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First Quarter - Historical Landmarks of Denmark
Duration: January 1 - March 31, 2019
READ: 11/11
✔️1. ROSENBORG CASTLE:
Rosenborg Castle is located in Copenhagen, Demark, and was built as a country summer house. Construction began in 1606; it was completed in 1624.
❂Read a book whose title begins with "R" or ends with "G"
Rook - Miranda Lynn 1/30
✔️2. KRONBORG CASTLE:
Home of Shakespeare's "Hamlet", Kronborg Castle has existed at Helsingør (Elsinore) since 1420. It has been burned to the ground and rebuilt, but has always maintained its vital place at the head of the Øresund Sound.
❂Read a book with a body of water shown on the cover
Thursday's Child - Nicci French 1/30
✔️3. ROSKILDE CATHEDRAL:
Constructed during the 12th and 13th centuries, the Roskilde Cathedral has been the burial site for Danish monarchs since the 15th century. It is a major tourist attraction, bringing in over 125,000 visitors annually. It has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
❂Read a book in which religion plays a part
The Devil's Labyrinth - John Saul (set in a Catholic boarding school) 1/13
✔️4. ASSISTENS KIRKEGARD:
Assistens Kirkegard is a cemetary located in Copenhagen, started in the eighteenth century following the outbreak of plague. Today it houses the burial places of many of Denmark's most prominent figures, including Hans Christian Andersen.
❂Read a book in which a burial takes place
Bitter Bite - Jennifer Estep 2/1
✔️5. FYRKAT:
Fyrkat is an archeological site made up of reconstructed Viking houses, a ringfort (circular fortification), as well as a Viking cemetary. It is believed the fort was established during the reign of Harald I Bluetooth around 980 AD.
❂Read a book in which a king is mentioned
A Highland Knight's Desire - Amy Jarecki (In the name of King James, p205) 3/16
✔️6. VIKING SHIP MUSEUM:
The Viking Ship Museum located in Roskile, displays five Viking vessels that offer incredible insight in the world of the Viking people and their era between 800 AD and 1100 AD. These ships are known as the Skuldelev Ships, due to the fact that they were found sunk in Skuldelev in a deliberate act by the Vikings to form a barrier to enemy vessels.
❂Read a book with a boat or ship shown on the cover
Enslaved by the Ocean - Bella Jewel 1/19
✔️7. JELLING:
Jelling is a significant Viking archaeological site. It was originally the home of Gorm the Old. Gorm and his son, Harald I Bluetooth erected several monuments, including a pair of enormous grave mounds, which are the largest in Denmark.
❂Read a book tagged Historical Fiction on the book's main page.
Norse Jewel - Gina Conkle 2/25
✔️8. HAMMERSHUS CASTLE:
Northern Europe's largest Medival ruin, Hammershus Castle is located on the island of Bornholm. Some of the ruins date back to the thirteenth century. It was once an important fortress in Bornholm's medieval past, it served as a prison during the 17th century, and today a light show illuminates the castle ruins at night.
❂Read a book with a source of light shown on the cover.
Innocence - Dean Koontz 1/10
✔️9. THE RUNDETAARN:
Built as an astronomical obvervatory, The Rundetaarn is a 17th century tower located in Copenhagen, and one of the many architectural projects of Christian IV of Denmark. It is most noted for it's equestrian staircase. Construction began in 1635, and was completed in 1642.
❂Read a series book #2, #3, #4 or #5,
Friday on My Mind - Nicci French 1/31
✔️10. TIVOLI GARDENS:
The Tivoli Gardens is an amusement park and pleasure garden. It opened August 15, 1843. It is the second-oldest operating amusement part in the world. Founded by Georg Carstensen, today it hosts a total of 25 rides, 4 of which are roller coasters.
❂Read a book published in August
Marly's Choice - Lora Leigh (pub August 2003) 1/12
✔️SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to Denmark to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. I've provided a list of options below, but feel free to use something of your own.
F: Fighting for Flight - JD Salsbury 1/6
Y: Crimson Veil - Yasmine Galenorn 1/4
R: Rook - Miranda Lynn 1/30
K: Shadow's Claim - Kresley Cole 1/20
A: The Absent One - Jussi Adler-Olsen 1/6
T: Tuesday's Gone - Nicci French 1/11
J: Unexpected Rush - Jaci Burton 1/1
E: Easy Like Sunday Mourning - Jennie Marts 1/29
L: Simply Sexy - Linda Francis Lee 1/20
L: Deadly Gamble - Linda Lael Miller 1/22
I: Immortal Unchained - Lynsay Sands 1/8
N: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper 1/12
G: The Unspoken - Heather Graham 1/24
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
January 2019 Featured Author - Terry Pratchett
READ: 5/5
✔1. TERRY PRATCHETT:
Sir Terence David John Pratchett was born April 28, 1948 in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England.
☀Read a book set in England,
Say Yes to the Marquess - Tessa Dare 1/17
✔2. THE COLOR OF MAGIC:
The Color of Magic is the first book in his famous Discworld series. There are over 40 books in the series.
☀Read a book with a color in the title
Crimson Veil - Yasmine Galenorn 1/4
✔3. GENRE:
His work is considered Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, Comedy, Children's.
☀Read a book tagged as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Humor, Comedy or Children's on the book's main page
Archangel's Viper - Nalini Singh (fantasy) 1/28
✔4. BONUS:
Mr. Pratchett's influences were P.G. Wodehouse, G.K. Chesterton and Lloyd Alexander.
☀Read a book tagged Fiction, Music or Crime on the book's main page.
Tuesday's Gone - Nicci French 1/11
✔SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
D: The Mermaid Trials - Cameron Drake 1/1
I: Immortal Unchained - Lynsay Sands 1/8
S: Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Marisha Pessl 1/3
C: Voices of Dragons - Carrie Vaughn 1/15
W: Waiting for Wednesday - Nicci French 1/28
O: The Absent One - Jussi Adler-Olsen 1/6
R: Requiem For a Glass Heart - David L. Lindsey 1/19
L: Marly's Choice - Lora Leigh 1/12
D: Innocence - Dean Koontz 1/10
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
February 2019 Featured Author - Dean Koontz
READ: 9/11
✔1. DEAN KOONTZ:
Dean Koontz was born July 9, 1945 in Everett, Pennsylvania.
☀Read a book set in Pennsylvania.
Revolutionary Magic - Thomas K. Carpenter 2/11
✔2. PEN NAMES:
Koontz wrote under various pen names in his earlier career. Some include: David Axton, Leigh Nichols, and Brian Coffey.
☀Read a book by an author who published under more than one name.
Of Blood and Bone - Nora Roberts (J.D. Robb) 2/7
✔3. GENRE:
Dean Koontz writes in the genres of Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction and Fantasy.
☀Read a book tagged as Thriller, Mystery, Science Fiction or Fantasy on the book's main page.
One Last Scream - Kevin O'Brien (thriller) 2/11
4. FIRST NOVEL:
Star Quest was the first novel written by Dean Koontz.
☀Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in STARQUEST - no word count limit, but all words count (a, an, the, etc).
Sunday Silence - Nicci French
SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
F; Fire Baptized - Kenya Wright 2/12
A; Mind Over Murder - Allison Kingsley 2/9
N; Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh 2/13
T; The Boy - Tami Hoag 2/15
A; A Conspiracy of Faith - Jussi Adler-Olsen 2/11
S; Summoned to Thirteenth Grave - Darynda Jones 2/5
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March Featured Author - Shayla Black
READ: 11/11
✔1. SHAYLA BLACK:
Shayla Black, aka Shelley Bradley, is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author.
☀Read a book by an author whose first or last name is also a color.
Low Pressure - Sandra Brown 3/27
✔2. GENRE:
Ms. Black writes in the following genres: romance, contemporary, suspense, erotic, paranormal and historical.
☀Read a book with one of these tags shown on the book's main page.
Loving Cara - Kristen Proby 3/5
✔3. FIRST NOVEL:
According to romancewiki.com, Shayla Black's first book was Wicked Lovers, which comes up as Wicked Ties, here on Goodreads.
☀Read a book with the letters TIES found in the book's title.
When It's Right - Jennifer Ryan 3/6
✔4. FURTHER INFO:
Ms. Black graduated with a degree in Marketing/Advertising. She currently resides in Texas. She has two tabbies.
☀Read a book set in Texas
Branded - Laura Wright 3/1
SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
✔T: Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies - Denise Grover Swank 3/20
✔A: Gone Haunting in Deadwood - Ann Charles 3/4
✔B: Broken - Laura Wright 3/2
✔B: Borderliners - Peter Høeg 3/2
✔I: The Invisible Code - Christopher Fowler 3/1
✔E: Echoes in the Bayou - Ursula Dukes 3/7
✔S: The Shining Girls - Lauren Beukes 3/12
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Scavenger
Favorite Album - The Better Life
Duration: March 1 - April 30, 2019
READ: 9/10
✔ 1. THE BETTER LIFE:
The Better Life is the debut album by American rock band, 3 Doors Down.
♫Read a debut novel, OR read a book with the word "better" or "life" found in the title (subtitles may be used as well).
Not Even Bones - Rebecca Schaeffer 4/20
✔ 2. RELEASE DATE:
The Better Life was released on February 8, 2000.
♫Read a book published in February (any year) or a book published in 2000.
The Austere Academy - Lemony Snicket 4/10
✔ 3. GENRE:
The Better Life is considered Post-grunge and Alternative Metal.
♫Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in POSTGRUNGEALTERNATIVEMETAL. No word count limit, but all words count (a, an, the, etc)
The Marco Effect - Jussi Adler-Olsen 4/10
✔ 4. LENGTH:
The album is 40 minutes, 43 seconds in length.
♫Read a book from your WTR found somewhere between position #40 and #43 (inclusive).
Blonde with a Wand - Vicki Lewis Thompson (#42) 4/14
✔ 5. KRYPTONITE:
Kryptonite was the first single released from the album.
♫Read a book in which the author's first and last initial can be found in KRYPTONITE.
Engaged in Murder - Nancy J. Parra 4/1
✔ 6. RECORDED:
The Better Life was recorded in New York City, New York.
♫Read a book set in New York.
The Chosen - JR Ward 4/19
✔ 7. BEST SELLING ALBUM:
The Better Life is the band's best-selling album to date, with sales of over 5,653,000 copies in the US as of July 2014.
♫Read a best-selling book or a book with over 5,653 ratings here on Goodreads
Tears of Tess - Pepper Winters (28849 ratings) 4/17
8. PRODUCER:
The album was produced by Paul Ebersold.
♫Read a book with a character named Paul, OR a book by an author with the first or last name of Paul.
✔ 9. SINGLES:
The following singles released from The Better Life all reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts - Kryptonite, Loser, and Be Like That, at number 3, number 55 and number 24 respectively.
♫Read a book in which the page number can be found somewhere in the following numbers: 35524 (the placement of numbers does not matter, as long as all page numbers are there).
Something in the Water - Catherine Steadman (342 pages) 4/17
✔ 10. BONUS:
Spell out something related to this album using the following: (1) 1st letter of the book title, (2) 1st letter of the author's first or last name. What you choose to spell out is your choice, but it must relate to the album in some way. If the connection is not obvious, please tell us how it relates
D: Dark Debt - Chloe Neill 3/10
O: Old Dark - Michael La Ronn 4/4
W: Where I End - Michelle Dare 4/9
N: The Night Is Alive - Heather Graham 3/18
May Featured Author - Ann B. Ross
READ: 9/10
✔1. ANN B. ROSS
Ann B. Ross completed her undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 1984, while her children were also at university.
☀Read a book in which one of the characters is attending college,
The Shadow Reader - Sandy Williams 5/25
✔2. GENRE:
Read a book tagged Fiction or Mystery on the book's main page. Be sure to indicate which of these two options you choose in your completion post.
Slip Cue - Joyce Krieg (mystery) 5/5
✔3. MISS JULIA:
Miss Julia is a series of New York Times bestsellers set in North Carolina.
☀Read a book that has been on the New York Times Best Seller list.
Dark Tribute - Iris Johansen 5/17
4. TEACHER:
Ms. Ross taught literature at the University of Northcarolina at Asheville.
☀Read a book in which each of the following letters can be found in the title and/or subtitle: TEACHER. Please note: you will need two E letters for this task.
The Princess & the Pea - Victoria Alexander
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SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
✔T: Thirty-Six and a Half Motives - Denise Grover Swank 5/21
✔E: The Singer - Elizabeth Hunter 5/6
✔A: Deceptions - Kelley Armstrong 5/2
✔C: Magic & Mayhem - Annabel Chase 5/11
✔H: The Hanging Girl - Jussi Adler-Olsen 5/23
✔E: The Secret - Elizabeth Hunter 5/25
✔R: A Match Made in Spell - ReGina Welling & Erin Lynn 5/19
June Featured Author - Alice Hoffman
READ: 9/9
✔ 1. ALICE HOFFMAN:
Alice Hoffman was born in New York City, and now resides in Boston.
☀Read a book set in New York or Boston.
The Betrayed - Heather Graham (New York) 6/10
✔ 2. GENRE:
Ms. Hoffman writes in the genres of Literature, Fiction, Magical Realism and Young Adult.
☀Read a book that has at least one of these tags on the book's main page. Be sure to indicate which tag you have chosen.
Lucy - Kathryn Lasky (fiction, young adult) 6/5
✔ 3. FIRST NOVEL:
Alice Hoffman's first novel was Property Of.
☀Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in PROPERTYOF. No word count limit, but all words count (a, an, the, etc).
Zodiac - Romina Russell 6/29
✔ 4. DOUBLEDAY:
Ms. Hoffman's first job was with Doubleday. Doubleday later published her first two novels.
☀Read a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in DOUBLEDAY.
Kill the Farm Boy - Delilah S. Dawson 6/4
✔ SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
A: Awaken the Darkness - Dianne Duvall 6/3
L: A Little Mischief - Amelia Grey 6/7
I: Iron and Magic - Ilona Andrews 6/15
C: Charmed Offense - Annabel Chase 6/8
E: The Stone Circle - Elly Griffiths 6/6
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Third Quarter - Historical Landmarks of United Kingdom
Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2019
READ: 16/16
✔️1. STONEHENGE:
Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire, England. It consists of a ring of standing stones, each stone standing approximately 13 feet high, seven feet wide and weighing around 25 tons.
❂Read a book whose title begins with S or ends with E,
Sweet Revenge - Zoe Archer 8/17
✔️2. OLD ROYAL NAVAL COLLEGE:
The Old Royal Naval College was built between 1696 and 1712, for the purpose of serving as the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich.
❂Read a book in which at least one of the following numbers is found in the total page count: 1, 6, 9, 7 or 2.
My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me: Forty New Fairy Tales - Various Authors (576 pages) 8/2
✔️3.CHESTER ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE:
The Chester Roman Amphitheatre dates from the 1st century, and was in use through much of the Roman occupation of Britain. It fell into disuse around the year 350, and was only rediscovered in 1929 during construction work at the site. Excavation of the amphitheatre took place between 2000 and 2006.
❂Read a book published between 2000 - 2006.
Murder in Exile - Vincent H. O'Neil (pub 2006) 7/21
✔️4. RAGLAN CASTLE:
Raglan Castle is a late medieval castle located in south east Wales. The modern castle dates between the 15 and early 17th centuries. Surrounded by parkland, water gardens and terraces, the castle was considered to be the equal of any other in England or Wales.
❂Read a book with a park, water or terrace shown on the cover,
Trojan Odyssey - Clive Cussler 7/28
✔️5. GRAIN TOWER BATTERY:
The Grain Tower Battery is a mid 19th-century fortification tower, and was constructed to protect the dockyards at Sheerness and Chatham from a perceived French naval threat during a period of tension in the 1850's.
❂Read a book with over 1,850 ratings shown here on GR.
Daughter of Fortune - Isabel Allende (105,474 ratings) 7/31
✔️6. BYLAND ABBEY:
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey located in North Yorkshire, England. Founded in 1135, it was plagued with disputes with no fewer than four other religious establishments: Furness Abbey, Calder Abbey, Rievaulx Abbey and Newburgh Priory. It was dissolved in 1538.
❂Read a book with the letters "Y" and "B" found somewhere in the title.
Labyrinth - Catherine Coulter 8/31
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✔️SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to the United Kingdom to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. I've provided a list of options below, but feel free to use something of your own.
S: Seriously Wicked - Tina Connolly 7/6
T: Summon the Keeper - Tanya Huff 8/7
O: Operation: Endgame - Pip Ballantine / Tee Morris 7/13
N: Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch - Nancy Atherton 7/21
E: The Silent - Elizabeth Hunter 7/30
H: Highland Devil - Hannah Howell 7/25
E: Envy - M.N. Forgy 8/15
N: Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince - Nancy Atherton 8/5
G: Gone Black - Linda Ladd 7/28
E: The Storm - Elizabeth Hunter 8/31
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
August Featured Author - Sawyer Bennett
READ: 13/10
1. SAWYER BENNETT:
Sawyer Bennett is a former trial attorney from North Carolina.
☀Read a book set in North Carolina, OR a book in which the main character is an attorney.
✔ 2. FIRST NOVEL:
Her first novel, Off Sides was released in January, 2019.
☀Read a book published in January (any year) or a book published in 2013.
Dark Triumph - Robin LaFevers (pub 2013) 8/22
✔ 3. GENRE:
Ms. Sawyer writes in the following genres: Romance, Contemporary, Paranormal.
☀Read a book in which at least one of these tags is shown on the book's main page. Be sure to indicate which genre you've chosen to complete this task.
Fated - Rebecca Zanetti (romance) 8/4
✔ 4. PEN NAME:
Sawyer Bennett also writes women's fiction under the pen name S. Bennett, as well as romance under the pen name Juliette Poe.
☀Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: SBENNETTJULIETTEPOE. No word count limit, but all words count.
Prisoner of Night - J.R. Ward 8/12
SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
✔ P: The Pride of Lions - Marsha Canham 8/16
✔ A: The Ghost of Marlow House - Bobbi Holmes & Anna McIntyre 8/15
✔ R: Wandering Star - Romina Russell 8/3
✔ A: The Assassin's Curse - Cassandra Rose Clarke 8/20
✔ N: Aunt Dimity and the Lost Prince - Nancy Atherton 8/5
✔ O: Our Dark Duet - Victoria Schwab 8/17
✔ R: The Best Mistake - Nora Roberts 8/3
✔ M: My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me - Various Authors 8/2
✔ A: Sweet Revenge - Zoe Archer 8/17
✔ L: Grave Mercy - Robin LaFevers 8/13
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
September Featured Author - Jaye Ford
READ: 10/10
✔ 1. JAYE FORD:
Jaye Ford was born in Sydney, Australia in 1963.
☀Read a book set in Australia, OR read a book published in 1963.
Maid for the Rock Star - Demelza Carlton 9/24
✔ 2. FIRST NOVEL:
Beyond Fear was her first novel, and was the highest selling debut crime in Australia in 2011. ☀Read a book with the word "Beyond" or "Fear" found in the title, O read a debut novel.
The Ten Thousand Doors of January - Alix E. Harrow 9/28
✔ 3. GENRE:
Ms. Ford writes mysteries and thrillers.
☀Read a book tagged as mystery or thriller on the book's main page. Be sure to indicate which one you've chosen :)
Murder of a Royal Pain - Denise Swanson (mystery) 9/15
✔ 4. JOURNALIST:
Ms. Ford was a journalist for many years. She worked in radio and television for both news and sports.
☀Read a book in which a main character is a journalist or works in news or sports in some way (this can be a broadcaster, a coach, an athlete, etc...just be sure to include the connection).
Smokescreen - Iris Johansen (journalist) 9/11
✔ SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
S: Star of the Morning - Lynn Kurland 9/20
P: Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve 9/19
O: Hot Pursuit - Lorie O'Clare 9/25
R: Reaper's Kiss - Allison West 9/15
T: The Trouble With Honor - Julia London 9/4
S: Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo 9/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Historical Landmarks of Ireland (4th Quarter Challenge)
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2019
READ: 27/27
✔ 1. Newgrange, County Meath:
Newgrange is a large passage mound spread over an acre and surrounded by 97 uniquely carved kerbstones.
❂Read a book with the number 9 or 7 found in the total page count.
Branded for You - Cheyenne McCray (279 pages) 10/19
✔ 2. Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary:
Rock of Cashel was a frotress in the 4th century. It was the traditional seat of the Kings of Munster for several hundred years before the Norman invasion.
❂Read a book with a beautiful castle or structure shown on the cover
The 10th Kingdom - Kathryn Wesley 10/9
✔ 3. Blarney Stone and Blarney Castle, County Cork:
Blarney Castle and the Blarney Stone date back to 1446. The castle was a medieval stronghold on the River Martin. Legend has it that if you kiss the Blarney stone, you will have the "gift of the gab" meaning "clever, flattering or coaxing talk".
❂Read a book in a position on your WTR between 14 and 46,
The Derby Girl - Tamara Morgan (#14) 10/2
✔ 4. Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny City:
Kilkenny Castle is a most impressive fortress dating back to 1191, and stands with three tall towers. It was originally built by William Marshall, the 1st Earl of Pembroke. Today it is surrounded by beautiful parklands.
❂Read a book whose title begins with a letter found in KILKENNY.
Not a Drop to Drink - Mindy McGinnis 10/8
✔ 5. Leap Castle, County Offaly
Said to be one of the most haunted locations in Ireland, Leap Castle has been the scene of some truly appalling acts. Originally built by the O'Bannon family in the 15th century, it was then known as "Leap of the O'Bannons." In 1513, the Earl of Kildare tried to seize the castle. By 1557 the O'Carrolls had possession. There was much rivalry in the O"Carroll family, resulting in murders in the chapel.
❂Read a book in which something or someone is "haunted", AND
❂Read a book in which a murder occurs.
The Forgotten - Heather Graham 10/4
✔ 6. Jeanie Johnston Tallship and Famine Museum
Famine and immigration are a key part of Ireland's history, defining the 19th century and shaping the future of Irish descendants. The Jeanie Johnston Tallship, a mid 1800's wooden ship, transported Irish immigrants to Quebec, New York and Baltimore.
❂Read a book set in Quebec, New York or Baltimore.
Vendetta in Death - J.D. Robb (set in NYC) 10/17
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SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to the United Kingdom to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. I've provided a list of options below, but feel free to use something of your own.
✔Baltimore
B: Hara's Legacy - Bianca D'Arc 10/25
A: Lian/Roch - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright 10/22
L: Laid Bear - Eve Vaughn 10/21
T: The Trench - Steve Alten 10/26
I: Michel/Striker - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright 10/25
M: Molten Dusk - Karissa Laurel 10/14
O: Of Cinder and Bone - Kyoko M. 10/12
R: Roping Your Heart - Cheyenne McCray 10/20
E: Everything Under the Heavens - Dana Stabenow 10/18
✔Blarney Stone
B: Wickedly Wonderful - Deborah Blake 11/23
L: Death of a Gigolo - Laura Levine 11/26
A: Fallen Rogue - Amy Rench 11/21
R: Shaking Off the Dust - Rhianna Samuels 11/8
N: Dark Harvest - Norman Partridge 11/20
E: Emerald - Kasey Millstead 11/27
Y: Moon Shimmers - Yasmine Galenorn 11/15
S: Sky Raiders - Michelle Diener 11/11
T: These Broken Stars - Amie Kaufman 11/14
O: The Obsession - Nora Roberts 11/28
N: The Troop - Nick Cutter 11/16
E: Embrace of the Damned - Anya Bast 11/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
December Monthly Challenge
READ: 12/12
✔ 1. STEPHEN KING:
Stephen King was born in Portland, Maine on September 21, 1947.
☀Read a book published in September (any year) or a book published in 1947,
Cut & Run - Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux (pub Sep 2008) 12/5
✔ 2. BOOKS TO MOVIES:
His books have sold over 350 million copies, and many have been adapted into movies.
☀Read a book from your WTR found somewhere between position #1 and #350,
Murder Will Out - Dorian Yeager (#223) 12/6
✔ 3. CARRIE:
In 1973, King's novel Carrie was accepted by Doubleday for publication...though it was in fact his fourth novel.
☀Read a book tagged as horror on the book's main page.
The Black Swan Company - Luna DeMasi 12/3
✔ 4. PEN NAME:
Mr. King has several pen names: Richard Bachman, John Swithen and Beryl Evans.
☀Read a book by an author whose FIRST name begins with R, J or B,
Fury - Rachel Vincent 12/13
✔ SPELL OUT:
Choose something related to this author to spell out by using the following: (1) first letter of the book's title, or (2) first letter of the author's first or last name. Below is a list to choose from, but you are welcome to use something of your own.
P: Princess of the Sword - Lynn Kurland 12/8
O: Blood of Isis - Elizabeth Otto 12/15
R: Black Moon - Romina Russell 12/14
T: To Catch a Bad Guy - Marie Astor 12/17 (NEW YORK CITY)
L: Grand Slam Murders - R.J. Lee 12/16
A: All I Want for Christmas is a Cowboy - Emma Cane 12/19
N: Archangel's War - Nalini Singh 12/11
D: Wickedly Powerful - Deborah Blake 12/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Haunted Places in the USDuration: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019
11/11 TASKS
37/37 BOOKS
✔1. The LaLaurie Mansion, New Orleans, Louisiana:
A Creole mansion located in the French Quarter in New Orleans, it was owned by Louisiana socialite and murder, Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie. After LaLaurie fled New Orleans, people claimed to hear the screams of her victims spilling from the house in the dead of night.
☠ Read a book with a female character who is a murderer.
Child of Mine - V.J. Chambers 12/25
✔2. Shanghai Tunnels, Portland, Oregon:
One of the most dangerous ports in the US during the early 19th century, Portland was the epicenter of an illicit maritime practice known as shanghaiing, which was a form of human trafficking. Men in local saloons were preyed upon by swindlers, and found themselves deposited directly into a network of underground tunnels. They were held captive, drugged and then transported to the waterfront where they were sold to ships as unpaid laborers. Some worked for years before finding their way back home. It is said the the tunnels are haunted by the spirits of captives who died there.
☠ Read a book with a ship shown on the cover
My Last Continent - Midge Raymond 12/29
✔3. Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:
A menacing Gothic-style prison which opened in 1829 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it was the first U.S. prison to implement solitary confinement. Prisoners were held in gloomy stone cells with almost no human contact. Hoods were placed over their heads anytime they were moved. After the prison closed in 1971, it is said that ghosts of the inmates took back the prison. Visitors often claim to see apparitions wandering the corridors and hear mischievous whispers in abandoned cell blocks.
☠ Read a book in which someone is in prison
☠ Read a book set in Philadelphia or in Pennsylvania.
Conspiracy of Ravens - Chrystal Vaughan 11/27
✔4. R.M.S. Queen Mary, Long Beach, California:
This R.M.S. Queen Mary was an ocean liner that sailed the Atlantic from 1936 to 1967. During her first three years, the Queen Mary carried well-known celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor and Audrey Hepburn, as well as dignitaries like General Dwight Eisenhower. In 1939, the Queen Mary began her second life as the "Grey Ghost," a World War II troopship. After the war, restored to her former glory and sailed the Atlantic for nearly two more decades. The Queen Mary departed on her last cruise on October 31, 1967, docking at her final destination of Long Beach, California. Reportedly, the Queen Mary is haunted by those who died aboard, such as a crew member who was murdered in cabin B30, and the the young sailor crushed to death by a door in the engine room.
☠ Read a book with a boat or ship shown on the cover.
Eyes of Fire - Heather Graham 10/14
✔5. Lizzie Borden Bed and Breakfast, Fall River, Massachusetts:
August 4, 1892 - the bodies of Andrew and Abby Borden were discovered in their home where they had been bludgeoned to death. The prime suspect was their youngest daughter, Lizzie. Due to lack of physical evidence though, Lizzie was acquitted. Having since been converted into a museum and bed-and-breakfast, guests can sleep in one of the reportedly haunted rooms, and even view gruesome photos of the crime scene.
☠ Read a book with blood shown on the cover.
The Hypnotist - Lars Kepler 11/9
✔6. The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado:
F.O. and Flora Stanley opened the Stanley Hotel in 1090 - and reportedly never left. According to staff members, Mrs. Stanley can be heard playing her Steinway piano in the music room at night, and Mr. Stanley shows up periodically in photographs. Ther have also been reports of children's laughter heard in the hallways, lights being turned on and off, as well as bags being unpacked. Nestled in Colorado’s mountain wilderness it inspired Stephen King’s best-selling, The Shining.
☠ Read a book in which a hotel is mentioned (name of hotel is required)
Married by Monday - Catherine Bybee 1/14
(a press conference at the Beverly Hilton), p37
✔7. Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, Weston, West Virginia:
Opened to patients in 1864, this asylum was built to maximize sunlight and fresh air, and it was believed the building would serve as a healing environment. While the building was designed to house 250 people, by the 1950's it housed 2,400. Due to reforms in mental health treatment, the facility was forced to close in 1994. Hundreds of patients died in the asylum. Guests and ghost hunters alike claimed to see shadowy figures roaming the asylum's crumbling halls.
☠ Read a book set in Weston or in West Virginia.
In the Event of My Death - Carlene Thompson (WV) 12/23
✔8. San Fernando Cathedral, San Antonio, Texas:
This stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture is the oldest church in Texas and holds El Mariachi Mass every Sunday. Construction workers started renovating the church in 1936, and in so doing, discovered bones, nails and tattered military uniforms near the altar. Some believed these belonged to three soldiers of the Alamo. Visitors have reported shadowy figures and orbs in their photographs, as well as ghosts in the back of the church itself. Sightings include a man dressed in black, as well as d figures in hooded, monk-like clothing.
☠ Read a book set in San Antonio or in Texas.
The Unseen - Heather Graham (San Antonio) 12/21
✔9. Gettysburg Battlefield, Pennsylvania:
One of the bloodiest battles in American history, The Battle of Gettysburg claimed some 50,000 and was fought over a three-day period. Many of those soldiers never received a proper burial. Reportedly, these men now wonder the field, looking for their weapons and comrades.
☠ Read a book in which a war is part of the story,
The Bronze Horseman - Paullina Simons (WWII) 11/2
✔10. St. Augustine Lighthouse, St. Augustine, Florida:
Florida's first lighthouse and the city's oldest surviving brick structure, the St. Augustine Lighthouse was built between 1871 - 1874. Several tragic events that occurred in or near the lighthouse are the believed to be the cause of ghost activity. While painting the lighthouse, the keeper feel to his death. Three children playing in a cart near the tower fell into the ocean and drowned. Visitors have reported seeing the keeper watching the grounds. Some have also reported hearing the sounds of children playing nearby.
☠ Read a book with a lighthouse (or partial lighthouse) shown on the cover
Pelican Point - Donna Kauffman 10/31
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SPELL OUT:
✔Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum
T: Trust - Kylie Scott 11/27
R: The Rose Garden - Susanna Kearsley 12/8
A: Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well - Nancy Atherton 11/25
N: No One Heard Her Scream - Jordan Dane 11/14
S: Somewhere in the Shallow Sea - Dennis Macaraeg 11/8
A: Breath of Fire - Amanda Bouchet 10/11
L: Death of a Neighborhood Witch - Laura Levine 10/19
L: Lending a Paw - Laurie Cass 12/3
E: Spider's Trap - Jennifer Estep 12/23
G: The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye - David Lagercrantz 10/23
H: Heart of the Season - Julianna Douglas 10/5
E: The Scam - Janet Evanovich/Lee Goldberg 10/21
N: No One Left to Tell - Karen Rose 10/20
Y: Haunted Moon - Yasmine Galenorn 11/17
L: When an Alpha Purrs - Eve Langlais 10/26
U: Five - Ursula Poznanski 10/8
N: The Nightingale Before Christmas - Donna Andrews 12/10
A: Magic Triumphs - Ilona Andrews 10/4
T: Muse of Nightmares - Laini Taylor 11/22
I: In Twilight's Shadow - Patti O'Shea 10/15
C: Cure for the Common Breakup - Beth Kendrick 10/24
A: Bring the Heat - G.A. Aiken 11/6
S: Sprinkle with Murder - Jenn McKinlay 11/10
Y: Autumn Whispers - Yasmine Galenorn 12/12
L: There and Now - Linda Lael Miller 12/15
U: Under Oath - Margaret McLean 10/12
M: My Lady Jane - Cynthia Hand 12/21
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Wacky's POI Challenge #1: Sharon's JourneyStart: February 1, 2016
End Date: March 16, 2019
✔1. CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY:
POI: Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cover: Read a book with an animal or a plant on the cover.
✔Task 1: Melting the Ice - Jaci Burton (MELTING) 2/13
✔Task 2: The Curious Case Of The Clockwork Menace - Bec McMaster 7/1
✔Task 3: Dragon Justice - Laura Ann Gilman (Pennsylvania) 2/21
✔Task 4: Pies and Prejudice - Ellery Adams 5/20
✔2. FORT FISHER:
POI: Fort Fisher
Location: Kure Beach, North Carolina
Cover: Read a book with a fort type building or the American flag shown on the cover.
✔Task 1: Wings of Fire - Caris Roane (FIRE) 3/12
✔Task 2: Forsaken - Jacquelyn Frank 2/14
✔Task 3: Darkness Dawns - Dianne Duvall 1/25
✔Task 4: Dark Enchantment - Kathy Morgan 3/4
✔3. STRASBURG RAILROAD:
POI: Strasburg Railroad
Location: Ronks, Pennsylvania
Cover: Read a book with some part of a train on the cover.
✔Task 1: I Love This Bar - Carolyn Brown (BAR) 12/23
✔Task 2: Stud - Cheryl Brooks 3/2
✔Task 3: Stamped Out - Terri Thayer (Pennsylvania) 7/4
✔Task 4: The Chase - Clive Cussler 2/7
✔4. BILTMORE ESTATE:
POI: Biltmore Estate
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Cover: Read a book with a castle or mansion, or body of water on the cover.
✔Task 1: Shadow Rites - Faith Hunter (RITES) 5/10
✔Task 2: Bound to Darkness - Lara Adrian 2/2
✔Task 3: I Think I Love You - Stephanie Bond 1/14
✔Task 4: The Family Trade - Charles Stross (mansion) 2/25
✔5. MILWAUKEE CENTRAL LIBRARY:
POI: Milwaukee Central Library
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cover: Read a book with a street light, book or white building on the cover.
✔Task 1: Terminal City - Linda Fairstein (CITY) 2/16
✔Task 2: Menagerie - Rachel Vincent 7/6
✔Task 3: Tall, Dark & Dead - Tate Hallaway 10/18
✔Task 4: Iron & Velvet - Alexis Hall 2/5
✔6. GALVESTON ISLAND:
POI: Galveston Island
Location: Galveston, Texas
Cover: Read a book with a large body of water or a fish on the cover.
✔Task 1: Viking in Love - Sandra Hill (LOVE) 3/3
✔Task 2: Ghosts & Echoes - Lyn Benedict 4/28
✔Task 3: Seven Years - Dannika Dark 4/20
✔Task 4: Butterfly Tattoo - Deidre Knight 5/28
✔7. ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK:
POI: Island Beach State Park
Location: Seaside Park, New Jersey
Cover: Read a book with sand or a bathing suit on the cover
✔Task 1: Brink of Eternity - Caris Roane (BRINK) 3/5
✔Task 2: If I Should Die - Allison Brennan 3/8
✔Task 3: One Dog Night - David Rosenfelt 4/21
✔Task 4: Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea - Nancy Atherton (sand on cover) 2/4
✔8. CABO SAN LUCAS:
POI:Cabo San Lucas
Location: Mexico
Cover: Read a book with sunshine on the cover, or one with a yellow cover.
✔Task 1: Invisible Sun - David Macinnis Gill (SUN) 3/28
✔Task 2: Congo - Michael Crichton 3/6
✔Task 3: The Girl with the Golden Gun - Ann Major 4/11
✔Task 4: Guardian - Jo Anderton 3/6
✔9. ROME, ITALY:
POI: Rome, Italy
Location: Italy
Cover: Read a book with a painting or a vase on the cover.
✔Task 1: Time Salvager - Wesley Chu (TIME) 7/15
✔Task 2: The Ridge - Michael Koryta 8/8
✔Task 3: Juliet - Anne Fortier 9/30
✔Task 4: Once a Cavalier - Linda O. Johnston 3/16
✔10. VICTORIA THEATER:
POI: Victoria Theater
Location: Fairborn, Ohio
Cover: Read a book with popcorn or some type of beverage on the cover.
✔Task 1: Born of Ice - Sherrilyn Kenyon (ICE) 2/23
✔Task 2: Vision in Silver - Anne Bishop 7/19
✔Task 3: Fatal Circle - Linda Robertson 4/11
✔Task 4: The Dirt on Ninth Grave - Darynda Jones (beverage on cover) 2/12
✔11. GRAND CANYON:
POI: Grand Canyon
Location: Arizona
Cover: Read a book with some type of rock formation on the cover, or one with a brown cover.
✔Task 1: Dragon Fall - Katie MacAlister (DRAGON) 3/11
✔Task 2: Got Your Number - Stephanie Bond 4/5
✔Task 3: Born of Ashes - Caris Roane 5/11
✔Task 4: Small Favor - Jim Butcher 6/14
✔12. ALASKAN GLACIERS:
POI: Alaskan Glaciers
Location: Alaska
Cover: Read a book with snow or ice on the cover.
✔Task 1: Burning Skies - Caris Roane (SKIES) 3/5
✔Task 2: Agnes and the Hitman - Jennifer Crusie 3/6
✔Task 3: Drowning Mermaids - Nadia Scrieva 3/12
✔Task 4: An Ice Cold Grave - Charlaine Harris 2/10
✔13. ANTARCTICA:
POI: Antarctica
Location: Antarctica
Cover: Read a book with a penguin on the cover, or a book with only a black and white cover.
✔Task 1: The Art of Duke Hunting - Sophia Nash (ART) 10/13
✔Task 2: Allegiance of Honor - Nalini Singh 7/3
✔Task 3: In Cold Pursuit - Sarah Andrews 2/24
✔Task 4: Dragonmark - Sherrilyn Kenyon 9/3
✔14. SYLVAN BEACH:
POI: Sylvan Beach
Location: La Porte, Texas
Cover: Read a book with a pier or with people (more than 2) on the cover.
✔Task 1: Ghouls Just Haunt to Have Fun - Victoria Laurie (HAVE) 6/5
✔Task 2: The Shadows - J.R. Ward 4/1
✔Task 3: Sweep in Peace - Ilona Andrews 3/13
✔Task 4: What a Ghoul Wants - Victoria Laurie 10/8
✔15. MOUNT RUSHMORE:
POI: Mount Rushmore
Location: South Dakota
Cover: Read a book with the face of a person prominently displayed on the cover.
✔Task 1: In Other Worlds - Sherrilyn Kenyon (OTHER) 3/20
✔Task 2: Marked in Flesh - Anne Bishop 8/7
✔Task 3: Go Big or Go Home - Will Hobbs 2/2
✔Task 4: Revived - Cat Patrick 3/13
✔16. DISNEY WORLD
POI: Disney World
Location: Florida
Cover: Read a book with a cartoon looking character or with a child's toy on the cover.
✔Task 1: Odd Interlude - Dean Koontz (ODD) 2/13
✔Task 2: Depraved Heart - Patricia Cornwell 3/21
✔Task 3: King - T.M. Frazier 6/21
✔Task 4: Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble - H.P. Mallory 9/17
✔17. NEW YORK CITY:
POI: New York City
Location: New York
Cover: Read a book with an apple or tall building on the cover.
✔Task 1: One Lucky Vampire - Lynsay Sands (ONE) 5/31
✔Task 2: Nemesis - Catherine Coulter 5/26
✔Task 3: Kiss Me, Kill Me - Allison Brennan (NYC) 2/18
✔Task 4: The Apple Orchard - Susan Wiggs (bowl of apples) 12/19
✔18. LONDON, ENGLAND:
POI: London, England
Location: England
Cover: Read a book with a person of royalty or with a bridge on the cover.
✔Task 1: White Trash Zombie Gone Wild - Diana Rowland (GONE) 7/7
✔Task 2: The Lady is a Vamp - Lynsay Sands 3/28
✔Task 3: England's Perfect Hero - Suzanne Enoch 3/18
✔Task 4: Devil's Bridge - Linda Fairstein 5/26
continued....✔19. KARMIEL DANCE FESTIVAL:
POI: Karmiel Dance Festival
Location: Karmiel, Israel
Cover: Read a book with a dancer on the cover, or one with a brightly colored cover.
✔Task 1: Straddling the Line - Jaci Burton (LINE) 3/14
✔Task 2: Known - Kendra Elliot 8/6
✔Task 3: The Earl of Brass - Kara Jorgensen (Israel) 7/10
✔Task 4: Mother's Day Murder - Leslie Meier 4/30
✔20. LAURA INGALLS WILDER MUSEUM:
POI: Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum
Location: Missouri
Cover: Read a book with a antique or old-fashioned looking item, or with a little girl on the cover.
✔Task 1: Under a Vampire Moon - Lynsay Sands (UNDER) 2/20
✔Task 2: Lawless - T.M. Frazier 8/12
✔Task 3: All Wound Up - Jaci Burton 7/10
✔Task 4: The Edge of the World - Kevin Anderson 1/13
✔21. WILL ROGERS FLY IN:
POI: Will Rogers Fly In
Location: Oklahoma
Cover: Read a book with a airplane or a bird on the cover.
✔Task 1: The Girl in the Spider's Web - David Lagercrantz (GIRL) 3/27
✔Task 2: Wicked Charms - Janet Evanovich 3/26
✔Task 3: The Closer You Come - Gena Showalter (Oklahoma) 2/9
✔Task 4: The Curse of the Wendigo - Rick Yancey 9/5
✔22. HOLLYWOOD:
POI: Hollywood
Location: California
Cover: Read a book with a glamorous person or a sign on the cover.
✔Task 1: How to Pursue a Princess - Karen Hawkins (HOW) 5/16
✔Task 2: Haunted - Kay Hooper 2/24
✔Task 3: Vampire Most Wanted - Lynsay Sands 6/27
✔Task 4: Big Stone Gap - Adriana Trigiani (sign on cover) 2/16
✔23. SS SHIELDHALL:
POI: SS Shieldhall
Location: United Kingdom
Cover: Read a book with a boat on the cover
✔Task 1: Likely To Die - Linda Fairstein (DIE) 3/23
✔Task 2: Silenced - Allison Brennan 4/15
✔Task 3: Wicked Ever After - Delilah Dawson 6/28
✔Task 4: Dark Sapphire - Lisa Jackson 3/9
✔24. MAUNA KEA, HAWAII:
POI: Mauna Kea, Hawaii
Location: Hawaii
Cover: Read a book with a grass skirt or a drink of some sort on the cover.
✔Task 1: The Immortal Who Loved Me - Lynsay Sands (ME) 7/11
✔Task 2: Men of the Otherworld - Kelley Armstrong 12/31
✔Task 3: Night Marchers - Rebecca Gober 4/25
✔Task 4: Town in a Lobster Stew - B.B. Haywood (bottle of wine) 11/6
✔25. CASINO PIER:
POI: Casino Pier
Location: New Jersey
Cover: Read a book with a playing card found on the cover, or one with a gold colored cover.
✔Task 1: The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Neil Gaiman (OCEAN) 4/7
✔Task 2: Coraline - Neil Gaiman 7/6
✔Task 3: The Mane Squeeze - Shelly Laurenston 8/20
✔Task 4: The Wicked Game - Olivia Fuller 9/4/16
✔26. HERNANDO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
POI: Hernando Performing Arts Center
Location: Mississippi
Cover: Read a book with something related to the arts on the cover (painting, musical instrument, etc).
✔Task 1: Shards of Hope - Nalini Singh (SHARDS) 2/12
✔Task 2: The Highway - C.J. Box 3/16
✔Task 3: Third Degree - Greg Iles 11/26
✔Task 4: The Future Falls - Tanya Huff 5/19
✔27. LAKE TAHOE:
POI: Lake Tahoe
Location: Nevada
Cover: Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
✔Task 1: Dead Heat - Patricia Briggs (HEAT) 8/5
✔Task 2: League of Dragons - Naomi Novik 6/20
✔Task 3: Fired Up - Jayne Ann Krentz 4/13
✔Task 4: Tempt Me If You Can - Janet Chapman 7/4
✔28. VETERANS MEMORIAL:
POI: Veterans Memorial
Location: West Virginia
Cover: Read a book with a memorial of some type or an American flag on the cover.
✔Task 1: Into Thin Air - Cindy Miles (INTO) 2/7
✔Task 2: Virals - Kathy Reichs 8/30
✔Task 3: Brother - Ania Ahlborn (West Virginia) 10/28
✔Task 4: Ghost Story - Jim Butcher (tombstone) 10/15
✔29. CATALINA HATTERS:
POI: Catalina Hatters
Location: Texas
Cover: Read a book with a hat on the cover.
✔Task 1: Heart of Iron - Bec McMasters (HEART) 2/6
✔Task 2: Cocaine Blues - Kerry Greenwood 7/10
✔Task 3: Dead Heat - Allison Brennan 8/27
✔Task 4: White Night - Jim Butcher 5/4
✔30. KINGS ISLAND:
POI: Kings Island
Location: Ohio
Cover: Read a book with a roller coaster (or some part of one) or a park scene found on the cover.
✔Task 1: Sins & Shadows - Lyn Benedict (SINS) 3/25
✔Task 2: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms - George R.R. Martin 3/19
✔Task 3: Spellbent - Lucy Snyder 9/5
✔Task 4: Sentenced to Death - Lorna Barrett 10/22
✔31. MARDI GRAS:
POI: Mardi Gras
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Cover: Read a book with a mask found on the cover.
✔Task 1: Kiss Me, I'm Irish - Roxanne St Claire / Jill Shalvis / Maureen Child (I'M) 3/22
✔Task 2: Me, Myself and Why? - Mary Janice Davidson 1/1
✔Task 3: Sweet Ruin - Kresley Cole 4/30
✔Task 4: Of Silk and Steam - Bec McMaster 8/20
✔32. IGUAZU FALLS:
POI: Iguazu Falls
Location: Argentina
Cover: Read a book with a waterfall or rocks found on the cover.
✔Task 1: The Girl with All the Gifts - M.R. Carey (ALL) 4/4
✔Task 2: In Too Deep - Tracey Alvarez 4/21
✔Task 3: Who Is Vera Kelly? - Rosalie Knecht (Argentina) 3/16
✔Task 4: Dreamwalker - Allyson James (she is standing on rocks) 7/9
✔33. CONEY ISLAND:
POI: Coney Island
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Cover: Read a book with a rabbit, or with a source of light found on the cover.
✔Task 1: My Lady Quicksilver - Bec McMaster (LADY) 3/17
✔Task 2: Cleopatra's Needle - Steven Siebert 6/23
✔Task 3: Possession - J.R. Ward 3/20
✔Task 4: The Library at Mount Char - Scott Hawkins 5/24
✔34. VICTORIA FALLS:
POI: Victoria Falls
Location: Zambia, South Africa
Cover: Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
✔Task 1: Turn Coat - Jim Butcher (COAT) 7/23
✔Task 2: A Vision of Murder - Victoria Laurie 6/26
✔Task 3: Pale Horses - Jassy Mackenzie (South Africa) 6/15
✔Task 4: Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls - Victoria Laurie 8/14
✔35. THREE DOG BAKERY:
POI: Three Dog Bakery
Location: Iowa
Cover: Read a book with a dog on the cover.
✔Task 1: Too Hard to Handle - Julie Ann Walker (HARD) 2/27
✔Task 2: The Target - David Baldacci 6/25
✔Task 3: The Witch Is Dead - Shirley Damsgaard (Iowa) 12/16
✔Task 4: If Walls Could Talk - Juliet Blackwell 4/11
✔36. GREAT WALL OF CHINA:
POI: Great Wall of China
Location: China
Cover: Read a book with a wall or some type of brick structure on the cover.
✔Task 1: The Girl in 6E - A.R. Torre (GIRL) 2/7
✔Task 2: Ghouls Gone Wild - Victoria Laurie 7/7
✔Task 3: Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 8/22
✔Task 4: Don't Look Now - Linda Lael Miller 4/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Favorite Album - True Blue WRC personal folder
Duration: May 1 - June 30, 2019
READ: 8/10
✔ 1. TRUE BLUE:
True Blue is the third studio album released by American singer/songwriter, Madonna.
♫Read the 3rd book of a series, OR read a book with a color in the title (example: The Hunt for Red October).
Deceptions - Kelley Armstrong 5/2
✔ 2. RELEASE DATE:
True Blue was released June 30, 1986.
♫Read a book published in 1986, OR read a book published in June (any year).
Ink and Bone - Lisa Unger (June 2016) 5/18
✔ 3. GENRE:
This album is considered Pop, Dance-Pop.
♫Read a book in which the author's first and last initial can be found in POPDANCEPOP.
Magic & Mayhem - Annabel Chase 5/11
✔ 4. LENGTH:
True Blue is 40 minutes, 25 seconds in length.
♫Read a book in which the total page count can be found somewhere in the numbers 4025.
The Hexed - Heather Graham (400 pages) 6/2
5. LIVE TO TELL:
Live to Tell was the first single released from the album. It debuted at #49 on Billboard's Hot 100, reaching the #1 spot in eight weeks.
♫Read a book in which the word Live or Tell can be found in the book title. Subtitles may be used for this task.
Kiss and Tell - Sandy Lynn
✔ 6. STUDIO:
True Blue was recorded at Channel Recording Studios in Los Angeles, California.
♫Read a book set in California.
A Dirty Job - Christopher Moore 5/17
✔ 7. PRODUCERS:
The album was produced by Madonna, Stephen Bray, and Patrick Leonard.
♫Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in MADONNASTEPHENPATRICK. No word count limit, but all words count.
Thirty-Six and a Half Motives - Denise Grover Swank 5/21
✔ 8. LABEL:
True Blue was released on the Sire label.
♫Read a book whose title begins with "S" or ends with "E".
Slip Cue - Joyce Krieg 5/5
9. SINGLES:
The following singles were released from True Blue:
Live to Tell, Papa Don't Preach, True Blue, Open Your Heart, La Isla Bonita.
♫Read a book with one of the following words found in the title/subtitle: Live, Tell, Papa, Preach, True, Blue, Open, Heart, Bonita.
✔ 10. BONUS:
Spell out something related to this album using the following options: (1) first letter of a book title, (2) first letter of the author's first or last name, (3) first letter of a MAIN character's first or last name (this information must be included in your completion post), or (4) the first letter of a series title. Here are some choices that may help: True Blue, Madonna, Pop, Dance Pop, Live to Tell, Papa Don't Preach, Channel Recording Studios, Los Angeles.
P: The Promise - R.K.C. Puthran 5/18
O: Ocean Light - Nalini Singh 6/10
P: Purity - Douglas Clegg 6/11
Wacky's POI Challenge #2: Debbie (Doc)'s JourneyStart Date: June 1, 2017
READ: 135/136
✔1. THE HERMITAGE:
POI: The Hermitage (12)
Location: Hermitage, Tennessee
✔TASK #1 - The End Game - Catherine Coulter (TEG in POI) 9/14/17
✔TASK #2 - Darkling - Yasmine Galenorn (281 pages) 7/11/17
✔TASK #3 - Judas Kiss - J.T. Ellison (Tennessee) 7/28/17
✔TASK #4 - Straight from the Heart - Tami Hoag (TH in POI) 8/5/17
✔2. THE GARDEN OF THE GODS:
POI: The Garden of the Gods (18)
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
✔TASK #1 - Down the Rabbit Hole - J.D. Robb (DTRH in POI) 6/10/17
✔TASK #2 - Forbidden - Tabitha Suzuma (418 pages) 6/24/17
✔TASK #3 - White Fire - Douglas Preston (Colorado) 7/29/17
✔TASK #4 - Midnight's Seduction - Donna Grant (DG in POI) 6/29/17
✔3. OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY:
POI: Ohio State University (19)
Location: Columbus, Ohio
✔TASK #1 - Heir to the Sky - Amanda Sun (HTTS in POI) 7/29/17
✔TASK #2 - Photographs & Phantoms - Cindy Spencer Pape (169 pages) 8/16/17
✔TASK #3 - Spellbent - Lucy Snyder (Ohio) 9/5/17
✔TASK #4 - Concrete Savior - Yvonne Navarro (YN in POI) 7/7/17
4. TRIGLAV NATIONAL PARK:
POI: Triglav National Park (19)
Location: Slovania
✔TASK #1 - One Last Look - Linda Lael Miller (OLL in POI) 6/28/17
✔TASK #2 - Year of the Hyenas - Brad Geagley (291 pages) 9/29/17
TASK #3 -
✔TASK #4 - Spectacle - Rachel Vincent (RV in POI) 6/14
✔5. JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY:
POI: John F. Kennedy Presidential Library (31)
Location: Columbia Point - Boston, Massachusetts
✔TASK #1 - An English Bride In Scotland - Lynsay Sands (ANBIS in POI) 6/19/17
✔TASK #2 - Archangel's Heart - Nalini Singh (381 pages) 6/17/17
✔TASK #3 - Death Takes Priority - Jean Flowers (Massachusetts) 6/10/17
✔TASK #4 - Nevernight - Jay Kristoff (JK in POI) 6/20/17
✔6. TORONTO ISLAND PARK:
POI: Toronto Island Park (17)
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
✔TASK #1 - The Perfect Liar - Brenda Novak (TPL in POI) 7/23/17
✔TASK #2 - Golden Age and Other Stories - Naomi Novik (179 pages) 10/9/17
✔TASK #3 - Blood Pact - Tanya Huff (Toronto) 12/14/17
✔TASK #4 - The Man Who Spoke Snakish - Andrus Kivirähk (AK in POI) 7/17/17
✔7. BUCKINGHAM PALACE:
POI: Buckingham Palace (16)
Location: Westminster, London, UK
✔TASK #1 - Bella at Midnight - Diane Stanley (BAM in title) 6/22/17
✔TASK #2 - Lions, Tigers, and Sexy Bears Oh My! - Candace Havens (164 pages) 6/17/17
✔TASK #3 - The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker - Leanna Renee Hieber (England) 7/20/17
✔TASK #4 - No Strings Attached - Kate Angell (KA in POI) 7/31/17
✔8. UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN:
POI: University of Texas at Austin (25)
Location: Austin, Texas
✔TASK #1 - Empire of Storms - Sarah J. Maas (EOS in POI) 9/27/17
✔TASK #2 - Cancans, Croissants, and Caskets - Mary McHugh (352 pages) 8/7/17
✔TASK #3 - Getting Lucky - Carolyn Brown (Texas) 6/4/17
✔TASK #4 - The Dragons Want Her - Angela Foxxe (A&F in POI) 11/9/17
✔9. CAPE HATTERAS NATIONAL SEASHORE:
POI: Cape Hatteras National Seashore (28)
Location: Nags Head, North Carolina
✔TASK #1 - Hounding the Pavement - Judi McCoy (HTP in POI) 8/15/17
✔TASK #2 - The Chocolate Mouse Trap - JoAnna Carl (228 pages) 6/24/17
✔TASK #3 - Out of the Mist - JoAnn Ross 9/13/17
✔TASK #4 - Between the Duke and the Deep Blue Sea - Sophia Nash (SN in POI) 8/5/17
✔10. ATLANTA BRAVES:
POI: Atlanta Braves (13)
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
✔TASK #1 - All That Bleeds - Kimberly Frost (ATB in POI) 6/15/17
✔TASK #2 - Eternal Hunger - Cameron Dean (311 pages) 8/3/17
✔TASK #3 - Afterlight - Elle Jasper (Georgia) 9/6/17
✔TASK #4 - Hidden Embers - Tessa Adams 8/8/17
✔11. CHARLESTON RESTAURANT:
POI: Charleston Restaurant (20)
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
✔TASK #1 - Hour of the Rat - Lisa Brackmann (HOTR in POI) 9/18/17
✔TASK #2 - Acts of Violets - Kate Collins (320 pages) 6/11/17
✔TASK #3 - Forgive Me - Daniel Palmer (Maryland) 11/13/17
✔TASK #4 - Pirates! - Celia Rees (CR in POI) 9/21/17
✔12. KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY:
POI: Kennesaw State University (23)
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
✔TASK #1 - Serpent's Kiss - Deborah Cooke (SK in POI) 6/22/17
✔TASK #2 - Less than a Treason - Dana Stabenow (320 pages) 6/8/17
✔TASK #3 - Night Shift - N. Singh/I. Andrews (Georgia) 8/12/17
✔TASK #4 - Devoured by Darkness - Alexandra Ivy (AI in POI) 7/24/17
✔13. BELGIUM:
POI: Belgium (7)
Location: Belgium
✔TASK #1 - Lucky Bastard - Deborah Coonts (LB in POI) 6/7/17
✔TASK #2 - Fireproof - Alex Kava (307 pages) 7/6/17
✔TASK #3 - The Pursuit - Janet Evanovich/Lee Goldberg (Belgium) 11/8/18
✔TASK #4 - The Girl with Ghost Eyes - M.H. Boroson (MB in POI) 8/18/17
✔14. MANCHESTER APPLE FESTIVAL:
POI: Manchester Apple Festival (23)
Location: Manchester, Maine
✔TASK #1 - No Man's Land - David Baldacci (NML in POI) 7/9/17
✔TASK #2 - A Catered St. Patrick's Day - Isis Crawford (323 pages) 7/14/17
✔TASK #3 - Fatal Fixer-Upper - Jennie Bentley (Maine) 7/17/17
✔TASK #4 - Lord's Fall - Thea Harrison (TH in POI) 7/4/17
✔15. DISNEY WORLD:
POI: Disney World (11)
Location: Orlando, Florida
✔TASK #1 - One Night in Scotland - Karen Hawkins (ONIS in POI) 6/3/17
✔TASK #2 - Shadows Strike - Dianne Duvall (411 pages) 6/17/17
✔TASK #3 - Bad Monkey - Carl Hiaasen (Florida) 6/30/17
✔TASK #4 - The Lemoncholy Life of Annie Aster - Scott Wilbanks (SW in POI) 11/29/17
continued....✔16. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING:
POI: Empire State Building (19)
Location: New York, New York
✔TASK #1 - Snipped in the Bud - Kate Collins (SITB in POI) 6/5/17
✔TASK #2 - Murder on the Aloha Express - Sally J. Smith (190 pages) 1/11/18
✔TASK #3 - Two Graves - Douglas Preston (New York City) 6/24/17
✔TASK #4 - The Empire's Ghost - Isabelle Steiger (IS in POI) 7/22/17
17. LISBON:
POI: Lisbon (6)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
✔TASK #1 - Starting Now - Debbie Macomber (SN in POI) 6/12/17
✔TASK #2 - Shoots to Kill - Kate Collins (336 pages) 9/7/17
TASK #3 -
✔TASK #4 - Silver Silence - Nalini Singh (N&S in POI) 12/13/17
✔18. SKILIGHT MUSIC THEATRE:
POI: Skilight Music Theatre (20)
Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
✔TASK #1 - The Undomestic Goddess - Sophie Kinsella (TUG in POI) 6/3/17
✔TASK #2 - Blood of the Dark Moon - Adrianne Brennan (220 pages) 8/13/17
✔TASK #3 - Dairy Queen - Catherine Murdock 9/20/17
✔TASK #4 - Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks (KS in POI) 8/22/17
✔19. MAY FESTIVAL:
POI: May Festival (11)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
✔TASK #1 - Into the Fire - Amanda Usen (ITF in POI) 12/28/17
✔TASK #2 - A Fugitive Green - Diana Gabaldon (119 pages) 1/14/18
✔TASK #3 - Spellbent - Lucy Snyder (Ohio) 9/5/17
✔TASK #4 - Bound By Darkness - Alexandra Ivy (AI in POI) 8/11/17
✔20. SAN DIEGO ZOO:
POI: San Diego Zoo (11)
Location: San Diego, California
✔TASK #1 - Island of Glass - Nora Roberts 3/23
✔TASK #2 - SickER B*stards - Matt Shaw (117 pages) 2/15
✔TASK #3 - The Spy Who Wants Me - Lucy Monroe (California) 7/5/17
✔TASK #4 - Midnight's Kiss - Donna Grant (DG in POI) 9/2/17
✔21. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE:
POI: Golden Gate Bridge (16)
Location: San Francisco, California
✔TASK #1 - Lost Gods - Brom (LG in POI) 7/1/17
✔TASK #2 - Star of the Sea - Joseph O'Connor (416 pages) 10/17/17
✔TASK #3 - Going Organic Can Kill You - Staci McLaughlin (California) 6/2/17
✔TASK #4 - Forbidden Embers - Tessa Adams (TA in POI) 9/11/17
✔22. ALCATRAZ FEDERAL PENITENTIARY:
POI: Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary (27)
Location: San Francisco, California
✔TASK #1 - The First Prophet - Kay Hooper (TFP in POI) 1/31/18
✔TASK #2 - Slipknot - Linda Greenlaw (272 pages) 7/13/17
✔TASK #3 - Spider-Touched - Jory Strong (California) 8/24/17
✔TASK #4 - The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón (CRZ in POI) 8/18/17
✔23. KENTUCKY DERBY:
POI: Kentucky Derby (13)
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
✔TASK #1 - The Naked Duke - Sally MacKenzie (TND in POI) 12/16/17
✔TASK #2 - Happy Hour at Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta (314 pages) 9/18/17
✔TASK #3 - Dark Roots and Cowboy Boots - Luann McLane (Kentucky) 7/13/17
✔TASK #4 - Lucky Catch - Deborah Coonts (DC in POI) 7/8/17
✔24. SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY:
POI: Southern New Hampshire University (30)
Location: Hooksett, New Hampshire
✔TASK #1 - The Valcourt Heiress - Catherine Coulter (TVH in POI) 6/18/17
✔TASK #2 - Melting into You - Tracey Alvarez (304 pages) 6/30/17
✔TASK #3 - Silent Auction - Jane Cleland (New Hampshire) 6/25/17
✔TASK #4 - White Colander Crime - Victoria Hamilton (VH in POI) 7/15/17
✔25. MARK TWAIN HOUSE:
POI: Mark Twain House (14)
Location: Hartford, Connecticut
✔TASK #1 - At Wolf Ranch - Jennifer Ryan (AWR in POI) 1/6/18
✔TASK #2 - Strong, Sleek and Sinful - Lorie O'Clare (416 pages) 11/4/17
✔TASK #3 - Forever... - Jude Deveraux (Connecticut) 11/19/17
✔TASK #4 - Cowboy Town - Kasey Millstead (KM in POI) 8/25/17
✔26. STONEHENGE:
POI: Stonehenge (10)
Location: Amesbury, Salisbury, UK
✔TASK #1 - Sliding Home - Kate Angell (SH in POI) 8/31/17
✔TASK #2 - The Harder You Fall - Gena Showalter (410 pages) 8/31/17
✔TASK #3 - A Dying Fall - Elly Griffiths (England) 8/6/17
✔TASK #4 - The Outcast Dead - Elly Griffiths (EG in POI) 10/30/17
✔27. GRACELAND:
POI: Graceland (9)
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
✔TASK #1 - Robot Academy - R.T.W. Lipkin (RA in POI) 1/6/18
✔TASK #2 - The Wrong Hostage - Elizabeth Lowell (496 pages) 10/12/17
✔TASK #3 - The Immortals - J.T. Ellison (Tennessee) 6/19/17
✔TASK #4 - Midnight's Warrior - Donna Grant (DG in POI) 7/20/17
✔28. PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART:
POI: Philadelphia Museum of Art (23)
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
✔TASK #1 - Our Husband - Stephanie Bond (OH in POI) 7/19/7
✔TASK #2 - Gingerbread Cookie Murder - Joann Fluke (362 pages) 7/6/17
✔TASK #3 - Ash and Quill - Rachel Caine (Philadelphia) 7/26/17
✔TASK #4 - Warm Bodies - Isaac Marion (IM in POI) 7/14/17
✔29. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF DENMARK:
POI: National Museum of Denmark (23)
Location: Denmark
✔TASK #1 - On Turpentine Lane - Elinor Lipman (OTL in POI) 1/20/18
✔TASK #2 - Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris (342 pages) 6/26/17
✔TASK #3 - The Absent One - Jussi Adler-Olsen (Denmark) 1/6/19
✔TASK #4 - The Battle Sylph - L.J. McDonald (LM in POI) 8/9/17
✔30. FORT LAUDERDALE:
POI: Fort Lauderdale (14)
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
✔TASK #1 - Fear the Dark - Kay Hooper (FTD in POI) 9/23/17
✔TASK #2 - Sick Fux - Tillie Cole (314 pages) 12/30/17
✔TASK #3 - The Scent of Jasmine - Jude Devereau (Florida) 6/11/17
✔TASK #4 - The Oath of the Vayuputras - Amish Tripathi (AT in POI) 8/22/17
✔31. NEW YORK CITY:
POI: New York City (11)
Location: New York, New York
✔TASK #1 - Echoes of Ice - Boone Brux (EOI in POI) 11/26/17
TASK #2 - Sabriel - Garth Nix (311 pages) 6/11/19
✔TASK #3 - The NYC Werewolf: Tales, Book Two - Bert Murray (New York) 12/12/17
✔TASK #4 - Stars of Fortune - Nora Roberts (NR in POI) 12/31/17
✔32. DOLLYWOOD:
POI: Dollywood (9)
Location: Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
✔TASK #1 - Dragon Wytch - Yasmine Galenorn (DW in POI) 12/3/17
✔TASK #2 - The Devil's Triangle - Catherine Coulter (495 pages) 12/9/17
✔TASK #3 - So Close the Hand of Death - J.T. Ellison (Tennessee) 8/29/17
✔TASK #4 - Bengal's Quest - Lora Leigh (LL in POI) 8/17/17
✔33. DENVER:
POI: Denver (6)
Location: Denver, Colorado
✔TASK #1 - Death Echo - Elizabeth Lowell (DE in POI) 11/25/17
✔TASK #2 - The Obsidian Chamber - Douglas Preston (560 pages) 11/5/17
✔TASK #3 - Prime Cut - Diane Mott Davidson (Colorado) 7/4/17
✔TASK #4 - White Trash Zombie Unchained - Diana Rowland (DR in POI) 10/7/17
✔34. ODENSE ZOO:
POI: Odense Zoo (9)
Odense, Denmark
✔TASK #1 - Deadly Sting - Jennifer Estep 2/5/18
✔TASK #2 - Kinked - Thea Harrison (294 pages) 11/13/17
✔TASK #3 - A Conspiracy of Faith - Jussi Adler-Olsen (Denmark) 2/11
✔TASK #4 - Silent Child - Sarah Denzil (SD in POI) 1/25/18
Characters of M*A*S*HStart Date: September 1, 2019
End Date: November 30, 2019
44/44 tasks complete
11/11 characters complete
✔️1. Benjamin Franklin "Hawkeye" Pierce|Actor: Alan Alda|Role: Chief Surgeon|Appearances: 251
Title/Character - My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 9/2
Author/Actor - Second Chance Romance - Asrai Devin 10/5
Location/Role - Wickedly Dangerous - Deborah Blake (New York) 9/28
Pages/Appearances - Rumble on the Bayou - Jana Deleon (325 pages) 9/29
✔️2. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan Penopscott|Actor: Loretta Swit|Role: Head Nurse|Appearances: 243
Title/Character - Connections in Death - J.D. Robb 9/10
Author/Actor - Reaper's Kiss - Allison West 9/15
Location/Role - The Trouble With Honor - Julia London (England) 9/4
Pages/Appearances - The Ten Thousand Doors of January - Alix E. Harrow (374 pages) 9/28
✔️3. Maxwell Q. Klinger|Actor: Jamie Farr|Role: Corpsman|Appearances: 219
Title/Character - Rusty Nail - J.A. Konrath 10/31
Author/Actor - For the Earl's Pleasure - Anne Mallory 9/6
Location/Role - Feint of Art - Hailey Lind (California) 9/22
Pages/Appearances - Red Queen - Christina Henry(291 pages) 9/13
✔️4. Father John Patrick Francis Mulcahy|Actor: William Christopher|Role: Chaplain|Appearances: 218
Title/Character - Murder of a Royal Pain - Denise Swanson 9/15
Author/Actor - Alice - Christina Henry 9/3
Location/Role - Smokescreen - Iris Johansen (Africa) 9/11
Pages/Appearances - Twisted - Amity Hope (284 pages) 10/28
✔️5. Trapper John McIntyre|Actor: Wayne Rogers|Role: Surgeon |Appearances: 72
Title/Character - Roping Your Heart - Cheyenne McCray 10/20
Author/Actor - Shaking Off the Dust - Rhianna Samuels 11/8
Location/Role - False Start - Marianne Rice (New Hampshire) 10/5
Pages/Appearances - Branded for You - Cheyenne McCray (279 pages) 10/19
✔️6. Henry Blake|Actor: McLean Stevenson|Role: Commanding Officer|Appearances: 70
Title/Character - Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery - Anthology 10/26
Author/Actor - Laid Bear - Eve Vaughn 10/21
Location/Role - Rock Me Two Times - Dawn Ryder (California) 9/27
Pages/Appearances - Tinder - Sally Gardner (270 pages) 11/16
✔️7. Frank Burns|Actor: Larry Linville|Role: Executive Officer|Appearances: 118
Title/Character - Fallen Rogue - Amy Rench 11/21
Author/Actor - Mistress to the Beast - Eve Vaughn 10/17
Location/Role - The Troop - Nick Cutter (Canada) 11/16
Pages/Appearances - Tying You Down - Cheyenne McCray (189 pages) 10/24
✔️8. Walter Eugene "Radar" O'Reilly|Actor: Gary Burghoff|Role: Company Clerk|Appearances: 156
Title/Character - On Wicked Ground - Sharon Kay 10/30
Author/Actor - The Forgotten - Heather Graham 10/4
Location/Role - Maid for the Rock Star - Demelza Carlton (Australia) 9/24
Pages/Appearances - Hakan/Severin - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright (158 pages) 10/18
✔️9. B.J. Hunnicutt|Actor: Mike Farrell|Role: Surgeon|Appearances: 187
Title/Character - The Trench - Steve Alten 10/26
Author/Actor - These Broken Stars - Amie Kaufman 11/14
Location/Role - The Game Warden of Black Swamp - Quentin Wallace (Georgia) 11/17
Pages/Appearances - Waiting in the Wings - Tara Frejas (147 pages) 11/21
✔️10. Sherman T. Potter|Actor: Harry Morgan|Role: Commanding Officer|Appearances: 188
Title/Character - Mask of Shadows - Linsey Miller 10/7
Author/Actor - Shelter in Place - Nora Roberts 11/9
Location/Role - Danger in a Red Dress - Christina Dodd (Maine) 11/22
Pages/Appearances - The Reluctant Demon - Mark Cain (288 pages) 11/28
✔️11. Charles Emerson Winchester III|Actor: David Ogden Stiers|Role: Surgeon|Appearances: 137
Title/Character - The Whole Enchilada - Diane Mott Davidson 11/2
Author/Actor - White Hot - Ilona Andrews 11/2
Location/Role - Rose - Rami Ungar (Ohio) 11/23
Pages/Appearances - Bear In a Billion - Lilly Pink (139 pages) 11/30
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
HELLO FALL, 2019Duration:September 1 - November 30, 2019
READ: 20/20
1. Apple Cider - Molten Dusk - Karissa Laurel 10/14
(apple cider hangover), p241
2. Blanket - Alice - Christina Henry 9/3
(covered by a blanket of scratchy wool), p30
3. Bonfire - Bloodleaf - Crystal Smith 9/17
(in the tribunal's bonfire), p125
4. Candy Corn - [AUTHOR] Dragonbound - Chelsea Campbell 11/8
5. Corn Maze - [AUTHOR] False Start - Marianne Rice 10/5
6. Football - Maid for the Rock Star - Demelza Carlton 9/24
(didn't understand Aussie rules football), p16
7. Frost - Red Queen - Christina Henry 9/13
(were blue and rimmed in frost), p245
8. Halloween - [AUTHOR] Twisted - Amity Hope 10/28
9. Haunted House - Murder of a Royal Pain - Denise Swanson 9/15
(our ghoul's night out haunted house), p7
10. Hay Ride -[AUTHOR] Second Chance Romance - Asrai Devin 10/5
11. Hot Chocolate - Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve 9/19
(drinking hot chocolate with Miss Fang), p77
12. Leaves - Smokescreen - Iris Johansen 9/11
(a rustle in the leaves in the oak tree), p240
13. Mittens - My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 9/2
(several layes of warm clothes and mittens), p55
14. Pumpkin Pie - [AUTHOR] Dark Harvest - Norman Partridge 11/20
15. Scarf - [AUTHOR] Shaking Off the Dust - Rhianna Samuels 11/8
16. Smores - Branded for You - Cheyenne McCray 10/19
(do you like smores), p75
17. Sweater - [TITLE] The Whole Enchilada - Diane Mott Davidson 11/2
18. Thanksgiving - Connections in Death - J.D. Robb 9/10
(they invited me to thanksgiving dinner), p128
19. Trick or Treat - Soul Deep - Lora Leigh 10/19
(trick or treat, parties, ghosts and goblins), p15
20. Walks - The Trouble With Honor - Julia London 9/4
(I've taken countless walks), p24
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
E-I-E-I-O Spell ChallengeStart Date: September 1, 2019
End Date: November 30, 2019
READ: 51/51
Cow/Moo
C - Maid for the Rock Star - Demelza Carlton 9/24
O - Hot Pursuit - Lorie O'Clare 9/25
W - Wickedly Dangerous - Deborah Blake 9/28
M - Murder of a Royal Pain - Denise Swanson 9/15
O - Of Cinder and Bone - Kyoko M. 10/12
O - On Wicked Ground - Sharon Kay 10/30
Pig/Oink
P - The Vanishing Sculptor - Donita K. Paul 9/18
I - Icebreaker - Deirdre Martin 10/1
G - My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 9/2
O - The Obsession - Nora Roberts 11/28
I - In a Handful of Dust - Mindy McGinnis 11/12
N - Not a Drop to Drink - Mindy McGinnis 10/8
K - Star of the Morning - Lynn Kurland 9/20
Duck/Quack
D - Dangerous Ground - Josh Lanyon 10/23
U - Undiscovered - Anna Hackett 11/27
C - Tying You Down - Cheyenne McCray 10/24
K - Destined - Allison Kraft 10/10
Q - The Game Warden of Black Swamp - Quentin Wallace 11/17
U - Rose - Rami Ungar 11/23
A - The Ten Thousand Doors of January - Alix E. Harrow 9/28
C - Deal Breaker - Harlan Coben 10/5
K - Knock Out - Michele Mannon 10/4
Horse/Neigh
H - The Forgotten - Heather Graham 10/4
O - Riding Steele: Collide - Opal Carew 11/29
R - Red Queen - Christina Henry 9/13
S - The Trench - Steve Alten 10/26
E - The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe - Peter Clines 10/11
N - The Troop - Nick Cutter 11/16
E - Everything Under the Heavens - Dana Stabenow 10/18
I - Angel/Hiss - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright 10/17
G - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - Gabrielle Zevin 9/30
H - Hakan/Severin - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright 10/18
Lamb/Baa
L - Feint of Art - Hailey Lind 9/22
A - Alice - Christina Henry 9/3
M - Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve 9/19
B - Shadow and Bone - Leigh Bardugo 9/26
B - Bloodleaf - Crystal Smith 9/17
A - For the Earl's Pleasure - Anne Mallory 9/6
A - Lian/Roch - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright 10/22
Chicken/Cluck
C - Connections in Death - J.D. Robb 9/10
H - Hara's Legacy - Bianca D'Arc 10/25
I - Smokescreen - Iris Johansen 9/11
C - Deal With The Devil - Mark Cain 10/11
K - The Mage's Daughter - Lynn Kurland 9/23
E - Laid Bear - Eve Vaughn 10/21
N - Shelter in Place - Nora Roberts 11/9
C - Branded for You - Cheyenne McCray 10/19
L - Mortal Heart - Robin LaFevers 9/26
U - The Unicorn Anthology - Anthology 11/28
C - Roping Your Heart - Cheyenne McCray 10/20
K - Molten Dusk - Karissa Laurel 10/14
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
BONNIE AND CLYDE - THE MOVIE Start Date: September 1, 2019
End Date: December 18, 2019
READ: 10/10
✔️1. BONNIE AND CLYDE - THE MOVIE:
Bonnie and Clyde is a 1967 film based on the crime spree of Clyde Barrow (played by Warren Beatty) and Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway).
※Read a book published in 1967, OR a book whose title begins with 'B' or 'C'.
Bloodleaf - Crystal Smith 9/17
✔️2. DIRECTOR:
The movie was directed by Arthur Penn.
※Read a book by an author whose first or last initial is 'A' or 'P'.
Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve 9/19
✔️3. CAST:
Main cast in Bonnie and Clyde is Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.
※ Read a book in which the main character's first or last initial is W, B, F or D. Main character's name required.
Maid for the Rock Star - Demelza Carlton (Jason Felix) 9/24
✔️4. FAMOUS QUOTE:
Famous quote from this movie: "This here's Miss Bonnie Parker. I'm Clyde Barrow. We rob banks."
※Read a book with one of the following words found in the title:
This, Here's, Miss, Bonnie, I'm, Clyde, We, Rob or Banks. Words must be exact.
Dear Miss Demeanor - Joan Hess 12/18
✔️5. GENRE:
The film is considered a biographical and crime film.
※Read a book tagged as "crime" or "biography" on the book's main page.
Vendetta in Death - J.D. Robb 10/17
✔️6. BUDGET/BOX OFFICE:
The film budget was $2.5M; the box office gross was $70M.
※Read a book in which the page count contains at least two of the following numbers: 2, 5, 7, 0. Page count information required.
Reaper's Kiss - Allison West (273 pages) 9/15
✔️7. RUNNING TIME:
Bonnie and Clyde is 111 minutes long.
※Read a series book #1, series book #11, OR book #111 from your WTR.
Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve (Hungry City Chronicles #1) 9/19
✔️8. WRITERS:
The screenplay was written by David Newman and Robert Benton.
※Read a book with a character who is a writer, OR a book with a character whose first name is David or Robert (character's name required).
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - Gabrielle Zevin (MC best friend is an author) 9/30
✔️9. PRODUCTION & STYLE:
The film was intended as a romantic and comic version of the violent gangster films of the 1930's, updated with modern film making techniques.
※Read a romance book, or a book in which something "new" occurs.
My Irresistible Earl - Gaelen Foley 9/2
✔️10. THE REAL BONNIE AND CLYDE:
Bonnie Elizabeth Parker was born in 1910 in Rowena, Texas. Clyde Chestnut Barrow was born in 1909 in Ellis County, Texas.
※Read a book set in Texas, OR a book published in 1909 or in 1910 (publication information required).
Beef Stolen-Off - Liz Lipperman 10/12
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
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