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The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023


Levels
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth


You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.


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The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 17/13-24

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas.
Christmas Wishes in Wild Harbor Grace Worthington 12/2/22

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
All is Bright RaeAnne Thayne 12/30/22

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a string of lights on the cover.
Mistletoe With a Pink Bow Vella Day 12/8/22

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count.
182 pages The Innkeeper's House Elizabeth Bromke 12/3/22

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
A Christmas Wish Leeanna Morgan 12/4/22

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
Christmas at Cozy Holly Inn Meredith Summers 12/29/22

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name is David.
The 6:20 Man David Baldacci 12/24/22

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book where a lead character has a nickname.
The Christmas Wish Sharon Sala 12/5/22

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.
A Real Cowboy for the Holidays Stephanie Rowe 12/21/22

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Holiday with You Claudia Y. Burgoa 12/9/22 singing “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle Stephanie Rowe 12/28/22

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
A Greene Family Christmas Piper Rayne 12/27/22

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H.
Home Sweet Christmas Susan Mallery 12/19/22

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
Mr. Fixer Upper Lucy Score 12/15/22

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
The Russian Cage Charlaine Harris 12/22/22

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Christmas Hope Violet Howe 12/13/22

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Resisting Roots Audrey Carlan 12/25/22

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
17/24
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah. Christmas Cake Caper Kathleen Suzette 12/8/22

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Overboard at Christmas Wendy Neugent 1/3/23

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found. #8 in Mystery Bookstore Mysteries Bookclubbed to Death V.M. Burns 12/17/22

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
The Girl Who Disappeared Courtney McFarlin12/23/22

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Wined and Died in New Orleans Ellen Byron 2/7/23

🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Santa, Surf and Sapphires Emerald Finn 1/2/23

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.
Hollowell-Pies and Pandemonium Sue Hollowell 1/18/23

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Feliz Navidad-Frozen in Death M.S. Peke 5/17/23

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Samuel-Vinyl Resting Place Olivia Blacke 12/19/22

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Happy and Charlie-Murdered in the Mall Mila Evans 1/4/23

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Rum and Choke Sherry Harris 12/27/22

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
Christmas in New England Emma Ainsley 12/26/22

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
Nancy Drew The Merry Messy Mummy R.A. Muth 3/19/23

🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
Best Slayed Plans Lucinda Harrison 3/7/23 Veronica Valentine, reporter

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum. Mousse Hysteria Gretchen Allen 12/20/22

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Mousse and Mayhem Sue Hollowell 2/8/23

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter. Ghostly Gift Ileana Munoz Renfroe 12/17/22

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Start: December 1, 2022
End: November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 14/13-24

The Lyrics
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
✔🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song. How You Ruined My Life - Jeff Strand 🕯🕯 1/2/23
✔🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author. A Midsummer Night's Scream - R.L. Stine 🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/4/23
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
✔🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found. Snapshot - Brandon Sanderson (2018) 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/6/23
✔🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present. Crescendo - Becca Fitzpatrick 🕯🕯🕯 12/2
✔🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree. You'll Be the Death of Me - Karen M. McManus 🕯🕯🕯 12/28/22
✔🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore. James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories - James Herriot 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/12/23
✔🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character. They Wish They Were Us - Jessica Goodman 🕯🕯🕯🕯 12/20/22
✔🕎 13. Read a book where a character is a lead character with a nickname. The Getaway - LamarGiles (MC is Jermaine "Jay" Butler) 🔯🔯🔯🔯 2/4/23
✔🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth Lally's Game: An AFK Book - Scott Cawthon 🕯🕯 12/7
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
✔🕎 18. Read a book with a black character. Magic Bleeds - Ilona Andrews 🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/9/23
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
✔🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D. How to Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills to Dodge the Kills - Seth Grahame-Smith 🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/14/23
✔🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who. Two Truths and a Lie - April Henry (Judge Wargrave from And Then There Were None) 🕯🕯🕯 1/27/23
✔🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor. The Eyre Affair - Jasper Fforde 🕯🕯🕯 2/7/23
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
✔🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum. Noah's Ark - Andrew J. Morgan 🕯🕯 1/25/23
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023


Level
Two: 13-24 tasks

13/13-24 Completed. Finished

🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas.
How the Grump Saved Christmas-Claire Kingsley 12/05/22

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Only Love-Melanie Harlow 12/07/22

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
(Lost Kings Series #8)
Beyond Reckless-Autumn Jones Lake 12/16/22
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
White Knuckles-Autumn Jones Lake 12/01/22

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
One Empire Night-Autumn Jones Lake 12/05/22

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book with a lead character with a nickname.
Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty-Lani Lynn Vale 12/08/22
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Debra Webb-Revenge 12/09/22

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Before I Let Go-Kennedy Ryan 2/17/23
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
The Lost Sister-Elle Gray 2/08/23
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Cannon-Sawyer Bennett 3/02/23
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
Her Final Confession-Lisa Regan 12/18/22

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Hollywood Outlaw-M.Z. Kelly 12/18/23

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Her Dying Breath-Rita Herron 12/22/22
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023


Levels

Two: 13-24 tasks

Read 14

🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
Olive The Other Reindeer by Bruce Kilby 2/27/2023

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
All I Want for Christmas... Is My Sister's Boyfriend by Brooke Blaine 9/26/2023
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose last name is James.
Temporary Partner by Nicky James 7/20/2023

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Fish on a Bicycle by Amy Lane 10/5/2023

🕎 13. Read a book with a lead character with a nickname.
Meet Your Baker by Ellie Alexander 10/1/2023

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Elements of Retrofit by N.R. Walker 9/26/2023

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer 11/13/2023

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich 4/10/2023

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
🕎 21. Read a book whose title ends with D.
I'll Stop the World by Lauren Thoman 3/27/2023

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who. William Tell, Johnny Appleseed
Apples by Jacqueline Farmer by Jacqueline Farmer 11/29/2023

🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery 6/12/2023

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Killer WASPs: A Killer Wasps Mystery by Amy Korman 10/31/2023

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Pretty Poison by Aimee Nicole Walker 8/31/2023

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Hanukkah Song
December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023

Level 3 - 25+ Tasks

25 of 25+ Complete

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🔹1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
One Little Lie - Colleen Coble - 2/3/23

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
🔹2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Christmas Blizzard - Lexie Nicholas - 12/21/22

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
🔹 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
Anna of Kleve: The Princess in the Portrait - Alison Weir - 2/28/23
🔹 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
Exodus - Leon Uris - 5/12/23

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
🔹 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood - 3/6/23 - page 57 - "My family is more likely to celebrate Hanukkah than Christmas."
🔹 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Beach Girls - Luanne Rice - 7/9/23 - page 222 - "They had had so much fun when they were first married."

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
🔹7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
In a Holidaze - Christina Lauren - 12/2/22

🔹8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
The Broken Places - Ace Atkins - 1/31/23 - 358 pages
🔹 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
Anne Boleyn: A King's Obsession - Alison Weir - 3/26/23

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
🔹11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
The 6:20 Man - David Baldacci - 2/14/23
🔹 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
The Ritual Bath - Faye Kellerman - 3/7/23 - Rina

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
🔹13. Read a book where a character is a singer.
Catch Me When I Fall - A.L. Jackson - 7/16/23 - Emily is lead singer for Carolina George

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
🔹14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Cherry Ames, Rural Nurse - Helen Wells - 12/6/22

You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
🔹15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Paradise - Judith McNaught - 4/28/23 - Deck the Halls
🔹16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Do or Die - Suzanne Brockmann - 5/21/23 - loc 5533 - "dress up like Sonny and Cher, or Spock and Uhura".

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🔹17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
Something Borrowed - Emily Giffin - 1/17/23 - Dex

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
🔹18. Read a book with a black character.
Razorblade Tears - S.A. Cosby - 12/4/22
🔹19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter - 2/10/23
🔹20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Carrie Soto Is Back - Taylor Jenkins Reid - 7/17/23
🔹21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
Her Last Word -Mary Burton - 1/19/23

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
🔹22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
Lover Arisen - J.R. Ward - 3/22/23 - Dracula
🔹23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
Thereby Hangs a Tail - Spencer Quinn - 1/7/23
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
🔹26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Christmas in Harmony - Philip Gulley - 12/15/22 - CIH

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
🔹27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Advise and Consent - Allen Drury - 5/5/23
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah
🔹29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Telling Tales - Ann Cleeves - 2/13/23
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Hanukkah Song

Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Level: Two: 13-24 tasks

READ: 22/13+

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
✔ 🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Christmas Chocolates and Crimes - Cindy Bell 12/6

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
✔ 🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
A Whisker of Trouble - Sofie Ryan 12/14
(I could hear little voices singing the ABC song), p259
✔ 🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
Lavender House - Lev A.C. Rosen 1/21

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text.
Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 12/20
(what they wanted for Christmas and/or Hanukkah dinner), p56
✔ 🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
It Ain't Me, Babe - Tillie Cole (heroine) 12/25

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
✔ 🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover.
Their Christmas Miracle - Lynne Marshall 12/16

✔ 🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series.
Circus of the Dead, Book One - Kimberly Loth (pub Dec 18, 2019) 12/10
✔ 🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
Wild Irish Rebel - Tricia O'Malley (Fiona receives a lace tablecloth) 12/10

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
✔ 🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
Nightingale's Gate - Linda Francis Lee 12/24
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
✔ 🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Stolen Fury - Elisabeth Naughton (heroine called Cupcake) 12/11

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
✔ 🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.
Vexatious Voodoo - Willow Mason 12/11

You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
✔ 🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text.
Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O'Connor (Jingle Bells) 12/8
✔ 🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Double Dealer - Barbara McCafferty & Beverly Herald 1/7
(all to buy a t-shirt that reads "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life here), p187

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
✔ 🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Buried in a Good Book - Tamara Berry (Nikki Nickerson) 12/6
✔ 🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Sisters of Sword and Song - Rebecca Ross 12/22
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
✔ 🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
A Holly Jolly Diwali - Sonya Lalli 12/17

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
✔ 🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. T
Crypt Suzette - Maya Corrigan (Harry Potter) 12/2
✔ 🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Jodi Taylor 1/29

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
Sign Here - Claudia Lux (Veronica Sutherland) 12/12
✔ 🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Alaskan Holiday - Debbie Macomber 12/3

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Live To Tell - Lisa Gardner 1/20
(he would drink gin and tonics), p47
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Muddled Mutt - Willow Mason 12/13
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 12/13-24

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe - Stacey Kennedy 12/1/22

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
Hell Bent - Leigh Bardugo

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Notorious - K.M. Scott 12/1/22

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
{178 pgs} What New Beginnings Are Made Of - Debra Clopton 12/1/22

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
Gift of Grace - Shanna Hatfield 12/6/22

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Samson's Deal - Shelley Singer 1/12/23

🕎 13. Read a book where a character is a lead character with a nickname.
{Tyler = Ty} Montana Fire - Jennifer Zane 12/2/22

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.
Artemis - Andy Weir 12/11/22

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
{"Blue Christmas"} The Merry - Kelly Utt 1/3/23

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
{MLK Jr told Nichelle Nichols he was a huge fan of Star Trek & Uhura} Hidden Figures - Margot Lee Shetterly 1/1/23

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
Ouran High School Host Club, Vol. 1 - Bisco Hatori 1/18/23

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
{Duke - ex-PBR Professional Rider} Sir Loin of Beef - Vanessa Vale 12/2/22

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
His Curvy Friend - Mary E. Thompson 1/8/23

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Welcome Tari, Bobbi, Frankie, Genevieve, Lynda, Sharon, and Barbara!

@Tari, I don't think I've heard the Thanksgiving song. I'll have to google it!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read:

~The Lyrics~
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Welcome Kimberly!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023

Levels
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks
🖤TASKS: 19

✅ 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
>>Fifteen Hundred Miles from the Sun - Jonny Garza Villa, 11/9/23 (ONE)
✅ 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
>>Better For You - Andy Gallo, 12/14/22
🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
✅ 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
>>Fallen Crest High - Tijan, 2/24/23
✅ 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
>> - Alice Oseman, 9/7/23
✅ 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
>>Scattered Showers - Rainbow Rowell, 12/10/22 -- 282 pgs
✅ 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
>>Earned Run - Haven Hadley, 1/27/23
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
✅ 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
>>Secret Santa Face-Off - Victoria Denault, 12/1/23
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
✅ 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.
>>Beautifully Broken Spirit - Catherine Cowles, 3/11/23
✅ 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
>>More Than A Game - Bella Matthews, 4/7/23
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
✅ 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
>>Til There Was You - Kait Nolan, 8/25/23 -- talked about being a closet Star Trek fan
✅ 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
>>Tutoring the Player - Rebecca Jenshak, 5/28/23
✅ 18. Read a book with a black character.
>>Returning Home - Kelly Elliott, 6/5/23
✅ 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
>>Rhett Redeemed - Chantal Fernando, 5/14/23
✅ 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
>> Beyond the Game - Kaylee Ryan, 5/18/23
✅ 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
>>Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard - Tom Felton, 1/13/23
✅ 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
>>Red, White & Royal Blue - Casey McQuiston, 7/29/23 -- Draco Malfoy
✅ 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
>>Got Me Wishing - Casey Cox, 3/7/23
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
✅ 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
>>Answering Atlas - Chantal Fernando, 5/20/23
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.
✅ 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
>>Decker's Dilemma - Chantal Fernando, 4/3/23
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah- Grimm Fairy Tales 2018 Holiday Special (Grimm Fairy Tales-Dave Franchini 2/18

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found- Zombie-Loan, Vol. 4-Peach-Pit 12/4 (pub: 2008)

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore- Movie Night-James Tynion IV 1/17

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book is a lead character with a nickname- Black Widow, Vol. 1: The Ties That Bind-Kelly Thompson 12/10

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name- Outlaw's Promise-Helena Newbury 12/9

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?- Long-Distance-Jason Latour 1/17 (Jingle Bells pg. 26)

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who- A Harmless Little Game-Meli Raine 12/5 (mention of star trek movie)

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character- Fence, Vol. 5: Rise-C.S. Pacat 12/11

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D- Ties That Bind-L. Wilder 12/12

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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Avengers: The Enemy Within-Kelly Sue DeConnick 12/17 (Carol Denvers)-- Do superheros count as a famous book character?

🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor- The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 8-Kousuke Oono 12/22

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum- New Avengers, Vol. 2-Brian Michael Bendis 1/7

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Welcome Katelyn and Grace!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023

Goal: 13/25+
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

~The Lyrics~

🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.

**🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Must Love Christmas - Kelly Hunter - 12/25/22

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

**🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
The Night Tiger - Yangsze Choo - 12/21/22 - Page count: 384

**🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
The Santa Suit - Mary Kay Andrews - 03/12/23 - Ivy Perkins

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

**🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
Quantum and Woody Vol. 2: In Security (Quantum and Woody - James Asmus - 01/06/23

**🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
The Huntress - Kate Quinn - 12/31/22 - Ruth McBride

**🕎 13. Read a book where a character is a lead character with a nickname.
Harley Quinn: 30 Years of the Maid of Mischief: The Deluxe Edition (Harley Quinn - Various Authors - 12/15/22 - Harley Quinn / Harleen Quinzel

**🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Wash Day Diaries - Jamila Rowser - 12/07/22

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

**🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Vampirella Vol.1: Seduction of the Innocent - Christopher J. Priest - 12/30/22

**🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
My Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite - 02/26/23

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

**🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
Hotel Magnifique - Emily J. Taylor - 01/07/23

**🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
Central Places - Delia Cai - 03/07/23 - Harry Potter

**🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
Férjhez adjuk a mamát - Gerald Durrell - 02/03/23

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

**🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Legends & Lattes - Travis Baldree - 02/22/23

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

FINISHED 02/26/23
The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023 (Feb. 26, 2023)

Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

Tasks: 25+
Prompts: 25/25

Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

~The Lyrics~
Okay

X 🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...
Stockholm Catherine Steadman (Overhead . .. ) 12/02/22

X 🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Holiday Buzz (Coffeehouse Mystery #12) Cleo Coyle (Christmas) 12/10/22
Resting Scrooge Face Meghan Quinn 12/16/22
A Christmas Bun for Ulysses (Moose Springs, Alaska 2.5) Sarah Morgenthaler 01/15/23

X 🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
Solito: A Memoir Javier Zamora (Javier sings to himself as a form of comfort) 12/22/22

X 🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
Mad Honey Jodi Picoult 12/14/22
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler E.L. Konigsburg 01/12/23
Friday the Rabbi Slept Late Harry Kemelman 02/11/23

X 🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
The Hanukkah Trike Michelle Edwards (title page and throughout ) 12/07/22

X 🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Twister!: A Terrifying Tale of Superstorms Samone Bos (Jeremy had so much fun chasing storms with his cousins) 12/09/22

X 🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
The Santa Suit Mary Kay Andrews 12/02/22

X 🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
His Happy Place (Getaway #2) Zakiya Dalila Harris (Pub. 08/31/22) 12/02/22
Bread of the Dead (Santa Fe Cafe Mystery #1) Ann Myers (368 pages) 12/17/22
A Deadly Yarn (A Knitting Mystery #3) Maggie Sefton (Pub. 08/01/06) 12/21/22
Dead to the Last Drop (Coffeehouse Mystery #15) Cleo Coyle (480 pages) 12/31/22
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail Ashley Herring Blake (368 pages) 01/01/23
Cinco de Mayhem (Santa Fe Cafe 2) Ann Myers (358 pages) 01/02/23
The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies (Homeswappers 1) Adriana Licio (181 pages) 01/14/23

X 🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
Mayhem in Christmas River (Christmas River #2) Meg Muldoon (Cinnamon is given a ring she does not want) 12/04/22
The Cloisters Katy Hays (Rachel gives Ann a ring) 12/11/22
A World of Curiosities (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache 18) Louise Penny (the engineering graduates are given iron rings) 12/28/22
A Touch of Dead (Sookie Stackhouse Short Stories) Charlaine Harris (Sookie’s great grandfather brings her Christmas gifts) 01/04/23
Something Blue (Darcy & Rachel #1) Emily Giffin (Darcy is given baby gifts by her friends) 01/05/23
All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse 7) Charlaine Harris (Gifts are given at a bridal shower) 01/07/23
Death of an Ice Cream Scooper (A Haley Powell Mystery Book 15) Lee Hollis (MacKenzie gets baby gifts) 01/12/23
Cackle Rachel Harrison (Sophie gives Annie many gifts) 01/17/23
An Anonymous Girl Greer Hendricks (Dr Shields gives Jess a scarf) 01/18/23
Exciting Times Naoise Dolan (Julian buys Eva lots of gifts) 01/19/23
A Bone to Pick (Aurora Teagarden #2) Charlaine Harris (Aurora inherits a house, money, etc - plus, she gives a baby gift) 01/22/23
Well Traveled (Well Met 4) Jen DeLuca (the fortune teller gives Lulu some crystals) 01/24/23

X 🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
Feliz Navidead (Santa Fe Cafe 3) Ann Myers (@39%) 01/14/23

X 🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson (Will Grayson, Will Grayson 1) John Green David Levithan 02/26/23

X 🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Grand, Death, Auto (Kiki Lowenstein #14) Joanna Campbell Slan (Kiki Lowenstein) 12/20/22
Killers of a Certain Age Deanna Raybourn (Natalie is Jewish) 01/13/24

X 🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli
The Red Lotus Chris Bohjalian(P. 197) 12/08/22
Something Borrowed (Rachel and Marcus eat at a deli) Emily Giffin 01/03/23

X OR is a singer
Tokyo Dreaming (Tokyo Ever After #2) Emiko Jean (Emiko sings and plays the piano) 12/17/22

X OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Murder in Christmas River (Christmas River #1) Meg Muldoon (Name Cinnamon - called Cinny, Cin, etc.) 12/03/22
War Party (The Sacketts 8.5) Louis L'Amour (Bud) 12/10/22
The Inheritance Games Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Avery is nicknamed Heiress) 12/16/22
Pall Bearers and Pepperoni (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #1) Patti Benning (Ellie) 12/18/22
Bacon Cheddar Murder (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #2) Patti Benning (Ellie) 12/18/22
Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden 1) Charlaine Harris (Aurora goes by Ro) 01/11/23
Sailors Emmy McLean (Kiera is known as Ki) 01/12/23
Dead Cold Brew (Coffeehouse Mystery 16) Cleo Coyle (Clare is nicknamed “Coffee Lady”) 01/26/23
Out of the Clear Blue Sky Kristan Higgins (Liliana is Lily’s legal name) 02/01/23
Dead Over Heels (Aurora Teagarden 4) Charlaine Harris (Aurora is Roe) 02/03/22
A Fool and His Honey (Aurora Teagarden 6) Charlaine Harris (Aurora is Roe) 02/05/23
Last Scene Alive (Aurora Teagarden 7) Charlaine Harris (Aurora is Roe) 02/06/23

X 🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Life of a Cactus 1) Dusti Bowling 01/14/23

X 🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Oh. What. Fun. Chandler Baker (Silent Night) 12/02/22

X 🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Brewed Awakening (Coffeehouse Mystery 18) Cleo Coyle (@18% “Star Trek, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock” mentioned) 02/04/23

X 🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
Autoboyography Christina Lauren 02/04/23
Kobe Bryant: The Mamba Mentality Of One Of The Great Basketball Player Ever Robert Jones 02/06/23

X 🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard mystery #1) Charlaine Harris (Marcus) 12/15/22
A World of Curiosities (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache 18) Louise Penny 12/28/22
Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse 9) Charlaine Harris (Octavia) 01/08/23
The Sookie Stackhouse Companion: A Complete Guide to the True Blood Mystery Series (Sookie Stackhouse 10.5) Charlaine Harris (Some of the “Supes” are POC) 01/20/23
Three Bedrooms, One Corpse (Aurora Teagarden 3) Charlaine Harris (Mackie and Mrs Esther) 01/24/23

X 🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Moon Signs (Moon Mystery #1) Helen Haught Fanick (Kathleen and Alexandria) 12/06/22
When We Believed in Mermaids Barbara O'Neal 01/22/23

X 🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Once Upon a Grind (Coffeehouse Mystery #14) Cleo Coyle (A Retired Pro Football Player is a suspect ) 12/19/22
Playing for Pizza John Grisham (Sylvester retired at age 26) 01/08/23

X 🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
Honey & Spice Bolu Babalola 12/12/22
Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse 3) Charlaine Harris 01/03/23
Bath Bombs & Beyond: A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery (A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery #1) Violet Patton 01/20/23

X 🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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A Walk In The Wood: A Journey to Mindfulness Joseph Parent (Winnie the Pooh) 12/03/22
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match Sally Thorne 01/02/23
Wine and Punishment (A Literary Pub Mystery 1) Sarah Fox (Sherlock Holmes, amongst others) 01/24/23

Welcome Ferenc and Melissa!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023

Levels
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

Completed 24 tasks

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...
After This (Sapphire Falls After Hours, #0.75) by Erin Nicholas 12/24/22 4stars ("Okay, don't be mad at me.")

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Dorothy: An Amish of Morrissey County Christmas Romance (The Amish of Morrissey County) by Sylvia Price 12/1/22 4stars (Christmas)

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
A Midsummer Night's Scheme (Bookbinding Mystery, #2) by Harper Kincaid 3/20/23 4stars

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the word Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
Kindle location 2333 - "Then you don't remember me and my cousin's smoked salmon spread last Hanukkah."
Maid Without Honor by Sofia T. Summers 2/17/23 4stars
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Mafiosa Princess- Omerta: A Mafia Romance (Mafiosa Princess#5)
by Liza Malloy 12/3/22 4stars (Giada and Luca when in Italy)

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
🕎 7. Read a book with a string of lights on the cover. Show cover.
The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber 12/15/22 4stars (along storefronts/gazebo)
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
Death by Puffin: A Bachelorette Party Murder in Reykjavik (Travel Can Be Murder #9) by Jennifer S. Alderson 12/3/22 4stars (187 pages)
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
The Wedding Ranch by Nancy Naigle 12/17/22 4.5stars (Lorri a dog from her then husband)

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
The Peace of the Barn An Amish Christmas Romance by Arwilda Allshouse 2/5/23 4stars (Amish don't put up trees)

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Wined and Died in New Orleans (Vintage Cookbook Mystery, #2) by Ellen Byron 2/12/23 4stars (Wilder Gold)

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
🕎 13. Read a book with a lead character with a nickname.
The Way of the Brave (Global Search and Rescue #1) by Susan May Warren 12/17/22 4stars (Orion - called Ry)

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Unwrapping Their Christmas Present: An Age Gap Reverse Harem Romance by Ajme Williams 12/6/22 4stars (Williams)

You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson 12/11/22 4.5stars (Deck the Halls)
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Sazerac, Sleuth & Slay (Andi Anna Jones Mysteries #2) by Mary Cunningham 3/5/23 4stars (Mr. Spock - Ellie believes she can read people's minds (mind-meld) like Dr. Spock

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
The Price of Valor (Global Search and Rescue, #3) by Susan May Warren 12/23/22 4stars (Jenny growing up)

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans 12/11/22 4stars (Mr. Foster, Ricky's neighbor)
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarder Mystery (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery # 1) by Bennington, Michelle 12/8/22 4stars (Birdie and Oda Dean)
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Bet On It: An Age Gap Billionaire Office Romance by Ajme Williams 3/14/23 4stars (Reed; was professional hockey star turned billionaire)
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H.
The Heart of a Hero (Global Search and Rescue #2) by Susan May Warren 12/21/22 4.5stars

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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Carmel Conundrum (A Liz Adams Mystery #2) by Stacy Wilder 2/3/23 4stars (Kinsey Millhone - main character of Sue Grafton's S IS FOR SILENCE (which is the book mentioned but she's in all of The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series )
🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
Rivalry Gone Wrong: A Cheer Moms Mystery - Book 1 (Cheer Moms Mysteries) by L.C. Turner 1/10/23 4stars (works with Abby in the ice cream shop)
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Change of Heart (Sisters & Friends, #1) by Rachel J. Good 2/24/23 4.5stars (C O H)

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 2/28/23 4stars (Laura at her mom's going away party)
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter. W
Wishful Witness: The Wishing Tree Series Book 13 by Tonya Kappes 1/7/23 3stars
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023


Levels
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth


You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
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Levels
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry read 12/2/2022 "Once when I was six years old"

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah. Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson read 12/18/2022 (view spoiler)[ Goldy is doing the final Christmas catering events leading up to Christmas day (hide spoiler)]

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song. One for Sorrow by Mary Downing Hahn read 1/14/2023 (view spoiler)[Annie, Rosie and their group sing the Influenza song around Elsie when they catch her in the park alone. (hide spoiler)]
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author. The Plot Against America by Philip Roth read 1/1/2023

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#. QB: My Life Behind the Spiral by Steve Young read 1/15/2023 Page 230 "I work a yarmulke-a blue skullcap with a yellow embroidered border"
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun". The Curse of Hollister House by Kathi Daley read 12/26/2022 Page 46 Callie "We used to have so much fun together, Archie and me."

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover. To Fetch a Thief by Spencer Quinn read 5/6/2023
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found. City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare read 12/3/2022 448 pages
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present. Watch the Lady by Elizabeth Fremantle read 12/15/2022 (view spoiler)[Lettice Knollys gives Queen Elizabeth a heart shaped ruby as a gift. (hide spoiler)]

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree. Miss Kane's Christmas by Caroline Mickelson read 12/24/2022 Ben hates Christmas so he has no decorations on his property

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore. 11th Hour by James Patterson read 1/21/2023
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character. The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation by Rosemary Sullivan read 12/5/2022 Anne Frank

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli Dirty Daddy: The Chronicles of a Family Man Turned Filthy Comedian by Bob Saget read 3/1/2023 Page 32 When Bob and his Dad have a father son day, they went to his dad's favorite deli in Richmond to have the "Sailor Sandwich"
is a singer The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan read 12/2/2022 Thom Merrlin the Gleeman (a bard)
is a lead character with a nickname. Horns by Joe Hill read 12/8/2022 Ignatius Perrish is called Ig or Iggy

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.  Owls Well That Ends Well by Donna Andrews read 12/4/2022

You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one? Mrs. Saint Nick by Caroline Mickelson read 1/2/2023 page 34 "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who. A Matter of Hive and Death by Nancy CoCo read 2/1/2023 One of the costumes at the UFO festival is a Star Trek uniform

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball. Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City by Wes Moore read 3/6/2023 Wes played basketball at Druid Hill Park as a teenager… pickup games

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
🕎 18. Read a book with a black character. Going Rogue by Janet Evanovich read 12/21/2022 Lula
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters. A Taste for Murder by Claudia Bishop read 12/21/2022 Sarah and Meg Quilliam
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character. The Master's Muse by Varley O'Connor read 6/6/2023 (view spoiler)[Tanaquil Le Clercq is the MC retired from ballet at 27 after getting polio and being paralized from the waist down. (hide spoiler)]
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D. In the Blood by Lisa Unger read 1/31/2023

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who. The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes by Leonard Goldberg read 1/6/2023 Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson
🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor. Granny's Got a Gun by Harper Lin read 12/4/2022
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid read 5/18/2023

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica. A Sinister Revenge by Deanna Raybourn read 3/21/2023 Veronica Speedwell
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum. Crooked House by Agatha Christie read 12/4/2022

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic. Devil’s Delight by M.C. Beaton read 12/15/2022 (view spoiler)[Agatha drinks a gin and tonic at the swimming pool at the naturalist club (hide spoiler)]
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah. The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult read 12/11/2022 (view spoiler)[Minka Singer creates a minorah out of a melon rind so they can celebrate Hanukkah in Auschwitz (hide spoiler)]

Happy Hanukkah
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter. Fatally Flaky by Diane Mott Davidson read 12/19/2022
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title. Hanukkah in America: A History by Dianne Ashton read 7/14/2023

Welcome JoAnne, Shelly and Carolyn!

The Hanukkah Song
December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023


Levels
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

16/25+ Tasks Completed


🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
The Santa Swap by Ruth Pendleton (12/12/22)

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
The Nanny's Christmas Wish by Lacy Williams (12/15/22)

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
A Yorkshire Carol by Jennie Goutet (12/11/22)

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
The Rancher's Unexpected Gift by Lacy Williams (12/15/22)

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
Scrooge and the Girls Next Door by Melanie Jacobson (12/7/22)


🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
A Mistletoe Mismatch by Sally Britton (12/8/22) - 182 pages

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
The Stand-in Christmas Date by Rachel John (12/13/22)

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
UnLucky Christmas by Melissa Baldwin (12/8/22)

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Christmas at Valentine Inn by Jennifer Peel (12/15/22) - Isabelle -> Izzy

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Soldier Under the Mistletoe by Lacy Williams (12/14/22)

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Christmasland by Anne-Marie Meyer (12/4/22) - We Wish You a Merry Christmas

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
The Valentine Inn by Jennifer Peel (12/7/22)

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
A Christmas Date by Camilla Isley (12/2/22) - Harry Potter

🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
Manor for Sale, Baron Included by Esther Hatch (12/19/22)

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Cotswolds Holiday by Kasey Stockton (12/2/22)

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Dating Dru by Ranee S. Clark (12/9/22)

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Welcome Shash!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 0/13-24

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Welcome Viji!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 15/13-24

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

Book: Who is Vera Kelly?
Author: Rosalie Knecht
Read: 3/4/2023
Fits: First word is "October"

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.

Book: Catching Christmas
Author: Terri Blackstock
Read: 12/6/2022
Fits: It's set during Christmas

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney
Read: 12/21/2022
Fits: MC (and the other kids) sang for the musical audition.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

Book: Man's Search for Meaning
Author: Viktor E. Frankl
Read: 3/7/2023
Fits: Author is Jewish

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

Book: The Santa Suit
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
Read: 1/3/2023
Fits: There's a string of lights on the cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.

Book: The Kiss Curse
Author: Erin Sterling
Read: 12/31/2022
Fits: The page count is 308

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

Book: Three Words for Goodbye
Author: Hazel Gaynor
Read: 3/6/2023
Fits: It has a Jewish character

🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.

Book: Faking It
Author: Cora Carmack
Date: 2/14/2023
Fits: MC is a singer.

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth

Book: Red at the Bone
Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Read: 1/3/2023
Fits: Author's name has a W

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?

Book: The White Christmas Inn
Author: Colleen Wright
Read: 2/24/2023
Fits: The guests sing "Joy to the World" at the end of chapter 26.

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

Book: No Dream is Too High
Author: Buzz Aldrin
Read: 3/11/2023
Fits: Star Trek is mentioned
"... the idea of the U.S.S. Enterprise reminds many people of Star Trek, so I tell them at we are giong to have Star Fleet Captains...."
Ebooks Chapter 13 page 333 of 334

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.

Book: An American Marriage
Author: Tayari Jones
Read: 12/13/2022
Fits: It's about a black family

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

Book: The Vanishing Half
Author: Brit Bennett
Read: 12/20/2022
Fits: The main characters are twin sisters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

Book: All Systems Red
Author: Martha Wells
Read: 12/7/2022
Fits: Title ends in D

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

Book: Concrete Rose
Author: Angie Thomas
Read: 1/2/2023
Fits: Title begins with C R

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Welcome Melissa!

You may use books read since Dec 1st!

Finished! :)

The Hanukkah Song
December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023

Levels
Two: 13-24 tasks

16/13-24 Tasks Completed

🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
The Santa Swap by Ruth Pendleton (12/12/22)

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
The Nanny's Christmas Wish by Lacy Williams (12/15/22)

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
A Yorkshire Carol by Jennie Goutet (12/11/22)

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
The Rancher's Unexpected Gift by Lacy Williams (12/15/22)

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
Scrooge and the Girls Next Door by Melanie Jacobson (12/7/22)


🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
A Mistletoe Mismatch by Sally Britton (12/8/22) - 182 pages

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
The Stand-in Christmas Date by Rachel John (12/13/22)

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
UnLucky Christmas by Melissa Baldwin (12/8/22)

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Christmas at Valentine Inn by Jennifer Peel (12/15/22) - Isabelle -> Izzy

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Soldier Under the Mistletoe by Lacy Williams (12/14/22)

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Christmasland by Anne-Marie Meyer (12/4/22) - We Wish You a Merry Christmas

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
The Valentine Inn by Jennifer Peel (12/7/22)

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
A Christmas Date by Camilla Isley (12/2/22) - Harry Potter

🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
Manor for Sale, Baron Included by Esther Hatch (12/19/22)

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Cotswolds Holiday by Kasey Stockton (12/2/22)

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Dating Dru by Ranee S. Clark (12/9/22)

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

WOOHOO Shash!

FINISHED
The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1-30, 2022
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 17/13-24

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas.
Christmas Wishes in Wild Harbor Grace Worthington 12/2/22

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
All is Bright RaeAnne Thayne 12/30/22

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a string of lights on the cover.
Mistletoe With a Pink Bow Vella Day 12/8/22

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count.
182 pages The Innkeeper's House Elizabeth Bromke 12/3/22

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
A Christmas Wish Leeanna Morgan 12/4/22

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
Christmas at Cozy Holly Inn Meredith Summers 12/29/22

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name is David.
The 6:20 Man David Baldacci 12/24/22

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book where a lead character has a nickname.
The Christmas Wish Sharon Sala 12/5/22

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.
A Real Cowboy for the Holidays Stephanie Rowe 12/21/22

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Holiday with You Claudia Y. Burgoa 12/9/22 singing “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
A Real Cowboy Rides a Motorcycle Stephanie Rowe 12/28/22

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
A Greene Family Christmas Piper Rayne 12/27/22

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H.
Home Sweet Christmas Susan Mallery 12/19/22

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
Mr. Fixer Upper Lucy Score 12/15/22

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
The Russian Cage Charlaine Harris 12/22/22

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Christmas Hope Violet Howe 12/13/22

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Resisting Roots Audrey Carlan 12/25/22

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

The Lost Challenges
The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023

Progress: 0 out of 25

Levels
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth


You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.


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Welcome Suzanne!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks
FINISHED
Completed: 13

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah- Grimm Fairy Tales 2018 Holiday Special (Grimm Fairy Tales-Dave Franchini 2/18

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found- Zombie-Loan, Vol. 4-Peach-Pit 12/4 (pub: 2008)

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore- Movie Night-James Tynion IV 1/17

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book is a lead character with a nickname- Black Widow, Vol. 1: The Ties That Bind-Kelly Thompson 12/10

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name- Outlaw's Promise-Helena Newbury 12/9

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?- Long-Distance-Jason Latour 1/17 (Jingle Bells pg. 26)

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who- A Harmless Little Game-Meli Raine 12/5 (mention of star trek movie)

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball- Soul Eater, Vol. 07-Atsushi Ohkubo 12/22

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character- Fence, Vol. 5: Rise-C.S. Pacat 12/11

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D- Ties That Bind-L. Wilder 12/12

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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Avengers: The Enemy Within-Kelly Sue DeConnick 12/17 (Carol Denvers)-- Do superheros count as a famous book character?

🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor- The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 8-Kousuke Oono 12/22

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum- New Avengers, Vol. 2-Brian Michael Bendis 1/7

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Way to go Grace!

FINISHED 02/26/23
The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023 (Feb. 26, 2023)

Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

One: 12 tasks
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

Tasks: 22

~The Lyrics~
Okay

X 🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...
Stockholm Catherine Steadman (Overhead . .. ) 12/02/22

X 🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Holiday Buzz (Coffeehouse Mystery #12) Cleo Coyle (Christmas) 12/10/22
Resting Scrooge Face Meghan Quinn 12/16/22
A Christmas Bun for Ulysses (Moose Springs, Alaska 2.5) Sarah Morgenthaler 01/15/23

X 🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
Solito: A Memoir Javier Zamora (Javier sings to himself as a form of comfort) 12/22/22

X 🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
Mad Honey Jodi Picoult 12/14/22
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler E.L. Konigsburg 01/12/23
Friday the Rabbi Slept Late Harry Kemelman 02/11/23

X 🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
The Hanukkah Trike Michelle Edwards (title page and throughout ) 12/07/22

X 🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Twister!: A Terrifying Tale of Superstorms Samone Bos (Jeremy had so much fun chasing storms with his cousins) 12/09/22

X 🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
The Santa Suit Mary Kay Andrews 12/02/22

X 🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
His Happy Place (Getaway #2) Zakiya Dalila Harris (Pub. 08/31/22) 12/02/22
Bread of the Dead (Santa Fe Cafe Mystery #1) Ann Myers (368 pages) 12/17/22
A Deadly Yarn (A Knitting Mystery #3) Maggie Sefton (Pub. 08/01/06) 12/21/22
Dead to the Last Drop (Coffeehouse Mystery #15) Cleo Coyle (480 pages) 12/31/22
Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail Ashley Herring Blake (368 pages) 01/01/23
Cinco de Mayhem (Santa Fe Cafe 2) Ann Myers (358 pages) 01/02/23
The Watchman of Rothenburg Dies (Homeswappers 1) Adriana Licio (181 pages) 01/14/23

X 🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
Mayhem in Christmas River (Christmas River #2) Meg Muldoon (Cinnamon is given a ring she does not want) 12/04/22
The Cloisters Katy Hays (Rachel gives Ann a ring) 12/11/22
A World of Curiosities (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache 18) Louise Penny (the engineering graduates are given iron rings) 12/28/22
A Touch of Dead (Sookie Stackhouse Short Stories) Charlaine Harris (Sookie’s great grandfather brings her Christmas gifts) 01/04/23
Something Blue (Darcy & Rachel #1) Emily Giffin (Darcy is given baby gifts by her friends) 01/05/23
All Together Dead (Sookie Stackhouse 7) Charlaine Harris (Gifts are given at a bridal shower) 01/07/23
Death of an Ice Cream Scooper (A Haley Powell Mystery Book 15) Lee Hollis (MacKenzie gets baby gifts) 01/12/23
Cackle Rachel Harrison (Sophie gives Annie many gifts) 01/17/23
An Anonymous Girl Greer Hendricks (Dr Shields gives Jess a scarf) 01/18/23
Exciting Times Naoise Dolan (Julian buys Eva lots of gifts) 01/19/23
A Bone to Pick (Aurora Teagarden #2) Charlaine Harris (Aurora inherits a house, money, etc - plus, she gives a baby gift) 01/22/23
Well Traveled (Well Met 4) Jen DeLuca (the fortune teller gives Lulu some crystals) 01/24/23

X 🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
Feliz Navidead (Santa Fe Cafe 3) Ann Myers (@39%) 01/14/23

X 🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
Will Grayson, Will Grayson (Will Grayson, Will Grayson 1) John Green David Levithan 02/26/23

X 🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Grand, Death, Auto (Kiki Lowenstein #14) Joanna Campbell Slan (Kiki Lowenstein) 12/20/22
Killers of a Certain Age Deanna Raybourn (Natalie is Jewish) 01/13/24

X 🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli
The Red Lotus Chris Bohjalian(P. 197) 12/08/22
Something Borrowed (Rachel and Marcus eat at a deli) Emily Giffin 01/03/23

X OR is a singer
Tokyo Dreaming (Tokyo Ever After #2) Emiko Jean (Emiko sings and plays the piano) 12/17/22

X OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Murder in Christmas River (Christmas River #1) Meg Muldoon (Name Cinnamon - called Cinny, Cin, etc.) 12/03/22
War Party (The Sacketts 8.5) Louis L'Amour (Bud) 12/10/22
The Inheritance Games Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Avery is nicknamed Heiress) 12/16/22
Pall Bearers and Pepperoni (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #1) Patti Benning (Ellie) 12/18/22
Bacon Cheddar Murder (Papa Pacelli’s Pizzeria #2) Patti Benning (Ellie) 12/18/22
Real Murders (Aurora Teagarden 1) Charlaine Harris (Aurora goes by Ro) 01/11/23
Sailors Emmy McLean (Kiera is known as Ki) 01/12/23
Dead Cold Brew (Coffeehouse Mystery 16) Cleo Coyle (Clare is nicknamed “Coffee Lady”) 01/26/23
Out of the Clear Blue Sky Kristan Higgins (Liliana is Lily’s legal name) 02/01/23
Dead Over Heels (Aurora Teagarden 4) Charlaine Harris (Aurora is Roe) 02/03/22
A Fool and His Honey (Aurora Teagarden 6) Charlaine Harris (Aurora is Roe) 02/05/23
Last Scene Alive (Aurora Teagarden 7) Charlaine Harris (Aurora is Roe) 02/06/23

X 🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus (Life of a Cactus 1) Dusti Bowling 01/14/23

X 🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
Oh. What. Fun. Chandler Baker (Silent Night) 12/02/22

X 🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Brewed Awakening (Coffeehouse Mystery 18) Cleo Coyle (@18% “Star Trek, Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock” mentioned) 02/04/23

X 🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
Autoboyography Christina Lauren 02/04/23
Kobe Bryant: The Mamba Mentality Of One Of The Great Basketball Player Ever Robert Jones 02/06/23

X 🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Shakespeare's Landlord (Lily Bard mystery #1) Charlaine Harris (Marcus) 12/15/22
A World of Curiosities (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache 18) Louise Penny 12/28/22
Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse 9) Charlaine Harris (Octavia) 01/08/23
The Sookie Stackhouse Companion: A Complete Guide to the True Blood Mystery Series (Sookie Stackhouse 10.5) Charlaine Harris (Some of the “Supes” are POC) 01/20/23
Three Bedrooms, One Corpse (Aurora Teagarden 3) Charlaine Harris (Mackie and Mrs Esther) 01/24/23

X 🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Moon Signs (Moon Mystery #1) Helen Haught Fanick (Kathleen and Alexandria) 12/06/22
When We Believed in Mermaids Barbara O'Neal 01/22/23

X 🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Once Upon a Grind (Coffeehouse Mystery #14) Cleo Coyle (A Retired Pro Football Player is a suspect ) 12/19/22
Playing for Pizza John Grisham (Sylvester retired at age 26) 01/08/23

X 🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
Honey & Spice Bolu Babalola 12/12/22
Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse 3) Charlaine Harris 01/03/23
Bath Bombs & Beyond: A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery (A Fanny Doyle Cozy Ghost Mystery #1) Violet Patton 01/20/23

X 🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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A Walk In The Wood: A Journey to Mindfulness Joseph Parent (Winnie the Pooh) 12/03/22
Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match Sally Thorne 01/02/23
Wine and Punishment (A Literary Pub Mystery 1) Sarah Fox (Sherlock Holmes, amongst others) 01/24/23

*** failed to post last few tasks. 🤣

Melissa A wrote: "FINISHED 02/26/23
The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023 (Feb. 26, 2023)

Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Dou..."

Awesome Melissa!

But you only read enough for the Level Two badge (13-24 tasks). You read 22 tasks.

JoAnne wrote: "Melissa A wrote: "FINISHED 02/26/23
The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023 (Feb. 26, 2023)

Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, Jame..."

🤣 I didn’t copy and paste the whole note into Goodreads (using my phone).

Since there are several months left on the challenge can I do it again? Try to all the prompts not just 25 - or the 22 I posted?

Start: December 1, 2022
End: November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 14/13-24

The Lyrics
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
✔🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song. How You Ruined My Life - Jeff Strand 🕯🕯 1/2/23
✔🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author. A Midsummer Night's Scream - R.L. Stine 🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/4/23
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
✔🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found. Snapshot - Brandon Sanderson (2018) 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/6/23
✔🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present. Crescendo - Becca Fitzpatrick 🕯🕯🕯 12/2
✔🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree. You'll Be the Death of Me - Karen M. McManus 🕯🕯🕯 12/28/22
✔🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore. James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories - James Herriot 🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/12/23
✔🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character. They Wish They Were Us - Jessica Goodman 🕯🕯🕯🕯 12/20/22
✔🕎 13. Read a book where a character is a lead character with a nickname. The Getaway - LamarGiles (MC is Jermaine "Jay" Butler) 🔯🔯🔯🔯 2/4/23
✔🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth Lally's Game: An AFK Book - Scott Cawthon 🕯🕯 12/7
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
✔🕎 18. Read a book with a black character. Magic Bleeds - Ilona Andrews 🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/9/23
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
✔🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D. How to Survive a Horror Movie: All the Skills to Dodge the Kills - Seth Grahame-Smith 🕯🕯🕯🕯 1/14/23
✔🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who. Two Truths and a Lie - April Henry (Judge Wargrave from And Then There Were None) 🕯🕯🕯 1/27/23
✔🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor. The Eyre Affair - Jasper Fforde 🕯🕯🕯 2/7/23
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
✔🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum. Noah's Ark - Andrew J. Morgan 🕯🕯 1/25/23
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title

Melissa A wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Melissa A wrote: "FINISHED 02/26/23
The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023 (Feb. 26, 2023)

Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, ..."

OK

Well done Bobbi!

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023


Level
Two: 13-24 tasks

13/13-24 Completed. Finished

🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas.
How the Grump Saved Christmas-Claire Kingsley 12/05/22

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Only Love-Melanie Harlow 12/07/22

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
(Lost Kings Series #8)
Beyond Reckless-Autumn Jones Lake 12/16/22
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
White Knuckles-Autumn Jones Lake 12/01/22

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
One Empire Night-Autumn Jones Lake 12/05/22

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

🕎 13. Read a book with a lead character with a nickname.
Nobody Cares Unless You're Pretty-Lani Lynn Vale 12/08/22
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Debra Webb-Revenge 12/09/22

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Before I Let Go-Kennedy Ryan 2/17/23
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
The Lost Sister-Elle Gray 2/08/23
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Cannon-Sawyer Bennett 3/02/23
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
Her Final Confession-Lisa Regan 12/18/22

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Hollywood Outlaw-M.Z. Kelly 12/18/23

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Her Dying Breath-Rita Herron 12/22/22
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Well done Frankie!

Finished

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Two: 13-24 tasks
Read: 15/13-24

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...

Book: Who is Vera Kelly?
Author: Rosalie Knecht
Read: 3/4/2023
Fits: First word is "October"

🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.

Book: Catching Christmas
Author: Terri Blackstock
Read: 12/6/2022
Fits: It's set during Christmas

🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.

Book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Author: Jeff Kinney
Read: 12/21/2022
Fits: MC (and the other kids) sang for the musical audition.

🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.

Book: Man's Search for Meaning
Author: Viktor E. Frankl
Read: 3/7/2023
Fits: Author is Jewish

🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.

🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".

🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover. Show cover.

Book: The Santa Suit
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
Read: 1/3/2023
Fits: There's a string of lights on the cover.

🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.

Book: The Kiss Curse
Author: Erin Sterling
Read: 12/31/2022
Fits: The page count is 308

🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.

🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.

🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

Book: Three Words for Goodbye
Author: Hazel Gaynor
Read: 3/6/2023
Fits: It has a Jewish character

🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.

Book: Faking It
Author: Cora Carmack
Date: 2/14/2023
Fits: MC is a singer.

🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth

Book: Red at the Bone
Author: Jacqueline Woodson
Read: 1/3/2023
Fits: Author's name has a W

🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?

Book: The White Christmas Inn
Author: Colleen Wright
Read: 2/24/2023
Fits: The guests sing "Joy to the World" at the end of chapter 26.

🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.

Book: No Dream is Too High
Author: Buzz Aldrin
Read: 3/11/2023
Fits: Star Trek is mentioned
"... the idea of the U.S.S. Enterprise reminds many people of Star Trek, so I tell them at we are giong to have Star Fleet Captains...."
Ebooks Chapter 13 page 333 of 334

🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.

Book: An American Marriage
Author: Tayari Jones
Read: 12/13/2022
Fits: It's about a black family

🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.

Book: The Vanishing Half
Author: Brit Bennett
Read: 12/20/2022
Fits: The main characters are twin sisters.

🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.

🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.

Book: All Systems Red
Author: Martha Wells
Read: 12/7/2022
Fits: Title ends in D

🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.

🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.

🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.

Book: Concrete Rose
Author: Angie Thomas
Read: 1/2/2023
Fits: Title begins with C R

🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.

🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.

🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Done on post #21

The Hanukkah Song
Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023

Levels
Two: 13-24 tasks
Three: 25+ tasks

Completed 25 tasks DONE!

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.
EX. Once upon a time...
After This (Sapphire Falls After Hours, #0.75) by Erin Nicholas 12/24/22 4stars ("Okay, don't be mad at me.")

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Dorothy: An Amish of Morrissey County Christmas Romance (The Amish of Morrissey County) by Sylvia Price 12/1/22 4stars (Christmas)

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
A Midsummer Night's Scheme (Bookbinding Mystery, #2) by Harper Kincaid 3/20/23 4stars

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
🕎 5. Read a book where you find the word Hanukkah in the text. Add page/loc#.
Kindle location 2333 - "Then you don't remember me and my cousin's smoked salmon spread last Hanukkah."
Maid Without Honor by Sofia T. Summers 2/17/23 4stars
🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
Mafiosa Princess- Omerta: A Mafia Romance (Mafiosa Princess#5)
by Liza Malloy 12/3/22 4stars (Giada and Luca when in Italy)

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
🕎 7. Read a book with a string of lights on the cover. Show cover.
The Christmas Spirit by Debbie Macomber 12/15/22 4stars (along storefronts/gazebo)
🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series. Tell us where the 8 is found.
Death by Puffin: A Bachelorette Party Murder in Reykjavik (Travel Can Be Murder #9) by Jennifer S. Alderson 12/3/22 4stars (187 pages)
🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
The Wedding Ranch by Nancy Naigle 12/17/22 4.5stars (Lorri a dog from her then husband)

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.
The Peace of the Barn An Amish Christmas Romance by Arwilda Allshouse 2/5/23 4stars (Amish don't put up trees)

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.
Wined and Died in New Orleans (Vintage Cookbook Mystery, #2) by Ellen Byron 2/12/23 4stars (Wilder Gold)

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
🕎 13. Read a book with a lead character with a nickname.
The Way of the Brave (Global Search and Rescue #1) by Susan May Warren 12/17/22 4stars (Orion - called Ry)

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name. EX. Sally Hepworth
Unwrapping Their Christmas Present: An Age Gap Reverse Harem Romance by Ajme Williams 12/6/22 4stars (Williams)

You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text. Which one?
A Quilt for Christmas by Melody Carlson 12/11/22 4.5stars (Deck the Halls)
🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Sazerac, Sleuth & Slay (Andi Anna Jones Mysteries #2) by Mary Cunningham 3/5/23 4stars (Mr. Spock - Ellie believes she can read people's minds (mind-meld) like Dr. Spock

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.
The Price of Valor (Global Search and Rescue, #3) by Susan May Warren 12/23/22 4stars (Jenny growing up)

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans 12/11/22 4stars (Mr. Foster, Ricky's neighbor)
🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Dumpster Dying: A Hazardous Hoarder Mystery (A Hazardous Hoarding Mystery # 1) by Bennington, Michelle 12/8/22 4stars (Birdie and Oda Dean)
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
Bet On It: An Age Gap Billionaire Office Romance by Ajme Williams 3/14/23 4stars (Reed; was professional hockey star turned billionaire)
🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H.
The Heart of a Hero (Global Search and Rescue #2) by Susan May Warren 12/21/22 4.5stars

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. Tell us who.
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Carmel Conundrum (A Liz Adams Mystery #2) by Stacy Wilder 2/3/23 4stars (Kinsey Millhone - main character of Sue Grafton's S IS FOR SILENCE (which is the book mentioned but she's in all of The Kinsey Millhone Alphabet Series )
🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
🕎 24. Read a book from the Showbiz Genre.

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
Rivalry Gone Wrong: A Cheer Moms Mystery - Book 1 (Cheer Moms Mysteries) by L.C. Turner 1/10/23 4stars (works with Abby in the ice cream shop)
🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Change of Heart (Sisters & Friends, #1) by Rachel J. Good 2/24/23 4.5stars (C O H)

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 2/28/23 4stars (Laura at her mom's going away party)
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.
The Wedding Witness by Sofia T. Summers 3/25/23 4stars (Delilah and Owen both mention Hanukkah celebrations since Delilah is Jewish)
Happy Hanukkah
🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter. W
Wishful Witness: The Wishing Tree Series Book 13 by Tonya Kappes 1/7/23 3stars
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Well done Melissa and JoAnne!

Finished with 22 tasks complete.

The Hanukkah Song

Duration: December 1, 2022 - November 30, 2023
Level: Two: 13-24 tasks

READ: 22/13+

~The Lyrics~
Okay
🕎 1. Read a book whose text begins with an O word.

This is a song that uh
There's a lot of Christmas songs out there and uh
not too many Hanukkah songs
✔ 🕎 2. Read a book that is set during Christmas or Hanukkah.
Christmas Chocolates and Crimes - Cindy Bell 12/6

So uh
I wrote a song for all those nice little Jewish kids
who don't get to hear any Hanukkah songs
✔ 🕎 3. Read a book where children sing a song.
A Whisker of Trouble - Sofie Ryan 12/14
(I could hear little voices singing the ABC song), p259
✔ 🕎 4. Read a book by a Jewish Author.
Lavender House - Lev A.C. Rosen 1/21

Here we go
Put on your yarmulke
Here comes Hanukkah
So much funukah
To celebrate Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 5. Read a book where you find the words yarmulke or Hanukkah in the text.
Owl Be Home for Christmas - Donna Andrews 12/20
(what they wanted for Christmas and/or Hanukkah dinner), p56
✔ 🕎 6. Read a book where someone has "so much fun".
It Ain't Me, Babe - Tillie Cole (heroine) 12/25

Hanukkah is the festival of lights
Instead of one day of presents, we have eight crazy nights!
✔ 🕎 7. Read a book with a menorah, candelabra, a string of lights or lit Star of David on the cover.
Their Christmas Miracle - Lynne Marshall 12/16

✔ 🕎 8. Read a book with 8 in the page count, publication date or series.
Circus of the Dead, Book One - Kimberly Loth (pub Dec 18, 2019) 12/10
✔ 🕎 9. Read a book where a person receives a present.
Wild Irish Rebel - Tricia O'Malley (Fiona receives a lace tablecloth) 12/10

When you feel like the only kid in town without a Christmas tree.
🕎 10. Read a book where a person has no Christmas tree.

Here's a list of people who are Jewish just like you and me
David Lee Roth lights the menorah
So do James Caan, Kirk Douglas, and the late Dinah Shore-ah
✔ 🕎 11. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) is David, Lee, Roth, James, Caan, Kirk, Douglas, Dinah or Shore.
Nightingale's Gate - Linda Francis Lee 12/24
🕎 12. Read a book with a Jewish character.

Guess who eats together at the Carnegie Deli?
Bowser from Sha Na Na and Arthur Fonzerelli
✔ 🕎 13. Read a book where a character eats at a deli OR is a singer OR is a lead character with a nickname.
Stolen Fury - Elisabeth Naughton (heroine called Cupcake) 12/11

Paul Newman's half Jewish, Goldie Hawn's half too
Put them together, what a fine lookin' Jew!
✔ 🕎 14. Read a book with an author who has a W in their last name.
Vexatious Voodoo - Willow Mason 12/11

You don't need "Deck The Halls" or "Jingle Bell Rock"
'Cause you can spin a dreidel with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock- both Jewish
✔ 🕎 15. Read a book where a Christmas song is mentioned in the text.
Murder at an Irish Christmas - Carlene O'Connor (Jingle Bells) 12/8
✔ 🕎 16. Read a book where Star Trek or a character from Star Trek is mentioned. Tell us how or who.
Double Dealer - Barbara McCafferty & Beverly Herald 1/7
(all to buy a t-shirt that reads "Beam me up Scotty, there's no intelligent life here), p187

Put on your yarmulke
It's time for Hanukkah
The owner of the Seattle Supersonicahs
Celebrates Hanukkah
🕎 17. Read a book where a character plays basketball.

O.J. Simpson, not a Jew
But guess who is? Hall of famer Rod Carew- he converted
We got Ann Landers and her sister Dear Abby
Harrison Ford's a quarter Jewish- not too shabby!
✔ 🕎 18. Read a book with a black character.
Buried in a Good Book - Tamara Berry (Nikki Nickerson) 12/6
✔ 🕎 19. Read a book where two sisters are the main characters.
Sisters of Sword and Song - Rebecca Ross 12/22
🕎 20. Read a book with a retired professional athlete character.
✔ 🕎 21. Read a book whose title begins with H or ends with D.
A Holly Jolly Diwali - Sonya Lalli 12/17

Some people think that Ebenezer Scrooge is
Well he's not, but guess who is
All three Stooges
So many Jews are in showbiz
Tom Cruise isn't, but I heard his agent is
✔ 🕎 22. Read a book where a famous book character is mentioned in the text. T
Crypt Suzette - Maya Corrigan (Harry Potter) 12/2
✔ 🕎 23. Read a book whose main page genre is Humor.
What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Jodi Taylor 1/29

Tell your friend Veronica
It's time to celebrate Hanukkah
I hope I get a harmonicah
Oh this lovely, lovely Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 25. Read a book with a character named Veronica.
Sign Here - Claudia Lux (Veronica Sutherland) 12/12
✔ 🕎 26. Read a book where the first letter from each title word can be found in HARMONICA - two word minimum.
Alaskan Holiday - Debbie Macomber 12/3

So drink your gin and tonicah
And smoke your marijuanikah
If you really, really wannakah
Have a happy, happy, happy, happy Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 27. Read a book where a character drinks a gin and tonic.
Live To Tell - Lisa Gardner 1/20
(he would drink gin and tonics), p47
🕎 28. Read a book where a character celebrates Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah
✔ 🕎 29. Read a book with a two word title where both words begin with the same letter.
Muddled Mutt - Willow Mason 12/13
🕎 30. Read a book with Hanukkah or Chanukkah in the title.

Fantastic Barbara!