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Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018<
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Who do you know better Gilbert & Sullivan or Rodgers and Hammerstein??Or all you all about Lin-Manuel Miranda or even Andrew Lloyd Webber?
I'm in - I've seen one of the movies! Well, I've seen more than one, but that's my level. 😉And currently, I'm stuck on Lin-Manuel Miranda - can't get the songs from 'In the Hieghts' out of my head! Not that that's a bad thing...
I'M IN!I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
Rodgers and Hammerstein
★ award winning book - A Cold Dark Place - Toni Anderson - 9 NOV
★ made into a movie - The Count of Monte Cristo - Alexandre Dumas - 16 OCT
★ written by two authors - Rebel Heir - Penelope Ward Vi Keeland - 19 SEPT
★ over 5000 ratings - A Faint Cold Fear - Karin Slaughter - 21 OCT
★ artist for a MC - Window to Danger - Olivia Jaymes - 29 OCT
Oklahoma!
★ published initially in October - Lovers at Heart, Reimagined - Melissa Foster - 18 OCT
★ set in Oklahoma - One Night with a Cowboy - Cat Johnson - 1 OCT
★ optimistic character - Love in a Sandstorm - Zoe York - 20 SEPT
★ women comfortable with her sexuality - No Broken Bond - Angel Payne - 30 SEPT
★ romance - Sin - Deborah Bladon - 10 OCT
Carousel
★ published initially in February - Darkest Night - Tara Thomas - 30 SEPT
★ antihero - Raze - Tillie Cole - 29 SEPT
★ father character - Kingston - Dani René - 17 SEPT
★ published in June - Jar of Hearts - Jennifer Hillier - 24 SEPT
★ friends or family support a character through tough times - Disgrace - Bethany-Kris - 7 OCT
South Pacific
★ published initially in March - Loyalty - Bethany-Kris - 6 OCT
★ set in a tropical location - Shielding Her - Kelly Lucille - 23 SEPT
★ love occurs very quickly - Sugar Daddy - Sawyer Bennett - 11 OCT
★ young, sweet character - Hot Single Dad - Claire Kingsley - 18 SEPT
★ sigh-worthy hero - Trick Play - Max Monroe - 3 OCT
The King and I
★ published initially in June - Giver of Light - Nicola Claire - 28 OCT
★ schoolteacher or student in the story - Conned - Chloe Cole - 4 OCT
★ second chance romance - The Heiress's Deception - Christi Caldwell - 29 SEPT
★ MCs meet for the first time in the story - Playing Dirty - Amy Andrews - 22 SEPT
★ dancing part of the story - Captivated - Bethany-Kris - 19 OCT
Cinderella
★ published initially in March - Rough Rhythm - Tessa Bailey - 5 OCT
★ retelling - Owning the Beast - Alexa Riley - 5 OCT
★ MCs will get out of an impossible situation - Rum Runner - J.A. Konrath - 21 OCT
★ MC thinks the other is beautiful - Faith, Hope & Love - Rachel Hanna - 24 SEPT
★ night scene on the cover - Light Up the Night - Laura Trentham - 31 OCT
The Sound of Music
★ published initially in March - Three Weeks with a Bull Rider - Cat Johnson - 11 OCT
★ has several children in it - Indelible - Karin Slaughter - 4 NOV
★ a character learns something - Wild Trail - A.M. Arthur - 30 OCT
★ a favorite author - Leverage in Death - J.D. Robb - 18 OCT
★ flowers on the cover - Untouched - Noelle Adams - 11 NOV
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Climb Every Mountain - Read A Long Book
Seeing Red - Sandra Brown (585 pgs) - 17 OCT
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeDuration: September 15, 2018 - December 14, 2018
Level: I’ve been IN one of the shows!
There is no minimum page count, rereads and audios are allowed. Bonus can be added to any level.
35/35 Completed + 1 Bonus
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
01. Read an award winning book.
02. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
03. Read a book written by two authors.
04. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
05. Read a book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
07. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
08. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a woman who is comfortable with her sexuality.
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
South Pacific:
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
01. Way Out West - Set on a ranch or MCs ride horses in the storyline.
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeLevel: I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
Read: 35/35
Bonus: 1
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
01. Read an award winning book: Magic Rises, Ilona Andrews ★★★★ 11/7
02. Read a book that has been made into a movie: Breaking Dawn, Stephanie Meyer ★★★★ 9/24
03. Read a book written by two authors: The Wife Between Us, Greer Hendricks & Sarah Pekkanen ★★★★★ 12/8
04. Read a book with over 5000 ratings (+48k ratings): Driven, K. Bromberg ★★★ 10/9
05. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC: Honest Illusions, Nora Roberts ★★★ 10/28
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book published initially in October of any year: Off Chance, Sawyer Bennett ★★★ 10/13
07. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in Oklahoma: One Perfect Kiss, Jaci Burton ★★★ 12/28
08. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character (Raymond): Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, Gail Honeyman ★★★★★ 11/5
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality: Texas Rich, Fern Michaels ★★★★ 12/1
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance: The Kiss Quotient, Helen Hoang ★★★★ 11/17
Carousel:
11. Read a book published initially in February of any year: Reed, Sawyer Bennett ★★★★ 11/19
12. Read a book where a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes (Mick-under house arrest): Little Black Book of Murder, Nancy Martin ★★★ 10/24
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character: Into the Deep, Samantha Young ★★★★ 10/16
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year (June. 2014): Valentinos, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 11/13
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times: The Theory of Second Best, J. Bengtsson ★★★★ 10/31
South Pacific:
16. Read a book published initially in March-2017: The Nearness of You, Iris Morland ★★★ 9/29
17. Read a book with multiracial characters: The Pharaoh Key, Douglas Preston ★★★ 10/12
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly: The Forbidden, Jodi Ellen Malpas ★★★★ 11/2
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character. Bonnie, Iris Johansen ★★★ 9/20
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero: The Reception, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 10/24
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 (315 pgs): For the Love of Lilah, Nora Roberts ★★★★ 10/4
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story: Starstruck, Brenda Hiatt ★★★ 10/7
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - characters who begin as young lovers: In Too Deep, Tracey Alvarez ★★★★ 9/28
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story: Cake, J. Bengtsson ★★★★ 10/24
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music is part of the story: Strong, Kylie Scott ★★★ 11/2
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 1&3 in the page count (391 pgs): At Any Price, Brenna Aubrey ★★★ 9/16
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story (Beauty and the Beast): Making Faces, Amy Harmon ★★★★★ 11/24
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation: Sleep No More, Iris Johansen ★★★★ 11/8
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful: Easy Charm, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 11/13
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover: Kulti, Mariana Zapata ★★★★ 11/17
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book published initially in March of any year-2015: Easy Love, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 10/1
32. Read a book that has several children in it: A Little Night Murder, Nancy Martin ★★★★ 10/11
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something: Thinking In Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life With Autism, Temple Grandin ★★ 11/13
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a fav author: The Rehearsal Dinner, J.R. Ward ★★★★ 10/24
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover: From Lukov with Love, Mariana Zapata ★★★★ 11/20
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
36. "I Enjoy Being a Girl" from Flower and Drum Song-Read a book set in Asia: Crazy Rich Asians, Kevin Kwan ★★★ 11/10
I'm in, but no idea what level yet!Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
15 Sept - 15 Dec 2018
Level: ?
Read: 0/?
Bonus: 0
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
01. Read an award winning book.
02. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
03. Read a book written by two authors.
04. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
05. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
07. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
08. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
South Pacific:
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.36/36
Rodgers and Hammerstein: (view spoiler)
Oklahoma!:(view spoiler)
Carousel: (view spoiler)
South Pacific: (view spoiler)
The King and I: (view spoiler)
Cinderella: (view spoiler)
The Sound Of Music: (view spoiler)
Bonus: Take A Song and Make a Rule
★ It's A Scandal! It's An Outrage! - Read A Book featuring a scandal or a controversy. - Fire For Effect10/23/18 ★★★
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeDuration: September 15, 2018 - December 14, 2018
Level: I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
Completed: 03/35 👑
Bonus: 00/00 👑
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
02. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be:
04. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
07. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
08. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
South Pacific:
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus:
Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge September 15 - December 14, 2018
Level 2 - I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.
10/10 Completed
1. Read an award winning book.
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
✔3. Read a book written by two authors: Roomies - Christina Lauren is the pen name of two authors - (Date read: 10/14) - ★★★★★
4. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
✔5. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC: More Than Water - EJ is an artist - (Date read: 9/20) - ★★★★★
✔6. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year: Down London Road - 384 pages - (Date read: 11/15) - ★★★★
7. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
8. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
9. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
✔10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance: Strong - MPG Romance - (Date read: 11/21) - ★★★
✔11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year: The Swedish Prince - 458 pages - (Date read: 10/10) - ★★★
✔12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes: The Paper Swan - Damian is definitely an antihero - (Date read: 10/22) - ★★
✔13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character: Evidence of the Affair - David is a father - (Date read: 11/14) - ★★★★
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
✔22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story: Loving Mr. Daniels - student/teacher relationship - (Date read: 10/26) - ★★★★
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
✔25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story: True Love Story - The male MC is a musician - (Date read: 11/3) - ★★
✔26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year: F*ck Love - 257 pages - (Date read: 9/28) - ★★
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
I'm in for all of them.35/35
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
1. Read an award winning book.
My Kind of Christmas - Robyn Carr (Mira - Oct 2012) (PW Star) - Nov 30
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
Hope at Christmas: A Novel - Nancy Naigle (Griffin - Oct 2017) (should be) - Oct 16
3. Read a book written by two authors.
Dreaming of a Western Christmas - Lynna Banning, Kelly Boyce, Carol Arens (HH #1251 - Oct 2015) - Nov 28
4. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
Eagle - Janie Crouch (Jane Crouch - Oct 2018) (4.8) - Oct 22
5. Read a book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Luke - Barbara Freethy (Barbara Freethy - Oct 2016) (musician) - Sept 17
Oklahoma!:
6. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
Rogue Gunslinger - B.J. Daniels (HI #1809 - Oct 2018) - Oct 23
7. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
Mommy and the Maverick - Meg Maxwell (HSE #2564 - Aug 2017) (hero from Tulsa) - Sept 20
8. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
The Maverick's Midnight Proposal - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2588 - Dec 2017) - Sept 24
9. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
Scandalously Expecting His Child - Olivia Gates (HD #2345 - Dec 2014) - Oct 2
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Once Upon a Texas Christmas - Katherine Garbera (Tule - Nov 2017) - Nov 21
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
Forbidden Night with the Highlander - Michelle Willingham (HH #1364 - Feb 2018) - Oct 5
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
Handsome Devil - Melanie George (Zebra - July 2001) - Sept 25
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
The More Mavericks, the Merrier! - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2517 - Dec 2016) - Sept 19
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
Riverbend Road - RaeAnne Thayne (HQN - June 2016) - Sept 21
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
Lock, Stock & Jingle Bells - Donna Kauffman (Kensington - Sept 2018) - Sept 27
South Pacific:
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Operation Alpha - Justine Davis (HRS #1937 - Mar 2017) - Oct 31
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
Bullseye: SEAL - Carol Ericson (HI #1733 - Sept 2017) (Caribbean Island) - Sept 30
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
Unleashed - Donna Kauffman (Kensington - Sept 2018) - Sept 15
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
This Time Around - Tawna Fenske (Montlake - Apr 2017) (Paige) - Nov 16
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
To Love a Duchess - Karen Ranney (Avon - Aug 2018) - Oct 12
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
SEAL of Honor - Tonya Burrows (Entangled - June 2013) - Oct 1
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
Hunter - Melody Anne (Eternal Dreams - Nov 2016) (college professor) - Sept 18
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
A Night of Secret Surrender - Sophia James (HHS #476 - May 2018) (second chance) - Oct 12
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
Knox - Christie Ridgway (Christie Ridgway - Nov 2016) - Sept 18
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
One Wild Night - Melissa Cutler (St. Martins - Mar 2017) - Oct 10
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Season's Regency Greetings - Carla Kelly (Camel Press - Nov 2014) (137 pages) - Nov 18
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
These Old Shades - Georgette Heyer (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2009) (Pygmalion) - Oct 25
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
The Devil's Due - Melanie George (Zebra - Nov 2001) - Sept 26
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
Hard Rustler - B.J. Daniels (HI #1803 - Sept 2018) - Oct 23
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Nothing to Lose - RaeAnne Thayne (SIM #1321 - Oct 2004) - Oct 20
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Second Chance Soldier - Linda O. Johnston (HRS #1986 - Mar 2018) - Dec 14
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
The Laird - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Sept 2014) - Oct 30
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
One More Taste - Melissa Cutler (St. Martins - Oct 2016) (learns to fish) - Oct 9
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
Will's True Wish - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Feb 2016) - Oct 14
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Lone Star Christmas - Delores Fossen (HQN - Sept 2018) (poinsettas) - Nov 8
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Level 4 - I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.19/20 Completed
1. Read an award winning book. The Running Dream (9/20)
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be. Sharp Objects (9/17)
3. Read a book written by two authors. The Wife Between Us (11/8)
4. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over. You (11/7)
5. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
6. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
7. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
8. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character. Maybe in Another Life (10/30)
9. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance. Can I See You Again? (11/1)
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year. Look For Me (9/21)
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part. Daisy in Chains (11/23)
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times. The Identicals (10/25)
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. Never Let You Go (10/7)
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters. Catch Me if You Cannes (11/13)
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly. Me Without You (10/2)
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year. I Heart New York (9/18)
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance. The Edge of Always (10/4)
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story. The Forbidden (9/17)
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. Can You Keep a Secret? (10/8)
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation. Before I Let You Go
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover. One in a Million (11/12)
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author. Confess (9/22)
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover. The Date (10/13)
~Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge~September 15-December 14, 2018
Level: 2 - I know a song or two
Completed: 0/10
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
01. Read an award winning book.
02. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
03. Read a book written by two authors.
04. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
05. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
07. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
08. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
South Pacific:
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
Level: TBD
Read: 34/35
Bonus: 0
Rodgers and Hammerstein
1. Read an award winning book.
⌘ Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist (12/10) ★★★
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
⌘ Stud in the Stacks by Pippa Grant (19/10) ★★★
3. Read a book written by two authors.
⌘ Roommating by Noelle Adams & Samantha Chase (24/09) ★★
4. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
⌘ The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter (12/10) ★★★★ - 38,485 ratings as of 12/10.
5. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
⌘ Forget You, Ethan by Whitney G. (29/09) ★ - female MC is an artist.
Oklahoma!
6. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
⌘ Gone for Good by Harlan Coben (19/10) ★★★★ - 432 pages (Kindle Edition)
7. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma.
⌘ Mouth to Mouth by Tessa Bailey (13/11) ★★★★
8. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
⌘ Not So Nice Guy by R.S. Grey (12/11) ★★★★
9. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
⌘ The Hook-Up Experiment by Emma Hart (07/11) ★★★
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
⌘ The Rule Book by Jennifer Blackwood (22/09) ★★
Carousel
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
⌘ Maybe This Time by Nicole McLaughlin (18/09) ★★★ - published on 27 February 2018.
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
⌘ Dirty Headlines by L.J. Shen (10/11) ★★★
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
⌘ For One More Day by Mitch Albom (21/09) ★★★★
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
⌘ A Wolf's Deception by Sherilee Gray (21/09) ★★★★ - published on 22 June 2015.
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
⌘ The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise (15/09) ★★★★
South Pacific
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
⌘ Lone Wolf's Captive by Sherilee Gray (20/09) ★★★★ - published on 1 March 2014.
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
⌘ Pick Six by Max Monroe (16/10) ★★★
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
⌘ The Real Deal: A Novel by Lauren Blakely (02/11) ★★★★
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
⌘ Good Girl by Jana Aston (28/09) ★★★★
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
⌘ Runaway Girl by Tessa Bailey (26/09) ★★★★
The King and I
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
⌘ Do Not Respond by M.R. Field (08/10) ★★ - published in June2018.
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
⌘ Love in the Friend Zone by Molly E. Lee (29/09) ★★ - both MCs are high school students.
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
⌘ Glorious Sinner by Sherilee Gray (19/09) ★★★
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
⌘ Highlander in Her Bed by Allie Mackay (16/09) ★★★
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
⌘ That Scandalous Summer by Meredith Duran (30/09) ★★★
Cinderella
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
⌘ The Devil and Miss Prym by Paulo Coelho (23/10) ★★★
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
⌘ Eucalyptus by Murray Bail (04/12) ★★★
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
⌘ Hooked On You by Kate Meader (21/10) ★★★★
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
⌘ Pipe Dreams by Sarina Bowen (10/10) ★★★
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
⌘ Vampire Thirst by Ella J. Phoenix (06/11) ★★★
The Sound of Music
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
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32. Read a book that has several children in it.
⌘ Unsocial by Nicole Dykes (28/11) ★★
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
⌘ The Libby Garrett Intervention by Kelly Oram (06/10) ★★ - female MC learns to love herself.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
⌘ I Think I Love You by Lauren Layne (15/09) ★★★★
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
⌘ Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts (01/11) ★★★
31
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge Level: I can sing along!
Read: 23/20
Rodgers and Hammerstein
1. Read an award winning book.
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, read 09/24, 4 stars
2. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn, read 10/17, 3 stars
3. Read a book written by two authors.
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren, read 10/12, 4 stars
4. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over
Indelible by Karin Slaughter, read 09/22, 3 stars
5. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Act Like It by Lucy Parker, read 11/06, 4 stars
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★ Oklahoma!
6. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year
Wild Child by Molly O'Keefe, read 10/24, 5 stars
7. Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
8. Read a book with an optimistic character
Latakia by J.F. Smith, read 10/3, 4 stars
9. Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality
Beautiful by Christina Lauren, read 09/21, 4 stars
10. Read a romance
Chasing Trouble by Joya Ryan, read 10/31, 3 stars
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★Carousel
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes
Faithless by Karin Slaughter, read 10/13, 3 stars
13. Read a book with a father character.
14. Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part
Muscling Through by J.L. Merrow, read 11/03, 3.5 stars
15. Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times
A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles, read 09/30, 3.5 stars
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★South Pacific
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year
Save the Date by Annabeth Albert, Wendy Qualls, read 11/16, 3 stars
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
18. Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
19. Read a book with a young, sweet character.
20. Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero
The Blueprint by S.E. Harmon, read 11/04, 4 stars
★17★18★19★
★The King and I
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story
Unwritten Law by Eden Finley, read 11/05, 3 stars
23. Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance
Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey, read 10/21, 2.5 stars
24. Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
A Bit of Rough by Laura Baumbach, read 10/15, 2 stars
25. Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story
A Kind of Truth by Lane Hayes, read 10/31, 4 stars
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★Cinderella
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation
Sadie by Courtney Summers, read 09/26, 4 stars
29. Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
Accidentally on Purpose by Jill Shalvis, read 09/30, 5 stars
30. Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
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★30★The Sound of Music
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
32. Read a book that has several children in it
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, read 11/11, 4 stars
33. Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara, read 11/30, 4 stars
34. Read a book by a favorite author
Vision in White by Nora Roberts, read 11/24, 4 stars
35. Read a book with flowers on the cover
Map of the Heart by Susan Wiggs, read 11/16, 4 stars
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I'll start with I know a song or two! and work my way up.
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15th - December 14th, 2018
Level: I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
Read: 20/20
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
01. Read an award winning book.
Interpreter of Maladies by Jhumpa Lahiri, read Dec 8th
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb, read Dec 1st (355p)
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
The Prince by Tiffany Reisz, read Nov 1st
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
A Quiet Kind of Thunder by Sara Barnard, read Nov 29th
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
Dare You To by Katie McGarry, read Nov 17th (456p)
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
Good Me, Bad Me by Ali Land, read Nov 23rd
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
The Good Daughter by Karin Slaughter, read Oct 6th
South Pacific:
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Falling Away by Penelope Douglas, read Oct 25th (429p)
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
Gemini by Penelope Ward, read Dec 5th
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
Cream of the Crop by Alice Clayton, read Nov 9th
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
The Alibi Man by Tami Hoag, read Nov 18th (351p)
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
One of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus, read Dec 12th
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov, read Oct 18th (361p)
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz, read Dec 10th
The Sound of Music:
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab, read Dec 3rd
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Such a Pretty Girl by Laura Wiess, read Nov 3rdBonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
* "I Have Confidence" - Read a book with a character who pushes through self-doubt and fear.
El alquimista by Paulo Coelho, read Nov 10th
* "An ordinary couple" - Read a book depicting a couple throughout a long period of time
The Wife by Meg Wolitzer, read Oct 2nd
* "Maria" - Read a book with the name of a character in the title
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling, read Oct 22nd
* "It's a Scandal! It's a Outrage!!" - Read a book where there’s a scandal or a big secret is revealed
Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout, read Oct 30th
Romance Readers Reading Challenges Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Duration: September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Progress: 24 out of 35
Levels:
I’ve heard those names before! Read a book for any five rules.
I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.
I’ve seen one of the movies! Read a book for any 15 rules.
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
I’ve seen one of the shows! Read a book for any 25 rules.
I've seen them all! Read a book for any 30 rules.
I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
If you haven’t seen one of their musicals, you’ve heard of them!
Rodgers and Hammerstein were a highly influential and successful musical theatre writing team. Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) was the composer and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960) was the lyricist/dramatist. Together they collaborated on five very successful musicals with film versions and frequent revivals. Their work is said to have initiated the ‘golden age’ of theatre and their musical theatre writing partnership called the greatest of the 20th century. Between their shows, and the film versions, their work earned 34 Tony Awards, 15 Academy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. Best known for their upbeat and cheerful songs/music, Rodgers and Hammerstein didn’t shy away from social issues. They addressed racism, sexism and classism in some of their works.
★ Read an award winning book.
Tiger Eyes by Judy Blume - ***** - 10/8/2018 - 218 Pages
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be:
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine - **** - 10/9/2018 - 232 Pages
★ Read a book written by two authors:
How to Be the Parent You Always Wanted to Be by Adele Faber - ***** - 11/30/2018 - 112 Pages
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
Sticks & Stones by Abigail Roux - *** - 9/21/2018 - 322 Pages
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC
The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang - ***** - 12/4/2018 - 288 Pages - Artist
Oklahoma! was the first show of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s partnership. Independently drawn to the story, working together allowed them both to work in their preferred writing style - writing the lyrics first and then adding the music. This allowed the songs (and dance) in the musical to be part of the story and add detail, a revolutionary change. Another change from the usual musical was there were no ‘stars’ in the show - no big names to draw a crowd. The show opened on Broadway on March 31,1943 and ran for a then unprecedented 2,212 performances! The Academy Award winning film version was made in 1955. Songs included were "Oklahoma!", "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’", "People Will Say We’re in Love", "I Cain’t Say No" and "Surrey with the Fringe on Top".
★ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan - ***** - 11/26/2018 - 403 Pages
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality
The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood - **** - 9/16/2018 - 360 Pages - 18,704 Ratings
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance:
Hard as You Can by Laura Kaye - **** - 9/27/2018 - 384 Pages
Carousel was their second collaboration and made its Broadway debut on April 19, 1945. It was made into a film in 1956. Adapted from Ferenc Molnár’s play Liliom, it was also revolutionary in that it had a tragic plot and an antihero. This musical addresses the issue of domestic violence, but was ended with a hopeful note. Musical numbers include "The Carousel Waltz", "If I Loved You", "Soliloquy", "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" and "You’ll Never Walk Alone".
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 10/5/2018 - 447 Pages - Antihero
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
Cold Days by Jim Butcher - ***** - 11/1/2018 - 515 Pages
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn - ***** - 10/22/2018 - 384 Pages
South Pacific opened on Broadway on April 7,1949 and ran for over 5 years. It was made into a film in 1958. It was based on two short stories by James A. Michener in his book Tales of the South Pacific. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948 and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s adaptation won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1950. The authors believed that a musical based on Michener’s work would be both financially successful and also send a progressive message on racism. The production won ten Tony Awards! The well known songs from this musical includes "Bali Ha’i’", "I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair", "Some Enchanted Evening", "There Is Nothing Like a Dame", "Younger Than Springtime" and "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy".
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole - ***** - 12/4/2018 - 430 Pages
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
Material Girl by Julia London - ***** - 11/6/2018 - 482 Pages
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
Dumplin' by Julie Murphy - ***** - 11/23/2018 - 384
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero:
The Princess Bride by William Goldman - **** - 10/24/2018 - 398 Pages
The King and I was based on Margaret Landon’s novel Anna and the King of Siam and was set in the early 1860s. It opened on Broadway on March 29,1951 and was made into a film in 1956. The musical describes the experiences of Anna, a British schoolteacher, who as the governess to the King’s children is also part of the King’s drive to modernize his country. Anna and the King’s relationship is full of conflict as well as love. So many well known songs came from this musical including "Hello Young Lovers", "Getting to Know You", "Something Wonderful", "I Have Dreamed" and "Shall We Dance".
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
Midnighter and Apollo by Steve Orlando - ***** - 12/12/2018 - 152 Pages
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story
God Save the Queen by Kate Locke - ***** - 12/11/2018 - 342 Pages
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Against the Fire by Kat Martin - ** - 11/19/2018 - 408 Pages
Cinderella was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s only work created for television. It is based on the classic fairy tale and aired on March 31, 1957. This show was adapted many times for theatre with a 2013 Broadway version that had added songs. Just a few of the songs in this musical include "Impossible; It’s Possible", "Ten Minutes Ago", "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" and "A Lovely Night".
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven by Marjorie M. Liu - ***** - 11/27/2018 - 168 Pages
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill - ***** - 11/29/2018 - 350 Pages
The Sound of Music was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s last collaboration. It is based on the Von Trapp Family’s story. It opened on Broadway on November 16, 1959 and was made into a film in 1965, both won numerous awards. The Sound of Music had more hit songs than any of their musicals, including "The Sound of Music", "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev’ry Mountain", "So Long, Farewell", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss". "Edelweiss" was the last song that Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote together.
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that has several children in it
A Shiver of Light by Laurell K. Hamilton - ** - 12/6/2018 - 372 Pages
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan - **** - 11/28/2018 - 438 Pages - Learns to dive
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author
Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana by Anne Rice - *** - 10/22/2018 - 242 Pages
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover
The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig - ***** - 9/20/2018 - 453 Pages
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
PS - There are many more songs than I’ve listed! Check THIS LIST out!
There is no minimum page count, rereads and audios are allowed. Bonus can be added to any level.
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
If you haven’t seen one of their musicals, you’ve heard of them!
Levels:
I’ve heard those names before! Read a book for any five rules.
I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.
I’ve seen one of the movies! Read a book for any 15 rules.
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
I’ve seen one of the shows! Read a book for any 25 rules.
I've seen them all! Read a book for any 30 rules.
I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
Rodgers and Hammerstein were a highly influential and successful musical theatre writing team. Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) was the composer and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960) was the lyricist/dramatist. Together they collaborated on five very successful musicals with film versions and frequent revivals. Their work is said to have initiated the ‘golden age’ of theatre and their musical theatre writing partnership called the greatest of the 20th century. Between their shows, and the film versions, their work earned 34 Tony Awards, 15 Academy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. Best known for their upbeat and cheerful songs/music, Rodgers and Hammerstein didn’t shy away from social issues. They addressed racism, sexism and classism in some of their works.
★ Read an award winning book.
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
★ Read a book written by two authors.
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Oklahoma! was the first show of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s partnership. Independently drawn to the story, working together allowed them both to work in their preferred writing style - writing the lyrics first and then adding the music. This allowed the songs (and dance) in the musical to be part of the story and add detail, a revolutionary change. Another change from the usual musical was there were no ‘stars’ in the show - no big names to draw a crowd. The show opened on Broadway on March 31,1943 and ran for a then unprecedented 2,212 performances! The Academy Award winning film version was made in 1955. Songs included were "Oklahoma!", "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’", "People Will Say We’re in Love", "I Cain’t Say No" and "Surrey with the Fringe on Top".
★ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Carousel was their second collaboration and made its Broadway debut on April 19, 1945. It was made into a film in 1956. Adapted from Ferenc Molnár’s play Liliom, it was also revolutionary in that it had a tragic plot and an antihero. This musical addresses the issue of domestic violence, but was ended with a hopeful note. Musical numbers include "The Carousel Waltz", "If I Loved You", "Soliloquy", "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" and "You’ll Never Walk Alone".
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
South Pacific opened on Broadway on April 7,1949 and ran for over 5 years. It was made into a film in 1958. It was based on two short stories by James A. Michener in his book Tales of the South Pacific. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948 and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s adaptation won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1950. The authors believed that a musical based on Michener’s work would be both financially successful and also send a progressive message on racism. The production won ten Tony Awards! The well known songs from this musical includes "Bali Ha’i’", "I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair", "Some Enchanted Evening", "There Is Nothing Like a Dame", "Younger Than Springtime" and "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy".
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I was based on Margaret Landon’s novel Anna and the King of Siam and was set in the early 1860s. It opened on Broadway on March 29,1951 and was made into a film in 1956. The musical describes the experiences of Anna, a British schoolteacher, who as the governess to the King’s children is also part of the King’s drive to modernize his country. Anna and the King’s relationship is full of conflict as well as love. So many well known songs came from this musical including "Hello Young Lovers", "Getting to Know You", "Something Wonderful", "I Have Dreamed" and "Shall We Dance".
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s only work created for television. It is based on the classic fairy tale and aired on March 31, 1957. This show was adapted many times for theatre with a 2013 Broadway version that had added songs. Just a few of the songs in this musical include "Impossible; It’s Possible", "Ten Minutes Ago", "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" and "A Lovely Night".
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s last collaboration. It is based on the Von Trapp Family’s story. It opened on Broadway on November 16, 1959 and was made into a film in 1965, both won numerous awards. The Sound of Music had more hit songs than any of their musicals, including "The Sound of Music", "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev’ry Mountain", "So Long, Farewell", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss". "Edelweiss" was the last song that Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote together.
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that has several children in it.
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Level:
I’ve heard those names before! Read a book for any five rules.
0/5 Read
★ Read an award winning book.
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
★ Read a book written by two authors.
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
★ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that has several children in it.
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
PS - There are many more songs than I’ve listed! Check THIS LIST out!
My Spot ;)Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Levels Stats:
Currently @ 30 I've Seen Them All!
Ultimate goal!!! All 35 I’ve Been IN One of the Shows!
Rodgers and Hammerstein The Writing Team
✔Award Winning Book: RITA Best Romantic Suspense (2008) PLACECARD Ice Blue (Ice 03) Anne Stuart • Read 09/24/18 4*
✔TV: Outlander Drums of Autumn (Outlander 04) Diana Gabaldon • Read 10/28/18 5*
✔Book Written by Two Authors: Diamond Fire (Hidden Legacy 03.5) Ilona Andrews • Read 11/08/18 5*
✔Over 45,000+ Ratings: Pleasure Unbound (Demonica 01) Larissa Ione • Read 11/19/18 4.5*
☆Book Set in the Theatre or an Artist MC:
Oklahoma!
✔Published: October A Plague of Zombies (Lord John Grey 03.5) Diana Gabaldon • Read 10/11/18 4.5*
✔Oklahoma!: H is from OK The Varlet and the Voyeur (Rugby 04) Penny Reid, L. H. Cosway • Read 11/24/18 4.5*
★Oh, What a Beautiful Morning: A Crack in Everything (Cracks Duet 01) L. H. Cosway • Read xxxx
✔I Cain’t Say No: Picture Perfect Cowboy Tiffany Reisz • Read 11/04/18 4*
✔People will Say We’re in Love: A Holiday by Gaslight Mimi Matthews • Read 11/14/18 5*
Carousel
☆Read a book: with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count Or published initially in February of any year
★Antihero: Made (Sempre 0.4) J. M. Darhower • Read xxxx
✔Soliloquy: Ice Storm (Ice 04) Anne Stuart • Read 11/26/18 4.5*
✔June is Bustin’ Out All Over: Pub. June 2015 Bengal's Quest (Breeds, #21; Feline Breeds, #17) Lora Leigh • Read 09/20/18 3*
✔You’ll Never Walk Alone: Bayou Moon (The Edge 02) Ilona Andrews • Read 10/14/18 5*
South Pacific DONE
✔358 Pages The Dirty Ones J. A. Huss • Read 12/07/18 3.5*
✔Multiracial: Married to It (Ice 04.5) Anne Stuart • Read 09/24/18 4*
✔Some Enchanted Evening: Very Quickly! I Don't! Tamara Mataya • Read 10/06/18 4*
✔Younger Than Springtime: Virgins (Outlander 0.5) • Read 11/20/18 3.5*
✔I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy: Consumed (Firefighters 01) J.R. Ward • Read 10/03/18 5*
The King and I
★Pub June 2018 Dangerous (The Outcasts 01) Minerva Spencer
✔Schoolteacher (h), Student (H's son): Mackenzie's Mountain (Mackenzie Family 01) Linda Howard • Read 10/05/18 4*
✔Hello Young Lovers: Charmed (Bewitched 04) Daisy Prescott • Read 10/09/18 3.5*
✔Getting to Know You: On the Edge (The Edge 01) Ilona Andrews ★ Read 09/18/18 5*
✔Shall We Dance: More or Less a Temptress (The Somerset Sisters 03) Anna Bradley • Read 11/13/18 4*
Cinderella DONE
✔Published March 2009 Wolf Signs (Granite Lake Wolves 01) Vivian Arend • Read 10/11/18 4*
✔Retelling a Classic: Fairytale: Little Red Riding Crop (The Original Sinners 0.4) Tiffany Reisz • Read 10/10/18 4*
✔Impossible; It’s Possible: Hidden (Deep Ops 01) Rebecca Zanetti • Read 09/21/18 4*
✔Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful: The Reception (The Wedding From Hell 02; Firefighters 0.6) J. R. Ward • Read 10/01/18 5*
✔A Lovely Night: Mischief (The Original Sinners 08.5) Tiffany Reisz • Read 10/30/18 3.5*
The Sound of Music DONE
✔59 Pages Merrick's Destiny (Bloodhounds 01.5) Moira Rogers • Read 12/12/18 4*
✔A Classroom of Children: Passion & Pumpkins Lily Rede • Read 10/31/18 3.5*
✔Do-Re-Mi: The Tango Lesson aka Three to Tango read in the anthology Unwrapped: Sweet, Funny, Sexy Tales of New Adults Melanie Harlow • Read 10/06/18 4*
✔My Favorite Things: Sacred Sins (Saint Margie 02) CD Reiss • Read 11/27/18 5*
✔Edelweiss: Do You Feel It Too? Nicola Rendell • Read 11/19/18 5*
BONUS: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Check THE LIST out in the directions for more songs!
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
I'm going for level:
I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.
10/10
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be. Devil's Cut 10/30/18****
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings.To Sir Phillip, With Love 10/6/18***
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance. Jock Row10/6/18****
★ Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year. The Darlings 11/6/18****
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. When Life Gives You Lululemons 9/20/18****
"Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.Dirty Talk 10/9/18**
★ Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. Switch Hitter 10/7/18****
★ Read a book set in a tropical location
A Caribbean Mystery 12/11/18***
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero. Rebel Heart 10/25/18****
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.Rebel Heir 10/23/18****
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Levels:
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
28/20
1. Read an award winning book. Divide & Conquer by Abigail Roux10/21/18 (Member's choice award 2012 MM group award)
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
★ Read a book written by two authors. Tempest by Lisa Henry and J.A. Rock 9/17/18
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over. Dreamer's Pool by [author:Juliet Marillier|17305016]9/25/18 9205 ratings
★ Read a book book with an artist for a MC. The Winter People by Phyllis A. Whitney9/30/18
Oklahoma! was the first show of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s partnership.
★ Read a book with 4&3 in the page count Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse10/9/18 304 pages
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in Oklahoma. Don't Talk Back To Your Vampire by Michele Bardsley10/4/18
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character. (Willard Phule) Phule's Company by Robert Lynn Asprin 11/14/18
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality. (Chrissy) Stronger by Lexy Timms9/28/18
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance. Falling Down by Eli Easton11/2/18
Carousel was their second collaboration and made its Broadway debut on April 19, 1945.
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year. published 2/6/18 Dead Reckoning by Pandora Pine10/31/18
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. (Ian) Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost 11/7/18
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character. Magic Binds by Ilona andrewss 10/4/18 (Roland)
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part. The Smell of Camellias 9/21/18 (published 6/13/17)
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times. Knight Errant 10/13/18
South Pacific opened on Broadway on April 7,1949 and ran for over 5 years.
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. (358 pg) If You Know Her by Shiloh Walker10/21/18
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly. Kill Without Mercy by Alexandra Ivy11/10/18
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character. (Brittany) Abducted by T.R. Ragan11/2/18
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I was based on Margaret Landon’s novel Anna and the King of Siam and was set in the early 1860s.
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year. published June 2012 Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons by 10/7/18
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story. (Lucy) Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie11/9/18
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance. Ravensong by T.J. Klune 10/19/18
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story. Superluminal by Vonda N. McIntyre 9/29/18
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s only work created for television.
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. Country Cop, City Boy by Mia Terry10/21/18 (193 pg)
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story. (snow White) Driven Snow by Tara Lain 8/18/18
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation. Zero Hour by Jordan Castillo Price10/25/18
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s last collaboration.
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. The King's Men by Nora Sakavic 11/19/18 (556 pages)
★ Read a book that has several children in it. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing. ( Elizabeth and others learn to Kayak) Fox Run by Robin Roseau
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author. Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews9/19/18
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
PS - There are many more songs than I’ve listed! Check THIS LIST out!
There is no minimum page count, rereads and audios are allowed. Bonus can be added to any level.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeLevel: I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Read: 27/20
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
01. Read an award winning book. RITA Award-2014-Romantic Suspense - Thrill Ride Julie Ann Walker - 10/10
02. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
03. Read a book written by two authors.
04. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over. - 10,753 ratings - The Protector Jodi Ellen Malpas - 9/28
05. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC. - Broken Cynthia Eden - 12/2
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. - 403 pgs - In His Silks Patricia D. Eddy - 9/26
07. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
08. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character. - On My Knees Meredith Wild - 10/13
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality. - Intrigued Out of the Office Nicole Edwards - 9/25
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance. - Stone Cold Love Colleen Charles - 9/18
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. - Nobody Does It Better Lexi Blake - 10/4
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. - The Arrangement 23: The Ferro Family H.M. Ward - 11/5
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character. - Shadow & Soul Susan Fanetti - 9/23
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. - Pub June, 2014 - One Sexy Ride Vivian Arend - 9/15
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times. - Laid Bare Lauren Dane - 9/22
South Pacific:
16. Read a book published initially in March of any year. - Mar, 2017 - Black Obsidian Victoria Quinn - 10/8
17. Read a book with multiracial characters. - McKettrick's Luck Linda Lael Miller - 10/4
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly. - Let It Ride Vivian Arend - 10/22
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character. - The Choice Shayla Black - 10/17
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero. - Coda C.D. Reiss - 9/17
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. - 158 pgs - Singed Kaylea Cross - 10/19
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story. - Dr. Daddy's Virgin Claire Adams - 10/25
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance. - Feels Like the First Time Shawn Inmon - 9/16
24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story. - The Wanderer Robyn Carr - 9/30
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 1&3 in the page count - 318 pgs - Fire & Dark Susan Fanetti - 10/9
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation. - Frontier Woman Joan Johnston - 9/17
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful. - Beneath This Mask Meghan March - 10/6
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover. -
Beverly Preston - 10/25
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. - 539 pgs - The Season: Rush Nicole Edwards - 10/23
32. Read a book that has several children in it.
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author. - Office Intrigue Nicole Edwards - 9/23
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Levels:
√ I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.(definitely) 10/10
√ I’ve seen one of the movies! Read a book for any 15 rules. (maybe if there's time) 17/15
Rodgers and Hammerstein
√ Read an award winning book.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (9/27/18) A Hugo Award Winner and Newbery Medal Winner
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
√ Read a book written by two authors.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows (10/14/18)
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Oklahoma!
√ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
Caught Up in a Cowboy by Jennie Marts - 334 pages (10/20/18)
√ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
A Stardance Summer by Emily March (9/30/18)
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
√ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Slow Burn Cowboy by Maisey Yates (12/6/18)
Carousel
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
√ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
How to Keep a Secret by Sarah Morgan (11/16/18)
√ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
It Takes Two (11/23/18)
√ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
When All the Girls Have Gone by Jayne Ann Krentz (11/7/18)
South Pacific
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
√ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleyas (10/3/18) Hispanic and American
√ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
The Christmas Wishing Tree by Emily March (12/6/18)
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
√ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
Exclusively Yours second chance romance (10/24/18)
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
√ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Fully Ignited by Shannon Stacey (11/20/18)
Cinderella
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
√ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
The One That Got Away by Melissa Pimentel (11/13/18)
√ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead
√ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
With No Remorse by Cindy Gerard (9/28/18)
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
√ Read a book that has several children in it.
Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts (11/29/18)
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
√ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
My Kind of Wonderful by Jill Shalvis (10/28/18)
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
20/20
★ Read an award winning book.
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
★ Read a book written by two authors.
Man Card Sarina Bowen Tanya Eby 10/2/18
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings.
Boundary Waters William Kent Krueger 9/16/18
★ Read a book book with an artist for a MC.
Why Not Tonight Susan Mallery 9/23/18
★ Read a book with 4&3.
432 pages Somebody's Daughter David Bell 9/22/18
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"-
Read a book with an optimistic character.
Cottage by the Sea Debbie Macomber 10/1/18
★ "I Cain’t Say No" -
Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
The Riveauxs: Wolves of the Rising Sun, Vol 1 Box Set Kenzie Cox 9/20/18
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" -
Read a romance.
Until You Jeannie Moon 9/26/18
★ Read a book with 4&5 in the page count.
451 pages Boy Toy Sarina Bowen 10/3/18
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
★ "Soliloquy"
Read a book with a father character.
What Happened to Goodbye Sarah Dessen 9/21/18
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" -
Read a book published in June of any year.
Something in the Water Catherine Steadman 9/30/18
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" -
Read a book where love occurs very quickly.
I Hear...Love Annalisa Nicole 9/28/18
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
★ "Getting to Know You" -
Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
Made for Us Samantha Chase 9/17/18
★ "Shall We Dance" -
Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
The Chalky Sea Clare Flynn 10/5/18
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" -
Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
A Hundred Summers Beatriz Williams 9/21/18
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
★ "A Lovely Night" -
Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Hurricane Season Lauren K. Denton 9/25/18★ Read a book with 5&9 in the page count.
359 pages Then She Was Gone Lisa Jewell 9/24/18
★ Read a book that has several children in it.
The Light In Summer Mary McNear 10/3/18
★ "Do-Re-Mi" -
Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
Our Souls at Night Kent Haruf 9/27/18
★ "My Favorite Things" -
Read a book by a favorite author.
The Cursed Heather Graham 9/19/18
★ "Edelweiss" -
Read a book with flowers on the cover.
The Marriage Pact Michelle Richmond 9/18/18
im in.I'll go with I've heard those names before
✔︎★ Read an award winning book. On the Way to the Wedding [RITA Award by Romance Writers of America for Best Long Historical Romance (2007)] 10/12/18
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
✔︎★ Read a book written by two authors. Magic Bites 9/21/18 (by Ilona and Andrew Gordon)
✔︎★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.Scourged (6,305 ratings) 10/12/18
✔︎★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC. Play On (heroine is in a play, scenes set in the theater) 10/28/18
✔︎★ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year. Not Quite Enough 9/21/18 (published 10/2013)
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
✔︎★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality. Lucky Stiff (MC is an out Lesbian) 10/4/18
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
✔︎★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year. Magic Strikes 9/24/18 (Published February 2009)
✔︎★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas. Cyrus 9/29/18 (Cyrus is a d-bag hero)
✔︎★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character. In Bed with a Highlander 9/16/18 (Hero is a single father)
✔︎★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part. The Auction (6/24/2011) 10/5/18
✔︎★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times. The Wright Love (heroine loses her husband) 10/13/18
✔︎★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. Doe and the Wolf (185 pages) 10/17/18
✔︎★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters. Ocean Light (many characters who are multiracial) 10/13/18
✔︎★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly. Bishop 10/20/18
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
✔︎★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero. Treachery in Death (Roarke) 10/18/18
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
✔︎★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story. #Selfie (MCs are college students) 10/5/18
✔︎★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance. Vampire Academy 10/14/18
✔︎★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story. Beloved 10/18/18
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
✔︎★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation. Magic Breaks 10/9/18
✔︎★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful. Liberating Lacey 10/3/18
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
✔︎★ Read a book that has several children in it. Magic Rises 10/7/18
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
✔︎★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover. Liberating Lacey 10/3/18 (flowers on the cover)
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
Sept 15- Dec 14
MY Rodgers and Hammerstein Challenge (msg 36)
Level: I’ve been IN one of the shows! Plus Bonus!
36 of 36 Books Read
Rodgers and Hammerstein
✔Read an award winning book
🌸The Other Side of Us - Sarah Mayberry - 09.23 ★★★★
✔Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show
🌸Heat Rises - Richard Castle - 09.30 ★★★
✔Read a book written by two authors
🌸Full Domain - Kindle Alexander - 09.19 ★★★★
✔Read a book with over 5000 ratings
🌸Single White Vampire - Lynsay Sands - 09.16 ★★★★
✔Read a book with an artist for an MC
🌸Echoes of Scotland Street - Samantha Young - 09.20 ★★★★
Oklahoma!
✔Read a book with 4&3
🌸Risky Pleasures - Brenda Jackson - 10.04 ★★★
✔"Oklahoma!" - Read a book written by an author from Oklahoma
🌸Oath Bound - Rachel Vincent - 11.30 ★★★★
✔"Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character
🌸Tempting Juliana - Lauren Royal - 09.15 ★★★★
✔"I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality
🌸The Angel - Tiffany Reisz - 10.20 ★★★★
✔"People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance
🌸Buck's Landing - Cameron Garriepy - 10.04 ★★★
Carousel
✔Read a book with 5&6 in the page count
🌸Hallowed Ground - Lori Armstrong - 09.24 ★★★
✔Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes
🌸Beyond the Darkness - Alexandra Ivy - 09.22 ★★★★
✔"Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character
🌸The Housewife Assassin's Relationship Survival Guide - Josie Brown - 10.20 ★★★
✔"June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year
🌸Loving Lilly - J.M. Madden - 10.28 ★★★
✔"You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times
🌸Desire After Dark - Marie Force - 10.10 ★★★★
South Pacific
✔Read a book with 4&9
🌸Then You Hide - Roxanne St. Claire - 09.26 ★★★★
✔Read a book set in a tropical location
🌸Irresistible Forces - Brenda Jackson - 10.18 ★★★
✔"Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book where love occurs very quickly
🌸Her Holiday Fling - Jennifer Snow - 11.25 ★★★
✔"Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character
🌸The Colonel's Daughter - Amy Andrews - 09.17 ★★★★
✔"I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero
🌸Full Package - Lauren Blakely - 11.29 ★★★★
The King and I
✔Read a book published initially in June of any year
🌸True Devotion - Liora Blake - 10.03 ★★★★
✔Read a book with a student in the story
🌸The Good Luck Sister - Jill Shalvis - 09.30 ★★★
✔"Hello Young Lovers" - Read a second chance romance
🌸Come Back to Me - Cindy Stark - 10.18 ★★★
✔"Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story
🌸Turn and Burn - Lorelei James - 09.28 ★★★★
✔"Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story
🌸His Wicked Heart - Darcy Burke - 10.07 ★★★★
Cinderella
✔Read a book with 1&3 in the page count
🌸The Bull Rider's Keeper - Lynn Cahoon - 10.16 ★★★
✔Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story
🌸Fairest - Marissa Meyer - 09.20 ★★★★
✔"Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation
🌸A Sky So Big - Ransom Wilcox - 10.25 ★★★
✔"Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful
🌸The Prince - Tiffany Reisz - 11.30 ★★★★
✔"A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover
🌸Twist - Dannika Dark - 10.08 ★★★★
The Sound of Music
✔Read a book with 6&5 in the page count
🌸Shallow Grave - Lori Armstrong - 11.17 ★★★★
✔Read a book that has several children in it
🌸Saturday Night Cleaver - Karen Cantwell - 11.22 ★★★
✔"Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing
🌸Untouched - Lauren Hawkeye - 11.24 ★★★★
✔"My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author
🌸The Greatest Risk - Kristen Ashley - 10.12 ★★★★
✔"Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover
🌸Lethal Bayou Beauty - Jana Deleon - 10.19 ★★★
Bonus
✔"On Your Toes" - Read a book with toes on the cover
🌸Shock and Awesome - Camilla Chafer - 11.16 ★★★
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15 - December 14, 2018
Actually, I've done everything listed as a level, however,
I'm opting for 15 Rules
29/15
South Pacific
49 479 pp Down These Strange Streets 12/8
love occurs very quickly Christmas Kidnapping 12/6
young, sweet character Castle Hangnail 10/11
sigh-worthy hero he must be since a new successful woman throws herself into his bed each book Desperate Measures 11/3
King and I
5&6 in the page count 456 pages Whitewash 11/11
schoolteacher & student The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl 11/24
MCs meet for the first time Vampires Like It Hot 9/27
music or dancing are part of the story - the murder victim was a Las Vegas exotic dancer Casino Girl 9/15
OK
4 3 304 pp You Go First 12/7
published initially in October The Secret, Book, & Scone Society 11/24
romance Black Ops Bodyguard 12/8
Cinderella
published in March Kitty Rocks the House 11/9
retelling of a classic story The Hunt For Snow 11/19
can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation. Moon Island 11/14
MC thinks the other is beautiful Wolf Rising 12/7
night scene 11/21
RH
award winning book Inkspell 11/15
made into a movie John Dies at the End 11/14
over 5000 ratings The Fault in Our Stars 11/11
set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC Lark! The Herald Angels Sing 11/9
Carousel
4&5 in the page count 454 pp The Black Company 10/24
antihero White Russian 11/27
father character But Not Forgiven 11/28
published in June Cold Murder & Dark Secrets 11/26
friends or family support a character through tough times Dire Threads 11/30
Sound of Music
several children in it Halloween Murder 9/15
MC learns something- she's hoodwinked into singing/dancing in her 1st play and finds she eventually likes it Death by Eggnog 11/25
favorite author Jana Deleon Swamp Spook 11/11
flowers on cover 10/18
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
★ Read an award winning book - Lover Enshrined
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie - The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
★ Read a book written by two authors.
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings. - Father Mine
★ Read a book book with an artist for a MC. - Damaged!
★ Read a book published initially in October - Release!
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Dark Challenge
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Racked and Stacked
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Accidentally His: A Mountain Man Romance
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count - Clydebank Blitz
★ Read a book an antihero - Lover Eternal
★ Read a book with a father character. - The King
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Covert Game
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Turbulent Sea
★ Read a book with 5&8 in the page count - Lover Unbound
★ Read a book set in a tropical location - The Unfortunate Potcake
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Dark Desire
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Wound Tight: A Rough Riders/Blacktop Cowboys® Crossover
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - worthy hero - The Peace Killers
★ Read a book published initially in June - Safe Harbour
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story. - Spirit Bound
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Consumed
★ "Getting to Know You" - Water Bound
★ "Shall We Dance" - Dark Fire
★ Read a book with 1&3 in the page count - Just Say When
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Lover Avenged
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Lover Revealed
★ "A Lovely Night" - Hidden Currents
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that has several children in it - Air Bound
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - The Tycoon
★ "My Favorite Things" - Dearest Ivie
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
Read 36/361. Read an award winning book: A Rogue by Any Other Name 27/9
2. Read a book that has been made into a TV show: The Walking Dead, Book Eight 18/9
3. Read a book written by two authors: All Fired Up 5/10
4. Read a book with over 5000 ratings: Thirty Day Boyfriend 19/10
5. Read a book book with an artist for a MC: An Offer From a Gentleman 19/11
6. Read a book published in October of any year: The Walking Dead, Book Twelve 21/9
7. Read a book with a character from Oklahoma: Shadow and Ice 31/10
8. Read a book with an optimistic character: Night Before 1/12
9. Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality: Dead of Eve 4/10
10. Read a romance: A Night to Surrender 16/10
11. Read a book published in February of any year: The Walking Dead, Book Eleven 21/9
12. Read a book with an antihero: Shadow and Ice 31/10
13. Read a book with a father character:The Walking Dead, Book Ten 20/9
14. Read a book published in June of any year: The Hotel 18/10
15. Read a book where friends support a character through tough times: Willa's Beast 12/10
16. Read a book published in March of any year: The Walking Dead, Book Nine 19/9
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with multiracial characters: Mystery of the Maya 17/9
18. Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly: The Men with the Golden Cuffs 30/9
19. Read a book with a young, sweet character: Hungry For More 23/11
20. Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero: The Whole Package 25/11
21. Read a book published in June of any year: Bittersweet 10/10
22. Read a book with a student in the story: Bitten by the Beast 10/10
23. Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers: Her Paradise 22/11
24. Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story: The Legendary Lord 18/9
25. Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story: Touch Me 10/10
26. Read a book published in March of any year: Highlander Most Wanted 15/9
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story: The Taming of the Billionaire 12/11
28. Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation: Circus of the Damned 7/10
29. Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful: Notice 8/10
30. Read a book with a night scene on the cover: Unleash the Night 18/10
31. Read a book published in March of any year: Lana 19/10
32. Read a book that has several children in it: Too Wilde to Wed 11/11
33. Read a book where a character learns something: Darkness Dawns 17/11
34. Read a book by a favorite author: The Viscount Who Loved Me 12/10
35. Read a book with flowers on the cover: Marriage Material 23/11
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule:
36. ‘My Favorite Things’ - Read a book with your favourite trope: Rules for a Proper Governess 6/12
Levels: I’ve heard those names before! Read a book for any five rules.
I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.
I’ve seen one of the movies! Read a book for any 15 rules.
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
I’ve seen one of the shows! Read a book for any 25 rules.
I've seen them all! Read a book for any 30 rules.
I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
Rodgers and Hammerstein
★ Read an award winning book.
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be. Twice Shy by Suzie O'Connell 10.21
★ Read a book written by two authors.
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over. (7561 ratings) Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais 9.16
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC. #1 Muse by T. Gephart 11.16
Oklahoma!
★ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year. Where She Belongs by Dixie Lynn Dwyer 9.29 (234)
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character. Playing For keeps by RLMathewson 9.26
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality. Bounty by Kristen Ashely 9.23
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance. Conveniently His Princess by Olivia Gates 10.1
Carousel
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year. My Healer by Alanea Alder 10.28
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part. When An Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais 9.27 (JUNE)
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times. Sommersgate House by Kristen Ashley 9.15
South Pacific
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. (MARCH) Price of Fame by Hazel Gower 9.23
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly. Alpha's Mate by Leah Brooke 9.15
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character. Lead Security by Evan Grace 10.9
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero. Bearly Cooking by Moxie North 9.26
The King and I
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year. Seeking Our Revengeby Liberty Parker 9.23
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story. Accidental Princess by Lexi Whitlow 9.26
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance. The Fractured Heart by Scarlett Cole 10.5
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story. A Cub For the Billion-Were by Georgette St Clair 9.25
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story. The Purest Hook by Scarlett Cole 10.9
Cinderella
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. Deadly Ties by Maggie Thom 10.7 (313)
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story. Kissing the Boss by Linda Kage 10.10
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation. Accidentally Yours by Mallory Funk 10.11
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful. Broken by Jordan Silver 10.4
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover. The Billion-were Needs A Mate by Georgette St Clair 9.27
The Sound of Music
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year. Darkness Dawans by Dianne Duvall 10.17
★ Read a book that has several children in it. Smiley by LeAnn Ashers 10.6
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing. How to Marry A cowboy by Carolyn Brown 10.13
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author. This Love by Kelly Elliott 10.13
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
PS - There are many more songs than I’ve listed! Check THIS LIST out!
There is no minimum page count, rereads and audios are allowed. Bonus can be added to any level.
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35/35 at the wire!Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Level: I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
★ Read an award winning book: A Dangerous Thing 11/11
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (Love, Simon) 12/14
★ Read a book written by two authors: Mexican Heat 9/28
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings: Boy Meets Boy 9/30 (57,643 ratings -- holy crap!)
★ Read a book book with an artist for a MC: Fire Balls 9/30
★ Read a book with 4&3 in the page count: Halloween in Space 10/1
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in Oklahoma: Chasing After Chandler 10/15
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character: Unfit to Print 10/15
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality: The Irishman's Christmas Gamble 9/30
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance: Honored Vow 9/16
★ Read a book published initially in February of any year: Rise & Fall 9/26
★ Read a book with an antihero: Origins 10/16
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character: Exploration 10/1
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year: Man of the Match 10/1
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times: Rack & Ruin 9/19
★ Read a book published initially in March of any year: Sugar Topped 10/11
★ Read a book set in a tropical location AND with a multiracial romance: Pura Vida 9/27
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book where love occurs very quickly: Trusting the Flop 10/1
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character: Wolf & Bunny 9/26
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero: Tight Quarters 10/12
★ Read a book published initially in June of any year: Launch the Hunt 9/24
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher in the story: Stalking Buffalo Bill 9/20
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with a second chance romance: What Remains 9/23
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story: The Golden Dragon's Unexpected Mate 9/24
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music is part of the story: Catch My Breath 10/19
★ Read a book published initially in March of any year: Gabriel's Rule 10/1
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story: Red 10/11 (Little Red Riding Hood)
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation: Fear of Frogs 10/9
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful: Red Dirt Heart 3 10/3
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover: Blame the Fireworks 10/20
★ Read a book published initially in March of any year: The White Knight 9/22
★ Read a book that has several children in it: Second Time Around 9/30
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something: The Race for Second 9/21
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author: The Mystery of the Moving Image 9/17
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover: Antisocial 10/8
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.18/20 - updated Dec 31st *** unable to complete before end date ***
★ Award winning book... Silk by K.C. Wells
★ Two authors... We Found Love by Kade Boehme & Allison Cassatta - 10/29 - 3.5★
★ Average rating 4.5 or over... Love Me Whole by Nicky James - 10/19 - 4★
★ Published in October... But For You by Mary Calmes - 9/22 - 5★
★ Read a romance... First Season by R.J. Scott - 11/19 - 4★
★ Published in February... Josh by Lucy Lennox - 10/18 - 3.5★
★ A father character... The Wedding Planner's Manny by Ann-Katrin Byrde - 11/17 - 4★
★ Published in June... Love, Marriage, and a Baby Carriage by C.S. Poe - 11/19 - 3.5★
★ Published in March... Leaning Into the Look by Lane Hayes - 11/11 - 4.5★
★ Set in a tropical location... Brave for You by Crystal Lacy - 9/24 - 3.5★
★ Published in June of any year... Discovery by Quinn Ward - 11/2 - 4★
★ A schoolteacher... A Little Lesson by Pandora Pine - 11/10 - 3.5★
★ MCs who begin as young lovers... First Time by Stella Starling - 10/18 - 3.5★
★ MCs meet for the first time in the story... Lost in Paradise by Aiden Bates - 10/26 - 3★
★ Dancing is part of the story... Mad & Marvelous by Elizabeth Varlet
★ 1&3 in the page count... Promises Part 4 by A.E. Via - 11/16 - 5★
★ MCs in an impossible situation... The Yearning by A.J. Rose - 10/4 - 3.5★
★ 6&5 in the page count... Usama's Journey by Jade Buchanan - 10/15 - 3★
★ Several children in story... Two of a Kind by B.A. Tortuga - 9/21 - 3.5★
★ Favorite author... The Bones Beneath My Skin by T.J. Klune - 11/8 - 5★
15 Sept - 15 Dec 2018Level: I’ve been IN one of the shows!
Read: 10/35
Bonus: 0
Rodgers and Hammerstein:
01. Read an award winning book.Undead and Unwed
02. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.Heist Society Uncommon CriminalsPerfect Scoundrels
✔ 03. Read a book written by two authors. Jarek
04. Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.Heist Society Uncommon Criminals Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story Undead and Unwed Undead and Unemployed Perfect ScoundrelsThe Studying Hours
05. Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Oklahoma!:
06. Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
07. "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma. Heist Society Uncommon Criminals Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story The Grift of the MagiPerfect Scoundrels
08. "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
09. "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.Undead and Unemployed
10. "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.The Studying Hours
Carousel:
11. Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.Perfect Scoundrels
12. Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. look here
13. "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
14. "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.Uncommon Criminals
15. "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.Heist Society Uncommon CriminalsPerfect Scoundrels
South Pacific:
16. Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.Undead and Unwed
17. Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
18. "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
19. "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.Heist Society Uncommon Criminals Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story The Grift of the MagiPerfect Scoundrels
20. "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.Heist Society Uncommon Criminals Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story The Grift of the MagiPerfect Scoundrels
The King and I:
21. Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.Uncommon Criminals
22. Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.Heist Society Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story The Studying Hours
23. "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.Heist Society Uncommon Criminals The Grift of the Magi Perfect Scoundrels
✔ 24. "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story. Caught By the Dragon The Studying Hours
25. "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella:
26. Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.Undead and Unwed
27. Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
28. "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.Heist Society Uncommon CriminalsPerfect Scoundrels
29. "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.Heist Society Uncommon Criminals
30. "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.Undead and Unwed
The Sound of Music:
31. Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.Undead and Unwed
32. Read a book that has several children in it.Heist Society Uncommon Criminals Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story The Grift of the MagiPerfect Scoundrels
33. "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing. The Studying Hours
34. "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.Uncommon Criminals Double Crossed: A Spies and Thieves Story The Grift of the MagiPerfect Scoundrels
35. "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
~Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge~September 15-December 14, 2018
Read 0/36
★ Read an award winning book.
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
★ Read a book written by two authors.
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
★ Read a book published in October of any year.
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
★ Read a book published in February of any year.
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
★ Read a book published in March of any year.
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
★ Read a book published in June of any year.
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
★ Read a book published in March of any year.
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
★ Read a book published in March of any year.
★ Read a book that has several children in it.
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
★ ‘My Favorite Things’ - Read a Book with your favourite trope.
FINISHEDRodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
September 15, 2018- October 5, 2018
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
20/20
★ Read a book written by two authors.
Man Card Sarina Bowen Tanya Eby 10/2/18
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings.
Boundary Waters William Kent Krueger 9/16/18
★ Read a book book with an artist for a MC.
Why Not Tonight Susan Mallery 9/23/18
★ Read a book with 4&3.
432 pages Somebody's Daughter David Bell 9/22/18
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning"-
Read a book with an optimistic character.
Cottage by the Sea Debbie Macomber 10/1/18
★ "I Cain’t Say No" -
Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
The Riveauxs: Wolves of the Rising Sun, Vol 1 Box Set Kenzie Cox 9/20/18
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" -
Read a romance.
Until You Jeannie Moon 9/26/18
★ Read a book with 4&5 in the page count.
451 pages Boy Toy Sarina Bowen 10/3/18
★ "Soliloquy"
Read a book with a father character.
What Happened to Goodbye Sarah Dessen 9/21/18
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" -
Read a book published in June of any year.
Something in the Water Catherine Steadman 9/30/18
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" -
Read a book where love occurs very quickly.
I Hear...Love Annalisa Nicole 9/28/18
★ "Getting to Know You" -
Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
Made for Us Samantha Chase 9/17/18
★ "Shall We Dance" -
Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
The Chalky Sea Clare Flynn 10/5/18
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" -
Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
A Hundred Summers Beatriz Williams 9/21/18
★ "A Lovely Night" -
Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
Hurricane Season Lauren K. Denton 9/25/18★ Read a book with 5&9 in the page count.
359 pages Then She Was Gone Lisa Jewell 9/24/18
★ Read a book that has several children in it.
The Light In Summer Mary McNear 10/3/18
★ "Do-Re-Mi" -
Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
Our Souls at Night Kent Haruf 9/27/18
★ "My Favorite Things" -
Read a book by a favorite author.
The Cursed Heather Graham 9/19/18
★ "Edelweiss" -
Read a book with flowers on the cover.
The Marriage Pact Michelle Richmond 9/18/18
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeDuration: September 15 - December 14, 2018
READ: 21/15
Rodgers and Hammerstein
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
Divergent - Veronica Roth 9/22
★ Read a book written by two authors.
Storm Cycle - Iris & Roy Johansen 9/24
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
Magic Triumphs - Ilona Andrews (4.62) 10/4
Oklahoma
★ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
Under Oath - Margaret McLean (October 2004)
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
Hope Ignites - Jaci Burton (set in Oklahoma) 10/6
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Cure for the Common Breakup - Beth Kendrick 10/24
Carousel
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes.
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye - David Lagercrantz 10/23
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
The Running Dream - Wendelin Van Draanen 11/22
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
Stygian - Sherrilyn Kenyon
South Pacific
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Fortune's Pawn - Rachel Bach (March 2013) 9/24
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
Running Hot - Jayne Ann Krentz (Hawaii) 9/26
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
Bring the Heat - G.A. Aiken 11/6
The King and I
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
Playing for Keeps - R.L. Matheson 11/29
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
Unloved - Katy Regnery 9/3
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
Trust - Kylie Scott 11/27
[TBD]
Cinderella
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Sprinkle with Murder - Jenn McKinlay (March 2010) 11/10
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
Beautiful Sacrifice - Elizabeth Lowell 11/4
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Girl Who Chased the Moon - Sarah Addison Allen 11/27
The Sound of Music
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
Curse the Dawn - Karen Chance (March 2009) 12/9
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
Shattered Mirror - Iris Johansen 10/31
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
The Rose Garden - Susanna Kearsley 12/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
JoAnne wrote: "FINISHEDRodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
September 15, 2018- October 5, 2018
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
20/20"
Wow, congrats JoAnne!!
PS - You have time for more! 😊
Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly ChallengeSeptember 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
I’ve seen one of the movies!
1/15
Rodgers and Hammerstein
two authors Simon Says: Demon Hunter Book 1 by Adam Dark and Matthew Thrush 10/7
Oklahoma!
Carousel
South Pacific
The King and I
Cinderella
The Sound of Music
Bonus
I'M IN!I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
35/35 - FINISHED!!
★ award winning book - Paper Princess by Erin Watt - 11/18/18
★ made into a movie/tv show (or should be) - Consumed by J.R. Ward - 11/9/18
★ written by two authors - Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren - 10/24/18
★ over 5000 ratings - The Queen and the Cure by Amy Harmon - 10/11/18
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC - Full Tilt by Emma Scott - 10/8/18
★ published initially in October - Rhythm, Chord & Malykhin by Mariana Zapata - 10/1/18
★ set in/character from/author from OK - Cold Cole Heart by K. Webster - 11/17/18
★ optimistic character - Bright Side by Kim Holden - 10/4/18
★ women comfortable with her Sexuality - The Story of Us by Lesley Jones - 11/16/18
★ romance - Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott - 10/17/18
★ published initially in February - Beyond the Masks by Nicky F. Grant - 10/30/18
★ antihero - Debt Inheritance by Pepper Winters - 10/17/18
★ father character - Birthday Girl by Penelope Douglas - 9/27/18
★ published in June - All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin - 9/19/18
★ friends or family support a character through tough times - The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker - 9/16/18
★ published initially in March - The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen - 10/3/18
★ set in a tropical location - Tears of Tess by Pepper Winters - 10/12/18
★ love occurs very quickly - Inescapable by Amy A. Bartol - 10/23/18
★ young, sweet character - Elite by Rachel Van Dyken - 10/9/18
★ sigh-worthy hero - Gus by Kim Holden - 10/9/18
★ published initially in June - The Problem With Him by Rachel Higginson - 9/30/18
★ schoolteacher or student in the story -One Small Thing - by Erin Watt - 9/17/18
★ second chance romance - The Good Luck Charm by Helena Hunting - 10/4/18
★ MCs meet for the first time in the story - Brant's Return by Mia Sheridan - 9/28/18
★ dancing part of the story - Blind Kiss by Renee Carlino - 9/19/18
★ Read a book published in March - Pestilence by Laura Thalassa - 11/1/18
★ retelling of a classic - The Vixen and the Vet by Katy Regnery - 9/23/18
★ MCs will get out of an impossible situation - All In by Emma Scott - 10/9/18
★ MC thinks the other is beautiful - Heart-Shaped Hack by Tracey Garvis Graves - 9/24/18
★ night scene on the cover - RUSH by Emma Scott - 10/22/18
★ published initially in March - See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson - 11/17/18
★ Read a book that has several children in it. - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - 10/29/18
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something - Intuition by Amy A. Bartol - 11/2/18
★ a favorite author - Evidence of the Affair by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 9/24/18
★ flowers on the cover -Bring Down the Stars by Emma Scott - 10/16/18
goal of "a song or two" = 5/10 READrogers & hammerstein: book with over 5,000 ratings
The Masterpiece : Francine Rivers 10,698 ratings to date
read 10.6
oklahoma!: book of romance genre
Seaside Letters : Denise Hunter
read 9.22
oklahoma!: book with 4 & 3 in it's page count
The Love Letter : Rachel Hauck pages 342
read 10.3
cinderella: book with 5 & 7 in it's page count
The Anatomist's Wife : Anna Lee Huber pages 357
read 10.5
sound of music: book by a favorite author
Beatriz Williams : The Summer Wives
read 9.24
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September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
If you haven’t seen one of their musicals, you’ve heard of them!
Levels:
I’ve heard those names before! Read a book for any five rules.
I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.
I’ve seen one of the movies! Read a book for any 15 rules.
I can sing along! Read a book for any 20 rules.
I’ve seen one of the shows! Read a book for any 25 rules.
I've seen them all! Read a book for any 30 rules.
I’ve been IN one of the shows! Read a book for all 35 rules.
Rodgers and Hammerstein were a highly influential and successful musical theatre writing team. Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) was the composer and Oscar Hammerstein II (1895-1960) was the lyricist/dramatist. Together they collaborated on five very successful musicals with film versions and frequent revivals. Their work is said to have initiated the ‘golden age’ of theatre and their musical theatre writing partnership called the greatest of the 20th century. Between their shows, and the film versions, their work earned 34 Tony Awards, 15 Academy Awards, 2 Grammy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize. Best known for their upbeat and cheerful songs/music, Rodgers and Hammerstein didn’t shy away from social issues. They addressed racism, sexism and classism in some of their works.
★ Read an award winning book.
★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show - or should be.
★ Read a book written by two authors.
★ Read a book with over 5000 ratings or with an average rating 4.5 or over.
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC.
Oklahoma! was the first show of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s partnership. Independently drawn to the story, working together allowed them both to work in their preferred writing style - writing the lyrics first and then adding the music. This allowed the songs (and dance) in the musical to be part of the story and add detail, a revolutionary change. Another change from the usual musical was there were no ‘stars’ in the show - no big names to draw a crowd. The show opened on Broadway on March 31,1943 and ran for a then unprecedented 2,212 performances! The Academy Award winning film version was made in 1955. Songs included were "Oklahoma!", "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’", "People Will Say We’re in Love", "I Cain’t Say No" and "Surrey with the Fringe on Top".
★ Read a book with 4&3 or two 5s in the page count. Or since the movie opened in October, read a book published initially in October of any year.
★ "Oklahoma!" - Read a book set in or with a character from Oklahoma. Or written by an author from Oklahoma.
★ "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning" - Read a book with an optimistic character.
★ "I Cain’t Say No" - Read a book with a women who is comfortable with her sexuality.
★ "People will Say We’re in Love" - Read a romance.
Carousel was their second collaboration and made its Broadway debut on April 19, 1945. It was made into a film in 1956. Adapted from Ferenc Molnár’s play Liliom, it was also revolutionary in that it had a tragic plot and an antihero. This musical addresses the issue of domestic violence, but was ended with a hopeful note. Musical numbers include "The Carousel Waltz", "If I Loved You", "Soliloquy", "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" and "You’ll Never Walk Alone".
★ Read a book with 4&5 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in February, read a book published initially in February of any year.
★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. Check out THESE LISTS or THIS SHELF for ideas.
★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character.
★ "June is Bustin’ Out All Over" - Read a book published in June of any year. Or a book set in June, all or part.
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times.
South Pacific opened on Broadway on April 7,1949 and ran for over 5 years. It was made into a film in 1958. It was based on two short stories by James A. Michener in his book Tales of the South Pacific. The book won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1948 and Rodgers and Hammerstein’s adaptation won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1950. The authors believed that a musical based on Michener’s work would be both financially successful and also send a progressive message on racism. The production won ten Tony Awards! The well known songs from this musical includes "Bali Ha’i’", "I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair", "Some Enchanted Evening", "There Is Nothing Like a Dame", "Younger Than Springtime" and "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy".
★ Read a book with 4&9 or 5&8 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book set in a tropical location or with a multiracial romance or multiracial characters.
★ "Some Enchanted Evening" - Read a book with love at first sight. Or where love occurs very quickly.
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character.
★ "I’m in Love with a Wonderful Guy" - Read a book with a sigh-worthy hero.
The King and I was based on Margaret Landon’s novel Anna and the King of Siam and was set in the early 1860s. It opened on Broadway on March 29,1951 and was made into a film in 1956. The musical describes the experiences of Anna, a British schoolteacher, who as the governess to the King’s children is also part of the King’s drive to modernize his country. Anna and the King’s relationship is full of conflict as well as love. So many well known songs came from this musical including "Hello Young Lovers", "Getting to Know You", "Something Wonderful", "I Have Dreamed" and "Shall We Dance".
★ Read a book with 5&1 or 5&6 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in June, read a book published initially in June of any year.
★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story.
★ "Hello Young Lovers" - Read a book with characters who begin as young lovers, could be YA, NA or a second chance romance.
★ "Getting to Know You" - Read a book with MCs who meet for the first time in the story.
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story.
Cinderella was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s only work created for television. It is based on the classic fairy tale and aired on March 31, 1957. This show was adapted many times for theatre with a 2013 Broadway version that had added songs. Just a few of the songs in this musical include "Impossible; It’s Possible", "Ten Minutes Ago", "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" and "A Lovely Night".
★ Read a book with 5&7 or 1&3 in the page count. Or since the movie aired in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story.
★ "Impossible; It’s Possible" - Read a book where you can’t imagine how the MCs will get out of an impossible situation.
★ "Do I Love You Because You’re Beautiful" - Read a book where a MC thinks the other is beautiful.
★ "A Lovely Night" - Read a book with a night scene on the cover.
The Sound of Music was Rodgers and Hammerstein’s last collaboration. It is based on the Von Trapp Family’s story. It opened on Broadway on November 16, 1959 and was made into a film in 1965, both won numerous awards. The Sound of Music had more hit songs than any of their musicals, including "The Sound of Music", "Do-Re-Mi", "My Favorite Things", "Climb Ev’ry Mountain", "So Long, Farewell", "Sixteen Going on Seventeen" and "Edelweiss". "Edelweiss" was the last song that Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote together.
★ Read a book with 5&9 or 6&5 in the page count. Or since the movie opened in March, read a book published initially in March of any year.
★ Read a book that has several children in it.
★ "Do-Re-Mi" - Read a book where a character learns something, like the children learn to sing.
★ "My Favorite Things" - Read a book by a favorite author.
★ "Edelweiss" - Read a book with flowers on the cover.
Bonus: Take any Rodgers and Hammerstein song and create a rule. Then read a book for that rule!
PS - There are many more songs than I’ve listed! Check THIS LIST out!
There is no minimum page count, rereads and audios are allowed. Bonus can be added to any level.