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The Cat - FINISHEDDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level: Level 1: 6-8 tasks
9/6-8
✔ 1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters | 12/5
Lord Ellsworth and a few servants are very elusive.
✔ 2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Murder for Christmas, Francis Duncan | 12/3
Nick send Mordecai a personal message on an invitation
✔ 3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with an angry character.
Tallowwood, N.R. Walker | 12/4
August spends a majority of the book angery about one thing or another.
✔ 4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
I.N.E.T. 3, Benda Cothern | 12/6
Chip acts subserviant to Bud.
✔ 6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Deployed, Benda Cothern | 12/6
MPG: romance
✔ 8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Ignite, Jocelynn Drake | 12/3
Rowe is very stubborn.
✔ 9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Written in Red, Anne Bishop -12/1
✔ 10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Sixth, Benda Cothern | 12/6
Brian is beyond confused about the path his Delta hazing is going.
✔ 11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Conspiracy Theory, Ella Keaton | 12/4
Hamarsson and Dempsey have to learn to get along to solve the murders and other events taking place on the island.
FINISHED January 12, 2020The Cat
Duration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1.
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Cruz, Alia - Feindliches Herz (Hostile Heart) (December 08, 2019)
2.
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Silver, Josie - One Day in December (December 07, 2019)
3.
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
Köster-Lösche, Kari - Alfons, die Weihnachtsgans (Alfons the Christmas Goose) (December 08, 2019)
4.
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
Gale, Eric Kahn - The Zoo at the Edge of the World (December 22, 2019)
5.
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Lin, Harper - Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes (December 14, 2019)
6.
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
Noble, Shelley - Christmas at Whisper Beach (December 07, 2019)
7.
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
Galenorn, Yasmine - Ghost of a Chance (December 15, 2019)
8.
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
Heinlein, Robert A. - Suchscheinwerfer: Erzählung (Searchlight) (December 23, 2019)
9.
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Lin, Harper - Cremas, Christmas Cookies, and Crooks (December 2, 2019)
10.
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
Calonder, Gian Maria - Endstation Engadin: Ein Mord für Massimo Capaul (Engadine Final Destination) (December 15, 2019)
11.
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Astner, Lucy - Polly Schlottermotz: Potzblitzverrückte Weihnachten! (Polly Schlottermotz: Very crazy Christmas!) (December 20, 2019)
12.
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
Pratchett, Terry; Baxter, Stephen - Die Lange Erde (The Long Earth) (January 12, 2020)
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Date Started: December 1, 2019
Date Completed: December 21, 2019
Level One: 6-8 tasks 6 / 8
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
3. 🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Brownies and Dark Shadows (Sandy Bay 2) by Amber Crewes - 12/21/19 - Kirsty Fisher storms into Truly Sweets and yells at Meghan for ruining her charity event
4. 🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another. - The Earl's Christmas Consultant (Wedding Trouble 3) by Bianca Blythe - 12/14/19 - Pg. 157 - The voice didn't belong to Wolfe or any of the footmen and male servants
5. 🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Under the Hill by Sheila Connolly - 12/16/19 - Ellen ends a 2-year long relationship and flies to Ireland for a 2-week long vacation alone to rediscover herself
6. 🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Family for Christmas by Helen Scott Taylor - 12/19/19
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
11. 🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along. - The Christmas Letter (Tess and Tilly 1) by Kathi Daley - 12/2/19
12. 🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
A Christmas Wish (Flyin Lion and Friends 6) by David Arnold - 12/19/19 - Jesus and Santa are both mentioned in the story
Level: Level 1: 6-8 tasksOptional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1. 🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
You - Caroline Kepnes - 12/24/19
2. 🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Mrs. Jeffries in the Nick of Time - Emily Brightwell - 12/2/19
3. 🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Mrs. Jeffries Speaks Her Mind - Emily Brightwell - 12/10/19
4. 🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Accidents of Marriage - Randy Susan Meyers - 12/12/19
5. 🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
Winemaker’s Wife - Kristin Harmel - 12/5/19
6. 🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Rachel’s Holiday - Marian Keyes - 1/2/20
7. 🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
A Noise Downstairs - Linwood Barclay - 12/8/19
8. 🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Mrs. Jeffries Forges Ahead - Emily Brightwell - 12/17/19
9. 🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Mrs. Jeffries and the Yuletide weddings - Emily Brightwell - 12/3/19
10. 🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Pachinko - Min Jin Lee - 12/22/19
11. 🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden - 1/19/20
12. OPTIONAL TASK:
- Lillian Jackson Braun - 1/4/20
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Goal: 10-12
Done: 12
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
Tasks:
1. Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Dracula by Bram Stoker – 1/12/2020
Dracula
2. Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
The Unicorn's Tail by A.W. Exley – 12/07/2019
Satisfied Hunter had received the message, he returned to Amy. (Kindle Location 1316)
3. Read a book with a angry character.
This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab – 01/04/2020
August Flynn
4. Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Sunstone Vol. 6 by Stjepan Šejić – 02/03/2020
5. Read a book with a courageous character.
Lone Ranger/Green Hornet: Champions Of Justice by Michael E. Uslan – 12/24/2019
The Lone Ranger and The Green Hornet
6. Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Hatshepsut's Collar by A.W. Exley – 12/06/2019
7. Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
The Vast and Brutal Sea by Zoraida Córdova – 01/15/2020
Nieve
8. Read a book with a stubborn character.
Nero's Fiddle by A.W. Exley – 12/11/2019
Cara Devon
9. Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
The Truth About Magic by Atticus Poetry – 12/01/2019
10.Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
The Deep by Rivers Solomon – 12/27/2019
Yetu
11. Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis – 12/18/2019
Eustache and Jill
12. Read a book with a god or god-like character.
Great Goddesses: Life lessons from myths and monsters by Nikita Gill – 01/26/2020
In~ ***Finished 12/24/2019***1. Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation). Vanishing Act
2. Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story. Away with the Fairies
3. Read a book with a angry character. The Dead Drink First (author’s dad has severe ptsd)
4. Read a book where one character is subservient to another. Death at Victoria Dock (phryne has servants)
5. Read a book with a courageous character. The Only Plane in the Sky: An Oral History of September 11, 2001
6. Read a book with a main page genre of romance. The Last Challenge
7. Read a book with a mentally unstable character. Royal Flush
8. Read a book with a stubborn character. Charlie Wilson's War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History
9. Read a book you consider a "comfort" read. That Month in Tuscany
10. Read a book with a confused/confusing character. The Alien Who Fell to Earth
11. Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along. Flip That Haunted House
12. Read a book with a god or god-like character. A Fire Sparkling (malcolm is referred to as a god)
Mod
Duration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level 2: 10-12 tasks
12/10-12
Tasks:
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Free Kristen Ashley 12/3/19
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
What Happens in Paradise Elin Hilderbrand 12/25/19
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Tamarack County William Kent Krueger 12/16/19
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Kitty Goes to Washington Carrie Vaughn 12/13/19
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Eggnog Makes Her Easy Erin Nicholas 12/6/19
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Vicarage Christmas Kate Hewitt 12/9/19
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
Thin Air Lisa Gray 12/8/19
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
The Sea Glass Sisters Lisa Wingate 12/18/19
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Night of Miracles Elizabeth Berg 12/5/19
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Crash & Burn Lisa Gardner 12/14/19
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
On the Chase Katie Ruggle 12/31/19
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god character.
Dime a Demon Devon Monk 12/11/19
Welcome - Ferenc, Jennifer, Joann, JoAnne, & SANDYE
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 1: 6-8 tasks
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 13 January 2020 ★★★★★
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
Her Lone Wolf by Paige Tyler 20 December 2019 ★★★★
Snowbound Surrender by Christine Merrill/Louise Allen/Laura Martin 22 December 2019 ★★★★
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 22 December 2019 ★★★★
Darkness Everlasting by Alexandra Ivy 18 January 2020 ★★★★
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
The Convenient Marriage by Georgette Heyer 24 January 2020 ★★★★★
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Emma by Jane Austen 15 December 2019 ★★★★★
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
Chaos Choreography by Seanan McGuire 25 January 2020 ★★★★★
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
Scourged by Kevin Hearne 10 February 2020 ★★★
I'm in!Level 2: 10-12
10 out of 10-12
++1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
The Boxcar Children 12-2-19 (The kids eluded adults for a long time)
++2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Around the Passover Table 12-2-19 (The kids hear the Passover message)
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with an angry character.
++4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
We'll Always Have Parrots 12-4-19 (All are subservient to the Queen Bee)
++5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character. The Cats of Tiffany Street 12-2-19 (Shadow the stray is courageous)
++6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas 12-8-19
++7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging 12-3-19 (Veterans with PTSD)
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
++9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon 12-3-19 (All of her cozies!)
++10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
Christmas Cocoa Murder 12-9-19 (The Santy man)
++11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Miss Daisy Is Crazy! 12-9-19 (The boy & his teacher)
++12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
A Special Place for Santa: A Legend for Our Time 12-8-19 (Santa is god-like with unconditional love for all plus known around the world)
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Date Started: December 1, 2019
Date Completed: 1/3/20
9 finished, level one completed
Level One: 6-8 tasks--going for this one
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Rhonda was very hard to find--Mistletoe Murder Karen MacInerney 12/6/19
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Verse and Vengeance Amanda Flower 12/23/19
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
Justin Watts--Winter Takes All ML Erdahl 12/9/19
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Kay Driscoll--Murder Under the Tree Susan Bernhardt 12/4/19
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
Fred at the grocery store--Murder Takes the Cake: A Daphne Martin Cake MysteryGayle Trent 12/8/19
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
Sophie's sister Hannah is stubborn--The Diva Takes the Cake Krista Davis 12/31/19
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Holiday Roast Mortem Tonya Kappes 12/30/19
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
Confused--Royce--Theater Nights Are Murder Libby Klein 1/2/20
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Rick Morring and Missy have different views about the pooch parties, but he's on city council and she has to get along with him. Pooches, Pumpkins, and Poison: A Pooch Party Cozy MysteryCarolyn Ridder Aspenson 12/12/19
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 1: 6-8 tasks
Level 2: 10-12 tasks
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
✅1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character. Deck the Hallways by Kate Carlisle - 02 Dec 19
✅2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling - 13 Dec 19
✅3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character. Eaves of Destruction by Kate Carlisle - 06 Dec 19
✅4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer - 08 Dec 19
✅5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character. Body on Baker Street by Vicki Delany - 17 Dec 19
✅6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance. Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb - 21 Dec 19
✅7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character. Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer - 11 Dec 19
✅8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character. Flipped Out by Jennie Bentley - 04 Dec 19
✅9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read. Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb - 30 Dec 19
✅10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character. Death by Committee by Alexis Morgan - 26 Dec 19
✅11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along. Murder on Black Swan Lane by Andrea Penrose - 08 Jan 20
✅12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a domestic cat on the cover. Dead as a Door Knocker by Diane Kelly - 24 Dec 19
The CatDecember 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 1: 6-8 tasks
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Optional: You may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
10/10-12 Tasks Completed
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Unmasking Lady Caroline by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (12/2/19) - Miss Tree
elusive character
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Alice's Arranged Marriage by Joyce Alec (12/11/19)
message is received
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
Mistletoe Mistake by Laura Ann (12/1/19) - Wren
angry character
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
A Cowboy for Christmas by Marcia Lynn McClure (12/4/19) - Trenner
courageous character
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
Marrying Miss Kringle: Frost by Lucy McConnell (12/9/19) - MPG Romance
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
Her Football Boss Fake Fiance by Taylor Hart (12/1/19) - Jason
mentally unstable character
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
Mister Mistletoe by Laura Ann (12/1/19) - Faye
stubborn character
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Mistletoe Maverick by Laura Ann (12/6/19)
comfort read
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
The Earl's Mistletoe Match by Ashtyn Newbold (12/11/19) - Olivia
confused character
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Goodwill for the Gentleman by Martha Keyes (12/3/19) - Emma & Hugh
learn to get along
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 1: 6-8 tasks
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
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by Eva Gates 12.06.192. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
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by Lea Wait 01.20.203. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan 12.14.19
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
by Adele Abbott 02.27.205. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 12.10.19 (mc goes to the house of a wizard that everyone says is stilling the souls of young women)
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
One Day in December by Josie Silver 12.15.19
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
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by Maddie Day 01.23.209. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Killer in the Carriage House by Sheila Connolly 12.03.19 (cozy mysteries are my favorite genre so they are comforting to read for me)
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple 12.20.19 (Bernadette is a confusing character trying to figure her out and where she went)
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid 01.15.20 (Daisy Jones and the lead singer of the Six had to learn to work together to write songs)
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
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The Crepes of Wrath by Sarah Fox 01.06.20
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Read: 10
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation)- The Awakening / The Struggle-L.J. Smith 12/1
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story- Clockwork Prince-Cassandra Clare 12/5
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character- The Hazel Wood-Melissa Albert 1/3/20
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another- Blood Rites-Quinn Loftis 12/1
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character- BTOOOM!, Vol. 11-Junya Inoue 12/2
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance- The Year of Kai & Isa-Jessica Sorensen 12/7
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character- The Wicker King-K. Ancrum 12/6
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character- The Year of Second Chances-Jessica Sorensen 12/6
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read- Embers-Suzanne Wright 12/10
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire- Come Tumbling Down-Seanan McGuire 1/9/20
The Cat
Duration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - 12/3 - 10 people are invited to an island by the illusive U. N. Owen
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata - 1/8 - MCs send emails and instant messages throughout the story
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 12/25 - Zarek is always angry
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Beartown by Fredrik Backman - 12/10 - Peter is subservient to the President of the hockey program who is subservient to its sponsors.
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
Unbreakable by Emma Scott - 12/2 - Cory Bishop is incredibly courageous during a 3-day hostage situation that started as a bank robbery
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 12/20
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover - 12/12 - Ryle cycles from sweet to abusive (mentally unstable IMO)
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman- 12/12 - several stubborn characters
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Deck the Halls by Max Walker - 1/26 - just a sweet little Christmas romance :)
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - 1/17 - Don was so out-of-character from the first book that I found his entire premise in this book confusing
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey - 1/3 - Helen & Caroline have to learn to get along enough to travel together and stay safe from the Hungries
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
Folsom by Tarryn Fisher - 1/24 - There are only 12 men left in the country and they are revered as god-like by the women
Duration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - 12/3 - 10 people are invited to an island by the illusive U. N. Owen
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata - 1/8 - MCs send emails and instant messages throughout the story
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 12/25 - Zarek is always angry
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Beartown by Fredrik Backman - 12/10 - Peter is subservient to the President of the hockey program who is subservient to its sponsors.
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
Unbreakable by Emma Scott - 12/2 - Cory Bishop is incredibly courageous during a 3-day hostage situation that started as a bank robbery
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 12/20
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover - 12/12 - Ryle cycles from sweet to abusive (mentally unstable IMO)
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Us Against You by Fredrik Backman- 12/12 - several stubborn characters
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Deck the Halls by Max Walker - 1/26 - just a sweet little Christmas romance :)
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion - 1/17 - Don was so out-of-character from the first book that I found his entire premise in this book confusing
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey - 1/3 - Helen & Caroline have to learn to get along enough to travel together and stay safe from the Hungries
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
Folsom by Tarryn Fisher - 1/24 - There are only 12 men left in the country and they are revered as god-like by the women
I'm not really a cat fan but like this challenge.The Cat
Duration: 12/1/19 - 2/29/20
Level 2: 10-12 tasks
Completed: 12/10+
no page minimum, re-reads are ok, re-post when finished
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character.
Twas The Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore 3* 12/8 - Santa's elusive
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/19 - Eve's stalker hid his/her tracks very well
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/15 - Eve leaves a message for one of the suspects
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Dead in the Water book 3 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4* 12/17 - the MC was very angry about her new assignment
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Wonderment In Death by J.D. Robb 4* 12/21 major spoiler (view spoiler)
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
A Cold Day For Murder book 1 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4* 12/9 - MC
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Father's Prayer by Linda Wood Rondeau 5* 12/3
Cindy and the Prince by Debbie Macomber 2* 12/21
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
Taken in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 12/13 - the perp
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/16 - Eve and Roarke
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 5* 12/210. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confusing character.
Blood On The Tongue by Stephen Booth 3* 12/13 - both MCs
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Kind 44=Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith 5* 12/4 - the MC and his new boss
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
Forever Secret by Kathleen Brooks 5* 12/6 major spoiler (view spoiler)
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Completed: 10
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
Till Death Do Us Tart, H.Y. Hanna, 31.12.2019
The Vampire Knitting Club, Nancy Warren, 12.01.2020
Stitches and Witches, Nancy Warren, 18.02.2020
Crochet and Cauldrons, Nancy Warren, 25.02.2020
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Just Like Heaven, Julia Quinn, 09.12.2019
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
The Bridge Over the River Kwai, Pierre Boulle, 15.12.2019
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
The Midwinter Mail-Order Bride, Kati Wilde, 24.12.2019
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Minions and Magic, Debra Dunbar, 23.12.2019
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
Blood on the Tracks, Barbara Nickless, 22.12.2019
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Echo Killer, Christi Daugherty, 05.12.2019 - MC is stubborn
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level: 2: 10-12 tasks
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich - 12/04/2019How it fits: The shop-lifting FTA is elusive.
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
The Constant Princess - Philippa Gregory - 12/19/2019How it fits: Messages are exchanged between Catherine of Aragon and her parents in Spain regarding her future after Arthur, Prince of Wales dies.
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Voyager - Diana Gabaldon - 1/10/2020How it fits: Laoghaire is angry when Claire reappears at Lallybroch.
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - C.S. Lewis - 1/11/2020How it fits: The animals and dwarf is subservient to the White Witch.
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Daddy's Little Girl - Mary Higgins Clark - 1/24/2020How it fits: MC Ellie works to solve her sister's murder even though she is threatened in the process.
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
The Storm Sister - Lucinda Riley - 12/11/2019How it fits: MPG Romance by 81 users.
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness - Susannah Cahalan - 1/4/2020How it fits: Due to a brain infection, Susannah suffers mentail health issues and mental instability.
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
The Fence - Meredith Jaffe - 1/26/2020How it fits: Frankie is angry and stubborn, always wanting her way regarding the fence. This backfires on her when it causes big issues with the neighbours.
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
The Summer Girls - Mary Alice Monroe - 12/03/201910. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Give It Back - Danielle Esplin - 1/13/2020How it fits: Due to a brain tumour, Lorraine is confused.
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
The Orphan's Tale - Pam Jenoff - 1/28/2020How it fits: When Astrid is told to train Noa, they must learn to like and trust each other.
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
The King's Curse - Philippa Gregory - 1/22/2020How it fits: King Henry VIII is god-like in the sense that people worship him and are too scared to tell him the truth.
Welcome - Cyndee, Agnieszka, Rina, & Melanie!
The CatDuration: Dec. 1st, 2019 - Feb. 29th, 2020
Levels
12/12
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - Dec. 4th, 2019🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
The Brightest Fell by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 31st, 2019Toby gets voicemail.
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
Hex Life: Wicked New Tales of Witchery edited by Christopher Golden - Dec. 9th, 2019From the short story 'Haint Me Too' by Chesya Burke
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
Down Among the Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 6th, 2019🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling - Dec. 26th, 2019🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
Shadow Rising by Kendra Leigh Castle - Dec. 23rd, 2019🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character. Cat on Cover
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate Racculia - Dec. 14th, 2019🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
A Red-Rose Chain by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 10th, 2019🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Once Broken Faith by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 19th, 2019🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 5th, 2019🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along. Cat on Cover.
Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats by T.S. Eliot - Dec. 27th, 2019🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire - Dec. 6th, 2019
Mod
December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level 2 10-12
1. 🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle
by Peter S. Beagle 12/17/20193. 🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs
by William S. Burroughs 1/06/20206. 🐈 a book with a main page genre of romance.
by Jasmine Guillory 02/18/20209 🐈. A book you consider a "comfort" read.
by Maddy Hunter 12/15/2019Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1. 🐈
by Cindy Bell 12/01/20192. 🐈
by L.M. Montgomery 12/02/2020. MC is holding the cat her pet.3. 🐈
by Kathy Aarons 02/05/20204. 🐈
by Christin Brecher 01/12/20205. 🐈
by Lilian Jackson Braun 12/11/20196. 🐈
by Dr. Seuss 1/10/20207. 🐈
by Daryl Wood Gerber 02/18/2020 p 16 "My rescue ginger cat Tiger mewed"8. 🐈
by Sue Grafton 2/14/2020 p 32 "Henry and I had agreed that Ed would be strictly an indoor cat."
The Cat - FINISHEDDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Level: Level 1: 6-8 tasks
9/6-8
✔ 1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Crocodile on the Sandbank, Elizabeth Peters | 12/5
Lord Ellsworth and a few servants are very elusive.
✔ 2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Murder for Christmas, Francis Duncan | 12/3
Nick send Mordecai a personal message on an invitation
✔ 3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with an angry character.
Tallowwood, N.R. Walker | 12/4
August spends a majority of the book angery about one thing or another.
✔ 4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
I.N.E.T. 3, Benda Cothern | 12/6
Chip acts subserviant to Bud.
✔ 6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Deployed, Benda Cothern | 12/6
MPG: romance
✔ 8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Ignite, Jocelynn Drake | 12/3
Rowe is very stubborn.
✔ 9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Written in Red, Anne Bishop -12/1
✔ 10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Sixth, Benda Cothern | 12/6
Brian is beyond confused about the path his Delta hazing is going.
✔ 11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Conspiracy Theory, Ella Keaton | 12/4
Hamarsson and Dempsey have to learn to get along to solve the murders and other events taking place on the island.
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The CatCompleted: 9/6+ (Level 1)
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
Tasks:
✔️1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Devil's Kiss by Zoe Archer - 04/12/2019✔️2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn - 16/12/2019✔️3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Off the Grid by Monica McCarty - 19/12/20194. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
✔️5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
Until June by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 06/12/2019✔️6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 04/12/20197. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
✔️8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Until Trevor by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 08/12/2019✔️9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Until Jax by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 05/12/201910. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
✔️11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn - 22/12/2019✔️12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
Stygian by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/12/2019
The CatDuration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 1: 6-8 tasks
Level 2:10-12 tasks
24/24
🐈 a) Read a book by Peter S. Beagle
🐈 a) Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly)
🐈 a) Read a book by William S. Burroughs
🐈 a) Read a book by P.C. Cast
🐈 a) Read a book by Jim Davis
🐈 a) Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens
🐈 a) Read a book by Dan Greenburg
🐈 a) Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot
🐈 a) Read a book by Seanan McGuire
🐈 a) Read a book by Elizabeth Peters
🐈 a) Read a book by Terry Pratchett
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
a) Hiss and Hers by M.C. Beaton read 12/31/19
b) On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle read 1/2/20
c) Something Borrowed, Someone Dead by M.C. Beaton read 1/7/19
d) Murder in the Mystery Suite by Ellery Adams read 2/7/20
FINISHED!Helen A.
Level 2: 10-12
10 out of 10-12
++1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
The Boxcar Children 12-2-19 (The kids eluded adults for a long time)
++2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Around the Passover Table 12-2-19 (The kids hear the Passover message)
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with an angry character.
++4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
We'll Always Have Parrots 12-4-19 (All are subservient to the Queen Bee)
++5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character. The Cats of Tiffany Street 12-2-19 (Shadow the stray is courageous)
++6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Mrs. Miracle Christmas 12-8-19
++7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging 12-3-19 (Veterans with PTSD)
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
++9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon 12-3-19 (All of her cozies!)
++10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
Christmas Cocoa Murder 12-9-19 (The Santy man)
++11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Miss Daisy Is Crazy! 12-9-19 (The boy & his teacher)
++12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
A Special Place for Santa: A Legend for Our Time 12-8-19 (Santa is god-like with unconditional love for all plus known around the world)
Welcome, Christine & Carolyn!Great job, Helen!
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01.12.19 - 29.02.20
level 2 - 10-12 tasks - 12 tasks completed
1 Read a book with an elusive character
Cari mora – Thomas harris 31.12.19
2. Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary Queen of Scots – kate Williams – 11.12.19
3. Read a book with an angry character.
The pudding problem – joe berger 16.12.19
4. Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Cilka’s Journey – Heather Morris -01.12.19
5. Read a book with a courageous character.
One – sarah crossan - 13.12.19
6. Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Last Letter Home – Rachel Hore – 06.01.20
7. Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
The murder of harriet Monckton - Elizabeth Haynes – 20.12.19
8. Read a book with a stubborn character.
My Friend Walter – Michael Morpurgo – 03.12.19
9. Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
The scandalous marriage – m.c. beaton 30.12.19
10. Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Lion – saroo Brierley – 22.01.20
11. Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Lightening mary – anthea simmons – 19.12.19
12. Read a book with a god or god-like character the lost temple – tom harper 19.02.20
01.12.19 - 29.02.20
level 2 - 10-12 tasks - 12 tasks completed
1 Read a book with an elusive character
Cari mora – Thomas harris 31.12.19
2. Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Rival Queens: The Betrayal of Mary Queen of Scots – kate Williams – 11.12.19
3. Read a book with an angry character.
The pudding problem – joe berger 16.12.19
4. Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Cilka’s Journey – Heather Morris -01.12.19
5. Read a book with a courageous character.
One – sarah crossan - 13.12.19
6. Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Last Letter Home – Rachel Hore – 06.01.20
7. Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
The murder of harriet Monckton - Elizabeth Haynes – 20.12.19
8. Read a book with a stubborn character.
My Friend Walter – Michael Morpurgo – 03.12.19
9. Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
The scandalous marriage – m.c. beaton 30.12.19
10. Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Lion – saroo Brierley – 22.01.20
11. Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Lightening mary – anthea simmons – 19.12.19
12. Read a book with a god or god-like character the lost temple – tom harper 19.02.20
The CatCompleted: 7/6-8 (Level 1)
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
Tasks:
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Only the Good Spy Young by Ally Carter (FInished 1/5)
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
The Crucible by Arthur Miller (Finished 1/28)
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
Coraline by Neil Gaiman (Finished 1/14)
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
Celia, A Slave by Melton A. McLaurin (Finished 12/19)
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer (Finished 12/14)
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Finished 1/31)
“There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (Finished 2/3)
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman (Finished 12/27)
Finished! :)The Cat
December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 2:10-12 tasks
10/10-12 Tasks Completed
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Unmasking Lady Caroline by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (12/2/19) - Miss Tree
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Alice's Arranged Marriage by Joyce Alec (12/11/19) - received
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Mistletoe Mistake by Laura Ann (12/1/19) - Wren
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
A Cowboy for Christmas by Marcia Lynn McClure (12/4/19) - Trenner
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Marrying Miss Kringle: Frost by Lucy McConnell (12/9/19)
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
Her Football Boss Fake Fiance by Taylor Hart (12/1/19) - Jason
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Mister Mistletoe by Laura Ann (12/1/19) - Faye
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Mistletoe Maverick by Laura Ann (12/6/19)
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
The Earl's Mistletoe Match by Ashtyn Newbold (12/11/19) - Olivia
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Goodwill for the Gentleman by Martha Keyes (12/3/19) - Emma & Hugh
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Challenge Completed - December 21, 2019Final Post! Goal Reached!
The Cat
Duration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Date Started: December 1, 2019
Date Completed: December 21, 2019
Level One: 6-8 tasks 6 / 8
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
3. 🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Brownies and Dark Shadows (Sandy Bay 2) by Amber Crewes - 12/21/19 - Kirsty Fisher storms into Truly Sweets and yells at Meghan for ruining her charity event
4. 🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another. - The Earl's Christmas Consultant (Wedding Trouble 3) by Bianca Blythe - 12/14/19 - Pg. 157 - The voice didn't belong to Wolfe or any of the footmen and male servants
5. 🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Under the Hill by Sheila Connolly - 12/16/19 - Ellen ends a 2-year long relationship and flies to Ireland for a 2-week long vacation alone to rediscover herself
6. 🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Family for Christmas by Helen Scott Taylor - 12/19/19
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
11. 🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along. - The Christmas Letter (Tess and Tilly 1) by Kathi Daley - 12/2/19
12. 🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
A Christmas Wish (Flyin Lion and Friends 6) by David Arnold - 12/19/19 - Jesus and Santa are both mentioned in the story
Level 1 completed!The Cat
Completed: 9/6+ (Level 1)
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
Tasks:
✔️1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Devil's Kiss by Zoe Archer - 04/12/2019✔️2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn - 16/12/2019✔️3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Off the Grid by Monica McCarty - 19/12/20194. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
✔️5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
Until June by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 06/12/2019✔️6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 04/12/20197. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
✔️8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Until Trevor by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 08/12/2019✔️9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Until Jax by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 05/12/201910. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
✔️11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Dragon Wytch by Yasmine Galenorn - 22/12/2019✔️12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
Stygian by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/12/2019
I'm done and now I understand much better why I'm not a cat person *grins*The Cat
Duration: 12/1/19 - 2/29/20
Level 2: 10-12 tasks
Completed: 12/10+
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character.
Twas The Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St. Nicholas by Clement C. Moore 3* 12/8 - Santa's elusive
Obsession in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/19 - Eve's stalker hid his/her tracks very well
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/15 - Eve leaves a message for one of the suspects
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Dead in the Water book 3 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4* 12/17 - the MC was very angry about her new assignment
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Wonderment In Death by J.D. Robb 4* 12/21 major spoiler (view spoiler)
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book with a courageous character.
A Cold Day For Murder book 1 in The Kate Shugak Investigations: Books 1-9 by Dana Stabenow 4* 12/9 - MC
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Father's Prayer by Linda Wood Rondeau 5* 12/3
Cindy and the Prince by Debbie Macomber 2* 12/21
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
Taken in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 12/13 - the perp
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
Festive in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/16 - Eve and Roarke
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 5* 12/210. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confusing character.
Blood On The Tongue by Stephen Booth 3* 12/13 - both MCs
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
Kind 44=Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith 5* 12/4 - the MC and his new boss
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god or god-like character.
Forever Secret by Kathleen Brooks 5* 12/6 major spoiler (view spoiler)
Great job - Sandye, Christine, & Agnieszka!
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.
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The Cat
Duration: December 1-31, 2019
Level 2: 10-12 tasks
12/10-12
Tasks:
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
Free Kristen Ashley 12/3/19
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
What Happens in Paradise Elin Hilderbrand 12/25/19
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book with a angry character.
Tamarack County William Kent Krueger 12/16/19
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book where one character is subservient to another.
Kitty Goes to Washington Carrie Vaughn 12/13/19
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
Eggnog Makes Her Easy Erin Nicholas 12/6/19
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book with a main page genre of romance.
A Vicarage Christmas Kate Hewitt 12/9/19
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book with a mentally unstable character.
Thin Air Lisa Gray 12/8/19
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book with a stubborn character.
The Sea Glass Sisters Lisa Wingate 12/18/19
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book you consider a "comfort" read.
Night of Miracles Elizabeth Berg 12/5/19
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book with a confused/confusing character.
Crash & Burn Lisa Gardner 12/14/19
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
On the Chase Katie Ruggle 12/31/19
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book with a god character.
Dime a Demon Devon Monk 12/11/19
JoAnne wrote: "FINISHED...."
Great job, JoAnne! I panicked a minute when I saw this come through thinking it ended in Dec. but I'm good now, lol. I saw Feb. as the end date, although I technically do have enough for level 1.
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The Cat
Duration: December 1, 2019 - February 29, 2020
Levels
Level 1: 6-8 tasks
Level 2:10-12 tasks
Optional: you may replace any task in the challenge by reading a book with the word cat(s) (standalone) in the title or a domestic cat on the cover (show cover) or in the story (state location and passage). Each book may only be used for one task, but you may use this option as many times as you wish.
CHALLENGE RULES
❖ Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
❖ For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author, and the date you finished it.
❖ Each book may only be used for one task.
❖ To count a book towards the challenge you must finish it after the challenge start date.
❖ If more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
❖ If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover.
❖ If the task relates to words or objects in the text, please state location and passage.
❖ All genres and formats welcome.
❖ Re-reads are allowed.
❖ No page minimum.
❖ Please update your original post as you go.
❖ When finished, please re-post your whole challenge as a new message and MARK AS FINISHED or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge
(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)
Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
1. "No cat anywhere ever gave anyone a straight answer.” ― Peter S. Beagle
🐈 Read a book by Peter S. Beagle or a book with an elusive character (your interpretation).
2. “Dogs come when they're called; cats take a message and get back to you later.” ― Mary Bly
🐈 Read a book by Eloisa James (pen name of Mary Bly) or a book where a message is taken or received in the story.
3. “A cat's rage is beautiful, burning with pure cat flame, all its hair standing up and crackling blue sparks, eyes blazing and sputtering.” ― William S. Burroughs
🐈 Read a book by William S. Burroughs or a book with a angry character.
4. “You know how it is with cats: They don't really have owners, they have staff.” ― P.C. Cast
🐈 Read a book by P.C. Cast or a book where one character is subservient to another.
5. “Way down deep, we’re all motivated by the same urges. Cats have the courage to live by them.” ― Jim Davis
🐈 Read a book by Jim Davis or a book with a courageous character.
6. “What greater gift than the love of a cat.” ― Charles Dickens
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Charles Dickens or a book with a main page genre of romance.
7. “There is, incidentally, no way of talking about cats that enables one to come off as a sane person.” ― Dan Greenberg
🐈 Read a book by Dan Greenburg or a book with a mentally unstable character.
8. “Never try to outstubborn a cat.” ― Robert A. Heinlein
🐈 Read a book by, or about, Robert A. Heinlein or a book with a stubborn character.
9. “Cats are connoisseurs of comfort.” ― James Herriot
🐈 Read a book by, or about, James Herriot or a book you consider a "comfort" read.
10. “I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.” ― Seanan McGuire
🐈 Read a book by Seanan McGuire or a book with a confused/confusing character.
11. “The way to get on with a cat is to treat it as an equal - or even better, as the superior it knows itself to be.” ― Elizabeth Peters
🐈 Read a book by Elizabeth Peters or a book where two characters have to learn to get along.
12. “In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ― Terry Pratchett
🐈 Read a book by Terry Pratchett or a book with a god or god-like character.