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Decorate the Christmas TreeDuration: Dec. 1 - Jan. 31
Level: Angel
My decorations (roughly in the order one puts them on the tree):
Star
S: The Sweet Smell of Christmas 12/3/17
T: 10 Trim-the-Tree'ers 12/2/17
A: Alex Irvine, Phase One: The Incredible Hulk 12/26/17
R: Revenge of the Lawn Gnomes 12/27/17
S: Splat the Cat: Christmas Countdown 12/6/17
Lights
L: Llama Llama Holiday Drama 12/1/17
I: If It's Snowy and You Know It, Clap Your Paws! 12/7/17
G: God Bless Our Christmas 12/9/17
H: Hard Luck 12/28/17
T: The Third Wheel 12/28/17
S: A Shocker on Shock Street 12/26/17
Garland
G: Garfield Fat Cat 3-Pack #10 1/12/18
A: The Alpha Drive 1/15/18
R: Rodrick Rules 12/27/17
L: The Last Straw 12/27/17
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D: Don't Push the Button! a Christmas Adventure 12/4/17
Ornaments
O: Oh, Christmas Tree!: Children's Board Book 12/4/17
R: R. L. Stine, Deep Trouble 12/29/17
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A: Attack of the Mutant 12/29/17
M: Monster Blood 12/30/17
E: Everything I Need to Know About Christmas I Learned From a Little Golden Book 12/8/17
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T: The Total Package 1/15/18
S: Stine, R. L., The Haunted Mask 12/30/17
Tinsel
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I: Irvine, Alex, Phase One: Thor 1/16/18
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S: Stine, R. L., Dr. Maniac vs. Robby Schwartz 1/4/18
E: Escape From Horrorland 1/9/18
L: The Long Haul 12/28/17
Completed 1/24/18Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
Duration: 1 December - 31 January
Option 3: Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations with the Spell-it-out rules*.
Level: Angel
52/52 read
Garland, Twinkle Lights, Candy Canes, Ornaments and Santa's Village (these are a few of my family's favorite things-I couldn't resist!)
Garland
G Boone's Baby by Stormy Glenn, read 12/26/17
A Acrobat by Mary Calmes, read 12/6/17
R Backstroking with a Tiger Shark by Charlie Richards, read 12/26/17
L Like Magic by Shea Balik, read 12/19/17
A Divine Proportions by Amelita Rae, read 12/8/17
N Nischal by Bailey Bradford, read 12/8/17
D Dirty Paws by Caitlin Ricci, read 12/6/17
Twinkle Lights
T Tumbling Hair and Bread Crumbs by Charlie Richards, read 12/21/17
W Summoner's Dance by Hannah Walker, read 1/23/18
I We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby, read 12/14/17
N Family Connections by N.J. Nielsen/Saddington, read 1/23/18
K All Good Things: The Omega Auction Chronicles: Book 13 by Kian Rhodes, read 1/1/18
L Cam's Promise by Lee Oliver, read 12/5/17
E Earth Demon by Stormy Glenn, read 12/12/17
L A Change of Plans by Lisa Oliver, read 12/5/17
I Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb, read 12/4/17
G Papa Bear's Pup by Stormy Glenn, read 12/30/17
H Howl and a Hose by Caitlin Ricci, read 12/21/17
T Trigger by Lynn Hagen, read 12/8/17
S Quiet Wolf and His Rowdy Rooster by Susan Laine, read 12/13/17
Candy Canes
C At Sixes and Sevens by M.A. Church, read 12/5/17
A Euphoria by Andi Ames, read 12/8/17
N Heart-mate, Mine! by N.J. Nielsen/Saddington, read 1/11/18
D A Destiny of Dragons by T.J. Klune, read 12/15/17
Y Molly on the Range by Molly Yeh, read 12/5/17
C Renewing the Fireworks by Charlie Richards, read 12/4/17
A Alpha for the Pack by N.J. Lysk, read 1/11/18
N The Obsession by Nora Roberts, read 12/8/17
E Eye on the Prize by Fel Fern, read 12/19/17
S Harry Ever After by Hollis Shiloh, read 1/12/18
Ornaments
O Our Gentle Sin by Lyra Evans, read 12/13/17
R The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic by F.T. Lukens, read 1/23/18
N Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh, read 12/28/17
A First Time Euphoria by Andi Ames, read 12/8/17
M The Making of a Family by Caitlin Ricci, read 12/10/17
E Justified by Mell Eight, read 12/14/17
N Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh, read 12/27/17
T Tangling with His Tiger by Victoria Vallo, read 12/19/17
S A Slice Of American History: The Best Cake Recipes From America's Sweet Past by Julie Schoen, read 12/5/17
Santa's Village
S Shattered Pieces by K.M. Neuhold, read 12/12/17
A American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes by Anne Byrn, read 12/5/17
N Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh, read 12/27/17
T Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg, read 1/20/18
A Ass Over Teacup by Jackie Nacht, read 12/19/17
S Smitty's Sheriff by Cardeno C., read 12/13/17
V His Timid Fox by Victoria Vallo, read 12/19/17
I A Hard Winter Rain by John Inman, read 1/23/18
L Breathing Easier by Lynn Hagen, read 12/19/17
L The Lightning-Struck Heart by T.J. Klune, read 12/15/17
A Second Chance Earth by Alexander Elliott, read 1/24/18
G Green's Thumb by Alexander Elliott, read 12/30/17
E Broaden by Flynn Eire, read 12/27/17
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I'm in. Let's say Freestyle for now. But just so I know, is this Duration: 1 December - 31 January or Notes: There is no time limit or page requirement for this challenge?
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But just so I know, is this Duration: 1 December - 31 January or Notes: There is no time limit or page requirement for this challenge?"
Welcome!
And oops. Thanks! Fixed it up so that there is no page requirement.
Timing is Dec-Jan
Option 4: Freestyle *** Angel: 21 or more books22/22 ~ finished Jan 28th
Find books with Christmas decorations for a tree or a decorated tree on the cover.
Desperately Seeking Santa by Eli Easton ~ 12/5/17 ~ 3.5★
In Case of Emergency by Keira Andrews ~ 12/3/17 ~ 3.5★
Find books with Christmas decorations in the title.
Angel - Angel in Black Leather Pants by Lisa Oliver ~ 12/13/17 ~ 3.5★
Mistletoe - Ice, Snow, & Mistletoe by Jocelynn Drake ~ 12/3/17 ~ 3.5★
Star - Your Fallen Star by Raleigh Ruebins - 12/22/17 - 4★
Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations with the Spell-it-out rules*.
GARLAND
Gummy Bears & Grenades by Charlie Cochet ~ 12/2/17 ~ 4★
A - The Alpha Prince by Victoria Sue ~ 1/6/18 ~ 5★
R.J. Scott - Texas Gift ~ 1/8/18 ~ 5★
Leo Loves Aries by Anyta Sunday ~ 12/8/17 ~ 4★
Avon Gale - Coach's Challenge ~ 12/1/17 ~ 4★
Northcote, Jay - A Family for Christmas - 12/29/17 - 3.5★
Dee, Bonnie & Summer Devon - The Professor and the Smuggler - 12/29/17 - 3.5★
TREE
Tried & True by Charlie Cochet ~ 12/15/17 ~ 5★
Riley Hart & Devon McCormack - Working It ~ 1/28/18 ~ 4★
Erickson, Megan - Hard Wired ~ 1/1/18 ~ 4★
Eli Easton - How To Save A Life ~ 12/14/17 ~ 4 ★
WREATH
When the Right One Comes Along by Paul Alan Fahey ~ 12/1/17 ~ 3★
Red Fish, Dead Fish by Amy Lane ~ 12/18/17 ~ 4★
Eli Easton - Tender Mercies ~ 12/9/17 ~ 5★
Anything Could Happen by B.G. Thomas - 12/27/17 - 3★
Third Rail by Santino Hassell ~ 12/2/17 ~ 4★
Herc & Pyotr by Atom Yang ~ 12/6/17 ~ 3.5★
Nothing But Reading ChallengesDecorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
Duration: 1 December - 31 January
Progress: 9 out of 11
Levels:
Lights: 1-5 books
Tinsel: 6-10 books
Snowflakes: 11-15 books
Baubles: 16-20 books
Angel: 21 or more books
~~~Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge~~~
As we get ready to enjoy the festive season, Ashley M has given us a fantastic reading challenge !
Notes
There is no page requirement for this challenge
(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.
As always, if the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word.
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Option 4: Freestyle. Use a mixture of the above:
- Find books with Christmas decorations for a tree or a decorated tree on the cover. Example: by Candy Canes for Christmas Joanie Boney
1. A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr - **** - 12/7/2017 - 285 Pages
- Find books with Christmas decorations in the title. Example: Northern Lights
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- Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations with the Spell-it-out rules*
O: Off to Be the Wizard by Scott Meyer - ***** - 12/5/2017 - 386 Pages
R: Kathy Reichs; Déjà Dead - ***** - 12/4/2017 - 411 Pages
N: Noelle Stevenson; Lumberjanes, Vol. 4: Out of Time - ***** - 12/3/2017 - 112 Pages
A: Alex Verus #1: Fated by Benedict Jacka - ***** - 12/14/2017 - 295 Pages
M: Ms. Marvel, Vol. 5: Super Famous by G. Willow Wilson - ***** - 12/3/2017 - 144 Pages
E: Jennifer Egan; A Visit from the Goon Squad - *** - 12/8/2017 - 288 Pages
N: Noelle Stevenson; Lumberjanes, Vol. 5: Band Together - ***** - 12/13/2017 - 112 Pages
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S: Sophie Jordan; While the Duke Was Sleeping - **** - 12/7/2017 - 384 Pages
Hmm. What do I need on my tree? GOT 'EM. CHALLENGE COMPLETE!L: L. Frank Baum's A Kidnapped Santa Claus
I: I Saw Three Ships by Arthur Quiller-Couch
G: Good Time Charlie from Damon Runyon's Dancing Dan's Christmas
H: Harris, Joanne's Chocolat
T: The Burglar's Christmas by Willa Cather
S: Star, The by Arthur C. Clarke
O: O. Henry's The Gift of the Magi
R: Roberto Bolaño's By Night in Chile
N: Night Before Christmas, The by Nikolai Gogol
A: Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot's Christmas: A Holiday Mystery
M: Michael DeForge's Sticks Angelica, Folk Hero
E: Esme in J.D. Salinger's For Esme--With Love and Squalor
N: Neil Gaiman's American Gods
T: Trickster/The Crooked Man in The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
S: Standing Woman by Yasutaka Tsutsui
T: The Trouble with Reality: A Rumination on Moral Panic in Our Time by Brooke Gladstone
I: I Know I Am, But What Are You? by Samantha Bee
N: Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
S: Scrambled Eggs and Whiskey by Hayden Carruth
E: Evelyn Waugh's "Bella Fleece Gave a Party"
L: Lucy Knisley's Relish: My Life in the Kitchen
(What the heck. It's a goal. Just like my sanity surviving the season.)
As of 12/8/17: 6/21
As of 12/24/17: 9/21
As of 12/31/17: 10/21
As of 1/7/18: 13/21
As of 1/15/18: 15/21
As of 1/22/18: 18/21
As of 1/27: 19/21
As of 1/31: 21/21
CHALLENGE COMPLETE!
Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
Duration: 12.01.2017 - 01.31.2018
Option 3: Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations (view spoiler).
Level: Angel
Progress: 11/42 Completed
Decorations: Tinsel, Angel, Lights, Ornaments, Tree, Singing Santa
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N: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh- finished 1.3.2018
S: Sister's of the Heart Series Bound Together by Christine Feehan- finished 12.7.2017
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A: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton - finished 12.8.2017
N: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh- finished 1.4.2018
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S: B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton- finished 12.31.2017
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N: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh- finished 1.5.2018
A: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh- finished 1.1.2018
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N: Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh- finished 1.5.2018
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S: Archangel's Enigma by Nalini Singh- finished 1.6.2018
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A: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh- finished 1.1.2018
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A: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh- finished 1.2.2018
Decorate the Christmas Tree ChallengeDuration: 1 December - 31 January.
Option 3: Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations [Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.
Level:
Angel : 23/23 books - COMPLETED
T Flawed by Tracy Wolff 14/12/17
I Infamous Reing 5/12/17
N The Night Stalker 7/12/17
S Sixth Grave on the Edge 28/12/17
E Exposed 13/12/17
L forsaken by Night by Larrisa Ione 4/1/17
S The SHadow Prince 1/12/17
S Secret Life of a Vampire 5/1/18
T Tower of Dawn 11/1/18
A All I Want for Christmas is a Vampire 6/12/17
R Rival 6/12/17
L Snowbound by Larissa Ione 20/12/17
I Flight by Alyssa Rose Ivy 18/1/18
G Predestined by Abbie Glines 7/1/18
H Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper 23/12/17
T Trusting You and Other Lies 22/1/18
S Seventh Grave and No Body 4/1/18
W Well Hung 10/12/17
R Robert Hunter - The Death Sculptor 9/1/18
E Existence 6/1/18
A Allison - Focus 26/1/18
T Addicted - Tracy Wolff 10/12/17
H How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days 20/1/17
Decorate the Christmas Tree ChallengeOption 2: Spell-It-Out
Level: Snowflakes (11-15 books)
Duration: 12/01/17 - 01/31/18
Progress: 11/13 books
L - Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor (12/04/17)
I - Iko (character) - Cinder by Marissa Meyer (01/29/18)
G - Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (12/12)
H - Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt (01/15/18)
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S - Pet Sematary by Stephen King (12/16/17)
G - Paper Towns by John Green (12/29/17)
A - The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie (12/24/17)
R - Library of Souls by Ransom Riggs (01/03/18)
L - Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch (01/10/18)
A - 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke (01/07/18)
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D - The Deep Blue Sea for Beginners by Luanne Rice (01/13/18)
I am joining and heading for Angel level. I don’t have a set reading list right now. But I am starting with the word:L:
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Challenge Complete!Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
Duration: 1 December - 31 January
Option 3: Spell out Christmas decorations.
Level: Angel - 21 or more books
Books Read: 26/26
A - Alpha Resolution by Flynn (12/2)
N - Nikki Jefford's Aurora Sky (12/20)
G - Garmache Armand in A Fatal Graceby Penny (12/22)
E - Essie in Ready to Were by Peterman (1/9)
L -LaGrange, Desmond in A Vampire's Saving Embrace by Kuncytes (12/27)
L - The Limehouse Text by Thomas (1/2)
I - Imp series 1, Demon Bound by Dunbar (12/15)
G - Gemma Halliday's Killer in High Heels (12/29)
H - Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by McBride (12/3)
T - To Kingdom Come by Thomas (12/5)
S - Samson's Lovely Mortal by Folsom (12/28)
R - Rowling's The Tales of Beedle the Bard (12/5)
I - Issacson, Kade in Kade's Dark Embrace (12/26)
B - Bast in The Red Pyramid by Riordan (12/31)
B - Briggs, Patricia's Cry Wolf (1/6)
O - Odell, Terry's When Danger Calls (1/1)
N - Nikolai Drevin in Ark Angel by Horowitz (1/2)
O - Once Bitten by Lee (1/8)
R - Rigged for Murder by LeClair (1/8)
N - Norah Wilson's Guarding Suzannah (1/5)
A - Agatha Christie's The Under Dog and Other Stories(12/18)
M- Maya's Initiate (1/4)
E - Elizabeth Ellery in First Grave on the Right by Jones (1/10)
N - Nikolei in Snakehead by Horowitz (1/4)
T - Tales of the Otherworld by Armstrong (12/19)
S - Sweet Masterpiece by Shelton (1/8)
Decorate the Christmas Tree ChallengeDuration: 1 December - 31 January
Option 3: Spell out Christmas decorations.
Level: ?? We'll see how it goes :) Lights to start.
L London Falling
I Inevitable
G Girl's Guide to Witchcraft
H How to Train Your Dragon
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Decorate the Christmas Tree ChallengeDuration: 1 December, 2017 - 31 January, 2018
Option 4: Freestyle. Use a mixture of the above
Angel: 21 or more books
Progress: 21/21
COMPLETED 12/3/2017
1. Lights Out 12/3/2017
2. Hanukkah Lights: Holiday Poetry 12/3/2017
3. Arctic Lights, Arctic Nights 12/3/2017
4. Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights 12/3/2017
5. Angel Coming 12/3/2017
6. Swamp Angel 12/3/2017
7. The Littlest Angel 12/3/2017
8. Agapanthus Hum: And the Angel Hoot 12/3/2017
9. Angel Pig and the Hidden Christmas 12/3/2017
10. My Mother's Pearls 12/3/2017
11. My Mother's Pearls 12/3/2017
12. The Popcorn Book 12/3/2017
13. Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie 12/3/2017
14. Winter Lights: A Season in Poems & Quilts 12/3/2017
15. Popcorn! 12/3/2017
P- The Princess and the Pony 12/3/2017
E- Edward and the Pirates 12/3/2017
A- Wolfie the Bunny by Ame Dyckman 12/3/2017
R- Rupert Can Dance 12/3/2017
L- Like Likes Like 12/3/2017
S- Sidewalk Flowers 12/3/2017
Level: snowflakesDuration: 1 December, 2017 - 31 January
option: spell it out
O Kenzaburo Oe- A Personal Matter
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I'll give it a go. These are most of the books on my immediate TBR pile. I suppose I can add to it if I find some more Christmas-y reads. :)Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
Duration: 1 December, 2017 – 31 January, 2018
Option 3: Spell-It-Out
Level: Tinsel 6-10 books
Completed: 5/10
A – City of the Lost by Kelley Armstrong
D – The Dark Lake by Sarah Bailey
C – Killman Creek by Rachel Caine
N – The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid (MC: Nemisis)
E – The Empress by S.J. Kincaid
Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
Duration: 1 December - 31 January
Level: Angel: 21+
Option 4: Freestyle
Completed: 08/21
Find books with Christmas decorations for a tree or a decorated tree on the cover.
Christmas Ever After by Sarah Morgan 02/12 *****
The Night Before Christmas by Clement C Moore 13/12 *****
The Chimes by Charles Dickens 13/12 ***
Bikers and Tinsel by Bella Jewel 15/12 ***
Snowflakes on Silver Cove by Holly Martin 19/12 ****
Find books with Christmas decorations in the title. Example: Northern Lights
Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations
B-Blind Readed Wanted by Georgia Le Carre 03/12 ***
A-Abbi Glines book When I'm Gone 03/12 ****
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L-Lynne Graham book The Winter Bride 05/12 ***
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I got into the festive spirit in the end but kept it very minimal. My tree consists of lights, baubles, bells, two ornamentsFreestyle - Angel Level 0/21+
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Yay Ashley M! Congratulations!
Decorate the Christmas TreeDuration: December 1st - January 31st
Option 3: Spell-it-out
Christmas Lights:
C- Candide by Voltaire
H- Hodkin, Michelle The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
R- Robert M. Place, The Tarot: History, Symbolism, and Divination
I- Isayama, Hajime Attack on Titan, Vol. 1
S- Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine
T- The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith by Gabrielle Bernstein
M- Mango Mint: Arabian, Indian, and North African Inspired Vegan Cuisine by Nicky Garratt
A- Andy Warhol was a Hoarder: Inside the Minds of History's Great Personalities by Claudia Kalb
S- Saga, Vol. 5 by Brian K. Vaughan
L- Lauren Oliver, Before I Fall
I- Isayama, Hajime Attack on Titan, Vol. 2
G- Gilbert, Elizabeth Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
H- Hajime, Isayama Attack on Titan, Vol. 3
T- The Gunslinger by Stephen King
S- Sharon Gosling, Wonder Woman: The Art and Making of the Film
Tinsel:
T- The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Vol. 4: I Kissed a Squirrel and I Liked It by Ryan North
I- I, Parrot: A Graphic Novel by Deb Olin Unferth
N- Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass by Frederick Douglass
S- Saga, Vol. 6 by Brian K. Vaughn
E- Easy. Whole. Vegan: 100 Flavor-Packed, No-Stress Recipes for Busy Families by Melissa King
L- Lilly Singh, How to Be a Bawse: A Guide to Conquering Life
Completed: January 31, 2018
21/21 books
Level: Angel
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Completed 1/24/18Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
Duration: 1 December - 31 January
Option 3: Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations with the Spell-it-out rules*.
Level: Angel
52/52 read
Garland, Twinkle Lights, Candy Canes, Ornaments and Santa's Village (these are a few of my family's favorite things-I couldn't resist!)
Garland
G Boone's Baby by Stormy Glenn, read 12/26/17
A Acrobat by Mary Calmes, read 12/6/17
R Backstroking with a Tiger Shark by Charlie Richards, read 12/26/17
L Like Magic by Shea Balik, read 12/19/17
A Divine Proportions by Amelita Rae, read 12/8/17
N Nischal by Bailey Bradford, read 12/8/17
D Dirty Paws by Caitlin Ricci, read 12/6/17
Twinkle Lights
T Tumbling Hair and Bread Crumbs by Charlie Richards, read 12/21/17
W Summoner's Dance by Hannah Walker, read 1/23/18
I We Are Never Meeting In Real Life by Samantha Irby, read 12/14/17
N Family Connections by N.J. Nielsen/Saddington, read 1/23/18
K All Good Things: The Omega Auction Chronicles: Book 13 by Kian Rhodes, read 1/1/18
L Cam's Promise by Lee Oliver, read 12/5/17
E Earth Demon by Stormy Glenn, read 12/12/17
L A Change of Plans by Lisa Oliver, read 12/5/17
I Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb, read 12/4/17
G Papa Bear's Pup by Stormy Glenn, read 12/30/17
H Howl and a Hose by Caitlin Ricci, read 12/21/17
T Trigger by Lynn Hagen, read 12/8/17
S Quiet Wolf and His Rowdy Rooster by Susan Laine, read 12/13/17
Candy Canes
C At Sixes and Sevens by M.A. Church, read 12/5/17
A Euphoria by Andi Ames, read 12/8/17
N Heart-mate, Mine! by N.J. Nielsen/Saddington, read 1/11/18
D A Destiny of Dragons by T.J. Klune, read 12/15/17
Y Molly on the Range by Molly Yeh, read 12/5/17
C Renewing the Fireworks by Charlie Richards, read 12/4/17
A Alpha for the Pack by N.J. Lysk, read 1/11/18
N The Obsession by Nora Roberts, read 12/8/17
E Eye on the Prize by Fel Fern, read 12/19/17
S Harry Ever After by Hollis Shiloh, read 1/12/18
Ornaments
O Our Gentle Sin by Lyra Evans, read 12/13/17
R The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths & Magic by F.T. Lukens, read 1/23/18
N Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh, read 12/28/17
A First Time Euphoria by Andi Ames, read 12/8/17
M The Making of a Family by Caitlin Ricci, read 12/10/17
E Justified by Mell Eight, read 12/14/17
N Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh, read 12/27/17
T Tangling with His Tiger by Victoria Vallo, read 12/19/17
S A Slice Of American History: The Best Cake Recipes From America's Sweet Past by Julie Schoen, read 12/5/17
Santa's Village
S Shattered Pieces by K.M. Neuhold, read 12/12/17
A American Cake: From Colonial Gingerbread to Classic Layer, the Stories and Recipes Behind More Than 125 of Our Best-Loved Cakes by Anne Byrn, read 12/5/17
N Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh, read 12/27/17
T Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg, read 1/20/18
A Ass Over Teacup by Jackie Nacht, read 12/19/17
S Smitty's Sheriff by Cardeno C., read 12/13/17
V His Timid Fox by Victoria Vallo, read 12/19/17
I A Hard Winter Rain by John Inman, read 1/23/18
L Breathing Easier by Lynn Hagen, read 12/19/17
L The Lightning-Struck Heart by T.J. Klune, read 12/15/17
A Second Chance Earth by Alexander Elliott, read 1/24/18
G Green's Thumb by Alexander Elliott, read 12/30/17
E Broaden by Flynn Eire, read 12/27/17
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Update Post #13Decorate the Christmas Tree Challenge
COMPLETED
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Completed on January 31!https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I finished reading on January 31 but I didn't update my post until February 1. I'm not sure if this counts but I'm happy I finished my first challenge =D
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Decorate the Christmas Tree
🎊🎁☃️🎅🏻🎄Option 3: Spell-It-Out
Level: Angel (21+ books)
32/32 completed
🎄Star
✓ S: Scrooge McFuck by May Sage (02/12) ★★
✓ T: Murder on the First Day of Christmas by Billie Thomas (15/12) ★★★
✓ A: A Brief History of Seven Killings by Marlon James (02/12) ★★★★
✓ R: The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes (02/12) ★★★
🎄Lights
✓ L: Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier (08/12) ★
✓ I: I Wish for You by Camilla Isley (14/12) ★★★
✓ G: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter (12/12) ★★★★
✓ H: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (15/12) ★★★★
✓ T: A SEAL's Seduction by Tawny Weber (16/12) ★★★
✓ S: Silent Spring by Rachel Carson (03/12) ★★★★
🎄Garland
✓ G: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks (24/11) ★★★★
✓ A: More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart (07/12) ★
✓ R: Rough Ride by Kristen Ashley (23/12) ★★
✓ L: Beautiful Bitch by Christina Lauren (17/12) ★★★
✓ A: Alpha Unleashed by Kathy Lyons (12/12) ★★★
✓ N: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (18/12) ★★★
✓ D: The Dogs of Christmas by W. Bruce Cameron (08/12) ★★★
🎄Ornaments
✓ O: One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson (07/12) ★★★★
✓ R: Pieces of Lies by Angela Richardson (17/18) ★★★★
✓ N: The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George (19/12) ★★★★
✓ A: Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Marina Adair (05/12) ★★★
✓ M: Hardwired by Meredith Wild (17/12) ★★★
✓ E: The Mistletoe Secret by Richard Paul Evans (07/12) ★★★
✓ N: What Wendy Wants by Nikki Sex (19/12) ★★★
✓ T: Touch of Topaz by N.J. Walters (22/12) ★★★
✓ S: Bring on the Psychobitch by May Sage (05/12) ★★
🎄Tinsel
✓ T: Trick Play by Max Monroe (07/12) ★★★★
✓ I: Imperium by Robert Harris (29/12) ★★★
✓ N: Angel, Archangel by Nick Cook (14/12) ★★★
✓ S: Shy Girls Write it Better by May Sage (03/12) ★★
✓ E: Eucalyptus by Murray Bail (04/12) ★★★
✓ L: We Need to Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver (04/12) ★★★★★
Ohhhh, fun! 21 books in two months is going to be a push for me, but I'll give it a go.Going for the freestyle option!
21/21
P Portal of a Thousand Worlds
I I Know You Got Soul: Machines With That Certain Something
N Kushiel's Dart character Drustan Mab Necthana
E Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
C To Bedevil a Duke - character Cameron
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E Frankenstein - Character Elizabeth
C The Chimes
A The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
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D The Diary of a Nobody
L Life of Pi
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S Stop the World, I Want to Get Off...: Unpublished Letters to the Telegraph
B Pock's World - Character Millie Backet
A The Amazing Mr. Morality: Stories
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L War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy
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C Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey
H Manhattan In Reverse by Peter F. Hamilton
I In One Year and Out the Other: A New Year's Story Collection
M For the Term of His Natural Life by Marcus Clarke
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S Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up
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Decorate The Christmas Tree Challenge1/12/18 – 31/1/19
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C Colleen Gleason- The Vampire Narcise 18/12/18
A Ares 20/12/18
N Chloe Neill - Some Girls Bite 17/1/19
E Emma Chase- Tamed 8/12/18
S The Snow Leopard's Mate 2/12/18
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W Jeff Wheeler- The Maid's War 16/12/18
R Rapture in Death 10/12/18
E Emma Chase- Tied 14/12/18
A Anne Bishop - Written in Red 15/1/19
T This Splintered Silence 15/12/18
H Wendy Higgins- Kiss Collector 27/12/18
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S The Snow Leopard's Baby 3/12/18
T The Strange Power 6/12/18
A Autumn Jones Lake - Bullets & Bonfires 30/1/19
R J.D. Robb- Ceremony in Death 12/12/18
S The Snow Leopard's Heart 5/12/18
Lights
L Christina Lauren- My Favorite Half-Night Stand 19/12/18
I Immortal in Death 7/12/18
G Colleen Gleason- The Rest Falls Away 24/1/19
H Hate Notes 4/12/18
T The Beachside Christmas 25/12/18
S The Snow Leopard's Home 4/12/18
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TITLE: Decorate the Christmas TreeDURATION: December 1, 2018 - January 31, 2019
OPTION 3: Spell-it-out
LEVEL: Snowflakes (11-15 books)
COMPLETED: 12/12
A: Lady Susan, Jane Austen
R: Fashionably Dead, Robyn Peterman
O: My Own Devices: Essays From the Road on Music, Science, and Senseless Love, Dessa
L: The Namesake, Jhumpa Lahiri
S: Winter Stroll, Elin Hilderbrand
I: Incarnation, Jason Tesar
G: The Greatest Love Story Ever Told, Megan Mullally, Nick Offerman
H: Paper Ghosts, Julia Heaberlin
T: The Garden Party, Grace Dane Mazur
S: Something in the Water, Catherine Steadman
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In! Finished December 25!G Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie and Clyde
A American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road
R Red War
L The Last Days of Night
A American Pain: How a Young Felon and His Ring of Doctors Unleashed America's Deadliest Drug Epidemic
N No Coming Back
D Dewitched
T Tatiana and Alexander
I If I Fall
N No Grater Danger
S Santa Puppy
E Enemy of the State
L Loving Eleanor
Can I play and is it ok to read picture books? I saw someone else did that and I love reading to my baby!
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Yes, there are no page requirements for this challenge Sarah!
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As we get ready to enjoy the festive season, Ashley M has given us a fantastic reading challenge !
Duration: 1 December - 31 January
How to:
Option 1: Find books with Christmas decorations for a tree or a decorated tree on the cover. Example: by Candy Canes for Christmas Joanie Boney
Option 2: Find books with Christmas decorations in the title. Example: Northern Lights
Option 3: Spell-it-out. Spell out Christmas decorations with the Spell-it-out rules*.
Option 4: Freestyle. Use a mixture of the above.
Levels:
Lights: 1-5 books
Tinsel: 6-10 books
Snowflakes: 11-15 books
Baubles: 16-20 books
Angel: 21 or more books
Notes
There is no page requirement for this challenge
(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.
As always, if the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word.