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Season 2: 02/2222. Sadie, Sadie:
Rory has her first fight with her grandfather over his disapproval of Dean; meanwhile, Lorelai accepts Max's proposal. Emily becomes hurt and angry when she hear's about the upcoming wedding from Sookie rather than Lorelai.
✱Read a book where someone becomes engaged, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Sadie, Sadie
23. Hammers and Veils:
Lorelai avoids telling her parents about her engagement to Max, but Rory urges her to spill to tell them. In the meantime, Sookie sets up a shower for the couple (inviting the parents), so they already know.
✱Read a book in which a secret is revealed to someone, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Hammers and Veils
24. Red Light on the Wedding Night:
During a bachelorette party thrown by Sookie, Lorelai impulsively calls Christopher, which leads to her realizing Max is not the one for her.
✱Read a book in which a bachelorette party takes place, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Red Light on the Wedding Night
25. The Road Trip to Harvard:
The Gilmore Girls take a road trip leading to Harvard; meanwhile Lorelai decides to move forward with her dream of opening an inn.
✱Read a book where a road trip takes place, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: The Road Trip to Harvard
26. Nick & Nora/Sid & Nancy:
Rory finds herself attracted to the town's newest resident; meanwhile Lorelai's advice to Luke falls on deaf ears as he takes in his wild 17 year old nephew, Jess.
✱Read a book with a character considered "wild"
Burn Our Bodies Down by Rory Power [3/27/21] ★★
27. Presenting Lorelai Gilmore:
Rory agrees to make her debut at a Debutante Ball, and Lorelai asks her dad Christopher to present Rory to society.
✱Read a book in which a ball or party is mentioned, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Presenting Lorelai Gilmore
28. Like Mother, Like Daughter:
Chilton's headmaster is concerned that Rory isn't properly socializing; meanwhile, in Rory's attempt to reach out, she becomes involved with a sorority.
✱Read a book where a character has trouble socializing, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Like Mother, Like Daughter
29. The Ins and Outs of Inns:
Lorelai and Sookie have their first fight when a local inn closes, causing her to panic about their shared dream of opening an inn together.
✱Read a book in which a character struggles with turning their dream into reality, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: The Ins and Outs of Inns
30. Run Away, Little Boy:
Rory and Tristin are cast as Romeo and Juliet, causing Dean to be jealous and to insist on attending every rehearsal.
✱Read a book that has a sad ending, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Run Away, Little Boy
31. The Bracebridge Dinner:
Richard announces his retirement to Emily, while Rory struggles to keep the rivalry between Dean and Jess under control.
✱Read a book where rivalry is part of the story, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: The Bracebridge Dinner
32. Secrets and Loans:
Lorelai becomes angry when Rory tells Emily about their extensive termite damage; Emily offers Lorelai a loan.
✱Read a book in which someone faces a difficult problem that impacts their finances
With Your Permission by Stephanie Nicole Norris [3/28/21] ★★★★★
33. Richard in Stars Hollow:
Richard is driving Emily crazy - he's recently retired. Lorelai is coerced into taking her father for a day in Stars Hollow, where he proceeds to drive both Lorelai and Rory crazy with his criticisim of their lives.
✱Read a book with a character who is retired or with someone who is quite critical of others, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Richard in Stars Hollow
34. A-Tisket, A-Tasket:
Lorelai's and Rory's baskets have more competition than they anticipated during the annual Stars Hollow charity picnic basket auction.
✱Read a book in which an auction takes place, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: A Tisket A Tasket
35. It Should've Benn Lorelai:
Christopher and his new girlfriend, Sherry, visit Stars Hollow.
✱Read a book where something unexpected happens, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: It Should've Benn Lorelai
36. Lost and Found:
Rory panics when she suddenly realizes she's lost the bracelet Dean made for her.
✱Read a book with a piece of jewelry shown on the cover, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Lost and Found
37. There's the Rub:
Lorelai and Emily spend the weekend at a health spa.
✱Read a book where a weekend get-away is part of the story, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: There's the Rub
38. Dead Uncles and Vegetables:
Luke is left to plan his unpleasant uncle's funeral.
✱Read a book where a funeral takes place, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Dead Uncles and Vegetables
39. Back in the Saddle Again:
While helping Rory with a business project, Richard realizes retirement isn't for him.
✱Read a book in which someone comes out of retirement, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Back in the Saddle Again
40. Teach Me Tonight:
Luke asks Rory to tutor Jess.
✱Read a book with a teacher as part of the story, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Teach Me Tonight
41. Help Wanted:
Lorelai helps her dad open his new office.
✱Read a book where someone starts a new business, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Help Wanted
42. Lorelai's Graduation Day:
Rory invites her grandparents to her mom's graduation.
✱Read a book where someone graduates, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: Lorelai's Graduation Day
43. I Can't Get Started:
It's Sookie's wedding day and Jackson is wearing a kilt.
✱Read a book with a kilt shown on the cover, OR
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in: I Can't Get Started
~Gilmore Girls Challenge~Level 4: All tasks for all seven seasons
Completed: 23/153
Season 1: 21/21
1. Pilot:
Rory gets accepted into Chilton prep school; Lorelai must make amends with her parents in order to borrow the money for his tuition.
✱Read a book where someone needs to borrow money
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams [3/1/21] ★★
2. First Day at Chilton:
On Rory's first day at Chilton, she has a confrontation with Paris. Meanwhile, Emily tries to install internet connection at Lorelai's house...without permission.
✱Read a book where someone does something sneaky
Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata [2/21/21] ★★★★
3. Kill Me Now:
Rory goes golfing with her grandfather, while a wedding is stressing everyone out at Lorelai's inn.
✱Read a book where golf or a wedding is mentioned
Before the Dawn by Beverly Jenkins [1/19/21] ★★★★
4. The Deer Hunters:
Rory plays "catch up" at Chilton and receives her very first bad grade, and...she yells at Paris and Tristin.
✱Read a book in where someone has to play "catch up" in a situation
Fumbled by Alexa Martin [2/2/21] ★★★
5. Cinnamon's Wake:
Lorelai is struck by two deaths.
✱Read a book in which a death occurs
Witness in Death by J.D. Robb [1/11/21] ★★★★
6. Rory's Birthday Parties:
It's Rory's birthday and she gets two parties.
✱Read a book in which someone has a birthday or birthday celebration
Teaching His Babygirl by Rory Reynolds [1/13/21] ★★★
7. Kiss and Tell:
Rory gets her first kiss from Dean, and the whole town is talking about it.
✱Read a book tagged Romance
The Greek's Convenient Cinderella by Lynne Graham [3/12/21] ★★★★
8. Love and War and Snow:
It's snowing and Lorelai is giddy. She runs into Max, invites him back to her place, only to find someone unexpected.
✱Read a book in which someone encounters something unexpected
Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo [1/19/21] ★★★
9. Rory's Dance:
Rory asks Dean to accompany her to a formal dance at Chilton.
They fall asleep after the dance, which leads to a fight between Rory's grandmother and her mom...over who has been the worst mother.
✱Read a book in which some sort of altercation or fight occurs
Fable by Adrienne Young [1/12/21] ★★★
10. Forgiveness and Stuff:
Richard Gilmore is rushed to the hospital after collapsing at the Christmas Party.
✱Read a book in which someone goes to the hospital or is hospitalized
An Unlikely Proposal by Toni Shiloh [2/22/21] ★★★★★
11. Paris is Burning:
Lorelai panics when the relationship between her and Rory's teacher, Max grows more serious. She decides to end it, but attempted break up causes more trouble for Rory.
✱Read a book where a relationship ends
Finale by Stephanie Garber [2/25/21] ★★★
12. Double Date:
Rory and Dean set up Lane with Dean's friend. Meanwhile, Sookie and Jackson's first date includes Lorelai and Jackson's cousin. It doesn't go well.
✱Read a book where someone goes on a date
Rust Creek Falls Cinderella by Melissa Senate [1/14/21] ★★
13. Concert Interruptus:
Lorelai gives tickets to a Bangles concert to Rory, Paris, Madeline and Louise, but things don't go as planned.
✱Read a book in which music is a part of the story
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins [3/5/21] ★★★
14. That Damn Donna Reed:
Dean likes the idea of a 50s type housewife, which Rory ends up pretending to be for an evening...a fight ensues.
✱Read a book set during the 50's
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens [2/23/21] ★★★★
15. Christopher Returns:
Christopher comes for a visit. Dinner ends with Rory's grandparents fighting. Meanwhile, Lorelai gets Christopher to admit his business is failing, and he proposes before leaving town.
✱Read a book where someone comes to visit or where someone proposes
The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton [1/28/21] ★★★★
16. Star-Crossed Lovers and Other Strangers:
Rory plans a surprise for his and Rory's 3-month anniversary; meanwhile Luke's old girlfriend, Rachel, shows up.
✱Read a book where the main character runs into an old girlfriend/boyfriend
Love Lettering by Kate Clayborn [1/10/21] ★★★★
17. The Breakup:
On the rebound from a fight with Dean, Rory kisses Tristin. Lorelai impulsively shows up at Max's house.
✱Read a book where the main character does something on impulse
Namesake by Adrienne Young [1/22/21] ★★★★
18. The Third Lorelai:
Lorelai's grandmother arrives from England which stresses Emily out.
✱Read a book set in England
The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne [2/26/21] ★★★★
19. Emily in Wonderland:
Rory takes her grandmother on a tour around Stars Hollow. The grandmother is horrified to see where Lorelai and Rory first lived.
✱Read a book in which someone is horrified by something
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton [1/26/21] ★★★
20. P.S. I Lo...
Lorelai and Max are dating again. Meanwhile, after a fight with her mom, Rory spends the night with her grandparents, and Lorelai confronts Dean about the break-up.
✱Read a book where grandparents are part of the story
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson [1/23/21] ★★★★
21. Love, Daisies and Troubadours:
Rory tries to work up the courage to win Dean back, while Lorelai has romance drama of her own.
✱Read a book where someone is accused of something
The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton [1/28/21] ★★★★
Done!~A Series of Unfortunate Events Challenge~
Completed: 25/25
SEASON 1:
1. The Bad Beginning, Part One:
Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire are told that their parents have perished in a house fire. Shortly afterward, they are sent to live with a distant relative who is cruel.
✱Read a book with siblings in the story.
Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan [5/30] ★★★
2. The Bad Beginning, Part Two:
The siblings realize that Olaf (the bad, distant relative) intends to marry Violet in order to acquire their fortune.
✱Read a book in which a marriage takes place.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [6/6] ★★★
3. The Reptile Room, Part One:
The Baudelaires are sent to live with their uncle Montgomery, who is a herpetologist. Meanwhile, Olaf poses as Montgomery's new assistant and attempts to kidnap the siblings.
✱Read a book in which a kidnapping (or attempted kidnapping) occurs.
Say Cheese and Die! by R.L. Stine [6/7] ★★★★
4. The Reptile Room, Part Two:
Olaf threatens to kill Sunny unless the siblings accompany him to Peru; his plan is prevented however, when Mr. Poe crashes into their car as they are trying to leave.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "I"
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin [6/14] ★★★★★
5. The Widow, Part One:
Mr. Poe takes the siblings to live with their widowed Aunt Josephine. Meanwhile, Olaf follows the siblings and disguises himself as a sailor (Captain Sham), and pretends to fall in love with Josephine.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "E"
Queen's Peril by E.K. Johnston [6/12] ★★★★
6. The Widow, Part Two:
The siblings' allergy to peppermint is triggered; a hurricane sends the house teetering over the cliff; the siblings find Josephine in a nearby cave, only to be confronted by Olaf.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "S"
The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen [5/31] ★★★
7. The Miserable Mill, Part One:
The siblings arrive at the Lucky Smells Lumber Mill and are forced to work by the owner (Sir), who blames their parents for starting a fire that destroyed the entire town.
✱Read a book in which a fire destroys something.
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/21] ★★★★
8. The Miserable Mill, Part Two:
The Baulelaires discover the entire mill is under a hypnotic trance, making sure they do not leave their jobs.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "F",
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/4] ★★★★
SEASON 2:
9. The Austere Academy, Part One:
The Baudelaires have arrived at the Prufrock Preparatory School, an unpleasant place run by an unpleasant vice-principal, Nero, and terrorized by an unpleasant student, Carmelita Spats. Meanwhile, Olaf has managed to gain entrance by disguising himself as a gym teacher named Coach Genghis
✱Read a book whose title begins with "U" or "N"
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton [7/21] ★★★
10. The Austere Academy, Part Two:
The Baudelaires are put on a grueling exercise program, making them run endless laps. Still, they manage to pass their comprehensive exam, and reveal Olaf's identity. Larry is finally rescued from the refrigerator, while Olivia walks off with the book on secret organizations.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "F"
Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke [7/14] ★★
11. The Ersatz Elevator, Part One:
A citywide manhunt for Olaf is underway, but he's already managed to infiltrate himself as a foreign auctioneer named Gunther. The search for the Quagmires continues to no avail, and Klaus becomes suspicious of an extra elevator.
✱Read a book in which a manhunt or an auction takes place.
The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins [10/3] ★★★★
12. The Ersatz Elevator, Part Two:
The Baudelaires are having trouble rescuing the Quagmires. Jerome gives up his guardianship. Mr. Poe reveals that a village with the initials "V.F.D." is willing to raise them.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "R"
Her Favorite Maverick by Christine Rimmer [8/1] ★★★
13. The Vile Village, Part One:
Mr. Poe drops the Baudelaires off at the Village of Fowl Devotees. The Baudelaires take up residence with kindly handyman, Hector, who is prone to fainting. Soon the Baudelaires begin finding clues written by the Quagmires. Meanwhile, Olaf, Esme and troupe also arrive at the village, with Esme disguising herself at the town's new chief of police.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "T"
The 100 by Kass Morgan [6/24] ★★★
14. The Vile Village, Part Two:
Being accused of murder, the Baudelaires are thrown in jail. While there, they instruct Hector to prepare his hot-air mobile home to help them escape.
✱Read a book where someone is falsely accused.
Homecoming by Kass Morgan [6/26] ★★★
15. The Hostile Hospital, Part One:
The Baudelaires hitch a ride to the Heimlich Hospital with volunteer singing candy stripers.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "N"
Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan [7/6] ★★★★
16. The Hostile Hospital, Part Two:
Olaf and Esme hide Violet under a false name; Klaus (under the disguse of Dr. Faustus) and Sunny manage to find her, but then Klaus is forced to operate on Violet.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "A"
Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/22] ★★★★
17. Carnivorous Carnival, Part One:
All parties arrive at the Caligari Carnival. Olaf speaks to the fortune teller who is really Olivia in disguise; the Baudelaires assume identities of circus freaks.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "T"
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor [9/8] ★★★★
18. Carnivorous Carnival, Part Two:
Olivia explains that Madame Lulu is really an alias used by the V.F.D. agents to gather information. Meanwhile Olaf plans to throw one of the freaks into a pit filled with hungry lions, while Esme plots to have Lulu killed.
✱Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with "E"
Wild Highway by Devney Perry [7/1] ★★★★
SEASON 3:
19. Slippery Slope, Part One:
Violet and Klaus manage an escape and seek shelter in a cave, while Olaf and evil gang make camp on Mount Fraught.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "T"
The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall [10/5] ★★★
20. Slippery Slope, Part Two:
Violet and Quigley prepare for a rescue while Klaus searches the V.F.D. headquarters for information.
✱Read a book where a search for information takes place.
The Ends of the World by Maggie Hall [10/7] ★★★★
21. Grim Grotto, Part One:
The Baudelaires board the Queenqueg, and someone is poisoned!
✱Read a book where someone is poisoned
Map of Fates by Maggie Hall [10/6] ★★★★
22. Grim Grotto, Part Two:
The Baudelaires return to Briny Beach with the help of Mr. Poe. Meanwhile, Fernald and Fiona are imprisoned by Olaf, but begin their escape.
✱Read a book where someone escapes something.
It by Stephen King [10/9] ★★★★★
23. Penultimate Peril, Part One:
At the Hotel Denouement, Kit warns the Baudelaires of villains infiltrating the V.F.D. Olaf, Esme and Carmelita are spotted posing as a family.
✱Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with "T"
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman [10/17] ★★
24. Penultimate Peril, Part Two:
The Baudelaires are offered an escape but decide to stay and put Olaf behind bars.
✱Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with "S"
A Year with the Millionaire Next Door by Barbara Wallace [10/8] ★★★
25. The End:
The Baudelaires and Olaf wash up on a remote island.
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in ASERIESOFUNFORTUNATEEVENTS (no word count limit, but all words count).
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery [10/27/20] ★★★★
SEASON 3:19. Slippery Slope, Part One:
Violet and Klaus manage an escape and seek shelter in a cave, while Olaf and evil gang make camp on Mount Fraught.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "T"
The Conspiracy of Us by Maggie Hall [10/5] ★★★
20. Slippery Slope, Part Two:
Violet and Quigley prepare for a rescue while Klaus searches the V.F.D. headquarters for information.
✱Read a book where a search for information takes place.
The Ends of the World by Maggie Hall [10/7] ★★★★
21. Grim Grotto, Part One:
The Baudelaires board the Queenqueg, and someone is poisoned!
✱Read a book where someone is poisoned
Map of Fates by Maggie Hall [10/6] ★★★★
22. Grim Grotto, Part Two:
The Baudelaires return to Briny Beach with the help of Mr. Poe. Meanwhile, Fernald and Fiona are imprisoned by Olaf, but begin their escape.
✱Read a book where someone escapes something.
It by Stephen King [10/9] ★★★★★
23. Penultimate Peril, Part One:
At the Hotel Denouement, Kit warns the Baudelaires of villains infiltrating the V.F.D. Olaf, Esme and Carmelita are spotted posing as a family.
✱Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with "T"
The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman [10/17] ★★
24. Penultimate Peril, Part Two:
The Baudelaires are offered an escape but decide to stay and put Olaf behind bars.
✱Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with "S"
A Year with the Millionaire Next Door by Barbara Wallace [10/8] ★★★
25. The End:
The Baudelaires and Olaf wash up on a remote island.
✱Read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in ASERIESOFUNFORTUNATEEVENTS (no word count limit, but all words count).
Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery [10/27/20] ★★★★
~A Series of Unfortunate Events Challenge~Completed: 25/25
SEASON 1:
1. The Bad Beginning, Part One:
Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire are told that their parents have perished in a house fire. Shortly afterward, they are sent to live with a distant relative who is cruel.
✱Read a book with siblings in the story.
Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan [5/30] ★★★
2. The Bad Beginning, Part Two:
The siblings realize that Olaf (the bad, distant relative) intends to marry Violet in order to acquire their fortune.
✱Read a book in which a marriage takes place.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [6/6] ★★★
3. The Reptile Room, Part One:
The Baudelaires are sent to live with their uncle Montgomery, who is a herpetologist. Meanwhile, Olaf poses as Montgomery's new assistant and attempts to kidnap the siblings.
✱Read a book in which a kidnapping (or attempted kidnapping) occurs.
Say Cheese and Die! by R.L. Stine [6/7] ★★★★
4. The Reptile Room, Part Two:
Olaf threatens to kill Sunny unless the siblings accompany him to Peru; his plan is prevented however, when Mr. Poe crashes into their car as they are trying to leave.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "I"
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin [6/14] ★★★★★
5. The Widow, Part One:
Mr. Poe takes the siblings to live with their widowed Aunt Josephine. Meanwhile, Olaf follows the siblings and disguises himself as a sailor (Captain Sham), and pretends to fall in love with Josephine.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "E"
Queen's Peril by E.K. Johnston [6/12] ★★★★
6. The Widow, Part Two:
The siblings' allergy to peppermint is triggered; a hurricane sends the house teetering over the cliff; the siblings find Josephine in a nearby cave, only to be confronted by Olaf.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "S"
The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen [5/31] ★★★
7. The Miserable Mill, Part One:
The siblings arrive at the Lucky Smells Lumber Mill and are forced to work by the owner (Sir), who blames their parents for starting a fire that destroyed the entire town.
✱Read a book in which a fire destroys something.
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/21] ★★★★
8. The Miserable Mill, Part Two:
The Baulelaires discover the entire mill is under a hypnotic trance, making sure they do not leave their jobs.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "F",
From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/4] ★★★★
SEASON 2:
9. The Austere Academy, Part One:
The Baudelaires have arrived at the Prufrock Preparatory School, an unpleasant place run by an unpleasant vice-principal, Nero, and terrorized by an unpleasant student, Carmelita Spats. Meanwhile, Olaf has managed to gain entrance by disguising himself as a gym teacher named Coach Genghis
✱Read a book whose title begins with "U" or "N"
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton [7/21] ★★★
10. The Austere Academy, Part Two:
The Baudelaires are put on a grueling exercise program, making them run endless laps. Still, they manage to pass their comprehensive exam, and reveal Olaf's identity. Larry is finally rescued from the refrigerator, while Olivia walks off with the book on secret organizations.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "F"
Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke [7/14] ★★
11. The Ersatz Elevator, Part One:
A citywide manhunt for Olaf is underway, but he's already managed to infiltrate himself as a foreign auctioneer named Gunther. The search for the Quagmires continues to no avail, and Klaus becomes suspicious of an extra elevator.
✱Read a book in which a manhunt or an auction takes place.
The Taming of Jessi Rose by Beverly Jenkins [10/3] ★★★★
12. The Ersatz Elevator, Part Two:
The Baudelaires are having trouble rescuing the Quagmires. Jerome gives up his guardianship. Mr. Poe reveals that a village with the initials "V.F.D." is willing to raise them.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "R"
Her Favorite Maverick by Christine Rimmer [8/1] ★★★
13. The Vile Village, Part One:
Mr. Poe drops the Baudelaires off at the Village of Fowl Devotees. The Baudelaires take up residence with kindly handyman, Hector, who is prone to fainting. Soon the Baudelaires begin finding clues written by the Quagmires. Meanwhile, Olaf, Esme and troupe also arrive at the village, with Esme disguising herself at the town's new chief of police.
✱Read a book whose title begins with "T"
The 100 by Kass Morgan [6/24] ★★★
14. The Vile Village, Part Two:
Being accused of murder, the Baudelaires are thrown in jail. While there, they instruct Hector to prepare his hot-air mobile home to help them escape.
✱Read a book where someone is falsely accused.
Homecoming by Kass Morgan [6/26] ★★★
15. The Hostile Hospital, Part One:
The Baudelaires hitch a ride to the Heimlich Hospital with volunteer singing candy stripers.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "N"
Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan [7/6] ★★★★
16. The Hostile Hospital, Part Two:
Olaf and Esme hide Violet under a false name; Klaus (under the disguse of Dr. Faustus) and Sunny manage to find her, but then Klaus is forced to operate on Violet.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "A"
Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/22] ★★★★
17. Carnivorous Carnival, Part One:
All parties arrive at the Caligari Carnival. Olaf speaks to the fortune teller who is really Olivia in disguise; the Baudelaires assume identities of circus freaks.
✱Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with "T"
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor [9/8] ★★★★
18. Carnivorous Carnival, Part Two:
Olivia explains that Madame Lulu is really an alias used by the V.F.D. agents to gather information. Meanwhile Olaf plans to throw one of the freaks into a pit filled with hungry lions, while Esme plots to have Lulu killed.
✱Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with "E"
Wild Highway by Devney Perry [7/1] ★★★★
16. The Cohabitation Formulation:Howard is forced to choose between Bernadette and his mother.
☄Read a book where someone is forced to choose between two people
Finale by Stephanie Garber [2/25/21] ★★★
17. The Toast Derivation:
Sheldon becomes concerned when he discovers everyone is hanging out at Raj's place, and that Leonard is at the center of it all.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones [7/29/20] ★★★★
18. The Prestidigitation Approximation:
Leonard is forced to choose between Priya and Penny. A magic trick by Howard has Sheldon fooled.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Lovely Neighbor by Alexa Riley [8/9/20] ★★★
19. The Zarnecki Incursion:
The guys try to help Sheldon discover who hacked his online gaming account.
☄Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Barbarian's Lady by Ruby Dixon [9/5/20] ★★
20. The Herb Garden Germination:
Amy and Sheldon conduct a secret experiment on everyone else by spreading rumors, after hearing that Bernadette is thinking about breaking up with Howard.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'Y'.
Captured by Beverly Jenkins [8/14/20] ★★★★
21. The Agreement Dissection:
Penny, Amy and Bernadette take Sheldon to a night club after he's thrown out of the apartment for the night.
☄Read a book with a shower curtain on the cover, or a book whose title begins or ends with 'C'.
Clown in a Cornfield by Adam Cesare [9/3/20] ★★★★
22. The Wildebeest Implementation:
Raj tries a new drug for his social anxiety. Penny and Amy use Bernadette to spy on Leonard and Priya. Sheldon invents a three-player chess game.
☄Read a book in which drugs are mentioned in the story
River Marked by Patricia Briggs [9/15/20] ★★★★
23. The Engagement Reaction:
Sheldon freaks out over germs. Howard thinks his mom has had a heart attack.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'O'.
Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo [9/1/20] ★★★
24. The Roommate Transmogrification:
Bernadette receives her doctorate. Raj moves in with Sheldon.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'C'.
Her Favorite Maverick by Christine Rimmer [8/1/20]
25. Trivia 4.25:
In episode 24 after Raj and Penny toast their friendship, Raj's glass switched hands between shots.
☄Read a book with a glass or hand shown on the cover
White Trash Zombie Unchained by Diana Rowland [9/4/20] ★★★★
SEASON 3: 24/241. The Electric Can Opener Fluctuation:
A conflict between the guys after returning from the North Pole sends Sheldon back to Texas and interferes with the reunion between Leonard and Penny.
☄Read a book set in Texas
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas [6/23/20] ★★★★
2. The Jiminy Conjecture:
Sheldon and Howard wager on the species of a cricket.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins [6/10/20] ★★★★★
3. The Gothowitz Deviation:
Howard and Raj try their luck at meeting women at a Goth style club.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
Cujo by Stephen King [6/19/20] ★★★★
4. The Pirate Solution:
Raj has to find a new job or be sent back to India.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Rage and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/22/20] ★★★★
5. The Creepy Candy Coating Corollary:
Sheldon seeks payback against sci-fi star Wil Wheaton. Leonard has to ask Penny to set Howard up with a friend.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
Ahsoka by E.K. Johnston [6/14/20] ★★★★
6. The Cornhusker Vortex:
Leonard tries to learn about football, while the friendship between Raj and Howard is threatened.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo [6/11/20] ★★★★
7. The Guitarist Amplification:
Leonard and Penny argue about a friend staying at her apartment, and Sheldon is caught in the middle.
☄Read a book where an argument takes place
Moonshot by Alessandra Torre [6/8/20] ★★
8. The Adhesive Duck Deficiency:
Penny has to turn to Sheldon for help after dislocating her shoulder in the bathtub.
☄Read a book where a character is injured
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/21] ★★★★
9. The Vengeance Formulation:
Sheldon is out for revenge after being humiliated on the radio.
☄Read a book with some type of plant shown on the cover
Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs [6/24/20] ★★★★
10. The Gorilla Experiment:
Sheldon tries to help Penny understand physics to impress Leonard.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'F'.
False Moves by Carolyn Keene [6/10/20] ★★★
11. The Maternal Congruence:
To his dismay, Leonard's mother makes a visit.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Say Cheese and Die! by R.L. Stine [6/7/20] ★★★★
12. The Psychic Vortex:
Penny consults a psychic and Leonard is troubled.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
The Wait: A Powerful Practice for Finding the Love of Your Life and the Life You Love by DeVon Franklin & Meagan Good [6/7/20] ★★★★
13. The Bozeman Reaction:
After their apartment is robbed, Leonard and Sheldon turn to Raj and Howard to help them create a state-of-the-art security system.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet [6/16/20] ★★★
14. The Einstein Approximation:
When Sheldon is stumped by a difficult physics question, he starts wreaking havoc.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'D'.
This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald [6/20/20] ★★★
15. The Large Hadron Collision:
Leonard is offered a trip to Switzerland on Valentine's Day to visit the CREN Laboratory.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T'.
The Other People by C.J. Tudor [6/17/20] ★★
16. The Excelsior Acquisition:
Sheldon has to appear in traffic court and misses an opportunity to meet Stan Lee.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Queen's Peril by E.K. Johnston [6/12/20] ★★★★
17. The Precious Fragmentation:
The guys find a ring from the Lord or the Rings trilogy and their friendship is threatened.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'R'.
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine [6/9/20] ★★★★
18. The Pants Alternative:
Sheldon must overcome his fear of public speaking when he receives an award.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'G'.
Homecoming by Kass Morgan [6/26/20] ★★★
19. The Wheaton Recurrence:
Sheldon and Wil Wheaton compete in a game of bowling, while Penny and Leonard find themselves at a crossroads.
☄Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo [7/3/20] ★★★★★
20. The Spaghetti Catalyst:
Following the breakup of Penny and Leonard, Sheldon has to go behind Leonard's back to spend time with Penny.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'L'.
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson [6/28/20] ★★★★
21. The Plimpton Stimulation:
When a nymphomaniac physicist visiting Sheldon hooks up with Leonard, chaos ensues.
☄Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Wild Highway by Devney Perry [7/1/20] ★★★★
22. The Staircase Implementation:
Leonard tells Penny how he and Sheldon became roommates.
☄Read a book with a television or stairs shown on the cover
Mary Anne's Bad-Luck Mystery by Ann M. Martin [7/4/20] ★★★★
23. The Lunar Excitation:
Penny has a night of angry, drunken sex with Leonard. Howard and Raj search for Sheldon's perfect match online.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'K'.
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen [7/17] ★★★
24. Trivia 3.25:
The original pilot used Thomas Dolby's hit "She Blinded Me With Science" as its theme song.
☄Read a book with sunglasses shown on the cover
Texan for the Taking by Charlene Sands [7/15/20] ★★★
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SEASON 4: 25/25
1. The Robotic Manipulation:
Howard finds an unusual use for a robotic arm.
☄Read a book with an arm shown on the cover
Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton [7/21/20] ★★★
2. The Cruciferous Vegetable Amplification:
Sheldon desperately tries to find a way to increase his lifespan.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
Heat Wave by Karina Halle [7/23/20] ★★★★
3. The Zazzy Substitution:
After his breakup with Amy, Sheldon becomes obsessive in his search for non-human companionship.
☄Read a book with a person wearing glasses shown on the cover
Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams [8/7/20] ★★
4. The Hot Toll Deviation:
Howard asks for Penny's help to win back Bernadette, but first he must confess the embarrassing reason for the breakup.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'N'.
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren [7/25/20] ★★
5. The Desperation Emanation:
Amy asks Sheldon to meet her mother.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'Y'.
Night of the Living Dummy by R.L. Stine [9/3/20] ★★★★
6. The Irish Pub Formulation:
Leonard spends the night with Raj's sister, but tries to keep everyone from finding out. Sheldon creates an elaborate story to help cover it up.
☄Read a book with a dark cover
The Shadows by Alex North [7/22/20] ★★★
7. The Apology Insufficiency:
When Howard needs a security clearance, the FBI interviews the guys.
☄Read a book involving law enforcement
Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb [9/13/20] ★★★
8. The 21-Second Excitation:
The guys camp out all night waiting to see an extended cut of Indiana Jones. Penny, Amy and Bernadette have a girls' night out.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'F'.
Fatal Ransom by Carolyn Keene [9/11/20] ★★★
9. The Boyfriend Complexity:
When Penny's father pays a visit, she asks Leonard to pose as her boyfriend.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Buried Secrets by Carolyn Keene [7/19/20] ★★★
10. The Alien Parasite Hypothesis:
Howard and Raj try to prove who would be a better superhero.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert [7/26/20] ★★★★
11. The Justice League Recombination:
The guys enter a costume contest as members of the Justice League.
☄Read a book with a mask shown on the cover
Tall, Dark... Westmoreland! by Brenda Jackson [8/30/20] ★★★★
12. The Bus Pants Utilization:
Sheldon tries to take over Leonard's smartphone app project and gets fired.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'D'.
Dear Martin by Nic Stone [7/30/20] ★★
13. The Love Car Displacement:
The gang spends the weekend together at a science convention and chaos ensues.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T.
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor [9/8/20] ★★★★
14. The Thespian Catalyst:
Sheldon needs to improve his skills as an instructor and asks Penny for acting lessons.
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young [9/7/20] ★★★
15. The Benefactor Factor:
Sheldon convinces Leonard to get friendly with a wealthy benefactor in order to secure funding for the university.
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Before the Ever After by Jacqueline Woodson [9/2/20] ★★★★★
OVERVIEW: 5/51. The Big Bang Theory:
☄Read a book whose title that has two words beginning with the same letter
Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend [3/12/20] ★★★★
2. Premier:
☄Read a book in which the letters C, B and S are found in the title (any order)
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye by Ann M. Martin [4/16/20] ★★★★
3. Seasons:
☄Read a series book #12 or above
Taming Clint Westmoreland by Brenda Jackson [3/15/20] ★★★★
4. Setting:
☄Read a book set in California
Runaway Road by Devney Perry [4/3/20] ★★★★
5. Characters:
☄Read a book that has won an award.
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews [4/19/20] ★★★★
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SEASON 1: 17/17
1. Pilot:
☄Read a book with a character whose first or last name begins with 'P'.
The Perfect Catch: Based on the Hallmark Channel Original Movie by Cassidy Carter [4/4/20] ★★★★
2. The Big Bran Hypothesis:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'T'.
The Wives by Tarryn Fisher [3/22/20] ★★★
3. The Fuzzy Boots Corollary:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas [3/28/20] ★★★
4. The Luminous Fish Effect:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center [3/21/20] ★★
5. The Hamburger Postulate:
☄Read a book a book whose title begins or ends with 'B'.
Because of Miss Bridgerton by Julia Quinn [4/14/20] ★★★
6. The Middle-Earth Paradigm:
☄Read a book in which a party takes place
The Honey-Don't List by Christina Lauren [3/24/20] ★★★
7. The Dumpling Paradox:
☄Read a book where an old friend returns to town
All In by Raine Miller [3/17/20] ★★★
8. The Grasshopper Experiment:
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'B'.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum [4/7/20] ★★★★
9. The Cooper-Hofstadter Polarization:
☄Read a book where a disagreement takes place
Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin [4/8/20] ★★★
10. The Loobenfeld Decay:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White [3/13/20] ★★★
11. The Pancake Batter Anomaly:
☄Read a book where someone is ill or gets sick
Sleepless in Las Vegas by Colleen Collins [3/27/20] ★★
12. The Jerusalem Duality:
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'T'.
Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas [3/14/20] ★★★
13. The Bat Jar Conjecture:
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'H'.
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris [4/29/20] ★★
14. The Nerdvana Annihilation:
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'E'.
Welcome to Dead House by R.L. Stine [3/30/20] ★★★
15. The Pork Chop Indeterminacy:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'O'.
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout [3/15/20] ★★★★
16. The Peanut Reaction:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley [4/2/20] ★★★
17. The Tangerine Factor:
☄Read a book where a breakup occurs
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks [4/5/20] ★★★
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SEASON 2: 23/23
1. The Bad Fish Paradigm:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'S'.
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas [5/11/20] ★★★
2. The Codpiece Topology:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'H'.
Hello, Mallory by Ann M. Martin [5/3/20] ★★★★
3. The Barbarian Sublimation:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'E'.
Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray [5/5/20] ★★★★
4. The Griffin Equivalency:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'L'.
Lost Boy by Athena Steller [5/11/20] ★★★★
5. The Euclid Alternative:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'D'.
Discretion by Karina Halle [5/2/20] ★★★
6. The Cooper-Nowitzki Theorem:
☄Read a book with a female on the cover
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs [5/8/20] ★★★★
7. The Panty Pinata Polarization:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'N'.
Night Hawk by Beverly Jenkins [4/30/20] ★★★★
8. The Lizard-Spock Expansion:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'C'.
Mechanic by Alexa Riley [5/5/20] ★★
9. The White Asparagus Triangulation:
☄Read a book in which something is wrecked or ruined
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan [6/6/20] ★★★
10. The Vartabedian Conundrum:
☄Read a book with a man and a woman on the cover
Two Points to Murder by Carolyn Keene [5/7/20] ★★★
11. The Bath Item Gift Hypothesis:
☄Read a book where some type of struggle takes place (inner struggle, outer struggle, real or imagined)
Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews [5/19/20] ★★★★
12. The Killer Robot Instability:
☄Read a book with a red cover
Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare [5/10/20] ★★★★
13. The Friendship Algorithm:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'R'.
Beautiful Dreamer by Jayda Marx [5/4/20] ★★★
14. The Financial Permeability:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'J'.
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl [5/27/20] ★★★★
15. The Maternal Capacitance:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'I'.
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs [5/16/20] ★★★★
16. The Cushion Saturation:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'M'.
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs [5/7/20] ★★★★
17. The Terminator Decoupling:
☄Read a book tagged sci-fi
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson [5/22/20] ★★★★
18. The Work Song Nanocluster:
☄Read a book whose title begins or ends with 'A'.
Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson [5/12/20] ★★★★
19. The Dead Hooker Juxtaposition:
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'A'.
Coach by Alexa Riley [5/15/20] ★
20. The Hofstadter Isotope:
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'S'.
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates [5/15/20] ★★★★
21. The Vegas Renormalization:
☄Read a book where Vegas is mentioned or is part of the story
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han [5/20/20] ★★
22. The Classified Materials Turbulence:
☄Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins or ends with 'N'.
Little Miss Stoneybrook... and Dawn by Ann M. Martin [5/18/20] ★★★★
23. The Monopolar Expedition:
☄Read a book where someone travels
Tempest by Beverly Jenkins [5/12/20] ★★★★
