Grab Bag (January 2025 - June 2026) > Likes and Comments
1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
2. Jan 10 - Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Share the page count.
3. Jan 17 - Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
4. Jan 24 - Read a book set in an Asian country whose name contains an i. (Examples: China, Mongolia, India) Share the country’s name.
List of countries in Asia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia#St...
5. Jan 31 - Read a book whose MC works in a trade. Share which trade.
List of trades: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tradesp...
6. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
7. Feb 14 - Read a book with a spooky or creepy (to you) cover. Post the cover.
8. Feb 21 - Read a book with over 400 pages. Share the page count.
9. Feb 28 - Read a book with a nurse MC. Share the MC’s name.
10. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
List of countries in Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe#...
11. Mar 14 - Read a book that mentions the word SPONGE. Share the sentence and location (page or %).
12. Mar 21 - Read a book you’ve been putting off (for any reason).
13. Mar 28 - Read a book released in the last four months (published between November 29, 2024 - March 28, 2025). Share the publication date.
14. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
15. Apr 11 - Read a book in which a character wears plaid. Who wore it?
16. Apr 18 - Read a book in the romantic comedy genre.
17. Apr 25 - Read a book set in Idaho.
18. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
19. May 9 - Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is K.
20. May 16 - Read a book set at sea. Which ocean was featured?
21. May 23 - Read a book that features a bank or train heist. Which one was it?
22. May 30 - Read a book set in the month of May.
23. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
24. Jun 13 - Read a book featuring at least one of the tribes of Israel. Which tribe(s) was it?
25. Jun 20 - Read a book in which a character apologizes. What did they apologize for?
26. Jun 27 - Read a book set in Alaska.
27. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
28. Jul 11 - Read a book set in summer.
29. Jul 18 - Read a book that features a blended family.
30. Jul 25 - Read a book whose cover is at least three colors. Post the cover.
31. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
32. Aug 8 - Read a book set in France.
33. Aug 15 - Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME.
34. Aug 22 - Read a book set prior to 1800. Tell the year.
35. Aug 29 - Read a book that fits in the CONTEMPORARY genre.
36. Sep 5 - Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
37. Sep 12 - Read a book in which a character has a pet. What type was it?
38. Sep 19 - Read a book whose title initials are found in CHANGE OF SEASONS (all words count).
39. Sep 26 - Read a book set in a country you’ve never been to. Which country was it?
40. Oct 3 - Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
41. Oct 10 - Read a book with a child’s POV (under 18 years old). What was the child’s name?
42. Oct 17 - Read a book set in the state (or country, if you’re outside the U.S.) you live in. What state (or country) is it?
Small:
Andrea
Brittany
Charlene
Charlotte
Fifi
Kate
Katrina
Lauri
Margaret
Melanie
Michelle
Missy
Sarita
Medium:
Bridget
Crystal
Darcy
Simone
Large:
Annette
Hannah G.
Hannah H.
Karen
KC
Lynnette
Call-Out #11. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
Of course if I go small all my favorite calls will land on large…so Large it is!Large:
1. Jan 3, 2025 Series #1
Library Blitz #1, 1/22. Jan 10 Under 200 pages
133 pages, 1/123. Jan 17 Trees on Cover
1/18;
1/204. Jan 24
5. Jan 31
(view spoiler)
I'm definitely in! I'm going to go medium
Medium:
✔1. Jan 3 - Read a series #1 - Share the series name
The Lady and the Highwayman - The Dread Penny Society (1/4/25)
✔2. Jan 17 - Read a book with trees on the cover
(1/25/25)✔3. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
(3/7/25)✔4. Feb 21 - Read a book with over 400 pages. Share the page count
Secrets She Kept (8/5/25) - 416 pages
✔5. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n.
The Curator's Daughter (3/9/25) - Germany
✔6. Mar 21 - Read a book you’ve been putting off (for any reason).
The End of the Magi (4/6/25)
✔7. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent (North America) and the continent featured in the book.
The Bachelor and the Bride (4/11/25) - Europe
✔8. Apr 18 - Read a book in the romantic comedy genre
Not Happy Campers MC - (7/13/25)
✔9. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
(5/9/25)10. May 16 - Read a book set at sea. Which ocean was featured?
✔11. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy
The Juliet Code (8/8/25)
✔12. Jun 20 - Read a book in which a character apologizes. What did they apologize for?
The Gift (6/22/25) - Both Susanna and Neil apologize for how they acted toward each other at the beginning of the book.
✔13. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
A Wagon Train Weekend (7/10/25) - no fireworks
14. Jul 18 - Read a book that features a blended family.
✔15. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
A Cross-Country Christmas (9/4/25)
✔16. Aug 15 - Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME
Marrying Mandy by Melanie D. Snitker (9/11/25)
✔17. Sep 5 - Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name
Veiled in Smoke (10/1/25) MC Meg Townsend - sister Sylvie
✔18. Sep 19 - Read a book whose title initials are found in CHANGE OF SEASONS (all words count)
Capturing Hope (10/4/25)
19. Oct 3 - Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
20. Oct 17
21. Nov 7
22. Nov 21
23. Dec 5
24. Dec 19
25. Jan 2, 2026
26. Jan 16
27. Feb 6
28. Feb 20
29. Mar 6
30. Mar 20
31. Apr 3
32. Apr 17
33. May 1
34. May 15
35. Jun 5
36. Jan 19
I'm in for SmallCall-Outs
1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
Come Back to Me Waters of Time Series #1 (Jan 16/25)2. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
Entwined (July 12/25)3. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n.
When Stars Light the Sky (Jun 30/25) Set in Germany
4. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
Between the Wild Branches (Sept 12, 2025)I live in North America and the book was set in Asia.
5. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
6. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
7. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
8. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
Love Is for the Birds (August 31, 2025)They went on a road trip across England to observe birds.
9. Sep 5 - Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
10. Oct 3
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
Definitely participating in this too!Going to try for Large.
1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
Sweet Tea B&B Series by Rachel Hanna - Finished 1/17/25 2. Jan 10 - Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Share the page count.
(132 pages) - Finished 1/28/253. Jan 17 - Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
-Finished 2/4/254. Jan 24 - Read a book set in an Asian country whose name contains an i. (Examples: China, Mongolia, India) Share the country’s name.
List of countries in Asia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia#St...
5. Jan 31 - Read a book whose MC works in a trade. Share which trade.
List of trades: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tradesp...
- Finished 7/5/25(MMC is a rancher)6. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
- Finished 7/21/257. Feb 14 - Read a book with a spooky or creepy (to you) cover. Post the cover.
-Finished 3/25/258. Feb 21 - Read a book with over 400 pages. Share the page count.
- Finished 8/1/259. Feb 28 - Read a book with a nurse MC. Share the MC’s name.
- Finished 7/21/25 The main character's name is Kinsey and she is a traveling nurse. 10. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
List of countries in Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe#...
(United Kingdom)-Finished 4/2/2511. Mar 14 - Read a book that mentions the word SPONGE. Share the sentence and location (page or %).
12. Mar 21 - Read a book you’ve been putting off (for any reason).
Finished 5/27/2513. Mar 28 - Read a book released in the last four months (published between November 29, 2024 - March 28, 2025). Share the publication date.
14. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
- Finished 7/10/25 This book is set in the continent of Europe and I live in North America.15. Apr 11 - Read a book in which a character wears plaid. Who wore it?
The character Julia and her nieces all wore Scottish plaid dresses at 34%. - Finished 7/23/2516. Apr 18 - Read a book in the romantic comedy genre.
17. Apr 25 - Read a book set in Idaho.
18. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
- Finished 8/7/2519. May 9 - Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is K.
Kate QuinnFinished 8/15/2520. May 16 - Read a book set at sea. Which ocean was featured?
Atlantic Ocean Finished 8/9/2521. May 23 - Read a book that features a bank or train heist. Which one was it?
The story partially revolves around trying to figure out who committed a bank robbery. Finished 9/3/2522. May 30 - Read a book set in the month of May.
Finished 8/21/253. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
24. Jun 13 - Read a book featuring at least one of the tribes of Israel. Which tribe(s) was it?
25. Jun 20 - Read a book in which a character apologizes. What did they apologize for?
- Finished 1/22/25 One of the characters apologizes to the main character, Fanny, for pretending to be her father when he actually wasn't. 26. Jun 27 - Read a book set in Alaska.
27. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
28. Jul 11 - Read a book set in summer.
- Finished 7/29/2529. Jul 18 - Read a book that features a blended family.
30. Jul 25- Read a book whose cover is at least three colors. Post the cover.
Finished 8/13/2531. Aug 1- Read a book that features a road trip.
32. Aug 8 - Read a book set in France.
33. Aug 15 - Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME.
Erin Keeley MarshallFinished 8/31/2534. Aug 22 - Read a book set prior to 1800. Tell the year.
35. Aug 29 - Read a book that fits in the CONTEMPORARY genre.
36. Sep 5
37. Sep 12
38. Sep 19
39. Sep 26
40. Oct 3
41. Oct 10
42. Oct 17
43. Oct 24
44. Oct 31
45. Nov 7
46. Nov 14
47. Nov 21
48. Nov 28
49. Dec 5
50. Dec 12
51. Dec 19
52. Dec 26
53. Jan 2, 2026
54. Jan 9
55. Jan 16
56. Jan 23
57. Jan 30
58. Feb 6
59. Feb 13
60. Feb 20
61. Feb 27
62. Mar 6
63. Mar 13
64. Mar 20
65. Mar 27
66. Apr 3
67. Apr 10
68. Apr 17
69. Apr 24
70. May 1
71. May 8
72. May 15
73. May 22
74. May 29
75. Jun 5
76. Jun 12
77. Jun 19
78. Jun 26
I'd like to try this one this time around. I'm in for medium using the books from my Grab Bag Shelf. https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Medium:
1. Jan 3
Read the first book in a series, listed as #1 on Goodreads.
2. Jan 17
Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
3. Feb 7
Read a book with a green cover.
4. Feb 21
Read a book with over 400 pages.
(432 pages)
5. Mar 7
Read a book set in a European country that contains an N.
6. Mar 21
Read a book that you've been putting off for any reason.
I put this off because I was worried it was going to be "techy", and have a lot of scenes and talk with and about technology. I was pleased I was wrong!
7. Apr 4
Read a book set in another continent than the one you live on.
8. Apr 18
Read a book in the romance comedy genre.
9. May 2
Read a book with a bicycle on the cover.
10. May 16
Read a book set at sea. Which ocean was featured?
11. Jun 6
Read a book set in Italy.
12. Jun 20
Read a book where the character apologizes.
Oaken apologizes to Boo, as well as to Maggies mom.
Finished 07/03/25
13. Jul 4
Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day. Did they have fireworks?
Yes, they had fireworks!
14. Jul 18
Read a book that features a blended family.
15. Aug 1
Read a book that features a road trip.
(Tending Roses)
16. Aug 15
Read a book whose authors first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME.
17. Sep 5
Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sisters name.
Stephen has a sister named Bev, who is in several scenes.
18. Sep 19
19. Oct 3
20. Oct 17
21. Nov 7
22. Nov 21
23. Dec 5
24. Dec 19
25. Jan 2, 2026
26. Jan 16
27. Feb 6
28. Feb 20
29. Mar 6
30. Mar 20
31. Apr 3
32. Apr 17
33. May 1
34. May 15
35. June 5
36. June 19
Grab BagJanuary 2025 - June 2026
Read books from randomly called categories.
I'm in for the small - EDIT: I'm switching to the large since it appears I'm hitting most of them just with what I read between the small calls.
1. Jan 3, 2025- First in a series - The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton - A Scottish Bookshop Mystery #1 - Jan 4
2. Jan 10 - Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel - Spark - 2/3 - 150 pp
3. Jan 17 - Read a book with trees on the cover - The Incredible Journey - 1/22
4. Jan 24 - Read a book set in an Asian country whose name contains an i. (Examples: China, Mongolia, India) Share the country’s name.
5. Jan 31 - Read a book whose MC works in a trade. Share which trade. - Lowcountry Lost by T.I. Lowe - 4/28 - Avalee is a general contractor, can fix anything
6. Feb 7- A book with a green cover - Carry On, Mr. Bowditch - Feb 12 -
7. Feb 14- Read a book with a spooky or creepy (to you) cover. The Ice Twins - 2/19
8. Feb 21- Read a book with over 400 pages. - A Prayer for Owen Meany - 2/27 - 637 pp
9. Feb 28 - Read a book with a nurse MC. Share the MC’s name.
A Pledge of Silence by Flora J. Solomon - 3/30 - MC Margie Bauer
10. Mar 7 - Set in a European country containing an N - DeNmark - I Am David by Anne Holm - 3/8
11. Mar 14 - Read a book that mentions the word SPONGE. Share the sentence and location
Pretense by Lori Wick - 3/17 - p. 683 "...as Titus led the discussion each week, she was like a thirsty sponge."
12. Mar 21 - Read a book you've been putting off
Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt - 3/26
13. Mar 28 - a book released between 11/29/24 and 3/28/25 - Save Our Souls: The True Story of a Castaway Family, Treachery, and Murder by Matthew Pearl - 4/20 - published 1/14/2025
14. Apr 4 - Set of a continent not my own
The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters - 4/14 - set in Africa (Egypt)
15. Apr 11 -a character wears plaid - Rhett's Make-Believe Marriage by Liz Isaacson - 5/6 - loc 421 - "his wardrobe consisted of blue jeans, boot, and long sleeve shirts in a variety of shades. Some solids, some plaids, . . . "
16. Read a book in the romantic comedy genre. - Commit by Kortney Keisel - 5/3
17. Apr 25 - Read a book set in Idaho. - No Hiding in Boise by Kim Hooper - 5/5
18. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
I shouldn't commit. Alas, here I am signing up for this challenge. It's too intriguing to resist lol. Let's go with the medium grab bag. I will add the callouts for the large grab bag as optional, just for the fun :-)January 2025
1. Jan 3 - First in a series: Tracking Tilly - #1 in The Little Red Truck Mysteries - 01/25/25
2. Jan 17 - Trees on the cover:
- 01/17/25Optional: Jan. 10 - Fewer than 200 pages: Gay Girl, Good God: The Story of Who I Was and Who God Has Always Been - 142 pages - 01/06/25
Optional: Jan 24 - Set in an Asian country with i in it: Amil and the After - set in India - 01/07/25
Optional: Jan. 31 - MC works in a trade: The Weight of Sand: My 450 Days Held Hostage in the Sahara - Edith Blais (warning: includes an instance of swearing) - MC is cook by trade - 02/03/25
February 2025
3. Feb 7 - Green cover:
- 04/08/254. Feb 21 - Over 400 pages: King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa - 402 pages - 03/31/25
Optional: Feb. 14 - Scary or creepy cover:
- creepy Shaman symbols on cover - 02/15/25Optional: Feb. 28 - Nurse MC: The Secret Garden - 04/08/25
March 2025
5. Mar 7 - Set in European country containing "n": The Postcard by Anne Berest - set in France (contains some profanity) - 03/16/25
6. Mar 21 - Book you've been putting off: How Dare the Sun Rise: Memoirs of a War Child - On TBR for personal Around the World challenge and country hadn't been picked until March 2025 - 03/14/25
Optional: Mar. 14 - Mentions "Sponge": Serial Burn - "I'm going to take a sponge bath," Jesslyn said. And get some Motrin." (74%) - 03/21/25
Optional: Mar. 28 - Released between 11/29/24 and 03/28/25: You Are a Sacred Place: Visual Poems for Living in Climate Crisis - published on 03/25/25 - 03/20/25
April 2025
7. Apr 4 - Continent other than the one you live in: Rediscovering Israel: A Fresh Look at God's Story in Its Historical and Cultural Contexts - Live in North America, set in Middle East/Asia
8. Apr 18 - Romantic comedy: The Cake List - marked as humor and romance - 04/18/25
Optional: Apr. 11 - Character wears plaid: xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: Apr. 25 - Set in Idaho: xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
May 2025
9. May 2 - Bicycle on the cover:
10. May 16 - Set at sea:
Optional: May 9 - Author's first or last initial is K: Milk Street: Tuesday Nights: More than 200 Simple Weeknight Suppers that Deliver Bold Flavor, Fast - author: Christopher Kimball - 05/23/25
Optional: May 23 - Features a bank or train heist: xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: May 30 - Set in May: xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
June 2025
11. Jun 6 - Set in Italy:
12. Jun 20 - Character apologizes: Blessed Are the Misfits: Great News for Believers who are Introverts, Spiritual Strugglers, or Just Feel Like They're Missing Something - apologizes for not helping a friend who seemed to be in trouble but it didn't become apparent until it was too late for the friend - 06/27/25
Optional: June 13 - Features at least one of the tribes of Israel: Ancient Christian Prophecies About Islam From Before Islam was Created - features all tribes who had a prophet mentioned as significant in the Bible - 06/22/25
Optional: Jun. 27 - Set in Alaska: xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
July 2025
13. Jul 4 - Independence Day celebration: - Sabotage at Cedar Creek - with fireworks, parade, fair, and all - 07/14/25
14. Jul 18 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: Jul. 11 - Set in summer: xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: Jul 25 - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
August 2025
15. Aug 1 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
16. Aug 15 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
September 2025
17. Sep 5 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
18. Sep 19 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
October 2025
19. Oct 3 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
20. Oct 17 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
November 2025
21. Nov 7 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
22. Nov 21 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
December 2025
23. Dec 5 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
24. Dec 19 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
January 2026
25. Jan 2 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
26. Jan 16 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
February 2026
27. Feb 6 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
28. Feb 20 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
March 2026
29. Mar 6 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
30. Mar 20 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
April 2026
31. Apr 3 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
32. Apr 17 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
May 2026
33. May 1 - xxx: - xxx - xx/xx/25
34. May 15 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
June 2026
35. Jun 5 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
36. Jan 19 - xxx: - xxx - xxx - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
Optional: [Date] - [Prompt]: [Title] - [Fits how?] - xx/xx/25
I'm in for Small.1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
Everything by Bethany Willcock 1/15/25
What Came After #1
2. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
by Lynette Eason 3. Mar 7
4. Apr 4
5. May 2
6. Jun 6
7. Jul 4
8. Aug 1
9. Sep 5
10. Oct 3
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
I'm in (Small)1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1 - Share the series name
(The Minnesota Kingstons)
(Apple Valley Love Stories)
(All's Fair)
(River City Renegades)
(Freddie & Grace Mystery)
(Love in LA)
(Romancing the Spy)
(Mountainmances)
(Give a Bookish Girl a Biker)2. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
3. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
(Scotland)4. Apr 4 Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
(set in Europe) (my continent North America)5. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
6. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
7. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
(yes they had fireworks)8. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
9. Sep 5 - Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
(Aisling)10. Oct 3 - Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
I'm in. This looks really intriguing and fun. I'll try for a medium bag.Changed from medium to large bag on Jan 17.
Grab Bag
January 2025 - June 2026
Level: Large - Every week of the month (78 books)
Progress: 26/78
Call-Out #1 - DONE
1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
A Winter at the White Queen by Denise Weimer - Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts #1 (1/5/25)
Avalanche by Gayla K. Hiss - Peril in the Park #1 (1/11/25)
Call-Out #2 - DONE
2. Jan 10, 2025 - Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Share the page count.
Men of Courage by Rebecca Hartt - 55 pages (1/21/25)
The Echo of Music by Amelia C. Adams - 87 pages (1/22/25)
Introverted by Jerusha Agen - 81 pages (1/24/25)
Initium by Natalie Walters - 142 pages (1/24/25)
In Her Sights by Karen Witemeyer - 108 pages (1/25/25)
Escaping With You: A Wright Heroes of Maine Prequel by Robin Patchen - 182 pages (1/25/25)
Call-Out #3 - DONE
3. Jan 17, 2025 - Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
Emeralds and Evergreen by Marie Higgins (1/21/25)
Escaping With You: A Wright Heroes of Maine Prequel by Robin Patchen (1/25/25)
A Spring at The Greenbrier by Sandra Merville Hart (1/30/25)Call-Out #4
4. Jan 24 - Read a book set in an Asian country whose name contains an i. (Examples: China, Mongolia, India) Share the country’s name.
Before the King by Heather Kaufman - Israel (3/19/25)
The Prodigal by Susan May Warren - Russia
Range by Ronie Kendig - Afghanistan
Call-Out #5 - DONE
5. Jan 31 - Read a book whose MC works in a trade. Share which trade.
Worth Fighting For by Pegg Thomas - MC Alexander Ogilvie is a Blacksmith (like today's Welder and/or Metal Fabrication) (6/22/25)
Upon A Midnight Snow by Tari Faris (6/30/25) - MC Kade Paxton is a mechanic
A Christmas in the Alps by Melody Carlson (6/30/25) - MC Kyle Larsson is an apprentice clockmaker
Call-Out #6 - DONE
6. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
(2/23/25)
(3/16/25)
(3/29/25) Call-Out #7 - DONE
7. Feb 14 - Read a book with a spooky or creepy (to you) cover. Post the cover.
(3/12/25)
(4/26/25)
(4/30/25)Call-Out #8
8. Feb 21 - Read a book with over 400 pages. Share the page count.
Kill Shot by Susan Sleeman - 401 pages
Call-Out #9 - DONE
9. Feb 28 - Read a book with a nurse MC. Share the MC’s name.
Unexpected Witness by Penny Zeller - Mila Casey (4/3/25)
The Chill Of An Early Fall by Mary Alford - Sadie Eicher (4/28/25)
Montana Hidden Deception by Amity Steffen - Nina Montgomery (5/9/25)
Call-Out #10 - DONE
10. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
Stockholm Hero by R.J. Griffith - Sweden (3/31/25)
Helsinki Sunrise by Marion Ueckermann - Finland (4/2/25)
His French War Bride: Normandy by Pamela Ferguson - France (4/23/25)
A Paris Christmas by Pamela Ferguson - France (4/24/25)
Call-Out #11 - DONE
11. Mar 14 - Read a book that mentions the word SPONGE. Share the sentence and location (page or %).
Fugitive Search by Dana Mentink (5/16/25) - "As if it could somehow sponge away that awful memory." - beginning of Chapter 15 (84%)Call-Out #12 - DONE
12. Mar 21 - Read a book you’ve been putting off (for any reason).
Mission Undercover by Virginia Vaughan (7/7/25)
Call-Out #13 - DONE
13. Mar 28 - Read a book released in the last four months (published between November 29, 2024 - March 28, 2025). Share the publication date.
March 24, 2025 - Code Trauma: Extreme Measures Series 1.5 by Lynette Eason (8/6/25)
Call-Out #14
14. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
My continent - North America
Continent for books - Europe
Germany - Better to See You by Gail Gaymer Martin (7/18/25)
Austria - Chase: Faith Inspired Romance by Cami Checketts
Call-Out #15 - DONE
15. Apr 11 - Read a book in which a character wears plaid. Who wore it?
Deception by Lisa Harris (6/9/25) - Sam McQuaid - "He’d rolled up the sleeves of his green plaid flannel shirt and had set his cowboy hat next to him." - middle of Ch 8 (37%)Call-Out #16 - DONE
16. Apr 18 - Read a book in the romantic comedy genre.
A Crazy Optimist by Anne Greene (10/11/25)
Tipsy in Love by Anne Greene (10/12/25)
Call-Out #17 - DONE
17. Apr 25 - Read a book set in Idaho.
Diamond Place by Robin Lee Hatcher (9/3/25)
Sweet Dreams Drive by Robin Lee Hatcher (9/4/25)
Call-Out #18
18. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
(8/18/25)
Call-Out #19
19. May 9 - Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is K.
Elle E. Kay - Grave Secrets (8/29/25)
Elle E. Kay - Grave Consequences
Katy Lee - Amish Country Undercover
Call-Out #20 - DONE
20. May 16 - Read a book set at sea. Which ocean was featured?
Stranded by Dani Pettrey - involved a 10-day cruise on the Bering Sea (7/5/25)
Call-Out #21 - DONE
21. May 23 - Read a book that features a bank or train heist. Which one was it?
Aftermath by Lisa Harris - train heist (7/3/25)
Blue Moon Bride by Susan Page Davis - train heist (7/28/25)
False Security by Angela Ruth Strong - bank heist (7/29/25)
Silent Night Standoff by Susan Sleeman - bank heist (8/2/25)
Call-Out #22 - DONE
22. May 30 - Read a book set in the month of May.
Crossfire by Lynette Eason (8/9/25)
Call-Out #23
23. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
An Open Door by Gail Gaymer Martin (7/13/25)
Robbie: Faith Inspired Romance by Cami Checketts
Call-Out #24 - DONE
24. Jun 13 - Read a book featuring at least one of the tribes of Israel. Which tribe(s) was it?
The Warrior : Caleb by Francine Rivers - tribe of Judah (8/3/25)
Call-Out #25 - DONE
25. Jun 20 - Read a book in which a character apologizes. What did they apologize for?
Big Sky Secrets by Amity Steffen - Eric apologizes to Cassie for blaming her for his sister's death. (8/16/25)
Call-Out #26
26. Jun 27 - Read a book set in Alaska
Silenced by Dani Pettrey
Sabotaged by Dani Pettrey
Call-Out #27
27. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
Call-Out #28 - DONE
28. Jul 11 - Read a book set in summer.
Apple of His Eye by Gail Gaymer Martin (7/19/25)
Call-Out #29
29. Jul 18 - Read a book that features a blended family.
Call-Out #30
30. Jul 25 - Read a book whose cover is at least three colors. Post the cover.
DATING THE PRESIDENT'S DAUGHTER: A romantic comedy about the President’s daughter and the guy who doesn’t know it. by Charlie H. Campbell
Framed in Amish Country by Katy LeeCall-Out #31 - DONE
31. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
The Christmas Joy Ride by Melody Carlson (8/23/25)
A Summer to Treasure by Leslea Wahl (8/25/25)Call-Out #32 - DONE
32. Aug 8 - Read a book set in France.
Must Love Eclairs by Lacy Williams (10/12/25)
Parisian Surprise by Carlene Havel (10/14/25)Call-Out #33 - DONE
33. Aug 15 - Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME.
Marion Ueckermann - Oslo Overtures (10/10/25)
Call-Out #34
34. Aug 22 - Read a book set prior to 1800. Tell the year.
1692 - The Carpenter: Salem Village - Book 1 by Pegg Thomas
Call-Out #35 - DONE
35. Aug 29 - Read a book that fits in the CONTEMPORARY genre.
The Plus One Rescue by Jo Grafford (9/30/25)
Just Right by A.M. Heath (10/4/25)
Call-Out #36 - DONE
36. Sep 5 - Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
Twin Murder Mix-Up by Sami A. Abrams (9/11/25) - Amy's twin sister Stacey
Wyoming Ranch Ambush by Sommer Smith (9/19/25) - Evie's sister MiaCall-Out #37
37. Sep 12 - Read a book in which a character has a pet. What type was it?
Call-Out #38
38. Sep 19 - Read a book whose title initials are found in CHANGE OF SEASONS (all words count).
Explosive Christmas Showdown by Darlene L. Turner
Explosive Alliance by Susan Sleeman
Amish Christmas Hideaway by Lenora Worth
Call-Out #39
39. Sep 26 - Read a book set in a country you’ve never been to. Which country was it?
Call-Out #40 - DONE
40. Oct 3 - Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
Tangled up in Tinsel by Jessie Gussman (10/12/25)Call-Out #41
41. Oct 10 - Read a book with a child’s POV (under 18 years old). What was the child’s name?
The Ragpicker: Salem Village - Novella by Pegg Thomas
Call-Out #42
Call-Out #43
Call-Out #44
Call-Out #45
I'm in! I'm trying to decide which level. Do they have to be completed in order...i.e. do you have to complete one call out before moving on to the next?
1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1.
#1 in The Michelli Family series
Secrets by Kristen Heitzmann
(01/28/25)2. Jan 10 - Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Share the page count.
122 pages
Bespoke: A Tiny Christmas Tale by Amanda Dykes
(02/21/25)3. Jan 17 - Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
Springtime in Surrey: A Wild Blue Wonder Press Anthology by Multiple Authors
(01/21/25)4. Jan 24 - Read a book set in an Asian country whose name contains an i. (Examples: China, Mongolia, India) Share the country’s name.
Vietnam
The Women by Kristin Hannah
(06/16/25) GM, language/content5. Jan 31 - Read a book whose MC works in a trade. Share which trade.
List of trades: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tradesp...
6. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
Even Now by Karen Kingsbury
(02/20/25)7. Feb 14 - Read a book with a spooky or creepy (to you) cover. Post the cover.
I find tornadoes spooky
Race the Sky by Michael Galloway
(10/10/25)8. Feb 21 - Read a book with over 400 pages. Share the page count.
482 pages
Resolutions: Three friends, ten resolutions, and a year full of big life changes. by Jenn Faulk by Jenn Faulk
(02/26/25)9. Feb 28 - Read a book with a nurse MC. Share the MC’s name.
10. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
France, Germany, & England
The Paris Notebook by Tessa Harris
(03/31/25) GM, language/content11. Mar 14 - Read a book that mentions the word SPONGE. Share the sentence and location (page or %).
47% I was like a sponge soaking up all of Lydia’s knowledge.
Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten
(08/12/25) GM, language/content12. Mar 21 - Read a book you’ve been putting off (for any reason).
Purchased in 2015
Who Murdered Mr. Malone? by Hope Callaghan
(03/22/25)13. Mar 28 - Read a book released in the last four months (published between November 29, 2024 - March 28, 2025). Share the publication date.
Published 03/01/25
Lost Hours by Susan Sleeman
(05/24/25)14. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book
My continent: North America, Book’s continent: Europe
The Paris Dressmaker by Kristy Cambron
(04/15/25)15. Apr 11 - Read a book in which a character wears plaid. Who wore it?
Brigitte/pinafore & Evan/shirt
Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson
(08/06/25)16. Apr 18 - Read a book in the romantic comedy genre.
Pink Flamingoed by Steve Demaree
(08/15/25)17. Apr 25 - Read a book set in Idaho.
To Marry an English Lord by Robin Lee Hatcher
(09/14/25)18. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
One Fine Day by Rachel Hauck & Carrie Padgett
(05/20/25)19. May 9 - Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is K.
20. May 16 - Read a book set at sea. Which ocean was featured?
Atlantic Ocean
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin
(07/18/25)21. May 23 - Read a book that features a bank or train heist. Which one was it?
Bank heist
Benny and the Bank Robber by Mary C. Findley
(09/24/25)22. May 30 - Read a book set in the month of May.
23. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
With Every Letter by Sarah Sundin
(07/08/25)24. Jun 13 - Read a book featuring at least one of the tribes of Israel. Which tribe(s) was it?
Tribe of Judah
Love in a Broken Vessel by Mesu Andrews
(09/06/25)25. Jun 20 - Read a book in which a character apologizes. What did they apologize for?
AG Blackburn apologizes for being late.
The Libyan Diversion by Joel C. Rosenberg
(08/10/25)26. Jun 27 - Read a book set in Alaska.
27. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
The Shimmer on the Water by Marina McCarron
(07/10/25) GM - foul language & content28. Jul 11 - Read a book set in summer.
The Water Keeper by Charles Martin
(10/14/25)29. Jul 18 - Read a book that features a blended family.
Midnight Sea by Colleen Coble
(08/23/25)30. Jul 25 - Read a book whose cover is at least three colors. Post the cover.
A Healing Touch by Suzanne Woods Fisher
(08/03/25)31. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
Alpaca My Bags: A Wish Novel by Jenny Goebel
(08/19/25)32. Aug 8 - Read a book set in France.
33. Aug 15 - Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME.
34. Aug 22 - Read a book set prior to 1800. Tell the year.
I don’t know the exact year, but it is BC, just after the Israelites have fled Egypt.
Shadow of the Storm by Connilyn Cossette
(10/06/25)35. Aug 29 - Read a book that fits in the CONTEMPORARY genre.
The Beijing Betrayal by Joel C. Rosenberg
(09/01/25)36. Sep 5 - Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
John’s sister, Allison
The Deepest Waters by Dan Walsh
(09/09/25)37. Sep 12 - Read a book in which a character has a pet. What type was it?
Jeanette has cats.
Who Is My Neighbor? by Creston Mapes
(09/16/25)38. Sep 19 - Read a book whose title initials are found in CHANGE OF SEASONS (all words count).
39. Sep 26 - Read a book set in a country you’ve never been to. Which country was it?
Italy
The Juliet Code by Pepper Basham
(09/28/25)40. Oct 3 - Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover
41. Oct 10 - Read a book with a child’s POV (under 18 years old). What was the child’s name?
42. Oct 17
43. Oct 24
44. Oct 31
45. Nov 7
46. Nov 14
47. Nov 21
48. Nov 28
49. Dec 5
50. Dec 12
51. Dec 19
52. Dec 26
53. Jan 2, 2026
54. Jan 9
55. Jan 16
56. Jan 23
57. Jan 30
58. Feb 6
59. Feb 13
60. Feb 20
61. Feb 27
62. Mar 6
63. Mar 13
64. Mar 20
65. Mar 27
66. Apr 3
67. Apr 10
68. Apr 17
69. Apr 24
70. May 1
71. May 8
72. May 15
73. May 22
74. May 29
75. Jun 5
76. Jun 12
77. Jun 19
78. Jun 26
I'm in for small1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1.
(New Directions #1)2. Feb 7 - Green Cover -
3. Mar 7 - European Country with "N" -
(England) (Read 3/26/2025);
(Germany) (Read 3/29/2025)4. Apr 4 - Book Set on Another Continent -
(Europe) (Read 4/30/2025)5. May 2 - Book with a Bicycle on the cover -
(Read 5/9/2025)6. Jun 6 -
(Read 6/20/2025)7. Jul 4 - Read a Book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day -
- murder happened on July 4 during the fireworks and concert, then recreated on July 4, four year later (Read 7/23/2025)8. Aug 1 - Book that features a road trip -
- went back in time to 1857 on the Oregon Trail and traveled to Independence Rock, then back in present time they did a cross-country road trip honeymoon, stopping at Independence Rock (Read 8/19/2025)9. Sep 5
10. Oct 3
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
I’m in please. Though I can see myself falling behind, I’m gonna go with Large - Every week of the month (78 books)Large:
1. Jan 3, 2025➖ Read a series #1. Share the series name
➖The Love Script📕Toni Shiloh (Love in the Spotlight Series #1) 1/4/25
2. Jan 10➖ Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Share the page count.
➖All I Need Is Jesus and a Good Pair of Jeans: The Tired Supergirl's Search for Grace📕Susanna Foth Aughtmon (192 Pages) 1/13/25
3. Jan 17➖ Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
The Measure of Katie Calloway📕Serena B. Miller 1/20/254. Jan 24➖Read a book set in an Asian country whose name contains an i. (Examples: China, Mongolia, India) Share the country’s name.
➖Abigail📕Jill Eileen Smith (Israel) 1/29/25
5. Jan 31➖Read a book whose MC works in a trade. Share which trade.
➖Challenging the Chef📕Shanna Hatfield (Chef) 2/4/25~~GM➖Clean
6. Feb 7➖Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
The Sister Circle📕Vonette Bright and Nancy Moser 2/11/257. Feb 14➖ Read a book with a spooky or creepy (to you) cover. Post the cover.
The Slumber Of Christianity: Awakening A Passion For Heaven On Earth📕Ted Dekker 2/18/25 (Creepy Cover but Excellent Book)8. Feb 21➖Read a book with over 400 pages. Share the page count.
➖It Had to Be You📕Susan May Warren (480 Pages) 2/24/25
9. Feb 28➖ Read a book with a nurse MC. Share the MC’s name.
➖Step by Step📕Candace Calvert (Taylor Cabot=MC) 3/5/25
10. Mar 7➖ Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
➖The Irish Matchmaker📕Jennifer Deibel (Ireland) 3/13/25
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11. Mar 14➖ Read a book that mentions the word SPONGE. Share the sentence and location (page or %).
➖Rebecca's Bouquet📕Lisa Jones Baker (Annie baked him delicious SPONGE cakes while Rebecca picked him fresh flowers.-Page 16) 3/21/25
12. Mar 21➖Read a book you’ve been putting off (for any reason).
➖A Penny for Your Thoughts📕Mindy Starns Clark 3/27/25
13. Mar 28➖ Read a book released in the last four months (published between November 29, 2024 - March 28, 2025). Share the publication date.
➖The Peacemaker📕Wanda E. Brunstetter (Pub. March 1, 2025) 3/31/25
14. Apr 4➖Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
➖His French War Bride: Normandy📕Pamela Ferguson (Home=North America/Book=Europe) 4/10/25
15. Apr 11➖Read a book in which a character wears plaid. Who wore it?
➖Alaskan Twilight📕Collen Coble (TANK LASSITER wore a green-and-black-PLAID wool shirt) 4/16/25
16. Apr 18➖Read a book in the romantic comedy genre.
➖Me and the Cute Catastrophe📕Jessie Gussman 4/23/25
17. Apr 25➖ Read a book set in Idaho.
➖Veterans Way📕Robin Lee Hatcher 4/30/25
18. May 2➖Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
Night of the Twisters📕Ivy Ruckman (GM-MG/YA) 5/8/2519. May 9➖ Read a book whose author’s first or last initial is K.
➖Taking a Chance📕Kelly Eileen Hake (KELLY) 5/14/25
20. May 16➖ Read a book set at sea. Which ocean was featured?
➖Starboard Secrets📕Hope Callaghan (ATLANTIC OCEAN) 5/21/25
21. May 23➖Read a book that features a bank or train heist. Which one was it?
➖Amish Under Fire📕Ashley Emma (BANK) 5/28/25
22. May 30➖Read a book set in the month of May.
➖The Mother's Day Mishap📕Kathi Daley 6/3/25 (GM)
23. Jun 6➖Read a book set in Italy.
➖That's Amore: That's Love📕Marion Ueckermann 6/13/25
24. Jun 13➖ Read a book featuring at least one of the tribes of Israel. Which tribe(s) was it?
➖Building Benjamin: Naomi's Journey📕Barbara M. Britton (TRIBE OF BENJAMIN) 6/19/25
25. Jun 20➖Read a book in which a character apologizes. What did they apologize for?
➖Love Begins📕Teresa Slack (Pastor Kyle apologized to Michelle for inappropriately kissing her) 6/24/25
26. Jun 27➖ Read a book set in Alaska.
➖The Loneliest Cottage📕Melissa Storm 7/1/25
27. Jul 4➖ Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
➖The Firework Frenzy📕Kathi Daley 7/10/25 (Yes to Fireworks—GM/Clean)
28. Jul 11➖Read a book set in summer.
➖The Summer of Yes📕Courtney Walsh 7/17/25
29. Jul 18➖Read a book that features a blended family.
➖Bright Blue Miracle📕Becca Wilhite 7/25/25
30. Jul 25➖Read a book whose cover is at least three colors. Post the cover.
New Creations📕Sarah Hanks 8/1/25 (Red, white, blue and a bit of black)31. Aug 1➖Read a book that features a road trip.
➖Journey to Forever📕Carol Steward 8/7/25
32. Aug 8➖Read a book set in France.
➖Until Leaves Fall in Paris📕Sarah Sundin 8/15/25
33. Aug 15➖Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME.
➖Agent-in-Training📕Terri Reed 8/18/25
34. Aug 22➖Read a book set prior to 1800. Tell the year.
➖Anna's Crossing📕Suzanne Woods Fisher 8/27/25 (Set in 1737)
35. Aug 29➖Read a book that fits in the CONTEMPORARY genre.
➖If I Could Stay📕Annette K. Larsen 9/4/25
36. Sep 5➖Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
➖The Farmer Takes a Wife📕Candice Sue Patterson 9/8/25 (Sister is Cammie AKA Cindle Grey)
37. Sep 12➖ Read a book in which a character has a pet. What type was it?
➖A Wish on Gardenia Street📕Shelley Shepard Gray 9/16/25 (Serena is a CAT)
38. Sep 19➖Read a book whose title initials are found in CHANGE OF SEASONS (all words count).
➖One Holy Night📕Elizabeth Ludwig 9/24/25
39. Sep 26➖Read a book set in a country you’ve never been to. Which country was it?
➖Sisterchicks on the Loose📕Robin Jones Gunn 10/1/25 (FINLAND SETTING)
40. Oct 3➖Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table: It's Time to Win the Battle of Your Mind...📕Louie Giglio 10/9/2541. Oct 10➖Read a book with a child’s POV (under 18 years old). What was the child’s name?
➖Just Ella📕Annette K. Larsen 10/16/25 (Princess Ariella/Ella) GM-Clean
42. Oct 17
43. Oct 24
44. Oct 31
45. Nov 7
46. Nov 14
47. Nov 21
48. Nov 28
49. Dec 5
50. Dec 12
51. Dec 19
52. Dec 26
53. Jan 2, 2026
54. Jan 9
55. Jan 16
56. Jan 23
57. Jan 30
58. Feb 6
59. Feb 13
60. Feb 20
61. Feb 27
62. Mar 6
63. Mar 13
64. Mar 20
65. Mar 27
66. Apr 3
67. Apr 10
68. Apr 17
69. Apr 24
70. May 1
71. May 8
72. May 15
73. May 22
74. May 29
75. Jun 5
76. Jun 12
77. Jun 19
78. Jun 26
Does Read a series for #1 mean read a whole series? Read any book in the series? Since the prompt didn't specify, can it be any series on our shelf or does it need to be the first one we come across that fits if a number isn't specified? Sorry!
I took it to mean the first book in the series (book #1). Andrea - could you please clarify?
Small - my first book for the year is part of a series so why not?Call-out Dates:
Small:
2025
1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
(1/1/25)6. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
2. Feb 7
(2/18)
"Your father is good to help me sponge off but sometimes a good old-fashioned soak in the tub works wonders on my spirit." P54I made a swap just because I felt like it
4. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
Africa/North America5. May 2 Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
(8/9)6. Jun 6 Read a book set in Italy.
(7/24)June 20 Read a book in which a character apologizes. What did they apologize for?
(7/24) "I should have talked to you about the surgery. I should have asked you what you wanted...and what you didn't want, I'm sorryJul 25 - Read a book whose cover is at least three colors. Post the cover.
(9/3) because I felt like posting it8. Aug 1 Read a book that features a road trip.
33. Aug 15 - Read a book whose author’s first and last initials are in SUMMERTIME.
Randy Singer9. Sep 5
10. Oct 3
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
Karen wrote: "I took it to mean the first book in the series (book #1). Andrea - could you please clarify?"
I'm an over-thinker. You're probably right!
Lynnette wrote: "I'm in! I'm trying to decide which level. Do they have to be completed in order...i.e. do you have to complete one call out before moving on to the next?"
You may complete the books in any order once they've been called.
Series #1 means the first book in a series. It must be labeled as a series #1 on Goodreads.Examples:
Double Take
The Sisters of Sea View
Andrea wrote: "Series #1 means the first book in a series. It must be labeled as a series #1 on Goodreads.Examples:
Double Take
The Sisters of Sea View"
Thanks for clarifying, Andrea. I have several for January from our other challenges!
Andrea wrote: "Lynnette wrote: "I'm in! I'm trying to decide which level. Do they have to be completed in order...i.e. do you have to complete one call out before moving on to the next?"
You may complete the bo..."
Lynnette that was a great question! With that clarification I've changed my participation from small to medium.
I'm in for small. 1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1.
Code of Honor 2. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover.
3. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n.
United Kingdom4. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
I live in North America and the book is set in Europe.5. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover.
6. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
7. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
In one of the stories they celebrate Independence Day with fireworks.8. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
9. Sep 5 - Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
Stella is Kat's sister.10. Oct 3 - Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
11. Nov 7
I'm in!Going to go with Small, as I don't want to get too far behind. Lol
✅1. Jan 3 🦋 Read a series #1. Share the series name |
(Sisters of Mercy Flats #1) 1/31/25✅2. Feb 7 🦋 Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
3/6/25✅3. Mar 7 🦋 Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe#...
France, 7/15/25✅4. Apr 4 🦋 Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
5/21/25 Europe 5. May 2 🦋 Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover
6. Jun 6 🦋 Read a book set in Italy.
7. Jul 4 🦋 Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
8. Aug 1 🦋 Read a book that features a road trip
9. Sep 5 🦋 Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
10. Oct 3 🦋 Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
Lynnette wrote: "I'm in! I'm trying to decide which level. Do they have to be completed in order...i.e. do you have to complete one call out before moving on to the next?"
Lynnette, let me know which level you decide, and I'll get you linked up.
Linked to here (Lynnette, see previous comment). Have fun, y'all!
I’m in.I’ll try small.
Small:
1. Jan 3 Read a series #1. If I Run Terri Blackstock If I run series
2. Feb 7
Family Affair Debbie Macomber3. Mar 7 Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. Share the country’s name.
Book read: Number the Stars Lois Lowry Denmark
4. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book. It Had to Be You Susan May Warren North America, my continent:Asia
5. May 2 Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover
Alice the Fairy, Duck on a Bike, David Goes to School, No, David!, Good Boy Fergus! Five Book Set David Shannon6. Jun 6 Read a book set in Italy.
Book Read:Daughter of Rome Tessa Afshar
7. Jul 4 Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day
8. Aug 1 Read a book that features a road trip
Book read:Are We There Yet?: The First Road Trip Across the USA Stacy McAnulty
9. Sep 5 Read a book whose MC has a sister. Share the sister’s name.
Book read: Submerged Dani Pettrey the sister’s name is Kayden.
10. Oct 3 - Read a book with a yellow cover. Post the cover.
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
I'm in and will try for medium.1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name. - Illuminated by Jackie Castle (White Road Chronicles)
2. Jan 17 - Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
3. Feb 7
4. Feb 21
5. Mar 7
6. Mar 21
7. Apr 4
8. Apr 18
9. May 2
10. May 16
11. Jun 6
12. Jun 20
13. Jul 4
14. Jul 18
15. Aug 1
16. Aug 15
17. Sep 5
18. Sep 19
19. Oct 3
20. Oct 17
21. Nov 7
22. Nov 21
23. Dec 5
24. Dec 19
25. Jan 2, 2026
26. Jan 16
27. Feb 6
28. Feb 20
29. Mar 6
30. Mar 20
31. Apr 3
32. Apr 17
33. May 1
34. May 15
35. Jun 5
36. Jan 19
Andrea wrote: "Lynnette wrote: "I'm in! I'm trying to decide which level. Do they have to be completed in order...i.e. do you have to complete one call out before moving on to the next?"
You may complete the bo..."
Thank you!
Andrea wrote: "Lynnette wrote: "I'm in! I'm trying to decide which level. Do they have to be completed in order...i.e. do you have to complete one call out before moving on to the next?"
Lynnette, let me know w..."
Thank you, Andrea. I think I’ll go Small since I’ve signed up for so many other challenges this time.
I'm in - small1. Jan 3, 2025 - Jan 3 Read a series #1.
- Read Jan 20252. 6. Feb 7 - Read a book with a green cover. Post the cover.
- Read May 20253. Mar 7 - Read a book set in a European country whose name contains an n. (Examples: France, Montenegro, Romania) Share the country’s name.
List of countries in Europe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europe#...
- Read Aug 20254. 14. Apr 4 - Read a book set on a continent other than the one you live on. Let us know your continent and the continent featured in the book.
in South America - Read Apr 2025. Current continent living on: Europe5. May 2 - Read a book with a bicycle on the cover. Post the cover.
6. Jun 6 - Read a book set in Italy.
7. Jul 4 - Read a book in which the characters celebrate Independence Day (Fourth of July). Did they have fireworks?
8. Aug 1 - Read a book that features a road trip.
9. Sep 5
10. Oct 3
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5
Callout #2: Jan 10 - Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Share the page count.
3. Jan 17 - Read a book with trees on the cover. Post the cover.
Andrea wrote: "Callout #2: Jan 10 - Read a book with fewer than 200 pages. Share the page count."I finished my #2.
, 133 pages
Finished Call-Out #1 with 2 books1. Jan 3, 2025 - Read a series #1. Share the series name.
A Winter at the White Queen by Denise Weimer (1/5/25)
Romance at the Gilded Age Resorts #1
Avalanche by Gayla K. Hiss (1/11/25)
Peril in the Park #1
Andrea - I'm going to change from a medium bag to a large bag. I've edited my original post (msg 16) to reflect the change.
Thanks for the update, Karen. I'll get your name moved to the right spot in the Participants comment.
Andrea wrote: "Thanks for the update, Karen. I'll get your name moved to the right spot in the Participants comment."Thanks, Andrea.
January 2025 - June 2026
Let’s read books from randomly called categories.
Levels:
Small - First week of the month (18 books)
Medium - First and third week of the month (36 books)
Large - Every week of the month (78 books)
Call-out Dates:
Small:
(view spoiler)[1. Jan 3, 2025
2. Feb 7
3. Mar 7
4. Apr 4
5. May 2
6. Jun 6
7. Jul 4
8. Aug 1
9. Sep 5
10. Oct 3
11. Nov 7
12. Dec 5
13. Jan 2, 2026
14. Feb 6
15. Mar 6
16. Apr 3
17. May 1
18. Jun 5 (hide spoiler)]
Medium:
(view spoiler)[1. Jan 3
2. Jan 17
3. Feb 7
4. Feb 21
5. Mar 7
6. Mar 21
7. Apr 4
8. Apr 18
9. May 2
10. May 16
11. Jun 6
12. Jun 20
13. Jul 4
14. Jul 18
15. Aug 1
16. Aug 15
17. Sep 5
18. Sep 19
19. Oct 3
20. Oct 17
21. Nov 7
22. Nov 21
23. Dec 5
24. Dec 19
25. Jan 2, 2026
26. Jan 16
27. Feb 6
28. Feb 20
29. Mar 6
30. Mar 20
31. Apr 3
32. Apr 17
33. May 1
34. May 15
35. Jun 5
36. Jan 19 (hide spoiler)]
Large:
(view spoiler)[1. Jan 3, 2025
2. Jan 10
3. Jan 17
4. Jan 24
5. Jan 31
6. Feb 7
7. Feb 14
8. Feb 21
9. Feb 28
10. Mar 7
11. Mar 14
12. Mar 21
13. Mar 28
14. Apr 4
15. Apr 11
16. Apr 18
17. Apr 25
18. May 2
19. May 9
20. May 16
21. May 23
22. May 30
23. Jun 6
24. Jun 13
25. Jun 20
26. Jun 27
27. Jul 4
28. Jul 11
29. Jul 18
30. Jul 25
31. Aug 1
32. Aug 8
33. Aug 15
34. Aug 22
35. Aug 29
36. Sep 5
37. Sep 12
38. Sep 19
39. Sep 26
40. Oct 3
41. Oct 10
42. Oct 17
43. Oct 24
44. Oct 31
45. Nov 7
46. Nov 14
47. Nov 21
48. Nov 28
49. Dec 5
50. Dec 12
51. Dec 19
52. Dec 26
53. Jan 2, 2026
54. Jan 9
55. Jan 16
56. Jan 23
57. Jan 30
58. Feb 6
59. Feb 13
60. Feb 20
61. Feb 27
62. Mar 6
63. Mar 13
64. Mar 20
65. Mar 27
66. Apr 3
67. Apr 10
68. Apr 17
69. Apr 24
70. May 1
71. May 8
72. May 15
73. May 22
74. May 29
75. Jun 5
76. Jun 12
77. Jun 19
78. Jun 26 (hide spoiler)]
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