Second Chance Challenges discussion

SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: OPEN



This is a two-part challenge requiring a total of 20 books in order to be complete. We have the regular task section and the filmography task section, and you are welcome to mix/match these however you like in order to reach the required 20 books. A book may only be used for one task for this challenge.

TASKS:
1. CARY GRANT:
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach) was born January 18, 1904 in Horfield, England. He passed away November 29, 1986.
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive), OR
★Read a book set in England.

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
He was known for his debonair demeanor, sense of comic timing, and his light-hearted approach to acting.
★Read a book with a character who is funny, debonair or light-hearted, OR
★Read a book you consider humorous.

3. PENDER TROUPE:
At age 16, Grant became a stage performer with the Pender Troupe which embarked on a tour of the US. He made a name for himself in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his move to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story, OR
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
Grant made his film debut in 1932 in This is the Night.
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas, but later gained great recognition for his romantic comedies.
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance.

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
The 1966 American comedy film, Walk, Don't Run was Grant's last film role.
★Read the last book of a series, OR
★Read the last book on your WTR list.

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
In 1970, Grant received a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
★ Read a book that has won an award.

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
Grant appeared in more than 70 films, over 20 radio programs, and in 6 threatre productions.
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.

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FILMOGPHAY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count):

1. THIS IS THE NIGHT
2. DEVIL AND THE DEEP
3. SINNERS IN THE SUN
4. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL
5. SINGAPORE SUE
6. BLONDE VENUS
7. HOT SATURDAY
8. MADAME BUTTERFLY
9. SHE DONE HIM WRONG
10. THE WOMAN ACCUSED
11. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK
12. GAMBLING SHIP
13. I'M NO ANGEL
14. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
15. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS
16. BORN TO BE BAD
17. KISS AND MAKE-UP
18. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN
19. ENTER MADAME
20. WINGS IN THE DARK
21. THE LAST OUTPOST
22. SYLVIA SCARLETT
23. BIG BROWN EYES
24. SUZY
25. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS
26. WEDDING PRESENT
27. WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE
28. TOPPER
29. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK
30. THE AWFUL TRUTH
31. BRINGING UP BABY
32. HOLIDAY
33. GUNGA DIN
34. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS
35. IN NAME ONLY
36. HIS GIRL FRIDAY
37. MY FAVORITE WIFE
38. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA
39. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
40. PENNY SERENADE
41. SUSPICION
42. THE TALK OF THE TOWN
43. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON
44. MR. LUCKY
45. DESTINATION TOKYO
46. ONCE UPON A TIME
47. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
48. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART
49. NIGHT AND DAY
50. NOTORIOUS
51. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER
52. THE BISHOP'S WIFE
53. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
54. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED
55. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE
56. CRISIS
57. PEOPLE WILL TALK
58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE
59. MONEY BUSINESS
60. DREAM WIFE
61. TO CATCH A THIEF
62. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
63. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION
64. KISS THEM FOR ME
65. INDISCREET
66. HOUSEBOAT
67. NORTH BY NORTHWEST
68. OPERATION PETTICOAT
69. THE GRASS IS GREENER
70. THAT TOUCH OF MINK
71. CHARADE
72. FATHER GOOSE
73. WALK, DON'T RUN

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SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: 10/1/20 - ??

20/20

This is a two-part challenge requiring a total of 20 books in order to be complete. We have the regular task section and the filmography task section, and you are welcome to mix/match these however you like in order to reach the required 20 books. A book may only be used for one task for this challenge.

TASKS:
1. CARY GRANT:
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach) was born January 18, 1904 in Horfield, England. He passed away November 29, 1986.
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive)

The Roman Hat Mystery by Ellery Queen 10/17/20
pub 1929

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
He was known for his debonair demeanor, sense of comic timing, and his light-hearted approach to acting.
★Read a book you consider humorous.

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 10/2/20

3. PENDER TROUPE:
At age 16, Grant became a stage performer with the Pender Troupe which embarked on a tour of the US. He made a name for himself in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his move to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story, OR
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
Grant made his film debut in 1932 in This is the Night.
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas, but later gained great recognition for his romantic comedies.
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance.

Merry Chris Witch by C.K. Dawn 10/16/20

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
The 1966 American comedy film, Walk, Don't Run was Grant's last film role.
★Read the last book of a series

Her Texan to Tame by Sara Orwig 11/16/20
Lone Star Legacy #5

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
In 1970, Grant received a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
★ Read a book that has won an award.

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
Grant appeared in more than 70 films, over 20 radio programs, and in 6 threatre productions.
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.

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FILMOGPHAY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count):

1. THIS IS THE NIGHT
Nikolai by Roxie Rivera 10/4/20

2. DEVIL AND THE DEEP
Tomorrow's Promise by Sandra Brown 10/28/20

3. SINNERS IN THE SUN
4. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL
The Hot One by Lauren Blakely 10/24/20

5. SINGAPORE SUE
6. BLONDE VENUS
Dyeing Up Loose Ends by Maggie Sefton 10/5/20

7. HOT SATURDAY
Dragon Spell by Mac Flynn 11/21/20

8. MADAME BUTTERFLY
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 10/10/20

9. SHE DONE HIM WRONG
10. THE WOMAN ACCUSED
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 10/9/20

11. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK
12. GAMBLING SHIP
13. I'M NO ANGEL
14. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Christmas Nights by J.H. Croix 10/12/20

15. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS
Rainbows Ever After by J.J. McAvoy 10/28/20

16. BORN TO BE BAD
17. KISS AND MAKE-UP
Unconditionally Mine by Nadine Gonzalez 10/31/20

18. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN
19. ENTER MADAME
20. WINGS IN THE DARK
21. THE LAST OUTPOST
22. SYLVIA SCARLETT
23. BIG BROWN EYES
24. SUZY
25. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS
Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi 10/26/20

26. WEDDING PRESENT
27. WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE
28. TOPPER
29. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK
On Angel Wings by Roz Denny Fox 11/28/20

30. THE AWFUL TRUTH
Human and Freakn' by Eve Langlais 10/9/20

31. BRINGING UP BABY
32. HOLIDAY
33. GUNGA DIN
34. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS
35. IN NAME ONLY
36. HIS GIRL FRIDAY
37. MY FAVORITE WIFE
38. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA
39. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
40. PENNY SERENADE
41. SUSPICION
42. THE TALK OF THE TOWN
43. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON
44. MR. LUCKY
45. DESTINATION TOKYO
46. ONCE UPON A TIME
47. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
48. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART
49. NIGHT AND DAY
50. NOTORIOUS
51. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler 11/3/20

52. THE BISHOP'S WIFE
The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman 11/13/20

53. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
54. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED
55. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE
56. CRISIS
57. PEOPLE WILL TALK
58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE
59. MONEY BUSINESS
60. DREAM WIFE
61. TO CATCH A THIEF
62. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
63. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION
64. KISS THEM FOR ME
65. INDISCREET
66. HOUSEBOAT
67. NORTH BY NORTHWEST
The Sands of Windee by Arthur W. Upfield 11/12/20

68. OPERATION PETTICOAT
69. THE GRASS IS GREENER
70. THAT TOUCH OF MINK
71. CHARADE
72. FATHER GOOSE
73. WALK, DON'T RUN

SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: 10/1/20 - ??

1. CARY GRANT:
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive)
Nightmare in Pink by John D. MacDonald (first published 1964) Read: 10/12/20

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
★Read a book you consider humorous.
Body on the Bayou by Ellen Byron Read: 10/13/20

3. PENDER TROUPE:
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story
The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Spencer Quinn the missing kid (in the description) is a teenager Read: 10/21/20

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.
Mew Is for Murder by Clea Simon Read: 10/24/20

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance.
Bangkok 8 by John Burdett Read: 10/10/20

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
★Read the last book of a series, OR
★Read the last book on your WTR list.

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
★ Read a book that has won an award.
Talking as Fast as I Can: From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, and Everything in Between by Lauren Graham Goodreads Choice Award for Humor (2017) Read: 10/23/20

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.
Shark River by Randy Wayne White (320 pages) Read: 10/19/20

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FILMOGPHAY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count):

1. THIS IS THE NIGHT
The Silent Girl (TSG) Read: 1/12/21
2. DEVIL AND THE DEEP
3. SINNERS IN THE SUN
4. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL
5. SINGAPORE SUE
Prodigal Summer (PS) Read: 2/15/21
6. BLONDE VENUS
7. HOT SATURDAY
Twelve Years a Slave (TYAS) Read: 12/4/20
8. MADAME BUTTERFLY
Bad Feminist (BF) Read: 10/16/20
9. SHE DONE HIM WRONG
10. THE WOMAN ACCUSED
The Cutting (TC) Read: 1/16/21
11. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK
12. GAMBLING SHIP
Six Geese A-Slaying (SGA) Read: 12/15/20
13. I'M NO ANGEL
Lab Girl (LG) Read: 1/27/21
14. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
15. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS
The House in the Cerulean Sea (THITCS) Read: 12/15/20
16. BORN TO BE BAD
The Nickel Boys (TNB) Read: 11/27/20
17. KISS AND MAKE-UP
18. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN
19. ENTER MADAME
20. WINGS IN THE DARK
21. THE LAST OUTPOST
The Tattooist of Auschwitz (TTOA) Read: 1/14/21
22. SYLVIA SCARLETT
Life After Life (LAL) Read: 11/9/20
23. BIG BROWN EYES
Beach Read (BR) Read: 11/25/20
24. SUZY
Stepsister (S) Read: 11/16/20
25. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS
Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts (TMTTG) Read: 11/1/20
26. WEDDING PRESENT
Wayward Son (WS) Read: 11/20/20
27. WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE
28. TOPPER
Euphoria (E) Read: 12/22/20
29. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK
30. THE AWFUL TRUTH
Little Fires Everywhere (LFE) Read: 11/24/20
31. BRINGING UP BABY
32. HOLIDAY
A Local Habitation (ALH) Read: 10/25/20
33. GUNGA DIN
34. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS
35. IN NAME ONLY
36. HIS GIRL FRIDAY
37. MY FAVORITE WIFE
Year of Wonders (YOW) Read: 12/20/20
38. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA
39. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line (DPOTPL) Read: 2/8/21
40. PENNY SERENADE
41. SUSPICION
Ice Cold (IC) Read: 12/10/20
42. THE TALK OF THE TOWN
The Keeper of Lost Things (TKOLT) Read: 11/11/20
43. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON
Moon Called (MC) Read: 1/29/21
44. MR. LUCKY
Lakewood (L) Read: 11/22/20
45. DESTINATION TOKYO
46. ONCE UPON A TIME
Murder on Astor Place (MOAP) Read: 10/26/20
47. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
Career of Evil (COE) Read: 1/20/21
48. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART
49. NIGHT AND DAY
50. NOTORIOUS
51. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER
52. THE BISHOP'S WIFE
Warcross (W) Read: 2/3/21
53. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
Mrs. Martin’s Incomparable Adventure (MMIA) Read: 10/31/20
54. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED
55. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE
56. CRISIS
Suggested Reading (SR) Read: 11/4/20
57. PEOPLE WILL TALK
58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE
59. MONEY BUSINESS
60. DREAM WIFE
Marina (M) Read: 1/31/21
61. TO CATCH A THIEF
The Cabinet of Curiosities (TCOC) Read: 10/12/20
62. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
Blueberry Muffin Murder (BMM) Read: 11/3/20
63. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION
64. KISS THEM FOR ME
Turtle Moon (TM) Read: 2/15/21
65. INDISCREET
65. INDISCREET
Secrets in Death (SID) Read: 11/14/20
66. HOUSEBOAT
One Second After (OSA) Read: 10/29/20
67. NORTH BY NORTHWEST
The Bat (TB) Read: 2/6/21
68. OPERATION PETTICOAT
The Realm of Possibility (TROP) Read: 1/18/21
69. THE GRASS IS GREENER
70. THAT TOUCH OF MINK
The Thursday Murder Club (TTMC) Read: 1/4/21
71. CHARADE
Dreadnought (D) Read: 1/7/21
72. FATHER GOOSE
Stars of Fortune (SOF) Read: 11/7/20
73. WALK, DON'T RUN
The Keepsake (TK) Read: 11/19/20

SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: 10/1/20 - DONE.....12/22/21

1. CARY GRANT:
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive), OR
★Read a book set in England.
The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene ...Oct. 1, 2020 Published in 1930

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
★Read a book with a character who is funny, debonair or light-hearted, OR
★Read a book you consider humorous.
The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate...Oct. 27, 2020 Bob is light hearted

3. PENDER TROUPE:
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story, OR
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark....Oct.10, 2020
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark....Oct.10, 2020 Miss Brodie's group of girls are all teens during most of the book

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.
The Quick Red Fox: A Travis McGee Novel by John D. MacDonald....Oct. 25, 2020 THE

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance.
If Looks Could Kill by Kate White....Dec. 2, 2020 Crime

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
★Read the last book of a series, OR
★Read the last book on your WTR list.
The Lantern Men by Elly Griffiths.....Dec. 15, 2020 Last book of series so far

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
★ Read a book that has won an award.
What Stands in a Storm: Three Days in the Worst Superstorm to Hit the South's Tornado Alley by Kim Cross....Oct. 12, 2020 Alabama author award for nonfiction 2017

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.
Murder in G Major by Alexia Gordon...Oct. 6, 2020 7 and 2 in page #'s....271 pages

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FILMOGPHAY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count):

1. THIS IS THE NIGHT. ....The Shallows by Matt Goldman....Nov. 1,2020 Title initials...T, S
2. DEVIL AND THE DEEP....Dollface: A Novel of the Roaring Twenties by Renee Rosen.....Nov. 5, 2020 Title initial....D

3. SINNERS IN THE SUN....The Nest by Gregory A. Douglas....Nov. 28, 2020 Title initials...T,, N

4. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL....Eyes on You.....Kate White.....Feb. 3, 2021 Title initials...E, O, Y

5. SINGAPORE SUE....One Perfect Shot by Steven F. Havill....Oct. 17, 2020 Title initials...O,P,S

6. BLONDE VENUS....Skull Duggery by Aaron Elkins.....Nov.15, 2020.... Title initials...S, D

7. HOT SATURDAY....Heat and Dust by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala....Nov. 24, 2020 Title initials....H,A,D

8. MADAME BUTTERFLY.....Unspoken: Bathsheba by Francine Rivers.....Oct. 19, 2020 Title initals...U,B

9. SHE DONE HIM WRONG...Dance With Me by Kristen Proby....Oct. 18, 2020 Title initials...D,W,M

10. THE WOMAN ACCUSED....Artificial Condition....by Martha Wells ....Oct.24, 2020 Title initials....A, C

11. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK....Gone Tomorrow by Lee Child...Nov. 18, 2020 Title initials...G,T

12. GAMBLING SHIP.....Stay Gold by Tobly McSmith....Feb. 11, 2021 Title initials...S, G

13. I'M NO ANGEL....I Am Legend by Richard Matheson....June 7, 2021 Title initials...I, A, L

14. ALICE IN WONDERLAND....Of Literature and Lattes by Katherine Reay....Oct. 8, 2020

15. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS.....Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb.....Oct. 23, 2020 C,I,D

16. BORN TO BE BAD....Blue Ticket by Sophie Mackintosh...October 29, 2020 Title initials....B,T

17. KISS AND MAKE-UP....Second Sight by Sharon Sala ....Oct. 30, 2020 Title initials...S,S

18. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN...Loyalty in Death by J.D. Robb ....Nov. 17, 2020 Title Initials...L,i,D

19. ENTER MADAME....Affaire Royale by Nora Roberts....Dec. 18, 2020 Title initials....A, R

20. WINGS IN THE DARK....Witness in Death by J.D. Robb....Jan.16, 2021 Title initials...W, I,D

21. THE LAST OUTPOST.....Paw Enforcement by Diane Kelly....Feb. 10, 2021 Title initials...P, E

22. SYLVIA SCARLETT....Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban ...Oct. 31, 2020....Title initials...C, A, R

23. BIG BROWN EYES.....No Way Out: Adventure, Action, and Romance Riding with America's #1 Vigilante Biker Club by Roland Hulme...May 18, 2021 Title initials...N, W, O

24. SUZY.....Unorthodox: The Scandalous Rejection of My Hasidic Roots by Deborah Feldman.....Dec. 21, 2021 Title initial....U

25. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS.....A Reluctant Bride by Kathleen Fuller...Nov. 26, 2020 Title initials...A, R, B

26. WEDDING PRESENT....Snow Place to Die by Mary Daheim...Dec. 17, 2020 Title initials....S, P, T, D

27. WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE...Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton.....Dec. 29, 2020 Title initials....N, Y, I, H

28. TOPPER....Redemption by David Baldacci....April 11, 2021 Title initial...R

29. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK....The Fallen by David Baldacci....Dec. 11, 2020 Title initals...T, F

30. THE AWFUL TRUTH..... Find Layla by Meg Elison....March 29, 2021 Title initials...F, L

31. BRINGING UP BABY......Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh...July 4, 2021

32. HOLIDAY....Heartshot by Steven F. Havill Nov.11, 2020 Title starts with H

33. GUNGA DIN.... Dread Nation by Justina Ireland ...April 1, 2021 Title initials...D, N

34. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS...What's Eating Gilbert Grape by Peter Hedges....Feb. 9, 2021 Title initials...W, E G,G

35. IN NAME ONLY....One Moment by Kristina McBride....March 16, 2021 Title initials...O,M

36. HIS GIRL FRIDAY...Lost December by Richard Paul Evans....Dec. 13, 2020 Title initials....L, D

37. MY FAVORITE WIFE....The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary.....Feb. 5, 2021 Title Initials...T, F

38. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA.......Front Desk by Kelly Yang....Jan. 18, 2021...Title initials....F. D

39. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY....A Light in the Storm: The Civil War Diary of Amelia Martin, Fenwick Island, Delaware, 1861 by Karen Hesse....Dec. 26, 2020 A, L, I< T< S

40. PENNY SERENADE....Salt Dancers by Ursula Hegi.....April 28, 2021 Title initials...S, D

41. SUSPICION....Command Performance by Nora Roberts....Dec. 21, 2020 Title initials....C, P

42. THE TALK OF THE TOWN....Look Alive Twenty-Five by Janet Evanovich....May 19, 2021 L,A,T,F

43. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON....Unafraid: Mary by Francine Rivers....April 1. 2021 Title initials...U, M

44. MR. LUCKY....Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific by Raft by Thor Heyerdahl .....March 14, 2020 Title initial...K

45. DESTINATION TOKYO.....A Sting in the Tale: My Adventures with Bumblebees by Dave Goulson....Jan. 2, 2020 Title initials...A, S, I, T, T

46. ONCE UPON A TIME....Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu....Dec. 5, 2020 Title initials...I,C

47. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE...Christmas Crazy by Kathi Daley....Nov. 21, 2020 Title initials...C,C

48. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART....Red Lily by Nora Roberts....May 3, 2021 Title initials...R, L

49. NIGHT AND DAY...The Address by Fiona Davis ....May 1, 2021 Title Initials....T, A

50. NOTORIOUS.....Outsider by Linda Castillo....Jan. 2, 2021 Title initials....O

51. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER....Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Anne Lindsey....Jan. 3, 2021 Title initials...A, C, S

52. THE BISHOP'S WIFE....Pumpkin Spice Sacrifice by Addison Moore.....April 23, 2021 Title initials....P, S, S

53. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE.... An Unbroken Heart by Kathleen Fuller....May 9, 2021 Title initials...A. U, H

54. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED....Sour Apples by Sheila Connolly....June 2, 2021 Title initials...S, A


55. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE.... Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb....April 27, 2021 Title initials....B,I,D

56. CRISIS....Identical Strangers: A Memoir of Twins Separated and Reunited by Elyse Schein....April 19, 2021 Title initials...I, S

57. PEOPLE WILL TALK....Eggs in Purgatory by Laura Childs.....March 28, 2021 Title initials...E, I, P

58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE....Mercy Falls by William Kent Krueger .....May 14, 2021 Title intials...M, F

59. MONEY BUSINESS....Sweet Nothings by Trisha Ashley....Aug. 10, 2021 Title iniitals S, N

60. DREAM WIFE..... Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey...May 14, 2021 Title initials....D

61. TO CATCH A THIEF....The Christmas Hope by Donna VanLiere.....Jan. 7, 2021 Title initials...T, C, H

62. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER....Outlawed by Anna North...Oct.4, 2021 Title initial....O

63. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION.....Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson....January 9. 2021 Title initials...N,T, S, H

64. KISS THEM FOR ME..... The Secret of Shadow Ranch by Carolyn Keene.....Feb. 14, 2021 Tital initials...T, S, O, S, R

65. INDISCREET.....Consigned to Death by Jane K. Cleland....Dec. 19, 2020 Title initials...C, T, D

66. HOUSEBOAT.....The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs....April 9, 2021 Title initials....T, A, O

67. NORTH BY NORTHWEST....The Bride Test by Helen Hoang....Jan. 22, 2021 Title initials....T,B, T

68. OPERATION PETTICOAT..... Out Of Range by C.J. Box....May 24, 2021 Title initials....O,O, R

69. THE GRASS IS GREENER....The Night Hawks by Elly Griffiths....Sept. 1, 2021 Title initials....T, N, H

70. THAT TOUCH OF MINK..... The Council of Animals by Nick McDonell....Aug. 3, 2021 Title initials...T, C, O, A

71. CHARADE.....Avalanche byPatrick F. McManus...by Oct. 9, 2020 Title initial ...A

72. FATHER GOOSE.....Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi...Feb. 1, 2021 Title initial....F

73. WALK, DON'T RUN.....Winterkill by C.J. Box...April 4, 2021 Title initial....W

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SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: OPEN
10/10

TASKS:
1. CARY GRANT:
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach) was born January 18, 1904 in Horfield, England. He passed away November 29, 1986.
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive), OR
★Read a book set in England.
1965-The Secret of Shadow Ranch Carolyn Keene 10/5/20

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
He was known for his debonair demeanor, sense of comic timing, and his light-hearted approach to acting.
★Read a book with a character who is funny, debonair or light-hearted, OR
★Read a book you consider humorous.
Dottie is hilarious-Kickbacks, Kayaks & Kidnapping Tonya Kappes 10/7/20

3. PENDER TROUPE:
At age 16, Grant became a stage performer with the Pender Troupe which embarked on a tour of the US. He made a name for himself in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his move to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story, OR
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".
For Letter or Worse Vivian Conroy 10/2/20

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
Grant made his film debut in 1932 in This is the Night.
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.
The Mystery in Tornado Alley Carolyn Keene 10/6/20

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas, but later gained great recognition for his romantic comedies.
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance
Romance tag-Haunted Hamlet Kathi Daley 10/8/20

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
The 1966 American comedy film, Walk, Don't Run was Grant's last film role.
★Read the last book of a series,
(And I'm really sad it's the last!) Sit, Stay, Slay V.M. Burns 12/31/20
OR
★Read the last book on your WTR list.

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
In 1970, Grant received a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
★ Read a book that has won an award.
Readers' Favorite-5 Stars award medallion on cover- Sharyn Bradford Lunn 5/2/21

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
Grant appeared in more than 70 films, over 20 radio programs, and in 6 threatre productions.
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.

FILMOGRAPHY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count): (Keeping list offline in a Word doc)
1. THE LAST OUTPOST Tents, Trails & Turmoil Tonya Kappes 10/4/20
2. SHE DONE HIM WRONG S'more Murder Josephine Beintema 10/9/20
3. DEVIL AND THE DEEP Dramatic Paws Corinne Winters 10/10/20
4. GAMBLING SHIP Gobble, Gobble Murder Leslie Meier 10/11/20
5. KISS AND MAKE-UP Sabers, Sails and Murder Nola Robertson 10/11/20
6. WEDDING PRESENT The Diamond Deception J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 10/12/20
7. MADAME BUTTERFLY A Timely Murder Max Parrott 10/13/20
8.THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Assault and Pepper Leslie Budewitz 10/15/20
9. THE WOMAN ACCUSED Christmas Cupcake Murder Joanne Fluke 10/16/20
10. ALICE IN WONDERLAND Cookie Dough or Die Virginia Lowell 10/17/20
11. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN A Death Long Overdue Eva Gates 10/19/20
12. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS Bought the Farm Jeff Shelby 10/20/20
13. SINNERS IN THE SUN Renovation Spell Amy Boyles 10/21/20
14. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER On Borrowed Crime Kate Young 10/22/20
15. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE Southern Magic Amy Boyles 10/23/20
16. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL Hooked on Murder Betty Hechtman 10/28/20
17. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON Nacho Average Murder Maddie Day 10/29/20
18. TO CATCH A THIEF Ice Cream Floater Sara Bourgeois 10/30/20
19. TOPPER One Potato, Two Potato, Dead Lynn Cahoon 11/2/20
20. DREAM WIFE Deep Fried Revenge Lynn Cahoon 11/6/20
21. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Due or Die Jenn McKinlay 11/7/20
22. THAT TOUCH OF MINK Flip That Haunted House Rose Pressey 11/7/20
23. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED The Bargain Blaze Binks 11/10/20
24. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK Fair Trade Heather Day Gilbert 11/13/20
25. SINGAPORE SUE Puzzling Ink Becky Clark 11/15/20
26. THE AWFUL TRUTH Turkeys, Tuxes and Tabbies Kathi Daley 11/16/20
27. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE Without a
Brew Ellie Alexander 11/18/20
28. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS The Halloween Coachman J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 11/19/20
29. PEOPLE WILL TALK Post-Op and Potions Amorette Anderson 11/21/20
30. HOT SATURDAY A Deadly Affair R.M.Connor 11/25/20
31. KISS THEM FOR ME The Malt in Our Stars Sarah Fox 11/25/20
32. PENNY SERENADE Eclair and Present Danger Laura Bradford 11/26/20
33. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK Hounds, Harvest and Homicide Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 11/28/20
34. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Mushing Is Murder Patti Benning 12/12/20
35. MY FAVORITE WIFE Wine Tastings Are Murder Libby Klein 12/14/20
36. SYLVIA SCARLETT A Silver Christmas J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 12/15/20
37. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA The Final Sleigh Gretchen Allen 12/18/20
38. I'M NO ANGEL Murder Over Easy Rosie A. Point 12/22/20
39. ONCE UPON A TIME A Twinkle of Murder Summer Prescott 12/24/20
40. INDISCREET Chardonnayed to Rest J.C.Eaton 12/28/20
41. THE TALK OF THE TOWN Tomes and Terriers Hillary Avis 1/3/21
42. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION Pages and Pyrenees Hillary Avis 1/4/21
43. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS A Wicked Yarn Emmie Caldwell 1/7/21
44. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART Libraries and Labradors Hillary Avis 1/8/21
45. BORN TO BE BAD RaspBuried Torte Lyndsey Cole 1/12/21
46. ENTER MADAME A Deadly Edition Victoria Gilbert 1/12/21
47. WINGS IN THE DARK Antique Secrets Libby Howard 1/16/21
48. DESTINATION TOKYO Your Eight O'Clock Is Dead Kat Jorgensen 1/22/21
49. THE BISHOP'S WIFE The Broken Spine Dorothy St. James 1/25/21
50. OPERATION PETTICOAT A Curious Incident Vicki Delany 1/27/21
51. THIS IS THE NIGHT The Eleventh Hour Anina Collins 1/30/21
52. HIS GIRL FRIDAY Death in Room 7 K.J. Emrick 2/1/21
53. THE GRASS IS GREENER Ink and Shadows Ellery Adams 2/4/21
54. BLONDE VENUS Sweet Deceit J.A. Whiting 2/12/21
55. SUSPICION Sinister Sprinkles Jessica Beck 2/12/21
56. MR. LUCKY Unbaked Croakies Sam Cheever 2/13/21
57. WALK, DON'T RUN The Legacy J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 2/19/21
58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE Maddie's Recipe of Mysteries Emily Page 2/22/21
59. BIG BROWN EYES Risky Bisqueness Elizabeth Rain 3/3/21
60. CHARADE A Deadly Chapter Essie Lang 3/9/21
61. HOLIDAY Loaf or Death A.R. Winters 3/15/21
62. NORTH BY NORTHWEST Raspberry Revenge Rosie A. Point 4/24/21

Welcome to the challenge, Bonita, Kristina, Ruth and Tari!

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SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: 10/1/20 - ??

0/20

This is a two-part challenge requiring a total of 20 books in order to be complete. We have the regular task section and the filmography task section, and you are welcome to mix/match these however you like in order to reach the required 20 books. A book may only be used for one task for this challenge.

TASKS:
1. CARY GRANT:
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach) was born January 18, 1904 in Horfield, England. He passed away November 29, 1986.
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive), OR
★Read a book set in England.

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
He was known for his debonair demeanor, sense of comic timing, and his light-hearted approach to acting.
★Read a book with a character who is funny, debonair or light-hearted, OR
★Read a book you consider humorous.

3. PENDER TROUPE:
At age 16, Grant became a stage performer with the Pender Troupe which embarked on a tour of the US. He made a name for himself in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his move to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story, OR
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
Grant made his film debut in 1932 in This is the Night.
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas, but later gained great recognition for his romantic comedies.
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance.

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
The 1966 American comedy film, Walk, Don't Run was Grant's last film role.
★Read the last book of a series, OR
★Read the last book on your WTR list.

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
In 1970, Grant received a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
★ Read a book that has won an award.

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
Grant appeared in more than 70 films, over 20 radio programs, and in 6 threatre productions.
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.

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FILMOGPHAY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count):

1. THIS IS THE NIGHT
2. DEVIL AND THE DEEP
3. SINNERS IN THE SUN
4. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL
5. SINGAPORE SUE
6. BLONDE VENUS
7. HOT SATURDAY
8. MADAME BUTTERFLY
9. SHE DONE HIM WRONG
10. THE WOMAN ACCUSED
11. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK
12. GAMBLING SHIP
13. I'M NO ANGEL
14. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
15. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS
16. BORN TO BE BAD
17. KISS AND MAKE-UP
18. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN
19. ENTER MADAME
20. WINGS IN THE DARK
21. THE LAST OUTPOST
22. SYLVIA SCARLETT
23. BIG BROWN EYES
24. SUZY
25. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS
26. WEDDING PRESENT
27. WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE
28. TOPPER
29. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK
30. THE AWFUL TRUTH
31. BRINGING UP BABY
32. HOLIDAY
33. GUNGA DIN
34. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS
35. IN NAME ONLY
36. HIS GIRL FRIDAY
37. MY FAVORITE WIFE
38. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA
39. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
40. PENNY SERENADE
41. SUSPICION
42. THE TALK OF THE TOWN
43. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON
44. MR. LUCKY
45. DESTINATION TOKYO
46. ONCE UPON A TIME
47. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
48. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART
49. NIGHT AND DAY
50. NOTORIOUS
51. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER
52. THE BISHOP'S WIFE
53. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
54. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED
55. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE
56. CRISIS
57. PEOPLE WILL TALK
58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE
59. MONEY BUSINESS
60. DREAM WIFE
61. TO CATCH A THIEF
62. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
63. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION
64. KISS THEM FOR ME
65. INDISCREET
66. HOUSEBOAT
67. NORTH BY NORTHWEST
68. OPERATION PETTICOAT
69. THE GRASS IS GREENER
70. THAT TOUCH OF MINK
71. CHARADE
72. FATHER GOOSE
73. WALK, DON'T RUN

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Welcome to the challenge, Sallie!

SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: October 5, 2020, Open

18/20 Completed

TASKS:
1. CARY GRANT:
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach) was born January 18, 1904 in Horfield, England. He passed away November 29, 1986.
★Read a book set in England.
01.Lord of London Town-Tillie Cole 11/28/20

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
He was known for his debonair demeanor, sense of comic timing, and his light-hearted approach to acting.
★Read a book you consider humorous.
02.Rock Bottom Girl-Lucy Score

3. PENDER TROUPE:
At age 16, Grant became a stage performer with the Pender Troupe which embarked on a tour of the US. He made a name for himself in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his move to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".
03.Passing the Torch-Winter Travers 10/15/20

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
Grant made his film debut in 1932 in This is the Night.
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.
04.What We Do in the Night-Stylo Fantome

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas, but later gained great recognition for his romantic comedies.
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance.
05.(Romance)
Not Just Friends-T. Gephart 10/29/20

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
The 1966 American comedy film, Walk, Don't Run was Grant's last film role.
★Read the last book of a series.
06.(Vicious Cycle Series)
Redemption Road-Katie Ashley 10/30/20

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
In 1970, Grant received a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
★ Read a book that has won an award.
07.(Rita Award)
The Fixer-HelenKay Dimon 12/20/20

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
Grant appeared in more than 70 films, over 20 radio programs, and in 6 threatre productions.
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.
08.(294)
Fatal Affair-Marie Force 10/31/20

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FILMOGPHAY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count):

2. DEVIL AND THE DEEP
09.A Thanksgiving Dilemma-Rose Francis 10/06/20

4. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL
10.Officially Over It-Lani Lynn Vale 10/21/20

8. MADAME BUTTERFLY
11.Letters to Molly-Devney Perry 11/02/20

11. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK
12.The Woman at the Docks:-Jessica Gadziala 11/01/20

15. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS
13.The Truth About Cowboys-Lisa Renee Jones 11/26/20

25. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS
14.Love In the Red Zone-Love Belvin 11/24/20

32. HOLIDAY
15.Lock You Down-Jessica Gadziala 10/25/20

34. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS
16.All You Need is Love-Marie Force 10/06/20

48. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART
17.Until the Last Breath-Shanora Williams 10/29/20

51. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER
18.The Sweetness of Life-Kathryn Andrews 11/15/20

65. INDISCREET
19.The Devil's Crown: -Monica James 11/06/20

70. THAT TOUCH OF MINK
20.A Nordic King-Karina Halle 10/10/20

Welcome, Frankie!

Finished

SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: 10/1/20 - ??

20/20

This is a two-part challenge requiring a total of 20 books in order to be complete. We have the regular task section and the filmography task section, and you are welcome to mix/match these however you like in order to reach the required 20 books. A book may only be used for one task for this challenge.

TASKS:
1. CARY GRANT:
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach) was born January 18, 1904 in Horfield, England. He passed away November 29, 1986.
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive)

The Roman Hat Mystery by Ellery Queen 10/17/20
pub 1929

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
He was known for his debonair demeanor, sense of comic timing, and his light-hearted approach to acting.
★Read a book you consider humorous.

One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 10/2/20

3. PENDER TROUPE:
At age 16, Grant became a stage performer with the Pender Troupe which embarked on a tour of the US. He made a name for himself in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his move to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story, OR
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
Grant made his film debut in 1932 in This is the Night.
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas, but later gained great recognition for his romantic comedies.
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance.

Merry Chris Witch by C.K. Dawn 10/16/20

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
The 1966 American comedy film, Walk, Don't Run was Grant's last film role.
★Read the last book of a series

Her Texan to Tame by Sara Orwig 11/16/20
Lone Star Legacy #5

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
In 1970, Grant received a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
★ Read a book that has won an award.

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
Grant appeared in more than 70 films, over 20 radio programs, and in 6 threatre productions.
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.

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FILMOGPHAY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count):

1. THIS IS THE NIGHT
Nikolai by Roxie Rivera 10/4/20

2. DEVIL AND THE DEEP
Tomorrow's Promise by Sandra Brown 10/28/20

3. SINNERS IN THE SUN
4. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL
The Hot One by Lauren Blakely 10/24/20

5. SINGAPORE SUE
6. BLONDE VENUS
Dyeing Up Loose Ends by Maggie Sefton 10/5/20

7. HOT SATURDAY
Dragon Spell by Mac Flynn 11/21/20

8. MADAME BUTTERFLY
Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 10/10/20

9. SHE DONE HIM WRONG
10. THE WOMAN ACCUSED
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens 10/9/20

11. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK
12. GAMBLING SHIP
13. I'M NO ANGEL
14. ALICE IN WONDERLAND
Christmas Nights by J.H. Croix 10/12/20

15. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS
Rainbows Ever After by J.J. McAvoy 10/28/20

16. BORN TO BE BAD
17. KISS AND MAKE-UP
Unconditionally Mine by Nadine Gonzalez 10/31/20

18. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN
19. ENTER MADAME
20. WINGS IN THE DARK
21. THE LAST OUTPOST
22. SYLVIA SCARLETT
23. BIG BROWN EYES
24. SUZY
25. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS
Into the Still Blue by Veronica Rossi 10/26/20

26. WEDDING PRESENT
27. WHEN YOU'RE IN LOVE
28. TOPPER
29. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK
On Angel Wings by Roz Denny Fox 11/28/20

30. THE AWFUL TRUTH
Human and Freakn' by Eve Langlais 10/9/20

31. BRINGING UP BABY
32. HOLIDAY
33. GUNGA DIN
34. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS
35. IN NAME ONLY
36. HIS GIRL FRIDAY
37. MY FAVORITE WIFE
38. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA
39. THE PHILADELPHIA STORY
40. PENNY SERENADE
41. SUSPICION
42. THE TALK OF THE TOWN
43. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON
44. MR. LUCKY
45. DESTINATION TOKYO
46. ONCE UPON A TIME
47. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE
48. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART
49. NIGHT AND DAY
50. NOTORIOUS
51. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER
The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler 11/3/20

52. THE BISHOP'S WIFE
The Blessing Way by Tony Hillerman 11/13/20

53. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE
54. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED
55. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE
56. CRISIS
57. PEOPLE WILL TALK
58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE
59. MONEY BUSINESS
60. DREAM WIFE
61. TO CATCH A THIEF
62. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
63. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION
64. KISS THEM FOR ME
65. INDISCREET
66. HOUSEBOAT
67. NORTH BY NORTHWEST
The Sands of Windee by Arthur W. Upfield 11/12/20

68. OPERATION PETTICOAT
69. THE GRASS IS GREENER
70. THAT TOUCH OF MINK
71. CHARADE
72. FATHER GOOSE
73. WALK, DON'T RUN

Well done, Bonita!

Finally

SCREEN LEGEND | CARY GRANT
DURATION: OPEN
10/10

TASKS:
1. CARY GRANT:
Cary Grant (born Archibald Alec Leach) was born January 18, 1904 in Horfield, England. He passed away November 29, 1986.
★Read a book published between 1904 and 1986 (inclusive), OR
★Read a book set in England.
1965-The Secret of Shadow Ranch Carolyn Keene 10/5/20

2. CHARACTERISTICS:
He was known for his debonair demeanor, sense of comic timing, and his light-hearted approach to acting.
★Read a book with a character who is funny, debonair or light-hearted, OR
★Read a book you consider humorous.
Dottie is hilarious-Kickbacks, Kayaks & Kidnapping Tonya Kappes 10/7/20

3. PENDER TROUPE:
At age 16, Grant became a stage performer with the Pender Troupe which embarked on a tour of the US. He made a name for himself in vaudeville in the 1920s. He made his move to Hollywood in the early 1930s.
★Read a book with a teenage character as part of the story, OR
★Read a book whose title begins with "P" or ends with "E".
For Letter or Worse Vivian Conroy 10/2/20

4. THIS IS THE NIGHT:
Grant made his film debut in 1932 in This is the Night.
★Read a book with one of the words found in the title: This, Is, The or Night. No substitutions please.
The Mystery in Tornado Alley Carolyn Keene 10/6/20

5. CRIME, DRAMA, & ROMANTIC COMEDIES:
Grant initially appeared in crime films and dramas, but later gained great recognition for his romantic comedies.
★Read a book that has one of the following tags: Crime, Drama, Comedy or Romance
Romance tag-Haunted Hamlet Kathi Daley 10/8/20

6. WALK, DON'T RUN:
The 1966 American comedy film, Walk, Don't Run was Grant's last film role.
★Read the last book of a series,
(And I'm really sad it's the last!) Sit, Stay, Slay V.M. Burns 12/31/20
OR
★Read the last book on your WTR list.

7. ACADEMY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT:
In 1970, Grant received a special Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
★ Read a book that has won an award.
Readers' Favorite-5 Stars award medallion on cover- Sharyn Bradford Lunn 5/2/21

8. FILM, THEATRE & RADIO:
Grant appeared in more than 70 films, over 20 radio programs, and in 6 threatre productions.
★Read a book with one of the following numbers found in the total page count: 7, 0, 2 or 6.

FILMOGRAPHY TASKS:
★For each of the films listed below, read a book in which the first letter of each title word can be found in the film title (no word count limit, but all words count): (Keeping list offline in a Word doc)
1. THE LAST OUTPOST Tents, Trails & Turmoil Tonya Kappes 10/4/20
2. SHE DONE HIM WRONG S'more Murder Josephine Beintema 10/9/20
3. DEVIL AND THE DEEP Dramatic Paws Corinne Winters 10/10/20
4. GAMBLING SHIP Gobble, Gobble Murder Leslie Meier 10/11/20
5. KISS AND MAKE-UP Sabers, Sails and Murder Nola Robertson 10/11/20
6. WEDDING PRESENT The Diamond Deception J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 10/12/20
7. MADAME BUTTERFLY A Timely Murder Max Parrott 10/13/20
8.THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Assault and Pepper Leslie Budewitz 10/15/20
9. THE WOMAN ACCUSED Christmas Cupcake Murder Joanne Fluke 10/16/20
10. ALICE IN WONDERLAND Cookie Dough or Die Virginia Lowell 10/17/20
11. LADIES SHOULD LISTEN A Death Long Overdue Eva Gates 10/19/20
12. THE AMAZING QUEST OF ERNEST BLISS Bought the Farm Jeff Shelby 10/20/20
13. SINNERS IN THE SUN Renovation Spell Amy Boyles 10/21/20
14. THE BACHELOR AND THE BOBBY-SOXER On Borrowed Crime Kate Young 10/22/20
15. MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE Southern Magic Amy Boyles 10/23/20
16. MERRILY WE GO TO HELL Hooked on Murder Betty Hechtman 10/28/20
17. ONCE UPON A HONEYMOON Nacho Average Murder Maddie Day 10/29/20
18. TO CATCH A THIEF Ice Cream Floater Sara Bourgeois 10/30/20
19. TOPPER One Potato, Two Potato, Dead Lynn Cahoon 11/2/20
20. DREAM WIFE Deep Fried Revenge Lynn Cahoon 11/6/20
21. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Due or Die Jenn McKinlay 11/7/20
22. THAT TOUCH OF MINK Flip That Haunted House Rose Pressey 11/7/20
23. EVERY GIRL SHOULD BE MARRIED The Bargain Blaze Binks 11/10/20
24. THE TOAST OF NEW YORK Fair Trade Heather Day Gilbert 11/13/20
25. SINGAPORE SUE Puzzling Ink Becky Clark 11/15/20
26. THE AWFUL TRUTH Turkeys, Tuxes and Tabbies Kathi Daley 11/16/20
27. I WAS A MALE WAR BRIDE Without a
Brew Ellie Alexander 11/18/20
28. THIRTY-DAY PRINCESS The Halloween Coachman J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 11/19/20
29. PEOPLE WILL TALK Post-Op and Potions Amorette Anderson 11/21/20
30. HOT SATURDAY A Deadly Affair R.M.Connor 11/25/20
31. KISS THEM FOR ME The Malt in Our Stars Sarah Fox 11/25/20
32. PENNY SERENADE Eclair and Present Danger Laura Bradford 11/26/20
33. THE EAGLE AND THE HAWK Hounds, Harvest and Homicide Carolyn Ridder Aspenson 11/28/20
34. AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Mushing Is Murder Patti Benning 12/12/20
35. MY FAVORITE WIFE Wine Tastings Are Murder Libby Klein 12/14/20
36. SYLVIA SCARLETT A Silver Christmas J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 12/15/20
37. THE HOWARDS OF VIRGINIA The Final Sleigh Gretchen Allen 12/18/20
38. I'M NO ANGEL Murder Over Easy Rosie A. Point 12/22/20
39. ONCE UPON A TIME A Twinkle of Murder Summer Prescott 12/24/20
40. INDISCREET Chardonnayed to Rest J.C.Eaton 12/28/20
41. THE TALK OF THE TOWN Tomes and Terriers Hillary Avis 1/3/21
42. THE PRIDE AND THE PASSION Pages and Pyrenees Hillary Avis 1/4/21
43. ONLY ANGELS HAVE WINGS A Wicked Yarn Emmie Caldwell 1/7/21
44. NONE BUT THE LONELY HEART Libraries and Labradors Hillary Avis 1/8/21
45. BORN TO BE BAD RaspBuried Torte Lyndsey Cole 1/12/21
46. ENTER MADAME A Deadly Edition Victoria Gilbert 1/12/21
47. WINGS IN THE DARK Antique Secrets Libby Howard 1/16/21
48. DESTINATION TOKYO Your Eight O'Clock Is Dead Kat Jorgensen 1/22/21
49. THE BISHOP'S WIFE The Broken Spine Dorothy St. James 1/25/21
50. OPERATION PETTICOAT A Curious Incident Vicki Delany 1/27/21
51. THIS IS THE NIGHT The Eleventh Hour Anina Collins 1/30/21
52. HIS GIRL FRIDAY Death in Room 7 K.J. Emrick 2/1/21
53. THE GRASS IS GREENER Ink and Shadows Ellery Adams 2/4/21
54. BLONDE VENUS Sweet Deceit J.A. Whiting 2/12/21
55. SUSPICION Sinister Sprinkles Jessica Beck 2/12/21
56. MR. LUCKY Unbaked Croakies Sam Cheever 2/13/21
57. WALK, DON'T RUN The Legacy J.A. Whiting and Nell McCarthy 2/19/21
58. ROOM FOR ONE MORE Maddie's Recipe of Mysteries Emily Page 2/22/21
59. BIG BROWN EYES Risky Bisqueness Elizabeth Rain 3/3/21
60. CHARADE A Deadly Chapter Essie Lang 3/9/21
61. HOLIDAY Loaf or Death A.R. Winters 3/15/21
62. NORTH BY NORTHWEST Raspberry Revenge Rosie A. Point 4/24/21

Well done, Tari!

jingles wrote: "Well done, Tari!"

Thanks, jingles!