You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

I want to try this challenge. Sounds Interesting!

So you are going to be Zany with the rest of us! Welcome.

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I'm glad you're going to join in Viji

Woohoo Viji!

Looking forward to seeing what books you have planned out.

Thanks a lot, Cody, Janice, Rusalka and Sarah, for the encouragement.

Tasks by category:

Months:
For each zodiac sign, read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title. Note: Exact words are required.

Aries – March
Taurus - April
Gemini – May
Cancer - June
Leo - July
Virgo - August
Libra - September
Scorpio - October
Sagittarius - November
Capricorn - December
Aquarius - January
Pisces – February

Symbols:
Aries – Ram
- Dodge, a North American vehicle manufacturer, makes a model of truck called “Ram”. Read a book where a truck is on the cover, or the protagonist drives a truck.

Taurus – Bull
- Read a book from this list: https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1..., OR where “western” is listed on the main book page as a main genre. In your personal thread report, list the page number where the book is found if it was selected from the list.

Gemini – Twins
- Read a book that has more than one title. For example, we recently read The Warded Man/The Painted Man. In your personal thread report, link both titles with the edition you read linked first.

Cancer – Crab
- These are the names of common crab varieties: Coconut, Hermit, Horseshoe, King, Japanese Spider, Dungeness, Rock, Snow, Blue, or Fiddler Crab. Read a book with any of those words (other than “crab”) in the title. I’ll get crabby if you try to sneak “Crab” in. Plurals are accepted.

Leo – Lion
- Read a book that is set entirely in Africa.

Virgo – Maiden
- Read a book where the protagonist is a girl or young woman under the age of 20 and is unmarried.

Libra – Scales
- The scales of justice: Read a legal thriller using this Genre page as a tool https://www.goodreads.com/genres/lega... Explain how your book fits this genre.

Scorpio – Scorpion
- When I think of scorpions, I think of poison. Read a book that has “Poison” in the title (may be imbedded in other words like poisoner, poisonwood, poisoning), OR contains the name of a poison (arsenic, oleander, etc) in the title, OR has a bottle of poison on the cover. If using a name of a poison, please provide link to definition that it is a poison in your personal thread report.

Sagittarius – Archer
- We grew up on John Wayne and cowboys and Indians shooting bows and arrows. It was a pretty skewed form of tv and movie entertainment. There are a lot of great Native American authors and fiction available today to set things right. Read a book that is written by a Native American author or about Native American culture.

Capricorn – Goat
- Do you ever hear the tale of The Three Billy Goat Gruff? It’s a Norwegian Folk Tale. http://www.pitt.edu/~dash/type0122e.h... Read a book that is shelved as Scandinavian Literature using this genre page as a tool: https://www.goodreads.com/genres/scan... Explain how your book fits this genre.

Aquarius – Water-bearer
- Read a book that has an urn, jug, or other vessel used for holding water on the cover. (Glasses, cups, mugs are accepted).

Pisces – fish
- Time to go fishing! Read a book set near or on a lake or river, OR the words Lake or River are in the title, or is the author’s name. If going for title or author, the words must be exact. Plurals will be accepted.

Elements:

Aries – Fire
- Read a book where 70% of the cover is red.

Taurus – Earth
- Read a book where 70% of the cover is black.

Gemini – Air
- Read a book where 70% of the cover is white.

Cancer – Water
- Read a book where 70% of the cover is blue.

Leo – Fire
- Read a book with a significant amount of fire on the cover.

Virgo – Earth
- Read a book with an Earth-like planet on the cover.

Libra – Air
- Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover.

Scorpio – Water
- Read a book with a significant amount of water on the cover.

Sagittarius – Fire
- Read a book with “Fire” in the title. Exact word.

Capricorn – Earth
- Read a book with “Earth” in the title. Exact word.

Aquarius – Air
- Read a book with “Air” in the title. Exact word.

Pisces – Water
- Read a book with “Water” in the title. Exact word.

North American Zodiac:

Aries – Falcon
- Falconry is a sport that was widely practiced throughout the world and throughout the ages. It was believed to have started in Mesopotamia. Read a book set primarily in Iraq, Syria, or Turkey.

Taurus – Beaver
- The beaver is Canada’s national symbol. Read a book where the majority of it is set in Canada, or written by a Canadian author.

Gemini – Deer
- Whenever I think of deer, I remember my trip to Scotland and the beautiful Red Deer there. Read a book where the majority of it is set in Scotland, or written by a Scottish author.

Cancer – Woodpecker
- The greatest diversity of Woodpeckers is found in South America. Read a book set primarily in a South American country, or by a South American author.

Leo – Salmon
- Salmon are native to North America tributaries that run into the Pacific Ocean. Read a book that is set in the Pacific Northwest (Canada or United States).

Virgo – Bear
- The Polar Bear is native to the Arctic Circle. Read a book where the majority of it is set in Russia, or written by a Russian author.

Libra – Raven
- I found an extinct specifies of raven – the New Zealand Raven which was native to both the South and North Island, but has been extinct since the 16th century. Read a book that is set primarily in New Zealand or is written by a New Zealand author.

Scorpio – Snake
- Australia is home to some of the world’s most deadliest snakes. Read a book where the majority of it is set in Australia, or written by an Australian author.

Sagittarius – Owl
- From Wikipedia, “the modern West generally associates owls with wisdom. This link goes back at least as far as Ancient Greece, where Athena, Athens' patron goddess and the goddess of wisdom, had the owl as a symbol”. Read a book where the majority of it is set in Greece or Crete, or written by a Greek author.

Capricorn – Snow Goose
- Snow Geese migrate every year to their winter grounds. I found an interactive map showing sightings of the geese. Concentrated areas appear to be Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Migrate like the birds and read a book set primarily in one of those areas.

Aquarius – Otter
- The Sea Otter is probably the most widely known otter with their cute antics. The European Otter is less well known and are found, needless to say, in Europe. Unfortunately, the population has been wiped out of Switzerland and the Netherlands years ago. Read a book set primarily in Switzerland or the Netherlands, or by Swiss or Dutch authors.

Pisces – Wolf
- Wolves were extinct from Yellowstone National Park and it was negatively affecting the ecosystem to the area. Wolves from Alberta were successfully relocated to the parks, restoring the balance. It’s really an amazing story. Read a book set primarily in Alberta, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming.

Stone:

Aries – Opal
- A famous opal called “The Burning of Troy” was owned by the Empress Josephine, first wife of Napoleon I. Read a book set between 1750 and 1850.

Taurus – Jasper
- Jasper is a very healing stone. It is thought to promote healing during illness or hospitalization. Read a book where illness (mental, emotional or physical) is a major theme.

Gemini – Agate
- Agate is an excellent material for cameos as the contrast between the different layers is used to heighten the relief. Read a book with a face in profile on the cover. An actual cameo on the cover will be accepted.

Cancer – Rose Quartz
- Read a book with a rose(s) on the cover, or the cover is 75% pink in colour.

Leo – Carnelian
- Over 4500 years ago, Egyptians were making Carnelian jewelry. Read a book set in Ancient Egypt.

Virgo – Amethyst
- The deep purple colour of amethyst is the colour of royalty. Read a book where the main character is a king, queen, prince, or princess.

Libra – Azurite
- Painters used to add Azurite to their paint for it’s brilliant colour. It is used as a colour base in some paints. Read a book set in the Renaissance period from 1400 – 1700.

Scorpio – Copper
- Copper is a metal, not a stone. Read a book with a metal weapon or tool on the cover.

Sagittarius – Obsidian
- Obsidian is formed when molten lava cools very quickly. The chain of islands that make up Hawaii were formed from undersea volcano eruptions. Read a book set in Hawaii.

Capricorn – Quartz
- Quartz crystals have been used in clock and watch making since the early 1920’s. Read a time-travel book. The words “Time Travel” must be on the main book page as a genre.

Aquarius – Turquoise
- The Navajos believe the blue stones are magical pieces that fall from the sky. Read a book where the main theme is magic.

Pisces – Jade
- How can you talk about Jade without talking about China? Read a book set in China.

Superheroes:

Aries – Ares
- Ares’ team affiliation is the Olympians. Read a book shelved as mythology, or has the word “God” in the title. Plurals are accepted.

Taurus – Rhino
- Rhino’s alignment is “bad”. Read a book with Villain in the title. Series titles are included for this task.

Gemini – Copycat
- Copycat is a mutant from the X-men. Read a book from the dystopian genre, or set in the future. The word “Dystopian” needs to be listed as a genre on the main book page.

Cancer – Sandman
- I know it’s not the same Sandman, but I was always warned that if I didn’t go to sleep, the Sandman would come. Read a book in the horror genre. The word “Horror” needs to be listed on the main book page.

Leo – Kraven the Hunter
- One of Kraven’s powers is longevity. Read a book where the main character is over 60 years old.

Virgo – Rogue
- One of Rogue’s aliases is Anna Raven. Read a book with bird(s) on the cover OR the word “Raven” is in the title. Plurals are accepted.

Libra – Judge Dredd
- His first appearance was in 2000 AD No.2 (March 5, 1977). Read a book set between 1977 and 2000.

Scorpio – Anti-Venom
- Anti-Venom has no team affiliations. Read a book that is a stand-alone book in the Science Fiction genre. The genre must show on the main book page.

Sagittarius – Hawkeye
- Hawkeye will be in two new movies in 2018 – Avengers: Infinity War, and Ant-Man and the Wasp. Read a new release in 2018, never previously published.

Capricorn – Cannonball
- The cannon was first invented in China as early as the 12th century. For this task, you must pick your battle – land or sea. Read a book about the American Civil War, or about the Napoleonic War.

Aquarius – Aquaman
- Aquaman resides in Atlantis and his role is protector of the sea. Read a book with Atlantis or Poseidon in the title.

Pisces – Siren
- In mythology, sirens lured sailors with their seductive music to shipwreck on their rocky shores. Other similar spirits are, banshee, harpy, kelpie, mermaid, nymph, and rusalka (had to add it in). Read a book with “siren” or one of the alternate names in the title.

Actors by Sign:

For each zodiac sign, select a movie the actor performed in.

Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title. The movie doesn’t need to be an adaptation, but there needs to be a book by the same title. The titles need to match with no extraneous words in the book title. Subtitles are to be ignored. *Note - see clarification below.

Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author. This applies only to the adaptation.

Note: Selections are restricted to film (no tv or stage titles). If an actor is listed as producer or director for the film, the title will only be accepted if he/she also acted in the movie.

Aries – Tim Curry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Cur...

Taurus – Audrey Hepburn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_...

Gemini – Johnny Depp: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_...

Cancer – Merle Streep: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meryl_S...

Leo – Sean Penn: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Pe...

Virgo – Anne Meara: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_Me...

Libra – Viggo Mortenson: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viggo_M...

Scorpio – Jodie Foster: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodie_F...

Sagittarius – Ralph Fiennes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_F...

Capricorn – Sissy Spacek: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sissy_S...

Aquarius – John Hurt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...

Pisces – Glenn Close: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_C..

Aquarius

Month: January
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
Jeopardy in January by Camilla Chafer; 02/02/2018

Symbol: Water bearer
Read a book that has an urn, jug, or other vessel used for holding water. (Glasses, cups, mugs are accepted)
Never Too Old for Romance by Barbara J. Peters; 06/09/2018

Element: Air
Read a book with “Air” in the title. Exact word.
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts; 12/15/2018

NA Zodiac: Otter
Read a book set primarily in Switzerland or the Netherlands, or by Swiss or Dutch authors.
Dutch Me Deadly by Maddy Hunter; 12/17/2018; Set in Holland

Stone: Turquoise
Read a book where the main theme is magic.
Mairelon the Magician by Patricia C. Wrede; 04/29/2018

Superhero: Aquaman
Read a book with Atlantis or Poseidon in the title.

Actor: John Hurt
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Pisces

Month: February
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
Summer in February by Jonathan Smith; 12/29/2018

Symbol: Fish
Read a book set near or on a lake or river, OR the words Lake or River are in the title, or is the author’s name. If going for title or author, the words must be exact. Plurals will be accepted.
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine; 03/12/2018

Element: Water
Read a book with “Water” in the title. Exact word.
Moon Over Water by Debbie Macomber; 12/30/2018

NA Zodiac: Wolf
Read a book set primarily in Alberta, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming.
Ruby by Juliet James; 06/11/2018; Set in Montana

Stone: Jade
Read a book set in China.
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See; 08/03/2018

Superhero: Siren
Other similar spirits are, banshee, harpy, kelpie, mermaid, nymph, and rusalka (had to add it in). Read a book with “siren” or one of the alternate names in the title.

Actor: Glenn Close
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Aries

Month: March
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
The Ides Of March by Valerio Massimo Manfredi; 12/11/2018

Symbol: Ram
Dodge, a North American vehicle manufacturer, makes a model of truck called “Ram”. Read a book where a truck is on the cover, or the protagonist drives a truck.

Element: Fire
Read a book where 70% of the cover is red.
The Red Hot Fix by T.E. Woods; 03/23/2018

NA Zodiac: Falcon
Read a book set primarily in Iraq, Syria, or Turkey.
Thief of Baghdad by Richard Wormser; 09/10/2018; Set in Iraq

Stone: Opal
Read a book set between 1750 and 1850.
An Uncommon Courtship by Kristi Ann Hunter; 11/25/2018; set between 1796 - 1814

Superhero: Ares
Read a book shelved as mythology, or has the word “God” in the title. Plurals are accepted.
The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King; 05/22/2018; Shelved as Mythology in GR Link: https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...

Actor: Tim Curry
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Taurus

Month: April
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
April Lady by Georgette Heyer; 01/03/2018

Symbol: Bull
Read a book from this list OR where “western” is listed on the main book page as a main genre. In your personal thread report, list the page number where the book is found if it was selected from the list.
Chasing Charlie by Kathy Carmichael; 06/09/2018; MPG: Westerns

Element: Earth
Read a book where 70% of the cover is black.
A Spy for the Redeemer by Candace Robb; 09/04/2018

NA Zodiac: Beaver
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Canada, or written by a Canadian author.
The Case of the Flashing Fashion Queen by N.L. Wilson; 02/27/2018

Stone: Jasper
Read a book where illness (mental, emotional or physical) is a major theme.
The Corpse with the Ruby Lips by Cathy Ace; 11/05/2018

Superhero: Rhino
Read a book with Villain in the title. Series titles are included for this task.

Actor: Audrey Hepburn
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Breakfast at Tiffany's by Truman Capote; 10/26/2018
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Gemini

Month: May
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
When May Follows by Betty Neels; 12/04/2018

Symbol: Twins
Read a book that has more than one title. For example, we recently read The Warded Man/The Painted Man. In your personal thread report, link both titles with the edition you read linked first.
Terra Incognita by Ruth Downie; 01/22/2018

The other title for this book:
Ruso and the Demented Doctor by Ruth Downie

Element: Air
Read a book where 70% of the cover is white.
Casino Royale: James Bond 007 by Ian Fleming; 11/14/2018

NA Zodiac: Deer
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Scotland, or written by a Scottish author.
The Bedeviled Bride by Jerrica Knight-Catania; 11/11/2018; Entire book is set in Scotland

Stone: Agate
Read a book with a face in profile on the cover. An actual cameo on the cover will be accepted.
A Royal (Fake) Engagement by Julia Keanini; 09/09/2018
The Flowering of the Rose by Rosemary Hawley Jarman; 08/26/2018

Superhero: Copycat
Read a book from the dystopian genre, or set in the future. The word “Dystopian” needs to be listed as a genre on the main book page.
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess; 11/27/2018

Actor: Johnny Deep
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Cancer

Month: June
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
June Jenson and the Shield of Quell by
Emily Harper; 12/09/2018

Symbol: Crab
These are the names of common crab varieties: Coconut, Hermit, Horseshoe, King, Japanese Spider, Dungeness, Rock, Snow, Blue, or Fiddler Crab. Read a book with any of those words (other than “crab”) in the title. I’ll get crabby if you try to sneak “Crab” in. Plurals are accepted.
Snow: A Retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by Tracy Lynn; 07/30/2018

Element: Water
Read a book where 70% of the cover is blue
The Wife Between Us by 02/17/2018

NA Zodiac: Woodpecker
Read a book set primarily in a South American country, or by a South American author.

Stone: Rose Quartz
Read a book with a rose(s) on the cover, or the cover is 75% pink in colour
You Never Forget Your First Earl by Ella Quinn; 06/22/2018

Superhero: Sandman
Read a book in the horror genre. The word “Horror” needs to be listed on the main book page.
The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd; 03/22/2018

Actor: Meryl Streep
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Leo

Month: July
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title

Symbol: Lion
Read a book that is set entirely in Africa.
The Lioness of Morocco by Julia Drosten; 02/12/2018; Set in Morocco

Element: Fire
Read a book with a significant amount of fire on the cover.
The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon by Richard Zimler; 08/13/2018

NA Zodiac: Salmon
Read a book that is set in the Pacific Northwest Canada or United States.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas; 11/30/2018; Set in Pacific Northwest United States - Friday Harbor, Washington

Stone: Carnelian
Read a book set in Ancient Egypt.
Nefertiti by Michelle Moran; 12/12/2018; Set in Ancient Egypt

Superhero: Kraven the Hunter
Read a book where the main character is over 60 years old.
Mrs. Saint and the Defectives by Julie Lawson Timmer; 01/05/2018

Actor: Sean Penn
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Virgo

Month: August
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title

Symbol: Maiden
Read a book where the protagonist is a girl or young woman under the age of 20 and is unmarried.
Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis; 04/21/2018

Element: Earth
Read a book with an Earth-like planet on the cover.
Watchers by S.T. Boston; 12/29/2018

NA Zodiac: Bear
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Russia, or written by a Russian author.
The Yid by Paul Goldberg; 12/23/2018

Stone: Amethyst
Read a book where the main character is a king, queen, prince, or princess.
The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York by Jean Plaidy; 08/08/2018; Queen Anne is the MC.

Superhero: Rogue
Read a book with bird(s) on the cover OR the word “Raven” is in the title. Plurals are accepted.
Wings of the Falcon by Barbara Michaels; 03/25/2018

Actor: Anne Meara
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Libra

Month: September
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
First of September: An Amelia Bay Cozy Mystery by Kathleen Joyce; 12/15/2018

Symbol: Scales
Read a legal thriller using this Genre page as a tool https://www.goodreads.com/genres/lega.... Explain how your book fits this genre.
The Professor by Robert Bailey; 09/07/2018; MPG - Legal Thriller

Element: Air
Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover.
Agamemnon's Daughter: A Novella & Stories by Ismail Kadare; 07/24/2018

NA Zodiac: Raven
Read a book that is set primarily in New Zealand or is written by a New Zealand author.
Just This Once by Rosalind James; 12/21/2018; Set in New Zealand

Stone: Azurite
Read a book set in the Renaissance period from 1400 – 1700.
Martin Luther, Machiavelli and Murder: A Mystery of Renaissance Rome: Its Popes, Artists and Future Nemesis by Maryann Philip; 08/02/2018

Superhero: Judge Dredd
Read a book set between 1977 and 2000.

Actor: Viggo Mortenson
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Scorpio

Month: October
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title

Symbol: Scorpion
Read a book that has “Poison” in the title (may be imbedded in other words like poisoner, poisonwood, poisoning), OR contains the name of a poison (arsenic, oleander, etc) in the title, OR has a bottle of poison on the cover. If using a name of a poison, please provide link to definition that it is a poison in your personal thread report.
A Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang; 01/16/2018

Element: Water
Read a book with a significant amount of water on the cover.
Tears of the River by Gordon L. Rottman; 07/20/2018

NA Zodiac: Snake
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Australia, or written by an Australian author.
The Dance Off by Ally Blake; 11/22/2018; Set in Australia and Australian Author

Stone: Copper
Read a book with a metal weapon or tool on the cover.
The Sword of the Templars by Paul Christopher; 04/16/2018

Superhero: Anti-Venom
Read a book that is a stand-alone book in the Science Fiction genre. The genre must show on the main book page.
Fatherland by Robert Harris; 08/18/2018

Actor: Jodie Foster
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Sagittarius

Month: November
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
Mr. November by Lori Foster; 11/29/2018

Symbol: Archer
Read a book that is written by a Native American author or about Native American culture.

Element: Fire
Read a book with “Fire” in the title. Exact word.
Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen; 08/04/2018

NA Zodiac: Owl
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Greece or Crete, or written by a Greek author.
The Oracle of Delphi by Elizabeth Rose; 02/08/2018

Stone: Obsidian
Read a book set in Hawaii.
Kona Winds by Janet Dailey; 12/19/2018

Superheroe: Hawkeye
Read a new release in 2018, never previously published.
A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman; 11/19/2018

Actor: Ralph Fiennes
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

Capricorn

Month: December
Read a book that is set at least 50% during the specified month, OR the specified month is in the title
Under the Mistletoe by Mary Balogh; 06/18/2018; Set in December - Christmas themed stories

Symbol: Goat
Read a book that is shelved as Scandinavian Literature using this genre page as a tool: https://www.goodreads.com/genres/scan... Explain how your book fits this genre.
The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall; 12/20/2018; MPG: European Literature>Scandinavian Literature

Element: Earth
Read a book with “Earth” in the title. Exact word.
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler; 06/30/2018

NA Zodiac: Snow Goose
Concentrated areas appear to be Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Migrate like the birds and read a book set primarily in one of those areas.
Operation Turtle Ransom by Kimberli A. Bindschatel; 05/24/2018; Entire book is set in Mexico

Stone: Quartz
Read a time-travel book. The words “Time Travel” must be on the main book page as a genre.

Superheroe: Cannonball
Read a book about the American Civil War, or about the Napoleonic War.
Redfield Farm by Judith Redline Coopey; 11/16/2018; MPG:Military>Civil War

Actor: Sissy Spacek
Option 1: Read the book the movie was adapted from, or read another book with the same title.
Option 2: If the book is adapted, you may read another book written by the same author.

COMPLETION:

ROUND 1:

1. ARIES - Element - Fire
The Red Hot Fix by T.E. Woods; 03/23/2018
2. TAURUS - Month - April
April Lady by Georgette Heyer; 01/03/2018
3. GEMINI - Symbol - Twins
Terra Incognita by Ruth Downie; 01/22/2018
Alternate Title: Ruso and the DeMented Doctor
4. CANCER - Symbol - Snow
Snow: A Retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by Tracy Lynn; 07/30/2018
5. LEO - Symbol - Lion
The Lioness of Morocco by Julia Drosten; 02/12/2018
6. VIRGO - Month - August
August by Kit Morgan; 08/24/2018
7. LIBRA - Symbol - Scales
The Professor by Robert Bailey; 09/07/2018
8. SCORPIO - Symbol - Scorpion
A Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang; 01/16/2018
9. SAGITTARIUS - Element - Fire
Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen; 08/04/2018
10. CAPRICORN - Element - Earth
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler; 06/30/2018
11. AQUARIUS - Month - January
Jeopardy in January by Camilla Chafer; 02/02/2018
12. PISCES - Symbol - Fish
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine; 03/12/2018

Your Virgo selection - August doesn't meet the page requirement. It's an ebook at 157 pages. I'm sorry, but you'll need to substitute it with one of the other books your read for Virgo. You'll need to update this message and the one in the "request badge" thread. Sorry.

Janice wrote: "Your Virgo selection - August doesn't meet the page requirement. It's an ebook at 157 pages. I'm sorry, but you'll need to substitute it with one of the other books your read for Vi..."

Oops! I am sorry, Janice, for the error in reporting and the inconvenience caused. I will revise my submission for Badge 1 in this thread as well as in the 'Request Badge' thread. I apologize and would see to it that this does not recur. Thanks.

There's no need to apologize. Just let me know when it's updated so that I can give you the badge.

I am reposting my completion.

ROUND 1:

1. ARIES - Element - Fire
The Red Hot Fix by T.E. Woods; 03/23/2018
2. TAURUS - Month - April
April Lady by Georgette Heyer; 01/03/2018
3. GEMINI - Symbol - Twins
Terra Incognita by Ruth Downie; 01/22/2018
Alternate Title: Ruso and the DeMented Doctor
4. CANCER - Symbol - Snow
Snow: A Retelling of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" by Tracy Lynn; 07/30/2018
5. LEO - Symbol - Lion
The Lioness of Morocco by Julia Drosten; 02/12/2018
6. VIRGO - Superhero - Rogue
Wings of the Falcon by Barbara Michaels; 03/25/2018
7. LIBRA - Symbol - Scales
The Professor by Robert Bailey; 09/07/2018
8. SCORPIO - Symbol - Scorpion
A Beautiful Poison by Lydia Kang; 01/16/2018
9. SAGITTARIUS - Element - Fire
Playing with Fire by Tess Gerritsen; 08/04/2018
10. CAPRICORN - Element - Earth
The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler; 06/30/2018
11. AQUARIUS - Month - January
Jeopardy in January by Camilla Chafer; 02/02/2018
12. PISCES - Symbol - Fish
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine; 03/12/2018

COMPLETION:

ROUND 2

ARIES:
1. Stone: Opal
An Uncommon Courtship by Kristi Ann Hunter; 11/25/2018
2. Superhero - Ares
The Hundredth Queen by Emily R. King; 05/22/2018

TAURUS:
3. Symbol: Bull
Chasing Charlie by Kathy Carmichael; 06/09/2018
4. Element: Earth
A Spy for the Redeemer by Candace Robb; 09/04/2018

GEMINI :
5. Element: Air
Casino Royale: James Bond 007 by Ian Fleming; 11/14/2018
6. NA Zodiac: Deer
The Bedeviled Bride by Jerrica Knight-Catania; 11/11/2018

CANCER :
7. Element: Water
The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks; 02/17/2018
8. Stone: Rose Quartz
You Never Forget Your First Earl by Ella Quinn; 06/22/2018

LEO:
9. Element: Fire
The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon by Richard Zimler; 08/13/2018
10. Superhero: Kraven the Hunter
Mrs. Saint and the Defectives by Julie Lawson Timmer; 01/05/2018

VIRGO:
11. Symbol: Maiden
Kat, Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis; 04/21/2018
12. Stone: Amethyst
The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York by Jean Plaidy; 08/08/2018

LIBRA:
13. Element: Air
Agamemnon's Daughter: A Novella & Stories by Ismail Kadare; 07/24/2018
14. Stone: Azurite
Martin Luther, Machiavelli and Murder: A Mystery of Renaissance Rome: Its Popes, Artists and Future Nemesis by Maryann Philip; 08/02/2018

SCORPIO:
15. Element: Water
Tears of the River by Gordon L. Rottman; 07/20/2018
16. NA Zodiac: Snake
The Dance Off by Ally Blake; 11/22/2018

SAGITTARIUS:
17. NA Zodiac: Owl
The Oracle of Delphi by Elizabeth Rose; 02/08/2018
18. Superheroe: Hawkeye
A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder by Dianne Freeman; 11/19/2018

CAPRICORN:
19. NA Zodiac: Snow Goose
Operation Turtle Ransom by Kimberli A. Bindschatel; 05/24/2018
20. Superheroes: Cannonball
Redfield Farm by Judith Redline Coopey; 11/16/2018

AQUARIUS:
21. Symbol: Water bearer
Never Too Old for Romance by Barbara J. Peters; 06/09/2018
22. Stone: Turquoise
Mairelon the Magician by Patricia C. Wrede; 04/29/2018

PISCES:
23. NA Zodiac: Wolf
Ruby by Juliet James; 06/11/2018
24. Stone: Jade
The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See; 08/03/2018

COMPLETION

ROUND 3

ARIES:
1. Month: March
The Ides Of March by Valerio Massimo Manfredi; 12/11/2018
2. NA Zodiac: Falcon
Thief of Baghdad by Richard Wormser; 09/10/2018

TAURUS
3. NA Zodiac: Beaver
The Case of the Flashing Fashion Queen by N.L. Wilson; 02/27/2018
4. Stone: Jasper
The Corpse with the Ruby Lips by Cathy Ace; 11/05/2018

GEMINI
5. Stone: Agate
The Flowering of the Rose by Rosemary Hawley Jarman; 08/26/2018
A Royal (Fake) Engagement by Julia Keanini; 09/09/2018
6. Superhero: Copycat
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess; 11/27/2018

CANCER
7. Month: June
June Jenson and the Shield of Quell by Emily Harper; 12/09/2018
8. Superhero: Sandman
The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd; 03/22/2018

LEO
9. NA Zodiac: Salmon
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas; 11/30/2018
10. Stone: Carnelian
Nefertiti by Michelle Moran; 12/12/2018

VIRGO
11. Element: Earth
Watchers by
S.T. Boston; 12/29/2018
12. NA Zodiac: Bear
The Yid by Paul Goldberg; 12/23/2018

LIBRA
13. Month: September
First of September: An Amelia Bay Cozy Mystery by Kathleen Joyce; 12/15/2018
14. NA Zodiac: Raven
Just This Once by Rosalind James; 12/21/2018

SCORPIO
15. Stone: Copper
The Sword of the Templars by Paul Christopher; 04/16/2018
16. Superhero: Anti-Venom
Fatherland by Robert Harris; 08/18/2018

SAGITTARIUS
17. Month: November
Mr. November by Lori Foster; 11/29/2018
18. Stone: Obsidian
Kona Winds by Janet Dailey; 12/19/2018

CAPRICORN
19. Month: December
Under the Mistletoe by Mary Balogh; 06/18/2018
20. Symbol: Goat
The Laughing Policeman by Maj Sjöwall; 12/20/2018

AQUARIUS
21. Element: Air
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts; 12/15/2018
22. NA Zodiac: Otter
Dutch Me Deadly by Maddy Hunter; 12/17/2018

PISCES
23. Month: February
Summer in February by Jonathan Smith; 12/29/2018
24. Element: Water
Moon Over Water by Debbie Macomber; 12/30/2018

Res.

Res.

Badge 2: Book 1
ARIES: Stone-Opal
Task: Read a book set between 1750 and 1850

Title: An Uncommon Courtship
Author: Kristi Ann Hunter
Date Read: 11/25/2018
Pages: 346
Set between 1796 - 1814

Badge 2: Book 2
ARIES: Superhero - Ares
Task: Read a book shelved as mythology, or has the word “God” in the title. Plurals are accepted.

Title: The Hundredth Queen
Author: Emily R. King
Date Read: 05/22/2018
Pages: 302
Shelved as Mythology in GR Link: https://www.goodreads.com/work/shelve...

Badge 2: Book 3

TAURUS - Symbol: Bull
Read a book from this list OR where “western” is listed on the main book page as a main genre. In your personal thread report, list the page number where the book is found if it was selected from the list.

Title: Chasing Charlie
Author: Kathy Carmichael
Date Read: 06/09/2018
Pages: 192
MPG - Westerns

Badge 2: Book 4

TAURUS - Element: Earth
Read a book where 70% of the cover is black.

Title: A Spy for the Redeemer
Author: Candace Robb
Date Read: 09/04/2018
Pages: 320

Badge 2: Book 5

GEMINI - Element: Air
Read a book where 70% of the cover is white.
Title: Casino Royale: James Bond 007
Author: Ian Fleming
Date Read: 11/14/2018
Pages: 196

Badge 2: Book 6

GEMINI - NA Zodiac: Deer
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Scotland, or written by a Scottish author

Title: The Bedeviled Bride
Author: Jerrica Knight-Catania
Date Read: 11/11/2018
Pages: 244
Entire book is set in Scotland

Badge 2: Book 7
CANCER - Element: Water
Read a book where 70% of the cover is blue

Title: The Wife Between Us
Author: Greer Hendricks
Date Read: 02/17/2018
Pages: 342

Badge 2: Book 8

CANCER - Stone: Rose Quartz
Read a book with a rose(s) on the cover, or the cover is 75% pink in colour

Title: You Never Forget Your First Earl
Author: Ella Quinn
Date Read: 06/22/2018
Pages: 320

Badge 2: Book 9

LEO - Element: Fire
Read a book with a significant amount of fire on the cover.

Title: The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon
Author: Richard Zimler
Date Read: 08/13/2018
Pages: 320

Badge 2: Book 10

LEO - Superhero: Kraven the Hunter
Read a book where the main character is over 60 years old.

Title: Mrs. Saint and the Defectives
Author: Julie Lawson Timmer
Date Read: 01/05/2018
Pages: 338
Mrs. Saint, MC is over 60 years

Badge 2: Book 11

VIRGO - Symbol: Maiden
Read a book where the protagonist is a girl or young woman under the age of 20 and is unmarried

Title: Kat, Incorrigible
Author: Stephanie Burgis
Date Read: 04/21/2018
Pages: 304
Protagonist is a young girl and unmarried

Badge 2: Book 12

VIRGO - Stone: Amethyst
Read a book where the main character is a king, queen, prince, or princess

Title: The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York
Author: Jean Plaidy
Date Read: 08/08/2018
Pages: 450
MC is Queen Anne

Badge 2: Book 13

LIBRA - Element: Air
Read a book with a significant amount of clouds on the cover.

Title: Agamemnon's Daughter: A Novella & Stories
Author: Ismail Kadare
Date Read: 07/24/2018
Pages: 240

Badge 2: Book 14
LIBRA - Stone: Azurite
Read a book set in the Renaissance period from 1400 – 1700

Title: Martin Luther, Machiavelli and Murder: A Mystery of Renaissance Rome: Its Popes, Artists and Future Nemesis
Author: Maryann Philip
Date Read: 08/02/2018
Pages: 283
Set in the Renaissance period

Badge 2: Book 15

SCORPIO - Element: Water
Read a book with a significant amount of water on the cover

Title: Tears of the River
Author: Gordon L. Rottman
Date Read: 07/20/2018
Pages: 252

Badge 2: Book 16

SCORPIO - NA Zodiac: Snake
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Australia, or written by an Australian author

Title: The Dance Off
Author: Ally Blake
Date Read: 11/22/2018
Pages: 224
Set in Australia and by an Australian writer

Badge 2: Book 17

SAGITTARIUS - NA Zodiac: Owl
Read a book where the majority of it is set in Greece or Crete, or written by a Greek author

Title: The Oracle of Delphi
Author: Elizabeth Rose
Date Read: 02/08/2018
Pages: 228
Set in Greece

Badge 2: Book 18

SAGITTARIUS - Superheroe: Hawkeye
Read a new release in 2018, never previously published
Title: A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder
Author: Dianne Freeman
Date Read: 11/19/2018
Pages: 272
First Published June 26th 2018

Badge 2: Book 19

CAPRICORN - NA Zodiac: Snow Goose
Concentrated areas appear to be Kansas, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico. Migrate like the birds and read a book set primarily in one of those areas.
Title: Operation Turtle Ransom
Author: Kimberli A. Bindschatel
Date Read: 05/24/2018
Pages: 234
Entire book is set in Mexico

Badge 2: Book 20

CAPRICORN - Superheroes: Cannonball
Read a book about the American Civil War, or about the Napoleonic War.
Title: Redfield Farm
Author: Judith Redline Coopey
Date Read: 11/16/2018
Pages: 354
American Civil War

Badge 2: Book 21

AQUARIUS - Symbol: Water bearer
Read a book that has an urn, jug, or other vessel used for holding water. (Glasses, cups, mugs are accepted)
Title: Never Too Old for Romance
Author: Barbara J. Peters
Date Read: 06/09/2018
Pages: 189

Badge 2: Book 22

AQUARIUS - Stone: Turquoise
Read a book where the main theme is magic

Title: Mairelon the Magician
Author: Patricia C. Wrede
Date Read: 04/29/2018
Pages: 319
Main theme is Magic; MPG Fantasy > Magic

Badge 2: Book 23

PISCES - NA Zodiac: Wolf
Read a book set primarily in Alberta, Montana, Idaho, or Wyoming

Title: Ruby
Author: Juliet James
Date Read: 06/11/2018
Pages: 182
Set in Montana