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Quarterly Challenge - December 15, 2013- March 15, 2014

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge

In America, a cookie is described as a thin, sweet, usually small cake. By definition, a cookie can be any of a variety of hand-held, flour-based sweet cakes, either crisp or soft.

Each country has its own word for "cookie." What Americans know as cookies are called biscuits in England and Australia, in Spain they're galletas, Germans call them keks or Plätzchen for Christmas cookies, and in Italy there are several names to identify various forms of cookies including amaretti and biscotti, and so on. The name cookie is derived from the Dutch word koekje, meaning "small or little cake." Biscuit comes from the Latin word bis coctum, which means, “twice baked.”

This challenge is based on some of my favorite cookies and some popular cookies everyone else may enjoy. Have fun! Maybe eat a cookie while reading the books for this challenge?


This challenge runs from December 15, 2013- March 15st, 2014. Please feel free to jump in at any time during the 3 months :)

There is no minimum page count, re-reads and audio books are allowed. You can choose any level to start with, and you can always move up or down levels at any time. You can add the bonus on to any level you complete.

Please re-post as you complete your book selections.

If you would like to add your star ratings to your completed books that would be great. It's always nice to see what everyone else enjoyed and get some new recs along the way :)





Challenge Levels-

4 books read- Just a taste

8 books read- Several cookies to dunk in milk

12 books read- A sleeve of cookies

15 books read- The whole box!

With Bonus- Craving Cookies


1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

The thread for questions and suggestions for this challenge is located here-

Cookie Quarterly Q&A/Suggestions Thread

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I will start with Level 1 - Just a taste and maybe add more.

1/4 Read

Cookie Quarterly Challenge- Dec. 15- March 15


1. Oreo Cookies - The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints-short book- Dirty Thirty12/17 (4*)

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.

Read 15/15 Bonus 04/04 COMPLETED!


1. Oreo Cookies- First Drop of Crimson Jeaniene Frost 01/15
2. Nilla Wafers- (innocent character) The Professional: Part 1 Kresley Cole 12/18
3. Chips Ahoy- Christmas in Paradise Lynn Byer 12/17
4. Nutter Butter- The Christmas Pony Melody Carlson 12/19
5. Tim-Tam- Mine to Possess Nalini Singh 01/20
6. Snickerdoodles- Sucking in San Francisco Jessica McBrayer 01/04
7. Thin Mints- The Duke's Match Girl - A Fiery Tale Novella Lila DiPasqua 12/20
8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Game for Trouble Karen Erickson 12/29
9. Mallomars- Night Play Sherrilyn Kenyon 02/01
10. Do-si-do- The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress Maya Banks 12/22
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress Lynne Graham 12/21
12. Fortune Cookie- All for You - The 12 NA's of Christmas Marquita Valentine 12/29
13. Gingerbread Cookie- Kisses, She Wrote Katharine Ashe 12/19
14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- The Pink Rose: Secrets, Love and Betrayal Alicia Roberts 12/25
15. Rainbow Cookies- Colters' Gift Maya Banks 12/28

Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.
Calmly, Carefully, Completely Tammy Falkner 12/17
2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover
Caressed By Ice Nalini Singh 01/11
3. Read a book with a main character that sings
True For You Marquita Valentine 12/30
4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story
Hell Hounds Are For Suckers Jessica McBrayer 12/31

I'm in and will be going for Craving Cookies!!
Craving Cookies Read ~ 19/19 DONE

1. Oreo Cookies- Dear Rockstar

2. Nilla Wafers- Stolen Wishes

3. Chips Ahoy- Lucky Girl

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Her Mad Hatter

5. Tim-Tam- Five Weeks In December

6. Snickerdoodles- To Kill A Warlock

7. Thin Mints- Infinite love

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Only Vampires Cry Blood

9. Mallomars- Vampire Dawn

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Love in the Cards

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Forever

12. Fortune Cookie- Sex in the Title: A Comedy about Dating, Sex, and Romance in NYC

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Christmas with The Alexanders

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Captured

15. Rainbow Cookies- Forever Mine


Cookie Monster Bonus
1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C' Casey Keen I'll Be Damned
2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover Saved by the Spell
3. Read a book with a main character that sings Scarred By Love
4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story Madly & Wolfhardt

RRRC The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013 ~ March 15, 2014

Level: TBD

4/?? read

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- #2 Sweet Magik 12/17/13 4♥

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.


6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- Alpha & Omega 12/22/13 4♥

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Life After Death 12/26/13 4♥

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- To Command and Collar

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Tempting Danger 12/29/13 4♥

15. Rainbow Cookies- Love & Loyalty


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

I'm in! I'll read 8 books for this challenge, but I'm not sure yet which categories I'll choose.

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014

Level: Several cookies to dunk in milk

Read 0/8

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.

Craving cookies & eating the box!!

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

Quarterly Challenges > The Cookie Quarterly Challenge - Dec. 15- March 15
The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
0/19

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014
Level: Just a taste
Read: 0/4

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

Cookies? IN!

*goes back to read rules*

Dee

3/19 (all books including bonus)

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.
Trace of Fever - finished 12/25/13

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).
Hunger - 170pgs - Finished 12/22/13

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).
- Finished - 12/25/13

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

I'm going to shoot for The Whole Box with the Cookie Monster and we'll see how far I get!

Read: 0/19

1. Oreo Cookies: The Nothingness of Ben or The Last Pure Human or The Violet and the Tom

2. Nilla Wafers: Vanished

3. Chips Ahoy: Old Poison

4. Nutter Butter: a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam: named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles: Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints: The Flesh Cartel #8: Loyalties

8. Animal Cracker Cookies: Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars: Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do: The Rest of Forever

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Dark Soul Vol. 5

12. Fortune Cookie: An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie: Winter Warmers

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars: Black Blades

15. Rainbow Cookies: Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Author's name begins with 'C': Lost Won

2. Blue Cover: Sea Change

3. Character that Sings: Catch My Breath

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

Quarterly Cookie Challenge Dec 15, 2013- Mar 15, 2014
Level: sleeve of cookies 0/12

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

This looks yummy - I'll go for craving


Quarterly Challenges > The Cookie Quarterly Challenge - Dec. 15- March 15
The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
0/19

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

Completed + 2 Bonus books

The Cookie Quarterly Challenge
Duration:December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014
Level: The whole box/Craving Cookies (Oatmeal)


1. Oreo Cookies- Play With Me 1/14 ★★★★☆

2. Nilla Wafers- The Bird Day Battalion 1/14 ★★★☆☆

3. Chips Ahoy- Submission (Bound Hearts #2) 1/6 ★★★☆☆

4. Nutter Butter- Playing for Keeps 1/8 ★★★★★(kooky character)

5. Tim-Tam- Play It Safe 1/10 ★★★★★

6. Snickerdoodles- Playing for Keeps 1/8 ★★★★★

7. Thin Mints- Ivan (99pp) 1/16 ★★★☆☆

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Four For Christmas 12/19 ★★★☆☆

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- (4 Words) The Bird Day Battalion 1/14 ★★★☆☆

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Nowhere Ranch 2/10 ★★★★☆

12. Fortune Cookie- Exit Strategy 3/13 ★★★★☆

13. Gingerbread Cookie- Blame It On The Mistletoe 1/21 ★★★★★

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Cut & Run 2/9 ★★★★☆

15. Rainbow Cookies- The Christmas Throwaway 1/26 ★★★★★

Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'. Boy Next Door by Emma Clark 1/30 ★★★★☆

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover Exposure 12/31 ★★★★☆

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover

The Cookie Quarterly
15 December 2013 - 15 March 2014

Level - The Whole Box
Completed: 14/15

1. Oreo - Over 1000 ratings : Tangled Threads √ 30 Jan
2. Nilla Wafers - virginal character : Keeping Sweets √ 11 Jan
3. Chips Ahoy - 2nd in series : One True Thing √ 8 Jan
4. Nutter Butter - eccentric character : The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest √ 15 Feb
5. Tim Tam - horse : Out of the Darkness
6. Snickerdoodles - smiles : The Gamble √ 2 Feb
7. Thin Mints - short story : The Gig √ 31 Dec
8. Animal Crackers - alpha & animal : Hotter After Midnight √ 9 Feb
9. Mallomars - night sky : Born of Night √ 18 Jan
10. Do-si-do - 4 words : Rise of the Fallen √ 13 Feb
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano - Italian : After Ben √ 15 Jan
12. Fortune Cookie - multicultural couple/luck : Feeling the Rhythm √ 22 Dec
13. Gingerbread - historical/holiday : The Amethyst Cat Caper √ 20 Jan
14. 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars - magic : Magic Burns √ 19 Jan
15. Rainbow Cookies - LGBT : Blame It On The Mistletoe √ 31 Dec

COOKIE!!!! I'm in. Level to be determined soon. Thanks for the challenge.

Quarterly Challenges > The Cookie Quarterly Challenge - Dec. 15- March 15
The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
0/19

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

RRRC The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013 ~ March 15, 2014

Level: Several cookies to dunk!
0/8 Completed-Updated 12/7/13


3.Chips Ahoy: Sommersgate House

7. Thin Mints: Castle Hill

8. Animal Cracker Cookies: Magic Strikes

9. Mallomars: Howling For You

10. Do-si-do: Up From the Grave

13. Gingerbread Cookie: A Christmas to Remember

14. 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars: The Dark Highlander

15. Rainbow Cookies: Kaleidoscope

Breann wrote: "Cookies? IN!

*goes back to read rules*"

LOL!

Kitten wrote: "Lol @ Breann! I'm allergic to chocolate but I'm in."

Kitten,

Allergic to chocolate? :(

Nilla Wafers and vanilla oreos are good too :)

Quarterly Challenge - December 15, 2013- March 15, 2014

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
I'm in for the Whole Box:
Read 16 of 19

1. Oreo Cookies- (best-selling book): Up From the Grave (Done 1/31) ★★★★

2. Nilla Wafers- (vanilla romance): At Last (Done 12/25) ★★★★

3. Chips Ahoy- (second in a series): Bound by Law (Done 1/26) ★★★1/2

4. Nutter Butter- (small child): Bear, Otter, and the Kid (Done 2/24) ★★★★

5. Tim-Tam- (author from Kentucky: Molly Harper): The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf (Done 1/12) ★★★1/2

6. Snickerdoodles- (humorous book ): The Mane Event

7. Thin Mints- (a shorter book (thin): Not His Kiss to Take (Done 1/20) ★★★1/2

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- (strong alpha character (an animal in bed): Tiger (Done 12/26) ★★★★

9. Mallomars- (moon, stars or night sky on the cover): Under the Never Sky (Done 2/26) ★★★★

10. Do-si-do- ( 4 words in the title): Christmas In The Sun (Done 1/2) ★★★★

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- (set in Italy): When the Rogue Returns (Done 1/28) ★★★★

12. Fortune Cookie- (multi-cultural couple): Scrap Metal (Done 12/16) ★★1/2

13. Gingerbread Cookie- (historical setting): The Wicked Confessions Of Lady Cecelia Stanton (Done 1/1) ★★★½

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- ( 7 letters in the title): How To Run With A Naked Werewolf (Done 1/31) ★★★★

15. Rainbow Cookies- (LGBT book): A Casual Weekend Thing (Done 1/23) ★★★1/2




Cookie Monster Bonus:
Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Author's first or last name that begins with 'C' (Coreene Callahan): Fury of Seduction (Done 12/27) ★★★★

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover: Love & Loyalty (Done 1/12) ★★★★★

3. Read a book with a main character that sings: Making Faces (Done 1/24) ★★★★★

4. Supernatural creature on the cover (Nephilim): Reaver (Done 1/20) ★★★★

You had me at Cookies!

Quarterly Cookie Challenge (26)
December 15, 2013- March 15, 2014
I’m Eating the Whole Box!
0 of 19 Books Completed!

1. Oreo Cookies: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich (2500+ GR ratings)
2. Nilla Wafers: Read a 'vanilla' romance or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.
3. Chips Ahoy: Trying to Score by Toni Aleo (2nd in Series)
4. Nutter Butter: Kinked by Thea Harrison (Weird character)
5. Tim-Tam: set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.
6. Snickerdoodles: Anything But Sweet by Candis Terry (smiling on cover)
7. Thin Mints: Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).
8. Animal Cracker Cookies: The Best Man by Kristan Higgins (animal on cover)
9. Mallomars: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill (moon on cover)
10. Do-si-do: Some Like It Hot by Susan Andersen (4-word title)
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: An Italian author (birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.
12. Fortune Cookie: Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire (multi-cultural)
13. Gingerbread Cookie: Lady Jenny's Christmas Portrait by Grace Burrowes (Historical & Holiday)
14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts (magic)
15. Rainbow Cookies: The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl by Gina Lamm (3 color cover)
Cookie Monster Bonus Cravings:
1. Begins with 'C': The Final Cut by Catherine Coulter
2. Blue cover: Beauty Dates the Beast by Jessica Sims
3. Singing Character: It Must Be Your Love by Bella Andre (Musician)
4. Cookies on the Cover: The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap by Donna Kauffman et al.

To Read:


Completed:

Quarterly Challenges > The Cookie Quarterly Challenge - Dec. 15- March 15
The Quarterly Cookie Challenge


1. Oreo Cookies- on NYT best seller list: The Forgotten by David Baldacci: 1/4

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance: Last Chance Beauty Queen by Hope Ramsay: 1/24

3. Chips Ahoy- 2nd in series: Dead Girls Don't Wear Diamonds by Nancy Martin: 12/29

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character:Quilt Trip: A Southern Quilting Mystery by Elizabeth Spann Craig: 1/13

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set Kentucky: Next of Kin by Sharon Sala: 1/9

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book: Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie: 2/1

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a shorter book (thin): The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket: 12/31

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal on the cover: Dance of the Winnebagos by Ann Charles: 12/22


9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover: Totally Buzzed by Gale Borger: 1/11


10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with 4 words in the title: The Lies That Bind by Kate Carlisle: 2/23

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian setting: Vittorio, The Vampire by Anne Rice: 1/27

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple: Sex, Murder And A Double Latte by Kyra Davis: 2/13

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- read a book with a holiday theme: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas: 12/22

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a with a character that is hiding something: Bone Cold by Erica Spindler: 2/23

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover: Missing in Mudbug by Jana Deleon



Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C': Murder in Mesopotamia by Agatha Christie

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover: A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny: 1/8

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food: Town in a Lobster Stew by B.B. Haywood: 2/18


DONE

I'm so in!

The Whole Box, with Bonus-Craving Cookies
19/19 COMPLETED

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads. Ivan - 12/29/13 ★★★

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character. Play Me, I'm Yours - 12/18/13 ★★★★


3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series. - The Melody Thief - 01/12/14 ★★★★

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it. Inestimable Blessings - 01/12/14 ★★★

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.Inherit the Sky - 01/19-20/14 ★★★

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover. The Backup Boyfriend - 12/19/13 ★★★★

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).Shock & Awe - 12/22/2013 ★★★★★

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed). - Reaper's Property - 12/28/13 ★★★★

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.Reversal - 12/21/13 ★★★

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title. Las Palabras De Amor - Words of Love 01/03/14 ★★

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character. - Texas Christmas - 12/17-18/13 ★★★★★

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck. - Yakuza Pride - 01/02-03-14 ★★★★★

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme. -The Family We're Born With - 12/16/13 ★★★★

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something. - House of Stone - 12/16-17/13 ★★★★

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book. - Cost of Repairs - 01/07-08/14 ★★★★★

Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'. Again - Mary Calmes - 01/03/14 ★★★

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover - Little Squirrels Can Climb Tall Trees - 01/05/14 ★★

3. Read a book with a main character that sings -Stay With Me - 01//19-21/14 ★★★

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story - Cake - 01/09-11/14 ★★★

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: Dec. 15th- March 15th
15 books read- The whole box!
With Bonus- Craving Cookies
Completed:0/19

1.Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.

Cookie Monster Bonus
1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.
2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover
3. Read a book with a main character that sings
4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

I'm in.

Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014
Level: The whole box!With Bonus- Craving Cookies

READ: 19/19

✔1. Oreo Cookies: The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.
Finding the Lost - Shannon Butcher (1800+ ratings) 12/29

✔2. Nilla Wafers: Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.
Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks 1/10

✔3. Chips Ahoy: It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.
The Hit - David Baldacci 12/23

✔4. Nutter Butter: a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.
Lizard World - Terry Richard Bazes 1/21

✔5. Tim-Tam: named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.
Suited - Jo Anderton 3/8

✔6. Snickerdoodles: Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.
How to Drive a Dragon Crazy - G.A. Aiken 1/7

✔7. Thin Mints: the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).
One Rainy Night - Kathye Quick (190 pages) 1/10

✔8. Animal Cracker Cookies: Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).
Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole 1/16

✔9. Mallomars: Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.
Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell 1/8

✔10. Do-si-do: 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.
Kingdom of the Wicked - Derek Landy 1/20

✔11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Read a book with anItalian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.
Atlantis Found - Clive Cussler (Al Giordino) 3/11

✔12. Fortune Cookie: An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.
Hour Game - David Baldacci 1/30

✔13. Gingerbread Cookie: 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.
The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31

✔14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars: Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.
Seaborne - Katherine Irons (hero hides he's a merman) 12/31

✔15. Rainbow Cookies: Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.
Unscrewed - Lois Greiman (black, red, yellow, blue) 2/17



Cookie Monster Bonus Craving
✔1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.
The Navigator - Clive Cussler 1/9
✔2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover
Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett 1/4
✔3. Read a book with a main character that sings
The Quartered Sea - Tanya Huff 2/13
✔4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story
Dark Storm - Christine Feehan (dragon shifter) 2/2


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'm in for a sleeve of cookies (12 books)!

11/12 read

1. Oreo Cookies- Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads. Rules of Civility 1/10 ***

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book that is the second in a series. Manhattans & Murder 1/19**

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a book with a smiling person on the cover. You Bet Your Life12/20 ***

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another Insane City (the main character helps out a Haitian refugee) 12/25***

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover. Killing Cupid 2/1 ***

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story. Heart of Stone 12/31***

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with 4 words in the title. One for the Money 1/11**

12. Fortune Cookie- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple Savage Thunder 12/15 ***

13. Gingerbread Cookie- Read a book with a historical setting The White Queen 12/24***

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story Garden Spells 1/27****

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover Tokyo on Foot: Travels in the City's Most Colorful Neighborhoods 12/18 *****

So excited to see so many sign-ups already!

Only one more week until we can start reading!

RRRC Quarterly Challenge - The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013- March 15, 2014
Read 0/15 Level: The Whole Box

1. Oreo Cookies: Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy: Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.
The Vampire With the Dragon Tattoo

10. Do-si-do- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

Great challenge - I'm in!!

Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014
Level: The whole box ☺ With Bonus - Craving Cookies
READ: 0/19

1. Oreo Cookies- The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

The Cookie Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014
Level: TBD

Instructions:
There is no minimum page count, re-reads and audio books are allowed. You can choose any level to start with, and you can always move up or down levels at any time. You can add the bonus on to any level you complete.

Please re-post as you complete your book selections.

Challenge Levels:

4 books read- Just a taste

8 books read- Several cookies to dunk in milk

12 books read- A sleeve of cookies

15 books read- The whole box!

With Bonus- Craving Cookies

0/?? Completed

The Cookies:
01. Oreo Cookies - The best-selling cookie in the United States: Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

02. Nilla Wafers: Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

03. Chips Ahoy - It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States: Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
04. Nutter Butter - a peanut shaped cookie: Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.
The Hero by Robyn Carr
05. Tim-Tam - named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!): Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

06. Snickerdoodles: Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

07. Thin Mints - the highest selling Girl Scout cookie: Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

08. Animal Cracker Cookies: Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

09. Mallomars: Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do - 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie: Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Read a book with an Italian author (birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie - An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China: Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie - 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st: Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars: Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies: Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

01. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.

02. Read a book with a mostly blue cover.

03. Read a book with a main character that sings.

04. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story.


XXX XXX XXX

I'm going for the whole box!

17/19

1. Oreo Cookie: Broken Pieces 5 ★ [3/5/14]
2. Nilla Wafers: Superhero 4 ★ [1/1/14]
3. Chips Ahoy: Clarity of Lines 5 ★ [12/15/13]
4. Nutter Butter: The Nothingness of Ben 4 ★ [1/17/14]
5. Tim-Tam: Texas Heat 2 ★ [1/20/14]
6. Snickerdoodles: Clear Water 2 ★ [1/17/14]
7. Thin Mints: Just Ask 2.5 ★ [2/26/14]
8. Animal Crackers: According To Hoyle 4 ★ [1/26/14]
9. Mallomars: Line and Orbit
10. Do-Si-Do: Frat Boy and Toppy 3 ★ [3/14/14]
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Nowhere Ranch 4 ★ [1/8/14]
12. Fortune Cookie: Breaking Point 3 ★ [2/28/14]
13. Gingerbread Cookie: All In with the Duke
14. 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bar: The Darkest Hour 4 ★ [3/7/14]
15. Rainbow Cookies: The Apothecary's Garden 5 ★ [1/24/14]

Bonus:

1. Author's Name 'C': Con Riley: After Ben 5 ★ [2/2/14]
2. Blue Cover: Life After Joe 4 ★ [2/26/14]
3. Singer: Sinner's Gin 5 ★ [3/12/14]
4. Supernatural: Strength of the Pack 4.5 ★ [1/28/14]

Finished:

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
December 15, 2013- March 15, 2014
0/19

1. Oreo Cookies- Trial By Fire - Jo Davis
2. Nilla Wafers- The Fiery Heart - Richelle Mead
3. Chips Ahoy- Twin of Fire - Jude Devereaux
4. Nutter Butter- Frisco's Kid - Suzanne Brockmann
5. Tim-Tam- Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men - Molly Harper
6. Snickerdoodles- One Lucky Vampire - Lynsay Sands
7. Thin Mints- Moon Shadow - Jenna Kernan
8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Kinked - Thea Harrison
9. Mallomars- Winter Fusion - Anna Hackett
10. Do-si-do- Thank You For Riding - Meg Maguire
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Cowgirls Don't Cry - Lorelei James
12. Fortune Cookie- Go Fetch! - Shelly Laurenston
13. Gingerbread Cookie- Master of Surrender - Karin Tabke
14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Your Magic Or Mine? - Ann Marcela
15. Rainbow Cookies- Cloak & Silence - Sherrilyn Kenyon

Cookie Monster Bonus
1. Seducing A Stranger - Christine Merrill
2. Waiting For It - Rhyannon Byrd
3. Real Ugly - C.M. Stunich
4. Archangel's Legion - Nalini Singh

Romance Readers Reading The Cookie Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15/13 - March 15/14

Level:Challenge Levels: 15 books read- The whole box!

With Bonus- Craving Cookies


The Cookies:

1. Oreo Cookies - Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.
The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen 12/17/13 ****

2. Nilla Wafers: Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy: The Last Man in the World by Abigail Reynolds 12/18/13 ***

3. Chips Ahoy: Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.
Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard 12/22/13 ****

4. Nutter Butter: Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.
Senseless by Mary Burton 12/19/13 ****

5. Tim-Tam: Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.
Kentucky Rich by Fern Michaels 12/24/13 ****

6. Snickerdoodles: Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.
Kathryn in the Court of Six Queens by Anne Merton Abbey 12/30/13 ***

7. Thin Mints: Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).
Summerset Abbey by T.J. Brown 12/17/13 ****

8. Animal Cracker Cookies: Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).
Warrior's Wife by Denise Downing 12/16/13 ****

9. Mallomars: Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.
Hot Flash Holidays by Nancy Thayer 12/16/13 ***

10. Do-si-do: Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.
And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander 12/20/13 ****

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Read a book with an Italian author (birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.
Just Down the Road by Jodi Thomas 12/23/13 ****

12. Fortune Cookie: Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.
Secret's in the Sauce by Eva Marie Everson 12/28/13 **** (luck)

13. Gingerbread Cookie: Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.
The Baker's Daughter by Sarah McCoy 12/25/13 ****

14. 7 Layer Magic Cookie Bars: Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.
Merciless by Mary Burton 12/20/13 *****

15. Rainbow Cookies: Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.
The Secret Wish by Barbara Freethy 12/21/13 ***

Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.
Caging the Lyon by H.A. Culley 12/29/13 ***

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover.
Angel Fire by Lisa Unger 12/19/13 ****

3. Read a book with a main character that sings.
Nashville Nights by Bethany Michaels 01/06/14 ***
4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story.
Original Sin by Allison Brennan 01/03/14 ****

Love this challenge! I am in for the whole box with the bonus.

I'm in for the whole box plus bonus...love the challenge, Fran!

I'll go for the whole box too!

Sounds deliciously yummy! I'm in! I'm committing to just a sleeve, but I'm sure I'll come back for more...

The Cookie Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15/13 - March 15/14

Challenge Levels: 15 books read- The whole box!

With Bonus- Craving Cookies

Completed: 0/19

The Cookies:

1. Oreo Cookies: Touch & Go by Lisa Gardner

2. Nilla Wafers: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts

3. Chips Ahoy: Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl

4. Nutter Butter: Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley

5. Tim-Tam: When You Dare by Lori Foster

6. Snickerdoodles: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton

7. Thin Mints: Pocket-Sized Prince by Stormy Glenn

8. Animal Cracker Cookies: Knight by Kristen Ashley

9. Mallomars: Acorna's Quest by Anne McCaffery

10. Do-si-do: Reflections by Nora Roberts

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: The Silver Devil by Teresa Denys

12. Fortune Cookie: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook

13. Gingerbread Cookie: Dark Rider by Iris Johansen

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars: Sabriel by Garth Nix

15. Rainbow Cookies: The Cowboy Hires a Wife by Jenna Mcknight

Cookie Monster Bonus
1. Ice Cold by Cherry Adair
2. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
3. The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle
4. I'll Be Slaying You by Cynthia Eden

I'm in, but as much as I'd love to "eat" the whole box, I'll start with cookies and milk, and see how it goes from there. ;)

The Cookie Quarterly Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014

7/8 completed

1. Oreo Cookies- (a best-selling book) Lothaire by Kresley Cole == 12/23 ★★★★☆

2. Nilla Wafers- (a romance with an innocent and sweet character) The Sheriff and the Innocent Housekeeper by Lynda Chance == 12/18 ★★★☆☆

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- (a book with a character that helps out another) Seducing the Highlander by Emma Wildes == 12/15 ★★★☆☆

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- (a book with a strong alpha character) Pursuit by Lynda Chance == 12/17 ★★★★★

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- (a book with 4 words in the title) Falling for the CEO by Audra North == 12/24 ★★★★☆

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- (a book with a character that is hiding something) Temptation in Texas: Logan and Lauren by Lynda Chance == 12/18 ★★★★☆

15. Rainbow Cookies- (an LGBT book) The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes == 12/25 ★★★★★

I'll try the whole box!

RRRC The Cookie Quarterly Challenge

Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014

0/15 Read

1. Oreo Cookies (12,051 ratings): Matterhorn by Karl Marlantes
2. Nilla Wafers: Christmas on 4th Street by Susan Mallery
3. Chips Ahoy: Pretty When She Dies #2, Pretty When She Kills by Rhiannon Frater
4. Nutter Butter: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
5. Tim-Tam: Darkness Devours by Keri Arthur
6. Snickerdoodles: The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires by Molly Harper
7. Thin Mints: Close to You by Stacia Kane
8. Animal Cracker Cookies: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
9. Mallomars: Dangerous by Jax
10. Do-si-do Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Wyoming Bold by Diana Palmer
12. Fortune Cookie: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
13. Gingerbread Cookie: A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars: Survive by Alex Morel
15. Rainbow Cookies: Doubleblind by Ann Aguirre

I always eat the whole box...so...I'll try for all of them!

0/15


1. Oreo Cookies - The best-selling cookie in the United States. Read a best-selling book; one that has been on any 'best seller' list (i.e. Amazon ebook romance bestsellers, New York Times Bestsellers list) or a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Nilla Wafers- Read a 'vanilla' romance and/or a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.

3. Chips Ahoy- It is the second-best-selling cookie in the United States- Read a book set at sea or on a boat, or read a book that is the second in a series.

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).

8. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with a dancer or dance in the story or a book with 4 words in the title.

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting or read a book with a holiday theme.

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- Read a book with magic in the story or read a book with 7 letters in the title or a book with a character that is hiding something.

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014
Level: Several cookies to dunk in milk
Completed: 7/8

✔1. Oreo Cookies - Bared to You by Sylvia Day (21/12) ****
✔3. Chips Ahoy - Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck (21/12) ****
✔5. Tim-Tam - Vet's Desire by Angela Verdenius (4/2) ****
✔6. Snickerdoodles - The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken (21/2) ***
✔8. Animal Cracker Cookies - Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley (20/12) ***
✔10. Do-si-do - Sensible Housekeeper, Scandalously Pregnant by Jennie Lucas (6/2) ***
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano - Italian Boss, Housekeeper Bride by Sharon Kendrick
✔13. Gingerbread Cookie - No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean (28/12) ****

I'm going to shoot for The Whole Box with the Cookie Monster and we'll see how far I get!

Read: 1/19

1. Oreo Cookies: The Nothingness of Ben or The Last Pure Human or The Violet and the Tom

2. Nilla Wafers: Vanished

3. Chips Ahoy: Old Poison

4. Nutter Butter: a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam: named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles: Escaped

7. Thin Mints: The Flesh Cartel #8: Loyalties

8. Animal Cracker Cookies: Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars: Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do: The Rest of Forever 12/15/13 ★★★★☆

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Dark Soul Vol. 5

12. Fortune Cookie: An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie: Winter Warmers

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars: Black Blades

15. Rainbow Cookies: Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Author's name begins with 'C': Lost Won

2. Blue Cover: Sea Change

3. Character that Sings: Catch My Breath

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration: December 15, 2013- March 15, 2014
Level: 8 books - Several cookies to dunk in milk

1. Oreo Cookies- a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.

2. Chips Ahoy- Read a book that is the second in a series.
~ 2/28/14

3. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book or a book with a smiling person on the cover.

4. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a shorter book (thin).
12/30/13

5. Animal Cracker Cookies- Read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).
~ 1/16/14

6. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

7. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Read a book with 4 words in the title.

8. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character.

9. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- Read a book with a historical setting
~ 1/25/14

Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.
~ 1/11/14

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover
~ 1/20/14

3. Read a book with a main character that sings
~ 2/8/14

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story
~ 2/2/14

I'm going to shoot for The Whole Box with the Cookie Monster and we'll see how far I get!

Read: 2/19

1. Oreo Cookies: The Nothingness of Ben or The Last Pure Human or The Violet and the Tom

2. Nilla Wafers: Vanished

3. Chips Ahoy: Old Poison

4. Nutter Butter: Breaking Cover

5. Tim-Tam: named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles: Escaped

7. Thin Mints: The Flesh Cartel #8: Loyalties

8. Animal Cracker Cookies: I Was An Alien Cat Toy

9. Mallomars: Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do: The Rest of Forever 12/15/13 ★★★★☆

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano: Dark Soul Vol. 5 12/15/13 ★★★★☆

12. Fortune Cookie: An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie: Winter Warmers

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars: Black Blades

15. Rainbow Cookies: Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

1. Author's name begins with 'C': Lost Won

2. Blue Cover: Sea Change

3. Character that Sings: Catch My Breath

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story

Cookie Quarterly Challenge
Dec 15, 2013 - March 15, 2014
Level:Craving Cookies
Read:9/15 Bonus:1/4

1. Oreo Cookies- Kiss of Crimson 12/16 (over 1000 ratings)

2. Nilla Wafers- Beautiful Creatures 12/31/13 (a 'vanilla' romance)

3. Chips Ahoy- Glory in Death 01/13 (second in a series)

4. Nutter Butter- a peanut shaped cookie- Read a book with an eccentric, kooky or weird character, or read a book with a small child in it.

5. Tim-Tam- named by an Australian after a horse in the Kentucky Derby in 1958 (and my new favorite cookie- thanks Jane!)- Read a book set in Australia or Kentucky, or written by an author from Australia or Kentucky. Or a book with a horse on the cover.

6. Snickerdoodles- A Week to Be Wicked 12/21/13 (humorous)

7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Surviving Passion(under 200 pgs) 12/29/13 (a shorter book (thin))

8. Animal Cracker Cookies-Shadowfever12/26/13 (strong alpha character) (an animal in bed).

9. Mallomars- Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.

10. Do-si-do- 4th most popular Girl Scout Cookie- Dance with the Devil 12/28/13 (4 words in the title)

11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with an Italian author(birth or living there now), setting or character. Or read a book with a farmer/rancher character.

12. Fortune Cookie- An American concept based on a Japanese recipe, found in Chinese restaurants, but not in China- Read a book with a multi-cultural couple or read a book with a character who has some luck.

13. Gingerbread Cookie- 1st documented in 16th century England in the court of Elizabeth the 1st- A Lady by Midnight 01/03/14 (book with a historical setting)

14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars- A Demon and His Witch 12/30/13 (book with magic in the story)

15. Rainbow Cookies- Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.


Cookie Monster Bonus

Cookie Monster is a beloved character from the children's t.v. show Sesame Street. Cookies are the Cookie Monster's favorite 'sometimes food'. Cookie Monster is blue, furry and famously sings the song 'C' Is For Cookie on the show.

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C':
Doms of Dark Haven 01/06

2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover

3. Read a book with a main character that sings

4. Read a book with food on the cover or a supernatural creature on the cover or in the story