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Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

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Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
Many a child in the 1970s and 80s would have drunk homemade lemonade out of these practical pitchers. Perfect for a picnic or just for a refresher in the yard, it would likely have come with matching beakers. Perhaps even bought at a Tupperware party?
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).

2. Bread box
Sometimes known as a bread bin, these countertop staples were ubiquitous in kitchens for as long as we can remember. Full to the brim with sliced white bread and sometimes cakes, they were originally designed to protect food from heat, light and any pests that might be around in the days before plastic packaging. They can still help to keep your loaf crusty and fresh for longer.
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
Throw your mind back to your childhood and chances are you will have seen paintings by the self-proclaimed 'Master of light', Thomas Kinkade. His company estimates that at the peak of their popularity between 1995 and 2000s, his paintings hung in one in every 20 American homes.
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.

4. Cork coasters
Every house seemingly had wood and cork coasters on the coffee table or sideboard. As a kid we'd even take them out and play with them, but we've no idea why they were so popular!
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.

5. Dream catchers
All the rage in the 90s and early 2000s, dream catchers were found hanging in teenage bedrooms all around the world. Designed as talismans to ward off bad dreams, these intricate decorations were usually heavily embellished with beads and feathers and came in a range of sizes and styles. Sadly, this interior design trend was short-lived and the dream catcher has since been relegated to fond childhood memories.
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
Ah, the curtain tassel! Thanks to the popularity of modern minimalist interiors and sleek and simple window dressings, this once-loved tieback has more or less bit the dust. Back in the 1960s and 70s, no curtain was safe from these heavily-embellished beauties. Their popularity only increased in the 80s with the rise of English country décor in the UK and the US, when chintz and heavy fringing became the 'in' thing. How times have changed...
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.

7. Colored boom boxes
Old music players of the 1980s and 90s came in vibrant shades and usually offered FM radio, so you could tune into the latest chart shows to record your favorite songs. Many were also portable, so you could carry your baby pink boom box around with you – perched on your shoulder if you were really cool. As CDs took over, the need for a tape player dwindled, and thus the ghetto blaster was no more.
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.

8. Loud geometric prints
Fans of Saved by the Bell will remember how obsessed we once were with loud, geometric prints. Thanks to the designs of the Memphis Group, bedrooms of the 1980s and 90s were packed full of gaudy décor and Aztec-inspired fabrics. The collection of artists and designers enchanted us with their abstract patterns, clashing colors and curving lines, but sadly the fad didn't stand the test of time.
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.

9. 'Tina' painting
Painted by JH Lynch in 1961, this now iconic work of art emerged in the 1960s and enjoyed unexpected success. Known simply as ‘Tina’, the exotic print seduced homeowners with its mystic charm, quickly becoming a staple of 70s households – it even appeared in Stanley Kubrick’s cult classic, A Clockwork Orange. Still popping up at yard sales and online listing sites, our appreciation for Tina has endured.
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover OR with a character named Tina OR with a title that has a woman's first name.

10. Glass paperweights
Paperweights have been around since the 19th century but these intricate glass ornaments experienced something of a resurgence in the 1950s, when they became the hottest new travel souvenirs. Available in an array of weird and wonderful designs, homeowners around the world inadvertently started their own colorful collections, many of which now stock the shelves of thrift shops.
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.

11. Brass fireplace sets
Long before smart home devices and underfloor heating, houses around the world had to make do with a roaring fire. Whether it be coal or wood, our fires needed to be tended and thus brass fireplace sets became an essential purchase. Popular as far back as the Victorian era, these practical tools continued to be common homeware items until the 1970s, when central heating started taking over our homes.
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.

12. Wind chimes
Usually found hanging in bedrooms or in the yard, wind chimes emitted a soft, musical tune that you either loathed or loved. Back in the 1990s and early 00s, we couldn't get enough of them, with moon and stars designs proving especially popular in our homes.
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
Since 1915, Pyrex has been a constant presence in our home when it comes to storage, offering an array of pretty, stackable glass containers to suit every occasion.
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover OR where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish OR with a title that begins with P.

14. Brown and orange ceramics
Brown and orange hues rose to prominence in the interiors of the 1970s – from vintage bathroom suites to shag pile carpets, home furnishings came in shades of caramel, terracotta and chocolate. Earthenware and Hornsea Pottery soon became must-have names in crockery, perfectly complementing our dark kitchens and orange-hued living rooms. Now popular collector's items, these ceramics are still found in the homes of vintage décor fans.
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.

15. Colored iMac computer
Before sleek laptops and ultra-slim MacBooks, there was the chunky desktop computer. With small screens and disproportionately large casings, these age-old PCs were once cutting edge. Remember the iMac G3? This model was perhaps the most renowned of all old school computers and came in a variety of loud colors, from tangerine to neon blue.
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.

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16. Beaded curtains
The beloved beaded door curtain was a staple in the households of yesteryear. In the 1960s and 70s, Bohemian and psychedelic styles were big, with natural materials such as wood, shells and bamboo entering our interiors. The perfect way to neatly cordon off a room, beaded curtains are memorable for their jazzy patterns and that distinctive sound they made when the beads gently knocked together.
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.

17. Toilet seat covers
The late 1970s and early 80s saw a huge rise in carpet – even our bathroom floors and walls weren't safe! At some point, carpeting even traveled, somewhat questionably, onto our toilet lids. Fluffy toilet seat covers usually color-matched the rest of the bathroom and were often accompanied by matching bath and toilet mats. Luckily, we eventually realized how unsightly – not to mention unhygienic – these sets were...
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.

18. Ceramic flying ducks
Is there anything more retro than a trio of ceramic ducks? These interior décor favorites were born in the late 1930s, with the original flying duck design created in Stoke-on-Trent, England. By the 60s and 70s, these beloved treasures had made a home for themselves in our entryways and living rooms. Now a frequent thrift shop spot, they've well and truly flown the nest for good.
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.

19. Cartoon linen sets
Children of the 1980s will fondly remember the interior phenomenon of themed bedding. From My Little Pony and Care Bears to the Power Rangers and Ninja Turtles, there was a linen range to please every little boy and girl. Often coming in an array of pastel colors and paired with matching curtains, lamps and rugs, cartoon bedroom sets were at the top of every kid's birthday wish list. Those were the days...
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.

20. Ashtray stands
After the First World War, cigarettes rose in popularity and were even recommended by doctors until the 1950s! No wonder then that decorative ashtrays were once commonplace in homes. These ornamental stands were available in a range of elegant, architectural designs. Intricate and finely crafted, wooden ashtray stands were replaced in the 80s by ordinary glass, metal, and porcelain bowls instead.
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

21. Novelty mugs
Novelty mugs took over our kitchens in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, led by British chocolate brand Cadbury, who launched a highly popular range of collectibles. By the 80s, the firm had released its most enduring themed mug, which came in the shape of a square of chocolate. Fun? Yes. Practical? Not so much. Luckily for retro fans, these nostalgic mugs can still be picked up from thrift shops and online marketplaces.
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.

22. TV tray tables
As television ownership soared in the 1960s, families around the world began eating meals in front of their favorite shows. An essential part of this evening ritual was the TV tray table, which made dinner time easier and much less messy! Up until the 80s, TV trays featured fold-out legs and came adorned with iconic characters and objects from the era, including The A-Team and ET.
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.

23. Hi-Fi systems
Following the commercial release of CDs in the mid-80s, Hi-Fi and stereo systems became essential homeware devices for playing our favorite tunes. Chosen over cassette and record players, Hi-Fis, with their futuristic metallic designs, were the hottest modern technology in town. Now a rare sight following the introduction of Spotify and iTunes, the Hi-Fi has all but disappeared – along with our CD collections and Walkmans.
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.

24. Radio alarm clocks
Long before Alexa, people had to make do with the classic radio alarm clock. An ingenious way to wake up to your favorite music station in the morning, these handy gadgets came in a range of shapes and sizes, usually featuring a florescent clock face and a manual tuner. While some were decked out in faux wooden detailing, others came in luminous plastic finishes. A regular in thrift stores, we still have a soft spot for these bedside gadgets.
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover OR where a character wakes up to an alarm OR with a three word title.

25. Lava lamps
British manufacturers Mathmos invented the lava lamp in 1963, and up until the early 00s, these vibrant, playful objects held a fond place in our hearts and our homes. Available in a wide variety of colors, shapes and sizes, lava lamps were top sellers throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, when children and adults alike snapped up their eye-catching designs. Yet as modern tastes changed, our appreciation for these novelty lights has all but gone out.
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
Here's one retro item we think could make a serious comeback! Many people will remember this stowed away in the cupboard under the stairs in their grandparents' house. Eco-friendly and good for quickly tackling quick clean-ups, this Bissell carpet sweeper works through round brushes that were rotated by pushing the box back and forth across the floor.
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.

27. Soup recipe mugs
We have no idea why, but in the 1970s and 80s, soup recipe mugs were given away in supermarkets and at gas stations. From Scotch broth to oxtail, a plethora of designs were available and each came complete with a handy recipe printed on its side, allowing people to whip up the perfect batch of soup with ease. Now a highly prized collector's item, these soup recipe mugs can be found online and still offer a certain homely appeal.
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.

28. Babycham glasses
Back in the 1950s and 60s, a drink really wasn't complete unless it was served in a decorative glass. Whether you were a fan of Snowballs or sherry, there was a special glass to accompany your favorite tipple, yet none proved more iconic than the deer-themed glasses created by Babycham. Perfect for a sophisticated cocktail party, this branded glassware is a throwback homeware we can't help but love.
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover OR where a character drinks champagne OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
We all remember THE 1980s dinnerware set that almost every household owned. Designed and produced by the Johnson Brothers, the Eternal Beau collection was once an extremely popular wedding gift. Yet, as tastes have changed over the years, we've moved on from this much-loved china and swapped out our dinnerware for something a little more modern. If your love for the Eternal Beau range still burns, you can still source a set online today.
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

30. Novelty telephones
From hot dogs to bananas, Snoopy to Pac Man and Ronald McDonald, novelty telephones once came in a plethora of playful designs. Of all the funky themed phones of bygone decades, the 70s hamburger is perhaps the most recognizable. Thanks to TV shows like Clarissa Explains It All, playful novelty devices remained teenage staples until the late 90s, before the Nokia 3210 took over the reins. Ah, simpler times...
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.



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Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
30/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Treasure of the Heart Ruth Saberton 9/20/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book where a character eats bread.
Stormsurge: A Small-Town, Contemporary Romance Novella Shawna Lynn Brooks 9/19/20

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book where a character paints a picture.
Unbind Sarah Michelle Lynch 9/2/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover.
SECRET: A Novel L. Marie Adeline 10/27/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.
The Dream Daughter Diane Chamberlain 9/10/20

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover.
A Witch in Time Madelyn Alt 10/21/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music.
Night Moves Heather Graham Pozzessere 10/9/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene.
The Fifth Avenue Story Society Rachel Hauck 9/16/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover.
Sushi for Beginners Marian Keyes 9/13/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book where a character brings home a souvenir.
Sunrise on Half Moon Bay Robyn Carr 10/7/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
The Far End of Happy Kathryn Craft 9/3/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
A Week at the Shore Barbara Delinsky 9/14/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover.
The Girl in the Green Raincoat Laura Lippman 9/8/20

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover.
The Fallen David Baldacci 10/17/20

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a computer.
Girls of Summer Nancy Thayer 10/8/20

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with the word - psychedelic - in the text.
Newport Dreams: A Breakwater Bay Novella Shelley Noble 9/22/20
p 13 The whole house looked as if it had been painted during the “Early Psychedelic” period—­neon oranges, yellows, blues.

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
Underneath It All Kate Canterbary 9/26/20

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with CK.
Clawback J.A. Jance 9/21/20

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story.
28 Summers Elin Hilderbrand 9/6/20

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
Amnesia Cambria Hebert 10/12/20

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug.
Lie to Me J.T. Ellison 10/19/20

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.
HeartStrings Savannah Kade 9/3/20

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music.
Best Day Ever Kaira Rouda 10/20/20

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book where a character wakes up to an alarm.
Running Blind Lee Child 9/12/20

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
On Ocean Boulevard Mary Alice Monroe 9/5/20

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
The Summer Deal Jill Shalvis 9/7/20

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup.
Love Notes Savannah Kade 9/4/20

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks champagne.
Music & Lyrics Savannah Kade 9/4/20

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Breakwater Bay Shelley Noble 9/22/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone.
Welcome to Moonlight Harbor Sheila Roberts 9/10/20

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

30/30 Completed. Finished

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Time Stood Still-London Miller 9/03/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
Black Hills-Nora Roberts 10/06/20

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.
Seeking Worthy Pursuits-MariaLisa deMora 3/13/21

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C
Colson-Jessica Gadziala 11/02/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a feather on the cover.
Gemini-Gemma James 10/08/20

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
Merciless-Willow Winters 6/16/21

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it.
Melody & Styx-Anne Mercier 10/09/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with L.
Lift You Up-Jessica Gadziala 9/06/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name.
Letters to Molly-Devney Perry 11/02/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
Gun Shy-Lili St. Germain 11/05/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
Fatal Threat-Marie Force 7/07/21

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
The Woman in the Trunk-Jessica Gadziala 11/08/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover.
Roses Are Red-Miranda Rijks 6/25/21

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with E.
Endurance-Georgia Cates 9/16/20

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a computer.
Heavenly Hacked-K.B. Winters 12/22/20

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.
The Bitterroot Inn-Devney Perry 9/11/20

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
Rescue My Heart-Jill Shalvis 9/12/20

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England.
Lord of London Town-Tillie Cole 11/28/20

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that has OO.
Shooting Scars-Karina Halle 10/08/20

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
Alace Suites-MariaLisa deMora 10/16/20

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with G.
A Nordic King-Karina Halle 10/10/20

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.
In Finn's Heart-Roxie Rivera 7/07/21

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Fighting Redemption-Kate McCarthy 8/16/21

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover.
Worth the Wait-Synithia Williams 8/10/21

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a 1, 9, 6, or 3.
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Maybe We Will-Melissa Foster 7/15/21

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
Butterfly in Frost-Sylvia Day 10/02/20

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
Alphabet Soup-C.B. Conwy 12/29/20

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover.
N.Y.E.-Jessica Gadziala 12/28/20

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Bourbon Blues-Bijou Hunter 10/03/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover.
For a Good Time, Call...-Jessica Gadziala 1/12/21

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
25/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book where characters have an outdoor party - Bella's Rodeo Alicia White - 9/5

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book where a character eats bread - Pg 141 - After eating the last couple of pieces of a loaf of bread - Running on Empty L.B. Simmons - 9/3

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S. - The Summer That Made Us Robyn Carr - 9/11

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C. - Capture Me Anna Zaires - 9/7

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book where a character has bad dreams - Bind Me Anna Zaires - 9/8

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it. - Obsession in Death J.D. Robb - 9/15

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene - El Diablo M. Robinson

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover - Nikki Sloane - 9/30

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G. - Gavin B.J. Wane - 10/9

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F. - Fatal Chaos Marie Force - 9/25

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W. - White Knight Meghan March - 9/2

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover - pillows - Sherryl Woods - 9/22

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover - Nora Roberts - 9/6

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I. - Inferno: Part 2 T.K. Leigh - 10/5

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N. - An Offer From a Gentleman Julia Quinn - 9/13

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T. - Mine Till Midnight Lisa Kleypas - 9/28

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story - Recovery L.B. Simmons - 9/3

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A). - Asking for Trouble Tessa Bailey - 9/17

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug - Dennis - Brotherhood in Death J.D. Robb - 10/29

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long. - Her Sanctuary Toni Anderson - 9/20

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title. - Lovely Little Liar J. Kenner - 9/7

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a 1, 9, 6, or 3. - 390 pgs - Claim Me Anna Zaires - 9/10

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters. - Vacation Interrupted Allison Brennan - 10/10

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order. - Soul Deep Pamela Clare - 10/4

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM. - Silenced Allison Brennan - 10/10

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title. - El Diablo II M. Robinson - 9/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone - One to Keep Sophie Oak - 10/29

COMPLETION POST
Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
30/30

1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T
Torn - Amanda hocking 26.09.20
2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
Beyond a darkened shore Jessica leake 27.11.20
3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.
A Skinful of Shadows Frances Hardinge 15.09.20
4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C.
Check mates - Stewart foster - 17.11.20
5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.
Dancing the Charleston Jacqueline Wilson 06.09.20


6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book OR with a title word with SS in it.
The lotterys more or less Emma Donoghue 07.09.20
7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music
Moonlight over mayfair Anton du beke 15.11.20
8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with L.
Love over Scotland - Alexander mccall smith 22.11.20
9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name.
The Key to Rebecca Ken Follett 26.09.20
10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
Gingerbread Helen oyeyemi 26.09.20


11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
Faithless Karin Slaughter 03.09.20
12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
Who are you? Barbara Taylor Bradford 05.09.20
13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P.
Playing for pizza John grisham 30.10.20
14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with E.
Espresso tales - Alexander mccall smith 22.11.2015.
Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a computer
The curious heart of ailsa rae Stephanie butland 12.12.20


16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.
The Young Lion - Blanche d’Alpuget 10.09.20
17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
The Lady and the Unicorn Tracy Chevalier 05.10.20
18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England
The Killer Susan wilkins 04.09.20
19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story
A thousand ships Natalie Haynes 26.09.20
20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
All the things we never said Yasmin Rahman 05.12.20


21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with G.
The games James Patterson and mark Sullivan 21.11.20
22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.
Chance developments Alexander mccall smith 22.11.20
23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Twas the nightshift before Christmas Adam kay 13.10.20
24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
The distant echo Val mcdermid 19.09.20
25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
The woman in the wood Lesley pearse 20.09.20


26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
One day: three ways Amanda hocking 26.09.20
27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
A robot girl ruined my sleepover Rebecca Patterson 28.11.20
28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
Vesper flights Helen macdonald 26.09.20
29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Beautiful lies - Lisa unger 16.11.20
30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with N
New Kid - Jerry craft 01.09.20

Throwback Housewares
Duration: Sept. 1st, 2020 - Aug. 31st, 2021

30/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones - Sept. 7th, 2020

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer - Oct. 17th, 2020
"I chewed on a small bite of the bread" pg. 171

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.
The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine - Sept. 13th, 2020

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.
Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 15th, 2020

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 1st, 2020

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern - Nov. 9th, 2020

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.
To Have and to Hoax by Martha Waters - Sept. 9th, 2020

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.
Sweep of the Blade by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 27th, 2020

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover OR with a character named Tina OR with a title that has a woman's first name.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Vol. 1: The Crucible by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa - Sept. 13th, 2020

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.
The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis - Nov. 29th, 2020
Jill brings home a dress which she wears at costume parties.

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones - Sept. 16th, 2020

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.
The Sound of Music Story: How A Beguiling Young Novice, A Handsome Austrian Captain, and Ten Singing von Trapp Children Inspired the Most Beloved Film of All Time by Tom Santopietro - Sept. 11th, 2020

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover OR where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish OR with a title that begins with P.
Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer - Oct. 27th, 2020

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.
The Unofficial Guide to Game of Thrones by Kim Renfro - Oct. 23rd, 2020

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.
One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter by Scaachi Koul - Sept. 12th, 2020

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.
Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jeremy McCarter - Oct. 5th, 2020

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.
Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis - Oct. 2nd, 2020

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.
If I Never Met You by Mhairi McFarlane - Oct. 29th, 2020

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune - Sept. 13th, 2020

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman - Sept. 20th, 2020

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.
The Lemon Sisters by Jill Shalvis - Sept. 19th, 2020

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 17th, 2020

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
A Killing Frost by Seanan McGuire - Oct. 4th, 2020
The soothing sounds of Toy Matinee blasted into the cab" @ 82%

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover OR where a character wakes up to an alarm OR with a three word title.
One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 21st, 2020

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
Fire Cannot Kill a Dragon: Game of Thrones and the Official Untold Story of the Epic Series by James Hibberd - Oct. 11th, 2020
464 pages.

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.
Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 3rd, 2020

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
Queen Victoria's Matchmaking: The Royal Marriages that Shaped Europe by Deborah Cadbury - Sept. 18th, 2020

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover OR where a character drinks champagne OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman - Sept. 28th, 2020
Chapter 9.

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Emerald Blaze by Ilona Andrews - Sept. 4th, 2020

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.
Well Played by Jen DeLuca - Sept. 22nd, 2020

Finished


1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book where characters have an outdoor party
The Kitchen House - Kathleen Grissom - 10/12/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
Book of Killowen - Erin Hart - 9/8/20

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book where a character paints a picture
Messenger of Truth - Jacqueline Winspear - 9/13/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover
- Agatha Christie - 10/5/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.
Dragon Springs Road - Janie Chang - 9/15/20

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
The Misadventures of Miss Adelaide - Maggie Dallen - 9/16/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music
The Little Shop of Found Things- Paula Brackston - 10/19/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with L.
Little Broken Things - Nicole Baart - 10/21/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover
- Radha Vatsal - 9/30/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn - 10/11/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
Forgotten - C. J. Carmichael 9/27/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
The Wife of Martin Guerre - Janet Lewis - 9/22/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P.
Poirot Investigates - Agatha Christie - 9/2/20

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover
- Laura Purcell - 10/14/20

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I.
Inspector Spector - E. J. Copperman - 9/25/20

16. Beaded Curtains
Read a book with a title that ends with N. The Last Camel Died at Noon - Elizabeth Peters - 01/07/21

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom
Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand - 10/9/20

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England
The Glass house - Ashley Gardner - 10/16/20

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story
Nine Coaches Waiting - Mary Stewart - 10/2/20

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man - Jonas Jonasson - 9/12/20

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug
A Bad Day for Sunshine - Darynda Jones - 9/21/20

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.
One Night Gone - Tara Laskowski - 10/13/20

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music
1929 - M.L. Gardner - 10/29/20

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
The Boat Runner- Devin Murphy - 9/19/20

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
The Sudbury School Murders - Ashley Gardner - 10/24/20

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
The butterfly Girl - Rene Denefield - 9/9/20

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup
Like Water for Chocolat - Laura Esquivel - 10/27/20

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM. Benito Cerano - Herman Melville - 11/02/20

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Buried - C. J. Carmichael - 9/5/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone
My Name is Asher Lev - Chaim Potok - 10/23/20

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

00/30 Completed

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover OR with a character named Tina OR with a title that has a woman's first name.

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover OR where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish OR with a title that begins with P.

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover OR where a character wakes up to an alarm OR with a three word title.

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover OR where a character drinks champagne OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

30/30 Completed

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE)- Take the Mic: Fictional Stories of Everyday Resistance-Bethany C. Morrow 9/12

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B- BLACK TORCH 3-Tsuyoshi Takaki 9/9

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S- The House of Hades-Rick Riordan 10/4

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C- Charm-Sarah Pinborough 10/9

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D- Diamond Dust-강형규 9/30

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it- Claymore, Vol. 2: Darkness in Paradise-Norihiro Yagi 10/7

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it- Sparks of Phoenix-Najwa Zebian 10/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with L- Lazarus, Vol. 6: Fracture I-Greg Rucka 10/24

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover name- Ibitsu-Haruto Ryo 10/9

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G- Gunslinger Girl, Vol. 1-Yu Aida 11/22

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F- The Forgotten Girl-India Hill Brown 10/9

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W- The Walking Dead, Vol. 5: The Best Defense-Robert Kirkman 9/11

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P- The Prince of Tennis, Volume 4: The Black Unit-Takeshi Konomi 9/8

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover- After Hours-L.J. Smith 9/2

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I- I Have Lost My Way-Gayle Forman 9/22

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N- Star Wars: Poe Dameron, Vol. 1: Black Squadron-Charles Soule 9/2

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T- Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt, Vol. 6-Yasuo Ohtagaki 9/3

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone-J.K. Rowling 9/11

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that has OO- Child of the Moon-Jessica Semaan 10/11

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A)- Ascender, Vol. 1: The Haunted Galaxy-Jeff Lemire 9/25

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with G- Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-Ian Fleming 9/9

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long- a fire like you-Upile Chisala 11/26

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music- Heavy Vinyl, Vol. 2: Y2K-O!-Carly Usdin 9/3

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title- Fool Me Once-Harlan Coben 9/16

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter- ステルス交境曲 1 Stealth Song 1 -Ryohgo Narita 9/14

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters- The Dogs I Have Kissed-Trista Mateer 9/14

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order- Superman, Volume 2: The Unity Saga: The House of El-Brian Michael Bendis 9/14

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM- Where Are You Now?-Mary Higgins Clark 9/29

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title- The Son of Sobek-Rick Riordan 10/5

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with N- Nick and Charlie-Alice Oseman 10/12

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
25/30

1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey (9.21.20)

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
Blood Orange by Susan Wittig Albert (9.9.20)

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.
Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien (9.11.20)

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C.
The Christmas Swap by Sandy Barker (10.12.20)

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.
Death on the Green by Catie Murphy (9.28.20)

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
Mr Right Across the Street by Kathryn Freeman (1.20.21)

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Jane always has her headphones/walkman, her and August listen to music several times altogether and dedicate songs to one another on the radio (5/13/21)

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a with a bedroom scene
The Boy Toy by Nicola Marsh there are many bedroom scenes! (11.17.20)

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name.
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han (2.22.21)

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
Ghost of a Potion by Heather Blake (10.31.20)

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
Fishing for Trouble by Elizabeth Logan (12.15.20)

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
War and Peach by Susan Furlong (3.17.21)

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P.
Perfectly Matched by Heather Webber (9.30.20)

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I.
If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy (8.3.21)

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.
Murder in a Scottish Garden by Traci Hall (5/22/21)

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
Murder with a Twist by Allyson K. Abbott (9.15.20)

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England.
The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss (1.4.21)

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that has OO.
Death in Bloom by Jess Dylan (5/29/21)

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with G.
Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush (11.9.20)

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover.
by Esme Addison (5/6/21)

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams (12.4.20)

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
Open for Murder by Mary Angela (11.15.20)

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
Courting Can Be Killer by Amanda Flower (11.23.20)

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
Killer Chardonnay by Kate Lansing (9.3.20)

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
Stuck With You by Moni Boyce (11.11.20)

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.

Throwback Housewares
9/1/20-8/31/21

30/30

1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book where characters have an outdoor party. Lethal Letters Ellery Adams 12/23/20. Olivia and Rawling's wedding is held outdoors on the beach

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book where a character eats bread. Murder Hooks a Mermaid Christy Fifield 12/25/20. fried cornbread p.156

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S. The Spook in the Stacks Eva Gates 10/25/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover. Jessica Fletcher 9/26/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D. Double Shots, Donuts, and Dead Dudes Harper Lin 10/27/20

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it. Espressos, Eggnogs, and Evil Exes Harper Lin. 9/3/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it. Six Cats a Slayin' Miranda James. 11/19/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with L. Larceny And Lace Annette Blair. 10/21/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover. Leighann Dobbs. 9/9/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G. The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Tale Philip Van Doren Stern 1/20/21

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F. Felix Ever After Kacen Callender 12/26/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W. The Whole Cat and Caboodle Sofie Ryan 10/11/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover. Laurien Berenson 12/14/20

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with E. Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks Suzanne Slade 1/28/21

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I. If the Shoe Kills Lynn Cahoon 9/12/20

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N. It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Charles M. Schulz 10/31/20

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom. Frozen Stiff Annelise Ryan 9/13/20. Mattie uses an outhouse several times while at the cabin

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England. Murder in the Mews Agatha Christie 11/9/20

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story. A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L'Engle 12/9/20. Charles Wallace Murry

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a character who smokes cigarettes. Sparkling Cyanide Agatha Christie 1/1/21. Anthony Browne

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug. Dead & Buried Leighann Dobbs 9/17/20 Fiona was already sitting at the island, sipping from a steaming mug... p. 109

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long. The Real Macaw Donna Andrews 12/5/20

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order. Huckleberry Finished Livia J. Washburn 10/10/20

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title. In Hot Water J.J. Cook 11/4/20

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter. Marshmallow Malice Amanda Flower 9/7/20

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters. Dead Man's Folly Agatha Christie 11/21/20

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order. Stupid History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions Throughout the Ages Leland Gregory 10/24/20

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM. Pleating for Mercy Melissa Bourbon 9/20/20

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title. Bewitched and Betrothed Juliet Blackwell 10/2/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone. Mrs. Morris and the Ghost Traci Wilton 10/5/20 Charlene makes lots of phone calls throughout the book

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
0/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).

2. Bread box done
🟪 OR with a title that begins with B.

Bossy Baby
Athena Steller
Finished 19/12

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.

4. Cork coasters done
🟪 OR with a title that begins with C.

Christmas Spirit
Finished 13/11

5. Dream catchers
🟪 OR with a title that begins with D.

Daddy's Bite: Paranormal Age Play Finished 16/1

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.

Exploring Daddy
Finished 16/6
8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 OR with a title that has a woman's first name.
My Christmas Carol
Finished 25/12
Carol is female first name

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 OR with a title that begins with G.

Good Boy : M/M Puppy Play Romance
Finished 13/2
11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.

13. Themed Pyrex dishes done
🟪 OR with a title that begins with P.

Pretty Boy
Finished 8/12

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 OR with a title that ends with N.

Redemption
Finished 13/6

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪OR with a three word title.

Chef's Nutter Half
Finished 2/1
25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.

B.J. Blakely
Finished 7/4
29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.

Throwback Housewares

Completed 30/30

Housewares:
✔️1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T

Twice Bitten by Lynsay Sands - 10/09/2020

✔️2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.

The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands - 14/09/2020

✔️3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.

Immortal Nights by Lynsay Sands - 06/09/2020

✔️4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover (saucer)

Sofie Metropolis by Tori Carrington - 16/09/2020

✔️5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.

Dominik by Sawyer Bennett - 02/09/2020

✔️6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book where a character hangs curtains (around the bed)

Immortal Unchained by Lynsay Sands - 08/09/2020

✔️7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music

Immortally Yours by Lynsay Sands - 09/09/2020

✔️8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene

Vampire Most Wanted by Lynsay Sands - 01/09/2020

✔️9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover

Reverse Abduction by Eve Langlais - 14/09/2020

✔️10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.

Go Fetch! by Shelly Laurenston - 08/10/2020

✔️11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book set in the Victorian era

Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath - 19/09/2020

✔️12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with an item in the story that is loved (lost artifact)

Holiday Abduction by Eve Langlais - 11/09/2020

✔️13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P.

Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey - 19/09/2020

✔️14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover

About a Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 02/09/2020

✔️15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I.

The Immortal Who Loved Me by Lynsay Sands - 02/09/2020

✔️16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.

Intentional Abduction by Eve Langlais - 07/09/2020

✔️17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.

Vampires Like It Hot by Lynsay Sands - 12/09/2020

✔️18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England

Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas - 18/09/2020

✔️19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story

Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas - 16/09/2020

✔️20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

Alpha Night by Nalini Singh - 01/09/2020

✔️21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug

Ivan by Roxie Rivera - 20/09/2020

✔️22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.

Immortal Born by Lynsay Sands - 15/09/2020

✔️23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music

Big Bad Cowboy by Carly Bloom - 25/09/2020

✔️24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book where a character wakes up to an alarm

Dimitri by Roxie Rivera - 20/09/2020

✔️25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.

Accidental Abduction by Eve Langlais - 06/09/2020

✔️26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.

Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands - 08/09/2020

✔️27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup

Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti - 24/09/2020

✔️28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks champagne

Hideaway by Nora Roberts - 06/09/2020

✔️29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

Reader Abduction by Eve Langlais - 13/09/2020

✔️30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone

Runaway Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 03/09/2020

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Challenge Rules

*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.

What fun!!!!

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
30/30


COMPLETED


Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Two Girls Down by Louisa Luna 10/22/2020

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
Belgravia by Julian Fellowes 9/8/2020

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.
A Hundred Summers by Beatriz Williams 9/26/2020

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover.
9/28/2020
peach

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.
Death by Committee by Alexis Morgan 9/9/2020

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
The German Heiress by Anika Scott 11/7/2020

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music.
Then There Was You by Kara Isaac 10/30/2020
Paige was a concert violinist and Josh runs a worship band. There are several live concerts.

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.
Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman 9/15/2020
Both - Maddy separates from her husband in the swinging 60s.

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover.
The Last Time I Saw You by Liv Constantine 11/3/2020


10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
Girls Like Us by Cristina Alger 9/24/2020

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
The First Lady by James Patterson 10/1/2020

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is).
The Chelsea Girls by Fiona Davis 9/18/2020
The author and I seriously disagree on loathing/loving communism.

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover.
by Mary Kay Andrews 11/13/2020
red crab, blue mermaid....

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover.
Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier 12/11/2020


15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a bookwhere a character uses a computer.
The Sleeping Beauty Killer by Mary Higgins Clark 9/20/2020
Laurie uses a computer for email, checking in a celebrity blog and has her IT rep try to chase an elusive message board user.

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.
The Perfect Plan by Bryan Reardon 10/9/2020

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
The Body in the Basement by Katherine Hall Page 10/3/2020

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England.
The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren 12/16/2020

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story.
All the Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio 11/20/2020
Cosette is a child.

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a character who smokes cigarettes.
Summer Darlings by Brooke Lea Foster 9/9/2020
Who doesn't smoke in this 1962 Martha's Vineyard setting? (Well, the only 2 non-smokers are Teddy and Lisa who are 5 and 3.)

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug.
Magnolias, Moonlight, and Murder by Sara Rosett 11/29/2020
Ellery drinks coffee out of a mug.

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.
The Night Swim by Megan Goldin 10/5/2020

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music.
Strange Brew 10/23/2020
Lubey, who owned a record store, committed suicide while listening to the Grateful Dead.

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
The Wartime Sisters by Lynda Cohen 11/25/2020

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
One Taste Too Many by Debra Goldstein 9/4/2020

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
You've Been Volunteered: A Class Mom Novel by Laurie Gelman 9/4/2020

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup.
Number One Chinese Restaurant by Lillian Li 12/7/2020
Ah-Jack prepares hot pot soup table side.

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
AA-1025: The Memoirs of an Anti-Apostle by Marie Carre 10/2/2020

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Double Shot by Diane Mott Davidson 9/13/2020 All 3!

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone.
The Runaway by Hollie Overton 9/23/2020
Ash and Becca are both always on their iphones.

Welcome Frankie, Karen, Den, Banshee, Kendra, Joann, Helen, Grace, Kimberly, Kellene, Emeli, Christine and Anne!

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
30/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
On the table, pitcher of iced tea Elizabeth Spann Craig 9/5/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.
Button Holed Kylie Logan 9/1/20

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.
Dramatic Paws Corinne Winters 10/10/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.
Ferris wheel- Mel McCoy 9/4/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.
Doggone Murder Nancy Smith Gibson 9/6/2020

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.
Assailants-Assailants, Asphalt & Alibis Tonya Kappes 9/16/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.
Murder in the Bayou Boneyard Ellen Byron 9/17/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.
Little Bookshop of Murder Maggie Blackburn 9/25/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover OR with a character named Tina OR with a title that has a woman's first name.
Carolyn Keene 10/5/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.
Gobble, Gobble Murder Leslie Meier 10/11/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.
Folk Tales and Fudge Brownies A.R. Winters 9/11/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.
Who Shot the Serif? Daisy Robyns 9/13/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover OR where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish OR with a title that begins with P.
Red and yellow balloons- Thea Cambert 9/7/20

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.
Tonya Kappes 9/18/20

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.
Bichon Frise Near the Body Kyla Colby 9/14/20

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.
Murder Most Sweet Laura Jensen Walker 9/12/20 Bohemian loc 149 “…one of my vintage bohemian crinkle skirts…”

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.
Carpet on cover- Laura Gail Black 9/19/20

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.
White dove- Thea Cambert 9/28/20

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.
Carre's niece Tacy-Checked Out for Murder Allison Brook 9/8/20

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
Derby Divas Kathi Daley 9/9/20 (Pandora)

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.
Sunsets, Sabbaticals & Scandal Tonya Kappes 9/22/20

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.
Lee Hollis 9/27/20

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Mrs. Morris and the Ghost of Christmas Past Traci Wilton 9/30/20

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover OR where a character wakes up to an alarm OR with a three word title.
Chili Cauldron Curse Lynn Cahoon 9/2/20

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
Hitches, Hideouts & Homicides Tonya Kappes 9/15/20

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.
Booking a Killer Vacation J.R. Ripley 9/20/20

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
All She Wrote Tonya Kappes 9/24/20 (Bernie's mom)

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover OR where a character drinks champagne OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
CB-Deadman's Float Christy Barritt 10/8/20

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Murder Rings a Bell Thea Cambert 9/10/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.
Murder in Connemara Carlene O'Connor 9/23/20

Throwback Housewares
Duration:September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021

READ: 30/30

✔ 1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
A Tapestry of Spells - Lynn Kurland 10/15

✔ 2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.
Ball & Chain - Abigail Roux 9/13

✔ 3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.
The Magicians - Lev Grossman 9/3

✔ 4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.
The Siren and the Deep Blue Sea - Kerrelyn Sparks 10/3


✔ 5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.
Dark Voyage - Helen Susan Swift 9/7

✔ 6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.
Claim The Leopard Princess - Meg Xuemei X. 9/14

✔ 7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.
Touch & Geaux - Abigail Roux 9/5

✔ 8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.
Crash & Burn - Abigail Roux 9/17

✔ 9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover OR with a character named Tina OR with a title that has a woman's first name.
Royal Street - Suzanne Johnson 9/11


✔ 10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.
Gabriel - D.B. Reynolds 9/5

✔ 11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.
The Faithless Hawk - Margaret Owen 9/9

✔ 12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.
Wild Irish Ride - Jennifer Saints 9/11

✔ 13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover OR where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish OR with a title that begins with P.
The Persuasion - Iris Johansen 9/11

✔ 14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.
A Companion to Wolves - Sarah Monette & Elizabeth Bear 9/30


✔ 15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.
Igniting Darkness - Robin LaFevers 9/25

✔ 16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.
Dragan - D.B. Reynolds 9/12

✔ 17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.
The Ghost - Monica McCarty 9/3

✔ 18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.
Crooked River - Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child 9/20


✔ 19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.
Hooked on a Phoenix - Ashlyn Chase 9/21

✔ 20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
An Apprentice to Elves - Sarah Monette & Elizabeth Bear 10/10

✔ 21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.
Manhunting - Jennifer Crusie 10/23

✔ 22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.
Shocking Pink - Erica Spindler 10/30

✔ 23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Leaving Normal - Stef Ann Holm 11/5
(hero listens to music at the firehouse)

✔ 24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover OR where a character wakes up to an alarm OR with a three word title.
Walking in Fire - Catheryn Cade 10/3

✔ 25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
Adam - Jennifer Ashley (236 pages) 10/23

✔ 26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.
Hollen the Soulless - Denali Day 10/29

✔ 27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
Preppy: The Life & Death of Samuel Clearwater, Part One - T.M. Frazier 11/30

✔ 28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover OR where a character drinks champagne OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
Taken by Tuesday - Catherine Bybee 10/9

✔ 29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Intimate Beings - Jessica Barksdale Inclan 10/23

✔ 30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N
Nuts - Alice Clayton 10/14

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Bringing back a lot of memories!

Throwback Housewares
Timeframe: 9/1/20 to 8/31/21
30/30

1. Tupperware jug - Characters have an outdoor party - Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey - 11/23/20 ♥♥♥♥

Winnie and her grandmother host an outdoor winter festival at their orchard.

2. Bread box - Character eats bread - The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - 10/4/20 ♥♥♥♥

P. 172 – “I took a bit of my sandwich…Freshly baked bread, sharp, salty cheese, the kind of tomatoes that actually taste like something.”

3. Kitsch prints of country houses - Cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings - Only Beloved by Mary Balogh - 9/19/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


4. Cork coasters - Round item on the cover - Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin - 10/7/20 ♥♥♥♥


5. Dream catchers - Character has bad dreams - Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb - 9/13/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Dallas often has vivid dreams, the most notable in this book is one starring her abusive (dead) father and Roarke’s (dead) father.

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks - Title word with SS in it - Lessons - Smoke Gets in Your Eyes & Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty - 9/17/20 ♥♥♥

lessons

7. Colored boom boxes - Character listens to music - The Lake Season by Hannah McKinnon - 10/18/20 ♥♥♥

Loc 1841 – “…she paused to let the music wash over her.”

8. Loud geometric prints - Title that begins with L - Loving by Danielle Steel - 9/13/20 ♥♥♥♥


9. 'Tina' painting - Title that has a woman's first name - Fishing with RayAnne by Ava Finch - 9/7/20 ♥♥♥♥


10. Glass paperweights - Title that begins with G - Getting Rough by C.L. Parker - 11/27/20 ♥♥♥


11. Brass fireplace sets - Set in the Victorian era - Stroke of Midnight by Olivia Drake - 9/15/20 ♥♥♥♥

Pg 79 – “…a group of matriarchs who were chatting about the plans for young Queen Victoria’s coronation at the end of June.”

12. Wind chimes - Title that begins with W - Water by Robin McKinley - 9/24/20 ♥♥♥♥


13. Themed Pyrex dishes - Primary colored item on the cover AND with a title that begins with P - Partners in Crime by Agatha Christie - 9/2/20 ♥♥♥


14. Brown and orange ceramics - Title that begins with E - Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - 11/16/20 ♥♥♥♥♥


15. Colored iMac computer - Character uses a computer - Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier - 9/9/20 ♥♥♥♥

…Pleased as she was with the results of her Internet research, thanks to the kids she’d discovered that there was a definite downside to computers.”

16. Beaded curtains - Title that ends with N - The Color of Heaven by Julianne MacLean - 9/22/20 ♥♥♥


17. Toilet seat covers - Word in the title that ends with T - Quiet - Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline - 9/4/20 ♥♥♥♥


18. Ceramic flying ducks - Set in England - Duke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt - 12/31/20 ♥♥♥♥


19. Cartoon linen sets - With a word in the title that has OO - Poor Little Daddy's Girl by Normandie Alleman - 9/27/20 ♥♥

poor

20. Ashtray stands - Character who smokes cigarettes - Welcome to Harmony by Jodi Thomas - 9/28/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

Tonight, he could hear Stella singing with the radio as he walked outside to smoke his one cigarette of the day.”

21. Novelty mugs -Character drinks from a mug - Sanctuary Island by Lily Everett - 10/25/20 ♥♥♥♥

Page 155 – “His cheeks burned red for a brief instant before he busied himself pouring coffee into his mug without spilling or dropping his grip on the blanket over his shoulders.”

22. TV tray tables - Small table on the cover – Strange Medicine: A Shocking History of Real Medical Practices Through the Ages by Nathan Belofsky - 9/21/20 ♥♥♥♥


23. Hi-Fi systems - Character listens to music - Cowboy Stole My Heart by Soraya M. Lane - 9/10/20 ♥♥♥♥

Loc 396 - ”Mia could have killed her, but instead she took a big sip of wine and got up to put some music on, padding across the concrete.”

24. Radio alarm clocks - Character wakes up to an alarm - Taking a Chance by Maggie McGinnis - 9/12/20 ♥♥♥♥

Loc 2806 - "Any special reason we’re suddenly sleeping through alarms, when this door [at the coffee shop] has been opened at the crack of five-thirty every day for four years now?”

25. Lava lamps - Title that contains two words that begin with the same letter - Murder In Missoula by Laurence Giliotti - 9/30/20 ♥♥♥♥


26. Bissell carpet sweeper - Title that contains a set of double letters - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher - 10/13/20 ♥♥♥♥


27. Soup recipe mugs – Title that contains the letters SOUP in any order - Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President by Candice Millard - 10/6/20 ♥♥♥♥

S in Destiny, O in of, U and P in Republic

28. Babycham glasses - Character drinks champagne - All Night with the Cowboy by Soraya M. Lane - 10/22/20 ♥♥♥

Loc 409 – “She took a sip of champagne, then gulped down another.”

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware - Character uses a piece of dinnerware - Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs - 10/21/20 ♥♥♥♥♥

P. 277 – “…had kindly stacked the plates for Adam. He picked up several in his left hand and with his right he Frisbeed the top one at the vampire.” - You didn’t say HOW they had to use it!

30. Novelty telephones - Character uses a telephone - Huge Deal by Lauren Layne - 10/5/20 ♥♥♥♥

”…She tucked the phone under her ear so she could keep typing.”

******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 12/31/20******

Not needed

I'M IN!
Housewares:

1. Tupperware jug
🟪 title that begins with T (but not THE).
Tainted Evidence - Rachel Grant - 7 SEPT


2. Bread box
🟪 title that begins with B.
Black Out - A.A. Dark - 8 SEPT


3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 title that ends with S.
The Clue of the Tapping Heels - Carolyn Keene - 6 SEPT


4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall - Carolyn Keene (Hat) - 2 SEPT


5. Dream catchers
🟪 title that begins with D.
Dark Falls - Lori Ryan - 14 SEPT


6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 title word with SS in it.
Fearless Pursuit - Barbara Freethy - 16 SEPT


7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 title that has a word with an X in it.
Xul - A.G. Wilde - 4 OCT


8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 a bedroom scene
Kane - Sawyer Bennett - 17 SEPT


9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover
Silent Scream - Angela Marsons - 16 OCT


10. Glass paperweights
🟪 title that begins with G.
The Gathering Dusk - Cynthia Eden - 22 SEPT


11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 title that begins with F.
First Blood - Angela Marsons - 11 SEPT


12. Wind chimes
🟪 title that begins with W.
When You Kiss Me - Bella Andre - 29 SEPT


13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover
Game On - Nancy Warren - 1 OCT


14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 orange cover
Lost - James Patterson - 5 OCT


15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 title that begins with I.
Ink and Bone - Rachel Caine - 7 OCT


16. Beaded curtains
🟪 title that ends with N.
The Last Town - Blake Crouch - 12 SEPT


17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 word in the title that ends with T.
The Silent Wife - Karin Slaughter - 17 SEPT


18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 set in England
The Painter's Apprentice - Charlotte Betts - 18 SEPT


19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 a pony on the cover
Pegasus - Danielle Steel - 15 SEPT


20. Ashtray stands
🟪 title that begins with A
Alterant - Sherrilyn Kenyon - 1 SEPT


21. Novelty mugs
🟪 title that ends with G.
Never Knowing - Chevy Stevens - 12 OCT


22. TV tray tables
🟪 a title that is 12 letters long.
Cross My Heart - L.H. Cosway - 17 SEPT


23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Shades of Twilight - Linda Howard - 19 OCT


24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 a three word title.
Within These Walls - J.L. Berg - 19 SEPT


25. Lava lamps
🟪 title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
Taming Hollywood's Baddest Boy - Max Monroe - 20 SEPT


26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 title that contains a set of double letters.
White Rabbit - K. Webster - 25 SEPT


27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
Confessions of a Murder Suspect - James Patterson - 29 SEPT


28. Babycham glasses
🟪 author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
Casting Spells - Barbara Bretton - 23 SEPT


29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
An Officer and a Rebel - Cindi Madsen - 2 OCT


30. Novelty telephones
🟪 title that begins with N.
No Way Out - Allison Brennan - 3 SEPT

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

Read 30/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE) - 20 Letters To A Friend by Svetlana Alliluyeva - 02/10/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book where a character eats bread - A House of Pomegranates by Oscar Wilde - 22/07/21

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S - An Outcast of the Islands by Joseph Conrad - 25/09/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C - Creep, Shadow, Creep by A. Merritt - 12/11/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book where a character has bad dreams - The Road by Cormac McCarthy - 12/12/20

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it - Glass Mask (vol. 3) by Suzue Miuchi - 09/11/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music - The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell - 26/10/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene - Cold Spring Harbor by Richard Yates - 01/12/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name - The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton - 07/01/21

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G - Glass Mask (vol. 13) by Suzue Miuchi - 11/12/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F - Flights Of Love by Bernhard Schlink - 09/05/21

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W - When We Dead Awaken by Henrik Ibsen - 13/11/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P - Przekleństwo Swietłany : historia córki Stalina by Béata de Robien - 25/12/20

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book set in the 1970s - Glass Mask (vol. 2) by Suzue Miuchi - 03/08/21

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a computer - Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay by Elena Ferrante - 18/04/21

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N - The Judge and His Hangman by Friedrich Dürrenmatt - 05/02/21

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T - A Heart So White by Javier Marías - 04/01/21

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England - The Pursuit of Love by Nancy Mitford - 29/01/21

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story - Призрачный замок by Charles Dickens, Oscar Wilde, Arthur Conan Doyle and others - 21/01/21

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a character who smokes cigarettes - Miserere by Jean-Christophe Grangé - 14/06/21)

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with G - The Wicked King by Holly Black - 27/07/21

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long - If This Is a Man by Primo Levi - 13/03/21

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music - The Days of Abandonment by Elena Ferrante - 25/04/21 (the MC goes to a concert)

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title - Shadows in Paradise by Erich Maria Remarque - 12/02/21

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - 09/04/21

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters - A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams - 24/03/21

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup - A Woman in Berlin by Marta Hillers - 21/03/21

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks champagne - Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley - 26/05/21

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title - Dagon and Other Macabre Tales by H.P. Lovecraft - 14/08/21

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone - Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by Tennessee Williams - 17/03/21

Welcome Tari, Barbara, Connie, Sandra, and Someone!

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
45/45

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover Raspberry Lemonade and Ruin by Agatha Frost read 8/1/21
where characters have an outdoor party Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston read 9/24/20 Janie and her husband have parties in the everglades behind their house
with a title that begins with T (but not THE). Tomato Girl by Jayne Pupek read 10/16/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover The Brethren by John Grisham read 10/7/20 post office box
where a character eats bread Mademoiselle Boleyn by Robin Maxwell read 9/3/20 Page 136 …or not." George stuffed a piece of bread i…
with a title that begins with B. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire read 11/14/20

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel read 11/21/20
where a character paints a picture House of Glass: The Story and Secrets of a Twentieth-Century Jewish Family by Hadley Freeman read 9/10/20 Page 96 the war by painting in his studio in Marseille.
with a title that ends with S. To the Nines by Janet Evanovich read 9/24/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover The Age of Witches by Louisa Morgan read 10/17/20 pestle and mortar
where a character uses a coaster The Good Girl by Mary Kubica read 9/1/20 Page 232 of his fingers. I set his coffee on a coaster on…
with a title that begins with C. The Complete Far Side - Book One by Gary Larson read 9/17/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the coverThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald read 9/28/20 The feathers of Daisy's shrug and the beads of her head decoration
where a character has bad dreams Seven Days of Friday by Alex A. King read 9/6/20 Vivi-Page 144 Melissa, and say zip about her shitty dream.
with a title that begins with D. Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs read 10/2/20

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover The Romanov Empress: A Novel of Tsarina Maria Feodorovna by C.W. Gortner read 2/12/21 curtain tassel
where a character hangs curtains The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold read 9/6/20 Catherine Eddowes Page 196 …to put aside money for lace curtains,…
with a title word with SS in it. The Other Tudors: Henry VIII's Mistresses and Bastards by Philippa Jones read 10/9/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover Old School by Jeff Kinney read 7/17/21
where a character listens to music Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Side Chicks by N'Dia Rae read 9/14/20 Page 118 …balcony where we sat and soft jazz music…
with a title that has a word with an X in it. The Angel Experiment by James Patterson read 11/26/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover Turbo Twenty-Three by Janet Evanovich read 2/3/21
with a bedroom scene The Truants by Kate Weinberg read 10/13/20 (view spoiler)[ when Jess and Alec cheat in the hotel (hide spoiler)]
with a title that begins with L. Looking for Alaska by John Green read 10/26/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover The Elite by Kiera Cass read 10/24/20
with a character named Tina Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell read 9/24/20 Tina was the popular girl at school
with a title that has a woman's first name. Georgia Bottoms by Mark Childress read 10/16/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover Through a Glass, Deadly by Sarah Atwell read 7/30/21
where a character brings home a souvenir Auld Acquaintance by Ruth Hay read 9/26/20 Page 55 …mainly photographs and souvenirs from holidays…
with a title that begins with G. Genghis: Birth of an Empire by Conn Iggulden read 10/10/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover The Master of Blacktower by Barbara Michaels read 7/19/21
set in the Victorian era Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne read 10/28/20 set in 1868
with a title that begins with F. For Honor by Jeannette Winters read 9/23/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover Wind Chime Point by Sherryl Woods read 7/24/21
with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) The Mercies by Kiran Millwood Hargrave read 9/28/20 The crosses that the church group makes are loathed by the other group of women who work to have the town survive as a reminder that they were not to do mens work.
with a title that begins with W. The Wolfe Widow by Victoria Abbott read 10/3/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover All We Ever Wanted Was Everything by Janelle Brown read 10/12/20 cherry
where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish The Rope Walk by Carrie Brown read 10/12/20 Page 49 …cheese cooked in the red casserole dish…
with a title that begins with P. Persuasion by Jane Austen read 10/22/20

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover History of William the Conqueror by Jacob Abbott read 11/5/20
set in the 1970s White Teeth by Zadie Smith read 11/16/20 begins in London 1974
with a title that begins with E. Educated by Tara Westover read 11/1/20

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover Little Gods by Meng Jin read 9/1/20
where a character uses a computer The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica read 9/20/20 (view spoiler)[Through the computer Sadie found out about Eve and that the murdered woman was Eve's sister (hide spoiler)]
with a title that begins with I Island of Sweet Pies and Soldiers by Sara Ackerman read 11/22/20

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16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover
with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles read 9/2/20 Page 3 …our varying shades of brown got psychedelic.
with a title that ends with N. This Charming Man by Marian Keyes read 10/19/20

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn read 3/4/21
where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom Ice Dogs by Terry Lynn Johnson read 9/11/20 Chris and Victoria had to go to the bathroom in the woods when they were lost
with a word in the title that ends with T. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones read 11/8/20

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover The Case for Jamie by Brittany Cavallaro read 12/8/20
set in England Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë read 10/7/20
with a title that ends with CK. A Song of Sixpence: The Story of Elizabeth of York and Perkin Warbeck by Judith Arnopp read 7/18/21

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans read 12/6/20
with a child in the story The Nine by Jeanne McWilliams Blasberg read 9/21/20 Sam is a main character and starts out as 14 years old.
with a word in the title that has OO. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote read 11/2/20

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover
with a character who smokes cigarettes Train to Trieste by Domnica Radulescu read 9/22/20 Page 26 …father and lights up another cigarette, …
with a title that begins with A (not the letter A). Antiques Fire Sale by Barbara Allan read 11/2/20

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo read 10/19/20
where a character drinks from a mug The Yule Log by Clive McWilliam read 9/4/20 Page 21 Mrs Giloolley dipped the tin mug in the bucket…
with a title that ends with G. Sing, Unburied, Sing by Jesmyn Ward read 11/29/20

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover A Deadly Delicious Delivery by Cindy Bell read 4/25/21
where a character eats while watching TV Darling Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel read 9/11/20 Page 229 go to work, eat dinner in front of the TV,…
with a title that is 12 letters long. Prime Suspect by Lynda La Plante read 12/11/20

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover
where a character listens to music Under the Volcano by Malcolm Lowry read 9/3/20 Page 12 …sight: the sounds of the fair, the music, in…
with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order. Five Mile House: A Novel by Karen Novak read 9/13/20

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern read 11/4/20
where a character wakes up to an alarm The Christie Curse by Victoria Abbott read 9/9/20 Page 264 …to me. And of course, I set the alarm clock…
with a three word title. Feint of Art by Hailey Lind read 9/12/20

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover The Silence of the Library by Miranda James read 7/27/21
with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page number The Second Sister by Rae D. Magdon read 9/26/20 219 pages
with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter. When Christ and His Saints Slept by Sharon Kay Penman read 9/19/20

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover Destiny's a Witch by Lucy May read 9/7/20 broom
where a character cleans their floors Britt-Marie Was Here by Fredrik Backman read 9/8/20 Page 59 wearing dirty shoes and I’d just mopped the floor. Taking snuff as well,…
with a title that contains a set of double letters. The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward read 9/25/20

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover Vegetables and Vengeance by Agatha Frost read 7/6/21
where a character makes soup The Sayers Swindle by Victoria Abbott read 9/9/20 Page 5 …but she'd made some delicious soup out o…
with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order. The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Erik Larson read 10/5/20

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen read 6/9/21
where a character drinks champagne The Other Windsor Girl: A Novel of Princess Margaret, Royal Rebel by Georgie Blalock read 9/8/20 Page 3 mother tilted the remains of the champagne into her mouth, wrinkling…
with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM. Die a Little by Megan Abbott read 10/4/20

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover The Main Corpse by Diane Mott Davidson read 1/1/21 plate
where a character uses a piece of dinnerware Shooting Gallery by Hailey Lind read 9/16/20 Page 155 to hear a grown man cry. I rinsed my dish
with the letters EB (in any order) in the title. Brush With Death by Hailey Lind read 9/18/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover Murder Past Due by Miranda James read 6/11/21
where a character uses a telephone Lunar Discovery: Let the Space Race Begin by Salvador Mercer read 9/23/20 Page 46 …knows where. He had telephoned h
with a title that begins with N. Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich read 2/2/21

Can you clarify the second option of #25? with a 1, 9, 6, or 3
Page number? Publication year? something else?

Carolyn wrote: "Can you clarify the second option of #25? with a 1, 9, 6, or 3
Page number? Publication year? something else?"

Whoops - page count!!

Welcome Carolyn!

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021 FINISHED
30/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE). Tall, Dark and Cowboy - Joanne Kennedy 9/3/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B. Bargaining With a Rake - Julie Johnstone 9/24/20

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S. The Princess Diaries - Meg Cabot 9/12/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C. Cookies and Scream - CeeCee James 10/6/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D. Death's Hand - S.M. Reine 9/14/20

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it. A Darkness More Than Night - Michael Connelly 9/12/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music. September Mourn - Jess Lourey 9/30/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene. The Little French Bistro - Nina George 9/19/20

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name. Where'd You Go, Bernadette - Maria Semple 9/16/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book where a character brings home a souvenir. Aloof - Tony Kriz 5/5/21

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book set in the Victorian era. Never a Mistress, No Longer a Maid - Maureen Driscoll 9/26/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W. Why We Get Fat: And What to Do About It - Gary Taubes 9/9/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish. Waffles and Weekends - Leena Clover 9/22/20

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover. Switching Hour - Robyn Peterman 10/7/20


15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a computer. The Outsider - Stephen King 10/4/20

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N. Dark Union - S.M. Reine 9/30/20

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom. Let Me In - John Ajvide Lindqvist 1/14/21

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England. Her Husband's Harlot - Grace Callaway 2/10/21

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story. Five Days in November - Clint Hill 10/2/20

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a character who smokes cigarettes. The Boylan House - Ron Ripley 1/5/21

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug. The Darkest Gate - S.M. Reine 9/21/20

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long. The Two Towers - J.R.R. Tolkien 1/29/21

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music. The Stillwater Girls - Minka Kent 10/7/20

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title. The Undertaker's Wife: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Laughter in the Unlikeliest of Places - Dee Oliver 1/14/21

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count. Patient Zero - L.T. Ryan 10/8/20 {167 pgs}

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book where a character cleans their floors. Arsenic in the Azaleas - Dale Mayer 3/12/21

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order. Purged Souls - Kagan Tumer 10/16/20

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM. Death on the Nile - Agatha Christie 3/3/21

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title. The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - V.E. Schwab 1/8/21

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone. Isolation - Travis Thrasher 1/3/21

Throwback Housewares (Post 1 of 2)
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
Date Started: September 1, 2020
Date Completed: March 18, 2021

If you choose the cover option, post the cover!

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book where characters have an outdoor party - Love Me Like You Mean It by Laura Burton - 11/16/20 - Aiden's parents have a big outdoor party so Emma can meet Aiden's big loud family after they get engaged.

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book where a character eats bread - Lethal Lobster (Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries 3) by Hope Callaghan - 11/26/20 - Pg 230 picked at the tasteless mashed potatoes and ate two bites of crusty bread

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book where a character paints a picture - If You Love Me, I'm Yours by Lizzie Chantree - 10/15/20 - MC Maud paints pictures as does male MC Nate Ridgemoore

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C. - Chicken Pesto Murder (Darling Deli 5) by Patti Benning - 9/30/20

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book where a character has bad dreams - Murder Comes South by Lila Beckham - 9/11/20 - MC Hannah has several nights in a row of bad dreams after her brother goes missing

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it. - The St. Valentine's Day Cookie Massacre (Hatter's Cove Gazette 1) by Elisabeth Crabtree - 3/18/21

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music - Cappuccinos, Cupcakes, and a Corpse (Cape Bay Cafe 1) by Harper Lin - 1/18/21 - Pg 109 Rock music player over the speaker system

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene - Aching for Home (Aching Series 1) by A.C. Nixon - 9/11/20 - LOC 326 he walked to the bed and gave her a quick, hard kiss

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover - Dead Wrong (Blackmoore Sisters 1) by Leighann Dobbs - 9/28/20

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G. - Grilled Cheese Murder (Darling Deli 4) by Patti Benning - 9/3/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F. - Foliage and Fatality (Mystery Series 2) by Karen Musser Nortman - 10/3/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with with an item in the story that is loved - Twelve Days of Christmas Chaos by Wendy Knight - 12/15/20 - Pg. 20 Cleo's mother loved her specialty Swiss chocolate

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover - Strawberries and Sweet Lies (Bakers and Bulldogs 1) by Rosie Sams - 10/31/20 - Strawberries on cover


14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover - A Match Made for Thanksgiving (Holidays with the Wongs 1) by Jackie Lau - 11/30/20


15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I. -Illusive Storm: A Murder Mystery Suspense Thriller by Lily Campbell - 9/23/20

Throwback Housewares con't. (Post 2 of 2)

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N. - Nine Lives by Gary Kittle - 9/29/20

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T. - The Female Correspondent by E.A. Deverell - 10/12/20

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England . - Murder At The Bake Off (Recipe for Disaster 3) by Zanna Mackenzie - 3/8/21 - set in Cumbria in England

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that has OO. - Jingle Buried Cookies (Black Cat Cafe 9) by Lyndsey Cole - 12/21/20

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A). - The American Indian Wars: Explore the Conflict and Tragedy from Beginning to End by Brent Schulte - 10/31/20

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug. - Miz Scarlet and the Holiday Houseguests (Scarlet Wilson 3) by Sara M. Barton - 12/26/20 - Pg 48 Larry took a sip of soup from her mug

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long. - Hanchart Land by Becky Barker - 10/26/20

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music - Thanks, Banks, and Murder (Mama and Cookie 11) by Noella Lee - 11/29/20 - Pg 115 the sound of laughter and Marvin Gaye's "Keep On Dancing" came from the inside

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book where a character wakes up to an alarm - One Daisy and Two Crazy Funerals (Fern Grove 2) by Abby Reede - 11/25/20 - LOC 1411 When her alarm went off at seven, Tracy came awake suddenly

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter. - The Billionaire Bachelor by Sloane Peterson - 10/17/20

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with with a title that contains a set of double letters. - Holiday Face-off (Puck Battle 1) by Kristen Echo - 11/5/20

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup . - Pineapple Upside Down Murder (Cast Iron Skillet 1) by Jodi Rath - 10/5/20 - MC, Jolie makes potato soup to take to be served at a wake after a funeral service she attended

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks champagne. - Undercover On The Calypso: Book One: The Cozy Cruise Mysteries (Cozy Cruise 1) by Lizzie Josephson - 10/6/20 - LOC 631 Carol was happily chatting with strangers on the deck while she sipped champagne.

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title. - Love at First Bark (Love Unleashed 0.5 Prequel) by Dana Mentink - 10/17/20

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone . - Reindeer & Robberies (Cruise Ship Mysteries 15) by Hope Callaghan - 12/5/20 - Pg. 233 Millie reached for the desk phone and dialed the ship's store.

Welcome Chelsea and SANDYE!

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021


Books Read: 26/30

1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis, 09/15/20

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
Beach Read by Emily Henry, 09/22/20

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.
Beneath the Canyons by Kyra Halland, 09/30/20

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover.
On Basilisk Station by David Weber, 12/28/20, buttons


5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book where a character has bad dreams.
The Attack by K.A. Applegate, 10/05/20, Jake

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
The Christmas Blessing by Donna VanLiere, 12/13/20

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it.
The Extreme by K.A. Applegate, 09/01/20

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene.
Space Opera by Catherynne M. Valente, 12/30/20, (Dess and Nessuno Uuf)

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover.
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, 10/08/20


10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn, 09/08/20

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book set in the Victorian era.
The Infernal Device by Michael Kurland, 10/27/20

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
The Wicked King by Holly Black, 02/06/21

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover.
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas, 01/21/21, red dress


14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover.
A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher, 09/19/20


15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I.
The Iron Duke by Maljean Brook, 10/03/20

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.
Jade Green by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, 09/08/20

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
The Garden of Bewitchment by Catherine Cavendish, 12/01/20

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England.
The Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie, 09/21/20

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a character who smokes cigarettes.
Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, 09/11/20, Nik

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with G.
The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black, 02/07/21

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, 10/13/20

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
Pixie Me Up by Willow Mason, 10/07/20

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
Dawn in Damnation by Clark Casey, 11/17/20

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
The Terracotta Bride by Zen Cho, 01/02/21

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, 02/02/21

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone.
The Exposed by K.A. Applegate, 10/06/20, Rachel calls Jake

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021
No page minimum

Books Read: 29/30 - DONE and only took 2 months!

1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book where characters have an outdoor party
The Roommate by Rosie Danan 9/8/20 4stars (Clara, Josh and Naomi)

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.
Be My Santa Tonight (Crooked Halo Christmas Chronicles Book 1) by Kathy Coatney 9/9/20 4stars (fits all three - boxed presents; Holly eats bread slathered with butter; title starts with B)

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a with a title that ends with S.
The Wreckage of Us by Brittainy C. Cherry 9/2/20 4.5stars

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover
Lost and Found (Tactical Solutions International Book 3) by Maggie Clare 9/10/20 4,5stars (emblem/logo)

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book where a character has bad dreams O
Web of Nightmares (Reg Rawlins, Psychic Investigator Book 8) by P.D. Workman 9/19/20 4star (Reg about spiders)

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
Dwell in Possibility (Worcester Nights #1) by Ophelia Sikes 9/22/20 3stars (Possibility)

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it.
The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux by Samantha Verant 9/5/20 4stars (Valroux)

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene
Secret Lives of Husbands and Wives by Josie Brown 10/10/20 4stars (Ted and Lyssa)

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name.
An Amish Husband for Tillie (Amish of Pontotoc #4) by Amy Lillard 9/12/20 5stars

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
The Great Diamond Caper (Whispering Bay Mystery, #6) by Maria Geraci 10/18/20 4stars

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
Friends to Lovers: A Secret Pregnancy Romance (Heart of Hope Book 6) by Ajme Williams 9/27/20 4stars

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with an item in the story that is loved
Home for the Holidays by Sara Richardson 9/20/20 4.5stars (Betty, the camping trailer that the girls played in when they were young; Juniper Inn; Juniper Springs)

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover
Sweet Treats (Curvy Hips and Sexy Lips) by Candi Heart 9/13/20 3stars (blue dress)

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with E.
Eight Long Years: A Second Chance Secret Baby Romance (Heart of Hope Book 5) by Ajme Williams 9/4/20 4stars

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a computer
Happily This Christmas: A Novel (Happily Inc #6) by Susan Mallery 9/28/20 5stars (Wynn, Garrick, Renee)

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with the word psychedelic in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#)
Kindle location 110 - The psychedelic glass beads rattled, and Zack's tension vibrated through her.
Her Christmas Wish (Crooked Halo Christmas Chronicles Book 2) by Kathy Coatney 10/21/20 4stars

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
The Brief and True Report of Temperance Flowerdew by Denise Heinze 9/23/20 3stars (Report)

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England
Old Sins Never Die (Emmeline Kirby/Gregory Longdon Mysteries #6) by Daniella Bernett 9/17/20 4.5stars (London)

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story
Christmas Sisters (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge #1) by Tammy L. Grace, Tess Thompson, Judith Keim, Ev Bishop, Violet Howe 9/29/20 4stars (Jo, Stevie are teens; Alissa and Hailey are 10 and 8)

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
Admit You Miss Me: A Surrogate Pregnancy Romance (Irresistible Billionaires Book 1) by Ajme Williams 10/10/20 4stars

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug
Her Christmas Cowboy (The Wyoming Cowboy #5) by Jessica Clare 10/6/20 4stars (Amy and Caleb drink mugs of hot chocolate with whipped cream)

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover
Another Chance (Goshen Series #1) by Kim Hall 9/13/20 2stars (9/15/20)

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music
Wildflower Road (Madison River Romance #2) by Janine Rosche 10/3/20 4.5stars (while at the bar and at the wedding)

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
The Christmas Table (Christmas Hope #10) by Donna VanLiere 10/4/20 4stars

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
A Family For Christmas (The Burlesons of Texas #2) by Nola Cross 10/8/20 4stars (1 and 6 - 166 pages; F - family, for)

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
A Princess by Christmas (A Royal Wedding #3) by Julia London 10/13/20 4stars (ss)

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup
A Sheriff's Star (Home to Oak Hollow) by Makenna Lee 10/18/20 4stars (chicken soup -Nan)

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks champagne
Christmas Kisses (Soul Sisters at Cedar Mountain Lodge #2) by Judith Keim 9/30/20 4stars (the family for the wedding toast and on New Year's Eve)

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a piece of dinnerware (plate - Kindle location 3703 - Bethany's smile faltered a little and she stood, nearly fumbling the plate of cookies until Wes gripped her elbow and steadied her.
Tools of Engagement (Hot & Hammered #3) by Tessa Bailey 10/2/20 4stars

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone
Christmas Ever After by Karen Schaler 9/26/20 4stars (Riley uses a landline)

Throwback Housewares

Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

30/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
A Tale of Two Kitties Sofie Kelly 11.29.20 4 stars

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
The Big Finish Brooke Fossey 10.21.20 4 stars

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.
She's So Dead to Us Kieran Scott 09.27.20 3 stars

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with C.
The Confessions of Young Nero Margaret George 09.15.20 4 stars

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.
Dead of Winter Annelise Ryan 09.06.20 4 stars

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
Mousse and Murder Elizabeth Logan 11.21.20 3 stars

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it.
Twisted Twenty-Six Janet Evanovich 12.11.20 4 stars

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with L.
Lost Roses Martha Hall Kelly 09.12.20 3 stars

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover
Sunburn Laura Lippman 10.17.20 4 stars

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
A Good Day for Chardonnay Darynda Jones 07.10.21 5 stars

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
Fishing for Trouble Elizabeth Logan 11.22.20 4 stars

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
Without a Brew Ellie Alexander 11.08.20 4 stars

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P.
Pulp Friction Julie Anne Lindsey 09.08.20 4 stars

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover
Bernard Cornwell 09.15.20 4 stars

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I.
I Love This Bar Carolyn Brown 10.01.20 4 stars

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.

The Pint of No Return Ellie Alexander 11.01.20 4 stars

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
He Started It Samantha Downing 09.07.20 4 stars

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with CK.
The Cats Came Back Sofie Kelly 08.01.21 4 stars

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that has OO.
Perjury Proof Jessica Beck 10.20.20 3 stars

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
An Apple for the CreatureCharlaine Harris 09.04.20 4 stars

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover
Kay Correll 01.16.21 3 stars

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover
Vikki Walton 10.29.20 3 stars

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music
The Forever Girl Jill Shalvis 01.10.21 4 stars
p 215 Music drifting from the radio, low but with a beat that seemed to match the pulse of her heart.

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
Against the Paw Diane Kelly 09.20.20 4 stars

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
Marshmallow Malice Amanda Flower 09.02.20 4 stars

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
The Secret on Rum Runner's Lane, a Book Magic Mini Mystery #.5 Melissa Bourbon 11.09.20 5 stars

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Bumpkin Sam Cheever 12.12.20 3 stars

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
Moni Boyce Stuck With You 11.12.20 5 stars

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Hot and Badgered Shelly Laurenston 10.31.20 4 stars

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with title that begins with N.
Nuts and Buried Elizabeth Lee 12.08.21 3 stars

Throwback Housewares
Duration: 9/1/20 - 8/31/21
Completed Tasks: 32/30
Read Books: 74/30+ - last updated: 6/3
no page minimum, re-reads are ok, 50+% read after 9/1, re-post when finished

1. Tupperware jug
📌Read a book with a pitcher on the cover.
Read a book where characters have an outdoor party. Swamp Spook by Jana Deleon 4* 2/5 - Halloween festival
Read a book with a title that begins with T. Texas Hold 'Em by Christie Craig 4* 9/11

2. Bread box
Read a book with a box on the cover. Starlight, Star Bright by JoAnn Durgin 4* 1/19
Read a book where a character eats bread. Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 5* 9/14
Read a book with a title that begins with B. Błękitny Zamek=The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery 6* 12/29

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings. The Shack by William Paul Young 5* 10/21
Read a book where a character paints a picture. Wiatr by Marcin Ciszewski 4* 12/27 lit. transl: Wind
Read a book with a title that ends with S. The Twelve Days of Christmas by Rick Yuzzi 5* 12/6

4. Cork coasters
Read a book with a round item on the cover Swamp Spook by Jana Deleon 4* 9/7
Read a book where a character uses a coaster. Christmas on Mistletoe Mountain by Dora Hiers 4* 12/17
Read a book with a title that begins with C. Carter by Adrienne Bell 5* 9/9

5. Dream catchers
Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover. Bullets and Beads by Jana Deleon 5* 9/18
Read a book where a character has bad dreams. Forever Entangled by Kathleen Brooks 5* 9/29
Read a book with a title that begins with D. Dürfen Vegetarier Schmetterlinge im Bauch haben? by Arno Backhaus 3* 12/1/20 lit. transl: Are Vegetarians Allowed to Have Butterflies in Their Stomach?

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
📌Read a book with a tassel on the cover.
Read a book where a character hangs curtains. Ein Wirbelwind namens Millie=Whirlwind by Cathy Marie Hake 4* 10/20
Read a book with a title word with SS in it. Control Girl: Lessons on Surrendering Your Burden of Control from Seven Women in the Bible by Shannon Popkin 4* 10/19

7. Colored boom boxes
📌Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover. Top of the Hour by Anina Collins 8?/?
Read a book where a character listens to music. Secrets Collide by Kathleen Brooks 5* 9/22
Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it. X-World by Jörg Arndt 4* 11/27

8. Loud geometric prints
Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover. 99 gute Gründe, das Leben zu feiern by Rainer Haak 3* 11/21 lit. transl: 99 Good Reasons To Celebrate The Life
Read a book with a bedroom scene. Relentless Pursuit by Kathleen Brooks 4* 9/20
Read a book with a title that begins with L. Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb 4* 1/3

9. 'Tina' painting
Read a book with a lone woman on the cover. Once Upon a Cowboy by Lacy Williams book 2 in You Don't Have to Be a Star / Once Upon a Cowboy 4* 9/1
✔📌Read a book with a character named Tina. Framed Shadows by Kathleen Brooks 5* 5/8/21 - Tina, a paint-splattered handgun she kept for safety (p. 22)
Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name. Meg's Best Man by Cynthia Bruner 5* 2/20

10. Glass paperweights
📌Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover.
Read a book where a character brings home a souvenir. Ein Himmel voller Bücher=The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson 4* 11/30
Read a book with a title that begins with G. Golden In Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/11

11. Brass fireplace sets
Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover. The Governess Who Captured His Heart by Sophie Barnes 4* 2/20
Read a book set in the Victorian era. A Pirate for Christmas by Anna Campbell 5* 12/14
Read a book with a title that begins with F. Fortune Furlough by Jana Deleon 5* 9/12

12. Wind chimes
📌Read a book with windchimes on the cover.
Read a book with an item in the story that is loved or loathed. Reel of Fortune by Jana Deleon 4* 9/6 - Ida Belle's car (aka time machine) - she loves is everyone else loathes it
Read a book with a title that begins with W. Whispered Lies by Kathleen Brooks 5* 11/16/20

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover. Swamp Santa by Jana Deleon 5* 9/16
Read a book where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish. Hook, Line and Blinker by Jana Deleon 4* 1/31
Read a book with a title that begins with P. Purr: A story of love, lions and a Hebrew named Daniel by Gwen Alyce Clayton 2* 1/30

14. Brown and orange ceramics
Read a book with a brown or orange cover. Infinite Powers: The Story of Calculus - The Language of the Universe by Steven H. Strogatz 3* 1/28
📌Read a book set in the 1970s. The Road to Key West by Michael Reisig ?* 6/?
Read a book with a title that begins with E. Every Secret Thing by Ann Tatlock 5* 1/17

15. Colored iMac computer
Read a book with a "loud" colored cover. The Big, Not-So-Small, Curvy Girls Dating Agency by Ava Catori 3* 9/26
Read a book where a character uses a computer. The Christmas Bus by Melody Carlson 4* 11/15
Read a book with a title that begins with I. I Swear It Happened Just Like This: 17 Short Stories for Your Pocket by Khaled Talib 4* 10/1

16. Beaded curtains
📌Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover.
Read a book with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text. Agent for a Cause by Guy S. Stanton III 2* 10/20 - The bouncers came at me then in a bulrush of motion intent on pounding me into a bloody pulp on the psychedelic colored light grid of the floor beneath us. (p. 152)
Read a book with a title that ends with N. Forever Hidden by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/6

17. Toilet seat covers
Read a book with a carpet on the cover. Murder in Stonehill Manor by Jane T. O'Brien 3* 4/8
Read a book where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom. Gators and Garters by Jana Deleon 4* 9/20
Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T. Gator Bait by Jana Deleon 5* 1/24

18. Ceramic flying ducks
Read a book with a flying bird on the cover. Hook, Line and Blinker by Jana Deleon 4* 9/3
Read a book set in England. Yankee Earl by Shirl Henke 5* 9/25
Read a book with a title that ends with CK. Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley 3* 1/6

19. Cartoon linen sets
📌Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover. Turtle Cove by Marc Landau ?* 4/? or That Bear Ate My Pants! by Tony James Slater ?* ?/?
Read a book with a child in the story. Final Vow by Kathleen Brooks 5* 9/23
Read a book with a word in the title that has OO. No Wound Too Deep For The Deep Love Of Christ by Lisa Buffaloe 5* 10/19 - OO in Too

20. Ashtray stands
📌Read a book with an ashtray on the cover.
Read a book with a character who smokes cigarettes. Breaking His Code by Patricia D. Eddy 5* 9/27
Read a book with a title that begins with A All I want for Christmas by Claudia Carroll 0* 12/14
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Part 2

21. Novelty mugs
Read a book with a mug on the cover. Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley 3* 4/21 - in the film strip
Read a book where a character drinks from a mug. Change of Fortune by Jana Deleon 5* 9/4
Read a book with a title that ends with G. A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong by Cecilia Grant 4* 12/5

22. TV tray tables
📌Read a book with a small table on the cover. The Happiest Season by Rosemarie Naramore ?* ?/?
Read a book where a character eats while watching TV. To the Nines by Janet Evanovich 3* 5/11
Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long. A Time to Dance by Megan Payne 4* 12/18

23. Hi-Fi systems
📌Read a book with a stereo on the cover.
Read a book where a character listens to music. Forever Betrayed by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/11
Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order. Farm Girl: Rural Life Humor from a Farmer's Daughter by Shanna Hatfield 3* 10/12

24. Radio alarm clocks
Read a book with a clock on the cover. Początek=The Beautiful Mrs. Seidenman by Andrzej Szczypiorski 4* 5/31
Read a book where a character wakes up to an alarm. Forever Driven by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/14 - female MC
Read a book with a three word title. Cajun Fried Felony by Jana Deleon 5* 2/9

25. Lava lamps
📌Read a book with a table lamp on the cover.
Read a book with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count. Forever Secret by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/15 - 310 pages
Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter. Louisiana Longshot by Jana Deleon 5* 11/26

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
📌Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover. Hazardous Duty by Christy Barritt ?* ?/?
Read a book where a character cleans their floors. Hiob=Job by Joseph Roth 3* 10/22
Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters. Vendetta in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/8

27. Soup recipe mugs
Read a book with soup on the cover. Turtle Soup by Danielle Thorne 2* 5/22
Read a book where a character makes soup. Home Before Dark by Christy Barritt 3* 10/9 - female MC makes soup
Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order. Forever Surprised by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/16

28. Babycham glasses
📌Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover.
Read a book where a character drinks champagne. Forever Concealed by Kathleen Brooks 5* 10/18
Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM. Der Report der Magd=The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 4* 12/24

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover. Gators and Garters by Jana Deleon 4* 2/14 - plates (behind the parrot)
Read a book where a character uses a piece of dinnerware. Doktor No=Doctor No by Ian Fleming 2* 10/4
Read a book with the letters EB in the title. Just. Be. Still. (Ugh.) by Amanda H. Williams 6* 9/16

30. Novelty telephones
📌Read a book with a telephone on the cover.
Read a book where a character uses a telephone. Seeing The Love by Sofia Grey 4* 1/29
Read a book with a title that begins with N. Neu entdeckte Freude=Let Me Entertain You by Merlin R. Carothers 5* 10/3




I have a question to #6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks - Read a book ... with a title word with SS in it.
In German the letter ß is actually ss (at least if you need to convert it for cross word puzzles, sorting purposes, web and/or e-Mail-adressess... schold I read a book with ß can I use it for this challenge or only those were both are written out (ss)?

Agnieszka wrote: "I have a question to #6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks - Read a book ... with a title word with SS in it.
In German the letter ß is actually ss (at least if you need to convert it for cross word puz..."

That works!! :)

Welcome Anna, JoAnne, Moondance and Agnieszka!

JoAnne wrote: "Agnieszka wrote: "I have a question to #6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks - Read a book ... with a title word with SS in it.
In German the letter ß is actually ss (at least if you need to convert it ..."

Thanks!

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021


Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover OR with a character named Tina OR with a title that has a woman's first name.

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover OR where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish OR with a title that begins with P.

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover OR where a character wakes up to an alarm OR with a three word title.

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover OR where a character drinks champagne OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.

Welcome Katherine!

Throwback Housewares
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

Goal: 30/30

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow – 10/16/2020

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.
Beretva és tőr by Gyula Böszörményi – 09/04/2020

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.
The Miracle at Speedy Motors by Alexander McCall Smith – 09/09/2020

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover.
The Babbling Brook Naked Poker Club - Book One by Ann Warner – 09/21/2020

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.
The Dreaming, Vol. 2 by Simon Spurrier – 09/26/2020

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
Kick-Ass 3 by Mark Millar – 09/19/2020

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a word with an X in it.
Gyilkosság az Orient expresszen - Agatha Christie - 01/20/21

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with L.
The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore by Kim Fu – 02/09/2020

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover.
Death of a Red Heroine by Qiu Xiaolong – 09/28/2020

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica – 11/06/2020

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with F.
The Fabulous Riverboat by Philip José Farmer – 09/11/2020

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
Wow, No Thank You. by Samantha Irby – 09/06/2020

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P.
A Pendragon-legenda by Antal Szerb – 10/07/2020

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with E.
Every Fear by Rick Mofina – 10/21/2020

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover.
Hope Never Dies by Andrew Shaffer – 09/25/2020

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.
Bitó és borostyán by Gyula Böszörményi – 11/11/2020

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.
The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf – 09/24/2020

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England.
In a Field of Blue by Gemma Liviero – 12/28/2020

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story.
Drowning Ruth by Christina Schwarz – 10/04/2020 - Ruth Neumann

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
Ármány és kézfogó by Gyula Böszörményi – 20/09/2020

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug.
In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren – 11/12/2020 - Ricky brings his mug to his lips and winks at me. (Kindle Location 2968)

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.
Winter Counts by David Heska Wanbli Weiden – 11/18/2020

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Lucifer (2018-) Vol. 3: The Wild Hunt by Dan Watters – 11/24/2020

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a three word title.
Wanna Get Lucky? by Deborah Coonts – 09/14/2020

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang – 10/02/2020 - 323 pages

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book where a character cleans their floors.
Redhead by the Side of the Road by Anne Tyler – 11/24/2020 - Monday was floor-mopping day—the kitchen and the bathroom (Kindle Location 101)

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix – 11/02/2020

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
Where the Lost Wander by Amy Harmon – 11/16/2020

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
The Road Beyond Ruin by Gemma Liviero – 11/08/2020

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with N.
Not Over You by Amanda Torrey – 10/11/2020

Sandy's thread
Throwback Housewares - no page min
Duration: September 1, 2020-August 31, 2021

00/30 Completed

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Time Stood Still-London Miller

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a title word with SS in it.
Merciless-Willow Winters

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a title that has a woman's first name.
Letters to Molly-Devney Perry

10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with W.
The Woman in the Trunk-Jessica Gadziala

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover.
What The Heart Knows-Jessica Gadziala

14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.

15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a computer.
Heavenly Hacked-K.B. Winters

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that has OO.
Shooting Scars-Karina Halle

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Fighting Redemption-Kate McCarthy

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover.
Worth the Wait-Synithia Williams

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.
Butterfly in Frost-Sylvia Day

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
Alphabet Soup-C.B. Conwy

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover.
N.Y.E.-Jessica Gadziala

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Bourbon Blues-Bijou Hunter

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.

Welcome Ferenc!

Throwback Housewares
September 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021

30/30 Tasks Completed

Housewares:
1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a pitcher on the cover OR where characters have an outdoor party OR with a title that begins with T (but not THE).
Saving Forever by Jennifer Youngblood & Shanna Delaney (9/15/20)
outdoor party

2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a box on the cover OR where a character eats bread OR with a title that begins with B.
The Trouble with Billionaires by Michelle Pennington (9/19/20)
eats bread

3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a cover that reminds you of Kinkade's paintings OR where a character paints a picture OR with a title that ends with S.
Bear by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (9/24/20)
paints a picture

4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover OR where a character uses a coaster OR with a title that begins with C.
Closing Time by Candice N. Toone (10/9/20)

5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a bead or feather on the cover OR where a character has bad dreams OR with a title that begins with D.
Mustang by Mindy Burbidge Strunk (9/28/20)
bad dreams

6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book with a tassel on the cover OR where a character hangs curtains OR with a title word with SS in it.
The Billionaire's Practice Kiss by Tamie Dearen (10/4/20)

7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book with a boom box or radio on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that has a word with an X in it.
Christmas Quilts by Rebekah A. Morris (9/10/20)
listens to music

8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a loud geometric print on the cover OR with a bedroom scene OR with a title that begins with L.
The Merry Lives of Spinsters by Rebecca Connolly (9/13/20)
bedroom scene

9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover OR with a character named Tina OR with a title that has a woman's first name.
The Wild Orchid by Cameron Dokey (9/5/20)


10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a glass paperweight on the cover OR where a character brings home a souvenir OR with a title that begins with G.
Forget Me Not by Sarah M. Eden (9/9/20)
brings home souvenir

11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book with a fireplace set on the cover OR set in the Victorian era OR with a title that begins with F.
Flyboy by Sophia Summers (9/27/20)

12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with windchimes on the cover OR with an item in the story that is loved or loathed (Tell us what it is) OR with a title that begins with W.
Intertwine by Nichole Van (9/7/20) - locket

13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a primary colored item on the cover OR where a character uses a mixing bowl or baking dish OR with a title that begins with P.
To Love a Stranger by Colleen Coble (10/1/20) - Yellow Hat


14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover OR set in the 1970s OR with a title that begins with E.
Brass Carriages and Glass Hearts by Nancy Campbell Allen (9/20/20)


15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a "loud" colored cover OR where a character uses a computer OR with a title that begins with I.
You've Got Email by Heather Tullis (9/26/20)
uses a computer

16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a beaded curtain on the cover OR with the word - bohemian or psychedelic - in the text (Give us a partial sentence and page/loc#) OR with a title that ends with N.
Saving the Captain by Jennifer Youngblood & Jewel Allen (9/15/20)

17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a carpet on the cover OR where a character uses an unhygienic bathroom OR with a word in the title that ends with T.
How to Not Fall for the Guy Next Door by Meg Easton (9/22/20)

18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book with a flying bird on the cover OR set in England OR with a title that ends with CK.
First Impressions by Elizabeth Johns (9/30/20)
set in England

19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a pony, bear, power ranger or turtle on the cover OR with a child in the story OR with a word in the title that has OO.
Rescuing Lord Inglewood by Sally Britton (10/1/20)

20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with an ashtray on the cover OR with a character who smokes cigarettes OR with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).
Let Me Whisper in Your Ear by Mary Jane Clark (10/13/20)
smokes cigarettes

21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book with a mug on the cover OR where a character drinks from a mug OR with a title that ends with G.
The Billionaire's Second Chance by Kimberly Krey (9/2/20)
drinks from a mug

22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a small table on the cover OR where a character eats while watching TV OR with a title that is 12 letters long.
No One to Trust by Lynette Eason (10/8/20)

23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book with a stereo on the cover OR where a character listens to music OR with a title that contains the letters HIFI in any order.
Only a Date with a Billionaire by Ellie Hall (10/13/20)
listens to music

24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book with a clock on the cover OR where a character wakes up to an alarm OR with a three word title.
The Rookie by Taylor Hart (9/9/20)
wakes up to an alarm

25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a table lamp on the cover OR with a 1, 9, 6, or 3 in the page count OR with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.
The Spinster and I by Rebecca Connolly (9/17/20) - 281 pages

26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a cleaning item on the cover OR where a character cleans their floors OR with a title that contains a set of double letters.
A Geek Girl's Guide To Kissing A Video Gamer by Bree Livingston (10/2/20)

27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book with soup on the cover OR where a character makes soup OR with a title that contains the letters SOUP in any order.
A Tree for the Billionaire by Michelle Pennington (9/21/20)
makes soup

28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book with a champagne glass on the cover OR where a character drinks champagne OR with the author's initials can be found in BABYCHAM.
The Truth about Billionaires by Michelle Pennington (9/20/20)
drinks champagne

29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with a piece of dinnerware on the cover OR where a character uses a piece of dinnerware OR with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.
Loving the Movie Star by Jennifer Youngblood (10/3/20)
use dinnerware

30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book with a telephone on the cover OR where a character uses a telephone OR with a title that begins with N.
Deadly Isle by Dani Pettrey (9/3/20)
uses a telephone

Welcome Shash!

For #25 - A 1, 9, 6 or 3 in what? page number, reviews, ratings, series or all of the above?

Finished!

Throwback Housewares

Completed 30/30

Housewares:
✔️1. Tupperware jug
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with T

Twice Bitten by Lynsay Sands - 10/09/2020

✔️2. Bread box
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with B.

The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands - 14/09/2020

✔️3. Kitsch prints of country houses
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with S.

Immortal Nights by Lynsay Sands - 06/09/2020

✔️4. Cork coasters
🟪 Read a book with a round item on the cover (saucer)

Sofie Metropolis by Tori Carrington - 16/09/2020

✔️5. Dream catchers
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with D.

Dominik by Sawyer Bennett - 02/09/2020

✔️6. Curtain tassels and tiebacks
🟪 Read a book where a character hangs curtains (around the bed)

Immortal Unchained by Lynsay Sands - 08/09/2020

✔️7. Colored boom boxes
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music

Immortally Yours by Lynsay Sands - 09/09/2020

✔️8. Loud geometric prints
🟪 Read a book with a bedroom scene

Vampire Most Wanted by Lynsay Sands - 01/09/2020

✔️9. 'Tina' painting
🟪 Read a book with a lone woman on the cover

Reverse Abduction by Eve Langlais - 14/09/2020

✔️10. Glass paperweights
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with G.

Go Fetch! by Shelly Laurenston - 08/10/2020

✔️11. Brass fireplace sets
🟪 Read a book set in the Victorian era

Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath - 19/09/2020

✔️12. Wind chimes
🟪 Read a book with an item in the story that is loved (lost artifact)

Holiday Abduction by Eve Langlais - 11/09/2020

✔️13. Themed Pyrex dishes
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with P.

Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey - 19/09/2020

✔️14. Brown and orange ceramics
🟪 Read a book with a brown or orange cover

About a Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 02/09/2020

✔️15. Colored iMac computer
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with I.

The Immortal Who Loved Me by Lynsay Sands - 02/09/2020

✔️16. Beaded curtains
🟪 Read a book with a title that ends with N.

Intentional Abduction by Eve Langlais - 07/09/2020

✔️17. Toilet seat covers
🟪 Read a book with a word in the title that ends with T.

Vampires Like It Hot by Lynsay Sands - 12/09/2020

✔️18. Ceramic flying ducks
🟪 Read a book set in England

Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas - 18/09/2020

✔️19. Cartoon linen sets
🟪 Read a book with a child in the story

Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas - 16/09/2020

✔️20. Ashtray stands
🟪 Read a book with a title that begins with A (not the letter A).

Alpha Night by Nalini Singh - 01/09/2020

✔️21. Novelty mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks from a mug

Ivan by Roxie Rivera - 20/09/2020

✔️22. TV tray tables
🟪 Read a book with a title that is 12 letters long.

Immortal Born by Lynsay Sands - 15/09/2020

✔️23. Hi-Fi systems
🟪 Read a book where a character listens to music

Big Bad Cowboy by Carly Bloom - 25/09/2020

✔️24. Radio alarm clocks
🟪 Read a book where a character wakes up to an alarm

Dimitri by Roxie Rivera - 20/09/2020

✔️25. Lava lamps
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains two words that begin with the same letter.

Accidental Abduction by Eve Langlais - 06/09/2020

✔️26. Bissell carpet sweeper
🟪 Read a book with a title that contains a set of double letters.

Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands - 08/09/2020

✔️27. Soup recipe mugs
🟪 Read a book where a character makes soup

Sweet Revenge by Rebecca Zanetti - 24/09/2020

✔️28. Babycham glasses
🟪 Read a book where a character drinks champagne

Hideaway by Nora Roberts - 06/09/2020

✔️29. Eternal Beau dinnerware
🟪 Read a book with the letters EB (in any order) in the title.

Reader Abduction by Eve Langlais - 13/09/2020

✔️30. Novelty telephones
🟪 Read a book where a character uses a telephone

Runaway Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 03/09/2020

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Challenge Rules

*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.