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message 51: by Courtney (last edited Dec 21, 2015 04:01PM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments READ THE SEASON AUTUMN CHALLENGE!!
Albanian Edition
VJESHTA (Autumn) - September 23, 2015 - December 20, 2015
Level 1

Vanished Books One & Two by Meg Cabot
Jones, Carrie- Need 9/24
Ember in Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 10/3
Sarah J. Maas - Queen of Shadows 10/27
Harvey, Alyxanddra- Blood Prophecy 10/6
Talon by Julie Kagawa 11/16
Armentrout, Jennifer- White Hot Kiss 11/23/14

Vanished When Lightning Strikes / Code Name Cassandra (Vanished, #1-2) by Meg Cabot Need (Need, #1) by Carrie Jones An Ember in the Ashes (An Ember in the Ashes, #1) by Sabaa Tahir Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4) by Sarah J. Maas Talon (Talon, #1) by Julie Kagawa White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

NOT COMPLETE IN TIME


message 52: by Courtney (last edited Jan 17, 2016 11:02AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Read the Season Norwegian
VINTER (Winter) - December 21, 2015 - March 19, 2016
2/6 Complete

Vanished Books One & Two by Meg Cabot 1/8/16
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine
Neil Gaiman- Interworld
Teardrop by Lauren Kate
Erin Bow- The Scorpion Rules 12/24
Rae Carson- Walk on Earth a Stranger

Vanished When Lightning Strikes / Code Name Cassandra (Vanished, #1-2) by Meg Cabot Ink and Bone (The Great Library, #1) by Rachel Caine InterWorld (InterWorld, #1) by Neil Gaiman Teardrop (Teardrop, #1) by Lauren Kate The Scorpion Rules (Prisoners of Peace, #1) by Erin Bow Walk on Earth a Stranger (The Gold Seer Trilogy, #1) by Rae Carson


message 53: by Courtney (last edited Mar 03, 2017 11:39AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments A Love Letter to Libraries Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2015 through March 14, 2016
Levels to choose from-

Level 1- 5 books- I own a library card
Level 2- 10 books- I use it occasionally
Level 3- 15 books- I use it often
Level 4- 20 books- I use it constantly
Level 5- 20 books plus Bonus- I'm on first name basis with my librarian

1--Read a large book (over 350 pages).
Vanished by Meg Cabot (560 Pages) 1/8/16

2- -Read a short book (under 150 pages) or a book with a yellow cover

3--Read a book set in Asia or a book with stairs or a building on the cover.

4- -Read a book poetry plays a part in the story.
Betrayed by P.C. Cast 1/25/16

5--Read a book with a character that does something special.
Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson

6--Read a book with a librarian character.
Ink and Bone by Rachel Caine

7--Read a book with food on the cover
Winter by Marissa Meyer 2/3/16

8- -Read a book you have borrowed (from a friend, library, Amazon Prime, etc.) or a book set in Pennsylvania

9--Read a book with a face on the cover or a book that is #1 or #3 in a series

10--Read a book set in Egypt, or a book set on a boat or a book with a boat on the cover

11--Read a book with a character who has a secret.
Stone Cold Touch by Jennifer Armentrout 12/15/15

12--Listen to an audiobook or read a book with a lips or a mouth on the cover

13--Read a book with a character who is artistic, or read a book with a colorful cover or a book with a house on the cover

14--Read a book set in Norway or a book set in the publishing world or a book that has more than 1000 reviews on Goodreads

15- -Read a book where a character travels.
Interworld by Neil Gaiman

16- -Read a book set on a farm (prison/hostage farm)
The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow 12/24/15

17- -Read a Paranormal romance,or sci-fi,or horror,or a creepy book or a book with the word 'bound' or 'skin' in the title

18--Read a book set in Texas, or a book with a character from Texas, or a book with a character that is single, or a book that is a stand-alone.

19--Read a book set in the UK or Ireland or a book written by an author from the UK or Ireland or a book with a wealthy character.

20--Read a book with a blue collar worker (i.e. construction worker, house painter, delivery guy) or a book with a character that is a real 'tool' (i.e. obnoxious, arrogant, a liar).

DNF- I had a baby.


message 54: by Courtney (last edited Apr 18, 2017 10:57AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments #Borrowathon
March 19 to 26 2017
1-6 COMPLETE

1. Book You'd Like to Purchase- Sara O'Leary
DONE
2. Graphic Novel
Soulless The Manga, Vol. 1 (The Parasol Protectorate Manga) by Gail Carriger
3. Author Never Read
The Invisible Library (The Invisible Library, #1) by Genevieve Cogman
4. Book Recommended to you
How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind Dealing with Your House's Dirty Little Secrets by Dana K. White
5. Favorite Color Cover
Landline by Rainbow Rowell
6. Features a Library
Soulless The Manga, Vol. 1 (The Parasol Protectorate Manga) by Gail Carriger

UTTER FAILURE... I'm not sure I can do challenges anymore. I suck!


message 55: by Courtney (last edited Jun 08, 2017 01:52PM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Read the Month French Edition
mai (May)
Duration: May 1, 2017 - May 31, 2017
3/3 COMPLETE

M: Mallory Ortberg FINISHED 5/10
Texts from Jane Eyre And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg
A: Albright, Emily FINISHED 5/15
The Heir and the Spare by Emily Albright
I: Intisar Khanani FINISHED 5/30
Thorn by Intisar Khanani


message 56: by Courtney (last edited Jun 19, 2017 10:29AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Read the Season Challenge French Edition
printemps (Spring)
March 20, 2017 through June 19, 2017
8/9 COMPLETE

P: Perkins, Stephanie 4/18
Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss, #3) by Stephanie Perkins
R: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 4/13
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 (Ramona, #6) by Beverly Cleary
I: Intisar Khanani 5/30
Thorn by Intisar Khanani
N: Nowhere but Here
Nowhere But Here (Thunder Road, #1) by Katie McGarry
T: Tales from the Shadowhunters Academy 5/26
Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare
E: Emily Albright 5/15
The Heir and the Spare by Emily Albright
M: My Not so Perfect Life 6/6
My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella
P: Paulsen, Gary 5/26
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) by Gary Paulsen
S: Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow 4/22
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow by Jessica Day George

DNF: Lord of Shadows ate up most of the month ;)


message 57: by Courtney (last edited Aug 21, 2017 02:47PM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Let's Celebrate Musicals! Quarterly Challenge
June 15, 2017- September 14, 2017

Level 3- Complete any 15 tasks- I've seen a Musical
15/15 COMPLETE

Broadway Musicals- Spring 2017- NYC
2. Hamilton- Bud, Not Buddy 6/26
3. Dear Evan Hansen- Lord of Shadows 6/21
5. Bandstand- Working Stiff 7/30
8. Groundhog Day- The Chicken Squad: The First Misadventure 6/20
9. Hello, Dolly!- When Dimple Met Rishi 7/22
10. Lion King- Prudence 7/20
12. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- Heartless 6/27

West End Musicals- Spring 2017- London
16. Phantom of the Opera- The Last Time We Say Goodbye 6/29
17. Les Miserables- Six of Crows 7/14
18. Annie- The Darkest Part of the Forest 8/13
19. Mamma Mia- The Upside of Unrequited 7/2
20. Matilda- Gotham Academy, Vol. 1: Welcome to Gotham Academy 7/6
23. School of Rock- Jane, Unlimited 8/7
24. Bat Out Of Hell, the Musical- We Come Apart 8/20

Touring Musicals- Spring 2017
26. Finding Neverland- Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing 7/16


message 58: by Courtney (last edited Dec 14, 2017 10:47AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Candyland Quarterly Challenge
Sept. 15, 2017- Dec. 14, 2017
20/20 COMPLETE
Level 20 Books- Disney Princess Edition

TASKS-
1.The Kids – Superfail 9/26
3.Duke of Swirl – Middle Bear 9/16
5.King Kandy – Quests for Glory 10/8
6.Jolly – How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way, 2nd Edition by Tim Seldin 9/26
7.Mamma Ginger Tree – My Lady Jane 10/23
8.Cupcake Commons – The Scorch Trials 12/14
9.Princess Lolly – Author is Salla Simukka As Red as Blood 10/18
10.Queen Frostine – Red Queen 9/25
11.Lord Licorice – Flunked 9/25
12.Gloppy – The Shadows 10/10

Locations-

13.Candy Castle – Dealing with Dragons 10/15
14.Gingerbread Plum Trees – Ashes 10/23
15.Gumdrop Mountains – Mishan's Garden 10/25
16.Licorice Castle – Prom Nights from Hell by Meg Cabot 10/17
17.Lollipop Woods – The Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities, revised by Donna Wittmer 10/8

Cool and Interesting Facts about Candyland -

22. Candy Land: Day 21 11/3
23. Shadows 11/3
25. The Candyland deck consists of 66 cards. 64 reviews: Fifty Writers on Fifty Shades of Grey 11/4
26. Geekerella by Ashley Poston 11/25
28. Over 40 million copies of Candyland have been produced.
Awakened 10/30


message 59: by Courtney (last edited Oct 23, 2017 04:22PM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments #Spookathon
October 16 - 22, 2017
5/5 COMPLETE

1. Thriller- As Red as Blood FINISHED
2. Spooky Word in Title- Prom Nights from Hell FINISHED
3. Based on Childhood Fear (haunted houses & cats)- The Shadows FINISHED
4. Orange on Cover- I Am Bat by Morag Hood FINISHED
5. Spooky Setting- Ashes FINISHED


message 60: by Courtney (last edited Oct 06, 2018 06:38AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments 2018 Staff Reading Challenge
December 1st, 2017 to November 30th, 2018
20/20 COMPLETE

1. A book from any Staff List on Bibliocore The Many Worlds of Albie Bright 6/14/18
2. A book that’s been banned within the past five years Crank 2/19/17
3. A book with a bird on the cover The Wizards of Once 12/11/17
4. A book by an author who uses a pseudonym Burn for Me 7/20/18
5. A book from the 2018 Howard County Reads list Norse Mythology 9/17/18
6. A book by or about a person who has a disability Tower of Dawn 12/18/17
7. A book from your “For Later” shelf in your Bibliocore account The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World 5/23/18
8. A book that’s published in 2018 Furyborn 6/21/18
9. A book involving a mythical creature Soulless 12/27/17
10. A book that has a type of drink as part of the title The BFG 6/7/18
11. A novel written in 1st person POV The Handmaid's Tale 2/1/18
12. A book with a green spine Anne of Green Gables 4/19/18
13. A book set in the 19th Century Heartless 1/20/18
14. A book with the word “flame” in the title Flame in the Mist 7/8/18
15. A book that Novelist randomly suggests to you as a “read alike” Don't Cosplay with My Heart 3/10/18
16. A book with pictures Thornhill 2/27/18
17. A book written by a Latin or Hispanic author I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 8/25/18
18. A book set in two different time periods Saints for All Occasions 3/4/18
19. A book recommended to you by a co-worker A Court of Thorns and Roses 7/22/18
20. A book that’s becoming a movie in 2018 Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 8/28/18

Bonus:
1. A book recommended by an author you love Jen Lancaster Good Enough to Eat 10/5/18
2. A book by a local author Ransom My Heart by Meg Cabot 9/6/18
3. A book about a library or a librarian The Library at the Edge of the World 9/17/18
4. A book that’s been mentioned in another book The Secret Garden 4/3/18
5. Any E-Book Sea Witch 8/21/18
6. A novel in free verse Love That Dog 9/17/18


message 61: by Courtney (last edited Aug 02, 2018 07:38AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments TBR or Bust
Only books added to TBR before 1/1/18 count.
January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018
7/7 COMPLETE

1. Read the book sitting on your shelf the longest. The Count of Monte Cristo 8/1
2. Read the book with the lowest average rating. Vassa in the Night 7/10
3. Read a book by your favorite author. Ash and Quill 2/12
4. Read the book that corresponds to the age you will be when you finally finish your entire TBR Serafina and the Black Cloak 3/11
5. Read a book under 200 pages. The Many Worlds of Albie Bright 6/7
6. Read a book you wish you could have read last year.The Girl Who Drank the Moon 2/16
7. Read a book only living on your TBR because of its cover. Spelled (The Storymakers, #1) by Betsy Schow 7/15


message 62: by Courtney (last edited Oct 15, 2018 10:51AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments 2018 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
3/3 Complete

Mor-book-ly Obese - This is for the truly out of control chunkster. For this level of challenge you must commit to 8 chunksters OR 3 tomes of 800 pages or more. You know you want to.....go on and give in to your cravings.

1. The Parasol Protectorate Boxed Set: Soulless, Changeless, Blameless, Heartless and Timeless 1362 FINISHED 1/27/18
2. The Count of Monte Cristo 1276 FINISHED 8/1/18
3. A Game of Thrones 848 FINISHED 10/15/18


message 63: by Courtney (last edited Oct 25, 2018 06:08AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Rodgers and Hammerstein Quarterly Challenge
September 15, 2018 through December 14, 2018
Level- I know a song or two! Read a book for any 10 rules.
10/10 COMPLETE

★ Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show A Game of Thrones FINISHED 10/15
★ Read a book book set in the theatre or with an artist for a MC. Half Bad FINISHED 9/23

★ Read a book an antihero, a central character who lacks conventional heroic attributes. The War that Saved My Life FINISHED 10/25

★ "Soliloquy" is sung after the antihero learns he is about to be a father. Read a book with a father character. Norse Mythology FINISHED 9/17
★ "You’ll Never Walk Alone" - Read a book where friends or family support a character through tough times. Good Enough to Eat FINISHED 10/5
★ "Younger Than Springtime" - Read a book with a young, sweet character. Book of a Thousand Days FINISHED 9/21

★ Read a book with a schoolteacher or student in the story. Love That Dog FINISHED 9/17
★ "Shall We Dance" - Read a book where music or dancing are part of the story. Feversong FINISHED 9/18

★ Read a book that is a retelling of a classic story. The Wrath and the Dawn FINISHED 10/1/18
★ Read a book that has several children in it. Hocus Pocus & The All New Sequel FINISHED 10/24


message 64: by Courtney (last edited Mar 21, 2019 11:17AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments OWLs Exams (as seen on booktube- Book Roast)
1/1/19 to 12/31/19
12/12 Complete

1. Ancient Runes- Mysterious symbol on the cover The Hunger Games 1/2/19
2. Arithmancy- Number on cover or in title Saga: Book One 1/19/19
3. Astronomy- Science Fiction Dragon Pearl 1/21/19
4. Care of Magical Creatures- About magical creatures or creature on the cover Spark 1/13/19
5. Charms- Fantasy Heart of Thorns 1/5/19
6. Defense Against the Dark Arts- Features a secret society The Curious Case of the Werewolf That Wasn't 1/19/19
7. Divination- Features a prophecy The Last Wish 1/19/19
8. Herbology- Nature-related word in title Once Upon a River 2/13/19
9. History- Historical fiction A Little Princess 3/21/2019
10. Muggle Studies- Non-fiction The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers 1/12/19
11. Potions- Features Alchemy Saga: Book Two 1/27/19
12. Transfiguration- Features shape-shifting or has cat on the cover Watersnakes 2/28/19
My Challenge


message 65: by Courtney (last edited Sep 17, 2019 09:33AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments 2019 Staff Reading Challenge
December 1st, 2018 to November 30th, 2019
20/20 COMPLETE

A book from any Staff List on Bibliocore. Girls of Paper and Fire from this list 2/24/19
A book from your “For Later” shelf in your Bibliocore account. A Little Princess 3/19/2019
A book from the 2019 Howard County Reads list. Whichwood 9/15/2019
A book that's published in 2019. Spark 1/12/19
A book by a debut author. A Blade So Black 12/11/18
A read alike recommended by Novelist for one of your favorite books. The Hunger Games for Birthmarked 1/2/19
A book that has a flower or sword on the cover. 3/11/19
Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski
Any book published at least five years ago. Saga: Book One 1/19/19
A Children's, Jr. High or Teen Book. The Hollow Boy 12/17/18
A novel set in a country other than your own. Romancing the Werewolf 12/6/18
A book that has food (or a food) in the title or subtitle. The Goose Girl 3/7/19
Any downloadable audiobook or e-book. The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein 12/20/18
A book that involves a journey. Kingdom of Ash 12/6/18
A book you associate with (laughing so hard you're crying) emoji. Twice Magic 2/28/19
A book recommended by a patron or a personal friend. How to Train Your Dragon Suggested by 10-year-old patron 12/21/18
A book involving a train. Catching Fire 2/24/19
A book that features art, artists, or performing artists. Queen of Air and Darkness 12/17/18
A book that is space themed for Discover Space. Dragon Pearl 1/21/19
A book that appeared on a past Howard County Read list. The Time Machine 5/7/2019
A book you said you were going to read, but never did. Midnight for Charlie Bone 5/6/19

Bonus Challenge
A book that’s been translated into English. The Last Wish 1/19/19
A book that has won an award or appeared on a "Best of" type list. The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy 5/21/19
A book that combines two genres (e.g. historical fic + romance or biography + graphic novel). Once Upon a River combines Magical Realism with Historical Fiction. 2/13/2019
Reread one of your all-time favorite books. Vampire Academy 12/31/18
A book published the year you were born. Ronia, the Robber's Daughter 4/4/19
A book encouraging personal growth (hobby, organizing, emotional, etc…) The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember 6/11


message 66: by Courtney (last edited Jan 07, 2019 07:48AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Magical Readathon- Christmas at Hogwarts
Hosted by Book Roast
Choose 1 challenge from each section. Map included in red bullet journal.
12/17/18 to 12/27/18
6/6 COMPLETE

Finish your coursework - finish your current read Queen of Air and Darkness FINISHED 12/17

Help Hagrid decorate the trees - book with a golden detail
Have a snowball fight with the Weasley twins - a book you think will be humorous How to Train Your Dragon FINISHED 12/21

Visit 3 Broomsticks for muller pixie wine - a read that should only take you a day/evening A Field Guide to Vampires: Annotated by Lucy Hamilton FINISHED 12/21

Attend a Yule Ball - book you’ve been preparing yourself for Letters from Father Christmas FINISHED 12/22

Bring a festive treat to Hedwig at the Owlery - animal on the cover/title/series name The Door to the Lost by Jaleigh Johnson FINISHED 12/24

Attend the Christmas Feast - watch a Harry Potter movie (optional)


message 67: by Courtney (last edited Jan 25, 2019 09:18AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments The Big Bang Theory Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2018- March 14, 2019
Level 3- Complete any 15 tasks- I have a few favorite tv shows
15/15 COMPLETE

Tasks for the Big Bang Theory Quarterly Challenge-
1. Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter: Queen of Air and Darkness 12/17/18
Read a romance with characters who live near each other or a romance set in California or a New Adult romance.
2. Jim Parsons as Sheldon Cooper: The Hollow Boy 12/17/18
Read a book with a quirky character, or a book with a child in the story.
3. Kaley Cuoco as Penny: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein 12/20/18
Read a book with friends in the story.
4. Simon Helberg as Howard Wolowitz: A Field Guide to Vampires: Annotated by Lucy Hamilton 12/21/18
Read a book with a character who is a playboy or who lives with their family.
5. Kunal Nayyar as Rajesh Koothrappali: The Door to the Lost 12/24/18
Read a book with a shy character, or a book with an animal on the cover or in the story.
6. Sara Gilbert as Leslie Winkle How to Train Your Dragon 12/21/18
Read a book with at least 200 ratings
7. Melissa Rauch as Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz Vampire Academy 12/31/18
Read a book with a student in it.

9. Kevin Sussman as Stuart Bloom Grim Lovelies 12/28/18
Read a book with a character who takes care of someone else.
10. Laura Spencer as Emily Sweeney The 100 1/24/19
Read a book with a weapon on the cover or in the story, or a book with a character in the medical field.
11. We still don't know Penny's surname- Spark 1/13/19
Read a book with a mysterious character

13. The cast are also highly skilled musicians The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers 1/12/19
Read a book with a musician
14. It was completely ripped off in Belarus The Hunger Games 1/2/19
Read a book that has had more than one cover
15. There's a real bee named after Sheldon's catchphrase 'Bazinga'. Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton 1/5/19
Read a book with an author's first or last name that starts with the letter 'B'.

17. Sheldon's shirts sometimes convey his mood. Saving Winslow 1/6/19
Read a book a character who is moody.

21. 'Soft Kitty' is an actual song Dragon Pearl 1/21/19
Read a book with a 'softie' character, or a character that could scratch your eyes out.


message 68: by Courtney (last edited Apr 08, 2019 10:15AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Romantic Rendezvous Quarterly Challenge
March 15, 2019 - June 14, 2019
5/5 COMPLETE

Level 1- I'm sticking close to home- Read 5 books
Bonus- Read an additional 5 books designated as Bonus- can be added to any level.

1. North America- Mockingjay FINISHED 3/17/19
3. Canada- Ruling Passion FINISHED 3/31/19
12. A City A Clash of Kings FINISHED 3/31/19
13. A Small Town Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus: Beginnings FINISHED 3/31/19
15. A forest/jungle Ronia, the Robber's Daughter FINISHED 4/4/19


message 69: by Courtney (last edited Apr 30, 2019 09:20AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments OWLs Exams with Career Emphasis on Librarian
April 1st to April 30th
13/12 Complete

*Ancient Runes- retelling Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook 4/29

*Arithmancy- work written by more than one author Magic Bites 4/2
Birthright, Vol. 1: Homecoming 4/16

Astronomy- "Star" in the title Sky Without Stars 4/8

Care of Magical Creatures- land animal on the cover 4/6 Monstress, Vol. 2 The Blood (Monstress, #2) by Marjorie M. Liu
The League of Beastly Dreadfuls 4/10

Charms- age-line: read an adult work Lady Mechanika Vol. 2: The Tablet of Destinies 4/15

*Defense Against the Dark Arts- Reducto: title starts with an "R" The Red Scrolls of Magic 4/28/2019

Divination- set in the future Rebellion 4/22

Herbology- plant on the cover Ronia, the Robber's Daughter 4/4

*History of Magic- published at least 10 years ago The Children of Green Knowe 4/18

Muggle Studies- contemporary Royal City, Vol. 1: Next of Kin 4/15

Potions- next ingredients: sequel A Crystal of Time 4/15

*Transfiguration- sprayed edges or red cover Warm Bodies 4/25

*Required for Librarians


message 70: by Courtney (last edited Jul 29, 2019 11:17AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments The Book Junkie Trials
Quest of the Mages
June 28th to July 31st
5/5 COMPLETE

Orc Grove- Gruesome, gory or gritty Lady Mechanika, Vol. 4: Clockwork Assassin 6/28
Pirate Cove- Takes place on the sea Seafire 7/2
Glimmer- Beautiful or colorful cover Rainbow Brite Vol. 1 7/2
Draconic Isle- Contains Dragons Wit[book:Pride and Prejudiceches in Training|40225166] 7/2
Bookie Grail for the Magi- Stardust 7/5

Bonus: The Rest of the Map
12/12
Crimson Peaks- Re-read a favorite
Queendom Stone- Featuring royalty Adventure Time: Marcy Simon 7/6
The Forgotten Forests- Next in a series The Penderwicks at Point Mouette 7/12
The Weeping Falls- Read a tear-jerker Saga: Book Three 7/12
Dwarf Mount- Romance Somewhere Only We Know 7/3
Apothecary Towers- Random off bookshelf Scythe 7/11
Great Library- TBR for long time The Evil Wizard Smallbone 7/23
Drowning Deep- Rich world-building The Collected Toppi Vol. 1: The Enchanted World 7/9
Elven Guard- War, military or political themes Baptism of Fire 7/8
Hallow Isle- Atmospheric or horror Grave Sight, Part 1 7/11
Empty Barrel Inn- Indulgent read Sense and Sensibility 7/16
Giant Squid- Book that intimidates you Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors 7/16


message 71: by Courtney (last edited Aug 12, 2019 06:48AM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Magical Readathon: N.E.W.T.s 2019 (Librarian Career)
8/1/2019 to 8/31/2019
7/7 COMPLETE

Ancient Runes
A: Ehwaz (partnership)- read recommended by a friend Orange: The Complete Collection, Volume 1 8/1
E: Book written in past tense Last Day on Mars 8/3
O: Book that has been on your TBR for ages Every Heart a Doorway 8/10

Defense Against the Dark Arts
A: Book that's black under the dust jacket Give the Dark My Love 8/10
E: Gilderoy's memory charm- first book that you remembered just now from your TBR Fire 8/5

History of Magic
A: Read a fantasy Enna Burning 8/10
E: Read a book that includes a map Dragonshadow 8/6

Page Count Submission to Book Roast


message 72: by Courtney (last edited Aug 30, 2019 12:31PM) (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Cover Scavenger Hunt Quarterly Challenge - Take 2!
June 15, 2019 through September 14, 2019
Level 4 - Find 40 items on your book covers, with four categories complete.
40/40 COMPLETE

Categories:

Animals:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1) by L. Frank Baum Lion 7/2
The Penderwicks at Point Mouette (The Penderwicks, #3) by Jeanne Birdsall Dog 7/12
The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling Elephant 7/15
The Apprentice Witch (The Apprentice Witch, #1) by James Nicol Rabbit 7/3
Dreaming the Bear by Mimi Thebo Bear 8/14

Articles of Clothing:
Examples: shirt, dress, pants, tie, gloves, shoes
The Affair of the Mysterious Letter by Alexis Hall Hat 6/24
Baptism of Fire (The Witcher #3) by Andrzej Sapkowski Gloves 7/9
The Evil Wizard Smallbone by Delia Sherman Coat 7/23
約束のネバーランド 1 Yakusoku no Neverland 1 (The Promised Neverland, #1) by Kaiu Shirai Skirt 8/12

Bodies of Water:
Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai Pond 6/22
Seafire (Seafire, #1) by Natalie C. Parker Ocean 7/2
The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech Stream 7/22
Give the Dark My Love (Give the Dark My Love, #1) by Beth Revis River 8/6
The Littlest Bigfoot (The Littlest Bigfoot #1) by Jennifer Weiner Lake 8/13

Food/Drink:
Examples: cake, wine bottle, fruit, cheese
Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev Soup 7/16

Homes/Buildings:
Examples: house, mansion, castle, highrise, barn
The Astonishing Mistakes of Dahlia Moss (Dahlia Moss Mysteries, #2) by Max Wirestone Castle 7/25
The Strangers (Greystone Secrets, #1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix House 7/26
Dragonshadow (Heartstone, #2) by Elle Katharine White Manor 7/5

Household Items:
Examples: lamp, bed, table, rug
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Chair 8/21

Items Found in Nature:
Examples: tree, flower, grass
Stardust by Neil Gaiman Tree 7/5

Jewelry:
Examples: ring, necklace, earring, bracelet, cufflink
Just Ella (The Palace Chronicles, #1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix Tiara 6/27
Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo Bracelet 6/28
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Necklace 7/17

Modes of transport:
Examples: car, boat, plane, bike
Last Day on Mars (Chronicle of the Dark Star, #1) by Kevin Emerson Spaceship 7/29
Vinland Saga, Tome 1 by Makoto Yukimura Viking Longboat 8/3
Every Heart a Doorway (Wayward Children, #1) by Seanan McGuire Doorway (Inter-dimensional) 8/10
American Vampire, Vol. 1 by Scott Snyder Train 8/17
Reticence (Custard Protocol, #4) by Gail Carriger Dirigible 8/15

Musical Instruments:
Examples: guitar, violin, piano
Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity, #2) by Victoria Schwab 8/21

Personal Items - any item that is carried or worn that doesn't fit another category:
Examples: glasses, badge, cellphone, keys, wallet, purse
Rainbow Brite Vol. 1 by Jeremy Whitley Hair Ribbon 7/2
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Cane 7/29
Orange The Complete Collection, Volume 1 by Ichigo Takano Backpack 8/1
Crowded, Vol. 1 by Christopher Sebela Glasses 8/9
The Princess Bride by William Goldman Mask 8/30

Sporting Equipment:
Examples: football, hockey stick, baseball bat
The Penderwicks on Gardam Street (The Penderwicks, #2) by Jeanne Birdsall Football 7/2

Weapons:
Once & Future (Once & Future, #1) by Amy Rose Capetta Excalibur 6/25
Scythe (Arc of a Scythe, #1) by Neal Shusterman Scythe 7/12
Vampire Knight, Vol. 1 (Vampire Knight, #1) by Matsuri Hino Gun 7/26
Fire (Graceling Realm, #2) by Kristin Cashore Bow & Arrow 8/2
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale Fire 8/12


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Space Opera September 2019

Levels
1. Space Cadet
2. Pilot
3. Wing Commander
4. Fleet Admiral

Challenges
1. Read a space opera novella Infinite Dark, Vol. 1 9/2
2. Read 2 s.o. written by women Brightly Burning 9/12 Defy the Stars 9/22
3. Read diverse s.o. Light Years
4. Read s.o. published before you were born Dune 9/19
5. Read s.o. 500 pages or longer Dune 9/19


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Primetime Emmy Awards Quarterly Challenge
September 15- December 14, 2019


Level 4- 25 books- I plan my night around what's on t.v.
25/25 COMPLETE

Drama Series

2. Bodyguard -Netflix- set in England Manners & Mutiny

3. Game Of Thrones -HBO- family in story, or fantasy genre A Feast for Crows

4. Killing Eve- BBC America- kick-ass heroine Skyward, Vol. 3: Fix the World

5. Ozark- Netflix - a cover with a round shape on cover Defy the Stars

6. Pose- FX Networks - set in NY, or creative cover or character who dances or a dance held in story Since You Asked

7. Succession- HBO- character works in media or uses media- i.e. computer, tv, newspaper, magazine I Can Make This Promise

8. This Is Us- NBC - story uses flashbacks, or siblings in story, or an emotional read. Light Years

Comedy Series

9. Barry- HBO- military/veteran character or has a dark cover The Walking Dead, Vol. 2: Miles Behind Us

10. Fleabag- Prime Video- set in London, or book nominated for any award, or a book that is part of a duet (only two books in series) The Bookwanderers

11. The Good Place- fantasy or a book you would like to read in your favorite reading spot (a good place) Cheshire Crossing

13. Russian Doll- Netflix - a party in the story Half-Blood

14. Schitt's Creek- Pop TV - wealthy character, or a poor character or a book set near water or with water on the cover Viking Warrior

15. Veep- HBO - political character, or a character who works for someone else Light Years

Limited Series

16. Chernobyl- HBO - one word title or 'disaster' of a relationship or a character who is a 'disaster' Whichwood

17. Escape At Dannemora- Showtime- character who is on the run from something or a character who works in law enforcement Dune

19. Sharp Objects- HBO - weapon on the cover or story with child(ren) in it The Girl in Red

Competition

21. The Amazing Race- CBS - set in a country not your own, or what you would consider beautiful scenery on cover or any type of footwear on cover Stepsister

22. American Ninja Warrior- NBC - set in the U.S. or Japan, or a book where a character faces many obstacles. The Walking Dead, Vol. 3: Safety Behind Bars

24. RuPaul's Drag Race- VH1 -competition in the story Princess Academy

Structured Reality Program

29. Queer Eye- Netflix- lgbt author or character or story with a group of friends or a book with more than one person on the cover Steel Tide

30. Shark Tank- ABC- animal on the cover or in the story, or a ruthless character, or character who has an idea (crazy, creative, lucrative, etc.) Anya and the Dragon

Unstructured Reality Program

31. Born This Way- A&E - inspiring or heartwarming story or has a character that achieves a goal or overcomes an obstacle Heartbeat

32. Deadliest Catch- Discovery Channel - boat or water on cover or a character who is 'crabby' or a character who takes risks Orphan Island

34. RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked- VH1- a book that is part of a series Bid My Soul Farewell

36. United Shades Of America With W. Kamau Bell- CNN- story with a character who is a good listener or a character who is 'shady' or a or a cover with a shade of gray on the cover The Bone Snatcher



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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments 2020 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Staff Edition- Romance Reads Only
26/26 COMPLETE
12/1/2019 to 11/30/2020

1. Set in the 1800s. Heartless
2. Purple spine. Across the Universe
3. #ownvoices. Get a Life, Chloe Brown
4. Set in Africa. (egypt) Timeless
5. Audiobook. Radio Silence
6. Ebook. Radiance
7. With pictures or illustrations. A Devil and Her Love Song, Vol. 1
8. One word title. Obsidian
9. Published in 2020.Meat Cute: The Hedgehog Incident
10. Gives you nostalgic feels. Dreamin' Sun Vol. 1
11. Used in any book discussion past or present. Sense and Sensibility
12. Made into a movie or TV show this year. The Duke and I
13. Featuring money/banks. The Duchess Deal (marriage of convenience)
14. Featured on any bestseller list. Bridget Jones's Diary
15. 2 or more authors. Folsom
16. Multiple characters points of viewTweet Cute
17. Short story, novella, essay or poetry collection. Poison or Protect
18. Mentioned in any webinar. Fence, Vol. 1
19. Find a book using Novelist Bringing Down the Duke
20. About or featuring books. The Hating Game
21. With the words "Library, Howard, Bear, Read, Challenge or Book" in the title.Beach Read
22. Re-telling. Wicked Ugly Bad
23. Part of a series. The Midwinter Mail-Order Bride
24. Set in a location you have visited. Persuasion
25. From a book display. The Bromance Book Club
26. Any celebrity reading club pick. Vaginal Fantasy Book Club The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics

COMPLETE


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Grooving through the Decade
December 15th, 2019- March 14th, 2020
10/10 COMPLETE
Level 2- 10 books- I sing along with the radio in the car

Tasks-

1. "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele (2010)- long book (over 250 pages) or item on cover that can roll (i.e. ball, tire, champagne bottle) Sword and Pen

3. "Firework" by Katy Perry (2010)- character with an explosive or big personality or a book with something shiny on cover Lady Mechanika: La Dama de la Muerte

6. "Somebody That I Used To Know" by Gotye feat. Kimbra (2011)- second chance romance or friends to lovers story or reread or a book with a theme you have read in the past and abandoned for awhile. Mansfield Park

9. "We Are Young" by fun. feat. Janelle Monáe (2011)- YA or child(ren) in story or a new release (under one year) Monstress, Vol. 4: The Chosen

10. "Thrift Shop" by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz (2012)- book you bought on sale or for a great price or a book by an author you love to revisit. Heartless

11. "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons (2012)- a paranormal or sci-fi story or a book with an 'electrifying' character Folsom

13. "Wrecking Ball" by Miley Cyrus (2013)- blue collar worker in story or a book with a round object on the cover Emma, Vol. 1

15. "Let It Go" (From the "Frozen" Soundtrack) by Idina Menzel (2013)- a book you borrowed, or a title with the word 'go' or a word that rhymes with 'go' in it Persuasion

17. "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift (2014)- a romance with an athlete or an athletic character or a story with a scene at an athletic event or a book with a cover you don't care for. Wicked Ugly Bad

18. "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars (2014)- a story that takes place in a city or a book with a title that begins with a vowel (i.e. A Cowboy for Christmas, Under the Never Sky ) Get a Life, Chloe Brown

COMPLETE


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments The Quarterly Cookie Challenge - June 15, 2020- September 14, 2020
10/10 COMPLETE
4-10- books read- Just a taste

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent character or a book with a 'plain' looking cover. Anna K: A Love Story

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or has water on the cover or read a book that is the second in a series. Down Among the Sticks and Bones

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie-Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a child in it. Tilly and the Lost Fairytales

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another Beach Read

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed). Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 3

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars-Read a book with magic in the story. Eva Evergreen, Semi-Magical Witch

15. Rainbow Cookies-Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book. With the Fire on High

16. Girl Scout Trefoil- "Trefoil" means three leaves.Read a book with leaves or tree(s) on the cover or the third book in a series. Beneath the Sugar Sky

19. Oatmeal raisin- Read a book with a group of friends in the story or a book with an older character. Bring on the Blessings


Kinds of milk to go with the cookies-

29. Almond- In 2013, it surpassed soy milk as the most popular plant-based milk in the U.S.
Read a book published in 2013 or a book you think will become popular (or already is), (i.e. lots of good ratings, or a newer book you think will receive lots of good ratings in time).
One True King

Cookie Monster Bonus
4/4 COMPLETE

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'. Awakened
2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover The Shores Beyond Time
3. Read a book with a main character that sings More Myself: A Journey
4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story Destined


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments FuckAThon 2020 from Noria Reads
July 1st to July 31st
10/10 COMPLETE

1. Fuck Ableism: Read a book with a main character with visible or invisible disabilities. Song for a Whale
2. Fuck Ageism: Read a book that centers a main character 50 years and older, living their best life. Bring on the Blessings
3. Fuck Capitalism: Read a book with main characters that try to subvert, trick, swindle, survive or make the best of a capitalist system More Myself: A Journey
4. Fuck White Supremacy: Read a book that challenges white supremacy ideology Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
5. Fuck Theological Fundamentalism/Religious Intolerance: Read a book with a main character who practices a religion separate from yours The Marriage Clock
6. Fuck Book Elitism: Read the trashiest, cheesiest, most tropey book on your shelf Awakened
7. Fuck Gentrification: Read a book with characters who are fighting or dealing with the gentrification of their communities Invisible Kingdom, Vol. 1
8. Fuck Slut-shaming: Read a book with a character who loves to have sex and is utterly unapologetic about it Take a Hint, Dani Brown
9. Fuck with Yourself: Do something utterly selfish for yourself Pool Day Reading Time
10. Read the Group Book The Source of Self-Regard: Selected Essays, Speeches, and Meditations


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Space Opera September 2020

Levels
1. Space Cadet
2. Pilot
3. Wing Commander
4. Fleet Admiral

Challenges
1. Read a space opera novella To Be Taught, If Fortunate 9/14
2. Read 2 s.o. written by women Supernova 9/3
Sword in the Stars 9/16
Defy the Worlds 9/10
3. Read diverse s.o. Invisible Kingdom, Vol. 2: Edge of Everything 9/1
4. Read s.o. published before you were born The Martian Chronicles9/17
5. Read s.o. 500 pages or longer Between Burning Worlds 9/30


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Read A Rainbow
Duration: 3 months
15 October 2020 to 31 December 2020

The challenge is very simply and is based on the PREDOMINANT color of your book covers. Pick out the colors of the rainbow from your book covers, but you can only use the covers where there is a dominant color that matches ONE of the colors of a rainbow. You must read a book to match each color.

The rainbow is made up of:
Violet Basil of Baker Street 11/12
Indigo/Black We Were Restless Things 10/21
Blue How to Betray a Dragon's Hero 10/27
Green Fruits Basket Collector's Edition, Vol. 7 12/10
Yellow Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball 12/9
Orange A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story 12/26
Red Lalani of the Distant Sea 11/27

ADD
Pink The Questionable Behavior of Dahlia Moss 10/28
White The Sumage Solution 11/18

BONUS
Rainbow George 12/15


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Read or Dare Challenge 2021
December 1st to November 1st
24/24 COMPLETE

1. #ownvoices Elatsoe
2. Published in 2021 Root Magic
3. Book about travel The Flutter Collection
4. The first book in a series you haven't read before Lone Wolf and Cub, Vol. 1: The Assassin's Road
5. Book featuring a holiday A Dash of Trouble
6. A book about a skill or hobby that interests you. Hanok: The Korean House
7. A celebrity memoir or biography Billie Holiday
8. An award winning book. Kira-Kira
9. A book recommended by Book Bandits or Staff Pick Prince Freya, Vol. 1
10. Book from any 2021 LibraryReads list A Psalm for the Wild-Built
11. A book you want to reread Down Among the Sticks and Bones
12. A book that makes you happy Wicked Fox
13. A book by an author you love The Prey of Gods
14. A memoir, biography or nonfiction book in graphic novel form Little White Duck: A Childhood in China
15. A historical fiction novel that is not set in WWII The Lightning Dreamer: Cuba's Greatest Abolitionist
16. Read a science fiction or fantasy book Binti
17. Read a book that features a person with a disability El Deafo
18. Read a book by an indigenous author Son of a Trickster
19. A book from a genre you don't normally read POETRY The Black Girl Chronicles
20. An author's debut book Girl Giant and the Monkey King
21. A book that scares you Visions of Heat
22. A banned or challenged book George
23. A book you discovered Novelist The Black God's Drums
24. A book with a beautiful cover Amari and the Night Brothers


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Walking in a Winter Wonderland Quarterly Challenge
Dec. 15, 2020- March 14, 2021
Level 2- 10 books- I enjoy making snow angels
10/10 COMPLETE

Walking In A Winter Wonderland Tasks-

3. Thundersnow is a rare, but real, weather phenomenon.
Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in 'Thundersnow' or a book with a title or character with an unusual name. Elma, a bear's life - Volume 2 - Behind the Mountain12/21/20

4. Snow can be yellow, orange, green, and purple. (tiny particles of dust or algae can make snow appear to be a range of different rainbow-like colors)
Read a book with an lgbt character or a book with a colorful cover. George 12/15/20

5. And there's also pink watermelon snow that has a sweet smell and taste. (But that doesn't mean that you should eat it! The rosy hue is often due to algae)
Read a book with a character in a science field or a book with food on the cover. Y: The Last Man, Vol. 1: Unmanned 12/26/20

6. Snow rollers are self-forming snowballs.
Read a book with something round on the cover or a book with a 'ballsy' character. Defy the Fates 1/10/21

8. In Finland, you can stay in glass igloos during winter to watch the Northern Lights.
Read a book set in Europe or a book with a light source on the cover. Prince Freya, Vol. 1 1/18/2021

10. Stonehenge was set up to frame the sunset of the winter solstice.
Read a book tagged Historical or a book set in England or a book with a color of the sunset on the cover. A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story 12/26/20

14. At least a septillion snowflakes fall from the sky ever year.
Read a book with an older character (vampires count!) or a book with a sky on the cover. Down Among the Sticks and Bones 1/16/2021

15. And they fall at speeds of one to six feet per second.
Read the first book in a series or a book with a foot on the cover. Wicked Fox 1/9/21

21. The most people making snow angels simultaneously was nearly 9,000. (on Feb. 17, 2007, in Bismarck, North Dakota)
Read a book that has an inspirational or paranormal tag or a book with more than one person on the cover. Root Magic 1/9/21

23. And ski ballet was once a sport in the Winter Olympics.
Read a book with a creative character or a book from a new to you author. Slave to Sensation 1/16/2021

24. The Earth is closest to the Sun during winter.
Read a book with something HOT (your interpretation) on the cover or a book with a character who needs someone else. Beneath the Sugar Sky 1/20/2021


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Build-A-Bear Quarterly Challenge
15 June to 15 September
8 of 8 COMPLETE

1. Choose Your Animal-
bear- read a book set in the woods or a suspense story
A Psalm for the Wild-Built 8/24

2. Decide How Much Stuffing To Add-
a little- read a smaller book (your interpretation of size)
The Marrow Thieves 8/4

3. Add On An Insert/Extra-
heart- read a book with a heart on the cover or an 'insta-love' story
This Poison Heart 8/20

4. Bathe or Brush Your Animal-
brush- read a book with hair on the cover or a book with a character who is in danger or who is dangerous ('brush with danger')
Entreat Me 7/26

5. Pick Out An Outfit For Your New Friend-
prince/princess- read a Historical book or a book with royalty in it
Finding Junie Kim 7/25

6. Add An Accessory-
hat- read a book with a head covering on the cover or a western romance.
Deathless Divide 8/4

7. Choose A Ribbon-
white- read a book with white on the cover or a book set in the winter/a cold month Malice 8/14

8. How Will You Carry Your Build-A-Bear home?
in its house provided by the store- read a book with a building on the cover or a book with the letter 'H' anywhere in the title or author's name
The Hollow of Fear 7/23


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Magical Readathon
1 September 2021 to 30 September 2021
7/2 COMPLETE

1. The Novice Path Entrance: Read a book with a map The City of Brass
2. Ashthorn Tree: A book that keeps tempting you (top of TBR) Escape to Witch City
3. The Mist of Solitude: Read a standalone Race the Sands
4. Ruin of the Skye: Read a book featuring supernatural elements Eva Evergreen and the Cursed Witch
5. Obsidian Falls: Read a thriller or a mystery book The Art of Theft
6. Tower of Rumination: Read a 5 star prediction Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales
7. Orilium Arc: Book with a school setting Morning Glories, Vol. 3: P.E.


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Magical Readathon Character Creation
1 September 2021 to 1 April 2022
3/3 COMPLETE

Background:
1. Wildling: Read a book largely set in a forest or outside
2. Urban: Book set in a city or town Heart and Seoul

Province:
3. Daerune: Read a book set in a desert The Shadowed Sun
4. Darkmeadow: Read a dark academia
5. Irtheria: Read a book that features fae or elven characters
6. Kerador: Read a book from an ongoing series

Heritage:
7. Dwarf: Read a science fiction The Kindred
8. Earthling: Read a book with elemental magic or an element word in the book or series title
9. Elf: Moon or stars on the cover or title
10. Human: Read a contemporary/ non-fiction
11. Iltirian: Book with a crow on the cover or title, or a red cover
12. Skaimorn: Read one of the oldest books you own


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Space Opera September
1 September 2021 to 30 September 2021

Book Battle:
Old Man's War (Old Man's War, #1) by John Scalzi VS Escaping Exodus (Escaping Exodus, #1) by Nicky Drayden

FINISHED (ended in peace, meaning we both finished our books)


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments 2022 Staff Read or Dare Challenge
December 2021 to November 2022
25/25 COMPLETE

1. Novelist recommended- The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry
2. Found in BookPage (Issue December 2021)- She Who Became the Sun
3. Found in Booklist Reader (November 2021)- Ring Shout
4. Featured on BS Podcast- The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1
5. Book Bandits Live- Fugitive Telemetry
6. Found on library display- You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty
7. 2022 LibraryReads- Finlay Donovan Knocks 'Em Dead
8. Padlet- Alice
9. BookTok- Heart and Seoul
10. Goodreads Choice Award Winner 2021- Project Hail Mary
11. An ownvoices book The Ballad of Black Tom
12. Here there be monsters- Rise of The World Eater
13. Afrofuturism- Remote Control
14. Epistolary format- Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
15. Short Story Collection- A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
16. A book you can read in one sitting- Eve #1
17. Has food, drink or cutlery on cover- Sweethand
18. Tied to your ancestry- Set in Swindon, Gossip and Gorgons
19. Retelling of a fairytale or classic novel- Victor LaValle's Destroyer
20. Secret identities or deceptive behavior- Wrath
21. 2022 anticipated release- Where the Drowned Girls Go
22. Lock or key on cover-
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
23. Cover you'd hide in public-
Tarzan of the Apes (Tarzan, #1) by Edgar Rice Burroughs
24. Book on TBR longest- Kingsbane
25. A graphic novel recommended by coworker- Kaitlynne rec Heartless Prince


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments 2022 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

TOO BIG TO IGNORE ANYMORE
10/10 COMPLETE

Definition of a Chunkster:

- A chunkster is 450 pages or more of fiction or nonfiction. A chunkster should be a challenge.

To Sleep in a Sea of Stars 878
House of Sky and Breath 806
Chain of Iron 591
Jade City 560
The Rage of Dragons 544
The Poppy War 531
Malice 470
Lady of the Lake 560
Seven Blades in Black 704
A Dance with Dragons 1125


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Magical Readathon
Spring Equinox
April 1 to 30
6/6 COMPLETE

1. Alchemy- Potion of Infatuation- book featuring romance The Guinevere Deception
2. Inscription- Glyph- Strength- intimidating read House of Sky and Breath
3. Artificery- Schematic Literacy- earth setting Gossip and Gorgons
4. Spells and Incantations- Anti-gravity Spell- short stories or essays A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
5. Art of Illusion- Mirror Image- book with trope you like Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 8
6. Conjuration- Conjuring of Light- source of light on the cover Three Mages and a Margarita

Quest Board:
Scroll of Standstill- Read a 5 star prediction A Magic Steeped in Poison
Missing Spellbook- Read a book borrowed from the library The Queen of Sorrow
Ammelorite Sample- Book with a purple cover Cinders & Sparrows
Help Needed- Read a translated book Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1
Problem Solver Required- Read a book with an assassin Spy×Family 1


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Magical Readathon
Autumn Equinox
August 1 to 31
O, Q, D

Alchemy
☑ O- Basics of Poisons- Someone's WORST List The Rage of Dragons
☑ Q- Poison: Acidic Amber- Read an Orange Book
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
☑ D- Poison: Willoweed- One word title Truthwitch
Inscription
☑ O- Glyph: Recollection- A childhood favorite Up and Down the Scratchy Mountains
☑ Q- Inking Techniques- A graphic novel/comic/manga The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún, Vol. 3
Artificery
☑ O- Arcane Engineering Lvl. 1- Book featuring Artificial Intelligence
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
Spells & Incantations
☑ O- Spell: Recolor- Color wheel pick RED Red Queen
☑ Q- Incantation: Echo- Book from another TBR
Rise of the School for Good and Evil

Quests
Courier Needed- Book with an adaptation
☑ Amphibian Wrangler Wanted- Author name starts with B or F Seven of Infinities
☑ Discreet Help Needed- Shrubbery on the cover Dare to Be a Duchess
TAHPS Volunteers- Read a historical fiction
☑ Potion Testing- Book with poisons/potions Chain of Iron


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Goodreads Choice Awards 2023?
Read a new release from each category
15/15 COMPLETE

1. Fiction Ghost Music
2. Mystery & Thriller Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
3. Historical Fiction Murder Under a Red Moon
4. Fantasy Lost in the Moment and Found
The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
The Lies of the Ajungo
5. Romance The Neighbor Favor
6. Science Fiction The Mimicking of Known Successes
7. Horror Lone Women
8. Non-Fiction In Limbo
9. History & Biography The Woman in Me
10. Graphic Novels & Comics The Moth Keeper
11. Poetry A Bit of Earth
12. Debut Novel The Secrets of Hartwood Hall
13. Young Adult Fiction Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
14. Young Adult Fantasy Chain of Thorns
15. Middle Grade & Children's Finding Papa


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Starbucks Quarterly Challenge
December 15, 2022- March 14, 2023
30/20 COMPLETE

Level 1- Read 5 books
Level 2- Read 10 books
Level 3- Read 20 books
Level 4- Read 30 books
*Bonus can be added to any level

The 10 Best Starbucks Drinks for Coffee Drinkers:
1. Nitro Cold Brew with Sweet Cream- Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute
2. Pumpkin Spice Latte- Skeleton Song
3. Caffé Mocha- The Butcher of Anderson Station
4.Caramel Brulée Latte- Children of the Whales, Vol. 5
5.Caffé Americano- Crumbs
6. Pike's Place roast coffee- A Study in Scarlet
7. Nitro Cold Brew- Life of Melody
8. Dark Roast Coffee- Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone
9. Caramel Macchiato- This Way Out
10. Blonde Roast- Sisters of the Forsaken Stars
The 10 Best Starbucks Drinks for Non-Coffee Drinkers:
11. Matcha Green Tea Latte- Dr. STONE, Vol. 2
12. Chai Latte- Siddhartha
13.Hot Chocolate- The Rebellion of Petigré
14 .Honey Citrus Mint Tea- Cemetery Boys
15. Kiwi Starfruit Refresher- Abaddon's Gate
16. Mango Dragonfruit Refresher- Spy x Family, Vol. 6
17. Royal English Breakfast Tea- The Apothecary Diaries Manga, Vol. 1
18. Double Chocolaty Chip Crème Frappuccino- The Mysterious Affair at Styles
19. Pink Drink- Matcha Made in Heaven Vol. 1
20. Dragon Drink- The Last Tale of the Flower Bride
Here are some of Delish magazine's all-time favorite Starbucks drinks-
21. Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew- The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil A Rún, Volume 4
22. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso- Black Clover, Vol. 6
23. Strawberry Açai Refresher- Moriarty the Patriot, Vol. 1
24. Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Brew- Lost in the Moment and Found
25. S'mores Frappuccino- The Land of Yesterday
26. Iced Dirty Chai Latte- The Murder of Mr. Wickham
27. Peppermint Mocha- Under the Whispering Door
28. Iced Green Lemonade- Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982
29. London Fog- The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
30. Coconut Milk Latte- Return to the Enchanted Island


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Magical Readathon
Autumn Equinox 2023
from Book Roast
July 29 to August 31
8/8 COMPLETE

Alchemy
☑ O- First in a Series The Way of Kings
☑ Q- Continue a series The Midnight Bride
☑ D- Last in a series Three Axes to Fall

Inscription
☑ O- End of the Year TBR Like Water for Chocolate
☑ Q- Shield on the Cover The Way of Kings

Artificery
☑ O- Gemstone in name The Jade Temptress

Spells & Incantations
☑ O- Manga or Graphic Novel Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion Manga, Vol. 1
☑ Q- Black Cover or Fire on Cover A Song of Salvation

*Note: Currently in the Exalted Guild Tier Ranking, so any book over 500 pages counts as 2 books


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Page to Screen Quarterly Challenge
September 15, 2023- December 14, 2023
15/15

Levels-
2. Read 11- 15 books- I think it's fun to find a show on tv that is based on a book I read

1. Princess Bride- Forget Me Not

2. Stardust- Lore Olympus: Volume One

3. Beastly- A Picture of Murder

4. Twilight- The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams

5. Divergent- How to Marry a Viscount

6. Ella Enchanted- Lonely Castle in the Mirror

7. Cinderella- Death Beside the Seaside

8. Beauty and the Beast- Love in the Big City

9. Howl's Moving Castle-Assistant to the Villain

10. A Midsummer Night's Dream- A Sign of Affection, Vol. 1

10 Best TV Adaptations Of Romance Novels by SCREENRANT

22. A Discovery Of Witches- The Lake House

23. Famous In Love- The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy

24. Sense And Sensibility- The Wolf and the Wildflower

25. The Spanish Princess (based on the book The Constant Princess)- The Beast Player

30. Poldark- The Murmur of Bees


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Advent Calendar 2023
24/24 complete

☑ December 1: Soul Lanterns
☑ December 2: The House Swap
☑ December 3: Decked the house!
☑ December 4: Little Witch Hazel: A Year in the Forest (Winter story)
☑ December 5: Away with the Fairies
☑ December 6: The Night Tiger
☑ December 7: Made plans!
☑ December 8: A Polar Bear in Love, Vol. 1
☑ December 9: Through the Moon: A Graphic Novel
☑ December 10: Peanut butter fudge!!! My mom makes pork wrapped in bacon, and it's the best thing as well. Mashed potatoes and rolls are a big hit with my brothers. My husband makes a special brunch with omelettes for kids and in-laws on Christmas morning.
☑ December 11 Cursed Yuletide
☑ December 12 The Hidden Witch
☑ December 13 Creepy elf out.
☑ December 14 Lost Time
☑ December 15 Ink Girls
☑ December 16 Presents wrapped
☑ December 17 That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon
☑ December 18 The Midwinter Witch
☑ December 19 Hi, I'm a Witch, and My Crush Wants Me to Make a Love Potion, Vol. 3 (Volume 3)
☑ December 20 Tidesong
☑ December 21 The Tea Dragon Society
☑ December 22 I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway! Volume 1
☑ December 23 Cibola Burn
☑ December 24 Eve: Children of the Moon #3


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments 2024 A to Z Book Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2024 - December 31, 2024

The Goal:
✩ Read 26 books in which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet.

The Guidelines:
✩ Articles like "A", "An" and "The" at the beginning of the title can be ignored.
✩ For the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z , any title with the letters Q, U, X ,Y, and Z is acceptable (the letter can be found in any part of the title)

23/26 COMPLETE
A. Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord
B. Babylon's Ashes
C. Claws and Contrivances
D. Demigod 12
E. Ebony Gate
F. Fourth Wing
G. Godkiller
H. He Who Drowned the World
I. Iron Flame
J. The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport
K. The King's Beast, Vol. 1
L. The Love Con[book:Love QuestLove Quest|126522554]
M. Mistlefoe
N. Nemesis Games
O. The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles
P. Paladin’s Grace
Q. Love Quest
R. Role Playing
S. Swordheart
T. The Truth of the Aleke
U. The Ice Guy & The Cool Girl T05
V. The Vital Abyss
W. The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 9
X. Spy x Family, Vol. 12
Y. Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, Vol. 2
Z. Camp Zero


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Courtney K (cklueh) | 510 comments Spooky and Supernatural Quarterly
September 15, 2024- December 14, 2024

Autumn can be a spooky, eerie, ghostly good time!
Below are categories that are spooky and/or supernatural.
*Please read as many books as you wish from any or all of the choices.*

Level 1- Read 5 books- I watch scary movies through my fingers
5/5 COMPLETE

Tasks-

1. A Paranormal Romance book The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl, vol. 6
2. An Urban Fantasy book
3. A book with a Vampire in the story
4. A book with a Ghost in the story
5. A book with a Werewolf in the story
6. A book with a Witch in the story
7. A book with the color black on the cover Solo Leveling, vol. 9
8. A book with a moon on the cover
9. A Mystery or Cozy Mystery book The Apothecary Diaries, vol. 12
10. A book with the color red on the cover
11. A book where the title or a character's name or nickname sounds sinister or creepy Mr. Villain's Day Off, vol. 5
12. A book that is part of a series with at least 13 books in it Black Clover, vol. 34
13. A book with a cat or any animal on the cover or in the story
14. A book published in 2013
15. A book with a house on the cover


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