The Lost Challenges discussion

"You're always after me Lucky Charms."

In honor of St. Patrick’s day, our theme will be that old favorite cereal, Lucky Charms. The first boxes of Lucky Charms cereal contained marshmallows in the shapes of pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers. This is the list of permanent marshmallows (according to Wikipedia) along with each one’s own special meaning or “power” that it represents.

☘ Hearts - power to bring things to life
   o Read a book from an author you love or an author that spins a story larger than life OR
   o Read a book which has a character that gives birth (human baby or animal baby or a fabulous idea) OR
   o Read a book about zombies
☘ Shooting Stars - power to fly
   o Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.) OR
   o Read a book that involves air travel (plane, space ship, stewardess) OR
   o Read a Science Fiction book
☘ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
   o Read a book about a race or a character who races (cars, track, horses) OR
   o Read a novella or an installment of a serial OR
   o Read a book that you just can’t put down
☘ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
   o Read a book where someone gets lucky OR
   o Read a book where someone is down on their luck OR
   o Read a book with a green cover
☘ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
   o Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility OR
   o Read a book that has a character that is stealthy, undercover, or is in hiding OR
   o Read a book that has a moon on the cover.
☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
   o Read a book that has a character that can teleport (or similar power) OR
   o Read a book that has a rainbow on the cover OR
   o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.
☘ Balloons - power to make things float
   o Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits OR
   o Read a book that has a balloon, air ship or dirigible in it (Steampunk anyone?) OR
   o Read a book with a higher power (angels, gods).
☘ Hourglass - power to control time
   o Read a book that takes place in more than one time period (a modern book with flash backs to an era past for example) OR
   o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre OR
   o Read a book that has a time piece of some sort on the cover.

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

☘ In 1986, a whale-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup
   o Read a book that features a creature from the sea
☘ In 1990, a green pine tree-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup. During that time, the cereal promoted Earth Day with a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling with proofs-of-purchase.
   o Read a book that has a character that is a “tree hugger” (active to protect the earth/environment)
☘ blue diamonds in 1975
   o Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems.
☘ pots of gold in 1994
   o Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables.
☘ leprechaun hats in 1997
   o Read a book with a character that is very mischievous
☘ a crystal ball in 2001
   o Read a book where a character can read the future, is a gypsy or a fortune teller.
☘ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
   o Read a book with a secret.
☘ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
   o Read a book that has magic or is magical to read.

"They're magically delicious!"

Rules: One point for each book read, in either permanent or featured marshmallow sections. An extra point if you read one book for each of the permanent marshmallows.

Levels:
Pink Hearts – 1-3 points
Yellow Moons - 4-6 points
Orange Stars - 7-9 points
Green Clovers - 10-12 points
Lucky - 13-16 points
Charmed – 17 points

May the luck of the Irish be with ya!

I'm in! Looks like a lot of good choices!

Rules: One point for each book read, in either permanent or featured marshmallow sections. An extra point if you read one book for each of the permanent marshmallows.

Level: Lucky - 13-16 points Read 15/17 DONE!

☘ Hearts - power to bring things to life
o Read a book from an author you love
One in a Million (Lucky Harbor #12) by Jill Shalvis 3/15/15 4stars

☘ Shooting Stars - power to fly
o Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.) OR
Hold Me (Fool's Gold #18) by Susan Mallery 3/6/15 4stars (Miles - helicopter pilot)

☘ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
o Read a novella or an installment of a serial
Saddles and Sin (Lonesome Point, Texas, Book 2) by Jessie Evan 3/2/15 4stars

☘ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
o Read a book where someone is down on their luck
Unbroken (Silver Creek Romance #3) by Maisey Yates 3/8/15 4stars (Amber Jameson and her grandfather are behind on their payments for their no longer a working ranch and could lose it)

☘ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
o Read a book that has a character that is stealthy, undercover, or is in hiding
He's So Fine (Lucky Harbor #11) by Jill Shalvis 3/9/15 4stars (in hiding Olivia Bentley, really child actress Sharlyn Peterson)

☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.
The Wrangler (Jackson Hole #5) by Lindsay McKenna 3/11/15 4stars (Wyoming to visit a ranch and see cowboys in action - Western Romances are one of my favorite genres)

☘ Balloons - power to make things float
o Read a book that has a balloon, air ship or dirigible in it (Steampunk anyone?)
Meant for You (Montgomery Brothers #5) by Samantha Chase 3/19/15 4stars (private corporate jet)

☘ Hourglass - power to control time
o Read a book that takes place in more than one time period (a modern book with flash backs to an era past for example) OR
o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre OR
o Read a book that has a time piece of some sort on the cover.

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

☘ In 1986, a whale-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup
o Read a book that features a creature from the sea
Ten Good Reasons (Sandy Cove #2) by Lauren Christopher 3/14/15 4stars (whales/dolphins and other sea mammals)

☘ In 1990, a green pine tree-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup. During that time, the cereal promoted Earth Day with a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling with proofs-of-purchase.
o Read a book that has a character that is a “tree hugger” (active to protect the earth/environment)
Adventures of an Ice Princess by Liz Maverick 3/17/15 2stars (scientific explorations in Antarctica)

☘ blue diamonds in 1975
o Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems.
Hot Ice by Nora Roberts 3/31/15 3stars (found gems hidden since the French Revolution)

☘ pots of gold in 1994
o Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables.
Stay with Me (Montgomery Brothers #3)/More of Me (Montgomery Brothers 3.5) by Samantha Chase 3/18/15 5stars (Gina's dad dies and she inherits everything)

☘ leprechaun hats in 1997
o Read a book with a character that is very mischievous
Leather and Lace (Lonesome Point, Texas, Book 1) by Jessie Evans 3/1/15 4stars (Mia - she's a prankster)

☘ a crystal ball in 2001
o Read a book where a character can read the future, is a gypsy or a fortune teller.
Return to You (Montgomery Brothers #4) by Samantha Chase 3/19/15 4stars (Grandma Ainsley can see the future especially where her granddaughter Selena is concerned)

☘ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
o Read a book with a secret.
Diamonds and Dust (Lonesome Point, Texas, Book 3) by Jessie Evans 3/3/15 4stars (Who's Clem's Daddy and how does he find out?)

☘ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
o Read a book that is magical to read.
Sweet Surprise (Sweet Texas #4) by Candis Terry 3/22/15 4stars (a feel good contemporary romance that continues a series)

MARCH 2015

☘ Hearts -Beast 3-5-15
o Read a book from an author you love
☘ Horseshoes -If He Had Been With Me 3-14-15
o Read a book that you just can’t put down
☘ Clovers -Better To Wish 3-3-15
o Read a book with a green cover
☘ Rainbows -Rush Revere and the American Revolution 3-2-15
o Read a book that has a character that can teleport
☘ Balloons -Girls That Rocked The World 3-16-15
o Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits
☘ Hourglass -The War That Saved My Life 3-19-15
o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre

6/???

☘ Hearts - power to bring things to life
   o Read a book from an author you love or an author that spins a story larger than life OR
   o Read a book which has a character that gives birth (human baby or animal baby or a fabulous idea) OR
   o Read a book about zombies
- 3/27/15
☘ Shooting Stars - power to fly
   o Read a Science Fiction book
Salvation in Death - 3/3/2015
☘ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
   o Read a book about a race or a character who races (cars, track, horses) OR
   o Read a novella or an installment of a serial OR
   o Read a book that you just can’t put down
3/17
☘ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
   o Read a book where someone gets lucky OR
   o Read a book where someone is down on their luck OR
   o Read a book with a green cover

☘ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
   o Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility OR
   o Read a book that has a character that is stealthy, undercover, or is in hiding OR
   o Read a book that has a moon on the cover.
3/12
☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
   o Read a book that has a character that can teleport (or similar power) OR
   o Read a book that has a rainbow on the cover OR
   o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.
☘ Balloons - power to make things float
   o Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits OR
   o Read a book that has a balloon, air ship or dirigible in it (Steampunk anyone?) OR
   o Read a book with a higher power (angels, gods).
☘ Hourglass - power to control time
   o Read a book that takes place in more than one time period (a modern book with flash backs to an era past for example) 3/4/2015

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

☘ In 1986, a whale-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup
   o Read a book that features a creature from the sea
☘ In 1990, a green pine tree-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup. During that time, the cereal promoted Earth Day with a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling with proofs-of-purchase.
   o Read a book that has a character that is a “tree hugger” (active to protect the earth/environment)
☘ blue diamonds in 1975
   o Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems.
☘ pots of gold in 1994
   o Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables.
☘ leprechaun hats in 1997
   o Read a book with a character that is very mischievous
☘ a crystal ball in 2001
   o Read a book where a character can read the future, is a gypsy or a fortune teller.
☘ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
   o Read a book with a secret.
☘ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
   o Read a book that has magic or is magical to read.

Rules: One point for each book read, in either permanent or featured marshmallow sections. An extra point if you read one book for each of the permanent marshmallows.

Levels:
Pink Hearts – 1-3 points
Yellow Moons - 4-6 points
Orange Stars - 7-9 points
Green Clovers - 10-12 points
Lucky - 13-16 points
Charmed – 17 points

I'm in.


READ: 10/10

✔ Hearts - power to bring things to life
o Read a book about zombies
Alice in Zombieland - Gena Showalter 3/4

✔ Shooting Stars - power to fly
o Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.)
Revenant - Larissa Ione 3/14

✔ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
o Read a novella or an installment of a serial
Tanith Low in the Maleficent Seven - Derek Landy 3/4

✔ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
o Read a book where someone gets lucky
So Damn Lucky ( - Deborah Coonts 3/8

✔ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
o Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility
Better Off Dead in Deadwood - Ann Charles 3/9

✔☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.
The Recruit - Monica McCarty (Scotland) 3/27

✔☘ Balloons - power to make things float
o Read a book with a higher power (angels, gods).
Archangel's Blade - Nalini Singh 3/26

✔ Hourglass - power to control time
o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre OR
Sapphires Are an Earl's Best Friend - Shana Galen 3/1

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

✔ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
o Read a book with a secret.
Up to Me - M. Leighton 3/12

✔ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
o Read a book that has magic or is magical to read.
Ritual Magic - Eileen Wilks 3/11

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Aiming for Lucky - 13-16 points

14/13-16 points

1 has magic The Dress Shop of Dreams 3/7
2 a secret Peeps 3/29
3 author you love Falling Awake 3/1
4 involves air travel Lethal Pursuit 3/3
5 Science Fiction Don't Let Go 3/10
6 novella or an installment of a serial Night Shift 3/7
7 moon on the cover Last Wolf Standing 3/1
8 historical fiction Parlor Games 3/17
9 down on their luck Cat Burglar in Training 3/27
10 ghosts Ghost a la Mode 3/25
11 creature from the sea The Parrot Talks In Chocolate 3/20
12 light hearted If You Ask Me 3/25
13 always wanted to visit In the Middle of the Third Planet's Most Wonderful of Oceans: The Life and Times of a Hawaiian Tiki Bar 3/23
14 tree hugger Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout

TLC March 2015 Monthly Challenge
Levels:
0/?? read

☘ Hearts - power to bring things to life
o Read a book from an author you love or an author that spins a story larger than life OR
o Read a book which has a character that gives birth (human baby or animal baby or a fabulous idea) OR
o Read a book about zombies
☘ Shooting Stars - power to fly
o Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.) OR
o Read a book that involves air travel (plane, space ship, stewardess) OR
o Read a Science Fiction book
☘ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
o Read a book about a race or a character who races (cars, track, horses) OR
o Read a novella or an installment of a serial OR
o Read a book that you just can’t put down
☘ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
o Read a book where someone gets lucky OR
o Read a book where someone is down on their luck OR
o Read a book with a green cover
☘ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
o Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility OR
o Read a book that has a character that is stealthy, undercover, or is in hiding OR
o Read a book that has a moon on the cover.
☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
o Read a book that has a character that can teleport (or similar power) OR
o Read a book that has a rainbow on the cover OR
o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.
☘ Balloons - power to make things float
o Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits OR
o Read a book that has a balloon, air ship or dirigible in it (Steampunk anyone?) OR
o Read a book with a higher power (angels, gods).
☘ Hourglass - power to control time
o Read a book that takes place in more than one time period (a modern book with flash backs to an era past for example) OR
o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre OR
o Read a book that has a time piece of some sort on the cover.

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

☘ In 1986, a whale-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup
o Read a book that features a creature from the sea
☘ In 1990, a green pine tree-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup. During that time, the cereal promoted Earth Day with a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling with proofs-of-purchase.
o Read a book that has a character that is a “tree hugger” (active to protect the earth/environment)
☘ blue diamonds in 1975
o Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems.
☘ pots of gold in 1994
o Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables.
☘ leprechaun hats in 1997
o Read a book with a character that is very mischievous
☘ a crystal ball in 2001
o Read a book where a character can read the future, is a gypsy or a fortune teller.
☘ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
o Read a book with a secret.
☘ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
o Read a book that has magic or is magical to read.

I'm in!


Hearts - power to bring things to life

Read a book about zombies - Eat, Brains, Love by Jeff Hart (3/2)

Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get

Read a book with a green cover - Foxglove Summer by Ben Aaronovitch (3/2)


Balloons - power to make things float

Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits - Let It Snow by John Green and two others (Fluffy, christmassy,
first love) (3/3)

Blue Moons - power of invisibility

Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon (book one of the ghost-in-law series) (3/5)

Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place

Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there. Hot Gossip by Susanne O'Leary (3/12)

The book is set in Ireland, and though I was there already once I simply can't wait to get there again. And the landscape where this book is set is one of the most beautyful I've ever seen.

pots of gold in 1994

Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables. Hot Property by Susanne O'Leary (3/10)

Hourglass - power to control time

Read a book that has a time piece of some sort on the cover Five Minutes Late by Rich Amooi (3/11)


blue diamonds in 1975  

Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems. (magic diamonds and the theft of them) The Dragon Conspiracy by Lisa Shearin (3/16)

Horseshoes - power to speed things up  

Read a novella or an installment of a serial Emergence: A Superhuman Detective Novella by Liberty Speidel (3/17)

Shooting Stars - power to fly

Read a book that involves air travel (plane, space ship, stewardess) OR   o Read a Science Fiction book Fortune's Pawn by Rachel Bach (3/18)


__________________________________

Permanent marshmallows: 8 (+1)
Specials: 2
Total: 11 -> Green Clovers

Rosa wrote: "I'm in!

Hearts - power to bring things to life

Read a book about zombies - Eat, Brains, Love by Jeff Hart (3/2)"

Love that title lol.

I m in this one sounds fun

Rules: One point for each book read, in either permanent or featured marshmallow sections. An extra point if you read one book for each of the permanent marshmallows.

Levels:
Pink Hearts – 1-3 points
Yellow Moons - 4-6 points
Orange Stars - 7-9 points
Green Clovers - 10-12 points
Lucky - 13-16 points
Charmed – 17 points

☘ Hearts - power to bring things to life
o Read a book from an author you love

o Read a book which has a character that gives birth (human baby or animal baby or a fabulous idea) OR
o Read a book about zombies
☘ Shooting Stars - power to fly
o Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.) OR
o Read a book that involves air travel (plane, space ship, stewardess) OR
o Read a Science Fiction book
☘ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
o Read a book about a race or a character who races (cars, track, horses) OR
o Read a novella or an installment of a serial OR
o Read a book that you just can’t put down
☘ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
o Read a book where someone gets lucky OR
o Read a book where someone is down on their luck OR
o Read a book with a green cover
☘ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
o Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility OR
o Read a book that has a character that is stealthy, undercover, or is in hiding OR
o Read a book that has a moon on the cover.
☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
o Read a book that has a character that can teleport (or similar power) OR
o Read a book that has a rainbow on the cover OR
o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.
☘ Balloons - power to make things float
o Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits OR
o Read a book that has a balloon, air ship or dirigible in it (Steampunk anyone?) OR
o Read a book with a higher power (angels, gods).
☘ Hourglass - power to control time
o Read a book that takes place in more than one time period (a modern book with flash backs to an era past for example) OR
o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre OR
o Read a book that has a time piece of some sort on the cover.

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

☘ In 1986, a whale-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup
o Read a book that features a creature from the sea
☘ In 1990, a green pine tree-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup. During that time, the cereal promoted Earth Day with a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling with proofs-of-purchase.
o Read a book that has a character that is a “tree hugger” (active to protect the earth/environment)
☘ blue diamonds in 1975
o Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems.
☘ pots of gold in 1994
o Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables.
☘ leprechaun hats in 1997
o Read a book with a character that is very mischievous
☘ a crystal ball in 2001
o Read a book where a character can read the future, is a gypsy or a fortune teller.
☘ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
o Read a book with a secret.
☘ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
o Read a book that has magic or is magical to read.

Penni wrote:

Read a book about zombies - Eat, Brains, Love by Jeff Hart (3/2)"

Love that title lol."

Yes I thought so myself, I bought it mainly because of the title - unfortunately, the book itself was rather dull and uninspired and the characters rather one-dimensional. They were like: Hey, I killed all my friends, the world thinks I'm a high-school shooter, I can't even let my family know that I'm OK and not some sort of psycho killer and some bad-ass military types are on my heels to kill me - let's see what's on the radio!'

LOL - So I think I'll skip adding it to my TBR...

Wow! This looks very interesting, I'm in :)

15 Read Done

√☘ Hearts - power to bring things to life
Read a book from an author you love or an author that spins a story larger than life 3/10
√☘ Shooting Stars - power to fly
Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.) 3/8
√☘ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
Read a novella or an installment of a serial 3/11
√☘ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
Read a book where someone is down on their luck 3/4
√☘ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
Read a book that has a character that is stealthy, undercover, or is in hiding 3/3
√☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit 3/6
√☘ Balloons - power to make things float
Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits 3/5
√☘ Hourglass - power to control time
Read a book that takes place in more than one time period 3/20

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

√☘ In 1986, a whale-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup
Read a book that features a creature from the sea 3/29
☘ In 1990, a green pine tree-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup. During that time, the cereal promoted Earth Day with a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling with proofs-of-purchase.
Read a book that has a character that is a “tree hugger” (active to protect the earth/environment)
√☘ blue diamonds in 1975
Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems. 3/24
√☘ pots of gold in 1994
Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables. 3/15
√☘ leprechaun hats in 1997
Read a book with a character that is very mischievous
√☘ a crystal ball in 2001 3/18
Read a book where a character can read the future, is a gypsy or a fortune teller. 3/17
√☘ The "Hidden Key".
Read a book with a secret 3/12
√☘ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
Read a book that has magic or is magical to read. 3/21

TLC March 2015 Monthly Challenge
Level: Orange Stars - 7-9 points
Completed: 9/9

✔Hearts - power to bring things to life (fav. author)
James Patterson 3/4/15

✔Shooting Stars - power to fly (air travel)
The Strain 3/19/15

✔Horseshoes - power to speed things up (Novella)
Aces Wild 3/11/15

✔Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get (green cover)
Bound by Flames 3/1/15

✔Blue Moons - power of invisibility
Toys 3/25/15

✔Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place (teleport)
Kissed by a Dark Prince 3/20/15

Balloons - power to make things float

✔Hourglass - power to control time (flashbacks)
314 Book 3 3/7/15

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
1986, whale-shaped marshmallow - sea creature
Fish Out of Water

1990, green pine tree-shaped marshmallow - tree hugger

1975, blue diamonds - mining or gems

✔1994, pots of gold -fortune gained
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography 3/5/15

1997, leprechaun hats - mischievous character

2001, crystal ball - fortune teller or gypsy

✔The "Hidden Key" - secrets
Murder at the Vicarage 3/6/15

2006, magic mirror marshmallows - magic/magical
The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers

The Lost Challenges
TLC March 2015 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2015 - 3/31/2015

"You're always after me Lucky Charms."

In honor of St. Patrick’s day, our theme will be that old favorite cereal, Lucky Charms. The first boxes of Lucky Charms cereal contained marshmallows in the shapes of pink hearts, yellow moons, orange stars, and green clovers. This is the list of permanent marshmallows (according to Wikipedia) along with each one’s own special meaning or “power” that it represents.

"They're magically delicious!"

Rules: One point for each book read, in either permanent or featured marshmallow sections. An extra point if you read one book for each of the permanent marshmallows.

Levels:
Pink Hearts – 1-3 points
Yellow Moons - 4-6 points
Orange Stars - 7-9 points
Green Clovers - 10-12 points
Lucky - 13-16 points
Charmed – 17 points

Progress: 7 out of 7

☘ Hearts - power to bring things to life
o Read a book from an author you love or an author that spins a story larger than life OR
The Next Always by Nora Roberts - **** - 3/26/2015
o Read a book which has a character that gives birth (human baby or animal baby or a fabulous idea) OR
o Read a book about zombies

☘ Shooting Stars - power to fly
o Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.) OR
o Read a book that involves air travel (plane, space ship, stewardess) OR
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton - **** - 3/10/2015
o Read a Science Fiction book

☘ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
o Read a book about a race or a character who races (cars, track, horses) OR
o Read a novella or an installment of a serial OR
o Read a book that you just can’t put down
☘ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
o Read a book where someone gets lucky OR
o Read a book where someone is down on their luck OR
o Read a book with a green cover

☘ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
o Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility OR
o Read a book that has a character that is stealthy, undercover, or is in hiding OR
Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
o Read a book that has a moon on the cover.

☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
o Read a book that has a character that can teleport (or similar power) OR
Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2015
o Read a book that has a rainbow on the cover OR
o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.

☘ Balloons - power to make things float
o Read a book that is light hearted and raises your spirits OR
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith - ***** - 3/1/2015
o Read a book that has a balloon, air ship or dirigible in it (Steampunk anyone?) OR
o Read a book with a higher power (angels, gods).

☘ Hourglass - power to control time
o Read a book that takes place in more than one time period (a modern book with flash backs to an era past for example) OR
o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre OR
o Read a book that has a time piece of some sort on the cover.



Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

☘ In 1986, a whale-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup
o Read a book that features a creature from the sea
☘ In 1990, a green pine tree-shaped marshmallow was temporarily added to the lineup. During that time, the cereal promoted Earth Day with a free Colorado Blue Spruce seedling with proofs-of-purchase.
o Read a book that has a character that is a “tree hugger” (active to protect the earth/environment)
☘ blue diamonds in 1975
o Read a book that involves a mine or mining or precious gems.
☘ pots of gold in 1994
o Read a book where a character comes into a lot of money/valuables.
☘ leprechaun hats in 1997
o Read a book with a character that is very mischievous

☘ A Crystal Ball in 2001
o Read a book where a character can read the future, is a gypsy or a fortune teller.
White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015

☘ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
o Read a book with a secret.

☘ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
o Read a book that has magic or is magical to read.
Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015

Boy, you guys are all making good progress.

Suzanne - I just started Harry Dresden series and really am enjoying it.

I'm done, with 11 points and green clovers, thanks for this challenge!

Congrats Rosa!

April Challenge is up here:

TLC April Monthly Challenge

Updated post #5 - I'm up to 6 now - so at the Yellow Moons level. One more and I move up to Orange Stars.

How's everyone else doing?

Aiming for Lucky - 13-16 points

14/13-16 points
DONE

1 has magic The Dress Shop of Dreams 3/7
2 a secret Peeps 3/29
3 author you love Jayne Ann Krentz Falling Awake 3/1
4 involves air travel Lethal Pursuit 3/3
5 Science Fiction Don't Let Go 3/10
6 novella or an installment of a serial Night Shift 3/7
7 moon on the cover Last Wolf Standing 3/1
8 historical fiction Parlor Games 3/17
9 down on their luck Cat Burglar in Training 3/27
10 ghosts Ghost a la Mode 3/25
11 creature from the sea The Parrot Talks In Chocolate 3/20
12 light hearted If You Ask Me 3/25
13 always wanted to visit In the Middle of the Third Planet's Most Wonderful of Oceans: The Life and Times of a Hawaiian Tiki Bar 3/23
14 tree hugger Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout

Okay I'm done for this month :) 15 total so I guess I managed Lucky - 13-16 points, not bad at all! On to next month, see you all there.

Woo-hoo. Nice!

Penni wrote: "Woo-hoo. Nice!"

Thanks Penni :)

I love seeing what everyone has read. Jonquil, I think you take the prize for the longest title lol.

Finished on post 3! Only missed one category. Better than I thought.

Excellent JoAnne!

Posting late but finished 3/27.


READ: 10/10

✔ Hearts - power to bring things to life
o Read a book about zombies
Alice in Zombieland - Gena Showalter 3/4

✔ Shooting Stars - power to fly
o Read a book that has a character that can fly (angel, certain vampires, pilots, etc.)
Revenant - Larissa Ione 3/14

✔ Horseshoes - power to speed things up
o Read a novella or an installment of a serial
Tanith Low in the Maleficent Seven - Derek Landy 3/4

✔ Clovers - luck, but you will never know what kind of luck you'll get
o Read a book where someone gets lucky
So Damn Lucky ( - Deborah Coonts 3/8

✔ Blue Moons - power of invisibility
o Read a book about ghosts or a character that has the power of invisibility
Better Off Dead in Deadwood - Ann Charles 3/9

✔☘ Rainbows - instantaneous travel from place to place
o Read a book that takes place somewhere you’ve always wanted to visit and let it transport you there.
The Recruit - Monica McCarty (Scotland) 3/27

✔☘ Balloons - power to make things float
o Read a book with a higher power (angels, gods).
Archangel's Blade - Nalini Singh 3/26

✔ Hourglass - power to control time
o Read a book that is a historical, fiction or not, any genre OR
Sapphires Are an Earl's Best Friend - Shana Galen 3/1

Limited Edition Marshmallows (For Bonus Points)
There have been more than 30 featured limited edition marshmallow shapes over the years, with the introduction of themed Lucky Charms, such as Winter Lucky Charms. Some of these include:

✔ The "Hidden Key". It is a solid yellow marshmallow that resembles an arched door (similar to the shape of a tombstone; flat at the bottom, flat sides with a round top). When liquid is added to the cereal, the sugar in the marshmallow dissolves and the shape of a skeleton key appears "as if by magic." The tagline was, "Unlock the door with milk!"
o Read a book with a secret.
Up to Me - M. Leighton 3/12

✔ In early June 2006, General Mills introduced Magic Mirror marshmallows
o Read a book that has magic or is magical to read.
Ritual Magic - Eileen Wilks 3/11

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

WTG Barbara! Looks like some good reads this month.