The Challenge Factory discussion

1 Day, 100 Holes

The ultimate golf challenge, 100 holes in one day. Let's take that challenge and support Hope Hospice by committing to one day of pure passion for the sport. The Hope 100 Golf Marathon is an annual event in which they hope to raise over $90,000 to benefit patients and families facing end of life.

A Call To Arms - an excellent video!

Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

* the term "caddy" is derived from the French word “cadet”
* You’re not allowed to carry more than 14 golf clubs in your golf bag.
* Jack William Nicklaus won the Masters a record 6 times.

🏌🏼‍♀️ Book It to the Finish Line! Golf Marathon 🏌🏼‍♀️

230/100 holes completed

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages: Love, Lies & High Heels by Debby Conrad (02/11) ★
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt): In a Bind by Tess Oliver (09/11) ★★★
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman (25/11) ★★★
where the mc is less than 18: All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven (22/11) ★★★★
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G': The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter (19/11) ★★★★

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts (01/11) ★★★
that is made of iron (ebook): Shock & Awe by Abigail Roux (04/11) ★★★
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages: Vampire Thirst by Ella J. Phoenix (06/11) ★★★ - 454 pages (Kindle Edition)
listen to an audio book: Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts (21/11) ★★★★★
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military: Tailspin by Sandra Brown (24/11) ★★★★
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L': The Real Deal: A Novel by Lauren Blakely (02/11) ★★★★

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these):
where the mc has dimples: Not So Nice Guy by R.S. Grey (12/11) ★★★★

BOOK It to the Finish Line! - November 2018

Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018

100/100 holes

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - The Princess Diaries
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18 - The Naturals
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - The Duchess Deal
that is made of iron (ebook) - The Quest Begins
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages - Fatal Discord: Erasmus, Luther, and the Fight for the Western Mind
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

For 10 holes, read a book:

✔ that is 200+ pages

Hardcore Twenty-Four 11/12

✔ where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)

Dying for a Deal 11/7

that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)

✔ with water on the cover

Murder at Sunrise 11/4

where the mc is less than 18

✔ whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

Cocaine Blues - Kerry Greenwood 11/11


For 15 holes, read a book:

✔ that is 300+ pages

Crowned and Dangerous 11/9

✔ that is made of iron (ebook)

Diners, Dives & Dead Ends 11/20

✔ with sand on the cover

Lethal Tide 11/10

where the mc has a handicap

✔ where the mc does a lot of walking

Murder at the Witching Hour 11/4

whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:

that is 400+ pages

✔ listen to an audio book

Deader Homes and Gardens 11/26

✔ that has a bird on the cover

Turkey Day Murder 11/23

where the mc is/was in the military *

where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle

✔ whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

The Book Club Murders - Leslie Nagel 11/18

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *

✔ whose author's name starts with the letter 'F

Susan Furlong - War and Peach 11/8

Book It to the Finish Line! Golf Marathon

at least 100 holes. done

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages Death by Eggnog 11/25
with water on the cover 11/11



For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages 368 Cold Touch 11/13
that is made of iron (ebook) Moon Island 11/14
where the mc has a handicap she's a zombie Dead Girl Blues 11/2

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins 11/25
listen to an audio book Desperate Measures 11/3
that has a bird on the cover 11/9

where the mc is/was in the military Delta Force Defender 11/10
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle Frozen Stiff 11/6
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L' Leslie NagelThe Advice Column Murders 11/11

For 50 holes, read a book:
that is 500+ pages Inkspell 11/15

BOOK It to the Finish Line! - November 2018
Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
250/100

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - 270 pgs - The Arrangement 23: The Ferro Family H.M. Ward - 11/5
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback) - Hardcover - Comanche Woman Joan Johnston - 11/2
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G' - Beauty from Surrender Georgia Cates - 11/13

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - 381 pgs - McKettrick's Pride Linda Lael Miller - 11/9
that is made of iron (ebook) - Kindred in Death J.D. Robb - 11/7
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O' - Three to Ride Sophie Oak - 11/16

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book - Echo E.K. Blair - 11/2
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle - Three to Ride Sophie Oak - 11/16
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L' - The Thrill of It Lauren Blakely - 11/11

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these):
that is 500+ pages - 585 pgs - Seeing Red Sandra Brown - 11/21
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 * - Rare and Precious Things Raine Miller - 11/16
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018
*Books must be at least 200 pages.*
*Rereads and audio books are okay.*

0/100 holes
*To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.*

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audiobook
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

Book it to the Finish Line - Hope 100 Golf Marathon
Begins: 01Nov18 / Ends: 30Nov18


100 / 100 holes completed
6 books read

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
where the mc wears a tee shirt - The Ruins ✔ – 01Nov18
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover - Listening Woman ✔ - 03Nov18
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared ✔ - 12Nov18 - 384 p
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O' - ORANGE, Tommy / There There ✔ - 11Nov18

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages - The Mysterious Benedict Society ✔ - 04Nov18 - 485 pg
listen to an audio book - Sutton ✔ - 06Nov18
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

.

Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018

0/100 holes

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

BOOK It to the Finish Line! - November

Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

Deadline: 11/30/18
Page Minimum: 200
Progress: 170/100 holes

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (11/13/18)
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback) - Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (11/9/18)
with water on the cover - Settled in the Wild: Notes from the Edge of Town (11/25/18)
where the mc is less than 18 - The Frog Princess (11/14/18)
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G' - Only Human by Gareth Roberts (11/23/18)

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - What the Hell Did I Just Read (11/13/18)
that is made of iron (ebook) - Do Me, Do My Roots (11/18/18)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking - A Man for Honor (11/2/18)
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover - The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed & Lorraine Warren (11/28/18)
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle - Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues (11/6/18)
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L' - Let it Snow by Lauren Myracle (11/28/18)

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

* the term "caddy" is derived from the French word “cadet”
* You’re not allowed to carry more than 14 golf clubs in your golf bag.
* Jack William Nicklaus won the Masters a record 6 times.

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.
Page minimum: 200

110/100

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages: The Penderwicks on Gardam Street (20/11/18)****
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback): The Rithmatist (25/11/18)****
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18: Spinning Silver (24/11/18)*****
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (8/11/18)*****
that is made of iron (ebook): The Cheerleaders (6/11/18)***
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War (13/11/18)****
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover: (28/11/18)*****
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

Book It to the Finish Line! Golf Marathon

60/100 holes completed

at least 100 holes.

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages Great Expectations, Charles Dickens (286 pgs), 11/4/18
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these):
that is 500+ pages Queen of Swords, Sara Donati, (576 pgs), 11/6/18

Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.
TOTAL: 195/100

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages ~ Once a Cowboy, Linda Warren ~ 246 Pages ~ 11-10
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt) ~ Tequila Burn, Melissa Toppen ~ 287 Pages ~ Rock Star (MC) Wears Black T-Shirts. ~ 11-09
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover ~ A Rogue to Avoid, Binica Blythe ~ 231 Pages ~ 11-06
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G' ~ The Sometime Bride, Ginny Baird ~ 205 Pages ~ 11-24

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages ~ The Social Experiment, Addison Moore ~ 307 Pages ~ 11-12
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking ~ The Boardwalk Trust, Avery Duff ~ MC walks from beach to apartment & hikes in National Park. ~ 362 Pages ~ 11-22
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages ~ Se7en Deadly SEALS ~ Season 1, Alana Albertson ~ 400 Pages ~ 11-02
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military ~ A SEAL's Seduction, Makenna Jameison ~ 200 Pages ~ 11-24
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L' ~ Lure of Obsession, Lisa Kessler ~ 266 Pages ~ 11-04

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F' ~ Montana Grit, Ramona Flightner ~ 269 Pages ~ 11-08

Update message # 9 - Challenge completed

2 x 10 = 20
2 X 15 = 30
2 x 25 = 50


Book it to the Finish Line - Hope 100 Golf Marathon
Begins: 01Nov18 / Ends: 30Nov18


100 / 100 holes completed
6 books read

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.

For 10 holes, read a book:
where the mc wears a tee shirt - The Ruins ✔ – 01Nov18
with water on the cover - Listening Woman ✔ - 03Nov18


For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared ✔ - 12Nov18 - 384 p
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O' - ORANGE, Tommy / There There ✔ - 11Nov18

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages - The Mysterious Benedict Society ✔ - 04Nov18 - 485 pg
listen to an audio book - Sutton ✔ - 06Nov18

Finished!
BOOK It to the Finish Line! - November 2018
Duration: November 1 - 30, 2018
Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
250/100

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages - 270 pgs - The Arrangement 23: The Ferro Family H.M. Ward - 11/5
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback) - Hardcover - Comanche Woman Joan Johnston - 11/2
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G' - Beauty from Surrender Georgia Cates - 11/13

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages - 381 pgs - McKettrick's Pride Linda Lael Miller - 11/9
that is made of iron (ebook) - Kindred in Death J.D. Robb - 11/7
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O' - Three to Ride Sophie Oak - 11/16

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book - Echo E.K. Blair - 11/2
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle - Three to Ride Sophie Oak - 11/16
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L' - The Thrill of It Lauren Blakely - 11/11

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these):
that is 500+ pages - 585 pgs - Seeing Red Sandra Brown - 11/21
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 * - Rare and Precious Things Raine Miller - 11/16
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'

Meg wrote: "For 10 holes, read a book:

.."

Done for November (see message 5)!

It was fun, thank you!

Managed to complete 230 holes. Message 2

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages.

Aashna wrote: "For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages. "

Aashna, this challenge is only for the month of November. It will get moved to the Archives tomorrow. I hope you will look through the other monthly challenges available for December.

Finally, posting my challenge results...

Book it to the Finish Line! November 2018
Ultimate Golf Challenge
Duration: 11/1/18 - 11/30/18
Progress: 100 of 100 holes
Completed: 11/8/18

1 Day, 100 Holes

The ultimate golf challenge, 100 holes in one day. Let's take that challenge and support Hope Hospice by committing to one day of pure passion for the sport. The Hope 100 Golf Marathon is an annual event in which they hope to raise over $90,000 to benefit patients and families facing end of life.

Books must be at least 200 pages.
Rereads and audio books are okay.
mc = main character

To finish the marathon, you must play (read) at least 100 holes.

For 10 holes, read a book:
that is 200+ pages
where the mc wears a tee shirt (t-shirt)
Hounded by Kevin Hearne (11/8/18)
that is made of wood (hardback or paperback)
with water on the cover
where the mc is less than 18
whose author's name starts with the letter 'G'

For 15 holes, read a book:
that is 300+ pages
The 6th Target by James Patterson (11/8/18)
that is made of iron (ebook)
with sand on the cover
where the mc has a handicap
where the mc does a lot of walking
whose author's name starts with the letter 'O'

For 25 holes, read a book:
that is 400+ pages
listen to an audio book
that has a bird on the cover
where the mc is/was in the military *
Old Man's War by John Scalzi (11/5/18) ~ Colonial Defense Force
where the mc drives a four-wheeled vehicle
whose author's name starts with the letter 'L'

For 50 holes, read a book: (you can only read 1 of these)
that is 500+ pages
Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck (11/1/18) ~ 560 pages
where the mc has dimples
that is set in Scotland
that was first published in 2014 *
where the mc's name is Jack or William (variations are ok) *
whose author's name starts with the letter 'F'