Emeli’s Comments (group member since Mar 13, 2019)

Emeli’s comments from the The Lost Challenges group.

Levels:
Level One: 6-10 tasks
Level Two: 11-15 tasks
Level Three: 16+ tasks

The History
September 2, 1666 - The Great Fire of London began in a bakery in Pudding Lane near the Tower. Over the next three days more than 13,000 houses were destroyed, although only six lives were believed lost.
✶ 1. Read a book with a bakery as the setting.
✶ 2. Read a book with a tower on the cover (show cover).
✶ 3. Read a book with 13,000+ ratings (share number).
✶ 4. Read a Series #6.
✶ 5. Read a book with a cute street name like Pudding Lane (share street name).

September 4, 1609 - The island of Manhattan was discovered by navigator Henry Hudson.
✶ 6. Read a book set on Manhattan (NYC).
✶ 7. Read a book with a character or author named Henry.
✶ 8. Read a book by an author whose initials are the same letter.

September 5, 1847 - Birth of Jesse Woodson James (d. April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw, bank and train robber, guerrilla and leader of the James–Younger Gang. In 1882, after the governor of Missouri offered a $10,000 reward for their capture dead or alive, a member of the gang shot 34-year-old Jesse in the back of the head and claimed the reward.
✶ 9. Read a book with an outlaw.
✶ 10. Read a book with the word DEAD or ALIVE in the title.
✶ 11. Read a book where a bad guy is killed by one of his own people.
✶ 12. Read a book with a character named Jesse.

September 8, 2022 - Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, after a 70-year reign, the longest in British history. Princess Elizabeth was third in line to the throne, and became Queen in 1952, at age 25, after her father King George VI died in his sleep. During her reign, the Queen met 13 U.S. presidents and visited over 100 countries.
✶ 13. Read a book with a queen in the story.
✶ 14. Read a book with a female named Elizabeth.
✶ 15. Read a book where someone meets the President of the United States.
✶ 16. Read a book where many countries are visited.
✶ 17. Read a book with a person in their 90s (share name).
✶ 18. Read a book set in Scotland.
✶ 19. Read a book with a castle in the story.

September 11, 2001 - The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history occurred as four large passenger jets were hijacked then crashed, killing nearly 3,000 persons.
✶ 20. Read a book where a terrorist attack happens.
✶ 21. Read a book where a plane is hijacked.
✶ 22. Read a book where a large number of people die.

September 12, 1953 - John F. Kennedy, 36, married Jacqueline Bouvier, 24, in a ceremony before 750 invited guests at St. Mary's Church in Newport, Rhode Island, conducted by Archbishop Richard Cushing of Boston.
✶ 23. Read a book where there is a wedding.
✶ 24. Read a book set in Rhode Island.
✶ 25. Read a book with a 0, 5 or 7 in the page count (share page count).
✶ 26. Read a book where a couple's names start with the same letter like Jack and Jackie or River and Ruby (Wild River).

September 13, 1814 - The Battle of Fort Henry in Baltimore Harbor occurred, observed by Francis Scott Key aboard a ship. He watched the British attack overnight and at dawn saw the American flag still flying over the fort, inspiring him to write the verses which were later coupled with the tune of a popular drinking song and became the U.S. National Anthem in 1931.
✶ 27. Read a book where the Americans are fighting the British.
✶ 28. Read a book where the U.S. National Anthem is sung.
✶ 29. Read a book with a songwriter.
✶ 30. Read a book with a harbor in the story.
✶ 31. Read a book where someone is aboard a ship.

September 14, 1982 - Princess Grace of Monaco died following an accident in which her car plunged off a mountain road in Monte Carlo. Her daughter Stephanie, also in the car, survived and was treated for shock and bruises. Princess Grace (Grace Kelly) was a Hollywood actress who met Prince Rainier III of Monaco during filming of the Hitchcock film To Catch a Thief. She then gave up a successful acting career and married him in 1956.
✶ 32. Read a book with an actress as the main character.
✶ 33. Read a book with a princess.
✶ 34. Read a book where the main character is a mother.
✶ 35. Read a book where a character dies in a car accident.

September 16, 1620 - The Mayflower ship departed from England, bound for America with 102 passengers and a small crew. The ship weathered dangerous Atlantic storms and reached Provincetown, Massachusetts on November 21st. The Pilgrims disembarked at Plymouth on December 26th.
✶ 36. Read a book about the Mayflower.
✶ 37. Read a book where a character is a pilgrim.
✶ 38. Read a book where someone travels from England to America.
✶ 39. Read a book published on September 16, November 21 or December 26 (of any year - share year).

September 17, 1787 - At the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, delegates from twelve states voted unanimously to approve the proposed U.S. Constitution. Eight day later, the proposed 12 Amendments to the Constitution, ten of which, comprising the Bill of Rights, were ratified.
✶ 40. Read a Series books #8, #10 or #12.
✶ 41. Read a book with a politician in the story.
✶ 42. Read a book about a Founding Father.
✶ 43. Read a book set in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

September 19, 1893 - New Zealand became the first country to grant women the right to vote.
✶ 44. Read a book set in New Zealand.
✶ 45. Read a book where someone votes.

September 22, 1862 - President Abraham Lincoln issued a preliminary Emancipation Proclamation freeing the slaves in territories held by Confederates as of January 1, 1863.
✶ 46. Read a book with Abraham Lincoln as a character.
✶ 47. Read a book where slaves are freed.
✶ 48. Read a book set during the Civil War (1861-1865).
✶ 49. Read a book published in September of any year.

September 24 - American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) was born in St. Paul, Minnesota (as Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald). Best known for This Side of Paradise, The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night.
✶ 50. Read a book by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
✶ 51. Read a book set in Minnesota.
✶ 52. Read a book where a man dies in his 40s.
✶ 53. Read a book made into a movie.
✶ 54. Read a book by an author who uses an initial instead of a first name.

September 30, 1955 - Actor James Dean was killed in a car crash in California at age 24. Although he made just three major films, Rebel Without a Cause, East of Eden and Giant, he remains one of the most influential actors.
✶ 55. Read a book about James Dean.
✶ 56. Read a book set in California.
✶ 57. Read a book where the main character is an actor.
✶ 58. Read East of Eden or Giant.
✶ 59. Read a book by an author who has received an award or nomination (share info).
✶ 60. Read a book with a character named James or Dean.

Autumn
Duration September 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026

Read one book for each person.

1. Autumn Adeigbo
Autumn Adeigbo is an award-winning Nigerian-American fashion designer known for her eco-friendly, bright, and colorful luxury clothing. Her brand focuses heavily on culture, color, and conscience, making dresses, jumpsuits, and hair accessories that mix modern styles with African textiles. Autumn grew up watching her mother sew custom, vibrant dresses for her, which sparked her early love for fashion.
🍁 Read a book with a character who designs clothes or a character who sews or set in Africa.

2. Autumn Burke
Autumn Roxanne Burke is an American consultant and former politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly representing the 62nd district from 2014 until her resignation in 2022. Born into a prominent political family, she currently works as a principal at the consulting firm.
🍁 Read a book set in California or with a politican as a character or published in 2014.

3. Autumn Chiklis
Autumn Chiklis is an American actress and author who is best known for playing Cassidy Mackey on the acclaimed television drama The Shield. Born on October 9, 1993, in Vancouver, Canada, she literally grew up on television sets. She is the daughter of Emmy-winning actor Michael Chiklis, who famously played her on-screen father, Vic Mackey, in the same series.
🍁Read a book set in Canada or with a character called Cassidy, Michael or Vic or a book published in October of any year.

4. Autumn Reeser
Autumn Reeser is an American actress best known for playing Taylor Townsend on the hit teen drama series The O.C. and Lizzie Grant on HBO's Entourage. She has also built a major career as one of the Hallmark Channel's most popular leading ladies, starring in over a dozen romantic movies. In recent years, she has expanded her work to include spiritual mentoring and online community leadership.
🍁Read a book with a MC who is a teenager or a character called Lizzie or Taylor or where the authors initials can be found in HALLMARK.

5. Autumn de Forest
Autumn de Forest is a highly successful American painter from Las Vegas, Nevada, who gained international fame as an art prodigy. Born on October 27, 2001, she began experimenting with paint at just five years old. By the time she was eight, the Discovery Channel called her an "artistic genius," and her artwork began selling for thousands of dollars. Over her career, her vibrant paintings have brought in $7 million in total sales.
🍁 Read a book set in Las Vegas or with a character who paints or a book that is seventh in a series.

6. Autumn de Wilde
Autumn de Wilde is a famous American photographer and movie director known for making colorful, highly styled music videos, clothing ads, and feature films. She is best known for directing the 2020 movie adaptation of Jane Austen's book, Emma., starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
🍁 Read a book tagged music or a book that has been adapted into a film or with a character who is wild. (Your interpretation)

7. Autumn Durald Arkapaw
Autumn Durald Arkapaw is an acclaimed American cinematographer who made film history at the 98th Academy Awards in March 2026 by becoming the first woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography. She won the award for her visually stunning work on Ryan Coogler's gothic horror film, Sinners.
🍁 Read a book tagged horror or with a character called Oscar or Ryan or a book published in 2026.

8. Autumn Best
Autumn Best is an American actress, musician, and writer best known for her standout roles in the Netflix thriller Woman of the Hour and The CW's sci-fi series 4400. Autumn was born with a limb difference. She is a passionate advocate for bringing more disabled talent and inclusivity into the entertainment industry.
🍁 Read a book with a character who is disabled or a character who is a writer or an author's who first or last name starts with a C or a W.

9. Autumn Withers
Autumn Withers is an award-winning American actress, writer, and former professional dancer. Born on October 16, 1979, she first found success on stage before moving into popular television shows and independent films. She started her career on stage and danced as one of the world-famous Radio City Rockettes for three seasons Sher has had a lot of guest roles on major television networks, including Modern Family, Grey's Anatomy, FBI: Most Wanted, and Emily in Paris.
🍁Read a book set in Paris or with a character who dances or where the authors initials can be found in RADIO CITY.

10. Autumn Casey
Autumn Casey is a contemporary American visual artist and sculptor born in 1987 in West Palm Beach, Florida. She is widely recognized for her unique, handcrafted illuminated sculptures that double as functional lamps, utilizing recycled materials, wire, plaster, epoxy clay, and resin to create a vibrant, pseudo-stained-glass aesthetic. Based out of Miami, Florida, Casey’s artwork seamlessly bridges the boundary between high-end design, campy kitsch, and fine art sculpture
🍁 Read a book set in Florida or a character who recycles or with a beach on the cover

My spot
1 "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire
🍂 Read a book that has one of these words in the title Earth, Wind or Fire, or read a book published in November of any year or a book that is set in winter.
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2 "Wake Me Up When September Ends" by Green Day
🍂 Read a book with a green cover or where a character goes to a funeral or a character dies or has cancer.

3. "September Song" by Kurt Weill (and covered by artists like Willie Nelson and Frank Sinatra)
🍂 Read a book tagged Holiday or with a character called either Walter or Peter, or with a character who is gruff. (Your interpretation).

4. September Gurls" by Big Star
🍂 Read a book with a MC who is divorced or a character who plays a guitar or where a character longs for someone.

5. See You in September" by The Happenings
🍂 Read a book set in Pennsylvania or a book with young lovers in it or set in summer.

6. "September Morn" by Neil Diamond
🍂 Read a book where a character thinks of an ex-lover or set in France or with the word diamond in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

7. "The September of My Years" by Frank Sinatra
🍂Read a book with a character called Sammy, Frank or Jimmy or read a book published in September of any year or where a character celebrates a birthday.

8. "September in the Rain" by Dinah Washington
🍂 Read a book that is second in a series or a character called Harry, Al or Dinah or a scene that takes plane in the rain.

9. Pale September" by Fiona Apple
🍂 Read a book published in July or any year or with the word apple in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where a character has a lover.

10. "It Might as Well Rain Until September" by Carole King
🍂 Read a book where a character goes on a picnic or where a character is in a long distance relationship or with a beach on the cover.

11. "September Grass" by James Taylor
🍂 Read a book with grass on the cover or with an author called James or Taylor (Either first or last) or a little book (Under 200 pages).

12. "September When It Comes" by Rosanne Cash
🍂 Read a book with a character called Rosanne or Johnny or set in the country or where a character has a guest stay.

13. "September Love" by Kool & The Gang
🍂 Read a book tagged Romance or a book published in November of any year or a couple who have a summer romance.

14. "One September Day" by Nina Simone
🍂 Read a book that is a quick read or where a character listens to jazz (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or where the author's initials can be found in SIMONE.

15. "The Late September Dogs" by Melissa Etheridge
🍂 Read a book where the season is changing or where a character struggles to move on from something or with a dog on the cover

Done
August 2026 Word Search - Coffee
Duration: August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Choose your level:
One: 10-20 words
Two: 21-40 words
Three: 41-50 words

List:
1. acid- Psycho loc 1416 Finished 14/8
2. Americano
3. aroma
4. balance
5. beans- The Marriage Blunder page 137 Finished 25/8
6. bitter- Psycho loc 1199
7. blend
8. body- Psycho loc 1199
9. brew
10. bright
11. caffeine- Psycho loc 730
12. Cappuccino
13. cherry
14. coffee- Psycho loc 656
15. cold- Psycho loc 509
16. complex
17. crack- Psycho loc 1105
18. cream- The Marriage Blunder loc 820
19. cup- Psycho loc 1394
20. dark- Psycho loc 509
21. decaf- Psycho page 58
22. double
23. drip
24. Espresso
25. finish- Psycho loc 1888
26. flat
27. flavor
28. fragrance
29. French
30. grade
31. green- Psycho loc 2692
32. grind
33. Latte
34. long
35. mild
36. milk- Psycho loc 3304
37. Mocha
38. notes
39. perk
40. press
41. process
42. roast
43. second
44. short
45. shot- Psycho loc 555
46. sour
47. straight
48. taste- Psycho loc1073
49. wet- Psycho loc 867
50. white- Psycho loc 778

Movie Songs: Part 1
Duration: September 1, 2026 - August 31, 2027

Object: Read one book for each song.


1. '(I've Had the) Time of My Life' by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes from Dirty Dancing
🎤 Read a book where someone has had the time of their life OR with a character named Bill or Jennifer OR with a scene where summer is ending.

2. 'I Will Always Love You' by Whitney Houston from The Bodyguard
🎤 Read a book where there is a breakup of a relationship but the people part with respect OR where a woman is stalked OR where country music is listened to.

3. 'My Heart Will Go On' by Celine Dion from Titanic
🎤 Read a book where a love never dies OR set on a ship OR with a five word title.

4. '9 to 5' by Dolly Parton from 9 to 5
🎤 Read a book where someone works an office job OR with a number (of any kind) in the title OR where a character has a dream of opening their own business.

5. 'You're the One that I Want' by John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John from Grease
🎤 Read a book where one person has questions about the relationship they are in OR set in the 1950s OR with a title that has punctuation.

6. 'The Wind Beneath My Wings' by Bette Midler from Beaches
🎤 Read a book with best friends as the main characters OR set at the beach OR with a hero.

7. 'Footloose' by Kenny Loggins from Footloose
🎤 Read a book where someone dances OR with a character named Jack, Louise, Marie or Milo OR where a person tells another to relax.

8. 'The Power of Love' by Huey Lewis & the News from Back to the Future
🎤 Read a book with first time love OR where someone rides a train OR whose title begins with the word THE.

9. 'Up Where We Belong' by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes from An Officer and a Gentleman
🎤 Read a book with a road on the cover (show cover) OR with the word EAGLES in the text (share page/loc) OR with a military character.

10. 'Everything I Do (I Do It For You)' by Bryan Adams from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
🎤 Read a book set in England OR tagged Action or Adventure OR where a man falls in love with his friend's sister.

11. 'Unchained Melody' by The Righteous Brothers from Ghost
🎤 Read a book with a ghost OR whose title begins with U OR with a psychic.

12. 'Stayin' Alive' by Bee Gees from Saturday Night Fever
🎤 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with B or last name begins with G OR with a ladies' man character OR set in the 1970s.

13. 'Over the Rainbow' by Judy Garland from The Wizard of Oz
🎤 Read a book with a rainbow on the cover (show cover) OR tagged Fantasy OR read an Oz book.

14. 'Shallow' by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from Star is Born (2018)
🎤 Read a book that has won an award (share award) OR where a person is called girl or boy instead of their name OR with a character who is a singer.

15. 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing' by Aerosmith from Armageddon
🎤 Read a book where a character is grateful for the love in their life OR whose title begins with I OR tagged Sci-Fi.

16. 'Old Time Rock & Roll' by Bob Seger from Risky Business
🎤 Read a book with an ampersand in the title OR where someone listens to "old" music OR where someone rides a subway.

17. 'Mrs. Robinson' by Simon & Garfunkel from The Graduate
🎤 Read a book set in NYC OR where someone goes in a pantry OR whose author's initials can be found in ELEANORROOSEVELT.

18. 'As Time Goes By' by Dooley Wilson from Casablanca
🎤 Read a book set in Morocco OR set during WWII OR with a scene where there is moonlight.

19. 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' by Simple Minds from The Breakfast Club
🎤 Read a book tagged Young Adult OR set in Illinois OR with a school principal character.

20. 'Live and Let Die' by Paul McCartney & Wings from Live and Let Die
🎤 Read a Series #8 OR set in New Orleans OR where the bad guys sell drugs.

21. 'Love is All Around' by Wet Wet Wet from Four Weddings and a Funeral
🎤 Read a book where there is a wedding or a funeral OR where a man cannot grow up and commit OR with a large cast of characters.

22. 'Streets of Philadelphia' by Bruce Springsteen from Philadelphia
🎤 Read a book set in Philadelphia OR where someone has a terrible disease OR with a gay character.

Finished 6/9 both mc are gay

23. 'Arthur's Theme' by Christopher Cross from Arthur
🎤 Read a book with a spoiled, alcoholic man-child OR where a woman is jilted OR where the author's initials are the same letter.

24. 'Goldfinger' by Shirley Bassey from Goldfinger
🎤 Read a Series #3 OR a book where the bad guy is going to drop a bomb OR a book with a gold title (show cover).

25. 'Flashdance... What a Feeling!' by Irene Cara from Flashdance
🎤 Read a book where someone feels the rhythm OR where a character dances for an audience OR where a female has a dog.

September 2026 Word Search
Duration: September 1, 2026 - September 30, 2026

Choose your level:
One: 10-20 words
Two: 21-40 words
Three: 41-50 words

List:
1. Habit
2. Hail
3. Handle
4. Handshake
5. Handsome
6. Hang-out
7. Happen
8. Happy
9. Haven
10. Head
11. Heal
12. Heart
13. Heel
14. Hello
15. Help
16. Hero
17. Hide
18. High
19. Hill
20. Hip
21. Hire
22. Hit
23. Hitch
24. Hobby
25. Hold
26. Holy
27. Home
28. Honest
29. Honey
30. Honeymoon
31. Hoot
32. Hope
33. Hospital
34. Host
35. Hot
36. Hotel
37. Hour
38. House
39. Howl
40. Hug
41. Huge
42. Human
43. Humble
44. Humor
45. Hunk
46. Hunter
47. Hurry
48. Hurt
49. Husband
50. Hut

PARADIGM - GLIB - ENNUI - DICHOTOMY - AXIOMATIC - FACETIOUS

1. Psycho - Psycho Finished 14/8
2 sandro Sandro Finished 17/8
3 blunder The Marriage Blunder Finished 25/8
4 details The Devils in the Details finished 6/9

August 2026 Word Search - Coffee
Duration: August 1, 2026 - August 31, 2026

Choose your level:
One: 10-20 words
Two: 21-40 words
Three: 41-50 words

List:
1. acid- Psycho loc 1416 Finished 14/8
2. Americano
3. aroma
4. balance
5. beans- The Marriage Blunder page 137 Finished 25/8
6. bitter- Psycho loc 1199
7. blend
8. body- Psycho loc 1199
9. brew
10. bright
11. caffeine- Psycho loc 730
12. Cappuccino
13. cherry
14. coffee- Psycho loc 656
15. cold- Psycho loc 509
16. complex
17. crack- Psycho loc 1105
18. cream- The Marriage Blunder loc 820
19. cup- Psycho loc 1394
20. dark- Psycho loc 509
21. decaf- Psycho page 58
22. double
23. drip
24. Espresso
25. finish- Psycho loc 1888
26. flat
27. flavor
28. fragrance
29. French
30. grade
31. green- Psycho loc 2692
32. grind
33. Latte
34. long
35. mild
36. milk- Psycho loc 3304
37. Mocha
38. notes
39. perk
40. press
41. process
42. roast
43. second
44. short
45. shot- Psycho loc 555
46. sour
47. straight
48. taste- Psycho loc1073
49. wet- Psycho loc 867
50. white- Psycho loc 778

1. Starbucks
Starbucks Coffee Company is famous for its signature dark roasts and ubiquitous cafe footprint and is the world's largest multinational chain of coffeehouses, recognized for introducing global audiences to customized espresso drinks, cold brews, and seasonal refreshments. Founded in 1971 at Seattle's Pike Place Market, the brand serves millions of customers daily through its retail cafes and At-Home Coffee Products.
☕ Read a book set in Washington state or published in 1971 or where the authors initials can be found in STARBUCKS.
Taylor Rylan
Finished 17/8
2. Nescafé
Nescafé is a globally renowned brand of instant coffee produced by the multinational corporation Nestlé. Introduced in Switzerland in 1938, the brand name combines "Nestlé" and "café". Today, it is one of the most widely consumed coffee brands in the world, ranging from classic instant granules to specialized espresso concentrates.
☕Read a book set in Switzerland or a character who drinks espresso (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #) or a book tagged classic.

3. Peet's Coffee
Peet's Coffee is a San Francisco Bay Area-based specialty coffee roaster and retailer owned by Keurig Dr Pepper. Founded in 1966 by Alfred Peet in Berkeley, California, Peet's introduced the United States to its darker roasted Arabica coffee in blends including French roast and grades appropriate for espresso drinks.
☕ Read a book set in California or with a character called Alfred or Pepper or where the first letter of the location can be found in KEURIG.

4. Lavazza
Lavazza is Italy's most popular coffee brand and a global leader in the coffee industry. Founded in Turin, Italy in 1895 by Luigi Lavazza, the family-owned company revolutionized coffee culture by inventing the concept of coffee blending combining beans from different regions to create balanced, predictable flavor profiles.
☕ Read a book set in Italy or with a family owned business or with a word in the title that has a Z in it.

Finished 6/9 set in livorno
5. La Colombe
La Colombe Coffee Roasters is an American specialty coffee roaster and retailer headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1994 by Todd Carmichael and JP Iberti, the company is widely recognized as a pioneer of the "third-wave coffee" movement. In 2023, the brand was acquired by Chobani for $900 million.Popular OfferingsDraft Lattes: La Colombe is famous for inventing the canned Draft Latte.
☕ Read a book published in 1994 or set in Pennsylvania or with the word latte in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #).

6. Dunkin'
Dunkin' is an American chain specializing in coffee, espresso, and doughnuts. Founded by Bill Rosenberg in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1950. Known long-term by its motto "America Runs on Dunkin'," the chain formally dropped "Donuts" from its name in 2019 to reflect its broader focus on beverages.
☕Read a book set in Massachusetts or with a character called Bill or Quincy or where a character goes for a run.

7. Café Bustelo
Café Bustelo is an iconic American coffee brand renowned for its bold, espresso-style dark roast coffee and vibrant yellow packaging. The brand was created by Gregorio Menendez Bustelo, a Spanish immigrant who traveled through many Latin American cities, including Havana, Cuba, before arriving in New York City. It is a cultural staple deeply rooted in Latin American traditions and immigrant communities.
☕ Read a book with a yellow cover or set in New York or where the authors initials can be found in HAVABA CUBA.

8. Kicking Horse Coffee
Kicking Horse Coffee is a highly popular Canadian coffee brand born in the Rocky Mountains, known for its bold flavor profiles and strict ethical standards. The company exclusively roasts 100% certified organic and Fairtrade Arabica beans, ensuring sustainable farming and premium, shade-grown quality. Whether you prefer pre-ground bags or grinding fresh whole beans, they offer distinct roasts engineered for different taste preferences
☕Read a book set in Canada or with a mountain on the cover, or where a character has a horse or goes horseback riding.

9. Blue Bottle Coffee
Blue Bottle Coffee is a global powerhouse in the third-wave coffee movement, celebrated for treating coffee as an artisanal craft rather than a commodity. Founded in 2002 by freelance clarinetist James Freeman in Oakland, California. It began as a single farmers' market cart with a vow to only sell beans within 48 hours of roasting.
☕Read a book published in 2002 or a book with a blue cover or a book that is third in a series.

10. Death Wish Coffee
Death Wish Coffee is widely marketed as the "world's strongest coffee," delivering an exceptionally high dosage of caffeine that is up to several times stronger than a standard cup of coffee. Founded in 2012 by Mike Brown in Saratoga Springs, New York, the brand relies on a highly caffeinated blend of USDA Organic and Fair Trade Certified Arabica and Robusta beans.
☕ Read a book where a character dies, or published in 2012 or with a brown cover

My spot

Alabama - Heart of Dixie
🖍️ 1. Read a book set in Alabama.
🖍️ 2. Read a book whose title contains a X.
🖍️ 3. Read a book with a dark red object/title on the cover (show cover).
🖍️ 4. Read a book whose page count contains a 1, 8 OR 9 (share page count)

284 pages Finished 14/8

My spot

1 tlc August Word Search https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/... finished 28/8

TASKS
1. Number: 24th State to Join the Union
* Read a series book #2, #4, or #24 OR read a book with a page count that includes 2and 4 (share page count).

Necessary Evils #2
Finished 14/8
2. State Animal (Mammal): Missouri Mule
* Read a book with a title that starts with the letter M (ignore A, An or The).

The Marriage Blunder Finished 25/8
3. State Bird: Eastern Bluebird
* Read a book with a predominantly blue cover (post cover).

4. State Flower: White Hawthorn
* Read a book with an MC whose first or last name starts with the letter W or H (share name).

5. State Tree: Flowering Dogwood
* Read a book by an author whose first and last initial can be found in FLOWERING DOGWOOD.

6. Official State Nickname: Show Me State
* Read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in SHOW ME STATE (2 Word Minimum).

7. Popular Attraction: The Gateway Arch
The Gateway Arch – designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen – towers 63 stories over St. Louis to celebrate the westward expansion of the United States.
* Read a book with a three word title (all words count) OR read a book published between January 1963 and October 1965 (share publication date).

8. Must Try Food: Kansas City-Style Barbecue Ribs
* Read a book where someone eats ribs OR read a book with the word BARBECUE found in its text (include page/loc#).

9. Weird Fact: In Missouri, you need a permit if you want to shave while driving.
* Read a book where someone shaves OR read a book where someone does something weird while driving.

10. Optional Bonus Task
* Read a book that takes place in Missouri

1 Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's is an iconic American ice cream company renowned for its creative, chunk-heavy flavors and its strong dedication to social activism. Founded in 1978 by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in a renovated Burlington, Vermont gas station, the brand has grown from a single local parlor into a massive global household name.
🍨 Read a book set in Vermont or which two friends go into business together or with a character called Ben or Jerry.

2 Häagen-Dazs
Häagen-Dazs is a premium American ice cream brand founded in the Bronx, New York, in 1960 by Reuben and Rose Mattus. The brand name is completely made up to sound Danish, an intentional marketing strategy meant to project an image of old-world European craftsmanship and luxury.
🍨 Read a book set in New York or with a character who buys a luxury item (Your interpretation) or where the authors initial can be found in HAAGEN DAZS.

3 Tillamook
Tillamook most commonly refers to the Tillamook County Creamery Association, a famous farmer-owned dairy cooperative, as well as its birthplace of Tillamook, Oregon, a scenic coastal city and county seat. The name originates from the indigenous Tillamook people, a Salish-speaking Native American tribe native to the Pacific Northwest region.
🍨 Read a book set in Oregon or with a Native American character or with a character who is a farmer.

4 Blue Bell
Blue Bell Creameries is a highly popular American ice cream manufacturer, famous for its rich, homemade-style texture and iconic "Gold Rim" packaging. Founded in 1907 in Brenham, Texas, the brand has grown from a local creamery into a beloved Southern staple distributed across multiple states.
🍨 Read a book set in Texas or with a character who is rich or a blue cover.

5 Breyers
Breyers is a popular American brand of frozen treats founded in 1866 by William Breyer in Philadelphia. Known historically for its "Pledge of Purity", the brand offers a vast selection of classic flavors, dietary alternatives, and mix-in varieties.
🍨 Read a book set in Philadelphia or a character who is pure (Your interpretation) or tagged classic.

6 Dreyer's / Edy's
Dreyer’s and Edy’s are the exact same brand of ice cream, utilizing two different names based on where you live in the United States. The brand is marketed as Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream in the Western U.S. and Texas, while it is sold as Edy’s Grand Ice Cream in the Eastern and Midwestern states.
🍨 Read a book with an author who writes under two different names or set in the United States or where the authors initials can be found in DREYERS EDY'S GRAND.

7 Turkey Hill
Turkey Hill Dairy produces 63 full-time and limited-edition ice cream flavors, frozen dairy desserts, and sherbets. Founded in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the brand is widely popular across the United States for its fluffy texture and nostalgic taste.
🍨 Read a book set in Pennsylvania or where a character is nostalgic or where the numbers 6 or 3 in the page count.

8 Friendly's
Friendly’s Ice Cream is a iconic American brand founded in 1935 by the Blake brothers in Springfield, Massachusetts, originally known for its family-friendly sit-down restaurants and signature sundaes. Today, you can experience Friendly’s in two main ways: dining at one of their remaining family restaurants or purchasing their premium carton flavors and ice cream cakes at local grocery stores.
🍨 Read a book set in Massachusetts or with a character who is friendly or where a restaurant is part of the story line.

9 Blue Bunny
Blue Bunny is a prominent American brand of ice cream and frozen dairy desserts produced by Wells Enterprises. Founded in 1913 and headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa—recognized widely as the "Ice Cream Capital of the World"—it stands as one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States.
🍨 Read a book set in Iowa or a book that is large over 350 pages or where the authors initials can be found in BLUE BUNNY.

10 Talenti
Talenti is a top-selling American brand of premium gelato and sorbetto, widely known for its signature clear, recyclable plastic jars with screw-on lids. Founded in 2003 by Josh Hochschuler as a single Dallas gelateria, the brand shifted to grocery store retail and was acquired by Unilever in 2014, before being divested at the end of 2025. Talenti products stand out because they are slow-churned for a dense, smooth texture and use 100% real ingredients like fruit juices and real Belgian chocolate.
🍨 Read a book published in 2014, 2003 or 2025 or set in Dallas or with the word chocolate in the text (Give a partial sentence and page/loc #)
11 Halo Top
: Founded in 2011 by Eden Creamery, Halo Top launched out of a personal desire for guilt-free dessert. By 2017, its bold packaging helped it dethrone industry giants to become the number one selling pint of ice cream in the United States. In 2019, Halo Top was acquired by Wells Enterprises, the largest family-owned ice cream manufacturer in the U.S. (makers of Blue Bunny). This drastically amplified Halo Top's production capabilities and global distribution network.
🍨 Read a book where a character comes from a large family or published in 2017 or 2019 or a character who is bold.

12 Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins is the world’s largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, operating more than 7,800 locations globally. Founded in 1945 by Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins in Glendale, California, the brand is widely recognized for its iconic "31 flavors" concept. The slogan was created so guests could try a unique flavor every single day of the month.
🍨 Read a book set in California or that is 31st in a series or where the authors initials can found in BASKIN ROBBINS>

13 Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery is an international American ice cream parlor chain famous for its premium, high-butterfat ice cream that is made fresh on-site and customized on a frozen granite slab. Customers can design their own treats or choose from a menu of curated combinations mixed with candy, fruit, nuts, and syrups.
🍨 Read a book set in a cold country or witha character who is famous or with fruit on the cover.

14 Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen (DQ) is a globally recognized fast-food chain celebrated for its iconic soft-serve ice cream treats, particularly the Blizzard®, alongside a broad menu of burgers, chicken strips, and classic hot foods.
🍨 Read a book where a blizzard happens or where a character eats fast food or where the authors initials can be found in DAIRY QUEEN.
Ctrl+Alt+Orc mc has pizza for dinner Finished 12/7
15 Carvel
Carvel is an iconic American ice cream franchise best known for pioneering soft-serve ice cream and its signature ice cream cakes layered with distinctive chocolate "crunchies". Founded in 1929 by Tom Carvel after an accidental breakthrough with a flat ice cream truck tire on Memorial Day weekend in 1934, the company grew into America's first retail ice cream franchise.
🍨Read a book where a character eats chocolate or with a cake on the cover or read a book where a character gets a flat tire

Canadian Provinces and Territories Spell Out
Duration: June 28, 2026, Open Ended

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90s Love Songs
Duration: July 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026

Object: Read a book for each of the 20 songs.


1. Kiss from a Rose - Seal
🤍 Read a book where you find the word ROSE in the title or series (share series name) OR by an author whose first or last name is only four letters long OR with a light house in the story.

Zack Wish Finished 9/7

2. (Everything I Do) I Do It for You – Bryan Adams
🤍 Read a book where you find the word YOU in the title or series (share series name) OR a book that was turned into a movie OR where one will do everything for another (your interpretation).

3. I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
🤍 Read a book where you find the word MISS in the title or series (share series name) OR a book written by a woman OR where a character is reminded to cherish life's precious moments.

Amy Padilla Finished 21/7

4. Enjoy the Silence – Depeche Mode
🤍 Read a book where you find the word SILENCE in the title or series (share series name) OR where vows are exchanged OR where someone says something hurtful to another.

5. Wonderwall – Oasis
🤍 Read a book where you find the word WONDER in the title or series (share series name) OR where someone is blinded by a light OR with a road on the cover (show cover).

6. To Be with You – Mr. Big
🤍 Read a book where you find the word WITH in the title or series (share series name) OR with a green or blue title (show cover) OR where a person wants to break free from the wounds of a past love.

7. I’ll Stand by You – The Pretenders
🤍 Read a book where you find the word STAND in the title or series (share series name) OR where a character cries OR with a loyal friend in the story.

8. Friday I’m in Love – The Cure
🤍 Read a book where you find the word FRIDAY in the title or series (share series name) OR where a person is beat down by the work week OR where someone is happy for the weekend.

9. I Will Always Love You – Whitney Houston
🤍 Read a book where you find the word ALWAYS in the title or series (share series name) OR a book published between 1974 and 1992 (share publish date) OR with a bodyguard character.

10. My Heart Will Go On – Celine Dion
🤍 Read a book where you find the word HEART in the title or series (share series name) OR a book written by two people (share both names) OR with a heart on the cover (share cover).

11. Dreaming of You – Selena
🤍 Read a book where you find the word DREAM or DREAMING in the title or series (share series name) OR a book by a deceased author OR where a star is wished on.

12. Truly Madly Deeply – Savage Garden
🤍 Read a book where you find the word TRULY in the title or series (share series name) OR where someone hikes on a mountain or goes to the beach OR read a Romance.

13. As Long as You Love Me – Backstreet Boys
🤍 Read a book where you find the word LONG in the title or series (share series name) OR a book with unconditional love OR with a six word title.

14. Fantasy – Mariah Carey
🤍 Read a book where you find the word FANTASY in the title or series (share series name) OR where someone daydreams OR read a Series #9.

15. You’re Still the One – Shania Twain
🤍 Read a book where you find the word STILL in the title or series (share series name) OR by a Canadian author OR with a couple that has been together a long time.

16. Kiss Me – Sixpence None the Richer
🤍 Read a book where you find the word KISS in the title or series (share series name) OR where someone goes dancing OR from the Christian genre.

17. Lovefool – The Cardigans
🤍 Read a book where you find the word LOVE in the title or series (share series name) OR where a character begs for love OR where any kind of relationship is finished.

18. I’ll Be – Edwin McCain
🤍 Read a book where you find the word I in the title or series (share series name) OR where someone wants to grow as a person OR with a 2, 4 or 7 in the page count (share count).

208 pages Finished 23/7

19. Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls
🤍 Read a book where you find the word IRIS in the title or series (share series name) OR with an angel character OR set in Los Angeles.

20. More Than Words - Extreme
🤍 Read a book where you find the word WORDS in the title or series (share series name) OR where love is shown through consistent, thoughtful actions OR a book published in March of any year

July 2026 Word Search - Party in the USA
Duration: July 1, 2026 - July 31, 2026

Choose your level:
One: 10-20 words
Two: 21-40 words
Three: 41-50 words

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1. butterflies
2. cab
3. cardigan
4. chick
5. club
6. crazy
7. deejay (DJ)
8. dream
9. everybody
10. excess
11. fame
12. famous
13. first
14. fit
15. flight
16. girls
17. hands
18. head
19. hips
20. Hollywood
21. homesick
22. hometown
23. hopped
24. jump
25. kicks
26. know
27. land
28. look
29. memo
30. moving
31. Nashville
32. nervous
33. nodding
34. okay (OK)
35. party
36. plane
37. playing
38. pressure
39. put
40. radio
41. right
42. sign
43. song
44. stilettos
45. taxi
46. time
47. tummy
48. tune
49. whoa
50. yeah

Cover the Quote 2026
June 1, 2026 - Open

Object: Read 51 books, each one with an item on the cover that begins with a letter in the quote.

Jorge Luis Borges: "I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library."

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One: 10-20 words
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6. blue- Callback loc 1802
7. brook
8. brown
9. butterflies
10. child
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12. come- Callback loc 1610
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15. eyes- Callback loc 1443
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SONGS

1. "Dance with My Father" – Luther Vandross
💙 Read a book where parents and children dance or a book published in 2003 or a book that is a final book in a series.

2. "Cat's in the Cradle" – Harry Chapin
💙 Read a book where a father is always working or with a character called Harry or Sandy or with a cat on the cover.

3. "Father and Son" – Cat Stevens
💙 Read a book with a tag of classic or read a book where a father gives advice to a son or where a book has two different voices.

4. "My Father's Eyes" – Eric Clapton
💙 Read a book with eyes on the cover or set in England or a book that was published in 1998.

✔️5. "Just the Two of Us" – Will Smith
💙Read a book where the MC has a son or that is tagged as Romance or which is second in a series

Finished 4/6 Evergreen University 2
6. "I Loved Her First" – Heartland
💙 Read a book published in 2006 or with a wedding in the story or where father and daughter dance.

7. "He Didn't Have to Be" – Brad Paisley
💙 Read a book where a character is a step parent or published in 1999 or set in the country.

8. "Song For Dad" – Keith Urban
💙 Read a book where a son follows in his father's footsteps or where a father is dedicated to his family or with a character who is loyal.

9. "Love Without End, Amen" – George Strait
💙 Read a book tagged Religion or when a child gets in a fight or where the authors initials can be found in LOVE AMEN.

10. "The Best Day" – George Strait
💙 Read a book where a character fixes a car or where a character goes camping or where the authors initials can be found in BEST DAY.

11. "The Living Years" – Mike + The Mechanics
💙Read a book where a character has regrets or where the MC's father is dead or where two characters reconcile.

Mc reconciles with his dad
Finished 23/7
12. "Father and Daughter" – Paul Simon
💙 Read a book with a character called Paul or Simon or where a character says I love you or where a child leaves home.

13. "Drive (For Daddy Gene)" – Alan Jackson
💙 Read a book where a character learns to drive or with a character called Alan, Jackson or Eugene or where the first letter of the location can be found in DRIVE.

14. "Color Him Father" – The Winstons
💙 Read a book with a war in it or that is seventh of a series or with a character who is widow.

15. "My Father's House" – Bruce Springsteen
💙 Read a book with a house on the cover or a booked tagged autobiography or where a character has a dream.

16. "That's My Job" – Conway Twitty
💙 Read a book where a child asks for money from a parent or where someone has a nightmare or with a MC who is a teenager.

17. Daddy's Hands Holly Dunn
💙Read a book with hands on the cover or where a character is disciplined (Your interpretation) or a character who sacrifices something.

Finished 12/7
18. "Daddy" – Beyoncé
💙 Read a book tagged music or where a character shields another from something or with a character who is pregnant.

19. "There Goes My Life" by Kenny Chesney
💙 Read a book where a teenager gets pregnant or where a character dreams of leaving their hometown or where a character drives somewhere.

20. "Butterfly Kisses" by Bob Carlisle
💙 Read a book with a kiss on the cover or a book that is a third in a series or where a father walks their daughter down the aisle

Levels:
Look: 12 books
Hunt: 13-24 books
Quest: 25+ books

Tasks May Used As Many Times As You Wish.
Subtitles may or may not be counted.

Object: Search for the following in the title:
A Number (may be One, Once or 1)
A Repeated Word
A First Name
A Title ending in -E
A Location
Murder, Death, Dead
A Food/Drink
Three Word Title
Punctuation
Out, At, And (in title)
Two or more words that begin with the same letter
An Animal
Ensnaring Their Rabbit finished 11/6
Begins with vowels - AEIOU
Body of Water
Letters BOOK (intact)