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I am going to try this.Level
Student: 3 or less books
Completed: 3/3
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December in HistoryBEGINS 01Dec13 / ENDS 31Dec13
LEVEL - History Buff 7+ books
8/7 completed
✔ 12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in.
Michael in Grave Peril – 05Dec13
✔ 12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured. - Lolita – 13Dec13
12/9/1608 - British poet John Milton (1608-1674) was born in London. His works included: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and much more Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
12/10/1830 - Poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry "the woman I love," a twice-divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson. Read a book where someone gives up something important for love.
✔ 12/14/1861 - In Britain, Prince Albert died of typhoid at Windsor Castle. Read a book where the main character’s husband or wife dies. - Crossing to Safety ✔ – 05Dec13
12/15/1939 - Gone with the Wind had its world premiere in Atlanta, introduced by producer David O. Selznick and featuring appearances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
✔ 12/16/1775 - British novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England. Read a book by Jane Austen. Northanger Abbey ✔ – 23Dec13
12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war.
12/20/1868 - American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
✔ 12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. Read a book that takes place in winter. - The Christmas Pearl – 17Dec13
✔ 12/25 - Christmas Day Read a book that takes place around Christmas. 'Tis The Season – 19Dec13
12/27/1901 - Actress Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) was born in Berlin, Germany. Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
12/28/1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson). Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
✔ 12/30/1865 - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. Read something takes place in a jungle (at least partially). Maya goes to India and a key scene takes place in the jungle - Maya Running – 15Dec13
✔ 12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book that features a party. - Bull Meecham's going away party starts the book - The Great Santini – 14Dec13
December in HistoryDuration: December 01/13 - December 31/13
Level: History Buff: 7+books
December in History:
1. 12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in.
2. 12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured.
3. 12/9/1608 - British poet John Milton (1608-1674) was born in London. His works included: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and much more. Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
4. 12/10/1830 - Poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
5. 12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry "the woman I love," a twice-divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson. Read a book where someone gives up something important for love.
6. 12/14/1861 - In Britain, Prince Albert died of typhoid at Windsor Castle. He was the consort and husband of Queen Victoria of England. Following his death, the Queen went into an extended period of mourning. Read a book where the main character’s husband or wife dies.
7. 12/15/1939 - Gone with the Wind had its world premiere in Atlanta, introduced by producer David O. Selznick and featuring appearances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
12/16/1775 - British novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England. Read a book by Jane Austen or inspired by one of Jane’s books.
8. 12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war.
9. 12/20/1868 - American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
10. 12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of summer. Read a book that takes place in winter or summer.
11. 12/25 - Christmas Day Read a book that takes place around Christmas.
12. 12/27/1901 - Actress Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) was born in Berlin, Germany. Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
13. 12/28/1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson). Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
14. 12/30/1865 - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. Read something by Rudyard Kipling or that takes place in a jungle (at least partially).
15. 12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
Count me in again for this month!December in History
Timeframe: 12/1/13 to 12/31/13
Major Level: 5/5
12/5/1933 - Prohibition - Lots of alcohol consumed - The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls by Julie Schumacher - 12/4/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England - Someone gives up something important for love - The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie - 12/7/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/14/1861 - Prince Albert died of typhoid - Main character’s wife dies - Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson - 12/6/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere - That takes place in winter - A Nantucket Christmas by Nancy Thayer - 12/13/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/25 - Christmas Day - Takes place around Christmas - A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods - 12/2/13 ♥♥♥♥♥
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12/9 - Paradise in the title - Over Paradise Ridge (Illustrated Edition) - 12/5/13 ****
12/10 - a character named Emily - Pictures Of Emily - 12/3/13 ***
12/14 - the main character’s spouse dies - Death of a Fop - 12/2/13 ***
12/16 - inspired by one of Jane Austen’s books - Jane and the Bow Street Runner - 12/8/13 **
12/20 - someone has to change a tire -Christmas on Conrad Street - 12/23/13 ***
12/21 - takes place in winter or summer - Little City of Hope - 12/19/13 ****
12/25 - takes place around Christmastime - Miss Santa Claus of the Pullman - 12/4/13 ***
12/30 - takes place in a jungle - Midnight Rainbow - 12/16/13 ***
12/31 - features a party - Colonel Crockett's Co-operative Christmas - 12/10/13 ****
December in HistoryDuration 12/01/13- 12/31/13
LEVEL - History Buff 7+ books
0/7 completed
12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in.
12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured.
12/9/1608 - British poet John Milton (1608-1674) was born in London. His works included: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and much more Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
12/10/1830 - Poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry "the woman I love," a twice-divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson. Read a book where someone gives up something important for love.
12/14/1861 - In Britain, Prince Albert died of typhoid at Windsor Castle. He was the consort and husband of Queen Victoria of England. Following his death, the Queen went into an extended period of mourning. Read a book where the main character’s husband or wife dies.
12/15/1939 - Gone with the Wind had its world premiere in Atlanta, introduced by producer David O. Selznick and featuring appearances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
12/16/1775 - British novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England. Read a book by Jane Austen or inspired by one of Jane’s books.
12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war.
12/20/1868 - American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of summer. Read a book that takes place in winter or summer.
12/25 - Christmas Day Read a book that takes place around Christmas.
12/27/1901 - Actress Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) was born in Berlin, Germany. Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
12/28/1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson). Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
12/30/1865 - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. Read something by Rudyard Kipling or that takes place in a jungle (at least partially).
12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
Enjoyed the last two month challenges so count me in for this one.Objective is History Buff--7 or more books.
Book Total 8/8
December in History:
12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in.
12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured.
12/9/1608 - British poet John Milton (1608-1674) was born in London. His works included: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and much more Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
12/10/1830 - Poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
12/15/1939 - Gone with the Wind had its world premiere in Atlanta, introduced by producer David O. Selznick and featuring appearances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
12/16/1775 - British novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England. Read a book by Jane Austen or inspired by one of Jane’s books.
12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war.
Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
12/28/1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson). Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
12/30/1865 - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. Read something by Rudyard Kipling or that takes place in a jungle (at least partially).
12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
Levels:
Student: 3 or less books
Major: 4-6 books
History Buff: 7+books
I should be able to cover 7 of these.READ: 5/7
✔1. 12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry "the woman I love," a twice-divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson. Read a book where someone gives up something important for love.
With All My Soul - Rachel Vincent (m.c. gave up her life to protect her family) 12/4
✔2. 12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in.
The Hit - David Baldacci (H & H fight the CIA for something they believe in) 12/23
✔3. 12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured.
Breakup - Dana Stabenow (lots of action takes place in a bar) 12/18
✔4. 12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
Thankless in Death - J.D Robb (party at Eve & Roarke's house) 12/12
✔5. 12/20/1868 - American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
Seaborne - Katherine Irons (villain changes a flat) 12/31
ETA: or not!
Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13 December in History:
Levels: History Buff: 7+books
1 - Rosa Parks ----
2 - The 18th Amendment ----
3 - King Edward VIII ----
4 - Prince Albert ----
5 - During World War I ----
6 - Harvey S. Firestone ----
7 - Winter begins ----
8 - Christmas Day ----
9 - Marlene Dietrich ----
10 - New Year's Eve ----
10/10
December in History: Challenge Completed Level: Student: 3 or less books
Completed: 3/3
12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of summer. Read a book that takes place in winter or summer.
✔ The Ugly Duckling Hans Christian Andersen 4★'s (Dec 6, 2013 12/25 - Christmas Day Read a book that takes place around Christmas.
A Home of Her Own Brenda Novak 5★'s (Dec 30, 201312/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
✔ [bookr:Thanksgiving Tales: True Stories of the Holiday in America|8752925] 2★'s (Dec 15, 2013)
The Challenge FactoryDecember in History
Duration: 12/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Progress: 7 out of 7 - History Buff!
December in History:
12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus: Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in:
Bone Magic by Yasmine Galenorn - *** - 12/2/2013
12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed: Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured:
Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec - ***** - 12/4/2013
12/9/1608 - British poet John Milton (1608-1674) was born in London. His works included: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and much more Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
12/10/1830 - Poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry "the woman I love," a twice-divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson: Read a book where someone gives up something important for love:
Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin - *** - 12/15/2013
12/14/1861 - In Britain, Prince Albert died of typhoid at Windsor Castle. He was the consort and husband of Queen Victoria of England. Following his death, the Queen went into an extended period of mourning. Read a book where the main character’s husband or wife dies.
12/15/1939 - Gone with the Wind had its world premiere in Atlanta, introduced by producer David O. Selznick and featuring appearances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
12/16/1775 - British novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England. Read a book by Jane Austen or inspired by one of Jane’s books.
12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed: Read a book featuring a huge battle or war:
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks - ***** - 12/5/2013
12/20/1868 - American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co.: Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire:
C is for Corpse by Sue Grafton - **** - 12/10/2013
12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of summer - Read a book that takes place in winter or summer -
Fever by Maya Banks - **** - 12/9/2013
12/25 - Christmas Day: Read a book that takes place around Christmas:
Frostbite: The Graphic Novel by Richelle Mead - ***** - 12/14/2013
12/27/1901 - Actress Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) was born in Berlin, Germany. Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
12/28/1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson). Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
12/30/1865 - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. Read something by Rudyard Kipling or that takes place in a jungle (at least partially).
12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
I'm in...History Buff 7 of 7
12/1 - characters fight for something they believe in - No Place Like Home 12/13/12****
12/5 - lots of alcohol - Hot Flash Holidays 12/11/13*****
12/9 - Paradise in the title -
12/10 - a character named Emily - Call Me Mrs. Miracle12/12/13****
12/11 - give up something important for love -
12/14 - the main character’s spouse dies - Bed & Breakfast 12/8/13***
12/15 - watch or read Gone With the Wind
12/16 - inspired by one of Jane Austen’s books -
12/18 - a huge battle or war -
12/20 - someone has to change a tire -
12/21 - takes place in winter - Death, Snow, and Mistletoe12/16/13***
12/25 - takes place around Christmastime - The Christmas Shoppe12/18/13
12/27 - a characters is an actor or actress -
12/28 - read a book by Thomas, Woodrow, or Wilson -
12/30 - takes place in a jungle -
12/31 - features a party -The Hot Flash Club Strikes Again 12/4/13****
Sure! Let's do it!History Buff - 7/7 DONE!
December in History:
1. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in:
2. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured.
Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
3. Read a book where someone gives up something important for love.
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4. Read a book where the main character’s husband or wife dies.
Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
Read a book by Jane Austen or inspired by one of Jane’s books.
5. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war.
Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
6. Read a book that takes place in winter or summer.
7. Read a book that takes place around Christmas.
Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
Read something by Rudyard Kipling or that takes place in a jungle (at least partially).
Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
I finished up as much as I'm going to this month. Major level complete.December in History
Timeframe: 12/1/13 to 12/31/13
Major Level: 5/5
12/5/1933 - Prohibition - Lots of alcohol consumed - The Unbearable Book Club for Unsinkable Girls by Julie Schumacher - 12/4/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England - Someone gives up something important for love - The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie - 12/7/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/14/1861 - Prince Albert died of typhoid - Main character’s wife dies - Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson - 12/6/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere - That takes place in winter - A Nantucket Christmas by Nancy Thayer - 12/13/13 ♥♥♥♥
12/25 - Christmas Day - Takes place around Christmas - A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods - 12/2/13 ♥♥♥♥♥
Way to go!! Looks like a lot of you are already done with this challenge.
December in History:
Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13
Level: History Buff 7+
Completed: 4/7
12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in. - World After by Susan EE - ♥♥♥♥ - 12/5/13
12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured. - Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 12/12/13
12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war. - Horde - Ann Aguirre - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 12/16/13
12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of summer. Read a book that takes place in winter or summer.
12/25 - Christmas Day Read a book that takes place around Christmas.
12/27/1901 - Actress Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) was born in Berlin, Germany. Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party. - The Elite by Kiera Cass - ♥♥♥ - 12/10/13
Finished my challenge...happy reading!Level: History Buff: 7+books
December in History:
1. 12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in.
2. 12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured.
3. 12/9/1608 - British poet John Milton (1608-1674) was born in London. His works included: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and much more. Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
4. 12/10/1830 - Poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
5. 12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry "the woman I love," a twice-divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson. Read a book where someone gives up something important for love.
6. 12/14/1861 - In Britain, Prince Albert died of typhoid at Windsor Castle. He was the consort and husband of Queen Victoria of England. Following his death, the Queen went into an extended period of mourning. Read a book where the main character’s husband or wife dies.
7. 12/15/1939 - Gone with the Wind had its world premiere in Atlanta, introduced by producer David O. Selznick and featuring appearances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
12/16/1775 - British novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England. Read a book by Jane Austen or inspired by one of Jane’s books.
8. 12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war.
9. 12/20/1868 - American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
10. 12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of summer. Read a book that takes place in winter or summer.
11. 12/25 - Christmas Day Read a book that takes place around Christmas.
12. 12/27/1901 - Actress Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) was born in Berlin, Germany. Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
13. 12/28/1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson). Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
14. 12/30/1865 - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. Read something by Rudyard Kipling or that takes place in a jungle (at least partially).
15. 12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
UPDATE message # 3 - CHALLENGE COMPLETED - 19Dec137 / 7 completed (though I may still fill a couple more ...
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Level: Major 4-6 books4/4 Complete
12/1/1955: Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson (Dec 9 - Characters fight against a tyrannical monarchy)
12/11/1936: Existence by Abbi Glines (Dec 18 - Sacrifice for love is the book's climax)
12/25: Sleigh Bells in the Snow by Sarah Morgan (Dec 13 - Christmas theme)
12/31: Hidden by Blood by Laurie London (Dec 10 - MC attends a party)
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Books mentioned in this topic
A Home of Her Own (other topics)Thanksgiving Tales: True Stories of the Holiday in America (other topics)
The Ugly Duckling (other topics)
The Witches of Eastwick (other topics)
Naughty and Nice (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Brenda Novak (other topics)Hans Christian Andersen (other topics)
Sarah Morgan (other topics)
Abbi Glines (other topics)
Laurie London (other topics)
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Duration: 12/1/13 - 12/31/13
December in History:
12/1/1955 - Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat to a white man and move to the back of the bus. Read a book where the characters fight for something they believe in.
12/5/1933 - The 18th Amendment (Prohibition Amendment) to the U.S. Constitution was repealed. Read a book where lots of alcohol is either consumed or poured.
12/9/1608 - British poet John Milton (1608-1674) was born in London. His works included: Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and much more Read something by John Milton or with the word Paradise in the book title or series title.
12/10/1830 - Poet Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) was born in Amherst, Massachusetts. Read something by Emily Dickinson or a book that has a character named Emily.
12/11/1936 - King Edward VIII abdicated the throne of England to marry "the woman I love," a twice-divorced American named Wallis Warfield Simpson. Read a book where someone gives up something important for love.
12/14/1861 - In Britain, Prince Albert died of typhoid at Windsor Castle. He was the consort and husband of Queen Victoria of England. Following his death, the Queen went into an extended period of mourning. Read a book where the main character’s husband or wife dies.
12/15/1939 - Gone with the Wind had its world premiere in Atlanta, introduced by producer David O. Selznick and featuring appearances by Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. Watch or read Gone With the Wind.
12/16/1775 - British novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) was born in Hampshire, England. Read a book by Jane Austen or inspired by one of Jane’s books.
12/18/1916 - During World War I, the Battle of Verdun concluded after ten months of fighting in which 543,000 French and 434,000 German soldiers were killed. Read a book featuring a huge battle or war.
12/20/1868 - American industrialist Harvey S. Firestone (1868-1938) was born in Columbiana County, Ohio. He founded Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Read a book where someone burns rubber or has to change a tire.
12/21 - Winter begins in the Northern Hemisphere. In the Southern Hemisphere today is the beginning of summer. Read a book that takes place in winter or summer.
12/25 - Christmas Day Read a book that takes place around Christmas.
12/27/1901 - Actress Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) was born in Berlin, Germany. Read a book where one of the characters is an actor or actress.
12/28/1856 - Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924) the 28th U.S. President was born in Staunton, Virginia (as Thomas Woodrow Wilson). Read a book by an author with either the first, last or middle name of Thomas Woodrow or Wilson.
12/30/1865 - Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was born in Bombay, India. Read something by Rudyard Kipling or that takes place in a jungle (at least partially).
12/31 - New Year's Eve Celebrate good times by reading any book you want that makes you want to party or that features a party.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the items above.
Levels:
Student: 3 or less books
Major: 4-6 books
History Buff: 7+books