12
15. Markers- Let it Bleed by Jeri Smith-Ready – Aug 22
16. Scissors- A Devil in the Details by K.A. Stewart – Sep 22
17. Pencil Pouch - (emotions bottled up) Mage in Black by Jaye Wells – Aug 16
18. Book Cover - Love Lies Bleeding by Meghan Ciana Doidge – Oct 26
19. Calculator - Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jone – Nov 08
20. Recorder - Year Zero by Rob Reid – Aug 31
21. Dictionary - Read a book with 400+ pages. What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken – Sep 12
22. Dry Erase Markers - Dark Citadel by Cherise Sinclair – Sep 30
23. Colored Pencils - The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett – Sep 28
Category 2 - High School Cool
Spell using Title, Author, Series or Character name.
I don’t really think I can spell this in the next three months, but I have to try!
T: Trial by Fire by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Oct 10
R: Rowland, Diana – Mark of the Demon – Oct 25
A: Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh – Sep 13
P: Pratchett, Terry – Equal Rites – Oct 11
P: Putnam, Chess in Sacrificial Magic – Oct 20
E: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card – Sep 19
R: Rachel Vincent - Pride – Oct 08
K: K.A. Stewart – A Shot in the Dark – Sep 24
E: Eve Dallas in Witness in Death by J.D. Robb – Aug 26
E: Eve Dallas in Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb – Sep 18
P: Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis – Nov 05
E: Eve Dallas in Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb – Nov 12
R: Rebecca York – Sudden Insight – Oct 08
Category 3 - College Major: Bachelor Degree in ‘Nice Guy Heroes’
1. A Wolf at the Door by K.A. Stewart – Sep 29
2. Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs by Molly Harper – Oct 21
3. Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men by Molly Harper – Oct 25
4. Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper – Nov 05
I need 2 more and I will be done. Just updated My Post that I have 43/45. Gonna try to squeeze in the last 2! :)
Done!BACK TO SCHOOL
Duration: Aug 13, 2012 - Nov 15, 2012
Completed: 46/46
Category 1: School Supplies
23/23
✓ 1. #2 Pencils - Read a book with a yellow cover.
Things Fall Apart | Chinua Achebe ★★★★★ (10/12)
✓ 2. Glue Sticks - A book that has characters who have been together forever, friends or lovers » Harper Lee & Truman Capote.
Mockingbird: A Portrait of Harper Lee | Charles J. Shields ★★★★★ (08/29)
✓ 3. Box of Tissues - A book that made you tear up.
The Age of Miracles | Karen Thompson Walker ★★★★★ (08/15)
✓ 4. Pink Eraser - Read a book where a character loses their memory » Geiger has no memory of his childhood.
The Inquisitor: A Novel | Mark Allen Smith ★★ (09/11)
✓ 5. Notebook/Filler Paper - Read a book that you wish had more pages » Literally.
The City of Ember | Jeanne DuPrau ★★★ (08/28)
✓ 6. Crayons - Read a book with a colorful cover.
Wide Sargasso Sea | Jean Rhys ★★★ (08/23)
✓ 7. Ruler - A book with a King or Queen as an influential character » King Leopold of Belgium.
The Dream of the Celt: A Novel | Mario Vargas Llosa ★ (08/19)
✓ 8. Red Pen - A book with a red cover.
The Kissing List | Stephanie Reents ★★★★ (08/20)
✓ 9. Yellow Highlighter - Read a book where a character gets hair done.
The Cold Light of Mourning | Elizabeth J. Duncan ★★★ (09/06)
✓ 10. Protractor - Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read » Cozy Mystery.
You've Got Murder | Donna Andrews ★★ (08/21)
✓ 11. 3 Brad Folder - Read a book that is part of a trilogy » Book 1 of The Hunger Games.
The Hunger Games | Suzanne Collins ★★★★★ (09/11)
✓ 12. Zip Lock Bags - Read a book that is the last in a series » Chocolat Book #3.
Peaches for Father Francis | Joanne Harris ★★★ (10/11)
✓ 13. Old Shirt - A book with a character who is some sort of artist » Alice and Gabe are painters.
Carry the One | Carol Anshaw ★★ (08/17)
✓ 14. Non-Marking Gym Shoes - Read a book with a character who plays a sport » One of the main characters plays hand ball.
The Quality of Mercy: A Novel | Barry Unsworth ★★ (08/22)
✓ 15. Markers - Read a novella, the kind you typically don’t need a book marker for » 190 pages.
Lord of the Flies | William Golding ★★★★★ (08/28)
✓ 16. Scissors - Read a book with a sword or knife as a prominent item in the story.
Chronicle of a Death Foretold | Gabriel García Márquez ★★★★★ (11/01)
✓ 17. Pencil Pouch - Read a book with a character who is good at multitasking » Nikki Hook.
Skios: A Novel | Michael Frayn ★★★★ (09/01)
✓ 18. Book Cover - A book whose cover you really like.
The Red House: A Novel | Mark Haddon ★★★★ (08/14)
✓ 19. Calculator - Read a book with a number in the title.
In One Person | John Irving ★★★ (08/22)
✓ 20. Recorder - Read a book where music is a main plot point.
A Visit from the Goon Squad | Jennifer Egan ★★★★★ (08/23)
✓ 21. Dictionary - Read a book with 400+ pages.
Me: Stories of My Life | Katharine Hepburn ★★★★ (08/24)
✓ 22. Dry Erase Markers - Read a book with a character who has a big change happen in their life » Grace Winter has just been widowed and is standing trial for her life for a separate incident.
The Lifeboat | Charlotte Rogan ★★★ (08/21)
✓ 23. Colored Pencils - Read a book with a drawn cover.
Coraline | Neil Gaiman ★★★★ (09/17)
Category 2: High School Cool
13/13
✓ T - Tomorrow | Graham Swift ★ (08/29)
✓ R - Wide Sargasso Sea | Jean Rhys ★★★ (08/23)
✓ A - Alys, Always: A Novel | Harriet Lane ★★ (09/25)
✓ P - Absolution | Patrick Flanery ★★ (09/13)
✓ P - This Bright River | Patrick Somerville ★ (09/13)
✓ E - The End of the Affair | Graham Greene ★★ (08/26)
✓ R - The Right-Hand Shore: A Novel | Christopher Tilghman ★★★★ (09/05)
✓ K - True Believers | Kurt Andersen ★★★ (09/28)
✓ E - Summer | Edith Wharton ★★★ (08/29)
✓ E - Monument 14 | Emmy Laybourne ★★ (09/18)
✓ P - Out Stealing Horses | Per Petterson ★★★ (09/25)
✓ E - One For The Money | Janet Evanovich ★★★ (09/20)
✓ R - The Round House | Louise Erdrich ★★★★★ (10/05)
Category 3: College Major in Vowels
10/10
✓ 1. Saturday | Ian McEwan ★ (08/24)
✓ 2. The Mysterious Affair at Styles | Agatha Christie ★★★★ (08/29)
✓ 3. Murder at the Vicarage | Agatha Christie ★★★★★ (08/29)
✓ 4. The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry | Rachel Joyce ★★★★★ (8/31)
✓ 5. The Sun Also Rises | Ernest Hemingway ★★ (09/04)
✓ 6. Arcadia | Lauren Groff ★★★ (09/05)
✓ 7. Of Mice and Men | John Steinbeck ★★★★ (09/06)
✓ 8. The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie | Alan Bradley ★★★★★ (09/07)
✓ 9. American Gods | Neil Gaiman ★★★★★ (11/09)
✓ 10. The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag | Alan Bradley ★★★★★ (11/11)
*** Completed (11/11) ***
Go Jenne!!!@Barbara--Love Unscripted had some singing. Besides, I would argue that Slammed (with poetry) is lyrical--like a spoken song.
Girl get creative! I will support you.
Goooooo Barbara!
(*shaking my pom poms)
Yipppeeeee I am done!TLC - BACK TO SCHOOL Challenge
Duration: Aug 13, 2012 - Nov 15, 2012
Completed: 45/45
Category 1: Elementary School Supplies - 22/23
1 #2 Pencils---Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper (10/30/12)***
2 Glue Sticks---Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
3 Box of Tissues---In My Dreams by Cameo Renae (10/31/12)***
4 Pink Eraser---The Grand Finale by Janet Evanovich (9/4/12)***
5 Notebook/Filler Paper---Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (10/24/12)***
6 Crayons---Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich (9/28/12)***
7 Ruler---Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning (9/30/12)*****
8 Red Pen---Winging It! by Shel Delisle (9/1/12)***
9 Yellow Highlighter---Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots by Luann McLane (9/30/12)****
10 Protractor---When War Came to Fornelli by Thomas E. Antonaccio (10/16/12)***
11 3 Brad Folder---The Trouble with Cowboys by Denise Hunter (10/8/12)
12 Zip Lock Bags---A Trace of Moonlight by Allison Pang (11/7/12)****
13 Old Shirt---Chopping Spree by Diane Mott Davidson (10/17/12)**
14 Non-Marking Gym Shoes---Rumor Has It by Jane B Mason (9/4/12)***
15 Markers---Intuition by J. Meyers (0/10/12)***
16 Scissors---Beast of Darkness by Lisa Renee Jones (11/6/12)**
17 Pencil Pouch---Smart Girls Get What They Want by Sarah Strohmeyer (9/7/12)****
18 Book Cover---Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton (11/9/12)***
19 Calculator---Kill 4 Me by Joel M. Andre (9/15/12)***
20 Recorder---Starstruck by Halle McCoy (11/15/12)**
21 Dictionary---Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (9/22/12)*****
22 Dry Erase Markers---The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout (10/10/12)***
23 Colored Pencils---Devilishly Hot by Kathy Love (10/22/12)***
Category 2: High School Cool - 12/13
Taylor, Laini - Daughter of Smoke and Bone (9/19/12)***
Rally Round Green by Judy Christie (10/16/12)***
Anya Bast - Fury (9/6/12)***
Prophet The by Amanda Stephens (10/15/12)*****
P.C. Cast - Marked (10/6/12)**
Emma Knight - Sworn (9/17/12)**
Rocky Road Trip by Catherine Clark (9/10/12)*
Kiss In Time by Alex Flinn (9/16/12)***
Evanovich, Janet - Wicked Appetite (10/10/12)***
Elizabeth Rose by Janus Gangi (10/19/12)*
Pretty Little Devils by Nancy Holder (9/2/12)****
Embracing You, Embracing Me by Michelle Bellon (9/19/12)***
Renae Rae - Einstein The Lazy Kitty
Category 3: College Major
Read a book in each color cover - 9/9
RED (light red)- UnEnchanted by Chanda Hahn (10/4/12)***
ORANGE - Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson(8/31/12)****
YELLOW - Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbit (9/8/12)***
GREEN - When We Touch by Brenda Novak (10/25/12)****
BLUE - Coveted by Shawntelle Madison (8/29/12)****
Brown - Thirst by Claire Farrell (9/6/12)***
BLACK - Stranger with My Face by Lois Duncan (9/5/12)****
PINK - Confessions of a Not-So-Dead Libido by Peggy Webb (9/13/12)*****
WHITE - Bumped by Megan McCafferty (9/20/12)**
Finally updated my list with my last couple of books. Made my goal for the first section, but didn't quite hit the second or third...Updated list
The Lost Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
Uncollared (other topics)Strangers In Paradise, Pocket Book 6 (other topics)
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (other topics)
Blue Bloods (other topics)
Darkfever (other topics)
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Amy Chua (other topics)Chinua Achebe (other topics)
Charles J. Shields (other topics)
Karen Thompson Walker (other topics)
Jeanne DuPrau (other topics)
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10. Protractor-Read a book on a different "angle" from what you usually read."
A genre you usually don't read, or don't read often.