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Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
Read: 10
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title.
Issued to the Bride: One Airman Cora Seton 7/9/18
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media.
Before and Again Barbara Delinsky 6/29/18
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Rainy Day Friends Jill Shalvis 7/4/18
4. 🎸 Read a book whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Glass Houses Rachel Caine 6/15/18
5. 🎸 Read a Series #2.
The Dead Girls' Dance Rachel Caine 6/16/18 (The Morganville Vampires #2)
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Georgia Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews 6/20/18
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL Cora Seton 6/30/18
8. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved.
Magic Slays Ilona Andrews 6/22/18
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo.
Outlaw Nicole James 6/28/18
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument.
Yours for a Song Amy James 6/25/18
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
Read: 10
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title.
Issued to the Bride: One Airman Cora Seton 7/9/18
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media.
Before and Again Barbara Delinsky 6/29/18
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Rainy Day Friends Jill Shalvis 7/4/18
4. 🎸 Read a book whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Glass Houses Rachel Caine 6/15/18
5. 🎸 Read a Series #2.
The Dead Girls' Dance Rachel Caine 6/16/18 (The Morganville Vampires #2)
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Georgia Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews 6/20/18
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL Cora Seton 6/30/18 8. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved.
Magic Slays Ilona Andrews 6/22/18
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo.
Outlaw Nicole James 6/28/18
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument.
Yours for a Song Amy James 6/25/18
My spotTASKS:
1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media.
Finished 17/6
3. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
4. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Hillbilly Diner's Omega
Corie Rosling
Finished 9/7
5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸 OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Texas Heat #1 Finished 26/6
6. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Finished 16/6
8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title-
Four Weeks, Five People by Jennifer Yu 6/22
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media-
Formerly Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham 6/25
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page-
Gone Rogue by Marissa Meyer 6/24- Science Fiction & Fantasy
4. 🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up"-
More Than Her by Jay McLean 7/9
5. 🎸 Read a Series #1 or #2-
The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 2: Dallas by Gerard Way 6/15
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague-
Impulse by Ellen Hopkins 7/6- Arizona
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover-
by Chantal Fernando 7/118. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped-
Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel 7/5
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character is religious-
Burned by Ellen Hopkins 7/9
10. 🎸 Read a book with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title-
Warm Up by V.E. Schwab 7/13- Song Title: Waking up
June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018✔️TASKS:
1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
I Am Number Four
Pittacus Lore 465 p. 11 july 2018 3 starsNumber in title
✔️2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
Hidden Bodies
Caroline Kepnes 442 p. 10 july 2018 4 stars Use of social media by MC
✔️3. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Anna and the Swallow Man Gavriel Savit 256 p. 13 july 2018 5 starsYoung adult and historical fiction
✔️4. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
The Witch of Portobello
Paulo Coelho 368 p. 5 july 2018 3 starsIntitials PC
✔️5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸 Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
De hondenmoorden
Jens Henrik Jensen 384 p. 6 july 2018 3 starsSeries #1
✔️6. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Pompeii Robert Harris 416 p. 2 july 2018 4 stars✔️7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
What a Carve Up!
Jonathan Coe 501 p. 7 july 2018 5 stars✔️8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
Before We Were Yours
Lisa Wingate 480 p. 9 july 2018 4 starsChildren are helped and several characters work for charity
✔️9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
Hot Milk Deborah Levy 221 p. 15 july 2018 4 starsFather is religious
✔️10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title
Before I Go to Sleep
S.J. Watson 495 p. 12 july 2018 3 stars‘Go’ also in ‘wherever I go’
I was just thinking about this and wondering which group would be next.Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Timeframe: 6/15/18 to 7/14/18
10/10
1. Set in Colorado – Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley - 6/21/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Character uses social media AND becomes famous - You Know Me Well by Nina LaCour - 6/25/18 ♥♥♥
Kate unexpectedly has her art shown in a local gallery, then the news spreads through her high school through social media.
3. With 2 or more different genres on the main page - Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands - 6/16/18 ♥♥♥♥
Romance and Fantasy
4. Author's initials are in OneRepublic - P, B - Author Patricia Briggs - Bone Crossed - 6/26/18 ♥♥♥♥
5. Series #1 - Rush by Beth Yarnall - 6/24/18 ♥♥♥
Pleasure at Home series #1
6. Location begins with a letter in Prague - England - The Nightingale Sisters by Donna Douglas - 7/6/18 ♥♥♥♥
7. Torso on the cover - Do Over by Serena Bell - 6/23/18 ♥♥♥♥
8. Where a child is saved or helped - Cockatiels at Seven by Donna Andrews - 6/28/18 ♥♥♥♥
Meg’s friend Karen asks Meg to babysit for her son for a while for his protection.
9. Character is religious - The Last Suppers by Diane Mott Davidson - 7/7/18 ♥♥♥♥
This book centers around the death of a priest, thus involving the entire church family.
10. Word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Everybody Loves Me – Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe - 7/13/18 ♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 7/13/18*****
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
Progress: 3/10
TASKS:
1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸
(Loki becomes famous in myth) 6/27/20183. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸
(Humor and Nonfiction) 6/16/20184. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸
(Series #2) 6/22/20186. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Welcome Connie and Young!
It took me a bit to figure out what group what going to be next. I wanted someone newer and of course I have to like their music! A lot of music nowadays is by single people.
I love Counting Stars.
I think I'm going back to the 70s for next month!
It took me a bit to figure out what group what going to be next. I wanted someone newer and of course I have to like their music! A lot of music nowadays is by single people.
I love Counting Stars.
I think I'm going back to the 70s for next month!
I'm in for at least 3 this time.Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
6/3
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title.
*REREAD* The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz (6/18/18) ✯✯✯✯
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
The Abyssinian by Jean-Christophe Rufin (6/30/18) ✯✯✯✯ historical fiction, culutral
4. 🎸 Read a book whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver (6/28/18) ✯✯✯✯
5. 🎸 Read a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Shadow Spell (O'Dwyer Cousins triology #2) by Nora Roberts (6/28/18) ✯✯✯✯
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
P = Portland, Oregon Call of Fire by Beth Cato (7/5/18) ✯✯✯✯
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped.
The Final Solution by Michael Chabon (6/20/18) ✯✯✯
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character is religious.
Changeling by Philippa Gregory (6/24/18) ✯✯✯ almost all characters are nuns or monks
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
6 Read
TASKS:
You may do as many tasks as you wish. You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
TASKS:
3. Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Lighthouse Bay - Kimberley Freeman - 7/2/18 - Historical, Romance, Australia, Fiction, Mystery
Jackaby - William Ritter - 7/9/18 - Fantasy, Mystery, Historical, Young Adult
5. Read a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
A Poisoned Season - Tasha Alexander - 7/3/18 - #2 in Lady Emily series
Murder in Mayfair - D.M Quincy - 7/6/18 - #1 in series
Murder in Bloomsbury- D.M Quincy - 7/9/18 - #2 in series
6. Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
The Shadowy Horses - Susanna Kearsley - 7/12/18 - Eyemouth, Scotland
7. Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Joshilyn Jackson - 6/19/18
- Jennifer Reid - 6/24/188. Read a book where a child is saved or helped
The Lake House - Kate Morton - 6/21/18
10. Read a book with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
I Let You Go - Clare Mackintosh - 6/22/18 - YOU - Song Title: Made For You
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15 - July 14, 2018
READ: 9/7
✔️1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
Catering to Nobody - Diane Mott Davidson 7/4
2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
✔️3. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
The Earl of Brass - Kara Jorgensen (science fiction, steampunk, historical, romance) 7/10
✔️4. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Sister - Rosamund Lupton 7/2
✔️5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸 Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Sora's Quest - T.L. Shreffler 7/4
✔️6. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Little Tiny Teeth - Aaron Elkins (Peru) 7/1
✔️7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon - Kerrelyn Sparks 7/7
✔️8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
Pale Horses - Jassy Mackenzie (dead victim worked for a charity in South Africa) 6/15
✔️9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
The Once and Future Duchess - Sophia Nash 7/6
✔️10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title. ~ Made For You
I Let You Go - Clare Mackintosh 6/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
TASKS:
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet, Darynda Jones, 07.07.2018
Why Not Me?, Mindy Kaling, 21.06.2018
The Phantom of the Opera, Gaston Leroux, 03.07.2018 - Classics, Horror, Romance
The Dead Girls' Dance, Rachel Caine, 01.07.2018
Along Came A Demon, Linda Welch, 20.06.2018 - Whisperings #1
Truth or Beard, Penny Reid, 02.07.2018 - set in Green Valley, Tennessee
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Under the Lilacs, Louisa May Alcott, 28.06.2018
The Bear and the Nightingale, Katherine Arden, 27.06.2018
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
TASKS:
1. Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
2. Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
In the Age of Love and Chocolate - Gabrielle Zevin - 7/8/2018 - Anya becomes famous with the opening of her nightclub.3. Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Notorious Nineteen - Janet Evanovich - 6/29/2018 - MPG Mystery, Humour, Romance, Chick Lit.
Blood Red, Snow White - Marcus Sedgwick - 7/14/2018 - MPG Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy> Fairy Tales, Cultural> Russia, Retellings.4. Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
The Winter Garden - Jane Thynne - 6/20/2018 - Hookup: Clara and Ralph.
The Girl with a Clock for a Heart - Peter Swanson - 6/23/2018 - Hookup: George and Liana.5. Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Because It Is My Blood - Gabrielle Zevin - 6/27/2018 - Book 2 in series.6. Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Soraya The Storyteller - Rosanne Hawke - 6/24/2018 - Set in Adelaide (Prague.)
The Good Daughter - Alexandra Burt - 7/10/2018 - Set in Aurora (Prague.)7. Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
Iron Cradles - Carol Mara - 7/3/2018 - Beth is helped in the hospital after contracting Polio.
9. Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
10. Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicJune 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
TASKS:
1. 🎸
The Feisty One by Cami Checketts (6/19/18)
2. 🎸
Lawfully Loved by Jenna Brandt (6/15/18)
Jake becomes famous as Bullseye Bolton for his sharp shooting.
3. 🎸
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer (6/19/18)
Western & Romance
4. 🎸
Hawaiian Masquerade by Rachelle J. Christensen (6/23/18)
Author's initials are R.C.
5. 🎸
Must-Have Husband by Ginny Baird (6/20/18)
#1 in Summer Grooms series
6. 🎸
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (6/22/18)
Set at Edenbrooke.
7. 🎸
The Resolved Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood (6/16/18)
8. 🎸
Reluctantly Charmed by Kate Cambridge (6/15/18)
Magdalena protects the children at the school.
9. 🎸
A Stranger at Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd (6/21/18)
Several religious characters.
10. 🎸
Heart Strings by Donna Hatch (6/17/18)
Kit plays the violin.
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic15/6/18 – 14/7/18
1 - Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
2 - Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
3 -
4 - Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
5 -
6 - Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
7 - Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8 - Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
9 -
10 - Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Finished! :)Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
TASKS:
1. 🎸
The Feisty One by Cami Checketts (6/19/18)
2. 🎸
Lawfully Loved by Jenna Brandt (6/15/18)
Jake becomes famous as Bullseye Bolton for his sharp shooting.
3. 🎸
A Worthy Pursuit by Karen Witemeyer (6/19/18)
Western & Romance
4. 🎸
Hawaiian Masquerade by Rachelle J. Christensen (6/23/18)
Author's initials are R.C.
5. 🎸
Must-Have Husband by Ginny Baird (6/20/18)
#1 in Summer Grooms series
6. 🎸
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (6/22/18)
Set at Edenbrooke.
7. 🎸
The Resolved Warrior by Jennifer Youngblood (6/16/18)
8. 🎸
Reluctantly Charmed by Kate Cambridge (6/15/18)
Magdalena protects the children at the school.
9. 🎸
A Stranger at Fellsworth by Sarah E. Ladd (6/21/18)
Several religious characters.
10. 🎸
Heart Strings by Donna Hatch (6/17/18)
Kit plays the violin.
The Lost ChallengesMusical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
Progress: 10 out of 10
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
TASKS:
1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado:
The Princess Saves Herself in this One by Amanda Lovelace - ***** - 9/21/2018 - 156 Pages
2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli - ***** - 6/22/2018 - 303 Pages - Uses social media
3. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace by Jessica Bennett - ***** - 6/28/2018 - 336 Pages - Feminism/Business Genres
4. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Desperately Seeking a Duke by Celeste Bradley - ***** - 6/27/2018 - 332 Pages - C B in OneRepublic
5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸 Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Sugar Daddy by Sawyer Bennett - *** - 7/13/2018 - 220 Pages
6. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague:
Sweet Tea and Sympathy by Molly Harper - ***** - 7/9/2018 - 307 Pages - Set in Georgia
7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole - ***** - 7/23/2018 - 431 Pages
8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
News of the World by Paulette Jiles - ***** - 7/8/2018 - 209 Pages
9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious:
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire - **** - 6/16/2018 - 406 Pages - religious
10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Grendel by John Gardner - *** - 7/25/2018 - 174 Pages - Plays the Harp
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FINISHED Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
7!/3
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title.
*REREAD* The Three Ninja Pigs by Corey Rosen Schwartz (6/18/18) ✯✯✯✯
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
The Abyssinian by Jean-Christophe Rufin (6/30/18) ✯✯✯✯ historical fiction, culutral
4. 🎸 Read a book whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver (6/28/18) ✯✯✯✯
5. 🎸 Read a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Shadow Spell (O'Dwyer Cousins triology #2) by Nora Roberts (6/28/18) ✯✯✯✯
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
P = Portland, Oregon Call of Fire by Beth Cato (7/5/18) ✯✯✯✯
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped.
The Final Solution by Michael Chabon (6/20/18) ✯✯✯
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character is religious.
Changeling by Philippa Gregory (6/24/18) ✯✯✯ almost all characters are nuns or monks
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
FINISHED - I got all of them!!
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
Read: 10
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title.
Issued to the Bride: One Airman Cora Seton 7/9/18
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media.
Before and Again Barbara Delinsky 6/29/18
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Rainy Day Friends Jill Shalvis 7/4/18
4. 🎸 Read a book whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Glass Houses Rachel Caine 6/15/18
5. 🎸 Read a Series #2.
The Dead Girls' Dance Rachel Caine 6/16/18 (The Morganville Vampires #2)
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Georgia Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews 6/20/18
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL Cora Seton 6/30/18
8. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved.
Magic Slays Ilona Andrews 6/22/18
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo.
Outlaw Nicole James 6/28/18
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument.
Yours for a Song Amy James 6/25/18
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
Read: 10
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title.
Issued to the Bride: One Airman Cora Seton 7/9/18
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media.
Before and Again Barbara Delinsky 6/29/18
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Rainy Day Friends Jill Shalvis 7/4/18
4. 🎸 Read a book whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Glass Houses Rachel Caine 6/15/18
5. 🎸 Read a Series #2.
The Dead Girls' Dance Rachel Caine 6/16/18 (The Morganville Vampires #2)
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Georgia Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews 6/20/18
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Issued to the Bride: One Navy SEAL Cora Seton 6/30/18 8. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved.
Magic Slays Ilona Andrews 6/22/18
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo.
Outlaw Nicole James 6/28/18
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument.
Yours for a Song Amy James 6/25/18
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
(Finished. Don't think I'll get much further than this)
Progress: 3/10
TASKS:
1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸
(Loki becomes famous in myth) 6/27/20183. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸
(Humor and Nonfiction) 6/16/20184. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸
(Series #2) 6/22/20186. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
completed 10 You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
TASKS:
3. Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Lighthouse Bay - Kimberley Freeman - 7/2/18 - Historical, Romance, Australia, Fiction, Mystery
Jackaby - William Ritter - 7/9/18 - Fantasy, Mystery, Historical, Young Adult
5. Read a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
A Poisoned Season - Tasha Alexander - 7/3/18 - #2 in Lady Emily series
Murder in Mayfair - D.M Quincy - 7/6/18 - #1 in series
Murder in Bloomsbury- D.M Quincy - 7/9/18 - #2 in series
6. Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
The Shadowy Horses - Susanna Kearsley - 7/12/18 - Eyemouth, Scotland
7. Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
- Joshilyn Jackson - 6/19/18
- Jennifer Reid - 6/24/188. Read a book where a child is saved or helped
The Lake House - Kate Morton - 6/21/18
10. Read a book with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
I Let You Go - Clare Mackintosh - 6/22/18 - YOU - Song Title: Made For You
COMPLETION POSTMusical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
TASKS:
1. Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
2. Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
In the Age of Love and Chocolate - Gabrielle Zevin - 7/8/2018 - Anya becomes famous with the opening of her nightclub.3. Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Notorious Nineteen - Janet Evanovich - 6/29/2018 - MPG Mystery, Humour, Romance, Chick Lit.
Blood Red, Snow White - Marcus Sedgwick - 7/14/2018 - MPG Historical Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy> Fairy Tales, Cultural> Russia, Retellings.4. Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
The Winter Garden - Jane Thynne - 6/20/2018 - Hookup: Clara and Ralph.
The Girl with a Clock for a Heart - Peter Swanson - 6/23/2018 - Hookup: George and Liana.5. Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Because It Is My Blood - Gabrielle Zevin - 6/27/2018 - Book 2 in series.6. Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Soraya The Storyteller - Rosanne Hawke - 6/24/2018 - Set in Adelaide (Prague.)
The Good Daughter - Alexandra Burt - 7/10/2018 - Set in Aurora (Prague.)7. Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
Iron Cradles - Carol Mara - 7/3/2018 - Beth is helped in the hospital after contracting Polio.
9. Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
10. Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublicDuration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
FINISHED
Read: 10
TASKS:
1. 🎸 Read a book with a number in the title-
Four Weeks, Five People by Jennifer Yu 6/22
2. 🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media-
Formerly Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham 6/25
3. 🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page-
Gone Rogue by Marissa Meyer 6/24- Science Fiction & Fantasy
4. 🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up"-
More Than Her by Jay McLean 7/9
5. 🎸 Read a Series #1 or #2-
The Umbrella Academy, Vol. 2: Dallas by Gerard Way 6/15
6. 🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague-
Impulse by Ellen Hopkins 7/6- Arizona
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover-
by Chantal Fernando 7/118. 🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped-
Waking Gods by Sylvain Neuvel 7/5
9. 🎸 Read a book where a character is religious-
Burned by Ellen Hopkins 7/9
10. 🎸 Read a book with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title-
Warm Up by V.E. Schwab 7/13- Song Title: Waking up
Done, just in the nick of time!Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Timeframe: 6/15/18 to 7/14/18
10/10
1. Set in Colorado – Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley - 6/21/18 ♥♥♥♥♥
2. Character uses social media AND becomes famous - You Know Me Well by Nina LaCour - 6/25/18 ♥♥♥
Kate unexpectedly has her art shown in a local gallery, then the news spreads through her high school through social media.
3. With 2 or more different genres on the main page - Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands - 6/16/18 ♥♥♥♥
Romance and Fantasy
4. Author's initials are in OneRepublic - P, B - Author Patricia Briggs - Bone Crossed - 6/26/18 ♥♥♥♥
5. Series #1 - Rush by Beth Yarnall - 6/24/18 ♥♥♥
Pleasure at Home series #1
6. Location begins with a letter in Prague - England - The Nightingale Sisters by Donna Douglas - 7/6/18 ♥♥♥♥
7. Torso on the cover - Do Over by Serena Bell - 6/23/18 ♥♥♥♥
8. Where a child is saved or helped - Cockatiels at Seven by Donna Andrews - 6/28/18 ♥♥♥♥
Meg’s friend Karen asks Meg to babysit for her son for a while for his protection.
9. Character is religious - The Last Suppers by Diane Mott Davidson - 7/7/18 ♥♥♥♥
This book centers around the death of a priest, thus involving the entire church family.
10. Word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
Everybody Loves Me – Can't Buy Me Love by Molly O'Keefe - 7/13/18 ♥♥♥
*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 7/13/18*****
Challenge completedJune 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
✔️TASKS:
1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
I Am Number Four
Pittacus Lore 465 p. 11 july 2018 3 starsNumber in title
✔️2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
Hidden Bodies
Caroline Kepnes 442 p. 10 july 2018 4 stars Use of social media by MC
✔️3. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
Anna and the Swallow Man Gavriel Savit 256 p. 13 july 2018 5 starsYoung adult and historical fiction
✔️4. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
The Witch of Portobello
Paulo Coelho 368 p. 5 july 2018 3 starsIntitials PC
✔️5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸 Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
De hondenmoorden
Jens Henrik Jensen 384 p. 6 july 2018 3 starsSeries #1
✔️6. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Pompeii Robert Harris 416 p. 2 july 2018 4 stars✔️7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
What a Carve Up!
Jonathan Coe 501 p. 7 july 2018 5 stars✔️8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
Before We Were Yours
Lisa Wingate 480 p. 9 july 2018 4 starsChildren are helped and several characters work for charity
✔️9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
Hot Milk Deborah Levy 221 p. 15 july 2018 4 starsFather is religious
✔️10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title
Before I Go to Sleep
S.J. Watson 495 p. 12 july 2018 3 stars‘Go’ also in ‘wherever I go’
Thanks for a great Challenge!Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
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TASKS:
All done. Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15 - July 14, 2018
READ: 9/7
✔️1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
Catering to Nobody - Diane Mott Davidson 7/4
2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
✔️3. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
The Earl of Brass - Kara Jorgensen (science fiction, steampunk, historical, romance) 7/10
✔️4. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
Sister - Rosamund Lupton 7/2
✔️5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸 Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
Sora's Quest - T.L. Shreffler 7/4
✔️6. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
Little Tiny Teeth - Aaron Elkins (Peru) 7/1
✔️7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon - Kerrelyn Sparks 7/7
✔️8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
Pale Horses - Jassy Mackenzie (dead victim worked for a charity in South Africa) 6/15
✔️9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
The Once and Future Duchess - Sophia Nash 7/6
✔️10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title. ~ Made For You
I Let You Go - Clare Mackintosh 6/18
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
FinishedMusical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
TASKS:
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet, Darynda Jones, 07.07.2018
Why Not Me?, Mindy Kaling, 21.06.2018
The Phantom of the Opera, Gaston Leroux, 03.07.2018 - Classics, Horror, Romance
The Dead Girls' Dance, Rachel Caine, 01.07.2018
Along Came A Demon, Linda Welch, 20.06.2018 - Whisperings #1
Truth or Beard, Penny Reid, 02.07.2018 - set in Green Valley, Tennessee
7. 🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
Under the Lilacs, Louisa May Alcott, 28.06.2018
The Bear and the Nightingale, Katherine Arden, 27.06.2018
10. 🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
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Musical Group of the Month: OneRepublic
Duration: June 15, 2018- July 14, 2018
You may do as many tasks as you wish.
You may use the tasks as many times as you wish.
A badge will be awarded for participation.
TASKS:
1. OneRepublic is an American pop rock band formed in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 2002 consisting of lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarist Zach Filkins, guitarist Drew Brown, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher.
🎸 Read a book with a number in the title OR set in Colorado.
2. The band rose to fame after releasing music on their Myspace account.
🎸 Read a book where a character uses social media OR becomes famous.
3. The band claim they don’t fit into any genre, instead mixing their songs between rock, pop, indie and hip hop.
🎸 Read a book with 2 or more different genres on the main page.
4. The first award that OneRepublic won was the MTV Asia award for ‘Best Hook Up’.
🎸 Read a book where a character has a "hook up" OR whose author's initials are in OneRepublic.
5. The band’s most successful single to date is ‘Counting Stars’ which charted at 2 in the US and 1 in the UK.
🎸 Read a book with a character that goes star gazing OR a Series/TBR #1 or #2.
6. The band recorded ‘Love Runs Out’ at a studio in Prague.
🎸 Read a book whose location begins with a letter in Prague.
7. Co-founder of the band, Zach Filkins, is the lead guitarist who co-wrote the popular hit “Stop and Stare” and led a past life as model. His torso was featured in ads for Covington and Jockey Underwear.
🎸 Read a book with a torso on the cover. Please post the cover.
8. OneRepublic´s gospel-fused “Feel Again” from their third studio album, Native, used a percentage of the proceeds and donated the Save the Children´s Every Beat matters campaign.
🎸 Read a book where a child is saved or helped OR with a character that works for a charity.
9. When Ryan Tedder visited Osaka, he got some Japanese characters and their sun tattooed on his forearm which translates into English as “God gives & God takes”.
🎸 Read a book where a character gets a tattoo OR is religious.
10. Brent Kutzle has a cameo appearance in the 2008 film, The Eye, starring Jessica Alba. He appeared in the opening scene playing cello as a member of the orchestra. He can also be heard playing cello on the title track, “Songs Like Rain” for the 2006’s independent film of the same name.
🎸 Read a book where a character plays a string instrument. OR with a word in the book title that is also in a OneRepublic song title.
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