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Diana S’s comments from the The Lost Challenges group.

February 13

December On the Book
Theme - Winter (find winter items on covers ex. Snowman, snow, sled, skis)
Scholar - 4-6 books

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Clean It Out
Duration: December 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025

1. Read one book from your TBR or from the pile you have at home
2. Read one book from a series you have started and not finished.
3. Read one book that you bought or borrowed but have not yet read.
4. Read one book that will help with a difficult challenge. (Like an A-Z challenge that needs Q, U, & X)
5. Read Read one free book from your e-reader. (If you do not have an e-reader, read a book that has been on your TBR for more than a year).

Colors of the Month - Yellow
Duration: March 15, 2018 - April 14, 2018


Tasks:
1. Read a book whose cover is a shade of the color of the month.

2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are in a shade of Yellow from the graphic above. Tell us the shade.

3. Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in YELLOW.

4. Read a book from Yellow Dress - Historical Romance OR from Little Drops of Sunrise .

5. informal cowardly:
"he'd better get back there quick and prove he's not yellow"
💛 Read a book with a character that can be called a coward OR where a character "chickens out" when they need to do something.

6. In China and many Asian countries, it is seen as the color of happiness, glory, harmony and wisdom.
💛 Read a book with a character that can be described as happy or wise.

7. In ancient Greece and Rome, the gods were often depicted with yellow, or blonde hair; which was described in literature as 'golden'.
💛 Read a book with a blonde person on the cover. Please post the cover.

8. Yellow ("giallo"), in Italy, refers to crime stories, both fictional and real.
💛 Read a book a book with a MPG of Crime, Mystery, Thriller or True Crime.

9. The hit song, Mellow Yellow, popularized a widely believed hoax that it was possible to get high by smoking scrapings from the inside of banana peels, although this rumor was actually started in 1966 by Country Joe McDonald.
💛 Read a book with a MC who is a singer/musician OR with a banana on the cover. Please post the cover.

10. In International maritime signal flags a yellow flag denotes the letter "Q".
💛 Read a book with a Q in the title or author's name.

Down Memory Lane

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Duration: 1st April 2018 - 30th June 2018

This quarter the year is: 1968

1. Most Popular TV Show - Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (NBC)
📺 Read a book from the Humor genre OR with a title that has the two people's names.

2. #1 Hit Single (UK) – What a Wonderful Life by Louis Armstrong
💿 Read a book whose title has 2 words that begin with the same letter OR with a character or author named Louis or Armstrong (may be first or last name).

3. #1 Album - Are You Experienced? by The Jimi Hendrix Experience
🎤 Read a book whose title is a question OR whose author's last name begins with H.

4. Most popular film – Funny Girl
🎥 Read a Biography OR a book with a MC who is an actress or singer.

5. Top Selling Book – Airport by Arthur Hailey
📚 Read a book with an airplane on the cover OR a book where a massive snowstorm occurs.
Please post the cover.

6. Best New Food- Big Mac (McDonalds)
🍔 Read a book with the word BIG in the title OR with an arch on the cover.
Please post the cover.

7. Born this year: September 10th – Guy Ritchie
👶 Read a book whose author is from the UK OR a book with Sherlock Holmes as a character.

8. Died this year: December 20 – John Steinbeck
📚 Read a book by John Steinbeck OR a book set in California (most of his books were set there).

IN THE NEWS

9. February 6 - Winter Olympics in Grenoble, France/Summer Olympics in Mexico City, Mexico.
🏅 Read a book set in the winter or summer OR set in France or Mexico.

10. April 4: Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
⛪ Read a book from the Christian genre OR with a character that is a minister.

11. May 29: Manchester United wins the European Cup Final, becoming the first English team to do so.
⚽ Read a book where the MC is an athlete OR set in England.

12. June 5: Robert F. Kennedy assassinated in Los Angeles.
⚓ Read a book with a character who is/was in the Navy, a lawyer or works for the government (can be any country).

13. September 30: Boeing introduces the first 747 "Jumbo Jet".
✈️ Read a book whose title begins with a letter in BOEING OR set in Washington state.

14. November 22: "Star Trek" airs American television's first interracial kiss
💋 Read a book with an interracial couple OR with a 2 people kissing on the cover.
Please post the cover.

15. December 24: Apollo 8 is the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon.
🌕 Read a book about the space race OR with a character that is an astronaut.

Yellow Submarine
Duration: 6 months from starting date
Starting Date: 4/2/18

Track List:
1. "Yellow Submarine"
💿 Read a book with a yellow cover (Please post the cover) OR with a character who is a sailor OR with a color word in the title.

2. "Hey Bulldog"
💿 Read a book with a dog on the cover (Please post the cover) OR from this list Books With a Song Name as the Title OR by an English author.

3. "Eleanor Rigby"
💿 Read a book where a character is lonely OR with a character that is a priest OR where a funeral takes place.

4. "Love You To"
💿 Read a book from the Romance genres OR with the word LOVE in the title OR with a KISS on the cover. Please post the cover.

5. "All Together Now"
💿 Read a book with the word ALL in the title OR with a ship, rope or tree on the cover. Please post the cover.

6. "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
💿 Read a book with a character named Lucy OR with the word LUCY in the title OR that is set in an alternate universe.

7. "Think for Yourself"
💿 Read a book that can be described as "angsty" OR a New Adult book OR where a character tells lies.

8. "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"
💿 Read a book where a band/musical group plays a concert OR with a character named BILLY OR where a character wears a marching band uniform.

9. "With a Little Help from My Friends"
💿 Read a book with a group of friends as the prominent characters OR with a character that is in a band that is on tour OR a book that a friend recommends.

10. "Baby, You're a Rich Man"
💿 Read a book with a "Rich Man" OR with a character that travels a lot OR with the word BABY in the title.

11. "Only a Northern Song"
💿 Read book with a character that is a songwriter (Helper) OR set in the Northern hemisphere OR written by an author whose first or last name begins with a G or H - (song was written by George Harrison).

12. "All You Need Is Love"
💿 Read a book with the title All You Need Is Love OR with a character that needs love OR with a FIVE WORD title.

13. "When I'm Sixty-Four"
💿 Read The World According to Garp OR a book with a man that is hoping for a future with his love OR a book with a number in the title.

14. "Nowhere Man"
💿 Read a book with a male character that is free/can do what ever he wants OR with the word MAN in the title OR with a man on the cover. Please post the cover.

15. "It's All Too Much"
💿 Read a book with the words TOO MUCH in the title OR where a character feels "TOO MUCH" OR with a psychedelic cover. Please post the cover.

April Monthly - Giraffe
Duration: April 1, 2018-April 30, 2018

Levels:
Level One: 1-6 tasks
Level Two: 7-15 tasks

Pick your level.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.

Tasks:
🔆 Read a book whose title begins with a G.
🔆 Read a book that a tall character.
🔆 Read a book with a character that is a vegetarian or vegan.
🔆 Read a standalone book.
🔆 Read a book with a field or forest on the cover. Please post the cover.
🔆 Read a book in which a giraffe is featured.
🔆 Read a book with a giraffe on the cover. Please post the cover.
🔆 Read a book with leaves, fruits and flowers on the cover. Please post the cover.
🔆 Read a book with an acacia tree on the cover. Please post the cover.
🔆 Read a book that features a group of women.
🔆 Read a book that features a bachelor.
🔆 Read a book with a combat scene.
🔆 Read a book with a dominant male (your interpretation).
🔆 Read a book with a single mother as the MC.
🔆 Read a book with polygamous people.
🔆 Read book that was published more than 25 years ago.
🔆 Read a book whose title begins with a W, A or R.
🔆 Read a book with the word WILD in the title.
🔆 Read a book where something/someone is endangered. Tell us what/who it is.
🔆 Read a book set in Africa.
🔆 Read a book where the first letter in each title word is in "Camelopardalis" - three word minimum.
🔆 Read a book whose cover is camel colored or with spots like a leopard.
🔆 Read a book where an animal is collected. Tell us how.
🔆 Read a book where a character goes to a zoo.
🔆 Read a book where a character travels to China, Italy or France.
🔆 Read a book by an author mentioned above OR with a character named Sophie or Geoffrey.
🔆 Read a book from Plains, Savannahs, Prairies, and Grasslands, OR Meadows and Fields, Savannah and Steppes.
🔆 Read a book with FOUR legs on the cover - may have feet but no other body parts. Please post the cover.

October Scattergories - L
2/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
2. Author
Laurell K. Hamilton's Skin Trade (10/6/17)
3. Main Character
4. Secondary Character
5. Place/Setting
Las Vegas, Nevada - Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (10/6/17)
6. Item on cover

And the Specials for October are:
7. Lantern
8. Leaves/Leaf
9. Lightening
10. Lurking/Lurk
11. Listen/Listening
12. Lollipop

Bookshelf

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" monthly challenge
May 1, 2017-May 31, 2017

Conceited read 5-6 books

Chinese Zodiac Challenge
Start Date: May 1, 2017

Level 2: 3-4 tasks per animal

RAT TASKS (4/5) (completed)

✔1. Read a book with the letters R A T in the title (in any order)
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson (5/15/17) 3.5 ★★★
✔ 2. Read a book with a cover that is Blue, Gold, or Green
The Missing Manatee by Cynthia C. DeFelice (5/7/17) 3.5 ★★★
✔ 3. Read a book with the number 2 or 3 in the title OR that is 2nd or 3rd in a series OR with 2 & 3 in the total number of pages (322 pp.)
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (5/11/17) 3.5 ★★★
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Rat. (listed above)
✔ 5. Read a book with a character who owns their own business OR a character who shows one of the Rat's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits)
(Wise Man "Eamon Bailey" run a power technology company)
The Circle by Dave Eggers (5/6/17) ★★★★

**OX TASKS**

1. Read a book with the letters O X in the title (in any order)
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Blue, Purple, or Red
3. Read a book with the number 1 or 9 in the title OR that is 1st or 9th in a series OR with 1 & 9 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 391 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Ox. (listed above)
5. Read a book with a rural/farm setting OR a book that is over 500 pages OR with a character who shows one of the listed strengths or weaknesses of the Ox. (Tell us how it fits)

**TIGER TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in TIGER (not including 'The')
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Blue, Grey, Orange, or White
3. Read a book with the number 1, 3 or 4 in the title OR that is 1st, 3rd or 4th in a series OR with 1, 3 & 4 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 341 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Tiger. (listed above)
5. Read a book about royalty OR with a character who is a titled Lord or Lady OR with a character who shows one of the Tiger's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**RABBIT TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in RABBIT (not including 'The', 'A' or 'An')
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Blue, Pink, Purple or Red
3. Read a book with the number 3, 4 or 9 in the title OR that is 3rd, 4th or 9th in a series OR with 3, 4 & 9 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 493 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Rabbit. (listed above)
5. Read a book listed as 'romance' OR with a character who shows one of the Rabbit's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**DRAGON TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in DRAGON (not including 'A' or 'An')
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Gold or Silver OR with a Gold or Silver item on the cover.
3. Read a book with the number 1, 6 or 7 in the title OR that is 1st, 6th or 7th in a series OR with 1, 6 & 7 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 671 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Dragon. (listed above)
5. Read a book that features mythical creatures OR with a character who shows one of the Dragon's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**SNAKE TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in SNAKE (not including 'A' or 'An')
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Black, Light Yellow or Red.
3. Read a book with the number 2, 8 or 9 in the title OR that is 2nd, 8th or 9th in a series OR with 2, 8 & 9 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 298 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Snake. (listed above)
5. Read a book with a main character who is an artist or writer OR with a character who shows one of the Snake's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**HORSE TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in HORSE.
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Brown, Purple or Yellow
3. Read a book with the number 2, 3 or 7 in the title OR that is 2nd, 3rd or 7th in a series OR with 2, 3 & 7 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 327 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Horse. (listed above)
5. Read a book about friendship OR with a character who shows one of the Horse's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**SHEEP TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in SHEEP.
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Green, Purple or Red
3. Read a book with the number 3, 4 or 9 in the title OR that is 3rd, 4th or 9th in a series OR with 3, 4 & 9 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 439 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Sheep. (listed above)
5. Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (show us the cover) OR with a character who shows one of the Sheep's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**MONKEY TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in MONKEY.
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Blue, Gold or White
3. Read a book with the number 1, 7 or 8 in the title OR that is 1st, 7th or 8th in a series OR with 1, 7 & 8 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 187 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Monkey. (listed above)
5. Read a book with a main character who is a teacher or professor OR with a character who shows one of the Monkey's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**ROOSTER TASKS**

1. Read a book with a title that begins with one of the letters in ROOSTER. (not including 'The')
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Brown, Gold or Yellow
3. Read a book with the number 5, 7 or 8 in the title OR that is 5th, 7th or 8th in a series OR with 5, 7 & 8 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 587 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Rooster. (listed above)
5. Read a book where the characters wear costumes (party, trick or treating etc) OR where a character oversleeps OR with a character who shows one of the Rooster's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**DOG TASKS**

1. Read a book with the letters D O G in the title (in any order).
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Green, Purple or Red.
3. Read a book with the number 3, 4 or 9 in the title OR that is 3rd, 4th or 9th in a series OR with 3, 4 & 9 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 493 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Dog. (listed above)
5. Read a book involving wolves OR a book about friendship OR with a character who shows one of the Dog's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

**PIG TASKS**

1. Read a book with the letters P I G in the title (in any order).
2. Read a book with a cover that is (at least 50%) Brown, Gold, Grey, or Yellow
3. Read a book with the number 2, 5 or 8 in the title OR that is 2nd, 5th or 8th in a series OR with 2, 5 & 8 in the total number of pages (in any order i.e 285 pgs)
4. Read a book published in one of the years of the Pig. (listed above)
5. Read a book with a character who has a weight problem OR with a character who shows one of the Pig's listed strengths or weaknesses. (Tell us how it fits).

The Owl and The Pussycat Challenge
Start Date: May 1, 2017

Section One

Read books that have the following items on the cover

☆ Pussy-Cat (or anything from the cat family)
☆ Owl (or other bird of prey)
☆ Sea (or other body of water - lake, river etc)
☆ Beautiful Pea Green Boat (any boat or ship will do)
☆ Stars or Moon
☆ Guitar (or any musical instrument)
☆ Bong-tree (forest/tree of any kind)
☆ Ring (on finger, nose, other body part)
☆ Money (notes or coins)
☆ Married (bride/groom/wedding)
☆ Hand
☆ Hill (or mountain)
☆ Runcible spoon (any silverware will do)
☆ Dance (a person dancing)
☆ Sand

Section Two

☆ Read a book that has a cat, owl (or any bird of prey), pig or turkey either as a main character or owned/visited by a main character.
☆ Read a book that takes place on the sea or on a boat.
☆ Stars - Read a Sci-Fi book
☆ Moon - Read a book that has a character that can only come out at night, or likes to howl at the moon, or changes shapes at a full moon.
☆ Read a book with a character who is a musician (singer, guitarist etc).
☆ Money - Read a book with a wealthy main character
☆ Quince - Read a book that takes place in Asia, Turkey, or Iran.
☆ Sand - Read a book that takes place on an island, or near the shore
☆ Dance - Read a book that has a main character that is a dancer, or a book that has a main character attending a ball or high school dance, etc.
☆ Married - Read a book in which a wedding takes place.
☆ Sailed away - Read a book where a character takes a long trip.
☆ Wood - Read a book that takes place in or around a jungle/forest/orchard.
☆ Shilling - Read a book published or set before UK decimalisation (1971)
☆ Read a book in which the main character finds love.
☆ Read a book from the fantasy genre (this poem is pure fantasy)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1986
Duration: 1st April - 30th June 2017.
Level: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks


TASKS

✔ 1. Most watched TV show– The Cosby Show
Read a book where family plays a major part.
Keating & Cousins Families
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett (5/11/17) 3.5 ★★★

✔ 2. Best selling single (US) – That’s What Friends Are For – Dionne & Friends
Read a book with a group of friends as the main characters.
Danny & his Paisanos (Danny, Pablo, Sola, Pilon, Jesus Maria, Pirate and Torelli)
Tortilla Flat by John Steinbeck (4/11/17) ★★★★★

✔ 3. Best selling album (UK) – True Blue - Madonna
Read a book with a blue cover (please post the cover)
The Muse by Jessie Burton (4/8/17) ★★★★

✔ 4. Most popular film – Top Gun
Read a book that features a pilot character OR where someone travels in a plane.
Condoleezza Rice had travelled in a plane all over the world as National Security Advisor & as Secretary of State
Extraordinary, Ordinary People: A Memoir of Family by Condoleezza Rice (4/1/17) 4.5 ★★★★
✔ 5. Best selling book – It - Stephen King
Read a scary book.
gave me the creeps :S
The Circle by Dave Eggers (5/6/17) ★★★★

6. Celebrities of the year – Janet Jackson / Tom Cruise / Don Johnson / Kim Basinger
Read a book by an author who shares a first or last name with one of these people.

7. Born this year – Jun 13th - Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen - (Actress twins)
Read a book involving twins.

8. Died this year – Apr 24th - Wallis Simpson - (Wife of Edward, Duke of Windsor)
Read a book about forbidden love.

IN THE NEWS

9. Feb 17th - Nine countries, including the UK, sign the Single European Act at Luxembourg.
Read a book set in Europe.

✔ 10. May 25th - The 'Hands Across America' charity event is staged.
Read a book that has hands on the cover (please post the cover)
The Book of Speculation by Erika Swyler (5/19/17) ★★★★

11. July 5th-20th – The first Goodwill Games are held in Moscow.
Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

✔ 12. July 23rd - Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey.
Read a book that features a wedding.
The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince by Mayte Garcia (5/25/17) ★★★★

13. Oct 27th - The Australian TV soap Neighbours is launched on BBC1.
Read a book set in Australia OR written by an Australian author.

✔ 14. Oct - Brian Jacques' children's fantasy novel Redwall, first in the eponymous series is published.
Read a fantasy OR children's book.
Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck (4/12/17) ★★★★

15. A full survey is carried out of Loch Ness in Scotland hoping to find proof that 'Nessie' exists. No proof is found.
Read a book that features a mythical creature.

I'm in!
January 'Judge a Book By It's Cover' Monthly Challenge
Superficial read (3-4 books)
Books Read: 0

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February Cable Channel Challenge- Food Network
Books Read: 0/7


Food Network
1. Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Read a book where a character works in the food industry; or has blonde hair; or has a “guy” on the cover.
2. Chopped
Read a book about a contest; or has a judge as a character; or has a basket on the cover.
3. Giada at Home
Read a book with a character of italian descent; or set in California; or has a “Jade” colored cover.
4. Dinner Impossible
Read a book with a spy character, or one that is undercover; or read a book where a character has to beat a deadline; or has food on the cover.
5. Good Eats
Read a book that was a “good read” 5 stars; or a book that references Julia Child, Mr. Wizard or Monty Python; or a book that made you laugh out loud.
6. 30 Minute Meals
Read a short book (less than 200 pages); or A book whose author’s first and last name begin with the same letter; or a book where the character says some unique phrases.
7. Semi-Homemade Cooking
Read a book with a girl on a budget; or a character that drinks too much; or a book someone you know had a critical review of but you enjoyed.

January
Letter of the month is L


General
1. Book Title
2. Author
3. Main Character
4. Secondary Character
5. Place
6. Cover

January Specials

The first day of the month is known as NEW Year's Day, which is usually brought in with LOUD bells and whistles. It is, on average, the COLDest month of the year within most of the Northern Hemisphere. January's birthstone is the garnet, a RED stone. January is National HOBBY Month as well as having a couple MANLY holidays (Male Watcher's Day- Jan 8 & Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Day- Jan 12).

7. New
8. Loud
9. Cold
10. Red
11. Hobby
12. Manly

Crazy Color Challenge
48-Pack
Duration: 4/1/13 - 3/31/14
Updated: 4/3/13

The Colors:

Reds & Pinks:
Chili Red
Cranberry Jello
Deep Pink
Dog Tongue
Fuchsia
Hot Pink
Pink
Pink Shell
Red
Ruby Red

Oranges:
Apricot
Burnt Sienna
Neon Carrot
Ochre
Orange
Orange Red
Tangerine

Yellows:
Banana
Lemon Chiffon
Maize
Mustard
Safety Vest
School Bus
Yellow

Greens:
Broccoli
Cat's Eye
Celery
Forest Green
Green
Kermit
Khaki
Lichen
Mint
Neon Green

Blues:
Aqua
Blue
Blueberry
Carolina Blue
Cornflower
Navy
Sky Blue
Slate Blue
Turquoise
Topaz Blue

Purples:
Deep Purple
Indigo
Medium Purple
Orchid
Plum
Purple
Sea Urchin
Thistle
Violet
Violet Red

Neutrals:
Black
Brown
Gold
Gray
Light Tan
Raw Umber
Silver
Tan
Timberwolf
White

April 'Judge a Book by Its Cover' Monthly Challenge
Level: Superficial (3-4 Books)
Updated: 4/3/13

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Looking Good!

Junk Food Day Challenge: 16 oz or more?
Duration: 4/1/13 - 10/31/13
Books Read: 0
Updated: 4/3/13

Cola:
Coke: Read a book from an author you are addicted to.
Pepsi: Read a book with a “peppy” character.
RC Cola: Read a book with an author or character who has the initials R.C.

Diet:
Coke Zero: Read a book that is a prequel.
Pepsi one: Read a first in series.
Diet Rite: Read a novella (less than 200 pages)

"Pepper"-style
Dr. Pepper: Read a book with a character with a PHD
Pibb Xtra: Read a book that is an extra in a series (half step books)
Dr Slice: Read a book from a series/or trilogy that is done being written.

Orange :
Tropicana Twister: Read a book set in a tropical location.
Minute Maid: Read a book with a virgin character.
Crush: Read a book with a character you have a book-crush on.

Lemon/Lime:
Sprite: Read a book with some kind of fae.
7 up: Read a book in a series that is #7 or above.
Sierra Mist:Read a book with water on the cover.

Other citrus flavors:
Mellow Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover
Mountain Dew: Read a book set in a mountainous region.
Sun Drop: Read a book with a sun or other heat source on the cover

Ginger ale:
Seagram's Ginger Ale: Read a book that takes place near the sea.
Canada Dry: Read a book set in Canada or written by a Canadian author.
Patio: "Dances with flavor" Read a book with a dancer or a character goes to a dance.

Root beer:
Barq’s: Read a book with a character who has “bite”.
Mug Root Beer: Read a book where something is stolen.
A&W Root Beer: Read a book where the author or a character’s initials are A.W.

Sports drinks:
Gatorade: Read a book set in the south (near the gators)
Powerade: Read a book with a character with a special power.
All Sport: Read a book with a character who is an athlete.

I'm a Barbie girl Challenge
Duration: 2/15/13 - 5/15/13
Books Read:


Level 1 (5 books)
Make one complete outfit, male or female, no crossdressing.

Top Shirt or Blouse,
Bottoms Pants, Jeans, Skirt
Shoes Any foot wear
Headwear Hat, beanie, tiara
Under things Undies, Bra, socks


Level 2 (10 books)
Complete level 1 and then add some Accessories

Scarf, tie/cravat, belt
Eye Glasses or Sunglasses
Jewelry
Watch, Pocket-Watch or suspenders
jacket, coat or wrap


Level 3 (15 books)
Complete level 2 and then add some Nice to have items.

Flower
Chocolates/Candy
Book or bag
Phone, Computer or Sports Equipment
Food


Level 4 (20 books)
Complete level 3 and then add some transportation or weapons.

Car or truck
Motorcycle or bicycle
Plane or Helicopter
Carriage, Stagecoach or horse
Sword, Knife, Gun

Best Motion Picture Of the Year Challenge (Part 2)
Duration:2/1/13 - 1/31/14
Level four (A)- Read four years and one task for each movie
Books Read: 2
Updated: 3/28/13


83th Annual (2011)
The King's Speech(Winner)*
Read a book that takes place in Britain
Read a book with a yellow cover
Read a book about a King

127 Hours*
Read a book with the numbers 1,2, or 7 in the title
Read a book where the character is trapped
Read a book with a character name Aron

**Black Swan
*Read a book with a character name Nina or Lily
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson (3/26/13)


The Fighter
Read a book where the character is a fighter
Read a book that takes place in the 1980s
Read a book about brothers

Inception
Read a book with a character name Leonardo,Arthur, or Ellen
Read a book where the character can go in to others dreams
Read a Psychological Thriller

**The Kids Are All Right
*Read a book with brothers and sisters
Flowers in the Attic by V. C. Andrews (3/10/13)



The Social Network*
Read a book with character that are twins
Read a book where a character is trying to start a business
Read a book with a character name Mark

Toy Story 3
Read a Young Adult book
Read a book a funny book
Read a book with a character name Andy

True Grit*
Read a western
Read a book with a character name Mattie, Jeff, or Matt
Read a book with where that characters are after someone

Winter's Bone*
Read a book where a character is in the drug trade
Read a book that the H/H is taking care of a mentally ill parent
Read a book with a character name Ashlee or Jennifer

82nd Annual (2010)
The Hurt Locker (Winner)
Read a book that the character is in the Army
Read a book that takes place in Iraq
Read a book with a character name James or William

A Serious Man
Read a drama
Read a book that takes place in the 60s
Read a with a Jewish character

An Education*
Read a book that takes place in London
Read a coming of age book
Read a book where the H/H have a big age difference

Avatar
Read a Sci-Fi
Read a book with H/H are different species
Read a book with a blue clover

District 9
Read a book that has aliens
Read a book that pub in 2010
Read a book with a character name Jason

Inglourious Basterds
Read a book that takes place during World War II
Read a book that takes place in France
Read a book a character name Brad

Precious*
Read a book that takes place in New York City
Read a book that the character goes to a alternative school
Read a book where the H/H have abuses them

The Blind Side*
Read a book about a football star
Read a book where the H/H are adopted
Read a book that takes place in Mississippi

Up
Read a book with a older H/H
Read a book with a talking animal
Read a book that takes place outside for most of the book

Up in the Air*
Read a book that takes place in a airport
Read a book that the H/H travel a lot
Read a book with a character name Ryan

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