The Lost Challenges discussion

Every 3 months we will give you a list of facts about a randomly selected year with reading tasks to go with them. Read one book for each task.


A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks



Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.




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Shash FINISHED

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A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
14/11-15

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
When Bruce Met Cyn Lori Foster 7/28/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title.
Against the Tide Kat Martin 7/5/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance.
Twice in a Blue Moon Christina Lauren 7/9/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Ponytails and Promises Annette Bower 7/18/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together.
The Last Mile David Baldacci 7/24/20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre.
The Woman in the Mirror Rebecca James 7/16/20

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician.
The Cliff House RaeAnne Thayne 8/23/20

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Blue Secrets from a Happy Marriage: A Novel Maisey Yates 7/4/20

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses skis, ice skates.
The Castaways Elin Hilderbrand 8/21/20

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story.
Alone in the Wild Kelley Armstrong 7/3/20

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews.
121 reviews Love in the Moment Elena Aitken 7/7/20

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot.
Erik Sawyer Bennett 8/27/20

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character works for the FBI.
A Merciful Fate Kendra Elliot 7/2/20

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City.
All It Takes Kristen Proby 7/8/20

Finished on 9/23/20.

A Trip into 1932

1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
character gets cheated out of their inheritance
7/6/20 | Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer
Meredith Hayes

2. #1 Hit Single (U.S.) - "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
three-word title
7/5/20 | The Reluctant Duchess by Roseanna M. White

3. Top Musical Theater - "Music in the Air" by Oscar Hammerstein II & Jerome Kern
character works in musical theater
7/7/20 | A Lady Unrivaled by Roseanna M. White
Kira Belova, ballet dancer

4. A Top-Grossing Film - Shanghai Express
second-chance romance
7/9/20 | Deadly Isle by Dani Pettrey

5. Best-Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
by an author whose first initial is A
9/23/20 | The Edge of Belonging by Amanda Cox

6. New Radio Program - The Jack Benny Program
three main characters who work together
7/1/20 | Sea Rose Lane by Irene Hannon
BJ, Eric, Luis

7. Born January 5 - Umberto Eco
historical genre
7/6/20 | Stealing the Preacher by Karen Witemeyer
1880s

8. Died March 6 - John Philip Sousa
character is a musician
7/12/20 | Forever Hidden by Tracie Peterson & Kimberley Woodhouse

In the News
9. Jan 1 - U.S. Post Office Department issued a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
cover the same color as one of the stamps
7/4/20 | The Lost Heiress by Roseanna M. White

Yellow

10. Feb 4 - 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
character uses ice skates
8/1/20 | Beatrix Potter: A Life in Nature by Linda Lear
"... observe people ice-skating and perhaps to try it herself." Ch. 2

11. May 25 - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
dog in the story
7/2/20 | Sandpiper Cove by Irene Hannon
Adam had a dog.

12. Jul 8 - The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the U.S. reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
1, 2, or 4 in the number of reviews
7/3/20 | Pelican Point by Irene Hannon
184 reviews

13. Aug 18-19 - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make and East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Ireland to Canada.
character who is a pilot
7/13/20 | Child of Mine by David and Beverly Lewis
Jack Livingston

14. Nov 24 - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory officially opened.
character works for the FBI
7/27/20 | Too Close to Home by Lynette Eason
Samantha Cash, FBI Special Agent

15. Dec 27 - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
character sees a live stage show
7/17/20 | The Cul-de-Sac War by Melissa Ferguson
Chip sees Bree in a local theater production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.

I almost missed this one as my notes had the date down as end of the year!!!
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932 COMPLETION POST
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks

1 - 🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things Matilda Woods 15.08.20 Otto Tattercoat and the Forest of Lost Things

2🔹 Read a book with a three word title
Who are you? Barbara Taylor Bradford - 05.09.20
Who Are You?

4. 🔹 Read a second chance romance
Yvonne Goes To York - MC Beaton 30.09.20
Yvonne Goes to York
5. 🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
One day: three ways - Amanda hocking 26.09.20
One day: Three Ways

9. 🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
The lookout - Eoin colfer – 06.08.20

10. 🔹 Read a book set in New York state
New Kid - Jerry Craft - 01.09.20

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: July 1st, 2020 - Sept. 30th, 2020

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

15/15

1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black - July 20th

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
The Wicked King by Holly Black - July 22nd

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.
They Called Us Enemy by George Takei - Aug. 8th

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.
Beach Read by Emily Henry - Aug. 23rd

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Annie Barrows - Aug. 25th

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.
Happily Ever After & Everything In Between by Debbie Tung - Aug. 5th

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.
Cilka's Journey by Heather Morris - July 8th

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).
Otherland Volume Three: Mountain of Black Glass by Tad Williams - July 19th
General Daniel Yacoubian and Major Mike Sorenson

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Take Us To Your Chief And Other Stories by Drew Hayden Taylor - July 2nd
Orange

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
Ironside by Holly Black - July 28th

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.
Son of a Trickster by Eden Robinson - July 22nd
Baby

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
Fantastic Beasts - The Crimes of Grindelwald: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling - July 3rd
2 475 reviews.

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.
Up and Down by Terry Fallis - July 7th

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - Sept. 7th
MC is a PI who consults with the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.
Valiant by Holly Black - July 26th

12/15 - Nostalgia

✓1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
Jack Kerouac Is Dead to Me by Gae Polisner 7/10
✓2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title.
This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger 7/7
✓3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany.
Fairest of All by Serena Valentino 8/25
4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.

✓5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Geekerella by Ashley Poston 9/20
✓6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book tagged Humor.
Trouble in Mudbug by Jana Deleon 9/16 ("Humor" 7th MPG)
✓7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a non-fiction book.
No Ashes in the Fire by Darnell L. Moore 8/3 (memoir)
✓8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician.
Happy & You Know It by Laura Hankin 8/19/20
IN THE NEWS
✓9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
The Order of Time by Scott P. Southall 7/19 (similar purple to this one)
10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.

✓11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story.
Winter of the Wolf by Martha Hunt Handler 9/2
✓12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews.
Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan 7/16 (5,222 reviews)
13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

✓14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character works for the FBI.
Girl in Trouble by Stacy Claflin 8/8 (minor character Detective Williams works for the FBI, and Alex and Nick need to work with them to solve the case.)
✓15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City.
Summer on the Bluffs by Sunny Hostin 7/5

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: July 1st, 2020 - Sept. 30th, 2020
10/10

LEVELS
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.
Strawberry Sin Rosie A. Point 7/8/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
Still Knife Painting Cheryl Hollon 7/1/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.
It's a mystery book, but Lilly is getting a second chance at romance with her boyfriend Red-Paw and Order V.M. Burns 7/9/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Agatha-The Secret Adversary Agatha Christie 7/9/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.
Violet, Fiona and Zoe-Witch Hunt Cate Conte 7/3/20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).
Ansh is a musician on the cruise ship-Excursions to Die For Susan Harper 7/15/20

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Blue- Belinda White 7/4/20

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
A Crafty Killing Lorraine Bartlett 7/6/20

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.
Yorkie Doodle is Ruby's dog-All Too Familiar Belinda White 7/5/20

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
541 at this posting-A Little Bit Witchy A. A. Albright 7/11/20

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.
The ME-Murder at the Snowed Inn Imogene Plimp 7/7/20

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
Trust Me, Jack's Beanstalk Stinks!: The Story of Jack and the Beanstalk as Told by the Giant by Eric Braun 9/15/2020

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title
Hansel and Gretel by Jacob Grimm 9/21/2020

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Murder on the Rocks by Allyson K. Abbott 9/11/2020

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book tagged Humor.
Not One Clue by Lois Greiman 8/11/2020

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre
Upstairs at the White House: My Life with the First Ladies by J.B. West 8/28/2020

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a Marine (military).
Issued to the Bride One Marine by Cora Seton 7/22/2020

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps. Orange
Southern Sorcery by Amy Boyles 7/20/2020

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story
Lowcountry Boil by Susan M. Boyer 09/26/2020

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1 in the number of reviews. 18 reviews
Murder Checks Inn by Tim Myers 8/28/2020

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way.
Works in a crime lab as a medicolegal death investigator, aka medical examiner.
Dead Ringer by Annelise Ryan 09/01/2020

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City.
Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle 8/20/2020

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Nostalgia: Completed 14/11-15 tasks

Tasks:
✔️1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it (Tiger is MC)

Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley - 18/07/2020

✔️2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title

Wolf Under Fire by Paige Tyler - 14/07/2020

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

✔️4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance

Midnight's Kiss by Thea Harrison - 24/07/2020

✔️5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.

You Will Suffer by Alexandra Ivy - 04/07/2020

✔️6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together (Montgomery brothers)

The Next Always by Nora Roberts - 16/07/2020

✔️7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - 09/07/2020

✔️8. Died this year: March 6 🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician

Lick by Kylie Scott - 02/07/2020

IN THE NEWS
✔️9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.

Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley - 01/07/2020

✔️10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state

Easy Virtue by Mia Asher - 07/07/2020

✔️11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story

Undone by Sara Humphreys - 08/07/2020

✔️12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average 🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews (340 reviews)

Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley - 02/07/2020

✔️13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot (Marlo)

Feral Heat by Jennifer Ashley - 19/07/2020

✔️14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way

A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh - 10/07/2020

✔️15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City.

Sweetest Venom by Mia Asher - 07/07/2020

completed 14 tasks

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
The Wife of Martin Guerre - Janet Lewis - 9/22/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title
Bones to Pick - Carolyn Haines - 7/2/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance
The Cottingley Secret - Hazel Gaynor - 7/26/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Frank - 7/20/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book tagged Humor. Twisted Twenty-six - Janet Evanovich - 7/6/20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre
The Last Camellia - Sarah Jio - 7/4/20

8. Read a book where a character is a musician
The Storm Sister - Lucinda Riley - 7/10/20

IN THE NEWS
9. Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps. orange - - Andy Weir - 8/2/20

10. Read a book where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
The Paris Wife - Paula McLain - 7/13/20 - they take ski holidays

11.🔹 Read a book where a character eats peanuts.
The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd - 8/3/20

12. Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. The Burning Island - Hester Young - 7/17/20 - 109 reviews

13. 🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot
Pardonable Lies - Jacqueline Winspear - 7/19/20

14. 🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way
After the Storm - Linda Castillo - 7/11/20

15. Read a book set in New York City
New York - A.C. Fuller - 8/5/20

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

Level
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks

6/6 Completed. Finish!;

Tasks:
2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
1.Crystal Daniels & Sandy Alvarez-Nikolai 8/28/20


4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance.
2.Flash Point-Lani Lynn Vale 8/13/20


5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
3.Autumn Jones Lake-Rhythm of the Road 8/21/20


IN THE NEWS
12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
(629)
4.Bullseye: The Monsters Within Duet Book 1-Monica James 8/28/20


13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot.
5.The Pilot & the Puck-Up-Pippa Grant 7/08/20


14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character works for the FBI.grant
6.Love Above Law-Sandy Alvarez 7/28/20

A Trip Down Memory Lane 1932
Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2020

READ: 14/10+

✔ 1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.
Samael - Heather Killough-Walden 8/13

✔ 2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
Crooked River - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child 9/20

✔ 4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.
Unexpected Mates - Grace Brennan 9/26

✔ 5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
All the Stars and Teeth - Adalyn Grace 7/10

✔ 6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.
Highfire - Eoin Colfer 7/24

✔ 7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.
Igniting Darkness - Robin LaFevers 9/25

✔ 8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).
Death's Angel - Heather Killough-Walden (hero is a lead singer) 8/4

IN THE NEWS
✔ 9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Night of the Dragon - Julie Kagawa 8/8


✔ 10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between - J.A. Saare 7/6

✔ 11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.
The Carnival Keepers - Amber Gulley 7/3

✔ 12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
Murder in the Storybook Cottage - Ellery Adams (216 reviews) 8/7

✔ 13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.
The Persuasion - Iris Johansen (hero is a pilot) 9/11

✔ 14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.
Before Evil - Alex Kava 7/25

✔ 15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.
New Year's Eve Murder - Leslie Meier 7/28

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Welcome Andrea, Den, Kendra, Celia, Genevieve, Joann, Frankie and Barbara.

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
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15/15
15/15

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance Children of Blood and Bone: The Orisha Legacy by Tomi Adeyemi read 7/8/20 Zelie is cheated of becoming a Maji by the king
whose title has a man's first name in it. Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson read 7/7/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title Champagne and Catastrophes by Agatha Frost read 7/4/20
by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name). Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy read 8/18/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse read 7/31/20 set in Germany
where a character works in the musical theater. Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice read 7/23/20 Tonio is an opera singer

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew read 7/10/20 Abi and Liam's marriage broke up until the brought in Del
a book that takes place on a train. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie read 8/28/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel The Selection by Kiera Cass read 8/15/20 Science Fiction > Dystopia
a book by an author whose first name begins with A. Wedding Cake and Woes by Agatha Frost read 7/4/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling read 7/23/20 Aven, Connor and Zion work together to help each other and find out the secret of the amusement park
a book tagged Humor. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich read 7/12/20 Humor

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR The Romanov Bride by Robert Alexander read 7/9/20 Historical > Historical Fiction
a non-fiction book. White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo read 7/3/20 Nonfiction

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician Murder for Choir by Joelle Charbonneau read 8/4/20 Paige plays the piano and has an accompanist for her singing
a Marine (military). Semper Fi by W.E.B. Griffin read 8/19/20 Kenneth McCoy

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey read 7/9/20 red


10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state The Ghost Orchid by Carol Goodman read 8/14/20 set in Upstate New York
where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving read 7/18/20 Page 59 …texture of jagged glass, which made skiing…

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story Murder, Plainly Read by Isabella Alan read 7/6/20 Oliver
where a character eats peanuts. Playing With the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams by Gary W. Moore read 7/25/20 Page 274 All three were eating peanuts, drinking sodas, and cheering him on...

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received. Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King read 7/2/20 16,359 reviewed


13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith read 8/7/20 Ida Mae is a pilot for the Wasps
where a character travels from Ireland to Canada. Atlantic Canada's Irish Immigrants: A Fish and Timber Story by Lucille H. Campey read 8/8/20 The book is about 150 years of people moving from Ireland to the Eastern seaports of Canada

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs read 8/25/20 Temperance Brennan works in the forensics lab of the morgue office working on skeletal remains
works for the FBI. Red Dragon by Thomas Harris read 8/6/20 Will Robie is a retired FBI agent that is pulled back to work on the Tooth Fairy case

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show Ice Cream and Incidents by Agatha Frost read 7/3/20 Angie, Barker, Jessie and Alfie went to a drag show
set in New York City. Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin read 7/24/20 Claire and Clive re-meet in New York City as Claire is an adult

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932 FINISHED
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

15/11-15

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance. Sprinkles and Skeletons - Leena Clover 8/21/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title. Doctor Bad Boy - Ainsley Booth 7/5/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book where a character works in the musical theater. Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid - Maureen Driscoll 9/26/20

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance. Full Mountie - Ainsley Booth 7/28/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel. Ark - Veronica Roth 7/6/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together. The Damned - Kirk Kilgrave 7/13/20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre. Dragon Teeth - Michael Crichton 8/27/20

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician. The Phantom Tollbooth - Norton Juster 7/23/20 {Chroma, the conductor.}

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps. The Last Conversation - Paul Tremblay 7/7/20 {Red}


10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state. City of Bones - Cassandra Clare 7/21/20

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story. May Day - Jess Lourey

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. The Last Coyote - Michael Connelly 7/1/20 {1,905 Reviews}

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot. Cupcakes and Celebrities - Leena Clover 8/17/20 {Captain Jorge}

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way. Trunk Music - Michael Connelly 8/11/20

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie. Berries and Birthdays - Leena Clover 8/20/20

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
July 1, 2020 - September 20, 2020

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

12/11-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (7/16/20)

2. #1 Hit Single (US) – "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
Penny's Yuletide Wish by Sally Britton (7/3/20)

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.
Much Ado About a Kiss by Heather Tullis (7/4/20)
second chance romance

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
An Unwelcome Suitor by Ashtyn Newbold (7/13/20)

6. New Radio Program - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.
A Talent for Trouble by Jen Turano (8/5/20)
tagged humor

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.
Courting the Vicar's Daughter by Sally Britton (7/2/20)
historical

8. Died this year: March 6 – John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).
Matched by Design by Lindzee Armstrong (7/18/20)
musician

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
To Love a Governess by Josi S. Kilpack, Heather B. Moore, Julie Daines (7/17/20)


10. February 4th – The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
Pride and Persuasion by Connie E. Sokol (7/5/20)
set in New York

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.
Willowkeep by Julie Daines (8/7/20)
dog in story

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
An Agent for Diana by Rebecca Connolly (7/6/20) - 32 reviews

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.
The Darkest Summer by Rebecca J. Greenwood (7/11/20)
live stage show

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
11/11-15

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it- Star Wars: The Rise of Kylo Ren-Charles Soule 7/4

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title- Orphan Black: Deviations-Heli Kennedy 7/12

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel- The Walking Dead, Vol. 3: Safety Behind Bars-Robert Kirkman 8/10

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book tagged Humor- Until Tom, Finding Forever-Mary B. Moore 7/10

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre- キングダム 1 Kingdom 1 -Yasuhisa Hara 8/30

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician- Anonymous Noise, Vol. 1-Ryōko Fukuyama 8/19

IN THE NEWS
10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey- Knight of the Ice Volume 1-Yayoi Ogawa 8/8

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story- At Risk-Patricia Cornwell 7/19

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received- The Wizards of Once-Cressida Cowell 7/5- 1,236

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot- Star Wars: Poe Dameron, Vol. 1: Black Squadron-Charles Soule 9/2

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City- Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man: Ultimate Collection, Book 3-Brian Michael Bendis 7/16

Welcome Carolyn, Chelsea, Shash and Grace!!

✅✅✅Done!!!✅✅✅

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

1955

Tasks:
🔹1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Title has man's first name in it: The Parker Inheritance★★★★13 September 2020

🔹2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
Three word title OR By two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).

🔹3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
Set in Germany OR Character works in the musical theater.

🔹4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Second chance romance: You Deserve Each Other★★★★ 24 July 2020
🔹5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Author's first name begins with A ~Anissa~: The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Grey ★★★ 31 July 2020
🔹6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Tagged Humor: The Unteachables★★★★ 10 July
🔹7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Historical genre:All the Crooked Saints★★★★ 7 July 2020
🔹8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 RCharacter is a musician:Anna K: A Love Story★★★ 30 August 2020
IN THE NEWS
🔹9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Cover the same color as one of the stamps: 42 Is Not Just a Number: The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero★★★★ 14 July 2020
🔹10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Set in New York state: Just a Boy and a Girl in a Little Canoe★★★ 26 July 2020
🔹11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story: The Only Road ★★★★ 11 July 2020
🔹12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 A 1, 2 or 4 in number of reviews ~12,652~: Ayesha at Last★★★★ 13 July 2020
🔹13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹Character who is a pilot: Thirteen Doorways, Wolves Behind Them All ★★★ 14 July
🔹14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Character uses a crime lab ~forensic examiner~: Déjà Dead★★★ 28 August 2020
🔹15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Character sees a movie: This One Summer★★★ 14 July 2020



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Welcome Jessica!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

Goal: Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
Done: 12/15

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
Buck by Em Petrova – 08/28/2020

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title.
Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez – 07/21/2020

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance.

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith – 07/12/2020

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together.
The Mirror's Gaze by Rae D. Magdon – 24/07/2020
Cate, Ailynn and Eli

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.
Leányrablás Budapesten by Gyula Böszörményi – 07/27/2020

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician.
The Fabulous Riverboat by Philip José Farmer – 09/11/2020
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
The Eleventh Hour by Anina Collins – 07/07/2020

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state.
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert – 08/18/2020 - New York City

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story.
Die Noon by Elise Sax – 08/01/2020 - Abbott and Costello

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson – 07/02/2020
4517 reviews on 07/30/2020

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way.
The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald – 08/16/2020 - DNA testing

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show.
Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby – 09/06/2020
bristle when the peaceful darkness of a movie theater is interrupted... (Kindle Location 467)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Completed: 2

1955

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
The Kinsmen Universe, Ilona Andrews, 12.07.2020

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
The Jetsetters, Amanda Eyre Ward, 02.07.2020

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.

Welcome Ferenc and Rina!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

1955

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
by Ilona Andrews | Author Duo | Sep 12

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.
| Second Chance | July 29

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
by Anne Stuart | Author A | Aug 15

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.
| July 11 | Tagged Humor

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.
| Historical | July 15

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).
| July 11 | Oliver is a musician

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
| Blue cover | Aug 4

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
| Set in NY | July 25

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.
| July 4 | Dog in the story

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
| 84 reviews | July 12

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.
| MC is a pilot | Aug 8

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.

10/15

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it. - Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo 11.07.20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name). - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 05.07.20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A. - Steel and Lace by Adriane Leigh 01.09.20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor. - Paper Girls, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan 02.07.20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book. -The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown 02.08.20

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps. - by Karīna Račko 10.08.20

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts. - DNS by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir 09.08.20

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received. - Blackbird, Vol. 1 by Sam Humphries 545 reviews 26.07.20

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada. - Slepkabota dienasgrāmatas 1. grāmata by Martha Wells 26.09.20

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI. - Sāga by Yrsa Sigurðardóttir 28.08.20

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.

Welcome Poongothai and Dita!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Read: 14

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it. - xo, Zach Kendall Ryan - 7/29

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title - Festive in Death J.D. Robb - 7/4

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance - Wrong Number, Right Guy Tara Wylde - 8/6

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A. - Forever Mine Anna Zaires - 7/2

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book tagged Humor. - The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia Quinn - 7/13

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre - Silver-Tongued Devil Lorelei James - 7/12

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician - Her Forbidden Hero Laura Kaye - 7/26

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps. - #710 - Julie Ann Walker - 7/6

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York. /s>
🔹 Read a book set in New York state - Kiss Me, Kill Me Allison Brennan - 7/27

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story - Beautiful Bad Man Ellen O'Connell - 7/14

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received. - 74 reviews - Healing of the Wolf Cherise Sinclair - 7/8

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot - Capture Me Anna Zaires - 9/7

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character works for the FBI. - A Lot like Love Julie James - 7/16

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City. - El Diablo M. Robinson - 9/5

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 OR whose title has a man's first name in it.

Training Trevor
Finished 2/7


2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a mov

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance
The Angels' Share by J.R. Ward - 7/2 - Edward is the oldest son of wealthy William Baldwine and is left out of his will

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title
Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich - 7/7

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany
In Another Time by Jillian Cantor - 7/13 - set in Germany during WWII

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance
Finley by Ella Frank - 7/1 - Finn & Brantley reunite after 7 years apart

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Awk-Weird by Avery Flynn - 7/12

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together
Out of Plans by Stylo Fantome - 7/21 - Marc, Kingsley, & Lily work together to bring down a cartel leader

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre
The Tutor by Bonnie Dee - 7/11 - MPG Historical

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a Marine (military).
Rigid by Scott Hildreth - 7/10 - Tank was a Marine

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick - 7/5 - red

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
Reed by Sawyer Bennett - 7/3 - Reed plays professional ice hockey

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story
Sidecar by Amy Lane - 7/31 - Rufus, Hi, and Jonesy are all dogs prominent in the story

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews.
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Two by T.M. Frazier - 7/4 - 1,088 reviews at the time of completion

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot
The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker - 7/26 - MC Jonah is a pilot

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way
Misadventures in Blue by Sierra Simone - 7/25 - MCs are a cop and detective who use a crime lab

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie
The Failing Hours by Sara Ney - 7/1 - Zeke & Violet go on a group date to the movies with 2 other couples

Welcome Karen, Emeli and Cyndee!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.

Welcome Amanda!

Finished with 10, Reminiscing level

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: July 1st, 2020 - Sept. 30th, 2020
10/10

LEVELS
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.
Strawberry Sin Rosie A. Point 7/8/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
Still Knife Painting Cheryl Hollon 7/1/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.
It's a mystery book, but Lilly is getting a second chance at romance with her boyfriend Red-Paw and Order V.M. Burns 7/9/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Agatha-The Secret Adversary Agatha Christie 7/9/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.
Violet, Fiona and Zoe-Witch Hunt Cate Conte 7/3/20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).
Ansh is a musician on the cruise ship-Excursions to Die For Susan Harper 7/15/20

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Blue- Belinda White 7/4/20

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
A Crafty Killing Lorraine Bartlett 7/6/20

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.
Yorkie Doodle is Ruby's dog-All Too Familiar Belinda White 7/5/20

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
541 at this posting-A Little Bit Witchy A. A. Albright 7/11/20

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.
The ME-Murder at the Snowed Inn Imogene Plimp 7/7/20

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.

WOOHOO Tari!

JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Tari!"

Thanks, JoAnne!

Completed!

A Trip Down Memory Lane

Nostalgia: Completed 14/11-15 tasks

Tasks:
✔️1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it (Tiger is MC)

Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley - 18/07/2020

✔️2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title

Wolf Under Fire by Paige Tyler - 14/07/2020

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

✔️4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance

Midnight's Kiss by Thea Harrison - 24/07/2020

✔️5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.

You Will Suffer by Alexandra Ivy - 04/07/2020

✔️6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together (Montgomery brothers)

The Next Always by Nora Roberts - 16/07/2020

✔️7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - 09/07/2020

✔️8. Died this year: March 6 🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician

Lick by Kylie Scott - 02/07/2020

IN THE NEWS
✔️9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.

Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley - 01/07/2020

✔️10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state

Easy Virtue by Mia Asher - 07/07/2020

✔️11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story

Undone by Sara Humphreys - 08/07/2020

✔️12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average 🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews (340 reviews)

Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley - 02/07/2020

✔️13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot (Marlo)

Feral Heat by Jennifer Ashley - 19/07/2020

✔️14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way

A Madness of Sunshine by Nalini Singh - 10/07/2020

✔️15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City.

Sweetest Venom by Mia Asher - 07/07/2020

WOOHOO Christine!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance OR whose title has a man's first name in it.

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title OR by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie 25/07/2020

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.
The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder 25/07/2020

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance OR a book that takes place on a train.

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel OR a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
A Cure for Suicide by Jesse Ball 06/07/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together OR a book tagged Humor.
Zuleika Dobson by Max Beerbohm 09/07/20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR a non-fiction book.

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician OR a Marine (military).

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state OR where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story OR where a character eats peanuts.

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami 10/07/20 - 13,837 reviews

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show or set in New York City.
Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo 11/07/2020

Welcome Jess!

FINISHED!! (Actually finished yesterday with my last book of the month...would it be possible to include with the July badges?? Pretty please. 😁)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance
The Angels' Share by J.R. Ward - 7/2 - Edward is the oldest son of wealthy William Baldwine and is left out of his will

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title
Dear Evan Hansen by Val Emmich - 7/7

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany
In Another Time by Jillian Cantor - 7/13 - set in Germany during WWII

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance
Finley by Ella Frank - 7/1 - Finn & Brantley reunite after 7 years apart

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Awk-Weird by Avery Flynn - 7/12

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together
Out of Plans by Stylo Fantome - 7/21 - Marc, Kingsley, & Lily work together to bring down a cartel leader

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre
The Tutor by Bonnie Dee - 7/11 - MPG Historical

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a Marine (military).
Rigid by Scott Hildreth - 7/10 - Tank was a Marine

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick - 7/5 - red

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey.
Reed by Sawyer Bennett - 7/3 - Reed plays professional ice hockey

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story
Sidecar by Amy Lane - 7/31 - Rufus, Hi, and Jonesy are all dogs prominent in the story

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews.
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part Two by T.M. Frazier - 7/4 - 1,088 reviews at the time of completion

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot
The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker - 7/26 - MC Jonah is a pilot

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way
Misadventures in Blue by Sierra Simone - 7/25 - MCs are a cop and detective who use a crime lab

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie
The Failing Hours by Sara Ney - 7/1 - Zeke & Violet go on a group date to the movies with 2 other couples

WOOHOO Cyndee!

At the beginning of the month, I always check when challenges are finished! :)

JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Cyndee!

At the beginning of the month, I always check when challenges are finished! :)"

You're awesome!

Thanks! So are you!!

Finished! :)

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
July 1, 2020 - September 20, 2020

LEVELS
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

12/11-15 Tasks Completed

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (7/16/20)

2. #1 Hit Single (US) – "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title.
Penny's Yuletide Wish by Sally Britton (7/3/20)

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance.
Much Ado About a Kiss by Heather Tullis (7/4/20)

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
An Unwelcome Suitor by Ashtyn Newbold (7/13/20)

6. New Radio Program - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book tagged Humor.
A Talent for Trouble by Jen Turano (8/5/20)

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre.
Courting the Vicar's Daughter by Sally Britton (7/2/20)

8. Died this year: March 6 – John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician.
Matched by Design by Lindzee Armstrong (7/18/20)

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
To Love a Governess by Josi S. Kilpack, Heather B. Moore, Julie Daines (7/17/20)


10. February 4th – The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state.
Pride and Persuasion by Connie E. Sokol (7/5/20)

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story.
Willowkeep by Julie Daines (8/7/20)

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
An Agent for Diana by Rebecca Connolly (7/6/20) - 32 reviews

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot OR where a character travels from Ireland to Canada.

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way OR works for the FBI.

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a live stage show.
The Darkest Summer by Rebecca J. Greenwood (7/11/20)

WOOHOO Shash!

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020

Level
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks

6/6 Completed. Finish!;

Tasks:
2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name).
1.Crystal Daniels & Sandy Alvarez-Nikolai 8/28/20


4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance.
2.Flash Point-Lani Lynn Vale 8/13/20


5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
3.Autumn Jones Lake-Rhythm of the Road 8/21/20


IN THE NEWS
12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received.
(629)
4.Bullseye: The Monsters Within Duet Book 1-Monica James 8/28/20


13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot.
5.The Pilot & the Puck-Up-Pippa Grant 7/08/20


14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character works for the FBI.grant
6.Love Above Law-Sandy Alvarez 7/28/20

WOOHOO Frankie!

FINISHED
A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks
14/11-15

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book whose title has a man's first name in it.
When Bruce Met Cyn Lori Foster 7/28/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title.
Against the Tide Kat Martin 7/5/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany OR where a character works in the musical theater.

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance.
Twice in a Blue Moon Christina Lauren 7/9/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a book by an author whose first name begins with A.
Ponytails and Promises Annette Bower 7/18/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together.
The Last Mile David Baldacci 7/24/20

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre.
The Woman in the Mirror Rebecca James 7/16/20

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician.
The Cliff House RaeAnne Thayne 8/23/20

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps.
Blue Secrets from a Happy Marriage: A Novel Maisey Yates 7/4/20

10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses skis, ice skates.
The Castaways Elin Hilderbrand 8/21/20

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story.
Alone in the Wild Kelley Armstrong 7/3/20

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews.
121 reviews Love in the Moment Elena Aitken 7/7/20

13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot.
Erik Sawyer Bennett 8/27/20

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character works for the FBI.
A Merciful Fate Kendra Elliot 7/2/20

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book set in New York City.
All It Takes Kristen Proby 7/8/20

Finished

A Trip Down Memory Lane - 1932
Duration: 1st July 2020 - 30th September 2020
28/28
15/15
15/15

LEVELS
Fond Memories: 1-5 tasks
Reminiscing: 6-10 tasks
Nostalgia: 11-15 tasks

Tasks:
1. Top British Musical Comedy Film - "For the Love of Mike"
🔹 Read a book where a character gets cheated out of their inheritance Children of Blood and Bone: The Orisha Legacy by Tomi Adeyemi read 7/8/20 Zelie is cheated of becoming a Maji by the king
whose title has a man's first name in it. Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson read 7/7/20

2. #1 Hit Single (US)– "Night & Day" by Fred Astaire & Leo Reisman
🔹 Read a book with a three word title Champagne and Catastrophes by Agatha Frost read 7/4/20
by two authors (can be a duo that goes by one name). Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy read 8/18/20

3. Top Musical Theater – "Music in the Air" is a musical written by Oscar Hammerstein II (lyrics and book) and Jerome Kern (music).
🔹 Read a book set in Germany Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse read 7/31/20 set in Germany
where a character works in the musical theater. Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice read 7/23/20 Tonio is an opera singer

4. A Top Grossing Film – Shanghai Express
🔹 Read a second chance romance X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew read 7/10/20 Abi and Liam's marriage broke up until the brought in Del
a book that takes place on a train. The Mystery of the Blue Train by Agatha Christie read 8/28/20

5. Best Selling Book - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
🔹 Read a dystopian novel The Selection by Kiera Cass read 8/15/20 Science Fiction > Dystopia
a book by an author whose first name begins with A. Wedding Cake and Woes by Agatha Frost read 7/4/20

6. New Radio Program: - The Jack Benny Program
🔹 Read a book with three main characters who work together Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling read 7/23/20 Aven, Connor and Zion work together to help each other and find out the secret of the amusement park
a book tagged Humor. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich read 7/12/20 Humor

7. Born this year: January 5 - Umberto Eco, Italian scholar and novelist.
🔹 Read a book from the historical genre OR The Romanov Bride by Robert Alexander read 7/9/20 Historical > Historical Fiction
a non-fiction book. White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo read 7/3/20 Nonfiction

8. Died this year: March 6– John Philip Sousa, American band leader, conductor, and composer (The Stars and Stripes Forever)
🔹 Read a book where a character is a musician Murder for Choir by Joelle Charbonneau read 8/4/20 Paige plays the piano and has an accompanist for her singing
a Marine (military). Semper Fi by W.E.B. Griffin read 8/19/20 Kenneth McCoy

IN THE NEWS
9. January 1st – The United States Post Office Department issues a set of 12 stamps commemorating the 200th anniversary of George Washington's birth.
🔹 Read a book with a cover the same color as one of the stamps. The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey read 7/9/20 red


10. February 4th– The 1932 Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York.
🔹 Read a book set in New York state The Ghost Orchid by Carol Goodman read 8/14/20 set in Upstate New York
where a character uses a bobsled, skis, ice skates or plays ice hockey. A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving read 7/18/20 Page 59 …texture of jagged glass, which made skiing…

11. May 25th - Goofy makes his appearance in the Disney animated short Mickey's Revue.
🔹 Read a book with a dog in the story Murder, Plainly Read by Isabella Alan read 7/6/20 Oliver
where a character eats peanuts. Playing With the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams by Gary W. Moore read 7/25/20 Page 274 All three were eating peanuts, drinking sodas, and cheering him on...

12. July 8th – The Dow Jones Industrial Average in the United States reaches its lowest level of the Great Depression, bottoming out at 41.22.
🔹 Read a book that has a 1, 2 or 4 in the number of reviews. Tell us how many reviews the book received. Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King read 7/2/20 16,359 reviewed


13. August 18-19th - Scottish aviator Jim Mollison becomes the first pilot to make an East-to-West solo transatlantic flight, from Portmarnock, County Dublin, Ireland to RCAF Station Pennfield Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada, in his de Havilland Puss Moth biplane The Heart's Content.
🔹 Read a book with a character who is a pilot Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith read 8/7/20 Ida Mae is a pilot for the Wasps
where a character travels from Ireland to Canada. Atlantic Canada's Irish Immigrants: A Fish and Timber Story by Lucille H. Campey read 8/8/20 The book is about 150 years of people moving from Ireland to the Eastern seaports of Canada

14. November 24th - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory (better known as the FBI Crime Lab) officially opens.
🔹 Read a book where a character uses a crime lab in some way Déjà Dead by Kathy Reichs read 8/25/20 Temperance Brennan works in the forensics lab of the morgue office working on skeletal remains
works for the FBI. Red Dragon by Thomas Harris read 8/6/20 Will Robie is a retired FBI agent that is pulled back to work on the Tooth Fairy case

15. December 27th - Radio City Music Hall opens in New York City.
🔹 Read a book where a character sees a movie or live stage show Ice Cream and Incidents by Agatha Frost read 7/3/20 Angie, Barker, Jessie and Alfie went to a drag show
set in New York City. Saint X by Alexis Schaitkin read 7/24/20 Claire and Clive re-meet in New York City as Claire is an adult