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Round #1
Started: 15 May 2016
Completed: ???

Roll #1: 3 spaces
BALTIC AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly purple cover. Book of Witchery: Spells, Charms & Correspondences for Every Day of the Week by Ellen Dugan

Roll #2 ? spaces

Challenge Type: perpetual
Start Date: 15 May 2015
Source: Original challenge at CCC*
Status: 0

* sign ups within the group for this challenge ended December 2015, so I decided to just play on my own!

Roll the dice (choose 1 die)

150 pgs +; cannot roll again until current book has been completed; if landing on same place in multiple rounds, must use different option.

Board options under spoiler:
(view spoiler)[GO - Everyone starts here.

MEDITERRANEAN AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly purple cover OR a book whose title starts with M OR a book set in the Mediterranean OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “MEDITERRANEAN”

COMMMUNITY CHEST #1: Read a book by one of your favorite authors.

BALTIC AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly purple cover OR a book whose title starts with B OR a book set in/near water (Baltic Sea) OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “BALTICAVENUE”

INCOME TAX: Go to your Goodreads TBR list; read one of the first 10 books listed.

READING RAILROAD: Read a book with a train on the cover or in the story or with an X in the title or author’s name OR a book by an author whose first and last names begin with the same letter, for example Michael Morpurgo or Cleo Coyle

ORIENTAL AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly white cover OR a book whose title starts with O OR a book set in the Orient OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “ORIENTAL”

CHANCE #1: Read a book recommended by a friend/family member/co-worker.

VERMONT AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly white cover OR a book whose title starts with V OR a book set in one of the New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont) OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “VERMONTAVENUE”

CONNECTICUT AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly white cover OR a book whose title starts with C OR a book whose title (no sub-titles) includes at least one set of double letters, in consecutive order OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “CONNECTICUT”

VISITING JAIL: Roll the die again, move forward and do the task for that property.

ST. CHARLES PLACE: Read a book with a mostly black cover OR a book whose title starts with S OR a book in which a character is a member of royalty OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “CHARLESPLACE”

ELECTRIC COMPANY: Read a book with a daytime scene on the cover OR a book set at least 50 years in the future OR a “light and fluffy” book.

STATES AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly black cover OR a book whose title starts with S OR a book set in the state in which you currently live (for our international friends, a book set in the country in which you live) OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “STATES”

VIRGINIA AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly black cover OR a book whose title starts with V OR a book set in one of the South Atlantic states (Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware) OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “VIRGINIAAVENUE”

PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD: Read a book with at least two generations of the same family OR a book set in a place you’d like to visit OR a book in which a character’s career is essential to the story.

ST. JAMES PLACE: Read a book with a mostly orange cover OR a book whose title starts with J or P OR a book set in Europe OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “STJAMES”

COMMUNITY CHEST #2: Read a book in your favorite genre.

TENNESSEE AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly orange cover OR a book whose title starts with T OR a book with a character in the music industry OR a book by an author whose name includes two sets of repeated letters (do NOT have to be consecutive – example: Livia Washburn has two Is and two As)

NEW YORK AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly orange cover OR a book whose title starts with N or Y OR a book set in a large city OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “NEWYORKAVENUE”

FREE PARKING: Read any book of your choice.

KENTUCKY AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly red cover OR a book whose title starts with K or A OR a book in which horses can be found OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “KENTUCKY”

CHANCE #2: Read a book by one of your favorite authors (NOT the same author as the previous Chance space, if you’re lucky enough to have landed on that earlier in the game)

INDIANA AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly red cover OR a book whose title starts with I OR a book in which a character is a farmer, gardener or gardens as a hobby OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “INDIANAAVENUE”

ILLINOIS AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly red cover OR a book whose title starts with A OR a book about a US president or other world leader (fiction or non-fiction) OR a book by an author whose name includes at least one set of consecutive double letters (examples: Steve BeRRy, DeBBie Macomber, Orson ScoTT Card)

B&O RAILROAD: Read a book set at least 50 years in the past OR a book by an author whose first or last name begins with B or O OR a book set in Maryland, Ohio, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Indiana or Illinois (states the B&O went through).

ATLANTIC AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly yellow cover OR a book whose title has at least two words that begin with the same letter (Example: Buried in Buttercream) OR a book set on an island in the Atlantic Ocean (see below) OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “ATLANTIC”
Use this list for the island option: Islands in the Atlantic Ocean

VENTNOR AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly yellow cover OR a book whose title starts with V or A OR a book in which a character behaves in a “yellow” (cowardly) fashion OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “VENTNORAVENUE”

WATER WORKS: Read a book which takes place on/near the water OR a book with a happy ending

MARVIN GARDENS: Read a book with a mostly yellow cover OR a book whose title starts with M or G OR a book with a garden or plant/s on the cover OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “GARDENS”

GO TO JAIL: Roll the die again; move backwards that many spaces, and complete the task for that space.

PACIFIC AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly green cover OR a book whose title starts with a P OR a book which takes place on an island in the Pacific Ocean (see link below) OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “PACIFIC”
Use this list for the island option: Islands in the Pacific Ocean

NORTH CAROLINA AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly green cover OR a book whose title starts with an N or C OR a book in which grilling or food plays an important role OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “NORTHCAROLINA”

COMMUNITY CHEST #3: Read any book from the CCC Bookshelf (found at the bottom of the group’s main page).

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE: Read a book with a mostly green cover OR a book whose title starts with a P or A OR a book which involves a trip of some kind OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “PENNSYLVANIA”

SHORT LINE RAILROAD: Read the shortest book on your TBR list (or the shortest you can obtain) OR a book with the word “SHORT” or “LINE” in the title OR a book with a line on the cover (just a plain, straight line).

CHANCE #3: Read a book with a Goodreads rating higher than 3.0.

PARK PLACE: Read a book with a mostly blue cover OR a book whose title starts with P, A, R or K OR a book in which at least one character is wealthy OR a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in “PLACE”

LUXURY TAX: Go to your Goodreads TBR list and read one of the first 75 books listed.

BOARDWALK: Read a book with a mostly blue cover OR a book whose title starts with B or W OR a book in which most of the plot happens on/near a beach or vacation spot OR a book by an author whose first and last initials can be found in “BOARDWALK” (hide spoiler)]

June: Read your Birthstone (Spell it out challenge) or read 3 or 4 books with covers that match the color of your birthstone or 3 or 4 books with the name of your Birthstone in the title. (0/4)
Sapphire - blue cover
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July: Read your sign (Spell it out challenge). (0/5)
Virgo
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August (a): Read your Chinese zodiac sign (Spell it out challenge). (0/6)
Monkey
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August (b): Read your favorite flower (Spell it out challenge), or read 3 or 4 books with your favorite flower on the cover. (0/??)
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September: Read 3 or 4 books set in a country you'd like to visit. (0/4)
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October: Read 3 or 4 books from your favorite genre. (0/4)
Cozy mysteries or non-fiction (depending on what kind of mood I'm in...)
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November: Read 3 or 4 books with your child or a friend. (0/4)
As I don't have any children (except the four-legged furry kind), and usually read on my own, I'm going to list books I use for children's programming at the library where I work.
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December: Read 3 or 4 books written by some of your favorite authors. (0/4)
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January: Set yourself a personal goal to exceed the amount of books you normally read in a month. (0/12)
Since my overall reading can be quite sporadic, I'm going to set my goal at an even dozen, but hopefully aim for higher.
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February: Read one of your favorite foods (Spell it out challenge). (0/??)
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March: Read 3 or 4 books by authors you've never read before, but have been meaning to. (0/4)
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April: Read your favorite Book Crush's name. (0/7)
Mr Darcy (of course ;)
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Borage (Borago officinalis)
O - Owen, Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly 10 May 2016


Caper (Capparis spinosa)

Epazote (Dysphania ambrosioides)
Y - 100 Wiccan and Pagan Writing Prompts and Inspirations: Ideas for Blogs, Articles, and Books by Liz Yetter 7 May 2016


Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior)

Strawberry Leaf (Fragaria vesca)
V - Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend by Mark Collins Jenkins 6 May 2016


Kokam seed (Garcinia indica)
Mountain Hydrangea (Hydrangea serrata)
Orris Root (Iris germanica)
Arabian Jasmine (Jasminum sambac)
Kencur (Kaempferia galanga)
Lemon Verbena (Lippia citriodora)
American Wild Mint (Mentha canadensis)
Catnip (Nepeta cataria)
Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Avocado Leaf (Persea americana)
Quassia (Quassia amara)
Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Dorrigo Pepper (Tasmannia stipitata)
Cat's Claw (Uncaria tomentosa)
Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia)
Wasabi (Wasabia japonica)
Grains of Selim (Xylopia aethiopica)
Soaptree Yucca (Yucca eleta)
Ginger (Zingiber officinale)

Angelica archangelica (Angelica) (9/20)

A - Ada Goth, Goth Girl and the Fete Worse than Death by Chris Riddell 29 Apr 2016
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G - The Haunted Season by G. M. Malliet 30 Apr 2016
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L - Cosmology 101: An Armchair Voyage Through the Universe From One of America's Top Astronomers by David H. Levy 16 May 2016
I - Ishmael Whiskers, Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell 28 Apr 2016
C - Crime Scene Investigation by Cyril Wecht, et al 5 May 2016
A - Ada Goth, Goth Girl and the Pirate Queen by Chris Riddell 29 Apr 2016

A - Ada Goth, Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright by Chris Riddell 29 Apr 2016
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H - Clare Henry, To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016
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G - Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake 4 May 2016
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1. Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake 4 May 2016
2. Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly 10 May 2016
3. To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016
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Challenge Type: annual
Duration: 1 May 2016 - 30 April 2017
Post: Comment #118
Status: 3/25

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May: Read your Birthday Month (Spell it out challenge). (4/9)
September
S - Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly 10 May 2016
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P - To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016
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M - Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend by Mark Collins Jenkins 6 May 2016
B - Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake 4 May 2016
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Challenge Type: annual (ish)
Duration: 1 May 2016 - 30 April 2017
Post: Comments #1090 and #1091
Status -
  Months: 0/12
  Books: 4/63+

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*NOTE: I'm aiming to finish a challenge a month, BUT I know that's not always going to be possible (especially when I hit my inevitable reading slump). While I plan to start a new challenge each month, my finish date may go longer than a month.

Challenge Type: ongoing
Duration: 28 April 2016 - ????
Post: Comments #246, #247, #248, and #249
Status -
  Words: 0/26
  Books: 12/406

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Challenge Type: ongoing
Duration: Started 1 March 2016
Post: various, see below
Status: 7/8

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#83. (E) Written in Stone by Ellery Adams 21 Apr 2016 Comment #236 | Comment #241

#85. (A) The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott 23 Apr 2016 Comment #241 | Comment #247

#91. (S) A Midwinter's Tail by Sofie Kelly 25 Apr 2016 Comment #253 | Comment #261

#93. (H) Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed 27 Apr 2016 Comment #262 | Comment #296

#105. (H) Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake 4 May 2016 Comment #297 | Comment #313

#115. (K) Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly 10 May 2016 Comment #329 | Comment #353

#126. (S) To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016 Comment #364 | Comment #371

#128. (P) Spirit Roads: An Exploration of Otherworldly Routes by Paul Devereux
Comment #372 | Comment #???

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Unable to find birth dates for the following -

Victoria Abbott (aka Victoria and Mary Jane Maffini)
Ellery Adams
Madelyn Alt
Ilona Andrews (aka Gordon and Ilona Andrews)
Heather Blake (aka Heather Webber)
Terry Boyle
Amanda Carmack
Tim Cook
Mark Collins Jenkins
Sofie Kelly (aka Sofie Ryan, Darlene Ryan)
Hannah Reed
Paige Shelton
Joyce Tremel
Andi Watson
Alasdair Wickham

January
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February
17 - Bitten & Smitten by Michelle Rowen (12 Apr 2016)
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March
20 - Crime Scene Investigation by Cyril Wecht, et al 5 May 2016
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April
13 - Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell 28 Apr 2016
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May
4 - Soulless by Gail Carriger (1 Apr 2016)
22 - Cosmology 101: An Armchair Voyage Through the Universe From One of America's Top Astronomers by David H. Levy (16 May 2016)
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August
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September
14 - The Enchanted Cat: Feline Fascinations, Spells & Magick by Ellen Dugan (10 Apr 2016)
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October
10 - Hidden Star by Nora Roberts (15 Apr 2016)
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Challenge Type: ongoing
Duration: 1 April 2016 - ??
Post: Comment #95
Status: 7/60

Author Birthday Reading Challenge

Language: Scottish Gaelic

1. Month in which you were born. (7/10)
September = An t-Sultain

A - A Witch in Time by Madelyn Alt 4 Apr 2016
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T - Haunted Ontario 4: Ghostly Estates, Museums, and Other Sightings by Terry Boyle 3 Apr 2016
S - Soulless by Gail Carriger 1 Apr 2016
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L - Cosmology 101: An Armchair Voyage Through the Universe From One of America's Top Astronomers by David H. Levy 16 May 2016
T - To Brew or Not to Brew by Joyce Tremel 9 Apr 2016
A - Home for a Spell by Madelyn Alt 5 Apr 2016
I - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 3 Apr 2016
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2. Day of the week on which you were born. (2/7)
Monday = Diluain

D - The Dead Roam the Earth: True Stories of the Paranormal from Around the World by Alasdair Wickham 14 Apr 2016
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A - Murder at Hatfield House by Amanda Carmack 6 Apr 2016
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3. Name of the country in which you currently live. (2/6)
Canada = Canada

C - Shock Troops: Canadians Fighting The Great War 1917-1918 Volume Two by Tim Cook 19 Apr 2016
A - The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott 23 Apr 2016
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4. Title of the leader of your country. (7/12)
Prime Minister = Am Prìomhaire

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M - Bitten & Smitten by Michelle Rowen 12 Apr 2016

P - Strange Brew edited by P. N. Elrod 3 Apr 2016
R - Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed 27 Apr 2016
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M - A Midwinter's Tail by Sofie Kelly 25 Apr 2016
H - Hidden Star by Nora Roberts 15 Apr 2016
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R - Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse by Chris Riddell28 Apr 2016
E - The Enchanted Cat: Feline Fascinations, Spells & Magick by Ellen Dugan 10 Apr 2016



5. Your career. (6/17)
Library Clerk = Leabharlainn Clàrc

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E - Written in Stone by Ellery Adams 21 Apr 2016
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B - Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake 4 May 2016
H - The Haunted Season by G. M. Malliet 30 Apr 2016
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R - Goth Girl and the Wuthering Fright by Chris Riddell 29 Apr 2016
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C - Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly 21 Apr 2016
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C - Cat Trick by Sofie Kelly 23 Apr 2016



6. Your birthstone. (5/12)
Blue Sapphire = Gorm Sapphire

G - Goth Girl and the Fete Worse than Death by Chris Riddell (Goth Girl #2) 29 Apr 2016

M - Vampire Forensics: Uncovering the Origins of an Enduring Legend by Mark Collins Jenkins 6 May 2016

S - Sleight of Paw by Sofie Kelly 19 Apr 2016

P - Princess Decomposia and Count Spatula by Andi Watson 27 Apr 2016

P - To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016



7. Your hobby. (1/12)
Quilting = Cuibhrigeadh

C - Crime Scene Investigation by Cyril Wecht, et al 5 May 2016



8. Your favourite colour. (0/5)
Red = Dearg

9. Your favourite flower. (0/?)
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10. Your favourite book. (1/21)
Pride and Prejudice = Pròis agus Cloan-Bhreith

S - Final Catcall by Sofie Kelly 24 Apr 2016



11. Your favourite book genre. (1/11)
Non-fiction = Neo-fhicsean

F - Faux Paw by Sofie Kelly 10 May 2016



12. Your favourite holiday. (0/14)
Halloween = Oidhche Shamhna

13. Your favourite sport. (0/?)
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14. Your favourite drink. (0/6)
Black Tea = Dubh Tì

15. Your favourite breakfast food. (0/13)
French Toast = Fraingis Toast

16. Your favourite entree. (0/?)
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17. Your favourite dessert. (0/24)
Lemon Meringue Pie = Liomaid Meringue Cearcaill

18. Your favourite animal. (0/4)
Cats = Cait

19. Your favourite genre of music. (0/?)
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20. Your favourite vacation destination. (0/?)
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Challenge Type: ongoing
Duration: 1 April 2016 - ????
Post: Comment #191
Status:
  Words: 0/20
  Letters: 32/50+

* 150 page minimum; first letter of the first word in the book’s title or the author’s first or last initial (no middle name/initial)

1. Soulless by Gail Carriger 1 Apr 2016
2. Haunted Ontario 4: Ghostly Estates, Museums, and Other Sightings by Terry Boyle 3 Apr 2016
3. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 3 Apr 2016
4. A Witch in Time by Madelyn Alt 4 Apr 2016
5. Home for a Spell by Madelyn Alt 5 Apr 2016
6. Murder at Hatfield House by Amanda Carmack 6 Apr 2016
7. To Brew or Not to Brew by Joyce Tremel 9 Apr 2016
8. The Dead Roam the Earth: True Stories of the Paranormal from Around the World by Alasdair Wickham 14 Apr 2016
9. Shock Troops: Canadians Fighting The Great War 1917-1918 Volume Two by Tim Cook 19 Apr 2016
10. Sleight of Paw by Sofie Kelly 19 Apr 2016
11. Copycat Killing by Sofie Kelly 21 Apr 2016
12. The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott 23 Apr 2016
13. Hooked on Ewe by Hannah Reed 27 Apr 2016
14. The Haunted Season by G. M. Malliet 30 Apr 2016
15. Crime Scene Investigation by Cyril Wecht, et al 5 May 2016
16. To Helvetica and Back by Paige Shelton 14 May 2016
17. Cosmology 101: An Armchair Voyage Through the Universe From One of America's Top Astronomers by David H. Levy 16 May 2016
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Challenge Type: quarterly
Duration: 1 April - 30 June 2016
Post: Comment #104
Status: 17/20

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Challenge Type: monthly
Duration: 1 - 30 April 2016
Post: Comment #68
Status: 10/10

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✔ 1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 3 Apr 2016

✔ 2. Member of the Month - Diane ~Firefly~: Diane ~Firefly~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010.. Here is the link to Diane ~Firefly~'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... Please read a book from any of Diane ~Firefly~ 's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.
Bitten & Smitten by Michelle Rowen 12 Apr 2016

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Julia Quinn: Read one book written by Julia Quinn or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Julia:
* Her books have been translated into twenty-eight languages
* She writes historical romance
* She won her third RITA in 2010
* She lives in New York

You may also read a book that has been translated, or a historical romance. You can also read any book published in 2010, a book by any author who has won a RITA award, or a book set in New York or by an author who lives in New York.
A Witch in Time by Madelyn Alt 4 Apr 2016

✔ 4. April 1 – April Fools Day: Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Soulless by Gail Carriger 1 Apr 2016

✔ 5. April 4 – School Librarian Day: Read a book with a character who is a librarian or a teacher or a book you received from the library.
The Dead Roam the Earth: True Stories of the Paranormal from Around the World by Alasdair Wickham 14 Apr 2016

✔ 6. April 14 – Reach as High as You Can Day: Read a longer book (250+ pages) or a book that’s been on your TBR longer than a year (if you don’t have any, then read one that’s been there the longest).
Shock Troops: Canadians Fighting The Great War 1917-1918 Volume Two by Tim Cook (736 pages) 19 Apr 2016

✔ 7. April 22 – Earth Day: Read a book with an outdoorsy character, or a book with an outdoorsy cover or a book you’d take to read and relax outside.
Home for a Spell by Madelyn Alt 5 Apr 2016

✔ 8. April 23 – Lover’s Day: Read a romance book.
Hidden Star by Nora Roberts 15 Apr 2016

✔ 9. April 23 – Take a Chance Day: Read a book from a new to you author or series or genre.
Murder at Hatfield House by Amanda Carmack 6 Apr 2016

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Strange Brew edited by P. N. Elrod 3 Apr 2016