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Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Yes, people in the 1960s had a whole lot of slang for the police. Still, why policemen were called the fuzz during the '60s is anybody's guess. Could it be the military style crew cuts that cops preferred during that decade? Possibly, but we may never know.
Example: "You better put that away unless you want to get busted by the Fuzz."
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.

2. Bogart
If you've been hogging all the good stuff and not giving anybody else a turn, you're bogarting it. Inspired by actor Humphrey Bogart's tendency to let a cigarette dangle in his mouth for way longer than was necessary.
Example: "Don't bogart all the popcorn, let the rest of us get a chance."
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.

3. Split
When you're done and ready to get out of there, it's time to split. Not in a literal sense, of course. Your body isn't being ripped in half. We hope not, anyway.
Example: "Wish I could stick around, fellas, but I gotta split."
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.

4. Square
It originated in the '40s from jazz musicians, as an insult to anybody who wasn't on the cutting edge of musical trends. But, by the '60s, anybody who was a little too normal and mainstream could be accused of being square.
Example: "You wouldn't understand beatnik poetry, Dad. You're such a square."
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.

5. Punch It!
It's a bizarre way to ask someone to start a car, because obviously feet can't make a fist and are incapable of "punching" anything. But "press your foot on the car's accelerator" just doesn't have the same urgency.
Example: "We're late for the show! Punch it!"
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.

6. 10-4, good buddy
When you're talking to somebody on a CB radio and you want them to know you've heard what they just said. During the '70s, an actual CB radio was not required to use this slang. It wasn't just truckers who wanted to talk like truckers.
Example: "10-4, good buddy. I hear you loud and clear."
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.

7. Take a chill pill
No such drug existed. The "chill pill" mentioned here is entirely figurative. However you do it, you need to calm down!
Example: "Hey, hey, take a chill pill, dude. You're going to get us all killed!"
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.

8. Chick
Yes, believe it or not, there was a time when women were regularly called "chicks" and it wasn't considered jaw-droppingly offensive.
Example: "Let's go down to the bar and see if we can pick up some chicks."
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.

9. Party-hardy
This slang has also been pronounced "party hearty," which makes a little more sense. You're partying with all of your heart. "Party-hardy" just sounds like you got two words to vaguely rhyme and called it a day. Whatever the real version, the meaning is the same. It's a night of partying that goes to the next level.
Example: "I need to blow off some steam. Let's party-hardy tonight!"
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.

10. Drag
Drag means something very different in today's age. The word "drag" makes most people think of—based on sheer viewership figures—the hit TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race." But the '70s definition of drag was very different. If something was a drag, things weren't going your way. Life's complications had become overwhelming.
Example: "I can't stay at that job much longer. It's becoming such a drag."
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.


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Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN.
0764230298 The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond Jaime Jo Wright 3/11/20

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share.
The Perfect Husband Lisa Gardner 4/10/20

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
A Faint Cold Fear Karin Slaughter 3/20/20

4. Square
Read a book with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band.
One More Night Ali Parker 3/30/20

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast.
The Wicked Redhead Beatriz Williams 3/4/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
The Christmas Boutique Jennifer Chiaverini 3/11/20

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down.
When You See Me Lisa Gardner 3/22/20

8. Chick
Read a book by a female author.
Sidebarred Emma Chase 3/2/20

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party.
Sinful Like Us Krista Ritchie 3/7/20

10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
Murder on the SS Rosa Lee Strauss 3/3/20 (Ginger Gold Mysteries #1)

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020


Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement
The Mermaids Singing by Val McDermid - 3/15 - Tony is a criminal profiler

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Valencia and Valentine by Suzy Krause - 4/11 - Valentine is a character's last name

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Dead Poets Society by N.H. Kleinbaum - 3/4 - POETS is 5 letters

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who)
Gerald's Game by Stephen King - 5/10 - Gerald and Jessie are repeatedly referred to as "conservative" throughout the story

5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid - 3/6 - comma in the title

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title
Where One Goes by B.N. Toler - 3/8 - ONE in the title

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down
Exquisite by Ella Frank - 3/10 - Lena needs to calm down. She is always angry/upset and tantrums like a toddler.

8. Chick
Read a book by a female author.
Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley - 3/1

9. Party-hardy
Read a book where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Untouchable by Sam Mariano - 3/24 - Zoey stays out with Carter all night having a good time.

10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
The Heart by Kate Stewart - 3/17 - Series: Reluctant Romanctics

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three COMPLETION POST
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
10/10

1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement
The Four Last Things – Andrew Taylor – 11.03.20 – 402
2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Nicholas Nickelby – Charles Dickens – 10.03.20 - 817
3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Ghost – Jason Reynolds - 03.03.20 192
4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character -
The mother of the bride -
The wedding girl – madeleine wickham 09.04.20 336
5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Your Truth or Mine? – Trisha Sakhlecha 08.03.20 - 448

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Black Flamingo – Dean Atta – 21.03.20 360
7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down
Mummy told me not to tell – cathy glass – 24.03.20
8. Chick
Read a book by a female author.
The Burning Chamber – Kate Mosse 01.03.20 605
9. Party-hardy
Read a book where characters stay out all night having a good time.
The Unforgotten – Laura Powell – 20.03.20 262
10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want Room – Emma Donoghue – 15.03.20 321

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Yes, people in the 1960s had a whole lot of slang for the police. Still, why policemen were called the fuzz during the '60s is anybody's guess. Could it be the military style crew cuts that cops preferred during that decade? Possibly, but we may never know.
Example: "You better put that away unless you want to get busted by the Fuzz."
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.

2. Bogart
If you've been hogging all the good stuff and not giving anybody else a turn, you're bogarting it. Inspired by actor Humphrey Bogart's tendency to let a cigarette dangle in his mouth for way longer than was necessary.
Example: "Don't bogart all the popcorn, let the rest of us get a chance."
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.

3. Split
When you're done and ready to get out of there, it's time to split. Not in a literal sense, of course. Your body isn't being ripped in half. We hope not, anyway.
Example: "Wish I could stick around, fellas, but I gotta split."
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.

4. Square
It originated in the '40s from jazz musicians, as an insult to anybody who wasn't on the cutting edge of musical trends. But, by the '60s, anybody who was a little too normal and mainstream could be accused of being square.
Example: "You wouldn't understand beatnik poetry, Dad. You're such a square."
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.

5. Punch It!
It's a bizarre way to ask someone to start a car, because obviously feet can't make a fist and are incapable of "punching" anything. But "press your foot on the car's accelerator" just doesn't have the same urgency.
Example: "We're late for the show! Punch it!"
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.

6. 10-4, good buddy
When you're talking to somebody on a CB radio and you want them to know you've heard what they just said. During the '70s, an actual CB radio was not required to use this slang. It wasn't just truckers who wanted to talk like truckers.
Example: "10-4, good buddy. I hear you loud and clear."
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.

7. Take a chill pill
No such drug existed. The "chill pill" mentioned here is entirely figurative. However you do it, you need to calm down!
Example: "Hey, hey, take a chill pill, dude. You're going to get us all killed!"
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.

8. Chick
Yes, believe it or not, there was a time when women were regularly called "chicks" and it wasn't considered jaw-droppingly offensive.
Example: "Let's go down to the bar and see if we can pick up some chicks."
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.

Mine to Keep
Jayda Marx
Finished 5/4
9. Party-hardy
This slang has also been pronounced "party hearty," which makes a little more sense. You're partying with all of your heart. "Party-hardy" just sounds like you got two words to vaguely rhyme and called it a day. Whatever the real version, the meaning is the same. It's a night of partying that goes to the next level.
Example: "I need to blow off some steam. Let's party-hardy tonight!"
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.

10. Drag
Drag means something very different in today's age. The word "drag" makes most people think of—based on sheer viewership figures—the hit TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race." But the '70s definition of drag was very different. If something was a drag, things weren't going your way. Life's complications had become overwhelming.
Example: "I can't stay at that job much longer. It's becoming such a drag."
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
10/10--finished 3/15/20

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number. Kindle ASIN B07R6P9Z8M--Murder Makes Scents Christin Brecher 3/2/20

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.
Officer Buchannan doesn't share info--Death by Tea Alex Erickson 3/15/20

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.
Sweet--The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop J.A. Whiting 3/3/20

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
Victor Finch--Sweet Secrets J.A. Whiting 3/6/20

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.
Tally was being car chased by the killer--Revenge Is Sweet Kaye George 3/12/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Three--Murder in Aisle Three: An Alton Oaks Mystery Megan Rivers 3/9/20

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
Jenna when she bursts into the book signing--Death on the Page Essie Lang 3/10/20

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Both--Murder So Sweet J.A. Whiting 3/5/20

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Murder at First Sight Shelly West 3/11/20 (Harrison)

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
D-Death by Chocolate series--Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut Sarah Graves 3/4/20

Finished

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement
A Hidden Secret - Linda Castillo - 3/21/20

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret - Brian Selznick - 3/17/20

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Murder at the Opera - D. M. Quincy - 3/2/20

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who)
A Pocket Full of Rye - Agatha Christie - 3/24/20 - Miss Marple

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast
The Dead will Tell - Linda Castillo - 3/8/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title
Vintage 1954 - Antoine Laurain - 3/10/20

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down
Zoobreak - Gordon Kormon - 3/9/20

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Church of Marvels - Leslie Parry - 3/3/20

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party
Murder at an Irish Wedding - Carlene O’Connor - 3/1/20 - Best man Kevin

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want The Myth of Perpetual Summer - Susan Crandell - 3/6/20

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020

Tasks:
1. Fuzz: Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement. They are Special Agents of the Department of Diplomatic Security,
by Josh Lanyon 3/24/2020
2. Bogart: Read a book with a last name in the title.
by Alison Arngrim 4/23/2020
3. Split: Read a book whose title contains a five letter word. WICCA, Bible, Magic are all 5 letter word
by Sharon Fitzgerald 03/06/2020
4. Square: Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group. Mc's niece is in a musical group.
Daryl Wood Gerber 03/29/2020
5. Punch It! Read a book with punctuation in the title. a ' in the title
by Walt Disney Company 03/19
6. 10-4, good buddy: Read a book with a number in the title
by Janet Evanovich 3/25/2020

7. Take a chill pill: Read a book with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
by Josh Lanyon 5/22/2020
8. Chick: Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
by L.M. Montgomery 03/04/2020
9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party.
by E.J. Copperman 05/21/2020
10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG. Series is Reindeer Falls
by Jana Aston 04/06/2020

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
Completed: 10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Twisted Truth by Melinda Leigh 3/1

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie 3/3

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line by Deepa Anappara 3/4

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
The Ones We Choose by Julie Clark 3/4 {Paige}

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.
Shakespeare's Champion by Charlaine Harris 3/1

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
The Sexy One by Lauren Blakely 3/2

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
Tall, Tatted and Tempting by Tammy Falkner 4/16

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier 3/5

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Unbreakable Bond by Gemma Halliday 3/31

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
Pruning the Dead by Julia Henry 3/9

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: Mar. 1st - May 31st, 2020

10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Magic for Nothing by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 8th
0756410398 IBSN

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.
Imaginary Numbers by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 16th

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.
Here Comes a Chopper to Chop Off Your Head: The Dark Side of Childhood Rhymes and Stories by Liz Evers - Mar. 3rd

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
Victoria & Albert: A Royal Love Affair by Daisy Goodwin & Sara Sheridan - Mar. 4th
Victoria & Albert

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.
That Ain’t Witchcraft by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 12th

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Deadly Class, Volume 5: Carousel by Rick Remender - Mar. 14th

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
The Queen's Bargain by Anne Bishop - Mar. 19th

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Chaos Choreography by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 5th

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi - Mar. 17th

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
Tricks for Free by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 9th

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number- Assassination Classroom, Vol. 3-Yūsei Matsui 3/10- 1421576090

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title- Harry Plotter and The Chamber of Serpents, A Potter Secret Parody-M.J. Ware 4/1

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word- Alias Grace-Margaret Atwood 3/9

4. Square
Read a book with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group- Chasing Promises-Jessica Sorensen 3/5

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast- Until Mercy-C.C. Monroe 3/1

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title- FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest 5-Hiro Mashima 5/3

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down- Bad Boy Brody-Tijan 3/9

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author- Spy Thy Neighbor-Shandi Boyes 3/3

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time- Until December-Aurora Rose Reynolds 3/17

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want- Confessions of a Kleptomaniac-Jessica Sorensen 3/2

Welcome Cyndee, Den, Emeli, Tari, Joann, Genevieve, Amanda, Kendra and Grace!!

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - March 24, 2020
10/10 Completed

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement.
Among the Wicked by Linda Castillo 3/24/2020
Katie is the Chief of Police of Painters Mill, OH.

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay 3/7/2020

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Professor at Large: The Cornell Years by John Cleese 3/12/2020
LARGE

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who).
March Stand Alone Monthly Challenge
The Princeby Niccolo Machiavelli 3/22/2020
The Prince is a conservative, militaristic character.

5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Robert Barron 3/7/2020

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M Boyer 3/2/2020

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware 3/16/2020
Rowan the Super Nanny is overtired and stressed out

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
A Killer Collection by J B Stanley 3/4/2020
Molly Appleby is the main character

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Murder in an Irish Pub by Carlene O'Connor 3/14/2020
The professional poker players stayed out all night and one of them was murdered!

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want.
Etta Mae's Worst Bad-Luck Day by Ann B Ross 3/6/2020
Etta Mae's had bad luck with life, so she marries a significantly older, wealthier stroke victim, That doesn't turn things around, either....

Welcome Anne!

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020

Goal: 10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
The Geek Feminist Revolution by Kameron Hurley – 03/23/2020
ISBN: 0765386232

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Katherine Howard: A New History by Conor Byrne – 03/04/2020

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Remarkable Books: The World's Most Beautiful and Historic Works by Michael Collins – 03/28/2020

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who).
Her Snowbound Hero by Ivy James – 04/16/2020
Harry Pierson

5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come by Richard Preston – 03/11/2020

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title.
Three Women by Lisa Taddeo – 03/15/2020

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black – 04/09/2020
Cardan

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes – 03/19/2020

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party.
Followers by Megan Angelo – 04/14/2020
Orla and Floss

10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
Repressed by Elisabeth Naughton – 04/26/2020
Deadly Secrets #1

Welcome Ferenc!

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
Date Started: March 1, 2020
Date Completed: June 24, 2020

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement - The Fargenstropple Case (Terrence Morgan 1) by Lia London - 3/18/20 - MC Terrence Morgan is Chief Inspector

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share - Donuts and Disaster (Sandy Bay 4) by Amber Crewes - 6/17/2020 - Lori helps Meghan make donuts for her bakery. When they're a big hit, Lori takes all the credit not willing to share it with Meghan who came up with the ingredients and flavors.

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Death Visits the Hair Salon (Mysteries of Marion 1) by Amy Andersen - 3/3/20

4. Square
Read a book with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
The Guitarist by Ian Thomas Healy - 5/11/20 - Sherri Baxter can't even sing Happy Birthday, ends up befriending and managing the new student, a guitarist entered in a music competition

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast - Celtic Ties (Lizzy O'Malley 2) by Kelly Running - 3/19/20 - MC Lizzy O'Malley is involved in a car chase on a dark, windy mountain road.

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title. - Corned Beef Murder (Darling Deli 2) by Patti Benning - 4/4/20

7. Take a chill pill
7. Read a book where a character needs to calm down - Two Down, Bun to Go (Oxford Tearoom 3) by H.Y. Hanna - 3/31/20 - Pg. 428 - His laughter grated on my nerves and I hung up before I would say something I regretted.

8. Chick
8. Read a book by a female author. - Three Little Words (Walker Family 0.5) by Melissa Tagg - 3/5/20

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party - Escape to Osprey Cove (Osprey Cove Lodge 1) by Luisa Marietta Gold - 6/24/20 - MC's husband, Doug, would rather have a good time, go to a bar, buy expensive toys, and have fun with friends and other women, and not be a responsible adult, work,and be with his wife

10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG. - Hotdogs and Havoc (Day and Night Diner 5) by Gretchen Allen - 3/14/20

Welcome SANDYE!

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number. - 1473669510 - Outfox Sandra Brown - 3/9

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share. - The Red Ledger: Part 1 Meredith Wild - 7/7

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word. - Sudden Death Allison Brennan - 3/8

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) - Elise - Resisting the Lawyer Emelia Blair - 6/8

5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title. - Sex, Not Love Vi Keeland - 4/16

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title - Three, Two, One 321 J.A. Huss - 3/17

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book with a word in the title that ENDS in LL. - Hell for Leather Julie Ann Walker - 5/21

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author. - The Last Boyfriend Nora Roberts - 3/8

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party - Vicious L.J. Shen - 3/19

10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG. - Dream - Quiet Man Kristen Ashley - 3/26

Welcome Karen!

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
March 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020

10/10 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Kissing Cousins by Marcia Lynn McClure (3/6/20) - 0982782683

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.
Miss Weston's Wager by Ashtyn Newbold (3/10/20)

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.
Angel in a Black Fedora by Sherry Gammon (3/2/20)

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
Date and Dash by Susan Hatler (3/5/20) - Trevor

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.
Cowboy Reality Romance: Jaxon by Erica Penrod (3/7/20)

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
The Love Boat Bachelor by Jerusha Agen, et. al. (3/7/20)

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
Love Coming Late by Jeanette Lewis (3/8/20)

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Daybreak by Cheree Alsop (3/3/20)
both

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Her Flyboy Billionaire Boss by Holly Stevenson (3/11/20)

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
The Reluctant Guardian by Laura Beers (3/1/20)
Regency Brides: A Promise of Love

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020

READ: 10/10

✔ 1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Case Histories - Kate Atkinson 3/14

✔ 2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.
The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love - Erin Quinn 4/30

✔ 3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.
Split Feather - Deborah Wolf 3/21

✔ 4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
Jumping Jude - Lucy Lennox 4/26

✔ 5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.
Witch's Reign - Shannon Mayer 4/25

✔ 6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Along Came a Cowboy - Christine Lynxwiler 4/12

✔ 7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
Tell Me Lies - Jennifer Crusie 3/8

✔ 8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Dorothy in the Land of Monsters - Garten Gevedon 3/19

✔ 9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Three Bedrooms In Chelsea - Liz Ireland (Greta Stolenbauer) 5/4

✔ 10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG
Murder with Cucumber Sandwiches - Karen Rose Smith (Daisy's Tea Garden #1) 3/28



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
20/20
10/10
10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
a) Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement A Zen for Murder by Leighann Dobbs read 3/24/20 Claire is a retired forensic psychologist and Dom is a retired police investigator
b) with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number. Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh read 3/7/20 ISBN0312971796

2. Bogart
a)Read a book where a character does not share Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh read 3/14/20 (view spoiler)[Eleanor Prentice kills Idris Campanula to stop her rival from winning the love of the reverend (hide spoiler)]
b) with a last name in the title. Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg read 3/20/20

3. Split
a)Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere The Magicians by Lev Grossman read 3/5/20 Quinten and Alice both leave their classmate to go to the South Pole alone with just their skills.
b) whose title contains a five letter word. Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey read 3/4/20

4. Square
a) Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) Death in Ecstasy by Ngaio Marsh read 3/4/20 Nanny is conservative Church of England and disapproved of the church that Cara goes to
b) with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group. Gimcrack: A British horse racing thriller by Richard Laws read 3/9/20 Jill doesn't play, but as Harry's wife, she hangs out with the group

5. Punch It!
a) Read a book where a car is being driven fast A Killing Notion by Melissa Bourbon read 3/17/20 The death was caused by the car being tampered with and then a car chase causing a crash
b) with punctuation in the title. A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon read 3/16/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
a) Read a book with a number in the title One for the Money by Janet Evanovich read 3/28/20
b) with the letters CB anywhere in the title. The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy read 3/10/20

7. Take a chill pill
a) Read a book where a character needs to calm down Waterfall Effect by K.K. Allen read 3/3/20 Aurora has panic attacks
b) with a word in the title that ENDS in LL. Writing All Wrongs by Ellery Adams read 4/1/20

8. Chick
a) Read a book with a female MC The Testaments by Margaret Atwood read 3/11/20 Agnes, Nicole and Lydia are the MC's
b) by a female author. The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa read 3/5/20

9. Party-hardy
a) Read a book with a character who likes to party The Passive Voice by G.C. Scott read 3/28/20 the author describes a number of parties and orgies that she attended and how much she loves them.
b) with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time. Death in a White Tie by Ngaio Marsh read 3/13/20 The characters spend the night until 4 in the morning at the deb ball and some went on to a club

10. Drag
a)Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes read 3/5/20 Lydia is worried about her mother's memory problems and if she can live alone or if Lydia will need to take care of her
b) where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG. Artists in Crime by Ngaio Marsh read 3/12/20 Roderick Alleyn #6

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Yes, people in the 1960s had a whole lot of slang for the police. Still, why policemen were called the fuzz during the '60s is anybody's guess. Could it be the military style crew cuts that cops preferred during that decade? Possibly, but we may never know.
Example: "You better put that away unless you want to get busted by the Fuzz."
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.

2. Bogart
If you've been hogging all the good stuff and not giving anybody else a turn, you're bogarting it. Inspired by actor Humphrey Bogart's tendency to let a cigarette dangle in his mouth for way longer than was necessary.
Example: "Don't bogart all the popcorn, let the rest of us get a chance."
Read a book with a last name in the title.
The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender, Leslye Walton, 05.03.2020

3. Split
When you're done and ready to get out of there, it's time to split. Not in a literal sense, of course. Your body isn't being ripped in half. We hope not, anyway.
Example: "Wish I could stick around, fellas, but I gotta split."
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Beard with Me, Penny Reid, 02.03.2020

4. Square
It originated in the '40s from jazz musicians, as an insult to anybody who wasn't on the cutting edge of musical trends. But, by the '60s, anybody who was a little too normal and mainstream could be accused of being square.
Example: "You wouldn't understand beatnik poetry, Dad. You're such a square."
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.

5. Punch It!
It's a bizarre way to ask someone to start a car, because obviously feet can't make a fist and are incapable of "punching" anything. But "press your foot on the car's accelerator" just doesn't have the same urgency.
Example: "We're late for the show! Punch it!"
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
The Two-Family House, Lynda Cohen Loigman, 14.03.2020

6. 10-4, good buddy
When you're talking to somebody on a CB radio and you want them to know you've heard what they just said. During the '70s, an actual CB radio was not required to use this slang. It wasn't just truckers who wanted to talk like truckers.
Example: "10-4, good buddy. I hear you loud and clear."
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Dieting Can Be Murder: Every Wife Has a Story, Susan Santangelo, 14.03.2020

7. Take a chill pill
No such drug existed. The "chill pill" mentioned here is entirely figurative. However you do it, you need to calm down!
Example: "Hey, hey, take a chill pill, dude. You're going to get us all killed!"
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.

8. Chick
Yes, believe it or not, there was a time when women were regularly called "chicks" and it wasn't considered jaw-droppingly offensive.
Example: "Let's go down to the bar and see if we can pick up some chicks."
Read a book with a female MC
Sweep in Peace, Ilona Andrews, 03.03.2020

9. Party-hardy
This slang has also been pronounced "party hearty," which makes a little more sense. You're partying with all of your heart. "Party-hardy" just sounds like you got two words to vaguely rhyme and called it a day. Whatever the real version, the meaning is the same. It's a night of partying that goes to the next level.
Example: "I need to blow off some steam. Let's party-hardy tonight!"
Read a book with a character who likes to party
Pack Challenge, Shelly Laurenston, 12.04.2020

10. Drag
Drag means something very different in today's age. The word "drag" makes most people think of—based on sheer viewership figures—the hit TV show "RuPaul's Drag Race." But the '70s definition of drag was very different. If something was a drag, things weren't going your way. Life's complications had become overwhelming.
Example: "I can't stay at that job much longer. It's becoming such a drag."
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
Slaying Monsters for the Feeble, Annette Marie, 17.03.2020 - The Guild Codex: Demonized #2

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
0/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.

Welcome Shash, Barbara, Carolyn, Rina and Mycal!

10/10

✓1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor 3/13 (ISBN: 0670011967)
✓2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 4/9
✓3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere.
The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu 3/9
✓4. Square
Read a book with a character who is a non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
When It Happens by Susane Colasanti 3/21
✓5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast.
Evermore by Alyson Noel 3/18 (Ever uses her psychic abilities to know what roads don't have cops so she can drive fast)
✓6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 4/5
✓7. Take a chill pill
Read a book OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka & Martin Ganda 3/27
✓8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
The Not-So-Star-Spangled Life of Sunita Sen by Mitali Perkins 4/10
✓9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Zodiac by Romina Russell 4/19 - characters party all night at the revival of Helios's Halo.
✓10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Boys #1)

Good luck Celia!! :)

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement.
Blood Oath - Michael Lister - 4/11/2020
How it fits: MC is with the Sheriff's Department.

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share.
Hidden Bodies - Caroline Kepnes - 4/25/2020
How it fits: Forty lets Joe write the screenplays but then doesn't share credit; makes out he wrote them and gets all the praise.

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere.
The Sun Is Also a Star - Nicola Yoon - 3/23/2020
How it fits: MC gets deported to Jamaica, leaving her friends in the US; when MC needs her friend so much she leaves for California.

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who).
The Things We Cannot Say - Kelly Rimmer - 3/10/2020
How it fits: Alina and Alice are both conservative characters.

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast.
Yesterday - Felicia Yap - 4/8/2020
How it fits: Sophia drives her car fast and worries she will get a ticket for speeding.

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Defending Jacob - William Landay - 5/21/2020
How it fits: CB in Jacob.

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - Mary Ann Shaffer - 5/8/2020
How it fits: Adelaide Addison is a prying and angry character how needs to calm down.

8. Chick
Read a book by a female author.
The House Swap - Rebecca Fleet - 5/13/2020

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
The Understudy - Sophie Hannah, Claire Mackintosh, B.A. Paris and Holly Brown - 3/19/2020
How it fits: When the teenage characters have the sleepover they stay up all night.

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want.
Out of Orange - Cleary Wolters - 3/31/2020
How it fits: Cleary smuggles drugs as a kick the first time then when her boss starts to threaten her sister, she is forced into it long term; Cleary is unhappy with the way her life is going and wants out.

Welcome Melanie!

Finished! :)

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
March 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020

10/10 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Kissing Cousins by Marcia Lynn McClure (3/6/20) - 0982782683

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Miss Weston's Wager by Ashtyn Newbold (3/10/20)

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Angel in a Black Fedora by Sherry Gammon (3/2/20)

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who).
Date and Dash by Susan Hatler (3/5/20) - Trevor

5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Cowboy Reality Romance: Jaxon by Erica Penrod (3/7/20)

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
The Love Boat Bachelor by Jerusha Agen, et. al. (3/7/20)

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down.
Love Coming Late by Jeanette Lewis (3/8/20)

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC.
Daybreak by Cheree Alsop (3/3/20)

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party.
Her Flyboy Billionaire Boss by Holly Stevenson (3/11/20)

10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
The Reluctant Guardian by Laura Beers (3/1/20)
Regency Brides: A Promise of Love

WOOHOO Shash!

Finished

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
10/10--finished 3/15/20

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number. Kindle ASIN B07R6P9Z8M--Murder Makes Scents Christin Brecher 3/2/20

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.
Officer Buchannan never shares info--Death by Tea Alex Erickson 3/15/20

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.
Sweet--The Sweet Dreams Bake Shop J.A. Whiting 3/3/20

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
Victor Finch--Sweet Secrets J.A. Whiting 3/6/20

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.
Tally was being car chased by the killer--Revenge Is Sweet Kaye George 3/12/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Three--Murder in Aisle Three: An Alton Oaks Mystery Megan Rivers 3/9/20

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
Jenna when she bursts into the book signing--Death on the Page Essie Lang 3/10/20

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Both--Murder So Sweet J.A. Whiting 3/5/20

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Murder at First Sight Shelly West 3/11/20 (Harrison)

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
D-Death by Chocolate series--Death by Chocolate Frosted Doughnut Sarah Graves 3/4/20

Tari wrote: "Finished

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
10/10--finished 3/15/20

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the ..."

WHOOPS - no #2!!

JoAnne wrote: "Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the ..."

WHOOPS - no #2!!" Oh dummy me, I know what I was putting there, let me check my word doc, pretty sure I have a book just didn't enter it ::face palm:: LOL Will fix!

Hi JoAnne, original and the repost are both fixed now, did you want me to post it again? Just let me know, I'd be glad to. :)

Tari wrote: "Hi JoAnne, original and the repost are both fixed now, did you want me to post it again? Just let me know, I'd be glad to. :)"

Nope, that's fine!! :)


WOOHOO Tari!!!

JoAnne wrote: "
Nope, that's fine!! :)


WOOHOO Tari!!!" Awesome, thanks, JoAnne!

Completion Post:

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: Mar. 1st - May 31st, 2020

10/10

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement OR with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Magic for Nothing by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 8th
0756410398 IBSN

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share OR with a last name in the title.
Imaginary Numbers by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 16th

3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere OR whose title contains a five letter word.
Here Comes a Chopper to Chop Off Your Head: The Dark Side of Childhood Rhymes and Stories by Liz Evers - Mar. 3rd

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) OR with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
Victoria & Albert: A Royal Love Affair by Daisy Goodwin & Sara Sheridan - Mar. 4th
Victoria & Albert

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast OR with punctuation in the title.
That Ain’t Witchcraft by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 12th

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title OR with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Deadly Class, Volume 5: Carousel by Rick Remender - Mar. 14th

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
The Queen's Bargain by Anne Bishop - Mar. 19th

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Chaos Choreography by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 5th

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi - Mar. 17th

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want OR where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
Tricks for Free by Seanan McGuire - Mar. 9th

WOOHOO Kendra!

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - March 24, 2020
10/10 Completed

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement.
Among the Wicked by Linda Castillo 3/24/2020
Katie is the Chief of Police of Painters Mill, OH.

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay 3/7/2020

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Professor at Large: The Cornell Years by John Cleese 3/12/2020
LARGE

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who).
March Stand Alone Monthly Challenge
The Princeby Niccolo Machiavelli 3/22/2020
The Prince is a conservative, militaristic character.

5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Letter to a Suffering Church: A Bishop Speaks on the Sexual Abuse Crisis by Robert Barron 3/7/2020

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M Boyer 3/2/2020

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware 3/16/2020
Rowan the Super Nanny is overtired and stressed out

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
A Killer Collection by J B Stanley 3/4/2020
Molly Appleby is the main character

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Murder in an Irish Pub by Carlene O'Connor 3/14/2020
The professional poker players stayed out all night and one of them was murdered!

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want.
Etta Mae's Worst Bad-Luck Day by Ann B Ross 3/6/2020
Etta Mae's had bad luck with life, so she marries a significantly older, wealthier stroke victim, That doesn't turn things around, either....

WOOHOO Anne!

Finished

Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement
A Hidden Secret - Linda Castillo - 3/21/20

2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret - Brian Selznick - 3/17/20

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Murder at the Opera - D. M. Quincy - 3/2/20

4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who)
A Pocket Full of Rye - Agatha Christie - 3/24/20 - Miss Marple

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast
The Dead will Tell - Linda Castillo - 3/8/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with a number in the title
Vintage 1954 - Antoine Laurain - 3/10/20

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down
Zoobreak - Gordon Kormon - 3/9/20

8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
Church of Marvels - Leslie Parry - 3/3/20

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party
Murder at an Irish Wedding - Carlene O’Connor - 3/1/20 - Best man Kevin

10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want The Myth of Perpetual Summer - Susan Crandell - 3/6/20

WOOHOO Joann!

FINISHED

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
20/20
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Tasks:
1. Fuzz
a) Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement A Zen for Murder by Leighann Dobbs read 3/24/20 Claire is a retired forensic psychologist and Dom is a retired police investigator
b) with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number. Vintage Murder by Ngaio Marsh read 3/7/20 ISBN0312971796

2. Bogart
a)Read a book where a character does not share Overture to Death by Ngaio Marsh read 3/14/20 (view spoiler)[Eleanor Prentice kills Idris Campanula to stop her rival from winning the love of the reverend (hide spoiler)]
b) with a last name in the title. Texts from Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg read 3/20/20

3. Split
a)Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere The Magicians by Lev Grossman read 3/5/20 Quinten and Alice both leave their classmate to go to the South Pole alone with just their skills.
b) whose title contains a five letter word. Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey read 3/4/20

4. Square
a) Read a book with a conservative character (Tell us who) Death in Ecstasy by Ngaio Marsh read 3/4/20 Nanny is conservative Church of England and disapproved of the church that Cara goes to
b) with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group. Gimcrack: A British horse racing thriller by Richard Laws read 3/9/20 Jill doesn't play, but as Harry's wife, she hangs out with the group

5. Punch It!
a) Read a book where a car is being driven fast A Killing Notion by Melissa Bourbon read 3/17/20 The death was caused by the car being tampered with and then a car chase causing a crash
b) with punctuation in the title. A Custom-Fit Crime by Melissa Bourbon read 3/16/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
a) Read a book with a number in the title One for the Money by Janet Evanovich read 3/28/20
b) with the letters CB anywhere in the title. The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy read 3/10/20

7. Take a chill pill
a) Read a book where a character needs to calm down Waterfall Effect by K.K. Allen read 3/3/20 Aurora has panic attacks
b) with a word in the title that ENDS in LL. Writing All Wrongs by Ellery Adams read 4/1/20

8. Chick
a) Read a book with a female MC The Testaments by Margaret Atwood read 3/11/20 Agnes, Nicole and Lydia are the MC's
b) by a female author. The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yōko Ogawa read 3/5/20

9. Party-hardy
a) Read a book with a character who likes to party The Passive Voice by G.C. Scott read 3/28/20 the author describes a number of parties and orgies that she attended and how much she loves them.
b) with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time. Death in a White Tie by Ngaio Marsh read 3/13/20 The characters spend the night until 4 in the morning at the deb ball and some went on to a club

10. Drag
a)Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes read 3/5/20 Lydia is worried about her mother's memory problems and if she can live alone or if Lydia will need to take care of her
b) where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG. Artists in Crime by Ngaio Marsh read 3/12/20 Roderick Alleyn #6

Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three COMPLETION POST
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2020
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1. Fuzz
Read a book where the MC is in law enforcement
The Four Last Things – Andrew Taylor – 11.03.20 – 402
2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Nicholas Nickelby – Charles Dickens – 10.03.20 - 817
3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
Ghost – Jason Reynolds - 03.03.20 192
4. Square
Read a book with a conservative character -
The mother of the bride -
The wedding girl – madeleine wickham 09.04.20 336
5. Punch It!
Read a book with punctuation in the title.
Your Truth or Mine? – Trisha Sakhlecha 08.03.20 - 448

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
Black Flamingo – Dean Atta – 21.03.20 360
7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down
Mummy told me not to tell – cathy glass – 24.03.20
8. Chick
Read a book by a female author.
The Burning Chamber – Kate Mosse 01.03.20 605
9. Party-hardy
Read a book where characters stay out all night having a good time.
The Unforgotten – Laura Powell – 20.03.20 262
10. Drag
Read a book where a character' life isn't going the way they want Room – Emma Donoghue – 15.03.20 321

WOOHOO Carolyn and Den!

FINISHED
Forgotten 20th Century Slang - Part Three
Duration: March 1 - April 10, 2020
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Tasks:
1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN.
0764230298 The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond Jaime Jo Wright 3/11/20

2. Bogart
Read a book where a character does not share.
The Perfect Husband Lisa Gardner 4/10/20

3. Split
Read a book whose title contains a five letter word.
A Faint Cold Fear Karin Slaughter 3/20/20

4. Square
Read a book with a character who is the non-musical person that is friendly with a band.
One More Night Ali Parker 3/30/20

5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast.
The Wicked Redhead Beatriz Williams 3/4/20

6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
The Christmas Boutique Jennifer Chiaverini 3/11/20

7. Take a chill pill
Read a book where a character needs to calm down.
When You See Me Lisa Gardner 3/22/20

8. Chick
Read a book by a female author.
Sidebarred Emma Chase 3/2/20

9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party.
Sinful Like Us Krista Ritchie 3/7/20

10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
Murder on the SS Rosa Lee Strauss 3/3/20 (Ginger Gold Mysteries #1)

Finished!

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✓1. Fuzz
Read a book with a 6 and 0 in the IBSN. Tell us the number.
Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor 3/13 (ISBN: 0670011967)
✓2. Bogart
Read a book with a last name in the title.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 4/9
✓3. Split
Read a book where a character leaves their friends and goes elsewhere.
The Best Lies by Sarah Lyu 3/9
✓4. Square
Read a book with a character who is a non-musical person that is friendly with a band or musical group.
When It Happens by Susane Colasanti 3/21
✓5. Punch It!
Read a book where a car is being driven fast.
Evermore by Alyson Noel 3/18 (Ever uses her psychic abilities to know what roads don't have cops so she can drive fast)
✓6. 10-4, good buddy
Read a book with the letters CB anywhere in the title.
American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang 4/5
✓7. Take a chill pill
Read a book OR with a word in the title that ENDS in LL.
I Will Always Write Back by Caitlin Alifirenka & Martin Ganda 3/27
✓8. Chick
Read a book with a female MC OR by a female author.
The Not-So-Star-Spangled Life of Sunita Sen by Mitali Perkins 4/10
✓9. Party-hardy
Read a book with a character who likes to party OR with a storyline where characters stay out all night having a good time.
Zodiac by Romina Russell 4/19 - characters party all night at the revival of Helios's Halo.
✓10. Drag
Read a book where the name of the series begins with a letter in DRAG.
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Boys #1)