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A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979 (Oct-Dec 2017)
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Barbara ★ FINISHED
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Debbie FINISHED
Denise FINISHED
Emelie
Erin FINISHED
Joann FINISHED
JoAnne FINISHED
Julie
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Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
14/11-15
Tasks:
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Burn for Me Ilona Andrews 10/2/17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
My Younger Lover Shelley Munro 10/12/17
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a book with a wall on the cover.
Red Blooded Amanda Carlson 10/29/174. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce.
After the Game Abbi Glines 11/1/17
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read a book with DEAD in the title.
Nearly Departed in Deadwood Ann Charles 10/20/17
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Cold Blooded Amanda Carlson 10/5/17
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book set in Australia.
Full Moon Rising Keri Arthur 10/13/17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG - Western
McKettrick's Luck Linda Lael Miller 11/14/17
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon on the cover.
Cast in Angelfire S.M. Reine 10/3/1710. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name. Jacquelyn
Prince of Wolves Quinn Loftis 10/1/17
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title.
Happy Pants Cafe Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 12/14/17
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Last Song London Casey (Karolyn James) 10/28/17
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
The Rules of Magic Alice Hoffman 10/14/1715. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains.
Bountiful Sarina Bowen 11/4/17
Goal: Reminiscing: 6-10 tasksProgress: 12 completed
Tasks:
1.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
- Linda Loigman - 10/18/174. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
- Amanda Lee - 11/14/17 10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11.
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
13. July 1st -
14. November 12 -
- Janice Peacock - 11/12/1715. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979 (Oct-Dec 2017) LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
This quarter the year is: 1979.
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
My spot1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Sweet Pregnant Omega
Finished 22/10
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Quarterly Challenges > A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979 (Oct-Decmemory lane
Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.
LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Read: 3/15
1979
This quarter the year is: 1979.
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Abandon
Meg Cabot
Read: 2 october 2017
Pages: 304 p.
Rating: 3 stars
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Vrienden voor het leven
Astrid Harrewijn
Pages:320 p. Read 2/10/2017 Starts with V
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
In Her Shoes Jennifer Weiner read:1/10/2017 One of the MC is called Maggie
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
'Tis The Season
Robyn CarrPages: 336 p. Date read: 4/12/2017 Rating 3 stars
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Completed 11/25/17A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
11/11 read
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life. Marked Mates by Erin M. Leaf, one character's mother tries to kill all the main characters. Read 10/23/17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY. My Summer of Wes by Missy Welsh, read 10/24/17
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11. It Happens in the Dark by Carol O'Connell, Kathleen Mallory #11, read 11/4/17
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read a book with DEAD in the title. Dead Famous by Carol O'Connell, read 11/5/17
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S. Stirring Up Fun with Food: Over 100 Amazing and Easy Food Crafting Projects by Sarah Michelle Gellar, read 10/22/17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
The Bridge Over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle, War/Military, read 11/21/17
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover. Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K. Hamilton, read 11/25/17
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name. Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews, Andrea, hyena shifter and private eye. Read 11/7/17
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with a MPG Food.
Secrets from Grandma's Kitchen by Gooseberry Patch, read 10/2/17
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important. Wulfgang by Erin M. Leaf, one character is a drummer in a rock band and a music professor. Read 10/10/17
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover. Head-on by John Inman, read 11/15/17
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979Duration: October 1, - December 31, 2017
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
READ: 11/15
✔1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Highland Avenger - Hannah Howell 10/9
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
✔3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
Blood Pact - Tanya Huff 12/14
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
✔5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
Where All the Dead Lie - J.T. Ellison 10/2
✔6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
She'll Never Live - Hunter Morgan 10/14
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
✔8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
The Six-Gun Tarot - R.S. Belcher 10/25
IN THE NEWS
✔9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
Highland Wolf Pact - Selena Kitt 10/31
✔10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
Pig Island - Mo Hayder 11/12
✔11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
And I Darken - Kiersten White (Lasa Dragwlya) 10/30
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
✔13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Ukulele Murder - Leslie Langtry (professional ukulele player) 10/23
✔14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
Foul Play - Janet Evanovich 10/21
✔15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Wait for Dark - Kay Hooper (set in mountain town in NC) 10/31
Sign me up!October 1st, 2017 - December 31st, 2017
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
read → 04 | 06
1979
✓ 1 → Most watched TV show– Dallas
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Cress by Marissa Meyer - 10.25.17
2 → Best selling single (UK) – 'My Sharona' - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3 → Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
4 → Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5 → Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone OR a book with DEAD in the title.
✓ 6 → Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - 11.10.17
✓ 7 → Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
The Score by Elle Kennedy - 12.05.17
8 → Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9 → February 26th - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America.
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10 → March 28th - Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US).
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11 → May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime Minister in the UK.
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation)
OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
12 → June 1st - McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13 → July 2st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14 → November 12th - Iran Hostage Crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
✓ 15 → December 23 - The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova - 11.11.17
I was just 23 in: 1979.Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
9/10
Aunt Dimity Beats the Devil by Nancy Atherton 1/1/18
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life. Murder on a Girls' Night Out by Anne George 10/4/17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 The Christmas Bouquet by Sherryl Woods 12/2/17
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read a book with DEAD in the title. Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 10/2/17
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S. Slay It with Flowers by Kate Collins 11/14 17
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells 11/19/17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover. Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris 11/9/17
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.. Miss Julia.. Miss Julia Stands Her Ground by Ann B. Ross 10/19/17
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important. A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods 11/21/17
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover. The Cat Who Said Cheese by Lilian Jackson Braun 10/10/17
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
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I turned 17 that September. My mom actually had to work at Three Mile Island after the accident. I remember most of these things!
Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979 Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Level: Reminiscing 6-10 tasks
Completed: 4/6-10
Tasks:
✔1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life: The Black Book by James Patterson 10/22/17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
✔3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover: Our Souls at Night 10/26/17
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
✔11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name: Beautiful Storm by Barbara Freethy (Strong female MC--Alicia Monroe) 10/23/17
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
✔15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story: The Night Strangers (Set in Bethel, NH; Characters refer to area as "The White Mountains" several times & they have no cell service at their house) 10/7/17
JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Debbie! I turned 17 that September. My mom actually had to work at Three Mile Island after the accident. I remember most of these things!"
A good friend of mine could see 3 Mile Island out her kitchen window. It was a scary time.
Mod
I turned 17 that September. My mom actually had to work at Three Mile Island after the accident. I remember most of these things!"
A good friend of mine could see ..."
Yes, it was.
A Trip Down Memory Lane 1979
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2017
Completed: 10/10
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Darkfever (10/5/17)
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
(12/17/17)
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
Kill the Next One (12/6/17)
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Cherry Cheesecake Murder (10/2/17)
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
Cocaine Blues (12/20/17)
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
Kindness Goes Unpunished (12/21/17)
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
(11/26/17)
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
Frost Burned Mercy is a strong female character (10/12/17)
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
Food: A Love Story (12/29/17)
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Maybe Someday (10/14/17)
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2017
Completed: 10/10
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Darkfever (10/5/17)
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
(12/17/17)4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
Kill the Next One (12/6/17)
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Cherry Cheesecake Murder (10/2/17)
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
Cocaine Blues (12/20/17)
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
Kindness Goes Unpunished (12/21/17)
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
(11/26/17)10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
Frost Burned Mercy is a strong female character (10/12/17)
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
Food: A Love Story (12/29/17)
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Maybe Someday (10/14/17)
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
TLC A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979 (Oct-Dec 2017) Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
LEVELS
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
This quarter the year is: 1979.
1. Most watched TV episode–Who shot JR on “Dallas.”
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas - 10/18/2017How it fits: An attempt is made on Starr's life after she dry snitches.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
Eleven on Top - Janet Evanovich - 11/7/2017 (#11 in the Stephanie Plum series.)4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
The Islands - Di Morrissey - 10/23/2017 - divorce.5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
China Baby Love: An Australian Grandmother's life-changing mission to help China's orphans - Jane Hutcheon - 10/1/2017 - Title C
The Choice - Samantha King - 10/09/2017 - Title C
Sanctuary - Judy Nunn - 11/8/2017 - Title S
City of Fallen Angels - Cassandra Clare - 11/22/2017 - Title C7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th -
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
The Chemist - Stephenie Meyer - 10/25/2017 - Alex (strong female character.)
Left Neglected - Lisa Genova - 11/2/2017 - Sarah (strong female character)
Those Girls - Chevy Stevens - 11/20/2017 - Jamie (strong female character)
The Last Queen of India - Michelle Moran - 11/25/2017 - Rani Lakshmi (strong character)12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Rain Music - Di Morrissey - 11/29/2017How it fits: MC Ned is a singer, songwriter and musician who travels to Far North Queensland to avoid distractions and focus on his writing.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
The Lucky One - Caroline Overington - 10/13/2017How it fits: (view spoiler)
Pet Sematary - Stephen King - 11/12/2017How it fits: The Micmac burial place is on top of a mesa.
Find Me - J.S. Monroe - 11/14/2017How it fits: (view spoiler)
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Progress: 10/15
✔1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Du Bist Mein Feuer, Isabelle Ronin, 10.11.2017 - Beatrice tries to kill Veronica a couple of times.
✔2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
Mordkapelle, Carla Berling, 10.11.2017
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
✔4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
Crimson Lake, Candice Fox, 19.10.2017 - Ted gets divorced.
✔5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read a book with DEAD in the title.
Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris, 25.12.2017
✔6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
The Chosen One, Isabell May, 04.10.2017
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
✔9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
Moon Called, Patricia Briggs, 12.10.2017
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
✔11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
Outlander, Diana Gabaldon, 14.11.2017 - Claire is a strong female character
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
✔13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music and Nightfall, Kazuo Ishiguro, 05.12.2017 - MPG Music and music plays a prominent role in all short stories.
✔14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, Joanne Fluke, 08.11.2017
✔15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Perfect Strangers, Dani Atkins, 02.10.2017 - is set in the mountains in Canada
TLC A Trip Down Memory Lane- 1979Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2017
Planned Levrls: Nostalgia 11 - 15 tasks
Status.: 9/15
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Scrapbook of Secrets by Mollie Cox Bryan 10/9/17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey 12/1/17
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
Judgment in Death 10/28/17 (#11)
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery 10/1/17
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
The Girl with the Lower Back Tattoo by Amy Schumer 10/6/17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
Evansville in World War II by James Lachlan Macleod 10/5/17
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
by Catherine Coulter 10/3/1710. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell 10/2/17
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck 10/4/17 MC is Marianne von Ligenfels
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Mod
JoAnne, will you look at my book for #15 (Post 20)? Is that enough of a justification for a mountain setting?
Mod
That's great Julie!
I'd like to join please!TLC A Trip Down Memory Lane- 1979
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2017
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
√1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill 10.16.17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
√3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
a book with a wall on the cover
by Jussi Adler-Olsen 10.28.17√4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Never End by Ake Edwardson 10.9.17. Character gets a divorce.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
√6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S. A Pattern of Lies by Charles Todd 11.20.17
√7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business - Helen Vale is an actor in the theatre in Ten Plus One by Ed McBain 12.12.17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
√11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz. 10,7.17 Strong female character: Lisbeth Salander
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
√13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Falling in Love by Donna Leon 10/15/17
√14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
by Kate Sedley 10.12.17√15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains Borderlands by Brian McGilloway 12.4.17
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*****It has come to my attention that FAMILY may not come up as a main genre - only tagged.
You can choose a book that's tagged as Family - just tell us how many people tagged it.******
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The Lost ChallengesA Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979 (Oct-Dec 2017)
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Progress: 11 out of 15
LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.
This quarter the year is: 1979
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life:
Thunderbird Falls by C.E. Murphy - ***** - 11/29/2017 - 408 Pages
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover:
Lumberjanes, Vol. 1: Beware the Kitten Holy by Noelle Stevenson - ***** - 11/5/2017 - 128 Pages
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children:
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages - Gets Divorce
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title:
Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs - ***** - 12/4/2017 - 411 Pages
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S:
Adulthood Is a Myth by Sarah Andersen - ***** - 10/14/2017 - 109 Pages
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - ***** - 10/24/2017 - 279 Pages
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family:
The Covenant by Beverly Lewis - ***** - 11/30/2017 - 320 Pages - 5 users tagged this as family
*****It has come to my attention that FAMILY may not come up as a main genre - only tagged.
You can choose a book that's tagged as Family - just tell us how many people tagged it.******
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover:
While the Duke Was Sleeping by Sophie Jordan - **** - 12/7/2017 - 384 Pages
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name:
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - ***** - 10/11/2017 - 152 Pages - Serena Barton
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 Pages
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling - ** - 10/10/2017 - 573 Pages - Trying to survive in the mountains
Challenge Rules
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A trip down memory lane - 1979Oct. 1-Dec. 31
Fond memories: 1-5 tasks, 1/5
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Captive Paradise: The Story of the United States and Hawaii 11/4-11/14
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
*****It has come to my attention that FAMILY may not come up as a main genre - only tagged.
You can choose a book that's tagged as Family - just tell us how many people tagged it.******
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Miracle in the Andes
Completed 11/25/17A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
11/11 read
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life. Marked Mates by Erin M. Leaf, one character's mother tries to kill all the main characters. Read 10/23/17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY. My Summer of Wes by Missy Welsh, read 10/24/17
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11. It Happens in the Dark by Carol O'Connell, Kathleen Mallory #11, read 11/4/17
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read a book with DEAD in the title. Dead Famous by Carol O'Connell, read 11/5/17
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S. Stirring Up Fun with Food: Over 100 Amazing and Easy Food Crafting Projects by Sarah Michelle Gellar, read 10/22/17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
The Bridge Over the River Kwai by Pierre Boulle, War/Military, read 11/21/17
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover. Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K. Hamilton, read 11/25/17
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name. Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews, Andrea, hyena shifter and private eye. Read 11/7/17
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with a MPG Food.
Secrets from Grandma's Kitchen by Gooseberry Patch, read 10/2/17
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important. Wulfgang by Erin M. Leaf, one character is a drummer in a rock band and a music professor. Read 10/10/17
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover. Head-on by John Inman, read 11/15/17
COMPLETION POSTTLC A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979 (Oct-Dec 2017)
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
LEVELS
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
This quarter the year is: 1979.
1. Most watched TV episode–Who shot JR on “Dallas.”
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas - 10/18/2017How it fits: An attempt is made on Starr's life after she dry snitches.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
Eleven on Top - Janet Evanovich - 11/7/2017 (#11 in the Stephanie Plum series.)4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
The Islands - Di Morrissey - 10/23/2017 - divorce.5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read OR a book with DEAD in the title.
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
China Baby Love: An Australian Grandmother's life-changing mission to help China's orphans - Jane Hutcheon - 10/1/2017 - Title C
The Choice - Samantha King - 10/09/2017 - Title C
Sanctuary - Judy Nunn - 11/8/2017 - Title S
City of Fallen Angels - Cassandra Clare - 11/22/2017 - Title C7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th -
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
The Chemist - Stephenie Meyer - 10/25/2017 - Alex (strong female character.)
Left Neglected - Lisa Genova - 11/2/2017 - Sarah (strong female character)
Those Girls - Chevy Stevens - 11/20/2017 - Jamie (strong female character)
The Last Queen of India - Michelle Moran - 11/25/2017 - Rani Lakshmi (strong character)12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Rain Music - Di Morrissey - 11/29/2017How it fits: MC Ned is a singer, songwriter and musician who travels to Far North Queensland to avoid distractions and focus on his writing.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
The Lucky One - Caroline Overington - 10/13/2017How it fits: (view spoiler)
Pet Sematary - Stephen King - 11/12/2017How it fits: The Micmac burial place is on top of a mesa.
Find Me - J.S. Monroe - 11/14/2017How it fits: (view spoiler)
done.TLC A Trip Down Memory Lane- 1979
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2017
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks Completed 9 tasks
√1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
The Woman in Black by Susan Hill 10.16.17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
√3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
a book with a wall on the cover
The Purity of Vengeance (Department Q, #4) by Jussi Adler-Olsen by Jussi Adler-Olsen 10.28.17
√4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
Never End by Ake Edwardson 10.9.17. Character gets a divorce.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read The Dead Zone by Stephen King OR a book with DEAD in the title.
√6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S. A Pattern of Lies by Charles Todd 11.20.17
√7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business - Helen Vale is an actor in the theatre in Ten Plus One by Ed McBain 12.12.17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
√11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz. 10,7.17 Strong female character: Lisbeth Salander
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
√13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Falling in Love by Donna Leon 10/15/17
√14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover. The Midsummer Rose The Midsummer Rose (Roger the Chapman, #13) by Kate Sedley by Kate Sedley 10.12.17
√15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains Borderlands by Brian McGilloway 12.4.17
finished with 12 completedTasks:
1.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
- Linda Loigman - 10/18/174. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
- Amanda Lee - 11/14/17 10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11.
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
13. July 1st -
14. November 12 -
- Janice Peacock - 11/12/1715. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
Mod
Love the cover on #3. That one looks interesting!
Any good recipes in #12? I had read about fodmap on the internet and it was very in depth and my mind wandered.
Mod
FINISHED
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1979
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
14/11-15
Tasks:
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
Burn for Me Ilona Andrews 10/2/17
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
My Younger Lover Shelley Munro 10/12/17
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a book with a wall on the cover.
Red Blooded Amanda Carlson 10/29/174. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce.
After the Game Abbi Glines 11/1/17
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read a book with DEAD in the title.
Nearly Departed in Deadwood Ann Charles 10/20/17
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
Cold Blooded Amanda Carlson 10/5/17
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book set in Australia.
Full Moon Rising Keri Arthur 10/13/17
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG - Western
McKettrick's Luck Linda Lael Miller 11/14/17
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon on the cover.
Cast in Angelfire S.M. Reine 10/3/1710. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name. Jacquelyn
Prince of Wolves Quinn Loftis 10/1/17
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title.
Happy Pants Cafe Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 12/14/17
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
Last Song London Casey (Karolyn James) 10/28/17
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
The Rules of Magic Alice Hoffman 10/14/1715. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains.
Bountiful Sarina Bowen 11/4/17
JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Joann!!Love the cover on #3. That one looks interesting!
Any good recipes in #12? I had read about fodmap on the internet and it was very in depth and my mind wandered."
I enjoyed The Two-Family House.
I've been on the FODMAP diet now for 9 weeks and feel A LOT better. It is a very confusing diet to start but now that I've got the hang of it not bad at all, but it takes a lot of time. I even managed to get through Christmas sticking to it. This book didn't have a lot of recipes, it was heavier on information.
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Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.
LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Duration: 1st October 2017 - 31st December 2017
This quarter the year is: 1979.
1. Most watched TV episode– Largest audience on record for a regular series learns Who shot JR on “Dallas”, it was JR’s girlfriend Kristin.
Read a book where there is an attempt made on a character's life.
2. Best selling single (US) – "My Sharona" - The Knack
Read a book with a title that begins with MY.
3. Best selling album (US) – Pink Floyd - The Wall
Read a series book #11 OR a book with a wall on the cover.
4. Most popular film – Kramer vs. Kramer
Read a book where a character gets a divorce OR parents fight over custody of their child/children.
5. Hottest book – The Dead Zone by Stephen King
Read
6. Most Popular Christmas Toy - Atari Video Computer System
Read a book with a title that begins with an A, V, C, or S.
7. Born this year – Apr 4th - Heath Ledger
Read a book with a character that is an actor or in the movie business OR set in Australia.
8. Died this year – June 11th - John Wayne
Read a book with a MPG of Western, War/Military or Family.
*****It has come to my attention that FAMILY may not come up as a main genre - only tagged.
You can choose a book that's tagged as Family - just tell us how many people tagged it.******
IN THE NEWS
9. February 26 - A total solar eclipse occurred in North America
Read a book with a moon or sun on the cover.
10. March 28th - Three Mile island Nuclear Accident after fire at reactor in Pennsylvania (US)
Read a book with THREE, MILE, or ISLAND in the title.
11. May 3rd - Margaret Thatcher elected as the Prime minister in UK
Read a book by an author named Margaret (or any variation) OR a book with a strong female character. Tell us the character's name.
12. June 1st – McDonald's introduces the Happy Meal.
Read a book with HAPPY in the title OR with a MPG Food.
13. July 1st - Sony introduces the Sony Walkman in Japan.
Read a book where music is very important.
14. November 12 - Iran hostage crisis. People put yellow ribbons around trees in their yards as a symbol of support.
Read a book with a yellow cover.
15. December 23 – The highest aerial tramway in Europe, the Klein Matterhorn, opens.
Read a book that is set in the mountains OR where mountains are an important part of the story.
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