The Lost Challenges discussion

Since this quarter falls over the fall holiday of Halloween, we are reliving our childhood by picking out some of the most common costumes and a few random suggestions from our group.

Challenge runs August 16th to November 15th.

Read a book with the costume* as the theme of the book, in the text, title or on the cover.

*Costume- Can be a person in a costume or the actual thing.
i.e You could find a little girl with fairy wings or a book about actual fairies.


So pick out your costumes and go trick or treating

10 books: Brown paper lunch bag full of candy
20 books: Pumpkin bucket full of candy
30 books: Grocery bag full of candy
40+ books: Pillow case full of candy

Only one costume per book.

The costumes:

1. Witch
2. Vampire
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf
9. Zombie
10. Demon
11. Angel
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga
21. Gypsy
22. Law Enforcement
23. Movie Icon
24. Sports player
25. Cowboy
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid
33. Cat
34. Dog
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
44. Dragon
45. Knight









Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy

Sounds like fun...I'll give it a try.

I'll give it a go - not sure how many costumes I can find....

Costume Contest Quarterly Challenge
8/16 ~ 11/15/13
10 books: Brown paper lunch bag full of candy

0/10 Read

29/40 Read
Level: Pillow Case Full of Candy


The costumes:

✔1. Witch Pretty When She Destroys
✔2. Vampire Kiss of Venom
✔3. Ghost Close to You
✔4. Fairy Black City
5. Princess
✔6. Robot Tempt the Stars
✔7. Action Hero What Kills Me
✔8. Wolf Dark Needs at Night's Edge
✔9. Zombie Feed
10. Demon
11. Angel
✔12. Cheerleader Kill the Dead
✔13. Bride Convicted
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
✔16. Historical Figure Allegiant
17. Native American
18. Pirate
✔19. Rock Star Eat, Slay, Love
✔20. Greek/Toga Two Ravens and One Crow
✔21. Gypsy Omens
✔22. Law Enforcement Deadly Sting
✔23. Movie Icon Something Secret Comes this Way
24. Sports player
✔25. Cowboy Heart of Venom
26. Candy/Sweets
✔27. Religious Figure Wanderlust
✔28. Doctor Mockingjay
✔29. Grim Reaper Fifth Grave Past the Light
✔30. Hippie A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses
✔31. Skeleton Storm Front
✔32. Mermaid Widow's Web
33. Cat
✔34. Dog You Slay Me
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
✔38. Primate The Satin Sash
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
✔41. Ninja A Kiss of Blood
✔42. Nurse Flip this Zombie
43. Devil
✔44. Dragon The Consolation Prize
45. Knight









Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
✔Steampunk Fairy The Sweet Scent of Blood
Crayon
Mummy

I ll try this one

Costume Contest Quarterly Challenge
8/16 ~ 11/15/13
10 books: Brown paper lunch bag full of candy

8/10 Read
The costumes:

1. Witch
2. Vampire-My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding
3. Ghost-The Uninvited
4. Fairy
5. Princess
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf
9. Zombie
10. Demon
11. Angel-Clockwork Angels: The Novel
12. Cheerleader-Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal
13. Bride-Mirror, Mirror Off the Wall: How I Learned to Love My Body by Not Looking at It for a Year
14. 80's wear-Eleanor & Park
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure-Chasing Lincoln's Killer
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga
21. Gypsy
22. Law Enforcement
23. Movie Icon
24. Sports player
25. Cowboy
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid
33. Cat
34. Dog
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
44. DragonEragon
45. Knight

Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy

ok, I will give it a try

Costume Contest Quarterly Challenge
Duration: August 16th to November 15th
Level: 20 books: Pumpkin bucket full of candy
Completed: 12/20

The costumes:

1. Witch-Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts *9/4 ★★★☆☆
2. Vampire-Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper *8/31 ★★★☆☆
3. Ghost-Glass Houses by Rachel Caine *10/07 ★★★☆☆
4. Fairy(Fae)-Chimes at Midnight by Seanan McGuire *9/14 ★★★★★
5. Princess
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf
9. Zombie
10. Demon-Ever After by Kim Harrison *8/26 ★★★★★
11. Angel-Angelfall by Susan Ee *9/19 ★★★★☆
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga
21. Gypsy
22. Law Enforcement-Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb *8/21 ★★★★☆
23. Movie Icon
24. Sports player-Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell *8/23 ★★★☆☆
25. Cowboy-Northern Exposure by Jayne Rylon *9/14 ★★★☆☆
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid
33. Cat-Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck *9/10 ★★★★☆
34. Dog(wolf)-Aiden's Charity by Lora Leigh *9/13 ★★★☆☆
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
44. Dragon-Seraphina by Rachel Hartman *8/16 ★★★★☆
45. Knight


Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy

Costume Contest Quarterly Challenge
8/16 ~ 11/15/13
10 books: Brown paper lunch bag full of candy
14/10
The costumes:

✔Witch: Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia 8/27-4♥
✔Vampire: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill 9/29-4♥
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
✔Wolf: Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris 9/17-5♥
✔Zombie: Affliction by Laurell K Hamilton 9/5-5♥
✔Demon: Doctor Sleep by Stephen King 10/28-5♥
11. Angel
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
✔Historical Figure: Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 9/11-4♥
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga
21. Gypsy
✔Law Enforcement: The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore 8/29-4♥
23. Movie Icon
✔Sports player: Vampireville by Ellen Schrieber 9/13-4♥
✔Cowboy: Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin 8/20-3♥
26. Candy/Sweets
✔Religious Figure (Priest): Prep by Curtis Sittenfeld 8/17-2♥
✔Doctor: Roadside Crosses Jeffery Deaver 10/22-5♥
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid
✔Cat: Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck 9/21-4♥
✔Dog: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 10/15-5♥
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
✔Dragon: Red Dragon by Thomas Harris 10/18-5♥
45. Knight

Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy

Read a book with the costume* as the theme of the book, in the text, title or on the cover.

*Costume- Can be a person in a costume or the actual thing. i.e You could find a little girl with fairy wings or a book about actual fairies.

Only one costume per book.

Read: 4/?

The costumes:

1. Witch Carolina Moon
2. Vampire
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess The Wedding Dress Diaries
6. Robot
7. Action Hero Grave Danger
8. Wolf
9. Zombie
10. Demon
11. Angel
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga Three Fates
21. Gypsy
22. Law Enforcement Deathwatch
23. Movie Icon
24. Sports player
25. Cowboy
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid
33. Cat
34. Dog
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
44. Dragon
45. Knight


Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy

Books
Deathwatch
Three Fates
Grave Danger
The Wedding Dress Diaries
Carolina Moon

Costume Contest ~ Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 8/16/13 - 11/15/13
Level: 10 books: Brown paper lunch bag full of candy

0/10

The costumes:

1. Witch
2. Vampire
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf
9. Zombie
10. Demon
11. Angel
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga
21. Gypsy
22. Law Enforcement
23. Movie Icon
24. Sports player
25. Cowboy
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid
33. Cat
34. Dog
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
44. Dragon
45. Knight

Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy

I'm just going to see how many I can finish. Quite a creative list here, Dawn :)

Duration: 16 August - 15 November, 2013
6/49 books read -- theme, in text, title, on cover

1. Witch - A Discovery of Witches 17/8
2. Vampire
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf
9. Zombie
10. Demon
11. Angel
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga
21. Gypsy
22. Law Enforcement
23. Movie Icon - Epic Fail 29/8
24. Sports player - The Pretty Committee Strikes Back 16/8
25. Cowboy
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor - Fifty Shades Darker 6/9
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton - Cryer's Cross 7/9
32. Mermaid
33. Cat
34. Dog
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
44. Dragon
45. Knight

Bonus Costumes:

Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon - American Girl on Saturn 3/9
Mummy

Looks fun!!

Duration: 8/16/13 - 11/15/13

Level: 20 books: Pumpkin bucket full of candy

The costumes:

1. Witch
2. Vampire
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf
10. Demon
11. Angel
13. Bride
20. Greek/Toga
22. Law Enforcement
25. Cowboy
28. Doctor
31. Skeleton
34. Dog
43. Devil
44. Dragon
45. Knight

The Lost Challenges
Costume Contest Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 8/16/2013 - 11/15/2013

Progress: 45 out of 45 (40+ books: Pillow case full of candy)

Rules: Read a book with the costume* as the theme of the book, in the text, title or on the cover.

*Costume- Can be a person in a costume or the actual thing. i.e You could find a little girl with fairy wings or a book about actual fairies.

The Costumes:

1. Witch: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts - ** - 9/17/2013
2. Vampire: Untamed by P.C. Cast - *** - 8/18/2013
3. Ghost: Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - ***** - 10/14/2013
4. Fairy: Sanctuary by Melissa Marr - *** - 8/18/2013
5. Princess: Challenge by Melissa Marr - 8/19/2013
6. Robot: Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov - *** - 11/12/2013
7. Action Hero: The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss - *** - 11/5/2013
8. Wolf: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher - **** - 9/3/2013
9. Zombie: Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow - **** - 10/21/2013
10. Demon: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones - ***** - 10/6/2013
11. Angel: Angelfall by Susan Ee - ***** - 11/13/2013
12. Cheerleader: The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade - ***** - 11/15/2013
13. Bride: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 10/26/2013
14. 80's wear: How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal - ***** - 8/22/2013
15. 50's wear: Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley - ***** - 8/20/2013
16. Historical Figure: The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon by John Hanc - ***** - 10/24/2013
17. Native American" Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs - ***** - 11/14/2013
18. Pirate: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/15/2013
19. Rock Star: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley - ***** - 10/20/2013
20. Greek/Toga: Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham - ***** - 11/3/2013
21. Gypsy: Gypsy Wind by Lisa Jackson - *** - 11/8/2013
22. Law Enforcement: B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton - **** - 8/23/2013
23. Movie Icon: Unsinkable: A Memoir by Debbie Reynolds - ***** - 9/9/2013
24. Sports Player: Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery - *** - 9/11/2013
25. Cowboy: Against the Wind by Kat Martin - **** - 8/30/2013
26. Candy/Sweets: The Tao of Martha: My Year of LIVING; Or, Why I'm Never Getting All That Glitter Off of the Dog by Jen Lancaster - ***** - 9/24/2013
27. Religious Figure: The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff - ***** - 8/28/2013
28. Doctor: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward - *** - 9/5/2013
29. Grim Reaper: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - *** - 8/21/2013
30. Hippie: Face the Fire by Nora Roberts - *** - 10/8/2013
31. Skeleton: The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - *** - 9/20/2013
32. Mermaid: Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale by Carolyn Turgeon - ***** - 11/15/2013
33. Cat: Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron - ***** - 11/11/2013
34. Dog: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein - ***** - 10/31/2013
35. Mouse: The Mouse and the Christmas Cake by Unknown - *** - 11/14/2013
36. Frog: The Boyfriend List: 15 Guys, 11 Shrink Appointments, 4 Ceramic Frogs and Me, Ruby Oliver by E. Lockhart - *** - 11/7/2013
37. Bee: Little Bee by Chris Cleave - ***** - 11/15/2013
38. Primate: Zoo by James Patterson - *** - 9/4/2013
39. Geisha: The Geisha and the Giant Octopus by JC Stand - * - 11/14/2013
40. Elvis: Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 11/15/2013
41. Ninja: Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin - ***** - 11/15/2013
42. Nurse: Virgin River by Robyn Carr - **** - 9/16/2013
43. Devil: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands - ***** - 11/15/2013
44. Dragon: Demon Mistress by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 10/30/2013
45. Knight: Hard Day's Knight by Katie MacAlister - ***** - 11/15/2013

This sounds like fun, but I think I'll stick to the "Brown paper lunch bag full of candy" level:

COSTUME CONTEST QUARTERLY CHALLENGE
Timeframe: 8/16/13 to 11/15/13
10/10 Complete

1. Princess - Sweet Persuasion by Maya Banks - 10/13/13 ♥♥♥♥
2. Angel - The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck - 9/17/13 ♥♥♥
3. Historical Figure - The White Queen by Philippa Gregory - 9/23/13 ♥♥♥♥
4. Law Enforcement - Deputy Sheriff Mac McCain in The Wanderer by Robyn Carr - 8/23/13 ♥♥♥♥
5. Sports player - One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton - 9/22/13 ♥♥♥♥
6. Candy/Sweets - Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe: A Novel with Recipes by Jenny Colgan - 9/29/13 ♥♥♥♥♥
7. Doctor - Dr. Barry Laverty in An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor - 8/29/13 ♥♥♥♥
8. Skeleton - A Rumor of Bones by Beverly Connor - 9/18/13 ♥♥♥♥
9. Cat - Catnap by Carole Nelson Douglas - 10/21/13 ♥♥♥
10. Dragon - The Mystery of the Fire Dragon by Carolyn Keene - 10/10/13 ♥♥♥♥

Quick question if a character is a skull would that work for skeleton?

I'm going to start with 10, and move up from there if possible.


The costumes:

1. Witch - Fate and Fury by Quinn Loftis
2. Vampire
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess - The Night Dance: A Retelling of "The Twelve Dancing Princesses" by Suzanne Weyn
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
9. Zombie - Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
10. Demon - Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
11. Angel - Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star
20. Greek/Toga - Midnight Frost by Jennifer Estep
21. Gypsy - Beyond the Veil by Quinn Loftis
22. Law Enforcement
23. Movie Icon
24. Sports Player
25. Cowboy
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid - Lost Voices by Sarah Porter
33. Cat
34. Dog
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse
43. Devil
44. Dragon
45. Knight

Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy


COMPLETED ~

Challenge runs August 16th to November 15th.

Read a book with the costume* as the theme of the book, in the text, title or on the cover.

*Costume- Can be a person in a costume or the actual thing.
i.e You could find a little girl with fairy wings or a book about actual fairies.

Only one costume per book.

The costumes:

1. Witch
2. Vampire
3. Ghost
4. Fairy
5. Princess
6. Robot
7. Action Hero
8. Wolf
9. Zombie
10. Demon
11. Angel Banished from Grace 11/7/13
12. Cheerleader
13. Bride Entwined with You 8/23/13 (Eva and Gideon get married)
14. 80's wear
15. 50's wear
16. Historical Figure
17. Native American
18. Pirate
19. Rock Star Be Here Now 9/10/13 (Aiden is a lead singer in a band)
20. Greek/Toga Beautiful Broken Rules 11/14/13 (Cole is in a fraternity)
21. Gypsy
22. Law Enforcement Staged Fright 10/23/13 (Homeland Security)
23. Movie Icon
24. Sports player Cake 10/10/13 (Dray is a pro-football player)
25. Cowboy
26. Candy/Sweets
27. Religious Figure
28. Doctor Baby & Bump 10/26/13
29. Grim Reaper
30. Hippie
31. Skeleton
32. Mermaid Ageless Sea 9/4/13
33. Cat My Life Next Door 9/28/13 (one of many pets)
34. Dog Free Falling 8/27/13 (family pet)
35. Mouse
36. Frog
37. Bee
38. Primate
39. Geisha
40. Elvis
41. Ninja
42. Nurse After Tuesday 10/19/13
43. Devil Dark Places 9/22/13 (Satanic killings occur in book)
44. Dragon
45. Knight

Bonus Costumes:
Leprechaun
Steampunk Fairy
Crayon
Mummy

I finished my 10 costumes. Happy Halloween, everyone!

COSTUME CONTEST QUARTERLY CHALLENGE
Timeframe: 8/16/13 to 11/15/13
10/10 Complete

1. Princess - Sweet Persuasion by Maya Banks - 10/13/13 ♥♥♥♥
2. Angel - The Christmas Sweater by Glenn Beck - 9/17/13 ♥♥♥
3. Historical Figure - The White Queen by Philippa Gregory - 9/23/13 ♥♥♥♥
4. Law Enforcement - Deputy Sheriff Mac McCain in The Wanderer by Robyn Carr - 8/23/13 ♥♥♥♥
5. Sports player - One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton - 9/22/13 ♥♥♥♥
6. Candy/Sweets - Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe: A Novel with Recipes by Jenny Colgan - 9/29/13 ♥♥♥♥♥
7. Doctor - Dr. Barry Laverty in An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor - 8/29/13 ♥♥♥♥
8. Skeleton - A Rumor of Bones by Beverly Connor - 9/18/13 ♥♥♥♥
9. Cat - Catnap by Carole Nelson Douglas - 10/21/13 ♥♥♥
10. Dragon - The Mystery of the Fire Dragon by Carolyn Keene - 10/10/13 ♥♥♥♥

I filled my brown paper bag with 4 extra pieces :)

Post 9

I managed 15 - I was trying for 20 but didn't quite make it. Great challenge!

Duration: 8/16/13 - 11/15/13

Level: 15/15

The costumes:

1. WitchEnraptured8/26/13 **** stars
2. VampireOne Grave at a Time10/10/13 **** stars
3. GhostThe Prophet9/4/13 ***** stars
5. PrincessSeize the Fire9/11/13 ***** stars
7. Action HeroHard Evidence9/21/13 ***** stars
8. WolfBone Crossed9/5/13 **** stars
10. DemonSin Undone10/29/13 **** stars
11. AngelArchangel's Storm9/29/13 *****stars
13. BrideThe Paris Wife8/27/13 ****1/2 stars
20. Greek/TogaHetaera--Suspense in Ancient Athens8/31/13 *** stars
22. Law EnforcementBorn in Death9/16/13 **** stars
25. CowboyTexas Splendor10/6/13 *** stars
28. DoctorEcstasy Unveiled 9/17/13 **** stars
43. Grim ReaperThird Grave Dead Ahead10/8/13 ***1/2 stars
44. DragonBlood Magic8/28/13 ***** stars