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The Year in AstrologyDuration: November 22, 2018 – November 21, 2019
READ: 12/12
✔SAGITTARIUS, November 22 – December 21
Read a book by an author whose first OR last initial can be found in “THEARCHER”; post a link to the author's GR page -OR- a book with a character who is involved in the theater (professional or amateur); tell us who -OR- book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) orange or blue; post the cover
The Care and Feeding of Unmarried Men - Christie Ridgeway 12/14
✔CAPRICORN, December 22 – January 20
Read a book in which the first letter of EVERY word in the title can be found in the word “SATURN”; two-word minimum -OR- a book with a character over the age of 50; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) brown, gray or green; post the cover
Child of Mine - V.J. Chambers 12/25
✔AQUARIUS, January 21 – February 18
Read a book with the words “WATER” OR “AIR” in the title; no variations -OR- a book with a character who is unconventional or rebellious; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) an “electric” (bright) color; post the cover
The Impossible Girl - Lydia Kang 2/4
(MC pretends to be her twin brother as well as herself; also is a grave robber)
✔PISCES, February 19 – March 20
Read a book that takes place on/near a body of water; tell us where -OR- a book with a character who is a risk-taker; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) purple or green; post the cover
Norse Jewel - Gina Conkle (Hakan, Viking raider) 2/25
✔ARIES, March 21 – April 20
Read a book with “FIRE” in the title (no variations) or occupying more than 50% of the cover; post the cover -OR- a book with an adult character who acts childish; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) red or white; post the cover
Heart on Fire - Amanda Bouchet 3/30
✔TAURUS, April 21 – May 20
Read a book by an author whose first OR last initial can be found in the word “EARTH”; post a link to the author's GR page -OR- a book with a character who is resourceful; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) brown or turquoise; post the cover
First to Burn - Anna Richland 4/25
✔GEMINI, May 21 – June 21
Read a book in which the first letter of EVERY word in the title can be found in the word “MERCURY”; two-word minimum -OR- a book with a character who is talkative; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) yellow or blue; post the cover
Dark Heat - Donna Grant 6/7
✔CANCER, June 22 – July 22
Read a book with “MOON” in the title (no variations) or occupying more than 25% of the cover; post the cover -OR- a book about family -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) white or yellow; post the cover
Marked by the Moon - Lori Handeland 6/26
✔LEO, July 23 – August 22
Read a book with an animal of some sort (real, magical or mythical) in the title or occupying more than 25% of the cover; post the cover -OR- a book with a character who is flamboyant; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) purple or red; post the cover
Refuge of Dragons - Carrie Vaughn 7/26
✔VIRGO, August 23 – September 22
Read a book by an author whose first OR last initial can be found in “THEMAIDEN”; post a link to the author's GR page -OR- a book with a character who is analytical; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) gray, blue or yellow; post the cover
My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me - Various Authors 8/2
✔LIBRA, September 23 – October 22
Read a book in which the first letter of EVERY word in the title can be found in “THESCALES”; two-word minimum -OR- a book with a character who is lazy; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) ivory, pink or turquoise; post the cover
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry - Gabrielle Zevin 9/30
✔SCORPIO, October 23 – November 21
Read a book with “WATER” in the title (no variations) or occupying more than 50% of the cover; post the cover -OR- a book with a character who is secretive; tell us who -OR- a book whose cover is predominantly (more than 50%) black or green; post the cover
Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery - Anthology 10/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
January 2019 Scavenger Challenge: Hans Brinker
READ: 7/7
✔1. takes place in the 19th century OR read a book which features a winter sport.
Say Yes to the Marquess - Tessa Dare 1/17
✔2. takes place in the Netherlands OR read a book from the NY Times Bestseller list (be sure to tell us when the book was on the list).
Archangel's Viper - Nalini Singh 1/28
✔3. YA book OR read a book in which the MC character faces a task without much hope of succeeding; briefly tell us the circumstances.
Voices of Dragons - Carrie Vaughn 1/15
✔4. character is grieving something (tell us what) OR read a book featuring a doctor or someone who works in the medical field.
Thursday's Child - Nicci French (mc is a psychotherapist) 1/30
✔5. title starts with a letter in SKATES OR read a book in which a character could be described as generous; briefly tell us why.
Tuesday's Gone - Nicci French 1/11
✔6. in which a character wins a race or competition OR read a book whose author’s first and last initials may be found in BRINKER.
The Mermaid Trials - Cameron Drake (mermaid trials) 1/1
✔7. HEA ending OR read a book where a missing character is found.
Power Play - Deidre Martin 1/4
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
January 2019 Spell Challenge: Hans BrinkerREAD: 7/7
✔A: The Absent One - Jussi Adler-Olsen 1/6
✔M: The Mermaid Trials - Cameron Drake 1/1
✔N: Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper 1/12
✔E: Enslaved by the Ocean - Bella Jewel 1/19
✔S: Special Topics in Calamity Physics - Marisha Pessl 1/3
✔I: Immortal Unchained - Lynsay Sands 1/8
✔A: Alaskan Wolf - Linda O. Johnston 1/24
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
February Spell Challenge: Celebrating Cats!
READ: 9/10
H: The Laird Who Loved Me - Karen Hawkins 2/15
U: The Uninvited - Heather Graham 2/2
G: Norse Jewel - Gina Conkle 2/25
Y:
O: Of Blood and Bone - Nora Roberts 2/7
U: Unraveled - Jennifer Estep 2/23
R: Revolutionary Magic - Thomas K. Carpenter 2/11
C: A Conspiracy of Faith - Jussi Adler-Olsen 2/11
A: Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh 2/13
T: The Boy - Tami Hoag 2/15
On the Bottom of the Sea Duration: November 1, 2018 - April 30, 2019
READ: 25/25
✔1. THE ANDREA DORIA
≈ Read a book with a woman's name in the title OR a book with a shocking twist in the story
Julie - Jean Craighead George 12/22
✔2. USS ARIZONA
≈ Read a book set in Hawaii OR a book with a graveyard or tombstone featured prominently on the cover; post the cover
Deadly Gamble - Linda Lael Miller 1/22
✔3. THE BISMARCK
≈ Read a book in which a character puts up a good fight but still ends up losing; tell us the character (use the spoiler tag if necessary) OR a book with a one-word title (ALL words count!)
Trust - Kylie Scott 11/27
✔4. THE DEFIANCE
≈ Read a book set in a location that is known to be cold most of the time; tell us where OR a book with a defiant character; tell us the character
My Last Continent - Midge Raymond (Antarctica) 12/29
✔5. MV DONA PAZ
≈ Read a book with FIRE in the title or shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book whose MAIN character goes by a nickname; tell us the given name and the nickname
Water and Fire - Demelza Carlton 11/19
✔6. THE DOTY
≈ Read a book with a ship (not just a canoe or motorboat, but a large ship) shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book whose title contains only words that are no more than four letters long (ALL words count; two-word minimum)
Swan and the Bear - Eve Langlais 11/30
✔7. THE EDMUND FITZGERALD
≈ Read a popular book (over 10,000 ratings on GR); tell us how many ratings OR a book set in a state or province that borders one of the Great Lakes (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ontario or Quebec)
The Marsh King's Daughter - Karen Dionne (Michigan) 11/29
✔8. RMS EMPRESS OF IRELAND
≈ Read a book set in Canada; tell us where OR a book with a river (not just a stream) shown prominently on the cover; post the cover
Immortally Yours - Lynsay Sands (Toronto) 2/16
✔9. MS ESTONIA
≈ Read a book originally published no more than six months before you read it; tell us when it was released OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in ESTONIA
Muse of Nightmares - Laini Taylor (pub Oct 2018, read Nov 2018) 11/22
✔10. SS GENERAL SLOCUM
≈ Read one of the 50 oldest books (by original publication date) on your TBR list; tell us when it was published OR a book in which the first letter of every word in the title (ALL words count) can be found in GENERALSLOCUM (3 word MINIMUM)
Conspiracy of Ravens - Chrystal Vaughan 11/27
✔11. THE GHOST SHIP
≈ Read a book in which a ghost makes an appearance OR a book with a foreign word in its title
The Evil Inside - Heather Graham 11/19
✔12. SS HONG MOH
≈ Read a book with a 3 in its original year of publication; tell us the year OR a book whose cover is predominantly white; post the cover
The Running Dream - Wendelin Van Draanen 11/22
✔13. THE H.L. HUNLEY
≈ Read a book that is an author's DEBUT novel; post a link to the author's GR page OR a book set in a southern US state (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Virginia); tell us where
The Nightingale Before Christmas - Donna Andrews (Virginia) 12/10
✔14. SS KIANGYA
≈ Read a book set in Asia (use this list); tell us where OR a book by an author who uses an initial instead of a first name; post a link to the author's GR page
Playing for Keeps - R.L. Mathewson 11/29
✔15. USS MAINE
≈ Read a book in which a formal ceremony of some sort takes place; tell us what OR a book with WAR on its main GR page
The Bronze Horseman - Paullina Simons 11/2
✔16. THE MARY ROSE
≈ Read a book with a flower or flowers shown prominently on the cover; post the cover (bonus points for a rose!) OR a book set in the Tudor era (1485-1603); tell us when
The Rose Garden - Susanna Kearsley 12/8
✔17. USS MONITOR
≈ Read a book in which an innovation of some kind plays an important role; tell us what OR a book with a character who works in or visits a museum; tell us the character
Beautiful Sacrifice - Elizabeth Lowell (heroine) 11/4
✔18. SS PRESIDENT COOLIDGE
≈ Read a book that has two distinctly different genres on its main GR page (like historical and romance); tell us the genres OR a book featuring a politician; tell us the office held
The Final Descent - Rick Yancey (young adult, horror) 12/29
✔19. THE QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE
≈ Read a book in which pirates play an important role OR a book with an apostrophe in its title
A Tiger's Bride - Eve Langlais 11/24
✔20. RMS RHONE
≈ Read a book in which a storm plays an important part; tell us how OR a book whose cover is divided into roughly even halves; post the cover
Immortal Nights - Lynsay Sands 12/13 (view spoiler)
✔21. HMT ROYAL EDWARD
≈ Read a book featuring a royal character; tell us the character OR a book by an author or with a MAIN character named Edward/Ed/Eddie
My Lady Jane - Cynthia Hand (King Edward Tudor) 12/21
✔22. THE “RUSSIAN WRECK”
≈ Read a book in which a character goes fishing; tell us the character OR a book in which covert operations or intelligence gathering play an important role; tell us how, using spoiler tags if necessary
The Risk Agent - Ridley Pearson (illegal covert ops in China) 11/13
✔23. THE UMBRIA
≈ Read a book whose title begins with U (disregard A, An and The) OR a book in which a character deliberately sabotages a physical object; tell us the character, using spoiler tags if necessary
The Unseen - Heather Graham 12/21
✔24. THE VASA
≈ Read a book whose total page count includes consecutive double digits (220 works, 202 does not); tell us how many pages OR a book with a MAIN character whose name begins with G or A; tell us the character name
Haunted Moon - Yasmine Galenorn (288 pages) 11/17
✔25. THE WILHELM GUSTLOFF
≈ Read a book originally published in January of any year; tell us the year OR a book set in Germany or by a German author
Aunt Dimity and the Wishing Well - Nancy Atherton (pub Jan 2014) 11/25
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
February 2019 Scavenger Challenge: Celebrating Cats! READ: 5/7
1. National Answer Your Cat's Questions Day
Although this sounds like an impossibility, this January 22 holiday serves as a reminder to be more aware of your cat's personality and to pay attention to what he or she may be telling you in a nonverbal way.
🐈 Read a book with a domestic cat on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book with a title that is in the form of a question.
✔ 2. National Cat Health Month
Celebrated each February, this month is a reminder to schedule your cat's annual veterinarian appointment. For fun, help your cat be healthy by having daily play sessions to keep both of you physically and mentally fit.
😸 Read a book with a character who is a veterinarian or who works with animals in some other way - or - a non-fiction book with a medical or health theme.
1225 Christmas Tree Lane - Debbie Macomber 2/27
✔ 3. What If Cats and Dogs Had Opposable Thumbs Day
Oddly enough, there really is a holiday devoted to this "what if" concept. Celebrated on March 3, this day commemorates all the astonishing abilities your cat has, even without the advantage of opposable thumbs. Just imagine if your cat could open those cans of food on his or her own!
👍 Read a book with a human thumb or fingers on the cover - or - a book with HUMOR on the main Goodreads page.
Wicked Wind - Sharon Kay 2/12
✔ 4. Hairball Awareness Day
Nothing can gross you out quite like a hairball. That's why Hairball Awareness Day, celebrated on April 30, helps bring awareness to safe and effective ways you can prevent them.
😹 Read a bookwith human hair or animal fur on the cover - or - a book with an author whose first AND last initials can be found in the word HAIRBALL.
Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh 2/13
✔ 5. National Hug Your Cat Day
Wouldn't you love one more reason to hug your kitty? Celebrated on May 12, this holiday reminds you to give your cat a cuddle.
😻 Read a book with two people embracing on the cover (show us the cover) - or - read a romance book.
The Brick Wall - Stephanie Julian 2/9
✔ 6. Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month
Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month is celebrated in June. There are so many great reasons to adopt!
😺 Read a book originally published in June (any year, but tell us which one) - or - a book in which a character is adopted or grew up in foster care.
A Beautiful Dark - Jocelyn Davies 2/10
7. National Cat Day
On October 29, National Cat Day encourages you to commemorate the special cat in your life. On this day, take a moment to celebrate the unconditional love and affection you get from your cat.
🐱 Read a book with a cat who is an important part of the plot - or - a book with the words CAT or DAY in the title.
From Sea to Shining Sea - TexasDuration: January 1 - February 28, 2019
READ: 10/10
✔️1. Read a book in which the main character has a circle of friends -or- read a book with a single star on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a bookwith an X in the title.
✒ Unexpected Rush - Jaci Burton 1/1
✔️2. Read a book with an amusement park as an important setting or some sort of ride on the cover -or- read a book whose author initials are in the word REPUBLICOFTEXAS -or- generate a random number between 1-8 and read a book set during the corresponding period of Texan government.
✒ Immortal Unchained - Lynsay Sands 1/8
✔️3. Read a book with a rancher or farmer main character (bonus for Texans) -or- read a book in which the main character attends a music festival -or- read a book with a word in the title synonymous to huge.
✒ Marly's Choice - Lora Leigh (Texans too!) 1/12
✔️4. Read a book with either of these on the cover: a large natural body of water, cattle, alcohol, pepper (post the cover) -or- read a book set in a country with spicy food -or- read a book whose author's name has an accent mark.
✒ An Easy Death - Charlaine Harris (set in Texas and Mexico) 1/18
✔️5. Read a book whose main character's name begins with a letter in MARGARITA (tell us the name) -or- read a book whose main page contains the genre "FOOD" -or- read a book in which Dr Pepper is mentioned.
✒ Better Off Wed - Laura Durham 2/2
(a nearly empty plastic bottle of diet Dr. Pepper), p30
✔️6. Read a book in which oil production or the environment is an important plot point (tell us how your book fits) -or- read a book set in a place beginning in a letter in GALVESTON -or- read a book in which a hurricane blows through.
✒ Say Yes to the Marquess - Tessa Dare (England) 1/17
✔️7. Read a book in which a battle is fought -or- read a Civil War book related from the point of view of a unionist -or- read a book in which the main character is referred to with a nickname (tell us both the given name and the nickname).
✒ Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh 2/13
✔️8. Read a book depending on where you fit on these poll options (tell us which one you chose):
b. Lee Harvey acted on his own. Read a book with a single person on the cover. (Post the cover).
✒ Crimson Veil - Yasmine Galenorn 1/4
✔️ 9. Read a book made into a Tom Hanks movie (tell us which) -or- read a book in which some terrible accident occurs in space -or- read a book that you have read the spoilers for, accidentally or on purpose.
✒ Through Rain and Missing Mantaurs - Jeanne Marcella 2/22
✔️10. Read a book with a cover that shows your favorite forecast -or- read a book in which a serial killer leaves a calling card of sorts -or- read a book in which the main character's unusual hair is mentioned several times.
✒ Innocence - Dean Koontz 1/10
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
March Scavenger Challenge: International Women's Day
READ: 6/7
✔1. Sappho: Read a book of poetry (must be at least 150 pages) - or - a book with a one-word title.
Brash - Laura Wright 3/6
2. Florence Nightingale: Read a book with a main character who is a nurse (no other medical professional) - or - a book with WAR on its main GR genre page.
✔3. Amelia Earhart: Read a book in which a character disappears (is abducted, gets lost, etc.) - or - a book with a character who is a pilot (male or female).
The Night Is Alive - Heather Graham (abducted) 3/18
✔4. Sacagawea: Read a book with a Native American character - or - a book set in a state bordering the Missouri River in western U.S. (Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, or Missouri).
Gone Haunting in Deadwood - Ann Charles (South Dakota) 3/4
✔5. Eleanor Roosevelt: Read a book written by or about a first lady of the United States (either fiction or non-fiction) - or - a book with a character who is a politician or government official of some kind.
Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies - Denise Grover Swank (villain is a Senator) 3/20
✔6. Sophie Scholl: Read a book where the author's first AND last name start with the same letter - AND - a book set in Germany.
Snow White Must Die - Nele Neuhaus (Germany)3/22
✔7. Jane Goodall: Read a book with the total number of pages containing repeated numbers together - or - a book with a wild animal on the cover (show us the cover). Bonus if it's a chimpanzee.
Visions - Kelley Armstrong (448 pages) 3/13
March Spell Challenge: Int'l Women's DayREAD: 7/7
✔ B: Blade Bound - Chloe Neill 3/15
✔ R: Rise of the Fallen - Donya Lynne 3/11
✔ I: The Invisible Code - Christopher Fowler 3/1
✔ T: Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies - Denise Grover Swank 3/20
✔ I: Inside the Outside - Martin Lastrapes 3/19
✔ S: Sinister Sprinkles - Jessica Beck 3/21
✔ H: Heart on Fire - Amanda Bouchet 3/30
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Treasure Hunt- 2019 First QuarterDuration: February 28 - May 31, 2019
Level: Serious treasure hunter: 75 words
98/75 FOUND
Better Off Wed - Laura Durham 2/2goat - a sweet onion tart with goat cheese, p86
ruler - Richard set a ruler on the table, p98
wheel - I had one hand on the wheel, p132
The Impossible Girl - Lydia Kang 2/4curiosity - it elicited curiosity, p65
liver - gleaming with shining brown livers, p51
misfortunes - to wipe away yesterdays misfortunes, p31
queen - two dews in the reign of Queen Dick, p21
siblings - acted more like siblings than lovers, p42
swaddling - swaddling the infant in a thin blanket, p1
temples - drooped over her forehead and temples, p41
vomit - he had a gob of vomit on his chin, p84
Summoned to Thirteenth Grave - Darynda Jones 2/5eagle - it was an eagle in flight, p211
hundred - one hundred seven years, p9
husband - I awoke an hour later in my husbands arms, p8
ingenious - then he did something ingenious, p275
kidnapped - Reyes had been kidnapped, p22
lightning - after a lightning quick battle, p47
married - Uncle Bob married my best friend, p31
punishment - maybe he's a glutton for punishment, p53
swallowed - to be swallowed by him, p69
underworld - a map to the underworld, p6
Of Blood and Bone - Nora Roberts 2/7birth - named for her birth father, p386
bolt - like a bolt of light, p14
bull - conditions bull, Tonia shrugged, p429
cousin - we're cousins after all, p355
fed - fed her young, anxious soul, p34
flesh - prevent them from breaking flesh, p139
goddess - in tribute and respect for the goddess, p61
golden - she would find a golden eagle, p81
nymph - the pixies and the nymphs, p123
priestess - you are priestess tonight, p125
retaliation - she prepared for retaliation, p33
rotating - rotating teams completed work on the base, p412
sister - he grinned at his sister, p10
sky - the pure blue of the sky, p210
storms - of circling crows, of gathering storms, p147
trapped - trapped in an old hotel with evil, p34
twins - Kate looked at her twins, p8
underground - the horror of the underground, p6
warned - cool nights warned the first frost would come, p47
youngest - she'd been the youngest child, p153
The Blue Edge of Midnight - Jonathon King 2/8box - empty metal fire extinguisher box, p81
children - bizarre abductions and murders of children, p28
fly - he managed to convince me to fly South, p23
island - in the thick mangrove islands, p19
relationship - some kind of never-discussed relationship, p23
seeped - fluids unknown had seeped in, p35
unlike - its unlike you to call, p50
Neurotica - Eliza Gordon 2/9 guise - under the guise that I helped, loc1338
Mind Over Murder - Allison Kingsley 2/9mountain - green mountain rising up behind them, p70
shower - she took a shower, p108
The Brick Wall - Stephanie Julian 2/9castrated - I totally think you should castrate the bastard, p125
A Beautiful Dark - Jocelyn Davies 2/10banished - the rebels banished from the paradise, p90
cave - I was in a cave of some kind, p77
emerged - emerged in the parking lot, p207
Revolutionary Magic - Thomas K. Carpenter 2/11enemies - to our enemies in Russia, p19
One Last Scream - Kevin O'Brien 2/11genitals - over his genitals, p149
Wicked Wind - Sharon Kay 2/12bound - her heart forever bound to her lost love, p164
chained - her limbs chained to the wall, p235
devour - as if they wanted to devour him, p123
disgusted - disgusted with herself, p29
fire - you made fire appear, p29
snuck - he snuck a bite, p99
Fire Baptized - Kenya Wright 2/12sacrificing - I think the murderer is sacrificing them, p80
Archangel's Prophecy - Nalini Singh 2/13chamber - the crisply formal chamber, p15
consequences - her inability to handle the consequences, p246
hope - I do always have hope, p198
rain - but rain was the worst, p329
regenerated - his healing energy hadn't regenerated, p52
stone - from dormant to stone dead, p6
swan - when her wings sent her on a swan dive, p223
continued...
Forbidden - Jana Oliver 2/13attracted - that agreement attracted notice, p266
betrayed - find out who betrayed us, p120
cries - and damn'd be him that first cries, p37
head - Riley shuck her head again, p48
night - I'd be on hallowed ground at night, p54
wolf - a wolf howled, p152
Dark Saturday - Nicci French 2/14affairs - my husband had an affair, p54
The Boy - Tami Hoag 2/15avoided - the longer that could be avoided, p107
Immortally Yours - Lynsay Sands 2/16tricked - or tricked them into it, p128
Leverage in Death - J.D. Robb 2/17divided - would be divided among me, her half brother, p47
consulted - she consulted you, p107
Imprisoned - where Cecily had been imprisoned, p29
Fighting to Forgive - JD Salsbury 2/18 overcome - I'm overcome with the urge, p107
Method 15/33 - Shannon Kirk 2/20divinity - the band is beyond divinity, p116
king - the only king of my world, p109
merciless - her cancer was fast and merciless, p134
Death of a Nightingale - Lene Kaaberbøl 2/28sickle - hole in the ice with Grandfather's sickle, p143
A Scanner Darkly - Philip Dick 3/4concocted - poisons concocted of brain-destructive filth, p23
Loving Cara - Kristen Proby 3/5ovulated - when I was ovulating, p165
Chicago Broken - Stewart Matthews 3/13forbid - or God forbid, p112
Rhythm of Three - Kelly Jamieson 3/14adulthood - lasts rights into adulthood, p28
Thirty-Five and a Half Conspiracies - Denise Grover Swank 3/20pleased - Witt seemed pleased, p84
promptly - I promptly began to choke, p207
Let There Be Love - Melissa Storm 4/6plotted - they'd plotted their entire lives' courses, p106
Queen Cinder - Roy A. Mauritsen 5/3deformities - morbid fascination with his deformities, loc1089
Inferno - Bianca D'Arc 5/22smote - even as it smote the guilty, p176
A Rogue by Any Other Name - Sarah MacLean 5/26consummating - return home and consummate your marriage, p142
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
April Scavenger Challenge: Cosmonauts
READ: 5/7
1. YURI GAGARIN: Read a book originally published in the 1960s; tell us the year OR a book whose title begins with Y; disregard A, An and The.
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✔2. KONSTANTIN FEOKTISTOV: Read a book with the moon shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book with a main character who earns his/her living as a scientist; tell us the career.
★ Twice Bitten - Lynsay Sands 4/7
✔3. SERGEI KRIKALEV: Read a book that is the last (or most recently published) book of a series; tell us the series OR a book with a 6 in its total page count; tell us how many pages.
★ The Last Second - Catherine Coulter 4/23
4. ANDRIYAN NIKOLAYEV: Read a book in which a board game of some kind is played; tell us the game OR a book that is based on a television series or that spawned a television series; tell us the series. NOTE: Television only, NOT a movie
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✔5. VALERI POLYAKOV: Read a book with a human body (head to toe) shown prominently on the cover; post the cover OR a book with a main character whose first name begins with a letter in POLYAKOV; tell us the character.
★ Blonde with a Wand - Vicki Lewis Thompson 4/14
✔6. GHERMAN TITOV: Read a book that takes place in space OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in GHERMANTITOV; post a link to the author's GR page
★ Toby Fisher and the Arc-Light - Ian McFarlane 4/13
✔7. VALENTINA TERESHKOVA: Read a book by a new-to-you FEMALE author OR the very first book you added to your GR want-to-read shelf that is still unread (or your own personal TBR list, for those who don't keep a list on GR)
★ Tears of Tess - Pepper Winters 4/17
April Spell Challenge: READ: 6/6
✔F: A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman 4/18
✔E: Engaged in Murder - Nancy J. Parra 4/1
✔M: The Marco Effect - Jussi Adler-Olsen 4/10
✔A: The Austere Academy - Lemony Snicket 4/10
✔L: Let There Be Love - Melissa Storm 4/6
✔E: The Chalk Pit - Elly Griffiths 4/16
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
From Sea to Shining Sea - IowaDuration: March 1 - April 30, 2019
READ: 6/10
✔️ 1. Read a book written by a Native American author -or- read a book with a major word in the title containing more vowels than consonants (minimum 4 letters) -or- read a book whose author’s name has an X in it.
Echoes in the Bayou - Ursula Dukes (bayou) 3/7
✔️ 2. Read a book whose cover contains a creepy crawly (bonus for a snake; post the cover) -or- read a book with a French character (tell us who) -or- read a book whose author's first and last initials are in the word "COPPERHEAD".
Gone Haunting in Deadwood - Ann Charles 3/4
✔️ 3. Read a book set in a beautiful part of the state you live in (for example, I stay in North Carolina. I might read an Eva Gates book set in the Outer Banks. Tell us where you live, and where the book is set) -or- read a book with a rose(s) on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book whose main character fights for their freedom, or tries to exercise their rights (let us know how your book fits).
Hey Diddle Diddle, the Corpse and the Fiddle - Fran Rizer 3/29
✔️ 4. Read a book set on an island (let us know where) -or- read a book whose title begins with a letter in SABULA -or- read a book whose cover contains a paved road (post the cover).
Sunday Silence - Nicci French 3/24
✔️ 5. Read a book in which a myth plays a part in the plot (let us know how it works) -or- read a book whose cover is mostly blue (post the cover) -or- read a book set in Canada or Switzerland (tell us where the book is set).
Midnight Marked - Chloe Neill 3/15
6. Read a book in which a backyard party occurs for whatever reason -or- read a book about politics (fiction or non-fiction) -or- read a book on your TBR that was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Awards (tell us the category and the year).
7. Read a book where a character thinks they are the best thing since sliced bread (tell us who) -or- read a book in which a road trip occurs -or- read a book in which a character has difficulty deciding between two good things (tell us what, and if you think if they made the right choice).
8. Read a book with a two-wheeled vehicle on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book that takes place within 7 days (prologues or epilogues, if present, need not be counted) -or- read a book in which some sort of tradition is observed (let us know what).
9. Read a book with the genre Book About Books on its main page -or- read a book written by an Iowa Writer's Workshop alumnus or faculty -or- read a book set in academia.
✔️ 10. Read a book in which a fire hydrant is mentioned (copy the sentence, and let us know the page number/location it is on) -or- read a book on your TBR that a trusted friend or reviewer has rated 1 star (the equivalent of wanting to chuck it out of a window; tell us if the friend/reviewer was right) -or- read a book in which an object or person is made to pass as something or someone else.
A Highland Knight's Desire - Amy Jarecki 3/16
(while rescuing heroine, she is forced to dress as a monk to escape detection)
May Scavenger Challenge: The John F. Kennedy Space Center
READ: 4/7
✔1. Read a book that is the first in a series with at least 9 subsequent books written to date OR read a book whose title begins with a letter in NASA LOC.
Slip Cue - Joyce Krieg 5/5
✔2. Read a book that takes place in Florida OR read a book in which two groups (professional or non) work well together.
Death With An Ocean View - Nora Charles 5/29
✔3. Read a book originally published in a year containing a "9" OR read a book in which any of the wildlife listed above is mentioned; please copy the sentence and indicate its location in your book.
Dark Tribute - Iris Johansen (Pub March 26, 2019) 5/17
4. Read a book whose page count contains an intact "39" (i.e. 439, 396) OR read a book that is considered an author's "primary" (aka best known) work.
5. Read a book in which a significant portion takes place in or around a popular tourist attraction; tell us where (must be specific - "a beach" wouldn't count but "Whitehead Beach" would) OR read a book that is eighth in a series (or an author's 8th published book; if using this option, make sure to provide an author link).
✔6. Read a book with a primarily black cover OR read a book in which someone is killed accidentally (i.e. in the line of duty, in a car crash).
A Dirty Job - Christopher Moore 5/17
7. Read a book originally published in 1969 OR read a book that takes place in outer space.
May 2019 Spell Challenge: The John F. Kennedy Space Center READ: 6/6
✔L: The Silence of the Snakes - Ruby Loren 5/3
✔A: Deceptions - Kelley Armstrong 5/2
✔U: Ink and Bone - Lisa Unger 5/18
✔N: Flight Risk - Nicole Helm 5/9
✔C: Wayfinder - C.E. Murphy 5/23
✔H: The Hanging Girl - Jussi Adler-Olsen 5/23
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
June Scavenger Challenge: The Moon
READ: 7/7
✔ 1. Earth's only natural satellite is simply called "the Moon" because we didn't know other moons even existed until Galileo Galilei discovered four moons orbiting Jupiter in 1610. The Moon is the brightest and largest feature in the night sky. Venus is second.
🔭 Read a book with the word MOON in the title (plural or compound word OK, no other variations) - or - a book with a MAIN character who is a scientist (bonus if it's an astronomer!) (tell us who) - or - a book #1 or #2 in a series (tell us the series)
Kill the Farm Boy - Delilah S. Dawson & Kevin Hearne (#1 Tales of Pell) 6/4
✔ 2. The Moon helps make the Earth a more livable planet by moderating its wobble on its axis and leading to a relatively stable climate. It also causes tides. The Moon was likely formed after a Mars-sized body collided with Earth.
🌙 Read a book with a word containing the letter "X" in the title - or - a book in which a collision of some sort occurs - or - a book that shows an ocean or ocean beach scene on the cover, preferably with waves (show us the cover).
The Hexed - Heather Graham 6/2
✔ 3. This is, so far, the only place beyond Earth where humans have set foot. Astronauts planted six American flags on the moon, but that doesn't mean the United States owns it. An international law written in 1967 prevents any single nation from owning planets, stars or any other natural objects in space.
🇺🇸 Read a book where a MAIN character owns property/real estate - or - a book with an American flag on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book in which a character takes a long trip (briefly tell us the circumstances).
Dark Heat - Donna Grant 6/7
(Heroine takes a vacation from Arizona to Scotland)
✔ 4. Humans didn't see the Moon's far side until a spacecraft finally got there in 1959. The moon rotates once on its axis in about the same time it orbits Earth, so the same side faces us at all times. Regions of the moon's poles are extremely cold: about -457.6 degrees Fahrenheit (-272 degrees Celsius). Some parts never get sunlight, and these shadowed sections show signs of ice.
🌑 Read a book with at least two of these numbers--2, 4, 5, 6, 7--in the total number of pages (tell us how many pages) - or - a book set in a normally cold climate (tell us where) - or - a book showing ice on the cover (show us the cover)..
The Hollow Hills - Mary Stewart (475 pages) 6/1
✔ 5. Once a year the full moon appears 14% larger than usual. This happens when the moon's egg-shaped (elliptical) orbit reaches the closest point to Earth (perigee). A full moon at perigee is called a "Super Moon."
🌕 Read a book showing a FULL moon on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book whose author's first AND last initials can be found in PERIGEE - or - a book that you considered super (rated 5 stars).
Charmed Offense - Annabel Chase 6/8
✔ 6. Some observers of the Moon see the shape of a person's face among the visible craters, so stories refer to a mysterious "man in the moon." Others believe it's made of cheese because of the cheesy-looking appearance of its surface.
🌝 Read a book written by a man - or - a book with double EE's somewhere in the title or author's name - or - a book in which someone believed something that wasn't true (briefly tell us the circumstances but use a spoiler tag if appropriate)
Sabriel - Garth Nix 6/11
✔ 7. Jules Verne's 1865 novel From the Earth to the Moon is often credited with inspiring real-life rocket pioneers. While the novel is science fiction, Verne included a few interesting and accurate predictions. The moon made its film debut in a 1902 black and white silent French film called Le Voyage Dans la Lune (a trip to the moon). And a year before astronauts walked on the moon, 2001: A Space Odyssey told the story of astronauts on an outpost on the moon. Decades later, it is still widely regarded as the best science fiction movie ever made.
🌜Read a book marked SCIENCE FICTION on the main genre page - or - a book translated from another language - or - a book originally published in 2001.
The Scarred Woman - Jussi Adler-Olsen (Danish to English) 6/28
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
June 2019 Spell Challenge: The Moon READ: 7/7
✔G: The Hexed - Heather Graham 6/2
✔A: Awaken the Darkness - Dianne Duvall 6/3
✔L: Lucy - Kathryn Lasky 6/5
✔I: Iron and Magic - Ilona Andrews 6/15
✔L: A Little Mischief - Amelia Grey 6/7
✔E: The Big Kahuna - Janet & Peter Evanovich 6/1
✔O: Ocean Light - Nalini Singh 6/10
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
From Sea to Shining Sea - WisconsinDuration: May 1 - June 30, 2019
READ: 8/10
✔️1. Read a book whose total number of pages contains an intact "30" (tell us the number of pages) -or- read a book whose cover shows grass (post the cover) -or- read a book whose title begins with a letter in CHIPPEWA (all words count).
The Shadow Reader - Sandy Williams (307 pages) 5/25
✔️2. Read a book whoseauthor initials are WI, MN, MI, IL or IA (vice versa is acceptable) -or- read a book whose first publication year contains 2 of the following digits: 2, 0, 3 (tell us when it was published) -or- read a book that is set in a state/province that borders Lake Superior (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario).
Iron and Magic - Ilona Andrews 6/15
✔️3. Read a book with a predominantly violet cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with a one-word title (a, an and the count) -or- read a book where someone is in the mining business.
Truthseeker - C.E. Murphy 5/13
✔️4. Read a book about immigrant experience (historical or contemporary) -or- read a book with a British, German or Scandinavian main character (tell us which you chose) -or- read a book in which someone changes careers.
The Hanging Girl - Jussi Adler-Olsen (MCs from Denmark) 5/23
✔️5. Read a book with the underground railroad important to the plot -or- read a book in which an imprisoned character is broken out of prison -or- read a book in which a trial takes place.
No Good Deed - Allison Brennan 5/27
✔️6. Read a book whose cover shows snow or ice (post the cover) -or- read a book whose main character likes to fish -or- read a book whose title contains an intact LESS.
Dauntless - Dina Sleiman 5/4
7. Read a book that shows alcohol on its cover (post the cover) -or- read a book which has something repeated so often that you can make a drinking game out of it (let us know what!) -or- read a book whose author's name (first or last) ends with an "ST".
✔️8. Read a book with a dairy farmer character -or- read a book with a vegan character -or- read a book that features a character you would love to throw in a cow chip pile.
The Promise - R.K.C. Puthran (hero is a complete asshhat) 5/18
9. Read a book whose main character has little kid(s) -or- read a book with a day of the week in the title -or- read a book whose main character works as something Barbie has also been (tell us the profession)
✔️10. Read a book in which something or someone is made to pass as something/one else -or- read a book with a train on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book that is highly pleasing.
This Savage Song - Victoria Schwab 6/23
Treasure Hunt Second Quarter
Treasure Hunt Second Quarter
July 2019 Spell Challenge | Apollo 11
READ: 6/8
✔ 1. Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are CM, SM, or LM (exact match only, no reversals) OR read a book that occurs during the summer months (June, July, August) OR read a book with a 5 in its total page count.
The Silenced - Heather Graham 7/15
✔ 2. Read a book that is third in a series (tell us the series' name) or the third book published by an author OR read a book whose title starts with a letter in either EAGLE or COLUMBIA (ignore a,an,the) OR read a book whose author’s first name is 4 letters.
Grace Among Thieves - Julie Hyzy (Manor House Mystery) 7/18
3. Read a book with an eagle or any bird shown prominently on its cover; post the cover OR read any novel by Jules Verne OR read any book takes place Washington, D.C.
✔ 4. Read a book in which a character takes a long journey OR read a book in which some type of historic first occurs (tell us what) OR read a book that takes place during the 1960’s.
Refuge of Dragons - Carrie Vaughn 7/26
(MCs best friend/boy friend journeys from Montana to Greenland to rescue MC)
✔ 5. Read a book published in 2019 OR read a book that starts each chapter with a quote OR read a book that has MAN in its title (does not have to separate, but should be intact).
The Trouble With Vampires - Lynsay Sands (pub Apr 23, 2019) 7/4
6. Read a book in which a real US President is mentioned (please copy the relevant text and give its location) OR read a book with a full moon or any type of flag on its cover (post the cover) OR read a book in which something significant is discovered; tell us what.
✔ 7. Read a book in which a main character leaves something significant behind (tell us what) OR read a book in which each title word’s first letter may be found in GOODWILL STATEMENTS (a,an, and the DO count; 3 word minimum) OR read a book in which a serious accident occurs (tell us what).
Trojan Odyssey - Clive Cussler 7/28
(MCs children are marine biologists and get trapped in an underwater habitat during a massive hurricane which destroys their oxygen source)
✔ 8. Read a book that takes place in any country that borders the Pacific Ocean (tell us where) OR read a book where several steps/stages must be completed before getting a final product or result (briefly tell us what) OR read a book that is 8th in a series (tell us the series).
Daughter of Fortune - Isabel Allende (Chile and California) 7/31
July 2019 Spell Challenge: Apollo 11 READ: 8/8
✔J: Justice Calling - Annie Bellet 7/4
✔E: The Silent - Elizabeth Hunter 7/30
✔T: The Trouble With Vampires - Lynsay Sands 7/4
✔T: Seriously Wicked - Tina Connolly 7/6
✔I: The Highland Dragon's Lady - Isabel Cooper 7/12
✔S: A Gathering of Shadows - V.E. Schwab 7/16
✔O: Operation: Endgame - Pip Ballantine / Tee Morris 7/13
✔N: Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch - Nancy Atherton 7/21
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
August 2019 Scavenger Challenge | Lefties
READ: 7/7
✔ 1. Read a book that was originally published in the 1990’s; tell us when OR read a book that is 13th in a series; tell us the series name OR read a book whose author’s middle initial may be found in CLUB (the middle initial must be listed in GoodReads).
Summon the Keeper - Tanya Huff (1998) 8/7
✔ 2. Read a book with “LEFT” or “RIGHT” in its title (does not have to stand alone) OR read a book between #10 - #15 on your TBR, sorted anyway you choose OR read a book in which a character inherits an obvious trait or illness from one of their ancestors (the book should make a point of stating “x” was inherited from "y").
Fated - Rebecca Zanetti (#12) 8/4
✔ 3. Read a book with an “8” in its total page count; tell us how many pages OR read a biography about any US President OR read a book by an author who has the same initials as any of the eight left-handed presidents (you may ignore middle initials, but first / last initials must be an exact match).
The Ghost of Marlow House - Bobbi Holmes & Anna McIntyre (258 pages) 8/15
✔ 4. Read a book in which a wedding occurs OR read a book marked romance OR read a book that takes place during the Roman Empire.
Highlander's Castle - Joanne Wadsworth 8/11
✔ 5. Read a book featuring a reporter of any kind OR read a book in which characters attend a baseball game OR read a book that takes place in Chicago.
Wicked Flames - Sharon Kay 8/23
✔ 6. Read a book in which the main character's hands are absolutely essential to make a living (i.e. a pianist, a potter) OR read a book in which the first letter of each title word may be found in AMBIDEXTROUS (a, an, the DO count; 3 word minimum) OR read a book in which a character is specifically described as being left-handed; tell us who.
The Best Mistake - Nora Roberts 8/3
✔ 7. Read a book in which a character is suffering from any type of medical ailment; tell us what it is OR read a book featuring a medical professional OR read a book that requires quite a bit of cognitive functioning (i.e. heavy subject matter, difficult text).
My Mother She Killed Me, My Father He Ate Me: Forty New Fairy Tales - Various Authors 8/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
August 2019 Spell Challenge- Southpaws READ: 8/8
✔ R: Wandering Star - Romina Russell 8/3
✔ E: Envy - M.N. Forgy 8/15
✔ S: Summon the Keeper - Tanya Huff 8/7
✔ E: The Storm - Elizabeth Hunter 8/31
✔ A: The Assassin's Curse - Cassandra Rose Clarke 8/20
✔ R: Fated - Rebecca Zanetti 8/4
✔ C: Labyrinth - Catherine Coulter 8/31
✔ H: Highlander's Castle - Joanne Wadsworth 8/11
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
From Sea to Shining Sea - CaliforniaDuration: July 1 - August 31, 2019
READ: 10/10
✔️1. ✒ Read a book set in California -or- read a book set in a fantasy world with royalty -or- read a book set on an island (tell us where).
A Gathering of Shadows - V.E. Schwab 7/16
✔️2.✒ Read one of the 50 largest books in your TBR by page count (let us know the page count) -or- read a book that was expensive to acquire -or- read a book that is #1, #3 or #5 of a series. (Tell us the series).
Grace Among Thieves - Julie Hyzy (Manor House Mystery #3) 7/18
✔️3.✒ Read a book whose title starts with the letter Q (ignore A, An and The) -or- read a book with a prominent gold object on its cover (post the thumbnail, the gold object must be visible on the thumbnail) -or- read a book where the main character finds what they are looking for.
The Amber Isle - Ashley Capes 7/4
(MC is on a quest to find answers to his strange blood disorder and he does)
✔️4.✒ Read a book set in the Wild West of the United States -or- read a bookin which a sizable chunk of population is decimated(tell us how your book fits) -or- read a book which has the number 49 intact in its total number of pages.
The Storm - Elizabeth Hunter 8/31
(there is a war on and over half the women of the Irina society is massacred by the enemy)
✔️5. ✒ Read a book in which a natural disaster occurs -or- read a book whose cover shows something shattered (post the cover) -or- read a book set anywhere on the Pacific Ring of Fire (tell us where the book is set).
Trojan Odyssey - Clive Cussler (massive hurricane) 7/28
✔️6.✒ Read a book whose main character has a name from the Bible (tell us the name) -or- read a book in which characters go on a road trip across diverse geographies -or- read a book with only a tree (or trees) prominently shown on the cover (post the cover).
The Assassin's Curse - Cassandra Rose Clarke 8/20
(MCs cross most of the continent in search of a cure for the curse)
✔️7.✒ Read a book which has been made into a movie -or- read a book set in Hollywood -or- read a book in which a character escapes justice for whatever reason.
Dark Triumph - Robin LaFevers 8/22
✔️8.✒ Read a book whose title contains the word LOVE (intact, compound words okay) -or-read a book with an artist main character -or- read a book in which a main character protests a war.
Our Dark Duet - Victoria Schwab (hero is a musician) 8/17
✔️9.✒ Read a book in which a character is a techie (they don't have to be gainfully employed, hacker works) -or- read a book with very rich people -or- read a book whose title contains an element.
Labyrinth - Catherine Coulter (hero is a computer genius) 8/31
✔️10.✒ Read a book whose cover has a creepy crawly (post the cover) -or- read a book which contains at least one scene which you wouldn't let a minor read -or- read a book in which a character owns two or more cows.
Gone Black - Linda Ladd (brutal torture of hero) 7/28
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
September Scavenger Challenge Historic September
READ: 6/7
✔3. George Eastman received a patent for roll film and trademarked the name Kodak on September 4, 1888.
Read a book whose title starts with a letter in KODAK (disregard A, An, The).
Alice - Christina Henry 9/3
6. Cal Ripken Jr. broke Lou Gehrig's baseball iron man record by playing in his 2,131st game on 9/6/95.
Read a book with "21" or "31" intact in the total page count (tell us how many pages).
✔7. September 7, 1921: the first Miss America beauty pageant was held in Atlantic City, NJ.
Read a book with a lone woman on the cover (show us the cover).
Reaper's Kiss - Allison West 9/15
✔8. Star Trek premiered on television on 9/8/66.
Read a book with PARANORMAL or SCIENCE FICTION on the main genre page.
Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve 9/19
✔10. September 12, 1953 was the day future President John F. Kennedy married Jacqueline Bouvier.
Read a book that includes a wedding.
The Mage's Daughter - Lynn Kurland 9/23
✔11. Francis Scott-Key composed the lyrics to The Star Spangled Banner on September 14, 1814.
Read a book in which music plays an important part.
Maid for the Rock Star - Demelza Carlton 9/24
✔12. In sports, Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in a battle of the sexes tennis match, 9/20/73.
Read a book with some sort of competition (briefly tell us what).
Murder of a Royal Pain - Denise Swanson (prom queen) 9/15
September Spell Challenge - Historic September READ: 9/11
✔ C: Connections in Death - J.D. Robb 9/10
✔ A: Alice - Christina Henry 9/3
✔ L: Feint of Art - Hailey Lind 9/22
✔ R: Red Queen - Christina Henry 9/13
✔ I: Smokescreen - Iris Johansen 9/11
✔ P: The Vanishing Sculptor - Donita K. Paul 9/18
✔ K: Star of the Morning - Lynn Kurland 9/20
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✔ J: The Trouble With Honor - Julia London 9/4
✔ R: Reaper's Kiss - Allison West 9/15
OLYMPICS #3 - Men's gymnastics READ: 5/5
✔1. FLOOR EXERCISE
🎖 Read a book with an intact "12" in the total page count; tell us how many pages OR a book between position #60 and #70 on your to-read list, sorted in whatever method you choose; tell us the position
Star of the Morning - Lynn Kurland (#68) 9/20
✔2. HORIZONTAL BAR and PARALLEL BARS
🎖 Read a book with a horizontal line of some sort on the cover; post the cover OR a book with BAR, intact, in the author's first or last name; post a link to the author's GR page
Feint of Art - Hailey Lind 9/22
✔3. POMMEL HORSE
🎖 Read a book whose title has changed since its original publication;tell us both titles OR a book with consecutive double letters in the title
The Vanishing Sculptor - Donita K. Paul 9/18
✔4. STILL RINGS
🎖 Read a book with a 5 in its original year of publication; tell us the year OR a book with a bird name in the title or in the author's name; post a link to the author's GR page if using that option
Alice - Christina Henry (pub Aug 2015) 9/3
✔5. VAULT
🎖 Read book#2 or #5 from a series; tell us the series OR a book whose title begins with V; disregard A, An and The
The Mage's Daughter - Lynn Kurland (Nine Kingdoms #2) 9/23
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Treasure Hunt Third Quarter
October Scavenger Challenge - Elizabeth Taylor's Marriages
READ: 7/7
✔ 1. -Read a book in which the main character has a nickname; tell us the nickname OR read a book whose author's first or last name starts with M or G
Roping Your Heart - Cheyenne McCray 10/20
(heroine's name is Catharine but she goes by Cat)
✔ 2. Read a book in which a couple has a greater than 10 year age gap; tell us the ages OR read a book which was originally published in February, any year; tell us the original publication date.
Angel/Hiss - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright (pub February 21, 2015) 10/17
✔ 3. -Read a book in which a party takes place; tell us the circumstances OR read a book with a page count containing the number "18"; tell us the page numbers
Giving Chase - Lauren Dane (189 pages) 10/19
✔ 4. -Read a book in which there is a rebound affair; explain the circumstances OR read a book in which the title starts with a letter in HOMEWRECKER; disregard A, An and The
Of Cinder and Bone - Kyoko M. 10/12
✔ 5. Read a book in which the main character lives a jet-set lifestyle (spends a lot of money and travels a lot) OR read a book that takes place in a country other than the US; tell us the country
Everything Under the Heavens - Dana Stabenow (China) 10/18
✔ 6. Read a book which includes a politician character; tell us who OR read a book with an alcoholic beverage on the cover; show us the cover
Rusty Nail - J.A. Konrath 10/31
✔ 7. -Read a book in which the main character is divorced OR read a book whose publisher's name starts with a letter in AIDS; tell us the publisher's name
Roping Your Heart - Cheyenne McCray (hero and heroine are both divorced) 10/20
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
October Spell Challenge - Elizabeth Taylor's Marriages READ: 8/8
✔ M: Molten Dusk - Karissa Laurel 10/14
✔ O: Of Cinder and Bone - Kyoko M. 10/12
✔ N: Not a Drop to Drink - Mindy McGinnis 10/8
✔ T: The Derby Girl - Tamara Morgan 10/2
✔ R: Vendetta in Death - J.D. Robb 10/17
✔ E: The Eerie Adventures of the Lycanthrope Robinson Crusoe - Peter Clines 10/11
✔ A: Angel/Hiss - Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright 10/17
✔ L: Giving Chase - Lauren Dane 10/19
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
From Sea to Shining Sea - MinnesotaDuration: September 1 - October 31, 2019
READ: 9/10
✔️1. Read a book with a vast expanse of sky on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with the words STAR or NORTH in the title or subtitle (no variations) -or- read a book translated from the French.
Star of the Morning - Lynn Kurland 9/20
✔️2. Read a series #12 book (tell us the series) -or- read a book set in a country/city above the 49th parallel (tell us where it's set) -or- read a standalone book written by an author who primarily writes series books.
Second Chance Romance - Asrai Devin (Calgary, Canada) 10/5
✔️3. Read a book with a boat on the cover (show the cover) -or- read a book whose series title begins with a letter in ITASCA -or- read a book whose author's first or last name matches any of the names of the lakes of Minnesota (let us know the lake and the county it is found in).
Hot Pursuit - Lorie O'Clare 9/25
✔️4. Read a book with an elderly protagonist (tell us how old they are) -or- read a book with a predominantly pink cover (show the cover) -or- read a book whose author's first and last name begins with the same letter.
Beef Stolen-Off - Liz Lipperman 10/12
✔️5. Read a book in which something widely believed turns out to be fake -or- read a book whose plot references tensions between countries (cold war books for example) -or- read a book with Vikings in it.
Molten Dusk - Karissa Laurel 10/14
6. Go to random.org and generate a random number between 1 and 100. Find the song that corresponds to the number you rolled on this list, and read something that relates to the song in some way. (Tell us the song, its position, and how the book relates to the song) -or- read a book that has a purple object on the cover -or- read a book marked "Humor" on its main GR page.
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✔️7. Read a book in which someone eats potatoes (copy out the relevant line!) -or- read a book with an obviously summery cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with zombies in it.
The Forgotten - Heather Graham (zombies created by voodoo) 10/4
✔️8. Read a book in which a character is described as stingy -or- read a book with office supplies on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book in which a main character spends some time in the hospital for whatever reason.
Roping Your Heart - Cheyenne McCray 10/20
(terrible accident involving a horse; heroine spent months in the hospital)
✔️9. Read a book whose main character's first name begins with a letter in LUTEFISK (tell us what the name is) -or- read a book whose cover shows a bird (bird has to be seen in the thumbnail, show the cover) -or- read a book with a mustachioed character.
Wickedly Dangerous - Deborah Blake (Liam) 9/28
✔️10. Read a book in which the main character either hitchhikes or offers a ride to a hitchhiker (tell us which it is) -or- read a book which shows alcohol on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book whose main character has a dangerous job.
Mortal Heart - Robin LaFevers (MC is an assassin) 9/26
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November Scavenger Challenge - Grace, Princess of Monaco
READ: 7/7
✔ 1. Read a book whose main character has well-off parents -or- read a book with a professional athlete character.
The Shuddering - Ania Ahlborn (hero professional snowboarder) 11/19
✔ 2. Read a book with a number in its title (cardinal or ordinal) -or- read a book that is marked 'Humor' or 'Romance' on the main GR page.
Hot Wheels and High Heels - Jane Graves 11/20
✔ 3. Read a book that has been made into a TV series (not a film) -or- read a book whose author you are a huge fan of.
Shelter in Place - Nora Roberts 11/9
✔5. Read a book with a love triangle -or- read a book that has won a prominent award (tell us the award).
Wickedly Wonderful - Deborah Blake 11/23
✔ 6. Read a book with royalty -or- read a book with a beautiful dress on the cover (post the cover).
Moon Shimmers - Yasmine Galenorn 11/15
✔ 7. Read a book written by a husband and wife pair -or- listen to an audiobook (tell us the narrator).
White Hot - Ilona Andrews 11/2
✔ 8. Read a book in which the main character is involved in an accident -or- read a book with a car or a mountain on the cover (post the cover).
Haunted Destiny - Heather Graham (H/H in restaurant when it explodes) 11/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
November Spell Challenge - Grace Kelly READ: 7/7
✔ F: Fallen Rogue - Amy Rench 11/21
✔ A: White Hot - Ilona Andrews 11/2
✔ N: Shelter in Place - Nora Roberts 11/9
✔ C: The Troop - Nick Cutter 11/16
✔ L: Death of a Gigolo - Laura Levine 11/26
✔ U: Undiscovered - Anna Hackett 11/27
✔ B: Wickedly Wonderful - Deborah Blake 11/23
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
December Scavenger Challenge - Chestnuts
READ: 5/7
✔ 1. Read a book that has a different title from when it was originally published; tell us the original title OR read a book that takes place anywhere in Asia or Europe; tell us where.
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra - Vaseem Khan (India) 12/14
2. Read a book with a cardinal number in its title (one, two, three – not first, second, third) OR read a book with a single tree on its cover; remember to post the cover.
✔3. Read a book in which the first letter of all title words (a,an,the DO count) may be found in CARBOHYDRATE; 3 word minimum OR read a book that is set in Italy or has an Italian character; tell us who if using the character option.
Cut & Run - Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux (CAR in CARbohydrate) 12/5
✔ 4. Read a book in which Christmas is celebrated OR read a book in which the author’s first and last initial may be found in any of the following words: “SUCCESS,” “HARD-TIMES,” “MASTERY,” “STRENGTH,” or “CHASTITY; tell us which word you chose.
Archangel's War - Nalini Singh (Strength) 12/11
✔ 5. Read a book by an author whose first and/or last name starts with “C;” be sure to use the author link in addition to the book title link OR read a book with two of the following page numbers in its total page count – 3, 5, 6; tell us how many pages.
Dark Carousel - Christine Feehan 12/6
✔ 6. Read a book marked “FOOD” or “FOODIE FICTION” on its main GoodReads page OR read a book with any type of food on its cover; remember to post the cover.
Dear Miss Demeanor - Joan Hess 12/18
7. Read a book with a fireplace on its cover; post the cover OR read a book that takes place between 1946 and 1974 (inclusive); tell us when
December Spell Challenge - Chestnuts READ: 8/8
C: Cut & Run - Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux 12/5
H: Here Be Sexist Vampires - Suzanne Wright 12/7
E: Blood of Isis - Elizabeth Otto 12/15
S: The Seeker - Elizabeth Hunter 12/11
T: To Catch a Bad Guy - Marie Astor 12/17
N: Archangel's War - Nalini Singh 12/11
U: The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra - Vaseem Khan 12/14
T: Playing with Fire - Tess Gerritsen 12/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Olympics #6 | Fencing READ: 5/5
✔ 1. Read a book in which a duel occurs -or- read a book with an X somewhere in the title.
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra - Vaseem Khan 12/14
✔2. Read a book that is popular (must have at least 25,000 ratings on GR, tell us the number of ratings) -or- read a book whose cover shows a face that is masked somehow (post the cover).
The Usual Santas - Peter Lovesey 12/7
✔ 3. Read a book whose number of pages has any two numbers from 1, 8, 9 or 6(tell us the number of pages) -or- read a book first published in 2004.
Murder Will Out - Dorian Yeager (199 pages) 12/6
✔ 4. Choose one of the forms and read a book whose title begins with a letter in the weapon name. (FOIL, EPEE & SABRE. All words count).
Princess of the Sword - Lynn Kurland 12/8
✔ 5. Read a book with a main character who does something heroic -or- read a book whose author has a 4 lettered first or last name
The Black Swan Company - Luna DeMasi 12/
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
From Sea to Shining Sea - OregonDuration: November 1 - December 31, 2019
READ: 10/10
✔️1. ✒ Read a book with a celebrated Valentines Day in its plot -or- read a book where an inclement weather event is an important part of the plot -or- read a book whose author's first and last initials are in OURAGAN.
The Shuddering - Ania Ahlborn 11/19
(blizzard strands MCs in the mountains allowing the creatures to attack)
✔️2. ✒ Read a book with a snake on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with a 2 and a 4 in the year it was first published (tell us the year) -or- read book #9 in a series (tell us the series).
Riding Steele: Collide - Opal Carew (pub Nov 11, 2014) 11/29
✔️3. ✒ Read a book set during the 1800s -or- read a book with a wagon or an unpaved road on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with more than 400,000 ratings on GR (tell us the number of ratings).
A Historical Christmas Present - Lisa Kleypas (1833) 12/25
✔️4. ✒ Read a book in which a volcano is referenced (tell us which one) -or- read a book whose author's first and last initial is in "ARMILLARIA" -or- read a book whose cover has a circle (post the cover).
Death of a Gigolo - Laura Levine (round mirror) 11/26
✔️5. ✒ Read a book with a lighthouse on the cover (post the cover) -or- read a book with a photographer characteror- read a book set in the summer.
The Obsession - Nora Roberts 11/28
✔️6. ✒ Read a book with a title that is a complete sentence (no using subtitles!) -or- read a book whose author or a character is a Douglas (first or last name is fine) -or- read a book with a fruit on the cover
Dear Miss Demeanor - Joan Hess (peach) 12/18
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✔️7. ✒ Read a boring or dull book (sorry) -or- read a book with a lady of the night character -or- read a book whose title has opposites
Hot Wheels and High Heels - Jane Graves 11/20
✔️8. ✒ Read a book that relates to one of the ten (subjective) best episodes of The Simpsons (tell us how the book fits) -or- read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post the cover) -or- read a book in which a building or town is abandoned.
The Whole Enchilada - Diane Mott Davidson 11/2
✔️9. ✒ Read a book with a rose on the cover, titleor author's name (post the cover, if that's what you chose) -or- read a book with a no-fun character -or- read a book in which a main character is naked for whatever reason.
Rose - Rami Ungar 11/23
✔️10. ✒ Read a book which has a large amount of swearing (sorry) -or- read a book with a witch in it -or- read a book with time travel in it.
Wickedly Wonderful - Deborah Blake 11/23
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Treasure Hunt Fourth Quarter
The US Space Program Duration: December 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019
READ: 20/20
✔ 1. 🚀 Read a book about the Cold War between the US and the USSR (may be historical fiction) OR read a book that takes place during the 1950’s OR read a book which includes a character who works for an agency known by its acronym (i.e. NASA, FBI, CIA).
The Beet Fields - Gary Paulsen (1955) 12/6
✔ 2. 🚀 Read a book that has a main character who is a scientist or an engineer OR read a book that is marked “espionage” or “spy” OR read a book in which the author’s first and last initials may be found in TECHNOLOGY.
My Last Continent - Midge Raymond 12/29
✔ 3. 🚀 Read a book that takes place in Washington, D.C. OR read a book that involves politics OR read a book that is the first in a new-to-you series or an author’s debut book.
Sour Apples - Sheila Connolly 12/29
✔ 4. 🚀 Read a book with a “2” in its original publication year (tell us when) OR read a book by an author who first name is James or John (reasonable variations okay) OR read a book in which a character does not achieve his or her goal.
Mr. Timothy - Louis Bayard (2002) 12/13
✔ 5. 🚀 Read a book marked “Travel” on its main GoodReads page OR read a book that takes place in outer space OR read a book whose cover shows some type of communication (i.e. phone, computer, pencil and paper; post the cover).
Wildcat - Cheryl Brooks 12/25
✔ 6. 🚀 Read the 6th book in a series (tell us the series) OR read a book whose title begins with a letter in MERCURY (disregard a/an/the) OR read a book about an astronaut (real or fictional; tell us who).
The Rose Garden - Susanna Kearsley 12/8
✔ 7. 🚀 Read a book about friendship OR read a book whose location begins with a letter in ORBIT (tell us where) OR read a book featuring a politician (tell us who).
Nemesis - Brendan Reichs (Idaho) 12/17
✔ 8. 🚀 Read a book featuring twins OR read a book showing a bridge on its cover (post the cover) OR read a book written by two (and only two) authors (both author names don't have to be listed on the cover, as long as the author link indicates that two people are writing under one pen name).
Immortal Nights - Lynsay Sands 12/13
✔ 9. 🚀 Read a book that involves a major fire (i.e. more than a campfire; tell us briefly about the fire) OR read a book with an orange cover (post the cover) OR read a book that takes place in winter (December, January, February; tell us when).
Crimson Veil - Yasmine Galenorn (a serial arsonist strikes twice) 1/4
✔ 10. 🚀 Read a book that takes place in the 1960s OR read a book by an author whose first and last initials are either “LM” or “CM” (those initial combos only!) OR read a book that was expensive to obtain (tell us why).
Tonight And Always - Linda Lael Miller 1/21
✔ 11. 🚀 Read a book in which some kind of historic first takes place (tell us what) OR read a book about the Apollo 8 Mission OR read a book that takes place in Florida.
Unexpected Rush - Jaci Burton 1/1
✔ 12. 🚀 If you have a large TBR, read any book between 3,570 and 9,428 (tell us the book's position) OR read a book that somehow involves television (tell us how) OR read a book in which a character practices something (i.e. sports, piano; tell us what).
Power Play - Deidre Martin (hockey player) 1/4
✔ 13. 🚀 Read a book with an intact "32," "16," or "11" found intact in a book's total page count OR read a book in which the author's first and last initials may be found in "ARMSTRONG," "ALDRIN," or "COLLINS" (tell us which) OR read a book you find particularly powerful or moving (tell us why).
Fish in a Tree - Lynda Mullaly Hunt (MC overcomes bullying) 12/16
✔ 14. 🚀 Read a book that starts each chapter or section with a quote OR read a book published in July (any year; tell us the year) OR read a book viewed (read) by many people (100,000+ ratings; tell us how many).
The Lucky One - Nicholas Sparks (303,861 ratings) 12/20
✔ 15. 🚀 Read a book in which a character dies in an accident (tell us who and what type of accident) OR read a book that takes place in more that one country (could be multiple story lines, a move, or a vacation, etc.) OR read a book in which a character is honored somehow (i.e. trophy, award; tell us the character and how they are honored.)
Requiem For a Glass Heart - David L. Lindsey (Italy, France, England, USA)1/19
✔ 16. 🚀 Read a book with a one word title that begins with "A" OR read a book that shows a large body of water on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book that takes place in any country that borders the Pacific Ocean (tell us where).
The Unholy - Heather Graham (USA/California) 1/16
✔17. 🚀 Read a book that takes place during the 1970's OR read a book with a sun or sunny, daytime scene on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book that takes place in Australia.
A Bicycle Built for Murder - Kate Kingsbury 2/9
✔18. 🚀 Read a book that takes place during the 1980's and/or 1990's (tell us when) OR read a book in which something large is constructed (i.e. house, shopping mall, airplane) OR read a book where the first letter of each title word (include a/an/the) may be found in SPACE SHUTTLE (3 word minimum).
Time Without End - Linda Lael Miller (set in 1995) 1/26
✔19. 🚀 Read a book in which a main character is retired OR read a book that involves a man-made disaster OR read a book that is 5th or 6th in a series (tell us the series).
Friday on My Mind - Nicci French (Freida Klein #5) 1/31
✔ 20. 🚀 Read a book with any type of flying machine on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book by an author who has published at least 5 books (make sure to post a link to the author's name) OR read a book in which several agencies have to work together (i.e. a police task force).
Queen of the Darkness - Anne Bishop 12/8
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Star ConstellationsDuration: December 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019
READ: 28/28
✔ 1) Naming Convention
★ Read a book that is a classic from Greek or Roman times OR read a book whose pages contain an intact “88” in their total page count OR read a book in which an acronymed organization plays a crucial role (i.e. FBI, AMA).
Forgotten - Mariah Stewart (FBI) 12/5
✔ 2) Zodiac Constellations
★ Read a book with a “wandering” plot (tell us why) OR read a book with one of the zodiac signs’ names in the title OR read a book whose title begins with a letter in ECLIPTIC.
In the Event of My Death - Carlene Thompson 12/23
✔ 3) Aquarius, the Water Bearer
★ Read a book with a large body of body of water on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book which occurs mainly on or near water (tell us where) OR read a book whose author’s first and last initial may be found in “CETUS,” “PISCES,” “DELPHINUS,” or “ERIDANUS;” tell us which word you used.
My Last Continent - Midge Raymond (on a ship near Antarctica) 12/29
✔ 4) Aquila, the Eagle
★ Read a book with a bird on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book in which someone works with or keeps some kind of bird (tell us who and what type of bird) OR read a book that is part of a trilogy (tell us the book’s position and name of the trilogy).
The Final Descent - Rick Yancey 12/29
✔ 5) Aries, the Ram
★ Read a mid-size book (250 – 375pp.; tell us how many pages) OR read a book with a golden object on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book by an author whose first name is Jason (no variations).
Burning Lamp - Amanda Quick (340 pages) 12/12
✔ 6) Auriga, the Celestial Charioteer
★ Read a book that involves horses in a significant way (tell us how) OR read a book that involves a paradox (tell us what) OR read a book involving a king (tell us the king's name).
My Lady Jane - Cynthia Hand (King Edward) 12/21
✔ 7) Boötes, the Herder
★ Read a book that has a yellow, gold, or orange cover (post the cover) OR read a book in which a main character works with animals (tell us who) OR read a book that takes place in Chicago.
Grift Sense - James Swain 12/27
✔ 8) Capricornus, the Sea Goaton.
★ Read a book in which a main character is trying to escape someone or something (using spoilers if necessary, briefly tell us who is running from whom or what) OR read a book that takes place in the US "Deep South" (Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina and Louisiana) OR read a book where the first letter of each title word (include a/an/the) may be found in CAPRICORNUS (2 word minimum).
The House on Tradd Street - Karen White (South Carolina) 12/31
✔ 9) Cancer, the Crab
★ Read a book that is the second in a series (tell us the series) or the second book published by an author (make sure to use a link for the author) OR read a book with a crab or other crustacean creature on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book where a character’s jealousy causes harm to another character (briefly tell us who and what type of harm).
Julie - Jean Craighead George (Julie of the Wolves #2) 12/22
✔ 10) Canis Major, the Great Dog
★ Read a book with the word GREAT or MAJOR (reasonable variations okay – i.e. greatest) in its title OR read a book that has a brightly colored cover (post the cover) OR read a book in which a dog plays a major role.
The Care and Feeding of Unmarried Men - Christie Ridgeway 12/14
✔ 11) Cassiopeia, the Queen
★ Read a book whose title or author’s last name begin with a “W” (disregard a/an/the) OR read a book with an exceptionally beautiful or vain character (tell us who) OR read a book in which a queen is at least a minor character.
Queen of the Darkness - Anne Bishop 12/8
✔ 12) Cygnus, the Swan
★ Read a book with a swan or a cross on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book with “SWAN” or “CROSS” in the title or author’s name (the words do not have to stand alone, but the letters should be together) OR read a book with an exceptionally bright character or a super hot character (tell us who).
Immortal Nights - Lynsay Sands (Tomasso) 12/13
✔ 13) Draco, the Dragon
★ Read a book involving a dragon or dragons OR read a book that has an “8” in the original year published (list the original publication year) OR read a book that takes place in the Arctic Circle (tell us where).
Autumn Whispers - Yasmine Galenorn 12/12
✔ 14) Gemini, the Twins
★ Read a book marked "War" on its GoodReads page OR read a book involving twins OR read a book where a main character is grieving for a loved one (tell us who).
Unexpected Rush - Jaci Burton 1/1
✔ 15) Leo, the Lion
★ Read a book in which the spring or vernal equinox is mentioned (copy the sentence and note the page or ereader location) OR read a book in which a main character receives a punishment of some sort (tell us who and what the punishment is) OR read a book in which the book’s location starts with a letter in BIG DIPPER (tell us the location).
Nemesis - Brendan Reichs (Idaho) 12/17
✔ 16) Libra, the Scales
★ Read a legal thriller OR read a book that is between two other books (i.e. the second in a trilogy or any series book that isn’t first or last; tell us the book’s position and the series name) OR read a book with opposite words in its title.
Curse the Dawn - Karen Chance (Cassandra Palmer #4) 12/9
✔ 17) Lyra, the Harp
★ Read a book that involves a wedding or a murder OR read a book that has music as a major theme OR read a book that involves something extraordinarily beautiful (be as creative as you wish but you must state what is beautiful and why you consider it so).
Gluten for Punishment - Nancy Parra 12/18
✔ 18) Ophiuchus, the Snake Bearer
★ Read a book originally published in 2011 OR read a book involving a doctor or healer as a main character (tell us who and their profession) OR read a large book (400+ pages; tell us how many pages).
Coma - Robin Cook (surgeon) 12/16
✔ 19) Orion, the Hunter
★ Read a book that features a boastful or supremely confident character (tell us who) OR read a book that takes place along the equator (Equator; tell us where) OR read a book that has been highly recognized – a book that has won an award (tell us which award and when) or a book that has over 100,000 ratings (tell us how many).
The Lucky One - Nicholas Sparks (303,891 ratings) 12/20
✔ 20) Pegasus, the Winged White Horse
★ Read a book with any type of imaginary creature in it (tell us what) OR read a book in which a birth occurs OR read a book with a princess who is at least a minor character.
The Plucker - Brom (lots of imaginary creatures, no names just amalgamations of other creatures) 1/5
✔ 21) Perseus, the Hero
★ Read a book originally published in August of any year (tell us when) OR read a book with a hero-like character who performs a great deed (tell us who and what the deed is) OR read a book with any type of shower scene (briefly tell us about it).
Sour Apples - Sheila Connolly (Aug 2012) 12/29
✔ 22) Pisces, the Fishes
★ Read a book featuring a mother and a son (or sons) OR read a book that takes place in the spring (March, April, May; tell us when) OR read a book with a fish on the cover (post the cover) or in its title (compound words okay).
Fish in a Tree - Lynda Mullaly Hunt 12/16
✔ 23) Sagittarius, the Archer
★ Read a book that mentions archery (briefly tell us about it or copy the sentence and location) OR read a book with lots of stars or a galaxy on the cover (post the cover) OR read a book that is the 15th book of a series.
Crimson Veil - Yasmine Galenorn 1/4
✔ 24) Scorpius, the Scorpion
★ Read a book that takes place near a border (ideally a border between countries, states, or regions that is significant to the story) OR read a book whoseauthor’s first and last initials may be found in SCORPIUS OR read a book with an azure (bright "sky" blue) colored cover (post the cover).
Ghost - Stephanie Rowe 12/15
✔ 25) Taurus, the Bull
★ Read a book with a stubborn character (tell us who) OR read a book that takes place in winter (December, January, February; tell us when) OR read a book with the word “SEVEN” or “SISTERS” in its title (no variations).
The Nightingale Before Christmas - Donna Andrews 12/10
✔ 26) Ursa Major, the Great Bear
★ Read a book featuring a bear or bears OR read a book with a universally-recognized symbol on its cover (i.e. a traffic light, a biohazard sign; post the cover) OR read a book whose title begins with “U”.
The Unseen - Heather Graham 12/21
✔ 27) Ursa Minor, the Small Bear
★ Read a book whose title contains a word synonymous with LITTLE or MINOR OR read a book with a little brother (older sib may be sister or brother) OR read a book a single, large star on the cover (post the cover).
Little Comfort - Edwin Hill 6/12
✔ 28) Virgo, the Virgin
★ Read an author’s second longest book (post a link to the author) OR read a book involving a pregnant character (does not have to deliver the baby in the book) OR read a book with a primarily blue and or white cover (post the cover).
The Absent One - Jussi Adler-Olsen 1/6
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Eating Our Way Around the Globe Duration: July , 2017 - June 30, 2018
READ: 44/45
Europe
✔1. Lyon, France - Read a book with a character who “lives the high life” OR read a book that takes place in France OR read a book where one of the main character’s first name starts with a letter in LYONNAISE.
Cancans, Croissants, and Caskets - Mary McHugh 8/7
✔2. Bologna, Italy - Read a book that takes place in Italy OR read a book in which some kind of competition occurs OR read a book whose author’s first AND last initials may be found in TAGLIATELLE.
Lord's Fall - Thea Harrison (Sentinel Games, Gladiator-like) 7/4
✔3. Netherlands - Read a book that takes place in the Netherlands OR read a book with a yellow or light orange cover OR read a book that takes place along any harbor.
Slipknot - Linda Greenlaw (along the coast of Maine) 7/13
✔4. Belgium - Read a book that takes place in Belgium OR read a book with a green cover OR read a book that disappoints you.
The Man Who Spoke Snakish - Andrus Kivirähk 7/17
✔5. Paris, France - Read a book that takes place in Paris OR read a book featuring a chef or baker OR read a book with a main character who considers themselves a "gourmand" or "foodie."
Gingerbread Cookie Murder - Joann Fluke 7/6
✔6. Switzerland - Read a book that takes place in Switzerland OR read a book with chocolate candy or a chocolate dessert on the cover OR read a "filled" series book (a book in a series which is neither the first or the last in the series).
Darkling - Yasmine Galenorn (#3 of 21, so far) 7/11
✔7. Venice, Italy -Read a book that takes place in Venice OR read a book that features a chef who specializes in cooking Italian OR read a book with a peach-colored cover.
Into the Fire - Amanda Usen 12/28
✔8. Oslo, Norway - Read a book that takes place anywhere in Norway OR read a book whose author’s first AND last initials may be found in LUTEFISH OR read a book with a caramel-colored cover.
Midnight's Warrior - Donna Grant 7/20
✔9. Edinburgh, Scotland - Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR read a book whose title contains at least a three-letter word that may be derived from either HAGGIS, BRIDIE, or TATTIE (i.e. HAGGIS – gag or his) OR read a book whose cover features a cozy scene.
Midnight's Kiss - Donna Grant 9/2
✔10. Barcelona, Spain - Read a book that takes place anywhere in Spain OR read a book with a chocolate-brown cover OR read a book where a main character loves sweets.
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafón 8/18
✔11. Moscow, Russia - Read a book that takes place anywhere in Russia OR read a book with a “pickle green” cover OR read a thin book (150-200pp.).
Photographs & Phantoms - Cindy Spencer Pape (169 pages) 8/16
✔12. Berlin, Germany - Read a book that takes place in Germany OR read a book with a main character who is a blue-collar worker or solidly middle class OR read a book whose location starts with a letter in SPAETZLE.
Ash and Quill - Rachel Caine (Philadelphia) 7/26
✔13. Athens, Greece - Read a book that takes place in Athens OR read a book with a green or purple cover (think grapes) OR read a book with an 8 in its publication year.
Devoured by Darkness - Alexandra Ivy 7/24
✔14. Rome, Italy - Read a book that takes place in Rome OR read a book whose cover shows an oblong-shaped object OR read a book with any sweet treat on the cover.
Going, Going, Ganache - Jenn McKinlay 9/21
✔15. Lisbon, Portugal - Read a book that takes place in Portugal OR read book #125 on your TBR OR read a book with a fish on its cover or in its title.
Little Tiny Teeth - Aaron Elkins 7/1
✔16. Budapest, Hungary - Read a book that takes place in Budapest or Hungary OR read a book with a deep red-colored cover OR read the sixth book in a series.
Lucky Break - Deborah Coonts (Lucky O'Toole #6) 8/26
✔17. Viennese, Austria - Read a book that takes place in Austria OR read a book that revolves around a coffee house OR read a book whose author’s last name starts with a letter in SCHNITZEL.
Death Echo - Elizabeth Lowell 11/25
✔18. Florence, Italy - Read a book that takes place in Florence or Tuscany OR read a book with a fabulous dinner scene OR read a book with any type of royal character.
Heir to the Sky - Amanda Sun (princess) 7/29
✔19. Stockholm, Sweden - Read a book that takes place anywhere in Sweden OR read a book with a snowy/winter scene on its cover OR read a book that mentions a moose or a reindeer (tell us how).
Steal the Dragon - Patricia Briggs 9/30
(happened upon the moose rather than him, p222)
✔20. Prague, Czech Republic - Read a book that takes place in the Czech Republic (or the former Czechoslovakia) OR read a book whose author’s first or last name end with an “O” OR read a book in which P-O-R-K can be found in the book’s title.
The Darkly Luminous Fight for Persephone Parker - Leanna Renee Hieber 7/20
✔21. Amersterdam - Read a book that takes place anywhere in the Netherlands/Holland OR read a book in which a character is engaging in some secret activity OR read a book with a primarily red cover.
The Girl with Ghost Eyes - M.H. Boroson 8/18
✔22. Istanbul, Turkey - Read a book that takes place in Turkey OR read a book whose cover shows items strung together (i.e. lights, beads) OR read a book whose cover shows smoke or fire.
Fireproof - Alex Kava 7/6
continued...The Americas and the Caribbean
1. Nova Scotia, Canada - Read a book that takes place anywhere in Nova Scotia, Canada OR read a book that features a vineyard or winery OR read a book in which someone improves upon something (tell us what).
✔2. Toronto, Ontario - Read a book that takes place in Toronto, CN, OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title (three word minimum) can be found in PEAMEALBACON OR read a book whose cover shows a pie or tart.
No Man's Land - David Baldacci 7/9
✔3. Montreal, Ontario -Read a book that takes place in Montreal OR read a book with a red and white cover OR read a book with a boastful character.
The Wedding Date - Jasmine Guillory 6/17
✔4. Mexico - Read a book that takes place in Mexico OR read a book with a fish or other sea-creature on the cover (i.e. crab, lobster, mermaid) OR read a book in which someone goes fishing.
The Wrong Hostage - Elizabeth Lowell 10/12
✔5. Mexico City, Mexico - Read a book with an oval-shaped object on the cover OR read a book that takes place in a desert OR read a book with an X anywhere in its title.
Fatal Fixer-Upper - Jennie Bentley 7/17
✔6. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Read a book in which a character leaves one country and goes to another for any reason OR read a book with a 1, 5, or 9 in the total page count OR read a book whose location starts with a letter in STEAK.
The Spy Who Wants Me - Lucy Monroe (295 pages) 7/5
✔7. Santiago, Chile- Read a book that takes place in Chile OR read a book with a lemon yellow cover OR read a book where a character’s LAST name starts with a letter in PISCO.
The Beekeeper's Apprentice - Laurie R. King 7/18
✔8. Havana, Cuba - Read a book that takes place in Cuba OR read a book in which a character smokes cigars OR read a book with a box of some kind on its cover.
Death by the Dozen - Jenn McKinlay 8/27
Australia
✔1. Sydney -Read a book that takes place in Sydney (Australia) OR read a book with “tiger” in the title or a tiger on the cover OR read a book with any type of candy shown on the cover.
Bengal's Quest - Lora Leigh 8/17
✔2. Melbourne -Read a book that takes place in Melbourne OR read a book that has a grill or campfire on its cover OR read a book with a character who likes beer.
Exclusively Yours - Shannon Stacey (hero loves beer) 5/17/18
Africa
✔1. Cape Town - Read a book that takes place in Cape Town OR read a book that could be classified in at least two different genres OR read a book whose cover shows a rainbow or a rainbow colored item.
Alien Proliferation - Gini Koch (science fiction/urban fantasy/romance) 9/29
✔2. Nairobi - Read a book that takes place in Nairobi OR read a book with any type of non-domesticated animal on its cover OR read a book whose title starts with a letter in NAYAMA (exclude a, an, the).
Night Shift - N. Singh/I. Andrews/L. Shearin/M. Vane 8/12
✔3. Marrakech, Morocco - Read a book that takes place in Morocco OR a book whose cover shows a prominent set of hands OR read a book whose subtitle begins with a letter in TAGINE (a,an,the DO count).
The Wood Queen - Karen Mahoney 10/4
The Middle East
✔1. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Read a book that takes place anywhere in the UAE OR read a book with a deep purple cover OR read a book in which something living is killed.
Warm Bodies - Isaac Marion (zombies kill humans) 7/14
✔2. Jerusalem, Israel - Read a book that takes place in Israel OR read a book in which faith is important to one of the main characters OR read book whose genre starts with a letter in ARTICHOKE (i.e. adventure, romance, history; your judgment will define the genre).
Highland Wolf Pact - Selena Kitt (romance) 10/31
Asia
✔1. Osaka, Japan - Read a book that takes place in Japan OR read book #8 in a series OR read a book with a main character who is regarded as being sweet.
Intensity - Sherrilyn Kenyon (#8 Chronicles of Nick) 12/9
✔2. India - Read a book that takes place in India OR read book #65 on your TBR OR read any book with a “spicy” plot.
The Oath of the Vayuputras - Amish Tripathi 8/22
✔3. Saigon, Vietnam - Read a book that takes place in Vietnam OR read a book with “sandwiched” letters in the title OR read a book whose title changed from its original title.
Eternal Hunger - Cameron Dean 8/3
✔4. Shanghai, China - Read a book that takes place in China OR read a book with an aqua blue cover OR read a book with a pet whose name begins with a letter in DUMPLING.
Crouching Tiger, Forbidden Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 8/22
✔5. Hong Kong - Read a book that takes place in Hong Kong OR read a book that takes place in any place formerly ruled by Britain list OR read a book with a picture of the ocean on the cover.
The Perfect Storm - Sebastian Junger 7/27
✔6. Jakarta’s, Indonesia -Read a book that takes place in Indonesia OR read a book whose title starts with “J” (exclude a,an,the) OR read a book with a slow moving plot.
The Empire's Ghost - Isabelle Steiger 7/22
✔7. Bangkok, Thailand - Read a book that takes place in Thailand OR read a book with any type of fruit on the cover OR read a book that “sticks with you.”
To Brie or Not To Brie - Avery Aames (grapes) 11/27
✔8. Singapore - Read a book that takes place in Singapore OR read a book in which a character usually works outside OR read a book with either a palm tree, coconut, or bowl of soup on the cover.
Ukulele Murder - Leslie Langtry 10/23
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✔1. 🎖 Read a book with a 1, 2 or 4 in the total page count; tell us how many pages OR a book by an author whose first and last initials are the same; post a link to the author's page
Highland Devil - Hannah Howell 7/25
✔2. 🎖 Read a book with a character who goes hunting and/or fishing; tell us the character OR a book with consecutive double letters in the title AND in the author's name; post a link to the author's page
Digging Up Trouble - Heather Webber 7/27
✔3. 🎖 Read a book with WAR on its main Goodreads page OR a book with a word in the title that begins with J
Justice Calling - Annie Bellet 7/4
✔4. 🎖 Read a book with a body of flat water (a calm lake, not ocean waves) on the cover; post the cover OR a book set in a location that begins with a letter in FLATWATER; tell us the location
Murder in Exile - Vincent H. O'Neil 7/21
✔5. 🎖 Read a book with a cover that is primarily red or green; post the cover OR a book #6, #7, #18, #25 or #50 from your TBR list, sorted in whatever method you choose; tell us the position
Refuge of Dragons - Carrie Vaughn 7/26
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Love A Tree DayDuration: May 1 - October 31, 2019
READ: 25/25
✔ 1. Oak
🌰 Read a book whose title starts with a letter in ACORN (disregard A, An, The) - or - a book with a Viking character (tell us who) - or - a book with something made of wood on the cover (show us the cover).
Dauntless - Dina Sleiman (wooden bow & arrow) 5/4
✔ 2. Pine
🌲 Read a book with a character who is at least 60 years old (tell us who) - or - a book set at least 1000 years ago (tell us when) - or - a book with a MAIN character whose first name starts with M (tell us who).
The Staff and the Blade - Elizabeth Hunter (set 1593) 6/14
✔ 3. Apple
🍎 Read a book set in Asia (bonus if it's China) - or - a book in which a character cooks a meal - or - a book with some reference to mythology (briefly tell us how).
Hell's Super - Mark Cain 5/31
(takes place in hell and a lot of the characters are from Norse or Greek mythology)
✔ 4. Willow
🌳 Read a book with at least 400 pages (tell us how many) - or - a book where some sort of medicine is used - or a book with a medical person as a MAIN character (tell us the job).
Disturbed - Kevin O'Brien (528 pages) 6/21
✔ 5. Birch
🌳 Read a bookwhose cover is primarily gray, white, black, silver OR yellow (show us the cover) - or - a book in which a character survives a difficult situation of some kind (briefly tell us how) - or - a book with a major fire as part of the plot.
Ink and Bone - Lisa Unger 5/18
✔ 6. Maple
🍁 Read a book with a lone tree on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a bookset in Canada - or - a book set in the winter (December, January, or February).
Witch Happens - A.M. King 5/30
✔ 7. Sweetgum
🌳 Read a book with double VOWELS somewhere in the titl - or - a book with the word "sweet" somewhere in the text (tell us the page number or location) - or - a book with an alligator or other reptile included somewhere in the plot.
No Good Deed - Allison Brennan 5/27
✔ 8. Flowering Dogwood
🌸 Read a book set in a large city (tell us where) - or - a book with a flower on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book in which a flood or torrential downpour is part of the plot.
Gluttony - K. Webster (New Orleans) 6/14
✔ 9. Aspen
🍃 Read a book with a predominantly BRIGHT yellow cover (show us the cover) - or - a book that you read quickly (150-200 pages, tell us how many) - or - a book whose author's first or last name starts with Q.
Justice Calling - Annie Bellet (154 pages) 7/4
✔ 10. Elm
🌳 Read a book with a circular object on the cover, must be something that is part of the cover design, not an award symbol (show us the cover) - or - a book published in a YEAR with a 4 or a 6 - or - a book in which disease of some sort is part of the plot.
JFK to Dublin - Brooke St. James (tire) 6/24
✔ 11. Douglas Fir
🌲 Read a book with a man's name in the title - or - a book with a bird or wild animal on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book with a Scottish character (tell us who).
Little Comfort - Edwin Hill 6/12
✔ 12. Beech
🌳 Read a book with some sort of food on the cover (show us the cover) - or - read a book with a Native American character (tell us who) - or - a book with set in a state that has 5 or fewer letters (specifically Utah, Texas, Maine, Idaho, Ohio, Iowa).
Dragon Bites - Allison James (heroine) 7/2
✔ 13. Cedar
🌲 Read a book with a basket on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book set during the Christmas holiday - or - a book by an author who writes under more than one name (tell us the alternate name).
Murder in Exile - Vincent H. O'Neil (also writes as Henry V. O'Neil) 7/21
✔ 14. Sycamore
🌳 Read a book with a multi-colored cove (at least 4 distinct colors--show us the cover) - or - a book with a character who is described as exceptionally tall or big (tell us who) - or - a book set in the 1700's.
A Deadly Cliché - Ellery Adams 6/18
✔ 15. Mulberry
🌳 Read a book whose title ENDS in Y - or - a book with some sort of fruit on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a Book #60 from your TBR (sorted in any way you choose).
Kill the Farm Boy - Delilah S. Dawson & Kevin Hearne 6/4
✔ 16. Ash
🍂 Read a bookwith any sort of insect on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book with a 3-letter word in the title (not including The or And, contractions are OK like It's) - or - a book that was hard to read (complicated, about a sad or disturbing subject, etc.--briefly tell us why).
Deceptions - Kelley Armstrong 5/2
✔ 17. Black Locust
🌳 Read a book with a fence or fencepost on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book whose title is written in black (show us the cover) - or - a book that is considered a classic.
Queen Cinder - Roy A. Mauritsen 5/3
✔ 18. PawPaw
🍌 Read a book with a repeated word in the title - or - a book with a character who creates desserts, such as a baker or pastry chef (tell us who) - or - a book that is outside your usual genre (tell us how).
Daughter of Fortune - Isabel Allende 7/31
(I know better than to read any Oprah Book Club book. Made a mistake with this one.)
✔ 19. Cottonwood
🌳 Read a book with two sets of double letters in the title and/or author's name - or - a book with some sort of fire on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book with a character you would consider to be hard-boiled (tough and cynical) (tell us who).
Awaken the Darkness - Dianne Duvall 6/3
✔ 20. Hickory
🌳 Read a book with a knife on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book with two of these numbers--1, 9, 3--in the total number of pages (tell us how many) - or - a book featuring relatives who are important to the plot (mother/child, husband/wife, etc.--tell us the relationship).
Pall in the Family - Dawn Eastman (son, nephew, mother and aunt) 6/27
✔ 21. Alder
🌳 Read a book with some sort of light source on the cover (bonus if it's a lantern)(show us the cover) - or - a book whose author's first AND last initials are found in STROBILE - or - a book that is #8 in a series (tell us the series name).
The Amber Isle - Ashley Capes 7/4
✔ 22. Tulip Tree
🌷 Read a book where the author's first and last name start with the same letter - or - a book in which a character must be protected in some way (briefly tell us how) - or a book where a group of people work together (briefly, tell us how).
Zodiac - Romina Russell 6/29
✔ 23. Yew
🌳 Read a book in which someone dies by poison (tell us who) - or - a book that took you a long time to read (at least a week) - or - a book set in England or Ireland.
The Silence of the Snakes - Ruby Loren 5/3
✔ 24. Sassafras
☕ Read a book with a number of small VARIED items on the cover (show us the cover) - or a book where a character specifically has a cup of tea (not coffee or any other beverage) - or - a book with a character who is a dentist (tell us who).
The Scarred Woman - Jussi Adler-Olsen 6/28
✔ 25. Palm
🌴 Read a book set in a place where the climate is generally warm (tell us where) - or - a book where the characters take a vacation - or - a book with an intact "26" or "60" or "00" in the total number of pages (tell us how many).
The Hexed - Heather Graham (400 pages) 6/2
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
We're #2Duration: March 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
READ: 12/12
✔1. BOOK: When It's Right
AUTHOR: Jennifer Ryan
SERIES: Montana Men
DATE COMPLETED: 3/6
DATE READ #1: Jan 6, 2018
✔2. BOOK: Visions
AUTHOR: Kelley Armstrong
SERIES: Cainsville
DATE COMPLETED: 3/13
DATE READ #1: Jan 28, 2017
✔3. BOOK: Death's Sweet Embrace
AUTHOR: Tracey O'Hara
SERIES: Dark Brethren
DATE COMPLETED: 4/22
DATE READ #1: Aug 31, 2011
✔4. BOOK: Looking for Mr. Good Witch
AUTHOR: Joyce Lavene
SERIES: Retired Witches Mystery
DATE COMPLETED: 4/27
DATE READ #1: Dec 23, 2015
✔5. BOOK: The Silence of the Snakes
AUTHOR: Ruby Loren
SERIES: Madigan Amos Zoo Mystery
DATE COMPLETED: 5/3
DATE READ #1: March 24, 2018
✔6. BOOK: The Singer
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Hunter
SERIES: Irin Chronicles
DATE COMPLETED: 5/6
DATE READ #1: April 19, 2017
✔7. BOOK: Wild Country
AUTHOR: Anne Bishop
SERIES: World of Others
DATE COMPLETED: 5/10
DATE READ #1: May 1, 2018
✔8. BOOK: Inferno
AUTHOR: Bianca D'Arc
SERIES: Tales of the Were
DATE COMPLETED: 5/22
DATE READ #1: December 1, 2007
✔9. BOOK: Ocean Light
AUTHOR: Nalini Singh
SERIES: Psy-Changeling Trinity
DATE COMPLETED: 6/10
DATE READ #1: December 13, 2017
✔10. BOOK: Wicked Waves
AUTHOR: Sharon Kay
SERIES: Solsti Prophecy
DATE COMPLETED: 7/5
DATE READ #1: February 12, 2019
✔11. BOOK: A Gathering of Shadows
AUTHOR: V.E. Schwab
SERIES: Shades of Magic
DATE COMPLETED: 7/16
DATE READ #1: February 9, 2018
✔12. BOOK: Refuge of Dragons
AUTHOR: Carrie Vaughn
SERIES: Voices of Dragons
DATE COMPLETED: 7/26
DATE READ #1: January 15, 2019
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
All About Hats!Start Date: April 1, 2019
End Date: July 28, 2019
READ: 29/28
Part 1: Hat Facts
✔ 1. ❀ Read a book showing a hat (of any kind) on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book with the letters H-A-T in the title, in that order but not necessarily in the same word.
Witch at Heart - Juliette Harper (witch's hat) 4/24
✔ 2. Read a book set in Egypt - or - a book with at least two of the following numbers (3, 2, 0, or 0) in the total number of pages (tell us how many).
The Hexed - Heather Graham (400 pages) 6/2
✔ 3. Read a book set in an ancient civilization (at least 1000 years ago - or - a book with a mountain on the cover (show us the cover).
The Staff and the Blade - Elizabeth Hunter (set in 1593) 6/14
✔ 5. Read a book whose title ENDS with Y - or - a book set in the 1700's.
Kill the Farm Boy - Delilah S. Dawson & Kevin Hearne 6/4
✔ 6. Read a book with a MAIN character who is in one of these professions: construction worker, professor, chef, or religious leader (tell us who) - or - a book with some sort of ceremony as part of the plot (graduation, wedding, dinner party, etc.)
The Trouble With Vampires - Lynsay Sands (heroine is a professor) 7/4
✔ 7. Read a book with a man AND a woman on the cover (show us the cover) - or - a book that covers a long span of time, at least 50 years.
House Without Lies - Rachel Branton 4/28
✔ 8. Read a book with a Native American character (tell us who) - or - a book showing feet or shoes or sandals on the cover (show us the cover).
Dragon Bites - Allison James (heroine) 7/2
✔ 9. Read a book set in England - or - a book with a horse involved in the story.
The Chalk Pit - Elly Griffiths 4/16
✔ 10. Read a book originally published in the early 21st century (2000-2010) - or - a book with a character who is a sculptor or other type of artist (tell us who).
Charmed Offense - Annabel Chase (MCs friend is a stone sculptor) 6/8
✔ 11. Read a book originally published in a YEAR that contains a "3" (tell us when) - or - a book with 176 or fewer pages (but must be at least 150 pages).
Justice Calling - Annie Bellet(154 pages)7/4
✔ 12. Read a book that mentions any holiday (bonus if it's Easter) - or - a book set in New York City.
The Betrayed - Heather Graham (Halloween) 6/10
✔ 13. Read a book with a character whose FIRST name starts with "C" - or - a book published in November (any year, but tell us which one).
The Hanging Girl - Jussi Adler-Olsen (Carl) 5/23
Part 2 - Hat Styles
Choose 15 of the following hat styles and complete the task. (You do NOT need to choose the tasks in advance.)
✔ 3. - Baseball Cap -
❀ Read a book with a character who is a professional athlete (doesn't have to be baseball).
Fighting for Forever - JD Salsbury (professional fighter) 6/30
✔ 4. - Bearskin -
❀ Read a book set in London.
A Little Mischief - Amelia Grey 6/7
✔ 6. - Boater -
❀ Read a book set in the summer months (June, July, August).
Pall in the Family - Dawn Eastman 6/27
✔ 7. - Bowler/Derby -
❀ Read a book with a brown hat on the cover (show us the cover).
Operation: Endgame - Pip Ballantine / Tee Morris 7/13
✔ 8. - Cartwheel Hat -
❀ Read a book with a circular shape on the cover (show us the cover).
Hell's Super - Mark Cain 5/31
✔ 10. - Deerstalker - .
❀ Read a book marked "Mystery > Crime" OR "Mystery > Detective" on its main genre page.
The Scarred Woman - Jussi Adler-Olsen 6/28
✔ 11. - Dunce Cap -
❀ Read a book whose title starts with "D" (Must start with D, INCLUDING A, An, The).
Death With An Ocean View - Nora Charles 5/29
✔ 12. - Fascinator -
❀ Read a book with feathers or flowers on the cover (show us the cover).
Engaged in Murder - Nancy J. Parra 4/1
✔ 13. - Gatsby -
❀ Read a book with "8" in the number of pages (tell us how many).
The Ghost Rebellion - Pip Ballantine/Tee Morris (268 pages) 4/17
✔ 14. - Half Hat -
❀ Read a combination of half-step books to reach the minimum page requirement of 150 pages.
Dark Craving - Donna Grant 6/6 (105 pg)
Night's Awakening - Donna Grant 6/7 (105 pg)
✔ 15. - Hennin -
❀ Read a book featuring a prince or princess.
Queen Cinder - Roy A. Mauritsen (MC is princess until end of book) 5/3
✔ 16. - Homburg -
❀ Read a book with an author whose first and last name start with the same letter.
Craving - Helen Hardt 4/2
✔ 18. - Peach Basket Hat -
❀ Read a book with a two-word title (all words count).
Old Dark - Michael La Ronn 4/4
✔ 20. - Shepherdess Hat -
❀ Read a book with a sunny daytime scene on the cover (show us the cover).
A Deadly Cliché - Ellery Adams 6/18
✔ 22. - Top Hat -
❀ Read a book with a wealthy character (tell us who).
Trojan Odyssey - Clive Cussler (Dirk Pitt) 7/28
✔ 24. - Tricorn -
❀ Read a book with a triangular shape showing somewhere on the cover (show us the cover). Be creative.
Let There Be Love - Melissa Storm (the roof of the house is triangular shaped)4/6
✔ 25. - Zucchetto -
❀ Read a book with a character whose name starts with "Z" (tell us who)
Gluttony - K. Webster (Zemira) 6/14
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
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