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DECEMBER CHALLENGE


Duration: December 1-31, 2021

Levels:
Elf: 1-3 books
Rudolph: 4-6 books
Mrs. Claus: 7-8 books
Santa: 9-10 books

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover
2.Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration.
3.Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift.
4.Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"
5.Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks.
6.Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet.
7.Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S"
8.Snow:Read a book with snow on cover or set during the winter
9.Mistletoe:Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover
10. Reader's Choice:

EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.



Happy Reading!

December Challenge
9/10

Levels:

Santa: 9-10 books

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover
Popcorn on cover- Amy Lillard 12/1/21

2.Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration.
These characters are both :) Murder at the Lobstah Shack Maddie Day 12/3/21

3.Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift.
Bear a Wee Grudge Meg Macy 12/8/21

4.Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"
Christmas Candy Corpse Rosemarie Ross 12/8/21

5.Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks.
Sandra-Murder at the Bake Sale Lee Hollis 12/11/21

6.Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet.
A little of both :) Rosie A. Point 12/12/21

7.Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S"
Both-Santa, Sunrises & Supicions Tonya Kappes 12/13/21

8.Snow:Read a book with snow on cover or set during the winter
Liz Turner 12/10/21

9.Mistletoe:Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover
10. Reader's Choice:
Tempest in Teaberry R.A. Wallace 12/2/21

Tari wrote: "December Challenge
Elf 0/3 to start

Levels:
Elf: 1-3 books
Rudolph: 4-6 books
Mrs. Claus: 7-8 books
Santa: 9-10 books

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series o..."

Thank you for signing up.

December Challenge
Level: Rudolph: 4-6 books

Read: 6/4-6

1. Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series
The Girls I've Been | Tess Sharpe - Dec 19 (optioned by Netflix)

2. Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration.

3. Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift.

4. Caroling: Read a book that starts with a "C"
Comfort Me With Apples | Catherynne M. Valente - Dec 16

5. Snowman: Read a book where a non-person speaks
Summon the Keeper | Tanya Huff - Dec 28

6. Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover
The Thursday Murder Club | Richard Osman - Dec 11

7. Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S"

8. Snow: Read a book with snow on the cover
The Cat Who Came in from the Cold | Deric Longden - Dec 20

9. Mistletoe: Read a book with mistletoe or a couple kissing on cover

10. Reader's Choice: Noor | Nnedi Okorafor - Dec 30

Leigh wrote: "Thank you for signing up."

You're so welcome, Leigh! Looks like a fun challenge, and I love that badge!

Elle wrote: "December Challenge
Level: Rudolph: 4-6 books

Read: 0/4-6

1. Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

2. Family gatherings: Read a ..."

Hope you enjoy.

Tari wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Thank you for signing up."

You're so welcome, Leigh! Looks like a fun challenge, and I love that badge!"

Thank you. I love it, too.

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover
2.Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration.
3.Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift.
4.Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"
5.Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks.
6.Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet.
7.Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S"
8.Snow:Read a book with snow on cover or set during the winter
9.Mistletoe:Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover
10. Reader's Choice:

Okay...I am in for a challenge this December. Love the badge.

Elf level all the way :)

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

A Christmas Carol - Dec 26, 2021

4.Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"

Christmas in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - December 18, 2021

5.Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner - December 31, 2021

9.Mistletoe:Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover

Yours at Yuletide (Love in Unity Springs, #1) - December 3, 2021

10. Reader's Choice:

Up to No Gouda (A Cheese Shop Cozy Mystery, #1) - December 18, 2021

Welcome Deanne and Andra! Hope you enjoy the challenge.

DECEMBER CHALLENGE


Duration: December 1-31, 2021

Levels:Santa
Complete: 10/9-10 books

1.Popcorn garland: (garland on cover) 12/8
2.Family gatherings: (gathering of family or friends) 12/2
3.Presents: (MC receives a gift.) 12/6
4.Caroling: (starts with a "C") 12/8
5.Snowman: (non-person speaks) 12/3
6.Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet. 12/10
7.Santa: (starts with a "S") 12/17
8.Snow:(snow on cover) 12/16
9.Mistletoe: 12/3
10. Reader's Choice: 12/4

Thank you, looking forward to reading some great books

DECEMBER CHALLENGE
Duration: December 1-31, 2021

This one sounds like a lot of fun but I feel like it's going to really be a challenge for me so I'm going to go low again.

Level: Elf: 1-3 books
Completed 7/3


1. Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

√2. Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration. - The On Call Midwife at Christmas (The Lessons of a Student Midwife, #2.5) - J.E. Rowney

√3. Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift. - The Sapphire Necklace (A Hazel Watson Mystery, #1) - C.A. Varian

4. Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"

√5. Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks. - Rome for the Holidays: A Novella (The Bad Boy Billionaires, #13.5) - Judy Angelo

√6. Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet. - The Uncovered Policeman: A Romantic Naturist Comedy (Rags to Riches, #1) - Ted Bun

√7. Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S" - Suffer the Poisoner (The Adventures of Little Gou, #2) - Robyn Paterson

√8. Snow: Read a book with snow on cover or set during the winter. - The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah

9. Mistletoe: Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover.

√10. Reader's Choice: - The Inside Ring (Joe DeMarco, #1) - Mike Lawson

hi! how do i sign up? :))

Goal = Mrs. Claus - 8 books

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

✔ 2.Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration. - White Hot

✔ 3.Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift.

✔ 4.Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C" - Call Down the Hawk

✔ 5.Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks. - Sorcery of Thorns

✔ 6.Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet. Rock Paper Scissors

✔ 7.Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S" Serpent & Dove

✔ 8.Snow:Read a book with snow on cover or set during the winter - Billy Summers

9.Mistletoe:Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: - The Last Thing He Told Me

Jamie wrote: "hi! how do i sign up? :))"

Just post what level you want to complete and the tasks that you completed of the above challenge.

Welcome everyone. Hope you enjoy this challenge.

Read: 0/4-6

1. Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

2. Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration.

3. Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift.

4. Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"

5. Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks.

6. Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet.

7. Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S"

8. Snow: Read a book with snow on the cover or set during the winter

9. Mistletoe: Read a book with mistletoe or a couple kissing on cover

10. Reader's Choice:

Jamie wrote: "Read: 0/4-6

1. Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

2. Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or f..."

Hope you enjoy the challenge.

Leigh wrote: "Jamie wrote: "Read: 0/4-6

1. Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

2. Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering ..."

thank you!! may i ask if i am allowed to read them in any particular order?

Jamie, you can ask all the questions you need answers for. I'm here to help. You can read as many as you want and in any order.

Leigh wrote: "Jamie, you can ask all the questions you need answers for. I'm here to help. You can read as many as you want and in any order."

omg you are literally a wonder woman!! got it, thanks! <333

Jamie, thank you. Glad I could help. Hope you you enjoy this challenge and the ones I have set for next year.

Update message #13 - Challenge completed!

Level: Elf: 1-3 books
Completed 7/3


1. Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

√2. Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gathering of family or friends, or read a book with characters that you would like to invite to your holiday celebration. - The On Call Midwife at Christmas (The Lessons of a Student Midwife, #2.5) - J.E. Rowney

√3. Presents: Read a book with items on the cover that you would love to receive as a gift or a book where the MC receives a gift. - The Sapphire Necklace (A Hazel Watson Mystery, #1) - C.A. Varian

4. Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"

√5. Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks. - Rome for the Holidays: A Novella (The Bad Boy Billionaires, #13.5) - Judy Angelo

√6. Candy cane: Read a book with a red or white cover or a story that you consider sweet. - The Uncovered Policeman: A Romantic Naturist Comedy (Rags to Riches, #1) - Ted Bun

√7. Santa: Read a book with someone dressed as Santa or starts with a "S" - Suffer the Poisoner (The Adventures of Little Gou, #2) - Robyn Paterson

√8. Snow: Read a book with snow on cover or set during the winter. - The Great Alone - Kristin Hannah

9. Mistletoe: Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover.

√10. Reader's Choice: - The Inside Ring (Joe DeMarco, #1) - Mike Lawson

Congrats Karen!

Leigh wrote: "Congrats Karen!
"

So pretty!

Karen wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Congrats Karen!
"

So pretty!"

Thank you. I thought so, too.

Msg. 2, calling it complete at 9 :)

Congrats Tari!

Leigh wrote: "Congrats Tari!
"

Thanks, Leigh!

Tari, you are welcome. I'm so excited to post the new challenges. The newsletter will go out this week.

Leigh wrote: "Tari, you are welcome. I'm so excited to post the new challenges. The newsletter will go out this week."

Ooo I'm excited to see the 2022 challenges! Ack I still have to get one book in for the super hero one for a book cover. I did a bunch of spell outs but nearly forgot that one!

Tari wrote: "Leigh wrote: "Tari, you are welcome. I'm so excited to post the new challenges. The newsletter will go out this week."

Ooo I'm excited to see the 2022 challenges! Ack I still have to get one book ..."

Good luck! I hope you enjoy next year's line up.

Update to message #9 - I have completed the challenge - ELF level!!

I have managed to read 5 books as indicated in posting #9 :)

Updated the message with the following:

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

A Christmas Carol - Dec 26, 2021

4.Caroling: Read a book about musicians or starts with a "C"

Christmas in High Heels by Gemma Halliday - December 18, 2021

5.Snowman: Read a book with a character who makes something or where a non-person speaks.
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner - December 31, 2021

9.Mistletoe:Read a book with mistletoe or couple kissing on cover

Yours at Yuletide (Love in Unity Springs, #1) - December 3, 2021

10. Reader's Choice:

Up to No Gouda (A Cheese Shop Cozy Mystery, #1) - December 18, 2021

Finished! Message 4

Andra wrote: "Update to message #9 - I have completed the challenge - ELF level!!

I have managed to read 5 books as indicated in posting #9 :)

Updated the message with the following:

1.Popcorn garland: Read a..."

Congrats!

Elle wrote: "Finished! Message 4"

Congrats Elle!

Sheri wrote: "Goal = Mrs. Claus - 8 books

1.Popcorn garland: Read a book that has been made into a movie or tv series or popcorn or garland on cover

✔ 2.Family gatherings: Read a book where there is a gatherin..."
Congrats Sheri!