Monthly Challenges discussion

one point tasks

1.1 December is "Bingo" Month
Read a book that has B*I*N*G*O in the its title. (No sub-titles)

1.2 (Amberly's task) Pick A Genre
Read a book with Science Fiction as its main page genre.

1.3 Christmas (12/25)
Read a book whose author's initials (first &last) are in the word CHRISTMAS.

1.4 Make Cut Out Snowflakes Day (12/27)
Read a book with snow on the cover -OR- has a predominately white cover (at less 75%)>show cover.

1.5 New Year's Eve (12/31)
2018 is almost here! Read a book with the page count that has 2 out of the 4 numbers in 2018; such as 288, 420, 328, etc....

1.6 Celebrate the Author
Member's Choice: Diana S
Read a book written by Debbie Macomber
Bonus Point: If you read a second book by this author.

1.7 (Bethany's task) Give to Yourself
It's a stressful month. Give yourself the gift of reading whatever you want.

two point tasks

2.1 (Wanda's task) The Amazing Race
Read Two Books

1.Capture the Flag
At the end of November, I will be leaving to embark upon a river cruise in Germany. The stops will be at various towns to enjoy the Christmas Markets.

Read a book set in the Germany (must be at less set 75% in chosen country).

2. Detour
To reach your detour complete one of the following tasks.

1. The reason for my trip is to visit and shop at all the Christmas markets at each stop on the cruise. Germany is famous for its Christmas markets.
For this task read a book in which the author’s initials can be found in the German word CHRISTKINDLMARKT (Christmas Market). Only use first and last initials and you can only use letter as often as they appear in the word.

2. Regional artisan crafts are highlights of the Christmas Markets. Children’s toys, tree ornaments, and so many more Christmas gift selections are to be found in the outside stalls in the town squares
For this task, you have a choice of selecting a non-fiction book which subject is any form of crafting (woodworking, knitting, sewing, etc)OR a book which has a Christmas decoration on the front cover. If you choose the cover option, please post the cover.

3. Last but never least, the Christmas market is known for its food and beverages. Two of my favorites are the sausages that you buy from the food stalls and gingerbread. A special delight is the mulled red wine known as Gluhwein.
For this task, read a book with a title of at least three words. The beginning letter of each word must be found in any of these three ---gingerbread, gluhwein, sausage.

2.2 Surprise Me
Read Two Books

Go to link: Surprise Me Task

2.3 (Tessa's task ) Sing, Sing, Sing!
Read Two Books

I love the music of the holiday season, and these are two of my favorite Christmas Carols

1. Joy to the World - Book by an author whose first or last name begins with J O Y

2. Angels We Have Heard on High - Title begins with H I G H (Exclude: A, An, The)

2.4 (Amber's task ) It's my birthday
Read Two Books

1. My birthday is in December so read a book published in December or published in 1975.

2. My favorite color is purple. Read a book with a purple cover. (at less 75%) show cover.

three point task
3.1 (Linda C's task ) December Days to Observe
Read Three Books

1. Dec 6 – St Nicholas Day (patron saint of bakers, children, pawnbrokers, travelers)
Read a book with a MC who is a baker, a child, a pawnbroker or whose travel/journey is a major focus of the story (if using this one tell us how) or a book with a picture of St Nicholas or Santa on the cover (show cover)

2. Dec 17 – Wright Brothers Day
Read a book with an MC who is a pilot or works with airplanes (flight attendant, mechanic, builder, designer) or a book with an airplane on the cover (show cover)

3. Dec 21 – Winter Solstice (the time of the year where the nights are longer than the days)
Read a book with a form of the word NIGHT or DARK in the title (night-time, darkness, etc) or a book whose cover is very dark (at least 75%) (show cover)

five point task

5.1 Merry & Bright
Read Five Books

On the radio stations, restaurants, stores, well just about everywhere; you can hear "Christmas Carols" and two of my favorites are Jolly Old St. Nickolas & Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
For this month spell-out the word Santa or Angel

example:

Andy Weir's Artemis
Night Bird (The) by Brian Freeman
Gwendy's Button Box by Stephen King
Erdich, Louise - Future Home of the Living God
List of Cages (A) by Robin Roe


(Your may use the first letter of the first word of the book title (exclude a, an, or the) -OR- the initials of an author's first or last name).
Don't forget to list the date you read your books.