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message 51: by Christine (new)

Christine | 51 comments Duration: Jun 20 - ??
Dream House = 14 books

3/14 completed

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Clouds on cover – Venom by Jennifer Estep – Jun 27
Venom (Elemental Assassin, #3) by Jennifer Estep

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost - TBR
Once Burned (Night Prince, #1) by Jeaniene Frost

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Romance with childhood friend: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh – Jun 26

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston.

What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list.

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey player or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Madonna.

Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel.

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.

Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Insomnia: Player’s Club: Scott by Cathy Yardley – Jun 23

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat.

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.

Thriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Read a book in which the genre is a thriller, the protagonist is a werewolf. Or one with fog on the cover. Or someone goes to a Halloween Party. Or read one that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson, or Vincent.


Also Spelling Jessie’s Girl
1/11 completed

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Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin, #2) by Jennifer Estep


message 52: by Sherrie (new)

Sherrie (vampirekisses2) | 122 comments Updated post 49


message 53: by Christine (last edited Aug 13, 2012 12:14PM) (new)

Christine | 51 comments Jun 21 2012 - ??
7/14 completed

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Clouds on cover – Venom by Jennifer Estep – Jun 27
Venom (Elemental Assassin, #3) by Jennifer Estep

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost – Jul 14
Once Burned (Night Prince, #1) by Jeaniene Frost

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Romance with childhood friend: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh – Jun 26

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
blue cover: A Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin – Jul 26

What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Romance and a person makes a list. – The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst – Jul 07

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey player or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Madonna.

Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel.

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.

Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Insomnia: Player’s Club: Scott by Cathy Yardley – Jun 23

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat.

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.

Thriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Someone goes to a Halloween Party: Winging It by Deborah Cooke - Aug 02

Also Spelling Jessie’s Girl
10/11 completed

✔ J – Jennifer Probst – The Marriage Bargain – Jul 07
✔ E – Estep, Jennifer – Web of Lies – Jun 23
✔ S – Stacia Kane – Unholy Ghosts – Jul 07
✔ S – Stella and Audra Price – Fire in His Eyes – Jul 13
✔ I – Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione – Jul 03
✔ E – Estep, Jennifer – Venom – Jun 27
✔ S – Stacia Kane – Unholy Magic – Aug 12

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✔ I - Ione, Larissa – Lethal Rider – Aug 04
✔ R – Robb, J.D. – Loyalty in Death – Jul 20
✔ L – Lisa Kleypas – Seduce Me at Sunrise – Jun 30


message 54: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Yay! You're 1/2 way there, Christine!


message 55: by Christine (new)

Christine | 51 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Yay! You're 1/2 way there, Christine!"


And I will now have 'Livin' on a Prayer' stuck in my head for the next hour. I guess I'll make my kids listen to my 80s playlist for the whole car ride home. Poor babies.... ; )


message 56: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments LMBO! Sorry for the babies, Christine. ☺


message 57: by Christine (new)

Christine | 51 comments I have a question on the first category. For "protagonist is a runner", does it count if they jog daily? Or what if they were on their high school track team and reminisce about that training while they are, oh I don't know, say, running from an alligator?


message 58: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Any of those would count, Christine. ☺


message 59: by Christine (new)

Christine | 51 comments Lisa Kay wrote: "Any of those would count, Christine. ☺"


Great! Thanks.


message 60: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) I forgot to update my progress for this challenge.
Updated Post #40 - 9/14


message 62: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Congrats, Suzanne!


message 63: by Christine (new)

Christine | 51 comments Duration: Jun 20 – May 11
Dream House = 14 books

Jun 21 2012 - ??
14/14 completed + 11/11 completed for spell

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
(protagonist is a runner) Alien Tango by Gini Koch – Aug 21

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Clouds on cover – Venom by Jennifer Estep – Jun 27
Venom (Elemental Assassin, #3) by Jennifer Estep

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost – Jul 14
Once Burned (Night Prince, #1) by Jeaniene Frost

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Romance with childhood friend: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh – Jun 26

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
blue cover: A Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin – Jul 26

What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Romance and a person makes a list. – The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst – Jul 07

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
character does a strip tease: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep – Jan 14

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title: Crazy Dangerous by Andrew Klavan – May 11

Vienna (Billy Joel)
someone has too much on their plate: Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper – Nov 05

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Character named Liz: Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec – Oct 18

Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Insomnia: Player’s Club: Scott by Cathy Yardley – Jun 23

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
✔ battlefield scene: What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken – Sep 12

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Allison Hewitt is Trapped by Madeleine Roux – Nov 03

Thriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Someone goes to a Halloween Party: Winging It by Deborah Cooke - Aug 02

Also Spelling Jessie’s Girl
11/11 completed

✔ J – Jennifer Probst – The Marriage Bargain – Jul 07
✔ E – Estep, Jennifer – Web of Lies – Jun 23
✔ S – Stacia Kane – Unholy Ghosts – Jul 07
✔ S – Stella and Audra Price – Fire in His Eyes – Jul 13
✔ I – Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione – Jul 03
✔ E – Estep, Jennifer – Venom – Jun 27
✔ S – Stacia Kane – Unholy Magic – Aug 12

✔ G – Grey Wolves series = Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis – Nov 05
✔ I - Ione, Larissa – Lethal Rider – Aug 04
✔ R – Robb, J.D. – Loyalty in Death – Jul 20
✔ L – Lisa Kleypas – Seduce Me at Sunrise – Jun 30


message 64: by Christine (new)

Christine | 51 comments It took me almost a full year, but I finally finished!! And thanks to this challenge I read Crazy Dangerous by Andrew Klavan which I never would have picked up otherwise and it was really good.


message 65: by Jex (new)

Jex (jexball) | 2227 comments Congrats Christine! I'm glad you found an awesome book along the way!


message 66: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Woohoo! Congrats, Christine!


message 67: by Laila Jane (last edited Jan 05, 2014 09:51AM) (new)

Laila Jane (axlilxlala) | 1238 comments Since I'm at it, I'll do this one too!


Goal: 13/14
June 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

1. Head Over Heels
A book with this title
Or where the protagonist is a runner

       Jet (Marked Men, #2) by Jay Crownover Jet - read 06/11/13
      Ayden goes for a run daily, but also has a tendency to run away when she's scared

2. Jessie's Girl
A book with the word "girl" in the title
Character/Author named: Jessie or Rick
On the cover: clouds
Book cover is predominantly pink

       Saving Face by T.J. Dell Saving Face - read 07/13/13
      A rainbow and clouds on the cover

3. Burning Down the House
A book with the words "fire", "burn(ing)", or "house" in the title
On the cover: depicts something burning

       Origin (Lux, #4) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Origin - read 08/28/13
      The cover depicts something burning in the background

4. Mad About You
A book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend
Character/Author named: Belinda

       Lola and the Boy Next Door (Anna and the French Kiss, #2) by Stephanie Perkins Lola and the Boy Next Door - read 06/17/13
      Features a romance with childhood friends

5. I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)
A book that has the word "dance" in the title
Or is blue in color
Or where someone learns to dance
Character/Author named: Whitney
Set in Houston

       Good For You (Between the Lines, #3) by Tammara Webber Good For You - read 08/04/13
      The cover is blue

6. What I Like About You
Romance genre
Or one where a person makes a list

       Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Gone Girl - read 06/23/13
      Amy is a list maker

7. Ice Ice Baby
A book with the word "vanilla" or "ice" in the title
A character is a hockey player or ice skater
Or does a strip tease

       Out of Play by Nyrae Dawn Out of Play - read 10/31/13
      Penny is a hockey player

8. Crazy For You
A book with the word "crazy" in the title
Or has a picture of Madonna


9. Vienna
A book with a setting in Vienna
Or where someone has too much on their plate
Character/Author named: Billy or Joel

       The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Night Circus - read 07/31/13
      Celia has too much on her plate

10. Why Can't I?
A book that's title is in the form of a question
Character/Author named: Liz

       Fall Guy (Youngblood, #1) by Liz Reinhardt Fall Guy - read 09/28/13
      A book with an author named Liz

11. Tainted Love
A book where someone runs away
Or has insomnia

       Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky, #2) by Veronica Rossi Through the Ever Night - read 06/15/13
      Perry suffers from insomnia

12. Love is a Battlefield
A book with a battlefield scene
Or slumber party
Character/Author named: Pat

       Let the Sky Fall (Let the Sky Fall, #1) by Shannon Messenger Let the Sky Fall - read 09/15/13
      A book with a battlefield scene

13. Will I Ever Make It Home
A book where a person is trying to make it home
On the cover: a hill

       Under the Never Sky (Under the Never Sky, #1) by Veronica Rossi Under the Never Sky - read 06/13/13
      Aria is trying to go back home

14. Thriller
Thriller genre
Protagonist is a werewolf
On the cover: fog
Or someone goes to a Halloween party
Character/Author named: Michael, Jackson, or Vincent

       The Marriage Merger (Marriage to a Billionaire, #4) by Jennifer Probst The Marriage Merger - read 10/04/13
      A book with a character named Michael


message 68: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Might as well, right? LOL! Welcome to the challenge, Laila.


message 69: by Shan ~A~ (last edited Feb 01, 2014 09:59PM) (new)

Shan ~A~ | 856 comments Soundtrack Challenge ~ 13 Going on 30 ~
Duration: Open-ended
Start: 12/20/13
End: ???
Progress:4/14

“FREE SPACE” Category – up to four opportunities: Replace any one of these with the 13th or 30th book in a series. Or with a character or author named Jenna, Jennifer, Matt, or Mark.

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover.

The Summer House by Lee Moore 01/31/14

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend.

Rock Chick 01/19/14

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
Dance with the Devil 12/28/13 (word “dance” in the title)

What I Like About You (The Romantics): A Week to Be Wicked 12/21/13 (genre is romance)

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey placer or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Modonna.

Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel.

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.

Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Read a book with where someone runs away or has insomnia.

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat.

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.

Thriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Read a book in which the genre is a thriller, the protagonist is a werewolf. Or one with fog on the cover. Or someone goes to a Halloween Party. Or read one that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson, or Vincent.


message 70: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Welcome to the challenge, Shan!


message 71: by ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ (last edited Dec 27, 2013 09:22AM) (new)

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ | 7238 comments I really am pushing it but I think I'm going to join this challenge too. I loved how cute this movie was. I guess I have my New Years challenge set. I really am glad I joined this group. There are so many fun challenges. I hope I can get through all of them. :)


message 72: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Yes, this is one of my BFF's favorite movies. I love it, too. Welcome to the challenge, Carmen! Good luck!


message 73: by ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ (last edited Mar 08, 2015 04:38PM) (new)

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ | 7238 comments **Soundtrack "13 Going on 30"**
Start:Jan.1,2014
End: ?

Finished 19

Spell It Out Option: Choose one of the following song titles to spell out with book titles, series titles and authors. Or choose your favorite soundtrack to spell!

“FREE SPACE” Category – up to four opportunities: Replace any one of these with the 13th or 30th book in a series. Or with a character or author named Jenna, Jennifer, Matt, or Mark.

Head Over Heels:

Read a book with this title. Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.
Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen

Jessie's Girl:
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.
My Life as a White Trash Zombie (White Trash Zombie, #1) by Diana Rowland 2/19/14

Burning Down the House:
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover.
Gabriel's Inferno (Gabriel's Inferno, #1) by Sylvain Reynard 2/18/15

Mad About You:
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend. Or read one that has a character/author named Belinda.


I Wanna Dance With Somebody:
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston.
Tempted by the Soldier (Falling for You, #2) by Nicolette Day 4/2/14

What I Like About You:
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list.
Switch by Megan Hart

Ice Ice Baby:
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey placer or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.
Vanilla on Top (Walk on the Wild Side, #1; Heather and Tony, #1) by C.J. Ellisson

Crazy For You:
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Madonna.
Crazy in Love by Lani Diane Rich

Vienna:
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel


Why Can't I?:
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella 2/4/15

Tainted Love:
Read a book with where someone runs away or has insomnia.
SPELL IT OUT
T:Tessa Bailey,Staking His Claim (Line of Duty, #5) by Tessa Bailey 4/21/14
✔A:
Asking for Trouble (Line of Duty, #4) by Tessa Bailey 5/6/14
I: Immortal in Death (In Death, #3) by J.D. Robb 3/14/14
N: Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb 1/31/14
T: Tempted by the Soldier (Falling for You, #2) by Nicolette Day 4/2/14
E: Edge of the Heat (Westwood Harbor Corruption, #1) by Lisa Ladew 3/29/14
D: David Baldacci, Zero Day (John Puller, #1) by David Baldacci 1/25/14
L: Love Water Memory by Jennie Shortridge 3/8/14
O: Officer off Limits (Line of Duty, #3) by Tessa Bailey 6/13/14
V: Vengeance in Death (In Death, #6) by J.D. Robb 5/9/14
E: Esmeralda Santiago When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago 6/15/14

Love is a Battlefield:
Read a book with a battlefield scene.
Ragtime by E.L. Doctorow

Will I Ever Make it Home:
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.
Still Life (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, #1) by Louise Penny 3/16/14

Thriller:
Read a book that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson or Vincent.

Author's Name: Michael Connelly
Switchblade by Michael Connelly 1/27/14


message 74: by Catastrophe (last edited Jun 02, 2014 06:06AM) (new)

Catastrophe Queen (scarletgirlie) I love 13 going on 30!
My mom bought me the soundtrack and DVD.
Will join the Challenge :)

Start date: May 24, 2014
Finish date: June 2, 2014

Head Over Heels: Head Over Heels 3* 5/31

Jessie's Girl: Glass Heart 3* 5/27

Burning Down the House: Down to You 3* 6/1

Mad About You: The Last Echo 4* 5/28

I Wanna Dance With Somebody: Nerve 3* 5/29

What I Like About You: My Last Kiss 3* 6/2

Ice Ice Baby: Ice Castles 4* 5/30

Crazy For You: Crazy Beautiful Love 4* 5/30

Free Space: Flat-Out Celeste 4* 6/1 (Matt character)

Why Can't I?: Where Are the Children? 4* 5/28

Tainted Love: The Chance You Won't Return 3* 6/2

Love is a Battlefield: Patti's Luck 3* 5/25

Will I Ever Make it Home: Not a Drop to Drink 4* 5/30

Thriller: Criminal 4* 5/29



message 75: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Wonderful, Abbie! Welcome to the challenge.


message 76: by Aoife (last edited May 31, 2014 02:20PM) (new)

Aoife Head Over Heels:
Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.

Jessie's Girl:
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.
All-American Girl | Meg Cabot

Burning Down the House: Taken by Fire by Sydney Croft
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover.
House Rules | Jodi Picoult

Mad About You:
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend. Or read one that has a character/author named Belinda.
Love, Rosie | Cecelia Ahern


I Wanna Dance With Somebody:
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston.
The Fault in Our Stars | John Green

What I Like About You: Switch by Megan Hart
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list.
George's Marvellous Medicine | Roald Dahl

Ice Ice Baby:
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey placer or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.
The Ice Cream Girls |Dorothy Koomson

Crazy For You:
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Madonna.

Vienna:
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel

Why Can't I?:
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.
Do you want to know a secret | Claudia Carroll

Tainted Love:
Read a book where someone runs away or has insomnia.
Harvesting the Heart | Jodi Picoult

Love is a Battlefield:
Read a book with a battlefield scene.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows | J.K. Rowling

Will I Ever Make it Home:
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.
Heidi | Johanna Spyri

Thriller:
Read a book that has a character/author named Jackson.


message 77: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 15159 comments Welcome to the challenge, Aoife!


message 78: by Aoife (new)

Aoife Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Aoife!"

Thanks Lisa :)


message 79: by Catastrophe (new)

Catastrophe Queen (scarletgirlie) Finished! Edited message 74 :)


message 80: by Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief (new)

Moderators of NBRC | 33496 comments Mod
Congratulations, Abbie! That was fast.


message 81: by Jojobean (new)

Jojobean | 447 comments Soundtrack Challenge ~ 13 Going on 30 ~

Duration: Up to you!
Level: Dream House = 14 books

“FREE SPACE” Category – up to four opportunities: Replace any one of these with the 13th or 30th book in a series. Or with a character or author named Jenna, Jennifer, Matt, or Mark.

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover.

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend. Or read one that has a character/author named Belinda.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston.

What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list.

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey placer or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Modonna.

Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel.

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.

Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Read a book with where someone runs away or has insomnia.

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat.

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.

Thriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Read a book in which the genre is a thriller, the protagonist is a werewolf. Or one with fog on the cover. Or someone goes to a Halloween Party. Or read one that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson, or Vincent.


message 82: by Caroline (last edited Jun 26, 2015 07:48PM) (new)

Caroline (cack99) I'm in!

Start: 3/8/2015
Finish: 6/26/2015
Read: 14/14


Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner. The Chapel Wars

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.
This Doesn't Happen In The Movies

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover. Brisingr

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend. Or read one that has a character/author named Belinda. Big Little Lies

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston. The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list. Only the Good Spy Young

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey player or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.
All the Bright Places

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Madonna. Sure Signs of Crazy

Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel. Eldest

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.
Cross My Heart and Hope to Spy

Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Read a book with where someone runs away or has insomnia. Out of Sight, Out of Time

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat. The Bone Bed

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover. Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover

Thriller (Michael Jackson)
Read a book in which the genre is a thriller, the protagonist is a werewolf. Or one with fog on the cover. Or someone goes to a Halloween Party. Or read one that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson, or Vincent. Confessions of a Murder Suspect


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message 86: by Michelle (last edited Dec 07, 2015 10:45PM) (new)

Michelle | 465 comments 4.Soundtrack Challenge: 13 Going on 30
Level: Dream House
June 2015-December 2015
21/21

Songs
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Caroline (cack99) Finished on Post #82!


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message 91: by Kim (last edited Jan 25, 2016 12:30PM) (new)

Kim Anderson (kimmatski) | 1223 comments Starting 7/17/15

14/14 Completed

1. Read a book where the protagonist is a runner - Grey - 7/19/15
2. Read a book where the cover has clouds - Anna Dressed in Blood - 7/24/15
3. Read a book with the word “fire” in the title - Chasing Fire - 9/13/15
4. Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend - Don't Look Back - 7/27/15
5. Read a book that is blue in color - Of Poseidon - 7/25/15
6. Read a book where the genre is romance or where a person makes a list - The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden - 7/29/15
7. Read a book where the character is a hockey player - The Year We Fell Down - 8/12/15
8. Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title - Dog Crazy: A Novel of Love Lost and Found - 1/25/16
9. Read a book where someone has too much on their plate - Emerald Green - 8/6/15
10. Read a book with a character named Liz - Wicked Appetite - 8/15/15
11. Read a book where someone has insomnia. - Never Never: Part Two - 7/17/15
12. Read a book with a battlefield scene - End of Days - 7/23/15
13. Read a book where a person is trying to make it home - A Court of Thorns and Roses - 7/27/15
14. Read a book that is a thriller - I Hunt Killers - 7/21/15


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Michelle | 465 comments Finished on post #86 :D


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Heather (ineedallthebooks) | 88 comments Sounds so fun! :D

10/14

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's): The Scorch Trials by James Dashner10/6
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Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield):
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Burning Down the House (Talking Heads): Havana Storm by Clive Cussler 10/8
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Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle): Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich 9/28
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I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston): Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich 9/28
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What I Like About You (The Romantics): Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid 10/12
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Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice): The Studying Hours by Sara Ney 11/3
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Crazy for You (Madonna):
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Vienna (Billy Joel): Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid 10/15/18
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Why Can't I? (Liz Phair):
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Tainted Love (Soft Cell): Everything, Everything 11/9
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Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar):
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Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill): Desperation by Stephen King 9/27
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Thriller (Michael Jackson): Unleashed by Nancy Holder10/7
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Desperation by Stephen KingEleven on Top (Stephanie Plum, #11) by Janet EvanovichThe Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner, #2) by James DashnerUnleashed (Wolf Springs Chronicles, #1) by Nancy HolderTwelve Sharp (Stephanie Plum, #12) by Janet EvanovichHavana Storm (Dirk Pitt, #23) by Clive CusslerFriends Without Benefits (Knitting in the City, #2) by Penny ReidBeauty and the Mustache (Knitting in the City, #4; Winston Brothers, #0.5) by Penny ReidThe Studying Hours (How to Date a Douchebag, #1) by Sara NeyEverything, Everything by Nicola Yoon



message 96: by Sammy (last edited Apr 18, 2020 02:09PM) (new)

Sammy (sammystarbuck) | 12885 comments Another fun one! going for the record of most challenges joined in one week! :)

Dream House = 14 books

14/14

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.
Elevation

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.
Mutants

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover.
The Picture House by the Sea

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend. Or read one that has a character/author named Belinda.
To Bedevil a Duke

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston.
The Maltese Falcon

What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list.
The Last Lighthouse Keeper

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey placer or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.
The Dead Zone

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Modonna.
Crazy Rich Asians

Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel.
The Summer Seaside Kitchen

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.


Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Read a book with where someone runs away or has insomnia.
Redcoat

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat.
Portal of a Thousand Worlds

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.
Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson

Thriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Read a book in which the genre is a thriller, the protagonist is a werewolf. Or one with fog on the cover. Or someone goes to a Halloween Party. Or read one that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson, or Vincent.
The Colorado Kid

Kidnapped (David Balfour, #1) by Robert Louis Stevenson The Last Lighthouse Keeper by Alan Titchmarsh The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett The Picture House by the Sea by Holly Hepburn The Summer Seaside Kitchen by Jenny Colgan Redcoat by Bernard Cornwell Mutants by Isaac Asimov The Dead Zone by Stephen King The Colorado Kid by Stephen King Elevation by Stephen King Portal of a Thousand Worlds by Dave Duncan To Bedevil a Duke (Lords of London #1) by Tamara Gill Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Crazy Rich Asians (Crazy Rich Asians, #1) by Kevin Kwan


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Sammy (sammystarbuck) | 12885 comments And done, finally!

I can't believe it took me 16 months to fill the last one, lol!


message 99: by Ris (new)

Ris | 190 comments Soundtrack Challenge: 13 Going on 30
April 21, 2020 - April 20, 2021
Level Dream House: Read 0/14

Head Over Heels (The Go-Go's)
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.

Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.

Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover.

Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend. Or read one that has a character/author named Belinda.

I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston.

What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list.

Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey placer or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.

Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Modonna.

Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel.

Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.

Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Read a book with where someone runs away or has insomnia.

Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat.

Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.

Thriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Read a book in which the genre is a thriller, the protagonist is a werewolf. Or one with fog on the cover. Or someone goes to a Halloween Party. Or read one that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson, or Vincent.


message 100: by Tonya Marie (last edited Jul 17, 2020 07:39PM) (new)

Tonya Marie (tpinks315) | 221 comments I'm in my Dream House with this challenge!


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