The Lost Challenges discussion

Monthly Challenges:
November FINISHED
December
January

Other Challenges:
Herbs and Spices A-Z Spell Out
Read Your Age Challenge
Quizzes Help Me Pick My Next Read
"I'd Like to Buy a Vowel" Challenge
Children's/YA
A-Z Book Titles
Back to School Challenge (2.0)
Junk Food: 16 oz Or More? (2.0)
Weekly Wonder

November Clean it Out

Duration: 11/1/19 - 11/30/19
5/5
FINISHED

TASKS:
1. From TBR - After the Fire by Will Hill -11/8/19
2. Series Started - Rise of the Titans (Pegasus 5) by Kate O' Hearn - 11/27/19
3. Bought Not Read - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - 11/18/19
4. Difficult Challenge - Fearless by Elvira Woodruff - 11/20/19
5. TBR Over A Year - A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass - 11/9/19

November Scattergories

Duration: 11/1/19 - 11/30/19
12/12
FINISHED

Recurring Items:
1. Book Title
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass - 11/9/19
2. Author
A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass - 11/9/19
3. Main Character
Moonbeam - After the Fire by Will Hill - 11/8/19
4. Secondary Character
Molly - A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass - 11/9/19
5. Place/Setting -
Mousehole - Fearless by Elvira Woodruff
6. Item on cover
Moon - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill

And the Specials for November are:
7. Things With Tails
"Quiet as a mouse, Father" - After the Fire by Will Hill - 11/ 6/19
8. Items That Are Lost
"I don't think you're experiencing memory loss." - After the Fire by Will Hill - 11/8/19
9. Something You Listen To
"and some will go listen to music on radios in the gardens..." - After the Fire by Will Hill - 11/5/19
10. Street Names
"the main part of the tower..." - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
11. Ice Cream Flavors
"like a mango in different seasons" - A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass - 11/8/19
12. Crimes
"They will not think twice about murdering me..." - After the Fire by Will Hill - 11/5/19

November Standalone

Duration: 11/1/19 - 11/30/19
Single: Read 3-4 books
3/3
FINISHED

1. After the Fire by Will Hill - 11/8/19
2. A Mango-Shaped Space by Wendy Mass - 11/9/19
3. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - 11/18/19

Musician of the Month: Judy Garland

Duration: 11/15/19 - 12/14/19
5 Books Read
FINISHED

Tasks:
1.
🎭 Read a book that takes place in the American midwest
🎭Read a book where the main character goes by another name/alias/nickname. - Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes - 12/12/19
🎭Read a book that takes place during the Roaring Twenties

2.
🎭Read a fantasy. The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - 11/18/19
🎭Read a book that is also a movie.

3.
🎭Read a book that has a character in the military.
🎭Read a book that has the number 8, 3, &/or 0 for page numbers or in the title. - Fearless by Elvira Woodruff - 11/20/19

4.
🎭Read a book that takes place UK.
🎭Read a book where a character makes a comeback; you decide and tell us what it is.

5.
🎭Read a book where the MC misses/loses something. Tell us what they miss/lose.
🎭Read a book with an unusual setting. - Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn - Mount Olympus - 11/29/19
🎭Read a book that involves a robbery.

6.
🎭Read a book with a Goodreads ratings higher than 3.48.
🎭Read a book that was published in April of any year.
🎭Read a book or author that has won multiple awards. - Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell - 12/8/19

7.
🎭Read a book that has a cover with a color in a rainbow or a rainbow on the cover:
🎭Read a book with a Christmas setting.
🎭Read a posthumously published book.

8.
🎭Read a book that takes place in New York.
🎭Read a book with a sparkly cover.

9.
🎭Read a book where a character is unhappy or makes a career change.
🎭Read a love story.

Herbs and Spices A-Z Spell Out

Duration: 11/12/19 -

List:

Artemesia:
A - The Angel Experiment by James Patterson - 12/18/19
R -
T - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas -
E - Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell - 12/8/19
M - The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick - 1/3/19
S -
I -
A -

Basil:
B -
A -
S -
I -
L - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds - 1/22/20

Clove:
C - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins -
L -
O -
V -
E -

Dill:
D -
I -
L -
L -

Epazote:
E -
P - Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn - 11/27/19
A -
Z -
O -
T -
E -

Fingerroot:
F - Fearless by Elvira Woodruff - 11/20/19
N -
G -
E -
R -
R -
O -
O -
T -

Garlic:
G - The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - 11/14/19
A -
R -
L -
I -
C - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - 1/30/20

Habanero:
H - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - 1/10/20
A -
B -
A -
N -
E -
R -
O -

Indonesian bay leaf:
I -
N -
D -
O -
N -
E -
S -
I -
A -
N -

B -
A -
Y -

L -
E -
A -
F - Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes - 12/12/19

Jasmine:
J -
A -
S -
M -
I -
N -
E -

Kawakawa seeds:
K -
A -
W -
A -
K -
A -
W -
A -

S -
E -
E -
D -
S -

Lavender:
L -
A -
V -
E -
N -
D -
E -
R -

Mint:
M -
I -
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T -

Nutmeg:
N -
U -
T -
M -
E -
G -

Olida:
O -
L -
I -
D -
A -

Pepper:
P -
E -
P -
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E -
R -

Quassia:
Q -
U -
A -
S -
S -
I -
A -


Rosemary:
R -
O -
S -
E -
M -
A -
R -
Y -

Sorrel:
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O -
R -
R -
E -
L -

Thyme:
T -
H - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 1/21/20
Y -
M -
E -

Urfa Biber Pepper Flakes:
U -
R -
F -
A -

B -
I -
B -
E -
R -

P -
E -
P -
P -
E -
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F -
L -
A -
K -
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Vanilla:
V -
A -
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L -
A -

Wintergreen:
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G -
R -
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N -

Xnipec:
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C -

Yarrow:
Y -
A -
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R -
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W -

Zedoary:
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E -
D -
O -
A -
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Y -

Read Your Age Challenge

Started: 11/15/19
Finished:
9/13

2006: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson - 12/18/19
2007: Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat by Lynne Jonell - 12/8/19
2008: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 1/21/20
2009: Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes - 12/12/19
2010:
2011: Fearless by Elvira Woodruff - 11/20/19
2012: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas - 1/30/20
2013:
2014:
2015: Pegasus and the Rise of the Titans by Kate O'Hearn - 11/27/19
2016: The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill - 11/18/19
2017: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - 1/10/20
2018:
2019:
2020:

"I'd Like to Buy a Vowel" Challenge

Duration: 12/10/19 -
Option 3: Color + Name
1/30

Color: Purple
Vowels: 2
Consonants: 4

5 titles or authors that start with A:
1. The Angel Experiment by James Patterson - 12/18/19
2.
3.
4.
5.

2 titles or authors that start with E:
1.
2.

3 titles or authors that start with I:
1.
2.
3.

2 titles or authors that start with O:
1.
2.

2 titles or authors that start with U:
1.
2.

1 title or author that starts with Y:
1.

Name: Hannah
Vowels: 2
Consonants: 4

2 consonants: 2 titles or authors that start with A:
1.
2.

2 vowels: 3 titles or authors that start with E:
1.
2.
3.

Consecutive double letter: 2 titles or authors that start with I:
1.
2.

Non-consecutive letter: 2 titles or authors that start with U:
1.
2.

Name beginning with a consonant: 1 title or author that starts with I:
1.

Name ending with a consonant: My choice of 2 titles or author that starts with A:
1.
2.

Syllables: 2 titles or authors that start with O:
1.
2.

Children's/YA

Duration: 12/10/19 - 3/10/19
7/12+

1. Following Fake Man by Barbara Ware Holmes - 12/12/19
2. The Angel Experiment by James Patterson - 12/18/19
3. The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick - 1/3/19
4. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - 1/10/20
5. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 1/21/20
6. Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds - 1/22/20
7. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - 1/30/20
8. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
9.
10.
11.
12.

Quizzes Help Me Pick My Next Read

Duration: 12/1/19 - 3/1/20
0/3

Which Book Should You Bring On Your Winter Vacation?
Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch

What Should You Read This Fall?
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

What Book Should You Read Next?
The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre

A-Z Book Titles

Duration: January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
4/26

List:
A
B
C - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - 1/30/20
D
E
F
G
H - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - 1/10/20
I
J
K
L - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds - 1/22/20
M - The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick - 1/3/20
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas -
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

Junk Food Day: 16oz or More? (2.0)

Duration: 1/7/20 - 7/7/20
Level: 64 Ounces: 3 tasks per soda type (27 books)
4/27

Soda Types & Tasks:

Cola

Coke: Read a book from an author you are addicted to. - Suzanne Collins - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins -
Pepsi: Read a book with a “peppy” character. - Katniss -
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 1/21/20
RC Cola: Read a book with an author or character who has the initials R.C.

Diet

Coke Zero: Read a book that is a prequel.
Pepsi One: Read a first in series. - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Diet Rite: Read a novella (less than 200 pages)

"Pepper"-style

Dr. Pepper: Read a book with a character with a PHD
Pibb Xtra: Read a book that is an extra in a series (half step books)
Dr Slice: Read a book from a series/or trilogy that is done being written.

Orange

Tropicana Twister: Read a book set in a tropical location.
Minute Maid: Read a book with a virgin character.
Crush: Read a book with a character you have a book-crush on.

Lemon/Lime

Sprite: Read a book with some kind of fae.
7 up: Read a book in a series that is #7 or above.
Sierra Mist: Read a book with water on the cover.

Other Citrus

Mellow Yellow: Read a book with a yellow cover
Mountain Dew: Read a book set in a mountainous region.
Sun Drop: Read a book with a sun or other heat source on the cover

Ginger Ale

Seagram's Ginger Ale: Read a book that takes place near the sea.
Canada Dry: Read a book set in Canada or written by a Canadian author.
Patio: "Dances with flavor": Read a book with a dancer or a character who goes to a dance.

Root beer

Barq’s: Read a book with a character who has “bite”.
Mug Root Beer: Read a book where something is stolen. - Jewelry, clothing, shoes - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds - 1/22/20
A&W Root Beer: Read a book where the author or a character’s initials are A.W.

Sports drinks

Gatorade: Read a book set in the south (near the gators)
Powerade: Read a book with a character who has a special power.
All Sport: Read a book with a character who is an athlete -
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - Starr plays basketball - 1/10/20

Back to School Challenge (2.0)

Duration: 1/7/20 - 7/7/20
Level: College (13-15 Subjects)
4/15

Subjects & Tasks

Reading

♦Read any fiction book - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - 1/10/20
Read any non-fiction book

Mathematics

♦Read a book with a number in the title
♦Read a book that is part of a series - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 1/21/20

Chemistry

♦Read a book with a character who is a witch/wizard/alchemist
♦Read a romance - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins -

Biology

♦Read a book with a character who is a doctor
♦Read a book with a character who is a shapeshifter

Political Science/Government

♦Read a book with a character who is a lawyer
♦Read a book with a character who is a law enforcement officer

Acting/Drama

♦Read a book that has been made into a movie - Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas -
♦Read a book with a character who is an actor/actress

Choir/Band

♦Read a book with a character who is a professional singer
♦Read a book with a character who plays an instrument

Writing

♦Read a book with a character who is a writer/author
♦Read a book by a new to you author

Physical Education

♦Read a book involving sports
♦Read a book with an athletic looking person on the cover

American History

♦Read a book set in the USA
♦Read a book that takes place during the American Civil War OR read a western book

History

♦Read a historical book
♦Read a book where the main characters have a history together

Art

♦Read a book with a character who is an artist
♦Read a book with a cover that you consider a work of art

Computer Science

♦Read a sci-fi book
♦Read a book where a character uses a computer

Lunch/Recess

♦Read a book involving food
♦Read a guilty pleasure

Detention

♦Read a book with a bad boy/girl character
♦Read a book involving a crime - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds - 1/22/20

Weekly Wonder

Duration: January 1-December 31, 2020
5/52

I am only reading off of my TBR

Week 1: Jan 1-Jan 7
Book: The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick
Date: January 3, 2020

Week 2: Jan 8-Jan 14
Book: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Date: January 10, 2020

Week 3: Jan 15-Jan 21
Book: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Date: January 21, 2020

Week 4: Jan 22-Jan 28
Book: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds
Date: January 22, 2020

Week 5: Jan 29-Feb 4
Book: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Date: January 30, 2020

Week 6: Feb 5-Feb 11
Book: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Date:

Week 7: Feb 12-Feb 18
Book:
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Week 8: Feb 19-Feb 25
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Week 9: Feb 26-Mar 4
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Week 10: Mar 5-Mar 11
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Week 11: Mar 12-Mar 18
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Week 12: Mar 19-Mar 25
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Week 13: Mar 26-Apr 1
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Week 14: Apr 2-Apr 8
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Week 15: Apr 9-Apr 15
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Week 16: Apr 16-Apr 22
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Week 17: Apr 23-Apr 29
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Week 18: Apr 30-May 6
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Week 19: May 7-May 13
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Week 20: May 14-May 20
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Week 21: May 21-May 27
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Week 22: May 28-Jun 3
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Week 23: Jun 4- Jun 10
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Week 24: Jun 11-Jun 17
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Week 25: Jun 18-Jun 24
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Week 26: Jun 25-Jul 1
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Week 27: Jul 2-Jul 8
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Week 28: Jul 9-Jul 15
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Week 29: Jul 16-Jul 22
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Week 30: Jul 23-Jul 29
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Week 31: Jul 30-Aug 5
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Week 32: Aug 6-Aug 12
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Week 33: Aug 13-Aug 19
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Week 34: Aug 20-Aug 26
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Week 35: Aug 27-Sep 2
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Week 36: Sep 3-Sep 9
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Week 37: Sep 10-Sep 16
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Week 38: Sep 17-Sep 23
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Week 39: Sep 24-Sep 30
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Week 40: Oct 1-Oct 7
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Week 42: Oct 15-Oct 21
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Week 43: Oct 22-Oct 28
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Week 44: Oct 29-Nov 4
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Week 45: Nov 5-Nov 11
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Week 46: Nov 12- Nov 18
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Week 47: Nov 19- Nov 25
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Week 48: Nov 26-Dec 2
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Week 49: Dec 3-Dec 9
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Week 50: Dec 10-Dec 16
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Week 51: Dec 17-Dec 23
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Week 52: Dec 24-Dec 30
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Clean It Out

Duration: January 1, 2020 - January 31, 2020
5/5

From TBR - The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - 1/10/20
Series Started Not Finished - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - 1/30/20
Bought Not Read - Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds -
Difficult Challenge - The Mother-Daughter Book Club by Heather Vogel Frederick - 1/3/20
TBR Over A Year - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins -