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message 1: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Jun 23, 2020 10:01AM) (new)

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JULY WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE

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Duration July 1-31, 2020

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter.

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling.

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip.

Challenge levels:
Lollipop Guild: 1-3 books
Munchkin Mayor: 4-6 books
Wizard of Oz: 7-10

EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.
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HAPPY READING!



message 2: by MollyK (new)

MollyK | 270 comments Um. What does MPG mean?


message 3: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
MollyK wrote: "Um. What does MPG mean?"

Main Page Genre. It is the genres that are list on the book's page.


message 4: by MollyK (last edited Jul 30, 2020 04:47AM) (new)

MollyK | 270 comments Oh got it. Thanks :)

I'm in for Lollipop

1. Wicked Witch of the West
Winter Trials
07/11

2. Yellow Brick Road
Yellow and the Perception of Reality: A Tor.com Original
7/25

3. Scarecrow
Everything's Fine
7/25

4. Dorothy
Awaken
7/


message 5: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Jul 20, 2020 02:17PM) (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
JULY WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE

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Duration July 1-31, 2020

Challenge levels: Wizard of Oz

Completed: 10/10

1.Dorothy-description (blue cover) All the Stars and Teeth (All the Stars and Teeth, #1) by Adalyn Grace 7/20

2.Toto-description (title with double “o” in it) Honeymoon (Honeymoon, #1) by James Patterson 7/17

3.Cowardly Lion-description (MC is a shape shifter) Alpha Night (Psy-Changeling Trinity, #4; Psy-Changeling, #19) by Nalini Singh 7/6

4.Scarecrow-description(crow on the cover) House of Earth and Blood (Crescent City, #1) by Sarah J. Maas 7/9

5.Tin Woodman- description (MPG Steampunk) Vow of Deception (The Ministry of Curiosities #9) by C.J. Archer 7/15

6.Wizard of Oz-description(hat on the cover) Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farms by Kate Douglas Wiggin 7/10

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description (MPG Paranormal) River Marked (Mercy Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs 7/16

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description(a lady in a gown on the cover) The Thief of Lanwyn Manor (Cornwall, #2) by Sarah E. Ladd 7/2

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description (fairytale retelling) Heartless by Marissa Meyer 7/13

10.Yellow Brick Road-description (yellow cover) A Bad Day for Sunshine (Sunshine Vicram, #1) by Darynda Jones 7/3


message 6: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 89 comments WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
Level: WIZARD OF OZ (7- 10 books)
Books Read:

1. DOROTHY

2. TOTO

3. COWARDLY LION

4. SCARECROW

5. TIN WOODMAN

6. WIZARD OF OZ

7. WICKED WITCH OF THE WEST

8. GLINDA, THE GOOD WITCH

9. RUBY RED SLIPPERS

10. YELLOW BRICK ROAD


message 7: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Welcome MollyK and Diana S. Hope you enjoy the challenge.


message 8: by Krystal (last edited Jul 28, 2020 03:46AM) (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) Oooh this looks fun! I'm in! :)
Level: Munchkin Mayor: 4-6 books
Progress: 5/5
COMPLETE!

1. Dorothy: Read a book that starts with a “D”
Darkside by Belinda Bauer Review Here

3. Cowardly Lion: Read a book with all the letters in “LION” in the title
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Review Here

4. Scarecrow: Read a book with a crow on the cover
Perfectly Preventable Deaths by Deirdre Sullivan Review Here

7. Wicked Witch of the West: Read a book with a green cover.
A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu Review Here

9. Ruby Red Slippers: Read a fairytale retelling.
Lost Boy by Christina Henry Review Here

Darkside by Belinda Bauer Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Perfectly Preventable Deaths by Deirdre Sullivan A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu Lost Boy by Christina Henry


message 9: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Yay Krystal!


message 10: by Taya (last edited Jul 02, 2020 06:34AM) (new)

Taya Fosmire (bibliotaya) | 138 comments Lollipop Guild: 1-3 books GOAL
Munchkin Mayor: 4-6 books
Wizard of Oz: 7-10

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter.

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling.

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip.


message 11: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Yay Taya!


message 12: by Tari (last edited Jul 30, 2020 02:35PM) (new)

Tari (thann) | 280 comments JULY WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
Challenge levels:

Wizard of Oz: 7-10
Books read: 8

1.Dorothy-Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Death on Windmill Way Carrie Doyle 7/2/20

2.Toto-Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.
Still Knife Painting by Cheryl Hollon Cheryl Hollon 7/1/20

3.Cowardly Lion-Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
All Too Familiar Belinda White 7/5/20

4.Scarecrow-Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman-Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.
Strawberry Sin (A Mission Inn-possible Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Rosie A. Point Rosie A. Point 7/8/20

6.Wizard of Oz-Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
Yorkie Doodle Dandy (Yorkie Doodle Mystery Book 1) by Belinda White Belinda White 7/4/20

7.Wicked Witch of the West-Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
Has a witch as MC and Paranormal MPG-Witch Hunt Cate Conte 7/3/20

8. Glinda the Good Witch-Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”

9. Ruby Red Slippers-Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling.
Chocolates with a Side of Murder (Daley Buzz Treasure Cove Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Meredith Potts Meredith Potts 7/17/20

10.Yellow Brick Road-Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip.
Murder at the Snowed Inn Imogene Plimp 7/7/20


message 13: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Yay Tari!


message 14: by Andra (new)

Andra Weis (andra_weis) | 84 comments So we indicate we are going to start the challenge? Are these posts editable by us or do we wait to update our progress as we go? I am a "newbie" with participating :)


message 15: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Andra wrote: "So we indicate we are going to start the challenge? Are these posts editable by us or do we wait to update our progress as we go? I am a "newbie" with participating :)"

You can post now or as you go. The only thing I ask is not to start reading until the 1st. I tend to change my initial selections often. Welcome to the challenge. I hope you enjoy it.


message 16: by Elle (last edited Jul 26, 2020 06:56AM) (new)

Elle (elleay) July Wizard of Oz Challenge

Level: Wizard of Oz: 7-10 books
Tasks Completed: 8/7-10

1. Dorothy - Read a book with a blue cover.
Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit Men Explain Things to Me | Rebecca Solnit - July 26

2. Toto - Read a book with a title with double “o” in it.
In a Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories | Alvin Schwartz - July 18

3. Cowardly Lion - Read a book with all the letters in “LION” in the title.
Hunting Fiends for the Ill-Equipped | Annette Marie - July 7

4. Scarecrow - Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5. Tin Woodman - Read a book with a heart or axe on the cover.
Heartless (Crossbreed, #9; Mageriverse #23) by Dannika Dark Heartless | Dannika Dark - July 1

6. Wizard of Oz - Read a book with an MPG Historical Romance.
His Bride for the Taking | Tessa Dare - July 5

7. Wicked Witch of the West - Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8. Glinda the Good Witch - Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo | Taylor Jenkins Reid - July 4

9. Ruby Red Slippers - Read a book that starts with an “R”.
Rich Prick | Tijan - July 13

10. Yellow Brick Road - Read a book where the MC goes on a road trip.
Lost Talismans and a Tequila | Annette Marie - July 18


message 17: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Yay Elle!


message 18: by Sheri, Bookworm (last edited Jun 28, 2020 12:35PM) (new)

Sheri | 13552 comments Mod
Wizard of Oz: 7-10

1.Dorothy-Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.

2.Toto-Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter.

4.Scarecrow-Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman- Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West- Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.

8.Glinda the Good Witch -Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”

9.Ruby Red Slippers -Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling.

10.Yellow Brick Road- Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip.


message 19: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Yay Sheri!


message 20: by Marta (last edited Jul 27, 2020 01:48AM) (new)

Marta | 31 comments Challenge levels:
Lollipop Guild: 1-3 books
Munchkin Mayor: 4-6 books
Wizard of Oz: 7-10

3/

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.
The Guy on the Left (The Underdogs, #2) by Kate Stewart 07/06 3*

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
War of Hearts (True Immortality #1) by S. Young 07/25 4* werewolf

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
The Sum of All Kisses (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #3) by Julia Quinn

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
Kiss of Vengeance (True Immortality #2) by S. Young 07/26 4*

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling.
Stealing Cinderella by A. Zavarelli

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip.


message 21: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Yay Marta!


message 22: by Ebb (last edited Jul 24, 2020 02:40PM) (new)

Ebb (ebbsbooks) Wizard of Oz Challenge (July 01-July 31)

Level Wizard of Oz (7-10 books)

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young. The 10 Greatest Conspiracies of All Time: Decoding History's Unsolved Mysteries 07.07.20

2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter. Team of Five: The Presidents Club in the Age of Trump 07.07.20

4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror. The Mist 07.24.20

5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.

7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover. Little Eyes 07.14.20

8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”

9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling. America's First Female Serial Killer: Jane Toppan and the Making of a Monster

10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip. In the Dream House: A Memoir 07.10.20


message 23: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (last edited Jul 05, 2020 05:09PM) (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Welcome to the challenge, Ebb!


message 24: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) Finished 3 so far, 2 to go:

1. Dorothy: Read a book that starts with a “D”
Darkside by Belinda Bauer
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

7. Wicked Witch of the West: Read a book with a green cover.
A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

9. Ruby Red Slippers: Read a fairytale retelling
Lost Boy by Christina Henry
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Darkside by Belinda Bauer A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu Lost Boy by Christina Henry


message 25: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Krystal wrote: "Finished 3 so far, 2 to go:

1. Dorothy: Read a book that starts with a “D”
Darkside by Belinda Bauer
Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

7. Wi..."


Great job!


message 26: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) I'm all finished! :)

Level: Munchkin Mayor: 4-6 books
Progress: 5/5
COMPLETE!

1. Dorothy: Read a book that starts with a “D”
Darkside by Belinda Bauer Review Here

3. Cowardly Lion: Read a book with all the letters in “LION” in the title
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Review Here

4. Scarecrow: Read a book with a crow on the cover
Perfectly Preventable Deaths by Deirdre Sullivan Review Here

7. Wicked Witch of the West: Read a book with a green cover.
A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu Review Here

9. Ruby Red Slippers: Read a fairytale retelling.
Lost Boy by Christina Henry Review Here

Darkside by Belinda Bauer Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Perfectly Preventable Deaths by Deirdre Sullivan A Lonely Girl is a Dangerous Thing by Jessie Tu Lost Boy by Christina Henry


message 27: by Andra (last edited Jul 28, 2020 11:22AM) (new)

Andra Weis (andra_weis) | 84 comments Wizard of Oz Reading Challenge

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Death on Tap by Ellie Alexander
2.Toto-description Read a book with a dog on the cover, MC is a dog or title with double “o” in it.

3.Cowardly Lion-description Read a book with a character who needs courage to get through a situation, with all the letters in “LION” in the title or MC is a shape shifter.
The Girl with No Name (Detective Josie Quinn #2) by Lisa Regan
4.Scarecrow-description Read a book set on a farm, with a crow or scarecrow on the cover or MPG Horror.
His Christmas Gift by Sarah Mayberry (On a christmas tree farm)
5.Tin Woodman- description Read a book with a grey cover, a heart or axe on the cover or MPG Steampunk.

6.Wizard of Oz-description Read a book that has a ”z” in the title, with a hat on the cover or MPG Historical Romance.
Spill Zone by Alex Puvilland
7.Wicked Witch of the West- description Read a book with a witch on the cover or as a MC, MPG Paranormal or with a green cover.
Chili Cauldron Curse by Lynn Cahoon
8.Glinda the Good Witch -description Read a book with a crown or a lady in a gown on the cover, MC royalty or that starts with a “G.”
The Gown by Jennifer Robson
9.Ruby Red Slippers -description Read a book with a red cover, starts with a “R” or a fairytale retelling.
Routines by Dara Benton
10.Yellow Brick Road-description Read a book with a yellow cover, starts with a “Y” or MC goes on a road trip.

So read 7 books that qualify :) Don't imagine I will get any other books completed during this month.


message 28: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

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MollyK wrote: "Oh got it. Thanks :)

I'm in for Lollipop

1. Wicked Witch of the West
Winter Trials (Northern Witch, #1) by K.S. Marsden
07/11

2. Dorothy
Awaken (Northern Witch, #2) by K.S. Marsden

3. Toto
The Breaking (Northern Witch, #3) by K.S. Marsden"


Congrats! Here is your badge.
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message 29: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

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Krystal wrote: "Oooh this looks fun! I'm in! :)
Level: Munchkin Mayor: 4-6 books
Progress: 5/5
COMPLETE!

1. Dorothy: Read a book that starts with a “D”
Darkside by Belinda Bauer R..."


Congrats! Here is your badge.
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message 30: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Andra wrote: "Wizard of Oz Reading Challenge

1.Dorothy-description Read a book that starts with a “D”, with a blue cover or MC is young.
Death on Tap by Ellie Alex..."


Congrats! Here is your badge.
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message 31: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Elle wrote: "July Wizard of Oz Challenge

Level: Wizard of Oz: 7-10 books
Tasks Completed: 8/7-10

1. Dorothy - Read a book with a blue cover.
Men Explain Things to Me by Rebecca Solnit[book:Men Explain Thin..."


Congrats! Here is your badge.
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message 32: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Tari wrote: "JULY WIZARD OF OZ CHALLENGE
Challenge levels:
Lollipop Guild: 1-3 books going for at least this
Munchkin Mayor: 4-6 books
Wizard of Oz: 7-10
Books read: 8

1.Dorothy-Read a book that starts with a ..."


Congrats! Here is your badge.
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message 33: by Tari (new)

Tari (thann) | 280 comments Leigh wrote: "TCongrats! Here is your badge."

Thanks, Leigh!


message 34: by Leigh, ⚔️ Wonder Woman ⚔️ (new)

Leigh | 18513 comments Mod
Tari, you're welcome.


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