The Challenge Factory discussion

⚜Foreman Trea’s Summer's Here! Barbecue Challenge
Duration:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Progress: 6

Levels:
Just Enough Meal: 4-6 books

Tasks:

Grilled Food
Steak: Read a book with a red, pink, or brown cover
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott 5/09/16

Hamburgers: Read a book where a character eats hamburgers or cooks with hamburger
All Murders Final! by Sherry Harris 5/01/16

Sausages/Hot Dogs: Read a book where a character wears too tight clothes or has to get out of a tight situation
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 5/08/16

Kebabs: Read a book where a character grills out or goes to a cookout
Aunty Lee's Deadly Specials by Ovidia Yu 5/21/16



Side Dishes
Baked Beans: Read a book that is set in what is considered the Southern US
The Sound of Glass by Karen White 5/15/16

Macaroni and Cheese: Read a book set in England or that you consider a comfort read.
A Demon Summer by G.M. Malliet 6/03/16

Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge
Duration : One month June 1 - 30, 2016
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Books must be at least 200 pages.

To reach the finish line, you must pick at least 3 riding partners,
and read the books associated with those famous motorcyclists.

Riding Partners: 5

Bob Dylan - read a book where someone changes their name
A Demon Summer by G.M. Malliet 6/03/16

Marlon Brando - read a book with a dangerous criminal in it
The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis 6/14/15

Queen Latifah - read a book with an unmarried main character
One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett 6/23/16

Clint Eastwood - read a book that is set east of where you live
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross 6/26/16

Buddy Holly - read a book where someone has a nickname
Bessie Stringfield (The Motorcycle Queen of Miami) - read a book that is the first in a series
Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere 6/29/16

June Mini-Camp - Read any three items.
Progress: 5/3
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

What to Pack:
sleeping bag - read a book where the main character doesn't sleep in a bed at least once
Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere 6/29/16

Camp Activities :
swimming - read a book where someone almost drowns
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross 6/26/16

Food at Camp :
foil dinners - read a book with something silver on the cover
The Diva Serves High Tea by Krista Davis 6/14/16

Camp Songs:
He's Got the Whole World - read a book that is written from a male perspective
A Demon Summer by G.M. Malliet 6/03/16

Creatures Found at Camp :
mosquito - read a book with an annoying person in it
One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett 6/23/16

Ducks in a Row
June - July - August

#1 Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere (Material Witness) 6/29/16
#2 Crushed Velvet by Diane Vallere (Material Witness) 7/14/16
#3 One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett (Victoria Square) 6/23/16
#4 A Demon Summer by G.M. Malliet (Max Tudor) 6/03/16



#1 Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron (Cajun Country) 8/08/16
#2 Guaranteed to Bleed by Julie Mulhern (Country Club Murders) 7/23/16
#3 Clouds in My Coffee by Julie Mulhern (Country Club Murders) 8/12/16



#1 With Baited Breath by Lorraine Bartlett (Lotus Bay) 8/03/16
#2 Threaded for Trouble by Janet Bolin (Threadville) 7/25/16
#3 Thread and Buried by Janet Bolin (Threadville) 7/31/16
#4 Take the Monkey and Run by Laura Morrigan (Call of the Wilde) 8/05/16

TCF'S Summer Seasonal Challenge
♢Duration: 6/21/16 - 09/21/16♢
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Levels:
Sunscreen: 1-2 tasks per category
Bikini: 3 tasks per category

Progress:
Books: 17
Categories: 6/6

Category 1: Summer Colors
Orange - Death Wears a Mask by Ashley Weaver 9/10/16

Green - Guaranteed to Bleed by Julie Mulhern 7/23/16


Category 2: 4th of July
Read a book published in July (any year):
Read a book that is 4th in a series:
Take the Monkey and Run by Laura Morrigan (& July 2016) 8/05/16

Read a book with a fight for freedom or independence in it:
Gone With a Handsomer Man by Michael Lee West 8/30/16



Category 3: Romance Awareness Month
Read a book from the romance genre:
The Countess by Lynsay Sands 8/20/16

Read a book published in August (any year):
Suede to Rest by Diane Vallere (2014) 6/29/16

Read a book in which someone gets married or engaged:
Thread and Buried by Janet Bolin 7/31/16 (& summer & B)



Category 4: Labor Day
Read a book where a character works hard:
Crushed Velvet by Diane Vallere 7/14/16

Read a book that's so good you could stay home from work to finish it:
Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen 9/15/16

Read a book whose title has the letters l-a-b-o-r in it:
Threaded for Trouble by Janet Bolin 7/25/16



Category 5: Summer Time
Read a book set during the summer months:
One Hot Murder by Lorraine Bartlett 6/23/16

Read a book with a beach scene on the cover:
Musseled Out by Barbara Ross 6/26/16



Category 6: Spell Out
B - Lorraine Bartlett, With Baited Breath (& works hard & summer) 8/03/16
E - Ellen Byron, Plantation Shudders 8/08/16
A - Amy Greene, Long Man (& juLy) 8/13/16
C - Clouds in My Coffee (Country Club Murders) by Julie Mulhern 8/11/16
H - Carolyn Hart, Ghost in Trouble 8/26/16

Foreman Assignment - Lanelle
Lucky 7 Burgers
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration : July 1-31, 2016

alley - read a book with a cat in it
Crushed Velvet by Diane Vallere 7/14/16
Threaded for Trouble by Janet Bolin 7/25/16
Thread and Buried by Janet Bolin 7/31/16



friendly - read a book with best friends in it
Guaranteed to Bleed by Julie Mulhern 7/23/16
Threaded for Trouble by Janet Bolin 7/25/16
Thread and Buried by Janet Bolin 7/31/16


server - read a book where a computer is used
Threaded for Trouble by Janet Bolin 7/31/16

TCF Summer Camp - July
Mini-Camp - Read any three items.
Progress: 4
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Camp Activities:
crafts - read a book where the main character crafts for a living
Crushed Velvet by Diane Vallere 7/14/16

Food at Camp:
hot dogs - read a book with a dog on the cover
Threaded for Trouble by Janet Bolin 7/25/16

Camp Songs:
Green Grass Grows All Around - read a book with a mostly green cover
Guaranteed to Bleed by Julie Mulhern 7/23/16

Creatures Found at Camp:
spider - read a book where someone gets trapped
Thread and Buried by Janet Bolin 7/31/16

TCF Summer Camp - August DONE!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

What To Pack:
poncho - read a book where it rains a lot
Long Man by Amy Greene 8/13/16

Camp Activities:
KP duty - read a book with a maid
Clouds in My Coffee by Julie Mulhern 8/11/16

Camp Pranks:
underwear up the flagpole - read a book set in your own country
Plantation Shudders by Ellen Byron 8/08/16

Food at Camp:
hamburgers - read a book set in Europe
The Countess by Lynsay Sands 8/20/16

Camp Songs:
Alice the Camel - read a book with a zoo animal in it
Take the Monkey and Run by Laura Morrigan 8/15/16

Creatures Found at Camp:
bear - read a book with a grouchy person in it
With Baited Breath by Lorraine Bartlett 8/03/16

Ducks in a Row
Sept - Oct - Nov

#1 That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook (Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade) 10/15/16
#2 Death Wears a Mask by Ashley Weaver (Amory Ames) 9/10/16



#4 Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross (Maine Clambake) 11/12/16
#5 Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer (Liz Talbot) 11/18/16



#8 Queen of Hearts by Rhys Bowen (Her Royal Spyness) 9/15/16
#9 Malice at the Palace by Rhys Bowen (Her Royal Spyness) 9/29/16



#18 Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson (Gaslight Mystery) 11/04/16
#19 Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews (Meg Langslow) 10/23/16



#1 Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon (Magical Dressmaking) 10/30/16
#2 Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran (Read 'Em and Eat) 11/23/16



#1 Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan (League of Literary Ladies) 11/17/16
#2 Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron (Cajun Country) 11/25/16

TCF'S Fall Seasonal Challenge
♢Duration: 9/22/16 - 12/21/16♢
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Progress:
Books: 20
Categories: 5/6

Levels:
Candy Corn: 1-2 tasks per category
Pumpkin: 3 tasks per category

Category 1: Fall Colors
Brown - The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet 12/01/16

Orange - Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews 10/22/16


Category 2: Halloween
Read a book from the horror or paranormal genre:
That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook 10/15/16

Read a book where someone dies or and there is a ghost:
A Fitting End by Melissa Bourbon 12/10/16
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer 11/18/16
Malice at the Palace by Rhys Bowen 9/29/16 (& R)
That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook 10/15/16
Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon 10/30/16

Read a book set on Halloween (at least partially):
Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews 10/22/16
Die Job by Lila Dare 12/16/16



Category 3: Thanksgiving
Read a book where someone does a lot of cooking:
Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan 11/17/16

Read a book where someone visits family:
Orange Mint and Honey by Carleen Brice 9/24/16
Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton 12/11/16



Category 4: The Harvest
Read a book with a countryside scene or a farm on the cover:
Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and Finding the Church by Rachel Held Evans 11/18/16

Read a book with a moon on the cover:
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson 11/04/16

Read a book that starts with one of the letters in Harvest
Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods 12/21/16


Category 5: Changing Weather
Read a book that is set in fall:
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron 11/25/16

Read a book with a weather word in the title
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross 11/12/16

Read a book with rain or leaves on the cover:
The Witness by Nora Roberts 12/03/16

Read a book that has the letters F-A-L-L in the title :
Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins 11/27/16

Read a book you want to curl up with:
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer 11/18/16



Category 6: Spell Out
C - Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran 11/23/6
R - Rhys Bowen, Malice at the Palace 9/29/16
I -
S- Susanna Kearsley, Mariana 10/15/16
P - Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon 10/30/16

Foreman Trea's History of Halloween Challenge
Duration: October 1 to 31
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Level: Tricked: 3



Tasks:

All Hallows' Eve revolves around the theme of using "humor and ridicule to confront the power of death.": Read a book with a ghost
That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook 10/14/16

Samhain is celebrated at the same time as Halloween, but for different reasons-it focuses on the end of the harvest and the loss (death) of the consort God: Read a book where a main character loses something or someone close to them.
Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon 10/30/16

Trick-or-treating is a customary celebration for children on Halloween: Read a book with a young child in it
There are several games traditionally associated with Halloween parties. Read a book with a party in it,
Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews 10/23/16

Cozy Mystery Corner Baker's Dozen Challenge
Duration: 3 months - Oct 1 to Dec 31
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

LEVEL: Pie in the Sky = 11 - 13 tasks
Progress: 13 Tasks

TASKS:


Once Upon a Crime - Read an historical mystery (set more than 50 years ago)
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson (& holiday)

And the Winner Is - Read a book that won a mystery award
Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews - Lefty Award
Still Life by Louise Penny (& holiday & intl)
Winner: New Blood Dagger, Arthur Ellis, Anthony, Barry and Dilys Awards

International Intrigue - Read a mystery that is NOT set in the US or UK
Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins (Germany)

Mind Your Own Business - Read a mystery where the MC is an entrepreneur
Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan (alias)

Holiday Homicide - Read a mystery that is set during a holiday
Lord of the Wings by Donna Andrews (& hot & award & pet)
Die Job by Lila Dare - Halloween

Booked for Murder - Read a book themed mystery
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran

Aliases and Alibis - Read a book by an author who writes under a pseudonym
That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook
Death of a Prankster byM.C. Beaton

Hot and Bothered - Read a mystery set in a hot climate
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer (& pet & bus)

Culinary Chicanery - Read a food themed mystery
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross (& bus & pet)

Tickled to Death -Read a mystery that made you LOL
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron

Pet-ty Crime - Read a mystery that is animal themed or where the MC has a pet
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Love You to Death - Read a book from the romance suspense genre
The Witness by Nora Roberts

Dressed to Kill -Read a mystery that has a fashion theme
Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon - fashion designer & dressmaker (& hot & bus)
A Fitting End by Melissa Bourbon

BT Quarterly Challenge #4
Year In and Year Out
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Each book can only be used once. Interpretation is subjective. Any genre can be used.

Moderate ~~ 7 books

Progress: 6 books

Story takes place in January or in December
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson


Story is the start of something (business) or the end of something (death, divorce, bankruptcy, business failure)
Pleating for Mercy by Melissa Bourbon


Read the first or last book of a series
That Old Flame of Mine by J.J. Cook - First in Sweet Pepper Fire Brigade


debut book or the last book written by any author
Mariana by Susanna Kearsley


Book has less than 100 pages or more than 500 pages
The Witness by Nora Roberts


Book about a birth or book about a death
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross (Maine Clambake)

TCF Foreman Lanelle's Challenge
Chicken Soup for the Soul

Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration : Nov. 1 - 30, 2016

Chicken Soup for the ...


Beach Lover's Soul - read a book set at the oceanside
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross 11/12/16
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer 11/18/16

Child's Soul - read a book with a young child in it
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Dieter's Soul - read book with food on the cover
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron

Nurse's Soul: Second Dose - read a sequel
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Prisoner's Soul - read a book where someone goes to jail/prison
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson 11/04/16
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran

Shopper's Soul - read a book that you purchased
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross
Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan 11/17/16
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron
Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Sister's Soul - read a book where family is important
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Tea-Lover's Soul - read a cozy book
Murder on St. Nicholas Avenue by Victoria Thompson
Fogged Inn by Barbara Ross
Mayhem at the Orient Express by Kylie Logan 11/17/16
Lowcountry Book Club by Susan M. Boyer
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

Unsinkable Soul - read a book with a very determined character
Caught Read-Handed by Terrie Farley Moran
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron

Working Woman's Soul - read a book where someone gets a job
Fellowship of Fear by Aaron Elkins

Sopa de Pollo para el Alma de los Padres - read a book where the main character can speak a different language than yours
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

TLC GOOD-BYE 2016 - RING OUT THE OLD, GET READY FOR THE NEW!
Duration: 1st December 2016 - 31st December 2016

*Each book may only be used for one task*

Levels:
4-6 books - Climax

TASKS
☯ Read a book where a character wins in the end
The Witness by Nora Roberts

☯ Read a book that ends in a bang
The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet

☯ Read a book that has a character that dies
A Fitting End by Melissa Bourbon

☯ Read a book that ends with a new beginning
Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods

☯ Read a book which has a sweet ending
Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins

Ducks in a Row
Dec - Jan - Feb

#1 Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins (Old West)
#2 A Fitting End by Melissa Bourbon (Magical Dressmaking)
#3 Die Job by Lila Dare (Southern Beauty Shop)



#1 MacDeath by Cindy Brown (Ivy Meadows)
#2 Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy (Zoe Chambers)
#3 Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods (Chesapeake Shores)



#1 Twisted Threads by Lea Wait (Mainely Needlework)
#2 Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington (Novel Idea)
#3 A Dyeing Shame by Elizabeth Spann Craig (Myrtle Clover)



#1 A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle (Fixer-Upper)
#2 This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle (Fixer-Upper)
#3 The Escape by Mary Balogh (The Survivors' Club)

WCF WINTER BINGO CHALLENGE
Duration: Dec 1 to Feb 28
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Level One: Complete One Line - DONE

Row 3:
Jingle Bells: Author's Initials - Beverly Jenkins, Forbidden
Cocoa: Cover - Iced Under by Barbara Ross

Winter: Cover - Death of a Prankster by M.C. Beaton

Holly: First letter - The Haunted Season by G.M. Malliet
Peppermint: Author's initials NR - The Witness by Nora Roberts

TCF Interstate 17 Challenge
Duration : Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

One trip is 17 books.
You can repeat 'exits' if you like (in subsequent trips).

Progress:
Books: 17

Trip #1: DONE! 3/10/17
340 (junction with I-40) - read a book where the main character is over 40
Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington 2/21/17

331 (Kelly Canyon Road) - read a book set in Ireland
Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 3/10/17

326 (Willard Springs Road) - read a book with water on the cover
This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle 2/15/17

315 (Rocky Park Road) - read a book where the main character has a 'rocky' time
Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy 1/23/17

298 (going to Sedona) - Read a book with a beautiful character
The Escape by Mary Balogh 2/06/17

293 (McGuireville, Cornville) - Read a book set in a small town/village
A Dyeing Shame by Elizabeth Spann Craig 2/26/17

285 (General Crook Trail) - Read a book with a military character in it
A Burial at Sea by Charles Finch 1/09/17

248 (Bumble Bee Road) - read a book with flowers on the cover
An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman 3/09/17


232 (New River) - read a book published in 2016 or 2017
Iced Under by Barbara Ross 1/10/17 - Dec 2016

229 (Anthem Way) - Read a book where music happens
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon 2/20/17

215 (Rose Garden Lane) - read a book where the main character has a garden
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle 1/22/17

211 (Greenway Road) - read a book with a lot of green on the cover
Moss Hysteria by Kate Collins 3/03/17


209 (Cactus Road) - read a book with a 'prickly' character in it
Florist Grump by Kate Collins 2/24/17

208 (Peoria Avenue) - read a book set in the USA
A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman 3/06/17

206 (Northern Ave) - read a book set north of where you live
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait 1/16/17

201 (Thomas Road) - read a book with a person's name on the cover
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 1/27/17

197 (Durango Street) - read a book with a car or a truck on the cover
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore 2/10/17

2017 DIVERSITY CHALLENGE
...The purpose of this challenge is to see if we can gain a greater understanding of each other by stretching our boundaries and by considering the impact of non-diversity on society as a whole.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Duration: Feb 2017
Minimum pages: 100

Levels:
Dipping My Toe in the Water: Read 1-2 books from the first set, 2-3 books from the second set and 3-4 books from the third set
Wading up to My Waist: Read 2-3 books from the first set, 3-4 books from the second set and 4-5 books from the third set
Cannonball into the Deep End: Read 3-4 books from the first set, 4-5 books from the second set and 5-6 books from the third set

*****SETS TO CHOOSE FROM*****

Set One: 2

Point of Departure: a book that is really you – that embodies something about you or focuses on one or more interests you have
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore 2/10/17



Starters: a book from a genre you don't usually read, or a book about people who are different from you in some significant way
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17



*****

Set Two: 1

Getting Personal: a book about a different kind of spirituality than you practice or that has a MC who is going through some kind of spiritual transformation

Roadblocks: a book about any kind of disability or illness that separates people from the mainstream culture or that has MC with such a disability or illness
The Escape by Mary Balogh 2/06/17 (physical disability)



*****

Set Three: 7

Going Abroad: a book about a culture you know little about or with a MC who is immersed in a new (foreign) culture, or a book about immigration or with a MC who has recently emigrated or plans to emigrate, or a book that is written in a language that is not your native language.
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon 2/20/17 (recently emigrated)
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17 (Botswana)
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan 1/13/18 (India)
The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall (India)



https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/3...

Really Out There: a book that takes place on another planet, or that takes place in time many hundreds of years into the future or the past, or a book that has a MC who acts wholly outside social norms expected of him or her.
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 8/30/17
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 1/17/18



Danger Zone: a book about human bondage, or about one culture dominating and/or trying to eliminate another, whether it be genocide or a social issue, or any book about violence in race relations.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4/06/18

TCF'S Winter Seasonal Challenge
♢Duration: 12/22/16 - 03/20/17♢
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Level: Snowmobile: 4+ tasks per category

Progress:
Books: 22
Categories: 6/6

Category 1: Winter Colors
White - A Dyeing Shame by Elizabeth Spann Craig 2/26/17

Silver - Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy 1/30/17

Blue - A Burial at Sea by Charles Finch 1/09/17

Green - Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh 3/19/17


Category 2: Happy Holidays
Read a book by a new to you author:
Alexia Gordon, Murder in G Major 2/20/17

Read a book that is a new release between December 2016 and March 2017:
Iced Under by Barbara Ross (Dec 2016) 1/10/17

Read a book with HAPPY in the title:
An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman 3/09/17

Read a book where family plays an important part:
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait 1/16/17



Category 3: Cold Nights
Read a book set in winter:
This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle 2/15/17

Read a book that has a character who is cold hearted:
The Luck Runs Out by Charlotte MacLeod 3/15/17

Read a book with snow on the cover:
A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman 3/06/17




Category 4: Valentine’s Day
Read a book with a pink or red cover or with a heart on the cover:
Florist Grump by Kate Collins 2/24/17


Read a book by an author you love:
Beverly Jenkins, Forbidden 12/25/16

Read a book with an embrace on the cover:
The Escape by Mary Balogh 2/06/17

Read a book from the romance genre:
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 1/27/17



Category 5: St. Patrick’s Day
Read a book set in Ireland:
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon 2/20/17
Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 3/10/17

Read a book with a green cover:
Bridges Burned by Annette Dashofy 3/17/17


Read a book with a character who’s lucky (or gets lucky):
Moss Hysteria by Kate Collins 3/03/17

Read a book with a character who drinks a lot:
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore 2/10/17



Category 6: Spell Out
I - Ivy Meadows, MacDeath by Cindy Brown 12/29/16
C - Kate Carlisle, A High-End Finish 1/22/17
E -Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington (& Feb) 2/21/17

Cities of the World - Pretoria, South Africa
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You can read one of each or focus on two or three.
No page limit. Re-reads are okay.
Duration : January 1 - 31, 2017

Klapperkop Fort - read a book with a military person in it
A Burial at Sea by Charles Finch 1/09/17

Pierneef House Museum - read a book with an artist in it
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait 1/16/17

Kolonnade Ice Rink - read a book set in the winter
Iced Under by Barbara Ross 1/10/17

Rosarium at Venning Park - read a book with flowers on the cover
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle 1/22/17


Stitching Nations Art Market - read a book where the main character travels to another country
A Burial at Sea by Charles Finch 1/09/17

Sammy Marks Museum - read a book set in the 1800s
A Burial at Sea by Charles Finch 1/09/17

Ngwenya Glass Village - read a book set in a small town
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle

James Hall Museum of Transport - read a book with a vehicle on the cover
Lost Legacy by Annette Dashofy 1/30/17


Blaauwbank historic mine - read a book where the main character receives jewelry
Iced Under by Barbara Ross 1/10/17

WRC Tasty Treat #1 - Talenti Gelato
Duration: 4 months from Start Date (January 9, 2017 to March May 9, 2017)
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

DONE! 3/09/17

Flavors: 10/10

1. Alphonso Mango Sorbetto
Read a book with a cover in the orange family OR set in Portugal or India OR with a character that is/was in the military.
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle (Mac Sullivan ex-Navy SEAL) 1/22/17

2. Caribbean Coconut Gelato
Read a book set in the Caribbean OR a book with a tree on the cover OR with CARIBBEAN or COCONUT in the text.
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore 2/10/17

3. Double Dark Chocolate Gelato
Read a book with a dark cover OR with dark subject matter OR with an author who's first or last initial is a D.
Annette Dashofy, Lost Legacy (serial killer) 1/30/17

4. Key Lime Pie Gelato
Read a book set in Florida OR with a character that bakes OR with PIE in the title or in the series name.
An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman 3/09/17

5. Mediterranean Mint Gelato
Read a book by an author who's first and last name start with the same letter OR with a title that starts with M OR a green cover.
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon 2/20/17

6. Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Gelato
Read a book set in Scotland OR a book published in April or May OR set in the 1800's.
A Burial at Sea by Charles Finch 1/09/17

Moss Hysteria by Kate Collins 3/03/17

7. Old World Eggnog Gelato
Read a book that is set in the UK OR takes place at Christmas OR has a beverage on the cover.
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 1/27/17

8. Pumpkin Pie Gelato
Read a book that is set in one of the New England states OR where the characters celebrate Thanksgiving OR with a spicy story.
Iced Under by Barbara Ross (ME & MA) 1/10/17

9. Southern Butter Pecan Gelato
Read a book set in the Southern United States OR that you consider a wicked indulgence OR with a three word title.
This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle 2/15/17

Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington 2/21/17

10. Tiramisu Gelato
Read a book set in Italy OR where the characters drink coffee OR whose title starts with a letter in TIRAMISU.
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait 1/16/17

Florist Grump by Kate Collins 2/24/17

WRC Once Upon a Time Challenge - DONE!
Duration: One year from Jan 15, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Progress: 25

Bedtime Story: Complete 6-10 tasks - 2/24/17
Once Upon a Time: Complete 11-20 tasks - 6/17/17
Happily Ever After: Complete 21 or more tasks - 11/24/17

The Authors & Tasks

Charles Perrault: Charles Perrault was a French author from the 17th century who laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale with his works derived from pre-existing folk tales. Some of Perrault's versions of old stories may have influenced the German versions published by the Brothers Grimm more than 100 years later.

§ Charles Perrault: Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CHARLESPERRAULT (3 Word Minimum).

§ Retelling: Read a retelling of one of the Charles Perrault tales listed in this challenge.

§ Cinderella: Read a book whose title begins with the letter C or a book that made you late because you couldn’t put it down.
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17

§ Puss in Boots: Read a book with a cat on the cover or a book where a cat is an important part of the plot.
Moss Hysteria by Kate Collins 3/03/17

§ Sleeping Beauty: Read a book with “ing” somewhere in the title or a book where the character sleeps a lot.
A Dyeing Shame by Elizabeth Spann Craig 2/26/17

§ Little Red Riding Hood: Read a book with a female main character under the age of 16 or a book with a grandmother that plays an important role.
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait 1/16/17

§ Bluebeard: Read a book with a serial killer in it or a book with someone that has been married 3 times or more.
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle 1/22/17

§ The Fairies (Diamonds & Toads): Read a book with a fairy in the story or a book with a fountain or well on the cover.
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower 4/18/17

§ Riquet with the Tuft: Read a book with twins in the story or a book where a character shows complete loyalty to someone throughout the entire book.
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore 2/10/17 - loyalty
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17 - twins

§ Little Thumb: Read a book with a large family in it or a book with the word “little” in its title.
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17 - large family
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17



The Brothers Grimm: Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm were German academics, cultural researchers, and authors who together specialized in collecting and publishing folklore during the 19th century. They were among the best-known storytellers of folk tales, and popularized many familiar stories. Their first collection of folk tales, Children's and Household Tales was published in 1812.

§ The Brothers Grimm: Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in THEBROTHERSGRIMM (3 word minimum).
Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington 2/21/17

§ Retelling: Read a retelling of one of The Brothers Grimm fairy tales listed in this challenge.

§ The Elves and the Shoemaker: Read a book with shoes on the cover or a book where someone secretly does a good deed (tell us the deed).
Florist Grump by Kate Collins 2/24/17
(MC's father paid for an apt, bought groceries and arranged a job for one of the characters.)

§ The Frog Prince: Read a book where a male character is hiding his true identity.
This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle 2/15/16

§ Hansel and Gretel: Read a book that has a brother & sister as two of the main characters or a book with AND in the title.
Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 3/10/17

§ Snow White and Rose Red: Read a book with a white and/or red cover.
The Luck Runs Out by Charlotte MacLeod 3/15/17

§ The Six Swans: Read a series #6 or a book with 6 somewhere in the published page count.
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon (268 pp) 2/20/17

§ The Shoes That Were Danced to Pieces (12 Dancing Princesses): Read a book that has an event where dancing takes place or book #12 on your TBR.
The Escape by Mary Balogh 2/06/17

§ Rapunzel: Read a book with a tall building on the cover or a book with a character that has been physically trapped somewhere.
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 1/27/17

§ Rumpelstiltskin: Read a book whose author’s initials can be found in RUMPELSTILTSKIN.
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott 7/29/17



Hans Christian Andersen: Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish author of the 19th century. Although a prolific writer of plays, travelogues, novels, and poems, Andersen is best remembered for his fairy tales. His stories have inspired ballets, both animated and live-action films, and plays.

§ Hans Christian Andersen: Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in HANSCHRISTIANANDERSEN
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/23/17

§ Retelling: Read a retelling of one of the Hans Christian Andersen tales listed in this challenge.
The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James

§The Emperor’s New Clothes: Read a book where clothes are an important part of the plot.
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon 8/21/17

§ The Little Mermaid: Read a book where a non-human (e.g. mermaid, werewolf, alien, etc.) falls in love with a human.

§ The Real Princess (Princess and the Pea): Read the original “real” version of any of the fairy tales listed in this challenge (the 125 page limit can be ignored for this one).

§ Thumbelina: Read a “little” book between 125 – 200 pages long.
101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter by Emilie Barnes (128 pp) 5/29/17

§ The Snow Queen: Read a book that has a Q anywhere in the title or has a book with a character that is a queen.
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey 11/24/17

§ The Nightingale: Read a book with a mechanical being in it or a book with a bird of some sort in the title or on the cover.
Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum 4/22/17

§ The Ugly Duckling: Read a book where a character makes a complete transformation of some kind.
Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh 3/19/17

§ The Ice Maiden: Read a book that takes place in the mountains or a book whose title begins with the Letter I.
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17

CMC Baker's Dozen Challenge - Round II
Duration: 3 months - Feb 1 to April 30, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Progress: 10

Levels:
Smart Cookie = 8 to 10
Pie in the Sky = 11 to 13

TASKS:

AAR[I]P - Read a mystery where the MC is mature (over 50)
A Dyeing Shame by Elizabeth Spann Craig - MC is an octogenarian (& hair today)


Magick-al Mystery - Read a mystery with paranormal elements
An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman


Across the Pond - Read a mystery set in Great Britain
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon (& paranormal)


Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Read a book where the MC is a hair stylist, beautician, manicurist or mystery has a health, beauty or wellness theme (e.g., yoga, massage)

Murder in a Minor Key - Read a book where the MC is a minor (under 18) or the parent of minor child(ren)
Finding Sky by Susan O'Brien


Dead and Buried : Read a gardening or flower shop themed mystery
Florist Grump by Kate Collins


Law & Dis-Order - Read a book where the MC is in the legal profession (lawyer, judge or paralegal) OR where either MC or her/his spouse/love interest is a police officer
Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington


Crafty Killers - Read a book with a craft theme as a hobby or business
Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum


Pass the Popcorn Please - Read a mystery from a series that was adapted for television or a mystery that was made into a movie
This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle


Dead Cold - Read a mystery where characters are snowbound or that is set during winter
A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman


Murder, HE Wrote - Read a mystery by a male author or that features a male sleuth

Home Sweet Homicide - Read a mystery with a home renovation, housekeeping or interior design theme; MC is a contractor, housekeeper/organizer or interior decorator

'Til Death Do Us Part - Read a mystery where MC is a wedding or an event planner or MC provides services for a wedding (florist, caterer) OR a wedding is planned and/or happens in the book
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower

WRC Ellis Island
Duration: January 1, 2017-
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

1. Read a book in which the first letter of each word in the title starts with a letter in New Netherland (two word minimum).
The Escape by Mary Balogh 2/06/17

2. Read a book set in New York OR on an island.
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon 2/20/17

3. Read a book with a character that served in the military.
A High-End Finish by Kate Carlisle 1/22/17

4. Read a book where a building catches on fire.
Bridges Burned by Annette Dashofy 3/17/17

5. Read a book with a character or author named Edward or William in any form.
The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore 2/10/17

6. Read a book that has been written in/translated to another language OR where a character speaks another language.
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17

7. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with A.
Annette Dashofy, Lost Legacy 1/30/17

8. Read a book where a character moves OR AND a character has bad times and survives.
Twisted Threads by Lea Wait 1/16/17

9. Read a book with ISLAND, TEARS, HEART or BREAK in the title.

10. Read a book with a kissing scene OR where a character is greeted by friends or relatives after a long trip.
A Burial at Sea by Charles Finch - long trip 1/09/17
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn - kissing scene 1/27/17

⚜Foreman Trea's Be a Girl Scout! Challenge
From March 1 to 31
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Level: Junior: 7-9 books

Progress: 8

Tasks:

Daisy (Grades K-1): Read a Children's book or a book with a daisy on the cover

Brownie: Read a book with a character that is a baker or where brownies are made/eaten
An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman 3/09/17


Junior (Grades 4-5): Read a Young Adult book or where a character is in a subordinate role at work

Cadettes (Grades 6-8): Read a book with a character in the military

Seniors: Read a book with an older secondary character
Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 3/10/17


Ambassadors: Read a book where a character has to play peacekeeper or is a diplomat
Bridges Burned by Annette Dashofy 3/17/17


Badges: Read a book with a law enforcement character
A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman 3/06/17


Bronze Award: Read a book where a character is part of a team effort or where a character's actions benefit a community
Moss Hysteria by Kate Collins 3/03/17


Silver Award: Read a book where a character is in service to another

Gold Award: Read a book where a character goes through significant changes, where a character is in a leadership position, or where a character explores a new career
Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh 3/19/17


Girl Scouts underwent a major restructuring of councils in 2009 and 2010.: Read a book that is set/published in 2009 or 2010
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower (pub 2010) 4/18/17

Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum (pub 2009) 4/22/17

WRC I Want To Be A Girl Scout DONE
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Start Date: March 1, 2017 to May 28, 2019

Option Two: Complete 10 tasks per level
You must complete one level before moving on to the next.

Progress: 60/60

Daisy:
1. Gerri the Geranium (Magenta) - Respect Authority:
Moss Hysteria by Kate Collins 3/03/17
2. Count It Up (304 pp)
A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman 3/06/17
3. Lupe the Lupine (Light Blue) - Honest and Fair
An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman 3/09/17
4. Money Counts (>80% discount)
Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 3/10/17
5. Mari the Marigold (Orange) - Responsible for What I Say and Do
The Luck Runs Out by Charlotte MacLeod 3/15/17
6. Clover (Green) - Use Resources Wisely (ebook & green cvr)
Bridges Burned by Annette Dashofy 3/17/17
7. Rosie the Rose (Rose) - Make the World a Better Place
Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh 3/19/17
8. Daisy Girl Scout Daisy (Blue) - Promise Center
Only a Promise by Mary Balogh 3/22/17
9. Sunny the Sunflower (Yellow) - Friendly and Helpful
Venetia by Georgette Heyer 4/16/17
10. Zinni the Zinnia (Spring Green) - Considerate and Caring
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower 4/18/17



Brownie:
1. Athlete - Fair Play
Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum 4/22/17
2. Craft - Potter
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17
3. Citizen - Celebrating Community
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17
4. Outdoor - Hiker (417 pp)
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17
5. Cook - Snacks (128 pp)
101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter by Emilie Barnes 5/29/17
6. Animals - Pets
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17
7. Innovation - Inventor
(The Invigorizer stimulates the body with electric shock!)
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17
8. Philanthropist
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17
9. Brownie First Aid
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17
10. Do It Yourself - Household Elf (MC is Dani)
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett 7/20/17



Junior:
1. Junior Girl Scout Way
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott 7/29/17
2. Citizen - Inside Government
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson 8/08/17
3. Business Owner
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon 8/22/17
4. Customer Insights (4.02)
For the Love of God: Handbook for the Spirit ed. by Benjamin Shield & Richard Carlson 8/30/17
5. Junior First Aid
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 8/30/17
6. Healthy Living - Staying Fit
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17
7. Investigation - Detective
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon 9/18/17
8. Storytelling – Scribe
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17
9. Savvy Shopper
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
10. Adventure - GEOCACHER.
Carolyn G. Hart, Ghost Wanted 10/23/17



Cadette:
1. Innovation - Entrepreneur (organizes garage sales)
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17
2. Citizen - Finding Common Ground (Barb)
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey 11/24/17
3. Cadette Girl Scout Way
Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton 12/02/17
4. Naturalist - Trees
Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton 12/04/17
5. Science & Technology - Science of Happiness (Cozy Mystery)
Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 12/10/17
6. Healthy Living - Eating for Beauty
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/17/17
7. Do It Yourself - Woodworker
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/20/17
8. Cook - New Cuisines (Botswana)
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17
9. Athlete - Good Sportsmanship (volleyball)
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross 1/04/18
10. Animals - Animal Helpers
(Baby elephant saves MC twice from attempted murder.)
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan 1/13/18



Senior:
1. Athlete - Cross-Training (Mystery & Historical Fiction)
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 1/17/18
2. Investigation - Truth Seeker
A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn 2/06/18
3. SENIOR GIRL SCOUT WAY
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn 2/12/18
4. Science & Technology - Science of Style
A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase 2/26/18
5. Senior First Aid (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler)
The Alienist by Caleb Carr 3/03/18
6. Performance - Troupe Performer
Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh 3/08/18
7. Customer Loyalty (Sarah Winston Garage Sale #5)
I Know What You Bid Last Summer by Sherry Harris 3/14/18
8. Manners - Business Etiquette
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown 3/23/18
9. Digital Arts - Website Designer: SYKM (stopyourekillingme.com)
Terror in Taffeta by Marla Cooper 3/24/18
10. Innovation - Social Innovator: Police murder an unarmed black man.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4/06/18



Ambassador:
1. Good Credit
Lethal in Old Lace by Duffy Brown 4/21/18
2. Ambassador First Aid
Sky High by Susan O'Brien 4/27/18
3. Artist – Photographer
(Client brings an old photograph to the detectives seeking to find the house she lived in and people she knew as a child.)
Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith 4/29/18
4. Justice: It’s Your Planet - Love It! Sage Award - EARTH
Tart of Darkness by Denise Swanson 5/05/18
5. Athlete - Coaching
(Newly engaged fiancée given advice on managing her groom.)
Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton 5/08/18
6. Cook - Dinner Party
The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall 5/20/18
7. Naturalist – Water
Wilde in Love by Eloisa James 5/27/18
8. Ambassador Girl Scout Way
Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson 5/28/18
9. Citizen - PUBLICPOLICY
Carrie Bebris, Pride and Prescience: Or, A Truth Universally Acknowledged 3/02/19
10. Research and Development
Decluttering at the Speed of Life: Winning Your Never-Ending Battle with Stuff by Dana K. White 5/28/19

TCF Interstate 17 Challenge
Duration : Jan. 1 - Dec. 31, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Trip #2: 17/17 Done 7/20/17

326 (Willard Springs Road) - read a book with water on the cover
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17


322 (Munds Park) - read a book that starts with a 'M'
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower 4/18/17

317 (Fox Ranch Road) - read a book with a wild animal on the cover
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17


287 (SR 260 going to Payson) - read a book with a banker in it
Bridges Burned by Annette Dashofy 3/17/17

268 (Orme Road) - read a book whose title starts with an 'O'
Only a Promise by Mary Balogh 3/22/17

263 (Arcosanti Road) - read an ebook
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17

256 (Badger Springs Road) - Read a book where an animal plays an important part
The Luck Runs Out by Charlotte MacLeod 3/15/17

227 (Daisy Mountain Drive) - read a book set in the mountains
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17

225 (Pioneer Road) - read a historical novel
Venetia by Georgette Heyer 4/16/17 (& 298)

223 (Carefree Highway) - read any book of your choice
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett 7/20/17

219 (Jomax Road) - read a book with a main character by the name of Jo, Joe, Joey, Josephine, etc.
Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17 - MC is Josie.

217 (Pinnacle Peak Road) - read any book after you peek at the last page
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/23/17

210 (Thunderbird Road) - read a book with a bird on the cover
Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum 4/22/17 - seagulls


206 (Northern Ave) - read a book set north of where you live
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17

204 (Bethany Home Road) - read a book with a mother as the main character
Finding Sky by Susan O'Brien 4/07/17

203 (Camelback Road) - read a book where the main character rides an animal
Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh 3/19/17

199B (Adams Street) - read the first book in a series
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17

WRC Tasty Treat #2 Girl Scout Cookies
Duration: 4 months from April 7 to September 4, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Flavors: 10/10

1. Girl Scout S'mores - Read a book from a series that you want "S'more" of.
Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum 4/22/17


2. Thin Mints - Read a book with a two word title.
Finding Sky by Susan O'Brien 4/07/17


3. Caramel deLites/Samoas - Read a Series/TBR #2
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17 - Seaside Knitters #2


4. Peanut Butter Patties/Tagalongs - Read a book set in Virginia OR with a three word title.
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17 - VA

Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17 - VA & 3 word title


5. Peanut Butter Sandwich/Do-si-dos - Read a book where characters dance.
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17


6. Shortbread/Trefoil - Read a book where a character is active in church.
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower - MC's mother is pastor of a church; scenes at church. 4/18/17


7. Savannah Smiles - Read a book with a ZESTY (lively) character OR with a yellow cover.
Venetia by Georgette Heyer 4/16/17


8. Toffee-tastic - Read a book with consecutive double letters in the title
Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17


9. Trios - Read a book based around 3 characters
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17


10. Thanks-A-Lot - Read a book with a character that speaks more than one of these languages - English, French, Chinese, Swahili or Spanish.
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17

WRC Spring Fun
March 21, 2016 - June 20, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Level 1: Stepping Outside - 5 to 10 Tasks

Progress: 9

Tasks:

1. Pick Wildflowers: Read a book with a flower(s) on the cover or a book with the word WILD in the title (any variation of the word will count).

2. Run Down a Hill: Read a book that is fast paced or a book you couldn't stop reading until you reached the end.

3. Follow a Rainbow: Read a book with an arch of some sort on the cover or and a book whose title starts OR ends with a letter from RAINBOW.
Only a Promise by Mary Balogh 3/22/17


4. Make Maple Syrup: Read a book with a sweet character or a book where the character gets into a sticky situation.

5. Fly a Kite: Read a book that has something flying on the cover or a book where a character flies from one place to another.
Death By Cashmere by Sally Goldenbaum 4/22/17


6. Hunt for Four-Leaf Clovers: Read a book that has magic in the plot or a Series #4.

7. Jump in Puddles: Read a book with water on the cover.
Maid of Murder by Amanda Flower 4/18/17


8. Pet a Bunny: Read a book where the main character has a pet or a book where an animal plays an important role.
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17


9. Climb a Tree: Read a book that is over 400 pages long or a series book #10 or above.
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17 - Meg Langslow #20


10. Enjoy the Cherry Blossoms: Read a new release published in 2017.

11. Skip Town for Spring Break: Read a book where the character takes a trip or a book that takes place in a location you would like to visit.

12. Celebrate Mom: Read a book where the main character is a mom.
Finding Sky by Susan O'Brien 4/07/17


13. Spring Clean: Choose a book that sparks your interest that has been on your TBR for longer than 6 months.
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/23/17 - May 2010


14. Build a Bird House: Read a book with a dwelling of some sort on the cover.

15. Savor Fresh Berries: Read a book with double letters in the author's name or a book from a favorite genre.

16. Play Hopscotch: Read a book with a young girl or boy as the main character or a book with two or more square objects on the cover.

17. Go Fishing: Go fishing for your next book. Check out a friend's shelf, a new Listopia list, browse your libraries shelves or look for a recommendation using the GR tool. Let us know where you found the book.

18. Picnic in the Park: Read a book with two "P's" in the title or a book that was a very easy read for you.

19. Eat Asparagus: Read a book where cooking is an important part of the plot or a book whose author's first AND last initials can be found in the word ASPARAGUS.
Sally Goldenbaum, Patterns in the Sand 5/05/17


20. Chase Butterflies: Read a book that has an action word in the title or a book you have been chasing after for some time.

21. Hide in a Fairy Garden: Read a book that is tagged Fantasy on the book's GR Homepage or a book with the word GARDEN in the title.

22. Dye Easter Eggs: Read a book with the following PASTEL colors on the cover (should be at least 50% of the cover). Each color/book counts for one task.
• Pastel Blue -
• Pastel Green
• Pastel Yellow - Venetia by Georgette Heyer 4/16/17

• Pastel Pink
• Pastel Purple

CMC's Batter Up Challenge
Duration: 5/1/17 – 7/31/17
Books Read: 12/12

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

PLAYER LEVEL:
★Little League: 1 to 4 books
★High School/College: 5 to 8 books
★Minor League: 9 to 12 books
Professional: 13 to 15 books
All Star: 16 to 18 books

TASKS:


Little League/School - Read a book with a main or secondary character who’s trying something new.

Minor League/Professional - Read a book with a main character with an established business
Hot Button by Kylie Logan

Single – Read the first book in a series
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett

Double – Read the second book in a series
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum

Triple – Read the third book in a series
His at Night by Sherry Thomas

Home run – Read the fourth book in a series
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon

Grand slam – Read the last book in a series that has ended

Foul Ball – Read a cozy with a theme you haven’t read before.
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott - equestrian

Strike – Read a book with a GR rating of less than 3.5

Safe – Read a book with a GR rating over 3.5
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty - GR rating 4.19

You’re out – Read a book where the title is a pun
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews

Umpire – Read a book with a law enforcement officer as a main or secondary character
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson

Designated hitter – Pick one of your favorite cozies and go to its home page. On the right you’ll see “Readers Also Enjoyed”. Pick one of the books and read a book from that series.
Favorite cozy:
Readers Also Enjoyed:

Mascots - Read a cozy with your favorite theme
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon

Short stop – Read a book less than 200 pages
101 Ways to Clean Out the Clutter by Emilie Barnes (128 pp) 5/29/17

Right field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won an Agatha Award
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao (& Little League)

Center field – Read a book where the main character returns to their home town
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin

Left field – Read a book that has been nominated for or has won a Lefty Award
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews

TCF's Books for Mother's Day
Progress: 3

Read as many or a few as you want.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration: May 1 - 31, 2017



Feeding a Family - read a book where family is important
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17

The Art of Discarding - read a book from your TBR list
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Happy Family - read a book where the main character overcomes a problem
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17

We Were Feminists Once - read a historical book
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17

Sweetbitter - read a book where the main character drinks alcohol
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17

The Nest - read a book with no people on the cover
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17

Diamond Head - read a book with two or more generations in it
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Capturing the Moment - read a book where the main character uses a camera
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17

The Mystery Writers of America Cookbook - read a mystery
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17

Everyone Loves Paris - read a book set in Europe
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17

Inspire: The Art of Living with Nature - read a book where the main character lives in the country
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/22/17

I Love Mom with the Very Hungry Caterpillar - read a book with a young child in it
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

WCF If the Shoe Fits
Duration: Open Ended Challenge - Starting May 1, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

There are 3 ways to complete a task for this challenge.
You may mix and match how you choose to fulfill each task.
1. Tasks
2. Covers - Find the shoe on the cover. It must be the exact shoe.
3. Find the word in the text. It must be the exact word. Show us the book, author, page number/Loc and sentence.

Progress: 27

*Levels*
Shoe Pile: 15-19
Shoe Danger Zone: 20-25
Shoe Addiction: 26-30

Tasks:

Thigh High Boots: Read a book with a character that is in the fashion business OR a book set in the Victorian Era (1837-1901).
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon 8/22/17 - fashion business
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17 - Victorian Era

Knee High Boots: Read a book with a MPG of War/Military OR with a character that was in the service.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 8/30/17
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17

Wellington Boots: Read a book set in the UK OR with a character that is a DUKE.
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson 8/08/17 - UK
A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase 2/26/18 - Duke & UK

Cowboy Boots: Read a Western OR a book where a character rides a horse.
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott 7/29/17

Ugg Boots: Read a book set in Australia or New Zealand OR a book featuring twins.
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17 - twins
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17 - Australia

Timberland Boots: Read a book with a blue collar worker OR a TOUGH character.
The Alienist by Caleb Carr 3/03/18

Gladiator Boots: Read a book that can be described as "trashy" OR with a character that has been called trashy or garbage.
Still Waters by Tami Hoag 4/27/19

Bondage Boots: Read an Erotic/BDSM book OR a book with a sexy scene.
Wilde in Love by Eloisa James 5/27/16

Wedge Booties: Read a "thick" book (over 400 pages) OR a book with the first letter of each word in the title found in SALVATORE FERRAGAMO.
Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh 3/08/18

Litas: Read a book with a character who is a musician OR with a character or author named Jeffrey or Campbell.
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey 11/24/17
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/17/17

Gladiators: Read a book set in what is/was the Roman Empire OR in ancient times.
The Blood of Flowers by Anita Amirrezvani

Clogs: Read a book with a character that is a farmer OR works in a kitchen/restaurant.
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett 7/20/17

Mules: Read a book with a character that works in the movie business OR a book whose author's first and last name starts with the same letter.
Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 12/11/17
The Alienist by Caleb Carr

Slingbacks: Read a book that tells the story in the past and present at the same time OR uses more than one POV.
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/20/17

Monk: Read a book that is a Series #4 or later OR a book with a cover that can be described as PLAIN.
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17 - Meg Langslow #20

Loafer: Read a book with a lazy good-for-nothing character OR with a character whose name starts with a letter in LOAFER.
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17 - MC's name is Ruby. Her father is a good-for-nothing character.

Converse: Read a book with a MC that is an athlete OR a child/teenager.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4/06/18


Oxfords: Read a book with a character that is a business person OR set at a university/college.
Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17 - business person
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17 - university setting

Ballerina Flats: Read a book with a character who is a dancer OR a character or author named Audrey or Marie (in any form).
Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton 12/02/17 (Maria and Mary)

Slip On: Read a book that can be described as a "no-brainer" OR with a character that rides a bicycle or skateboard.
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum 5/05/17 - Willow rides a bike.

Moccasin: Read a book with a Native American character OR by your favorite author.
The Grass Dancer by Susan Power


Dockside: Read a book from this list Ships on the Cover OR where a character goes on a boat/ship.
*Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/17/17
Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 12/11/17
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross 1/04/18

Stiletto: Read a book with an Italian character OR a SPY novel.
His at Night by Sherry Thomas - spy novel 5/20/17
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17
"I hadn't taken it since I'd been back because I'd still been wearing my New York stilettos, which weren't exactly suited to grassy wandering,.." pp 23

Kitten Heel: Read a book set or published in the 1950s OR with a cat on the cover.
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17


Platform: Read a book set or published in the 1970s OR where a character goes to a night club.
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17

Peep Toe: Read a book set in a warm climate (tell us where that is) OR whose author was born between 1940-1970.
Breathless by Beverly Jenkins 1/05/19 - Arizona

Pump: Read a book with a title that has four letters OR where a character gets revenge.
His at Night by Sherry Thomas 5/23/17 (view spoiler)[MC escapes from abusive 'uncle' and helps gov't prove his crimes (hide spoiler)]

Scarpin: Read a book with something long or thin on the cover. Show us the cover.
Lowcountry Bonfire by Susan M. Boyer 6/30/18 - tiki torch


Mary Janes: Read a YA or Childrens' book.
Durable Goods by Elizabeth Berg

Flip Flops: Read a Beach or Summer book.
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross 1/04/18

WRC May Mini Challenge
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Progress: 3



National Cartoonist Day. This day recognizes humor and artwork from all cartoonist.
• Read a book that is tagged “humor” on GR homepage.
Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews

National Frog Jumping Day. It is time to jump back into a series you have not finished.
• Read the next book in a series you have not finished.
Patterns in the Sand by Sally Goldenbaum - Seaside Knitters #2

National Pack Rat Day it is a day to look at what you have and get rid of unneeded items.
• Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf for over 2 years.
His at Night by Sherry Thomas - May 2010

WRC I ♥ Series Countdown
Duration: February 1, 2017 to December 22, 2018
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

*Only series that you have already started will count.

Tasks:

Read 10 books from any series you have already started.
10. Crowned and Dangerous by Rhys Bowen 3/10/17 (Her Royal Spyness #10)
9. A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon 9/18/17 (Magical Dressmaking #4)
8. Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 12/10/17 (Max Tudor #6)
7. Death of a Nag by M.C. Beaton 8/21/18 (Hamish Macbeth #11)
6. Gone Gull by Donna Andrews 9/03/18 (Meg Langslow #21)
5. Only a Kiss by Mary Balogh 9/27/18 (Survivors' Club #6)
4. With a Vengeance by Annette Dashofy 10/17/18 (Zoe Chambers #4)
3. Watching the Detectives by Julie Mulhern 11/06/18 (Country Club Murders #5)
2. A Cajun Christmas Killing by Ellen Byron 11/14/18 (Cajun Country #3)
1. A Killing Notion by Melissa Bourbon 10/23/18 (Magical Dressmaking #5)



Read 9 books from any series written by a woman.
9. Every Trick in the Book by Lucy Arlington 2/21/17
8. Die Like an Eagle by Donna Andrews 5/09/17
7. Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
6. A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17
5. A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/20/17
4. Sky High by Susan O'Brien 4/27/18
3. Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton 5/08/18
2. Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson 5/28/18
1. Lowcountry Bonfire by Susan M. Boyer 6/30/18



Read 8 books from any series that is the next [most recent] book in the series.
8. An Unhappy Medium by Dawn Eastman 3/09/17 (Family Fortune #4)
7. Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/17/17 (Destiny #3)
6. Stowed Away by Barbara Ross 1/04/18 (Maine Clambake #6)
5. I Know What You Bid Last Summer by Sherry Harris 3/14/18 (Sarah Winston Garage Sale #5)
4. Lethal in Old Lace by Duffy Brown 4/21/18 (Consignment Shop #5)
3. Only Beloved by Mary Balogh 10/06/18 (Survivors' Club #7)
2. In Prior's Wood by G.M. Malliet 10/30/18 (Max Tudor #7)
1. 1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber 12/22/18 (Cedar Cove #12)



Read 7 books from any series published in 2014 or newer.
7. Florist Grump by Kate Collins 2/24/17 (pub 2015)
6. Moss Hysteria by Kate Collins 3/03/17 (pub 2016)
5. A Fright to the Death by Dawn Eastman 3/06/17 (pub 2015)
4. Bridges Burned by Annette Dashofy 3/09/17 (pub 2015)
3. Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17 (pub 2015)
2. Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17 (pub 2016)
1. Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17 (pub 2014)



Read 6 books from any series that is for another challenge.
6. This Old Homicide by Kate Carlisle 2/15/17 (CMC Baker's Dozen 2)
5. Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon 8/22/17 (CMC Dog Days of Summer)
4. Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton 12/02/17 (TCF Reporter's)
3. On Her Majesty's Frightfully Secret Service by Rhys Bowen 7/22/18 (WRC All in the Cards #1)
2. Death of a Macho Man by M.C. Beaton 8/27/18 (Cruisin' Thru the Cozies)
1. Send in the Clowns by Julie Mulhern 10/22/18 (Second Chance: Dixie Diva)



Read 5 books from any series written by a man OR with ONLY a man on the cover.
5. Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson 8/08/17
4. Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton 12/04/17
3. The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17
2. Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith 4/29/18
1. The Case of the Deadly Butter Chicken by Tarquin Hall 5/20/18



Read 4 books from any series published in 2013 or older.
4. The Luck Runs Out by Charlotte MacLeod 3/15/17 (pub 1979)
3. His at Night by Sherry Thomas 3/22/17 (pub 2010)
2. Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17 (pub 2012)
1. Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh 3/08/18 (pub 1935)



Read 3 books from the same series: The Survivors' Club
3. The Escape by Mary Balogh 2/06/17 (#3)
2. Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh 3/19/17 (#4)
1. Only a Promise by Mary Balogh 3/22/17 (#5)



Read 2 books from different series by the same author: Denise Swanson
2. Scumble River Mystery, Murder of a Cranky Catnapper 5/25/18
1. Devereaux's Dime Store, Between a Book and a Hard Place 6/04/18



Read 1 book from any series published in 2017.
1. The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 8/30/17 (pub. May 2017)

TCF Paris' Challenge
I've enjoyed the inventive, fun challenges that Paris created. She will be missed!

You can pick and choose which components you want to participate in.
You can read several books for each of the categories.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration: June 1 - 30, 2017

Scale Your TBR Mountain Challenge
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17
Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17

Scavenger Hunt
Find these words. Does not have to be 5 different books.
Goofy - Hot Button by Kylie Logan pp 92
"If this was some kind of goofy way for you to get me alone --"
Code - Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin pp 16
"As long as they bought something and didn't violate fire code, we were more than happy to accommodate them."
Justice - Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao pp 107
"Would you please ask if she still seeks justice?"
Coffee Table:
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis pp 225:
"I set it on the coffee table."
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty pp 158:
"She staggered back and her knee banged against the edge of the glass coffee table."

Gilmore Girls
read any book from the Gilmore Girls Reading Challenge
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Summer Reading Program
Pledge how many books you'll read this month. 5
Read 4/5

History
read a historical book
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17 - set in 1890s

Foreman Challenge
read a book where the main character is a boss in a company
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17
Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin

WRC June Mini-Challenge
Read: 3 books

June 1st is National Pen Pal. June 10th is National Ballpoint Pen Day.
• Read a book where a character writes or receives a letter, email, or text OR Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in "BALLPOINT PEN."
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17


June 21st is National Selfie Day.
• Read a book with a person on the cover.
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17


June 23th is National Take Your Dog to Work Day
• Read a book with character who owns a dog
Murder Most Howl by Krista Davis 6/17/17

TCF Summer Seasonal Challenge
Duration: 6/21/17 to 9/22/17
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Levels:
Sunscreen: 1-2 tasks per category

Progress:
Books: 12/14
Categories: 3/6

Category 1: Summer Colors
Green - Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott 7/29/17


Category 2: 4th of July
Read a book that is 4th in a series:
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon (Magical Dressmaking #4) 9/18/17

Read a book with a red, white or blue cover:
For the Love of God: Handbook for the Spirit ed. by Benjamin Shield & Richard Carlson 8/30/17




Category 3: Hot Weather

Read a book that has the letters H-O-T in the title:
Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17

Read a book that has the letters S-U-M-M-E-R in the title:
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17

Read a book with a character that is cranky:
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 8/30/17



Category 4: Vacation Time:

Read a book where a character has to make a plan:
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17
(view spoiler)[Character in a physically abusive marriage makes a plan to leave her husband. (hide spoiler)]

Read a book where a character works hard and could use a break:
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17



Category 5: Food and Drink of the Season:
Read a book where the characters have a picnic:
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson 8/08/17



Category 6: Spell Out:
SWIM
S - Sugar Grove Mystery, Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett 7/20/17
W - Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17
I -
M - Melissa Bourbon, Deadly Patterns 8/22/17

WRC Summer Fun
June 21 to September 21, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Level 1: Lazy Days of Summer - Complete 10-14 Tasks
Progress: 12

Challenge Rule:
All books must be at least 125 pages in length.

Tasks:

1. Be a Tourist: Choose a location you have always wanted to visit and read a book that takes place there. Let us know where you visited.

2. Explore a Museum: Read a book that is labeled historical fiction, a book where art is an important component or a book that partially takes place in a museum.
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson


3. Take Your Dog to the Park: Read a book with a dog on the cover or a book where a dog is an integral part of the plot.

4. Build a Sand Castle: Read a book that has a castle in the story or a book with a beach or sand on the cover.

5. Attend a Family Reunion: Read a book about a family or a book where there is a family gathering of some sort.
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett 7/20/17 (& recipes)


6. Catch Fireflies: Read a book with a light source of some kind on the cover (natural or man made).
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon - lamp


7. Sing Along to the Radio: Tell us your favorite summer song and read a book that has one of the song title words in the book title.
"Hot Fun in the Summertime", Kool & The Gang

8. Make a Splash: Read a book that takes place by the ocean, a lake or river or has a body of water on the cover.
Whispers Beyond the Veil by Jessica Estevao 6/23/17 (& museum)


9. Have a Summer BBQ: Read a book that has two B's in the title (they do not have to be next to each other) or a book whose author's First AND Last Initials can be found in the word: SUMMER.

10. Ride a Ferris Wheel or Roller Coaster: Read a book that has a circular object or carnival ride on the cover or read a book that kept you on the edge of your seat.
Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17


11. Plant a Garden: Read a book that has a green cover, a book with flowers on the cover or a book that grew on you as your read it.
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott 7/29/17


12. Can Fresh Fruits or Vegetables: Read a book that has a vegetable or fruit on the cover or a book with a recipe included.

13. Go On a Road Trip: Read a book that has a road trip of some sort in it or a book with a vehicle on the cover.

14. Find the Perfect Summer Read: Read a book from the following Listopia lists: Smart Summer Reads -
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 6/26/17 - #315


15. Make Homemade Ice Cream or S'mores: Read a book with a tasty treat on the cover or a book you consider an indulgence.
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17


16. Take Me Out to the Ballgame: Read a book that mentions baseball, a book that has something diamond shaped on the cover or a Series #3.
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon - Magical Dressmaking #3 (& museum)


17. Let's Go Camping: Read a book that takes place in the great outdoors or in a national park.

18. Visit Your Local Library: Read a book you have checked out from your local library.

19. Learn Something New: Read a non-fiction book or a book where you learned something new.
For the Love of God: Handbook for the Spirit ed. by Benjamin Shield & Richard Carlson 8/30/17


20. Rekindle the Spark: Read a Romance or a book that pulled at your heart strings.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 8/30/17


21. Just Be Lazy: Read a book between 125 and 250 pages long.
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson (214 pp) 8/08/17


22. Watch a Movie: Read a book that has been adapted into a movie.

23. Soak Up the Sun: Read a book with a yellow or tan cover or a book with the word "sun" in the title.

24. Join or Start a Summer Book Club: Read a book that has the tag "Book Club" on it's main page.

25: Gaze at the Stars: Read a book with the word NIGHT or STAR in the title or read a 5 star book from a friends book shelf.

WRC July Mini-Challenge
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Progress: 4

July 5th is National Apple Turnover Day; July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day
• Read an ebook OR Read a book with a dessert or fruit found on the cover.
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17

July 14th is National Tape Measure Day; July 15th is National I love Horses Day
• Read a book over 300 pages OR Read a book with the word "horse" found in the text.
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott - Horse Lover's Mystery #1 - 7/29/17

July 16th is National Personal Chef Day. July 20th, National Lollipop
• Read a book that starts with the letter "C", "H", "E" or "F" OR Read a book from your favorite author.
C: Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse by Harper Lin 7/05/17
H: Hot Button by Kylie Logan 7/01/17

July 25th is National Thread The Needle Day. July 28th, is National Talk In An Elevator Day.
• Read a book with multiple points of view OR Read a book with a verb in the title.
Drizzled with Death by Jessie Crockett 7/20/17
Saddled with Trouble by Michele Scott 7/29/17

WRC Tasty Treat #3 - M&M's DONE
Duration: 4 Months from Start - August 22, 2017 to April 6, 2018
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Challenge Rules: We will observe the 125 page limit unless otherwise noted. You may combine books to reach the page limit but BOTH books must meet the requirement.

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Tasks: 10

1. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Ⓜ Read a book that has the number 75 intact in the TBR # or # of pages listed OR read a book #5 or #7 of a series.
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17 (Bailey Ruth #5)


2. M&M:
Ⓜ Read a book whose title begins OR ends with the letter M.
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17


3. RATIONS:
Ⓜ Read a book whose plot revolves around war OR a book with a character that has a military history.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn 8/30/17 - war

A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17 - military history


4. PLAIN OR PEANUT DEBATE:
Ⓜ Read a book by an author whose first AND last initial can be found in PLAINORPEANUT.
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4/06/18


5. SLOGAN:
Ⓜ Read a book that has over 50,000 ratings AND an average rating over 4.00.
The Alienist by Caleb Carr 3/03/18 -109,140 ratings; ave. 4.06


6. DISAPPEARING COLOR:
Ⓜ Read a book that has a red cover OR whose title or author name is printed in red.
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/20/17


7. FEELING AMOROUS?
Ⓜ Read a book marked Romance on its GR Home Page OR read a book with a “sexy” scene in it.
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/17/17


8. SPONSORSHIP:
Ⓜ Read a book with a vehicle on the cover OR a book you considered a fast read.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17


9. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE:
Ⓜ Read a book from your favorite genre or by one of your favorite authors.
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon 8/22/17


10. TO SORT OR NOT TO SORT:
Ⓜ Sort your TBR any way you choose and read the first book listed OR read a book with a cover that corresponds with your favorite M&M color - yellow
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17

CMC Dog Days of Summer
Duration: August 1 to 31

The days from July 3 to August 11 are called the dog days of summer. These are some of the hottest days in the Northern Hemisphere. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, the dog days occurred when Sirius, the dog star, appeared to rise just before the sun. They believed that the combined heat of the dog star and the sun caused the hot, sultry muggy weather.

★ Read a book that takes place in hot weather.

★ Read a book that takes place somewhere in the Northern Hemisphere other than the US.
Puppet For A Corpse by Dorothy Simpson - Great Britain


★ Read a book with a dog in it.
https://www.cozy-mystery.com/blog/dog...

★ Stars are used as symbols in some magic practices. Read a book with magic or fortune telling.
Deadly Patterns by Melissa Bourbon - Magical Dressmaking


★ Read a book that takes place before the 1800s.
The Girl with the Make-Believe Husband by Julia Quinn - 1779


★ Read a book with the sky (at least 25%) or the sun on the cover.

Foreman Lanelle - Banned Book Week (Sept.)
Duration: Sept



Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - read a fantasy
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon 9/18/17

All Quiet on the Western Front - read a book set west of where you live
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon 9/18/17
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17

American Psycho - read a book set in the USA
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley

Animal Farm - read a book with an animal on the cover
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon - goat
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17 - cat and dogs

Green Eggs and Ham - read a book with a lot of green on the cover
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon

WRC Autumn Fun
September 22 to December 21
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Spice up your Autumn with our new seasonal challenge.

Level 1: Mellow Yellow - 5 to 10 Tasks

Tasks: 10

☙ Back to School - Read a book where the main character is in school or is a teacher/instructor or read a book where books are an important part of the plot.

☙ Carve a Jack-o-Lantern – Read a book with a pumpkin on the cover or a book with a character named Jack.

☙ Tailgating – Read a book where the characters get together to party or a book whose author’s first AND last initials can be found in the words TAILGATING.
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey 11/24/17


☙ Get Cozy – Read a book that is tagged “mystery-cozy” or a book that has a cozy scene on the cover.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/07/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17

☙ Navigate a Corn Maze – Read a book that has a lot of twists and turns in the plot or was hard for you to navigate.

☙ Be Scared!! - Read a book from the following Listopia list:
Books to Get You in the Halloween Mood

☙ Take a Nature Walk – Read a book that has a nature setting or a book that has a path of some sort on the cover.
Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton 12/04/17


☙ Watch Season Premiers – Read a book published in 2017 AND or the latest book from one of your favorite series.
Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 12/10/17


☙ Turn Your Clocks Back – Read a book with a clock or watch on the cover or a book with one of the following words in the title: CLOCK, TURN, BACK or TIME.
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17


☙ Celebrate Oktoberfest – Read a book that takes place in Germany or book that was originally published in October.

☙ Build a Bonfire - Read a book with a fire or fireplace on the cover or a book that has a "hot" scene in it.
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/17/17


☙ Count your Blessings – Read a book with a number in the title or a book with a count-down of some sort in the plot.

☙ Go for a Hayride – Read a book with a horse in the story or read a book that took you for a leisurely ride.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17


☙ Rake Leaves – Read book with a character that is a “rake” or a book with leaves on the cover.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17


☙ Enter a Chili Cook-Off – Read a book that has a contest of some sort in the plot or a book you entered a GR giveaway for (you don’t have to have won the giveaway).

☙ Stomp Grapes - Read a book that has grapes or a glass/bottle of wine on the cover or a book whose cover is predominately the color of the wine you drink.
Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton 12/02/17


☙ Eat Turkey - Read a a book that mentions Thanksgiving or a book with a character that is a bit of a “turkey” (tell us why).
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/20/17


☙ Shop Black Friday – Read a book with a black cover or a book that you got a great deal on.

☙ Bake a Pie - Read a book with a character that likes to bake or a book that was completely satisfying.

☙ Make a cup of tea - Read a book with a warm drink on the cover or a book that takes place in a country where tea comes from. Tell us where.
Tea producing countries: China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Iran & Argentina

☙ Trick or Treat - Knock on the door of a GR friend (metaphorically) and read a book from their READ shelf. Tell us who you visited.

☙ Donate or Volunteer - Read a book with a character that helps others or is involved in a community project.
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17


And last but not least...

☙ Enjoy the Fall Colors - Read a book with each of the following fall colors on the cover(should be at least 50% of the cover). Each color counts for one task.

Red -
Yellow -
Gold -
Brown -
Orange -

TCF Fall Challenge
Duration: Sept 22 to Dec 20, 2017
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Levels:
Candy Corn: 1-2 tasks per category

Progress:
Books: 10
Categories: 4

Category 1 - Fall Colors:
Blue - Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 12/10/17


Category 2 - Harvest Season:

Read a book from the historical genre:
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/17/17

Read a book with a countryside scene on the cover:
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17

Read a book with food on the cover:
Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton 12/02/17




Category 3: Halloween:
Read a book published in October (any year):
A Quiet Life In The Country by T E Kinsey 11/24/17 (Oct 2014)

Read a book from the paranormal genre:
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart (& fall) 10/08/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17

Read a book where someone dies or and there is a ghost:
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17



Category 4: Changing Weather:
Read a book from the romance genre:
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods

Read a book with rain or leaves on the cover:
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley (& fall) 9/25/17


Read a book where the characters are dressed for cool weather on the cover:
Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton 12/04/17


Category 5: Thanksgiving:
Read a book set on Thanksgiving (at least partially):
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods 12/20/17

Read a book where someone travels to visit family:
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins



Category 6: Spell Out:

WRC September Mini-Challenge
Progress: 3

• Read a book that is tagged with your favorite genre on GR homepage.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17


• Read a book where a school is one of the settings in the book.
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17


• Read a book where friendship is an important part of the story-line
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon 9/18/17

WRC The Year 1917 DONE
Duration: One Year
Starting Sept 2017 to April 2018
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

1. SILVERTOWN EXPLOSION (Jan 19):
✤Read a book in which a fire occurs in the story, or a book with over 400 pages.
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 1/17/18 - fire

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4/06/18 - 464 pp


2. MEXICO'S CONSTITUTION (Feb 5):
✤Read a book in which the story is set in Mexico, a book in which politics plays a part, or a book in which the book title contains the letter 'X'.
Terror in Taffeta by Marla Cooper 3/24/18


3. JEANNETTE RANKIN (Mar 4):
✤Read a book by a female author AND or a book in which there is a strong female character.
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn 2/12/18


4. AGREEMENT OF SAINT-JEAN-DE-MAURIENNE (Apr 26):
✤Read a book set in France, Italy, or the UK, or read a book in which some type of agreement is made or signed.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley 9/25/17 - agreement

Death of a Greedy Woman by M.C. Beaton 12/02/17 - Scotland


5. MISSY-AUX-BOIS (May 27):
✤ Read a book which has over 30,000 ratings here on Goodreads, or a book in which the title begins with 'M' or and ends with 'S'.
Murder in Morningside Heights by Victoria Thompson 9/04/17

The Alienist by Caleb Carr 3/03/18 - 112,111 ratings


6. 1ST PULITZER PRIZES (Jun 4):
✤Read a book that has won an award or a book with the number 4 found in the total number of pages.
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17 - 224 pp


7. MANUFACTURE OF AIRPLANES (Jul 14):
✤Read a book in which an air flight takes place or in which aviation plays a part, or read a book you purchased that you considered expensive.
Sky High by Susan O'Brien 4/27/18


8. GREEN CORN REBELLION:
✤Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in GREENCORNREBELLION, or a book set in Oklahoma, or a book with a character who is a farmer.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17


9. SECOND BATTLE OF RAMADI (Sept 28):
✤Read a book in which a battle of some sort takes place (doesn't have to be a battle of war), or a book whose title begins with the letter 'R'.
Destiny's Captive by Beverly Jenkins 12/16/17 - sword fight


10. DALLAS LOVE FIELD (Oct 19):
✤Read a book in which the letters "D", "A" and "L" are found in the title (any order), or a book set in Texas.
A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon 9/18/17 - TX

Devil's Breath by G.M. Malliet 12/10/17 - "D", "A" and "L"


11. NATIONAL HOCKEY ASSOCIATION (Nov 22):
✤Read a book in which some type of sport is played or where a main character plays a professional sport, or read a book tagged as "sports".
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross 1/04/18 - volleyball


12. QUEBEC BRIDGE (Dec 3):
✤Read a book with a bridge found on the cover or a book in which some type of construction takes place.
Death of a Travelling Man by M.C. Beaton 12/04/17

WRC October Mini Challenge
Progress: 3

Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf for over a year.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17

Read a book with a character who works in customer service.
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17

Read a book with character who owns a cat.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17

WRC HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE
DATE: 10/01/17 - 10/31/17

1. Halloween is thought to have originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts.
☀Read a book with fire shown on the cover, or a book with a ghost as part of the story, or a book in which the author's first and last initials can be found in SAMHAIN.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17

2. November 1 is All Saints Day, while October 31 is All Hallow's Eve.
☀Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in ALLHALLOWSEVE, or a book published in November.

3. Halloween has evolved into a community-based event with child-friendly activities such as trick-or-treating.
☀Trick - read a scary book or Treat - read a book by a favorite author.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17

4. Halloween has always been filled with mystery, magic and superstition.
☀Read a book tagged mystery, magic or superstition.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17

5. Halloween is relatively new to America, having only become popular in the early 1900's.
☀Read book set during the time period of 1900-1930, or read a book set in America.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17
Ghost Wanted by Carolyn G. Hart 10/23/17
A Good Day to Buy by Sherry Harris 10/31/17

6. Scary Books and Scary Cover -
☀Read a book with one of the following found on the cover:
witch or witch's hat, jack-o-lantern or pumpkin, black cat, orange or black cover.
Ghost Gone Wild by Carolyn G. Hart 10/08/17

WRC Winter Fun
December 21, 2017 - March 20, 2018
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Bundle up, grab a snowball and join us in some Winter Fun!

Level 1: Snow Flurries - 5 to 10 Tasks

Tasks: 11

❆ Build a Snowman: Read a book with any item that can be used to build a snowman on the cover (snow, carrot, twig, broom, etc.).

❆ Visit a Ski Lodge: Read a book that takes place in the mountains, in a cabin or lodge or where the characters go skiing.

❆ Roast Chestnuts: Read a book whose author's first and last initials can be found in the word CHESTNUTS.
I Know What You Bid Last Summer by Sherry Harris 3/14/18


❆ Bundle Up: Read a book with a coat, mittens, gloves, scarf, hat or boots on the cover.

❆ Find a Craft Fair or Bazaar: Read a book that has a character that is crafty.

❆ Read a Holiday Favorite: Read any book with a holiday theme.

❆ Host a Cookie Exchange: Read a book with double OO's or an X in the title or in the author's name.

❆ Make a List - Check it Twice: Read a book from your TBR list that was added before January 1, 2017.
Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh 3/08/18 (added Dec 2014)

The Alienist by Caleb Carr 3/03/18 (added Sep 2011)
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17 (added Sep 2015)
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 1/17/18 (added July 2015)
A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn 2/06/18 (added Aug 2016)

❆ Hang a Wreath: Read a book with either a door or a circular shape on the cover.

❆ Sit on Santa's Lap: Read a book by an author or with a character named Nicolas, Nick, Nicole or any other variation of the name.
Terror in Taffeta by Marla Cooper 3/24/18


❆ Light a Candle: Read a book that received glowing reviews on GR with a 4 star or higher average rating on its home page.
The Alienist by Caleb Carr (4.06)


❆ Trim a Tree: Read a book with a tree, star or anything that could be considered an ornament on the cover.
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn 2/12/18 - star


❆ Attend a Worship Service: Read a book that has a religious theme or a book that has a religious service of some sort in it.

❆ Sing a Carol: Tell us your favorite carol or holiday song and read a book that has one of the song title words in the book title.
"Go Tell It on the Mountain"

❆ Celebrate the New Year: Read a book that was published in January of any year.

❆ Start a Journal: Read a book that includes journal or diary entries or a book that has the word journal or diary in the title.

❆ Watch the Super Bowl: Show your team support by reading a "next in series" from one of your favorite authors.
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross 1/04/17 (Maine Clambake #6)


❆ Observe Groundhog's Day: Do a re-read of a book you have read before or read a book that has a title that begins with one of the letters in GROUNDHOG.
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan 1/13/18


❆ Send a Valentine: Read a book with a romantic gesture in it. Tell us what the gesture was.
A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase 2/26/18


❆ Leap for Leap Day: Read book #29 on your TBR or a book that has either a 2 or 9 listed in the total number of pages.
The Woman Who Walked in Sunshine by Alexander McCall Smith 12/25/17 (224 pp)


❆ Wrap Yourself in the Colors of the Season: Read a book with each of the following colors on the cover.
White
Red - A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn 2/06/18

Green
Blue - A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 1/17/18

Purple -