The Lost Challenges discussion

The general rules of Scattergories are you are given a list of categories and a time limit. Then the letter dice is rolled and you have to come up with something that matches the letter and the category.


The object of this challenge is the same sort of thing as the board game. We give you a list of 12 categories/words and a letter and you find items that fit those categories in your books. The goal is to find all 12 items. You may use a book to fulfill as many categories as it fits (you don't have to read 12 books this month...don't worry!)

The first 6 categories will stay the same, the second 6 will be announced each month.


Please remember to add a link to the book, the author and give the date you finished reading it.
You also need to post the sentence and page/loc# for items 7-12.


December Scattergories
Duration: December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
8. Flowers
9. Christmas Present
10. Titles People Can Have
11. Farm Animals
12. Things That Have Spots

Your letter is:

Anne FINISHED

Bonita

Candy

ElleEm FINISHED

Emelie

Ferenc FINISHED

Gabi

Jade aka MrsTosh FINISHED

Joann FINISHED

JoAnne FINISHED

Megan

Melike

Rina FINISHED

Sarah E

Shash FINISHED

December Scattergories - Letter D
12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title: Daylight Follows Michelle Dare 12/11/18
2. Author: Michelle Dare Daylight Follows 12/11/18
3. Main Character: D.D. Warren Hide Lisa Gardner 12/5/18
4. Secondary Character: Bobby Dodge Hide Lisa Gardner 12/5/18
5. Place: Dublin, Ireland Love's Last Cup of Coffee Jane Keene 12/6/18
6. Item on cover: Dress
Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote: DVR Catching Christmas Terri Blackstock 12/3/18 p 131 ...the green light from my DVR shines like a beacon.

8. Flowers: Daisy The Spy Who Left Me by Gina Robinson 12/10/18 p 75 ...was wearing ridiculously Daisy Duke-short pink and...

9. Christmas Present: Dog The Cowgirl's Christmas Wish Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18 p 153 Dog's a good idea.

10. Titles People Can Have: Duke The Spy Who Left Me by Gina Robinson 12/10/18 p 75 ...was wearing ridiculously Daisy Duke-short pink and...

11. Farm Animals: Ducks The Cowgirl's Christmas Wish Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18 p 34 But I’ll let you know as soon as my ducks are in a row.

12. Things That Have Spots: Dam (mother horse) The Cowgirl's Christmas Wish Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18 p 180 The foal had her dam’s coloring, but for a white diamond-shaped patch on her brow.

1. Book Title Death of a Dustman - MC Beaton - 12/26/18
2. Author DENFELD
The Child Finder - Rene Denfeld- 12/3/18
3. Main Character DANVERS, Cassie
June - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore - 12/10/18
4. Secondary Character DENIS
The Hanover Square Affair- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18
5. Place/Setting DOWNING STREET
Mr. Churchill's Secretary - Susan Elia MacNeal - 12/16/18
6. Item on cover the DARK and a DRESS
- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote - p. 70 “The DRONE of a computer….”
A Superior Death - Nevada Barr - 12/6/18
8. Flowers p. 44 “DAFFODILS and crocuses lined the sidewalk.”
June - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore - 12/10/18
9. Christmas Present p. 85 “The DIAMOND was so big it….”
June - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore - 12/10/18
10. Titles People Can Have p. 83 “...who was to become the DUKE of Wellington.”
The Hanover Square Affair- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18
11. Farm Animals p. 169 “...stuck to me like a DOG following his master.”
The Hanover Square Affair- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18
12. Things That Have Spots- p. 156 “...the fox, the coyote and the DUCKS.”
The Child Finder - Rene Denfeld- 12/3/18

I'm in!

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
The Dead Will Tell by Linda Castillo
COMPLETED 12/10/2018
2. Author (first or last name)
Let it Snow by Debbie Macomber
COMPLETED 12/3/2018
3. Main Character (first or last name)
Bishop as Pawn by Ralph McInerny
COMPLETED 12/13/2018
Father Roger Dowling
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
Bishop as Pawn by Ralph McInerny
Bobby Murkin Dunbar was the victim
COMPLETED 12/13/2018
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
New Uses for Old Boyfriends by Beth Kendrick
COMPLETED 12/25/2018
Delaware
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Door is on the cover


And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
Alone by Lisa Gardner
COMPLETED 12/17/2018
Page 1 Dodge
Lots of cops complianed about the short, gray days of February, but personally, Bobby Dodge had never cared for November.
8. Flowers
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Page 64 Delphiniums
Delphiniums were a biannual for some, but an annual in Montuak.
9. Christmas Present
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Page 169 Diamonds
The diamonds she coyly fingered at her neck were undoubtedly real.
10. Titles People Can Have
Alone by Lisa Gardner
COMPLETED 12/17/2018
Page 27 Detective
Detective D D Warren
11. Farm Animals
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R King
COMPLETED 12/12/2018
Page 319 Donkeys
"You do look like a pair of donkeys ", she said in irritation, and if her first words had left me stunned, her quick ill humour jolted me back into life, an automatic response learnt early by all her students.
12. Things That Have Spots
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Page 69 Dragons
I let sleeping dragons lie.

December Scattergories - D
Duration: December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Goal: 12/12

1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Deck the Halls by Donna Alward - 12/03/2018

2. Author (first or last name)
Deck the Halls by Donna Alward - 12/03/2018

3. Main Character (first or last name)
Donatella Dragna - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018

4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
Dante - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018

5. Place/Setting
Darling, VT - Deck the Halls by Donna Alward - 12/03/2018

6. Item on cover
Dagger - Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore - 12/9/2018

7. Things That Use a Remote
Door - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018
They led to a door that glowed copper... (Kindle Location 559)

8. Flowers
Daisy - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - 12/26/2018
...placing a bouquet of daisies by the headstone. (Kindle Locations 2339)

9. Christmas Present
Diamond - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018
...made of real diamonds. (Kindle Location 2072)

10. Titles People Can Have
Duchess - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018
There was also the Duchess of Dao. (Kindle Location 2892). Kindle Edition.

11. Farm Animals
Duck - Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore - 12/9/2018
Teddy in pink stockings holding a duck? (Kindle Location 5923)

12. Things That Have Spots
Dogs - Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore - 12/9/2018
"3 farm dogs, 1 pig." (Kindle Location 1428)

Welcome Joann, Anne and Ferenc!

December Scattergories - Letter D
0/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
3. Main Character (first or last name)
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
8. Flowers
9. Christmas Present
10. Titles People Can Have = duke

Loc 189 but John wondered who bought such elaborate geegaws. A duke or earl, perhaps,
Finished 5/12
11. Farm Animals
12. Things That Have Spots

Welcome Emelie!

Welcome Sarah!

Welcome Gabi!

December Scattergories - Letter D
0/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored) A Dog's Purpose
2. Author (first or last name)Debbie Macomber
3. Main Character (first or last name) simon dodson in The Perfect Christmas
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')Year Onesetting: dystopia 12/31
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)Home for the Holidays: The Forgetful Bride\When Christmas Comes door is on the cover. 12/2

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
8. Flowers
9. Christmas Present
10. Titles People Can Have
11. Farm Animals
12. Things That Have Spots

Welcome Melike!

December Scattergories - D
December 2018

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
A Duke for Christmas by Joyce Alec (12/6/18)
2. Author
The Christmas Star by Diane Darcy (12/7/18)
3. Main Character
A Duke for Christmas by Joyce Alec (12/6/18)
Isabella Docherty
4. Secondary Character
Wings of an Angel by Shanna Hatfield (12/8/18)
Drew Miller
5. Place/Setting
The Betting Groom by Taylor Hart (12/22/18)
Denver, Colorado
6. Item on cover
A Yuletide Regency by Regina Scott, et. al. (12/3/18)
- dress

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote - door
A Yuletide Regency by Regina Scott, et. al. (12/3/18)
"...standing with his head high by the door." (Loc 127)
8. Flowers - daisy
Christmas Daisy by Christine Bush (12/12/18)
"Daisy Donovan rested her cheek against the shower tile..." (pg 5)
9. Christmas Present - diamonds
Boughs of Holly by Shanna Hatfield (12/5/18)
"...someone had dropped a million diamonds on a blanket of white." (Loc 1190)
10. Titles People Can Have - Duke
A Yuletide Regency by Regina Scott, et. al. (12/3/18)
"The new Duke of Salsbury hardly noticed the guests..." (Loc 1374)
11. Farm Animals - donkey
Boughs of Holly by Shanna Hatfield (12/5/18)
"...adopted a donkey almost as crazy as Lolly..." (Loc 1479)
12. Things That Have Spots - dogs
Boughs of Holly by Shanna Hatfield (12/5/18)
"He'd gotten the dogs two years ago..." (Loc 70)

Welcome Shash!

December Scattergories - Letter D

10/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
- Completed 8th December
How it fits: Author first name
3. Main Character (first or last name)
- Completed 17th December
How it fits: MC Dickens
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
- Completed 12th December
How it fits: Character Dillard
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)
- Completed 24th December
How it fits: Dog on cover

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
- Completed 20th December
How it fits: "I suspect they are drones of some sort" - loc 442.7
8. Flowers
- Completed 5th December
How it fits: "Juniper sipped the dandelion tea" - loc 102.1
9. Christmas Present
- Completed 8th December
How it fits: "propose with a freakin’ huge diamond ring" - loc 179.2
10. Titles People Can Have
- Completed 12th December
How it fits: "some very clever detectives figured out" - loc 630.2
11. Farm Animals
- Completed 5th December
How it fits: "livestock—ducks, geese, chickens" - loc 316.5
12. Things That Have Spots
- Completed 14th December
How it fits: "Like two dogs—looking at each other" - loc 62.9

December Scattergories - Letter D
12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)

Don't Die, Dragonfly by Linda Joy Singleton Finished 12/13/18*

2. Author (first or last name)-Dionne

The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne Finished 12/11/18***

3. Main Character (first or last name)-Diana

The Tenth Island: Finding Joy, Beauty, and Unexpected Love in the Azores by Diana Marcum Finished 12/23/18*

4. Secondary Character (first or last name)-Dale

The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')-The Dragon (name of the house)

The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz Finished 12/15/18**

6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)-Diamonds

by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote-Drone

Page 26-"She paused her tired drone to take a breath."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

8. Flowers-Daisy

Page 174-"An older southern woman like that might go by Miss...like Driving Miss Daisy."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

9. Christmas Present-Dartboard

Page 146-"There was probably a dartboard in the break room..."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

10. Titles People Can Have-Detective

Page 24-"If I only had a detective who could."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

11. Farm Animals-Donkey

Page 267-"Danny would f___ a donkey if you asked..."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

12. Things That Have Spots-Dog

Page 7-"He'd never had a dog before."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

December Scattergories - Letter D
10/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)

2. Author (first or last name) -
Everything Under by Daisy Johnson

3. Main Character (first or last name) - Darius
Night of Wolves by David Dalglish

4. Secondary Character (first or last name) - Dirk
Night of Wolves by David Dalglish

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch') - Durham
Night of Wolves by David Dalglish

6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)

And the Specials for December are:

7. Things That Use a Remote
Everything Under
Page 17 - ...the metal of the car doors shimmering against the hot flow from the motorway.

8. Flowers
Everything Under
Page 188 - ...the wide open space filled with overgrown grass, tufts of dandelion...

9. Christmas Present
Everything Under
Page 152 - Underneath she was wearing a red dress with lace sleeves and a long skirt.

10. Titles People Can Have
Everything Under
Page 39 - You got the job at the doctor's...

11. Farm Animals
Everything Under
Page 186 - Otto chased ducks while I crouched with my hands on my knees.

12. Things That Have Spots
Everything Under
Page 15 - There was a board with advertisements for dog walkers...

- 12/28

December Scattergories - Letter D
7/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Defiance by Cherise Sinclair 12/12/18
2. Author (first or last name)
Donald J. Sobol - Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch 12/18/18
3. Main Character (first or last name)
Damon - Sweet Persuasion by Maya Banks 12/15/18
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
Dave - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich 12/10/18
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items) (denim shirt/denim jeans)
Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Secret Pitch by Donald J. Sobol 12/18/18

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
8. Flowers
9. Christmas Present
diamonds The Spy by Clive Cussler 12/18/18 - "The diamond merchant."
10. Titles People Can Have
doctor Thanksgiving - "playing the role of doctor p. 179
11. Farm Animals
12. Things That Have Spots

Welcome Megan, ElleEm, Candy and Bonita!

December Scattergories - Letter D
Found: 12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title: Dead Reckoning
2. Author: Denise Grover Swank - The Player
3. Main Character: Dermot - Dead Reckoning
4. Secondary Character: Declan - Tequila, Tequila
5. Place/Setting: Diner - The Pact
6. Item on cover: Demin Shorts - Tequila, Tequila

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote: Tequila, Tequila - my bedroom door opened (Loc 36)
8. Flowers: Tequila, Tequila - "So, Mack, how's Daisy?" (Loc 98)
9. Christmas Present: Tequila, Tequila - collect two hundred dollars (Loc 389)
10. Titles People Can Have: Tequila, Tequila - I'm taking her to the Doctor this afternoon (Loc 592)
11. Farm Animals: Tequila, Tequila - The hair of the dog (Loc 50)
12. Things That Have Spots: Tequila, Tequila - "Dude, what's wrong with you?" (Loc 208)

03/12 (5*) 06/12 (4*) 12/12 (3*) (4*)

Welcome Jade!

JoAnne wrote: "Welcome Jade!" Thanks Sweetie :)

December Scattergories - Letter D
Duration: December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Dead Days of Summer, Carolyn G. Hart, 31.12.2018

2. Author (first or last name)
Montana Secret Santa, Debra Salonen, 05.12.2018

3. Main Character (first or last name)
Daisy - The Summer Bride, Anne Gracie, 17.12.2018

4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
Declan - On the Edge, Ilona Andrews, 27.12.2018

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
Denmark - Hamlet, William Shakespeare, 30.12.2018

6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)
Dog - Montana Secret Santa, Debra Salonen, 05.12.2018


And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
Door - Sirens, 02.12.2018 - "It started with a knock on the door.", p. 341

8. Flowers
Daisies - The Summer Bride, Anne Gracie, 17.12.2018 - "This time she left daisies in place, because they were her shop's symbol.", p. 217

9. Christmas Present
Diamonds - Jackaby, William Ritter, 07.12.2018 - "turning their brickwork to twinkling diamonds in the dark.", p. 1

10. Titles People Can Have
Duke - The Summer Bride, Anne Gracie, 17.12.2018 - "She is the daughter of a duke.", p. 20

11. Farm Animals
Duck - Jackaby, William Ritter, 07.12.2018 - "The duck polished off the bread crumbs and sauntered up for more.", p. 128

12. Things That Have Spots
Dog - Jackaby, William Ritter, 07.12.2018 - "The dog was moving far too slowly.", p. 244

Welcome Rina!

FINISHED
December Scattergories - Letter D
12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title: Daylight Follows Michelle Dare 12/11/18
2. Author: Michelle Dare Daylight Follows 12/11/18
3. Main Character: D.D. Warren Hide Lisa Gardner 12/5/18
4. Secondary Character: Bobby Dodge Hide Lisa Gardner 12/5/18
5. Place: Dublin, Ireland Love's Last Cup of Coffee Jane Keene 12/6/18
6. Item on cover: Dress
Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote: DVR Catching Christmas Terri Blackstock 12/3/18 p 131 ...the green light from my DVR shines like a beacon.

8. Flowers: Daisy The Spy Who Left Me by Gina Robinson 12/10/18 p 75 ...was wearing ridiculously Daisy Duke-short pink and...

9. Christmas Present: Dog The Cowgirl's Christmas Wish Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18 p 153 Dog's a good idea.

10. Titles People Can Have: Duke The Spy Who Left Me by Gina Robinson 12/10/18 p 75 ...was wearing ridiculously Daisy Duke-short pink and...

11. Farm Animals: Ducks The Cowgirl's Christmas Wish Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18 p 34 But I’ll let you know as soon as my ducks are in a row.

12. Things That Have Spots: Dam (mother horse) The Cowgirl's Christmas Wish Barbara Ankrum 12/2/18 p 180 The foal had her dam’s coloring, but for a white diamond-shaped patch on her brow.

Completed
December Scattergories - Letter D
Found: 12/12
(view spoiler)[
Recurring Items:
1. Book Title: Dead Reckoning
2. Author: Denise Grover Swank - The Player
3. Main Character: Dermot - Dead Reckoning
4. Secondary Character: Declan - Tequila, Tequila
5. Place/Setting: Diner - The Pact
6. Item on cover: Demin Shorts - Tequila, Tequila

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote: Tequila, Tequila - my bedroom door opened (Loc 36)
8. Flowers: Tequila, Tequila - "So, Mack, how's Daisy?" (Loc 98)
9. Christmas Present: Tequila, Tequila - collect two hundred dollars (Loc 389)
10. Titles People Can Have: Tequila, Tequila - I'm taking her to the Doctor this afternoon (Loc 592)
11. Farm Animals: Tequila, Tequila - The hair of the dog (Loc 50)
12. Things That Have Spots: Tequila, Tequila - "Dude, what's wrong with you?" (Loc 208)

03/12 (5*) 06/12 (4*) 12/12 (3*) (4*) (hide spoiler)]

WOOHOO Jade!

Finished! :)

December Scattergories - D
December 2018

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
A Duke for Christmas by Joyce Alec (12/6/18)
2. Author
The Christmas Star by Diane Darcy (12/7/18)
3. Main Character
A Duke for Christmas by Joyce Alec (12/6/18)
Isabella Docherty
4. Secondary Character
Wings of an Angel by Shanna Hatfield (12/8/18)
Drew Miller
5. Place/Setting
The Betting Groom by Taylor Hart (12/22/18)
Denver, Colorado
6. Item on cover
A Yuletide Regency by Regina Scott, et. al. (12/3/18)
- dress

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote - door
A Yuletide Regency by Regina Scott, et. al. (12/3/18)
"...standing with his head high by the door." (Loc 127)
8. Flowers - daisy
Christmas Daisy by Christine Bush (12/12/18)
"Daisy Donovan rested her cheek against the shower tile..." (pg 5)
9. Christmas Present - diamonds
Boughs of Holly by Shanna Hatfield (12/5/18)
"...someone had dropped a million diamonds on a blanket of white." (Loc 1190)
10. Titles People Can Have - Duke
A Yuletide Regency by Regina Scott, et. al. (12/3/18)
"The new Duke of Salsbury hardly noticed the guests..." (Loc 1374)
11. Farm Animals - donkey
Boughs of Holly by Shanna Hatfield (12/5/18)
"...adopted a donkey almost as crazy as Lolly..." (Loc 1479)
12. Things That Have Spots - dogs
Boughs of Holly by Shanna Hatfield (12/5/18)
"He'd gotten the dogs two years ago..." (Loc 70)

WOOHOO Shash!

COMPLETED!

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
The Dead Will Tell by Linda Castillo
COMPLETED 12/10/2018
2. Author (first or last name)
Let it Snow by Debbie Macomber
COMPLETED 12/3/2018
3. Main Character (first or last name)
Bishop as Pawn by Ralph McInerny
COMPLETED 12/13/2018
Father Roger Dowling
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
Bishop as Pawn by Ralph McInerny
Bobby Murkin Dunbar was the victim
COMPLETED 12/13/2018
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
New Uses for Old Boyfriends by Beth Kendrick
COMPLETED 12/25/2018
Delaware
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Door is on the cover


And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
Alone by Lisa Gardner
COMPLETED 12/17/2018
Page 1 Dodge
Lots of cops complianed about the short, gray days of February, but personally, Bobby Dodge had never cared for November.
8. Flowers
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Page 64 Delphiniums
Delphiniums were a biannual for some, but an annual in Montuak.
9. Christmas Present
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Page 169 Diamonds
The diamonds she coyly fingered at her neck were undoubtedly real.
10. Titles People Can Have
Alone by Lisa Gardner
COMPLETED 12/17/2018
Page 27 Detective
Detective D D Warren is the protagonist.
11. Farm Animals
The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R King
COMPLETED 12/12/2018
Page 319 Donkeys
"You do look like a pair of donkeys ", she said in irritation, and if her first words had left me stunned, her quick ill humour jolted me back into life, an automatic response learnt early by all her students.
12. Things That Have Spots
Ghostal Living by Kathleen Bridge
COMPLETED 12/4/2018
Page 69 Dragons
I let sleeping dragons lie.

finished

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title Death of a Dustman - MC Beaton - 12/26/18
2. Author DENFELD
The Child Finder - Rene Denfeld- 12/3/18
3. Main Character DANVERS, Cassie
June - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore - 12/10/18
4. Secondary Character DENIS
The Hanover Square Affair- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18
5. Place/Setting DOWNING STREET
Mr. Churchill's Secretary - Susan Elia MacNeal - 12/16/18
6. Item on cover the DARK and a DRESS
- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote - p. 70 “The DRONE of a computer….”
A Superior Death - Nevada Barr - 12/6/18
8. Flowers p. 44 “DAFFODILS and crocuses lined the sidewalk.”
June - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore - 12/10/18
9. Christmas Present p. 85 “The DIAMOND was so big it….”
June - Miranda Beverly-Whittemore - 12/10/18
10. Titles People Can Have p. 83 “...who was to become the DUKE of Wellington.”
The Hanover Square Affair- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18
11. Farm Animals p. 169 “...stuck to me like a DOG following his master.”
The Hanover Square Affair- Ashley Gardner - 12/1/18
12. Things That Have Spots- p. 156 “...the fox, the coyote and the DUCKS.”
The Child Finder - Rene Denfeld- 12/3/18

WOOHOO Anne and Joann!

Finished!

December Scattergories - Letter D
Duration: December 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Dead Days of Summer, Carolyn G. Hart, 31.12.2018

2. Author (first or last name)
Montana Secret Santa, Debra Salonen, 05.12.2018

3. Main Character (first or last name)
Daisy - The Summer Bride, Anne Gracie, 17.12.2018

4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
Declan - On the Edge, Ilona Andrews, 27.12.2018

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
Denmark - Hamlet, William Shakespeare, 30.12.2018

6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)
Dog - Montana Secret Santa, Debra Salonen, 05.12.2018


And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
Door - Sirens, 02.12.2018 - "It started with a knock on the door.", p. 341

8. Flowers
Daisies - The Summer Bride, Anne Gracie, 17.12.2018 - "This time she left daisies in place, because they were her shop's symbol.", p. 217

9. Christmas Present
Diamonds - Jackaby, William Ritter, 07.12.2018 - "turning their brickwork to twinkling diamonds in the dark.", p. 1

10. Titles People Can Have
Duke - The Summer Bride, Anne Gracie, 17.12.2018 - "She is the daughter of a duke.", p. 20

11. Farm Animals
Duck - Jackaby, William Ritter, 07.12.2018 - "The duck polished off the bread crumbs and sauntered up for more.", p. 128

12. Things That Have Spots
Dog - Jackaby, William Ritter, 07.12.2018 - "The dog was moving far too slowly.", p. 244

WOOHOO Rina!

FINISHED

December Scattergories - Letter D

10/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
2. Author (first or last name)
- Completed 8th December
How it fits: Author first name
3. Main Character (first or last name)
- Completed 17th December
How it fits: MC Dickens
4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
- Completed 12th December
How it fits: Character Dillard
5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')
6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)
- Completed 24th December
How it fits: Dog on cover

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote
- Completed 20th December
How it fits: "I suspect they are drones of some sort" - loc 442.7
8. Flowers
- Completed 5th December
How it fits: "Juniper sipped the dandelion tea" - loc 102.1
9. Christmas Present
- Completed 8th December
How it fits: "propose with a freakin’ huge diamond ring" - loc 179.2
10. Titles People Can Have
- Completed 12th December
How it fits: "some very clever detectives figured out" - loc 630.2
11. Farm Animals
- Completed 5th December
How it fits: "livestock—ducks, geese, chickens" - loc 316.5
12. Things That Have Spots
- Completed 14th December
How it fits: "Like two dogs—looking at each other" - loc 62.9

Almost Megan!!

I finished on 12/23/18 but forgot to post my completion post.

December Scattergories - Letter D
12/12

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)

Don't Die, Dragonfly by Linda Joy Singleton Finished 12/13/18*

2. Author (first or last name)-Dionne

The Marsh King's Daughter by Karen Dionne Finished 12/11/18***

3. Main Character (first or last name)-Diana

The Tenth Island: Finding Joy, Beauty, and Unexpected Love in the Azores by Diana Marcum Finished 12/23/18*

4. Secondary Character (first or last name)-Dale

The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

5. Place/Setting (either the name of an actual place OR a setting where the book takes place; i.e. for R you could use 'Rome' or 'ranch')-The Dragon (name of the house)

The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz Finished 12/15/18**

6. Item on cover (please show the cover and tell us the item or items)-Diamonds

by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

And the Specials for December are:
7. Things That Use a Remote-Drone

Page 26-"She paused her tired drone to take a breath."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

8. Flowers-Daisy

Page 174-"An older southern woman like that might go by Miss...like Driving Miss Daisy."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

9. Christmas Present-Dartboard

Page 146-"There was probably a dartboard in the break room..."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

10. Titles People Can Have-Detective

Page 24-"If I only had a detective who could."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

11. Farm Animals-Donkey

Page 267-"Danny would f___ a donkey if you asked..."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

12. Things That Have Spots-Dog

Page 7-"He'd never had a dog before."
The Kept Woman by Karin Slaughter Finished 12/7/18***

WOOHOO ElleEm!

LOL at the dartboard (Christmas present) - my daughter's boyfriend asked for one for Christmas but his parents did not buy one!

COMPLETED!

Goal: 12/12

1. Book Title ('the', 'an' and 'a' should be ignored)
Deck the Halls by Donna Alward - 12/03/2018

2. Author (first or last name)
Deck the Halls by Donna Alward - 12/03/2018

3. Main Character (first or last name)
Donatella Dragna - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018

4. Secondary Character (first or last name)
Dante - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018

5. Place/Setting
Darling, VT - Deck the Halls by Donna Alward - 12/03/2018

6. Item on cover
Dagger - Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore - 12/9/2018

7. Things That Use a Remote
Door - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018
They led to a door that glowed copper... (Kindle Location 559)

8. Flowers
Daisy - The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini - 12/26/2018
...placing a bouquet of daisies by the headstone. (Kindle Locations 2339)

9. Christmas Present
Diamond - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018
...made of real diamonds. (Kindle Location 2072)

10. Titles People Can Have
Duchess - Legendary by Stephanie Garber - 12/02/2018
There was also the Duchess of Dao. (Kindle Location 2892). Kindle Edition.

11. Farm Animals
Duck - Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore - 12/9/2018
Teddy in pink stockings holding a duck? (Kindle Location 5923)

12. Things That Have Spots
Dogs - Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore - 12/9/2018
"3 farm dogs, 1 pig." (Kindle Location 1428)

WOOHOO Ferenc!