The Lost Challenges discussion

December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

Letter: R

Books Read: 6
Points: 22

Items:
General
1. Book Title: Rock Chick 2 Dec (1 pt)
2. Author: The Circle Gathers by Rowan Casey 7 Dec (1 pt)
3. Main Character: Eva Rosselli From Sand and Ash 5 Dec (1 Pt)
4. Secondary Character: Reno Winter Moon (1 pt)
5. Place: Rome - From Sand and Ash 5 Dec (1 pt)
6. Cover: River - From Sand and Ash 5 Dec (1 pt)

December Specials:

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) - Reindeer.
The Gift 18 Dec
…wearing a green sweater sporting a reindeer with a red blinking nose. Pg 16 (3 pts)

8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) - rain.
From Sand and Ash 5 Dec
She pulled a scarf over her hair to protect it from the rain and ran, hoping it would only appear she was trying to catch a bus or streetcar, rushing to the trattoria… Pg 236 (4 pts)

9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) - rays.
Crooked Kingdom 14 Dec
...a glassed-in porch that had been located on the west side of the building so it would capture all the warmth of the sun’s setting rays. Pg 177 (2 pts)

10. PIE (a kind of pie) - pie
Crooked Kingdom 14 Dec
They’d done their best to reassure her and had stuffed themselves on cheese and leek pie, then eaten honey-soaked cakes while sitting on the music room floor. pg 425 (3 pts)

11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) - Humbug
The Gift 18 Dec
"Bah, humbug! Pg 17 (1 pt)

12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) - respectful.
From Sand and Ash 5 Dec
He was done with her hands, and he gently returned them to her lap, ever respectful, ever careful. Pg 41 (3 pts)

In!

December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

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

December Specials:

December is the twelfth and final month of the year. In the Western World, it is strongly associated with CHRISTMAS. December contains the WINTER Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and has the fewest DAYLIGHT hours. December 1st is National PIE day, December 21 is HUMBUG day, and December 26 is the Day Of GOODWILL,

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday)
8. WINTER (any word associated with the season)
9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light)
10. PIE (a kind of pie)
11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity)
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill)

I'll try!! I haven't figured out the points though.

December Scattergories
Letter: R

12/12 items

General
1. Book Title:
Rustler's Moon Jodi Thomas 12/7/16

2. Author: Rylon , Jayne
Long Time Coming Jayne Rylon 12/1/16

3. Main Character: Reacher, Jack - Killing Floor Lee Child 12/13/16

4. Secondary Character: Trey Riordan Looking Inside Beth Kery 12/3/16

5. Place: Rome
Foreign Affairs Stuart Woods 12/21/16

6. Cover: Red
Seduction and Snacks Tara Sivec 12/1/16

December Specials:

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday)
Snowbound at Christmas Jennifer Ryan 12/4/16 p 9 Santas, reindeers, wreaths, and balls glistened with colored sugar and sprinkles.

8. WINTER (any word associated with the season)
Quick Trick Skye Jordan 12/1/16 Loc 1984 So raw.

9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light)
Well Hung Lauren Blakely 12/5/16 p. 191 Her face glows, and she looks healthy, radiant, energized.

10. PIE (a kind of pie) Imperfect Justice Olivia Jaymes 12/5/16 p 80 Rayne looked down at the plate of apple pie and ice cream.

11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity)
Quick Trick Skye Jordan 12/1/16 Loc 612
Which brought a reluctant smile to Faith’s lips.

12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill)
Never Tear Us Apart Monica Murphy 12/8/16 p 17 I read article after article, my eyelids heavy, my brain overloaded with tips and tricks, reassuring words and reaffirming quotes.

:} Sharon {; wrote: "So, JoAnne, for the first 6 topics, you get a point for each answer. If you get more words in the title or authors name that start with the letter of the month, you get an additional point per extr..."

I understand. Thanks Sharon!

I'm in!

Duration: 1/12/16 - 31/12/16

Letter: R

Items Found: 12/12
Points: 27


1. Book Title - Rosemary - A Christmas Story - C.N. Williamson (7/12/16) = 1 point
2. Author - A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16) = 2 points
3. Main Character - Joy Robertson = 1 point
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
4. Secondary Character - Bob Robertson, Jerri Rodriguez, Rosemary Charles, Rick Daniels = 4 points
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
5. Place / Setting - Romford = 1 point
The Christmas Queen - Elaine Spires (23/12/16)
6. Item on cover - Robins = 2 points
Pastures New - Julia Williams (6/12/16)
They're tiny but they are there! One on the 'a' in the title, one on the gate post :)


December Items

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday - Rudolph
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
...the day she found Rudolph and the other reindeer playing on her front lawn. (pg 150) = 3 points
8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) - Rain
The Winter Wedding - Abby Clements (16/12/16)
My sight blurred as the rain grew heavier... (pg 249) = 2 points
9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) - Radiance
Rosemary - A Christmas Story - C.N. Williamson (7/12/16)
Then, suddenly the room was filled with a white radiance... (loc. 638) = 3 points
10. PIE (a kind of pie) - Rhubarb
A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16)
"...strawberry and rhubarb pie... (pg 151) = 2 points
11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) - Rude
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
"Of course, he had a rude remark to make," she added in disgust. (pg 140) = 3 points
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) - Respect
A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16)
But out of respect, I bite back on any remarks that aren't friendly. (pg 195) = 3 points

Ok. Arrrrrgh! A pirate Christmas it is!!

1. Book Title Rebel of the Sands
2. Author As Sure as the DawnFrancine Rivers
3. Main Character Richie Broken Harbor
4. Secondary Character Rafe The Likeness
5. Place / Setting Rome As Sure as the Dawn
6. Item on cover Razor blade Sharp Objects

December Items

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) Royal - Jesus is the King! Chapter 15 pg 163 Royal Poinicania a flower. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) raw His voice sounded raw pg 284 The Likeness
9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) rose - The sun comes up "Hanna's eyebrows rose. pg 170 Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
10. PIE (a kind of pie) Raisin -- Oatmeal Raisin Chews pg 18 Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) rude she couldn't refuse without seeming rude. pg 186 Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) respect pg 72 respect my privacy Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

My favorite challenge of the month :).

Items found: 12 / 12
Points: 25

Items:
General
1. Book Title: Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen [1 pt]
2. Author: Richard Paul Evans Finding Noel [1 pt]
3. Main Character: Rosalinde A Useful Woman [1 pt]
4. Secondary Character: Ranger Turbo Twenty-Three
5. Place: Rudolph, New York Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen
6. Cover: Ribbon and red Christmas decoration [2 pt]


7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen p. 173 “....Santa in his sleigh being pulled by his reindeer, led by RUDOLPH, the electric nosed reindeer.” [4 pt]
8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) A A Useful Woman p. 230 “This was the real reasons that had dragged him out on this RAW, gray day.” [4 pt]
9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) India Black p.236 “The sun had risen by then, its RAYS failing entirely to penetrate the heavy cloud…” [3 pt]
10. PIE (a kind of pie) A Useful Woman p. 199 “Is the pigeon PIE ready?” [2 pt]
11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) Rest Ye Murdered Gentlemen p. 114 “...within his rights to REFUSE”. [3 pt]
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) A Useful Woman p. 177 RESPECT [2 pt]

December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016
Letter: R
Completed 12/12 categories Read 8 books Points 27

Items:
General Completed 6/6 Points 12

1. Book Title:
(The) River Swimmer: Novellas by Jim Harrison 12/31/16 3stars

2. Author:
Richard Paul Evans - Miles to Go (The Walk #2) by 12/31/16 5stars

3. Main Character: Rosie Hopkins (1 point)
The Christmas Surprise (Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop #3) by Jenny Colgan 12/3/16 3.5stars

4. Secondary Character: Roy Blaine - dentist (1 point)
The Christmas Surprise (Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop #3) by Jenny Colgan 12/3/16 3.5stars

5. Place: Red Lodge, Montana
Mountain Men: Brothers Dupree by Tara Nina 12/4/16 4stars

6. Cover: river, ranch, rope, Reese. rocks, rails, range (7 points)
Wind River Rancher (Wind River Valley #2) by Lindsay McKenna 12/27/16 4.5stars

December Specials: Completed 6/6 Points 15

December is the twelfth and final month of the year. In the Western World, it is strongly associated with CHRISTMAS. December contains the WINTER Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and has the fewest DAYLIGHT hours. December 1st is National PIE day, December 21 is HUMBUG day, and December 26 is the Day Of GOODWILL,

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) ribbon
Kennedy cautiously looked us as if to find the Sword of Damocles dangling over her, but instead found a small green ball of mistletoe tied up with ribbon. (Nook, page 100) 2 points
Wrong Brother, Right Match (Anyone But You #3) by Jennifer Shirk 12/1/16 4stars

8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) rain
The Christmas Surprise (Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop #3) by Jenny Colgan 12/3/16 3.5stars
Apostil slept all the way home in the Land Rover, as the rain gradually turned to hail, then snow. (Nook page 225) 3 points

9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) resplendent
The Christmas Surprise (Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop #3) by Jenny Colgan 12/3/16 3.5stars
Watches the rafters above him resplendent with fire 'The Nurses' Carol' (Nook page 40) 3points

10. PIE (a kind of pie) apple pie
Searching For Santa by Janet Dailey 12/11/16 3stars
Lucille turned the wooden latch and took out an apple pie and a plum kuchen, made from her mother's recipe, which had been handed down from the German ancestors who'd settled in this part of Nebraska. (paperback, page 65) (2 points)

11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) reluctantly
Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever by Bill O'Reilly (Goodreads Author), Martin Dugard 12/7/16 5stars
Reluctantly, Grant leaves the hotel. (HC page 137) 2 points

12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) ready
Mountain Men: Brothers Dupree by Tara Nina 12/4/16 4stars
Max wagged his tail in response and stood at the ready. (Nook page 41) 3 points

December 1, 2016-December 31, 2016

Letter: R

Books Read:
Points:

Items:
General
1. Book Title:
2. Author:
3. Main Character: Ruth Jefferson in Small Great Things Small Great Things finished 12/17/16
4. Secondary Character:
5. Place: Ranch in A Cold Creek Christmas Story
6. Cover: Unexpected Gifts she is wearing a red sweater

December Specials:

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday)
8. WINTER (any word associated with the season)
9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light)
10. PIE (a kind of pie)
11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity)
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill)

:} Sharon {; wrote: "So, JoAnne, for the first 6 topics, you get a point for each answer. If you get more words in the title or authors name that start with the letter of the month, you get an additional point per extr..."

How funny that there are two JoAnne's playing and we spell our name the same? I had to look back to see why you were explaining the game to me since I've been playing every month! LOL

JoAnne wrote: "How funny that there are two JoAnne's playing and we spell our name the same? I had to look back to see why you were explaining the game to me since I've been playing every month! LOL i..."

We'll have to start calling you JoAnne 1 and JoAnne 2! ;)

I'm Joann too, but spell it different

Joann wrote: "I'm Joann too, but spell it different"

So unusual to have 3 Joann/JoAnne's any time together no matter the spelling

:} Sharon {; wrote: "Welcome Caroline, K(arrrrrgh)ie, and Joann!!!"

Good one! :)

Y'all can call me JoAnneNC because I live in North Carolina.

JoAnne wrote: "Y'all can call me JoAnneNC because I live in North Carolina."

That's funny. I was thinking this morning that maybe I should change my profile to be something different to differentiate us.
Will give it some thought!

ok, every month I look at this challenge, and every month I decide not to participate because I just can't figure out how it works, but this beeing the last month in the year, I'll just try, if I do something wrong, please tell me :)

Letter: R
Points: 28
Books used:
Sharpe Edge by Lisa B. Thomas (12/4/16)
Rain on Your Wedding Day by Curtis Edmonds (12/8/16)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (12/8/16)
Bells On Her Toes by ReGina Welling (12/14/16)
Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh (12/17/16)
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris (12/26/16)

Items:
General
1. Book Title: Rain on Your Wedding Day by Curtis Edmonds
2. Author: ReGina Welling wrote Bells On Her Toes
3. Main Character: Roderick Alleyn Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh
4. Secondary Character: Russell Sharpe Edge by Lisa B. Thomas
5. Place: Raleigh Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
6. Cover: roof


December Specials:

December is the twelfth and final month of the year. In the Western World, it is strongly associated with CHRISTMAS. December contains the WINTER Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and has the fewest DAYLIGHT hours. December 1st is National PIE day, December 21 is HUMBUG day, and December 26 is the Day Of GOODWILL,

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) - Those residents who refused to participate cited reasons of religion, resources, or just plain rancor. (loc 541) Sharpe Edge by Lisa B. Thomas (7 points)

8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) - But if I don't want to go anywhere I don't have to, and I can stay at home and eat broccoli and oranges and liquorice laces all the time, or I can play computer games for a whole week, or I can just sit in the corner of the room and rub a pound coin backwards and forwards over the ripple shapes on the surface of the radiator. (p 243) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (5 points)

9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) - "I have daylight balanced studio lighting; we could rig it up somehow, if we had to." (loc 3048) Bells On Her Toes by ReGina Welling (2 points)

10. PIE (a kind of pie) - Before Troy could answer Hilary began to talk rather wildly about Alleyn joining them when he could and then about game pie or at the very least, sandwiches. (p 125) Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh (2 points)

11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) - It took nearly two hours for Trixie to collapse in on herself in rage and sorrow. (loc 2470) Rain on Your Wedding Day by Curtis Edmonds (2 points)

12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) - I liked Sharon and respected her, but I didn't have strong romantic feelings for her, and I couldn't imagine that she had any romantic feelings for me. (loc 718) Rain on Your Wedding Day (4 points)

:} Sharon {; wrote: "Caroline wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "How funny that there are two JoAnne's playing and we spell our name the same? I had to look back to see why you were explaining the game to me since I've been playin..."

I tried to change my profile to be something different but even though it saved it didn't change it.

:} Sharon {; wrote: "JoAnne, that's weird. lol"

yep, not sure if I did something wrong

I know when I tried to change something on my profile it took a couple days to actually show up for some reason. Maybe it will just change when you're not expecting it?

Caroline wrote: "I know when I tried to change something on my profile it took a couple days to actually show up for some reason. Maybe it will just change when you're not expecting it?"

Good to know. Thanks! I'll keep my eye out.

Letter: R
Points: 12
Completed: 10/12

Items:
General
* 1. Book Title: A Rake for Christmas
* 2. Author: Roberts, Nora - Tempting Fate
* 3. Main Character: Richard - A Rake for Christmas
* 4. Secondary Character: Roberts, Jade - Obsession
5. Place:
* 6. Cover: Rock Face - Possession

December Specials:

* 7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) - Staying Away at Christmas We've rented this house for Christmas Loc 108 (1 point)
* 8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) - Obsession “ I might not like it when winter came, but right now it was perfect.” Pg 53 ( 1 point)
* 9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) - A Chrsitmas Carol The Phantom spread its dark robe before him for a moment, like a wing; and withdrawing it, revealed a room by daylight, where a mother and her children were. Loc 189 (3 points)
* 10. PIE (a kind of pie) - Staying Away at Christmas they felt able to face the mince Pies made with rough puff pastry. Loc 598 (1 point)
* 11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) - A Christmas Carol Scrooge having no better answer ready on the spur of the moment, said, ``Bah!'' again; and followed it up with ``Humbug.'' Pg 3 (1 point)
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill)

I'll give it a try, hope I'm doing this well...

Scattergories - December 2016, Letter R
Start Date: December 1st, 2016
End Date: December 24th, 2016

Points: 19 points

Items:

General

1. Book Title:
› 1 point: The Return of Kris Kringle
2. Author:
› 2 points: Rick Riordan - The Son of Neptune [currently reading]
3. Main Character:
›
4. Secondary Character:
› 1 point: Reyna from The Son of Neptune
5. Place:
›
6. Cover:
› 1 point: Red coat & lights


December Specials:

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday)
› 3 points: Jade measured and cut the correct number of yard of white satin for the robes and tulle for the wings then gathered two spools of wide silver ribbon, a spool of wire, and two large plastic bags of downy white feathers. Christmas Light
8. WINTER (any word associated with the season)
› 2 points: He’d forgotten about this part of the castle, which would be used for local media photos of the Winter Royal Court after tonight’s parade. Christmas Light
9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light)
›
10. PIE (a kind of pie)
› 2 points: She placed three more pies into the oven and reset the timer. Christmas Light
11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity)
› 3 points: He turned to watch the water lapping at the sand, reluctant to reveal his conflicted emotions Christmas Light
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill)
› 4 points: A guy ready for a real, adult relationship, one complete with dating and slow, sweet sex and emotional intimacy. Christmas Light

Thanks Sharon :)

I have a question.

About pie - do we look for a "R" word that could be a pie?
I found - Is there no room for raspberry sherbet?” Samantha asked.
OR a we looking for something like - Joe ate a piece of apple pie?

What about if we just find the word raspberry without the word pie? Would that still count?

Oh sugar! I passed up all kinds of pie!!

Me too I have a question: as for PLACE, does it have to be a real life place, starting with R, where the plot (or part of it) is set? Or is it ok if the plot is set in a non-real place which starts with R?
I found New Rome in The Son of Neptune, a hidden city for roman demigods.

Thanks for the clarification Sharon. I also have a question about place. How much of the book needs to be set in that place to count? For instance, if most of the book is set in New York but the characters visit Rome for a couple of chapters, would that count?

Yes it counts as N, I just could find an example to explain myself XD Thank you for the clarification <3

Finished on post #12 with 25 points.
Look forward to next month!

Thanks Sharon. I don't actually have a book where anyone goes to Rome but it was the only place I could think of to use as an example! I can't seem to find any of my books that are mostly set anywhere beginning with R. Now I know that I can count it even if it's just a couple chapters it should be easier. Off to search my books for Italian vacations!!

Caroline wrote: "Thanks Sharon. I don't actually have a book where anyone goes to Rome but it was the only place I could think of to use as an example! I can't seem to find any of my books that are mostly set anywh..."

I thought you could use a ranch as a setting or a restaurant if a lot of the book is set there. Is that not true?

:} Sharon {; wrote: "yes, JoAnne, I would take ranch or restaurant."

Thanks - just trying to help others having a hard time.
I still have to read a book that has R in the title; a book with an R author and find things on the cover with R

JoAnne wrote: "I thought you could use a ranch as a setting or a restaurant if a lot of the book is set there. Is that not true? .."

I didn't actually know that! Thought it had to be the name of a place. Thanks for that info JoAnne :)

Caroline wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "I thought you could use a ranch as a setting or a restaurant if a lot of the book is set there. Is that not true? .."

I didn't actually know that! Thought it had to be the name of a..."

Glad I could help. Sometimes it's easier to do it that way.

I'm glad you guys mentioned that. I've been reading the intros to the challenges for some guidance here but am really not clear on what does and doesn't qualify -- i didn't find this challenge til last month and I've done poorly on both so far but I also don't really know what the boundaries are of what i'm looking for. I'm keeping at it though! :-)

Jennifer wrote: "I'm glad you guys mentioned that. I've been reading the intros to the challenges for some guidance here but am really not clear on what does and doesn't qualify -- i didn't find this challenge til ..."

If ever you're not sure, just ask Sharon if she'll accept whatever you've come up with. I've only been playing this one for a few months myself so I'm also still learning what's acceptable and what isn't :)

Do y'all repost your info when you're done?
I decided I don't care about points. I just have fun playing. Hope I did ok! See ya next month!

FINISHED
December Scattergories
Letter: R

12/12 items

General
1. Book Title:
Rustler's Moon Jodi Thomas 12/7/16

2. Author: Rylon , Jayne
Long Time Coming Jayne Rylon 12/1/16

3. Main Character: Reacher, Jack - Killing Floor Lee Child 12/13/16

4. Secondary Character: Trey Riordan Looking Inside Beth Kery 12/3/16

5. Place: Rome
Foreign Affairs Stuart Woods 12/21/16

6. Cover: Red
Seduction and Snacks Tara Sivec 12/1/16

December Specials:

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday)
Snowbound at Christmas Jennifer Ryan 12/4/16 p 9 Santas, reindeers, wreaths, and balls glistened with colored sugar and sprinkles.

8. WINTER (any word associated with the season)
Quick Trick Skye Jordan 12/1/16 Loc 1984 So raw.

9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light)
Well Hung Lauren Blakely 12/5/16 p. 191 Her face glows, and she looks healthy, radiant, energized.

10. PIE (a kind of pie) Imperfect Justice Olivia Jaymes 12/5/16 p 80 Rayne looked down at the plate of apple pie and ice cream.

11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity)
Quick Trick Skye Jordan 12/1/16 Loc 612
Which brought a reluctant smile to Faith’s lips.

12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill)
Never Tear Us Apart Monica Murphy 12/8/16 p 17 I read article after article, my eyelids heavy, my brain overloaded with tips and tricks, reassuring words and reaffirming quotes.

JoAnne wrote: "Do y'all repost your info when you're done?
I decided I don't care about points. I just have fun playing. Hope I did ok! See ya next month!

FINISHED
December Scattergories
Letter: R

12/12 items
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I just post in a new comment area and say finished on post ???

ok thanks!

Either way works :)

Congratulations!

All done!

Duration: 1/12/16 - 31/12/16

Letter: R

Items Found: 12/12
Points: 27


1. Book Title - Rosemary - A Christmas Story - C.N. Williamson (7/12/16) = 1 point
2. Author - A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16) = 2 points
3. Main Character - Joy Robertson = 1 point
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
4. Secondary Character - Bob Robertson, Jerri Rodriguez, Rosemary Charles, Rick Daniels = 4 points
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
5. Place / Setting - Romford = 1 point
The Christmas Queen - Elaine Spires (23/12/16)
6. Item on cover - Robins = 2 points
Pastures New - Julia Williams (6/12/16)
They're tiny but they are there! One on the 'a' in the title, one on the gate post :)


December Items

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday - Rudolph
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
...the day she found Rudolph and the other reindeer playing on her front lawn. (pg 150) = 3 points
8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) - Rain
The Winter Wedding - Abby Clements (16/12/16)
My sight blurred as the rain grew heavier... (pg 249) = 2 points
9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) - Radiance
Rosemary - A Christmas Story - C.N. Williamson (7/12/16)
Then, suddenly the room was filled with a white radiance... (loc. 638) = 3 points
10. PIE (a kind of pie) - Rhubarb
A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16)
"...strawberry and rhubarb pie... (pg 151) = 2 points
11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) - Rude
On Strike for Christmas - Sheila Roberts (2/12/16)
"Of course, he had a rude remark to make," she added in disgust. (pg 140) = 3 points
12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) - Respect
A Gingerbread Cafe Christmas - Rebecca Raisin (3/12/16)
But out of respect, I bite back on any remarks that aren't friendly. (pg 195) = 3 points

Got this with 19 points: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Will this count for title? Wind River Rancher - two words start with R? Can't remember if first word in title has to start with the letter for this challenge.

Thank you Sharon!
Looking forward to January challenges <3

:} Sharon {; wrote: "Way to go Anamaria!!

JoAnne - has to be the first word that starts with the letter of the month. sorry :("

That's what I had thought but I was having a very senior moment and for the life of me couldn't remember.

Finished with 22 points. Love this challenge!

Books Read: 6
Points: 22

Items:
General
1. Book Title: Rock Chick 2 Dec (1 pt)
2. Author: The Circle Gathers by Rowan Casey 7 Dec (1 pt)
3. Main Character: Eva Rosselli From Sand and Ash 5 Dec (1 Pt)
4. Secondary Character: Reno Winter Moon (1 pt)
5. Place: Rome - From Sand and Ash 5 Dec (1 pt)
6. Cover: River - From Sand and Ash 5 Dec (1 pt)

December Specials:

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) - Reindeer.
The Gift 18 Dec
…wearing a green sweater sporting a reindeer with a red blinking nose. Pg 16 (3 pts)

8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) - rain.
From Sand and Ash 5 Dec
She pulled a scarf over her hair to protect it from the rain and ran, hoping it would only appear she was trying to catch a bus or streetcar, rushing to the trattoria… Pg 236 (4 pts)

9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) - rays.
Crooked Kingdom 14 Dec
...a glassed-in porch that had been located on the west side of the building so it would capture all the warmth of the sun’s setting rays. Pg 177 (2 pts)

10. PIE (a kind of pie) - pie
Crooked Kingdom 14 Dec
They’d done their best to reassure her and had stuffed themselves on cheese and leek pie, then eaten honey-soaked cakes while sitting on the music room floor. pg 425 (3 pts)

11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) - Humbug
The Gift 18 Dec
"Bah, humbug! Pg 17 (1 pt)

12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) - respectful.
From Sand and Ash 5 Dec
He was done with her hands, and he gently returned them to her lap, ever respectful, ever careful. Pg 41 (3 pts)

I finished this month, but this was my first time and I'm not sure if I counted my points correctly, I think I have 28.

Letter: R
Points: 28
Books used:
Sharpe Edge by Lisa B. Thomas (12/4/16)
Rain on Your Wedding Day by Curtis Edmonds (12/8/16)
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (12/8/16)
Bells On Her Toes by ReGina Welling (12/14/16)
Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh (12/17/16)
Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris (12/26/16)

Items:
General
1. Book Title: Rain on Your Wedding Day by Curtis Edmonds
2. Author: ReGina Welling wrote Bells On Her Toes
3. Main Character: Roderick Alleyn Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh
4. Secondary Character: Russell Sharpe Edge by Lisa B. Thomas
5. Place: Raleigh Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
6. Cover: roof


December Specials:

December is the twelfth and final month of the year. In the Western World, it is strongly associated with CHRISTMAS. December contains the WINTER Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere and has the fewest DAYLIGHT hours. December 1st is National PIE day, December 21 is HUMBUG day, and December 26 is the Day Of GOODWILL,

7. CHRISTMAS (any word associated with the holiday) - Those residents who refused to participate cited reasons of religion, resources, or just plain rancor. (loc 541) Sharpe Edge by Lisa B. Thomas (7 points)

8. WINTER (any word associated with the season) - But if I don't want to go anywhere I don't have to, and I can stay at home and eat broccoli and oranges and liquorice laces all the time, or I can play computer games for a whole week, or I can just sit in the corner of the room and rub a pound coin backwards and forwards over the ripple shapes on the surface of the radiator. (p 243) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon (5 points)

9. DAYLIGHT (any word that represents light) - "I have daylight balanced studio lighting; we could rig it up somehow, if we had to." (loc 3048) Bells On Her Toes by ReGina Welling (2 points)

10. PIE (a kind of pie) - Before Troy could answer Hilary began to talk rather wildly about Alleyn joining them when he could and then about game pie or at the very least, sandwiches. (p 125) Tied Up In Tinsel by Ngaio Marsh (2 points)

11. HUMBUG (any word that expresses negativity) - It took nearly two hours for Trixie to collapse in on herself in rage and sorrow. (loc 2470) Rain on Your Wedding Day by Curtis Edmonds (2 points)

12. GOODWILL (any word that expresses goodwill) - I liked Sharon and respected her, but I didn't have strong romantic feelings for her, and I couldn't imagine that she had any romantic feelings for me. (loc 718) Rain on Your Wedding Day (4 points)

Never mind Sharon, there's always next month :)